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• VR6 178hp
  Historical mailing list - Klender, Jeffry A.
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 16:12:57 -0500
  To all; I have come across a brand new VW VR6 engine complete except for the CPU for $2495. This is the "Inline Vee...
• Re: 14" Tire option good for winter use
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 15 Oct 2016 11:38:36 -0700
  ...If I recall, Canadian Tire up here sells Vredestein. Nice to see that this model of tire has the M&S and snow flake...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 10:19:07 -0600
  ...Have you seen the > blue > Vanagon with the VR6 from Europe? > <http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm> > http://volksweb.relitech...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 10:19:07 -0600
  ...Have you seen the > blue > Vanagon with the VR6 from Europe? > <http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm> > http://volksweb.relitech...
• Re: vr6 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Tue, 27 May 2008 21:22:18 -0400
  ...same hold true for a VR6 conversion? I drive a Fox and I am used to the engine being mounted vertically. > -- Roger '89 Westy...
• Re: Sportsvans (sic)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Apr 1994 07:39:25 -0600
  ...90bhp direct injection diesel, >115bhp 2.0 litre (don't know if this is Ford's orW's engine) and, of course, >the VR6...
• Re: brief snowtire review
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:22:28 -0800
  Great info and I look forward to your Vredestein report. repaired Vredestein link: http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=COMTRACWIN Thanks Alistair, Neil...
• Re: VR6 in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 15:50:50 +1000
  ...a late model Vanagon complete with VR6 in the engine bay. It had a badge with VR6 on the back and had all the...
• Vredestein Tires - I can supply them
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 20:30:15 -0700
  For those who are looking for Vredestein tires, I can supply them for a few $$$ off the Canadian web site pricing. Please pmail me...
• Re: 88GL - Intermittent Failure to Start Continues
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 8 Jun 2014 23:25:18 -0500
  ...8v* > > Golf 1995-1999 VR6 *1999 AAA engine* > > Jetta 1989-1992 *8v* > > Jetta 1994-1999 VR6 *1999 AAA engine* > > Passat 1991-1997 1.8L...
• Re: VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 11:17:38 +0200
  ...for "engine->gearbox" could stay the same, I guess. > Are you strengthening the gearbox? I am driving the Audi V6 (not the VR6) for...
• some classifieds, vehicles, engines, parts (long)
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Sat, 21 Feb 1998 23:45:18 +0100
  ...Diesel engine, '83, five speed, 7J15 alloys DM 3700.00 engine, WBX, 2.1l, 112PS, 91Tkm DM 2500.00 engine, VR6, automatic box DM...
• Re: Honey, I shrunk the Kids!(so they can fit in my Eurovan)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 22:36:26 +0100
  ...years. > 1993 5cyl engine, GL, CL, MV, MV Weekender - 32 > 1995 5cyl EuroVan Camper (Winnie conversion- longer wheelbase) - 7 > 1997 VR6 140hp EuroVan Camper...
• Re: Tiico Engine Questions
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 8 May 2003 16:04:06 -0400
  ...VW (of America) did this when they put the VR6 engine in to the Eurovan. Yes, it was a VR6, but instead of it...
• EV "Winnie" VR6 sighting
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Apr 1997 09:25:28 -0800
  ...Most interesting was the emblem on the front said "VR6". I didn't realize they are putting 6 cyclinder engines in these, thought it...
• Re: EVC first trip
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 22:10:18 UT
  ...Tom snip >Anyone tried using 87 grade gas with the VR6 engine? I hate to use the 91 >gas if I don't need...
• Re: NVC: Monster Lupo
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 06:45:30 -0700
  Another interesting twin-engined thing was built for Emerson Fittipaldi to race in Brazil back in the late '70s.� It was a VW beetle...
• Re: Which is it?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 22:56:53 -0800
  ...and rate the engine at > 109 hp. > Go Westy rates the 5 cylinder engine at 140. Edmunds says the VR6 is retuned > to 140...
• VR6 Eurovan sighted??!
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 7 Feb 1996 07:39:10 CST6CDT
  ...Could this be the venerable VR6?? seemed way out of proportion for a 5 cylinder engine. can anyone tell me if the 5 cyl...
• Re: AW: sorry about the previous engine error
  Historical mailing list - Antonio Martinez
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 19:52:13 -0700
  ...4- (gti and tdi) and 5-cylinder, >VR6 and 6-cyl. audi 2.5l tdi engine. perhaps there has made one the way >across...
• Re: VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 10:11:16 -0800
  You still need an adapter plate and a custom flywheel to make the VR6 to the T3 transmission. There would be no reason why...
• re: SHARAN article in HVWs
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 23:59:36 -0700
  ...it's too d*mned small! > >The article includes the rumor of a supercharged VR6 engine as an >option, and comments on a "high...
• Re: engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 20:33:56 +1300
  >I have been poking around for future motors for my 85' >Westy and am really curious why nobody is using the >VR6 engine as...
• SHARAN article in HVWs
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 09:18:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...it's too d*mned small! The article includes the rumor of a supercharged VR6 engine as an option, and comments on a "high...
• Re: VW Rep visits my Eurovan....
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 11:49:11 -0700
  ...Compare that to the 140 hp and 240 >Nm@3000 rpm in the VR6. > >To put these numbers to the tarmac, the VR6 needs...
• Re: NVC: Monster Lupo
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 04:48:58 -0700
  Car and Driver magazine did a twin-engined Honda CRX as a project street car several years ago, and acknowledged the Twini as an...
• Re: Where is the oil pressure sender on VW Rialta?
  Historical mailing list - Hawk
  Sun, 27 May 2012 12:04:28 -0500
  ...uses a VR6 ? Here's some images of oil pressure switches on VR6 engines: http://www.google.ca/search?q=vr6+oil+pressure+switch...
• Re: New Eurovan info
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 16:36:38 -0500
  ...The five cylinder will remain the only engine choice for about six months, when the VR6 is expected to be available. The van is...
• Re: 4 Cyl VR-6: Maybe Not!!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 00:57:17 +0100
  John Rodgers wrote: > OK, so perhaps this 4 cylinder 16 valve 1991 Passat engine is NOT called > a VR-6. Does anyone know its...
• Re: '97 (?) Caravelle VR6
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 16:37:04 -0500
  ...For an application in a truck or a van with much more weight to carry arround engines are typically setup for much more torque...
• Passat wagon (no Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - mike barker
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 09:08:23 -0500
  Seriously considering a '95 Passat wagon with the VR6 engine. Does anyone have anything good/bad to say about these cars? Thanks. -Mike
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion/extremists
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 08:38:49 -0800
  ...the VR6 from Europe? > > > <http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm> > > > http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm...
• Re: A3 8v, VR6 or 1.8T? (was: Thinking swap?)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 22:53:57 +1200
  Anyone have any good or bad thoughts about installing that engine, or even the VR6 or 1.8T? I realize that it would involve...
• Re: fuel managment system
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:57:41 -0800
  ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: VR6 Eurovan sighted??!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Feb 1996 07:21:27 +0000
  ...Could this be the venerable VR6?? seemed way out of > proportion for a 5 cylinder engine. can anyone tell me if the 5 cyl...
• Re: looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 20:41:48 -0800
  ...8T or a VR6 for your Vanagon. The 1.8T is the only one that will fit without modifying your engine cover if you...
• A3 8v, VR6 or 1.8T? (was: Thinking swap?)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Catlin
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 09:27:34 -0700
  ...Anyone have any good or bad thoughts about installing that engine, or even the VR6 or 1.8T? I realize that it would involve...
• Re: NVC: Monster Lupo
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 23:03:00 -0700
  ...with a 24 valve VR6. > > And then cut the floor out of the rear and plugged in another 24V VR6. > > > > Though called a W12...
• ENGINE SWAPS
  Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 13:31:29 -0400
  DOES ANYBODY KNOW IF THE VR6 BLOCK HAS THE SAME BOLT PATTERN AS THE STANDARD VW 4CYL.? DAN SYR NY 82 DIESEL WESTY Daniel...
• Re: 1993 Eurovan with 127,000 miles: yes or no
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 18:57:13 -0800
  ...the later VR6 Eurovans ...it's got your ever-popluar sealed automatic transmission .. can't even check or add trans fluid. The VR6 engines...
• Re: Solar Panel: Battery Switching Diagram Check?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 1 Aug 2013 10:25:48 -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: Porterfield R4-S Rear Brake Shoes
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 9 Oct 2014 11:25:50 -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...
• DS-Tuning, company profile
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Sat, 21 Feb 1998 21:28:41 +0100
  DS-Tuning phone +49 591 74737 fax +49 591 76940 DS-Tuning sells adapter plates like Kennedy engineering products. Possible, DS-Tuning buys the...
• Re: Passat wagon (no Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Thu, 7 Jan 1999 14:30:46 -0800
  ...Passat wagon (no Vanagon) >Seriously considering a '95 Passat wagon with the VR6 engine. Does anyone >have anything good/bad to say about these...
• Re: Engine conversions; Waterboxer to:
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 16:14:37 -0700
  ...Once you do the > conversion, if you would still like to get a little more power, > "go-fast-goodies" for these engines are VERY...
• Re: VW V6 ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 15 Nov 1998 19:05:10 -0800
  ...Is this really the case? Is VR6 a 15 degree > engine? What is the 90 degree V6 listed for the Passat? It is the...
• Re: Some Engine Conversions (fomerly "TO WATERBOXER OR NOT"??)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 21:15:40 -0800
  When are we going to see a kit - as soon as I get a customer who wants to install a VR6 at our shop...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 10:20:52 -0600
  ...Have you seen the > blue > Vanagon with the VR6 from Europe? > <http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm> > http://volksweb.relitech...
• re: SHARAN article in HVWs
  Historical mailing list - Bob Polys
  Sun, 19 Nov 1995 09:56:21 -0600
  ...it's too d*mned small! >> >>The article includes the rumor of a supercharged VR6 engine as an >>option, and comments on a "high...
• Re: EV "Winnie" VR6 sighting
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Apr 1997 20:18:53 -0500 (EST)
  ...Most interesting was the emblem on the front said 'VR6'. I didn't realize they are putting 6 cyclinder engines in these, thought it...
• Re: 14" tires, report...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 22 Nov 2016 13:09:45 -0800
  ...That Vredestein sure does look like a good all 'round tire choice. Neil. On 11/4/16, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > https...
• Re: '93 Eurovan auto to manual
  Historical mailing list - Theodore Hoekman
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 19:47:41 -0330
  ...The EV has a transverse mounted engine. VR6 came from the factory. Why >> wouldn't a VR6 Golf/Jetta transmission work? >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From...
• Re: Subject: engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 07:25:30 -0700
  ...Has anybody on the list seen one with their own eyes? If so, was the engine definitely in a full, upright position, and centered...
• Replacing a Eurovan Engine
  Historical mailing list - Russ Gunter
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 08:19:16 EST
  ...to someone who has sucessfully converted a '92 or '93 Eurovan (5-Cyl) to accept a VR6 engine. Any ideas? Russell G. Woodbridge, VA
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion/extremists
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 12:36:35 -0600
  ...the VR6 from Europe? > > > > > > <http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm> > > > > > > http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm...
• Re: ENGINE SWAPS
  Historical mailing list - Richard Greaker
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 19:30:41 EDT
  I don't know if the bolt holes will line up to the diesel tranny, but wouldn't the VR6 be on too much...
• It's still Friday Vr6
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sat, 10 Apr 2004 00:06:08 -0400
  Just did a 7 hour high speed run in the Wifie Poo's Jetta VR6 Wagon (AT). What a hoot! Just a few notes...
• VR6 into a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 13:53:02 -0500
  I have come across a good deal on a vr6 engine and wiring harness. Has anyone got into on putting on into a Vanagon...
• 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
  ...the only engine > >> offered in '97 on the mk3's was the 2.0 8v or the Vr6, neither of >> which is an >> interference...
• Re: VW V6 ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Sat, 14 Nov 1998 23:30:19 -0600
  ...only the VR6 engine. which is >the only V6 engine vw makes right now. according to all i've read, >it's the same...