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Re: Removing Oxygen Sensor
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 18:35:22 -0400
I use a long, closed end 7/8"(as I recall?) wrench and a hammer". Once a little liquid wrench is applied and left...
Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 12 Feb 2003 19:34:04 -0600
...Keep then about 2" long. (brass is much more fragile) #2) Use a 45 degree angle to get that clearance you need. #3) A...
Syncro Engine Block Heater Mystery Solved!! (long story, happy en ding)
Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Thu, 24 Jun 1999 17:44:55 -0400
...After some particularly cold weather back in February, I started trying to find out about getting a block heater for my '90 syncro who...
Re: Brake line fittings
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:13:35 -0700
They are standard M10 brake line fittings, most good FLAPS will have them, but may only have a longer length which can be annoying...
Re: WBX Front Heater Core Mystery Sheet Metal
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Wed, 7 May 2014 12:52:45 -0600
...It has one row of small holes >> along one long side, and three rows of holes along the other long >> side. It obviously blocks...
Re: 5-cylinder swap update (kits are ready!)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 9 Dec 1998 17:44:37 -0800
...block is a nice and torquey motor (more torque than the Audi 80 2.0L or Beetle 2.0L) due to the longer connecting...
Re: VW mechanic near Bakersfield?
Historical mailing list - Don Dahl
Tue, 1 Jul 2014 16:35:41 -0700
Hi Looking for a 2.1 water boxer long block for a 1990 westy. I'm in BC . Anything around ? Thanks don Sent from...
Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 5 Aug 2010 08:20:31 -0700
...Do these sometimes go bad, perhaps having either oil or coolant channels partially blocked? Is oil temperature (separate from coolant temperature, which is picked...
leaks: heads/cyls
Historical mailing list
Fri, 6 Jun 1997 17:10:03 -0300 (ADT)
...the old/stiffened head gasket can no longer 'fill' the gap as the barrels contract. I get a few drips at -25F or colder...
woo-hoo
Historical mailing list - Goodtms4u
Sun, 3 May 1998 03:48:18 EDT
How long are these Vanagons suppossed to last? My 1985 "Goldie-box" has 347,812 miles as of today. I'm the 2nd owner...
Re: Mark Stephens
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Mon, 24 Jul 2000 19:27:38 -0500
...Finally bought a long block, and found the problem was a crack on their head between a water jacket and spark plug. They refused...
Re: '88 engine knock diagnosis: Thanks, but there is more
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Oct 2004 17:18:11 -0400
...If nothing is present I would use a long screw driver to home in on the noise. Place the blade on the block and...
rear axle nut removal (x-post)
Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
Sat, 17 Nov 2001 17:21:26 -0800
i am putting benT's long studs onto my van's wheels. i started with the back, figuring i'd have a chance to...
Re: Mobil1 15-50 and setting a new piston ring
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Sun, 8 Sep 2013 17:19:09 -0600
...Hey Listies, I finally got my 2.1L long block with components from my 1.9L finished and It's Alive! It actually works...
Re: 1.9l TD swap, Was: Re: VW I-4 Engine Blowout
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Fri, 15 Jan 1999 14:34:07 -0500
...suspect that's a somewhat better deal than $1500 for the long block without those pieces. 'Suspect' is a key word here, I can...
Re: Keep pouring oil in ...
Historical mailing list - Ahlgrim, Kevin
Mon, 7 May 2007 13:48:24 -0400
You need to disregard the oil stick that goes into the engine block and only use the stick from the oil fill tube. The...
Re: bridging ladder
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Sat, 22 Jul 2023 15:35:28 -0700
I’m usually camping on rough hilly ground so I use leveling blocks. But getting up on them can be tricky. The ramps would...
Re: 80-83 or 83.5-86 or 87-91 best year model and why?
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004 15:29:51 -0700
...It seems that logically the best deal would be a Wolfsburg edition "weekender" or full camper with a 2.1L long block transplant. In...
Re: Leak Down Testing
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sun, 31 Dec 2006 20:13:56 -0500
...Before I put a new long block in the exhaust gases (leaking heads) would bubble up through the coolant in the overflow tank. John...
Re: The wire harness becomes brittle
Historical mailing list - TC
Sun, 4 Feb 2007 20:05:40 -0800
...using split tube thermal sheild there would no longer be any thing to cut ...
Re: [1984 Vanagon (water-cooled) woes.]
Historical mailing list - john schaper
Mon, 12 Jul 1999 19:35:43 PDT
...removed and replaced temp sensor II--the small blue sensor on the block 3. checked ECU specs as specified in chapter 24 of bentley...
Re: 82 Vanagon Diesel FS-NY$500
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Mon, 1 Jun 1998 15:22:36 -0400
...A rebuilt long block can be had for $1000 + $100 freight from Jack Ewald in Ohio should you prefer that, or a new 1...
How to swap an engine without an engine lift.
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Tue, 15 Jun 1999 21:34:21 -0400
...When the jackstand are too long to fit use wood blocks instead. 5. When the rear brake drums are just above the ground slide...
Before I buy an engine ...
Historical mailing list - Jeff Howard
Tue, 7 Apr 1998 13:15:13 -0400
I'm about to buy a remanufactured long block from Fast German Auto to solve my low oil pressure problem. As a last try...
Re: Dometic Frig - Realistic Cooling
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 4 Jun 2009 11:40:05 -0700
...When *cold* food is added how low temps get at night how long van is closed up, is it ventilated (sunroof? Fan?) where you...
Re: 1.9L long blocks
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Thu, 3 Jul 2003 06:49:46 -0500
...24.) Follow the vendors instructions on assembling the long block and breaking it in. 25.) clean and paint the engine bracket, clean up the...
Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 12 Feb 2003 22:05:47 -0600
...Keep then > about 2" > > long. (brass is much more fragile) > > #2) Use a 45 degree angle to get that clearance you need. > > #3) A...
Re: Plastic part for the louvered rear vents
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Tue, 4 Apr 2017 17:51:25 -0500
...came from the VW dealer went to get the small square blocks used > to secure the two rear louvered vents > > They press fit into...
Re: Question about engine storage
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:33:16 -0700
...was wondering if anybody had any advice for long-term storage. For now I just blocked off all the ports and put the engine...
Re: Change a VW Fan Belt In 5 Seconds?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:37:20 -0700
...top down, on a hot day, on a long grade...... can overheat. The stowed top blocks air flow to the air inlet , preventing sufficient...
Re: 1.9L VW Remanufactured engines
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Sun, 14 Apr 2002 11:53:12 -0400
...today call me and I can set you up with a Quality long block Bob Donalds 1 508 653 7229 http://www.bostonengine.com
Engine swap questions (1.9 van w/2.1 to 2.1 van)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 7 Apr 2005 11:14:15 -0500
...Is there any reason that a 2.1 long block from the donor van (with all the accessories removed) would not work in my...
New engine time?
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Sun, 1 Jan 2006 18:46:05 -0800
...have valve job done at the same time; (3) buy rebuilt long block and install--? Previous owner replaced fuel injectors, plugs, wires, dist. cap...
Re: Considering scrapping my project van after forking out over $26 grand
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Tue, 1 Jan 2008 22:26:01 -0500
...I bought a long block several years ago from a seller in Canada. Dealing with the customs paperwork, getting a broker to get it...
Re: 85 westy engine problems
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Wed, 24 Nov 1999 06:30:31 EST
...If your engine is too far gone you could get a rebuilt long block from a reputable vendor -- I'm sure the list can...
Re: head-aches
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 31 May 2007 08:59:40 -0400
...Assuming good materials, sealant, and installation, the outer gasket should last a good long time. Dennis, almost at 250K on mine. >From: "Richards, Andrew...
Re: Fuel Pump Noise
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Fri, 12 Feb 2016 21:59:04 -0800
...By the time I was three blocks from > my destination, the fuel pump was buzzing loudly (and could have been for a > while since...
Re: Considering an engine swap for the past decade, but WBX just keeps going
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 27 Nov 2014 13:09:21 -0800
...off-road and long distance travels and all... and it's still refuse to die... as a joke a friend asked "you want a...
Point Lube from Car Quest
Historical mailing list
Fri, 9 Feb 1996 06:59:07 -0500 (EST)
...Motor Products, Inc., Long Island City, NY 11101. "LUBRICAM, containing silicone, prolongs the life of the breaker arm rubbing block and cuts down on...
Re: Santa Cruz, where all vans apparently end up
Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
Thu, 16 Sep 2004 14:01:30 -0700
...Tom --- Scott Norville <kr2no@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > Just got back from a long week-end on the left > coast. Now I know why buses...
Fixing case damage due to water pump impeller
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Sun, 6 Mar 2005 22:30:54 -0500
...like this lasting a long time? --tabe johnson xtabe@yahoo.com *** original message *** Regarding the damage to the engine block where the waterpump impeller...
Re: EJ22 longevity
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Fri, 9 Oct 2009 22:04:31 -0700
...not mileage related at least.� A buddy of mine flies a�Long-EZ behind a 2.2 Subie, did the conversion in about '96...
Re: brake hoses interchangeable?
Historical mailing list - Dart 330
Wed, 7 Jul 2004 08:21:47 -0500
...I assume they are in millimeters, the 86+ is 2.36 inches longer. I haven't set one next to the other to prove...
Re: The three classes of Vanagons..(long)
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 5 Jul 2007 14:06:09 -0700
...The three classes of Vanagons..(long) >> So my wife doesn't own "the look"? > > I have a theory that "the look" is owned and...
Re: Craigslist engine
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
Wed, 18 Oct 2006 20:09:28 -0700
...Unfortunately Dennis was right about >> the block - the rear >> thrust bearing is moving in its seat, I can rotate >> it about 1/8" inch...
Re: Oil plug Striped
Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
Mon, 20 Sep 2004 22:57:00 -0400
...I am out of town now so I don�t have the part number. Dennis </BLOCKQUOTE> </body> </html>
Re: Noisy fuel pump?
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 14 May 2008 23:25:32 -0400
...They've had my Westy Syncro for a long block on its SVX for the last few months (most of the delay has been...
GEX (was Re: short-lived rebuilds)
Historical mailing list - Martin Garramone
Fri, 7 Apr 1995 07:19:46 -0500 (CDT)
...I'm leaning towards a GEX rebuilt long block. At > >>$300 for heads plus another $300 for pistons/cylinders plus another > >>$100 for bearings...
Re: Rear Drums wont come off.
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Jul 1994 16:30:13 -0500 (CDT)
...Take any one of them and insert a long screwdriver and just bang on it with a hammer. Turn the wheel as you do...
Re: 71 Westy - Alameda, CA - $1,000
Historical mailing list
Wed, 28 Jun 1995 23:33:44 -0700
...Eug, '71 with two spare longblocks Say Dave, am I supposed to take the whole longblock as a spare part when I trip?
Serious Friday question -- stalling a few minutes after cold start
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Thu, 3 Mar 2011 08:58:13 -0500
...Digital idle stabilizer, ignition control module, T1-sensor, and O2-sensor were new in 2003 when I installed long block. I recently installed new...
FS: 79 Westy
Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
Sat, 6 Apr 1996 18:47:37 -0500
...the auction block. I bought it from fellow list member Mark Kunkel in December, so I haven't had it too long, but I...
Fuel Pump
Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
Mon, 6 Jul 1998 16:33:01 -0400
...I also inserted a long thin wire into the gas tank outlet (fuel pump side) to check for blockage. NOthing noticable came out. It...
Re: " Westfalia Acres "(NVC)
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Wed, 5 May 2004 12:57:51 -0700
...s no longer able to move under their own power but functional in every other respect. All of them up on blocks, tops popped...
Re: Swinging table
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 18 Jun 2014 09:55:42 -0500
...no longer use the tables (they were always in the way, especially with my early vans where the closet door is blocked), but when...
Re: 2.1 Oil light on at low speeds
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 4 Sep 2011 12:38:02 -0400
...Then as the screen gets blocked again the pressure drops. Sucks as this means a full teardown for the Waterboxer. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
Re: GoWesty 2.4 L Engine
Historical mailing list - Karl
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:42:48 -0400
...Have you checked into the head gasket problems and cracked > blocks subies have been having? ever wonder about that subie coolant > threatment that their...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:19:48 -0800
...intercooler and all that stuff to a long block but don't change the long block internally, I would not call that a stock...
Re: '84 Vanagon 1.9 engine oil pressure switch etc
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 27 May 2017 17:35:22 -0400
...Engine > is 2003 Boston Engine long block. > > Van has late model instrument cluster (from batch available in 1999). I > have lost crib sheet for...
Transplant Question
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sat, 29 Jan 2000 14:19:45 -0500
...I know that some transplants leave you with a long block and you need to supply the rest (injectors, etc.) I have asked a...