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  • Re: 1985?Westy for Sale in Merrillville, Indiana
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:24:46 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Fuel Expansion Tank: Cracks, Grommet. PICS
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 10 Mar 2014 13:47:42 -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: WBX Plastic Coolant Pipe Inspection
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 19 May 2014 20:42:11 -0500
    ...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: Fifth connection found
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:42:16 -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: Dim Oil LIght, Ign. On Engine Off
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:27:53 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Question of heat?
    Historical mailing list - BobKat
    Sun, 29 Jul 2001 21:08:42 -0600
    ...Runs great with 30,000 on the engine. My question: I live in Montana...will this thing be able to give us heat in...
  • Re: Engine Conversion?
    Historical mailing list - John Reddick
    Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:34:54 -0500
    The Subaru engine is the better choice, but not necessarily the right one for everybody. If you are going to "roll your own", the...
  • new engine for our Vanagons, maybe only on Fridays
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:06:50 -0700
    ...During his 20 years at VW, Hofbauer headed up, among other things, development of VW's first diesel engine and the VR6. The OPOC...
  • Re: Unique Westy
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 8 Oct 2014 08:35:04 -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: More on Westy Prices
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 16 Feb 2013 11:25:04 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Electrical Experts. Motronic Hall Reference Voltage?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 21 Feb 2014 12:05:57 -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...
  • VR6 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Steve Rosen
    Thu, 30 May 1996 10:44:54 -0400
    ...The complete engine ia approx. $1k-$1,500. The Kennedy kit is complete at approx $1,500. Automatic is about $1,400. $3k + my...
  • Re: places where rodents get into vanagons... save this list!!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:59:51 -0600
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >
  • Fuel Expansion Tank: Cracks, Grommet. PICS
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 10 Mar 2014 12:29:06 -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: vanagon Digest - 19 Feb 2014 to 20 Feb 2014 - Special issue (#2014-103)
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Sat, 22 Feb 2014 18:51:21 -0500
    ...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: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:33:20 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: German for "fuse"?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 13 May 2012 11:48:50 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Please help with passat - NVC
    Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
    Sat, 15 Sep 2001 21:26:23 -0700
    ...wife has a 93' Passat with a VR6, the heater core just started leaking. When the engine is at temp, antifreeze fog comes in...
  • Re: OR/WA Trip Pics and Comments
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Tue, 15 Oct 2013 10:18:14 -0500
    ...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: [VW gas I4 Conversions] Sadly, the time has come.. selling my ABA 5sp
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 3 May 2019 18:34:06 -0700
    ...Groups > "Vanagons, VW Buses (Bays) With VW/Audi, Inline or VR Gas Engines" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from...
  • Travel Weirdness (warning; tires. ;)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 5 Sep 2014 09:59:04 -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: OR/WA Trip Pics and Comments
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 15 Oct 2013 08:33:05 -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: Air scoops
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:40:51 -0500
    ...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 Pump: wear at case
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 25 Sep 2014 09:25:15 -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: Carlsbad beach morning VW van count
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 1 Jun 2014 10:32:44 -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: Speedo repair question
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 4 Oct 2013 21:24:39 -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: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 16 Feb 2013 13:10:57 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:48:21 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >
  • 2.1 WBX. Triumph Adler or Bosch ECU For Spare?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:37:31 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 24 May 2012 13:41:44 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Wasserboxers, cold galvanize
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 14 Feb 1995 20:12:41 -0800
    Joel, Having a comparativly rare VW engine (VR6) myself, I don't think the wasserboxer has anything to appologize for. My friend who has...
  • Re: Eurovans, Winnebago and Westfalia (was: Comet Camper Cafe)
    Historical mailing list - William A. Killian
    Thu, 3 Apr 1997 14:40:13 -0500 (EST)
    ...I think it had to have been > > a '97 as it had the VR6 engine. However, the price on the window was > > $55,000...
  • Re: Drip, Drip
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 18 Aug 1997 14:53:46 EDT
    ...168K) 60 Porsche T5 Coupe 85 VW Vanagon (Elvis) presently awaiting engine On Mon, 18 Aug 1997 12:34:39 -0500 "Michael T. DeLessio...
  • Re: spring/wire in pop top lift handle
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:36:17 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Fuel pump noise?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 22 Jul 2013 09:07:36 -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: Mystification
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 3 Sep 2011 13:42:06 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: TDI, TD and 2.0L conversions
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 31 Aug 1998 09:54:18 -0400
    ...For instance, Mazda Rotary engines. If I announced on the list that I was going to install a RX7 engine in my van everyone...
  • Re: Fuel pressure regulator/hesitation off idle
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 4 Jun 2014 10:48:42 -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: Solenoid Type Battery Isolator. Insulate Posts? PIC
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:44:34 -0700
    ...VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > -- 1989 Swedish Tristar with...
  • Re: '82 Westy innards
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:28:03 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Rust Converter Paint (not POR) on Engine Coolant Pipes?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 6 Jul 2014 15:03:30 -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: Front suspension bushing replacement
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 12 Sep 2014 12:18:20 -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...
  • #8 Wire Terminal Crimp w/DIY Tools. Pass or fail? PICS
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:26:03 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Oil Level Again
    Historical mailing list - PSavage
    Mon, 25 Jun 2001 11:08:32 -0700
    ...I've noticed in my VR6 Passat (as have others) that any > addition of oil past the half mark on the stick seems to...
  • Fuel Pressure Test. Gauge Needle Wiggles at Idle?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 8 Jul 2012 18:34:52 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Low Temp Radiator Thermo Switch "Better"?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 25 May 2012 09:25:48 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: cheap EV camper
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Wed, 8 Aug 2012 14:29:38 -0700
    ...googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > -- Casey
  • Re: My "New" 1988 Westy!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 4 May 2012 21:02:00 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Westy Winter Camping Suggestions.(Now Water Pumps).
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:14:41 -0800
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > I'm pretty certain there were never any factory VR6 turbos. My > Jetta has this water pump. If you open...
  • Re: 5cyl EV engine in Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - James Cohen
    Sun, 20 Sep 1998 18:25:20 -0400
    ...can shoe-horn a VR6 into my '87 GTI winter car. Right now it's got the G60 engine in it, but I need...
  • Re: WBX Thermostat Images: Correct Type?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 4 Oct 2014 21:16:56 -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: Body insulation idea
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 12 Sep 2014 11:44:11 -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: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle. Was "vanagon syndrome?"
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 25 Jun 2014 17:02:43 -0400
    ...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: Fifth connection on relay
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:38:00 -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: NVC huge moths in tampa fl
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Fri, 30 Aug 2013 14:44:19 -0400
    ...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: Most Active (i.e. useful) Eurovan Group Is .... ?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sat, 18 May 2013 19:36:56 -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: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:12:22 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Please sign the New Caddy Petition (No Vanagon Contect)
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 10 May 1998 09:53:54 -0700
    ...It worked for the New Beetle it worked for the VR6 engine hopefully the New Caddy as well. So, if you are interested in...
  • Re: 2001 Eurovan
    Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
    Fri, 21 Jul 2000 17:48:51 -0700
    ...Here's their > latest scoop on the changes > - New higher powered version of VR6 engine-4 valves per cylinder, creating > 201 horsepower (versus 140...
  • Re: Fuel Tank Re-Seal Kit
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:34:05 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines