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• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 10:16:42 -0500
  ...to turn the engine over.Turn the engine over till you can just start to feel compression at the number 1 spark plug hole...
• On Mon, 26 Jun 1995, William Abbott wrote:
  Historical mailing list
  6/28/95 8:25 PM
  On Mon, 26 Jun 1995, William Abbott wrote: > For engine swap fans, Ian and I figured out how the gas > Rabbit engine goes into...
• Re: when is stopping/restarting better than idling?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 17 Jun 2012 07:28:23 -0700
  ...a number that approximates the total > number of running engines on the planet every minute.. > I think it could be 5 million engines ( cars...
• Re: Oil pressure Light and alarm on decelleration after new oil change?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 16:55:22 EST
  ...different engines--say it might be for a Golf, Vanagon and Skoda. I'm guessing on which vehicles the oil filter part number you...
• Re: Probably get this one for $2k
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 May 2015 07:54:38 -0400
  Why I made that suggestion. $3k won't get an engine replaced but if repairable will definitely cover that. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• q's about 3.4liter chevy v-6 installation
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 22:38:55 -0400
  ...guages back to the engine compartment? does anybody know the number for ACDelco? i have to get a water pump, a crank pulley, a...
• Re: lazy mechanics...lots of oil(valves)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 11:35:59 -0800
  ...bad >numbers-100,150,100,20...1,2,3,4....told me they would >recommend rebuilding the engine. seeing as how the >engine uses...
• Idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Ronald Michaels
  Mon, 25 Dec 2006 12:54:44 -0500
  ...The part number is 025 906 017. This number is on the plastic plate that holds the actual switch. The actual switch has the...
• Bilstein shocks for sale
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Sun, 12 Jun 2011 11:59:06 -0400
  ...Note that Bilstein has recently changed their parts numbering scheme.The current part numbers are 24-008204 and 24-008303 and the MSRP is...
• Re: 1.6L , 1.9L, 2.1L Pressure plate Q??
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 7 Nov 2008 16:55:16 -0800
  ...Also they all look close to the > VW Air cooled Beetle. > HMMM I know the part numbers are different but alot of times parts...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 18:56:54 -0600
  Don Williams wrote: > I did an overhaul this past summer on an 84 1.9 waterboxer engine. It > seems > to run like a charm...
• Re: what else to replace along with head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 23:57:23 -0600
  I just had my engine repladced. Considering my van is 12 years old, and I had two hose problems in the last year, I...
• Bad Speedometers
  Historical mailing list - Brad Hopp
  Tue, 21 Feb 1995 19:50:25 -0800 (PST)
  ...I just had a new engine installed, and I really don't want to miss my 600 servicing. Is there a part number associated...
• 81 Westy FS in NJ
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 5 Mar 96 21:26:16 EST
  81 4-speed Westfalia, minor dents but no rust (imported from CA), camping stuff all works, 135k on van, 35?k on engine, $6800...
• Re: VW-Air compressors
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ham '64 Type ][
  Wed, 5 Jun 1996 09:01:16 -0700 (PDT)
  ...due to the oil in the engine, right? Oh well if anyone wants prices or the phone number just yell. At 12:21 AM...
• Re: Oil
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:18:08 -0700
  ...Mike On 7/15/03 8:38 AM, "Dr Andrea Berardelli" <doctorb@IMAG.NET> wrote: > Gents, > in VW TRENDS issue number 7 Volume 22...
• Re: 30-50 challenge
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:55:43 -0400
  ...the engine lid and re installing the > wiring harness for my Jetta 2.0 conversion. I should have a 30-50 > number in soon...
• Re: replace starter
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 16:33:34 -0700
  ...In worst extremes requires a number of tries to start the engine. - Vince http://gipsyflies.home.comcast.net 1989 Vanagon GL Camper 1993 Mazda...
• Looking for a 2.0l AC timing gear for crankshaft
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 17 May 2012 16:02:48 -0400
  ...The crank gear for a 2.0l Air Cooled Vanagon engine (CV engine code). This is the steel gear that is pressed onto the...
• Re: Newbie Oil Question (Facts added)(long)
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Re: Newbie Oil Question (Facts added)(long)
  2 Apr 92 19:33:31 GMT
  ...The weights given on oils are arbitrary numbers assigned by the S.A.E. (Society of Automotive Engineers). These numbers correspond to "real" viscosity...
• Re: Where can I find parts for my TiiCo engine ?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 07:53:37 -0700
  ...Where can I find parts for my TiiCo engine ? > I'm wondering where I can find parts for my TiiCo > engine. A previous mechanic...
• Re: Bolt Identity
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 20:21:29 +0000
  Goe, That is the bolt that holds the entire engine together. Remove it and the engine will fall out of the van and split...
• Re: Engine Shudders -2.1L WBX.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 24 Sep 2014 19:23:09 -0700
  ...I have a Shoebox Electronic ECU Monitor hooked up and have the engine fine tuned and all the numbers are good and the lights...
• Journeys under difficult conditions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 04 Feb 1997 12:16:55 +0200
  ...Others are defined by VAG part numbers. I got the last available copy and I like to share it with the community. The best...
• Re: VW approved engine conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - P.B.
  Wed, 12 May 1999 08:30:03 -0700
  ...engine, filter box, > > supports, hoses, wiring harness, etc. What is impressive is that with > > very few exceptions, everything has a VW part number and...
• Re: My VanaJetta Conversion Passed Emissions!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:34:02 -0800
  ...the numbers etc *may* be of use > for anyone considering upgrading to a more modern engine. (no > disrespect to the stock engines) > > Of note...
• Re: disaster
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 20:01:56 -0500
  Bob, What is it with these Canadian re-manufactured engines anyway? I have encountered a number of tales of engines that have failed all...
• Charging system questions.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:42:54 -0800
  ...So, with the engine off, all my electrical widgets are powered by the coach battery (the one under the drivers seat). The starter battery...
• Re: Why this type IV engine caught fire, spun the mains and ruined everything.
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 14:58:25 -0400
  ...The number 3 bearing and oil slinger at the fan were welded to the crank shaft. This is one of the few engines I...
• Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:15:20 -0800
  ...JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver Yes it was a DH. In fact, the serial number matched what was in the original owners & service...
• Re: Can anyone give me an estimate?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:46:15 -0800
  ...give me a price on flipping engines. > > Who wants to take a guess at this mysterious number? > > Regards to all > > Peter Marsh > Naples FL...
• Re: What goes here? and a part request for a 85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 22:33:42 -0600
  ...it triggers a lamp every time the engine >>> passes TDC. An "engine running" indicator? >> >> >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca >> >> '88 Westy http://tinyurl...
• Re: Failed emissions testing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:26:32 -0600
  ...There can be many causes - engine wear, vacuum leak, fouled plug, bad plug wire, ignition timing, etc. CO emissions are carbon monoxide. And just...
• Continental Tires - a little long
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 16:55:49 -0500
  ...The part numbers are essential, if you do not have a size number made up with 3 parts, like 185/70-14 then everyone...
• Re: need help with engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 13:26:52 -0800
  ...need help with engine assembly > i'm currently assembling my 2.1 waterboxer, and I'm at a point where i dont > want to...
• update !! Help Needed DC - Baltimore Area, '81 AC Westy Won't Start !!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 16:51:14 -0600
  ...At that point he called me and it sounded like he had overheated the engine (he has no temp guage). After letting it become...
• 87 Westie FS in Lyle, Wa.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:27:59 -0700
  ...Says the tranny is rebuilt but the engine "has high miles, should be rebuilt before a cross country trip" Phone number from the sign...
• Free van to good home
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Jan 1995 09:24:26 -0800
  ...Needs new engine. Free to good home. 753-8111." That phone number would be 916-753-8111, including the area code. I can't...
• '71 Beetle for $100.00 AND IT RUNS!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 May 1996 21:08:50 -0400
  ...The engine runs, but will need work to be safe on the road. The pan looks good but the wheel wells are nasty. Exterior...
• Re: A Ford Westy/Vixen
  Historical mailing list - Gary Kovach
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 14:02:34 -0500
  ...One model had a BMW diesel engine. If anyone has book marked the Vixen page please post the address so that we can take...
• Need help with timing
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 17:53:55 -0400
  ...The mark nearest the engine is a small "vee" shape. The next mark further out is a larger half moon shape. Which is the...
• Re: FS: 1983 Westy Project for $350
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Jul 2008 17:39:41 EDT
  ...Your $218 number is far closer to our prices. > > remember that $218 was basically a shell. if i had left the engine and trans...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:22:19 -0600
  ...But I think a more important number is the rpm reached > (guessing 1100) and duration and how this is affected by > ambient/engine initial...
• Questions....('69 Westy - Lazarus)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Jun 1996 00:15:17 -0700
  ...points at .016") and the engine at what seems to be o drg TDC. This is an "F" number engine but it does seem...
• Re: aiding cooling system by turning on heater blower
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 16 May 2001 07:16:04 EDT
  ...A good chunk of the energy from gasoline is turned into heat with a combustion engine. Very roughly speaking, a 100 HP engine can...
• Re: Re 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 02:30:44 +0000
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <P>Who is looking for an engine? I have the 2.1L from my 87' Syncro (runs good...
• VW diesel no-starts
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 19:41:43 -0500
  ...When the engine is shut off, the engine coolant will correspond very closely to the temperature of the combustion chamber walls, so that is...
• Re: O2 sensor substitute
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:06:26 -0700
  ...It fits multiple vehicles (VW was > not included because of the connector). > > You can go to www.oextrabrand.com and search for part number...
• Re: Failed emissions testing
  Historical mailing list - Todd.Last
  Sun, 9 Jan 2011 12:02:04 -0800
  ...If the injectors are slightly > out of tolerance or the engine has some issue a correct overall mixture can > result in one or more...
• Re: swapping engine costs
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:58:46 -0500
  > With all this talk about head gasket failures it got me > thinking about cost comparisons between fixing the heads and > replacing the engine with...
• Fwd: Phone number of Vanagon Syncro for sale not mine Cheap
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 07:13:45 -0500
  ...His name is Al Timmer Phone number is 434-2326. you will need to talk to him about anything beyond what i have listed...
• idle
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 13:15:15 -0400
  ...With the engine off, pull this box (the idle computer) out (upward). Start the engine. If the idle drops to ~800-1000, the computer...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:38:50 -0500
  ...But I think a more important number is the rpm reached > (guessing 1100) and duration and how this is affected by > ambient/engine initial...
• Re: Newbie has Westie & Vanagon Questions.
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Fri, 29 May 1998 17:07:42 EDT
  ...There were a number of improvements in the '86 model year, the best of which is the larger 2.1L engine. Smaller improvements include...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:48:20 -0800
  ...Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine > > Rough engine - the latest pita I'm having to deal with on a string of many!! > I'm...
• LVC - My Beetle Turned 50 Today!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 11:21:16 -0400
  Greetings Vanagon-listees, Fifty years ago today my 1956 Beetle (Chassis number 1226221) rolled off of the assembly line at the VW plant in...
• Trip
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 27 May 2016 14:50:49 -0500
  ...Order: 5/26/16 Address 01: Engine Labels: 06A-906-032-AVH.lbl Control Module Part Number: 06A 906 032 MC Component and/or...
• Re: troubleshooting Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sun, 4 Nov 2012 07:52:44 -0500
  The electric pump in VW / Audi engine compartments is for factory cruise control only. The "bi-pressure" two-way pump in a VW/ Audi...
• "special gastank" part number???
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 May 1996 11:46:11 -0500 (EST)
  ...like, carbureted wasserboxer motors, late FI systems Without lamba or cat, stuff to make your van an ambulance or fire engine, all kinds of...
• Re: 91 Westy in Hackensack, NJ
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Sep 1996 10:34:17
  ...The thieves did a major number on this vehicle. >They ripped the transmittion out, the engine was removed and the dash >board was torn...