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• Re: AAZ swap progress
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 19:16:39 -0600
  ...So far it has been getting spacers to lower > engine and tranny 1" for engine lid clearance, New stainless coolant lines, > fuel tank and...
• Re: O2-sensor voltage problems '84 1.9L -- Help needed
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:09:14 -0400
  ...With engine off, resistance between O2-cable coming from engine and >ground is 140K ohms. I have a spare FI cable assembly and get...
• Re: Cooling issues?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 27 Aug 2013 09:38:37 -0700
  When VW started installing factory turbo diesel engines they increased the airflow capacity of the radiator fan assembly. You should consider upgrading to the...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 16 Feb 2013 13:52:01 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Why my Starter Motor Failed PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:32:46 -0800
  ...Thanks for the help people! Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:32:18 -0700
  ...Then again, those marks may mean bupkuss. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy...
• Re: westie rear seat transplant?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Apr 1995 15:51:29 -0300
  >Anybody have any experience transplanting the westie rear seat/bed assembly >from a type II to a vanagon? Dunnit under desperation. The vanagon deck...
• Re: What parts needed for gas filler tube install
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 21 May 2012 11:02:22 -0700
  ...http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/vanagon-fuel-filler-assembly/gas-filler-neck-shield-50mm-251201117 vagcat appears to show the same styles...
• Re: Rebuilds, was: Mechanic Horror Stories
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 May 1999 11:12:16 EDT
  ...the engine which must have something majorly wrong with it in the first place (like putting together mismatched case halves upon assembly, hence the...
• Re: The problem with TIICO problems
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 09:14:13 EST
  ...The engine IS complete, but it still has to be installed, and some assembly is required. It doesn't install itself. <Since this kit...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:44:50 -0800
  Neil, it just makes good sense to mount the exhaust to the engine on such a short/compact exhaust set up. Same thing is...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:28:36 -0400
  ...Then we ran the engine and Art pulled off a spark plug. Engine died, started again and pulled off next plug, engine died. Then...
• Re: Bearing Replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 5 Oct 2022 13:41:28 -0500
  ...requires removal and then disassembly of the ring > gear carrier, differential assembly. Reassembly requires setting the ring > to pinion gear backlash and bearing preload...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 31 May 2006 13:11:09 -0700
  ...RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY On 5/30/06, Jeffrey Schwaia <jeff@vanagonparts.com> wrote: > > Ben, > > You better add a zero to that $25K number...
• Re: Type 2 Engine Mount
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 06 Jun 1996 09:06:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...bug engines, were built with (unused) bosses so that the same engine case could be used on both bug and bus assembly lines? A...
• Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:07:48 -0800
  ...It looks quite "skookum" so should suffice. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy...
• Re: [WetWesties] Westy Fridge Conversion questions
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:44:02 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: 91 rear heater core-pulled it
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 11:35:35 -0700
  ...to bypass the radiator and go right back to the > engine. The valve assembly on the heater core has a restrictor that limits > the...
• Re: Junkyards are to blame
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 13:17:38 -0500
  ...assembly line. Strip to a bare shell, repair all the holes and dents. Install all new rubber, seals, seat covers etc. Rebuilt engines, gearbox...
• Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:19:15 -0800
  ...Or their installers used relay sockets. < grin > Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
• Re: no VW sports cars?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Fri, 28 May 2004 15:15:13 -0700
  ...2.0 liter 6-cylinder engine that the 911 had at that time. The entire front suspension assembly (torsion bars, beams, sway bars, hubs...
• CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:36:14 -0700
  ...When engine temp higher, engine runs "ok". Reading this post from Dennis: http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0201A&L=vanagon...
• Re: Major oil leak ...
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 01:45:52 -0600
  ...You will need to drain the antifreeze a bit, pull the oil filter & remove the nut holding the oil cooler assembly to the block...
• Re: Engine died, ecu quick look
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 18:14:57 -0700
  ...The damn drone wheel hub, axle, and brake carrier assembly was designed by engineering grad students. You know what that means don’t you...
• Re: LED backup lights update
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Sat, 18 Feb 2023 18:12:08 -0800
  ...the taillight assembly. There are 2 parts - the black plastic bulb > > holder, the colored plastic assembly with the reflector glued to it. I > > can...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:00:29 -0800
  ...1.4 engines but not of the exhaust. I'll look around. Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl...
• Re: clarify .006 on lifters
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 06:00:22 -0500
  ...He says it's good to adjust to .006 on new engines, during assembly, etc. But, if I have a van with a nice...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 07:42:22 PDT
  ...301-698-4850. '63 rag top, California custom, assembly required, many parts, $2500. Don @ 301-855-5895. '54 sunroof Beetle, needs restoration, 1600cc engine...
• Re: Lighting ideas for cargo area?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 13:29:33 -0800
  ...The other half had a spot lense to illuminate the engine when working on it. The whole light assembly was no more than 1...
• Re: Canadian Picking up a FedEx'd Vanagon Part in US.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:36:05 -0700
  ...Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta 2...
• Re: Caliper Bleeder Screw: RF Typically Seize More Often?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 2 Aug 2012 17:34:03 -0700
  ...noticed the RF bleeder was untouched. >> It won't turn, the other 3 do. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http...
• Re: Heads stuck to piston sleeve
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 22:48:42 -0400
  ...Got frustrated and started dropping the head and sleeve assembly, now completely removed from engine, on the floor. I broke a skirt off the...
• Re: Trans upshift
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 17:02:16 -0700
  ...assembly out, remove two weights and take about 10 to 15 % off the end of each one, put it all back together. for engines...
• Re: Major 2.1L repairs done right!
  Historical mailing list - Paul A. Blouin
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 04:56:22 -0800
  ...VEHICLE and mounted on a rotational engine stand. This is the only > way to view critical assembly, sealing and contamination issues. High risk > repairs...
• Re: Replace Hydraulic lifters with solid lifters?
  Historical mailing list - d spence
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 22:50:27 -0700
  ...camshaft assembly lubricant, at assembly, was about the only thing that could create this type of problem. My customer has assembled many engines and...
• Re: Westy safety
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Oct 1996 10:10:11 -0700
  ...instead, the Vangaon went OVER the Volvo's engine compartment and stove-in the windshield and A pilar. Looked very fatal. The vanagon had...
• Motor mount broken bolt 84GL manual 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - william greenamyer
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:21:16 -0700
  ...Looking at the pully end of the engine, the top driver side bolt and the bottom center bolt which connect the mount assembly to...
• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 19:09:55 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver John Carpenter wrote: >Hi All, >Has anyone installed a >GM 4.3 Vortec Engine into their Bus? >What...
• Re: Pop Top Wood Frame Damage. PIC
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:50:26 -0500
  ...from many places. > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Re: Breezy Knees
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 13:19:59 -0800
  ...Is this to be expected or have I got a problem? -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp...
• Re: melting lower thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino Sr
  Sat, 9 Mar 2013 14:00:17 -0500
  ...2F+Blog%29 > > > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Re: W. Coast Canada members, was Re: Spillbuster cup/glass holder
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:43:25 -0800
  ...hereabouts. >> >> cheers >> >> alistair >> > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Move Dometic 110VAC Outlet To...... (PIC)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:21:31 -0700
  ...Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta 2.0...
• Re: (oops. Forgot Subject!) Lube Coolant Pump Shaft?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 22 May 2012 17:53:22 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 21 May 2012 20:31:18 -0700
  ...can one sneak lube onto the little bit of exposed coolant pump > shaft? > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl...
• Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:17:45 -0500
  ...I tied this off with a couple of safety ties so the split hose wouldn't slide, and then tied the whole assembly off...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light, for EVERYONE TO KNOW.
  Historical mailing list - Sminkey, Scott
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 07:50:36 -0400
  ...This happened in my '91 almost all the time when the engine was at about 2000 to 2500 rpm. After much head-scratching and...
• Re: How to change a starter?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:56:02 -0400
  ...Starter is mounted on the bellhousing forward on the engine bay on both gas and diesel vans, but differ slightly in location. It is...
• Re: Friday NVC-MGB engine that rebuilds itself
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:04:46 -0700
  ...youtu.be >>> >>> >>> >>> Stuart >>> >> >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >> >> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. >> >> '81...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:17:39 -0700
  ...Chris Corkin supplied it I think, with one of his engines. or just google it. On 6/21/2012 3:54 PM, neil n...
• Was: Radius Arm... Sleeve Measurement Now: PICS, Thoughts On Sleeve
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 3 Sep 2012 14:06:54 -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...
• Re: Ignition problem now worse
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:49:44 -0800
  ...Since 7 degrees BTDC *is* correct timing for this engine, you can understand my confusion. Also, if the engine was running fine before you...
• Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 14:01:46 -0800
  Once you see it, it will either be easy to adjust, or something is obviously broken, and you'll need a new assembly. The...
• Re: Brake bleed problems
  Historical mailing list - David
  Wed, 30 Oct 2013 20:53:30 -0400
  ...Dave Professional amateur On Oct 30, 2013 8:43 PM, "Neil N" <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Shoe adjustment or shoe hardware assembly error? > > > > > On...
• Re: Starter Testing @ FLAPS WAS: Starting problem or startER problem
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:01:32 -0700
  ...These are assembly line rebuilds and > maybe they are the same units re-boxed by others. From experience the > weakness is the contacts in...
• Re: Vancafe "Factory" Vanagon Rear Speakers: Upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Mar 2013 10:24:18 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO - LT195/75R14/D tires - first impressions
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 7 Jan 2013 20:09:03 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Golf Syncro ? ? ?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Nov 1996 06:50:30 +0000
  ...It was a Europe only model, which came with different floorpan and (usually) a 2.0 16v engine with supercharger. You may have seen...
• Re: Oil filler tube HELP
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 14:10:27 -0400
  ...SOOOOO How do I separate the outer plastic tube from the metal tube that >bolts to the engine. I know that the inner plastic...
• Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 5 Mar 2013 09:28:28 -0800
  ...Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta 2...