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  • Re: [T2] Cleaning engine parts
    Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
    Fri, 1 Sep 2000 19:55:38 -0400
    ...Scott > > >Carlos Del Rio wrote: > >> What's recommended for cleaning the engine: parts, tins, et al.?
  • Re: Aircooled foam
    Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
    Wed, 25 Apr 2001 20:45:05 -0700
    ...Mark 82 Westy ----- Original Message ----- | What is the proper adherent to use to hold the foam around the cooling tin | on an aircooled engine? |
  • Re: 2.1 Push Rod Cover Fabrication?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:23:38 -0400
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: VW "Motorhome" FS Vancouver BC
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 1 Jul 2013 07:10:09 -0500
    ...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: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 10 Feb 2014 11:22:43 -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...
  • Re: gasket between cv joint and stub axle
    Historical mailing list - Neil
    Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:31:08 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Throttle Switch, Geology, and Happenstance?
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Tue, 17 Feb 2015 10:32:40 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> >>> >>> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical < >> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> >>> >>> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> >>
  • Re: Starter hesitation
    Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
    Tue, 15 Sep 2015 19:36:00 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> > > Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> >
  • Re: Noisy speedo
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 28 Dec 2015 10:34:24 -0800
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: throttle switch
    Historical mailing list - David Boan
    Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:29:22 +0000
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15� ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> > -- Neil n...
  • Re: Replacing the clutch slave cylinder
    Historical mailing list - dr
    Wed, 14 Jan 2004 06:18:54 -0500
    ...Thus the idea of bending the engine tin and going through the engine compartment. I bent a piece of the engine tin, near the...
  • Re: Unintended deceleration?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Tue, 7 Oct 2014 14:10:21 -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: Battery isolator question
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:02:22 -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: My New Bentley
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 7 Apr 2013 13:01:26 -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: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 9 Feb 2014 09:42:32 -0500
    ...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: JP Group Power Steering U Joint Fitment Issues?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 21 Jul 2019 09:52:44 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Why my Starter Motor Failed PICS
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:10:15 -0700
    ...Image: > > http://tinyurl.com/bmcvzx5 > > Turning the 13mm nut slightly caused the wire to disintegrate and break. > > Image: http://tinyurl.com/bqz998z kind of...
  • Re: Engine Assembly
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Sat, 28 Feb 1998 12:38:34 -0800
    ...Ive looked at all possible > locations on the block and cant find where it is supposed to be installed. > Also, installing engine tins are...
  • Re: Dealership Replacement Speedometer Housing Colour?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 18 May 2016 09:43:40 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Trip report, this last weekend
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 2 Jul 2014 13:44:02 -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...
  • Early Instrument Cluster Difference Questions + PICS
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:36:07 -0700
    ...http://tinyurl.com/yhdwbo2 '80 cluster. Removable plastic bit behind foil has no middle hole: http://tinyurl.com/yhreorm What did VW (or VDO...
  • Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Sun, 24 Jul 2005 03:06:00 EDT
    In a message dated 7/23/05 10:00:53 AM, macdonald1987@SBCGLOBAL.NET writes: << And my personal favorite is "P.B. Blaster". It...
  • Re: Unique Westy
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 8 Oct 2014 08:35:04 -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: gauge recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
    Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:42:21 -0500
    ...the sender to mount it on the engine tin over on the left side of the engine bay. To make sure it was proparly...
  • Re: Fire Investigation Type IV engine
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 17 Aug 2002 19:17:43 -0500
    ...The engine tin reached high enough > > temperatures that it has sags in some locations. > > #4) The valve cover gaskets were burned completely out of...
  • Re: clutch chatter fixed, thanks
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:10:54 -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...
  • Re: unidentified cylindrical object
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 7 May 2008 07:43:58 -0400
    ...into the engine tin. > That line turns out is broken and came right out in my hand from under the > engine tin. So it...
  • diesel engine cover
    Historical mailing list - Brian Ratliff
    Wed, 15 Jan 1997 08:20:53 -0500
    Yet another question...should I have the tin pan installed under the diesel engine on my 82 Vanagon ....Does it serve any purpose besides...
  • Re: Friday: Let it Snow......
    Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
    Fri, 23 Feb 2018 18:15:26 -0800
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> > > Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Friday Humour: Mouse in van - dammit
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 17 Jun 2016 20:58:02 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Gas Heater Relay?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 14 Nov 2015 14:36:14 -0800
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Shady Boy: That bad in wind?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:17:29 -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...
  • Re: Part out or Sell now No Lowly Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:00:56 -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: Intermittent charge
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
    Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:44:56 -0400
    ...After engine cooled, started it to check alt output and it was working again. Have spare regulator, will swap it in. Anything else I...
  • =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_All_wipers_on=2C_won=E2=80=99t_turn_off?=
    Historical mailing list - Neil
    Sun, 22 Aug 2021 21:55:48 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Air cooled heater idea/questions
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Sun, 4 Feb 2007 19:34:26 -0800
    Yah, it would require tinkering. All of this is hypothetical in my mind, but interesting. Ulitmately, my solution will be an engine swap. On...
  • Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:25:11 -0700
    ...allowed me to see the tiny pinhole of spray for the > first time. This was hitting the hot engine all that time and evaporating...
  • Re: Wire gauge for the shielded wire for the O2 signal?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 20 Sep 2014 10:35:29 -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...
  • FS: 1600 d.p., tranny, bus goodies
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 20 Jun 1995 09:37:11 -0400
    ...5 Single port heads, $25/pair Single port engine tin: fan housing, cyl.tin, rear tin, intake man., $25/all Email me if you...
  • Re: throttle switch
    Historical mailing list - Neil
    Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:58:25 -0800
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> > -- Neil n...
  • Re: Rear brakes - made by Volkswagen / LED dash lights
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 5 Aug 2020 10:40:35 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Nice looking Bentley Wiring Diagrams
    Historical mailing list - W Monk
    Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:56:22 -0500
    ...tinyurl.com/ygat6mw > > Lot's of pics, neat tips and a bit of dry humour. "Engine Re-assembly. > .... "Take Teutonic care with your engine...
  • Re: A very basic Inverter/Charger to consider
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:44:57 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Idle Control Valve - Part 2
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 22 Jun 2014 09:32:37 -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: VC. Friday. When I Die, Bury Me In My Vanagon Or.....
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Fri, 15 Nov 2013 19:13:55 -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...
  • Re: Ticking sound from rear wheel
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 14 May 2013 18:07:25 -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: Used Radiator Inspection?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 6 Jan 2014 13:02:48 -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...
  • Re: Air scoops
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:40:51 -0500
    ...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: Filling the coolant reservoir...
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 12 May 2016 01:21:45 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: V-12 power in your Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Mon, 24 Dec 2007 19:56:10 -0500
    ...http://tinyurl.com/2e954r Karl Mullendore wrote: > YES, it will fit. Can't guarantee the van will move though: > > http://www.techeblog.com/index...
  • Re: Rust Converter Paint (not POR) on Engine Coolant Pipes?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 6 Jul 2014 15:03:30 -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: iWaveCube the worlds smallest microwave...any westy owners bought one??
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 27 Mar 2014 07:38:31 -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: air cooled? : non van
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 25 Apr 1996 17:02:11 -0300 (ADT)
    ...The cylinders were shrouded with tin with an exit nozzle on one side, inlet on other. The exhaust was blown out the centre of...
  • Re: LP Regulator Life Expectancy?-be careful!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:29:59 -0700
    ...http://tinyurl.com/n9q5fk http://tinyurl.com/l3a7ts http://tinyurl.com/mwov9c http://tinyurl.com/mjtybg Any opinions? Save tank, chuck? Neil. On Wed...
  • Re: Callaway Vanagon quote And other words of wisdom!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Sun, 10 Nov 2013 16:29:25 -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...
  • Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 17 Sep 2013 16:34:17 -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...
  • Late Friday Entry
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 14 Oct 2016 23:44:37 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Water pump impeller wore into case
    Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
    Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:45:05 -0500
    ...The engine came out for overheating issues and a little exhaust in the coolant. I'm doing a complete rebuild because of the high...
  • Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 9 Feb 2014 17:32:13 -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...
  • Re: Carrier Bar
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Wed, 19 Aug 2020 18:00:19 -0400
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> >