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  • Re: Jetta Conversion Observations
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 20 Jan 2013 11:54:58 -0800
    ...I've also done a custom exhaust system using information gleaned from some of the inline Tuners who've hotrodded the inlines. I also...
  • Re: Easiest Platform to Cnvert to I-4 FROM?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Tue, 27 Apr 2004 11:14:10 -0400
    ...It also will not allow an inline to be install at any other angle other than 51 deg., unlike a KEP set up. Rob...
  • Re: Check your fuel lines, NOW
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 1 Nov 2011 13:26:53 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
    Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
    Fri, 18 Jan 2002 16:05:10 EST
    ...the diesel belhousing is different (to fit the inline engine) and the input shaft is likewise shorter (the crank is not as "deep" on...
  • Re: What IS Vanagon Syndrome, exactly?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:54:25 -0700
    ...Robert 1982 Westfalia > > >� Like the subject says.� I just saw a few posts about a Digifant inline >VW powered vanagon traveling the southwest, like...
  • Re: Alternative Part & Design to Bosal Diesel Exhaust Hanger? (15* I4 Jetta engine)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:28:38 -0800
    ...why is there not a rear engine ( mounted inline , not sideways ) inline 4, gas or diesel .. in a smallish car............ with watercooled rear engine...
  • Re: Front Heater Core Shutoff
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:02:07 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Found my instrument cluster..now a ?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 2 Oct 2009 10:40:46 -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: engine swaps... VR6
    Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
    Sat, 9 Nov 2002 19:19:59 -0800
    ...VR6 > On Wednesday, November 6, 2002, at 01:05 PM, Ben T wrote: > > > Keep in mind that they will fit where most VW inline...
  • Re: Where to find GBC (European) fuseholder
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:16:14 -0400
    ...I found an old Bosch > fog light relay kit that had an inline fuleholder for the euro > style, but haven't seen any others...
  • Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:49:21 -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
  • Another 14" Snow Tire Option?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:47:39 -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: Solar Panel Fitment
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 8 Apr 2009 10:38:19 -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: My near Vanagon disaster(long)
    Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
    Mon, 22 Sep 2003 04:19:56 -0400
    ...On the older inline VW engines, it's the keyway in the crankshaft that wears out when the bolt comes loose! I know of...
  • Re: In Case You Have Not Seen This Yet
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 14 Feb 2014 11:18:02 -0800
    ...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: camping amidst bears, safety question
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:36:27 -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: Anyone interested in my Vanangon? Automatic R&R
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Fri, 18 May 2007 09:47:50 -0700
    >Audi 5oooT automatics have 1 more clutch disc to handle the added >torque/HP of the 170hp inline 5turbo. does this mean when you...
  • Inline 4 exhaust manifolds
    Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
    Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:42:23 -0700
    I'm thinking of replacing the diesel exhaust manifold/pipe on my I4 conversion with the manifold/pipe from an Audi/VW Fox. Has...
  • Looking for two inline conversion parts
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:20:04 -0400
    I am looking for a throttle cable for an automatic Vanagon for a Tiico conversion or similar. I am also looking for an exhaust...
  • KEP Plate Remove Transmission
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:49:56 -0800
    ...Drawing a blank, Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline...
  • Re: fuel cutout
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:43:58 -0800
    ...I have a 92 inline Rabbit/Jetta 1.8 in my 84. Never had that symptom, but I keep all my fuel system 'refreshed...
  • Re: Carrier Bars?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 4 Dec 2011 12:11:48 -0800
    ...With the inline > crankshaft, you need to shorten the transmission input shaft or source > the correct replacement. Mine is shortened by abount 12mm. Don...
  • Re: Additives oops
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 14 Jul 2004 15:17:34 -0500
    Rusty Zarse wrote: >John, > >You mentioned that VW inline 4's are often used in homebuilt aircraft. > Uh, I think I said VW flat...
  • Re: Digifant Newbs: Vanagon ProTraining Digifant Manual. Worth Getting!
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 13 Jun 2012 06:38:12 -0700
    ...Digifant II came out next, on the inline engines. Why VW later confused things by calling the latest most complicated version of the inline...
  • Re: Chevy 4.3l into the vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:22:17 -0800
    ...You use most of the same stuff without any fiddling around...sensors and instruments..and the VW inline gas motors are inexpensive and plentiful...
  • More Q's re Diesel to Gas Conversion???
    Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
    Thu, 28 Jan 1999 01:38:22 EST
    Hi all, I have decided to make the switch to an inline VW engine in my 82 Diesel Westy. I'm still looking for...
  • Re: Friday humour! (LVC.... ok NVC. But there's a poptop involved! ---;^)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 6 Jun 2008 16:08:06 -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...
  • Inner Tie Rod Tool. Work on Vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 23 Jun 2014 11:20:52 -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: More Free Vanagon Parts Vancouver BC Canada
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:30:45 -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...
  • VLVC: The Roentgens' Berlin Secretary Cabinet Youtube Video
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 7 Jun 2013 18:13:27 -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...
  • Dometic Intake & Exhaust Gaskets: Use Hi Temp RTV?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 8 Aug 2010 18:03:02 -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...
  • Re: Cruising Speed
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:58:50 -0700
    60-65 in my 5sp Inline four VW motored tin top. 70-75 if I really push it, which is seldom. Don Hanson On...
  • Re: Relay #4 - what does it do?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 3 Apr 2010 21:06:16 -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: Somebody better grab this?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:54:36 -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: WOW!! He's Ba-ack...
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:05:00 -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
  • Let there be light!
    Historical mailing list - Willie T. Lafrades
    Tue, 26 Jan 1999 13:21:05 EST
    ...installation but after wire tracing I found a 10A(blown) fuse inline with the dash lights. It is positioned above the busser on the...
  • Re: Engine swap conversion details are now online!
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Tue, 25 May 1999 16:34:44 -0600
    David Marshall wrote: > > For those who are interested, Fast Forward's inline four conversion kit is > now available. I will have final pricing late...
  • Re: ]Vanagon Westfalia w/ 2.0 2000 VW Golf Engine!
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Wed, 24 Apr 2002 11:34:58 -0700
    'cause this engine set-up was never in the US (motronic on a 2.0L inline 4). So therefore the us and ca smog...
  • Simple oil filter question
    Historical mailing list - tom ring
    Sat, 27 Sep 2003 12:50:47 -0600
    Are the Mahle filters appropriate to use on the VW inline 4's, in other words do they have the same drainback benefits? thanks...
  • Other Engine Swaps
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 10 Oct 2004 23:37:14 -0500
    There are Subie swaps, and a variety of inline-4 swaps, but I am wondering if there are any Chevy V-6 swaps that...
  • Re: Diesel Instrument Cluster?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 12 Feb 2014 12:37:56 -0800
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Tiico Parts Availability?
    Historical mailing list - River Clan
    Tue, 7 Mar 2006 18:25:11 -0800
    Greetings, I was under the impression that a Tiico was just a jetta inline 4 with a few different parts (oil pan, etc) to...
  • Re: Photo Vanagon Art Car
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:30:05 -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: Transmission Guide Pin: Should be Straight?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:07:06 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ >>>> >>>> >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> Jake >>> >>> 1984 Vanagon GL >>> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie...
  • Re: Soliciting VW Engine Recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:58:24 -0800
    ...He'd installed a 1.8 8V inline into his Vanagon. Part of what I was trying to suggest is that there can be...
  • Re: Oil filter question
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 31 Oct 2010 13:04:14 -0800
    ...valve in it or > something? > > For complete disclosure...I have an inline VW motor, gas. Mounted as a > diesel at 50degrees. I kept the...
  • Re: Hose ID: Crossover tube to expansion tanks?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:24:28 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >> > -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http...
  • New purchase of an inline4 powered 82
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Sat, 15 Jan 2000 16:42:00 EST
    ...Formerly an 82 Diesel GL now powered by a well worn inline-4 1.8 with solid lifters. The seller was asking $1850. I...
  • Re: 52 degree Inline 4 hydraulic lifters leaking down
    Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
    Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:39:01 -0700
    ...52 degree Inline 4 hydraulic lifters leaking down > > > > > > > > Hi all... > > > > I have an 82 diesel converted to inline 4 with CIS injection about > > ten...
  • Re: Other engine conversion options?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 7 Jan 2005 22:52:32 -0800
    I also have a inline-4 ('95 GOLF Motronic) and depending on where you shop, I agree with Ben it's the least expensive...
  • Re: Fri: opinion on the proper conversion for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
    Wed, 17 Jan 2018 18:50:34 -0800
    ...when it was towing a boat! :) I have contemplated going back to gas in the '88 with an inline 4, as they are cheap...
  • Re: Porterfield R4-S Rear Brake Shoes
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 9 Oct 2014 21:32:00 -0400
    ...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: inline 4 swap
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Mon, 18 May 2009 16:25:48 -0400
    ...18, 2009 3:52 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: inline 4 swap Hey guys I am getting ready to do this swap...
  • The madness begins (VW inline 4 cylinder swap)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 26 Aug 2016 15:04:42 -0700
    It's true. A "complete" VW 1.8 + diesel parts will fit in a Westy images: https://goo.gl/photos/dVzDGUcq666RQi6h6 https://goo.gl...
  • Re: Fw: Brakes-
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:23:05 -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: Syncro Instrument Cluster: Analogue clock?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 10 Apr 2014 09:39:36 -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: Transmission in Portland
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:36:45 -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: It's ALIVE!!!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 25 Jul 2013 15:05:23 -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...
  • Friday Mostly OT: Gmail New look. Set & keep to old?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:27:10 -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: HAPPY CANADA DAY EVERYBODY!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 2 Jul 2011 00:05:34 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines