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• Re: Wiper blade recommendation? Now Length?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:46:44 -0700
  ...I think the point is well taken that maybe the motors were speced for a specific load/length on the blades. Or maybe the...
• Re: Re[2]: 911 motor in a VW transporter
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Apr 1995 16:02:28 -0400
  ...sorry if i accidentally mailed you before do you mean to tell me you have a 911T motor in your 61 samba?. michael > > Lee...
• Motor Oil article/ April Motor Trend
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 11:32:50 -0500
  April issue of Motor Trend has a neat little article on Engine Oil. Page 139. It is short and to the point but gives...
• Re: Vanagons in Africa
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 02:35:28 EDT
  Boy, a 2550 cc Audi motor sure would be nice. What kind of fuel injection are they using on the 5-cyl motor? Is...
• Re: Wiper motor does not auto park
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 22:04:01 -0600
  ...I gather that > the circuit that controls this feature is located in the gear box of the > wiper motor. > > When I had the motor...
• Squealing Radiator Fan Motor
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 5 Apr 2016 23:41:33 +0000
  Lately I've had a couple incidences of squealing from my radiator fan motor.  You know, when you are in stop-and-go traffic...
• Power Window Motor/Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 15:26:06 -0700
  Hi Volks, Well, in the last six months I've had to replace 3 of my 4 power door lock motors, and know I...
• Electric Window Motor Mounts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 24 Jul 2021 14:12:51 -0500
  ...The same motor drives both the passenger and driver windows. There is a plastic mount that fits to the motor that determines whether it...
• HEV conversion
  Historical mailing list - Tom Moritz
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 18:19:37 -0700
  ...Connect each motor to the corresponding wheel with a custome axle shaft and CV joints. Each motor would have a dedicated motor controller but...
• Re: South Africa Vanagaon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 15:22:33 -0700
  ...Where there is no substantially >> similar U.S.- certified motor vehicle, 49 U.S.C. � 30141(a)(1)(B) >> (formerly section 108(c)(3...
• 1.9 heads on a 2.1 motor?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 19:22:45 +0000
  I noticed the previous post which said you can place 2.1 heads on a 1.9 motor. So my question is: Can you...
• Re: Power window motor
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 12 Jul 2018 21:02:24 +0200
  ...The new Chinese motors are as subject to water intrusion as the original motors. > Water does not kill the motors, what kills the motors...
• 1.8T Motor for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Ankeny
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 12:16:42 -0500
  I have a complete 1.8T motor for sale. This motor came out of a 1999 Passat and has been prepped for installation in...
• Re: Sportsvans (sic)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Apr 1994 22:35:54 -0400 (EDT)
  ...MSDS in California > sells fine kits to get a Porsche 911 motor into the Vanagon. And > Oettinger makes two fine 6 cylinder motors for...
• '85 Vanagon GL For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Bennett
  Mon, 4 May 1998 08:45:48 -0400
  I have an 85 Vanagon GL, Bronze with Brown interior, which I bought about a year ago with plans to replace the motor. Body...
• Re: MotorWorks and the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 00:12:00 -0700
  ...MotorWorks and the Vanagon > Rocky Mountain MotorWorks: has anyone bought parts from them before, good > experience? > www.motorworks.com > Dan >
• Re: Consumer alert, watch out for "Vanagon Man"
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 15:47:55 -0600
  Entity Gnarlodious spoke thus: > the fan is unbalanced and the motor shaft is very loose. I found the main problem, the unit was leaking...
• AC question 1.9 compressor on a 2.1 motor?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:35:16 -0400
  My motor was changed from a 1.9L to a 2.1L in my 84 Westy, and I have retained my original AC Compressor...
• Re: Exhaust Mounting question PLEASE HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 23:21:45 EDT
  In a message dated 4/23/02 11:15:18 PM, buffy-philip1@COX.NET writes: << It will not fit behind the motor mount...
• Re: A/C compressor Power usage
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 21:12:10 -0700
  ...It has an automotive a/c unit run by an electric motor. It is geared 2:1 (2 turns of the motor to 1...
• Crappy traction Van..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 07:24:11 -0700
  I bet at least some of my traction issues stem from the fact that I have an Inline 4 motor transplant motor in my...
• Re: converting watercooled vanagon to aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 08:27:41 -0400
  ...In addition, the "hole" for the motor appears to be virtually identical between a water air cooled motor, if I recall correctly. This is...
• Re: AC blower--access w/o dropping AC?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:05:10 -0400
  ...I dropped the AC cabinet in my '85 Westy and replaced the motor without much difficulty. Newer model Westies have 2 separate motors. Mike...
• Re: LED to tell when fan is on.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:32:07 -0800
  ...Thanks, Mark Mike wrote: > My '87 2WD Westy w/o A/C has the larger louder 2-speed fan motor......... > > Sometimes it's like...
• Re: Found motor for Swap,(reply, 2.0,supercharged)
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Wed, 6 May 1998 03:17:36 EDT
  ...I was just wondering if the Sciroco engine was the normal Jetta/Golf motor or if it was like the GTI/GLI motor with...
• Re: Wiper Motor NIGHTMARE!
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 21:00:36 -0400
  ...Wiper Motor NIGHTMARE! > Shannon > Had the same problem when I changed my wiper motor. > So with wiper motor off ( wiper switch), when you slide...
• Re: '90 Carat Drivers Side Power Window Motor Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Nov 2015 09:11:50 -0500
  The usual cause for this motors to fail is seizing from water getting inside. Melted windings probably means you have a switch that is...
• Re: pre-83 vanagon engine swaps: gas vs. diesel
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 20:40:47 EST
  ...What is differant is the motor. The gas motor is a FLAT horizontally opposed design, the Diesel is a TALL in-line 4. Take...
• white smoke used motor
  Historical mailing list - mat christensen
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 18:49:48 -0700
  I have spent about 4k on a van worth about 1500.00-after replacing a shot out motor with a used motor. I have...
• Re: How does powerwindow motor come out of the door?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:31:02 -0400
  ...How does powerwindow motor come out of the door? > Hi Gang, > > During the last heavy rainstorm, something went kaput in my powerwindow > motor on...
• Re: Vanagon Power Window Motor Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:56:34 -0800
  ...Vanagon Power Window Motor Conversion 1991 Vanagon Multivan Has anyone had experience or heard of replacement of the stock vw power window motor with...
• oil mist in engine compartment. HELP.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 12:22:59 -0700 (PDT)
  i have a 40hp motor that i will put back in my crew cab when it is done. the problem is that it tends...
• Re: Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 10:24:17 -0700
  "Old motor parks." I'd go with the old motor then. Robert 1982 Westfalia --- neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Hi all. > > I bought a...
• Re: Westfalias are Motor Homes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 20:44:06 -0330
  Just wondering, what is the advantage (in terms of insurance) of getting your camper classified as a motor home? if it is cheaper, why...
• Re: replacing wiper motor
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 17:43:54 -0700
  Lee Replaced mine not long ago-posted to archives (wiper motor replacement)-on 1983.5. I just pulled dash forward,easy to do. Gerry...
• radiator fan maintenance?
  Historical mailing list - nirav patel
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 13:27:13 -0600
  ...http://www.3inone.com/products/motor-oil/ Anything else I should check with the motor prior? I searched samba, to no avail, and plan...
• Re: Ultra Van
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 10:14:10 EST
  Didn't know about the GMC but I believe Kuralt started his road trips using a early 27' Travco motorhome which he described as...
• 1.6TD into Vanagon (Pics Anyone?)
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 13:08:20 -0400
  ...I have located a parts car with a motor. So far here's the list of what I have to do: Make driver's...
• Re: HEV conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 21:20:43 +1200
  >Then I thought, why does the motor have to be incorporated into the rear >drive train. Could I replace my 2WD front suspension and...
• Re: Automatic Starter options was: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:56:20 -0500
  ...This weekend I'll try to put together a quick > motor tutorial that explains some of the features of series field wound > motors typically...
• needed:rear wiper motor '87
  Historical mailing list - John W. Parkins
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 16:41:54 -0400
  I need a rear windshield wiper motor for my '87 Westy. Anyone have a used motor for sale? New, they are around $150; for...
• Re: Heater fan
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 12:55:48 -0500
  ...Then set the case on a vise with jaws open to clear the motor, and drive the motor out with a hammer and drift...
• Motor Up, motor down (six feet down)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 10:25:06 +1200
  Having heard from the list that Motor Up destroys engines/transmissions, I approached the Commerce Commisions here in New Zealand. They said that the...
• Porsche>Van conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:53:32 -0700
  ...Remember, most Porsche motors have those crappy Mahle pistons that run directly in aluminum bores, similar to a Vega motor. Finding a competent shop...
• Rough Idle / motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 14:59:15 -0400
  Hi, Someone asked about shaking at idle and bad motor mounts. My '90 Carat has a motor that seemed to rock too much at...
• Re: Electric Windows
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sat, 24 Jul 2021 20:22:30 +0000
  Whoops, sorry.  You may be right.  I got the one about the left and right motor, not the mount.  Ant Sent from Yahoo Mail...
• Oxyboxer Motors
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 22:48:22 +1000
  With the continual discussions about engine transplants for the much berated Wasserboxer motor which powered T3 Transporters or Vanagons from 1983 to 1992, one...
• Re: white smoke used motor
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 19:06:53 -0700
  ...white smoke used motor I have spent about 4k on a van worth about 1500.00-after replacing a shot out motor with a...
• Re: Insuring a Camper: Title as Motorhome!
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 11 Sep 1997 10:52:07 -0400
  ...Assoc., similar to UL = Underwriters Lab.) When insured as a Motorhome (at a much reduced rate), the stove, fridge, etc. are also covered. I...
• Electric Windows
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:29:30 -0500
  I'm replacing the driver side motor. This replacement motor has the plastic mount to install it on the passenger side door. I need...
• Front heater motor
  Historical mailing list - Kk Al
  Tue, 28 Feb 2017 12:04:22 -0800
  Hello All, The front heater motor is making a metallic screeching sound more frequently and on all but max speed now. I assume the...
• Re: Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 11:53:11 -0400
  >>dino oil or even (double gasp) motor honey as your motor nears the end What is motor honey and is there any downside to...
• Re: Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 20:54:18 -0700
  ...The fan shroud is also different to >> match the motor size. The fan blades are the same diameter, the motor is >> different and the...
• Re: Front Heater Motor
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 13:07:48 -0600
  ...Front Heater Motor My 85 GL heater motor only comes on when it's on the highest setting (3) and also is VERY loud...
• Re: Wiper Wackiness - No Parking
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 21:37:25 -0600
  ...A switch within the motor assembly applies this power to the motor when it is not in the parked position so that the motor...
• Re: Wiper motor does not auto park
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 23:37:41 -0500
  ...I gather > that > the circuit that controls this feature is located in the gear box of > the > wiper motor. > > When I had the motor...
• Re: Warning against engine additives! was: Strange Noise Fixed, I think
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 07:48:25 -0800
  ...CD-2 has the > consistency of 20w motor oil and probably works something like Mystery > Oil. > I would like to stress that your right...
• Re: Vanagons and 6 cylinders.....
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 11:20:22 EDT
  In a message dated 98-07-14 09:16:58 EDT, drew@INTERPORT.NET writes: << The Oettinger 6 cylinder motor is essentially the same...
• can the front blower motor be lubricated when it starts to squeal?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Dec 2003 22:41:27 EST
  the front heater blower motor on my vanagon is starting to squeal intermittantly.. the warning cries of its iminent death.. which involves the dreaded...
• Re: EG 33 SVX motor
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 07:04:34 -0700
  ...The motor is the EG 33 that Brian at www.smallcar.com uses in his upgrade. There are various enthusiast groups that use the...