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  • Re: Paint Project
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Wed, 28 Mar 2001 08:25:17 -0700
    ...Puliing all the windows out, dropping the engine, pulling out all the interior and doing a colour change (from current silver to Windsor Blue...
  • digifant
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Thu, 11 Jun 1998 11:37:22 -0500
    ...No flame intended , but most non vws provided error codes and vital information about the engine electronics. It is also difficult to attach test...
  • To All Tiico Owners: Solutions To Every Tiico Conversion Question
    Historical mailing list - Jon
    Tue, 4 Mar 2003 00:25:56 -0500
    ...The only similarity is that the engine must be at operating temperature (fan cycled atleast once) with codes cleared before timing and basic setting...
  • Re: Troubling warning lights
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 18 Aug 2018 14:38:09 -0400
    ...I'm thinking I will check engine fault codes. > > > Dave B. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> > To: ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON...
  • Re: Hall sender bad? Unt why?
    Historical mailing list - *****************
    Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:59:12 -0500
    ...I've checked and >repaired all the engine systems extensively, except for the Hall sender (I >can't figure out a way to turn...
  • Re: Tiico conversion issues....
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Wed, 27 Jun 2001 10:40:50 -0700
    ...I bet the engine conversion vans wind up in the junkyard before their stock cousins. They are not going to sell as easily as...
  • Re: the difference between early motors
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 3 Jan 1996 12:57:19 -0500
    ...Also a key book, showing all the key codes nd combinations. Any leads? also- 25hp motors came with a 130 watt generator. These came...
  • Know any good, fast mechanics in Austin Texas?
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Kreuzer
    Wed, 20 Nov 2002 11:41:08 -0600
    ...Sorry about not including my van specs in my previous e-mail, but I have a 1983 Air Cooled (CV engine code) Vanagon Westfalia...
  • 91 Gl for sale
    Historical mailing list - amy monk
    Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:22:41 -0700
    ...kit from a weekend included Includes connector and cable to check engine codes and settings Body has a few dings,small rust spot on...
  • Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:24:48 -0800
    Did the engine case have a DH code on it ? you can't really tell visually which it is unless you see the case...
  • Re: poptop paint
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 11 Jun 2015 12:52:08 -0700
    ...NOT white. > > For Canadian folks, this paint in white: > http://www.cloverdalepaint.com/contractor_professional/product.asp?code=111series > > is a close match to...
  • Re: need valve covers and gaskets in Canada
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Wed, 8 Feb 2012 13:45:52 -0900
    ...that was done, and a year of intermittent power > loss and engine dying is ended!). > > But now she's leaking oil and my mechanic...
  • Re: Walmart Batteries
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 13 Oct 2013 09:21:50 -0700
    ...Seven years ago (plus a month) as two of us were headed into Glacier National Park my engine battery quit, going dead, wouldn't...
  • Re: To All Tiico Owners: Solutions To Every Tiico Conversion Question
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Wed, 5 Mar 2003 08:13:47 -0500
    ...The only similarity is that the engine must be at operating temperature (fan cycled atleast once) with codes cleared before timing and basic setting...
  • coolant sensors
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Tue, 17 Jan 1995 10:40:23 CST6CDT
    ...Seems my trouble codes were still being set (indicating a bad water temp sensor or the ECU) and the car continued to be unreliable...
  • 1993 Eurovan w/ inline 5-cylinder--a good deal??
    Historical mailing list - Eric M. Ginney
    Thu, 22 Apr 2004 22:26:23 -0700
    Howdy folks- I am an 89 westy owner and have little experience with the engine-up-front Eurovan (other than to know that I...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Light on-need help! (dealer cant fix it)
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Sat, 5 Apr 2008 09:13:49 -0700
    ...A recent event at a well known shop caused considerable concern when after some servicing, the check engine light came on periodically, the code...
  • Re: Fuel Injectors
    Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
    Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:44:17 +1100
    ...they have a promo code to save 20 % to boot. now, I know what you Bosch purists are thinking and I'm with you...
  • RSA grills
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 14 Mar 2000 10:21:18 +1300
    ...An RSA dealer said he would sell me a set and offered me a new Audi engine/trans kit at the same time. I...
  • VW Dealer Mechanic for a day (a little long)
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Wed, 4 Sep 2002 10:30:04 -0400
    ...They only like to work on the newer VWs that have computers that spit out error codes. They had a really cool engine code...
  • Re: Engines: what to choose
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
    Wed, 25 May 2016 23:06:41 -0400
    ...Quite a few people run the 2.0L (ABA engine code?) with the head from a 1.8L in order keep the stock engine...
  • Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 25 Jan 2004 16:50:02 -0800
    ...He swears that all he had to do to get to work in a car was plug it in - on codes, no nothing. This...
  • Re: Oil dipstick pushed out of the tube
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 3 Oct 2008 20:07:52 -0700
    ...Or you might see an MV code ( 2.1 ) engine where 1.9 was stock........it's been changed since the original engine. I...
  • Re: Trans ID?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Tue, 23 Jun 1998 09:41:47 -0600
    ...The code letters are > >"DZ". > >Larry > ******************************************* > Larry, > > Survey on the Factory Parts film (for USA Models) shows that this tranny > (DZ) was installed on...
  • Re: VW Canada 2.1 Reman Engine
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:16:10 -0400
    ...I found a yellow VW > Canada label With engine code MV and serial� #000151. Does anyone know > what the Canadian reman process includes? Do...
  • Re: To All Tiico Owners: Solutions To Every Tiico Conversion Question
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Wed, 5 Mar 2003 11:06:44 -0800
    ...The only similarity is that the engine must be at operating temperature (fan cycled atleast once) with codes cleared before timing and basic setting...
  • Re: Fire extinguisher
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 23 May 2005 20:26:10 -0500
    ...the RV/mobile home code in most countries of europe and the US for a kitchen, not an engine fire. Gave one of those...
  • Re: fuel injectors
    Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
    Tue, 28 Apr 1998 14:29:03 -0700
    ...following and I quote their words " In accordance with the Recall Code of Practice, Volkswagen advises that your Transporter identified above, Model Year 1990...
  • Re: headlamp upgrades....
    Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
    Sat, 13 Sep 2003 11:54:37 +0200
    ...Check out a set of european spec headlights (e-code). Not only are they brighter, but they have a better dispersion. A sharp cutoff...
  • Re: Hall sender bad? Unt why?
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Fri, 23 Mar 2007 22:20:25 -0400
    ...I've checked and repaired all the engine systems extensively, except for the Hall sender (I can't figure out a way to turn...
  • Re: The Spring is Sprug (Westy Springs)
    Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
    Thu, 16 Nov 2000 23:24:24 -0800
    ...All 3 M-codes refer to > the seating inside. > > 251 511 105 952 yellow paint rear coil > 255 511 105C 952 blue paint rear...
  • Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
    Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:33:18 -0700
    ...But first I'll spend the first $10k on restoring the rest of the van before I do the engine - the WBX is still...
  • Go Westy Introduces 2.4L WBX
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 4 Sep 2003 18:55:33 -0400
    <html> <body> You can see their web page at <a href="http://www.gowesty.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&amp;Store_Code=gw...
  • Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:14:56 -0500
    Only metal (and not all metal) lines meet code for gas or propane application in all U.S. jurisdictions. That means that rubber or...
  • Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
    Historical mailing list - John Thiessen
    Fri, 2 Mar 2018 14:08:20 -0500
    ...1982 >> Vanagon, Left-hand drive, engine code CV (air-cooled FI). I am certain >> on the cables for the 2 heater flaps, it's...
  • Re: (LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Wed, 12 Jan 2000 10:42:25 EST
    ...date code. There seems to be a problem with terminology here. The IDLE STABILIZER is the solenoid valve which sits atop the engine and...
  • Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Fri, 2 Nov 2007 20:07:07 -0700
    ...Freight can be quoted by supplying your postal code. >This price is an exchange price requiring your old engine be returned to >TiiCo at...
  • Parts, Case Codes, head studs/nuts
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 7 May 1996 09:55:47 -0700
    ...Guy who sold me the pickup looked at my ECI engine and said "Hmmm, D case, that's a late 60s single port, I...
  • Re: Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:39:07 -0700
    ...firewall. > > In hot weather, engine consistently: > > - throws coolant sensor error code: 'Intermittent short to ground'. > - turns MIL (check engine) light on at highway speeds...
  • Re: Fuel injector cleaner: harm O2 sensor?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 6 Mar 2016 09:26:43 -0500
    ...Check engine light coming on recently while driving was something that used to happen but that was due to a missing "sensor ground" ECU...
  • Re: Larger or additional radiator?
    Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
    Wed, 1 Aug 2001 22:55:27 -0600
    This is the worst HTML code I have ever seen. http://www.MacOSphere.com:16080/~CogentR/ Entity Andrew Grebneff spoke thus: > PUHLEEZ shut off...
  • Re: Don't Do What I Did!
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Wed, 8 Jan 2003 15:10:07 -0800
    ...I wired the two white wires from the engine harness to each other rather than to the O2 sensor- instant wire fire. It helps...
  • Re: Paint code questions
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:25:21 -0800
    ...takes several coats ...I use it on cast iron engine blocks .. I use it on waterboxer cooling system metal pipes . comes in a fantastic...
  • Re: need valve covers and gaskets in Canada
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Tue, 7 Feb 2012 11:03:29 -0500
    ...Oh, and could someone please send me the Bus Depot vanagon discount code, if it's still available? Thanks! Joy
  • EMISSIONS -- I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
    Mon, 22 Jun 1998 13:38:18 -0400
    ...They stick a probe up the tailpipe and then run the car at 15 mph and 25 mph, with engine rpm not to exceed...
  • Re: Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Thu, 24 May 2012 00:47:13 -0400
    ...Google DJ-code WBX. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia May 23, 2012 o godz. 23:31 Roland <syncronicity1@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > Ok...
  • Re: Bus Depot Listmember Discount (Ongoing)
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:15:01 -0400
    ...or > special-order items, tires/wheels, and engines/transmissions. To get the > discount, enter referral code list1e on checkout. (It cannot be applied > retroactively...
  • Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Sun, 4 May 97 14:18:01 EDT
    ...301-371-5057, ask for Richard. '81 Westfalia Deluxe camper, 35K miles on new engine, MD inspected 10/96, very good condition, must sell...
  • 7mm Fuel Hose Land--DIN code mystery
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:52:41 -0500
    ...I searched the Internet for a DIN code reference guide but quite without result. _______________________________________________ Derek Drew New York, NY CEO & Co-Founder http://www...
  • Parting out '85 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Wed, 5 Mar 2003 19:47:56 +0000
    ...The only similarity >is >that the engine must be at operating temperature (fan cycled atleast once) >with codes cleared before timing and basic setting...
  • Re: 91 dead on the freeway tech expertise needed !
    Historical mailing list - mike twombley
    Wed, 28 Jan 2004 09:30:15 -0800
    ...one feeds the engine circuits (ignition/FI etc.) and one feeds the Lights, interior etc. The switch certainly can be bad on one set...
  • Re: FW: tire codes
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
    Thu, 11 May 2000 22:40:34 EDT
    ...The tire making equipment was imported from France, the engineering drawings for the plant were bilingual (English and French) and drawn in France. Rubber...
  • AW: 90+ Fox engine @ 54 degrees
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Tue, 24 Sep 2002 23:28:13 -0700
    ...Better choices are the 85 GTI/GLI, and 86-92 Golf/Jetta, the best being the 87-92 GTI(PF) code, 105 hp. Better...
  • YOU MAY WANT TO DELETE THIS MESSAGE BEFORE READING
    Historical mailing list - Sergio Derada
    Fri, 14 Jul 1995 16:40:27 -0500
    ...BUT the *&^%$R%^ engine sucks! By the way, can you put a FO.. Ups, sorry ...another engine in it? Maybe Dr. Hutton and his...
  • Vanagon weights?
    Historical mailing list - "David Marshall (by way of Ron Lussier )"
    Tue, 23 Sep 1997 11:58:28 -0700
    ...a tire diagram showing 205R 14" tire pressures and the paint/engine codes. I did sneak a peak at a Westfalia parked in a...
  • Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:57:11 -0800
    ...talking about here, 93 or 94 Jetta with ABA 2.0 > engine...........on the HO2S ( heated oxygen sensor ) Control Module, > there is a wire...
  • water heaters / ev manuals
    Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
    Thu, 11 Dec 1997 22:15:28 -0800
    ...it if you want to read/reset/initialize the Engine Control Module, trouble diagnostic codes, etc. Also I haven't figured out where the...
  • Re: Eric's van is running again
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Tue, 3 Nov 2020 09:39:50 -0500
    ...I ask them if they have scanned for error codes but most of the time they aren't seeing codes. Just wondered what your...
  • Re: Steering wheel cover?
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
    Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:11:27 +0000
    ...com with your telephone area code. You can also > >> enter the > >> key word Wheelskins into your internet search engine to find a > >> website that...
  • FS: Various in Scaramento Ca
    Historical mailing list
    10 Jul 97 06:19:42 PDT
    Found in Today's Sacramento Bee, all in 916 area code unless . . . . BUS Camper '68 Bble top, new carb/muffl, just tuned, smogged. body...