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• Other Engines
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 12:21:02 -0500
  Not exactly centerline Vanagon content, but related to engines, which all Vanagons have, though of a different type. There was a water cooled low...
• Re: Porsche engine mounting ring work on waterboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 16:01:47 -0800
  ...Porsche engine mounting ring work on waterboxer? > > > > Does anyone know if this rather sturdy looking engine mount ring for a > > universal engine stand will...
• Re: how engine oil degrades (was: sysnthetic oils)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Thu, 02 Jan 1997 20:12:54 -0800
  ...Synthetic engine oils may under cold conditions be pumped up to operating pressure more quickly than conventional oils saving engine wear, regardless of what...
• Re: Better Mileage Anyone? (without going ala Lilley)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 14:28:40 PDT
  >VW ran the WBX engine hotter to help the Vanagons pass >emissions by KEEPING the engine at the UPPER temp extreme to burn off...
• Diesel Vanagon conversion project starting.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Thu, 24 Oct 1996 21:30:56 -0400
  ...I purchased a 1982 Diesel Westy with a sick engine, with the sole purpose of upgrading to a gas-powered engine. I have also...
• Removing engine, WAS; How high do I lift the wee beastie?
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:25:48 -0800
  One more time; Two 2x4 holds one small winch (Harbor Freight), lowers the engine onto a drip tray (FLAPS), that has a rope attached...
• Re: Air Cooled Crate Engines
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:39:34 -0400
  David gex and avp have had their issues, I don't know where you are but what we do is build engines using as...
• engine issues
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gellman
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:39:26 -0500
  ...2 weeks ago it was done...I drove down to NYC from PVD 180 miles and then on my way back I lost engine...
• FS: 2.1L engine and parts for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 22:08:14 EDT
  ...2.1L engine case- good condition $200 2.1L engine - re-buildable engine with heads. $500 (have pallet to ship on or can deliver...
• Oil pressure light 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - vwelkers
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 07:14:30 -0800
  ...Goes to 20-25 PSI when engine is 2000+ RPM. 0.9 bar sender measures open to chassis gnd when engine not running and...
• Re: Crankshaft Endplay Defies Me--Please Help
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 03:02:10 -0600
  The way I understood it is VW calls for .004 endplay, so that when the engine is warmed up and the metal has expanded...
• FS: 1.9 engine parts
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Wed, 23 May 2001 20:19:59 -0600
  I have a 1.9l engine sitting in my back yard. It has very new cylinder sleves and very new pistons. I'm not...
• Engine vs RPM vs MPH
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 20:59:42 EDT
  It does not matter what engine is hooked to a tranny, the rpm will be the same at any speed for any engine. What...
• Re: Water Injection
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Sat, 24 May 2008 22:13:42 -0400
  A KC-135 tanker pilot told me they used to run the big GE engines on those planes (modified 707's) with water injection...
• Re: Volvo B230FT Engine --> Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:00:16 -0800
  ...http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/faq/EngineTurboIdentification.htm -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group...
• 1980 Vanagon engine options
  Historical mailing list - David Rankin
  Fri, 10 Nov 95 8:27:52 -0500
  I recently purchased a 1980 Vanagon Camper and I am interested in my engine replacement options. I have read that 1979 and earlier buses...
• Re: Bob Hoovers "...Hot Rod your VW"
  Historical mailing list - Martin Garramone
  Tue, 26 Sep 1995 16:16:33 -0500 (CDT)
  On Tue, 26 Sep 1995, Sami Dakhlia wrote: > On Tue, 26 Sep 1995, Martin Garramone wrote: > > > How to Hotrod Volkswagen Air-Cooled Engines. By...
• Re: Cleaning Engine, Do's and Don't
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 08:49:25 EST
  ...clean up the engine compartment-Gunk?, what needs covering up, protected? This is a 2.1L engine. >> Why bother w/ engine cleaners? I just...
• Re: New engine question revisited
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 5 Jan 2004 13:23:39 -0500
  Bill Thomas wrote: > Mike, > > Before you give up on the engine due to low oil pressure at idle you may > want to find an...
• Re: '84 Westfalia Behr AC Woes
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:04:24 -0500
  ...The 2.2 engine you mention is not a standard VW engine. It is either a Subaru engine or an upgraded VW engine. In...
• Ripped Off by Direct Auto Dismantle
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 13:44:50 -0800
  As many of you are aware, I bought a TDi engine last year to do a conversion on my Syncro. I bought the engine...
• Re: R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 19:32:00 -0500
  ...R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia I'm looking for best practices info on replacing my 4 rear engine mounts. Looking at Bentley...
• Re: Rebuilt Engines
  Historical mailing list - Lowe, Brandon
  Wed, 3 Dec 1997 16:19:48 -0800
  I also have a AVP engine that Is now 2 months new with 2500 miles. I just took a 1000 mile trip and it...
• Re: Gas question, seriously folks
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 07:58:39 -0800
  ...Higher performance engines typically have higher compression ratios (CR) and are more susceptible to knocking than lower CR engines. Those of us who grew...
• Re[2]: engine cooling non-problem
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 11:23:33 -0800
  ...In addition, the cooling system bleeding procedure suggests that the engine needs to be turning above 2000rpm for adequate circulation of the coolant. All...
• Re: Is there a difference in the 2.1 engine for auto trans vs standard transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 20:19:33 -0700
  ...the lower engine mounting studs that screw into the engine case. for a manual trans they are the normal longer ones.. for an auto...
• Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 18 May 1999 10:22:01 -0700
  ...So, what is different about the wasserboxer engine? Higher oil flow rates than other engines? Higher pressure? Don't oil filter designers take the...
• Re: WTB: Wasserboxer engine mount
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 11:01:23 -0700
  ...Wasserboxer engine mount > Dear Listees, > > Anyone have a wasserboxer engine carrier for sale? > > I don't need it to support my TDI engine (it...
• Re: Engine swap
  Historical mailing list - James
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:26:11 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > "The Vanagon automatic transaxle can handle these engines just fine > except it shifts too soon for high RPM engines. Grinding...
• RE: Vanagon temperature problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Aug 97 02:43:59 UT
  ...Since then I've had the engine replaced three times. When my engine first went out I bought a remanufactured engine from the Volkswagen...
• Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Kim Howe
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 10:56:34 +0800
  ...In my experience with VW inline fours (in Golfs and Passats) their engines lasted about as long as a type 1 engine in a...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Engine Transplant. Factory vs. other Rebuilds
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Tue, 29 Feb 2000 09:22:42 -0500
  Lauren, My 2 cents - Let Ken replace your engine with a Boston Bob rebuild. I do not trust a factory to do a proper...
• VW Turbo Diesel Engine On Ebay
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 May 2000 09:43:42 EDT
  Well I decided to put that sweet 1.6l TD VW Quantum engine for sale in Ebay. The engine would be great for a...
• WTB Good 2.1l Vanagon Engine
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 12:08:08 EDT
  I have a Vanagon that belongs to me that needs an engine. I would like a good 2.1l engine to put in it...
• Re: Cleaning engine case
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 08:06:18 -0800
  I'd never even consider putting engine parts in the household dishwasher. "Disharmony" isn't a strong enough word for the result. When I...
• Question about engine storage
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:58:45 -0700
  I just pulled the engine out of my wrecked van and I was wondering if anybody had any advice for long-term storage.� For...
• will the vanagon bellhousing fit a bug engine?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:36:28 -0700
  will a type-1 bug engine fit on the vanagon (gasser) bellhousing? This would be just a way to mount a starter to benchtest...
• engine for a 84' vanagon
  Historical mailing list - BR1DC1
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 13:39:42 EST
  i have a 84' vanagon that the engine has locked up. i was wondering if you have an engine or if you know were...
• 20v 5cyl turbo engine for the vanagon :<) Fwd: S4 Engine For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 21:47:56 EDT
  anyone wanna blow their tranny real quick? :<) this guy has a 20 valve 5 cyl turbo engine for sale, from a Audi UrS4.. Detlev...
• Re: FREE ENGINE
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 20:52:32 -0700
  Is this the 1967 one year only engine? If so, I wish I was near Billy Joel-ville. i have a bug engine for...
• NEEDED: used 2.1 Vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list - KOLBERG
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 14:51:40 -0400
  All, I am looking for a good used 2.1 vanagon engine. I have a 92 vanagon with a blown engine and would like...
• Re: "improved" efi?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:20:28 -0500
  Bravo! Although I'd modify: "Engines are parts of systems" to get across your point, "Engines are systems" is also entirely true. Jim Akiba...
• Re: Another warm up strategy
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 21:14:12 -0800
  ...Start the engine just before you are ready to drive." They design the engine to last no more than 100,000 miles. But just...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:41:35 -0700
  ...The Diesel or Tiico 51 degree angle > keeps the engine under the lid. > > Using the 15 degree requires raising he engine > lid as the...
• Re: Engine Swap
  Historical mailing list - Lee F. Schelin
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 11:27:06 -0700
  ...We purchased our 86 GL new in 86 and are on our third stock engine. But I guarantee the next engine won't be...
• Re: New engine start-up, help a brother out
  Historical mailing list - Motlagh, John N [GMG]
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 16:10:37 -0500
  Got the oil light off!! Engine started fine, however there is a great deal of smoke coming from the exhaust. I am changing the...
• Re: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 May 2012 20:22:25 -0400
  ...And when the '79s first came out, Porsche put one of their 6-cyl engines in one and used it to take engineers to...
• Why there are so many cars with "rebuilt" engines for sale?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 02 May 1995 18:30:43 +0600
  Someone noted that all (most) VW's which are for sale have recently rebuilt engines in them. I have been pondering this over the...
• subaru engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 07:58:36 -0600
  ...Kit Plane and Sport Aviation magazines have many adds in them for engine suppliers. It seems that the subaru engine is fairly well liked...
• Complete 1.9L wasserboxer engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 15:18:36 -0800
  ...It belongs to a customer of ours who had us install a 2003 TDI engine into his Transporter. This engine is *COMPLETE* with everything...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 5 Mar 2018 13:17:57 -0800
  ...On a 1.9 WBX engine I pulled from a donor van that's what happened; the previous owner had cranked the engine over...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:37:20 -0500
  On 1/11/08, David Marshall <mailinglist@fastforward.ca> wrote: > If you bolted on a supercharger, it isn't a stock engine - period. I...
• Re: Boston Engine 15K update
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 18:07:40 EST
  ...Hence making for a hotter running engine. What says ye? Drive Safely & Happy Holidays Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC> 86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe...
• Re: Need help with a engine
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sun, 30 Nov 2003 01:00:21 -0500
  ...http://www.benplace.com/engine_73/engine_bay1.jpg http://www.benplace.com/heads.htm So before you buy a "Somewhat" rebuilt engine, why...
• Re: The deal about the Tail Light Fairy
  Historical mailing list - David
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 08:57:34 -0500
  ...Most engineers only get to do what someone in marketing, or some corporate beauracrat directs them to do. In corporate America, engineers don't...
• Hot Starting (a) vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Aug 94 10:46:56 EDT
  ...What are three main causes of problems or restarting an aircooled Vanagon engine? The engine is equipped with an OXSensor and I am wondering...
• engine swap
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 14:52:58 -0800 (PST)
  dear list, just getting mentally set for that engine swap from the 73 bus to the 74 and vice versa...do i need to...
• Re: Engine management (manual control of mixture) A new angle...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 21:33:29 EST
  A simple way to enrichen the mixture is to make a switch that can be flipped to simulate a cold engine. The ECU thinks...
• Turbo Diesel Vanagon Engine For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Absher
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 15:54:55 -0800
  Turbo Diesel, 1.6 for Diesel Vanagons from 83 Quantum (engine installs without motor mount modifications). Turbo needs kit $90.00. Crank solid, block...
• Re: Mark Stephens Engine?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 02:26:16 EST
  ...Anyone know > anything about a "Mark Stephens" engine? > > yea, mark stephens engines were pretty high quality rebuilds from all the people ive known who...