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• Re: bucking/stumbling, etc. - 91 2.1 WBX Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 5 Jan 2014 08:50:35 -0500
  ...Somewhere around > Richmond VA the engine started stumbling, bucking, or whatever you want to > call it. It was like someone was doing Morse code...
• Re: Power issues? Fuel issues?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 4 Aug 2013 17:28:45 -0700
  ...your Zetec engine..but some OBD-II engines will do exactly that without a good Vehicle Speed Sensor input. Are any codes set ? Have...
• Re: 82westie 1.6 diesel upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:30:38 -0700
  ...some engines run better than others. two that I did in 2010 .. one was a 1.9 TD ABL code ...odd 1.9 .........it...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 May 2011 19:21:54 -0400
  ...You should be able to hear it click each time the throttle is opened when the engine is running. I never have heard any...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:51:28 -0800
  ...talking about here, 93 or 94 Jetta with ABA 2.0 > > engine...........on the HO2S ( heated oxygen sensor ) Control Module, > > there is a wire...
• Re: funny disc? - Picture and Proof
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 12:42:36 -0600
  ...there was production code on the back side used by rebuilders for identification purposes. I've seen the disk on engines that I've...
• Head Corrosion cause and cure? was Re: Cooling strategies, color coded, etc.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 17:21:20 -0400
  ...The BASF engineer I spoke to about it years ago said "We make the stuff for VWAG -- we don't think the no-phosphate...
• Re: Electrical question (Coil terminals)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:24:35 -0700
  ...with the engine off, but key on, find which one of the individual wires has 'key on' power on it. Expect it to be...
• Re: Border Crossing USA to Canada
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 23 May 2016 11:55:13 -0700
  ...I purchased parts for actual repairs, I'm not hiding anything like a new engine.' That type of thing won't likely happen to...
• back on line
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Jul 94 15:51:34 PDT
  ...Reason? the new engine runs hotter than the old diesel, (I have to get an alternator cooling duct/shroud from a late model Audi...
• FW: 130Amp alternator upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 13:56:19 -0700
  ...Alternator output is listed on the alternator, for example my 90A Bosch has this bit of code: N1-> 14V 34/90, which translates to...
• Re: VIN with ZZZ ?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 22:16:06 -0700
  ...The ZZZ means it is just filler code >> letters. The z in the zng part basically means the same thing. I suspect >> a >> 1992...
• Re: DOKA VIN Decoder mystery
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 19:45:24 -0400
  ...Position 7&8 seem correct as 24 is the code for pickup (which makes me > wonder about my question about position 3. > > 6. Position...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:41:36 -0700
  I would be willing to bet a significant sum of $ that oxygen sensor has NOTHING to do with the engine's ability to start...
• Re: Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:48:46 -0700
  ...firewall. >>> >>> In hot weather, engine consistently: >>> >>> - throws coolant sensor error code: 'Intermittent short to ground'. >>> - turns MIL (check engine) light on at highway speeds...
• Re: Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 29 May 2011 12:33:07 -0700
  ...I recently had to check into that for a ( DH code ) 1.9 wbxr engine. the actual pressure spec written on the switch itself...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:26:44 -0800
  ...Tiico > engine, > but I thought it was the same procedure I used previously with success. > 6. I connected my OBD II code reader. I...
• Re: Best Wire Selector -- Voltage Drop Charts Mayhem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 Jan 2022 15:14:20 +0000
  ...For simplicity I pretty follow the NEC electric code for wire size based on ampacity. Rarely will I use anything under 18 AWG just...
• Re: ECU firmware location
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Baker
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 10:40:27 -0500
  ...ECU firmware location So let me get this right you are looking for the code programed into the chip I would have to dig...
• Re: Is it time for a Tiico list?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 08:56:01 -0700
  ...1996 Legacy engine is OBD I or OBD II, or what kind of diagnostic tool will give you the correct fault code readings? I...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: TIICO vs. CA
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 07:31:32 -0800
  ...And, Section 3362.1 of the California Code of Regulations prohibits any engine change that degrades the effectiveness of a vehicle's emission control...
• Parts Inquiries - Your Location Please!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 11:45:10 -0400 (EDT)
  ...However, it would be greatly appreciated if the inquirers would please give me their ZIP code to determine freight costs. Don't need the...
• Re: Strange diesel question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:34:46 -0700
  ...I'm buidling a 1.9 NA 1Y engine code using AAZ rods and pistons .. that should make a turbo block .. and we'll...
• Re: Are all 2.1 engines digifant?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 5 May 2014 13:28:55 -0600
  ...Are all 2.1 engines digifant? >> >> The downloading and free sharing of copyrighted material is an illegal >> activity NOT encouraged or permitted on the...
• Re: bucking/stumbling, etc. - 91 2.1 WBX Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Jan 2014 09:14:44 -0500
  ...Somewhere around Richmond VA the engine started stumbling, bucking, or whatever you want to call it. It was like someone was doing Morse code...
• Re: Power Chip for Digijet Vans now available!
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 22:47:52 +0100
  ...Power Chip for Digijet Vans now available! > There are many Digijet Vanagons over here (DH engine code). They were made > between 83-85. When...
• Re: California law (smog)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 09:29:58 -0500
  ...now with a Turbo, Frankinstein engine, improved FI, maped ECU... modified exhaust? i have to put back a stock engine every 2 yers! Or...
• Re: valve cover and vacuum question -1.8 Gas conversion
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 21:47:17 -0400
  ...I installed a 1.8L gas motor > from an 1986 Golf (engine code GX.) It runs OK, but has poor mileage, smells > like it...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
  Thu, 8 Mar 2018 22:41:14 +0000
  ...1982 > > >> Vanagon, Left-hand drive, engine code CV (air-cooled FI). I am certain > > >> on the cables for the 2 heater flaps, it's...
• Re: Calif: Buying out of state
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 17:30:12 -0700
  ...Buying out of state California Health and Safety Code 44011. (a) All motor vehicles powered by internal combustion engines that are registered within an...
• RE: Border Patrol operation
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 01 Apr 1996 16:00:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Anybody know any details? As for the 6-cyl engine conversion, I know the list is waiting with baited breath for my opinion on...
• Re: NVC: Re: If you're bored.... Vanagon Engine Conversion Progress (welding pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:26:39 -0700
  ...Electrical Code Simplified" book, (a really useful book btw) it outlines specific wire and parts for a 20 amp circuit. For obvious reasons. I...
• Re: Electrical question (Coil terminals)
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:59:28 -0700
  This is my guess based on my instinct of being a person with electrical engineering background. Disconnect the wire from the coil that gives...
• Ignition transponder modules
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 15:39:29 -0800
  ...and reading countless wiring code books. The Cabrio key reader uses the K-line setup where my ALH engine is a CAN-bus system...
• Fwd: Phone number of Vanagon Syncro for sale not mine Cheap
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 07:13:45 -0500
  resending with the area code sorry it was late 1-734-434-2326. Jonce Sorry for not getting his address the 1st time around...
• Re: DigiTool Ver 3 in the works... Help Needed (long)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 10 Nov 2003 00:11:22 -0500
  ...The code used on the stamp will be made freeware and I'll do a write up on how to build this thing if...
• Re: NVC Re: VW, honour, and culture
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Sat, 26 Sep 2015 17:03:29 -0600
  ...And so on. >> Diesel engineer knows that it can't be done and orders the programmers >> to put in cheat code. So there must...
• Re: I'm excited, want to buy an engine?
  Historical mailing list - Pete Owsianowski
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:32:51 -0400
  ...FAS has done major mods to the engine to have it handle the differences between the size of the beetle and the westy. Intake...
• Re: adding resister to center 1.9 coolant temp gauge?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 6 Jul 2010 23:34:40 -0700
  ...On my Vanagon w/Jetta 2.0, I was having intermittent warm start problems that would cause engine to take 5+ cranking sessions to...
• Automatic Transmission Fluid and Gear Oil Comparrison and Feedback please
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 3 May 2009 17:54:13 -0400
  ...Robert NY 88 Auto With freshly rebuilt engine. Tranny Rebuilt 3 yrs ago.
• Re: Idaho Vanaru?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 20:30:09 -0800
  ...I also had a Subaru mechanic put a code reader on the engine for $10.00 when I first got it going. No problem...
• Re: re; smog sympathies
  Historical mailing list - Scot Douglas
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 21:40:57 -0500
  ...related part fails and illuminates a check engine light (MIL). The dealer can then check the code that the ECU stores and replace the...
• Re: 86 synco issues/NY Subi swaps??
  Historical mailing list - john cianci
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 21:49:23 +0000
  ...as well as an engine i can hook up to a vag-com or something to see what codess its throwing<BR><BR></P...
• Re: Friday: Bosch MAF (mass air flow meter)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 19:28:21 -0700
  ...Fire the truck up, code cleared and has not come back after a month of use. I've also monitored the long term fuel...
• Re: WTB: Transmission from 80-82 Aircooled Vanagon-reply
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 25 May 1998 14:27:08 -0400
  ...In an ideal situation I'd like to upgrade the whole powertrain to new or rebuilt since I'm swapping to a new engine...
• Feedback on gearing options, TDI converted vans
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:45:35 -0500
  ...The engine I'm currently running is a 1.9 liter TDI four, AHU-code, mechanical injection pump, with slight upgrades to the turbo...
• Donor van: Parts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:23:47 +1300
  ...The engine will be transplanted, as will the rear hatch >>struts, maybe the rack/pinion for power steering; and other misc VW >>parts, doo...
• Re: All engines have issues...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 22 May 2010 15:40:46 -0700
  ...I think the Jetta Mk 3 motor, the one coded ABA, is supposed to be even slighty better than the Mk 11, the one...
• Re: 1.8 to 2.0 aba swap
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 30 May 2012 09:16:48 -0700
  ...I'm replacing a 1.8 w engine code PF. Seems like a >> good upgrade and one that should last. Any words of advice...
• Re: Cockpit of a C-141
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 28 May 2007 12:34:55 -0700
  ...They are pricey, but the outfit is offering a 15% discount with promotion code: "0526MEM". Their website: www.speedhut.com. Except for my 12...
• Re: Bostig intake hose
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 3 Aug 2014 10:02:25 -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: My New Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 7 Apr 2013 18:19:37 -0400
  ...Vanadium carbide, an inorganic compound; Vancouver >>> Canucks, a NHL hockey team; Vehicle code, a motor vehicle traffic legal >>> system" ........etc. >>> >>> They have them at...
• Re: The Truth About Timing Your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 20:15:47 -0400
  ...The engine stabilizer varies the timing at idle in order to achieve a > smoother idle....hence idle stabilizer.....DO NOT DISCONNECT the timing > mark...
• Re: Need advice: Dad must part w/ his '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 09:32:36 -0700
  ...Kelly Blue Book says the '86 full camper in excellent condition is worth $9000 retail in my zip code, so your weekender is probably...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:32:08 -0800
  ...On this vehicle we're talking about here, 93 or 94 Jetta with ABA 2.0 engine...........on the HO2S ( heated oxygen sensor ) Control...
• Re: 1986 Diesel Crew Cab Dropside Pickup (Transporter)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 21:12:08 -0700
  ...Most of the OD units that I have seen like this are carbureted engines with the engine code of DF and a whole 60hp...
• Re: WAS: Upper Control Arm Nut .... NOW: Apology. :)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:49:50 -0700
  ...example: > http://www.fastenermart.com/html/stover-lock-nuts.html > ETKA codes the propshaft nuts as "stover" but not the self- > locking nut you...
• Re: Vanagon Double Relay wiring confusion
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 14:54:39 -0700
  ...Tue, 19 Aug 2003 09:38:09 -0700 > > Hi all: > > When I purchased my '82 Federal Westfalia last year I dropped the engine and...
• Re: [TDI-conversion] Fast Forward's "undercover" TDI project for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:58:15 -0800
  ...the running of the engine or in the event of a sensor failing, no way of checking fault codes. The OBD port is under...
• Re: Birthdays and Busses
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 4 Jul 2018 19:30:57 -0600
  ...Or just order some from him? ;) > > > Which generation Golf engine? The Mk2/3 VW inline engines have a 3 letter code stamped into a...