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• Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 4 Jan 2016 18:21:00 -0800
  ...It also keeps the oil film on the >> cylinder walls warm and as soon as the engine starts the warm engine >> parts will warm...
• Re: A good ham setup
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 18:19:57 -0800
  ...Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most...
• Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid and Gear Oil Comparison and Feedback please
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 May 2009 21:00:24 -0400
  ...Amsoil > Gear Oil > -75W-90 Long Life Synthetic Gear Lube > Product Code: FGRQT-EA > http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/fgr.aspx?zo=1132530 > ATF...
• Re: An engine transplant: ? (subie alterntaive) long post.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 8 Sep 2007 09:54:32 -0700
  ...And a SC on a 1.8? Wow! My gut feeling is that it might take "life" out of the engine prematurely. Just my...
• Re: [WetWesties] etka on line with registration
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:49:33 -0800
  ...my own parts on hand >> try this link which also has engine codes >> http://www.vagcat.com/epc/cat/vw/T2/1984/4/49...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:09:42 -0700
  ...engines ....I >> have about 6 and don't want much for an assembled short block. >> You can make a 1.9 DH code engine...
• Re: headlights on '87
  Historical mailing list - Dan Beatty
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 11:28:04 -0600 (CST)
  ...Why are cars/buses wired this way? Well it's cheap, reliable, and meets certain requirements of the very strict German vehicle code regarding...
• Re: [Syncro] Contemplating H4 headlight upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 18:38:51 -0800
  ...I need to do this because in North Carolina we have yearly inspections, and most inspection stations will fail you for e-code headlights...
• Re: Spring service LOONG (With list of grounds re corrosion)
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 09:06:48 -0800
  ...adjusted ignition timing > > > > checked ECU fault codes > > > > checked emissions control systems > > > > tested catalytic converter efficiency > > > > adjusted engine basics > > > > > > > > The result is an extremely smooth...
• Re: 85vanagon overheating (water cooled)
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 14:14:33 -0700
  ...That is much cheaper than a new engine. Offer to let the tow driver impound it till you can pay for it. Find a...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:31:00 -0700
  ...You can make a 1.9 DH code engine into 2.1 by putting a 2.1 crankshaft in it. Scott On 10/24...
• Re: Bilstein Shocks Vs. Stock
  Historical mailing list - Dan Haydon
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 11:40:50 -0600
  ...Put another way, don't override the factory > >engineers. > > > >Dan > >91 GL > >83 320i > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: "The Bus Depot" <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> > >To...
• only a leaky radiator needs to be replaced
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 08:44:33 -0700
  ...The kind of pressure you can achieve with this method is greater than any whole engine flush or cutting and adding the flush T...
• Re: Digifant II O2 sensor....My questions answered...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 7 Aug 2014 06:37:05 -0700
  ...I kept the > digifant engine management and used the 1.8 liter head because it fits into > the vanagon using VW diesel engine mounting...
• Re: alternators
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Jul 94 18:59:29 CDT
  ...Figure 6 shows that in most cases the DC generator only delivers power above the idling speed of the engine, while the alternator delivers...
• Re: Fun with fixing up stuff...(long post)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 13:24:28 -0700
  ...I >> used some of that trailer wiring "tape"...wire that is flat and contains >> 4 >> wires, color-coded and insulated separately. A 20' roll...
• Re: Considering sale of Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 13:38:30 -0800
  ...Outer lights are Cibie 7" E code >>> H4, stock wattage >>> * Bosch foglights with correct instrument panel >>> mounted switch >>> * 4x New Continental Vanco tires mounted...
• Re: Tires and Wheels - The best laid plans of Mice and Men.....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:47:42 -0400
  ...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_code Maybe it is a damaged "Q" which would indicate 100 mph. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: JRodgers [mailto...
• Re: Radiator vintage?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 00:13:40 -0800
  ...1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - > "Jaco" (Bustorius) http://web.mac.com/tubaneil > > Engine swap beginings: http://musomuso.googlepages.com/home > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986...
• Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 4 Jan 2016 23:10:26 -0700
  ...It also keeps the oil film on the >>> cylinder walls warm and as soon as the engine starts the warm engine >>> parts will warm...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 16:46:04 -0800
  ...to calculate and display the > engine speed based on the Hall sensor output(my programming "style" makes > hackers' code look elegant). To deal with...
• The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 08:51:03 -0700
  ...Wonder why the VW engineers didn't figure out a better place for the coolant temp gauge sensor so that when your van begins...
• Fwd: Re: rear seat foam
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 11:48:53 -0400
  ...foam should be sold in a 4 or 5 digit code like 1845 or 18045. 18 is the density and 45 or 045 is...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:43:13 -0500
  ...engines ....I > have about 6 and don't want much for an assembled short block. > You can make a 1.9 DH code engine...
• Re: hankook ra-08 copies
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 May 2016 07:50:33 -0600
  ...Their claim of using "Hankook technology" is based solely on the >>>> fact that their technical engineer used to work for Hankook. Given that >>>> employees...
• Re: 85vanagon overheating (water cooled)
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 12:22:49 -0600
  ...That is much cheaper than a new engine. Offer to let the tow driver impound it till you can pay for it. Find a...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 29 May 2011 15:07:37 -0400
  ...You should be >>>> able to hear it click each time the throttle is opened when the engine is >>>> running. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I never have heard any...
• Re: An engine transplant: ? (subie alterntaive) long post.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 8 Sep 2007 09:05:43 -0700
  ...diagnostic > reader work on...." "What is the reason I get fault code_____?" "How do > you > defeat the_____" Where do you run the _____, on the...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:02:40 -0700
  ...engines ....I >> have about 6 and don't want much for an assembled short block. >> You can make a 1.9 DH code engine...
• Re: temp guage read-out
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:47:49 -0700
  ...or >> code reader to the OBD-II port...........and you get to see EXACTLY >> what temp the ECU is seeing inside the engine !~ ) >> >> btw...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 09:31:02 -0400
  ...You > should be > >>> able to hear it click each time the throttle is opened when the engine > is > >>> running. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> I never have heard any...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:59:19 -0400
  ...Here in Montreal the best engine machinist just lost his wife... his quitting (of what i know), good for him. So don't take...
• Re: Misfire when coasting?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 17:41:00 -0700
  ...that code yet. we'll see , eventually probably .. how those engines work out. I will say right here.. that is a *car* engine ..not...
• Re: Friday Philosophy: On Documentation
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 13:42:12 -0800
  You mentioned a ship's engineering log ...great idea ..document everything done to it or changed on it. Every aircraft...ones that are genuinely...
• Re: Municipal camper bans
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:02:49 -0800
  ...The city bans engine rebuild (and other major repairs) in private properties, including in your own garage. When I was young and had no...
• Re: Considering sale of Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Fri, 28 Feb 2014 18:40:34 -0700
  ...Outer lights are Cibie 7" E code > H4, stock wattage > * Bosch foglights with correct instrument panel > mounted switch > * 4x New Continental Vanco tires mounted...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:40:07 -0700
  ...engines ....I > have about 6 and don't want much for an assembled short block. > You can make a 1.9 DH code engine...
• Re: Tires and Wheels - The best laid plans of Mice and Men.....
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:49:06 -0500
  ...Speed rating "C" is 37 > mph. > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_code > > Maybe it is a damaged "Q" which would indicate 100 mph...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:05:49 -0500
  ...engines ....I > have about 6 and don't want much for an assembled short block. > You can make a 1.9 DH code engine...
• Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 5 Jan 2016 06:57:52 -0800
  ...It also keeps the oil film on the >>>> cylinder walls warm and as soon as the engine starts the warm engine >>>> parts will warm...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Sat, 28 May 2011 21:44:57 -0400
  ...You should be >>>> able to hear it click each time the throttle is opened when the engine is >>>> running. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I never have heard any...
• Re: Selling my 1989 Bluestar ($25k)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 27 Dec 2013 14:01:48 -0600
  ...ok/better than usual Fine Rig > ....heck ..that borders on genuine codepedent behavior. > > hey..I have this 84 tintop , nothing remarkable about it, it...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Oil temp gauges, choices? Using water temp sender + gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:42:45 -0400
  ...Luckily engine and road vibration will take that "stickiness" right out. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 13:49:57 -0500
  ...All it knows is that the engine is at the designated timing point near TDC on some cylinder. >( I don't know if the...
• German syncro Club
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 30 May 1997 08:29:13 -0400
  ...2 108 > >engines: 2.1l i (95 HP) 14 233 > 2.1l i (112 HP) 6 259 > 1.9l (78 HP) 6 641 > 1...
• Considering SO-23 Westy - Input Needed (no real vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - ovalwindow
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 12:30:02 -0800
  ...4) Chrome hubcaps (although these may be correct - didn't look at M-codes....) 5) Does not have the cargo net in the back...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:09:20 -0600
  ...I grew up raised on MoS2 and had a gallon bottle of moly additive for the engine oil that you put like a teaspoon...
• Re: TiiCo California Smog Legal!
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 15:50:09 -0800
  ...When I saw the engine code for the Audi motor, I thought to myself, "oh shit! That certainly ain't the TiiCo!" Now, I...
• Re: NOW: Green Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - R Blake
  Fri, 31 May 2002 10:08:51 -0700
  ...Michael Blackburn <blackburn@CODENET.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Friday, May 31, 2002 9:56 AM Subject: Re...
• Re: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:29:39 -0500
  ...Type IV air cooled CV code engine. Pistons are out of the cylinders with wrist pins installed, but kept with the mating cylinders. You...
• Re: Electrical Nightmare?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:35:46 -0800
  ...It was too cold tonight for the engine to get hot enough for the front fan to come on, so I couldnt test that...
• Catalytic Heater Review
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Sun, 25 Sep 1994 12:23:39 -0700 (PDT)
  ...These unvented ones dont meet the RV or any building codes, and, cause the user to keep at least one window open for safety...
• Re: Benny Boy Re: Need some assistance ...
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:49:37 -0400
  ...Already guys like B.Bob are forgotten, that make me sick > like hell. > > Here in Montreal the best engine machinist just lost his wife...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 May 2011 15:18:27 -0400
  ...You should be able to hear it click each time the throttle is opened when the engine is running. I never have heard any...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 16:59:47 -0800
  ...to calculate and display the >> engine speed based on the Hall sensor output(my programming "style" makes >> hackers' code look elegant). To deal with...
• Re: [WetWesties] The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 10:00:34 -1000
  ...and having the radiator that far from the engine .. with the engine at one and and rad at the other being high points.. with...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 11 Mar 2018 21:35:44 -0700
  ...1982 > > > > >> Vanagon, Left-hand drive, engine code CV (air-cooled FI). I am > > certain > > > > >> on the cables for the 2 heater flaps, it's...
• Auxilliary battery relays and wires
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sun, 24 Jan 1999 18:25:42 -0800
  ...1.5 (mm); color code correspond to wire colors in vehicle. So my interpretation of this mystery is: sometimes a diagram will show the...
• Re: Grounds (was Quality Inverters)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:22:54 -0400
  ...But they said "technician" although I am really an > engineer. I have always wanted to engineer my vanagon into a grounded > field station. I...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 29 May 2011 15:06:02 -0400
  ...You should be >>>>> able to hear it click each time the throttle is opened when the engine is >>>>> running. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I never have heard any...