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• want ads from LiMBO ... For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 27 Jul 95 23:11:18 CDT
  ...1959 Deluxe Microbus, 62,494 original miles, 36 hp, 1192cc motor, gas gauge, clock syncromesh transmission. 1969, 1970 bus parts available. Contact Wes Hall...
• Re: 102mph - Turbo vs. 6-cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 22 May 2007 23:48:43 -0400
  ...i really think that 130-170 hp is more than enough for a camper, even too much sometime. it's a big vehicle, my...
• Re: Stand or Bench for engine?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Rogers
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 12:47:50 -0700
  ...I worked for a VW dealer in the early 60's & built many 36 & 40 hp aircooled engines. We had nice engine stands & it...
• Re: yet another engine choice - VW "twincharger" HOLD IT!!
  Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 15:43:09 -0400
  ...I normally get between 30 and 36MPG. My '96 Stratus, with the 2.0L engine, 5 speed tranny, and 16 gallon tank would easily...
• Re: VW Van turns 60.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 5 Jun 2010 15:57:33 -0700
  ...split case trans, 36 hp. bought it for $ 160 with no engine in Tucson AZ, in about 1973. gawd your old scott.. LOL i...
• Re: Tire size question
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 05 Dec 94 22:55:14 CST
  ...what with the additional difference in the torque/hp of our respective engines. not sure how much that little extra frontal cross-section of...
• Re: Asking VW about plans for a new microbus
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 11 Jan 2015 22:09:34 -0500
  ...And, while the base diesel maybe 'only' 140 hp, did you check out the torque? Just as a 90 hp TDI Jetta was competitive...
• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 20:23:13 -0400
  Is that 30 amps at 12 volts (360 watts) or 30 amps at up to the 360 volts (10,800 watts) available for the...
• Re: Change 1.6 to 1.9 diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 31 Jan 2021 11:35:14 -0600
  ...Sunday, January 31, 2021 10:36 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Change 1.6 to 1.9 diesel? > > > > > I would like...
• Re: 2.2 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 6 Apr 2003 03:57:01 EDT
  In a message dated 4/5/03 5:36:44 PM Pacific Standard Time, andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ writes: << You mean Subaru...
• German syncro Club
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 30 May 1997 08:29:13 -0400
  ...41 360 > RHD: 2 108 > >engines: 2.1l i (95 HP) 14 233 > 2.1l i (112 HP) 6 259 > 1.9l (78 HP...
• Re: When a 20-yr old can't afford a hippy bus
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 11:08:54 -0700
  ...Back when I was 20, I worked to barely own my 57 split window 36hp house on wheels. Fried burgers in Seal Beach, Ca...
• Re: [Syncro] Engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 21:08:07 +0000
  ...Only gas I-5 kits now. :( Chris DeLong Fine Tuning 206.367.5503 www.finetuningperformance.com Seattle, WA USA >From: Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL...
• Re: Tire Pressure With Different Tire Types - A question for Dennis Haynes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 21:51:32 -0400
  The Fun Bus is currently running Goodyear Wrangler HP's. I am very happy with them. I run ~36 psi front and 41 psi...
• Re: 666 torque, say no more - NVC ;^D
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:30:16 -0700
  ...I suspect a ......how many liters was it ? ........huge engine, 360 hp ......... it would have more than a 4 foot diameter propeller for sure...
• Re: Summer Syncro project
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:25:43 -0400
  ...You might > want to look > > @ MansiSpeed Rockers & Injectors for some extra HP & also, since You > should have > > a “D” code ECU, give some thought...
• Re: the difference between early motors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jan 1996 12:57:19 -0500
  ...In 54 they switched to 36hp motor, 160 watt generator, with a round regulator. any 25hp motor found today will likely not have all...
• Re: TiiCo California Smog Legal!
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sat, 17 Jan 2004 22:48:26 +0000
  ...Chris DeLong Fine Tuning 206.367.5503 www.finetuningperformance.com Seattle, WA USA >From: Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> >Reply-To: Kim Brennan <kimbrennan...
• Re: Porsche in a van
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:11:37 -0700
  ...Syncro 16 Doka was just under 3600 lbs. The question that begs to be answered is how much of the Carrera 4 is in...
• Re: Power Measurement and Comparison of Modifications
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 22:36:04 -0600
  ...power as calculated above is 0.437*3635/18.30=86.80HP > Actual Power was 82 HP. > > My 85 Westy with an automatic weighs...
• Re: 102mph - Turbo vs. 6-cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 23 May 2007 00:10:02 -0400
  ...men ho men... > > Power! yea, this thread is funny, i know, i started it, but still. > i really think that 130-170 hp is...
• Re: Kamm tail + mpg
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Nov 94 12:24:39 AST
  ...I have seen drag coefficients of 0.36 for fully fitted P-cars, not exactly low nowadays, but if you've got 400+ HP...
• Re: TIICO/ABA engine question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:48:04 -0800
  ...lbs of torque right off idle and 165 hp up top - no > nasty turbo required! =) > > On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 8:36 AM...
• Re: remove from list NVC
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 5 Dec 2006 13:12:11 -0800
  ...mike On 12/5/06 11:36 AM, "Joy Hecht" <jhecht@ALUM.MIT.EDU> wrote: > Naah, no airports on those codes! Just a bit...
• 1963 bus stuff
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Tue, 23 Aug 1994 18:59:26 -0700 (PDT)
  ...strange (to me, anyway.) thing on my bus-it has a 36 hp engine. Now, I really didn't think much of it when...
• Re: "snorkel" air intakes on '86-91 vans..anyone added one to a 80-85 van?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Fri, 23 Jan 2004 07:58:18 +0000
  ...might be able to fjord rivers :) Chris DeLong Fine Tuning 206.367.5503 www.finetuningperformance.com Seattle, WA USA >From: JordanVw@AOL.COM >Reply...
• Re: Optimal bus to bring to Germany,
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Jan 97 15:41:45 EST
  ...Year, Model, Type; Loan, Fair, Good, Excl; trim level; engine DSP/HP; deductions and adds. Source: The Gold Book via WCN online Market Values...
• Re: TIICO/ABA engine question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:29:25 -0800
  ...lbs of torque right off idle and 165 hp up top - no >> >> nasty turbo required! =) >> >> On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 8:36 AM...
• Re: misc (mpg, transmission, driving habits.)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 03:59:48 -0400
  ...3.3 H6 3.3 H6 >>> weight 3428 lbs 3650 lbs 4000 lbs >>> HP 231 240 240 >>> MPG 18-30mpg 16-17 mpg 15...
• FW: diesels...wusupwitdat?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Dec 95 19:20:58 PST
  On Sat, 2 Dec 1995 06:36:45 -0600 Miller - James W. wrote: >Are all, or mst diesels in older buses really that weak...
• Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 13:43:42 -0700
  ...vince_pappalardo@HP.COM Subject: Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks? on 5/24/2000 4:36 PM, Vince P. at vince_pappalardo...
• Re: A/C compressors in Austria
  Historical mailing list - Harald from Austria
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 09:52:21 -0400
  ...Harald Graz/Austria �88 Caravelle CL syncro with drive shaft decoupler and 112 HP waterboxer On Sun, 28 Jul 2002 12:36:50 +0200...
• Re: When a 20-yr old can't afford a hippy bus
  Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 16:53:34 -0700
  ...84 hippy bus than back when I flipped burgers for the 36hp 57 South > African panel van...But a carpenter's wage now is...
• HOT VWs buses for sale ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 24 Mar 96 18:47:41 CST
  ...original 36 hp engine, beautiful condition throughout. $6,700 (619) 967-1591. <picture shows 5-window bus (7-windows?) with camper interior, but NO...
• the difference between early motors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jan 96 13:08:30 +0100 (CET)
  >Whats the difference between a 25hp motor and a 36hp motor? >I mean besides the (duh) hp rating & displacement. >And is that bhp or...
• Re: 2nd Oil Cooler...(Long-ish)
  Historical mailing list - DOUGLAS
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 18:09:29 -0700
  ...If I push my split with a 36 hp at 60mph, when I replace it with my new 1600 DP 65 hp unit, I...
• Re: yet another engine choice - VW "twincharger" HOLD IT!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 18:30:49 -0400
  ...I normally get between 30 and 36MPG. My '96 Stratus, with the 2.0L engine, 5 speed tranny, and 16 gallon tank would easily...
• Re: was Still lousy gas mileage now TDI conversions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 3 May 2012 14:49:09 -0700
  ...VW has done that forever, starting with putting their 36 hp Bug engine in Split Window Buses. .. and ...heck.. if diesel vanagons were not...
• Re: Diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 15:52:59 -0500
  ...I know 36hp, 40 hp, & all aircooled uprights have propelled vans around the world and I wouldn't hesitate to go anywhere in my...
• Re: Oldest
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 15:44:19 -0230
  ...the late 70's-moi only 62. >> >> 1st bus was a 36 hp 1960 Panel in 1968-paid $262.50-asking price $275, >> offer...
• Re: 45k out of a tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Jun 2013 16:25:15 -0400
  ...Keep in mind that our transmissions have many parts that were designed for the old days of beetles and 25 or 36 HP engines...
• Buses By the Beach - Bus Boo is this weekend!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 22:15:03 -0400
  ...If you have not made your reservations yet, please call Tom at Grandrogue Campground at 616-361-1053. Saturday night we are going to...
• Re: Turbos
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Apr 1996 21:49:44 -0400
  ...Fri, 12 Apr 1996 22:36:47 -0700 >>To:turbotim@newdimensions.com >>From:stirling@rof.net (James Cohen) >>Subject:Turbos >> >>Tim, >>I'm on...
• Re: misc (mpg, transmission, driving habits.)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:45:02 -0400
  ...3.3 H6 3.3 H6 >>>> weight 3428 lbs 3650 lbs 4000 lbs >>>> HP 231 240 240 >>>> MPG 18-30mpg 16-17 mpg 15...
• Re: Porsche in a van
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:24:24 -0400
  ...Syncro 16 Doka was just under 3600 lbs. The question that begs to be > answered is how much of the Carrera 4 is in...
• Re: Engine parts source
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 6 May 2014 21:16:40 -0700
  ...All that took the HP to just below 600 from about 360hp stock and took the displacement from 5liters (appx) to 6.5 liters...
• bodega update 6/1
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Jun 1995 08:07:33 -0700
  ...1 south to Bodega Bay - 36 miles. 2. Take hwy. 12 west exit through Sebastopol until it becomes Bodega hwy to coast hwy. 1...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 09:06:45 -0400
  ...51 VW ENGINE, 36 HP, best offer. (203) 255-9722 . Fairfield
• Re: Interesting item on eBay web site item#1830669412: Volkswagen : Van
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Tue, 21 May 2002 08:24:19 -0700
  ...On Tue, 21 May 2002 07:42:36 PDT Terry Kay <ctonline@WEBTV.NET> wrote: Here we go-----I just found this Frankenuru Van...
• Re: off road in a Vanagon Was Tires
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 21:26:27 -0700
  ...maintain reasonable highway speeds due to it's 3600 lb bulk and meager 67 hp. My '87 camper, approximately the same weight if not...
• Re: TIICO/ABA engine question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:52:58 -0500
  ...lbs of torque right off idle and 165 hp up top - > no > > nasty turbo required! =) > > > > On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 8:36 AM...
• Re: Starter hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 23:05:46 -0600
  ...That is a 1.1Kw , 1.47 Hp. This change was mid-year 1987. The earlier starters were .95Kw, 1.27HP. There was also...
• eurovan camper testdrive...
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
  Tue, 14 May 1996 16:50:42 -0800 (PST)
  ...talking about power! it had some sort of 2.5 or so l turbo diesel, 160 or so hp, takes off like a gti...
• Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels2100-2300, 3400- 4000r...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 14:01:26 -0700
  ...The bently says my motor is about the same hp (about 10 more, maybe, my Bently is buried in the van right now) as...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re:______[VANAGON]_Happy_INTERNATIONAL_VOLKSWAGEN=C2=AE_BUS_DAY?=
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Jun 2023 23:37:04 +0000
  ...Bunch of hitchhikers in the back of my 60's panel van.  Very tired 36 hp original engine.  On a couple of hills, the...
• Re: extra underbody protection plate finished
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:21:06 -0500
  ...That I am sure increased the top speed considerably in a 36-53 hp bus! YMMV, Mr. BZ On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at...
• Re: Rebuilt engine and a wee bit of NVC (but not much)
  Historical mailing list - Pat Patterson
  Mon, 7 Apr 2014 12:30:22 -0400
  ...Nothing bad to say about any other engine choices but almost double the HP and torque of stock in a much more modern engine...
• Re: Fire Extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 04:31:35 -0600
  ...Fire Extinguishers >>> >>> Doing about 2 minutes of research reveals the following: >>> >>> Early aircooled engines (25 & 36-40 hp) used AS41 alloy for the >> cases...
• 5 cyl Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 7 Jun 1995 17:31:49 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It puts out 100kW (approx 130 hp) and the torque is around 200 Nm. The 5 cyl required the rear deck to be raised...
• Re: TIICO/ABA engine question
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:15:50 -0500
  ...lbs of torque right off idle and 165 hp up top - no >> >> nasty turbo required! =) >> >> On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 8:36 AM...