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• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 12:56:39 -0400
  ...m no engineer, nor can I claim that my physics is always on the > money. But, I would assume the assembly would only work...
• Re: 1985?Westy for Sale in Merrillville, Indiana
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:40:45 -0700
  ...from my iPhone > >> > > > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: 1985?Westy for Sale in Merrillville, Indiana
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:37:50 -0400
  ...Heh heh) > >> > >> Neil. > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: WRONG INFO - O2 Sensor, Bucking, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 07:55:40 -0600
  ...The minus signal must travel from the sensor device assembly, to the o2 case, to the exhaust system, to the engine, and then to...
• Re: can vanagon run w/out alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 12:50:29 EST
  ...and ?stator? and I may have even replaced the regulator/brushes assembly. YMMV Ch Carl Hansen 609-268-8595 - home 856-866-6387 - work...
• Re: engine swaps, etc, etc, etc...(ignorant questions)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 10 Dec 1997 11:35:44 -0800
  ...they're proven, plentiful, and offer > loads of high performance options not available with the wasserboxer. > these are the engines being used in the...
• Re: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:46:03 -0800
  Call KEP and ask them if they sell that adapter, and if that engine turns the correct way. there are people who know this...
• Re: Engine Bay Wiring Harness: Heat Damage? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 28 Jul 2012 12:46:15 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: On I4 Engine Vibration/ hard mount of carrier
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 11:45:07 EDT
  ...assembly as a mini sub-frame (extensively used by many manufacturers to attach the powertrain to the body). Usually, those subframes have the engine...
• NVC: Clark Terry Documentary - "Keep On Keepin' On" Trailer
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:27:47 -0800
  ...Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta 2...
• Re: another brake saga
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:52:10 -0700
  ...I was focused on the 10mm gap between the shoe and piston (as per your original post) Hence my suggestions regarding assembly of brake...
• Re: cam breakin'
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 06:28:34 -0800
  ...One of the worst things you can do is let an engine idle a lot during cam break in. Those first few minutes of...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 19:03:03 -0700
  ...So far, I'm loving the flat engine > layout, but I didn't know that the distributor could drop parts down like > that. Yeargh...
• Re: Friday NVC-MGB engine that rebuilds itself
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 30 Jun 2012 09:42:19 -0700
  ...MGBs had a three main engine until 1965, and all LBC (Little British Car) engines were based off the same MOWOG design, which was...
• Re: Cooling issues?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 27 Aug 2013 10:50:29 -0600
  ...VW started installing factory turbo diesel engines they increased the > airflow capacity of the radiator fan assembly. > > You should consider upgrading to the much...
• China-diesel fuel injection 2/19
  Historical mailing list - china-lutong.com
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 18:36:51 +0800
  ...Best regards! We can supply the VE distributor head with below type for the vehicle re-assembly. Engine model Bosch cod of pums Name...
• Re: how much oil in 82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 13 May 2002 18:08:27 -0700
  ...The engines are > at much different angles front to back. If you use a 2wd diesel oil pan > and oil pump pickup in a...
• Re: exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 14:48:07 -0400
  ...you if you should proceed to do it yourself.With the engine cool, get your sockets on these nuts and try to loosen.If...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:27:42 -0700
  ...As for setting the switch with engine running, that might be an interesting thing to try though the movement of the engine might make...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:10:49 -0700
  ...vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > >> > > > -- Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue...
• Re: oil light question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 12:22:44 -0800
  ...engine? Is this a common fault and is it likely to be related to something in the gauge assembly and not in the engine...
• Re: Tiico Engine Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 8 May 2003 13:48:49 -0600
  I know nothing of TiiCo, or any other engine conversion, except what I have read, and the negatives enunciated by the volume of e...
• Re: Vanagon 1.9 Cat on Jetta 2.0 engine?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:59:46 -0700
  ...Vanagon 1.9 Cat on Jetta 2.0 engine? > > > > Thanks Jake et al. > > > > Turns out the whole parts scavenging was a bust. The spare...
• Re: Engine swap step by step.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 12:54:57 -0700
  ...swap stock engines, there's a blow-by-blow for each stock engine in section '10' in the Bentley (labeled 'Engine-Assembly', right in...
• Re: Swage Bit + Bolt for Pop Top Cable. Strong enough?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 01:39:09 -0400
  ...parts can be crimped on to the cable removed from the assembly so no awkwardness. And for sure. That spring is a fairly large...
• Re: Vancafe "Factory" Vanagon Rear Speakers: Upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - forum email
  Sat, 9 Mar 2013 13:33:30 -0500
  ...fits the enclosure? > > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Re: Stuck cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:21:57 -0500
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Friday: To no one in specific, but...
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 2 Sep 2011 10:57:54 -0700
  ...You've got to be creative > man, otherwise we're like neaderthals doomed to Xtingshun! ;-) -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly...
• Re: Slight Rust on Fuel Pressure Regulator; Will POR-15 Stop Rust Progress? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 15 May 2012 18:05:13 -0700
  ...Image: > https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-qNR3z6hf-bM/T7LNaa6Z3LI/AAAAAAAAFxg/cqN_uhf1lYs/s512/FPR%2520Rust.jpg > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly...
• Re: Castrol Hypuron 15W-40 Synthetic Blend?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 13 May 2012 20:12:12 -0700
  ...http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html John. Thanks for the link. Reading now, I see this. (bold text is what I want to...
• Re: [vanagon] Share some vanagon video
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:34:22 -0800
  ...I really enjoyed the assembly line > > > stuff. For 1985 (?), that appears to be pretty advanced robot tech. > > > From my POV anyways. > > > > > > I just wish...
• '90 distributor cap
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sat, 9 Mar 1996 18:57:28 +0000
  ...I washed out the trap, and snorkel assembly, and put 303 Protectant on the rubber seal. With the engine nice and clean I decided...
• Re: O2 sensor wiring
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 18:45:12 -0800
  ...Aren't VW's great? The good news is the bottom of the engine is as dry as can be: no water or oil...
• Re: High Pressure Oil Switch Wire; Tethered to Switch. OEM? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 11 May 2012 23:34:31 -0700
  ...One could remove the wire at the 2 connector plug I guess), and, I'm trying to determine if the engine is original. The...
• Re: Sears Cycle Jack reduced to $69
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 07:50:38 -0800
  ...I want to mount the entire engine with exhaust/muffler on the stand for ease of assembly. Any suggestions on where to buy such...
• Re: AC condensate drainage trouble
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 17 Jul 2016 18:23:07 -0500
  By baggage area, I meant the area behind the back seat over the engine compartment. And thank, DENNIS. I didn't know where to...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:40:22 -0400
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engine s
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 09:50:37 -0800
  ...is loaded. >> >> Dennis > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Re: Fuel tank cleaning issues, screens
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:41:47 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:55:56 -0500
  ...It is really unlikely that it will be good just based on re-assembly. The cases on these engines twist and turn and go...
• Re: OK, who's got the good simple method...
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 8 May 2012 08:42:58 -0700
  ...Caveats: - coolant will likely burp up, engine started. Gauge (predict) amount of coolant you want left in bon before starting engine. Like if you...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:12:54 -0700
  ...engines<http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines> >> >> -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http...
• Re: 85 vanagon; aaccelerator (throttle) cable snapped
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 19:22:10 -0300
  ...What is the minimum required disassembly at the engine > end? The spring loaded throttle assembly looks pretty mysterious to me. > Where does the business...
• Friday: Of Starters and Beautiful Women
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:52:13 -0800
  ...So I'm stranded at the mall, Westy engine hatch open, the sun pouring in. As I ponder my situation, a small car backs...
• Re: 87 Westy Trouble Starting in Cold
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 19:49:44 -0500
  ...If I start of too soon the engine tries to bog down or stall. Just typical cold engine without the benefit of any cold...
• Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:14:37 -0700
  ...Remove steering wheel, the whole lock assembly, then you can get to a small screw holding the electrical part of the ign switch into...
• Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:08:51 -0700
  ...engine rpm drops to about 1200 rpm. >> >> That means that the engine is not running during this time >> The pop may be from a...
• Re: Muffler Strap/Engine Tin Wanted.
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 17:23:56 -0400
  ...Muffler Strap/Engine Tin Wanted. Hello gang. I have had great success with last weekend's work on my vanagon engine. With the help...
• Re: Question about filler tube (Plus photo of "floaty ball")
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 22 May 2012 17:22:17 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: WBX: Paint Fuel Injector Body and Brackets with POR-15?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 10 May 2012 09:44:23 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: instrument cluster plastic repair
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:46:12 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: flywheel bolts
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:31:27 -0800
  ...from removal if you didn't turn the engine), put in a bolt, rotate the engine for all 3, etc. � John --- On Wed, 11...
• Subject: 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bennett
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 11:06:47 -0400
  Hi All, Has anyone installed a GM 4.3 Vortec Engine into their Bus? What type of clearance do you have, top and bottom...
• Re: Accessing the #1 spark plug
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:52:55 -0700
  ...What do you suppose happens when you go to start and run the engine but you forgot to plug in the wire connector to...
• Re: Belly Pan Saga(was re: Kelly Park...)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Apr 95 14:32:44 EDT
  ...clutch and accelerator pedals--scary!! Plus, I imagine some > reduction in engine/road noise... > > Off to the Parts Yard!! > > JKH > New Mexico > '70 Kombi...
• Re: rear wheel bearing question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:12:06 -0700
  ...chassis lubricant LB .. >> > > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Hall Sender Removal Tips
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 30 Sep 2006 16:19:35 -0700
  ...All new engine compartment fuel injection hoses. Additionally, I noticed that my hall sender electrical connector has recently broken and now moves freely. I...
• Re: transmiision problem
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 10:59:41 -0700
  Assuming your drive shafts are still connected..... :) Engine off, parking brake on etc. (safety first!) get helper or make video with a cell phone...
• Re: Waterboxer engined Vanagon, T3, thermostat problem.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 22 Jul 2012 13:25:33 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Diesel Instrument Cluster Blue Ribbon: Glow Plug Light Wiring Confirm Please?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 21 Aug 2017 16:17:11 -0700
  ...The white ink stamp above it shows assembly date in >>> 1990, perhaps month 5 or 3, can't tell. A view of the whole...