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  • Re: My son inherited my van ...
    Historical mailing list - Neil
    Sat, 4 Sep 2021 16:20:42 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Real time help needed
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 28 Mar 2020 16:50:20 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Missing coolant
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 28 Sep 2015 14:27:47 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sun, 29 May 2011 09:00:12 -0700
    (1984, 1.9L) Got the tin off the bottom of the left head. Three 13mm and one 12mm? Who designs such things? The switch...
  • Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sun, 29 May 2011 09:01:10 -0700
    (1981.9L) Got the tin off the bottom of the left head. Three 13mm and one 12mm? Who designs such things? The switch reads...
  • Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:56:55 -0700
    ...running engine. > Or listen with a listening hose, that's very effective too. > > I have found as many as 8 to 10 tiny air...
  • Re: Meteor is home. 1.6 diesel conversion?, Austin
    Historical mailing list - Adam Butler
    Thu, 2 Apr 2015 23:38:03 -0500
    ...technical >>> <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> >>> >>> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> >> > > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil...
  • Another strange request (more on topic)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
    Thu, 21 Feb 2002 20:26:13 -0800
    ...cut the tin out beneath the cooler which lays flat and is separated from the engine compartment by a removable tin section) I decided...
  • Re: Engine Stand [was Re: Re: Sears Cycle Jack reduced to $69]
    Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
    Wed, 22 Dec 2004 06:08:13 -0800
    ...As soon as you start adding the cooling tin and exaust to the engine the stand becomes very unstable. I have had the whole...
  • This Will Buff Out!
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:25:14 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Friday: Fast Volkswagen Belt Change
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 8 Jan 2016 16:41:14 -0800
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • For those working on the WBX out of the car
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 1 Jun 2013 17:32:20 -0700
    A VW engine mount works fine with the WBX and lets you install the clutch while on the stand. Here is the cheapest one...
  • Check out this crazy Porsche-powered Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Thu, 7 Oct 2010 10:32:49 -0400
    List member???? 1989 VW Wolfsburg Vanagon 3.6 Carrera VIN # WV2YB0258KH060345 157,000 Chassis Miles 50,000 Engine Miles Blue Star Blue/Gray on...
  • FS in St.Louis area (and another)
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 24 Sep 1995 10:15:40 -0500 (CDT)
    ...offer. (618)346-8439. '82 Vanagon, clean, no rust, tinted windows, recent inspection, rebuilt engine, $3000, (314) 776-8003. (The paper also lists 2...
  • 2.2 Suby Stuff etc. FS Sandy Oregon
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 19 Jun 2014 11:59:54 -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: [WetWesties] On the road, keep losing power
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 11 Aug 2013 00:08:40 -0400
    ...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: Alternators correction! - VOLTAGE monitoring
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 9 Apr 2020 15:00:33 -0700
    ...makes it easy to track the voltage, which by the way agrees with: >>>> Alternator 14.39 >>>> Battery 13.91 > > Front dash install. > https://tinyurl...
  • Transmission Case Corrosion, Deterioration Repair, Ground Paths
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 2 Apr 2016 12:47:56 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: HELP! Clutch slave-cylinder bolts???
    Historical mailing list - dr
    Fri, 29 Nov 2002 13:40:24 -0500
    ...Actually all i did was bend the front cooling tin enough to get a wrench betwen the tin and the engine/trans. The idea...
  • Re: Brake Caliper: Rebuildable? PIC
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 19 May 2015 08:56:49 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: VC: Late Friday Entry
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sat, 18 Oct 2014 13:08:57 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> > > Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> >
  • Re: Stolen Syncro In Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Sat, 31 May 2014 19:21:26 -0600
    ...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: Fifth connection on relay
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:18:11 -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: Hall Senders
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 29 Nov 2013 09:28:09 -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: VC. Friday. When I Die, Bury Me In My Vanagon Or.....
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sat, 16 Nov 2013 06:08:34 -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: Subject: German quality?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 24 Aug 2013 09:08:43 -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: 1987 "GetAway" Syncro Camper? (FS Vancouver BC)
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Fri, 7 Jun 2013 13:33:09 -0400
    ...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: Air conditioning usage and effectivness of window tinting?
    Historical mailing list - Kevin P Gilleran
    Wed, 10 May 2017 10:43:38 -0700
    ...Air conditioning usage and effectivness of window tinting? Ceramic tint, Llumar, or if must 3M Crystalline. Traditional tints are obsolete. 70/30 white vinyl...
  • Re: Clog in fuel tank outlet
    Historical mailing list - Neil
    Sun, 4 Apr 2021 12:25:24 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Report on first engine removal
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 4 Aug 1996 21:20:12 -0400
    ...If I can get this last piece of tin off I'll finally be ready to get into the actual engine. That's the...
  • Oil cooler for 81 Westy
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 18 Jun 1996 23:44:54 -0400
    ...engine compartment above the tin. On the other hand, we spend a lot of time trying to keep warm air outside of the engine...
  • Re: Used Radiator Inspection?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 6 Jan 2014 21:56:53 -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...
  • =?utf-8?Q?Re:_All_wipers_on,_won=E2=80=99t_turn_off?=
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 22 Aug 2021 22:28:44 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Idle gremlins still at play
    Historical mailing list - Neil
    Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:58:12 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: air cooled? : non van
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 26 Apr 1996 09:28:01 -0500
    ...air cooled >> engines but could not think of any others...are/were there any others? How about the NSU's? A tiny geman car...
  • Re: 99 Intermittent wiper function failure cause.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 13 Feb 2014 13:39:07 -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: horn
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:55:36 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> >
  • Re: Rear hatch release thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 9 Feb 2019 10:50:50 -0800
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Late Friday entry. LVC
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 2 Jun 2018 12:22:01 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • " Fail Safe " Type Coolant Thermostat
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 23 Dec 2017 13:20:18 -0800
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • AdventureWagen FS Seattle Craigslist
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 25 Jun 2016 09:59:51 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 19 Jun 2012 06:41:51 -0700
    What's a Digitool? and should I feel stupid for not knowing? On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 10:40 PM, <TINKERMAN007@gmail.com...
  • "Thieves Cashing in on Stolen Clunkers in Germany" (shows a Vanagon being heisted)
    Historical mailing list - Roland
    Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:02:23 -0700
    ...But they don't require destruction of the engine like in the US. The picture in this article shows a car being grabbed by...
  • screws and paint
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 3 Jul 1995 22:40:30 -0400
    ...1) Should engine tins be painted glossy or flat black. (Label recommedation helpful). 2) Is it advisable to remove the bolts that go from...
  • Re: Tinted Windows - Backing up in the Dark?
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:14:07 -0800
    ...COM> > Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 2:15 PM > Subject: Re: Tinted Windows - Backing up in the Dark? > > > > Good to know I'm not...
  • Re: head gaskets
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:33:43 -0500
    ...not about to pull the heads or engine just for that reason. I've got a tiny leak at my torque converter seal also...
  • Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched Compression test results.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 3 May 2015 09:48:32 -0700
    ...http://tinyurl.com/qh6sfzw "Hearing problems Beyond getting an overall picture of engine condition, the engine leakdown test is an excellent way to pinpoint...
  • Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 21 Nov 2016 11:36:15 -0800
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Eccentric hub?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 27 Apr 2014 09:09:16 -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...
  • Front, Rear, Slider Doors FS. Vancouver BC Canada
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:24:30 -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: Stuck cylinders
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:37:50 -0800
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Dometic Experts. Thermostat Part. What is it? PICS
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:17:08 -0700
    ...http://tinyurl.com/qunxa4 Both 182A and 182B thermostats look almost identical http://tinyurl.com/mqosz7 Should swap w/o problem. Hope that helps...
  • Re: Tool Suggestion? Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 3 May 2015 09:33:58 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: OR/WA Trip Pics and Comments
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 15 Oct 2013 08:00:47 -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: New key made from code!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 20 Aug 2013 09:28:59 -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: Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 20 Jan 2020 10:46:51 -0800
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Solved?? Bubbles in coolant
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 5 Jun 2016 13:26:23 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Oil Press. Sender location(T4)
    Historical mailing list - Aaron J. Wood
    Sun, 21 Apr 1996 12:33:33 +0000
    ...tinware is too small. Has anyone found a succesfull way to mount one of these electric sending units on a type IV engine, while...
  • Re: removing speedo meter needle
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 5 Sep 2017 21:06:12 -0700
    ...technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> > > Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> > -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil...
  • Re: Vanagon w/ Olds V8 in VW Trends
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Wed, 21 Feb 2001 22:41:53 EST
    ...The one engine tiny engine compartment PIC in the magazine article looked like a mid-engine installation with a 423ci (?) IIRC. MSDS installation is...