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  • Re: Great device for lubing cables
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Fri, 5 Jul 2019 10:27:44 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> >
  • Re: Rodents chewing your wires from Consumers reports
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Thu, 5 Oct 2017 10:28:27 -0400
    ...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: Rust Converter Paint (not POR) on Engine Coolant Pipes?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 6 Jul 2014 15:16:34 -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...
  • engine seal/tin holes
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 22 May 1996 16:07:27 -0700
    ...diameter) in a few places on the tin...should I find something to cover or plug them with? On that note (C#) I would...
  • Re: Help me! I've just purchased a pit to throw money into!
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 6 Dec 94 21:25:07 EST
    ...On both occasions the FI went in after the engine was in place, the tin can thereby be easily removed given accesss to the...
  • Re: unidentified cylindrical object
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 6 May 2008 23:30:21 -0400
    ...That line turns out is broken and came right out in my hand from under the engine tin. So it's hooked to nothing...
  • Re: Fiberglass Exhaust Wrap - Cooler engine compartment
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:22:14 -0700
    ...http://tinyurl.com/yluzag >> > > A classic book! Wonder how the recipes work on a wasserleaker or AC > engine. > > Pax, > > Mr. BZ-can you say...
  • Re: Front suspension bushing replacement
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 12 Sep 2014 12:26:19 -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: Most Active (i.e. useful) Eurovan Group Is .... ?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 17 May 2013 15:09:54 -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...
  • Manual Transmission Mount Bolt Grade
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:03:49 -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: To buy or not to buy...
    Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
    Tue, 6 Jul 1999 20:59:08 -0400
    ...miles (engine done at 80k) > will be more reliable than my last one? > 2. If I don't want to endlessly tinker with my...
  • Re: Newbie Question
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Mon, 13 Mar 2000 09:31:21 -0500
    ...Otherwise, it could be pushrod tubes (under the engine tin, both sides), crank pulley seal (back, center), high-pressure oil sender (listees: do the...
  • runs on 2 cyl w/ water on road..
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
    Tue, 27 Feb 2001 08:59:28 -0600
    ...engine compartment. I'd rerouted the harness from the brain to the injectors so that it wouldn't touch the tin, but the tin...
  • Re: Extra(?) holes in rear engine tin
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 23 Nov 1995 02:27:42 -0500
    ...piece of tin you mentioned with the wierd holes, to the hot air blown out under the motor (between lower tin and cyinders). The...
  • FyeDaY all day ~ 4 quik Sail ~
    Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
    Fri, 14 Apr 2006 10:08:04 -0700
    ...This fabulous example of high quality VW engineering was once shagged in by the queen of England (heel marks still visible on the head...
  • Re: VW means 'Vacation Wagon' :-)
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 17 Sep 2005 13:53:07 -0500
    How come he got a 2.4 liter engine and every body else just got a 2.1 liter? Sounds fishy to me. Stan...
  • Re: Head bolts on Air cooleds oil leaks
    Historical mailing list - Dan Johnston
    Tue, 8 Sep 1998 19:39:14 -0400
    ...I used 3M sealer (that yellow snot stuff) on the tin until the next time when I pulled the engine. Then I brazed my...
  • Re: Weird little electrical problem
    Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
    Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:27:04 -0500
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > >> > >> 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > >> > >> VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > Neil n...
  • Re: ECU firmware location
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Sun, 16 Sep 2007 21:43:06 -0400
    ...Tinkerman, if you live up to your name and like to tinker then spend a few hours and read the Mega-manual. http://megasquirt...
  • Re: Type 2 Syncro prototype
    Historical mailing list - Jack R
    Tue, 8 Jun 2021 10:03:55 -0400
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> >
  • Free Vanagon Parts Vancouver BC Canada
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 24 Nov 2014 14:21:56 -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: vanagon Digest - 19 Feb 2014 to 20 Feb 2014 - Special issue (#2014-103)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:30:50 -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: Most Active (i.e. useful) Eurovan Group Is .... ?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 17 May 2013 14:21:13 -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: Friday
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:37:05 -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: Move Dometic 110VAC Outlet To...... (PIC)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:53:40 -0700
    ...the upper portion of the ~ 3.5" x 5" grill hole on upper LH of Westy > fridge cabinet? > > Image ..... > > http://tinyurl.com/9k5m28j -- Neil...
  • Re: OR/WA Trip Pics and Comments
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 15 Oct 2013 16:21:41 -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: Push covers/enging tins
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:24:59 -0400
    > No kidding! And I really don't think the covers aid engine cooling in any > way. :-) > > -- That was my concern about changing to Stainless...
  • Re: An idea for Replacing Pop Top Canvas
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 2 May 2014 08:50:33 -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: Coolant Question
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Tue, 5 Sep 2000 23:56:28 EDT
    ...DO NOT drill the tin while still on the engine as you can easily hit pushrod tube cover or cause other disasters. If you...
  • Re: 2000 rpm buzzer of oil pressure
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 7 Apr 2019 11:31:59 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: re-use WBX Coolant Hose Spring Clamps?
    Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
    Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:31:10 -0400
    ...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: Battery isolator question
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:19:04 -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: Syncrofest 6 Photos Posted...
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 12 Aug 2016 10:29:49 -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: VW Van kits, toys, for baywindow/breadloafs.
    Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
    27 Jun 1995 09:38:04 -0800
    ...handy to learn from if your wife objects to your having a spare engine on the coffee table to tinker with... Michael '76 campmobile
  • Re: oil leak source
    Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
    Tue, 30 Sep 1997 11:00:54 +0000
    ...So if the oil is coming down behind the driver's side engine tin, this could be it. Take the tin off (4 bolts...
  • Re: This Will Buff Out!
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:44:45 -0700
    ...technical >> <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> >> >> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> >> > -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil...
  • Re: Push covers/enging tins
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:29:26 -0700
    ...they go on the very outer ends of the engine.......on top of each head. It has been this way for many, many decades...
  • Febi Diesel Vanagon Oil Pump Quality?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 4 Aug 2016 11:05:38 -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: 2.0L engine - $1125 (only $650)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 May 1996 11:53:56 -0400
    ...206-772-8799... > > I have an '81 Vanagon Engine in Denver for $600 complete, turnkey. It includes everything from the FI components, tin, alternator...
  • Re: Quick throttle body re-bush
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 13 Sep 2014 13:08:55 -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: vanagons are only stolen on the west coast.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 6 Dec 2013 10:02:43 -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 pump noise? Fuel filters.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 23 Jul 2013 14:39:32 -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: Help! Front Heater Fan (install) fail
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 11 Jul 2013 16:43:16 -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: Update, including rear wiper controller
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 21 Mar 2020 10:11:37 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • JP Group Power Steering U Joint Fitment Issues?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 21 Jul 2019 09:03:53 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Friday; 12V generator ideas / Tiny Honda Generator
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:04:35 -0500
    ...On Feb 12, 2010, at 10:44 AM, Paul Guzyk wrote: > 12V generator > > This is a really neat idea, a tiny Honda engine mated...
  • Re: Wiper arm differences
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 2 Feb 2020 12:06:23 -0800
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: '87 2.1 Engine running rich
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 9 Aug 2013 08:45:47 -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: @#$%! Trees!
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 17 May 2016 06:03:30 +0000
    ...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: Syncro Westy in Toronto
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 26 Sep 2013 13:20:04 -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: Electrical Math Check Please? (Westy Solar Panel)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 8 Aug 2013 16:49:08 -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...
  • Re: clutch chatter
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 28 Mar 2014 08:59:55 -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: #8 Wire Terminal Crimp w/DIY Tools. Pass or fail? PICS
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:06:24 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: 3 Questions
    Historical mailing list - Charles F. Webb
    Wed, 8 May 1996 22:10:00 +0000
    ...You have to take the tin off either way. > 3) This may be a stupid question: So I changed the oil for the first...
  • Friday: One Bolt Led To Another.....
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 7 Oct 2016 10:34:29 -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: 81 engine in 77 bus?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 21 Apr 2000 06:22:52 -0400
    ...This also > means you will need to use all the 77 original tin around the back side of > the engine since the plumbing into...
  • Re: Late Friday entry. LVC
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 2 Jun 2018 13:31:42 -0700
    ...technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> > > Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> > > > -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
    Mon, 7 Apr 2003 23:50:48 -0500
    ...Steve, ����������Start by hitting the two exhaust head bolts with rustbuster juice that hold the engine tin on. � Do this over serveral days. � Remove...
  • Re: Syncro trans input shaft guide sleeve
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 13 Jun 2021 15:18:41 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Richards fog light query, inside look
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 5 Apr 2020 10:06:06 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>