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  • Re: Dim Oil LIght, Ign. On Engine Off
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:14:07 -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: Eurovan Engine Ignorance
    Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
    Wed, 10 Dec 1997 15:56:29 -0800
    ...In fact this is the smoothest VW engine I have ever had (out of 5 water cooled) Compression is still at 180-190 psi...
  • Re: '87 2.1 Engine running rich
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 9 Aug 2013 08:45:47 -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: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:36:04 -0800
    ...VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >> > > -- Neil n 65 kb...
  • Re: Used Radiator Inspection?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 6 Jan 2014 21:27:01 -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...
  • Should be: "Luggage" Rack Off. Comments. PIC.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:20:41 -0800
    ...VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines -- Neil n 65 kb...
  • "VW" Stamp on Long Coolant Pipes Means they're original?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 18 Sep 2014 20:48:17 -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: Flywheel Bolts
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 2 May 2013 10:45:38 -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: Working on the brake lines....
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:56:01 -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: Eurovans, Winnebago and Westfalia (was: Comet Camper Cafe)
    Historical mailing list - Drew B. Farenwald
    Thu, 3 Apr 97 6:04:06 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: 85 Digijet help request
    Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
    Mon, 1 Dec 1997 11:40:23 -0800
    ...stumble, stumble, catch, vroom.) Troubleshooting to date has consisted of audible verification of idle switch actuation (good start, Ed!), and just recently, new plugs...
  • Re: Oil recommendation!
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Tue, 22 Feb 2000 17:36:54 -0500
    ...I used in my last oil change. > > I usually run Valvoline VR1 Racing 20w50 oil but they were out when I went > to go...
  • Re: Castrol Hypuron 15W-40 Synthetic Blend?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Sun, 13 May 2012 18:18:38 -0400
    ...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: Boxer rebellion revisited
    Historical mailing list - John Wessels
    Tue, 6 Jun 2000 10:24:48 EDT
    Hello Volks, I believe that VW stayed with the boxer engine in the Vanagon is the following: A boxer engine is naturally balanced, i...
  • Re: Alternator out at *high* rpms?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 8 Dec 1997 10:50:31 -0800
    ...Oddly enough, if I let the engine cycle down >towards idle (clutch in, foot off of gas pedal, goin' downhill) something >went right, and...
  • Temp II Sensor, Engine Hot.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:22:06 -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: clutch chatter
    Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
    Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:47:38 -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: power steering groan - diminished by itself?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 10 Jul 2013 18:59:19 -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: Porterfield R4-S Brake Shoes?
    Historical mailing list - Bill M
    Wed, 5 Sep 2012 09:48:21 -0400
    ...VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engine >> s >> > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65...
  • Re: WHAT JUST HAPPENED???
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:30:31 -0500
    The huge puff of smoke is an indication that the engine was flooded. Flooding on a warm or hot restart is usually a sign...
  • July + Glamping Trip Pics
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 24 Jul 2014 12:18:19 -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: Starter Motor Internal + Strap Replace?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 7 Mar 2014 08:09:58 -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: 1987 "GetAway" Syncro Camper? (FS Vancouver BC)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 9 Jun 2013 12:06:44 -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: Fridge Burner box
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:41:19 -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: Anyone here with a Nissan Maxima Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:01:24 -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: Refrigerator lighting
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:54:23 -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: Refrigerator lighting
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 2 Sep 2011 10:45:20 -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: 2.2 Suby Stuff etc. FS Sandy Oregon
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 19 Jun 2014 14:42:06 -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: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 15 Dec 2012 23:38:02 -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: Spot The Mouse
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 1 Mar 2013 20:32:29 -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: Conversion Choices
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 1 Sep 2012 11:14:34 -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: 6.3 liter TDI engine... not :-(
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Fri, 18 Aug 2000 00:41:59 EDT
    ...Even the highest performance engines shine, e.g. the TDI engine with 111 KW (150 HP), with an exemplarily low consumption. " Here's the...
  • Re: Use These Spring Clamp Pliers?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 6 Jun 2014 18:19:25 -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: extra underbody protection plate finished
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 20 Nov 2013 18:10:14 -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: My New Bentley
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 7 Apr 2013 11:58:25 -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: Homemade muffler
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 4 Feb 2013 20:49:58 -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: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:13:30 -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
  • =?windows-1252?Q?Re=3A_=5BVANAGON=5D_Another_dometic_question=97does_size_m?= =?windows-1252?Q?atter=3F?=
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 7 Sep 2012 11:24:23 -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
  • Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:25:52 -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: Maybe a Good Deal? (1.6 TD Vanagon $2000 Vancouver BC Craigs List)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 15 May 2012 19:19:17 -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: Rear brakes frustration
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:04:25 -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: Leaky Heater Valve
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:55:45 -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
  • Anyone want a V6, was: stylized cockpit, rest of page
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Tue, 22 Oct 2002 10:55:25 +0200
    ...the OTHER images.... > > Such as the V6 being stuffed into the engine of a Vanagon, the custom > console being equipped (mittlekonsole aka middle console...
  • Re: VW for sale in AZ
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 15 Sep 2012 17:09:02 -0500
    ...com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines -- David McNeely
  • Re: Oil pressure gauges and engine life
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 9 May 2012 21:35:48 -0700
    a late VR6 Eurovan with auto trans doesn't have a trans dipstick either. it's a 'sealed unit' . there is no checking the...
  • Re: Clutch Pedal Clevis Hole: Help Determine Vanagon Mileage?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:17:02 -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: what the vw waterboxer offers?? wasRe: 85 Westfalia beeping
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Wed, 30 May 2001 20:31:29 EDT
    ...57 MGA / 67 MGB engine 54 Bug./ 1960 356 engine 74 FJ55 Landcruiser / Chevrolet 68 Camaro 6-cyl / Corvette 327 67 Karmann Ghia / 2...
  • Re: VW V-8 engine
    Historical mailing list - mike boland
    Fri, 21 Feb 2003 10:59:27 -0600
    ...weld two Vanagon engines together to >create this W8 beast! > >Donald Baxter >'85 Vanagon GL (and '96 Passat GLX VR6--in my opinion, VW...
  • Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 8 Feb 2013 18:11:58 -0800
    ...VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > -- Neil n 65 kb...
  • Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:30:51 -0700
    ...VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas- >> engines -- Neil n 65 kb...
  • Re: Mystery Mouse
    Historical mailing list - walkingboss
    Sun, 14 Sep 2014 22:42:44 -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: 1999 Rialta. Parts Only? $3500 (WESTFIELD NJ 07090)
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Tue, 30 Jul 2013 16:34:45 -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...
  • All 2 Speed Radiator Fans Use Internal Resistor?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:00:55 -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: OE Audi wheels specs
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:38:54 -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: Pan
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:00:57 -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: Part out or Sell now No Lowly Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:12:31 -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: Hankook tire query...update
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:14:20 -0400
    ...With the Subi engine i had no choice to go for a solid tire and 15 or 16in wheels. I also likie the Vred...
  • Re: Soliciting VW Engine Recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:40:33 -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: Coolant Pump: wear at case
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 26 Sep 2014 11:04:24 -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...
  • 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...