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• Re: HHO Kits
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:05:27 -0400
  ...TIA Steve 82 diesel If you're willing to take an answer from thermodynamics, with *very* rough numbers attached: Heat engines ( http://hyperphysics.phy...
• Re: window mounted swamp coolers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Jun 2004 02:58:01 -0500
  ...number 2482822954 and 2482823714 respectively. These make sweet > additions to your classic cruiser. I have to sell them so I can buy an > engine...
• '71 T2 VIN
  Historical mailing list - Michael D. Bowling
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 07:38:39 CST
  ...Well, the vin is well past the last numbers on the reference list. What's also interesting is the vin location example in the...
• Odor of gasoline inside cabin....
  Historical mailing list - Joe Denison
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 12:34:47 -0500
  ...out how to read the VIN number and now know that I have an air-cooled engine, which was mainly what I wanted to...
• Re: � � � Experiment
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 15:44:38 EDT
  ...turbo and supercharged VW engines on VWVortex. Search their archives. He also gave the detailed results of a number of experiments we did including...
• Re: Heat exchanger for hot showers
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:37:44 -0400
  ...There are any number of heat sources you could use from the engine to accomplish the same thing. The exhaust manifolds would only have...
• Re: AFM adjustment; clockwise or anticlockwise?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 17 Jun 2012 19:32:05 -0400
  One result of my engine (grease) fire was the AFM cover melted down into the wiper box. I replaced it with a salvaged AFM...
• Re: Gasket Set Brands?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 18:31:38 -0700
  ...made in > Germany) complete gasket set, part number 32632, > for the 80's water cooled engines. I also found > a set from 'Victor Reinz...
• Re: Dr. Z - (vague volkswagen content)
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 16:51:04 -0700
  ...they reversed engineered a VW > Transporter best they could... > Mid-front engine, front wheel drive! > > http://www.gmphotostore.com/prodinfo.asp?number=53217233 > http...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - John Thiessen
  Fri, 2 Mar 2018 14:08:20 -0500
  ...certainty the part >> numbers for 3 of the 5 climate control (heater) cables on a: 1982 >> Vanagon, Left-hand drive, engine code CV (air...
• Re: Vanagon mentioned on Car Talk today
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 23:27:20 -0400
  ...Automatics that are real slugs either have an engine performance problem or a bad torque converter. Yes, the converters go bad and the symptom...
• 1982 Air-Cooled Ex-Westy, for what it's worth...
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 21:52:24 -0400
  ...Mileage is @ 12X,XXX, because the numbers to the right in the speedo change if you rap on the pod cover. The van was...
• Re: help me stop the oil light from blinking!
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 08:23:20 +0300
  ...Sensor one, is located between the pushrod tubes of number 3 and 4 cylinders. This sensor is grounded when the oil pressure is under...
• Syncro vs automatic gaz consumption, with same engine and tires!
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:30:06 -0700
  ...The engine transplant happened with 296,000 km on the engine this past february. So here is my numbers: - In average, I made 13...
• Re: Horsies
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jul 95 10:14:39 EDT
  ...given engine+car combination and with a very consistent driver behind the wheel (and the pedal, clutch, stick..). The fact is, pure number of...
• RE: Which Subaru engine?
  Historical mailing list - Don Kane
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 09:17:18 -0700
  ...Kennedy says you should be able to pick up a used engine from the junkyard for $1000 to $1500. Kennedy's number is 805...
• Re: Need advice with buying a westy. have a couple in mind (new to list)
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 11:42:13 -0400
  IMHO there are two reasons any engine conversion is attempted on a Vanagon. 1. Better Reliability than the waterboxer 2. More Power. Number two...
• Re: need help with engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 22:31:11 -0600
  ...need help with engine assembly Stan, He is talking about the cylinders not the pistons ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stan Wilder" <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET...
• Re: The hottest engine swap going?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 17 May 2007 18:51:10 -0400
  ...engine conversion. People usually look for the single biggest number they can find in the equation, and then ignore the rest of the numbers...
• Jetta Conversion Observations
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sun, 20 Jan 2013 12:34:54 -0500
  ...The engine is a nearly stock ABA 2 liter block and 1.8 liter head, with Digifant brain. Advertised numbers are 115 hp @ 5400...
• 2.1 engine FS
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 14:04:07 -0600
  The original motor in my 90GL will be for sale within the next couple of weeks as my .6342 lilley engine will be getting...
• Re: VW approved engine conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - P.B.
  Wed, 12 May 1999 08:32:21 -0700
  ...engine, filter box, > > supports, hoses, wiring harness, etc. What is impressive is that with > > very few exceptions, everything has a VW part number and...
• Re: flywheel pilot bearing will not fit!
  Historical mailing list - John Philcox
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 10:07:21 -0500
  ...He had some others with a different brand name, same stock number, that were the right size. So somewhere in the supply system there...
• Re: LVC: OPOC engine
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 19:12:11 -0800
  ...Please send the > free engine. �;-) > > > 2009/12/4, Aristotle Sagan <killer.jupiter@gmail.com>: >> So how does doubling the amount of friction on your...
• Re: Arguments against using VDO oil gauges only?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 20 Jul 2003 21:56:37 -0400
  ...wires in the engine bay, > and at least one bad pressure sender. I think I'd rather just interpret > actual numbers, than to be...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:44:16 -0400
  ...The only time the relief valve operates is when the engine is cold and the pressure goes above (don't know the number; somewhere...
• Re: good gas consumption?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 11:32:33 -0500
  ...With engine cold it should be several volts, I forget the number -- somewhere between two and five, depending on actual engine temp. david -- David...
• Re: Mine Syncro ist Krank! (Coolant leak)
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 03:13:47 EST
  ...part number: 021-117-070A - Price is still the same at $3.35 each. Why they're using a Type 4 Engine prefix code...
• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 verses 1.9???
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 16:07:16 -0700
  ...See >http://www.fastforward.ca/VanagonSwap/AHU/ahu.jpg for a torque and power >chart of the TDI vs the wasserboxer engines. ------------- Just to...
• "Help, Vanagon down in O.K.C."
  Historical mailing list - zephyrman
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 13:14:12 -0500
  ...I say great! Today, they call me and tell me the part number for the engine I need (2.1 Digifant) reman is no...
• Urgent - Stranded Vanagon Gal Needs Help / South Dakota
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 18:16:47 -0700
  ...Unfortunately Ina blew her engine (The number four rod came through the case) just outside of Rapid City, SD. She managed to get towed...
• Re: Engine tin
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 14:23:43 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: [VANAGON] Engine tin Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 12:27:38 -0500 Well my search for the exhaust supports...
• Re: On Longevity, Displacement, Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Kim Howe
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 08:15:58 +0800
  ...The number is derived from the peak torque developed at the flywheel per unit engine displacement. These numbers are readily calculated from the meager...
• Re: 86 fuel filter fix and frustrations...
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 23:29:40 -0400
  ...Bosch number, 71028, for $9.95. However, my experience has not been the same as Jim's that almost every gas-engined Vanagon has...
• Re: temp2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 14:03:41 -0800
  ...westfalia = chick repellant. (friday) >> >> ...a starting problem when the engine was hot, causing the engine >> not to >> start or stalling at red lights... >> >> ...It...
• was bostig kit for VW Vans-now decisions, decisions
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 09:36:51 EDT
  Okay, I guess I need to postpone my decision about my choice for a replacement engine for my 90 vanagon with 266k. It was...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:02:18 -0700
  A kind listee provided a link to this "tank type" engine heater: http://www.jcwhitney.com/ZEROSTART-TANK-TYPE-ENGINE-HEATERS/GP_2000837_N...
• Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 05:57:49 -0400
  ...wbx with > >an inline-4 VW engine. Does anyone out there in Vanagoland know the VW part > >numbers which apply to a conversion kit...
• Re: lets talk about oil pressure issues
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 11:50:42 +0000
  ...If your temperature is in the 20s, You need the 10 when the engine's cold. But when the engine's hot, you still...
• Re: Van related sites I found interesting - a little off topic
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 01:45:33 -0500
  ...Our 68(?) had 1500 engine. A pretty poor engine in VW's history, IMHO. The 1200 or 1300 was better as was the 1600...
• Re: '91 Westy-Rubber Hose
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 21:49:41 -0400
  ...I is > located just > above the middle of the engine, just under the idle speed > control valve. In > the Haynes, there is adrawing of...
• Re: O2 sensors
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 09:12:52 -0600
  ...If the engine is not running at the proper temperature, solve that problem (thermostat?). Of course a bad temp sensor or wiring can also...
• Re: External Oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:10:23 -0800
  ...70,000 miles on a wasserboxer engine (five years) with an indeterminate number of miles on the engine when I bought it.� Furthermore, I...
• Re: Cold-start up oil issue..a solution
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 12:42:40 -0400
  ...The first number is the viscosity at 104F, the higher number is at 212F. At 0F all sorts of things can happen and viscosity...
• Re: home engine repair happenings: final fixes and oil presssurelight woes
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 09:20:39 -0800
  ...oil pressure in a worn engine. The additives supposedly boost the lubrication effectiveness up to the higher number, but they remain thin, not what...
• Re: Slightly Overpriced GL on The Samba
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:48:24 +0000
  My current Vanagon is number 10 on the VW bus/Vanagon list, and number 85 (yes, that's 85) of all the vehicles I...
• Re: Flash Alert! Dual Battery Relay
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 09:27:51 -0500
  ...setup can verify this part number.) > If the vanagon was factory equipped with a dual batt system, the > second battery is shown in the...
• Re: The good old days ;) What the list could be again. Was: SPAM
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 17:55:34 -0500
  ...I remember a number of months ago the issue of "the future direction of the list" came up. At the time the debate was...
• Re: FW: Vanagon Rebuilt Motors For Sale $1800 plus shipping! No Core required
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 11:43:07 -0400
  I'm not in the market for an engine right now, but do you think this guy could get a motor to LAX? Then...
• Re: Engine Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sat, 24 May 2014 12:57:31 -0400
  ...miles, auto tranny > > Recent compression test is 150, 145, 135, 70. Number one is 70. > So, two questions. > How long can I drive with...
• Vanagon flywheels
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 19:11:47 -0500
  I just received a limited supply of genuine VW flywheels for gasoline-engined Vanagons, at about 70% off the original price. As you know...
• Hella dual battery kits are back!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 18:25:46 -0400
  ...After some positive remarks about the kit by a Vanagon listmember who happens to be expert on the subject (he's an engineer at...
• Re: engine rpms, how fast should a 1.9L go?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 21:25:02 -0600
  ...Prestone phosphate free antifreeze ----3 electrode Bosch plugs....not sure of number (I'll have to pull them to see)I'msure other members...
• FOR SALE 1980 VW Vanagon Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Doug Mahone
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 18:51:58 -0500
  ...I just finished putting new pistons and cylinders on the engine and the heads are less than 5 years old. It runs good and...
• hall effect sender output characteristics?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 01:15:38 -0700
  ...Per complete engine cycle (all four cylinders firing), what does that little sender spit out (electrically speaking, that is)? In particular, i am curious...
• Glows plugs
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 14:13:13 -0500
  ...Put an ohmmeter between the terminal (where the wire was) and the engine block. If you get an open circuit (infinite resistance), the glow...
• Engine Out!-'87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Oct 1995 17:45:18 -0400
  ...Now the engines are side by side waiting for me to do a little work before the "new" engine gets installed. Exhaust: I'll...
• Re: Fw: Subaru EJ20 Turbo Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:17:46 -0800
  ...just don't leave the damn things sitting around running ! that's what is SO NICE about gasoline engines.. they're smooth and quiet...
• Roadhaus - Need an Engine
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 4 May 2004 21:26:02 -0700
  ...Looks like my engine is trashed. A while back, after the failure of the third set of 2.2L pistons I reverted to stock...
• Re: smog failed 85gl
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:35:06 +0000
  ...If the engine was running right, a good Cat would bring these numbers down to "0" at the 2500 rpm test. So first you...