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Re: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 10 Jan 2000 23:03:01 EST
...is a little hotter, but the compartment temp is a lot cooler). > > > > > > If one wanted to duplicate your engine mods, how could those of...
Re: sources for bus parts
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 09 Aug 94 20:26:35 CDT
...Box 15466 Lock-Right limited slip differential kit Long Beach, CA 90815 for Bus/Vanagon transmissions ($300+labor) (310) 598-2731 Type II Enterprises...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Sun, 19 Aug 2007 19:46:53 -0400
...bottom of the pistons, cooling them and thus > > > keeping the rods cooler. > > > It also has more HP and torque than the 1.8. > > > 2...
Re: fwd: AWRIGHTIE THEN! it's FRYDAYE somewhere!!! :)
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Fri, 9 Mar 2007 00:44:32 -0600
...Sign of the Radiator (in aircooled-land, this is known as Sign of the Oil Cooler) week 9 through 12 scared of all drivers...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:09:15 -0800
...be an IMPROVEMENT to the vanagon without bolting on superchargers, oil coolers and modifying software then you are adding more items to the equation...
Re: Battery LEDs = Useful life?
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Mon, 6 Sep 2004 11:40:40 -0700
...At > Pistol River sailing spot there were 3 among 12 vehicles! The weather > is cooler now making very comfortable camping in the Westy. Even...
Great News! After presenting Mercury insurance with documentation (invoices and comparable vehicle pricing) they decided to repair my Westy.
Historical mailing list - Bergin, Richard
Wed, 7 May 2003 15:40:05 -0700
...Last year, head, brakes incl drums, transmission, cvc joints, new seal for poptop, repainted back hatch to remove only rust. New 60K tires last...
Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Wed, 23 Jan 2002 09:01:56 -0800
...on encountering a hill, if you reduce your speed > > to > > about 45-48 mph, and put it in 3rd, you have used the transmission...
Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Wed, 23 Jan 2002 09:02:52 -0800
...on encountering a hill, if you reduce your speed > > to > > about 45-48 mph, and put it in 3rd, you have used the transmission...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:05:21 -0700
...bottom of the pistons, cooling them and > thus > > > > keeping the rods cooler. > > > > It also has more HP and torque than the > 1.8. > > > > 2...
Re: Friday rant: fabric stores and sewing
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Tue, 1 Feb 2011 18:42:39 -0500
...stuck somewhere<br> <dd>> for long).  But getting into transmissions and engine innards, or even r&r<br> <dd>> major...
OVERHEATED under fullmoon Nantahala (trip & breakdown reports-long).....
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Aug 1997 20:50:19 -0400 (EDT)
...Ran distinctively cooler, but now idiot light came on, and still no radiator fan........ Called George Jannini in Atlanta for a Vanagon owner's...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 19 Aug 2007 17:08:12 -0700
...bottom of the pistons, cooling them and > thus > > > > keeping the rods cooler. > > > > It also has more HP and torque than the > 1.8. > > > > 2...
Re: Battery LEDs = Useful life?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 6 Sep 2004 13:27:40 -0700
...At >>Pistol River sailing spot there were 3 among 12 vehicles! The weather >>is cooler now making very comfortable camping in the Westy. Even...
Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 9 Oct 2015 01:50:37 -0400
...As for the EGR filter cooler and valve if some folks were purchasing them then someone might be supplying them. Most were removed or...
Re: fwd: AWRIGHTIE THEN! it's FRYDAYE somewhere!!! :)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 9 Mar 2007 04:08:36 -0600
...similar to Labrador Retrievers > > > Sign of the Transmission > (doesn't seem to matter whether manual or automatic) > week 17 through week 20 > patient with...
Re: Battery LEDs = Useful life?
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Mon, 6 Sep 2004 13:40:29 -0700
...At >>Pistol River sailing spot there were 3 among 12 vehicles! The weather >>is cooler now making very comfortable camping in the Westy. Even...
'73 Safare' Update - Solar Panel install
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Sun, 23 Apr 1995 18:38:16 -0700 (PDT)
...Synthetic lube in Transmission Oil Change/Valve adjust with synthetic oil New tires on rear Rebuild front calipers (they are dragging and squealing) Build...
Re: [Almost] a tow truck home
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:17:20 -0700
...Original engine and > transmission, but in good shape. The trip up to Link Lake went smoothly and > we were there by 1am (about 5...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Sun, 19 Aug 2007 20:59:28 -0400
...bottom of the pistons, cooling them and > thus > > > > keeping the rods cooler. > > > > It also has more HP and torque than the > 1.8. > > > > 2...
Re: insurance
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 14:19:10 -0800
...As far as > customizations, it was mainly a rebuilt engine and transaxle plus 16" > wheels and oil cooler with a few other comparatively minor...
Oil seals/leak areas: 1982 diesel engines
Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
Wed, 17 May 1995 09:46:25 -0600 (MDT)
...Oil cooler seal Here, a * indicates gaskets which require other gasket replacement, TB * - timing belt removal (L) loosening X - seal may be replaced without...
RE: Vanagon Parts Stores
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 02 May 96 09:12:31 CDT
...Box 399 Dayton, Tennessee 37321 (423) 775-2131 "Airconditioning" (sort of) Swamp Coolers Allied Trailer Supply 4 models of Swamp Coolers. the C102 1050...
Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 verses 1.9???
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 25 Jul 2004 19:22:45 -0700
...In manual transmission Vanagons I know that changing the gearing is possible but in automatics, I have no idea. Going with something like 215...
Fwd: [T2] A few VW's for sale... (long)
Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
Thu, 23 May 2002 17:11:34 -0500
...Looks like it has a newly >rebuilt transmission installed, comes with a no-case numbered 1600 >cc D.P., doghouse engine with original cooling...
Re: Battery LEDs = Useful life?
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Mon, 6 Sep 2004 23:35:06 +0000
...At > >>Pistol River sailing spot there were 3 among 12 vehicles! The weather > >>is cooler now making very comfortable camping in the Westy. Even...
Re: Wire size question.
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:21:51 -0700
...I'm completely out of my element when the discussion turns to tires, engines, transmissions, suspension bits, CV joints, and wherever they hid the...
Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 verses 1.9???
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Mon, 26 Jul 2004 12:42:47 -0400
...In manual transmission Vanagons I > know that changing the gearing is possible but in automatics, I have no > idea. Going with something like 215...
Re: AW: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh..
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Tue, 30 Jul 2002 17:16:17 -0400
...Air-cooled engines run cooler on high octane. Splitties are rare and when I am selling a Vanagon( I have one for sale right...
for folks without gopher: some vw parts info & stuff
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Wed, 21 Sep 94 08:40:47 CDT
...Box 15466 Lock-Right limited slip differential kit Long Beach, CA 90815 for Bus/Vanagon transmissions ($300+labor) (310) 598-2731 Type II Enterprises...
South Africa trip summary: VERY Vanagon relevent!
Historical mailing list - James Cohen
Wed, 18 Nov 1998 12:29:01 -0500
...There's also an electric cooler (refridgerator) under one of the back seats. It is supposed to be the last word in long distance...
Re: Turbo question Water Jacket Seal failure
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Fri, 6 Sep 2002 00:24:08 -0700
...I think the use of an automatic transmission would be the optimum for several reasons: built in stall convertor to 2800 RPMs; allow engine...
Re:RE: The Suburban saga continues....Again
Historical mailing list
Sat, 16 Apr 1994 10:37:27 -0500 (EST)
...Lack of availablity of a 5 speed transmission. I HATE automatics. Lack of shoulder room. We traded in my wife's Golf GT because...
Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 19:45:23 -0700
...Many manual transmissions and differentials use synthetic gear lubes "filled for life", like my 96 VW Cabrio automatic. It came rom Germany with their...
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Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 22:09:11 -0600
...Many manual transmissions and differentials use synthetic gear lubes "filled for life", like my 96 VW Cabrio automatic. It came rom Germany with their...
Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:26:46 -0400
...Many manual transmissions and differentials use synthetic gear lubes "filled for life", like my 96 VW Cabrio automatic. It came rom Germany with their...
Re: 15" Wheels/Tires
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Thu, 3 Aug 2006 02:36:34 -0400
...Even with external oil coolers. > > So your tire size will allow you to cruise a little faster on fairly level > roads. As I said...
Road Test 1971 VW Bus
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 10 May 95 16:06:04 CDT
...The four-speed all-syncromesh manual transmission connected to the engine with a single plate dry clutch is the only one available on the...
Ex Bus Boy and Bus For Sale (CA)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 16 Jun 1997 02:02:19 EDT
...On it's 3rd transmission and 4th engine (bone stock 1600). No rust except in lower right windshield area and the undercarriage and floor...
Road Test 1984 SA Oettinger Microbus
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:32:09 CST
...The standard Pierburg twin-choke carburettor is retained, with suitable jettings, and the lubrication system is given an oil cooler, thermostatically controlled to "cut...
Re: Newbie question
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Fri, 5 May 1995 11:55:06 -0500 (CDT)
...Box 15466 Lock-Right limited slip differential kit Long Beach, CA 90815 for Bus/Vanagon transmissions ($300+labor) (310) 598-2731 Type II Enterprises...
Re: 15" Wheels/Tires
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 3 Aug 2006 03:00:00 -0700
...Even with external oil coolers. >> >> So your tire size will allow you to cruise a little faster on fairly >> level >> roads. As I said...
Re: 15" Wheels/Tires
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Thu, 3 Aug 2006 07:22:25 -0400
...Even with external oil coolers. > >> > >> So your tire size will allow you to cruise a little faster on fairly > >> level > >> roads. As I said...
Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 27 Feb 2003 09:28:39 -0500
...Do install an air-cooled oil cooler as well as a reputable oil pressure- and oil temperature monitoring system from the outset though, so...
trip report quite long
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:34:38 -0500
...I was told that I would need to replace the "transmission," that the stud cannot be replaced. Is this true? One guy offered to...
Re: trip report quite long
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sun, 12 Aug 2012 15:52:40 -0700
...to replace the "transmission," that the stud cannot be replaced.� Is this true?� One guy offered to get a transmission from a bone yard...
Re: [Syncro] Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
Thu, 27 Feb 2003 09:47:05 -0500
...Do install an air-cooled oil cooler as well as a reputable oil pressure- and oil temperature monitoring system from the outset though, so...
Re: WESTFALIA ADVICE NEEDED! (Long) (Bus Summary Included)
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Wed, 1 Feb 1995 12:59:10 -0800 (PST)
...You will see many on the road with oil coolers, but I don't think they're necessary and they add a potential failure...
DaBoat 2-liter update - it lives! (long)
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Tue, 19 Dec 1995 09:25:45 -0800 (PST)
...Oil pump, Oil cooler, cylinder head temp senders. Oh yeah, there was no fitting to attach the CHT sender on either head. Now I...