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• Heater motor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 00:23:54 -0600
  OK I've had this new motor for awhile now, and I've been reading here all kinds of explanations for R&Ring the...
• Re: Ventilation for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:38:02 -0400
  At 09:51 PM 10/14/2008, Chris S wrote: >DC motors run frontwards and backwards with a change in polarity. >Install switches which...
• Re: Lubrication of Heater/Ventilation Control Cables
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:28:34 -0500
  I have used one of these for the past 50 years on motorcycle and automotive cables. Works fantastic. https://www.amazon.com/KiWAV-Lubricator...
• Power window motor
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 1 Jul 2018 21:39:25 -0400
  Hi folks - looking for a driver's side power window motor. I've already taken it apart to repair it, at this point I...
• Re: Flickering oil light on idle.
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Thu, 13 Aug 2015 19:37:14 -0400
  ...802244 - 1 Liter 802305 - 5 Liter Awesome performance in my 2.1l motor With a touch of Motorkote Never a flicker my friend :)
• Vanagon motor replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 May 1995 18:03:34 -0400
  Anyone had experience replacing the motor in their Circa 87 Vanagon? I'm about to do it. Just curious if I should expect any...
• Re: '81 Westy: from gas to turbo diesel... German lecture?
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 13:05:12 -0700
  > "diese Motoren kommen fu:r den Umbau in Frage" > > > > Gary My translation of this sentence: These motors are suitable for the alteration discussed. Harald...
• 5cyl turbo motor/ecu/wiring etc for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 12:21:45 EDT
  i have a Audi 5cyl turbo motor for sale, complete with all components, if you are interested in using it for a conversion. located...
• Re: shocks
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 18:37:22 EST
  I've had good luck with California High Performance Warehouse, 3230 West Motor Circle, Riverside, CA 92504 800-350-7110. Ken Hunter 82 Westy...
• need a rear wiper motor
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 12:38:15 -0700
  Hola, Discovered today that my rear wiper motor is blown, like so many others.if anyone has a working one for sale at a...
• 1982 motor mount replacement
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 08:16:52 -0400
  On a 1982 air cooled, Can the rear motor mounts be replaced without removing the heat exchangers, plumbing, muffler? What is the easiest way...
• Re: SYNCRO FOR SALE, BAD MOTOR, SEATTLE
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 08:03:45 -0500
  Reasonable priced Syncro on E-bay, west coast WITH GOOD MOTOR! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4516753746&rd=1...
• 1st junkyard trip + extra wiper motor
  Historical mailing list - A Brandon Smith
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 15:06:08 -0800 (PST)
  ...Both had a wiper motor, neither rear view windows. I took the nicer of the two motors (more like flipping a coin:) and a...
• Re: Front/rear blower motor swap from AC unit?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:31:06 -0800
  ...Most of the AC systems I have taken apart were barely used and the fan motors were in excellent condition. Plus the AC units...
• Re: Power window in Westie '91 does not operate
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Apr 1997 00:46:35 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Removed panel and disconnected motor from the regulator. 3 easy bolts. Took the motor to the workbench and completely took it apart. Found rust...
• VW pics / ams magazine online
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Sat, 23 Aug 1997 13:14:57 UT
  Hi volks, the german automotive mag >auto motor & sport< has finally launched their WWW page (so far in german): http://www.motor-presse-online...
• Re: A "metallurgical" 2L engine rebuild Q
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 08:39:52 EST
  I'm not an expert but if a Vanagon motor got that hot you would be in catastropic failure big time. I have seen...
• Re: Euclid Foreign Motors-Good or Bad?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 17:59:09 -0500
  ...Euclid Foreign Motors-Good or Bad? I saw a posting on the list last year from someone mentioning Euclid Foreign Motors. Could anyone using...
• Re: need help with power window problem
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 03:30:45 -0500
  ...Don't run the window motor as this will kink and jam the cable in the motor housing. It could also be that the...
• Re: heater fan whine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:04:29 -0500
  ...Some people have recommended simply replacing the motor; but my experience with four or five motors is that aside from the dry bearings they...
• Re: Help! replacing the wiper motor, need advice.
  Historical mailing list - John Tomljenovic
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 11:29:39 -0400
  ...Help! replacing the wiper motor, need advice. > > >Hey listers, > >I need to change out the wiper motor on my 83 westie but not sure...
• Re: Syn oil in Converted S/A Inline 4
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 11:27:51 -0700
  Many high performance engines and high-end cars now come with their motors broken in. It is done during the manufacture of the motor...
• Quick freeze, wipers on...
  Historical mailing list - Blake Sartin
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 08:19:58 -0500
  ...The motor runs fine, but the wipers do not engage. Is this a job for a new wiper motor, or is the gear replaceable...
• Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:46:05 -0800
  What motor oils you you all use out there?� A friend of mine keeps pushing synthetic oil.� He's a Ford man, and not...
• Tim Smith!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 09:18:19 -0700
  ...bounce? Kyle -- Kyle Wade (408) 426-1431 OR (408) 429-9424 Keeper of the Volks-Motorsports page Home Page - http://www.volks-motorsports.com
• anyone hvae info re. Hoch Motors (Santa Rosa, CA)?
  Historical mailing list - John C. Villines
  Thu, 21 May 1998 10:51:43 -0400
  Am looking at (from Athens, GA) some vehicles at Hoch Motors in Santa Rosa, CA. Anyone ever dealt with them, or know about them...
• 80 vanagon with fair body and motor for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Jan 1999 22:25:59 EST
  ...how much do u think i could get for an 80 vanagon fair body and motor contact vw87jetagl@aol.com
• Re: Junk yard find
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 22:54:20 EST
  Those Fiero V6 motors make the waterboxer look like a wankel engine in comparison (translation: Fiero motors are junk). The MR2? Thats next year...
• Suitable Motor for Swap?
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 20:57:23 -0400
  ...Is this motor a viable option for swapping? If not, why not. Thanks Tim McDermott Bay Shore NY
• Parts Needed- 2 A/C Blower Motors
  Historical mailing list - Hooper, Mark
  Mon, 22 May 2000 15:41:24 -0400
  I'm looking for 2 a/c blower motors out of a 86-91 non-westy. Thanks Mark 83 Westy- no A/C 87...
• Re: Sportsvans (sic)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Apr 94 21:18:51 EDT
  ...MSDS in California sells fine kits to get a Porsche 911 motor into the Vanagon. And Oettinger makes two fine 6 cylinder motors for...
• Re: '82-2.0 teardown. help me find the knocking please
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 06:33:45 -0700
  ...Now before you WBX motor-lovers flame me for 'dissing' your motors, I'll say that I'm sure YOUR motor will last a...
• Re: Buying a Van
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:24:20 -0700
  ...I got the whole '93 Jetta motor with 97k 'claimed miles' for $300. $300 seems a normal price for an inline 4 gas motor...
• Synthetic vs. Regular lubricants
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 19:03:51 -0500
  ...Rodgers * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- August issue of Motor Trends magazine carried an article titled "Synthetic Motor Oil - Is it worth the price...
• I need info on Audi 5 Cylinder motors
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 20:09:35 EST
  Uh, I would like some info on the 5 cylinder Audi motors that were offered in the United States in the different Audi models...
• parting out westys, vans, motors, trans, stuff for sale etc
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 19:39:55 EST
  ...2.0L aircooled van motor FS, 4spd aircooled van tranny fs (good for gas-into-diesel-van-swap) 1.9 wbx motors, westy middle...
• Re: FS RARE 86 SUNROOF vanagon $500
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 11:52:56 EDT
  ...a good 70k mi 2.1L wbx motor so sale, runs great, no leaks, if you buy this and need a new motor chris
• Re: WTB: 86-91 Vanagon -non camper - 4spd
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 22:42:52 EDT
  I have a 87 syncro with brand new rebuilt motor WBX and tons of new work done, brakes, cv boots, power steering pump, idle...
• Re: Audi 5000 turbo motor/ WB transmission
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Sat, 28 Nov 1998 12:02:19 -0500
  ...Audi 5000 turbo motor/ WB transmission >In a message dated 98-11-27 16:35:52 EST, pdooley@GTE.NET writes: > ><< I saw an...
• Re: F.S.1991 Immaculate Westfalia Vanagon-Response from owner...
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Jones
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 10:06:16 EDT
  ...The reason it got a new motor is during a long road trip something (probably a rock) pierced the oil filter and the motor...
• (NVC) Motors - DC Electric
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 15:53:19 -0500
  ...I need to build a couple of turntables for product display and would appreciate any suggestions for motor types to drive them. I'm...
• Re: Vanagon TD: left motor mount
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 14:30:58 -0700 (MST)
  ...The motor mount stayed the same. The air intake, however, is another story. The OEM part used is a rubber tube that makes a...
• Re: Mobil I ... negative..(from digest)
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 17:43:29 -0400
  ...negative..(from digest) Hi, Perhaps it was a coincidence that Mobil One was the oil most often present in the motor-failures I was...
• Re: Squealing Radiator Fan Motor
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 20:23:11 -0700
  ...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: Need Help w/ Power Window Motor / Regulator Separation and removal
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 12:26:02 -0400
  ...You can lift up the motor (even when it is attached to the regulator) as I recall, and that helps give you access to...
• Re: I-4 conversion general info
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 25 Oct 2015 11:58:17 -0700
  ...Techtonics Tuning, a VW specific parts place in Oregon has lots of parts for the inline VW motors and lots of specialized knowledge concerning...
• Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 14:32:54 -0600
  ...Then to compare the VW inline gas motors with their inline diesel motors, you can trace their greater reliability all the way back to...
• FS Vanagons & Vanagon Parts in Kansas City
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Mon, 24 Nov 1997 16:37:44 -0600
  ...Freshly rebuilt motor. All equipment present and include a window-mounted 120v AC unit for stationary camping. Extra motors include a Quantum TD motor...
• Re: EuroSpec Engine Conversions ready to install.
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 23:16:32 -0500
  ...vwmaster@VOLKS-MOTORSPORTS.COM <vwmaster@VOLKS-MOTORSPORTS.COM> To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM <vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date: Wednesday, October 28, 1998 7:13 PM Subject...
• Re: 85 1.9 L Won't Start (Rebuilt Motor)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Jun 1999 21:15:38 EDT
  ...Not try to start the motor. I usually do this when I put a motor back together. Run it like this for a little...
• [M] FREE YEAR OF MOTOR TREND
  Historical mailing list - Rick Stevens
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 17:04:03 -0700
  ...Joel Hohlfeld <JHohlfeld@AOL.COM> >Subject: [M] FREE YEAR OF MOTOR TREND >To: MERKUR-OWNERS@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM > >Hey Everyone, >If you guys...
• Has anyone tried the MotorVac system?
  Historical mailing list - Sean O'Neil
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 13:43:35 -0300
  I was listening to a local care repair expert on the radio and he highly recommended using the MotorVac system, especially on older FI...
• Re: needed:rear wiper motor '87
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 17:09:59 -0400
  ...Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures 1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD ----- Original Message ----- > I need a rear windshield wiper motor for my '87 Westy. Anyone have...
• Re: Power window motor rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:58:19 -0700
  At 8/29/2008 11:23 PM, Jeffrey Vickers wrote: >I've got (new to me) a dead power window motor. I'm converting...
• Vanagon Hybrid ? Wheel Motors
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:45:28 -0600
  ...in 1 Upgrade ~ Also needs Controller & Batteries so No Idea as to When or If or $s ~ https://in-wheel.com/product-category/motors/
• Re: Power window Motor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 3 Aug 2011 14:48:39 -0500
  ...Jim On Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 2:38 PM, Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com>wrote: > Anyone have a good used power window motor...
• Re: Vanagon with Porsche power.
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clayton
  Wed, 10 May 1995 13:18:02 -0400 (EDT)
  On Wed, 10 May 1995, M.Grant wrote: > > This months VW motoring has an article on a '84 Vanagon with a 911 What is...
• Diesel vanagon parts?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 27 Feb 1998 02:12:11 -0500
  Can somebody help me locate a diesel vanagon for parts? I need motor mounts, the oil pan, pickup tube, transmission(or bellhousing) and anything...
• Re: "boxer" motors
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 11:46:54 -0800
  ...Many aircraft motors are boxer configuration. pensioner '81 BMW 246 Boxer owner
• motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Tim & Kim Dayton
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 19:08:39 -0500
  ...engine? I have no experience with vanagon yet owned several beetles and remember the engine having no motor mounts; only attaching to the transmission.