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• oil light question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 14:43:43 -0500
  ...engine? Is this a common fault and is it likely to be related to something in the gauge assembly and not in the engine...
• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 02:37:55 -0400
  ...There engineering is JUNK! Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net...
• Re: Manual Transmission Removal - 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:01:35 -0400
  ...Same method could be used to drop the engine >> gently as well >> >> John Rodgers >> >> >> > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http...
• Re: Migrated clutch action- Follow-up, solved
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:18:59 -0800
  ...Then again, factory assembly could be an issue. One of my rebuilt front brake calipers leaked at join within 2 days. Thanks, Neil with...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 30 May 2006 15:33:25 -0400
  ...RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY > > > Well, if someone wants to spend about $25K USD, I'm sure a 2000-2002 SA > Caravelle can be brought...
• Lifter Update
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 07:32:14 -0400
  ...Some soft black crud could be found close to the rocker assembly and a few spots on the heads as well. But overall I...
• Re: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:45:45 -0500
  ...Fabrication required. > - putting a Honda engine in a Vanagon seen as "wrong". (To each their > own and I respect that) > - worn or failed parts...
• Re: Sorta Scary Event
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:26:49 -0500
  ...primary, the firewall and engine head grounds. Undo the plastic nut holding the ECU protective cover on, lift the assembly off and give it...
• Re: Engine installation book times
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 08:33:54 -0400
  ...Eastern Standard Time, >LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > >According to the Mitchell shop manual: > >" Engine Assembly R&I and O/H. Level A Mechanic...
• Re: A3 engine in Westie / NO PS.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 10 May 1998 09:47:04 -0700
  ...This really helped for my passanger side motor mount assembly. The 135ft/lb torque is not that much more than the 117ft/lb that...
• Re: Snap On Vantage.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:25:20 -0700
  ...engine electrical? > > I still have an intermittent surge and not great idle. > > Thanks, > > Neil. > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http...
• Re: W. Coast Canada members, was Re: Spillbuster cup/glass holder
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:10:32 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: windshield wiper repair just musing this time
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 21:06:50 -0400
  ...where some engineer >built something he liked, but isn't that great in the real >world. Why is the wiper assembly not made so...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 May 2012 10:23:21 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Has anyone R&R'd the distributor in a sy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 10:00:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...has play in the shaft running to the engine. Has anyone replaced the distributor assembly in a 2.1 syncro digifant? Where did you...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 12:20:32 -0800
  Good tip Dennis! If I ran the cat longitudinally, the O2 would be located in my "new" single outlet manifold. (OBD1 Jetta engine) Image...
• Re: Castrol Hypuron 15W-40 Synthetic Blend?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 13 May 2012 19:50:28 -0700
  ...I can't give you a source, but remember reading somewhere, maybe this list, that leaks in older engines caused by the new use...
• Muffler Strap/Engine Tin Wanted.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 17:13:48 -0400
  ...I have had great success with last weekend's work on my vanagon engine. With the help of David Milo and his son Peter...
• Brake Expert Questions/PICS/Rant
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:38:47 -0700
  ...I can accept f'g up with assembly of non life threatening parts like a cheap 12V light, but brakes? Unacceptable. Thankfully, it happened...
• Re: WTB: Air-cooled Muffler, but a weird one...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 14:28:27 -0500
  ...Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Justin M. Mayrand" <justin@MAYRANDCOMPUTER.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Diesel Instrument Cluster Blue Ribbon: Glow Plug Light Wiring Confirm Please?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 21 Aug 2017 14:46:23 -0700
  ...The white ink stamp above it shows assembly date in 1990, perhaps month 5 or 3, can't tell. A view of the whole...
• Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 26 May 2016 09:48:42 -0700
  ...I did a trailing arm R&R not long ago but can't see how removing-installing the hub assembly would make any difference...
• Re: Cleaning CV
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:51:25 -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: Get Your Sad Faces Ready: 50 Studebakers Destroyed In Fire - Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:11:01 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: radius arm hole looks awefully wonky.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:20:55 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: New Accessory for your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:45:36 -0500
  ...BZ-definitely needed in Maine > > > > -- > > Tom Buese > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy...
• Re: Transmission upgrade
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 05:27:03 -0600
  ...Will the bell housing's and input shafts change over to the heavier gear boxes? I may be able to get the shifter assembly...
• Re: Spark Plugs: Bosch Single TIp to NGK BP6ET Tri Tip User Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:32:43 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• WBX: Paint Fuel Injector Body and Brackets with POR-15?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 9 May 2012 16:56:20 -0700
  ...Beyond that I have no idea how efficient they are. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88...
• Re: [WetWesties] Canadian Importing Vanagon Westfalia to Canada: insurance while in US?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:49:55 -0500
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Leaking power steering fluid
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 13:36:55 -0800
  Roy, Is there a rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr sound coming from the engine compartment, directly proportionate to RPM? If the power steering pump is noisy like that...
• Dometic Fridge; improve cooling unit contact with....
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 6 Jun 2012 15:26:19 -0700
  ...Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta 2...
• Re: LED backup lights update
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Sat, 18 Feb 2023 18:28:01 -0800
  ...the taillight assembly. There are 2 parts - the black plastic >>> bulb >>> > holder, the colored plastic assembly with the reflector glued to it. I >>> > can...
• Re: intermitent starting problem, help
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 1996 00:37:09 -0500
  ...When I initially >posted about the cold starting problem, where the idiot lights come on, and >a faint humming is heard from the engine...
• Re: 1985?Westy for Sale in Merrillville, Indiana
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:17:09 -0700
  ...from my iPhone > >> >> > >> > > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Neil n > >> > >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > >> > >> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Digifant Newbs: Vanagon ProTraining Digifant Manual. Worth Getting!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:30:01 -0700
  ...http://www.westfaliat3.info/Vanagon_Protraining_Digifant_I_86-91.pdf Page 6 of pdf as shown online mentions the Vanagon 2.1 engine...
• Use Air Cooled Fuel Pressure Regulator on WBX?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 19 May 2012 23:10:14 -0700
  ...I don't recall if he was successful with using this part on a WBX engine. Has anyone else found that the air cooled...
• Re: Z-bed, sofa bed, bench seat????
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:58:07 -0700
  ...engine lid shelf differently than the 2 person seat bed hinge does on the driver's side. The cleanest solution is a bed assembly...
• Re: Troubleshooting a Circuit
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:47:11 -0800
  ...I've > checked the fuse and it's OK. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate...
• Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 09:00:25 -0800
  ...Not "perfect" but way better: > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be...
• Re: WTFalia
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 4 Jan 2013 13:38:34 -0800
  ...Could not find that post again ...... -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly� http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to...
• Re: Spot The Mouse
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 21:46:52 -0800
  ...Get it? Ha ha ha. >> >> It's a bug zapper > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88...
• Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 21:08:35 -0800
  ...on, engine off, 1.6 Amps engine at idle: 1.9 Amps, ~ 2.3 Amps at mid low RPM Ironically, the fuel pump and...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 13:47:58 -0700
  ...by rebuilding this switch assembly and then do a PROPER idle adjustment. Even the people who installed his "rebuilt" engine only tweaked the idle...
• 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:02:47 -0800
  ...Since this wire is #12, and NC engine off, it would be prime for a 12 Volt outlet tucked up on RH side of...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:56:55 -0700
  ...small, if they > want the engine to do everything right. > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88...
• Replaced Fuel Injection Lines - Now Rough Low Idle '87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 19:46:19 +0200
  ...I just completed pulling the entire air intake / fuel delivery assembly off of the engine, cleaning it up a bit, replacing the fuel lines...
• Re: never ending saga working on the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - A2L1
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:51:10 -0400
  ...I removed the alternator and the bracket that mounts to the motor for the pivot assembly has been welded in the past, they didnt...
• Re: Fuel tank question...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:39:48 -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: interior lighting - led strip
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:33:13 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:27:03 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: PIC. Under Cabinet Flooring: Westfalia OEM?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 17:30:06 -0700
  ...http://www.truckfridge.com/tf65.html ) Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly� http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy...
• Fuel Expansion Tank Valve Grommet: Use PCV Grommet?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:38:36 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Reputable "Wrenching" Forums, Lists for Beginner? Poss. Motorcycle Lists?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:37:29 -0500
  ...Thanks much, Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Some Assembly Required? (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:06:05 -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
• Further adventures of Ras Bulli Split [Part the fourth].
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 7 Jul 1996 15:12:33 -0300
  ...4) New engine seal gasket [whatever it is called]. This is the big gasket that goes between the engine tin and the floor of...
• Re: WBX Plastic Coolant Pipe Inspection
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 20 May 2014 06:34:16 -0700
  ...right head and the black thermostat housing assembly on the left head. In addition if your engine has the black plastic single hose piece...
• Re: Road trip
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:15:32 -0700
  ...age of engine. Still. A 5 spd transmission > would be nice > > Neil. > > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com...
• Re: O2 sensor testing the wires...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 10:44:12 -0700
  ...to metal connection to the engine. VW often bolted it down to the square PLASTIC crankcase breather assembly and this has proven to be...
• Re: Engine assembly complete, it's in, it's dead? [T1]
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Sedgmen
  Tue, 14 May 96 16:56:13 EST
  ...I have read that some engine rebuilders will put case savers in all 16 holes as a precaution, particularily if the engine is being...