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Re: SMART Keys and kill switches
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:02:37 -0700
...disable. > On second thought, the long term reliability just isn't there > for using it as a starting block, however, it could be used...
At long last finally and looking at lots of little problems to come
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Wed, 14 Dec 2016 13:27:57 -0800
...first little problem can not locate the screws to install it I think they are 3/4 inch long aprox #8 is that correct...
Re: Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 6
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Thu, 27 Sep 2001 21:40:50 -0400
...this is a longitudinal application so it might make sense > that there is one there? I plan to clean the block and paint it...
Re: hitch options
Historical mailing list - Greg Childs
Mon, 2 Jul 2018 15:46:07 -0700
...steel bumper with the built-in hitch receiver so I no longer need the GoWesty hitch. I am offering it for $90 plus shipping...
Pop Top Canvas Install
Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
Sat, 15 Jul 2006 18:04:23 -0700
...differently from original install? I'm tempted to use more & longer wooden blocks than in place originally (possibly glued in place) to locate the...
Re: How much damage to engine block, heads, etc., in fire from leaking fuel ines?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 22 Jul 2017 10:59:56 -0700
...engine block, heads, etc., in fire from leaking fuel ines? This concerns my '84 VW Vanagon with 1.9L Boston Bob long block (installed...
Re: Leak at coolant level sensor
Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
Mon, 4 Mar 2002 09:33:58 EST
...It no longer leaks. I do not plan on removing it again. If it leaks again I will encase the entire tank in a...
Re: oh shit, here we go again
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Thu, 18 Nov 2004 09:11:10 -0600
...Connect the starter button, remove the plug's , lay them on the block, and crank away--neat item for adjusting valves or spinning the...
Re: WOOO HOOO!! Bus BRRR is Two Weeks Away! (Buses By the Beach Event)
Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:38:50 -0500
...search of what they long for; a > chance to toot the horn, smell the exhaust from their magnesium block > engines and to camp with...
Re: Fw: Re: Antenna source and install hints
Historical mailing list - Todd P Last
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:55:09 -0700
...antenna down.... Todd '88 Vanagon GL joel walker wrote: <blockquote cite="mid:946F9FB59CD84AE8A9B389BAB9E7E5F0@gp207joel" type="cite"> <blockquote type...
stripped oil pan plug
Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
Mon, 16 Nov 1998 10:22:02 -0700
...The plug I'm talking about get used after your rethreaded hole also becomes stripped and there is no longer any material to put...
Re: Mobil1 15-50 and setting a new piston ring
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sun, 8 Sep 2013 18:03:14 -0700
...The guy I bought the long block from said he had it in his Vanagon but took it out because it was using a...
Re: 1980 Vanagon L
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 24 May 2004 22:14:45 -0500
...Historically Air Cooled engines last longer than WBX engines. It just depends on the loose nut behind the wheel that establishes how long the...
More snow driving, and a bit of non-vw at the bottom..
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Thu, 9 Jan 1997 19:17:10 -0500 (EST)
...it means, phase 1, that if you are caught blocking traffic, without snowtires or snowchains/cables, you will get ticketed...phase 2 is blocking...
Re: 1.9L exhaust system comments
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 27 Apr 2002 19:37:17 -0500
...The result of long term abuse or neglect. Stan Wilder 83 Air Cooled Westy ----------------------------------------- Here is my question about this: I have seen dozens...
Re: Sticky diesel starter motor
Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
Tue, 16 Oct 2001 20:42:16 +0100
<html> At 17:06 16/10/01 +0100, Aled wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>I've an...
reminder: 5th Annual Van-O-Rama. September 19th, 2005. So.S.F.
Historical mailing list - Van O Rama
Wed, 24 Aug 2005 16:08:05 -0700
...Best way to find it is by pointing your Mapquest, or the directions program/site to the 600 block of McLellan Drive in South...
Re: swapping engine costs
Historical mailing list - ChuckKuecker
Tue, 31 Mar 1998 17:21:53 -0600
...How much does it cost to replace the heads yourself and how long does it take? > > 2. How much does it cost swap in...
Re: Ironic Vanagon sighting in Frozen Tundra
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Tue, 7 Jan 2014 19:02:47 -0900
They do as long as you have the correct weight oil for the temperature you are operating in. I used to drive my Sunroof...
Re: Wiring for Fridge Computer Fan???
Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:22:41 -0700
...That D cell battery lasts a really long time too. I lay it on the second shelf and just make sure nothing is blocking...
Assistance or repair shops near Omaha, Nebraska?
Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:20:17 -0500
...internet provider (knology.net) blocking mail from "vanagon.com". Thanks to all, Route 66 Rider! Ramon Hill Live Long and Be Free Internal Virus...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:56:01 -0700
...This has longer runners than say > a VW > > > Fox or Rabbit. > > > > > > Long runners are tuned runners. They help > > > increase air flow to the cylinders...
Re: Soliciting VW Engine Recommendations
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 17:31:34 -0800
...a good solid 2.1 wbxr long block which can run just fine on Digijet EFI would be good. My personal best van runs...
Re: 2.1L engine failure - Update
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Tue, 25 May 2010 13:52:55 -0400
...Now, if we need to replace the long-block, and Automatic Trans in the 90 Westy, we need to think of our best options...
Re: ENgine needed - ASAP PLEASE!
Historical mailing list - No Quarter
Sat, 27 Apr 1996 12:18:04 -0500 (CDT)
On Sat, 27 Apr 1996 mbates@s3.sonnet.com wrote: > I am about to order a GEX longblock for $800. If you have ANYTHING...
Re: more Q's on the TDI
Historical mailing list
Fri, 7 Jun 1996 09:30:04 +0100
...so the only way to stop it is to block the airinlet... we have a phrase for this but i can't translate it...
Re: Rebuilt blocks from "Fast German Auto"
Historical mailing list - Bob Marshburn
Thu, 05 Jun 1997 23:11:11 -0700
...and a web page: > >http://www.fastgermanauto.com/ > >They advertise rebuilt longblocks for $1595 with a rebuildable motor >trade plus $250 roundtrip shipping. > >-Karl...
Re: Vanagon alternator too weak for Optimas.
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 24 Jul 2003 08:23:52 -0400
...I have done this. For long term use, I would measure the voltage at the battery terminals. I would then...
Re: Long brake line blew
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:46:12 -0700
...Long brake line blew > My long brake line that goes front to back on the van ('85) blew out under > the drivers compartment yesterday...
Re: Stuck cylinders
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:41:24 -0800
...I would rather heat the cylinders than the block. I would also try turning them, to break the hold of the calk. Z ----- Original...
Re: Knock & Ping?
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Mon, 6 Mar 2006 21:53:49 -0500
...So I'm not > actually sure what it is -- a 2.1 long block? Or a 1.9 that's been > bored or stroked...
Parts available from Erics Van
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 4 Mar 2021 12:49:31 +0000
...1.9 liter engine long block and most accessories, complete and runs. No exhaust. Fuel injection and ignition system for above including harness. Complete...
Re: Removing engine, WAS; How high do I lift the wee beastie?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 21 Nov 2010 21:19:27 -0800
...I used a come a long with the purchase reduced > to 1:1... Probably the equal to the winches you are mentioning... > > For the...
Re: 2.1L vs. 1.9 L? and other questions
Historical mailing list
Fri, 19 Jul 1996 21:13:28 -0400
...How about: >> Actually, if you are only swapping the long block, the 2.1 is a perfect fit. Since I usually use a complete...
Fw: Painting Carat wheels
Historical mailing list - SD Kraning
Tue, 7 Oct 2003 09:30:20 -0400
...put the bus up on blocks, take off the rims, and be w/o a car for however long it takes to paint them...
Restoration - Part 3
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Sun, 13 Jun 2004 21:53:14 -0400
...Last year, Part 1 (new Boston Bob 1.9L long block and just about everything else in engine compartment) and Part 2 (new bearings...
Re: DIESEL starting and other general questions
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Mon, 17 Nov 2003 18:03:41 -0700
...block of 2x10 lumber and have a piece of 1/16th cable hanging down to prevent drops from blowing on my hatch on long...
Re: Reached 100k on the 84 Westy-What now?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 14 Aug 2006 20:19:27 -0700
210,000 miles on the 84 with completely original long block; 237,000 miles on the 86, now running a 125,000 mile motor...
Re: AMC heads (part 2)
Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
Wed, 1 Nov 2006 07:27:22 -0500
...In 1980 I worked at the Bug Haus in Seattle where one could buy a 1600 dual port long block for $369.00 exchange...
Re: Mobil1 15-50 and setting a new piston ring
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 8 Sep 2013 18:21:03 -0500
...The guy I bought the > long block from said he had it in his Vanagon but took it out because it > was using a...
Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:52:59 -0700
...If a battery is=20 > discharged to 50% of capacity every day, it will=20 > last about twice as long as if it is...
Phosphate-Free Coolant: War and Peace
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Sat, 20 Dec 1997 11:11:07 -0600
...But the old iron engines (iron-block/iron-head/copper radiator) did not produce but a fraction of the electrolysis produced by modern iron...
FS: Blown 2.1 engine
Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Mon, 17 Aug 1998 21:16:41 EDT
...for the swap, so what is for sale is the bare long block. If interested, please p-mail me. Tom Bloomington, IL '85 Westy
16" wheels from other makes?
Historical mailing list - Rusty Zarse
Thu, 17 Jul 2003 08:46:56 -0700
As long as we're on the subject, what performance characteristics do those of you with other than stock 14" wheels experience? For that...
Dec 6th - 9th Annual Mid-Atlantic Holiday Fest: Last Call
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
Fri, 5 Dec 2003 03:35:38 -0800
...not already on the road you are unlikely to win the "longest distance" award. That doesn't mean you shouldn't come though; drop...
Re: window mounted swamp coolers
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 24 Jun 2004 02:58:01 -0500
...I'll sell this engine as a long block for $1300.00 with heads. (No core) I'll sell this engine as a short...
Re: Auto Trans Modified Governor Test Report [addendum]
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Mon, 23 May 2011 13:24:14 -0700
...I ruined three VW coolers before I replaced >> > the cooler with an aluminum block and hoses to a common >> > aftermarket air-cooled transmission cooler...
Re: Stuck cylinders
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:35:06 -0500
...My idea is to put the piston at BDC and using your method of placing a long piece of 2X4 into the cylinder, lever...
Re: New Vanagon Support
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:39:29 -0700
...I'm OK with that and will be staying on the Vanagon list as long as it exists. I won't bore you with...
gex rebuilds
Historical mailing list - ray hale
Wed, 05 Jul 95 08:24:13 EST
...i'm looking for a long block plus a carb. gex offers a 1600 SP with dual oil relief. i'm thinking about putting...
Re: Left Lane Bandits and Carrying Spares
Historical mailing list
Fri, 9 Apr 1999 08:12:01 EDT
...A couple gallons of water/coolant A couple quarts of oil A bottle of Moroso ceramic block sealer for long trips Let the good...
Re: Anybody burning WVO in Illinois?- not really a rant
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:50:26 -0500
...His idea beat out the first guy on the block. Fellow by the name of Edison. Hydro-Quebec is a massive hydroelectric company. Most...
Re: Cleaning engine compartment/Grounding Points - 91 Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:45:00 -0700
...It's significantly slower than > the pressure washer, but it is working and I can accept the trade off of > longer vs. ripping something...
No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather
Historical mailing list - john
Wed, 5 Aug 2015 21:34:12 -0400
...I replaced that unit in 2003 when I put in a Boston Bob long block. The fuel injection cable and the fuel ECU are...
Value of complete 2.1L engine?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Mon, 24 Nov 2003 08:55:10 -0800
...Here's the details: -VW of Canada factory rebuilt long block in 1992. -205k kms since then, burns/leaks no oil. -good power, even...
Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:17:19 -0700
...be either actually .. >> if the engine has been swapped out .. >> either long block will fit in either system. >> I swap 'em back and forth...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:58:10 -0700
...Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed >I don't think you can get a block heater for...
Re: tube bumpers
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:22:25 -0700
...That's why Blockbuster's offering > > > you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. > > > > http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text5.com...
Wire size question.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:27:01 -0700
...So, I am planning on taking a wire from my Aux battery (under the drivers seat) fuse block (inside the undersink cabinet) up to...
Re: INTERMITTENT FLASHING OIL PRESSURE LIGHT WHEN COLD -- 1984 1.9L ENGINE
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 12 May 2017 10:42:47 -0600
...Have about 50K miles on Boston > Engine long block I installed in 2003. A couple of months ago, > instrument cluster (new around 1999 and...