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• Re: [vanagon] Share some vanagon video
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:44:41 -0800
  yeah the assembly line was super cool...i liked when they mated the sides to the top and bottom ..when it took form very...
• Wire Damage from Rodent(s)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:19:55 -0800
  ...Needless to say, try not to let this happen to you! Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com...
• Re: [WetWesties] Automotive Shop Rate Question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:17:11 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:42:21 -0800
  ...water_pump.htm > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• TRW Brake Pads? (1988 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 12:50:21 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: More On Mice: 110VAC Wire Damage? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 2 Mar 2013 10:59:01 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Throttle Valve Stop Screw Adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 3 Jul 2012 16:12:38 -0700
  ...valve. > > Thanks > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Updated Puke!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 13:59:10 -0500
  Hi All, Yep it was the seal between the oil cooler and the engine! Kudos to all on the list who responded. Bob Donalds...
• I think I'm going to scream!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Sep 1996 21:22:40 PST
  I've put 235 miles on my rebuilt engine. Much to my dismay, I discovered a coolant leak. NO PROBLEM, I thought to myself...
• Re: But My Van Isn't Worth That Much!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 06:35:10 -0500
  ...It just is not the same as an > assembly line motor. > > I know that my 912 motor shows some 26 hours for a flat...
• NEW 1.9 TDI and TD engines for sale COMPLETE!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 14:27:26 EDT
  ...These engines come with turbo, intake, turbo pump, injectors, lines, engine harness with sensors, flywheel, and clutch assembly. You can get either the 1...
• Re: More on Westy Prices
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:08:35 -0500
  ...freshly rebuilt non-running engine. Who did the rebuild? Uncle Cledus? > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp...
• Re: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:46:17 -0800
  ...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: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:08:45 -0800
  I really like to see covering on fuel hoses, likewaterboxer engines use. It's likely this expensive extra strong fuel hose will not get...
• Re: She's Home! (Was: '87 Vanagon turns and turns but won't start)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 16 Sep 2012 22:23:56 -0700
  ...While checking engine bay grounds, ended up replacing a ~ 1.25' ground wire due to corrosion. Neil. On Sun, Sep 16, 2012 at 6...
• Re: Question about fuel injector hose
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 12:36:16 -0600
  ...Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Felder" <felder@KNOLOGY.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: c.v. joint removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:55:58 -0500
  ...I removed the engine for a rebuild. Can I just > unbolt the inner and outer jounts and remove the shaft / assembly with out > having...
• Re: Shifter Rattle (Was: Re: shift lever adjustment)
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 08:18:10 -8
  ...Others have previously suggested worn engine mounts, excessive engine vibration, transmission problems, in addition to the worn shifter u-joints, bushings that Randy has...
• Re: LED backup lights update
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 18 Feb 2023 17:32:07 -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: Some dometic notes
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 30 Jun 2019 12:16:51 -0700
  ...https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
• need help with engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Sat, 27 Mar 2004 12:55:36 -0800
  i'm currently assembling my 2.1 waterboxer, and I'm at a point where i dont want to continue unless i'm sure...
• Re: WTB Yakima Rack
  Historical mailing list - .round.eye.
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 13:59:30 -0800
  ...The clamp/tower assembly suggested by Yakima for the V-Gon winds up putting your cross bar really high above the vehicle roof, which...
• Dometic Intake & Exhaust Pipe Cleaning Tip
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 13:09:47 -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: Vanagon 1.9 Cat on Jetta 2.0 engine?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:14:55 -0700
  ...Hey Neil, most Subaru conversions use the original cat and muffler assembly > very successfully. > > Both the 2.2 and 2.5 litre motors use...
• Re: Idle control system
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 2 Aug 2012 11:10:15 -0700
  ...But if even without the idle boost the > engine ought to be able to handle A/C or power steering strain, then > perhaps I...
• Re: Go Westy Big Brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 12 Sep 2013 14:47:32 -0700
  ...s roll out of an Audi assembly plant in RSA. Note that the 5-cyl Caravelle engines suspiciously have the same bellhousing bolt pattern...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:22:23 -0400
  I’ll keep posting updates on this thread, but I’m sure at this point I’ll need a new engine. So Start a...
• Re: Cold Engine Problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 09:53:27 +0000
  ...If the fuel pressure is > > low then the engine runs lean and would stay that way until the engine > > warmed up, and then the...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:42:36 -0500
  ...It is really unlikely that it will be good just based on re-assembly. The cases on these engines twist and turn and go...
• Re: #8 Wire Terminal Crimp w/DIY Tools. Pass or fail? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:00:57 -0700
  ...What have you done!? Although > my process is a little different. > > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp...
• Re: 2.1 assemble
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:17:24 -0500
  I have never done a "dry" assembly on an engine in preparation for assembling it. If you know how to use a torque wrench...
• Re: [WetWesties] Westy Fridge Conversion questions
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:10:20 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Spewing ATF from dipstick
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:13:40 -0500
  ...There are > two vents on top of the transmission assembly. One is for the ATF section, > the other for the final drive. If the...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 2 May 1999 13:11:55 -0400
  ...California custom, assembly required, many parts, $2500. Don @ 301-855-5895. '77 Beetle, silver/gray with red pinstripe, body, interior and engine excellent condition...
• Re: Headlights and Grounds
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 16:56:07 -0800
  ...the headlights (with the engine off). Out of > curiosity, I added a new ground wire to each headlight assembly and lo & > behold, the voltage...
• Re: Need help, I can't get transmission back into vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 11:55:57 -0500
  ...the whole assembly tilted down 15deg or so towards the front of the van. Once you have the tranny and engine mated, jack the...
• Re: The power we really need!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:33:58 -0400
  ...engine/tranny assembly.....and axles. They got out a sawzaw and cut out the bulk of the passanger compartment immediately infront of the "engine...
• Re: Swage Bit + Bolt for Pop Top Cable. Strong enough?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 22:03:04 -0700
  ...parts can be crimped on to the cable removed from the assembly so no awkwardness. And for sure. That spring is a fairly large...
• Re: Insturment Cluster
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:51:35 +0000
  ...Thanks -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta 2...
• Dometic Fridge Flame Window. Reseal with Hi Temp RTV?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 21:55:36 -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: o-ring cooling crossover tube
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 22:19:14 -0700
  ...o-ring cooling crossover tube > <<Esteemed Sir, > Is this not only to keep the o-ring properly seated during assembly > rather than to act...
• Re: Stock 2.1 in NC
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:19:03 -0700
  ...Does it attach to the muffler or engine? >>> >>> I think I have a syncro engine mount assembly ( the part that bolts to the front...
• Re: Low Temp Radiator Thermo Switch "Better"?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 24 May 2012 17:38:33 -0700
  ...The radiator (to me) seems sized for a much >> larger engine than it is actually cooling. I don't think the people >> putting in...
• Re: Pop top -- catch this before it's too late.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:17:18 -0700
  ...I ended up taking apart the NON sprung arms (cable was broken), then took assembly out in parts. I *think* strut assembly can be...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 23:31:27 -0700
  ...Time to reread the Bentley and Pro Training Digifant stuff again and go through everything on engine I can. It may simply be a...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:23:34 -0600
  ...Replaced that assembly and problem was resolved. John On 2/20/2014 11:25 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > If it feels like the clutch...
• Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Tue, 5 Mar 2013 00:02:31 -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...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:05:50 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: W. Coast Canada members, was Re: Spillbuster cup/glass holder
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:47:21 -0800
  ...group..:-) >>> -- >>> Neil n >> > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Re: radius arm hole looks awefully wonky.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:50:12 -0700
  ...also work. >> >> Dennis >> > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Re: Stove & whine
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 5 Jan 2013 19:59:48 -0330
  ...The fuse blows when I plug in the > sat radio. > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88...
• Re: Fluid Filming the underbody of van
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:13:22 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:21:01 -0700
  ...Or is there too much lag time? >>> >>> Neil. >>> >>> -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
• Re: Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 9 May 2012 10:32:52 -0700
  ...Don't know how old (or if it's old) the fuel is. > > Thanks > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly...
• Re: Starter removal
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 22:22:52 -0400
  ...housing to the engine. > There is a 17MM nut on the engine compartment side right behind the > throttle valve assembly. It is possible to...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What ...
  Historical mailing list - Heath Vogt
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 20:53:11 EDT
  ...Yes, if you hand build an engine you can do things that are otherwise impracticle on an assembly line. They are also largely unecessary...
• Re: I need help identifying a part...........
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:58:03 -0700
  ...Guess what I'm getting at, is a steel bolt might have a poor electrochemical, or whatever it's called, reaction with the engine...
• Re: oil light question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 11:50:32 -0800
  ...engine?� Is this a common fault and is it likely to be related to something in the gauge assembly and not in the engine...
• rattle INSIDE engine
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 03:42:45 -0500
  For the past several years, my 87 2.1 engine has had an internal rattle. Kind of sounds like a marble vibrating near the...
• Re: Dash Cluster Substitute + Reproduce It ?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:21:02 -0800
  ...vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2...