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  • Re: Type 2 Syncro prototype
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 4 Jun 2021 21:22:04 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Edging my way toward pop top tent replacement
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 11 Sep 2020 19:35:33 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: does this sound like a head leak?
    Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
    Tue, 29 Jul 2003 20:02:18 -0400
    ...need to get under there with the engine running and see where those drops on the tin covering of the head are coming from...
  • Re: Diesel Syncro Question: RE: Skidplate
    Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
    Mon, 5 Mar 2001 13:04:23 -0500
    ...Skidplate > > I happen to have a set of these tin shroud tinplate pieces > for sale. It is > possible that these are the only ones...
  • Missed it by 1 hour.....
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 22 May 2015 19:36:52 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: LVC Friday: Camp Fire Heat Damage Cell Phone?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 20 Jul 2013 14:21:02 -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...
  • Transmission (transaxle) Drive Flange Seals
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 26 Mar 2016 12:51:26 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: vanagon images
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 7 Mar 2010 10:28:49 -0800
    ...http://tinyurl.com/yccllez had to laugh as I found a pic of an '85 I parted out. http://tinyurl.com/y8f34fl Not sure...
  • Re: Push covers/enging tins
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:41:50 -0400
    ...On an air-cooled, I would have called the item in question "the lower engine tin," which is what I've most often heard...
  • Re: Drivetrain Movement Question. Video.
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:14:31 -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: Bumper build, swing away tire carrier progress
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 22 Feb 2014 10:45:24 -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: Fuel Expansion Tank: Cracks, Grommet. PICS
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 10 Mar 2014 15:03:35 -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: idea?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 26 Oct 2013 10:31:03 -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: Suggested Minimum Tools To Carry
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 20 Jul 2013 11:56:36 -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: Distributor cap
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 5 Jun 2013 11:40:34 -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: Radiator fan shock
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:23:06 -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: Removing stuck O2 sensor-valve adjustment.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 6 Feb 2015 11:01:41 -0800
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 14 Nov 2013 13:13:45 -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: cleaning engine bay
    Historical mailing list - ray berthiaume
    Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:59:28 -0800
    ...I cleaned my entire engine block / cooling tins / engine compartment with it and they look new. 1981 Vanagon L --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make...
  • '84 Westy air-cooled
    Historical mailing list - Ron Fish
    Tue, 5 Mar 1996 10:25:53 -0500 (EST)
    ...Previous mechanic hadn't installed all the tin (baffling?) around the air-cooled engine and it overheated. 1st mechanic sez "enough" tin is there...
  • Re: List down?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 17 Apr 2021 19:53:39 -0400
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt >>> >>> 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 >>> >>> VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • "G" Copper Pipe: Use with LP Tank on Westy?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:53:37 -0700
    ...http://tinyurl.com/8rxhl66 claims, in part: "For natural gas and propane ..... (TPC) type G/Gas tube Meets all requirements of ASTM B-837...
  • Re: Rear trailing arm repair: Port Townsend (WA) Muffler?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 2 Sep 2014 12:45:16 -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 engine stronger?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 2 May 2013 09:58:42 -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: Bent lifters?
    Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
    Thu, 25 Jan 2001 21:30:23 EST
    ...Tintman@HOME.COM writes: << Is it possable to bend a lifter? >> I have a question on this.... HOW!?!?!?!?! Was the incredible hulk doing engine...
  • Re: seam rust
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 14 Sep 2014 09:47:41 -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: Diesels on NPR this morning
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Sat, 15 May 2004 05:15:31 -0700
    ...tinke-tinke: Seems to me the global war-ming is caused by excess greenhouse gases, CO2 being the most significant. Diesel cycle engines produce...
  • '81 Vanagon Air Cooled Parts FS Vancouver BC Canada
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:41:08 -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...
  • 84 parting
    Historical mailing list - dawn
    Sun, 8 Apr 2001 16:28:57 -0700
    ...automatic shifter 1.9 engine good for core 1.9 fuel injection 1.9 engine hanger 1.9 engine tin spare tire pan carpet...
  • Re: Drivetrain Movement Question. Video.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:51:29 -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: Wallaced
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Sat, 25 Dec 2021 21:39:40 -0500
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt >>> >>> 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 >>> >>> VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> >
  • Re: Free Vanagon Parts Vancouver BC Canada
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 26 Nov 2014 12:20:25 -0800
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: 11mm brake line wrench
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 9 Jul 2013 10:00:56 -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: Fridge putty
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 4 Jun 2013 22:44:41 -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: Tin Trivia
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Sat, 5 Jul 2008 19:49:17 -0700
    ...Except that it isn't really spare, because it is being cleaned and prepped for installation on the rebuilt engine that will be going...
  • Re: He's at it again
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 3 Nov 2004 13:49:55 -0600
    Go to tinyURL.com. Type in the entire long URL there and the program will generate a tiny URL that works. You can also...
  • Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:42:19 -0800
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: POR15 question.
    Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
    Mon, 7 May 2007 09:23:02 -0400
    ...I put a coat of clear POR15 over the black Rustoleum on my engine cooling tin two years ago. So far it has held...
  • Re: Syncro trans input shaft guide sleeve
    Historical mailing list - Neil
    Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:45:02 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • LVC: Vanagon - Westfalia Ham (amateur) Radio Mobile - Base Transceiver Choices
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 15 Mar 2019 10:54:05 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Replacement AFM technology
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:25:41 -0700
    ...tinker man [mailto:tinkerman007@gmail.com] >> Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 5:36 PM >> To: pdooley >> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com >> Subject: Re: Replacement...
  • Re: Ignition Switch Question
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 7 Jul 2014 11:24:02 -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: Is the Type2 list down?
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sun, 7 Dec 2008 16:39:35 -0500
    ...I made a template to add sheetmetal to Type 1 rear engine tin to (mostly) fill the gap in a later Bay-window body...
  • Re: Tin Trivia
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Mon, 7 Jul 2008 06:56:10 -0500
    ...Mine's a 2.1, will the > 1.9 tin fit it? > > And see, all, here's another clue that engine tin really is...
  • Re: Used Vanagon Parts: Canada to US
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Wed, 16 Oct 2013 14:40:01 -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: Rust prevention...
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Apr 1995 11:23:30 -0300
    ...The stuff sounds the same, it has a slightly pink tint, sweetish oily smell. Go to Candian Tire and buy a large tin of...
  • Re: Carlsbad beach morning VW van count
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Mon, 2 Jun 2014 08:12:46 -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: quick and dirty head swap
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 21 May 2013 22:43:04 -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...
  • Re: Syncro Tintops
    Historical mailing list - TonyCollins
    Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:05:28 -0400
    ...Syncro Tintops > > Just wondering syncro tintops are worth these days. And their general > availability. > > Just curious. > > John > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked...
  • Re: flywheel install video from Boston Bob. GREAT!!
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Thu, 7 Feb 2008 16:11:04 -0500
    ...engines", and > muir's "idiot book." Even though those books are > aircooled based, all of the flywheels are the same > pretty much. > > tiny url...
  • Engine parts needed
    Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
    Fri, 13 May 2005 08:09:57 -0700
    Hello listers! I'm trying to find some parts to finish up this '83 aircooled engine, so that I can go camping again!! Does...
  • Re: 0.9 bar or 1.8 bar Oil Press Switch Bullshit
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 9 Feb 2001 19:47:56 -0500
    ...The pressure switch which is so well hidden under all that nasty engine tin has a setpoint of 0.3 bar. Not only does...
  • Engine R/R question
    Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
    Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:37:34 -0700
    Can someone, who has perhaps done a lot of engine R/R, indicate the order of installation for the rear engine tin? ie does...
  • Re: Electric: Where should +12V to camping fusebox and relay originate?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 11 Mar 2014 10:02:35 -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: Fuel Expansion Tank: Cracks, Grommet. PICS
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 10 Mar 2014 13:02:24 -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: Paint job pricing
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 13 Aug 2013 22:19:24 -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...
  • Westy Electrical and Water Tank Routing
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 9 Jul 2013 18:48:15 -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: Manual Transmission Mount Bolt Grade
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:03:10 -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: Wiring color question
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 21 Oct 2013 10:45:03 -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: VW
    Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
    Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:03:13 -0700
    ...http://tinyurl.com/o77azgn > > "In 1998, the E.P.A. announced a settlement of nearly $1 billion against > long-haul truck engine manufacturers for...