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• Re: Comments on "Wanted: comments on my compression test results"
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 23:20:37 EDT
  ...restored and I can't tell you how many engines in various stages of assembly. Recently, he was even prepping a car to be...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 30 Jul 2019 18:26:52 -0400
  ...Engine died, > >>> started again and pulled off next plug, engine died. Then started > >>> again and pulled next plug, engine kept running the same. Then...
• Re: Rodent damage-what works for me
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:58:27 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Transmission upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:38:16 -0400
  ...Just wanting to keep the same shifter assembly I already have Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On Aug 13, 2012 11:01 PM...
• Re: Digifant Newbs: Vanagon ProTraining Digifant Manual. Worth Getting!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:16:57 -0700
  ...I think the Wikipedia person is talking through his hat. > > Yours, > David > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com...
• Re: Follow Up on Yesterdays Post About New Stereo
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:57:10 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: sheer bolts/steering column
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 22:10:42 -0700
  ...I am sure marketing hated the cost of those special bolts, but the lawyers made sure the engineers were allowed to do this one...
• Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 26 May 2021 18:23:59 -0700
  ...Don’t want to bore you with all my procrastinated ideas about engine. I’d do have a wbx core in garage which of...
• Re: Engine Conversion Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 07:14:30 -0800
  ...The transmission was rebuilt by Transaxle Engineering (Jeff Field) whose primary customers are off-road racers of the first washing. (First washing means they...
• Re: Removed the front fan/heater core assembly.
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:38:40 -0500
  ...Removed the front fan/heater core assembly. RE contact cement: my brother's 82 diesel with eberspacher diesel heater is the only setup I...
• Re: 87 vanagon quit while driving
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:59:50 -0700
  ...key on, engine seems > to be flooded. any ideas? thanks mark d -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com...
• Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 12:26:42 -0800
  ...Some images of one I "saved" but opted to R&R for a lower mile throttle switch assembly: https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy...
• Re: These Sell For CRAZY AMOUNTS OF MONEY!!! Craigslist N. Virginia
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:40:58 -0800
  ...vague.. > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon...
• Engine shot? Odd compression readings
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 10:44:58 -0700
  ...Or are my valves out of adjustment (haven't adjusted since assembly, been a couple thousand miles since)? Thanks for the help. Wanted your...
• Re: Bearing Replacement
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 8 Oct 2022 01:03:50 -0600
  ...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: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:50:01 -0800
  ...2 images starting here: >>> >>> https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/EngineConversionJettaABA20#5841318408378261906 >>> >>> Neil. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Neil n >>> >>> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com...
• Re: J.B. Weld Head Repair (Bill Knight)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 16:03:10 -0500
  ...So just clean up the lip before assembly. > > > > I'd also recommend to anyone thinking about pulling heads that they > remove the engine first...
• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ?? or Honda 1.8
  Historical mailing list - d spence
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 21:21:17 -0600
  This may be silly but how long will it be before the Honda Gold wing engine is big enough and powerful enough to be...
• Re: 2.1wbx into 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 13:27:05 -0800
  ...expect them to be shorter at the engine end due to the coolant hose junction assembly they use. You likely need to swap pipes...
• Re: TDI conversion...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:50:17 -0700
  ...The ALH and later engines are usually mounted more upright .. which means they stick through the engine cover area a few inches. no kidding...
• How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:44:09 -0700
  ...And on that topic, though there are variations in engine specs etc., regardless of which popular engine one goes with, if it's in...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:27:35 -0700
  ...closes at > > idle every time, engine cold or warm. > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate...
• Re: Send in the Grounds...
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 18 Jun 1999 00:58:35 -0400
  ...Since you're checking grounds, is the engine/transmisson assembly properly grounded ? Is the transmission ground strap in perfect condition ? The only way worth...
• Re: Vanagon Starter - windings available?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 23:31:12 -0400
  ...I'm pretty sure the current issue was there from day 1, because I brought it in during the engine conversion ... it was cranking...
• Re: Used Radiator Inspection?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 6 Jan 2014 22:53:33 -0600
  ...A manufacture and assembly date. > > As for a stainless steel coolant distribution tower, uh no. That metal > would be a PITA for someone w...
• Re: Dealing with mechanical problems
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:06:36 -0400
  ...Might as well do something interesting.<< > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to...
• Re: Front Heater Core Shutoff
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:50:03 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Advice on an Oil-pump oily gasket slow leak
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 12:33:29 -0400
  ...If you have a faster way of changing the gasket/ tightening the 4-screw without removing all the rear engine mounts assembly I would...
• Re: Wire Damage from Rodent(s)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:42:29 -0800
  ...left the engine lid off for a while 2. never buttoned up the fresh air ram intake project I started at time of engine...
• Re: Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test? Passed Emissions w/o It !
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 8 May 2012 23:09:32 -0700
  ...I played with it a little to see if that would improve the engine. Nope. I'm sure the new cat, O2 sensor, muffler...
• Re: Gas Gauge Kaput?
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 02:18:45 -0600
  ...Isn't your tank back just in front of the engine - This would have been an awful job on my old 68 bus (engine...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:21:35 -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: Canadian Picking up a FedEx'd Vanagon Part in US.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:45:03 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Substitute for the RM182B
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 13 Aug 2012 22:01:28 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Digifant ECU: Corrosion? And.... Rosin or Heat Damage? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 6 Jul 2012 18:03:31 -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: rear wheel bearing question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:52:49 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Question on 1.9 Vanagon conversion
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 23 May 1999 15:46:28 -0400
  ...W42 012 194 103, "1.9l TD General Engine Manual" If you're having difficulty getting it (it's out of print, but many...
• Re: Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 16:58:38 -0500
  ...One of these days I will get it fixed as same assembly also appears to control backup lights. John Lauterbach Macon, GA '84DL ----- Original...
• Re: 85 Exhaust:
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 10:33:54 -0700
  ...I bought my camper this way, and I can't compare it to stock, having not driven a stock wbx, but my engine makes...
• Re: AC Service Prior to Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Thu, 12 May 2005 14:05:19 -0400
  Michael, You will need to replace the receiver/dryer assembly. You may wish to consider changing all of the o-rings on the fittings...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:50:40 -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: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 23 Dec 2012 19:20:38 -0800
  Hi Dick, the diagram is most likely for the stock engine. The cover for that box is released onthebottom edge.. two spring-latch plastic...
• Re: need advice re: rebuilding 84 Vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 17:31:45 +0000
  At 10:42 AM 12/16/96 +0000, you wrote: > My winter project is to rebuild a 1984 Vanagon engine to 2.1L specs...
• 1985 Westy project for sale $3000
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Thu, 17 Nov 2016 14:02:33 -0800
  ...Engine was in partial-rebuild status by previous owner - the heads have been rebuilt, cylinders honed, new waterpump installed, ready to begin assembly. The...
• Re: clarify .006 on lifters
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 23:40:27 -0600
  ...He says > it's good to adjust to .006 on new engines, during assembly, etc. > But, if I have a van with a nice...
• 1.6L NA diesel "rebuild?"
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Tue, 8 May 2001 21:45:22 -0400
  ...ridges are that bad at all on this engine. I must theroughly clean the block assembly and I'll know better. Must I remove...
• No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 5 Feb 2013 22:42:50 -0800
  ...This isn't for a stock Vanagon, but I figure it's worth mentioning here. (it's Jetta engine powered) After doing a bunch...
• Re: Good fuel filter arrangement?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 04:30:17 -0700
  ...AFAIK, this is to make room for a filter assembly basket that snaps down into the center hole. Fuel passes through the fine mesh...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 22:07:27 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Firewall fuel fitting
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:46:10 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: PIC. Under Cabinet Flooring: Westfalia OEM?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:32:17 -0700
  ...in engine bay. These have been sprayed down with Rust Check though I've heard Fluid Film is better. Neil. On Tue, Sep 18...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 May 2012 10:35:21 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:21:43 -0700
  ...and I was going to say use compressed air as a first step in getting the dust off the engine , though you may not...
• Re: Where is the oil pressure sender on VW Rialta?
  Historical mailing list - Hawk
  Sun, 27 May 2012 12:04:28 -0500
  ...Now, oil pressure light on after revving engine. > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
• Re: Was: Engine.. Wiring... Heat. Now: Installed fuse B+ In Junction Box.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:31:09 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Oct 2006 10:44:24 -0400
  ...An out of balance flywheel-clutch assembly can pound the heck out of this, especially if the thrust was not shimmed correctly. As far...
• Re: fuel filler grommet seal
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:42:17 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Putting a 2.1L where my 1.9L used to be......
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sat, 12 May 2012 11:12:57 -0700
  ...Pablo > > 85 Westy > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Re: Sign Off
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:11:21 -0600
  ...www.moldhaus.com > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Measure, Visually Inspect Rear Brake Adjuster Wheel Teeth?
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 13 May 2016 10:58:06 -1000
  ...dull to any degree, does that indicate that the > adjuster bar assembly needs to be replaced? > > Thanks > > Neil. > > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general...