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• Re: Oettinger syncro van FS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 17:18:35 -0800
  On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 4:38 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: ..... > and someone knows how VW got 'VR' for...
• Re: EV w/VR6
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Wed, 17 Apr 1996 18:33:20 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Of the six powertrain models available, only the > Caravelle VR6 will be sold in the U.S. ^^^ I want the TDI! Is VWoA's...
• FS: '95 Passat GLX VR6
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 21:09:27 EST
  for sale : '95 Passat GLX VR6 black w/ tan leather, sunroof, cd changer, loaded runs great, needs nothing, super clean..must sell!! chris [text...
• Vredestein Tires
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 13:51:45 -0400
  ...On a visit to Denver, I stopped by Premier Tire (800-525-3031) to have a look at Vredstein tires for the Vanagon - I...
• Re: vr6 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Wed, 28 May 2008 05:51:58 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > There are pictures online of a VR6 in a Yangon.> I don't believe that is an engine you would...
• Re: VW VR6 engine
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 11 Oct 2016 15:01:42 -0300
  I looked at a Syncro in Germany this summer which had a VR6 tucked in the back … very impressive performance … you would want to...
• VW VR6 engine
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 11 Oct 2016 09:20:57 -0700
  hi all, for Vanagon conversion if anyone interested, there's a Passat with a VR6 engine, 96K miles... going to the junk yard soon...
• Re: VR6 In Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 09:43:56 +0100
  >Has anyone heard about putting a vr6 in a vanagon. Visit http://www.relitech.com/tomc/tomvw.htm to find a report about this...
• VR-6
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 21:52:09 -0600
  Would the real VR-6 powered Vanagon drivers please stand up!! I would like very much to communicate with you. John Rodgers "Driver of...
• Re: New 2001 EV details
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 08:10:45 -0800
  > > So, for 2001, the 2.8L VR6 has gone from 12 to 24 valves, > >Due to its oddball SOHC design, the VR6 cannot be...
• VR-6 In a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 09:00:00 -0400
  ...Looks like the VR-6 swap has been done. Check it out. http://www.mft-berlin.de/bus.html Gary [text/html]
• Re: 5cyl EV engine in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 01:38:20 -0400
  >As I sit reading my mail I read your response about the vr6 and needing >more power than the G60 has, only one question...
• Replacing Voltage Regulator.
  Historical mailing list - robby kilborn
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:27:04 -0300
  Before I go into this blindfolded, I thought I'd check to see if anyone had any tips on replacing the VR on a...
• FS: '95 Passat GLX VR6 loaded, $9900 obo
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 18:56:47 EST
  for sale: '95 Passat GLX VR6 black w/ tan leather, loaded, mint cond , sunrf, cd, etc must sell $9900 obo sorry for the nvc...
• VR6 transplant
  Historical mailing list - Harold Jaynes
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 14:28:32 -0500
  I accidentally deleted the last posting that had a link to a person that had done the VR6 transplant in Germany. Could someone please...
• Re: engine swaps... VR6
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 22:22:19 -0800
  ...VR6 On Sunday, November 10, 2002, at 12:24 AM, David Marshall wrote: > Forget the VR6 in the Vanagon unless you have a LOT...
• Re: NVC: Monster Lupo
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 02:08:39 -0500
  > This bloke in Croatia replaced the 1.3L motor with a 24 valve VR6. > And then cut the floor out of the rear and...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 19:51:36 -0900
  ...Have you seen the blue Vanagon with the VR6 from Europe? <http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm> http://volksweb.relitech...
• Buggy Ball <friday, a VW game url>
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 15:06:18 -0700 (MST)
  In searching for employment ;-) I ran across a company, VRi, which develops virtual reality games to be marketed in public areas <arcades, etc.> One...
• Re: Styled Cockpit VR6 Engine German Bus Meeting
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 20:44:47 -0400
  On Saturday, October 19, 2002, at 06:19 PM, Robert Steven Fish wrote: > This > guy had a > 160 some HP VR6 engine built in...
• VW VR5's (Was Re: VW V6 ?'s)
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 10:44:26 -0600
  I was getting the different information on VW 2.3 VR5's. The VW web page said it's a 20-valve VR5 with...
• '97 (?) Caravelle VR6
  Historical mailing list
  04 Apr 1996 16:29:41 GMT
  greetings all, i just spotted in my "european car" magazine last night a pic of the VR6 Caravelle that's supposed to be slated...
• HOW TO COOK RICE (F)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 19:22:02 EDT
  ...let the whole thing load.. :<) <A HREF="http://www.gti-vr6.net/GTI_vs_Civic/">http://www.gti-vr6.net/GTI_vs_Civic/</A...
• Re: engine swaps... VR6
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 21:24:34 -0800
  Forget the VR6 in the Vanagon unless you have a LOT of time and a LOT of money - you have to do some fancy...
• NVC: Monster Lupo
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 00:25:27 -0400
  ...This bloke in Croatia replaced the 1.3L motor with a 24 valve VR6. And then cut the floor out of the rear and...
• Re: VR6 ignition module
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 13:29:21 -0400
  >Hi all, > >For those that have or are considering changing to a VR6 in your Vanagon: >Do you know of any inherent problems with...
• Water to VR6
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
  Mon, 13 Dec 1999 20:56:37 -0500
  Hi Everyone, I have access to a very new (almost perfect) VR6 engine at no charge. Has anyone transplanted one of these into a...
• vr6 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Tue, 27 May 2008 21:23:05 -0400
  Now that I have been enlightened about the mounting angles for an I4 conversion does the same hold true for a VR6 conversion? I...
• Re: VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 21:57:22 -0800
  ...http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm Alistair PS David, how did your Digifant problem work out? any joy? -- '82 Westy...
• Re: engine swaps... VR6
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 21:27:43 -0700
  ...after seeing this thread start i was curious about the size of the vr6 engine. NO vehicle that had previously had a six had...
• Re: VR6 in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 00:22:08 -0800
  ...http://www.relitech.com/tomc/tomvw.htm Michael von Hoegen's Vanagon diesel to VW VR6 (V-6) engine conversion. -- R.Feuerriegel 88 syncro
• Re: VREDESTEIN TIRES
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 18 May 2000 13:46:40 EDT
  In a message dated 5/18/00 1:03:01 AM, vbob@PRIMENET.COM writes: << No Vanagon experience with the Vredestein... but had a...
• VR6 engine for sale (comes in a Passat container...)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Mar 1997 21:59:34 -0500 (EST)
  ...Wrecked '93 Passat GLX VR6 (t-boned passenger side) e-mail ameritch1@aol.com for details. not affiliated w/ the above. chris
• Thoughts about VR6 Conversion Kits (Ahnendorp)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 18:51:29 +0300
  Ahnendorp does have some thoughts about a VR6 conversion kit for Vanagons. He currently redesigns a flywheel specially for one German customer. Please flood...
• Re: Winter tires: Vredesteins vs. Haakapellittas
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 19:55:46 EST
  One of the Double Cabs imported by a friend had 205/80/14 Vredesteins on it. Very aggressive thread. Noisy on the freeway. He...
• nvc. FS: '95 Passat GLX VR6
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 14:47:13 EST
  for sale: '95 passat GLX VR6 black w/ tan leather, sunroof, auto, all options, cruise, pwr package, excellent cond, inside and out, cd player...
• Re: Vredestein Tires
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 11:43:38 -0400
  ...If you are looking for a reinforced 14" tire for your Vanagon go to http://www.vredestein.com and then just put in your...
• Re: VW VR6 engine
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 11 Oct 2016 09:53:25 -0700
  ...the VR6 engine is not mine. Someone left the car on the my mechanic yard and never come back to pick it up after...
• Re: VW VR6 engine
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 11 Oct 2016 11:36:55 -0700
  on my way to Vancouver Island last spring, in Washington I met a fellow with Syncro westy with a VR6... very impressive rig with...
• '99 Eurovan GLS Vr6 for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 20 Feb 2005 17:25:33 EST
  saw a white '99 Eurovan GLS Vr6 for sale locally. looked to be in nice shape. white w/ grey int. alloys. its not mine...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:37:28 -0500
  ...1.0 Vrms --> ~25 mA so ~40 ohms. >Impedance at 1000 Hz ditto: 1.0 Vrms --> ~9 mA so ~110 ohms. >My generator couldn...
• Re: New Guy Asks: Vredestein All Seasons for 84 Westy? Info?Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - t
  Wed, 17 May 2000 21:43:41 -0700
  No Vanagon experience with the Vredestein... but had a set on a 71 Volvo wagon, best set of tires I think I have ever...
• Re: New Eurovan info
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 08:17:19 -0500
  ...The five cylinder will remain the only >>engine choice for about six months, when the VR6 is expected to be >>available. The van is...
• Re: New Guy Asks: Vredestein All Seasons for 84 Westy? Info? Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Thu, 18 May 2000 05:02:26 -0000
  Put a set of Vredestein Transports on my '82 Westy about eight months ago. Very happy with them, seem to be a very good...
• Re: Bus Depot Snow Tires are in!!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:48:34 -0500
  ...I know the Vredestein's are quieter on dry/wet roads, and that the Vredesteins have great snow capability. The Nokians are advertised as...
• Heck with the W8, how do I fit this in my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 19:02:06 -0700
  ...Vrooom, vrooom...
• New Guy Asks: Vredestein All Seasons for 84 Westy? Info? Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Edward T Furlong
  Wed, 17 May 2000 20:44:12 -0600
  ...Does anyone have any experience with all season Vredesteins? I only found a few references in the Archive and they were to the Vredestein...
• Re: 97 Eurovan VR6 emission standards
  Historical mailing list - HELMUT ZEIDLER
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 9:27:55 GMT
  ...The Passat VR6 is already imported to US and the Eurovan got the same engine on reduced power. Why this lowpowered engine shoudn't...
• Re: Winter tires?
  Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 18:09:29 -0400
  hi! if you have the money, vredestein, yes vredesteins are the tires that you need....in lac beauport, quebec, we usually have 7 feet...
• Re: Looking for Vredestein tires
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:34:23 -0600
  ...Turmel < gilles.turmel@sympatico.ca> wrote: > Hi, > I'm looking for 2 Vredestein tires Comtrac 185R14C. Does anyone know a > good source? > Best regards. >
• EV VR6 Camper Update
  Historical mailing list - Dave Thomas
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 17:12:58 -0400
  Someone asked me to try to get the price and dealer info of the EV VR6 Winnebago I saw last week at the dealer...
• Re: Vredestein Tires
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Thu, 18 May 2000 22:14:33 -0600
  ...I was told at some point that someone like Michelin was buying them I recall Vredestein as a part of B. F. Goodrich, which...
• Re: VW Rep visits my Eurovan....
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 16:26:29 +0200
  ...Compare that to the 140 hp and 240 Nm@3000 rpm in the VR6. To put these numbers to the tarmac, the VR6 needs...
• Re: engine swaps... VR6
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 00:52:12 -0500
  On Sunday, November 10, 2002, at 12:24 AM, David Marshall wrote: > Forget the VR6 in the Vanagon unless you have a LOT of...
• Discount Tires (and Snows!) for Vanagons / Vredestein vs. Hakka
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 13:06:19 -0500
  > From a recollection which has 20 years of fuzziness > growing on it, I would have to speculate that the > Vredestein's perform close to...
• Re: VREDESTEIN tires - is there a Canadian / US Source?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Fri, 18 May 2001 23:08:09 -0700
  Hi, I saw the Vredestein website. Perhaps you can look there or contact them through the site >I am looking for a company that...
• Re: Which is it?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 21:19:38 -0800
  G0 Westy says the venerable 5 -cyllinder is 140 hp, and the VR-6 is 180 hp . Robert --- warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > > Edmunds.com...
• Re: Winter tires? and test
  Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 09:33:20 -0400
  > hi! > > if you have the money, vredestein, yes vredesteins are the tires that you > need....in lac beauport, quebec, we usually have 7 feet...
• OT VW VR6 engine..life expectancy?
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 10:43:22 -0500
  Looking at some Jetta VR6's (100,000 miles and above) and wondering what average life expectancy is on these units given average service...
• Re: 4 Cyl VR-6 Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 20:08:32 -0500
  Maybe I misunderstand the question, or maybe its Friday in your part of the world...but WHATS A 4 Cylinder VR6 motor???? Four does...