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  • Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer-Arrgh!
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 1 Aug 2010 13:28:37 -0400
    If it goes off only at rpms>2200, the engine tin should not be involved. The high speed sensor is at the rear of...
  • Re: Fuel issue: died on freeway
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Eubank
    Sun, 1 Oct 2017 17:15:46 -0400
    ...Manual transmission. > > .... > >> Not getting fuel at all now - engine will spin and then die with an >> impressive clatter (engine tin or muffler hitting body...
  • Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
    Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
    Wed, 12 Feb 2003 14:25:28 -0500
    ...If the engine tin for a Syncro is different then you might have issues with the hose length. It is only about 12" long...
  • Re: Distributor Shaft Pin
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 8 Jun 2017 17:11:54 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Febi Diesel Vanagon Oil Pump Quality?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:32:19 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Electric Power Steering
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 23 Jul 2015 11:58:12 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> > > Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • I love junkyards
    Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
    Tue, 26 Aug 1997 06:07:33 -0000
    ...crumpled) Two hubcaps, power steering resivoir and hoses, coolant resivoir, engine compartment tin and a airflow meter. (everything I was looking for) The guy...
  • 84 Westy 1.9 TD
    Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
    Thu, 21 Jun 2001 16:38:40 -0400
    ...Fire originated in relays at front left of engine compartment. Relays are destroyed as well as the cold start cable, accelerator cable, vacumm hoses...
  • Fuel vs Ignition - WBX 2.1 L
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 16 May 2015 08:20:23 -0500
    ...throttle to rev the engine or it bogs as if a cylinder has dropped out, but with that tiny goose of the throttle, the...
  • Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 13 May 2020 17:07:00 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: AFM test readings
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 2 Jul 2014 13:56:08 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • '66 progress, question about full-flow oil filter
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 30 Apr 1996 16:11:07 -0700
    ...It really looks good! Last night I did some pre-assembly of the tin on the engine and realized that my "breast-plate" is...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons: connectors?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:18:03 -0800
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca >> >> '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p >> >> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ >> >> Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • [LVC] North American International Auto Show / roller bearing lifters..
    Historical mailing list - Tom Myers
    Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:19:43 -0500
    ...set [ more coming...] http://tinyurl.com/286sm9 I was looking at the new Subaru 3.6 6 cylinder engine they had on display. [ No...
  • Re: an attempt at an iPad mount for the van
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 30 Aug 2013 13:51:00 -0500
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca > > '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: AA Transaxle: Happy! Relevant Info, Long.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 20 Jun 2014 11:48:00 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: test from Eric Caron
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 28 Jun 2018 17:59:43 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Coolant
    Historical mailing list - tina canny
    Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:51:18 -0700
    ...that the coolant was circulating in the engine...causing the light to come on again. No problems since. Thanks for any in sight Tina
  • All Westy Bed Bases Same Dimension?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:29:21 -0700
    ...Thanks! Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta...
  • Re: What Determines Steering Knuckle Replacement?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 9 Sep 2012 16:49:53 -0700
    ...Measuring both, I > see 19.98 mm -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy...
  • Friday: $89,999 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:07:23 -0700
    ...Looks like he really meant to list it at that price! Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com...
  • eBay Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 30 Jul 2006 13:29:43 -0700
    ...I'm surprised it's still under $6,000. <http://tinyurl.com/mwmxy> I like this line in the description: "These VW's are...
  • Cell Phone Love (tip for Canucks/Telus)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 8 Aug 2009 10:42:36 -0700
    ...http://tinyurl.com/nagtwf Being loath to invest in crap, 6000 apps, Mach3 Text Capabilities, or a new uber-bloated plan, I researched online...
  • Re: Wanted: 2.1L Vanagon with Blown Engine?
    Historical mailing list - Project Pat
    Thu, 10 Jul 2014 12:39:44 -0400
    I have an 85 tin top with a great body. no dents or rust. No trans, motor, rear bumper or grill. Tampa, FL -----Original...
  • Re: 2000 rpm buzzer of oil pressure
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 7 Apr 2019 10:00:01 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Coolant Pump: wear at case
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 25 Sep 2014 09:38:15 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Engine Disassembly, EGR, Air Pump
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 2 Nov 94 11:53:05 -0500
    ...What is recommended for cleaning up old engine >tin? Don't know about cleaning the tin, really. On the '78 I worked on, I...
  • Leaks and cracks
    Historical mailing list - Allan Kirk
    Wed, 23 Jul 2003 11:27:50 -0600
    ...tin. Where do cracks tend to occur on this engine and in this application? All the cracks I've seen in this engine in...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Mar 2014 to 4 Mar 2014 (#2014-134)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 5 Mar 2014 08:26:23 -0800
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Heater or Rad Hose. What "Contact" Heat can it Handle?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:58:02 -0700
    ...pic): *http://tinyurl.com/282asu9 *from stray spark plug wire high voltage. Wrapping them would mean taking the harness off engine. Gates website shows...
  • 2l air-cooled engine fs, how much?
    Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
    Mon, 15 Apr 1996 09:34:56 -0400
    ...the engine should go to a happy home in a bus rather than sitting (we have no place to store it). here's the...
  • quality 1600 rbldr, san diego?
    Historical mailing list - morrison
    Thu, 1 Jun 1995 17:52:32 -0700 (PDT)
    ...engine is a 1641 and runs way too hot (210-250), lately its been so hot i can't touch it, even the tin...
  • Re: Rear trailing arm repair: Port Townsend (WA) Muffler?
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Tue, 2 Sep 2014 13:22:38 -0600
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca > > '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 15 Aug 2014 13:06:00 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Dometic fridge question
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 2 Jun 2014 11:22:41 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Honest question for the group
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 7 Jun 2014 09:02:24 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: cheap EV camper
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 8 Aug 2012 14:50:08 -0700
    ...vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >> > > > > -- > Casey > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy...
  • Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:07:52 -0800
    ...as a 50� diesel Vanagon engine. The arm I built off of the driver side bracket, Image: http://tinyurl.com/9ythuq5 (uses a 5...
  • Re: Horn installation
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:44:53 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt >> >> 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 >> >> VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> >> > -- Neil n...
  • Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 13 May 2020 17:02:37 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Questions about brake bleeding
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
    Tue, 5 May 2020 13:52:59 -0400
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> >
  • Re: $100k Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 10 Oct 2017 09:27:59 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 23 Jul 2015 10:05:23 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Tool Suggestion? Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 20 Jan 2015 18:50:44 -0800
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: W. Coast Canada members, was Re: Spillbuster cup/glass holder
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:25:29 -0800
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: donuts--Friday
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:13:50 -0700
    ...Simpson loves donuts! http://tinyurl.com/ye5o3hg Thanks for the heads up Richard. I'll hop in my Westy and go get me some...
  • New VW Sharan Ad
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 5 Apr 1997 11:59:45 -0400 (AST)
    ...pewter tin in the shape of a splitty! It had a sliding door on the LHS and both upper and lower engine air-ducts...
  • Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:14:07 -0500
    <<A torch such as you descibe IS the ideal solution to this rusty problem - however, many of us do not have easy access to...
  • Re: 1980 aircooled on ebay
    Historical mailing list - shawn feller
    Fri, 4 Aug 2006 12:12:11 -0400
    ...Only $45 and no > bidders yet! Needs washing and a little engine work is all... > <http://tinyurl.com/hpsqt> > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger...
  • Re: SA T3 Ventilation System
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sat, 3 May 2008 10:18:00 -0700
    ...turny knobs on the dash... <http://tinyurl.com/52cryy> Then there's this set, which is mostly engine shots, but the third one down...
  • Re: head diagnosis
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 2 May 2000 07:57:26 EDT
    ...If you are really picky have them remove the lower engine tin that cover the pushrod tubes. Take a look at the gaskets and...
  • 84 88 parting
    Historical mailing list - dawn
    Fri, 13 Apr 2001 08:29:14 -0700
    ...shifter 1.9 engine good for core short block 1.9 fuel injection 1.9 engine hanger 1.9 engine tin 1.9 electric...
  • Re: Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 19 Jan 2020 10:06:14 -0800
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 26 Aug 2012 20:09:17 -0700
    ...that has the tiny orifice. > But the main suction line is upstream of the AFM, which means that with > the engine not turning any...
  • Re: AHU MTDI vs. ABA?
    Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
    Sun, 8 Sep 2019 22:22:08 -0400
    Chris, I did a conversion of my tin top Syncro to a electronic 1Z 1.9 TDI in 2001. Did the first level upgrade...
  • Re: Shady Boy: That bad in wind?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:34:46 -0800
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:35:02 -0800
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> > > Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> >
  • Re: The madness begins (VW inline 4 cylinder swap)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 26 Aug 2016 20:19:06 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Borescope: Inspect Transaxle 3/4 Slider Hub?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 1 Aug 2017 13:30:46 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • 1991 TIICo Vanagon GL for Sale
    Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
    Wed, 19 May 2004 09:40:39 -0500
    ...in place and undamaged TIICo inline 4-cylinder engine conversion. 35,000 miles on conversion. Engine runs great, completely sorted. External oil cooler added...