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  • Re: Doors Closed, LED Dome Light Glows On. Solved?
    Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
    Thu, 13 Feb 2014 20:39:07 -0500
    ...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: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:14:04 -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: Passat W8
    Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
    Fri, 1 Apr 2011 14:46:49 -0400
    ...sedan with tan leather.� I looked up the engine and it's two narrow-angle VR4s side by side.� Looks hellaciously complicated, but they...
  • Re: new engine for our Vanagons, maybe only on Fridays
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:09:02 -0800
    ...During his 20 years at VW, Hofbauer headed up, among other things, development of VW's first diesel engine and the VR6. The OPOC...
  • Re: seam rust
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 14 Sep 2014 20:34:23 -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: Fifth connection on relay
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:12:23 -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...
  • Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 8 Feb 2013 17:34:41 -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: (oops. Forgot Subject!) Lube Coolant Pump Shaft?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 22 May 2012 19:53:25 -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: Low Temp Radiator Thermo Switch "Better"?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 24 May 2012 19:46:35 -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: Radius rod/arm sourced
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 26 May 2012 10:09:51 -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: Slow turnover when starting.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:09:25 -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: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 16 Sep 2013 11:50:17 -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: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:20:54 -0600
    ...Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: >> >> http://groups.google.com/**group/vanagons-with-... >> 4-cylinder-gas-engines< http://groups.google.com/group...
  • Re: OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews
    Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
    Sat, 22 Feb 2003 20:16:29 +0000
    ...I had one break at 38,000 miles on a 1992 Passat with a 16V engine (replaced under engine warranty--amazingly no valve damage...
  • DM is dead! Long live DM!!!
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:07:54 -0800
    ...You will be up to speed quickly.) I Did a lubrication inspection on a 98 Eurovan chassis Winnabago built Rialta yesterday, VR-6 engine...
  • Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:22:19 -0800
    ...VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: >> >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >> > > -- Neil n 65 kb...
  • Re: fatal waterpumper flaw/Subaru?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 13 Jul 1996 09:51:13 -0600
    ...James >>>>Steve Tokar said: > > Bob Hoover wrote: > > > > >The water-cooled horizontally opposed four cylinder engine designed by > > >Volkswagen has a fatal design flaw... The...
  • Re: 87 Syncro - Vanagon-type Syndrome and Questions
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:06:22 -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: Subaru Boxer Diesel Available
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:13:15 -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
  • My "New" 1988 Westy!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 4 May 2012 08:07:03 -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: Upholstery Re-cover Swatch Opinion? ('81 Westy)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:06:05 -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: I need help identifying a part...........
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:24:09 -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: DOT Approved Stainless Brake Hose Questions. VC SS Kit Opinions?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 1 Sep 2012 19:04:38 -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: Brake Pedal Pulse Questions
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:15:54 -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: Dometic fridge works out of the van, but not in it.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 1 Aug 2011 23:37:47 -0400
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Digifant Electrical Experts: New Harness + 4 Pin Hella 53 Relay for ECU?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 28 May 2012 17:46:28 -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
  • South Africa report #1
    Historical mailing list - James Cohen
    Sat, 17 Oct 1998 19:26:02 +0200
    ...another luxury mini-van? It has a choice of engines: 1.8 Turbo and VR6. This is power overkill. I guess VW is compensating...
  • Re: Rock auto = smoking rock on shipping prices
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:21:10 -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: Transmission input shaft play?
    Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
    Thu, 8 Nov 2012 19:12:36 +0000
    ...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: Snap On Vantage.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:48:31 -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: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, UPDATE
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 1 Oct 2011 23:48:19 -0400
    ...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: ?G2 on G60 Corrado?
    Historical mailing list - Erik C Peterson
    Fri, 6 Jun 1997 09:32:04 -0700 (PDT)
    The G60 engine is equipped with a G-force supercharger which has inherently bad bearings. That's why VW opted not to use that...
  • Re: FS: 1987 VW Syncro Joker 1.9td
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:57:42 -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
  • FW: Valve lifter noise solution.
    Historical mailing list - jack
    Sat, 27 Feb 1999 23:22:26 -0500
    ...engine (lots cheaper in Canada as I understand all VW factory engine rebuilds are done there, and the exchange is $1.50 vrs $1...
  • Re: Digifant Newbs: Vanagon ProTraining Digifant Manual. Worth Getting!
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:36:07 -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 > >
  • Engine wanted if it's cheap!
    Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
    Tue, 4 Dec 2001 18:33:57 -0500
    ...1 that'll bolt right in #3) Do an engine conversion (subaru, TIIco, vr6, whatever) Items #1 and #3 are the most hassle, while...
  • Re: Massachusetts Westy for sale
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Mon, 12 Aug 2013 12:18:46 -0600
    ...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: Sliding door panel
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:44:40 -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
  • WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:30:33 -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
  • At Idle: AFM Flap, CO Screw Relationship. Explanation Found
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 6 Jul 2012 13:51:55 -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: 88 GL _ no start - Is it fixed - or is it?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 8 Jun 2014 11:13:41 -0700
    ...Put back on - engine started right up. Let it idle while I ran back to close up. Before I could get into the set...
  • Re: Residual Fuel Pressure: hold for 1 hour?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 2 Mar 2014 19:05:06 -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...
  • Re: afordable alternatives RE: Radiator fan resistor
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 27 Jul 2013 15:30:18 -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...
  • Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Sun, 23 May 1999 12:25:03 -0400
    May 23, 1999 VANS: '99 EuroVan camper, VR6, a/t, all power, cc, cass, camping package, pop-top, 7K miles, $31,900. 301-865...
  • Re: No fuel pressure options?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 31 Oct 2013 08:13:16 -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: Video: TVS Test Light Driving. Discovered Whistle Sound? What is it?
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:08:52 -0600
    ...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: Wire gauge for the shielded wire for the O2 signal?
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Fri, 19 Sep 2014 11:03:17 -1000
    ...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: Slider door (early version) outer handle getting loose
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 28 Jun 2014 15:38:32 -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: Used Radiator Inspection?
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
    Mon, 6 Jan 2014 19:00:14 -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...
  • Re: slightly OT - MB L319 D camper
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:48:46 -0600
    ...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: Lift Mechanism 84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 6 Aug 2013 11:10:18 -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: Essential replacement parts I keep in my camper
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:37:54 -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: About your west fridge blowing out at highway speeds
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:36:09 -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...
  • Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 17 Jun 2012 22:57:46 -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: Winnebago Rialta
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 22 Feb 1998 23:20:43 -0500
    ...The 98 Eurovan with the VR6 accellerated GREAT! even pulling all the weight. I just keep hoping that VWOA will bring in the '98...
  • Re: Cold start issue
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 3 Jun 2011 16:24:31 -0700
    ...The starter > turns, but the engine only catches half-heartedly. > > Flubada-flubada . . . <dies>. > > Crank again, give it a little gas. > > Flubada, <half-hearted "vroom...
  • Re: Engine Bay Negative Strap Questions. 1988 Westy. PICS.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 7 May 2012 08:29:09 -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: Fuel Saving Ideas Article
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Tue, 27 May 2014 08:45:23 -0500
    ...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: 14" to 16" Wheel Upgrade User Input Please.
    Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
    Tue, 21 May 2013 20:12:22 -0400
    ...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: Canadian Picking up a FedEx'd Vanagon Part in US.
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:41:24 -0500
    ...com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines -- David McNeely