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just plain wore out
Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
Thu, 31 May 2001 13:47:58 -0700
...Yes and thanks for the info, I already took the short block in to the machine shop where they will rebuild it for 780...
Re: Torque Curves for Key Vanagon Swap Candidates
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 12 Oct 2001 12:37:57 EDT
...Unfortunately, the sealing technology and a number of case metallurgy issues suggest that this block is too marginal for long term reliability. Yeh, yeh...
Re: 84 Westy Hydaulic Lifter problem
Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
Tue, 18 Feb 1997 20:20:02 -0800
...After a looking more investigation, I > found th oil was coming from the seal where the crankshaft enters the block. > I recently changed from...
Re: help water pump 85 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Wed, 13 Dec 2000 22:01:06 -0500
He's talking about the long bolt that goes all the way through the thermostat housing. When I did my waterpump, the shaft of...
Radiator removal question
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Thu, 30 Sep 2004 11:33:04 -0700
...I am going to remove my radiator to check for blockage, cracks , etc.. I haven't had the radiator fan come on in over...
Re: Rebuild is done, Van is running, now what?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 25 Jan 2006 14:52:24 -0600
...I bought a used block >from a local listmember, and had a mechanic put on brand new >heads,seals,gaskets......the works (Baum's...
Seeking Advice on Engine Rebuilders
Historical mailing list - Ken Hovey
Thu, 4 Sep 1997 13:07:27 CST
...They indicated that they were willing to do it, but that I might save money if I bought an long block and they installed...
1984 Vanagon (water-cooled) woes.
Historical mailing list - Joshua M Lee
Mon, 12 Jul 1999 14:44:21 -0400
...On the way home from a longish trip, about 700 miles, we were unable to go faster than about 35-40 mph when going...
Re: needed: plastic power window parts
Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
Tue, 16 Oct 2001 20:47:39 -0700
...welded instead of them when they failed, giving me a much longer life now. Also, there's a small plastic rivet holding the frame...
Re: Srarter woes
Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:23:02 -0500
...Finally the starter stopped turning, but Iwas kn the > middle of the road, blocking traffic, at night. > > Long story short - this is the second...
Re: Broke off stud torqueing head-what do I do?
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Wed, 26 Feb 2003 14:51:18 -0800
...but i guess this happens alot since the studs are steel and the block is not. Joe On 26 Feb 2003, Loretta Abbott-Kennon...
Re: Diesel engine/trans question
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Wed, 8 Dec 2004 05:41:37 +0000
The '86 stuff will work as long as you use a Quantum TD exhaust manifold. The Passat B2 (AKA Quantum) uses the exact same...
5th Annual Van-O-Rama. September 19th, 2005
Historical mailing list - Van O Rama
Mon, 8 Aug 2005 02:16:12 -0700
...Best way to find it is by pointing your Mapquest, or the directions program/site to the 600 block of McLellan Drive in South...
Re: Wasserboxer corrosion problem
Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
Sat, 14 Mar 1998 17:29:35 -0400
...Have a look at ANY alloy head and block in ANY car and I'll bet you will not find another fat rubber gasket...
1.9NA hammering; Overland fraud real issue
Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
Thu, 6 Sep 2001 15:08:19 EDT
...turbo oil drain hole in the block. Since Overland has sold both 1.9NA and 1.9TD longblocks in the past I can only...
Re: Availability of the 1.9L and 2.1L engine in VW Canada
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 28 May 2002 19:25:27 -0400
...Rod through the block! No problem. Also, there is usually no shipping charge for the engine or the core as long as you can...
RE: 81 Westy (air-cooled) Exhaust System
Historical mailing list
21 Apr 95 08:37:07 -0600
...In fact, VW cannot even supply the crossover pipe any longer. The systems in the after-market catalogs do not include the catalytic converter...
Re: [Syncro] Has anyone put a turbodiesel system in a gas inline-4?
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Sun, 11 Feb 2001 21:57:35 EST
...Modifying the block to help it live longer may be acceptable, I just need to give it some thought. New Dimensions in nearby San...
ARA cruise control fix
Historical mailing list - Joe Pilot
Mon, 30 Dec 2002 05:07:29 +0000
...It used to work fine, but after some maintenance it no longer engages. I have schematics and spares, and have done the block troubleshooting...
Anybody know about this cooling gadget?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 27 May 2006 20:28:31 -0500
...is the path 18 to 24 inches long, or is that the distance you can fee the breeze?). There is no need to empty...
A/C woes - LONG
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:30:33 -0700
...After disconnecting, pressure did not equalize, leading us to believe that something was blocking the freon flow. Left on vacation sans A/C - had...
Re: Weird over-heating problem, please advise!
Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
Tue, 6 Jul 1999 07:23:49 -0500
...This was on a newly reconditioned pump from VW on a newly rebuilt long block from VW. The mechanics at the independent VW shop...
Bulley's recommendation AGAINST Mark Stephens High Performance
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Mon, 24 Jan 2000 14:14:40 -0500
...one of the parts I needed was a simple EMPI oil filter block off. "Norm Stevenson's Price" (the Shipping/Sales overseer), $37.50...
Re: Real Block heater for Frost-plug-Challenged Westies!
Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
Tue, 4 Jan 2000 22:05:38 -0500
...The water at the top t fitting goes half to the heater core and half back to the block. It passes through the block...
Re: POR15 Undercoat
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Mon, 20 Jan 2003 11:26:27 -0500
...These are two stumbling blocks but even with these limitations as long as none of the existing drainholes were blocked wouldn't this be...
Re: Tire info from Dennis....and messages going to Spam Folder
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 5 Jan 2021 22:43:55 -0500
...It seems that some posts are blocked before they get to my system. Thanks, Larry A. On Tue, Jan 5, 2021 at 10:23...
Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 8 Aug 2010 16:16:05 -0600
...Very easy to remove the oil pan and install the windage tray between it and the block ... it acts like a gasket when used...
[A] 73 1700 push rod tube question ...
Historical mailing list
Thu, 2 Feb 1995 09:39:48 -0500
...the long bent wire that goes in with the rocker arms seems to press up against them inside the rocker box, but is this...
Re: Skylight Bug Screen
Historical mailing list - W. Silva
Wed, 14 May 1997 08:00:29 -0400
...with velcro to the screen so you can secure it to block out the sun or open it to let in air. I don...
Re: TDI conversion
Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
Mon, 2 Nov 1998 23:13:24 -0800
...in data acquiring mode. > >One thing that is a MAJOR stumbling block is that the TDI redlines at 4400rpm while the Wasserboxer redlines at...
5 Min. filll time for Gas?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 13 Jun 2001 11:02:38 -0500
...Is the vent holeabove the lfiller hole subject to blockage and if so, is there a method to un plug it? I have ordered...
Re: KYB Shocks
Historical mailing list - Brian Atkins
Fri, 28 Dec 2001 09:51:19 -0500
...I guess that some of the suspension parts got worn by having passenger tires on it for too long. Just FYI, I am moving...
Re: Who has the highest mileage?
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Fri, 17 Jan 2003 08:26:05 -0800
...also my orig 1.9 block is in someone else's van is great also, since the core was still good. Joe On 17...
Re: water in fridge vent?
Historical mailing list - Rob
Mon, 2 Feb 2009 11:11:34 -0800
On mine the drain is 14" long. Rob becida@comcast.net At 2/2/2009 09:55 AM, mdrillock wrote: >With the cap off...
Re: Clutch alignment tool? and Lapping compound ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 5 Sep 2010 12:30:30 -0700
...And if done with reasonable care and attettion to detail, the vast majority of cylinder and head gasket jobs work out just fine long...
Re: Stopping a Head Leak
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:35:22 -0500
...I figured I'd pull the head when it started leaking again - it doesn't as long as I keep this stuff in the...
Free Long Block (Winner is...)
Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
Mon, 24 Feb 1997 22:23:41 -0600 (CST)
Due to the overwhelming response to my post, I find myself in a bit of a quandry. In the interest of fairness, I'm...
Westfalia Type II
Historical mailing list - Mike Corbitt
Thu, 01 May 1997 12:59:58 -0800
...My preference is to purchase a rebuilt long-block. Is there anyone out here who can give me some good advise on the rebuild...
Re: Advice on shipping a motor?
Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
Mon, 21 Aug 2000 07:56:00 -0700
...They don't like to ship motor blocks. It's best to drain all fluids from the engine and pack it up so it...
Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
Sat, 30 Jun 2001 08:22:00 -0700
As long as we are on the subject, does a gasket go between the pump and block? I rebuilt my engine and no such...
TD Fuel Pump rebuild/Replace Question
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Mon, 27 May 2002 10:34:40 -0400
...There is a steady leak between the distribution block and the main body of the pump which has been getting progressively worse. Now it...
Re: 87 westy ac refrigerant
Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
Sun, 9 Feb 2003 10:26:04 -0800
...Larry, Did it take a very long time to add the refrigerant to the system? When I do my obligatory 1 to 2 cans...
Re: Diff locks on 2WD Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Tue, 20 Jul 1999 03:27:55 -0700
...My old 71 bus climbed a real steep 3 block long hill in Chattanoogga TN years ago inorder to be able to coast down...
Re: WBX Front Heater Core Mystery Sheet Metal
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 7 May 2014 13:12:51 -0600
...It has one row of small holes >>> along one long side, and three rows of holes along the other long >>> side. It obviously blocks...
Re: Metal slivers found in oil strainer
Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
Sat, 9 Nov 2002 11:29:35 -0500
...There are a number of vendors on list who sell good long-blocks. Jake Raby of aircooledtechnologies.com does some higher-end stuff, if...
Re: RoadHaus - Sirius satellite radio report
Historical mailing list - caverat
Fri, 27 Jun 2003 15:10:52 -0400
...blockage or simply turning the radio on and off will cause the signal to resync and go back to normal. I no longer stick...
Re: warm up time, battery blankets, I live in snow
Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
Fri, 1 Jan 1999 20:17:29 -0800
>>> Carl Hansen <carl_hansen@IEEE.ORG> 01/01 7:53 PM >>> <clipped> All my life I grew up with Block heaters. If you were...
Re: Sliding Door Handle
Historical mailing list - BILL
Sun, 20 Feb 2000 12:00:45 -0700
...If you have a Westy, those > clips that hold > > the inside panel on are no longer available. There is a very high chance > > that...
Re: space to left of A.C. cabinet
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:09:55 -0500
...Haven't run into a mammoth while on the road in a long while, though. mcneely ---- Aristotle Sagan <killer.jupiter@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Perfect...
2.1 WBX for sale, original 106K mi
Historical mailing list - chrisrvanagon
Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:54:34 -0700
...I really never had a problem with it, except it seemed slow going up long grades with the AT of course. I see folks...
FS Parting '86 Van, 2.1L Eng &exhaust parts
Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:09:38 -0400
...I have parts from two 2.1L engines, everything attached to the long-block, induction system, fuel system, coolant system, ignition parts, some good...
Re: summer trips
Historical mailing list - Kevin Mikkelson
Fri, 11 Sep 1998 07:34:06 -0700
...Good to know this type of setup will work for long trips. Can you open the tailgate with the bikes on the rack? Will...
Concur on Mark Stephens High Performance
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Mon, 24 Jan 2000 18:18:59 -0600
...Rather than fight it any more, I just installed a long block from another vendor. So far, so good, but only about 1,000...
Re: star grounds
Historical mailing list - se7en
Sat, 18 Dec 1999 01:43:09 -0800
...It doesn't take long and is good insurance. arlen
Re: oil pressure test
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 1 May 1998 18:20:13 -0400
...oil pressure test I just had an oil pressure test done to see if I need to replace the long block or just the...
Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
Sat, 28 Feb 2015 11:34:24 -0600
...On Sat, Feb 28, 2015 at 11:33 AM, Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@gmail.com> wrote: > Could you possibly disconnect the fuel line from the...
Re: WBX6 RE: difference's between model years
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 29 Sep 2014 21:56:45 -0700
I was going to comment that 4yrs is a long time to drive a 40HP almost 5000lb shoebox-shaped camper van....Even a Harley...
Re: Surepower 1315, auxiliary fuse block, Progressive Dynamics charger, and Vitrifrigo installation questions
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Thu, 7 May 2009 12:37:05 -0400
...fuse block, the length of DC > >> wires that come with the Vitrifrigo may not be long enough to reach the > >> fuse > >> block. Can I...
Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - Rover V8
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 23 Mar 2002 13:17:17 +1200
...These can suffer block-warpage! I actually fitted a pushrod alloy Toyota 4V engine, the 3.5liter V8 from a Japanese-market-only Century...
Re: coolant change - 85 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Fri, 11 Oct 2002 12:26:02 -0700
...These are what are typically labeled as 5yr/50,000 mile long life types. Just don't believe that rule of thumb interval in...