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• Re: Pulling engine/transmission together?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Apr 2017 02:02:58 +0000
  ...Pulling engine/transmission together? I tried a number of times. Unless you have a lift and real good method of dropping that assembly and...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 May 2012 10:22:44 -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...
• Spot The Mouse
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 15:59:54 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Reverting A Diesel Questions
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 12:05:55 -0700
  ...are required) 3) Air filter assembly 4) Oil pump pickup tube (because of #1) 5) Oil cooler assembly 6) Possibly motor mounts 7) Bell...
• Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 08:12:05 EDT
  ...Also, the first step to a proper engine assembly procedure is to thoroughly hot scrub all the components which includes using tube brushes in...
• Re: Complete list of parts needed from Jetta to do conversion
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 23:27:50 -0400
  ...Fuel pump assembly, I just mounted the whole thing, filter and all under the van 4. The vacuum storage tank thingy, on the Golf...
• FS VW/Audi Turbocharger New - never used
  Historical mailing list - George J. Lampman
  Thu, 3 May 2001 17:12:47 -0400
  ...diesel engines for sale. I had a few and sold most of them to people on the list. They are complete tuobo assembly and...
• Air Filter Hose, '91 2WD
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Sat, 24 Apr 2004 21:20:49 -0400
  ...I pulled the whole assembly out though the engine side and disassembled it. The inner paper portion of the hose connecting the intake plastic...
• Update: vibration source found, Syncro 1.9 TD (also found a few more ponies!)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 21:52:53 -0400
  ...Apparently the tubes need to move as well as the engine mounts! SO, I removed the skidplate assembly, no more 3000 rpm shake at...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:35:28 -0800
  ...Did VW mount the diesel exhaust to the engine *mainly* to reduce transmitting engine noise to the vehicle body? ..... Or was this done mainly...
• 1993 Passat Diesel CL Vancouver BC.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:31:34 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Updated list of PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 20:41:02 -0400
  ...seat heater assembly with cover (complete) looks very good(sale pending) *Oil filler tube(sale pending) *Short block(sale pending) *Various engine water pipes...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sat, 27 May 2006 14:51:00 -0700
  ...What does everyone think about VW re-opening the vanagon > assembly line? Is there any impediment to building new vanagons? It > shouldn't be...
• KEP URABUS Exhaust System Questions
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 17:42:28 -0500
  ...I understand that the Cat and Muffler assembly should be mounted on the engine to avoid breaking the header (just like the VW engine...
• FS: 1988 vanagon $795 Wash, DC area (USA)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 03:13:31 -0600
  ...assembly. Without the bodywork repairs, it would NOT pass a DMV safety inspection. THE PERFECT BUYER will be looking for a strong engine / clutch...
• Re: 1.9 WBX cooling system repair
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 10:36:01 -0600
  ...ago the nipple on the assembly mounted to the front of the >> engine compartment broke off. (the assembly with the bleed screw where >> the...
• Re: Rear Exhaust Bracket on Cross Pipe. Sleeve needed?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 5 May 2012 20:30:55 -0700
  ...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: Jetta Engine Swap: Cat Position? PICS.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 9 Dec 2011 11:36:55 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 2 Sep 2011 09:29:34 -0700
  ...keeping air temps down behind the van is crucial. > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta...
• Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:26:42 -0700
  ...Guys > like Jim Akiba, Karl, Frank G, Mark Drillock et al, -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp...
• 1986 + Brake Caliper Bolts. 200 Ft lb ?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 16:41:02 -0700
  ...Or I could just do some math..... ;) Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
• Engine removal
  Historical mailing list - Jack Pronovost
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 02:35:54 -0800
  ...re-assembly is in reverse order. No sweat one man operation done it twice. Strip engine of all unnecessary items first. Jack
• Re: Is it the new T5?
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 20:39:12 EDT
  The guy I just bought my Syncro from spent 16 months in Germany as an engineering consultant on the new T5 assembly plant. He...
• Re: Leaking Assembly Plug -- 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 6 Jan 2012 08:21:23 -0500
  ...I've got problem with a leaking assembly plug in the pan of an 81 Westy. Had it in the shop for a new...
• Re: Vanagon On Craigslist
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 10:41:14 -0800
  "new points" The list of new stuff owner has listed? < kidding > Isn't that an air cooled engine in the pic? (sheesh. I had...
• really quick catch on start
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:31:01 -0400
  ...Then, like magic, all cylinders fire in order and the engine purrs like the day it rolled off the assembly line. No other problems...
• Re: Engine installation book times
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 19:54:01 -0700
  --- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > According to the Mitchell shop manual: > > " Engine Assembly R&I and O/H. Level A Mechanic. > > Includes replace...
• Re: westie rear seat transplant?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Apr 1995 14:22:58 -0400
  ...i *believe* that the camper bed was either too tall or too short to clear the hump of metal that covers the engine. what...
• Re: Oil cooler Seal - 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 28 Dec 2013 11:17:02 -0800
  I use a thin coating of Hylomar, but you could probably just get away with coating it with assembly grease or plain old engine...
• Re: [WetWesties] Automotive Shop Rate Question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:01:33 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• '89 Carat Weekender Package (NO poptop) Seattle WA.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:11:36 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:16:09 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• auxiliary battery for 87 westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Marco Biancardi
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 12:05:55 -1000
  Aloha everyone, I am still not clear about how to ad an auxiliary battery to my 87 Westfalia without first getting an engineer degree...
• Coolant hose ?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 19:46:56 -0400
  ...the engine. According to the common diagrams, it is P/N 025 121 103C, and it is called hose between bleeder assembly (return) and...
• Re: plastic blower assembly fix
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:29:58 -0800
  ...It > needed a new front blower motor so I got right to it and tore the dash > and blower assembly out. Its all going...
• Re: front door check rod strap assembly
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 Sep 2017 13:59:07 -0700
  ...I wonder if the passenger side and driver side strap assembly could be swapped? (assuming the former has less wear) As for making those...
• Aircooled heater cables
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 14:49:36 -0800
  Apologies to everyone with WBX and suburu engines. This is about aircooled -- 1982. The connections to my flappers are all kinds of wrong. I...
• Engine Assembly
  Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
  Sat, 28 Feb 1998 14:08:10 -0500
  ...Some parts missing :( I'm beginning to put the engine back together on my 81 Westy. I have the Bentley's manual and several...
• Re: Fuel Line Trick! 87 Van 2.1 A/t
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 21:30:59 -0800
  ...My guess is that it was part of some assembly line streamlining "modularity". Without the fitting, they'd have either had to have a...
• Engine Assembly Wizzdom
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:59:55 -0700
  I am plotting out the re-assembly of my 2.2 wbxer, and thought I would ask about a bit of Lycoming/Continental lore...
• Re: Audi
  Historical mailing list - Paul Freese
  Sat, 18 Apr 2015 02:31:23 +0000
  ...will have to remove the front bumper assembly to work on the front of the engine (H20 pump, timing belt....).  Not so with the...
• Re: Audi
  Historical mailing list - Paul Freese
  Sat, 18 Apr 2015 05:46:51 -0700
  ...will have to remove the front bumper assembly to work on the front of the engine (H20 pump, timing belt....).� Not so with the...
• some breadloaf parts for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 06 Jun 1996 18:26:13 -0500 (EST)
  ...healight rims -sliding door handles(in and out) -engine compart handle -rear license plate light assembly If interested in any of this, make an...
• Re: To rebuild or not to Rebuild-
  Historical mailing list - Michael Brenner
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 11:31:17 -0800
  ...I have rebuilt "normal" VW air-cooled engines myself, and would be doing the assembly myself, and this engine sort of reminds me of...
• WTB: 2.1 Throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 17 Aug 2017 13:10:37 -0700
  ...the entire switch assembly. For obvious reasons I don't need to sink too much more money into this engine. I'm located in...
• 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: Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test? Passed Emissions w/o It !
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 8 May 2012 20:47:44 -0400
  ...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: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 22:08:01 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Maybe a Good Deal? (1.6 TD Vanagon $2000 Vancouver BC Craigs List)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 15 May 2012 18:06:30 -0700
  ...http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/cto/3017710137.html Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88...
• looking for AFM
  Historical mailing list - Chris Fall
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 13:12:08 -0800
  I've seen lots of traffic about parts and engines for sale I need for an 83.5 1.9 WB bleeder assembly from...
• Re: Starter Motor Bushing Lube. Quick Answer? Daylight Abating!
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:43:48 -0500
  ...bushing in engine block? > (for end of starter when it turns) > > Thanks! > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl...
• Re: friday wierdness: Volkswaffe
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 11 May 2012 00:23:00 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• What the heck. It's Friday here......
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:00:19 -0800
  ...http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=XZMu9f9EYP4&NR=1 Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com...
• Re: Update, vibration source found
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 09:09:06 -0400
  ...redesign the skid plate assembly, this time attaching it at the rear to the ' frame' instead of to the engine carriers. This method should...
• Re: Carat or not on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 21:47:53 -0700
  ...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: FS '88 Get-away-van (hi top) Victoria BC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 3 Mar 2013 15:52:15 -0800
  ...vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >> >> >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >> >> '88 Slate Blue...
• engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Engel
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 22:13:22 -0600
  ...there has had experience with cylinder and piston install with the engine removedand on a workbench? Read bently and they talk about a special...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What ...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 13:17:10 EDT
  ...Was not the WBX engine an assembly line engine??? Has it not been out for years? Do we not know the major problems? I...
• Re: Video: TVS Test Light Driving. Discovered Whistle Sound? What is it?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 24 Jun 2012 22:27:50 -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...
• 1.9 Manual Trans Accelerator Cable Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 16 May 2013 10:43:07 -0400
  ...By a barrel clamp at the throttle assembly. The clamp on my van was secured with a standard .05 allen type set screw. Yours...