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  • Re: Supercharger
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 25 Sep 2000 15:54:46 -0500
    ...This engine was a > >monster. It was an assembly of 4 banks or 9 cylinders each, bolted together > >to a common crankshaft. The exhaust...
  • Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 26 Aug 2012 13:29:49 -0700
    ...I depressed the accelerator that engine would >> finally begin running. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88...
  • Re: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:27:52 -0800
    ...2 images starting here: > > https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/EngineConversionJettaABA20#5841318408378261906 > > Neil. > > > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com...
  • Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 18 May 2012 09:16:31 -0700
    ...And that engine carrier is very unique! Great to see their work! Neil. On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 8:05 AM, <ddbjorkman@verizon...
  • Pushrod removal, 2.1L
    Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
    Wed, 17 Jan 2001 17:53:20 +0000
    ...The Bentley book says that lifters can be removed without engine removal or major engine disasembly. Surely, the book must account for this pipe...
  • Re: bumper build - weld up done
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 1 Aug 2013 21:38:29 -0700
    ...On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 7:14 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > I ended up TIG'ing the assembly. Oh boy...
  • Front Spindle Condition? PIC
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 5 Sep 2012 20:42:10 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • 2.1 Exhaust. P. 26.9 Bentley: "5 Diaphragm Springs" ?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 7 May 2012 10:15:49 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • For Picasaweb Users. (Vanagon - Westy images)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:54:42 -0800
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: skylight alternatives
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Wed, 21 Aug 2002 19:35:03 -0500
    ...skylight alternatives > The westy is up and running, the new engine is great. No complaints from > me (well, maybe a couple, but they're...
  • Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:31:51 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 16 Sep 2013 21:22:45 -0700
    ...I have to admit to being a bit hazy about the pros and cons of the various Audi/VW I4 engines. You know I...
  • Re: My "New" 1988 Westy!
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 4 May 2012 21:30:06 -0700
    ...When I get done with the engine stuff, > I'll be glad to drive it again! > > Neil. > > > > On Fri, May 4, 2012 at 8...
  • Re: <syncro/all> hesitation/miss after fording?
    Historical mailing list - richard lumb
    Wed, 15 Apr 1998 06:46:59 +0200
    ...in the engine compartment. The sensor itself was dry and I didn't think anything of it. On the first post-assembly drive at...
  • Re: Radio DIN for 1982 camper
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:14:06 -0500
    ...and a heavy cover over the engine compartment. It, with a completely reconstructed snorkel and intake assembly, noticeably reduces the noise and increases the...
  • Re: transmission change: how to turn a/c engine to get at bolts???
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Sat, 3 Dec 2005 14:09:17 -0800
    ...any ideas please reply asap -- I've rented a tranny jack, but can't get working because I can't turn the engine to...
  • Re: woe is me
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 25 Oct 2000 14:41:27 -0400
    ...wrote: >Love my Vanagon, but don't start comparing "well Built Cars" and >"Engineering Supiriority". There is a reason VW lost the market share...
  • Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 8 Feb 2014 11:57:16 -0800
    ...All the Waterboxer have the muffler firmly attached and > moving directly with the engine. One sold assembly. -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88...
  • 110VAC Wire Re-Routing
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 4 Mar 2013 16:18:35 -0800
    ...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: Transmission input shaft play?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 6 Nov 2012 22:40:42 -0800
    ...How much is normal/acceptable? > > tabe johnson/90MV -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
  • Re: Speaking of idle stabilizers ...
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:02:26 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Refrigerator lighting
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 1 Sep 2011 10:52:45 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Instrument cluster.
    Historical mailing list - Neal Hansen
    Wed, 12 Jun 2002 15:33:43 -0700
    ...the clock assembly has become >brittle and broken Standard VW crappy hard plastic -- from that era at least. Either their molding engineers messed up...
  • Re: fuel management system
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:28:01 -0800
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: gas mileage
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Wed, 19 Jan 2005 14:40:27 -0700
    ...There is a lot of difference between something that needs to be individually tuned and something that can make it down a commercial assembly...
  • Re: Radius Rod (strut) Newbs: Clean First!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 9 Sep 2012 13:11:56 -0700
    ...with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engine > s > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
  • Not running right
    Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
    Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:19:13 EDT
    ...light assembly and when he disconnected it would die. also when he disconnected the stabilizer that sits on top of the engine it would...
  • Re: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:54:51 -0800
    ...to fit the engine is not rocket surgery. (says he who is still a newb at that stuff) I should get off my butt...
  • Jetta Engine Swap: Cat Position? PICS.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 9 Dec 2011 11:35:32 -0800
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Should I opt for ALL new water lines?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Thu, 29 Jan 2004 21:10:35 -0800
    ...Should I opt for ALL new water lines? Hi guys, Many of you know that I'm replacing the engine, clutch assembly, and tranny...
  • Re: Used Radiator Inspection?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 6 Jan 2014 16:38:11 -0800
    ...A manufacture and assembly date. As for a stainless steel coolant distribution tower, uh no. That metal would be a PITA for someone w...
  • Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
    Historical mailing list - J B
    Tue, 5 Mar 2013 00:19:51 -0500
    ...Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta 2...
  • Was: Virginia to Alaska and back--maps, ..... Now SpeakOut (7-11 phone plan)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:12:00 -0800
    ...That data plan is only $10/month >> "unlimited". -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
  • Re: front brake job -how to do a bad job
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:34:28 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:03:14 -0700
    ...Thanks much, > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
  • Re: 2000 Audi A6 wheels
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:34:08 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Spewing ATF from dipstick
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:30:58 -0500
    ATF needs to be checked with the engine running, everything warm, and the van level. Driven the fluid in the torque converter will expand...
  • Re: Home engine repair happenings: Latest news and last fix-its.
    Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
    Mon, 19 Mar 2001 21:44:40 -0800
    ...Now, do you think I'm going to pull things apart again? NOsiree! If the oil pres prob continues, it is a new engine...
  • Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 6 Mar 2013 10:07:51 -0800
    ...Fills in the imperfect match of the extrusion curve. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate...
  • Re: Rock auto = smoking rock on shipping prices
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:23:40 -0800
    ...mcneely -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta 2...
  • Re: Pics Of The Blue Star
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 1 Nov 2012 11:12:21 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Spark Plugs: Bosch Single TIp to NGK BP6ET Tri Tip User Opinions?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:56:14 -0700
    ...baldness? > ;^) > > > > Thanks! > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
  • Position Cat In Line With Vanagon Body? Heat Questions. Pics.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:36:14 -0800
    ...Thanks, Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com...
  • Rear Brake PICS. Have Questions, Need Critique.
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 22 May 2009 14:20:48 -0700
    ...http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/rearbrakespringsshoes If any flaws in my assembly, please advise. I'll correct it and redo my web page of pics...
  • Re: clutch pedal problems on my '86
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Tue, 7 Oct 1997 07:29:05 -0400
    ...be. > Anyone ever had this assembly apart? How to remove? > > thanks - Frank > > \\\\////\\\\////\\\\\////\\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\ > Frank Terhaar-Yonkers > Cisco Systems, Inc. > Engineering Computer Services, W2 F3 5...
  • Re: Who throws more rods contest, was: Re: SUBIE VAN ENGINE FIRE...LISTER NEEDS HELP in PA
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:33:30 -0400
    ...assembly, push rods, timing gears, timing belts & chains. The higher the percentage, the greater the risk of failure. " So with a "legacy engine" which...
  • Re: Where to buy a balanced engine? was: Engine balancing
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Thu, 2 Dec 1999 11:43:40 -0500
    ...balancing the >>internal parts of an engine....pistons, rods, etc, and dynamic balancing >>of the entire rotating assembly.....pistons, rods, crank, flywheel and >>clutch...
  • Re: any experience with GEX rebuilt waterboxer engines?
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
    Mon, 11 Dec 2000 13:28:22 -0500
    ...They >> seem to have a problem cleaning up the cases before assembly. >> >> Get your engine from Boston Bob. No complaints from anyone on the...
  • 88 Westy makes it back to home port!
    Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
    Sat, 17 Jan 2004 20:23:51 -0600
    ...also install a new clutch assembly. Is there anything in particular that I ought not overlook while the engine is out? Thanks to everyone...
  • Re: Empty Lifter
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 9 Nov 2004 10:51:26 -0600
    http://www.bostonengine.com/articles/hydraulicll.htm Stan Wilder High Performance Ceramic Coatings www.engineceramics.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Quick Air Cooled 2.0 Bay-Vanagon parts question
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:18:20 -0700
    ...on a $6000 rebuilt engine? Anyhow...... Ironically, she was not in need of these parts. But thanks for the help all! Neil. On Mon...
  • Re: Castrol Hypuron 15W-40 Synthetic Blend?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 13 May 2012 18:22:20 -0700
    ...Ironically, given the jokes some of us make about oil discussions, I know very little about engine oil. But it's something I need...
  • Was: CO..... Setting. Now: Engine Bucking Issue Solved?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:22:47 -0700
    ...I wondered all along if the accelerator cable was being pushed/pulled due to worn engine or transmission mounts thus causing the throttle valve...
  • Re: Instrument Cluster Ribbon Repair
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:01:42 -0500
    ...com > <sailingfc@dslextreme.com> wrote: >> Neil, >> >> I work at an electronics assembly company and we (not me) do a lot of hand >> soldering. As...
  • Re: 2013 California
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:30:44 -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 - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:16:02 -0800
    ...kind of stuff. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
  • Re: Canadian Picking up a FedEx'd Vanagon Part in US.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:53:18 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Backup Lights Always On, Stiff Shifter. "Selector shaft, modifications" P 35.60a
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:07:39 -0700
    On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 3:04 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > Or take that whole assembly off and see...
  • Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit - NVC
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:44:37 -0700
    ...The forklift pushed up on the assembly and jammed the engine pylon against the wing mounts cracking and bending the pylon. (The bolts did...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
    Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
    Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:37:32 -0700
    ...There is no hole, oil sender/regulator on top of the engine. Since a 10 mm >> bolt fit you probably just plugged a blind...