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• 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: Purple Vanagon on CL in VA. Wowzer!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 16:35:17 -0700
  ...plenty of >>> hauling >>> space. Water cooled 2.1. I replaced cooling tubes, gas tank, mass >>> air >>> flow sensor, engine and a bunch of other...
• Re: Additives oops
  Historical mailing list - Russell Patten
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 22:11:31 -0500
  ...It makes >sense to me that same life increase would occur with auto engines, >especially with the flat 4 air or water cooled VW...
• Re: waterboxer overhaul and coolant problem fix?
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 17:31:25 -0700
  ...I found it interesting, because that is exactly what Russ Meeks of "RM Engineering" explained to me. The solution: Have the cylinder heads ceramic...
• Re: Front Heater Core Shutoff
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:58:51 -0700
  ...to water cooled swap. (next? Ha ha ha) In my case, installing the Home Depot shutoff valve was all part of the engine swap...
• Re: hose clamp pliers; was: Re [VANAGON] HELP 85gl 1.9l h-pipe leak
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 17:22:06 -0800
  ...http://www.fastforward.ca Email sales@fastforward.ca - Engine Conversions and Accessories for classic water-cooled Volkswagens - Electrical harness fabrication and customization Due to...
• Re: 1980 Vanagon L
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 25 May 2004 08:26:31 -0500
  ...All AC > engines where burned up early. All water cooled engines, have out lasted > my needed for the vehicle. Have seen this with many...
• Re: never ending saga working on the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - A2L1
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:51:10 -0400
  ...Anyone want to trade a complete 79 automatic bus for a water cooled? A parts water cooled even :) A J On Mon, Sep 15...
• Re: Volvo B230FT Engine --> Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:46:12 -0800
  ...But I'll sell ya my old spare turbo volvo engine if you like. Even has a water cooled turbo. If you get out...
• Please help my family find a camper/van
  Historical mailing list - Thad Hunkins
  Wed, 08 Jan 1997 21:50:36 -0800
  ...Differences? How much does an engine rebuild cost? Transmission? It seems like a lot of vans we see advertised need this. What else needs...
• Re: 2nd try - Bostig 2nd Gen Zetec Kit
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Tue, 27 May 2008 18:30:28 -0700
  ...Engine, Alternator, PS pump, Air Mass meter, and an air box or air filter system. > Jim Akiba > > > > > On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 5...
• Re: request for information, please
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 12 Sep 2013 13:54:15 -0500
  ...I also know vaguely that Subaru swaps can be done but know nothing about which Subaru engines would work. Perhaps another VW engine would...
• wondering out loud (several questions) in Colorado
  Historical mailing list - Jon Sykes
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 16:07:40 -0700
  ...Some seem to need the diesel tranny? What about Type2 replacement engines? - Particularly in the water-cooled model, using a different engine seems to...
• Re: how many people drive vw as daily driver
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 20:10:31 -0500
  ...vehicles, therefore are our wasserboxer's really water cooled, or are they just air-cooled engines with a little liquid glory? John Rodgers 88GL...
• Re: Easiest Platform to Cnvert to I-4 FROM?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 07:37:00 -0700
  ...firewall clearancing, the swapping of parts from Diesel engine and trans to gas engine and trans,exhaust system,air intake, and the splicing in...
• Re: How to untorque the pulley?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 04:52:19 -0500
  ...the air-cooled engines, it's no big deal to replace it while the engine is in the Van. Water cooled is trickier due...
• Re: My ultimate section, but, 1.9 or 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 01:04:13 -0700
  Fwiw, I think only 2.1's are worth bothering with, for a stock water-cooled gas vanagon engine anyway. Those 1.9's...
• Re: Coolant sludge? (link to pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 09:50:50 -0800
  ...We have soft water around here. (Vancouver B.C.) Regardless, I'll likely buy a new rad for the engine swap project. So far...
• Re: Fuel econmy and VW Camper Family
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:30:42 -0800
  ...you have to say Which Transimission , and what engine of course. This is what I've found ... 85 Weekender, 2.1 waterboxer engine, auto...
• Re: diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 31 Jul 2004 15:56:41 -0700
  I guess you know that your 1980 vanagon is air cooled and a diesel will have to be water cooled so they will have...
• Re: FW: URGENT: Stranded in Remote Area with disabled wife - please h elp!
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Sun, 23 Jun 2002 22:13:07 -0700
  ...The engine will start. Disconnect the wires and drive to Radio Shack and buy the 15 amp relay or maybe your battery will get...
• Re: Transaxle noises
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 14:49:32 EST
  ...Listen to an air-cooled motor and then to a water-cooled motor. Hear the difference? Most of the engine mechanical noise is blanketed...
• Re: It's getting colder!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 09:46:51 -0500
  ...Will this effect > engine or water temperature at all, and is this a good or BAD idea. > TIA > > > > > > Peace, JB > '66 Split Window Camper...
• Re: auxiliary gas tank - did I dream this?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 20:46:47 -0800
  ...http://www.fastforward.ca Email sales@fastforward.ca - Engine Conversions and Accessories for classic water-cooled Volkswagens - Electrical harness fabrication and customization Due to...
• Re: Where to buy Redline in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 16 May 2006 21:58:25 -0700
  ...http://www.fastforward.ca > Email sales@fastforward.ca > > - Engine Conversions and Accessories for classic water-cooled Volkswagens > - Electrical harness fabrication and customization > > Due to...
• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 13:26:23 -1000
  ...Even vanagons don't....starting in 1982 actually, the first water-cooled vanagon ..82 Diesel Vanagon. On 7/23/2015 12:56 PM, Todd...
• Re: Day 4 (west to east)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 03:43:35 EDT
  ...You may already know this, but in case I included the info. (this is only recommended for water-cooled engines as it could be...
• Re: A serious plea for help.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 23:45:20 -0700
  ...Why must I drive a front engined, front wheel drive, water >cooled Audi to work every day? Someone out there has to remind me...
• Re: Folding seats... where to find?
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 9 May 2000 16:41:04 -0700
  ...VW junk yard) and they want to charge $450 for the > rear folding > seat including the pad for over the engine. Having no > experience...
• 2 Q's: one FI, one transmission
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 13:33:20 -0800
  ...As part of the installation of the new engine in the vehicle I substituted a water-cooled catalytic converter and muffler for the originals...
• Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 22 Jan 2002 18:50:58 -0500
  ...blended to run a water cooled engine with head temps that are much lower and consistent. the air cooled engine has head temps that...
• Re: heaviest oil to use??
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 08:48:37 -0400
  ...I do not use straight weight oils in a water-cooled engine, as they are not flexible enough with external temperature changes. I use...
• About coolant
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:06:00 -0800
  ...Last week he found the coolant had turned into slush and the engine was quickly overheating so he had friends drive him around until...
• Re: Opinions of a VW Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 03 Feb 1997 11:58:25
  ...I would assume the clutch was replaced at the same time as the engine (you might double check). If this bus is really in...
• Donations Requested - Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:19:13 -0600
  ...http://www.bostonengine.com/ Bob built what many of us feel was "State of the Art" VW Air cooled, Water cooled & Zamboni engines. Even...
• Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 21:54:26 -0800
  ...Longevity of Conversion Engines one thing no one has considered about aircooled engines is air conditioning, something that car buyers began to demand in...
• Neil's Engine Conversion. Progress Update.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:06:30 -0700
  ...I was so excited to hear the Jetta engine run with the exhaust all mounted, (homemade + Walker "Quiet" model Vanagon style muffler.... and 2...
• Re: Complete Engine Replacement Cost Estimate
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 20 Feb 2015 09:16:37 -0400
  ...He rebuilt the engine in my 60, and my 78. OK � all air cooled but he has rebuilt many water cooled engines as well...
• Re: Interesting item on eBay web site item#306561314: 1987 VolkswagenVanagon Synchro 4x4 wagon
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 20:21:18 -0400
  ...Description: > 1987 Volkswagen Synchro 4x4 passenger van with 4 cylinder water cooled engine and 4 speed manual transmission & air conditioning. Dark Brown in color...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 06:26:17 PST
  ...703-481-1844. '65 Beetle, rebuilt 1600cc engine not installed, extras. All: $400 obo. 703-352-4797. '73 Super Beetle convertible, new tires, engine...
• Re: Mystery Parts in 83 Westy
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 09:46:23 -0800
  ...Mystery Parts in 83 Westy > I recently bought an 1983 water-cooled Westy 3rd hand. There are a > number of parts that I'm...
• Re: pilot bearing was- Clutch - revisited - Shim question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:52:17 -0700
  ...This was my first water cooled VW. I pulled the engine and > went to change the seal, then I noticed the pilot bearing was...
• Re: Ultimate engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 09:08:42 -0500
  ...So, of the three production water cooled boxers only >> Subaru got it right the first time? But maybe not the on the later >> engines...
• Re: What is the best location for an external oil cooler?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 16 May 2006 19:46:09 -0700
  ...http://www.fastforward.ca > > > Email > > sales@fastforward.ca > > - Engine Conversions and Accessories for classic water-cooled Volkswagens > - Electrical harness fabrication and customization > > Due to...
• Re: Donations Requested - Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:00:06 -0400
  ...Engine fame. >> >> http://www.bostonengine.com/ >> >> Bob built what many of us feel was "State of the Art" VW Air cooled, >> Water cooled & Zamboni...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 20:25:58 -0500
  ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com >All of this talk about engine conversion options - Tiico, Jetta >engines, inline 4's, Subaru engines - yet no one ever...
• Re: vanagon, 83 watercooled diesel
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 08:24:20 -0600
  To the person who wrote the original post asking about the engine, I'd like to chime in as someone who actually owns a...
• Re: Engine conversion on 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 6 May 2009 14:37:38 -0400
  ...shop for a good > engine. > > Assuming your water cooled Vanagon is in good shape, you find a good > Zetec engine, and can get an...
• Re: i need pointers in buying a westy
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 15:42:15 -0700
  ...Check for head gasket leaks (like mine was leaking and my engine is now in pieces). Vanagons are fuel injected and the hoses rot...
• Re: brush guard/bull bars for vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 6 Oct 2006 21:06:01 -0700
  ...Box 4153 Quesnel BC, V2J 3J2 Canada Internet http://www.fastforward.ca Email sales@fastforward.ca - Classic water cooled Volkswagen engine conversions - Electrical harness...
• Re: Complete Engine Replacement Cost Estimate
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 20 Feb 2015 06:48:52 -0500
  ...He rebuilt the engine in my 60, and my 78. OK … all air cooled but he has rebuilt many water cooled engines as well...
• Re: Long Brake Line Tips + Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:23:15 -0400
  ...coolant lines after the fact for an air > cooled to water cooled engine swap, the key was to undo the clamps > holding the long...
• Re: 1 - power; 2 - cooling; 3 - weekender
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 08:06:50 -0700
  ...what are the advantages/disadvantages of having a > water-cooled versus air-cooled? > > Constant engine component temperature - much easier on valves, seats, > etc. > > 3...
• Re: Distributor part question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 15:58:43 -0800
  ...page for the CV engine it seems to indicate to me that this also fits the later water-cooled distributors. Confusing! --------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Young '81...
• Re: Only 5V at Temp II sensor?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 27 May 2017 17:03:52 -0400
  On Sat, May 27, 2017 at 2:45 PM, George Gaudette <gcgaudette@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Volks, > > '90 water-cooled automatic camper here. > Thank...
• AFM related Vanagon Syndrome - occurs in both Digifant and Digijet
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 23:19:31 -0400
  ...All Water Cooled Engine Vanagons SUPERCEDES TECHNICAL BULLETIN 24-92-01 (February 29, 1992) CONDITION: After driving for an extended period of time at...
• Re: More Fuel Pump Weirdness - Has Mercury gone retrograde again?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:46:54 -0400
  ...1987 1.8 L Jetta engine about 60,000 miles ago. So she is now a water-cooled, gas-powered van. Since buying her...
• attention hot-water freaks: blue-light special on aisle fourteen ...
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 16 Sep 94 22:24:11 CDT
  ...UNLIMITED HOT WATER CAMPING SHOWER DON'T EVER GO TO BED DIRTY AGAIN! All you need is any vehicle with a water cooled engine...
• Vanagoning Solution
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Jun 1997 13:04:02 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Also thanks to those who enlightened me about those breadloaf busses with water-cooled engines south of the border. I'm gonna need to...
• Re: Catalytic heaters
  Historical mailing list - davidson
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 10:02:33 -0800
  ...water cooled Vanagons: (I don't know how air cooled Vanagon heaters work.) The stock heater under the rear bench seat uses the engine...