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• Re: Boxer rebellion revisited
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 10:24:48 EDT
  ...An inline four cylinder is the worst choice for the Vanagon because of this. So for the Vanagon the flat four, inline five or...
• Re: Tiico oil filter, DO IT RIGHT!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 23:45:36 -0500
  On Monday, January 6, 2003, at 01:47 AM, Westyman wrote: > The CORRECT filter for the inline engine IS DIFFERENT. > > Tiico and most VW...
• Inline 4 fuel consumption..Clarification...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:59:51 -0700
  Sorry, my original post on MPG, I forgot to include my motor is a gasoline inline four, not a diesel..but it uses the...
• Re: Conversion Choices
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 11:47:48 -0700
  re VW continued the WBX and dropped the inline -4 Diesel after a couple years. Does anyone know why ? Figuring glabally, or just in...
• Re: Information on experience with inline motor transplant
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 01:53:37 -0500
  I went with the Tiico inline 4 kit, as it had been getting good press and was supposed to be mostly complete. I had...
• oil weights for inline 4's
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Sat, 27 Sep 2003 18:02:35 +0000
  What weight oil are those of you with inline 4s running in your engines? I have an 2 liter Audi in my van mounted...
• Re: need engine options for '82 diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 May 1999 12:07:25 EDT
  ...you already have a diesel vanagon - set up to run a 4cyl inline vw engine... why dont you just switch to a golf or...
• Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:42:41 -0700
  ...Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...
• Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:13:47 -0700
  ...I've already done an inline four gas swap .. in about 1995 .. an 88 jetta RV code, 8 valve 1.8. and 20+ diesel...
• Re: help needed in Anchorage, AK
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 20:25:53 -0700
  ...with a 1994 96K km gas inline, getting the pump and housing off > wasn't an issue. > -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88...
• FS: 82 Diesel converted to inline 4 1.8
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 22:39:40 EST
  Seriously considering selling this work van which I bought for the inline 4 parts. It is a running van with the original diesel trans...
• Re: A new project..inline 4 VW van
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 16:19:20 -0700
  ...A new project..inline 4 VW van > Please excuse my imprecise writing...I didn't express my thoughts very > well there. > > What I was...
• Re: Transmission QuickChange
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:06:37 -0700
  I removed and reinstalled my 5sp in 4 hrs...second time around after I forgot to use a pilot bearing on my inline motor...
• FIICO engine conversions & TICO credit scores (NVC - FISH day)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 03:52:40 EST
  Remember the insurance/credit report debate? Hadn't had enough of the inline-4 masquerading as a marital aid? Why don't we combine...
• Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] AFM ? (as related to the air filter housing)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Dec 2010 13:24:29 -0800
  ...take a 1.9 liter TDI inline four jetta/golf engine .. they use a pretty large air box on those ... one would think the...
• Motor swap info..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 26 Feb 2017 06:28:03 -0800
  ...I'm familiar with my VW inline and have most of an ABA, not needed, in boxes, leftover from the hybrid inline I have...
• Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 17 Nov 2016 16:37:35 -0800
  ...This is for a diesel oil pan on a VW gas ABA inline engine. I'm replacing the bolts. Does each bolt require a...
• Re: inline 4 swap
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 18 May 2009 17:14:07 -0700
  ...Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...
• Re: [OT] Anyone put a VW inline 4 in a Porsche 914?
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Sun, 21 Jul 2002 08:06:17 -0400
  ...I'm just tossing around ideas for a possible future project and was thinking about putting a VW inline engine in a Porsche 914...
• Re: Adventures in Rear Brake Flex Hose Replacement
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:50:08 -0700
  ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http...
• Installing inline4 firewall clearance Q
  Historical mailing list - Carolyn Kitzmann
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 17:15:07 -0500
  I have an 82 diesel that I am converting to an inline 4 golf engine. My question is how much does the intake interfere...
• Re: sorry, i need a conversion kit to put a 1.8 or 2.0 golf engine in my 84 van
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:05:10 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines and a yahoo list: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vanagon...
• Re: What Parts are need for Inline 4 conversion?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 03:49:21 EST
  > `88 westy weekender never heard of that model. chris
• Re: VW 2.5 liter 5 cylinder
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Mon, 25 Jul 2016 20:00:08 -0400
  Karl did the install of a South African 2.6 inline 5 into someone’s Vanagon years ago. I also have that going into...
• Re: TIICO- Oil Filters - P/N Clarification
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Sat, 3 Nov 2001 22:02:30 -0800
  ...This was made for all gas early inline w/c engines. VW has superceded this part to 034 115 561A. 034 115 561A: This...
• Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:24:28 -0500
  ...I know of >> none >> that specialize in or even advertise for inline gas VW to Vanagon >> conversions, in the US anyhow. >> >> I said in...
• Re: Engine Conversion Eurospec vs. nonEurospec
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 20:30:51 -0700
  ...droning at 3900 rpm This sounds like the characteristic vibration that's inherent in all inline four cylinder engines except those with balancer shafts...
• Re: INLINE MEGASQUART
  Historical mailing list - dooley
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 21:53:19 -0400
  ...INLINE MEGASQUART Well for all you inline 4 cyl. people hear is a Megasquart for you engine. My inline is running great these days...
• Re: Syn oil in Converted S/A Inline 4
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 13:48:45 -0400
  ...Syn oil in Converted S/A Inline 4 In a message dated 9/6/02 12:31:05 AM, mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > The...
• Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] The Charcoal cannister, Digifant EFI..if it leaks, what?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 6 Apr 2011 11:57:12 -0700
  ...Vanagons and VW Buses (Bays) with VW inline gas engines Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 9:39 AM Subject: [VW gas I4 Conversions] The...
• Rescue tape: Amazing stuff.!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 1 May 2016 08:01:17 -0700
  As I removed the transmission from my inline VW-powered Vanagon, it slipped off the Jack and got caught on the coolant supply for...
• Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 May 2011 14:32:32 -0700
  hi Bill ( 'when I'm 64' the Beatles song ....you're almost there ) Which inline four engine are you running please ? thanx, scott www...
• Re: Accelerator linkage is sticky..
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:45:20 -0800
  ...Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...
• Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 17 Nov 2016 18:58:08 -0800
  I installed windage tray in my inline four. Used same bolts. Windage tray gasket was rubber or the like, and same thickness as stock...
• Re: Was: New platform.... Now: test drive my new google group
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 22 May 2008 08:38:58 -0700
  ...I get this > > > Cannot find vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-gas-conversions > > There is no group named vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-gas-conversions...
• Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 31 May 2011 14:33:19 -0700
  Inline four engine, too. I didn't do the first one, but I swapped in an even better 2 liter ABA Jetta block...great...
• Re: (NVC) How come people change names?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 20 May 2011 20:21:02 -0700
  ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http...
• Re: starting to wonder if
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:12:23 -0700
  ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http...
• Re: digifant issues ruining our trip!
  Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
  Wed, 16 Oct 2013 22:03:43 -0700
  ps this is digifant on an inline 4 . Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
• Re: VW inline four-bangers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 21:01:34 +0000
  My 1975 rabbit had a carburator. Check the MKI rabbits and sciroccos Todd 88 Westy
• Re: sorry, i need a conversion kit to put a 1.8 or 2.0 golf engine in my 84 van
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:32:44 -0700
  ...He might pull off a used VW inline 2.0 Inline Four for easily as low as $ 3,000 total. it would be a...
• Re: power steering rack without hydraulic fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 17:19:13 -0700
  ...s what I think might be a very good idea ... > and inline filter on the pressure side of the PS pump going to the...
• Re: Installing inline4 firewall clearance Q
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 17:29:35 -0500
  ...Installing inline4 firewall clearance Q > > I have an 82 diesel that I am converting to an inline 4 golf > engine. My > question is how...
• Re: Easiest Platform to Cnvert to I-4 FROM?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 07:30:46 -0400
  ...Eric T Berk wrote: > I understand it's the Diesel transaxle that makes it possible to use an > inline four block in Vanagons. > > With...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 10:10:59 -0600
  Since VWSA is using 2.5 liter inline 5 cylinders, why isn't anyone importing these? It seems to me that there is "no...
• Re: vanagon Digest Huffer motor post
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 18 May 2007 12:15:00 -0700
  ...As to the VW inline 4 engines, they have a checkered history in our vans, to say the least. No matter how great they...
• Re: Wasserboxer (was: I drove it! (engine swap info)5Cyl.)
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 12:31:37 -0600
  ...I'd never put an inline 4 in my van, if anything an inline 5 at least has an interesting exhaust note. If you...
• 1.8 gas vs. 2.1 boxer
  Historical mailing list - Jon Walton
  Fri, 01 Mar 1996 18:37:48 -0700
  ...the 1.8 inline? It seems the horsepower ratings are about the same. I will probably be opting for a factory rebuild wasserboxer, but...
• Re: Tiico oil filter, DO IT RIGHT!
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 11:31:50 -0800
  ...It can be used on all 8V inline engines [except waterboxers] > according to him. > > -----Original Message----- > > what is the difference in the mann 719...
• [FS] Inline 4 conversion kit complete with engine (Santa Barbara, CA)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 09:15:38 -0700
  I am posting this for someone else - please email Seth directly if you have questions or interest! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For sale- Complete inline vw conversion just...
• Re: sorry, (need conversion 1.8, etc)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:56:28 -0700
  The inline 4 'VW motor' conversion seems to be ignored, mostly. Don't really know why that is because it is a pretty satisfactory...
• Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 20 May 2012 12:18:53 -0700
  On Sun, May 20, 2012 at 11:34 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote: > IMHO, I do not think that > > any of the "Inline4s...
• Re: Exhaust solutions for inline convert
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 May 2012 00:09:33 -0400
  ...Exhaust solutions for inline convert So let's talk about what's working for headers on inline conversions. ABA. x-flow head. 50 degree...
• Re: Starting My Vanagon Search - Some Questions Please?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 20:59:12 -0800
  ...in California 1982 inline-4 VW smog legal in California 1984 Subaru 2.2 turbo smog legal in California 1988 inline-4 VW soon...
• Re: VW inline four-bangers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:41:14 -0700
  ...VW inline four-bangers > My 1975 rabbit had a carburator. > Check the MKI rabbits and sciroccos > > Todd > 88 Westy
• Re: AL Knol Decoder Software was Snakes in a Bus
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 5 Nov 2008 15:24:55 -0800
  ...Hey does anybody know if the Audi inline-4's from the late 70's have the same bolt pattern as the inline-4...
• U on here? Westy with an inline conversion & NC plates?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 27 Dec 2018 18:40:17 -0500
  I was in the Volvo stalking you near exit 21 northbound 95.
• Re: 52 degree Inline 4 hydraulic lifters leaking down
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:07:25 -0700
  ...52 degree Inline 4 hydraulic lifters leaking down Hi all... I have an 82 diesel converted to inline 4 with CIS injection about ten...
• Throttle cable on inline-4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 16:39:44 EST
  Can any of you who have inline-4 conversions tell me what kind of a throttle cable you are using? My recent acquisition (82...
• Re: Dometic + related Electical Questions -- searched archives
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:21:38 -0400
  You can get inline ATC fuse holders in various configurations. Here's one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ancor-Marine-Waterproof-Inline-ATC-Fuse...