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• A 1991 Westy plus additional bits
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 15 Aug 2015 23:38:46 -0300
  All, Spare long block, second tranny, exhaust and a host of other bits for $15,900 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php...
• Re: Best way to ship long block?
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Tue, 17 Feb 2004 20:30:23 -0800
  Drain the oil box it up and ship it by truck, will cost $80-100.00 check at the local junk yard they know...
• RE: experience with VW rebuilts?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 22 Sep 1995 09:10:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...dualport longblock, and installed it in my '69 bus (they were very careful to make sure they gave me the busmount long block, and...
• Re: Transporter (Vanagon) Driving Position
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Thu, 29 May 1997 11:34:28 -0400
  Jack, I have some really strong epoxy that you could use to attach a three inch block of wood to your wifes left foot...
• I need a mechanic referral
  Historical mailing list - anne dollard
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 19:09:26 -0700
  ...He is the first mechanic that reccommended rebuilding the engine himself instead of a new long block. He felt this was a better way...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:59:03 -0400
  ...If you just need a little clearance, why not use spacer blocks and longer bolts on the engine and tranny mounts? Then shim the...
• Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 10:09:17 -0400
  >for the .006" to be taken up using solid lifters, however, that means, as >the engine heats up, the crankcase, cylinder block and heads...
• Free Long Block Update
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Sun, 23 Feb 1997 15:43:14 -0600 (CST)
  Sorry-it's located in the Washington, D.C. area. It is a 1.9 (thanks Jim). Heads come off as time permits this...
• Torque!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Javier
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 19:56:13 -0000
  ...tie the heads with the block (had to change the gasket and don�t remember). These are the long ones that have thread in...
• 1.9L Build up help
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 2 Dec 2005 21:41:09 -0500
  ...im already starting to feel that it will be spring by the time i get the long block built. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO here is my question...
• Poor MPG, '81 Westy -- Injector Problems?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 13:09:05 -0800
  <html> <blockquote>Reading Malcom Stebbins' MPG survey confirms what I've thought for a long time: my '81 Westy is getting poor gas mileage...
• How much damage to engine block, heads, etc., in fire from leaking fuel ines?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 22 Jul 2017 09:43:15 -0400
  This concerns my '84 VW Vanagon with 1.9L Boston Bob long block (installed 2003, about 65K km traveled). Van was driven only a...
• Re: waterboxer weight
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 21 Feb 2005 09:44:11 -0500
  When I ship a long block in a crate the wieght is 205 that includes the crate Bob Donalds Boston Engine ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: warm up time, battery blankets, I live in snow
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hollingsworth
  Fri, 1 Jan 1999 21:40:09 -0800
  ...One >morning, I got to my car earlier than usual and found another car with >block heater parked next to my. But this jerk...
• Re: Vanagons galore... :-)
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 10:00:28 -0600
  ...is about 1 Vanagon or Eurovan per block. > The block size is about 8 houses long and 2 houses wide. > > There are more Vanagon...
• Low power, SHORT, just questions
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 19:07:20 -0500
  Okay, I've narrowed this long story down to a few questions in the hopes of getting an answer and not overwhelming you all...
• Re: [SVXVanagon] ... different mounts
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 13:44:39 +1200
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• Re: inline hybrid motor?
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Sun, 29 Mar 2015 10:43:38 -0400
  ...The rods are also 15mm longer. The VW I4 continued to use the same head bolt and exhaust manifold pattern until it was replaced...
• '56 kombi progress
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 22 Apr 1995 09:52:51 -0700 (PDT)
  ...some more primer and continue to block out the rest of the bus. Anyone have a long range forecast for the Sacramento/California area...
• Re: will a 2.1L long block wrk with 1.9L FI and hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 16:56:40 -0800
  At 05:28 PM 3/11/02 -0600, Smola, Tony wrote: >I was wondering if the 2.1L long block can be used as...
• Re: Speedbleeders? Make 'em!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 17 May 2001 23:58:51 +1200
  ...Push onto bleeder screw, immerse hose blocked end in container of brakeliquid and loosen bleeder. Go to it! It works so long as the...
• Re: 1.9L long blocks
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 4 Jul 2003 23:04:56 -0400
  ...Who has gotten a 1.9L long block recently? Who was the rebuilder? I have a Haynes, and a microfiche copy of Bentley. What...
• Re: Vanagon 2WD fuel tank R & R
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 09:04:03 -0800
  ...lengthen the hoses that attach to the tank with new longer ones. Then the tank can be connected to the hoseson the ground before...
• Re: Wanted to Buy WBX
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 12:03:27 -0700
  ...but > will travel up to 250 miles for the right engine-long block only needed- You might want to check the archives, someone in...
• Re: On Longevity, Displacement,Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 21:21:49 +1200
  > >If I were going to make a choice I'd absolutely go with an engine with a >cast iron block and an iron head...
• Re: Westy LuggageRack Noise
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 19 Dec 2023 23:33:33 -0800
  ...easy long term fix / or any long term fix aside from not driving that fast or removing the rack ~ ORR ~ DeanB </pre> </blockquote> <br...
• Re: WTB good running used 1.9/2.1L long block
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:56:25 -0700
  ...WTB good running used 1.9/2.1L long block > > Folks, > > My 1.9L lump is tired, and I'd rather save the time...
• Re: Heyyyyy JB Weld people... (Resolved, I think)
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 23:25:50 -0500
  ...Unfortunately bringing the block inside the house is not an option! I mixed up another batch, weighing the quantities of resin and hardener. Left...
• WTB 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 19:50:34 -0800
  ...but will travel up to 250 miles for the right engine-long block only needed- thanks- Robert 1982 Westfalia _________________________________________________________________ Get tax tips, tools and...
• Re: Block heater question
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 10:02:04 -0700
  ...Block heater question > > I also have question about block heaters.. > Is there anyway to rig up the block heater to an auxillary battery? > This...
• engine re-assembly & install '81
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Jun 1997 00:58:14 -0700
  ...A REALLY BIG truck backed into my driveway earlier today to pick up the long block from my '81 Westie. The rebuilder (AVP) tells...
• Re: Waterboxer Head Studs
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 20:57:31 -0400
  ...Naturally I threw the old studs away long ago before sending the block out for cleaning, so I have nothing to compare the new...
• to rebuild or not, next step 89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Smiths
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 20:31:58 -0700
  ...long. I have no idea how serious these pits are. Can anyone advise me? Is it time to let him machine my engine block...
• Re: Electronic Ignition
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 25 Jul 95 17:36:35 PDT
  I put in a Pertronix Ignitor at the same time as my rebuilt long block. Installation was very easy and there are no permanent...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 08:46:53 -0700
  ...Mike Snow > As long as we are on the subject, does a gasket go between the pump and > block? I rebuilt my engine and...
• Appraised value of '84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 19:54:09 -0400
  ...I had just put $4000 in a professional exterior renovation as well as new long block plus all the trimmings plus all new brakes...
• Re: Fiamma bikerack owner question
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 18:07:07 -0700
  ...I think this is only with the traditional bike blocks--the bike block pro, which you want if you have a large tube bike...
• Re: 2.1 waterboxer oil temp gauge?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 22:07:59 -0800
  At 08:52 PM 12/27/2004, you wrote: >I'm in the process of stripping a 2.1 engine to the long-block...
• Re: Vans in the hood
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:17:58 -0700
  ...Then there was this long long stretch living in the Pacific Northwest > that was pretty much Vanagonless. > And you are in Edmonds? We have...
• Re: warm up time - a contrarian's view! (longish)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Jan 1999 16:44:46 EST
  ...I would much rather use a block heater to accomplish this. Its refreshing to have an actual discussion about something instead of a flame...
• Re: Announcement: the BZ Shelf (NVC) Friday
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 4 Jan 2008 23:51:16 +1300
  ...difficulty.</blockquote> <div><br></div> <div>It's Friday here... ao my posting was tongue-in-cheek. Toyota used the Sprinter name long before...
• Heyyyyy JB Weld people...
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 16:17:21 -0500
  Gooped up my corroded block yesterday. Waited 24 hours. I put a light near the JB weld because it's been cool. The epoxy...
• Re: I found a nice block heater for the wasserboxer!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 10:30:32 -0800
  You can also use an incandescent or halogen shop light as long as you have access to electricity. To speed up the process, block...
• Re: I need Help building 3 tier Leveling Blocks/Ramps
  Historical mailing list - Larry and Avery Johnson
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 17:19:33 -0400
  ...In practice I just drive up the 45� slope on all three boards until my gauge shows level, apply the brakes and block the...
• Cold Air!!!
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:27:32 -0400
  ...Let's see how long it takes for the 134a to leak out this time. I got the dye in there so hopefully that...
• <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 16:42:48 -0700
  ...Nobody in Vancouver area can machine these blocks and there isn't an oversize bearing available, so it looks like a new used block...
• Re: Heyyyyy JB Weld people...
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 18:41:16 -0500
  ...Wednesday, March 30, 2005 4:17 PM Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] Heyyyyy JB Weld people... > Gooped up my corroded block yesterday. Waited 24 hours. I...
• Bostig intake hose
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 2 Aug 2014 10:14:35 -0400
  Does anyone have any idea if the enormously long intake hose used in Bostig conversions can be bought separately? Is there a part number...
• 2.1 WBX Core - Free to a good home (Vancouver, BC)
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:02:42 +0000
  ...Basically a long block with the intake plenums and part of the exhaust. Anyone? Anyone? Beuller? tabe johnson/90MV
• Re: '85 engine replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 02:30:49 -0400
  ...If buying a long block, it is a direct fit >and your FI will support it. I've done this many times. I would...
• Re: places where rodents get into vanagons... save this list!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:52:16 -0600
  ...lot longer than I thought it would be. I have never YET had a mouse problem, but the depressions cast into the block on...
• Re: CRACKED BLOCK on 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 10:45:20 -0800
  ...The only long term fix to have a specialist weld the crack properly. You might check with one and see if they can do...
• Re: installing a rear door light switch on Doka. anyone w/ a Tri-Star or Jadg...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 20:41:02 EST
  ...While the > black plastic part is the same as a Vanagon ( 251 947 575 ), the switch > itself is longer and the sprung slide section...
• Re: how to tighten VDO oil press. adapt. hose?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 20:53:03 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I inserted a 3" long brass pipe between the block and the flexible hose. It's long enough to clear the hole in the...
• compression testing... on the bench
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 15:15:20 -0800
  folks, i have a wasserboxer long block NOT IN A CAR which i'd like to check its compression. Has anybody bolted a bellhousing...
• Re: Das Blinkenlights
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 24 Nov 2005 16:44:19 -0800
  ...Before I put in a new > Boston Bob long block in 2003, I had also sorts of blinking > temperature-gauge light problems. They all...
• Availability of coolant hoses for '84 Vanagon, 1.9L engine
  Historical mailing list - john Lauterbach
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 14:39:54 -0400
  The newest coolant hoses on my van date to July/August 2003 when I put a new long block in. I could not get...
• Re: will a 2.1L long block work with 1.9L FI and hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 09:14:41 -0500
  I have an '85 and am debating the 2.1 upgrade. My chassis number is 053314? It has the late throttle switch design and...
• Re: Block heaters for Air Cooled
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 Nov 2014 10:22:26 -0500
  I know it is no longer Friday. Somehow if it is cold enough to need or warrant an engine heater I doubt I would...
• Re: 2.4 WBX longblock Go westy style
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:38:37 -0500
  Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA> writes: > My point! Well, if you put 6k$ on a long block, put another 1 to 2k$ > on the...