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• Re: '93 Eurovan auto to manual
  Historical mailing list - Theodore Hoekman
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 19:47:41 -0330
  Actually you are right about VR6, most of the later model 97-2003 were VR6, but no manual transmission. Ted Theodore Hoekman thoekman@gmail...
• Re: New 2001 EV details
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 18:00:30 +1200
  > So, for 2001, the 2.8L VR6 has gone from 12 to 24 valves, Due to its oddball SOHC design, the VR6 cannot be...
• FS: front & rear locking diffs VR-6 2.8 liter SYNCRO camper $8500 in Belgium
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 19:12:35 -0800
  ...That is, it is a SYNCRO with dual (FRONT & REAR) locking differentials and VR6 powered. Camping equipment was installed by owner. But doe not...
• Re: Vredestein Comtrac Winter tire
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 11 Nov 2016 18:54:53 -0800
  ...Does anyone > have any experience/knowledge of the Comtrac Winter tire? > > http://e-tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIRES/Vredestein/vred_comtrac_winter.htm > > It is...
• Re: 14" Tire option good for winter use
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 15 Oct 2016 11:38:36 -0700
  ...If I recall, Canadian Tire up here sells Vredestein. Nice to see that this model of tire has the M&S and snow flake...
• Re: Vanagon Tires
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 10:48:51 -0600
  I also use the Vredesteins and am amazed at the quality of a commercial tire. Tires plus was able to get them from a...
• Re: VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 07:05:14 -0800
  ...My question is about the VR6, not the Audi V6. Which is your answer referring to? Thanks, Dave -- Dave Carpenter Whatever you wish for...
• Re: Some Engine Conversions (fomerly "TO WATERBOXER OR NOT"??)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 21:15:40 -0800
  When are we going to see a kit - as soon as I get a customer who wants to install a VR6 at our shop...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 10:19:07 -0600
  ...Have you seen the > blue > Vanagon with the VR6 from Europe? > <http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm> > http://volksweb.relitech...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 10:19:07 -0600
  ...Have you seen the > blue > Vanagon with the VR6 from Europe? > <http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm> > http://volksweb.relitech...
• Re: Replacing Voltage Regulator.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:32:43 -0700
  ...Before I go into this blindfolded, I thought I'd check to see if anyone had any tips on replacing the VR on a...
• Re: brief snowtire review
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:22:28 -0800
  Great info and I look forward to your Vredestein report. repaired Vredestein link: http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=COMTRACWIN Thanks Alistair, Neil...
• Re: 99 EV VR6's passenger vans are here
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 17:54:52 -0500
  $32965 for a VR6 EV??? And where is the glove compartment?? And please, no more daytime running lights!!! Sadly to say, VW has done...
• Re: Couple of VR6 Vanagon Links
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 18:30:50 +0200
  Dan Nims wrote: > > It appears from the photo that the VR6 was successfully tucked under the > standard engine cover. I wonder if the oil...
• Re: VR6 in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 15:50:50 +1000
  ...It had a badge with VR6 on the back and had all the Zender or Projekt Zwo body kit stuff as well.It was...
• Re: Winter tires: Vredesteins vs. Haakapellittas
  Historical mailing list - woody
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 18:37:22 -0600
  Hi Woody, I have had Vredesteins on my 57 bug for about 50,000 miles. They still look and perform like new.I have...
• Re: Which is it?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 00:16:06 EST
  ...Edmunds says the VR6 is retuned > to 140 hp. > > the '93-95 eurovan 5cyl is 109hp. the 140hp sounds like the Vr6 in the...
• Re: Water to VR6
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 13 Dec 1999 22:34:19 -0800
  It has been done before - I can get VR6 transmission adapters and flywheels for the Vanagon. Sounds like a very neat project! Your not...
• Subject: engine swaps - VR6 Photo!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 22:28:40 +0100
  I met the owner of this VR6 Multivan Carat in Germany a few weeks ago. He is VERY satisfied with the engine and the...
• Re: Vredestein Comtrac Winter tire
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 12 Nov 2016 06:11:08 -0500
  David I just got my Vredestein Comtrac All Season 195R14C C/6PR BSW tires installed yesterday although not studded they ride quiet and has...
• VREDESTEIN tire Source found
  Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
  Sat, 19 May 2001 11:44:00 EDT
  Hey Everyone, Vredestein tires can be found at www.americatire.com They are Canadian based and offer free shipping within Canada. I have seen...
• Re: Where is the oil pressure sender on VW Rialta?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 27 May 2012 09:55:06 -0700
  ...http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/normanahoyt/2012-02-03_151502_oil_pressure_switch.jpg The Rialta uses a VR6 ? Here's some images of...
• tyre report in snow & ice - tire
  Historical mailing list - James T.
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 04:03:26 +0000
  ...Have Agelis 61s (185 14Rs) on front and 185 14R Vredstein Transport snows with studs on back. Front end slides around a bit but...
• re: SHARAN article in HVWs
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 23:59:36 -0700
  ...it's too d*mned small! > >The article includes the rumor of a supercharged VR6 engine as an >option, and comments on a "high...
• Re: Winter tires?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 16:00:54 EDT
  ...Before that, it was the Vredesteins. The only reason I gave up on the Vredesteins was that a ready source for them dried up...
• VR6 engine in a junkyard
  Historical mailing list - Captain Ray Nemo
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 07:37:00 EST
  Saw a wrecked vr6 jetta in the junker area of a vw shop yesterday. The car had severe front end damage. Radiator gone. You...
• syncro 16 flares
  Historical mailing list - Jouko Haapanen
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 09:28:03 -0500
  ...Now if I could get someone to help with the VR6 conversion as well... TIA, Jouko Haapanen Georgetown, ON VR6 Pritschen project - "silver bullet"
• Woody's winter tires
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 16 Dec 2000 20:06:33 EST
  ...Since neither the Vredestein "Snowtracs" nor the Vredestein "Icetracs" were available here in MA, I today purchased four Hakka "C2's," @ $99 installed, plus...
• Re: VR6 Eurovans
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Mar 1997 13:38:55 -0800
  > Forget the VR6 EV, forget the Land Rovers, forget the Sharans, just get your- > selves a nice cheap '93 w/ a dead motor and...
• Re: Vredestein Comtrac Winter tire Inflation pressures
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 12 Nov 2016 13:12:06 +0000
  ...Vredestein Comtrac Winter tire David I just got my Vredestein Comtrac All Season 195R14C C/6PR BSW tires installed yesterday although not studded they...
• Re: '97 (?) Caravelle VR6
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 16:37:04 -0500
  ...140hp >VR6 (this would be the narrow angle, 15 degree, V-6 that's >trying hard to be an I-6). "normal" VR6 motors...
• Re: Vanagon back in US in 1999
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 29 Sep 1998 11:33:26 -0400
  ...it makes these puppies move... > > Eurovan VR6's since '97 (1st year available) have all had 140HP. VR6's in > other VW cars have...
• WBX into Thing and VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 16 Jan 2000 21:28:44 EST
  ...into Thing</A> <A HREF="www.beetleclinic.de/vw/bus.html">VR6 Vanagon</A> I can't read, write, or speak German but the...
• Re: A3 8v, VR6 or 1.8T? (was: Thinking swap?)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 22:53:57 +1200
  Anyone have any good or bad thoughts about installing that engine, or even the VR6 or 1.8T? I realize that it would involve...
• Re: VR6 178hp
  Historical mailing list - Jeff klender
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 18:24:41 -0400
  ...I was looking for someone who has laid the VR6 on it's side like the 4 cylinder conversions. Standing upright, I would lose...
• Re: Vredestein Tires
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 10:35:56 -0600
  ...tried that, entering my zip in Kansas City and got the Vredestein USA address in New Jersey. That's a bit far for me...
• Agilis 61 vs. 81
  Historical mailing list - Matt Heydon
  Wed, 13 Aug 2003 14:25:01 -0600
  ...I just replaced some worn out Vredestein Transport Steel with Michelin Agilis. Agilis had the highest recommendation and therefore I went that route. After...
• Re: A3 8v, VR6 or 1.8T? (was: Thinking swap?)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 20:40:23 -0700
  ...The use the Motronic system just as the VR6 and 1.8T engines to. These are fantastic engines as they are very smooth, have...
• Re: NVC: Monster Lupo
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 23:03:00 -0700
  ...with a 24 valve VR6. > > And then cut the floor out of the rear and plugged in another 24V VR6. > > > > Though called a W12...
• Eurovanv 12V VR6 Radiator "Close Out": German Auto Parts .com
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 6 Aug 2013 23:17:26 -0700
  ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
• Re: VW V6 ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 11:11:08 -0700
  ...I hope they start bringing the VR5 with the new Golfs and Jettas (Boras). Mike H. 89 Weekender
• Cold Start Injector doesn't turn off.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Desanti
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 20:15:33 EST
  ...Scott De Santi 86 Vanagon (Vroom Vroom)
• Re: VW Rep visits my Eurovan....
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 02:16:13 +0200
  ...mine! The VW rep > laughed and said I'd enjoy the VR6. If it was a TDI, would you consider it? You know, diesel...
• VR6 178hp
  Historical mailing list - Klender, Jeffry A.
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 16:12:57 -0500
  To all; I have come across a brand new VW VR6 engine complete except for the CPU for $2495. This is the "Inline Vee...
• Re: a few more cents on tires
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 09:19:16 -0500
  ...I have spoken at length about this to Vredestein. According to Vredestein, the U.S. standards for rating a tire as M&S ("mud...
• Re: What size/ brand tire are ppl using on 2wd w/ SA 15" rim
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:22:19 -0400
  ...Brands? Vredestein Comtrac (summer only tire) in 205/65R15. Nice sturdy and very quiet tire. Vredestein Winter Comtrac (snow tire) in 225/70R15. Nice...
• vw's alpha numeric chassis designations
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 00:59:05 EST
  ...93' Passat GL,Syngro,VR6 B4 = 94 to 98' Passat GL ,GLS,GLX,TDi B5 = 99 to present Passat VR6,1.8T,TDi ?? = Corrado...
• Re: vr6 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Tue, 27 May 2008 21:22:18 -0400
  ...for an I4 conversion does the same hold true for a VR6 conversion? I drive a Fox and I am used to the engine...
• Re: VREDESTEIN tires - is there a Canadian / US Source?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 19 May 2001 08:25:19 EDT
  In a message dated 5/18/01 11:23:00 PM, vanagon@volkswagen.org writes: << I am looking for a company that sells VREDESTEIN...
• Re: VR6 into a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 20:11:39 -0500
  Veedub wrote: > I have come across a good deal on a vr6 engine and wiring harness. Has > anyone got into on putting on into...
• Vredestein Tires - I can supply them
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 20:30:15 -0700
  For those who are looking for Vredestein tires, I can supply them for a few $$$ off the Canadian web site pricing. Please pmail me...
• Re: Honey, I shrunk the Kids!(so they can fit in my Eurovan)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 22:36:26 +0100
  ...Winnie conversion- longer wheelbase) - 7 > 1997 VR6 140hp EuroVan Camper (Winnie conversion- longer wheelbase) - 4 > 1999-2000 VR6 GLS, MV, MV Weekender, EuroVan Camper...
• Re: last tire question (from me)(14x6 VW alu wheel)
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 12 Oct 2017 07:53:49 -0700
  So far I am very pleased with the Vredestein's on my 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile, 2WD, silver-tan. I've had them...
• Re: Vredestein Comtrac Winter tire
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 13 Nov 2016 12:40:26 -0400
  ...48, Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > David, > I purchased my Vredestein Comtrac All Season 195R14C C/6PR from Tires-easy.com. Free delivery...
• Re: 1997 EV/Winnebago
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Sep 1996 10:03:55 +0200
  ...Check http://www.thepoint.net/~bwhite/corrado/faq/vr6engine.html I don't know what this variable inlet manifold will do with the EV...
• EV "Winnie" VR6 sighting
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Apr 1997 09:25:28 -0800
  ...Most interesting was the emblem on the front said "VR6". I didn't realize they are putting 6 cyclinder engines in these, thought it...
• Re: EVC first trip
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 22:10:18 UT
  I've used 87 oct some in my VR6 EV, and it runs fine - but seems to get lower mileage. This should be expected...
• Vredestein Comtracs
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 00:47:24 -0400
  Okay, I know a few of you use Vredestein tires. In fact, I just ordered some from Bus Depot. However, I'm also noticing...
• Re: NVC: Monster Lupo
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 12:03:58 +0000
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > This bloke in Croatia replaced the 1.3L motor with a 24 valve VR6. > > And then cut the floor out...
• Re: Power for the Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 May 1996 11:41:15 +0000
  My recollection is that when VW designed the VR6 engine, one of the requirements was that it be able to fit where their inline...