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• Re: Bleeding Vanagon Radiator/Change High/Low Beam Bulb
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 27 Dec 1996 23:46:39 -0800
  ...You need to make sure that the engine gets hot enough to get it off of closed loop. As far as the headlights are...
• Re: Engine Bay Negative Strap Questions. 1988 Westy. PICS.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 7 May 2012 17:13:48 -0700
  ...http://www.rustcheck.com/ all over the seams in engine bay, rusty PS hard lines etc. On that note...... Would you spray this stuff...
• Weird Electrical Problem (is there an electrician around?)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 95 10:07:52 EDT
  ...what had happened was the metal plate in the assembly was so rusted that i believe there was no ground. i was going to...
• Re: 2.1 idle adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 11:35:49 -0400
  ...At 11:09 AM 9/30/2004 -0400, Christopher Brooks wrote: >I have a stock 2.1 watercooled engine that runs well, but consistently...
• Re: Repost. Troubleshooting a Circuit
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:52:15 -0800
  ...h t h mike -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named...
• Re: insulated window blanket prototype
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:46:25 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Passenger running light out!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
  Wed, 4 Apr 2012 21:33:44 -0400
  So I have found that on the plug,(passenger rear brake light assembly) the (gray with red strip wire) has one pin that has...
• Re: Location of Electrical Connector T7
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 18:51:06 -0500
  Round connector in the black box, left front of the engine compartment. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Which clutch kit for 88 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 06:43:59 -0600
  Last week I pulled my engine and tranny as a single unit. Took about 3 hours, so that was not as bad as I...
• Re: c.v. joint removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:17:36 -0500
  ...I removed the engine for a rebuild. Can I >just >unbolt the inner and outer jounts and remove the shaft / assembly with >out >having...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:13:33 -0800
  ...of notes glued to the engine relay box. > > Neil. > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate...
• Re: Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 9 May 2012 11:07:19 -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...
• Re: extra engine... overhaul...
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 14:19:46 -0800
  ...It bolts to your benchtop, and allows the assembly to rotate, but only needs half of the engine available for mounting bolts. I like...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:16:56 -0700
  ...any chance it's a higher compression engine? > >That is strange that it's behaving this way.� < scratches head > > >Neil. > > >On Sat, Apr 14...
• Re: Odd AC contraption
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 12:09:05 -0500
  ...The unit was working and in good condition before my car was stolen, they took the entire air cooled engine. The drive pulley mounts...
• Re: distributor spring
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 12:16:57 -0500
  ...to support the variable thrust of the drive gear assembly. Stan Wilder www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jonathan Farrugia" <jfarrugi@UMICH.EDU> To...
• Re: To rebuild or not to Rebuild-
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 15:14:44 -0500
  ...I have rebuilt "normal" VW >air-cooled engines myself, and would be doing the assembly myself, and this >engine sort of reminds me of...
• Re: 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:27:17 -0700
  ...Try to find engine ads with compression test results and videos of engine running. At the very least, add in engine R&R and...
• Re: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 4 Feb 2012 12:13:08 -0800
  ...The engine was there, staring me in the face, tape measure nearby..... ;) Hypothetically speaking, if I had a proper space, a spare Vanagon etc...
• Broken fan
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 15:30:00 -0500
  ...engine hatch and lo and behold the belt was still intact. Further investigation revealed the bolts securing the fan to the hub assembly had...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 22:22:30 -0800
  ...underside view of switch off my old 2.1 switch, assembly >> rotated 90º out of the way. Normally, it sits over the adjuster cam...
• Re: VC replacement with a surprise
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:23:32 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: some vanagon applicable products from lee valley
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 7 Sep 2011 09:34:03 -0700
  ...ap=1 > > alistair > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: bad cv knocks going straight?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 21:30:42 -0500
  ...Check the bearing cage inside the CV assembly. Check the races and drive balls for damage. Clean everything and reassemble it if it still...
• Re: fuel managment system
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:54:19 -0600
  ...id=1532 Some have > installed Megasquirt. > > Or just a whole different engine. ;) > > Neil. > > On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 5:50 PM, D.A...
• Re: Suckers beware: Re: Interesting item on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 18:17:30 -0600
  ...He's >>> obviously hoping some sucker won't read it. >>> >>> does not include an engine assembly or transaxle >>> >>> >>> Jim >
• Re: Have tire question, also working on a amphibious Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - John Benditt
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 16:55:19 -0500
  ...on an aluminum track > assembly > > encircling > > the van. I wanted to put in a 3.6 Ford V6 engine with > aluminum head and > > manifolds...
• Re: O2 sensors
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 09:12:52 -0600
  ...If the engine is not running at the proper temperature, solve that problem (thermostat?). Of course a bad temp sensor or wiring can also...
• Re: 1.6NA Diesel Rebuild Options ???
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 06:56:17 -0700
  ...I pay machining costs but do all the > assembly myself. > > - Purchasing a rebuilt engine. > > - Purchasing a new engine. > > >From what I have seen so...
• Re: Quieting noisy lifters (was: Head gasket leaking. Bummer)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:51:12 -0800
  ...the engines oil circuit. (I'm sure I'll get corrected if I'm wrong...... ;). The lifter itself has a plunger/spring assembly and...
• Re: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:27:54 -0800
  ...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_K_engine "The Honda K series engine ...... use a coil-on-plug, distributorless ignition system with a coil...
• 84 WB Misc Parts Needed (U)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Aug 1996 09:16 -0400 (EDT)
  Drivers side engine "belly pan" piece (this is a three piece thing). This tin piece screws (2) to large tin piece which goes across...
• Did I adjust my valves/lifters right?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 20:22:11 -0800
  After a partial engine rebuild on my 1984 1.9L about 5,000 miles ago, I decided it was time to check if the...
• Re: What dumb thing do you repeatedly do with your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:31:50 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Electrolux Fridge or Compressor Fridge?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 10:59:15 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: New Drums
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 19 May 2012 08:42:26 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Stuck cylinders
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:37:50 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: 1985?Westy for Sale in Merrillville, Indiana
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:17:51 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: fuel filler grommet seal
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:34:00 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 23:10:30 -0500
  <<Esteemed Sir, Is this not only to keep the o-ring properly seated during assembly rather than to act as a sealant? Inquiring minds...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 29 May 2006 03:28:32 -0700
  ...SA Caravelle can be brought to the US with moderate diffculties. Engine would need to be swapped out for something more palatable to EPA...
• DaBoat 2-liter update - engine work
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sat, 7 Oct 1995 15:24:03 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I have heard a lot of engine builders use STP engine treatment as assembly lube. I looked for it at the store but all...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:08:11 -0800
  ...the engine stops turning with > circuits live. > > Is this an engine conversion deal? -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl...
• Re: Where to buy a balanced engine? was: Engine balancing
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 07:53:08 -0800
  ...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: Radio DIN for 1982 camper
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:28:06 -0600
  ...and a heavy cover over the engine compartment. It, with a completely reconstructed snorkel and intake assembly, noticeably reduces the noise and increases the...
• Re: Suddenly it won't ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 10:22:16 -0800
  ...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: Differential cost of replacing seals....
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 08:22:40 -0700
  ...You have to separate the diff/tranny assembly from the engine and drop it as a single unit, then separate the differential and transmission...
• Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:22:50 -0700
  ...How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion > > > .....(btw, you can still get crate Zetecs for $1000?)..... > > > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly...
• Re: hands greasy, installing trans. -- please help!!...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 16:54:22 -0800
  ...engine down on the driveway and mate them there and then put the trans/engine assembly back as one piece? I rotate the engine...
• Re: pop top heads up
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 19:58:14 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:31:16 -0800
  ...jpg > > Thanks, > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Re: Piston squirters?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 18 May 2012 10:48:18 -0600
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: OE Audi wheels specs
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:24:16 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: 1.5 Volt only at clock
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:59:20 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: stuck acc cable
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:23:32 -0500
  ...I took apart the assembly >>under the pedal cluster and cleaned up that linkage. I disconnected the >>cable in the engine case and under...
• Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 5 Mar 2013 23:09:20 -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: LED backup lights update
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 19 Feb 2023 02:02:31 +0000
  ...Next:  Remove the whole taillight assembly.  Soak the whole mess in hot water.  Then, give the assembly a twist.  Wrestle it.  Back and forth...
• Re: Distributor Ground question
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 5 May 2012 21:01:35 -0400
  ...and welcome back Mr Squirrel ~ > > > > So today I buttoned up the engine {fire recovery) and pressure filled the > > cooling system and noticed this nice...
• Re: Toasted my engine or transmission?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:29:13 -0700
  ...How many miles on engine? Well maintained? Was it hot outside? If the engine is in good shape, my guess is no harm done...
• Re: Bleeding Cooling system per Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 10:40:54 -0800
  ...Feed and Supply Hoses going across the front of the engine compartment with no intermediate plastic device most of us are use to seeing...