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• New Doublecab "Baby"
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 10:32:55 +0000
  ...Briefly, it has a new VW long block, all front axle components, BMW 6 disc CD,10 speaker sound system, full digital gauges and...
• Re: Vbelt placement?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:34:30 -0500
  ...So, closest to the block counting back: 1. Longest of the two skinnier ones 2. Wide one 3. Shorter of the two skinnier ones...
• Re: WBX Front Heater Core Mystery Sheet Metal
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Wed, 7 May 2014 12:14:26 -0700
  ...It has one row of small holes along one long side, and three rows of holes along the other long side. It obviously blocks...
• rough running rig
  Historical mailing list - monte merrick
  Fri, 6 Oct 2006 15:21:34 -0700
  hey gang long time no read or write moved to land of little or no internet and now i have a problem van ran...
• Re: Stuck cylinders
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:07:24 -0800
  ...I havn't seen a block without pistons and full of cylinders. That's probably I wrote my story. Good luck with it, Zoltan...
• Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:24:28 -0400
  ...ebay.com/ebaymotors/1986-1991-VW-Vanagon-Rebuilt-2-1L-Engine-Long-Block_W0QQitemZ320284970269QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320284970269&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A1%7C240%3A1318&_trksid...
• Re: New adapter plate: DIY Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 14:57:19 -0400
  ...The intermediate shaft drives both the vaccum pump up on the block (Where the distributor is on gas engines) and oil pump on the...
• Re: LOUD! cooling fan/91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Sun, 9 Aug 1998 11:47:22 -0500
  ...Its the resistor block and relays cause the speed changes. Most likely you had a burned resistor block which located behind the driver side...
• Re: Whoa! H6 subie & Dieselboxer
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 11:01:03 +1200
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• Re: Heart vs. Head
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:18:42 -0500
  ...some of those may be miles long. I downshift like you do, and also drive around 45 mph. On an 8% grade in Great...
• Re: Fuse Size: Aux battery to fuse block
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Aug 2017 21:38:25 +0000
  ...Some of this is for intermittent use and long term storage. Some is to turn off the power when something wrong happens like a...
• Re: Bostig intake hose
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 2 Aug 2014 10:31:47 -0700
  ...On 8/2/14, Chris S. <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > Does anyone have any idea if the enormously long intake hose used in Bostig...
• fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 20:58:07 -0500
  ...long enough to get hot and vaporize, this is a good thing we can be thankful for. I have had several mopar B blocks...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 23:23:56 -0600
  ...then I guess I'll have to be happy driving my 69 notchback around the block. Jeff 85 westfalia 69 type III notchback winnipeg
• Clean up Fuse Block under dash?...maybe add dielectric grease?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 1 Jul 2019 00:36:18 +0000
  ...fuse block.  Second, I am cleaning the connectors at the fuse block (I previously cleaned all the grounds) and replacing the fuse block with...
• Re: Down and out in MD; now: Back in IL
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 17:30:38 EST
  ...Leaks from the interface of block to head of coolant. Based on these marginal suppositions, I would just suggest a possible lower cost solution...
• Re: fix the plug!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Jun 1995 08:33:36 +0600
  ...I had the engine stripped down to the long block, and applied heat, WD40, and everything else I could think of. I couldn't...
• Re: OUCH - Vanagon Doka crash test
  Historical mailing list - brady horrace
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:54:47 -0700
  That van is loaded with cement blocks in the rear! That is why the crash is so severe and the bed is covered. I...
• Re: Eurospec problem
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 22:54:44 -0700
  ...to the dash/fuse block and back to the > relay. > This wire is about 18ga. and about 20 feet long. I think > this wire...
• Re: Regarding Input on Buying 2.1L Advice...
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 08:55:20 -0700
  ...Be very sure the whole block and heads are fully flushed with water and effort employed to drain both sides. Before removing or tearing...
• Re: 1.9L long blocks
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 07:08:47 -0500
  ...24.) Follow the vendors instructions on assembling the long block and breaking it in. 25.) clean and paint the engine bracket, clean up the...
• Re: Transplant Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 19:20:33 -0600
  ...I came out of the deal with a long block, which I am rebuilding with all the mods. When done, it goes into the...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 23 Jun 2019 09:16:07 -0700
  ...cooler in front of the radiator, 2 long hoses from a sandwich adaptor between the engine block and the oil filter. On my 2...
• Re: Vanagon owner again
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 15 May 2019 22:45:02 -0700
  ...I had to take delivery in the local supermarket parking lot > as I > paid for enclosed transport and the rig was so long there...
• Cool it...
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Tue, 8 Jul 2014 17:32:13 -0600
  We just finished a 5 day trip in the Rockies. (see photos at www.slowcarfasthouse.com) After some long, steep hills we realized that...
• Re: I'll just lurk
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:30:12 -0700
  ...Clipping is certainly proper etiquette, but people who are this offended by long threads simply don't know how to manage their email. Unfortunately...
• RE: reassemble on the tranny from long block?
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Fri, 22 Dec 95 11:04:53 EST
  Gary Shea inquires whether to assemble an 81 Vgon engine on the ground or in the car. I would say on the ground. Vgon...
• Re: repost of message (replacing expansion tank, plus some wire questions) [long]
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sun, 6 May 2001 20:20:59 -0700
  ...This probably is intended to prevent water vapor from freezing and blocking the orifice, an important consideration up our way. George Wietor, Grand Rapids...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light went On...Abort Trip?//Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 07:57:55 -0500
  ...The sealed leak won't stay sealed for long. And, on the really negative side, these sealers also tend to seal where it's...
• Re: Idle goes to 1,800 in Park
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:46:43 -0700
  ...it still use 1.9 Digijet into which a 2.1 long block has been >> installed ? >> >> two different cold idle control systems between those...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:00:27 -0400
  ...Mine had no leak for > 3 minutes and possibly longer than that. Removing the rods to replace the rod bearings and take the opportunity...
• Re: Overheating
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 05:07:05 -0600
  ...My last round with > > such a problem was only solved, after trying several heads, by sending > the > > block out to be resurfaced. The block...
• Engine removal, long winded...... Seeking advice
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:01:15 -0600
  ...Where on earth does one find jack stands that go that high? I was going to put cinder blocks under the wheels, for stability...
• Re: 1990 Westfalia For Sale
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:34:47 +0000
  ...i no longer had to bend down to look up when stopped at traffic lights, and the sun visor no longer blocked my view...
• Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
  Historical mailing list - byron nemela
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:15:13 -0700
  Robert - you and Don make a compelling case for the 1.8 head/2.0 block. Some time at the machine shop for the...
• Re: Stuck cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:25:43 -0500
  ...WD40, banging on a 2x4 on the piston going inwards while the crank was turned with a long breaker bar. You can beat on...
• Re: Knocking Rod arm/B. Bobs
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 09:33:33 -0500
  ...If driven like this the connecting rod will sooner or later break sending parts thru the top or bottom of the block. I've...
• Re: re diesel injection pumps
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 3 Apr 2005 18:53:04 -0700
  ...For a while Overland Parts sold TDI engine kits for Vanagons using the mechanical pump but they are no longer available. Mark Jeffrey Schwaia...
• '81 Vanagon, general overhaul question and paint color question.
  Historical mailing list - Robert J. Savaglio
  Mon, 13 Oct 1997 10:37:19 -0400
  ...My '81 Vanagon is going to get a new 2L long-block from GEK (sp?) as the old one lost compression (zero) in two...
• RE: Vanagon towing HEAVY loads
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Wed, 06 Mar 96 10:59:49 -0800
  > > Has anyone had experience towing heavy loads (1 ton or more) > repeatedly for long distances, and has it had any dire consequences > on > the...
• Re: air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:31:26 -0400
  ...Once, I inserted a long threaded bolt in the end of a a/c hose. Dont remember why,but I added freon,and did...
• FGA, was: Did you get SPAMMED too?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 14:08:43 -0500
  ...The first time I allowed a client to provide a replacement long block for me to install it was from FGA. Within 5 minutes...
• Re: [Syncro] WTB: inline4 powersteering bracket
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 12:36:35 EDT
  ...C, or both, please share how you did it and how long it has been working. I can see how custom brackets might help...
• Used 2.1L for sale
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 08:42:42 -0700
  ...It is basically a long block, as I transferred everything to the new engine. It comes with a water pump & pulley (Looks like it...
• Re: Van-O-Rama
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 08:23:03 -0700
  ...Some of us will stay longer > but move to some block as away to Ocean Beach. > > BenT > > On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 19:38...
• rear defroster wire hookup- 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - greg p
  Sun, 21 Dec 2003 12:10:28 -0800
  ...I assume that that the wires plug together inside the quarter pannel somewhere or behind the shelves, but I have searched long and hard...
• Re: cooling hose part number
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 20:53:19 -0500
  ...automatic? The hose is maybe 6 or 7 inches long and connects the distribution block to the high plastic coolant pipe, and that diameter...
• Re: Declared Value Insurance?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:09:18 -0500
  ...I got the declared value insurance after I had put in new long block and had the exterior completely restored. I had to have...
• Re: BLOCK BEARING SIZES ...
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 09:03:34 -0400
  ...BLOCK BEARING SIZES ... >> >> >> >> >> >> Hello to the List, >> >> I have a block that I just took apart and would like to know what the >> > sizes...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 4 Sep 2014 12:59:26 -1000
  ...but if someone wants a block or long block for rebuilding, I have about 6 of those located in So. Oregon. Don't want...
• Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:51:37 -0400
  ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1986-1991-VW-Vanagon-Rebuilt-2-1L-Engine-Long-Block_W0QQitemZ320284970269QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320284970269&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A4%7C65...
• Re: Wrap exhaust pipes with fiberglass?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:18:05 -0500
  All that business about losing compression after a long run, that's mythbuster's stuff from the aircooled days. I don't know what...
• Re: ICV or ISCU?
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:07:51 -0400
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV class=RTE> <P>I installed the new wiring harness to prevent "vanagon syndrome" a long time ago - is...
• What do you keep in your van?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 09:47:49 +0000
  ...What do you haul around with you on a daily basis (must have), when going on longer trips, and for camping? I'm thinking...
• Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] 1.9 diesel (non turbo, 75 HP) in my vanagon? Help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 16:30:10 -0800
  ...The block is a bit taller (~10 mm.) to accomodate the longer stroke, but I haven't heard that presenting any problems. Will this...
• Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
  Historical mailing list - G. Lee
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 16:06:03 -0600
  ...I'm not sure the VW diesel block and head can stand much more output when used in the heavy vanagon. The oil temp...
• Disaster PT. 2
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:53:01 -0700
  Ok, so I was assuming the stud snapped way into the block but upon removing the head I can see now there is about...
• Re: RPM - was How much power can a stock FI make?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 18 Nov 2001 05:48:33 +0000
  Bob - In response to Chris Stan's note - >>>>>>>>> Chris Stann wrote - I am considering building a 2.1 long block with some minor performance...
• Re: gas prices- a canadian perspective
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 12:52:46 -0700
  ...At the independent at the end of my block, the current advertised price for regular is 79.9 cents per liter. ( approx 1/4...
• Re: Stupid Bumper End Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:04:03 -0700
  I once considered a block of wood that was trimmed to fit on/in the bumper end, sort of a custom end cap. In...