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  • Re: (no subject)
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sat, 13 Aug 2005 21:57:12 -0700
    ...go anywhere? I opted for a push-pull aircraft circuit breaker inline for both the starter solenoid and fuel pump, both unlabelled and on...
  • Re: I love my Bus
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 6 Oct 2008 15:58:33 -0700
    ...81 JettaWesty "Jaco http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines http://web.mac.com/tubaneil http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Propex + altitude +placement
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 29 Sep 2014 06:46:21 -0700
    Have you thought about somewhere in the engine bay? My inline has some room back there, probably easily enough for a heater install..It...
  • 15 deg I-4?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:43:37 -0700
    ...Good luck with it, I really like the 1.8 liter in my inline conversion...Cheap, dead simple to work on, decent power and...
  • Re: Since we're talking muffler....
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sun, 2 Jul 2017 20:57:28 -0700
    ...who have inline > motors can often use Universal fit, generic even, regular mufflers. > For my 84 with it's hybrid inline Jetta, I've...
  • Re: Brrr - is it always so cold in a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Sun, 16 Jan 2000 21:32:35 -0500
    Dave, This is the inline 4 cyl., it's it? May I suggest the engine change may have something to do with it? All...
  • Re: Vanagon conversions
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Wed, 6 Sep 2000 00:09:56 PDT
    ...of torque - the inline 4 is used for SA engines that were wasserboxers - (no ones going to put in an inline-4 2.0...
  • Re: Idea to Re-use Worn Wiper Arm?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:50:47 -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...
  • 1993 Passat Diesel CL Vancouver BC.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:31:34 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Stealth Vanagon Camping
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:30:50 -0800
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Hot A/C Wire
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:41:23 -0500
    ...Raimund Feussner <ray@v6bus.de> wrote: > For the A/C I will put a waterproof inline 60A fuse in the wire from the > alternator. >
  • Ok. It's Friday At My House....
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:37:48 -0700
    ...Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...
  • Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 8 Apr 2010 20:43:17 -0700
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:18:45 -0800
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Diesel Westy FS in San Antonio
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:46:28 -0700
    I wish that was nearer to me (Oregon) That is an inline gas VW conversion 'waiting to happen' for someone. Don Hanson On Sun...
  • Re: Awesome Product I Discovered.....WAX
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 7 May 2009 20:08:04 -0700
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Mystery Part. What is this?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:49:30 -0700
    ...Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...
  • Re: Eurospec conversion
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 10 Jan 2000 16:40:35 -0800
    ...He can verify that. > Huh? I didn't realize that the coolant pressure was higher in an inline 4 than in a wasserboxer. Alistair
  • Re: engine conversion
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Fri, 7 Mar 2003 17:17:40 -0800
    ...Dana John Rodgers wrote: > Has anyone ever looked closely at the inline 4-banger installation in > the Mexican built watercooled version of the TYPE...
  • Re: FS 87 vanagon, western GA (USA)
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Tue, 17 Jun 2003 08:49:23 EDT
    ...never heard of anybody before claiming that a 'bruise' was a > FEATURE!!! Joel, Inline swap means he no longer has the boxer motor. Hence...
  • Re: Dim Oil LIght, Ign. On Engine Off
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:17:46 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: In praise of VW inline fours
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:17:57 EDT
    If you want to take it all back to it's roots, VW didn't really invent the wheel either. I hope I can...
  • Fwd: Advice wanted (and maybe some sympathy) on what looks somewhat major..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:34:01 -0700
    I'm sending this to the Big List too...While this doesn't concern a WBX stock Vanagon, there are lots of inline-familiar...
  • Re: Gotta Be a Wasserboxer!
    Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
    Sun, 16 Jul 2000 14:20:17 -0000
    ...It is cheaper for VW > to use the > inline four engine, because it is cheaper to make AND ALMOST all > their cars > use them...
  • Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 15 May 2013 07:29:53 -0700
    ...I would think, even if a person couldn't actually find and buy real VW factory used diesel parts to install an inline in...
  • Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX?
    Historical mailing list - sam mccarthy
    Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:36:56 -0800
    ...Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 10:20 AM I am sure the reason VW� didn't� put gas inline-fours in the van was that...
  • Re: Conversion Choices
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 1 Sep 2012 19:37:49 -0600
    ...The > Diesel Vanagon lends you most of the conversion parts you need for a > diy engine conversion > My inline-4 93-95 Jetta engine...
  • Re: Subject: What about replacing Vanagon engines with more fuel efficient ones? (long answer)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 5 Jun 2008 11:25:45 -0700
    ...81 JettaWesty "Jaco >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil >> http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Rear Exhaust Bracket on Cross Pipe. Sleeve needed?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 5 May 2012 20:30:55 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Vitrifrigo fridge is in
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:46:13 -0700
    ...Like crayons? (see Bryans video) >> >> Heh heh. �;) >> >> >> Neil. >> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ >> >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...
  • Re: Subject: What about replacing Vanagon engines with more fuel efficient ones? (long answer)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 5 Jun 2008 11:02:58 -0700
    ...81 JettaWesty "Jaco > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil > http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Broken Down - Alberta - Won't Start
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 12 Aug 2013 09:54:16 -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: Conversion Choices
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 1 Sep 2012 09:16:12 -0700
    ...I know of the VW TDI Subaru, Multiple motors Ford ZTEC << > > You missed mine, a VW inline gasser, ABA 2.0 block, 1.8...
  • Re: Refrigerator lighting
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 2 Sep 2011 09:29:34 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:26:42 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: info needed on crancase ventilation systems (mostly I4)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:45:37 -0800
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: friday - vanagon content, some people's taste...
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:23:20 -0700
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Exploding battery
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:22:23 -0700
    ...Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...
  • Re: Engine alternative (inline four) a bit long
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:09:29 -0400
    >> performance Magnaflow SS muffler --- Hi Don, I too have an I4 in my 84 Westy and would like to know what you figure this...
  • Re: Ovaled Radius Arm Hole Repair
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:11:54 -0700
    ...Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...
  • Re: engine swap (ignorant questions) -> EV piston slap
    Historical mailing list - JordanVw
    Thu, 11 Dec 1997 15:30:32 EST
    ...I have a question about the angle of the inline 5 as it is used in the Audi; do the pistons travel vertically, or...
  • Re: oil cooling
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Sat, 12 Feb 2000 11:37:29 -0800
    The oil flows in through the perimeter holes and out the big center hole. -Dana- > such a thing as an inline thermostat and can...
  • Long Range gas tanks
    Historical mailing list - DrCory
    Wed, 6 Jun 2001 17:47:16 -0600
    ...And think of the range of a diesel! Cory '85GL Eurospec inline 4 -------------------- Life is not what happens to you... But how you choose...
  • Re: Anyone use A3 serpentine pulleys & brackets on a VW 1.8 inline-4?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 14 Dec 2004 10:13:09 -0800
    On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 03:11:18 +0000, Chris DeLong <green536@hotmail.com> wrote: > I cut the insulation away from the decklid in...
  • 1986 + Brake Caliper Bolts. 200 Ft lb ?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 2 Sep 2012 16:41:02 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: dome light door pin switch-discovery
    Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
    Wed, 12 Oct 2005 02:31:06 -0400
    One other way to do it is to place a toggle switch inline in the sliding door contact switch wire. Same idea as putting...
  • Air cooled and WBX accelerator cable same length?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 9 Jun 2008 13:13:05 -0700
    ...Thanks! Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines http://web.mac.com...
  • Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 7 Apr 2004 14:02:40 EDT
    ...IMHO the WBX engines are better suited to Vanagon duty because of their torque curve as compared to an inline-4 VW. Grunt is...
  • Re: Mexican Water cooled loaf bus? what engine?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Thu, 8 Feb 2007 16:41:29 -0800
    ...Vanagon stock inline engines are leaned over at 50 degrees so they clear the engine lid while the MexiBus uses 15 degrees AFAIK. It...
  • 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: VW Fox question (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 1 May 2009 21:46:35 -0700
    ...But maybe that was a Canadian only option? I also have heard that they handle quite well due to the inline mount of engine...
  • Re: Installing a 1000W converter
    Historical mailing list - Chris Thomas
    Thu, 15 Jun 2006 13:55:46 -0400
    ...I got the 80 (I think this was the largest you can get with their inline holders and I'm more than covered according...
  • Re: AC Electrical
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Fri, 4 Aug 2023 15:15:43 -0700
    ...Dennis was talking about: > https://www.amazon.com/Recoil-FHM62-Waterproof-Inline-Fuse-holder/dp/B0B5CT1RDF/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=Maxi+Fuse...
  • Febi Diesel Vanagon Oil Pump Quality?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 4 Aug 2016 11:05:38 -0700
    ...I'm planning another engine swap; 50º gas VW inline 4 into '88 Vanagon. Plan is to install a new engine oil pump. Anyone...
  • WBX Oil Dipstick Tube Crack: Common?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 4 Oct 2014 12:23:54 -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...
  • Bosch O2 Info
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:17:01 -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: BC trip - from Pavillion to Alkali lake
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 3 Jun 2011 20:49:26 -0700
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Friday NVC: British Carburettor hilarity
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 16 Oct 2010 00:53:51 -0700
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:37:51 -0700
    ...Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...
  • Re: Vanagon minds lend me your ears?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 17 May 2009 22:00:19 -0700
    ...Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...