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• Re: Top Ten List
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 08:44:10 -0400
  ...You never knew when or where the motor would expire." On 8/20/06, pete or nancy owsianowski <pnocean@earthlink.net> wrote: > The Westy...
• Re: Westfalias are Motor Homes
  Historical mailing list - Ed Henckel
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 16:14:12 -0800
  ...YauMan Chan and others with the Westfalia Camper setup: > My '86 Westfalia is registered here in Pennsylvania as a Motor Home also. Ed Henckel
• Tire carrier for the Panamericans
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 7 May 2000 16:23:51 +0200
  See Volks-motorsports website for a picture. You should be able to do the same thing yourselves! http://www.volks-motorsports.com/gallery/005...
• FS aircooled vanagon motor and tin and 4spd trans
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 14:12:05 EST
  ...good 2.0L aircooled motor and 4spd trans chris in pa
• Re: stupid electrical question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:14:53 -0800
  ...Check the ground connection at the wiper motor, then the connections coming to the motor.
• Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 07:54:13 -0500
  ...WTB power window motor driver's side > > > > > > Hi, > > I have an 89 Westy Syncro and have to replace the power window > motor on the...
• Re: More On Front Blower Motor
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:59:23 -0500
  ...I hate to order a > new motor then find out I can get this one working again, especially if the > motor would be non...
• Re: What do folks do when replacing Calforina Air Cooled Vanagon Exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 24 May 2003 09:10:29 -0700
  ...Motorist Convenience The Parts Locator Service helps approximately 30,000 motorists annually. Without it, many motorists would not be able to repair their vehicles...
• Re: Got motor mounts to take care of on my '88
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 18:18:52 -0400
  ...Got motor mounts to take care of on my '88 Neil,Tell me about your motor mounts. Problem? Symptom of problem? Plan of attack...
• Re: '64 Deluxe Engine #?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jun 1996 21:33:30 -0400
  ...I checked the number on the motor currently in my '64 Deluxe with that on the warranty card (found in the Service Booklet). The...
• Re: Power doors unlock themselves
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 09:42:57 EST
  ...I have new power lock motors for the rear hatch and sliding door for $60 each. The new front door lock motors are $70...
• Westy sink waterpump
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jul 95 0:29:42 EDT
  ...I'm no longer surprised my motor was full of water. In fact I wonder how that seal could ever had kept the motor...
• Re: Squealing Radiator Fan Motor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Apr 2016 01:45:29 -0400
  ...Squealing Radiator Fan Motor The squeaking and squealing could be either the bearings or brushes. These motors are not readily serviceable. At 25 to...
• Re: A hundred thousand miles on my $300 motor
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 2 Jun 2018 20:52:33 -0400
  ...I remember > turning 300k after I put a 93 jetta block (ABA 2liter) under the "original' > 1.8 liter motor's head... That allows...
• Re: Oil pressure probs.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 17 May 2007 09:06:35 -0700
  Did you, perchance, leave something in the motor when you had it apart? Don't ask me why I suggest this...I did learn...
• Re: MotorHomeClassification
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 03:46:58 -0600
  ...If you have 4 of 6 you have a Motor Home. Doesn't matter here in Colorado for tax or insurance reasons. But I...
• Re: RESCUE ALERT: 67 bus, no motor, $500. Alabama
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
  Tue, 3 Dec 1996 21:00:53 -0500
  ...67 bus, no motor, $500. Alabama > Date: Tuesday, December 03, 1996 8:47 PM > > in the Birmingham News: > > VW Bus '67, last of the...
• Re: FS 87 2.1 Motor
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sun, 21 Oct 2001 16:54:47 -0700
  ...How do you like der TICO ? George --- Dan Winget <WESTYTRAVER@CS.COM> wrote: > I have a 87 2.1 Motor for sale. It has...
• External Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hewitt
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 12:15:59 -0500
  Have completed a re-build on my 82 Westy, Air Cooled motor. Would like to use an external oil cooler on this motor. Do...
• Re: age / motorcyle
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 12 May 2004 20:20:56 +1200
  >As for the motorcyle question, I cut my teeth on learning engine repair >with a 1972 Honda CT90 "trail 90", a small motorcyle meant...
• Re: Van Dies while in motion
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 24 Dec 2013 11:00:32 -0500
  ...When you subject a motor to voltages > >> > below the nameplate= > >> > rating, some of the motor's characteristics will change > >> > slightly and other= > >> > s will...
• TDI or TDD? (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 19:35:14 -0800
  ...motor you can also install in the Vanagon with a kit, or is it an older TDI motor? And is the TDD motor an...
• Re: What motor specs do you have/ was Turbo muffler
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 23:25:45 EDT
  ...I bought this motor specifically with the intent to add the turbo in the future and made that intention clear to my dealer before...
• Re: Lube Raditor fan motor bushings?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:45:56 -0800
  ...I would imagine that salt and moisture are big factors in fan motor failure. From what I saw in archives, the problems with fans...
• Re: EMERGENCY POWER PLANT
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 06:42:58 -0500
  ...You will need a >dual pulley, one to drive the alt/fan, the other for electric >motor(generator) for type 1. >Of course, a...
• Re: Poor decisions (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Sun, 3 May 1998 08:09:57 EDT
  ...Forget about your old motor. The Conventional Wisdom of the List has shown AVP to put out a great motor. There are others. Whip...
• 1.8l I-4 engine complete FS
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Feb 1999 23:56:59 EST
  ...This motor has 130k miles on it and the car was hit in the rear. This motor would probably last to 250k miles or...
• Re: Volks-motorsports
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 21:35:37 PDT
  ...Volks-motorsports >Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 12:19:59 -0600 > >What happened to Volks-motorsports? >I just tried to open thier homepage and...
• Parts needed: right electric window switch and motor
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Sep 1996 21:38:53 PST
  Does anybody have a switch and motor for the electric windows? I need the right side(passenger side in the USA). Any help would...
• Re: How much of a pain?? re:front fan motor
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 13:06:04 EST
  fwiw, i have a complete front blower motor and heater core assy for sale from a watercooled vanagon. it worked when i pulled it...
• Check for bad motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Fri, 18 May 2001 23:32:46 -0500
  Anyone got a 'quick & easy' way to check for bad motor mounts? Thanks, Jason M Yasment '84 Westfalia Troy, NY Free, encrypted, secure Web...
• Re: 85 Vanagon GL AC blower failed
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 10:51:57 -0500
  ...The motor was fine after a quick paint job and replacement of the foam pad between the motor and its mounting bracket. The front...
• Engine alternative (inline four) a bit long
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:49:36 -0700
  My 84 low-top camper has a '92 1.8liter 8 valve in-line four gasoline VW motor and a 5sp tranny. The conversion...
• AVP Engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:11:08 -0600
  ...New AFM(not rebuilt) Has tencentlife external oil cooler(will sell separately) *MOTOR IS NOT A TENCENTLIFE MOTOR* A/C compressor working when removed...
• Re: Front Heater Motor
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 07:04:57 -0600
  ...Front Heater Motor My 85 GL heater motor only comes on when it's on the highest setting (3) and also is VERY loud...
• [Fwd: Re: Bilsteins for front of Syncros!]
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 18:27:44 -0800
  ...7bit -- Kyle Wade (408) 462-9424 Hm # Keeper of the Volks-Motorsports page Home Page - http://www.volks-motorsports.com --------------785366C46D3 Content-Type: message...
• [Fwd: Re: Bilsteins for front of Syncros!]
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 18:27:50 -0800
  ...7bit -- Kyle Wade (408) 462-9424 Hm # Keeper of the Volks-Motorsports page Home Page - http://www.volks-motorsports.com --------------AB1BEB48F2 Content-Type: message...
• Re: Electric window problem!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 22 Oct 2016 08:50:53 -0500
  ...It comes without the motor. Just swap the motor over to the new regulator. That regulator is a real PITA to repair if it...
• '87 Electric Locks (Motor)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Mon, 7 Jul 1997 08:38:22 -0700
  Hey Now! I'm repairing a faulty electric lock motor. Had a faulty yellow power wire. Locks now work great except they are out...
• To diesel or not diesel...
  Historical mailing list - John D. Stepto
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 10:09:20 -0000
  ...Friday, I found a stripped Vanagon diesel with a good motor and bad trans for cheap (I must take the whole van). Should I...
• FS - 84 1.9 engine and parts - palm harbor, FL
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 20 May 2001 19:50:54 -0500
  ...85 vanagon 1.9 motor and a/c more vanagon parts too parting out vanagon 85 good 1.9 motor all harness and computer...
• power window motor
  Historical mailing list - The CiKaspers
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 16:48:42 -0700
  i found out why our passenger side window won't move...the motor is frozen, having been filled with water for who knows how...
• Re: Crankshaft oil seal & holding that pulley
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:10:05 -0400
  Yes because the motor was on the floor I was able to use a flywheel lock. I had to also re-install the engine...
• Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:17:04 -0800
  ...WTB power window motor driver's side > > > > > > Hi, > > I have an 89 Westy Syncro and have to replace the power window motor on > the...
• 83 starter motor weak?
  Historical mailing list - Craig
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 15:18:53 -0800
  ...There is a note that says that the 83-85 starter motors were weak. Well, on my 83 watercooled westy, I have been having...
• Re: serial hybrid conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 18 Nov 2005 16:13:32 -0500
  on a related note, if you have a high torque low rpm electric motor, you could always hook the motor to the transaxle and...
• Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Dillon
  Sat, 21 Mar 2015 21:41:20 -0400
  ...193K miles and never a >> major >>> problem with my 2.1 WBX motor. Really, very few minor problems, the only >>> one I can recall...
• Re: New Motor '86 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 08:49:16 -0600
  Hello Tom, I will have to trade in my old motor. The core charge is quite steep $1100.00. It seems VW really wants...
• Two VW Turbo Diesel Engines FS!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 May 2000 11:56:40 EDT
  ...As you may know the Quantum turbo is on an angle that allows it to miss the Vanagon diesel motor mount on the driver...
• Re: Oops! Almost blew a wiper motor.
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 08:24:02 -0600
  When I bought my 90 westy, the rear wiper motor was toast, i.e. plastic parts inside were melted away. You just gave me...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 21 Mar 2007 (#2007-311)
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Thu, 22 Mar 2007 08:13:01 -0800
  ...Tote a small honda generator (55DbA), and a small motorbike if you need motorized transport and something to run your microwave. Very minimal impact...
• 91 Vanagon Multivan rebuilt motor hiccoughs
  Historical mailing list - John Russell
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 10:36:17 -0500
  My 91 Vanagon Multivan has a rebuilt 2.1 motor by Boston Bob. It has 5k on the new rebuilt motor. 117k on vehicle...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Johnny DeVilla
  Fri, 10 Oct 2003 15:36:38 -0700
  ...Import motor http://www.importmotor.com/Store/ ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=339&MakeID=39&CategoryID=66&ModelID=4&Basket ID=&DealerID=108&YearSelected=1981 sells...
• Rear Blower Motor maintenance?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Mon, 16 Jan 2017 20:50:58 -0500
  Can you take apart the rear blower motor case? Not for heater core replacement, but to expose the innards of the motor. I have...
• Crazy Winnebago/Eurovan Motorhome.
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Wed, 21 Jun 1995 09:43:43 MST
  Well, I was flipping through the channels last eveing, and as the station hit TNN (ACK) I saw the coolest ad for a motorhome...
• 1.9L Diesel
  Historical mailing list
  06 May 1996 12:13:37 GMT
  GruBe Freunde! A while back there was some discussion on different motors and their specs. Included in the list was a 1.9L Diesel...
• diesels...wusupwitdat?
  Historical mailing list - Miller - James W.
  Sat, 2 Dec 1995 07:34:30 -0500 (EST)
  ...I have to admit that the rumble rumble of those motors sounds really neat. I was told that they are very underpowered. Is this...
• Re: why did VW ditch the boxer motor?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 12:06:06 -0400
  ...It has nothing to do with the motor itself. SOme dam bean counter said the motor/vehicle was not making the company enough money...
• Re: MotorWorks and the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 10:23:41 -0400
  Daniel Danrich (danrich@ccmaui.net) said on the date of 8/6/00 2:55 AM >Rocky Mountain MotorWorks: has anyone bought parts from...
• 1.8t motor
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Ankeny
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 19:47:58 -0600
  ...complete 1.8t motor with all engine accessories and wiring harness and brain. Ready to install in your Vanagon. 150hp as is, can be...