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• VW keychain 800#?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 03 May 1997 07:43:54 -0700
  ...if they have it? Kyle Kyle Wade (408) 462-9424 Hm # Keeper of the Volks-Motorsports page Home Page - http://www.volks-motorsports.com
• Need Mechanic for TDI Conversion on Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rissman
  Mon, 22 May 2000 14:30:33 -0700
  I am need of a mechanic/shop to do the conversion of a Vanagon diesel to a TDI motor. I have both vehicle and...
• Fw: Motor homes, westies (testing)
  Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 15:34:35 -0500
  Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2001 2:20 PM Subject: Re: Motor homes, westies > all! > > for those looking for gmcs, go to www.gmcmotorhome.com...
• Re: O2 Sensor 85 motor to 87 motor compatibility Question.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 31 May 2005 10:18:49 -0400
  I think O2 sensors are overpriced at mail order companys. I got the identical single wire sensor that most venders sell, at Advance Auto...
• WTB electric motor for power windows
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:23:31 -0400
  Hi, I have an 89 Westy Syncro with power windows, I'm looking for a use motor for the LH side. The VW part...
• Re: Rear Wiper Motor Fizzle/Sizzle 91 Westy: Questions
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 10:43:04 -0500
  Mark, Sounds like a toasted rear wiper motor to me. I've had one fry and get replaced by the dealer on warrenty (let...
• Re: rear wiper repair tips
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:06:17 -0700
  ...With that one the fuse kept popping, when I pulled the panel and looked at the motor I saw that the motor was burned...
• new a/c compressor for sale
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 09:18:37 -0500
  I am in the middle of installing a tiico motor in my 91GL. While waiting for the motor to arrive I purchased a new...
• Re: Fw: Dash Power outlet..? revised
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:57:48 -0400
  ...BMW-Style Socket with > Cover] > *Firstgear* BMW-Style Socket with > Cover > $13.99 Firstgear BMW-Style Socket with Cover Adapts any *12*-*volt* > motorcycle...
• Re: Better Mileage Anyone? (without going ala Lilley)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 17:53:08 -0700
  ...The T1 engine is the Beetle motor, the T3 is the 'pancake' > Squareback motor, and the T4 is the 411/412, Porsche 914-4...
• Re: Double T fitting broken
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 10:26:51 -0400
  > Can you tell me the motor prefix for the 1.9 and 2.1 engines, and where > do i find the motor number? Working...
• Re: vanagon Digest Huffer motor post
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 18 May 2007 13:48:44 -0700
  ...No dissrespect meant to anyone about their motors..Sheesh! Right there in my post, it says "I've never owned one". I have had...
• How to R/R radiator fan in 83 diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 31 Aug 2014 06:01:26 -0500
  My original blower motor continues to blow fuses as it draws more current. I have a late model (1989) motor, fan and shroud and...
• Re: Power window Motor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 5 Aug 2011 15:00:15 -0500
  ...wrote: > I need the Drivers side. > > I put my passenger side motor on my drivers side recently seems be working > just fine. Does it...
• VOLKS_MOTORSPORTS STILL NO E-MAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 15:02:16 -0800
  ...Kyle -- Kyle Wade (408) 426-1431 OR (408) 429-9424 Keeper of the Volks-Motorsports page Home Page - http://www.volks-motorsports.com ICQ...
• Re: Oil
  Historical mailing list - John Parson
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:41:38 -0400
  ...However, as a long time motorcyclist, I'm aware of synthetic motorcycle oils (such as Golden Spectro) which are specifically formulated for air/oil...
• Re: Interesting sighting today
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Tue, 26 Jul 2005 16:26:32 -0400
  ...Jim Degenero, FSGreen Westy 28Kmiles": "Jim found another one, sold that, and now has a Mallard Class C motorhome, a '93 EV MV pop...
• Re: Looking for motor for 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:23:10 -0800
  ...Looking for motor for 91 Vanagon > > I need a motor for my 91 Vanagon. Anybody have suggestions? > > The Kevman > > > -- > No virus found in this...
• Re: Looking for motor for 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:31:43 -0500
  ...Looking for motor for 91 Vanagon >Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 22:35:12 -0600 > > I need a motor for my 91 Vanagon. Anybody...
• Re: How to throw a rod
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 19:36:53 -0000
  The inline VW rabbit motor is stout. Period. To say this motor was built to wear out is a joke. VW used the same...
• Re: Front Heater Motor: Lube Dries Out?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 27 Nov 2015 07:16:44 -0800
  ...ALSO, when installing these fan motors the end bushing which on some blower motors are open sided allowing dirt to get in must be...
• Porsche flat 8 on ebay...from digest.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:42:06 -0700
  ...But, speaking of flat 8 Porsche motors, one of the 996 997 water boxer 6 bangers would really fit well into a Van..You...
• Re: Power Window Motor/Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 22:23:50 EDT
  ...When one goes, do they all stop working until the bad one is replaced or in my case did all the motors just go...
• Re: How to check motor mounts, second request.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 10:57:19 -0700
  ...How to check motor mounts, second request. I just had a new clutch put in when i got my motor rebuilt and i started...
• Re: Any advice
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 11:00:00 MST
  figure 400-700 used motor and 1100-2000+ rebuilt motor. What a deal, free body (rust free?)and trany. $35 for a tow to...
• Tim Smith???????????
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Dec 1997 12:14:03 -0800
  ...Sorry about the Bandwidth:( Kyle -- Kyle Wade (408) 426-1431 OR (408) 429-9424 Keeper of the Volks-Motorsports page Home Page - http://www...
• Wind Sheld Wiper 88 wolfburg
  Historical mailing list - John Russ
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 19:28:49 -0500
  Thanks for all the responses about the wiper motor. Now I don't have a Bentley Manual So where can I find the relay...
• Re: type 1 engine price NVC
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 02:19:22 -0500
  ...The motors lasted much longer in warmer climates since the #3 cylinder did not get a blast of superheated air. I had an ATK...
• Re: Off to Germany
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:44:46 EST
  ...Well, since you asked, I'd sure like one of these > VW T5 Karmann colorado 655ti RS motorhome RV racehome _http://www.motorsportads.com...
• Re: LED to tell when fan is on.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:32:16 -0800
  The number of speeds does not make the main difference in loudness, fan motor size does. 82-85 have a smaller quieter fan motor...
• Re: Coolant Pump: wear at case
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 26 Sep 2014 15:08:23 +0000
  ...and I found the ABA motor at a reasonable cost ($300).  I did the project for fun and to learn. Underlying the ABA bottom...
• Re: Electric window problem!
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 22 Oct 2016 13:34:53 -0700
  ...For the same money shipped I can supply an OE rebuilt regulator and a OE rebuilt motor , if the regulator failed then the motor...
• Re: Vanagon Re-power cheap and reliable...Reply from digest
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:38:37 -0700
  Not to be argumentative Don, but I don't think you're qualified to speak on how easy that motor was to install and...
• Break-in oil..replying from digest.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 7 May 2007 11:26:37 -0700
  ...My many new motors, I have always been told something like: Use regular dinosaur oil, not synthetic. Change it soon. I usually change out...
• Re: Oil question - synthetic, 'real' oil, etc
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:07:13 -0700
  Jon, Diesel motors and gas motors have different requirements. I am sure that you noticed how black your oil was even a few miles...
• syncro motors & trannys
  Historical mailing list - moon
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 10:35:39 -0500
  hello list, i was wondering if anyone might have some insight into the pros and cons of a motor and tranny replacement versus rebuild...
• Need Help w/ Power Window Motor / Regulator Separation and removal
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Jones
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 09:38:22 -0400
  I'm following the Power Window Component Repairs - Motor Rehad article over at the excellent http://www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/ site (I love this...
• Re: Exhaust manifold studs, how to tighten them into a block...
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 20 May 2016 09:17:27 -0600
  ...I don't fancy pulling the motor for this.... > > any ideas? (besides pulling the motor and doing it right?) > > don hanson
• Re: Re:91 power window shot
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 21:39:21 -0600
  ...disassemble door, remove motor from regulator, reattach to power. They wouldn't turn, but after manually turning the motor shaft several dozen times, the...
• Re: Fast German Auto
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 Jan 1997 11:05:00
  ...You have to send them your old motor up front for them to rebuild. A friend of mine needed a type 4 motor quickly...
• Re: NVC: What Motorcycles Do Vanagon Owners Have?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Wed, 12 May 2004 03:53:52 +0000
  ...What Motorcycles Do Vanagon Owners Have? <DIV></DIV>&gt;Date: Tue, 11 May 2004 07:16:29 -0700 <DIV></DIV>&gt; <DIV></DIV>&gt...
• Re: Trouble with power window motors rusting?
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:45:24 -0500
  ...Pulling out the motor is the hardest part, which isn't all that bad. But, once you get it out... If you look at...
• Re: Rear Wiper Motor Fizzle/Sizzle 91 Westy: Questions
  Historical mailing list - Keith Veerman
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 22:16:53 -0800
  Mark, 1) yes that smell probably means the motor windings are toast. same thing happened to us a few years back when a slightly...
• Re: blower IV
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 16:44:17 EDT
  ...The idea here is that by introducing a lubricant on the "business end" of the motor (as opposed to the "squirrel cage" end -- excuse...
• Re: Is the rear AC blower motor the same as the front heater blower motor?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 4 May 2015 07:34:29 -0700
  ...The molded > plastic housings, like the one I took apart for parts this weekend, has > individual motors that look virtually identical to a front...
• Re: Smoked Tailights Interested??
  Historical mailing list - Bill Hays
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 17:15:25 -0600
  ...vwmaster@VOLKS-MOTORSPORTS.COM <vwmaster@VOLKS-MOTORSPORTS.COM> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date: Friday, June 19, 1998 5:03 PM Subject...
• Re: Vanagons and 6 cylinders.....
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 09:10:26 -0400
  The Oettinger 6 cylinder motor is essentially the same as the factory 2.1 motor but with two more cylinders. Oettinger made this motor...
• Re: need new engine for air-cooled van (overheated one)
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 10:39:31 -0700
  A missing thermostat only means the motor is in 'always cool' mode, as that is the default position for the flaps to go into...
• Re: New motor selections for vanagons.VR5 motor.
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Wed, 20 May 1998 01:44:50 EDT
  ...All it is , is a VR6 motor with one less cylinder. Michael M. 87 syncro. >>
• FS: '84 SUNROOF vanagon w/ SUBARU motor!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 02:15:35 EDT
  a friend of mine is selling his '84 vanagon GL SUNROOF model (huge factory sliding sunroof) and it has the 2.2L Subaru motor...
• Re: subie motor wtb NVC
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:49:31 -0400
  ...This is for a Subaru not a Vanagon conversion and it seems > this is a hard motor to find for some reason so I...
• Re: Front heater motor
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 10 Mar 2017 14:56:28 -0500
  ...Especially when all you what you want is the blower motor to work. It doesn't have to take that long ... Rob vwrobb@gmail...
• Used Wiper Motor/ Assembly for 1990 Vanagon for Sale
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Thu, 14 Jan 2016 18:34:51 +0000
  I have a used Wiper Motor/Assembly for sale. I bought it for my 1990 Vanagon (fits other years I'd imagine but check...
• WTB power window motor driver's side
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:13:44 -0500
  Hi, I have an 89 Westy Syncro and have to replace the power window motor on the driver's side. Is there one out...
• Tony Page !!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 04 Jul 1996 07:57:20 -0700
  ...Sorry listmembers. -- Kyle Wade Keeper of the Volks-Motorsports page Home Page - http://www.volks-motorsports.com
• Re: Mass produced rebuild rant (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 16:49:30 -0800
  ...Kyle Wade (408) 426-1431 OR (408) 429-9424 Keeper of the Volks-Motorsports page Home Page - http://www.volks-motorsports.com ICQ # 3882975
• 1.6ltd Motor options
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 22:32:17 -0700
  I saw a listing for a 1.6ltd motor with an intercooler, does anyone know about this option, is it European only, or was...
• WTB: motor mounts for 82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 13:09:40 EDT
  Does anyone have 1 or 2 motor mounts for a 82 Vanagon diesel or know the best place to buy new ones? thanks, Ken...
• Mazda V6 Engine Swap
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 13:55:20 -0800
  Yet another motor swap question... Does anybody make an engine adapter for the 2.5 liter Mazda V6 engine? It's a small, yet...
• Windshield wiper?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 11:35:58 -0800
  Before I take it apart does anyone have any tips on removing the hose from the windshield washer motor? It looks like it just...