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  • Re: Do waterboxers have core plugs (freeze plugs)?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
    Sun, 22 Dec 2013 14:47:10 -0800
    ...For a waterboxer, I like the idea of an inline coolant heater, assuming it could be installed in the engine or rear heater loops...
  • Re: Delrin for Shift Linkage Bushing?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:03:00 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ >> >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > > -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http...
  • Re: engine conversion
    Historical mailing list - JonR
    Fri, 7 Mar 2003 22:01:35 -0500
    ...I know I'd like to have one. > > Dana > > John Rodgers wrote: > > > Has anyone ever looked closely at the inline 4-banger installation in...
  • Re: WAS: Purpose... "Voltage Stabilizer" NOW: quick REPORT
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 7 Jul 2008 17:19:39 -0700
    ...I think that's as close as it gets without drilling and tapping the head, or buying an inline adapter that connects to the...
  • Re: Is Your Oil Pressure Buzzer Too Quiet?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:30:37 -0700
    ...81 JettaWesty "Jaco >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil >> http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:14:48 -0700
    Did you re-check your motor mounts? My inline was clunking going uphill. I have a driveway with some 'whoops' and quite steep. Sometimes...
  • Re: oil weights for inline 4's
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Mon, 29 Sep 2003 07:26:49 -0700
    ...On 27 Sep 2003 at 18:02, Dennis Atkins <bikeputz@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > What weight oil are those of you with inline 4s running...
  • Re: FS '88 Get-away-van (hi top) Victoria BC
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 3 Mar 2013 11:41:11 -0800
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: ECU: burned parts. PICS (Jetta Engine in Vanagon)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 14 Sep 2014 09:43:28 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Are all 2.1 engines digifant?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 4 May 2014 10:38:20 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Front, Rear, Slider Doors FS. Vancouver BC Canada
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:26:20 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: getting old.. is it a joke?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 5 Apr 2013 14:55:34 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: W. Coast Canada members, was Re: Spillbuster cup/glass holder
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:25:29 -0800
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Vanagon Christmas Ornament
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 1 Jan 2010 13:19:47 -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: Coolant Temp Sensor Test. Generic vs VW.
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 6 Oct 2009 12:17:02 -0700
    ...Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...
  • Re: donuts--Friday
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:13:50 -0700
    ...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: 666 torque, say no more - NVC ;^D
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:32:24 -0700
    ...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: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:54:02 -0700
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • water tank question
    Historical mailing list - W. Silva
    Sat, 12 Sep 1998 09:41:51 -0400
    ...You would think there would be an inline check valve in there somewhere. Has any one else had this experience and how do you...
  • Re: overheating, radiators, water pumps, whatever
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sun, 8 Jul 2001 22:39:02 EDT
    ...power output from either of the WB motors, all of the inline fours and even the Subaru six. As I recall, the cooling system...
  • Boston Bob? or GoWesty?
    Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
    Sat, 17 Jan 2004 17:07:18 -0500
    ...Does anyone know if either balance all parts in the engine during rebuild? I know from building inline fours.. balancing makes for a much...
  • Re: Learned in the past week
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 7 Feb 2011 18:57:29 -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: Canister Fuel Filter Install
    Historical mailing list - mad madeline
    Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:51:12 -0700
    ...work well with gas and the hose size) and install it inline so that next time you can shut the fuel off easily to...
  • Crappy traction Van..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 4 Sep 2007 07:24:11 -0700
    I bet at least some of my traction issues stem from the fact that I have an Inline 4 motor transplant motor in my...
  • Re: Since we're talking muffler....
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 2 Jul 2017 20:23:31 -0700
    ...Techtonic Tuning spent lots of dyno time testing their performance systems for mostly inline VW motors. They helped me with my Digifant 8 valve...
  • VW Inline 4 motor 'revise and re-install' update, (long)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:28:32 -0700
    I've been gathering parts for about a week and a half now to swap out the 1.8L VW inline 4 block in...
  • Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 10 May 2012 11:51:54 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Another inline Bay conversion (not mine)
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:53:33 -0500
    ...Another inline Bay conversion (not mine) > | > |My bad; sent it to the wrong list. At least it was Friday. Blame Neil > |for the awkward...
  • Headlight Upgrade: New Circuit and Switch?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:36:34 -0800
    ...I think ;) Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4...
  • Subject: Re: sorry, (I-4 conversion reply from digest)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:21:39 -0700
    ...Last summer when I was at my local German Auto parts salvage yard (in Boring, Or) there were 3 complete 1.8liter inline VW...
  • Re: VW 2.5 liter 5 cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Mon, 25 Jul 2016 22:22:41 +0000
    ...in the past 2-3 years but just guessing.  Again, NOT the Subaru 2.5 but the VW 5 Cyl. inline engine. Thanks, TJ
  • Re: Stroke
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 15 Aug 2014 12:53:06 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Volkswagen Vanagon, 1.9 L Diesel, 1982 - $3750 (Bellingham)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 31 Dec 2013 09:44:48 -0800
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Eurovanv 12V VR6 Radiator "Close Out": German Auto Parts .com
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 6 Aug 2013 23:17:26 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: 3 Dometic Fridges: FREE. You Pick Up. Vancouver BC
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 24 May 2013 11:12:17 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Heater Fan
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 16 May 2013 10:21:49 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: The Stanley Cup and the westy skylight
    Historical mailing list - Pete Owsianowski
    Thu, 9 Jun 2011 08:52:24 -0400
    ...a new knob > for the skylight lifting mechanism from an old inline skate wheel, and > the wheel has "Gretzky" written on it :) > > http://shufti...
  • Number of vanagon fuel filters... addon to broke-down email
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:49:28 -0500
    ...It's a large cone shaped bosch fuel filter that is inline after the fuel pump. On every diagram in the Bentley for 1980...
  • Re: WBX Input Shaft Worn. Ok to Cut To DV Length?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:58:35 -0700
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • VW emblem
    Historical mailing list - Angela & Will
    Mon, 18 Dec 1995 12:34:07 -0500
    How can we put the big round VW emblem back on the front? We found that by moving the inline fan closer to the...
  • Engine Code List
    Historical mailing list - Dave
    Fri, 26 Jun 1998 14:12:43 -0500
    I found this site which lists a bunch of VW/Audi engine codes, all the VW's apear to be inline 4 engine codes...
  • LOWER PRICES FOR TIICO KIT / SMOG LEGAL IN CA.
    Historical mailing list - Peter B
    Wed, 4 Oct 2000 11:37:06 -0700
    Prices have been dropped on the South African TiiCo inline 4 cyl kit! Due to currency gains and increased volume, new prices are as...
  • Sanity
    Historical mailing list - Evil Pig
    Tue, 28 Aug 2001 23:04:22 -0700
    Hi folks, In a fit of sanity my friend with the syncro has decided to check into converting it to an inline 5 cylinder...
  • Running the interior lights and radio to my second battery
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Thu, 16 May 2002 16:35:33 -0400
    ...Now I want to pull out fuses 7 and 8 (interior lights and radio on an 80), splice into the wires, install an inline...
  • Re: What Parts are need for Inline 4 conversion?
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Tue, 5 Nov 2002 10:37:14 -0500
    On Mon, 4 Nov 2002, Simon Reinhardt wrote: > The diesel Vanagon manifold is a 4-into-1 design, while the better > Dasher manifold Ken...
  • Re: Looking for a TDI conversion shop
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Mon, 19 Jan 2004 15:21:39 EST
    ...I know he does inline-4 conversions especially Tiico's. Maybe he can do TDi's as well. BenT Vanagon Cafe
  • Re: Radiator fan shock
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:32:21 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • weight as it pertains to mileage..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:53:15 -0800
    After removing all the winter extras from inside my 84 inline 4 gas powered van, my mileage jumped from about 23 up to ~25...
  • Dometic 182B wiring question (not in manual) PIC
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:36:35 -0700
    ...81 JettaWesty "Jaco http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines http://web.mac.com/tubaneil http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Vanco Winter Opinions?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:12:23 -0700
    ...81 JettaWesty "Jaco http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines http://web.mac.com/tubaneil http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 10 May 2013 11:46:04 -0700
    ...coolant overflow fears and thoughts > > > > > > I see this 'inline 4=Vibrate' statement often. This 'assumption' that > inlne 4 vws are all vibrators....Even though...
  • Re: Last minute tips before engine re-install?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:38:10 -0700
    ...on an inline four installation, it's usually not a problem. Just pop in a diesel vanagon pilot bearing with included rubber lip seal...
  • Re: Lift Pop Top With No Spring Assist?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 4 Aug 2010 18:33:16 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ >> >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >> >> > > > > -- > Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" > > http...
  • Re: Dometic + related Electical Questions -- searched archives
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:03:30 -0700
    ...Was thinking older type would fit into an inline holder, but too true. They do corrode. (I recall from my Beetle days......) Didn't...
  • Re: Conversion Choices
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sun, 2 Sep 2012 20:00:50 -0700
    ...I just took some photos of an inline VW engine that had been installed using diesel parts, now out of the van. I first...
  • FS: 1982 diesel custom camper, Seattle, WA area, $750 ...
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:04:20 -0500
    ...Converted to a carb inline-4 Volkswagen Fox motor whcih uses the original diesel parts - oil pan, engine cradel, bell housing, etc. I purchased...
  • Re: Engine question just curious
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
    Tue, 24 Oct 2017 22:51:35 -0400
    ...Many people were upset when VW went to inline water cooled engines with the Golf/Polo. Recall how Porsche fans felt when they did...
  • Re: 1993 Eurovan w/ inline 5-cylinder--a good deal??
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Tue, 27 Apr 2004 17:34:56 -0700
    ...The van has the inline 5-cylinder, with the 5 speed and has 190k miles. Our friends had our local Euro specialty shop do...
  • Re: WBX motor rather than ....
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Fri, 1 Aug 2008 19:59:41 -0700
    ...Since the diesels are members of the VW inline 4 cylinder engine family VW could have easily adapted a gas version if they saw...
  • Re: Windshield Fluid Patch; so far so good.
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:27:40 -0800
    ...I patched the coolant overflow tank on my inline gas motored van using WEST System Epoxy. Did that about a year ago and it...