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• Will an early Subaru engine fit the Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:36:07 -0800
  There are 3 Subaru 1.8 engines at Crazy Rays junkyard in Baltimore. www.crazyraysautoparts.com Two from 1988 station wagens and 1 from...
• Engine Rebuild - What Else Should be Done?
  Historical mailing list - WOODRUT
  Wed, 17 Aug 1994 13:20:39 -0400 (EDT)
  I'm swapping my tired engine for a rebuilt next week. What else should I ask the mechanic to do while he's got...
• Re: Vanagon Engine Alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Mark M. Schirmer
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 15:24:44 -0500 (EST)
  would a conversion to the Subaru engine (Legacy?) need a change in the gearing... I'm thinking of putting in another engine and am...
• Engine running rich
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 21:36:35 -0400
  ...Ox Sensor registers 0.52v with hot engine. Exhaust smells of fuel. Slight stumble when idling, but none when speeded up. Anyone have a...
• Subaru engines f/s
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 19:53:14 -0500
  ...2 Subaru engines for sale a1985 and a 1992 both running. Mileage 69900 and 68899 respectively. Both engines running nicely. $ 500.00 each plus...
• engine conversions and subaru :)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 16:50:15 -0500
  with alls the friday talk of engine conversions and using subaru engines i thought some of you might find this site interesting if you...
• Re: Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 13:40:35 -0400
  ...As you said, you are assuming that the owner has to pay labor on the engine conversion. Between the engine and labor, an engine...
• Re: Engine conversion on 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Thu, 7 May 2009 15:24:17 +0000
  ...BUT, the Zetec engine > >>> appears to be really common. A low mileage engine should be easy to > >>> find and I'm sure Jim and...
• Re: Engine conversion on 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Wed, 6 May 2009 15:44:57 +0000
  ...I do not think that I should be able to get a brand new engine in my truck for 4K installed and that does...
• Re: Definition of "turn over" Please
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 09:13:37 -0600
  I think you mean "...the engine turns over, but dosen't start." The phrase "turns over" means the engine will crank - the starter engages...
• Re: New engine start-up, help a brother out
  Historical mailing list - Motlagh, John N [GMG]
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 13:29:31 -0500
  ...New engine start-up, help a brother out I can only suggest that you first ask your engine provider these questions. They warrant the...
• Re: Idle Vanagon Question - upgrading engine
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 13:46:21 -0400
  While it is debatable, overall the best engine swap would be the 2.2 liter Subaru engine from a Legacy. Extremely reliable. 50% more...
• Re: in need of an engine-87 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 10:30:30 -0500
  No one stated this explicitly, but the engine from all Vanagon's 1986 to 1991 was the same 2.1 liter WBX engine. Nothing...
• Re: Smoke screen
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 5 Jul 2017 10:52:03 -0700
  how many miles on your new 2.3 engine? may be still under breaking-in period.. new engine runs hot and burn oil, even...
• Re: Engine for '86???
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 03:15:48 -0400 (EDT)
  In a message dated 97-06-21 13:21:30 EDT, NanDodge@aol.com writes: << Anyhow, I said I'd look for an engine...
• stuck syncro = seized engine
  Historical mailing list - Jason Rutgers
  Sun, 18 May 2003 23:59:13 -0400
  I seized the engine in my Syncro. Kinda upset about the waste of money, but looking foreword to a new and possibly more powerful...
• Aircooled engine in Watercooled vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Noble
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 17:23:36 +0000
  What is required to convert a watercooled vanagon to aircooled (assuming the running aircooled engine is available). It seems a little too easy to...
• Type IV Porsche and VW the same case ?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 17:30:36 -0500
  See this http://www.engineceramics.com/trisquare.jpg What would this Three-square bolt be for?? It's between the #1 cylinder pushrod tubes...
• Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 May 2011 18:16:04 -0700
  re this would account for the rear engine mount bar being closer I think ? They did look a lot beefier than the old ones...
• Re: New Engine Wanted: 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 May 2012 19:41:42 -0700
  ...New Engine Wanted: 85 Vanagon >> >> I know there is probably a mountain of info on this digest about >> acquiring a >> new engine. >> >> I think...
• Re: Major 2.1L repairs done right!
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 17:07:31 +0000
  Hi Paul, My "pull the engine" reference was mainly to private Vanagon owners but it can apply to repair shops as well. Sadly the...
• Re: Boston Bob Engine
  Historical mailing list - Tolga Morawski
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 15:07:40 -0400
  ...He told me that these engines aren't made to modern tolerances so an oil leak is unavoidable. I paid a big premium to...
• FS: 2.1L Syncro engine and accessories
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:58:45 -0700
  Since I no longer own a 2.1, I don't need the spare engine. This engine was removed from a running Syncro. Mileage...
• Re: 666 torque, say no more - NVC ;^D
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:33:14 -0700
  Actually, I've been thinking about the older Continental 6 cylinder airplane engine for a Westy swap.. it was horizontally opposed, flat configuration. And...
• Re: metal engine acess lids/ vanagon engine fires
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 18:48:26 -0500
  ...Chris, where can i get one of these metal Engine lids? **or** what are the exact dimentions of the plastic engine lid, and i...
• Re: ENGINE SWAP
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 19:39:30 +1200
  ...While not the optimal solution, didn't the English have a >1600 twin carbed version of the aircooled engine? Outside the US the Bay...
• Tests before engine swap?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Wed, 2 May 2001 17:05:21 -0500
  I'm getting ready to put a new Boston Bob engine in my '86 Westy. I'm doing all the work myself. I'm...
• Re: Engine running rich
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 23:17:29 -0400
  ...Ox Sensor registers 0.52v with hot engine. Exhaust smells of fuel. Slight stumble when idling, but none when speeded up. Anyone have a...
• Re: Mobil 0W-40
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 16:51:38 -0500
  >Whats the lowdown on this, on saw it in a garage yetsreday, says its ideal >for 'any' engine! Idea for ANY engine that requires...
• tiico engine for sale, soon
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 10:09:14 -0700
  i have a tiico engine with 15K miles on it. Complete conversion with engine, mounts, ignition system, etc coming available in a few months...
• Re: "Help, Vanagon down in O.K.C."
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 13:44:58 -0500
  http://www.bostonengine.com/ I've heard news about the 2.1 engine. I think from all I read on the list Boston Bob...
• Re: Boston Bob engines - Use caution
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 02:13:31 +0000
  The thing to be cautious of is buying an engine long distance. Any warranty is useless when the work is done by a local...
• Re: Engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 17:36:27 +1200
  ...a Subaru engine is a Subaru engine. Putting it in a VW bus doesn't alter it in any way. A Golf engine in...
• Re: Partial engine drop for stripped exhaust stud
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 23:54:36 -0400
  The holes can be drilled and tapped for the heli-coil with the engine in place. A right angle air drill is very helpful...
• Re: Engine conversion on 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 May 2009 10:17:02 -0500
  ...BUT, the Zetec engine >>> appears to be really common. A low mileage engine should be easy to >>> find and I'm sure Jim and...
• oil light & buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Tom Callan
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 12:34:38 EDT
  ...Next engine did the same thing and again he replaced the engine with a new factory rebuilt engine. This time the engine worked OK...
• Re: 84 update/head job
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 21 May 2002 14:53:02 -0400
  Tim, while the head is (are) out, if possible, have the heads tested by any good engine rebuild shop. They can do a leak...
• [Syncro] 2WD Diesel mounts in a Syncro... will it work?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 12:20:46 -0700
  ...http://cs-www.cs.yale.edu/homes/jag/vw/engine/diesel1.9/motormount1.9l.html I would lower the engine a bit anyway, if...
• Re: Air scoops
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:02:26 -0700
  ...Your air-cooled vanagon , engine cooling wise, is just likeany 79 or early VW Bus .. And your engine should be well-sealed all around...
• I'm back 4 a while
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Thu, 27 Apr 1995 12:29:54 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Has anyone had this happen after replacing an engine? What could I have done wrong? There is also a second problem with my engine...
• Re: 2.1 Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:08:46 -0800
  ...This engine will > cost me around $5,000 should I receive my total core credit. > I am not considering switching the engine type. I...
• Re: 2.1 Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 23:14:23 -0500
  ...I have read about the Gowesty 2.3 upgrade engine and I am considering this engine. This engine will cost me around $5,000...
• Re: Subject: What about replacing Vanagon engines with more fuel efficient ones? (long answer)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:42:22 -0400
  ...installing the inline 4 VW 1.8 gas engine (Golf/Jetta) into a > *WBX* Vanagon so it fits under the engine lid, requires the...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 14:42:16 -0500
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_release_engine_brake If Wikipedia is an acceptable source, then this sounds authoritative to me. So, seems that...
• Re: last minute engine swap questions
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 4 May 2012 13:05:42 -0700
  Jim Felder made an saw horse gizmo, pictured here on my blog http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/08/19/saw-horse-engine-lift/ sliding...
• Re: Cleaning up your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:47:07 -0700
  ...And, I know for a fact that instead of the engine being tossed, it got bolted right up to the Vanagon with the blown...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:41:07 -0400
  ...Anyone know if this guy? His engine is only $975 >> >> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1986-1991-VW-Vanagon-Rebuilt-2-1L-Engine-Long...
• Re: TiiCo Conversion Engine
  Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 19:21:55 -0400
  ...Typically I want >> >to crank the engine and drive away. One reason I went >> >with the TiiCo engine is because it would be a...
• Starting From Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list
  05 Dec 96 07:10:20 PST
  I recently hard wired in a remote start switch to my engine bay. Along with that I added a hot wire lead from the...
• Fw: CHErry picker is a pain in the ....
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:47:48 -0700
  ...I used to use a 'cherry picker' style engine hoist for removing or installing an engine. I can't tell you how impractical it...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:52:00 +0000
  ...This action (by me) actually helped in cases where the van would not start when the engine was hot. Though the engine would turn...
• Re: 1980 Vanagon Engine Work
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 07:11:48 -0800
  ...Rankin, NOVELL Certified NetWare Engineer Well, finally, there's another novice on this list who feels equally akward as I do around engines. I...
• Re: Engine conversion on 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 7 May 2009 11:19:11 -0400
  ...BUT, the Zetec engine >>> appears to be really common. A low mileage engine should be easy to >>> find and I'm sure Jim and...
• GEX engine, DON'T (sad story)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 22:55:21 -0400
  ...THE TOTAL MILLAGE ON THIS ENGINE IS NOW 2200 MILES So she came last year, engine was overheating a lot, oil temp in the...
• Re: Weird engine noise update (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 20:37:14 -0400
  ...Being as the engine rebuild option was being put out there, I decided to look into some engine replacement/rebuild options. Being as we...
• Re: I4 engine/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 21:16:33 -0600
  I have been following this link with some interest because I've had persistent problems keeping the 4 rear engine mounts in my air...
• Re: 2.1L engine failure?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 24 May 2010 17:35:10 -0500
  ...When followed by sudden engine stoppage - probably catastrophic engine failure. Sounds like new engine time. Before anything else - drain the oil through a fine...
• Re: Breakthrough for TDI conversions!
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 09:07:50 -0700
  ...The TDI looks like a very impressive engine. Are there any reasons why > I would regret converting a gas engine to TDI? > > Noel > 1988...
• Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 21:07:58 -0800
  Personally, if my engine ever blows I plan to do the Subaru 6 cylinder SVX conversion. Fits in the engine bay, and mucho power...
• Re: New Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:27:11 -0400
  Our goals for using a different engine than Subaru were as follows and in this order; 1. Reliability 2. Cost 3. Availability of engines...