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• Re: valve adjustments and power (was reno van shop)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 25 Oct 2001 18:57:36 -0500
  ...being lost in the oil galleries of the engine when it is shut off. A number of causes of this condition can occur. Improper...
• Spark Plug Options for 2.1 WBX - SUMMARY
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 00:01:23 -0400
  ...Their new system is a four digit number. The Bosch OEM plug that came with the engine is called the Bosch �Super� plug. Its...
• Model 091 Transmission Question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 18 Sep 1999 11:09:05 -0700
  ...A trip to Sears for more tools is OK : ) I checked Bentley to decipher the numbers cast into the case. My engine is not...
• 1987 engine harness
  Historical mailing list - patrick rueb
  Thu, 22 May 2008 18:28:36 -0700
  does any one if the engine wiring harness is still avaliable from the dealer and what the exact part number would be. i think...
• What size engine came in a '50 or '51 bus?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Oct 1995 03:54:36 -0400
  ...These are the numbers: 7 6 36 this was all cast in, not stamped. If anyone can tell me anything about this engine or...
• pre 68' type II engine access hinges (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 10:50:08 -0500 (CDT)
  ...that have busted engine access hinges, take heart, the engine access hinges are the exact same (i even checked part numbers) from 64 (maybe...
• Re: Compression Numbers (in advance of head job)
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:34:07 -0700
  ...Compression Numbers (in advance of head job) > Those are pretty good numbers albeit a bit too wide a variation according > to > some. You sure...
• Last Call!!! Museum Certificates
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 May 1998 12:49:15 -0400
  ...If you are interested in a suitable-for-framing Ownership/History certificate from the VW Museum in Wolfsburg (listing chassis number, engine number, original...
• Re: VDO sump plug sender
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 19:08:19 -0500
  I was given a number for what is supposed to be a oil temp sender which fits into the sump plug socket of a...
• Re: Cylinder Numbering
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 19:13:42 -0800
  As you stand looking into the engine, top right is one, next to it is two, top left is three, next to it is...
• 1980 COmputer Part Number ?
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 2 Jan 1997 23:44:05 -0500 (EST)
  Only the list can answer this! I have a 1980 Vanagon Engine computer For Sale. The buyers part number on his, is not the...
• Re: Bosch Quad 4 Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 19 Jan 2003 16:46:59 EST
  ...At times, the engine starts so quickly, that the engine turns the starter over briefly, before the starter can even disengage. The number is...
• Re: FS: Vangon Camper in Seattle -must sell by 26 Jun - make an offer
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 12:43:27 -0400
  ...number of factors go into the readings, i.e. accuracy of gauge, how many strokes are measured, etc. I have taken the identical engine...
• FS: 87 Vanagon, GL, Wolfsburg, Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 11:18:37 -0400
  1987 Vanagon, GL, Wolfsburg, Weekender 104,000 miles, blue metalic paint, 2.1 engine, 4 speed, Power Steering,locks and mirows AC newly rebuilt...
• Bosch Spark Plugs Web Site
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Fri, 12 May 2000 11:54:53 -0400
  ...Plugs available for your 1984 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON CAMPMOBILE H4-1.9 liter engine: Spark Plug Brand Part Number ------------------------------------- Platinum+4 Platinum 4233 Super 7598
• Re: My "new" WBX 2.1
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:18:45 -0800
  ...I'll do better next time. > > Here is the engine number hand typed - not cut and pasted. The * represents what looks like a big...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 11 May 2007 16:49:49 -0400
  I used the 37 ft/lb torque specs for the three 1.9 engines I've put heads on (as per my '91 Bentley...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: K&N parts number for WBX's
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 20:23:52 -0800
  ...Mon, 18 Mar 2002 22:31:50 -0500 > >The K&N filter parts numbers are: E2475 for the 2.1l engine and 33-2003...
• Octane, Porsche heads
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Apr 1995 13:50:43 -0700
  ...The RON is measured using a standard engine and the number given is the based on the performance of the gas being tested: The...
• Re: What's the difference???
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:50:55 -0400
  ...of pipe which runs under the engine main pulley. The other part number is 025121160D which is number 41 on the chart. This is...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 12:11:20 EST
  ...the engine on the alternator center nut ~ Turn engine Clockwise // Once you find Number 1 TDC // Insert your test hose into number 1 cylinder...
• My "new" WBX 2.1
  Historical mailing list - A PETER MARSH
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:07:55 -0500
  Here is the number off the engine block that I just purchased to replace the "shattered lifter engine" in my' 91 GL. Can anyone...
• Anyone VW Museum Certificate?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Apr 1998 14:19:59 -0400
  ...The certificate lists the current owner's name, the chassis number, the model, engine number, paint number and color, option codes, build date, date...
• Re: I stand corrected.(diesel question)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 12:27:37 -0700
  ...Each engine has its own cylinder numbering scheme. For a barrel of laughs, drink a couple beers and flip through an old 'Motor' manual...
• Re: small car VW engine conversion-- Minivans
  Historical mailing list - Mr. Polak
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 09:28:35 -0600
  ...It does not take into account a)the average age/demographics of the driver b) the number of said models on the road c...
• Re: Part numbers needed please
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 01:03:43 -0600
  ...How's things? You still driving that famous (infamous) Lilley engine you built back in the Carolinas, or have you moved on to bigger...
• The STAR means a rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - A PETER MARSH
  Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:00:24 -0500
  Can anyone else verify this is what the STAR after the engine numbers? WOW - maybe this engine will work. Thank you all for your...
• Re: trying to identify the engine in my bus
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:19:03 -0700
  ...no help > > There are two number on the motor, one that is engraved (stamped) in it > (ACC066164) > and another number, that is raised, (0261033730...
• Re: Fast German Auto???
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 16:36:06 -0800
  ...The 888 number seems to >be disconnected and the local number goes to an answering machine at some >house. > >I've heard some bad...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 13:16:29 -0500
  ...Here are questions: > > > Where does the % leakdown number come from? Can the number > be compared between different testers and engines? > > Think about these questions...
• Re: Part number clarification
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:50:22 -0700
  Bus Depot shows both parts as applicable to the '82 aircooled engine. ETKA states 023 906 031 as the part number which Bus Depot...
• Identifying glow plug relay, engien & cylinder head.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delasalle
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 12:03:58 -0500
  ...Is anyone able to identifythat part? Also, my engine block does not seem to have a serial number (?) only the first two letters 'CS...
• PLEASE HELP!!!.... TIMING ISSUES ON NEW ENGINE
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 20:49:03 -0400
  Hey All, Got ready to start up the new engine.. and nothing .. not even a slight sign of starting and then a big backfire...
• Re Waterboxer power vs Transplants
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 15:37:24 -0800
  ...David Marshall I-4 is a modified engine at the numbers he has listed. Sincerely, Mark Keller 91 Carat Cowichan Bay BC
• Re: 1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 17:42:04 -0500
  ...a test engine, and there are two slightly different test setups. This produces "Research" and "Motor" octane numbers, with the Research number being larger...
• Re: Big bore diesels in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 18:02:06 -0700
  I'm no engineer, but I have read an awful lot of automotive literature. Some of the rationale behind small engines with large numbers...
• Re: Boston Bob's web site
  Historical mailing list - VW Caravelle
  Fri, 3 May 2002 21:31:11 +0800
  ...name) > > based on tests in an > > actual engine. The two systems usually give somewhat > > different > > numbers. Most car makers (including VW) specified > > research octane...
• The Adventure of the Thrown Rod
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Sun, 09 Jun 1996 16:25:22 -0600
  ...When turning the engine over manually, there's quite a bit of resistance on the compression stroke of number one, and not a whole...
• German/French collaberation and Crashing Helicopters
  Historical mailing list - Russell Patten
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 00:11:30 -0500
  ...The Bosch part numbers I have for all of the electrics in the van (Thanks Joel) refrence only a single number for the fuel...
• Re: Latest dyno run
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 13:01:07 -0400
  ...I'm too used to >seeing >the torque from a TDI! ;-) > >David Marshall > ________________________________________ Bostig Engineering Engine Systems Voodoo http://www.bostig.com/ 617.272...
• Re: Latest dyno run
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 12:41:20 -0700
  So Jim, am I correct in thinking that your numbers are actual rear wheel horsepower? I've always thought the van put about 75...
• 2.1L lower engine tin
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 19:05:02 -0400
  ...tubes on each side of the engine -- are those the left and right "pushrod tube plates," part numbers 025 109 655 and 656? Many...
• Re: Leak Down Testing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 17:38:03 -0600
  ...the engine on > the alternator center nut ~ Turn engine Clockwise // Once you find Number 1 > TDC // Insert your test hose into number 1 cylinder...
• 1`985 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lyle Lathem
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 05:36:11 -0600
  ...where the left bank driver side engine just does not work right. Time is perfect, fuel and spark... but number 3 cylinders plug turns...
• Re: FS: 87 Vanagon, GL, Wolfsburg, Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Bobby K. Winter
  Fri, 02 May 1997 23:24:18 -0500
  Karen Winter wrote: > > 1987 Vanagon, GL, Wolfsburg, Weekender, non pop-top > 104,000 miles, blue metalic paint, 2.1 engine, 4 speed, > Power Steering...
• Re: WBX crankcase
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 15:57:59 -0700
  ...WBXs wrote: > > > > Hi List, > > > > Do the 1.9L & 2.1L engines share aa common crankcase(same part number)thus > > they are interchangeable???? > > > > Regards, John >
• '81 update
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 17:14:03 -0400
  ...Today I re-adjusted the valves (hydraulic lifters) on number 1 and did a compression test (cold engine) and got 105 psi. Obviously this...
• Re: Where is my engine number?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 1 Aug 95 9:46:45 PDT
  If you find and mark TDC, you could use a protractor to make the other marks you need? Dave
• Question
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 10:57:28 -0800
  If it is a 04 / '85 Vanagon, what size is the engine? How do I know from looking at the numbers? Zoltan [text/html]
• Re: I need help with an overheating engine
  Historical mailing list - Richard Sittinger
  Wed, 23 Oct 1996 19:43:59 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It raised a number of questions in my mind as he went off on Mark Stephens engines, especially since I know a number of...
• Re: engine size
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:06:42 -0700
  Stamped into the block is an engine code and serial number. That info can be used to look up what the engine was when...
• Re: Puking Oil from Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:39:45 -0500
  About the oil, the first number is what the engine sees as the viscosity when it's cold. The second number is what the...
• Identifying glow plug relay, engien & cylinder head.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delasalle
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 12:05:14 -0500
  ...Is anyone able to identifythat part? Also, my engine block does not seem to have a serial number (?) only the first two letters 'CS...
• Re: How do you search by part number in EKTA?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 15:45:08 -0600
  The prefix on VW part numbers can tell you what group it belongs to, in effect: Brakes, Body, Engine, Electrical. I'm not experienced...
• Where is my engine number?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Jun 1995 22:09:35 -0700
  ...Where is my engine ID number? I looked under the generator pedastal, and all I see is the letter <M>. I guess what I...
• FW: 5-/6-cyl VW vans, bell housing numbe
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 13:01:11 +0300
  ...You are right, there have been a VAG part number on it. Because of secret reasons, someone had rub out that number. But I...
• NVC - Anyone with neuer Euro Etka?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 10:06:46 -0700
  ...I can't find the number in the Euro Etka v5 or USA Etka v5.3. It came with the TDI engine I bought...
• sources for bus parts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Aug 1994 19:44:26 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Engineering (conversion kits for engine swaps) West Coast Metric (rubber seals and some plastic products) They all have catalogs and 1-800 numbers. I...
• Re: Several Questions about '85 Westy.
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 14:24:01 -0400
  Can only help you with #1 A single compression test is just a number. While if the numbers were all below say 90 psi...
• Re: cylinder numbers
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 17:01:28 -0500
  Oh yeah, I forgot.... the firing order of the vanagon 1.9 and 2.1 engine is also 1-4-3-2.Bye