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  • Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Thu, 28 Apr 2016 22:01:18 -0400
    The part number for the lead seal, called a pressure ring in ETKA, part 14 in the diagram, is 281837750. Here's the link...
  • Re: still not starting..
    Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
    Wed, 19 Mar 2003 22:50:43 -0600
    ...You will need to look up your distributor number (on outside of the housing), engine combination, and set the timing accordingly. I hope this...
  • Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:57:19 -0500
    ...Of wonderful note we are starting to see some interesting technologies for both gasoline and Diesel engines but I see a number of forces...
  • Re: Reenforced Deluxe splitties (also soundproofing buses)
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Wed, 26 Jul 1995 10:23:00 -0700 (PDT)
    ...I bought two sheets, and used 3M contact cement to fasten it all around the inside of the engine compartment. Some of the cement...
  • Re: MOD Mike Collum 11/28 update
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:52:23 -0800
    ...and he has started >> getting some immune cells back, although the number is low it is >> still great news. I ain't no doctor...
  • Re: Waterboxer Head Studs
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 26 Jun 1996 01:46:12 -0300 (ADT)
    ...shepard wrote: >Does anyone have the number fo a place called Raceware? They make studs >fo waterboxer engines with a special anti-corrosion coating...
  • FS: Digifant ECU and attached "Digitool"
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Conway
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 09:05:46 -0500
    ...It is by Bosch, Part number is 025 906 022D. Digitool has a long cable so that it can be used from driver's...
  • Re: can anyone with european ETKA look up a part for me??
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 22 Feb 2005 11:06:55 -0800
    ...a part for me? im looking for the > part number for the locking decklid/engine lid latch that was an option for the > vanagon...
  • Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:24:02 -0700
    ...part numbers but my Syncro is at the mechanic's getting a bunch of new hoses--connected to a Subaru 2.5 engine. ;-) Richard
  • Re: Engine Disassembly, EGR, Air Pump
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 2 Nov 94 10:32:02 MST
    ...What is recommended for cleaning up old engine > > tin? To which David Schwarze replied: > Take it all to a machine shop and have it...
  • Re: cruising speed
    Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
    Thu, 02 May 1996 15:55:36 -0700
    ...This "feels" safe for the engine, if feelings count for anything, but I'd be curious as to your (and other's) opinion as...
  • Re: FS 1982 Vanagon 1.9 TD will be for sale
    Historical mailing list - dieselwesty
    Tue, 18 Sep 2001 13:01:23 -0400
    ...Please provide the block and head numbers for this engine. If this is the Overland 1.9l NA block and 1.6l hydraulic head...
  • Re: FYI : 3.3 verses 4.3 verses 1.9???
    Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
    Tue, 27 Jul 2004 09:13:40 +0200
    ...These were the numbers I was given when I checked the thing . Then , I guess that if you�re somewhere in the neighbourhood no...
  • Re: Ordering Parts Online
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:27:26 -0500
    ...I ordered a set of spark plug wires and the part number showed wires with > the > metal heat protectors. > I assumed that is what...
  • Re: o2 sensor troubles
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 3 Aug 2006 06:52:43 EDT
    ...OXY sensor, 2.1 engine, BOSCH, 13913 - $85.00. That number is the BOSCH number so you might try phoning around to see if...
  • I4 Transmission Input Shaft Length
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Mon, 4 Feb 2002 00:30:45 EST
    ...the VW part numbers. For example, the 1.6L NA diesel was available in the US as the CS engine (Vanagon Diesel) (longitudinal mount...
  • Bad overheating
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 11 Jul 2001 07:49:16 -0500
    ...magic number (what is the number?). I was showing as much as 5 BAR preasure at 2500 RPM on a cold engine and 3...
  • 78 Bus Hydraulic Lifters
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 1 Apr 1996 21:11:01 -0500
    ...However, the engine number indicated a late 1975 crankcase. When I took the push rods out, they were the hollow ones used for solid...
  • Re: was: Valve Adjustment NOW: Hydraulic
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Thu, 10 Jun 1999 09:09:43 -0700
    This is of course only very nearly correct as Vanagons with diesel engines came with non-hydraulic lifters. These are not great in number...
  • Re: Rear Wiper Relay: Use 171 955 529? Pre '90 Headlight SW Change; Handle more Amps? (1988 Westy)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 27 May 2012 09:20:45 -0700
    ...Bus Depot shows the chassis number for changover to T suffix switch: http://busdepot.com/view.jsp?model=43&category=13&group=86&prodgroup...
  • Diesel replacement - Please Help
    Historical mailing list - Cook, Thomas
    Tue, 28 Dec 1999 16:36:56 -0500
    ...locate this second number. This is my first question to the group... what are the problems with running a turbo engine without the turbo...
  • SA Engine Conversion
    Historical mailing list - DrCory
    Thu, 14 Jun 2001 09:43:13 -0600
    ...wbx with an inline-4 VW engine. Does anyone out there in Vanagoland know the VW part numbers which apply to a conversion kit...
  • Re: Used Van Need help
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 30 Jun 2003 23:26:59 -0400
    ...the > numbers > are excellent for the van�s age and mileage of 150K, here�s what he > said > in > the positive: > > Engine Compression # > 125...
  • Re: Safe RPM's
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sun, 15 Oct 2000 00:41:33 -0400
    ...Is this normal for an automatic? FWIW...This matches my numbers for a similarly equipped 91 Caravelle. > I usually drive between 65 and 75...
  • Re: Stolen Bus Alert -- Followup
    Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
    Thu, 16 Nov 2000 09:40:28 -0500
    ...I can do something, just pmail me any details, names, phone numbers etc etc what is the name of her pit ??? pierre a. lachance...
  • 1.9L VW Remanufactured engines
    Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
    Sun, 14 Apr 2002 09:29:13 -0400
    Went to a VW dealership on Saturday and was told that yes, 1.9L remanufactured wasserleakers are available for $3,048.00 - part number...
  • FS: RIGHT hand drive Single Cab in SF
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Mon, 4 Nov 2002 22:32:36 EST
    ...GTi engine. Registered as a 1957 since 1986. Please don't ask how. It was like that when I got it. ID numbers are...
  • Re: 1980 Vanagon L
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Wed, 26 May 2004 08:50:23 -0400
    ...So how many on this list have Air Cooled Vanagons engines with over 200K on them? I have a number of customers who have...
  • Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve part numbering question
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Thu, 1 Oct 2015 11:37:03 -0700
    ...on, engine off. > IIRC, on later model years the ISV "hums" only when engine running. > Possibly ONLY due to a change somewhere else in...
  • Coolant Leak
    Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
    Thu, 6 Feb 1997 19:05:08 -0600
    ...After 100K miles and two bad engine overheatings, I guess this unit was now the weak link in the chain. The mechanic is a...
  • Need help to determine type of Hall control unit
    Historical mailing list - George Averill
    Tue, 13 Aug 2002 19:52:59 -0400
    I am having trouble cranking after hot engine stands for about 15 minutes. When the engine finally cools, it will start, but runs rich...
  • FS 81 Joker (high roof) camper in Ramstein, Germany
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 18 Oct 2003 11:52:41 -0500
    ...under the American Forces vehicle registration system. Engine has been removed and partially disassembled. Commercial number where I can be reached at work is...
  • Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
    Historical mailing list - The Southards
    Tue, 9 Jan 2001 22:47:43 -0500
    ...Do you have a part number for this rubber valve cover gasket? I've always used cork valve cover gaskets and I usually have...
  • Re: Mystery Accessory Get Rich$$$! <F>
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Thu, 23 May 2002 14:49:34 -0700
    ...b On Thursday, May 23, 2002, at 02:32 , Dan Snow wrote: > There seems to be a sufficient number of intelligent, well-intentioned > Vanagon...
  • 1988 2.1l engine FS complete
    Historical mailing list - Buffalo 66
    Thu, 7 Dec 2006 07:35:15 -0800
    I have an 88 Vanagon as a parts van, and it has a strong running 2.1l engine in it. I only drove it...
  • Re: VANAGON GEARING
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:00:40 -0500
    I number us can do the re-gear. I do not recommend this with the stock engine. Fuel economy may actually suffer. Performance will...
  • Re: Coolant Temp Sensor Problem
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:23:55 -0800
    ...100 ohm, 1/2 watt part number 271-1108 for a 5 pack Mark Anthony Egeln wrote: > My rebuilt wasserboxer is in, and according...
  • Westy Huntin' Season Begins!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Apr 2000 09:20:58 EDT
    ...Good hunting! 87 Westie, 138k miles- Harrisburg PA- Rebuilt Engine, New Exhaust- $7500 (717)-957-4411 87 Westie, Norfolk, VA- Rebuilt Engine (see a...
  • Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:23:13 -0800
    ...safety in numbers! David Marshall http://www.hasenwerk.ca http://www.fastforward.ca Box 4153, Quesnel BC, Canada V2J 3J2 On Fri, January 11...
  • Re: Oil on the rear window!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 30 May 1997 20:12:23 PST
    ...I believe VW has to fill out a US environmental impact statement concerning oil usage by the number of vehicles sold times the number...
  • (T4) Distributor Misalignment on Engine Installation
    Historical mailing list - H. Steven Dolan
    Mon, 17 Jun 1996 15:04:35 -0400 (EDT)
    ...during engine removal/installation. I have had this happen to me or to vans I was helping other people with a number of times...
  • Engine transplants
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 5 Dec 1995 14:46:47 -0500
    ...While in South America, this person came across a number of Vanagons that had Toyota engines transplanted into them. I think these were Corolla...
  • Re: re cut ring&pinion to allow subie transaxle install
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:55:30 -0800
    ...These transaxles can be used with rear-mounted Subaru engines to create a > number of different drivelines, for example : > � 4wd VW type 1 beetle...
  • Thanks for Syncro Trans Advice
    Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
    Sun, 1 Nov 1998 17:34:48 -0700
    ...Their numbers showed 4.7 hours for job dropping engine vs. 6 hours for trans. Interesting. Thanks again for your support. Jim [text/html]
  • Re: Oxyboxer Motors
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Tue, 30 Jan 2001 08:01:38 EST
    ...COM writes: << A company in Sydney, Australia, (Hell Bug Engineering) has for a number of years been converting 1.9 and 2.1 Wasserboxer...
  • 81 Vanagon Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
    Tue, 8 Jan 2002 00:49:53 -0800
    ...I have no clue how many miles are on the engine. If you are interested, I have her phone number. Julianna 90 VW Vanagon...
  • AVP is alive and well
    Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
    Tue, 10 Feb 2004 06:09:42 -0600
    ...Erin just called me yesterday evening and told me my new engine was on its way. I bought a 2.0 air-cooled engine...
  • Re: Vanagon engine number?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 3 Jul 95 17:37:26 +0200
    ...his '80 Vanagon, but apparently it has 'CT' > stamped on the engine. Surely this means it is a type 4 (maybe 2 litre?) > motor...
  • Re: Dream guages
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 7 Jan 1997 14:09:23 -0800
    ...number of cylinders and any kind of ignition. On Vanagons, the sender wire is not long enough to reach the dash from the engine...
  • Re: chronic valve tapping
    Historical mailing list - Alan Ruffalo
    Sat, 21 Apr 2001 07:37:40 -0700
    ...filter - which catalogue number did you use? I failed to mention that I had chronic valve tapping on my old engine often while using...
  • Engine tin
    Historical mailing list - Dart 330
    Mon, 6 Aug 2001 12:27:38 -0500
    ...But while under my car and thanks to David Beierl I realized I was supposed to have engine tin covering my pushrod tubes. I...
  • 1987 Westy Fuel Line hoses inside diameters
    Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
    Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:08:40 +0100
    ...in the engine compartment . What material line # 4 , marked ** is made off? Plastic, metal? What purpose the canister mentioned under number "4" does serve...
  • 025 906 021 C 1.9 ECU question
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:56:15 -0700
    'normal' 1.9 waterboxer engines .......for US models, 1983 to 1985 use the common 025 906 021 ECU. someone is calling me wanting a...
  • A "Nuts" question
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Tue, 9 Mar 1999 18:46:13 -0800
    ...I suspect that neither of the 2.0L Vanagon engines I'm rebuilding has "genuine VW" nuts for the 6 big (10mm) through bolts...
  • Porsche-powered van FS in Belgium
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 30 Apr 2002 22:16:42 +1200
    ...It has a 231hp 3.2 911 engine and 5-speed G50 trans. Rust in doors. Price 3900 Englisch pounds. Phone 0032-3877-4732...
  • Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:58:48 -0500
    ...But do the numbers make sense? Lessee... at 75 horsepower output and 1/3 efficiency the engine's going to be putting out something...
  • Re: Air cooled vanagon trip report
    Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
    Thu, 6 Aug 2009 19:52:35 -0700
    ...MPG numbers: > -avg mpg - 18.74 > -best mpg - 22.53 (south massachusets coast) > -worst mpg - 16.58 (boston area) > Engine and Oil numbers: > -avg...
  • Re: 1.9 aux air valve
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sun, 5 Jul 2009 22:14:22 -0400
    ...0 280 140 101, >> 141, etc. >>> I found one on a air-cooled and the number shows up as >> Audi, yet the engine runs...
  • Questions regarding throttle valve switch
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Tue, 24 Jan 2006 13:45:27 -0800
    I was looking for my engine number (haven't found it yet) when I noticed an orphaned pair of wires near the throttle. Turns...
  • Re: Crazy Coolant Light Question
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 20 Aug 2002 09:31:39 -0700
    ...The new one only blinks the LED while the needle continues to indicate actual engine temp. New is 1 1/8" tall, part number...