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  • Brake line Flare Nut Threads + Antiseize Ok?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 9 Apr 2009 13:54:02 -0700
    ...Thanks! Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder...
  • vanagons and westys
    Historical mailing list - JOHN WHEELER
    Sat, 9 Oct 1999 13:09:41 +0200
    hi all, I am living in South Africa and own a 1993 VW caravelle.It has a 2,5l five cyclinder inline motor developing...
  • Tiico Engine Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Koloski, John G.
    Mon, 13 Nov 2000 13:01:54 -0500
    ...I'm making a video as I go on how to install an inline-4 in your driveway with only simple tools, sawdust, and...
  • Re: ENGINE SWAP QUESTION
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sat, 10 Aug 2002 14:57:10 EDT
    ...It appears to be essentially the same as any inline 4 VW except >for the intake manifold. Yeas, nays or comments.. Check the archives...
  • Re: 55 to 65 mpg in a diesel vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Thu, 9 Dec 2004 10:39:16 -0500
    ...I've got 25 mpg's form my gas inline 4 cly. The driver make the difference. ERic Paul & Becky Oliver wrote: >I saw...
  • volvo into vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:06:26 -0700
    ...the engine is their inline 5 turbo, fly by wire system. Aluminum block, 20 valves, variable valve timing, etc. So, what is the chance...
  • A "Tongue In Cheek" Vanagon Jingle
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:16:39 -0800
    ...81 VanaJetta "Jaco http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines http://web.mac.com/tubaneil http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Cable Shift Linkage? (tranny)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:46:05 -0800
    ...81 VanaJetta "Jaco http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines http://web.mac.com/tubaneil http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:45:07 -0800
    ...http://www.powerwerx.com/fuses-circuit-protection/crimpable-inline-atc-ato-blade-fuse-holder.html#desc . On Wed, Feb 10, 2016 at 3:52...
  • Re: [Bulk] Copyright Questions: Item in hand, copy and make similar or same. VLVC
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 10 Jun 2011 23:37:18 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ >> >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > > -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http...
  • Re: Nexen Winguard 231 Ice Snow Tire?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:23:17 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > > -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http...
  • Re: Doka AC
    Historical mailing list - Justin Mayrand
    Sun, 30 Jul 2006 20:52:53 -0400
    ...mounted in the engine compartment? Was it an inline? > > Does anyone know of another inline 12V blower that is small but > "mighty"? > > Part of...
  • Re: Vanagon trivia
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sat, 9 Aug 2008 21:11:51 -0400
    ...And raised engine decks to accomodate the inline 5 cylinder engines. On Aug 9, 2008, at 8:51 PM, mdrillock wrote: > What we call...
  • Re: Easiest Platform to Cnvert to I-4 FROM?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Tue, 27 Apr 2004 07:37:00 -0700
    ...All the inline-fours VW made til 1999 will bolt up to a Diesel Vanagon bellhousing. Since this is all VW- it makes sense...
  • Syncro and inline 4 conversions
    Historical mailing list - David Bayer
    Mon, 9 Mar 1998 13:58:00 -0800
    Hello- With my current engine problems, it seems like a good time to consider swaps (like an VW inline 4 from a recent Golf...
  • Re: driving light placement, was Re: SA grills available again
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Wed, 20 Dec 2006 01:02:28 -0500
    ...but the same wattage lights > inline with the headlights on the SA grille, gets me "flashed" all the time.. > > chris >
  • Re: Vanagon engineering some different perspectives.
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 8 Feb 2021 10:39:35 -0500
    ...The inline-4 wins it for me. It just keeps going, it’s easy to work on, and parts are cheap-ish. Chris.
  • Friday: One Bolt Led To Another.....
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 7 Oct 2016 10:34:29 -0700
    ...Images https://goo.gl/photos/FsXNbnWMdn2vysqRA https://goo.gl/photos/WeprHMYy2Dweqx2fA My first time inside an inline engine. A rebuild will ensue. Neil. -- Neil...
  • Anderton Lake CG: Nice!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 13 Sep 2013 13:16:08 -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: help needed in Anchoage
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Mon, 26 Aug 2013 17:07:51 -0500
    ...I think they can replace the leaking waterpump in their > inline 4 engine themselves but they need a place to do it. Anyone able...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Automotive Shop Rate Question
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:01:33 -0800
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • '89 Carat Weekender Package (NO poptop) Seattle WA.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:11:36 -0800
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Refrigerator lighting
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:16:09 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: 82 vanagon
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 17 May 2011 22:19:02 -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 - the old car season has started here
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 13 May 2011 22:14:32 -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: CV anatomy
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:21:12 -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...
  • Recall info...
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 6 May 1997 19:07:51 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Low and behold I found out that I was inline for a free recall service "PW" The dealer did not know the details, but...
  • Re: Vanagons in Africa
    Historical mailing list - JordanVw
    Mon, 20 Apr 1998 19:24:01 EDT
    ...use the piece of SH*T waterboxer motor still?? the only motors are the audi 5, and the inline 4's (diesel/gas) chris
  • Parts
    Historical mailing list - Bob Kelly
    Tue, 14 Sep 1999 21:49:29 -0700
    I have a customer parting out a 1982 Vanagon "D" He wants to sell the complete kit to put a inline 4 in a...
  • Suburu/Golf debate
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Wed, 3 Jan 2001 22:46:13 -0500
    Does any one know which is the better of the two conversions? The VW golf inline 4 motor probably has a better re-sale...
  • Re: Happy 91 Westy owner and White Poptops
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:38:27 -0700
    ...In theory, a boxer engine is significantly more robust than a similar inline...
  • Is Your Oil Pressure Buzzer Too Quiet?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:48:28 -0700
    ...Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines http://web.mac.com/tubaneil...
  • Inner Tie Rod Pic
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:34:10 -0800
    ...http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/steering Cheers, Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta "Jaco http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...
  • Re: Superchargers?
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Wed, 6 Jul 2011 08:50:05 -0700
    Does your engine have a knock sensor? I think an SC would be an excellent compliment to either a WBX or inline 4, since...
  • Re: digifant issues ruining our trip!
    Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
    Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:14:45 -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: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:51:41 -0700
    On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 5:38 PM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > I agree, the inline VW engine has large dowel...
  • Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:13:50 -0400
    ...VW's Inline 4 (2.0 liter) maximum torque (again from memory) is somewhere north of 5000 rpms (5800?) > > (I'm not doing the...
  • Re: Go with the split
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 11 Jul 1996 09:48:28 -0700
    ...I'll put up the inline 1600, with K-Jet or later, what the Mexicans put in T2s, as VWs best motor of all...
  • Re: Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test? Passed Emissions w/o It !
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Tue, 8 May 2012 20:47:44 -0400
    ...Swap Google Group: >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For...
  • Re: Bad Tiico's and Good Samaritans (story)
    Historical mailing list - Antaki
    Wed, 22 Jan 2003 23:59:36 -0800
    ...Someone a while ago said that the Tiico > head was different than the US inline 4 Cyl. Obviously this is true. > All inline US...
  • Oil on crank/water pump/alternator belt
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 9 Oct 2016 13:12:40 -0700
    84 Vanagon with inline gas on deisel mounts... Getting oil from the bottle into the filler, through the license plate door is awkward.. I...
  • Re: Coolant Pump: wear at case
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 29 Sep 2014 10:48:12 -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: Porterfield R4-S Rear Brake Shoes
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 9 Oct 2014 20:42:48 -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: Did you folks see this Vanagon for sale?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 10 Jul 2014 12:08:21 -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...
  • coolant reservoir repair
    Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
    Sun, 1 Jun 2014 07:15:42 -0700
    vanagonites, i've got an ABA/1.8 inline 4 and i'm still using the coolant reservoir from the original diesel. I replaced...
  • Friday (LVC) Apollo Computer Build Video
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 6 Sep 2013 08:26:41 -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: Fuel pressure regulator - acceptable pressure readings?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 24 Jul 2013 10:35:40 -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: Stereo suggestions
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 28 May 2013 10:06:13 -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: Wiring headlight washer pumps
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 9 Feb 2013 22:08:01 -0800
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Maybe a Good Deal? (1.6 TD Vanagon $2000 Vancouver BC Craigs List)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 15 May 2012 18:06:30 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Any tricks for priming oil pump?
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:16:06 -0700
    ...We never had a problem priming either the boxers or inline engines using that method. On Sat, Jul 9, 2011 at 1:48 PM...
  • Re: Water tank
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 19 May 2011 19:40:41 -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: BRMs for Vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:50:29 -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: poor vanagon
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:10:25 -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: TinyURL was Re: [VANAGON] Fw: Dash Power outlet..? revised
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:28:33 -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...
  • NVC. YouTube Symphony Orchestra: "Internet Symphony Eroica"
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 15 May 2009 11:55:51 -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: 82 diesel with an 86 gas engine
    Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
    Sat, 29 May 1999 19:43:53 -0700
    Pat Dooley wrote: > why would you convert to a wbx when an inline gas motor would bolt right in, > cost much less, and be...
  • Re: Diesel Pan plug
    Historical mailing list - T Berk
    Tue, 3 Jul 2001 17:36:52 -0700
    ...to be a weird gasket > of some sort?? Based on my Inline 4 experience I would ask if you have a copper washer on...
  • oil pressure at startup in diesel swapped inline 4
    Historical mailing list - the Zezoffs
    Sun, 14 Apr 2002 16:36:39 -0700
    I have a diesel Westy that was swapped with a 92 cabriolet egnine. The oil pump and pan are the original from the diesel...
  • Re: Hello, new here. Mechanic question
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:03:45 -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...