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• engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - CHRISTOPHER FRYER
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 23:56:36 EST
  howdy all, just wondering if anyone on the list has tried to use the 5 cyl eurovan engine in a vanagon, or the vr6...
• Why my Starter Motor Failed PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:32:46 -0800
  ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: [vanagon] Anyone know this Vanagon and owner?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 22:30:28 EDT
  ...At least there was a green Carat with a VR6 there. Shouldn't be too many of them around. I wanted to talk to...
• Friday: Best VR6 Swap?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:18:39 -0800
  ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: poptops
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 15:07:34 -0600 (CST)
  ...I'm hoping that the '96 vans will have a 6-cylinder engine, >airbags, and ABS. I fear that even the VR 6 engine...
• Re: 1993 Eurovan with 127,000 miles: yes or no
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 19:21:23 -0800
  ...later VR6 Eurovans ...it's got your ever-popluar sealed automatic > transmission .. > can't even check or add trans fluid. > > The VR6 engines can...
• Re: Why I am installing a TDI engine...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 20:45:34 -0800
  ...VR6 is not nearly as complicated as the 100% "drive by wire" TDI and there is more than enough power in both engines to...
• Re: Anderton Lake CG: Nice!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 16 Sep 2013 12:01:26 -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:97 Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Ken and Charlotte Miller
  Fri, 20 Sep 1996 01:35:03 -0400
  ...changes from the >'95 EV Camper to the '97. >new VR6 engine >new engine and transmission mounts (3) >140 hp (was 109) 177lb-ft...
• 97 Eurovan VR6 emission standards
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Nov 1996 11:04:11 -0800
  ...in past messages over the power of the new 6 cyl. engine: I was told that this model will not pass emission standards in...
• engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 15:46:04 -0800
  I have been poking around for future motors for my 85' Westy and am really curious why nobody is using the VR6 engine as...
• New TDI for 1999 Caravelle
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 30 Sep 1998 02:07:40 -0700
  ...VR6 slurps 11,8 liters(not much compared to a '88 2,1 syncro anyway). VW now has a total of 3 gas-engines...
• VW/Porsche Sport/Ute
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 07:48:27 -0700
  ...Possible engine choices are VW's VR6, VR8 and Audi's 2.5L turbodiesel. Other possibilities are the W12 and a new V10 turbodiesel...
• Re: VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 22:27:20 -0800
  >I have at my shop a Syncro Double Cab that we will be installing a VR6 motor >into during the next few weeks. Pictures...
• Re: Passat W8
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 10:21:12 -0400
  ...I looked up the engine and it's two > narrow-angle VR4s side by side. Looks hellaciously complicated, but they > look like pretty nice...
• Re: FS: VR6 engine w/o ECU & harness for conversion. Also safari roof rack & 16" Ronal R9 copies
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 20 Jan 2006 10:05:16 -0500
  ...Will the vr6 engine fit under the stock engine lid without modification to the engine or the lid? Sudhir On 1/20/06, BenT...
• Re: 14" tires, report...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 22 Nov 2016 16:59:51 -0800
  I did that with the Vredisteins I got from tires easy....tire factory was outrageous prices.t O mount. I went with a small...
• Re: 4 Cyl VR-6: Maybe Not!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 18:01:43 -0600
  ...John Rodgers Per Lindgren wrote: > John Rodgers wrote: > > > OK, so perhaps this 4 cylinder 16 valve 1991 Passat engine is NOT called > > a VR...
• Tyres
  Historical mailing list - James T.
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 21:28:30 +0000
  ...Had plastic engine lid that melted onto engine instantaneously. Hopefully steel lid will prevent such problems. Got 3 fire extinguishers . . . . --------------------------------------------- This message was sent...
• Middle console for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stephan Flick
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 16:12:54 +0100
  ...http://www.relitech.com/helmut/VR6-engine/dashboar.jpg It is in customized colores. Helmut '80 Camper
• Caravelle VR6 & TDI
  Historical mailing list - Tore Vefferstad
  Wed, 27 Mar 96 10:41:12 +0100 (MET)
  ...The 2,8 litre VR6 engine is now available in the new generation Caravelle (Eurovan). It is the same engine as in the Golf...
• Re: fuel managment system
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:48:43 -0700
  ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: New Tire for 15 Rims From Continental
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 1 Sep 2006 13:44:43 -0400
  ...I had a long discusion with a Vredestein engineer a couple of years back regarding "summer" versus "all season" tires. I believe I posted...
• engine conversions - VW ups the ante
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 24 Apr 1999 20:14:24 -0700
  Well another "nice to talk about but never will be done" conversion is in the offing in the shape of VW's VR8. 300...
• Re: '93 Eurovan auto to manual
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 14:40:46 -0500
  The EV has a transverse mounted engine. VR6 came from the factory. Why wouldn't a VR6 Golf/Jetta transmission work? -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: re 97 EV questions
  Historical mailing list - Elliot
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 09:24:51 -0800
  >1) Does the VR6 with the (must have) automatic still feel substantialy >stronger than the audi 5 with a 5 speed? I own a...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion/extremists
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 22:42:49 +0100
  ...the VR6 from Europe? > > > > > > > > > <http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm> > > > > > > > > > http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm...
• conversions?
  Historical mailing list - Pierre A Lachance
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 18:40:24 -0500
  ...etc etc ...we are presently driving a golf vr 6... the bomb: are these engineers the same ones that worked on the " water leakers...
• Re: EV price
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Mon, 16 Jun 1997 08:29:17
  >Need a nod or a shake here, > >Got my third bid for the new EV with VR6 engine and all; $31570. Anyone >got a...
• Re: Honey, I shrunk the Kids!(so they can fit in my Eurovan)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 15:05:58 EST
  ...1993 5cyl engine, GL, CL, MV, MV Weekender 1995 5cyl EuroVan Camper (Winnie conversion- longer wheelbase) 1997 VR6 140hp EuroVan Camper (Winnie conversion- longer...
• Re: engine swaps... VR6
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 21:02:22 +1300
  ...minutes that they DO make an adapter plate to fit a >VR6 motor to a Vanagon trans. They don not, however, have a whole...
• Re: Oettinger syncro van FS
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 17:42:13 -0800
  ...The VR-6 is an adaptation of the old Lancia V-4 which was a narrow-angle vee with a common head. A very...
• Re: 88GL - Intermittent Failure to Start Continues
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 15:01:33 -1000
  ...8v* >> >> Golf 1995-1999 VR6 *1999 AAA engine* >> >> Jetta 1989-1992 *8v* >> >> Jetta 1994-1999 VR6 *1999 AAA engine* >> >> Passat 1991-1997 1.8L...
• Re: 1993 Eurovan with 127,000 miles: yes or no
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 19:53:44 -0800
  ...later VR6 Eurovans ...it's got your ever-popluar sealed automatic >> transmission .. >> can't even check or add trans fluid. >> >> The VR6 engines can...
• Happiest Syncro Dog Ever!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 2 Aug 2013 10:30:09 -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...
• FS. 2003 Multivan $32,000 in Tuscaloosa, AL
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 22:58:32 -0500
  ...well, anyway, if you're interested, it's silver with grey interior and has the vr6 engine, fog lights, and automatic transmission and 4...
• Re: Why my Starter Motor Failed PICS
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:10:15 -0700
  ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Styled Cockpit VR6 Engine German Bus Meeting
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 00:19:37 +0200
  ...This guy had a 160 some HP VR6 engine built in, and soft gray leather seats and door panels.. second stereo in back, tach...
• Re: '93 Eurovan Engine/Tranny Replacement
  Historical mailing list - The Southards
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 22:52:39 -0500
  Either those plugs were stuck, or your mechanic didn't know that the radiator swings forward away from the engine for easy access to...
• Re: NVC: Re: interference engines.....was Re: How much would this cost
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:43:48 -0500
  ...the only engine >> >>> offered in '97 on the mk3's was the 2.0 8v or the Vr6, neither of >>> which is an >>> interference...
• Re: engine swaps... VR6
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 09:20:15 -0800
  ...I did, however, hear of a company in Ohio that has a VR6 kit. I haven't spoken to them though. Sean B. '90...
• Re: picture of VW Sharan
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 09:13:43 -0500
  ...I know its a compact mill(I had a Passat with the VR6), but the EV engine compartment is designed around that 5cyl at...
• Re: Synthetic oil......sceptic no more!
  Historical mailing list - Simon
  Wed, 21 May 2003 17:08:08 -0600
  ...The Vanagon, the 16V Scirocco, and all the cars with VR6 engines would get 2 seconds' worth of lifter noise if they hadn't...
• Re: TDI six anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 15:16:29 -0400
  ...for this type of engine and horsepower a new 4 disc brake system, 16 inch rims and tires with "VR" (high speed) nomination and...
• Re: 93 Eurovan Automatic Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 29 May 1999 09:49:34 -0400
  ...I don't remember the numbers but the Rialta spins the engine faster to compensate for the weight. Also note, the 98 and up...
• FS: 2002 VR6 Eurovan Camper with @23000 miles!!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley (WV)
  Sat, 5 Feb 2005 21:21:00 -0700
  We just took a pristine White 2002 Eurovan FULL Camper with the VR6 engine, automatic and it has only @23,000 miles in on...
• Friday: $90K Syncro Adventurewagen
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 16:45:44 -0800
  ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
• EV w/VR6
  Historical mailing list - Austin Silvester
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 18:22:17 -0700
  ...Of the six powertrain models available, only the Caravelle VR6 will be sold in the U.S. Upgrades on the VR6 include a styling...
• Heat Related Ignition Failure
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 23:31:48 -0500
  ...Vroom, Vrooom! it fired right up, This is a puzzle. Any suggestions as to where I might start looking for a fault?? Seems heat...
• Re: What goes here? and a part request for a 85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 13:37:38 -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: 1993 Eurovan with 127,000 miles: yes or no
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 06:11:43 -0600
  ...later VR6 Eurovans ...it's got your ever-popluar sealed automatic >> transmission .. >> can't even check or add trans fluid. >> >> The VR6 engines can...
• more engine rebuilt stuff
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 20:52:36 -0600
  has anyone ever heard of ATK engines?? http://www.atk-engines.com they seem to have some vanagon diesel and 86-91 waterboxer engines...
• Re: Why my Starter Motor Failed PICS
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:45:51 -0500
  ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Porterfield R4-S Rear Brake Shoes
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 9 Oct 2014 13:21:20 -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: 1993 Eurovan with 127,000 miles: yes or no
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 18:35:02 -0800
  ...I don't know much about that engine, but IRRC it's a Mexican made version of the Audi engine. I'd look into...
• Re: interference engines.....was Re: How much would this cost
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 20:40:44 -0500
  ...the only engine >offered in '97 on the mk3's was the 2.0 8v or the Vr6, neither of which is an >interference...
• Re: Water-cooled Mexican bus info, anyone?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Apr 1994 12:51:21 -0600 (CST)
  ...therfore, you wouldn't think it would be that much more to drop a passat engine in. Or heck why not a VR6. Anyone...
• new to list, 90 westfalia soon to be Tii.
  Historical mailing list - Jeannean M Mawby-Vreeland
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 14:53:38 -0800
  ...4 engine. Talked to Ken at Van Again and he said injectors. Also what are the associated challenges. Thank you Todd Vreeland fireworks@prodigy...
• Re: Oettinger syncro van FS
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 20:53:45 -0500
  ...A very famous engine in its day. =) > > On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 4:38 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans < > scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > > > re...
• Re: Sharan (was: The Coming 450 HP VW Colorado - NO JOKE)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 29 May 2000 02:00:21 +0200
  ...hp or 2,8 VR6 174 hp) In the Galaxy lineup, the TDIs and the VR6 are VW engines, the fours are replaced by...