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• Re: Engine installation book times
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 06:32:55 EDT
  ...According to the Mitchell shop manual: " Engine Assembly R&I and O/H. Level A Mechanic. Includes replace rings, main and rod bearings, crankshaft...
• Re: Instrument Cluster Ribbon Repair
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:28:25 -0700
  ...On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 3:50 PM, sailingfc @dslextreme.com <sailingfc@dslextreme.com> wrote: > Neil, > > I work at an electronics assembly company...
• Re: unidentified cable and oil spout connector
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 17:25:54 -0500
  The oil filler was a molded in place assembly. The plastic portion was not to be separated or replaced. It is probably cracked from...
• Should be: "Luggage" Rack Off. Comments. PIC.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:20:41 -0800
  ...vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
• Re: Working on the brake lines....
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:56:01 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Suddenly it won't ...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 08:52:10 -0500
  ...tools needed and complexity of assembly. IMHO they three times more difficult to repair than the WBX engine. Of course remember that a used...
• Re: "Increase the HP, up to 45%(or more), in your Wasserboxer" CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 18:19:53 EDT
  ...Plus CAREFUL assembly... Each improvement adds a little...adding up to a lot. Well, Have you checked out any T1 engines and the horsepower...
• Re: Headlights and Grounds
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 11:37:48 -0500
  ...the headlights (with the engine off). Out of > curiosity, I added a new ground wire to each headlight assembly and lo & > behold, the voltage...
• Re: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:04:17 -0800
  ...Fabrication required. - putting a Honda engine in a Vanagon seen as "wrong". (To each their own and I respect that) - worn or failed parts...
• Re: Fridge question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 22:35:13 -0700
  ...They're meant to hold the outer assembly on, not to > manhandle the flue into correct alignment. Yes! One aspect of that alignment that...
• Re: Porterfield R4-S Brake Shoes?
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Wed, 5 Sep 2012 09:48:21 -0400
  ...with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engine >> s >> > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue...
• Re: Fridge Burner box
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:41:19 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Anyone here with a Nissan Maxima Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:01:24 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:54:23 -0700
  ...Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon...
• Re: Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 2 Sep 2011 10:45:20 -0700
  ...They only rarely come up on > Ebay at a super bargain like that. > > Mark > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http...
• Re: DPO's cablemania
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:20:15 -0800
  If you remove the knob, faceplate etc., you should be able to remove the two larger phillips holding the lever assembly to the dash...
• Pop Top Spring & Cable
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 2 Aug 2010 17:51:58 -0700
  ...d need to strap the struts together to safely remove strut assembly IF pop top mostly closed? (not enough lumber handy to properly prop...
• Re: Dual Carbs (help w/source)
  Historical mailing list - Robb Lightfoot
  Sat, 13 May 1995 18:30:41 -0700 (PDT)
  ...They > have type III manifolds, linkage and air cleaner assembly (wide, flat, > roundy thing that goes across the top of the engine), with two...
• Re: vanagon diesel questions (dipstick)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Thu, 2 Jan 1997 20:31:42 -0800 (PST)
  On Thu, 2 Jan 1997, Brian Ratliff wrote: > > Where can i get an oil cap and dipstick assembly for my diesel...can they be...
• Re: Throtlebody
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 19:23:41 -0700
  ...Please see my website regarding upgrading an 83.5-85 Vanagon to a 2.1 engine (a real one, not a modified 1.9...
• Re: windshield wiper repair just musing this time
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:00:23 -0500
  ...where some engineer > >built something he liked, but isn't that great in the real > >world. Why is the wiper assembly not made so...
• Re: Centrifugal Advance problems
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:01:49 -0700
  ...When I rev the engine, > the timing mark does not advacne. In fact it changes > from about 8 to 7 on my scaled. > > I...
• Re: stopping a slight oil leak?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 21:44:17 -0400
  ...the engine tin that covers the tubes, and drain off a little oil. Take off the valve covers and remove the rocker assembly. Remove...
• Re: 81 Air cooled... Engine conversion options??
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 23:40:19 -0500
  ...Fabrication of the engine carrier and mating the Vanagon and ABA engine wiring, were. IMO, if you haven't done much wrenching in the...
• Re: Injectors get no juice
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:26:24 -0800
  ...on, (do NOT crank engine) turn rotor by hand, check spray pattern or spark. Neil. On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 6:08 PM...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 31 Mar 2012 11:15:44 -0400
  ...There is no hole, oil sender/regulator on top of the engine. Since a 10 mm > bolt fit you probably just plugged a blind...
• Re: Engine Assembly Wizzdom
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:46:20 -0500
  ...homebuilt forum: > http://www.aviationkb.com/Uwe/Forum.aspx/homebuilt/3772/Engine-case-sealer > About 3/4s of the way down. > > Short version: > > #3...
• Trouble Shooting
  Historical mailing list - Cary McHugh
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 20:09:36 EDT
  I was having a low power problem after replacing most of the plastic and rubber and wires after the engine fire. I accidentally discovered...
• Weird Vibrations at the Clutch Pedal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 14:02:21 -0600
  ...he had to pull the engine and replace the throwout bearing(I hope it was a complete assembly). At the time he said he...
• Re: rear wheel bearing question - Timkein's recommendation on how much
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:02:08 -0700
  from Timken's site... "Normally, the housing should be 1/3 to no more than 1/2 full of grease during bearing assembly.' dats...
• another spade terminal question - syncro temp gauge sender
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 09:28:16 -0800
  One of the things that bugs me about VW engineering choices is the connection to the temp sender on the syncro. The sender is...
• Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 23:38:02 -0800
  ...If it does, the > solenoid is defective and can be replaced or rebuilt separately. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http...
• Re: Spot The Mouse
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 20:32:29 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Alternator out at *high* rpms?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 10:50:31 -0800
  ...Oddly enough, if I let the engine cycle down >towards idle (clutch in, foot off of gas pedal, goin' downhill) something >went right, and...
• Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:23:34 -0400
  ...assembly procedures..mainly bolting it up without having >> things properly straight. And the other part about 'urban myth'...that >> "Oh >> yes, those engines vibrate...
• Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 11:31:46 -0800
  ...vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >> > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
• Re: [Fwd: Re: Wind]
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 12:51:43 -0700
  ...I too will be interested to see if there is a way to get the cylinders on with the engine installed. Good luck! Joel...
• Where to buy a balanced engine? was: Engine balancing
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 10:55:17 -0500
  ...balancing the >internal parts of an engine....pistons, rods, etc, and dynamic balancing >of the entire rotating assembly.....pistons, rods, crank, flywheel and >clutch...
• Re: Homemade muffler
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 20:49:58 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:13:30 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• =?windows-1252?Q?Re=3A_=5BVANAGON=5D_Another_dometic_question=97does_size_m?= =?windows-1252?Q?atter=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 11:24:23 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:25:52 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Maybe a Good Deal? (1.6 TD Vanagon $2000 Vancouver BC Craigs List)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 19:19:17 -0700
  ...3017710137.html > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Re: Rear brakes frustration
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:04:25 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Leaky Heater Valve
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:55:45 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Demons VI
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:28:12 -0400
  ...I pulled my tail light assembly to try another angle at getting into my engine bay. There was so much rust in there I...
• Re: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:58:35 -0800
  ...https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/EngineConversionJettaABA20#5841318408378261906 Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
• Re: Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:51:21 -0700
  ...The web shows use of multi viscosity oils up to 40W for this 2.0 in a Jetta, but since this engine works harder...
• Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 18:11:58 -0800
  ...vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:30:51 -0700
  ...vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas- >> engines -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
• Broken dipstick tube
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 8 Aug 2015 17:54:27 -0700
  ...It appears to be a two piece assembly, with the part that goes into the engine case formerly attached to the flanged end of...
• All 2 Speed Radiator Fans Use Internal Resistor?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:00:55 -0800
  ...Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta 2...
• Re: OE Audi wheels specs
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:38:54 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Pan
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:00:57 -0700
  ...Saw it last night. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '81 VanaJetta 2...
• shitty aftermarket muffler
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 12:27:20 -0600 (CST)
  ...up the engine (or, say, wiggles some wiring). I'm returning to stock and will see to have the old assembly fixed. -- Sami ('75...
• Re: Fluttering Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 25 Dec 2000 10:50:26 EST
  ...bodied, white lithium grease used on miniature mechanisms and as an engine assembly lubricant) to the cable end and socket. You have to use...
• Mechanical TDI update, plus brand-new diesel conversion kits available!
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 02:07:56 -0500
  Folks, I recently visited the supplier of the mechanically-controlled TDI engines, and am happy to report that they are now offering both the...
• Re: '87 Westy stalling when cold
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 06:41:58 -0400
  ...Turned out it was the throttle switch assembly. I finally decided to quit puttering around and sent the 87 off to a garage who...
• Re: Symptoms - Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 23:25:47 -0400
  Start with checking the shifter and ball socket assembly. The shifter falling will cause those symptoms. For the leak, clean things up and look...
• Re: windshield wiper repair just musing this time
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:58:24 -0700
  ...where some engineer built something he liked, but isn't that great in the real world. Why is the wiper assembly not made so...