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  • Re: i went to alaska and for got my bus - no not really - but somebody did
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 7 Mar 2014 08:18:07 -0800
    ...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: 12 volt battery rejuvination/restoration
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 26 Dec 2013 10:45:45 -0800
    ...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: Will this work for a rear bright light that works only in reverse?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 1 Aug 2013 20:40:16 -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: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
    Sun, 22 Jan 2017 11:07:13 -0600
    KEP (Kennedy Engineered Products, maker of the original Subaru-to-VW adapter plate among many other things) also sells a gear reduction starter which...
  • Re: Hot starting problem
    Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
    Sat, 23 Dec 2006 03:51:39 -0500
    ...When I was just getting started with "tinkering on cars" my '55 bug on my '70 running gear (with 100K) would do exactly the...
  • Re: ECU: burned parts. PICS (Jetta Engine in Vanagon)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 14 Sep 2014 09:41:49 -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: first try = first run
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:34:19 -0700
    ...Mark Ry wrote: > Update: > A few loose bolts on engine tin, timing not dialed in yet, coolant system > needs to be bled some more...
  • Re: 81 Westy questions with Pica
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Wed, 7 May 2003 08:57:15 -0700
    ...Left Rear Engine Tin > One of the previous owners removed tha AC my westy had > & when they did they put this in for > the...
  • Re: Porsche Engine?
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Sun, 17 Dec 2000 20:02:16 EST
    ...writes: << Could be a 914 T4 engine, could be a 912 engine. In either case, the tinwork would need to be done to ensure...
  • Re: throttle switch
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:56:20 -0800
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> > > > > > -- > Neil n...
  • Re: Tachometer in a weekender?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 24 Jun 2015 10:52:48 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Hall Sender Videos
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 29 Nov 2013 11:32:00 -0800
    ...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: Know someone who *fixes* mylar circuit boards, then?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 3 Dec 2013 21:12:37 -0800
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • H3 Bulb(s) Factory Flaw? PICS
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 26 Jul 2013 08:59:37 -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: Got it home, now the project begins
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 6 Apr 2013 14:02:01 -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: KEP URABUS Exhaust System Questions
    Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
    Wed, 15 Mar 2000 16:37:12 -0800
    ...One of the items included in the kit is a sheet of galvanized tin that is installed vertically between the "cat/muffler" and the...
  • Re: FS '88 Get-away-van (hi top) Victoria BC
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 3 Mar 2013 11:41:11 -0800
    ...with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy...
  • Re: This Will Buff Out!
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 29 Apr 2016 13:51:17 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Blus Star-Real or Not?
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:53:50 +0000
    ...Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > 2500.00 and it comes with no engine????? > You can look at it two ways..... > Option 1) 2500.00 with...
  • AFM Video
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 5 Jul 2014 14:06:04 -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: Coolant Question
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Wed, 6 Sep 2000 08:00:19 -0700
    ...DO NOT drill the tin while still > on the engine as you can easily hit pushrod tube cover or cause other > disasters. If you...
  • Re: 2.1 conversion warning--and solution
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 14 Sep 2000 13:55:16 -0500
    ...that would melt engine metals can be achieved with ceramics. Ceramics are reaching into other areas as well. The window tint industry is just...
  • Re: oil light
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Tue, 17 Oct 2017 12:10:02 -0700
    ...No problem with hoses and engine tin. ??? mcneely On Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 8:26 AM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > hi...
  • RE: Bosch 009 Dist. on pancake.
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Fri, 9 Feb 1996 08:38:15 -0800
    ...to put it in a=20 pancake engine the right way you have to cut the tins a little. Has=20 anyone had to...
  • '66 bus progress, engine arrives
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 3 Apr 1996 08:41:47 -0700
    ...engine. They had two *HUGE* two barrel carberators w/ velocity stacks, an 009 distributor, and *VERY LARGE* merged exhaust on it. (no fan, tin...
  • Re: What adhesive should I use for the Engine Compartment Lid Seal?
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:33:53 -0700
    ...On Mon, Aug 16, 2021 at 11:30 AM Stephen Edwards <chibicyclist@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, > > I just purchased an Engine Compartment Lid...
  • Re: Starter hesitation
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:12:14 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • 82 Vanagon Diesel Gas w/ ngas engine FS Northern Cal.
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 30 Jan 1997 21:25:01 -0800
    -- Listees, I've posted this van Twice, I've had a tiny bit of response on it. But nobody has really been interested? I...
  • Re: Cleaning CV
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:45:34 -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...
  • =?UTF-8?Q?Diesel_Engine_Position=3A_4=C2=BA_Angle_From_Centre_of_Rea?= =?UTF-8?Q?r_Wheels?=
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:32:48 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Type 2 Syncro prototype
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sat, 5 Jun 2021 06:07:39 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> >
  • Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 7 Nov 2020 11:32:36 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt >>> >>> 1981 Westy 15� ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 >>> >>> VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> >> >> > > > -- > Neil n...
  • Re: Any tips for a rookie with an aircooled?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 Dec 1999 20:07:19 EST
    ...So, as Bulley has pointed out, you want all of your engine cooling tin to be there and in good condition, along with the...
  • AC Electrical troubleshooting
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:05:08 -0700
    ...engine temps rise. It also works when the AC pressure switch is jumped. I found a way to test the resistor here: <http://tinyurl...
  • digifant issues ruining our trip!
    Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
    Wed, 16 Oct 2013 22:00:51 -0700
    ...while cruising through Idaho today the engine started cutting out. acts like it's retarding itself or cutting spark. after pulling over and tinkering...
  • Fryeday Content.. some GM trivia and news on the VOLT (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - honemastert
    Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:08:35 -0700
    ...http://tinyurl.com/5kc8lk Check out that 'Futureliner' (looks like something from the Simpsons!) Battery CZAR http://www.spectrum.ieee.org/print/6488 A...
  • Re: Van update and spring perches
    Historical mailing list - Neil
    Sun, 8 Aug 2021 11:33:53 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Distributor rotor heat damage? (Solving intermittent engine stall)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 19 Jan 2017 14:14:53 -0800
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • wbx 2.1 reman./core available in NY $475
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Tue, 7 Apr 2009 06:32:10 -0700
    ...http://tinyurl.com/waterboxer-engine � Owner paid rediculous money for it. dylan
  • Re: Grills, grills, grills
    Historical mailing list - Neil
    Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:46:32 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 24 May 2021 13:26:09 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:32:01 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> >
  • Re: Brake Warning Light Behavior
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 25 Nov 2014 15:23:31 -0800
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Quick throttle body re-bush
    Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
    Sat, 13 Sep 2014 14:31:13 -0600
    ...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: Auto transmission questions
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 7 Mar 2014 09:15:26 -0800
    ...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: Adding Westy Top, was: No Lowly Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:12:11 -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: [WetWesties] Quick Air Cooled 2.0 Bay-Vanagon parts question
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:17:37 -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: Carrying loose propane tanks?
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Fri, 24 Sep 2004 13:01:29 -0700
    ...tim in san jose ----- Original Message ----- From: "Yoel and Tina Crane" <yoelandtina@gmail.com> To: "Aristotle Sagan" <killer_jupiter@hotmail.com> Sent: Friday, September...
  • Re: Leaks and cracks
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Wed, 23 Jul 2003 14:29:29 -0400
    ...Hard to say 'till you pull off the tin. Most of the stuff that can leak is on the top side of the engine...
  • Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 8 Feb 2014 12:12:27 -0800
    ...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: '86 Westy + Vanagon For Sale Vancouver BC
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 28 Jun 2014 11:44:52 -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: BBTB (Craggy first) or Bust!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 9 Jan 2011 11:10:07 -0800
    ...my route (googlemap link): > > *http://tinyurl.com/2fwdlwc* > * > * > > -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group...
  • Re: Dental Mirror to Check Dometic Flue Seal Pic
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:47:49 -0700
    ...http://tinyurl.com/2f3v44b Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw...
  • Re: Oil pressure gauge
    Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
    Sat, 29 Dec 2001 12:36:38 -0800
    --- Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM> wrote: <snip> > engine and after the rebuild I installed a full set > of gauges, Oil P, Oil > Temp, Cylinder...
  • Re: clutch chatter
    Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
    Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:58:05 -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: Cleaning CV
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:24:21 -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: oil pressure relief valve spec
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 12 Aug 2002 09:55:06 -0500
    If you're fortunate enough to have a Type IV air cooled engine, the relief pressure should begin to bleed off at about 47...
  • Eton radio(s) deal at Canadian tire.
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:26:39 -0700
    ...http://tinyurl.com/5nffjy $59.99 on sale. Don't know for how long though. IMO, each has nifty points. The pocket radio got...
  • Re: 81 engine in 77 bus?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Apr 2000 11:54:16 EDT
    ...experience in how straightforward it is to put an 81 vanagon engine into a 77' bus? I would like a job that requires minimal...
  • Idling high
    Historical mailing list - peter hargreave
    Tue, 24 Jun 2003 08:03:45 +0000
    ...is there a screw in the engine I can tinker with to&nbsp;get my idling down and if so where is it located...