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  • Re: Unknown code of Vanagon front diff
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 10 Sep 1998 13:02:34 -0400
    ...This was available only in Europe >with the 112 HP engine >without catalyst (now I have a catalyst at my 112 HP engine. I...
  • Re: disaster
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
    Sun, 12 Aug 2007 20:02:35 -0700
    Can you guys let me know, where this sticker would be located? Being in Canada, and having heard that my engine has been rebuilt...
  • Re: Transmission tunnel insulation replacement - PICS
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:16:51 -0400
    Ah, I do not have the trans, just the engine, harness, ECU and exhaust. Maybe after the dollar climbs back up into "real money...
  • Re: WTB: Headlight assy for '86 and up
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 15 Nov 2004 21:08:49 -0800
    ...Headlight assy for '86 and up Don, You can buy the E-Code headlamps from the supplier that Fast Forward gets them from. Here...
  • Re: My New Bentley
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 7 Apr 2013 12:34:15 -0700
    ...Vanadium carbide, an inorganic compound; Vancouver > Canucks, a NHL hockey team; Vehicle code, a motor vehicle traffic legal > system" ........etc. > > They have them at...
  • Re: Diesel to Gas conversion
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:23:00 CST
    ...what about the possibility of taking a turbo diesel engine from a jetta?? might it not fit? joel
  • Border Patrol operation
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 1 Apr 1996 14:26:38 -0700
    ...He said the high ground clearance of the busses is also a plus for this operation (code named 'hipster'). Hmm, I wonder how much...
  • Re: Oil change experience
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Sat, 6 Jul 2013 18:51:42 -0400
    ...to an engine. "Reading the tea leaves" is as > much an informational experience as is a compression test or reading codes > on a scangauge...
  • Re: What size engine came in a '50 or '51 bus?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    10 Oct 1995 11:32:11 EST
    ...found what looks to be a older engine but can't figure out anything from the code. Here it is: A 90 (stamped in...
  • Re: 16" steel wheels?/E code lights, relays
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Mon, 17 Feb 2003 22:31:42 -0800
    ...I never knew there were E >code >hi beams... (H3), I was aware of there being E code low beams (H4) - but >thought that...
  • Re: I-4 conversion general info
    Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
    Wed, 28 Oct 2015 00:35:13 -0400
    ...install a stock ABA or AEG ( correct >> > code?) and lower it a little to clear the engine lid. > >> >> > Buy FAS engine carriers, mounts (I...
  • Re: Help with 1.9l Diesel Head
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Sat, 7 Jul 2001 10:58:34 -0700
    ...I believe it is engine code AAZ. The head bolts are the torque-to-yield type. I need to know the torque spec and...
  • "G" Copper Pipe: Use with LP Tank on Westy?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:53:37 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Parts & Stuff For Sale!
    Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
    Sat, 30 Oct 1999 01:27:45 MDT
    ...1.9 waterboxer engine. Low oil pressure symptoms. Best offer. 3. 4 spd. transmission code "DU" 1984. 1st. and 2nd gear out. Best offer...
  • Re: 112HP @ 4800RPM on a stock WBX?
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Fri, 24 Mar 2000 18:27:37 EST
    ...The > engine code is given as DJ. > Has anyone else heard about this engine? Oh yes, I hear it every time I start my...
  • Re: Idle question
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Fri, 21 Feb 2014 13:58:13 -0800
    ...These play a huge part in the proper idling of these engines . The B/D will work but it idles at a different RPM...
  • Re: NVC Re: VW, honour, and culture
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Fri, 25 Sep 2015 13:01:42 -0500
    ...And so on. >> Diesel engineer knows that it can't be done and orders the programmers to >> put in cheat code. So there must...
  • Re: 5sp transmission rebuild?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 25 Apr 2016 22:39:16 -0400
    He reports getting some very good fuel economy with that inline engine. Not sure he would do that at 3,800 rpm for 60...
  • RC: Superballix
    Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
    Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:09:38 +0000
    ...Replaced ignition switch (even got steering wheel back on, thanks Dave), might replace left side engine fuel hoses (just the short bits on the...
  • What's a nice 90 worth?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 8 Sep 2008 22:59:07 -0500
    ...It has a shiny exterior with a few dings, near-perfect and recently repainted bumpers, a new engine, alternator and starter. The front paint...
  • Re: E-Code Headlights [sparse vanagon content]
    Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
    Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:40:32 -0800
    ...E-Code Headlights > > > > > > > > >> Just because a light is halogen, doesn't mean that it is an > e-code > > >> light! > > >> > > >> The sealed beam POS lights...
  • Re: Transmission upgrade
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Wed, 15 Aug 2012 05:27:03 -0600
    ...Westy with AAZ 1.9TD engine have driven many thousands of miles with the aircooled (DK model code) transmission with no apparent ill effects...
  • Re: Auto tranny-broken (again)! rebuild or parts where??Help!!!
    Historical mailing list - J. Andersen
    Fri, 19 Jun 1998 09:07:07 -0700
    ...Call Transform in Long Beach Ca., area code is 562, I have been talking to them about a place that rebuilds autos at a...
  • Re: Fuel filter/engine code.
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sat, 26 Feb 2000 09:56:07 -0500
    > I bought a new fuel filter to put on, a large silver canister. the > Haynes book shows a picture of it fitting aft of...
  • VW Part Number Scheme
    Historical mailing list - Jim
    Fri, 28 Mar 2003 22:40:46 -0800
    ...The "C" indicated in our part number could be a manufacturing plant code, a change in materials, or whatever. These parts with modification codes...
  • FOR SALE: AHU TDI Engine
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 29 Jun 2004 09:47:26 -0700
    ...per our check list complete, 1999 Jetta III TDI engine for sale, the engine code is AHU. There is 122.000km / 75.000 miles...
  • Re: IT IS ALIVE! ALLLLIVEEEEEEE!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:50:13 -0400
    Yeah that engine looked to be in very good shape when we pulled it, it clearly has a good home... "respectfully quiet without robbing...
  • Re: Breakthrough for TDI conversions!
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Thu, 13 Sep 2001 09:07:50 -0700
    ...This company has developed a > hybrid injection system that is similar to the one used on the 1.9 TD > (AAZ-code) engines. Claims...
  • Re: To All Tiico Owners: (Friday) Solutions To Every Tiico Conversion Question
    Historical mailing list - caryccc
    Sat, 8 Mar 2003 00:39:37 -0600
    ...various Tiico problems (vibration, exhaust cracking, welding / modifying of engine mounts, vibration, using a code reader and exhaust gas analyzer, burnt pistons, incorrect ignition...
  • Euro-Drive-OBD2: 97 Volkswagen Jetta, No-start/Cuts-out/Misfire
    Historical mailing list - "Don Kerr (by way of Derek Drew )"
    Tue, 20 Feb 2001 08:08:01 -0500
    ...don_kerr.html ___________________ TEST AND REPAIR DATA ___________________ COMPUTER CODES AND DESCRIPTIONS po322- ignition/distributor engine speed input circuit no signal TESTING AND RESULTS scope...
  • Re: NVC Re: VW, honour, and culture
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 25 Sep 2015 13:56:48 -0500
    ...And so on. > > Diesel engineer knows that it can't be done and orders the programmers to > > put in cheat code. So there must...
  • Re: tiico stalling when hot
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Sun, 6 Jul 2003 18:27:37 +0000
    ...No >unusual fault codes on the vag-com. Replaced the fuel filter, and checked >the lines in the engine compartment, doesn't seem like...
  • Wannabus fodder
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    26 Jun 1995 14:45:14 EST
    The following appeared recently in area code (804): VW--'66 Panel Van Very rare customized, looks & runs good, rebuilt engine, lots of new parts...
  • Re: I want a bigger diesel turbo in it ...
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Thu, 26 Jan 2017 19:29:24 -0400
    ...The 2.8 TDI PUMP fits and works perfectly on the AHU VW TDI engine. > > And, no, these engines are not Mercedes - but MWM...
  • FS Sacramento Area
    Historical mailing list
    21 Jan 97 11:55:53 PST
    ...a little late! All in 916 area code unless it's different, duh! BUS '72 needs engine work. extra parts. $650 b/ofr. Ph...
  • Is there a market for my VanaJetta Westy?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:19:39 -0700
    ...Known engine issue: VSS (variable speed sensor) DTC code. Likely NOT an issue. i.e. idles fine, no stalling, doesn't seem to be...
  • Re: Bad sounds update!
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:13:46 -0700
    ...On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 1:01 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <sottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > that's code for rented a U-Hual...
  • just in case you might know someone who is interested ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 11 Aug 94 12:48:02 CDT
    ...code 2H, $300 wide ratio 4-speed transaxle, excellent for fuel economy, has weak 2nd gear synchronizer $30 Calloway Turbocharged 1600cc gas engine, F...
  • Re: Wiring observations
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Tue, 17 Sep 2002 21:33:54 -0400
    ...The color code *looks* like the same colors as the temp gauge wire (though all these wires are faded enough that it's not...
  • Re: inline 4 vs Subaru conversion
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Tue, 15 Jun 2021 22:45:43 -0400
    ...I had a 2.1 DJ-code WBX and that is the engine all Vanagons should have had from the factory. Smooth, torquey, better...
  • Re: Alarming Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
    Wed, 26 Aug 1998 07:24:00 -0400
    ...Any thoughts? > >Also, I need to remove the coded factory radio before it is the reason >the vehicle is broken into. If I remove...
  • A Vanagon to sell you..
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Thu, 7 Dec 2000 00:23:05 EST
    ...also).AFM capacitor fix harness, improved heavy gauge engine grounding cables. H-4 e-code headlights. Please e-mail me if you are interested...
  • Re: tiny little bulb issue
    Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
    Thu, 16 Nov 2000 18:10:31 -0500
    ...tiny little bulb issue > Hi, > > Does anyone have the code number (or value) for the little bulb which lights > up the odometer (on the...
  • Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:12:29 -0700
    ...if you can get codes via the CEL ( mal ) ...........definitely do that. but DO NOT just run out and buy the part if it...
  • Terminal cracking, was engine conversions
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:14:33 -0400
    ...Next time I feel like resetting the stupid radio code I'll take a photo of my battery terminal. >Still. That metal box was...
  • Re: Death of a noble Wolfsburg--Need a new one?
    Historical mailing list - Ken W.
    Thu, 17 Aug 2000 19:38:48 -0700
    ...Interior in great shape, new tires, fairly new engine, I think he said 3,000 miles on new. 165,000 miles. I was soooo...
  • Re: 87 AFM Cold wthr prblm (long)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sun, 7 Sep 2003 17:21:22 -0700
    If there was a way possible to attach a crankshaft position sensor to a WBX engine then you could do away with the AFM...
  • Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 15 Aug 2014 13:06:00 -0700
    ...Later > vehicles even have an air pump to pressurize the system and failure to hold > pressure gives a fault code. > > Dennis > > > > > -- Neil n Blog...
  • Re: how can you tell 4-speed vs. 5-speed apart outside of the van
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:54:15 -0700
    ...I remember turning the > input > shaft on the tranny (with the engine unbolted) and shifting the tranny > with > a pair of vice-grips on...
  • Hi-power camshafts + other bits
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sat, 10 Oct 1998 03:00:27 -0700
    In the german mag VW Speed, I saw an ad from a company called Tafel & co, and under a small header with wasserboxer engine...
  • Re: Cooling strategies, color coded, etc.
    Historical mailing list - walt spak
    Sat, 1 May 2004 10:56:05 -0400
    ...I have had at least 6 Vanagon engines apart and have successfully replaced head gaskets in 4 of them. I have never seen any...
  • Don't Do What I Did!
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Wed, 8 Jan 2003 15:57:59 -0600
    I've been contending all along that my rough idle was the result of something I did when I reassembled the engine after repairing...
  • Scratching head over ECS-Mal Indicator Light wiring
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Wed, 29 Oct 2014 12:01:10 -0400
    ...generate fault codes of any kind. I have also never seen any Vanagon come in here with any type of Check Engine light beside...
  • Re: fuel cutout
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:45:11 -0800
    ...signal? fuel pump? engine gremlins angry? First of all, I resemble that nerd remark! (kidding) Is your engine an ACC code? If so I...
  • Re: Cooling strategies, color coded, etc.
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 29 Apr 2004 22:42:55 -0500
    My Dad operated an 83 Cadillac with an aluminum block engine and heads for 18 years without damage from using standard old glycol based...
  • Re: 1.9l Wasserboxer stumble...
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 16 Feb 2000 00:16:28 +0100
    ...1.9l 78hp (code DG) engine. I live in Norway, Europe, so it's an Euro-spec vehicle. The engine is carb'ed, and...
  • Re: Opinions-Well, It's Mine Now
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:47:52 -0700
    ...paint code can up below the fuse box ...up under there, white sticker on metal. or .....under the driver's seat , in that cubby...
  • Re: Transmission tunnel insulation replacement - PICS
    Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
    Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:54:24 -0700
    ...Coming soon:� The Amazing Enigmatic DJ-code WBX in an '84 Westfalia. Thanks, Chris S.
  • Re: Distributor rotor heat damage? (Solving intermittent engine stall)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 21 Jan 2017 16:53:17 -0800
    ...A while back, right after I'd checked the connection to dizzy, the check engine light came on and OBD threw a trouble code...
  • Re: Bosch or NGK plugs?
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Fri, 29 Jan 1999 12:28:22 -0600
    ...The engine in my Syncro are the DJ code 2,1 112 hp. I could buy the plugs at the dealer, they are NGK...