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  • Re: LVC Friday: Camp Fire Heat Damage Cell Phone?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 21 Jul 2013 10:46:30 -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: Canadian Picking up a FedEx'd Vanagon Part in US.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:45:03 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Substitute for the RM182B
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 13 Aug 2012 22:01:28 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Digifant ECU: Corrosion? And.... Rosin or Heat Damage? PICS
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 6 Jul 2012 18:03:31 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: rear wheel bearing question
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:52:49 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: A Cautionary Tale on Titles
    Historical mailing list - al brase
    Thu, 16 Sep 1999 22:25:34 -0500
    ...Sometimes I just go out and sit in it and make > engine sounds out loud. Vroom, Vroom!! However, I don't know if it...
  • Re: Engine swap
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:14:33 -0400
    ...wrote: > Who doesn't like engine conversion threads? ;) > > I know that the Bostig and VW inline or VR have been coupled to the > Vanagon...
  • Re: In praise of VW inline fours
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:23:22 -0400
    VW (not Audi) designed the VR6 engine. It was MANY years in the making and forms the basis of many of their gas engine...
  • Re: EV Problems/cost - Any sugestions?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
    Thu, 13 Aug 1998 16:26:53 -0400
    ...Anyway, the stupid "check engine electrics" light and the stupid spark plug wires seem to be a common VR6 issues, so says my dealer...
  • WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:33:06 -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: Digifant question...fuel pump effect?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:07:19 -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: I'm Siiiiiinnnnngin' in the Rain! / SVX???
    Historical mailing list - Karl M
    Wed, 19 Apr 2000 23:58:45 -0400
    ...Just because the engine configuration is the same as the waterboxer does not make the Suba-screw engine a better candidate, again IMPO. (please...
  • Re: Quick throttle body re-bush
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 13 Sep 2014 16:37:11 -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: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 25 Feb 2014 12:52:45 -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: NVC huge moths in tampa fl
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Fri, 30 Aug 2013 13:48:49 -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: Wiring headlight washer pumps
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 9 Feb 2013 22:07:27 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Firewall fuel fitting
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:46:10 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Oil recommendation! It's almost Friday ;-)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Wed, 23 Feb 2000 09:04:45 -0800
    ...I > used in my last oil change. > > > > I usually run Valvoline VR1 Racing 20w50 oil but > they were out when I went > > to go...
  • Re: Vanagon Stereo Override?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Tue, 18 Feb 2014 19:13:16 -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: Hi list. 90 syncro bad leak stuck in parking lot
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Thu, 26 Jun 2014 14:02:02 -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: Manual alignment problem.
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 31 Aug 2013 21:25:37 -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: fuel filler grommet seal
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:42:17 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Putting a 2.1L where my 1.9L used to be......
    Historical mailing list - Paul
    Sat, 12 May 2012 11:12:57 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >
  • Re: Sign Off
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:11:21 -0600
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >
  • Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:17:53 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:04:50 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Throttle Body, Plenum and Intake Runners - Looking for Advice
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 12 Oct 2014 18:19:14 -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: Travel Weirdness (warning; tires. ;)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 10 Sep 2014 15:20:31 -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: Electrical Systems Videos
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 1 Feb 2013 13:39:38 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >
  • Re: syncro propshaft delrin bushing update
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:04:51 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:37:48 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >
  • Re: OT Fri. more on my Poor Man's Syncro (Astro/Safari) a sort of review..long
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 6 Jun 2014 15:50:20 -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: Subject: German quality?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 15 Aug 2013 21:40:02 -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: Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:27:35 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Pic of melting wiring in my Air cooled '81. How's yours? --- :^)
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Mon, 3 Mar 2008 14:29:50 -0500
    ...I > don't think it was subjected to a sudden "blast" of heat. > > Maybe just heat from the engine over time? > > Ah I remember...
  • Re: Porterfield R4-S Rear Brake Shoes
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 6 Oct 2014 14:46:12 -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: Hall Senders
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 28 Nov 2013 15:05:11 -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...
  • Google Blogspot Question (My Vanagon etc. blog)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 8 Mar 2013 19:15:10 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: optima batteries that fit under the driver's seat
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:19:40 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Insturment Cluster
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:54:46 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:38:03 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Eurovan RPM@70 - Friday OT but not Phryedaye OT
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 2 Apr 2010 10:08:55 -0700
    ...What kind of engine > RPM should he expect while cruising at 70mph? This is the 201hp VR6 with > automagic transmission. > > I did calculations based...
  • Re: 85 GL No Spark-No Start
    Historical mailing list - Marc W. Theune
    Fri, 14 Apr 2000 09:19:57 -0500
    ...I'd get out & jiggle >the connector while Lynda cranked it over. *Vrooom*. Eventually, I >re-wired the sensor & replaced the outside connector. No...
  • Re: Question of heat?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 29 Jul 2001 22:23:28 -0500
    ...Runs great with 30,000 on the engine. > > My question: I live in Montana...will this thing be able to give us > heat in...
  • Re: So my stepson asks . . .
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:10:07 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Friday - ANother Reason to love Go Westy
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 1 Mar 2013 15:58:16 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: 87 vanagon quit while driving
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:59:50 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: transmission for I4 conversion--will a DK fit?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 22 Mar 2014 22:07:19 -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: Addendum to question on Parking Brake Cable
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 13 Jan 2013 13:05:38 -0800
    ...VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: >> >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > > > > > -- > Harold Teer > 1991 Westy...
  • Re: Front suspension bushing replacement
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 12 Sep 2014 12:06:48 -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: Rear brakes frustration
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 1 Feb 2012 17:18:55 -0600
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > > > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >
  • Re: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:50:01 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ >>> >>> Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: >>> >>> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >>>
  • Least Steep Passes over the Sierra Nevadas? (for a stock Vanagon Westy)?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
    Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:29:15 -0700
    ...No apparent damage to the engine or transmission and since then I've had VolksCafe completely rebuild the cooling system (new radiator, stainless pipes...
  • Re: PIC. Under Cabinet Flooring: Westfalia OEM?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:32:17 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Eurovan questions
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Tue, 20 Feb 2001 14:12:29 EST
    ...These came with the 5 cylinder engine and either an automatic or 5 speed. In '96, there were no EVs. In '97 you get...
  • Re: Free Vanagon Parts. Vancouver BC Canada
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 23 Mar 2014 14:54:04 -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: Know someone who *fixes* mylar circuit boards, then?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 3 Dec 2013 21:46:07 -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: Vancafe "Factory" Vanagon Rear Speakers: Upgrade?
    Historical mailing list - forum email
    Sat, 9 Mar 2013 13:18:47 -0500
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >
  • Re: friday rant.. craigslist is a JOKE. nvc
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:29:31 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: UperControlArmBushings
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 9 Feb 2013 16:19:53 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines