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• Re: Hard shifting - clutch mount bracket?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:15:15 -0800
  ...Hard shifting - clutch mount bracket? Im trying to diagnose hard shifting in a 91 Vanagon Manual with short shift kit and shifter extension handle...
• Re: 5 cyl Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Smith Woody
  Tue, 13 Jun 95 09:58:00 edt
  ...When I drove the Eurovan Camper (not "around the block," but about 300 miles, trying somehow to learn to ignore its fatal shortcomings), I...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 20:54:57 -0800
  ...Have you heard about relationships that were strained due to shortage of Vanagon Reliability issues ? I have , it happens. All the more reason to...
• Re: '84 Vanagon 1.9 engine oil pressure switch etc. Now have voltage data on wire from oil pressure switch to instrument panel
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 28 May 2017 10:59:43 -0400
  ...you absolutely sure that the wire isn't bare somewhere and > shorting out on a piece of metal? BTDT- very recently........ > > Dave > >> On May...
• Re: Phrydae: Super-computer soon to use water-cooled system for heating occupants
  Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:00:51 -0400
  ...occur, internal sensors would shut the machine down >>>> before >>>> causing a short circuit." >>>> >>>> Hey, I wonder why they don't just let it set...
• Re: How to remover pistons from wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - david kao
  Thu, 19 Dec 1996 23:18:02 -0800
  ...To make the story short, let me describe the tool and how it works. It is basically a one foot long bolt with 4...
• Re: Photo ticket at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 10:24:05 -0600
  ...With a County Tax office only ten blocks away I would have accompanied the buyer to the tax office had it not been a...
• Re: Ground clearance on 15 degree I4 install?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 13:37:46 -0700
  ...The distance from the center of the crankshaft to the bottom of a waterboxer block is 7.5 inches. ( and the exhaust sticks down...
• Re: Still running rich
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Mon, 21 May 2001 06:15:41 -0400
  ...If the signal wire is shorted to gound it would be tell the ECU a lean condition exists. Just replace the TEMPII sensor if...
• Re :On Longevity, Displacement Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 22:47:31 -0500
  ...The propane engine parts always look like new no varnish to be seen ever but the blocks are cracked the crank main lines are...
• Re: Use this for fire safetey... AND eliminate the fire hazard...
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 15:01:33 -0700
  ...It was rare that the short block itself(case, heads, cylinders, crankshaft, rods, etc...) was damaged. Often all you had to do was clean...
• Re: Seeing Red
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 5 Jul 2020 13:41:51 -0700
  ...This included repainting the manifold, cleaning the top of > the block, inspecting fuel lines and installing protective sheathing over > the fuel lines which circulate...
• Re: Weird running issue with 86 Vanagon , tried dozens of things
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 09:56:58 -0400
  ...The lopng block happens to be a 1.9 rebuilt engine with new reground camshaft and new lifters. Great compression, no intake leaks, starts...
• Re: rear brakes ?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 09:50:18 -0700
  ...One side has the lining cut short on the bottom to leave room for the shoe to grab and force the top into the...
• Re: Choked starting?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:23:11 -0700
  ...Check Temp Sensor II resistance, Consider whether 02 sensor coax to the ecu is shorted. ( try it with 02 sensor unplugged ) Always consider vacuum...
• Re: Internal Debate
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 14:00:11 -0700
  damn, I fall short on a few of these ! there's no one to cook and bring me meals most of the time. Clean...
• friday funny
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 14:46:01 -0700
  ...Dilligaf - Short-hand for the otherwise long phrase "Do I look like I give a f***. Dropping the Kids Off at the Pool - Going...
• Re: Bostig Zetec kit...WOW...
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng
  Thu, 12 Oct 2006 09:44:07 -0400
  ...The base kit will sacrifice ~3/4" in the dead center, but with the short pan clearance is the same as stock at it...
• Re: New Tiico engine Overheating-Problem solved!
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 18:33:26 -0700
  ...Weell i Gotta make it to Blockbuster and return "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" --- Ki Hong <rean1m8r@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > curious... while we...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:17:09 -0400
  ...To go a few steps further, today i pulled the entire intake, > exhaust, fuel injection, and cooling systems, reducing my engine to a block...
• Re: When things gor real bad.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:14:49 -0500
  ...I thought that i had a conversion problem (engine surging), to cut that short the second transmission was defective and had no neutral or...
• Re: wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Fri, 14 May 2021 21:48:02 -0400
  ...It is a short assembly so all side-steering forces place > large > >> dynamic loads on the bearings. These bearings also get subjected to a...
• Re: holes in front wall of battery box.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 18 Jul 2016 11:58:10 -0300
  ...There is a short piece cardboard flex line on this opening which terminates under the vehicle inside of the passenger wheel well. I presume...
• Cooling System failure Prevention Idea.
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 15:00:53 -0400
  ...I'd suggest perhaps a short question-aire type response in the future to really verify this theory. But in leiu of it I...
• Re: oil and fuel level sensors
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 14:10:06 EST
  ...The contacts just short the sense lead to ground. The real hassle was mounting the sensor. No comment for the abused AC and WBx...
• Syncro de Mayo Update
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Tue, 20 May 2003 11:12:10 -0700
  ...A few of the more experienced off-roaders will give short lectures on how to handle various types of obstacles, followed by demos of...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:40:04 -0700
  ...Here's mine though I've shortened the frame: http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ZoltanHoist.jpg/ZoltanHoist-full;init:.jpg Better pics of someone elses...
• Re: rod knock on ivory '84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:25:21 -0800
  ...The problem is that the knock may not be heard, only happened for a short while, or denial prevented the operator from taking the...
• Re: New head replacement, bad gas mileage...
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 21:36:48 -0700
  ...I smell a little gas when start cold for a short ride but did not find any trace of gas leak. I notice a...
• Re: VW wifes
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 13:10:28 -0800
  ...At first, she would look for a short > time, > >> then go shopping while I would stay at the show. > >> > >> Then she would stay longer...
• Re: Head gasket replacement cost
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Tue, 30 May 2000 23:50:17 EDT
  ...XXX On Friday last week my wife who drives it daily on short jaunts around town called to say she was 3-4 miles...
• Re: weird idle...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 6 May 2002 22:19:46 +0200
  ...hmmm) Long story short... I replaced them all... got great used parts (from NotaJeep) ... was really happy... while I was at it, I decided...
• Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Reply from AT&T/BellSouth Part I
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 19 May 2008 23:45:27 -0500
  ...trunk, so anything >> that AT&T >> does to block spam on their networks also blocks spam on the >> networks of >> those that use them...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What about the transmission...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 20:16:35 -0400
  ...cam, intake and other changes to make better power at low speeds OR live with having to rev the engine, which can then shorten...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:41:32 -0700
  ...To go a few steps further, today i pulled the entire intake, > exhaust, fuel injection, and cooling systems, reducing my engine to a > block...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:09:05 -0500
  ...The very short strap that feeds the current from the bottom terminal of the solenoid into the starter itself, is made of very fine...
• Re: Exhaust parts (Befuddled Stan)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 13:13:06 -0600
  ...I just see you taking the long route to a short answer ........... I'll be watching the list to see if anyone can reply...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 16:48:44 -0800
  ...So with an already warmed up >> engine >> restarting clears the O2 sensor circuit for a short while each time. With >> a >> cold engine the...
• Re: SAmba Ad
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 May 2012 23:37:38 -0700
  ...I want to keep the hoses off of, and > further away from, the heat of the block. > > I'm being Type A about securing...
• Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 21:09:13 -0600
  ...to a > ground wire there........that goes back to the engine block. > The body of the oxygen sensor is grounded to the exhaust system...
• Re: Stuck Cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 21:39:16 -0700
  ...Having a good quarter-inch drive socket set with the shortest wobble-drive extensions works well for hex-driven clamps. As to the seals...
• Re: 3a conversion questions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 00:04:28 EST
  ...For the TDi the stock manifold is a good start from the engine block. In all cases, I like a quiet tone (silent in...
• Re: Oil pressure light in 1.9l at idle
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:39:48 -0800
  ...it only came > on after driving fast for a long block of time, and then letting the > engine > drop to idle. After I first...
• Re: Bubble in cooling system? '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Jul 1996 09:02:16 -0700
  ...Sucking should block (not a one-way valve, but the sucking has to be at 15lbs/sq" or so to release the valve). A...
• Re: Replace 1.9 with a 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:47:56 -0800
  ...Hope they are > rebuildable still. > > Well, the difficult part is the bottom block. I have not worked on > any short block project before. I...
• Re: Dealer repair disaster '89 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 May 2003 11:14:54 -0600
  ...Short block after market motor and all coolant hoses for >$1731 (regularly would be $4075), no compensation for tow back to them. >Motor warranty...
• Re: several questions about my 1984 westy
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 10:55:11 -0700
  ...Never really struggled before but > > it's even better now. > > > > Way to soon to comment on long term results -- took one short trip > > (~1000...
• Re: Gear shifter knob thread and pitch question? (link for pics)
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:27:33 -0700
  ...I just recently bought a short-shift with the extension from van-cafe, and the kit lists those same sizes. I drove my van...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Bolliver
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 19:14:45 -0600
  ...It partialy blocks the light from the bulb hitting the reflector. I carefully remove most of this shield and it improved the light pattern...
• Mobile1 15/50
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 07:36:06 -0800
  ...For a daily driver doing relatively short commutes, The 0w-40 European Formulae or 10w-40 Extreme performance would be my choice. Dennis ----- Original...
• Re: hidden oil leak ??
  Historical mailing list - A J I
  Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:55:40 -0500
  ...Would it be possible >>> to >>> tighten the cooler to the block by removing the filter and torquing the >>> bolts or should it be removed...
• Re: Need to add a switch to shut off my accessories while parked
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 09:17:44 -0700
  ...reach from the driver's side...in case of fire or shorts...also convenient to just jump in and reach over to "activate" the...
• Re: intermittent electrical problem in dashboard and wiper fluid problem
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:45:56 -0600
  ...Unless you've got some funky electrical short, the fact that the blowers seem to go out at the same time is coincidence, and...
• Re: Unused Fridge and weight (long)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 26 May 2005 08:59:35 -0700
  ...I now use a Coleman Extreme cooler and I use block ice where I can get it. Actually to start I freeze my own...
• Re: coolant bleeding/overheating problem?
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 09:02:10 -0700
  ...Even if it doesn't leak coolant air can get inside and block the flow of coolant enough to radiator not working 100%. Check...
• Brick Tour Packing List!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Aug 1994 09:39:22 +0800
  ...CB radio, ham radios, walkie-talkies, shortwave, TV, radio, tapes, CDs, walkman, cellular phone, laptop computer, radar detector. Travel: autoclub card, maps, guidebooks, compass...
• Re: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 08:52:17 -0500
  ...The oil failures I have seen are usually the oil was not there or used so long the oil sludge or carbon blocked the...
• Re: Vngns ARE junk! Wilder's Law
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 10:26:30 -0800
  ...A US 2.0 engine is a real tall block 2.0, not a short block 1.8 bored to 2.0 like the...
• Re: More? New? Better? nah! (editorial content)
  Historical mailing list - dan kapeller
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 11:16:58 -0700
  ...nothing even close to the Vanagon.&nbsp;&nbsp;Here's a short and incomplete list:</P> <P>1. it's a rolling living room...
• Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle..Was "vanagon syndrome?"
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 25 Jun 2014 20:25:16 -0700
  ...pics of when I was doing the revision for the ABA block. https://plus.google.com/photos/112899774170781374478/albums/5527276583316353665?authkey=CP7hiandmfaB-wE Don...