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• In praise of VW inline fours
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:45:44 -0400
  Although I'm not an authority on VW inline engines, a few clarifications. 1) The Audi engine that VW inherited when it bought Auto...
• Re: [Syncro] Need the two lower studs that secure the transmission to the engine - No P# in ETKA
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:47:30 -0700
  ...The engine moved backwards and > pierced the oil filter. I did shut the engine down quickly but the clutch > bell housing and exhaust both...
• Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Tue, 31 May 2011 17:11:42 -0700
  I too suspected the rear engine mounts, however I replaced them with the new engine. I also got an opinion from another mechanic who...
• RE: Type 2 Engine Mount
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 14:27:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The engine is in good condition but one of >the bolts from the rear engine mount on the drivers side has broken out, >taking...
• Call for Engine Conversion and Rebuild Shop Reviews
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 09:47:39 -0700
  ...Boston Engine AVP Bus Depot Go Westy Northwest Connecting Rod etc I'm interested in any and all Vanagon or Bus engine rebuilder reviews...
• Re: Weird engine noise update (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 20:41:54 -0400
  ...I do know that my engine > definitely would go running off of a pallet if unrestrained. > > Bus Depot has a rebuilt engine for under...
• Re: 83' won't start when hot
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 13 Oct 2003 13:56:25 -0400
  ...This sensor tells the engine computer how warm the engine is, so it can enrich the mixture when the engine is cold. If the...
• Re: [DIESEL] 1.6NA Diesel Rebuild Options ???
  Historical mailing list - photobug
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 08:14:14 -0500
  ...With rebuild parts previously ordered and on hand, from time engine is pulled out to pull start after its rebuild is complete and engine...
• Re: Engine Swap:VW S. Africa
  Historical mailing list - P.B.
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 09:28:54 -0700
  ...I am preparing the engine compartment for the engine now. I > should be > > installing the engine next week. It looks by eyeball that the...
• Re: engine change
  Historical mailing list - david kao
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 20:53:48 -0800
  steves@indy1.indy.net wrote: > > I'm biting the bullet and getting a rebuilt engine for my '86 vanagon > from VW. I have the...
• Re: ?s about new 2.0 installation
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 08:47:39 -0700
  ...Also the AC pump in an Air-cooled engine might cause your engine to not cool efficiently. The engine tin shroud that surrounds the...
• Re: Steam Cleaning?
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 19:01:00 EDT
  Ahh, Yes, Phil, A good clean engine is next to Dependability ness! :o) Although I have used Steam Cleaners a lot, Anymore, once a...
• Re: Power of a 2.0L Air cooled vs 2.1L???
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 00:46:33 -0500
  ...In the past 2 years iv'e seen many type2 engine (i should include Vanagon engine also!) iv'e seen only 2 clean AC...
• 2.1L Syncro engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 21:22:30 -0800
  I have a 2.1L "MV" engine from a 1986 Canadian Syncro Westie for sale. I have never seen the engine run, I got...
• Re: Adding Slick50 to engine and transmission of 91 Westy, Opinion?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 19:12:40 -0400
  ...Adding Slick50 to engine and transmission of 91 Westy, Opinion? > This is a 91 Westy with 92,400 on the engine, still running really...
• CrewCab-Rebuilt!
  Historical mailing list - Gaelen Gallashant
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 09:53:36 -0300
  ...Well I decided it was time to just call this a bad engine and start over instead. I purchased a 1.9L engine that...
• Engine Woes -- Need Some Advice
  Historical mailing list - Vern Creamer
  Sat, 7 Aug 1999 15:58:39 -0500
  ...except for a couple of recent engine developments. The day before our annual family vacation, the distributor "blew up" (our mechanic's words). What...
• Re: Diesel parts needed!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 08:10:59 EST
  Todd, I have two 1.6l TD engines. One is from a Quantum and is perfect for Vanagon Conversion (turbo is out of the...
• Re: Engine advise
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 08:07:10 -0600
  ...We also discussed going the > Subaru > engine route. > I need help and advise, which engine should I use and/or > where would > you suggest...
• Re: Golf engine mount brackets same as Fox? (for my Vanagon engine conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:32:18 -0700
  ...Good to know the brackets are the same on the other longitudinal engines you wrote of. Thanks for saving me fuel and time! Neil...
• Re: Engine changement
  Historical mailing list - John D. Stepto
  Tue, 2 May 2000 12:27:43 -0000
  Go with a new engine built by someone who does it all the time and the warranty. -----Original Message----- From: Jean-Philippe Lerda <jplerda...
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 12 May 2000 12:43:49 EDT
  I am running the quad tip Bosch plugs in my modified 2.1L engine. The engine fires instantly. I give the starter a quick...
• Re: Two engines for sale
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Sat, 6 Sep 2003 08:57:09 -0700
  I have this two air cooled engines for sale. Could one of you do me a favour and put it on the "type2" list...
• used 2.1 Engine needed Trade for SA parts?
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Sun, 28 Sep 2003 23:27:25 EDT
  Hello again folks, Any of you engine conversion folks have an engine you would like to sell me? I will come pick it up...
• Re: Air scoops
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:36:44 -0600
  > a vanagon engine compartment is wide open more or less....the engine is > liquid cooled ...plenty of engine compartment general venting. Hold on there...
• Re: Which Subaru engine?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Tue, 15 Jul 1997 23:39:04 -0600
  Lionel Tun wrote: > Which Subaru engine(s) is(are) a suitable replacement for the 1.9l VW? > > I saw an ad for a Subaru...
• Re: Engine Flush
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Wed, 10 Dec 1997 00:35:15 EST
  In a message dated 97-12-09 16:57:28 EST, nlebron@TROY.COBE.COM writes: << Does anyone have any opinion on engine flushes...
• Engine specs
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Fri, 29 Dec 2000 02:53:27 -0000
  Anyone know the specs for a Audi 5 cylinder engine , code KX ? I got this yesterday from a North American spec Quantum that was...
• Re: Vanavolvo ??
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 13:55:10 EST
  ...With its tractor like characteristics, a Volvo engine seems to be Ideal for use in a Vanagon. The OHV B20 engine seemed even better...
• 2.1 engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - Rob Le Duc
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 18:18:28 -0500
  i work at a salvage yard and got an 86 westy in the engine compartment wiring was all destroyed before i got it .... i...
• Re: Subaru engines f/s
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 12:47:07 -0600
  ...2 Subaru engines for sale a1985 and a 1992 both running. Mileage 69900 = and 68899 respectively. Both engines running nicely. $ 500.00 each plus...
• Re: Two engines for sale
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Sat, 6 Sep 2003 08:37:43 -0700
  ...Two engines for sale I have two engines to sell. One is assembled and complete the other is apart ready to be redone too...
• Re: cleaning engine bay
  Historical mailing list - ray berthiaume
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:59:28 -0800
  ...I cleaned my entire engine block / cooling tins / engine compartment with it and they look new. 1981 Vanagon L --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make...
• Re: 666 torque, say no more - NVC ;^D
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:53:20 -0400
  ...Maybe a great alternative for a Vanagon Engine conversion!!! .. >>>> No. But nice try. :) That has to be the most ridiculous engine swap as far...
• Re: how to put out engine fire?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Sat, 15 May 1999 10:06:16 -0400
  << I would carry a nice CO2 bottle to put out engine fires with. >> This might seem a little paranoid, but has anyone thought of...
• engine tine needed.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 18:56:24 -0400
  ...I need a piece of engine tin for my van. If you have any engine tin for sale, e-mail me, and I'll...
• Engine support for I4 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Thu, 14 Aug 2003 08:13:54 -0400
  Hi List, Do I absolutely need the diesel engine support 068199207B and 068199208A to install a 2.0L Jetta 97 engine? Are there other...
• Two engines for sale
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 12:27:09 -0700
  I have two engines to sell. One is assembled and complete the other is apart ready to be redone too. These are 2.0L...
• Re: Engine Conversion marketing survey
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 2 May 2007 10:34:23 -0600
  what engine conversion marketing survey? Tom B.-now if we could just convert to another VW engine as good as a subie? On May...
• Re: what the vw waterboxer offers?? Lilleys & aircooleds
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 00:01:37 EDT
  ...And as far as reliability, the WBX is basically a modified improved T1 engine. The changes I made to the design of the engine...
• digijet engine swap?
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Elia
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 11:39:33 -0400
  ...You posted a message advising another list subscriber to go for an engine swap. I assume that the engine you were talking about was...
• Re: Engine removal
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 23:37:03 -0500
  ...Haynes says to > remove a plug from the front of the engine and rotate the engine until you > see a bolt that holds the...
• Re: Rebuilt Waterboxer Longevity?(Please read)
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Sat, 4 Sep 1999 23:31:03 -0500
  I had two remanufactured engines installed (not at the same time!) in 1998. When the original engine in my van packed it in after...
• Re: Attn. 2L Air cooled experts. Is this a bad idea?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 13:05:19 -0400
  ...So routing (most of) the > hot air to behind the engine should be fine. > > The engine cooling is from the fan pushing > cooler air...
• Re: [Fwd: Re: Metal engine lids - what year?]
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 08:08:55 -0500
  I find this whole engine fire thread/ metal vs plastic thing hilarious. If there are those of you out there that have this engine...
• Has anyone saved a burnt engine?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 11:59:36 -0800
  The question is, has anyone who reads this list put back in service an engine that came from a Vanagon that had a engine...
• Are engines getting scarce?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Apr 1996 11:33:05 GMT
  We had an almost new engine freeze its bearings while on an Easter trip to visit relatives in Utah. On monday I called around...
• Engine Performance vs Tire Size
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 16:51:54 -0700
  A while back my stock engine was rebuilt (stock 2.1L to a Eurocars 2.2L) After the rebuild my "Seat of the Pants...
• Re: What's wrong with my VW? Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 20:39:09 -0600
  Stan >Many of the problems encountered with VW engines is the extreme lack of >maintenance. ---------------------- Andrew >I can't agree. Modern engines should be...
• Re: NVC: Re: interference engines.....was Re: How much would this cost
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 14:14:30 -0600
  ...I drive an 88 GL with an interference engine..............! It's been interferred with and doesn't run worth a d*mn! Will someone...
• Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:05:45 -0700
  Guys, This is an attempt to resurrect the discussion on what the cause of a rear exhaust header hitting the rear engine mount bar...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:59:21 -0500
  ...Thanks again, mcneely ---- mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > Martin has a VW diesel engine, which is an inline overhead cam engine. > It uses...
• Wasserboxer Engine Rebuild
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 20:12:57 PST
  Hey Vanagoners, I pulled the engine out of the 88 Wolfsburg last saturday. Everything went very smoothly. A nice mixture of coolant and oil...
• Re: Eurospec question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 14:04:24 -0700
  All engines have harmonic balancers, it is simply the heavy cast pulley attached opposite the flywheel end of the engine. These pulleys usually have...
• Re: muffler strap
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 16:59:27 -0400
  NO! Don't do this!!! The muffler should be anchored to the engine, not the body. If the muffler is anchored to the body...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What ...
  Historical mailing list - Heath Vogt
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 14:39:53 EDT
  >Not really, I just want others to KNOW that there are >viable options to swapping out the engine. >The swapping crowd seems to constantly...
• RE: V6anagon soon to be re-V6'ed
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 18 Apr 1996 18:20:16 EST
  Herr Maher wonders whether his engine mount may contribute to the short and vibration-filled lives of his clutches. I suspect not, as I...
• Re: Upgrading 1.9 to 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 14:39:06 -0600
  ...Any one interested in a complete 85 engine, electronics, exhaust along with a 2nd complete spare back up set of engine electronics get in...
• Re: Engine Swap - what about TDI?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 15:31:43 -0500
  TDI = Turbo Direct Injection It is a Diesel engine design that VW has devloped that produced more torque - power - from a cleaner burning engine...
• Pulling the engine tonight, anything I need to know?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 16:40:50 -0700
  I'm pulling the engine tonight on the "new" (to me) 83, I just bought. Anywords of wisdom. The last VW engine I pulled...