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Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 4 Mar 2013 21:55:24 -0800
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Re: Brake Pedal Pulse Questions
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:05:47 -0700
...They never owned up to > it, of course. > > Jim > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate...
Re: Minnesota block heater "donchaknow"
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 18 May 2008 06:00:35 EDT
...this engine is a rebuild with 6500 miles on it from about 5 years ago but was from Minn so the bolts are all...
Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:26:42 -0400
...Set to 1.75 turns, didn't stall. (oh so highly scientific) Archives suggest an incorrectly set CO screw could damage the engine. But...
Re: AC question
Historical mailing list
Mon, 3 Mar 1997 16:16:00 -0500
...I replaced the dryer assembly and expansion valve with only one problem. The old dryer was not marked as to the direction of flow...
Questions for the Engine Builders Re: high lift rocker arms
Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
Sun, 24 Oct 1999 03:03:20 MDT
...SO, adding 45% might NOT BE SO HARD after all folks...Plus with no additional stress only reduced stress on engine... Heads Cam Exhaust...
Re: PIC. Under Cabinet Flooring: Westfalia OEM?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:41:08 -0400
...i.e. > in engine bay. These have been sprayed down with Rust Check though > I've heard Fluid Film is better. > > Neil. > > On Tue...
RE: '73 Toyo-Westy
Historical mailing list
Mon, 13 May 1996 20:19:37 -0700
>Toyota engines are the most reliable you can get. Best thing that ever >happened to the Chevrolet Chevette, is when GM started buying 1...
Re: Bostig Engine Installation 85 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
Mon, 28 May 2012 19:58:07 +0000
...Bostig Engine Installation 85 Vanagon > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Does the Bostig user forum have any info on a mechanic local or not...
Re: Substitute for aircooled thermostat
Historical mailing list - Mike
Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:59:07 -0500
...It's more of a engine warm-up aide than a temperature control thermostat. The assembly was disabled in both of the type 1...
Re: optima batteries that fit under the driver's seat
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:48:30 -0800
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Re: 1982 Vanagon Diesel Washer Reservoir
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 2 Oct 2012 10:12:08 -0700
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Re: fuel tank vent lines
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:14:26 -0700
...can the fill neck be pulled, installed w/o replacing that expensive > grommet?**** > > > ** > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl...
Care and feeding of pilot bearings
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Tue, 09 Apr 1996 14:13:00 -0700 (PDT)
...trans input shaft and interior of pilot bearing, 4.) Install engine/clutch assembly onto trans shaft and tranny. Did I leave out anything important...
for diesels: some bosch information
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 12 Aug 94 14:39:08 CDT
...Year 1983 1982 Model Vanagon Vanagon Engine 1588cc (CS) 1588cc (CS) Fuel System Diesel Diesel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nozzle Holder Assembly NA 12 X NA 12 X...
Re: 80 Vangon mystery part?
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Wed, 19 Jan 2000 10:32:38 -0700
...may cut some corners when it comes to the engine >teardown and re-assembly. I ordered new rebuilt heads from Mark Stephens and (after...
Re: AAZ swap progress
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 20:00:20 -0600
...So far it has been getting spacers to lower > engine and tranny 1" for engine lid clearance, New stainless coolant lines, > fuel tank and...
Re: I need help identifying a part...........
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:09:09 -0700
...But I > am working on getting it all put back together. > TIA, > Paul in Tracy > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly...
Re: Follow Up on Yesterdays Post About New Stereo
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:17:42 -0700
...For >> mine, the literature states it won't read anything of 2gigs. > > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com...
Re: Throttle Cable Guide Deteriorated
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:51:02 -0400
...Since the Van is home can you get a new cable assembly w/clip and replace it there? Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - batt./OXYS dash lights on?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:29:35 -0500
...The Battery light should be checked each time the engine is started. Now the O2 sensor light is really useless. It is normally activated...
Vanagon 1.9L seized
Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
Wed, 11 Sep 1996 22:38:48 +0000
I bought an 1984 Vanagon with a seized(?) engine. I got a tow home and have been reading Bntley and lurking ever since. I...
Re: FS: Thermostat housing for 1.9 waterboxer engined Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:54:10 -0700
...wrote: > >> $200, eh......Now I know what the NOS 1.9 assembly in my spare stash >> must be worth: �And no, it's not...
Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:18:21 -0700
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Re: LED backup lights update
Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
Sat, 18 Feb 2023 15:42:34 -0800
...I waited a few mins, then carefully clipped the light assembly into the housing and reinstalled everything. Everything is working for now... but man...
Re: Vanagon 1.9 Cat on Jetta 2.0 engine?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:51:56 -0400
...Since you are installing a later engine, you are required to have all of the emissions equipment that was on that engine-vehicle when...
Re: Position Cat In Line With Vanagon Body? Heat Questions. Pics.
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:17:53 -0700
...sure. > > Thanks, > > Neil. > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
Re: Brake Expert Questions/PICS/Rant
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:06:26 -0400
...gasket in between the halves. > Maybe that got messed up on assembly. I wonder if they had gaskets > there were new? > > Appreciate the pointers...
Re: Flat Style Rear Bed Refoam. Now: Seat Compressor. Worked
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:54:14 -0700
...bunching at sides. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
Re: front brake job -how to do a bad job
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:34:56 -0700
...help others >> >> alistair >> > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
Re: Reputable "Wrenching" Forums, Lists for Beginner? Poss. Motorcycle Lists?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:17:44 -0500
...Thanks much, > >Neil. > >-- >Neil n > >65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > >'81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
Re: Refrigerator lighting
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 1 Sep 2011 22:01:21 -0700
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Parting out van: FREE for shipping
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Wed, 22 May 2002 19:47:46 +0000
...engine, tranny, front diff, ECU, mirrors, front seats, no middle seat, syncro snorkel, front grills, map pocket, syncro gas filler assembly, Steering wheel and...
Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 4 Mar 2013 21:02:58 -0800
...the staples. > > Neil. > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
Re: Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:54:09 -0700
...closes at > > idle every time, engine cold or warm. > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate...
Re: Idler Stabilizer Control Unit (ISCU)
Historical mailing list
Sat, 11 Nov 1995 21:13:13 -0500
...The ISCU on the 84 is behind the plastic panel on the passenger side of the engine bay just behind the air cleaner assembly...
Re: New Motor completed, leaks oil, burns, smoke fills cockpit, recovers!!!
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Wed, 21 Jul 1999 11:30:33 -0600
...I had put in a similar obsessive amount of work, painting tin and engine block, getting balancing done (but I couldn't find a...
Re: Z-bed, sofa bed, bench seat????
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:15:16 -0700
...engine lid shelf differently than the 2 person seat bed hinge does > on the driver's side. > > The cleanest solution is a bed assembly...
Re: FW: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:51:29 -0700
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Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
Sun, 25 Jul 2004 09:50:37 -0400
...As far as the 4.3 Goes, this is generally though of as a very good engine. With lots of power. Jerry -----Original Message...
Re: Dash Cluster Substitute + Reproduce It ?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:01:10 -0800
...vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >> >> > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '81 VanaJetta 2...
Re: Instrument Cluster Ribbon Repair
Historical mailing list
Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:50:56 -0700
Neil, I work at an electronics assembly company and we (not me) do a lot of hand soldering. As you already know, getting the...
Re: vanagon Digest - 6 Apr 1999
Historical mailing list - Lance LeBaron
Wed, 7 Apr 1999 06:58:56 PDT
...I was able to block up the engine and support the transmission on my knees in order to connect the two together. Once the...
Re: lifters for new engine? - and increased stroke
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sun, 23 Mar 2003 22:30:21 EST
...Also get all the rotating parts balanced as one assembly. If you have the money, get two clutch pressure plates balanced. That way when...
Re: Oil leak between engine and tranny
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Wed, 2 Dec 1998 23:18:46 EST
...The engine and body have 175K on them, heads were done at 135K, tranny was rebuilt at 167K with new cluch assembly at the...
Re: WTB: One round headlight holdy-inny thing and screws, to '85
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:54:41 -0600
...and earlier vans > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
Re: Was: '89 Carat .... Seattle ... Now: It's in Edmonds WA
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 18 Nov 2012 10:25:57 -0500
...some jumpseat > > sidepanels !! > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
Re: Slow turnover when starting.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:15:29 -0500
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Re: Not breathing right
Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
Sun, 20 May 2001 18:07:04 -0600
...I started with the lifters at 1/2 turn on original assembly and tightened them to 1.5 turns after the 20 minute run...
Re: 83.5 front heater/blower assembly
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:01:00 -0700
...JettaWesty "Jaco http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines http://web.mac.com/tubaneil http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
Re: My "New" 1988 Westy!
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 4 May 2012 22:25:01 -0700
...with the engine stuff, >> I'll be glad to drive it again! -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com...
Re: van visit
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Tue, 30 Aug 2016 19:33:17 -0700
...The engine > > compartment is cleaner than any part of my van, including me.The rest of > > the van is beyond clean. I swear it...
Re: '91 Vanagon engine fire
Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
Mon, 27 Jan 1997 13:13:26 -0500 (EST)
...This recall (campaign RV) was to do with an engine miss > and cold start problems, not fire. > > VW changed the following: fuel injectors, connecting...
troubleshooting tiico noise/vibrations
Historical mailing list - Andrew Nock
Wed, 1 Jan 2003 16:02:54 -0500
...Cat rubber mount removed, and cat hanger mout now bolted solidly to engine block. Maybe slight change, but no big change. ALERNATOR WORK TO...
Re: Oil light problem
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 14 Nov 2014 15:26:19 -1000
...I find many high miles watgerboxer engines idle at 6 psi hot ... like OP on a high miles waterboxer engine in rough terms is...
Re: Crankshaft thrust washer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:58:52 -0400
...When applying the clutch all that force pushes the flywheel against that washer-thrust plate assembly. There should one thrust washer that is larger...
Re: Fluid Filming the underbody of van
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 13 Oct 2012 05:38:47 -0700
...that-bad/ >> >> alistair > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
Re: cv joint tips
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:16:09 -0700
...can't recall name off hand) Clean clean clean work area for cleaning/assembly. Buy extra CV grease. (CV kits supply only so much...
Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:23:38 -0500
That engine was taken apart for a reason. It is really unlikely that it will be good just based on re-assembly. The cases...
Re: Digifant Electrical Experts: New Harness + 4 Pin Hella 53 Relay for ECU?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 28 May 2012 19:00:05 -0700
...Relay diagram shows what may be a >>> suppressing diode in parallel at relay coil. >>> > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http...