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• Re: Subaru EJ engine - wonderful white paper
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:43:10 -0600
  ...This means no >>> assembly joint between the block and cylinders. Every other boxer >>> engine >>> I >>> have seen has a joint between block and cylinders...
• AFM intermittancy result?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:05:38 -0700
  ...track with the engine under high load condition, throttle depressed but not WOT (i.e., neither microswitch on the throttle assembly activated)? -- Rocky J...
• 86 Auto to 82 Diesel swap
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Nov 1996 22:37:00 EST
  ...pedal assembly, shift linkage trans mounts, etc.) from an 82 Diesel will swap into an 86 Auto trans equipped Vanagon? The 86 has a...
• Re: Neutral safety switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 23:45:56 -0400
  ...If it is a switch >problem, cleaning it may very well take care of it; it's a >substantial assembly. > >Yrs, >d And of...
• Collant bleeder valve
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Oct 1994 22:01:49 -0600
  ...He also states that the bleeder valve on the coolant hoses in the engine compartment should be opened. However when I do this nothing...
• Re: Nice looking Bentley Wiring Diagrams
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:59:05 -0500
  ...and a bit of dry humour. "Engine Re-assembly. .... "Take Teutonic care with your engine re-assembly" Figured few would appreciate this, but I...
• Re: Print your parts
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:39:48 -0700
  ...Check out video again from 2:52 - 2:16 Now the steam engine valve assembly, well...... ;) Neil. On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 1...
• Re: Etka helped needed
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 06:18:51 EST
  ...025 115 451 is certainly the oil breather assembly for the 1.9 engine. Part No. 391 117 090 2 comes up as "Unknown...
• Re: wheel bearing question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:43:43 -0500
  ...each bearing race (or is it properly called "carrier"?) > that bearing assembly rides on, needs to seated so it butts up against > the each...
• Re: Etka helped needed
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 04:55:41 -0800
  ...025 115 451 is > certainly the oil breather assembly for the 1.9 engine. Part No. 391 117 090 2 > comes up as "Unknown...
• Re: 1.9 WBX cooling system repair
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 10:57:16 -0400
  ...ago the nipple on the assembly mounted to the front of the engine compartment broke off. (the assembly with the bleed screw where the...
• RE: EV "birth certificate"...
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 08:49:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...The Pet Rock??? :-\ >and down the assembly line when the engine/drivetrain are >mated to the body that action is called the "marriage". This...
• Re: Stabilizer bar assembly needed.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Nov 2013 08:35:36 -0500
  ...Stabilizer bar assembly needed. If one didn't have the proper welding gear but did have a proper sized tap, would tapping suffice? Neil...
• 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: Strange new noise - EEEeeerrrrrrr
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 14:44:49 +0100
  ...If you do decide to remove the engine, it is a good idea to replace the clutch assembly, release bearing and gearbox input shaft...
• Re: coolent bleed valve on 84GL 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 20:07:24 -0700
  ...engine. The nipple on the bleed has broken on me before and I > replaced > the whole assembly. Further looking at this old assembly seemed...
• Re: Engine install question
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 18:30:08 -0700
  ...With longer brushes it seems like the regulator assembly will be difficult to put back in. Any advice? William
• Re: German engineering vs British electrics
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 19:27:04 +1200
  ...but the lights work.� That's bad, but where was yours assembled? Assembly is where a car's durability will be determined. Japanese-assembled...
• Re: need help with engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 19:37:25 -0800
  ...need help with engine assembly > Can you see the arrows or marks on the piston tops? > The arrows point towards the flywheel sometimes there...
• Re: Diesel Assembly Confusion.
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 22:38:19 -0500
  ...Diesel Assembly Confusion. Please advise: I am now assembling my '83 1.6D engine but have a snag. There is a heat exchanger between...
• exhaust woes
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 15:40:55 -0400
  Volks, Finishing the assembly of my new engine, I accidentally cross-threaded the first couple threads on one bolt hole in the head (passenger...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Sep 1999
  Historical mailing list - Scott White
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 08:00:47 -0600
  ...To get them to come back to life I just have to wiggle the entire fuse assembly. Here's the wierd part: I have...
• diesel engine replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 21:39:36 -0400
  ...about a replacement for my 82 vanagon diesel ...I found a good deal on a low mileage engine from an 86 jetta . _it looks...
• Re: was - Vanagon rear speakers - now falling evap assembly
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 15:25:10 -0600 (CST)
  ...I don't know > if this include the evap assembly - can anyone comment? > At the risk of shooting my mouth off before I have...
• Re: OEM Grease Colour: Rear Axle Shaft, Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 9 May 2016 23:11:26 -0700
  ...like to use on a engine oil type seals is Bearing Guard > .. > ultra super assembly lube like for engine bearings. > > learning goes on forever...
• Re: Valve adjust after head job
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 14:05:36 -0700
  ...evenly tighten down the rocker assembly . On 10/2/2013 1:52 PM, Craig Cowan wrote: > Sadly no engine Stand. > So if notch up...
• Re: Stabilizer bar assembly needed.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 9 Nov 2013 21:59:31 -0800
  ...Stabilizer bar assembly needed. > > I found a broken stabilizer link when changing the coil springs. -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http...
• Re: Pulling engine/transmission together?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Apr 2017 01:10:53 +0000
  ...Unless you have a lift and real good method of dropping that assembly and then moving it is a bit too much to manage...
• A little "engine assembly" help, please
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 19:36:15 -0700
  ...I'm finally getting around to building out an engine I last worked on 3-4 years ago when I finished the basic assembly...
• Re: Rear Tailight Lense
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 21:36:17 -0800
  ...What I am selling is both halves of the tail light or the complete assembly as if you were to remove the four screws...
• Re: Serpentine Pulley & Belt Assembly for the WBX engine.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 08:40:40 -0400
  ...Serpentine Pulley & Belt Assembly for the WBX engine. Is anyone interested in having a company build a custom set for the WBX to replace...
• TECH TRICK- install cylinders without removing the motor
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 18:59:22 -0600
  ...the piston and rings and slid the cylinder over the assembly.....whala! no more removing the engine to re-ring your baby Malibu Tony
• O2-sensor voltage problems '84 1.9L -- Help needed
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:31:45 -0400
  ...With engine off, resistance between O2-cable coming from engine and ground is 140K ohms. I have a spare FI cable assembly and get...
• Engine installation at last
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 23:04:05 -0600
  At last my new engine is about to be installed. I am awaiting a new clutch assembly and some hoses and it will be...
• Air Filter Intake Assembly
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Fri, 09 May 97 17:29:00 PDT
  ...Is the engine designed such that it needs additional pressure from air intake ducts funneled directly into the air filter assembly through a control...
• Leaking Assembly Plug -- 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Gary Meier
  Fri, 6 Jan 2012 02:16:11 -0500
  I've got problem with a leaking assembly plug in the pan of an 81 Westy. Had it in the shop for a new...
• The black box in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:52:07 -0800
  ...box 4"x6"x1" in the engine compartment driver side a few inches ahead of the light assembly. What is it's purpose? Any...
• Re: clutch linkage wear -photos
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 11:17:52 -0800
  ...I rebuilt my clutch/brake assembly. Aside from a *minor* click I can feel in the clutch pedal, sure feels good. Parts overall weren...
• Re: Spot The Mouse
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 21:22:00 -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...
• FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 26 May 2006 18:04:25 -0700
  ...later, new C-130s continue to roll off the assembly line. They have new engines and electronics but it is the same airframe. If...
• Re: Tiico Parts Availability?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 13:16:44 -0800
  ...to all > engines, not just I4's, and > the smooth running of an engine starts with the > proper balance the rotating > assembly. This is...
• Some Assembly Required? (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:10:08 -0800
  ...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: Pulling engine/transmission together?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 29 Apr 2017 18:59:27 -0700
  ...Pulling engine/transmission together? I tried a number of times. Unless you have a lift and real good method of dropping that assembly and...
• Headlights and Grounds
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 21:41:28 -0800
  ...the headlights (with the engine off). Out of curiosity, I added a new ground wire to each headlight assembly and lo & behold, the voltage...
• Re: Dim Oil LIght, Ign. On Engine Off
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:17:46 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: 1.9 WBX cooling system repair
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 12:19:57 -0400
  ...ago the nipple on the assembly mounted to the front of the engine >> compartment broke off. (the assembly with the bleed screw where the...
• Re: Noisy cylinder head
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 18 Jun 2024 22:04:52 -0600
  ...rocker assembly to loosen but if that's what happened then you need to fix it to prevent serious damage to the engine. It...
• vanagon windshield for sale + more stuff FS (scrapping a westy)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 04:48:08 EST
  ...plus vanagon doors, wheels, tires.....shifter assembly & linkage (4spd) rear and side glass...westy side windows...dash blower..engine wiring harness, etc.... + more (scrapping...
• Distributor question
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 11:26:57 -0500
  Hi all, I'm helping a friend with an install of a rebuilt engine. I need to use the complete distributor assembly from the...
• Re: 81 Westy head removal, advice?
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 11:09:11 +0100
  ...No need to loosen the engine-tranny bolts or the tranny-body mount - the latter allows to tilt the assembly down. 1st time I...
• Re: Parts for conversion to inline VW engine
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:55:29 -0800
  ...Trans code ASS. $1,200, plus shipping from Sacramento, CA and it's all yours ;) Includes 5 speed shift linkage and shifter assembly. Cheers...
• stuck acc cable
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 4 Dec 2006 16:15:15 -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: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:00:29 -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: 1st time pulling my WBX, Advice?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 11 May 2004 02:55:33 EDT
  ...Lower the engine/transaxle onto a piece of carpeting which is long enough for the assembly to rest on. If you do not have...
• Pat Sloan: please p-mail me. :)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:34:44 -0700
  ...Maybe you're not on the list anymore. (?) Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta...
• WTB: headlight and mirror
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Wed, 23 Jul 1997 06:23:14 -0500
  In an attempt to help the US balance of trade, I'd like to find a right low-beam lens assembly and a right...
• Re: Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test? Passed Emissions w/o It !
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 8 May 2012 17:03:26 -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: ISO : rocker arm shaft carrier
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 20:00:08 -0700
  ...I've been working on opposed four cylinder VW enginesnearly full time since 1973. Never heard that assembly called anything but a Rocker Arm...
• Re: Speedometer Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 1 Jun 2006 07:47:02 -0700
  ...This was in support of the soon to be installed Subaru > engine and its OBD I control system. I inserted a Hall effect sensor...
• Re: FS '88 Get-away-van (hi top) Victoria BC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 3 Mar 2013 11:41:11 -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...