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• Re: Wasserboxer Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 19:09:10 -0400
  ...Wasserboxer Replacement Have an 88 Wolfsberg GL with a cracked cylinder...compression test showed 35% on number 4. Need to replace engine and am...
• engine conversion Nissan more info
  Historical mailing list - J Gieseking
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 12:18:58 EST
  ...since I have gotten quite a few emails asking questions about the Nissan Maxima engine conversion, I thought it easier to just put up...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:50:11 -0600
  ...Of wonderful note we are starting to > > see some interesting technologies for both gasoline and Diesel engines but I > > see a number of forces...
• Air Box-Capacitor Fix?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Jan 1997 14:28:13 -0600
  ...I am contemplating putting a higher number microfarad capacitor in. >These little engine gremlins are so much fun!! >
• Re: 7mm or 8mm fuel line?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:55:19 -0400
  ...7mm or 8mm fuel line? When I Google that part number you gave for the fuel line, I find a Russian site that lists...
• Re: Emissions failures make me feel like a failure
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 21:41:17 -0700
  ...Your numbers look like you are way too lean--which could give you high combustion temps. So check your exhaust system carefully for leaks...
• Re: On Engine Efficiency, Comparing I4s, WBs and Subies (not short)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 00:11:47 EST
  ...Oh well, its a simple number to compare engine efficiencies. All that is required is that the displacement is known (easy!) and that the...
• Re: need help with engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 20:21:18 -0600
  ...need help with engine assembly Mark, Let me start by saying I don't know. That said here's some thoughts. The cylinders I...
• Re: 82 diesel air intake elbow
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:08:59 -0800
  ...Ab > On Feb 24, 2020, at 11:42 AM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > Googled part number you showed. > > I believe I see...
• Re: About coolant
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:25:58 -0800
  ...Slower quench = > slower heat transfer. > > Numbers here: > http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/ethylene-glycol-d_146.html > http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/overall-heat-transfer-coefficients...
• Re: Friday... english lessons...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 13:30:30 +1300
  ...the nut got even looser thought I was >turning it clockwise. > >loser - someone who does an engine transplant in a fully loaded Westy with...
• Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 11:21:11 -0500
  ...numbers on running a legal 70 mph. VW beetles and bugs along with Diesels get good mileage not big box models. Stan Wilder Engine...
• Anyone want engine wiring harness (DS)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 17:10:51 -0500
  ...If you want the part number it is 251971071DS. If you are interested please email or call me. Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16...
• All fixed up and passed the test drive
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:49:13 -0700
  ...Anyway it was a bad ground wire to the sensor - the little bolt on top of the motor near cylinder number 4. Simple fix...
• Re: Distance windows for various maintenance checks?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 24 Apr 2004 10:28:12 -0500
  ...change the engine oil every three months or 3000 miles, whichever comes first, in summer; change the engine oil every TWO months or 2000...
• Re: Maintenance Saga: '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 13 May 2011 09:39:55 -0400
  ...My DJ-code engine returns 19mpg during a loaded 70mph cruise. Has Go-Westy tweaked the air flow sensor at all to compensate for...
• 75 ail cooled bus
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Jul 1998 19:28:31 EDT
  ...1975 air cooled bus, engine starts, does run, lots of body rot on the front seams, left roof line where the sunroof leaked( now...
• Westy seat hinges
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 09:46:37 -0500
  ...Perhaps getting these hinges would be fairly simple? Anyone know the part numbers? Cheers, MJS At 09:54 AM 12/4/98 +0100, Helmut...
• Westy 4 Sale- CHEAP!
  Historical mailing list - aluscre
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 22:02:11 -0400
  PHONE NUMBER CORRECTION!!! My wife says it has to go (sixth vehicle for only 3 drivers) 1981 Westy- $850 Air Cooled engine has very...
• Re: HELP! Westy Stranded in Bryce Canyon National Park...
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 13:50:53 -0600
  > My friend Daniel is stranded in his 84 Westy on his cross country trip. > > The engine turns over, and has spark but will not...
• Re: AC Drip Drop
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 13:12:31 -0500
  ...Give me the mechanic's phone number, I need for hime to wave his hand over my empty system too so it'll freeze...
• Re: need help with engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 19:37:25 -0800
  ...need help with engine assembly > Can you see the arrows or marks on the piston tops? > The arrows point towards the flywheel sometimes there...
• Auto lights & wipers
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 10:22:25 +1200
  ...When the engine is stopped the lights remain on until the driver's door is opened. I have a control relay and sensor from...
• VW inline four-bangers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 15:43:33 -0500
  ...I want to settle on one engine, then work the heck out of it and generate some performance numbers. You see, I have gone...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 02:01:35 -0400
  ...Oil lights all over. (But no buzzer.) -As the engine warms up, the alarm excursions diminish in number, frequency and severity. That means I...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 17:17:14 -0600
  ...The engine is > mounted at the 54 degree point and so the engine doesn't protrude. One > additional benefit of the Tiico is that...
• Re: vanagon turbo-diesel
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Fri, 17 May 1996 11:34:17 EST
  ...For those of you who are looking to power up wasserboxers, here are some fax numbers for German companies that (at least a few...
• Re: cold start strategies
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 19:04:56 +0000
  ...and > against the engine block. I could climb underneath to see if I can find > any markings or part numbers if I was coaxed...
• Re: Friday Already! enough crying about volks-cafe already
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 22 Oct 2005 08:47:02 -0500
  Right foot Ben! No Ben the other right! Isn't that better? Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message...
• Engine out--won't come apart. Need heads!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:25:29 -0500
  I got the engine out and used the expert advice received from previous threads to break it down without much trouble until it came...
• Merry Christmas and a Vanagon question for you
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 25 Dec 2001 00:26:14 -0800
  ...the PO was the keepers for the number three cylinder intake valve came off and the engine quit running.I don't know what...
• Re: compression test
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 16:35:22 -0500
  I don't have the Bentley in front of me, but those sound like EXCELLENT numbers for a motor with 140k. Equally important to...
• Re: new bearings but no change in oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 09:23:31 -0500
  ...magic number (what is the number?). I was showing as much as 5 BAR pressure at 2500 RPM on a cold engine and 3...
• Re: Vanagon.com shirts, stickers, etc...
  Historical mailing list - Duane Fahey
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 09:06:24 -0400
  David, I might cut down on the number of different items that you offer. Fewer selections are much better. I would probably stick with...
• (fwd) WTB: Vanagon 1.9L engine (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 17:14:38 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Please respond to the seller (800 Number). Jon Christensen /V\ Membership Coordinator for the ~Certified VW Nut \W/ Vintage VW Club of America vvwca...
• Re: Vanagon engine heater
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:18:46 -0500
  ...Vanagon >>>> under engine heaters are indeed still available through NAPA. I picked >>>> up my brand new one just today. The part number is 605...
• Nice Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 15 Jan 2020 09:16:27 -0800
  ...new rebuilt engine less than 500 miles - new rebuilt *5 speed* transmission - interior excellent condition please contact me for his phone number and email...
• Re: Fuel
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 20 Oct 2016 11:11:02 -0700
  ...On 10/18/16, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > I have been plagued with a number of new tanks that are somehow contaminated...
• Re: [WetWesties] Re: [Syncro] Bunch Of Parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - bernie
  Wed, 24 Sep 2014 21:38:10 -0700
  ...On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 8:46 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > A quick google of the contact phone number in...
• Re: Splitfire plugs
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 09:11:22 MST
  ...three prongs, so > each prong gets eroded only one-third as much (as a single-prong plug) in > the same number of firings. eh...
• 91 Carat F.S. in Utah
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 07:31:29 -0700
  ...He is asking $7500 and says he is flexible on that His name is Stan and his numbers are: 801-594-8044 (Work) and...
• Need things for '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 03:00:26 -0700
  Hi all, When I picked up my '85 Westy it was missing a number of things ... some important ... some nice to have. 1. The...
• Re: Large green wire
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 23:32:57 -0400
  ...Large green wire I have a large green wire in the front left of my engine compartment in my 1980 CA Westy. It exits...
• VIN SIN Re: Carat or not on eBay
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 00:29:36 EST
  ...7 Passenger 2 Dr Van > Engine: > Country of Assembly: Germany > > > > Item number: 4625441101 > > > > I emailed the seller to let him know that he has...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 9 May 2013 14:13:36 -0500
  I've done it a number of times with the engine in the car. Not really too bad. Lots of pipes and hoses to...
• Virginia CL find - Aircooled Westy with bad engine
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 06:59:10 -0700
  Looks nice and has had a lot done, but a bad engine. �Should be cheaper, but might be worth a look for the right...
• Re: 84 New Motor
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 16:43:55 -0700
  ...I believe that their parts number is 800-876-5199. The discount would be substantial on an engine, but there is shipping to consider...
• Re: 1980 Vanagon L
  Historical mailing list - Chris Sullivan
  Wed, 26 May 2004 08:07:06 -0700
  ...on this list have Air Cooled Vanagons engines with over > 200K > on them? I have a number of customers who have done it with...
• Re: The buzzer goes, oil sensor wires fixed ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Jan 2015 09:23:07 -0500
  ...If needing a higher pressure switch, go to the dealer and be sure to get the correct one via part number. They have changed...
• SUBIE VAN ENGINE FIRE...LISTER NEEDS HELP in PA
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:07:32 EDT
  ...engined vanagon in southeast pa, or can give doug some advice, email me and i will fwd you his cell number.. apparently the engine...
• Re: Oh no, not tires again!
  Historical mailing list - Dan Landry
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 11:16:29 ADT
  ...Unfortunately, I can't make any sense of the numbers beyond the normal stuff. Here are the numbers and what I understand about them...
• Is it reasonable to expect a rebuilt waterboxer to be bone dry underneath?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:47:09 -0400
  ...I have been installing rebuilt waterboxers for the past 18 years from many different vendors, plus I have rebuilt a number of them myself...
• Re: Coolant System Pressure Gauge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 May 2002 16:13:03 -0400
  At 09:59 AM 5/9/2002, Jay L Snyder wrote: >the passenger side wiper and started the engine. Pressure goes up to 3...
• Re: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 16:51:39 -0500
  ...older engine with newer oil technology and you can do better then what VW recommended back then. Keep in mind those numbers are maximums...
• Re: Mixing oils with different weights.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 20 May 2011 16:29:57 -0500
  ...One exception is base stock, the raw oil that becomes engine oil. And base stock is what makes full synthetic better than DINO engine...
• Re: 84 Vanagon GL, SW Houston area
  Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 21:34:43 -0500
  ...The engine mounted AC parts and the condenser from the front were removed (in working condition) when the engine rebuild was done; they have...
• Re: Diesel replacement - Please Help
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 18:19:23 -0800
  ...locate this second number. > > This is my first question to the group... what are the problems with running > a turbo engine without the turbo...
• Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 20:13:07 -0500
  ...Volkswagen Diesel engines use parts which are also used in the spark ignition engine which is being produced in large numbers. We are in...
• Re: Slow Down And Save Some Gas
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 08:54:01 -0500
  ...Slow Down And Save Some Gas Unfortunately, most cars today are built with far more powerful engines than cars from that era. It seems...
• '86 Weekender For Sale in Sacramento, California
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:17:10 +0000
  ...The phone number for those who may be interested is (916) 447-2604. For those who are curious, Larryz has been my Vanagon shop...