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• Re: Toyota?? - RE: OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 19:36:19 +1300
  ...Local assembly problems. When I spent 4 months in Newfoundland I noticed that the worst rusters were Hondas and US Fords, along with Toyota...
• Re: I am selling my Customized T2 73 Bus due to my Vanagon's needs...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 1 May 2003 07:59:01 -0500
  ...VANAGON. > > I used a dipstick assembly from a VANAGON to cure the rubberboot > problem > normally on the T4 engines from 72 to 79. > > If...
• Re: AFM intermittancy result?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:07:29 -0700
  ...track with the engine under high load condition, throttle >> depressed but not WOT (i.e., neither microswitch on the throttle >> assembly activated)? >> >> -- >> Rocky J...
• Re: Catalytic Rattling
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Fri, 2 May 1997 08:51:09 -0500
  ...The symptoms were extreme loss of power, and odd whistling from the engine. We pulled off the freeway, and my wife revved the engine...
• junkyard tales, change those fuel lines!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 18:28:47 -0700
  ...I bought the front luggage rack and the bed assembly. The next yard had a couple vanagons but nothing I needed was left on...
• Re: Adjust Rear Bed? (and rear seat re-foam pics)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:26:20 -0600
  ...appreciated! > > Thanks > > Neil. > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Re: Solenoid Type Battery Isolator. Insulate Posts? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:08:56 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Rock Auto "Close Out" Parts.
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:58:43 -0800
  ...I don't think it uses either.� � ;^) -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly� http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy...
• Danfoss VS Sawafuji Compressor. Which is Electrically More Efficient?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:01:22 -0700
  ...Is that advantage significant enough to make it the winner? Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp...
• Re: Baja Whale trip, success! Video!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:55:52 -0400
  ...Thanks for the video James. > > http://youtu.be/rIZ1Zwv4VuM > > Full trip report to follow. > > Mark > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly...
• Re: Check your fuel lines, NOW
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:43:03 -0400
  ...of Gates brand. > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: bashing NVC was: vanagon engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:34:18 -0800
  ...just recently reading an article about a city councilman or state > >assemblyman or some such blowhard in a NE state that had introduced a...
• Re: Sad story
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:41:35 -0700
  ...jet engine turbine blades ....rare, but it happens.. sure make a mess. there are still a few Datsuns on the road .. so it could...
• Re: Suckers beware: Re: Interesting item on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 15:07:13 -0600
  ...He's >obviously hoping some sucker won't read it. > >does not include an engine assembly or transaxle > > >Jim > >On Mar 16, 2004, at...
• Re: 85 Exhaust:
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 12:41:10 -0700
  I commented recently that a large number of folks contemplating an engine swap probably don't have properly running vans. I installed a used...
• Re: Head gasket question...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Feb 2004 10:13:19 -0600
  ...On piston type aircraft engines, the cylinders are made as individual units, complete with cylinder head. The heads are not separate as on the...
• Re: Throttle Valve Stop Screw Adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 10:55:12 -0700
  ...I imagine it might be useful. ;^) I still have a very rough idle or stall, engine cold, after driven about 2 blocks. And, the...
• Re: fuel managment system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:12:26 -0800
  ...My 85 Adventrurewagon with 2.1 waterboxer engine, including all t 2.1 breathing parts..from throttle body to tail pipe ... and running on...
• Re: FW: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:32:39 -0700
  ...I was asking and attempting to clarify. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy...
• Re: interior lighting - led strip
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:08:45 -0800
  ...And that low setting is pretty good for a standby/casual use light. > > alistair -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http...
• Re: F/you think we have problems? Try owning a MB600
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:34:41 -0800
  ...Wasn't the black model shown used in "Witches > of Eastwick"� movie? (Jack Nicholson) -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly� http...
• Canadian Importing Vanagon Westfalia to Canada: insurance while in US?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 10 Mar 2012 01:15:47 -0500
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1248521 Thinking out loud, Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http...
• Re: Rear brakes frustration
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 17:49:46 -0500
  ...TechProc/bleeder.htm > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: skylight alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 10:58:59 -0700
  ...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: vacuum leak
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 2 Jul 2012 11:14:43 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Syncro gear box issues.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 17:45:13 -0700
  ...The rebuilder is suspecting a bad G/R assembly and it looks like the gear box will have to be sent away to be...
• Re: can I start/run eng. w/o MAS/air cleaner assemb?
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:05:01 -0500
  ...On Dec 19, 2007, at 6:42 PM, azsun99 wrote: > I finally finished replacing most of the FI hoses in the engine > compartment, new...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:28:05 -0800
  ...of notes glued to the engine relay box. >> >> Neil. >> > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate...
• Re: Overheated wire junction on 1.9
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 13:05:29 -0700
  ...the engine stops. (power stops flowing to > the ECU relay. Same for 1.9?) -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 15:12:32 -0400
  ...from engineering specs for the nuts or from metallurgical testing of them. Either way they ended up with a higher measured assembly torque and...
• Re: regarding head gasket failures on water cooled engs....
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 15:03:54 -0400
  ...this is correct, is it possible that the rebuilder in this case had not used new bolts in the assembly of the rebuilt engines?
• Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 18:25:09 -0800
  ...vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >> > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue...
• Re: Debris on oil strainer mesh
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 25 Aug 2006 21:59:52 -0400
  ...There does not seem to be > anymore of it > building as time goes on, so I am chalking it up to > so assembly > sealant...
• Re: Insturment Cluster
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:13:35 +0000
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl...
• Re: Repost. Troubleshooting a Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:29:47 -0800
  ...h t h mike > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named...
• Re: UperControlArmBushings
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 14:10:52 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:18:41 -0800
  ...Seems maybe it's there to run a >> separate feed to pump for headlights? -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http...
• 1990 Carat with Analogue Clock?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:00:21 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: PIC. Under Cabinet Flooring: Westfalia OEM?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 20:29:06 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• How hard is it to retrofit power steering in a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 20:18:57 -0800
  ...the power steering pump from this engine without a little bit of creative bracket assembly. Remember, in engine conversions, creative accessory belt brackets means...
• Re: Pesky Vanagon exhaust system.....
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:39:16 -0700
  ...I have never had a fitment issue or any leakage, and they have been off twice, once for an engine rebuild and once for...
• Re: CV joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:03:30 +0000
  ...I will secure the assembly under my Vanagon....and hope I will never need it. > > > -- > Neil n > > VE7TBN > > 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https...
• Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:35:03 -0700
  ...but I think that can happen with other engines) - sticks out by ~ 2" above deck - custom work required (or buy pre made carriers. have...
• Re: Weird Vibrations at the Clutch Pedal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 17:57:43 -0600
  ...he >>had to pull the engine and replace the throwout bearing(I hope it was a >>complete assembly). At the time he said he...
• Re: Castrol Hypuron 15W-40 Synthetic Blend?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 13 May 2012 20:00:50 -0400
  ...Sounds like 'soot' is kept in suspension better than coventional oils designed for gas engines. The shear numbers look good. Resistance to shear might...
• Re: Bit of Toyota Syndrome in '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:02:06 -0400
  ...you hold the engine end of the cable with your hand. It will be very apparent that the cable sheath assembly is bad by...
• Re: removing NA/dipstick
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 21 Jun 2013 12:13:37 -0600
  ...My AAZ has a good dipstick assembly and fills from valvecover, that sounds like a wonderful Idea then just block off the pan! Are...
• Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 5 Mar 2013 17:18:13 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• KAE Programmable Intermittent Wiper Relay Issue?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:16:10 -0700
  ...Thanks Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta...
• Re: Exhaust bolts studs nuts to prevent future corrosion problems
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:15:27 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Porterfield R4-S Brake Shoes?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 18:33:58 -0400
  ...who is diving into the front end and may soon yank some drums..... -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl...
• more vanagon parts For sale (best offers)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 11:21:27 EDT
  ...2.1 stuff) -1.9L waterboxer engine (make offer) -auto tranny '83-'91 (make offer) -complete poptop assembly -headrests w/ sockets -etc...ill find...
• Re: wheel bearings (Baja)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:54:07 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Fuel injectors
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:54:38 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:51:35 -0800
  ...Mine spins CW as does some > other later MY Honda engines. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:43:07 -0700
  ...vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
• Wee bit of update with engine and tranny
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 5 Jul 2021 19:50:41 -0700
  ...play. Engine tidied up. New stainless pipe on left side, new gaskets on the cooling flanges , rebuilt throttle body and intake plenum assembly, have...
• Re: exact foot pounds for the oil plug?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 16 Jun 2016 07:04:55 -0500
  ...John On Jun 15, 2016 21:45, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Most every threaded fastener assembly on manufactured equipment not only > has...
• Re: Digifant Electrical Experts: New Harness + 4 Pin Hella 53 Relay for ECU?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 28 May 2012 18:52:16 -0700
  ...of voltage surging through it when >> engine shut down. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate...
• aircooled t-stat questions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 09:37:56 -0700
  ...Apparently, previous owner had removed t/stat assembly, air flaps and all related linkage, etc...PO had engine installed about 80K ago at local...