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• Re: Why this type IV engine caught fire, spun the mains and ruined everything.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 21:41:37 -0400
  Stan I have disassembled my share of core engines only to toss them in the trash and I paid good money for the privilege...
• Re: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
  Historical mailing list - Jon Durham
  Tue, 15 May 2012 11:24:23 -0500
  What is the opinion on these engines? http://foreignautosupply.com/ On 5/15/2012 11:11 AM, Stuart MacMillan wrote: > I'm investigating this...
• Replacing Air-cooled Vanagon Engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Gentry
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 17:35:30 -0700
  Hi, I wrote a couple of weeks ago about my '80 westy that had the engine severely damaged by a tow truck driver. A...
• semi paper project WC to AC stopped
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 15:03:54 -0600
  ...this included doing everything for an engine pull just short of actually pulling the engine out of the donor. completely dissecting the wiring harness...
• Re: Diesel Engine Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 15:04:42 -0700
  decent diesel engine choices are.... ( forget stock 1.6 NA , btw .........not really viable or safe on the highway ) 1.6 TD ....that can...
• Re: Engine Choices - Call for Data
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 16:16:22 -0400
  When I first purchased my 90 Westy it didn't take long for me to get frustrated with the engine. After a few months...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_Diesel_Engine_Position=3A_4=C2=BA_Angle_From_Centre_of?= =?UTF-8?Q?_Rear_Wheels?=
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 26 Oct 2017 11:27:26 -0700
  ...This engine had new motor mounts. Image of transferred mark: https://photos.app.goo.gl/EdX10Jqcnki6rkY33 I'm ready to fabricate engine mount brackets...
• Re: need affordadle Rebuilt engine vendor? who is the less on all evils?!?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 06:22:40 -0500
  More on Engines You might try finding a local VW engine specialist - aircooled - and see if he will rebuild the engine for you. Keeping...
• Re: Porsche 944 Motor & transmission in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 12:48:42 EST
  ...1- 944 engine is too long. Compartment needs cutting to fit. 2- Transmission is not directly connected to the engine. You could turn the...
• Turbodiesel question: Need to help to ID part on left side of engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 09:38:18 -0800
  ...The engine swap was just completed in my 1989 Syncro 16. It originally had a factory installed 1.6td engine. I had a 1...
• Re: Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:34:53 -0400
  ...Japanese father, German mother Akiba/Egelhoff So Japanese/German engine assembled in the US maybe? Jim Akiba On 7/18/07, BJ Feddish <bfeddish...
• O2-sensor voltage problems '84 1.9L -- Help needed
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:31:45 -0400
  ...With engine off, resistance between O2-cable coming from engine and ground is 140K ohms. I have a spare FI cable assembly and get...
• LVC: OPOC engine
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 09:54:39 -0500
  ...If these things make it to market, they might be a great option for engine transplants. Another VW connection, according to this article, the...
• Engine Gremlin
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 May 1997 18:06:37 -0400 (EDT)
  ...In the morning when I start it and drive around, it is as if gremlins are in the engine. What happens is that occasionally...
• Engine installation at last
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 23:04:05 -0600
  At last my new engine is about to be installed. I am awaiting a new clutch assembly and some hoses and it will be...
• Misfire while starting
  Historical mailing list - Ronald D Maxseiner
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 23:18:27 -0400
  ...The engine turns over for a second and as the engine catches there is a single noise. I'm assuming this noise is due...
• 83 1.9 engine locked up solved
  Historical mailing list - Alan Gondry
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 19:44:01 -0700
  My engine seemed to seize all the sudden when driving with no advanced warning. This after a prolonged fuel system problem. When calling around...
• Re: Help with 93 EV.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 08:23:36 -0700
  The SA engine has 10-1 compression ratio along with a slightly larger bore? The Eurovan has 8.5-1 IIRC. The torque is...
• Re: Clean those ground connections!
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 19:07:02 -0700
  ...Tied left head to engine block, right head to engine block, and then one of these HEAVY cables from engine block to sheet metal...
• Real 110v AC power off of the engine ?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 30 Sep 2007 12:09:00 -0700
  I wonder if this could be mounted in the Vanagon engine bay? http://vehiclepower.com/MEP02.htm Perhaps mount the unit where the AC...
• Re: Subie engine prices
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:03:23 -0800
  ...However, my son-in-law bought one of these imported engines, > and found to his dismay that the engine had been used hard, and...
• Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:39:59 -0400
  ...Almost as if before and after ignition takes place a >> compression >> sound as the engine comes to a stop. The engine runs fine and...
• FUNKY-SOUNDING VANAGON ENGINES!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sat, 28 Nov 1998 17:39:47 -0500
  ...All this talk of direct-injected turbo-deisels, V-6 refined German engines and other esoterics has gotten the best of me. I've...
• Re: What in fuel can wreck engine?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 04:12:19 -0800
  ...What in fuel can wreck engine? > Andrew said: > > "Engine-blows can be such fun!" > > I didn't start it... so don't blame me...
• 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 12:48:36 -0400
  ...Oil pressure drops below >> 13 >> psi at idle as engine warms. Light goes out. Engine goes above 13 >> psi at >> 1500 rpm, light flashes...
• Re: Big Valves for me?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 21:37:40 -0600
  I've got an engine project sitting on my bench. Strange situation. I bought my van from a dealer lot. I'm resonably sure...
• Re: What water boxer to replace my 1.9?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 31 Jul 2019 18:19:20 -0400
  ...Does this do anything to address the high milage torque converter? I’d like to learn more about the GW engines and I was...
• Re: AVP
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:31:27 -0500
  ...Their engines are listed on BusDepot.com, though, so you can order them from our website if you'd like, and your engine will...
• On Longevity, Displacement, Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 01:58:55 EST
  ...Longevity of engines as a function of mean cruising rpm. C. Displacement, torque and engineering poweress. D. Engine modifications vs. power - fact and fiction...
• Re: Oettinger syncro van FS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 17:18:35 -0800
  ...V-motor), and the German word "Reihenmotor" (meaning "row engine" or straight engine) - and so is described as a "Vee-Row" engine." Neil. -- Neil...
• Re: Syncro Clutch Remove Trans Not Motor
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 15:50:19 -0500
  ...Helpfull hint!! Fabricate a support bar to go across the engine compartment opening. Use a threaded hook to hang the engine from the bar...
• Re: Which Subaru engine?
  Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 07:50:19 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Which Subaru engine? > > Lionel Tun wrote: > > > Which Subaru engine(s) is(are) a suitable replacement for the 1.9l VW? > > > > I saw an ad...
• Re: cis website
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 22:43:55 -0800
  ...He has adapted CIS to type 1 and type4 engines and is selling kits. He has dynoed a type 1 2334cc engine at 176hp...
• Re: 1.9l Wasserboxer stumble...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 08:46:37 -0500
  Christian Iversen wrote: > > I own a '85 'Sporter Dbl.cab pickup with a 1.9l 78hp (code DG) engine. I live in Norway, Europe...
• '85 1.9 engine for sale in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Brian Bylenok
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 12:33:32 EDT
  I just converted my '85 Westy to a Subaru engine. The original engine is for sale: 165K miles, new heads by the PO at...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 21:49:25 -0400
  ...It it was not done, that engine would not turn over > until spring thaw. In the morning, the engine was started, and allowed > to...
• Re: Cool modified DOKA and BRM
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 07:06:06 -0700
  Yeah, but that BRM engine with its two crankshafts when viewed end-on would have had the look of a�flopped�"H" just as...
• Re: Wasserboxer reputation (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 19:56:30 -0700
  Hear, hear! I'm the classic example of someone who diagnosed and tuned the engines in all of my old beetles by ear, nose...
• Re: Difference between North American Engines and European Engines
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:16:14 -0500
  ...Difference between North American Engines and European >> Engines >> >> I have DJ-code in my Westy. Internally the engine has >> high-compression pistons. The timing...
• Re: R&R Transmission with winch?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 16:23:39 -0800
  ...I lay a 2 X 4 or two, or a 4 X 4 > across the engine opening above the engine, support it with ropes...
• WBX Remanufactured in Canada
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 22:02:05 -0600
  The 2.1 L engine in my '88 GL burned a piston last year and given other problems I determined a rebuild or replacement...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:21:32 -0800
  Cheap ? What do you define as 'cheap' ? I believe the base but very complete kit is $ 7K for a non-turbo engine set up...
• Drivetrain Movement Question. Video.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:06:25 -0700
  ...This for a Jetta engine powered Vanagon. When driving in 1st or 2nd gear, especially up hill (more load), it sounds like the engine...
• Re: Engine misfires?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 1996 08:24:15 GMT
  >>I have a problem with the engine on my 85 Vanagon GL "stumbling" or >>misfiring on an intermittent basis. It usually misfires or bucks...
• Re: TiicoTransplant Engine Question?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 09:44:58 -0500
  ...I own a Jetta GLi 16V (same engine as your Passat) and a TiiCo engined Vanagon. Though the common opinion is that the 16v...
• Any feedback on the GoWesty 120HP WaterBoxer motors
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 10:12:51 -0400
  If you read the add for this 120 HP engine it states that "The increased HP figures are estimated, as we have not yet...
• Re: Go Westy Introduces 2.4L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 14:13:29 -0400
  I don't know Derek, maybe the guy who was building the engines for EuroCars moved to California. :) After I finish with my Tristar...
• interesting subaru problem
  Historical mailing list - mortimer peaberry
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 19:14:49 -0800
  ...is recommending > that a special conditioner be added to the engine cooling system of > certain 1999 through 2002 model year Subaru vehicles equipped with...
• WBX engine break-in
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 14 Apr 2018 15:55:07 -0700
  hi all, I will follow the rebuilder instructions for break-in a 2.1 WNX engine.. will it be detrimental to the engine or...
• Subie engine prices
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:43:44 -0600
  What is a typical price for a Subie engine one might use for a conversion? If I were shopping the yards, what might I...
• Re: engine swaps - weight differences
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 09:42:22 +0100
  ...If you own a camper with 5 cylinder engine, you may drop an additional electric power generator into the engine compartment. There is a...
• WTB: 2.1L engine
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 12:20:19 -0500
  ...2.1 L engine for a 1989 Vanagon, bottom must be in good shape. Leaky heads might be acceptable, as the engine to be...
• Oil consumption by Vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list - Kun Chang
  Tue, 27 May 2003 23:27:22 EDT
  The Bentley says some degree of oil consumption in a vanagon engine is considered normal. However, it did not say how much. My 91...
• 2.0 Power
  Historical mailing list - Karen Cunningham
  Sun, 14 Dec 2003 21:30:25 -0800
  Since we were talking about the 2l engine, has anyone had any experience with increasing the power? Either doing the long stroke, big bore...
• Improving On Engine Lubrication
  Historical mailing list - samc
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 10:35:39 -0400
  A fellow I know asked the other day if I had ever heard of adding 2 cycle engine oil into every engine oil change...
• FS: Rebuilt 2.1 Liter Engine - Cheap!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 12:07:02 -0800
  Hey all, I've got a complete, rebuilt, 2.1 liter engine for sale (great deal!!). Includes intake, exhaust, ignition, and more. If you...
• Inside a Subi engine EJ22
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:08:35 -0400
  Like i said earlier, here a some interesting picture (side by side with a VW engine), well, for those who like engine... for the...
• Coolant Problems
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 17:51:37 EDT
  ...Cummins Claims Coolant Damages Seals, Engines Suppliers Help to find Solution by Dan Lang Staff Reporter Cummins Engine Co. says a brand of extended...
• Re: TDI engine value
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 23:31:03 -0700
  ...including one sold as a good used engine. Had to go through the whole engine .. and even though it ran .. it couldn't have...
• Re: Digijet Timing Marks
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 1 May 2001 08:43:38 -0700
  The AAR is open when stone cold, and as the engine warms up, it gradually closes. If you want to see it wide open...