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• Re: Mobil I ... negative..(from digest)
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 12:43:44 -0700
  Well, Mobil 1 was the most common oil in the failed engines but how many engines were running Mobil 1 [not just failed engines...
• Vanagon Engine Conversions at Litchfield Show
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 08:58:08 -0400
  ...If one could get rid of the sump completely (dry sump setup) I think the clearance would actually be improved over the Vanagon engine...
• Re: Upon seeing bostig's handiwork
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:35:22 -0700
  ...The dry sump is a huge plus and the cradle that will allow for underbody protection sealed the deal. I will check out your...
• Re: Which VW engine fit in the Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 17 May 1999 19:34:27 -0700
  ...practical engine swap as long as you don't mind loosing ground clearance, which can be somewhat overcome with a dry sump oil system...
• Re[3]: Engine transplant ideas??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  04 Dec 1995 11:58:11 EST
  On the length issue, Tim Smith has measured the space in his Syncro and, with Audi engine data from a junkyard, it appears feasible...
• Re: Which VW engine fit in the Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 18 May 1999 07:26:46 -0400
  ...practical engine swap as long as you > don't mind loosing ground clearance, which can be somewhat overcome with a > dry sump oil system...
• Oil Level Issue and Comment
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 22:36:26 EDT
  ...When the engine was running at idle speeds, clear oil was spraying/pouring from the windage tray slots. As the engine revved up, the...
• Subaru engine swap list??, and FS 1.9l engine complete
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 16:29:41 -0400
  ...Anyone seen alternative oil pans or dry sump kits for this engine? Milling one from billet aluminium is not ideal/cheap. 6) Bottom of...
• Re: Which VW engine fit in the Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 18 May 1999 23:10:57 -0700
  ...practical engine swap as long as you >> don't mind loosing ground clearance, which can be somewhat overcome with a >> dry sump oil system...
• Re: Subaru notes, #3
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Tue, 5 Aug 1997 23:24:19 -0400
  ...It's > long overdue. > > If anyone knows what it takes to dry sump an engine please mail me that > info too. I need help...
• On the Subject of Turbo's, Oil Pans and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 13:49:08 EDT
  ...Buy 12 volt scavenging dry sump pump from Summit racing. Probably bad. Admits defeat and may trigger uncontrollable urge to convert engine to a...
• Re: How tight is too tight, new TypeIV starting
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 09:30:04 -0500
  ...heads so we could turn them 10,000 rpms, converting engines to dry sump systems, preasurizing fuel tanks rather than using fuel pumps. So...
• Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:57:40 -0700
  ...and we won't even talk about Dry Sump oil systems.. that's a whole other world. You can study about engine oil, and...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 10:58:54 -0600
  My Cessna 195 with the 7 cylinder 300 HP Shakey-Jake engine held 5 gallons of oil. It was a dry sump engine and...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 12:20:54 -0500
  ...It was a dry sump engine and the oil was held in a > separate oil tank with an inlet and outlet hose to and...
• Re: Florida lemons
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 24 Aug 94 8:37:24 PDT
  ...I was just saying that the Eurovan broke the "engine in back driving rear wheels" trend that has been a type II trademark for...
• oil cooler and misc
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 96 09:53:44 EDT
  ...better pump? dry sump? bigger sump? synthetic? - would installing the cooler in the engine compartment really have an impact on engine heat? Cheers - DC
• Re: Upon seeing bostig's handiwork
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:28:00 -0400
  ...Having the new cradle as a bolt on option/upgrade along with a simple dry sump setup will be the ultimate combination, you can...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:36:02 -0500
  ...engine has the overheat protection, but as of now, there is no oil pressure protection short of the MIL. With the dry sump setup...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 03:05:04 -0500
  ...it isn't just engine mechanicals and engine management.. there are three parts. Engine mechanicals, engine management, AND the operator, across all stages of...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:21:05 -0800
  ...it isn't just engine mechanicals and > engine management.. there are three parts. Engine mechanicals, engine > management, AND the operator, across all stages of...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 21:03:42 -0500
  ...it isn't just engine mechanicals and >engine management.. there are three parts. Engine mechanicals, engine >management, AND the operator, across all stages of...