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  • Re: anyone have a photo or exploded diagram of the wiper stalk/switch?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 9 Jan 2010 13:17:55 -0800
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Doka lunch wagon?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 5 Apr 2009 21:00:58 -0700
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Digifant Fuel Injection
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:44:46 -0700
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Inline Heaters
    Historical mailing list - Steve Walker
    Fri, 13 Jan 95 08:00:34 EST
    Yes, once I took teh cooler lines inside and moountes a fan behind it. Worked well but was always ON! Kinda kludge but if...
  • ARRGHHH ... not the Throttle Postion Switch
    Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
    Sun, 12 Jan 2003 20:37:26 -0800
    ...It's the hose that has the fancy plastic clamps and the little black & white valve inline. Gregory Smith '84 Vanagon Olympia, WA __________________________________________________ Do...
  • Re: Intermittent smoking and rough running.. Inline 4 conversion
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee www.vwrack.com
    Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:49:48 -0600
    >The VW I4 engines are notorious for bad valve stem seals and worn guides. >With the proper tools, the seals are fairly easy to...
  • Re: the diameter of front heater lines?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 15 May 2007 07:04:40 -0500
    ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Justin & Gia wrote: > want to make a shutoff valve to put inline on the front heater for summer...
  • Re: GoWesty Motor Options
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:59:28 -0700
    ...81 JettaWesty "Jaco http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines http://web.mac.com/tubaneil http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Fri: opinion on the proper conversion for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Schimke
    Sun, 14 Jan 2018 15:46:11 -0800
    ...I have the Gen V inline Golf engine in my 87 Westy. The engineering and mods to the ECU were made by FAS in...
  • fuse for fuel injection components
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Thu, 4 Feb 1999 09:41:29 -0600
    ...I installed an inline 10 amp fuse between the external connector and the first relay by cutting the wire and soldering in the fuse...
  • Re: oil pressure at startup in diesel swapped inline 4
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Mon, 15 Apr 2002 00:42:32 -0700
    ...oil pressure at startup in diesel swapped inline 4 >Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2002 16:36:39 -0700 > >I have a diesel Westy that...
  • Re: Oops, inline 4s, was invention of the WBX?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:25:37 -0500
    ...The normally aspirated inline diesel at altitude? Woefully underpowered almost to the point of danger. Even fully loaded 18-wheelers can get up a...
  • Re: request for information, please
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Thu, 12 Sep 2013 12:21:49 -0700
    Adapting the engine to a DK trans in a Vanagon body is very straightforward, as VW already did that with their own inline 4...
  • Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 10 May 2013 09:01:08 -0700
    ...coolant overflow fears and thoughts I see this 'inline 4=Vibrate' statement often. This 'assumption' that inlne 4 vws are all vibrators....Even though...
  • Re: Superchargers?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 6 Jul 2011 09:28:36 -0700
    ...I might mess around with my older 1.8 liter inline, since it's just sitting right now. Some of the Porsche 928 guys...
  • Information on experience with inline motor transplant
    Historical mailing list - Jose Rafael Moscoso
    Thu, 9 Jan 2003 23:32:18 -0400
    ...I'm tired of the flat motor and would like to try an inline 4 cylinders. I would like to hear from those who...
  • Tighten my exhaust manifold?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:56:58 -0800
    ...is less likely to break the studs? the motor is an inline vw ( ABA) with dual downpipe manifold. I'm "remote" and I can...
  • Re: Is anybody still on this list?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 19 Mar 2015 20:48:46 -0400
    ...those members that doesn't want the extra baggage of >attachments (inline or otherwise). If it's not worthy of the few minutes >necessary...
  • Re: All This Talk About Inline VWConversions...
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Thu, 16 May 2013 16:15:58 -0400
    interestingly, on one of their pages (http://www.boxeer.com/ee20_about) it is mentioned: *Note: Porsche Engineering has provided services to Subaru for...
  • Re: New & Better VW Campers
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:29:20 -0800
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: VW Inline 4 motor 'revise and re-install' update, (long)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:44:49 -0700
    Thanks for posting that exhaust supplier link, Don. I've been looking for a place like that to build an SVX exhaust. Those tack...
  • Re: Engine and Transmission Swap BS: was Thinking Swap ...(Now Full)
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Wed, 6 Sep 2000 10:17:52 -0600
    ...the inline 4 engine > in the course of Lilley's (sp?) latest apostolic crusade over the engine swap > issue. Yeah, what he said!! (Except...
  • Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
    Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
    Wed, 7 Apr 2004 12:42:17 -0400
    Eric Zeno wrote: <<< I have 2 extra inline 4Cly. you can have. Both are 1.8L golf engines. >>> Color me seriously ignorant as I...
  • Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:01:43 -0700
    ...P 40.2 ...... -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4...
  • Re: Priming the friggin' sink pump
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Mon, 26 Feb 2007 13:27:30 -0800
    my 87 westy "features" a non stock inline pump that some p.o. put in. obviously the same problem, as the pump cannot pump...
  • Rusty Trailing arm problem solved for now. PICS
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 5 Sep 2008 15:21:28 -0700
    ...81 JettaWesty "Jaco http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines http://web.mac.com/tubaneil http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Westy FS in Austin-But Ouch! Pricey.
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:10:20 -0600
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > >> > >> > >> > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > > > > > > > > -- > Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" > > http...
  • Re: [Syncro] Has anyone put a turbodiesel system in a gas inline-4?
    Historical mailing list - Karl M.
    Sun, 11 Feb 2001 17:47:23 -0500
    ...Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures 1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD ----- Original Message ----- Subject: [Syncro] Has anyone put a turbodiesel system in a gas inline-4...
  • Re: Speaking of heater fans...
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 10 Jan 1995 11:39:02 -0800 (PST)
    ...Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648@lenti.med.umn.edu wrote: > Alistair Bell mentions that an inline fan can impede airflow if the fan...
  • Re: Using gas inline 4 manifold
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 8 Oct 1998 17:41:09 -0700
    ...At 13:27 10/8/98 -0700, you wrote: >Hello- > For all of you out there have pushed gas inline 4 into your vans...
  • driving light placement, was Re: SA grills available again
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:23:12 EST
    ...if the driving lights were down below the bumper, not inline with the main headlights, then you wouldnt get 'flashed"... im running driving lights...
  • Re: problems...fridge on 12 v
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:56:11 -0700
    ...works on propane and plugging in....???? >> >> > -- Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines...
  • Re: new guy
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Sat, 27 Aug 2016 14:11:57 -0400
    ...The beauty is that every inline gas/diesel 4-cyl VW engine from 1974-1999 will bolt in when the original 1.6NA expires...
  • Re: emails
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 2 Oct 2014 09:42:39 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Why We Keep Odds & Ends (bolts etc.)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 9 Apr 2011 08:56:55 -0700
    ...13 mm head. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4...
  • Re: Questioning 1.9TD Swap?? (New info)
    Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
    Thu, 4 Feb 1999 04:26:28 -0600
    ...Did you leave off a 2 or 3 digit in front of that? According to VW, it lasted twice as long as the inline...
  • Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Jan 1999 19:17:32 EST
    ...Karl Batzler >> yea, but theyre inline 6 dont even know if that would fit in a vanagon
  • G60 Corrado engine in a Vanagon? Can it be done?
    Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
    Thu, 18 Jul 2002 14:34:46 -0500
    ...Anybody know if this is the same type of block as the inline 4 cylinder engines that are used for vanagon conversions? Mounting angles...
  • FS: '85 Vanagon $600
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 4 Jul 2008 08:57:38 -0700
    ...Cheers, Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines http://web.mac.com...
  • Re: [vanagon] Vanagon re-power cheap & reliable
    Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
    Sun, 28 Oct 2007 13:00:16 -0400
    ...I would like to find a inline recent engine of around 100hp max that fits and is common to do a conversion. anybody have...
  • Ok, I take it back, the inline four vw motor sucks!
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:45:04 -0800
    And it's expensive, hard to install, buzzes like crazy, gets crappy mileage, won't go over 40 mph and...what else? I guess...
  • Re: Was: Tranny swap Gears 2 High. Now: Video of Linkage.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:27:13 -0700
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: inline 4 vs Subaru conversion
    Historical mailing list - Neil
    Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:24:09 -0700
    I third Chris' comments and echo Jim's and other VW inline 4 users comments. Yes. The VW Mk3 oil pump + diesel Vanagon pickup...
  • Re: In praise of VW inline fours
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:38:27 -0400
    ...Yes, those guys can help you get on the road, no matter what you drive, but if you drive a VW inline 4 in...
  • Re: Reasonably priced NW vanagon FS
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 28 Oct 2013 11:05:04 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Another Bentley Manual FS. Good Deal?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:30:32 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Friday thought for the day
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 6 May 2011 08:46:38 -0700
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Was: Happy Friday Now: Same Owner?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 8 Apr 2011 21:53:49 -0700
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Gas smell
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:08:53 -0800
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Links to other camper interiors
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:22:08 -0800
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Rear Pillar Bolt Hole. 7/16" 20 TPI ? (fine)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:51:30 -0700
    ...Thanks! Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder...
  • Suby 5 Spd. Tranny 4 Vanagon Build
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 2 Apr 2010 18:28:01 -0700
    ...Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...
  • Re: FREE: 14" Nexen Tires + Wheels, Vancouver B.C.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:22:45 -0800
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Mario Andretti likes the Bostig Conversion!
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 7 Aug 2009 15:43:09 -0700
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Yakima racks web site on back hatch of Westy
    Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
    Sun, 5 Sep 1999 20:12:17 -0700
    ...http://www.jps.net/shilohz/vanagon.html Please check back to this site as I will add pictures of my diesel to inline 4...
  • Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 24 Mar 2002 23:19:02 +1200
    ...cranks out as much horspower as it's displacement. > >The VW inline 4 1.8 has 109 cu.in. and gets at least 109...
  • Re: leaky injectors
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Fri, 27 Feb 2004 08:40:20 -0500
    ...Place inline, to the left of the pressure regulator was handy for me. The system should hold pressure for at least a half hour...
  • Re: Hot water if you've got shore power
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Fri, 2 Mar 2007 08:00:42 -0800
    ...Mark Christopher Gronski wrote: > I thought this inline electric water heater seemed interesting. You'd > need to have your van plugged in though: > > http...
  • Transmission Guide Pin: Should be Straight?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:52:11 -0800
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX?
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:22:54 -0500
    ...recall that most of the early Chrysler "K" cars used VW inline 4's. << VW' and Simca/Pugeots went into early Omni/Horizons. Later...