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• Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:22:02 -0700
  ...Just the thing for the Backcountry Gourmet. > > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy...
• Re: Oil Pump Leak Advice
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 22:01:10 -0500
  ...And if you do remove that cover, be sure to fill the pump with assembly lube before reassembly so as to keep it from...
• Re: brake shoe installation help (long)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 21 May 2009 17:38:23 -0700
  ...Off come the wheels! FWIW, I just posted a pic of the rear brake assembly. "Stolen" from Dog Pilot over on the Samba. Neil...
• Re: souping up the 1.9L or 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 20:55:39 -0600
  ...No chip upgrade. > > I believe that a well cared for engine is the best way to go. I am > hoping my > engine will last...
• RECIPE FOR PERFORMANCE
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 5 Jun 1999 21:23:34 PDT
  ...can be added ****ESTIMATED actual results may vary FULL ENGINE REBUILD: -CAREFUL, CAREFUL assembly and CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN... -Counter weight crank. -Rebuilt rods -Full...
• Re: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:15:00 -0800
  ...the engine turns first. >> that late a Honda engine may turn 'normal clockwise.' -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl...
• Re: Flywheel Sleeve - WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:26:27 -0700
  ...The transmission input shaft goes through this whole assembly of flywheel, sleeve, felt washer and into the needle bearing in the end of the...
• Re: Stock 2.1 in NC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:04:19 -0700
  ...Does it attach to the muffler or engine? >>> >>> I think I have a syncro engine mount assembly ( the part that bolts to the front...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:45:21 -0400
  ...My > motorhome had the alliance group 31 engine starting batteries, (2). I > purchased the rig April 2004 and I replaced them in 2012. The...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:54:40 -0800
  ...My "engine off" comment was wrong. This relay is controlled via a switched ground connection at dash so I can use it engine off...
• Re: Slipping clutch, rookie owner
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 19:34:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...How much extra wear am I putting on the engine by drving it as is? > Lots? None? > 1. before you buy expensive stuff make...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 11:08:13 -0600
  Neal, interesting post! I never knew that the V-dub engines had sodium filled valves. Interesting info. I note our comment about the bronze...
• Re: what the vw waterboxer offers?? Lilleys & aircooleds
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 00:01:37 EDT
  ...but better suited to engine) better mufflers, careful assembly are all used to increase the life of T1 engines. The use of proven performance...
• Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:07:34 -0800
  ...jpg >>> >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Neil. >>> >>> -- >>> Neil n >>> >>> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >>> >>> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. >>> >>> '81...
• Re: Crankcase Breather tower ~ It comes apart !!!
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 9 May 2012 14:49:44 -0400
  ...www.vanagonauts.com > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:16:15 -0500
  ...I depressed the accelerator that engine would >>> finally begin running. >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >> >> '88...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 28 Oct 2006 09:33:18 -0700
  While I have the greatest respect for Bob's knowledge of the flat four VW engine, I am certain that Shane and Eddie at...
• Oil pump losing prime on 55 degree conversion..solved?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 15:50:04 -0500
  ...After about 5000km of breaking the engine in, I replaced the oil with synthetic, but used the smaller gas 2.0L Mann filter. So...
• Re: Lapping cylinders to heads?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 19:17:31 -0800
  ...part of the manufacturing process and most of their engines came of the assembly line running more-or-less OK. You can really only...
• Re: Good fuel filter arrangement?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 21:51:58 -0700
  ...This would obviously mean running longer hose from filter to engine bay. Did all this to help quell pump noise. It did not do...
• Would like some advice, re: clutch release bearing
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:45:01 -0600
  ...Yesterday, I took the engine out for head replacements, and since its sitting right there staring at me, I figure its time well spent...
• Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:33:36 -0800
  ...then drove 5 min > to marine store and got the Brightside. > > > > alistair > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com...
• Re: Rock auto = smoking rock on shipping prices
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:20:42 -0600
  ...I ordered one, and wrote it off as an anomaly. > > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88...
• Re: Fuel Tank Re-Seal Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:20:16 -0400
  ...cable strap. > > Neil. > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:48:16 -0800
  ...The latter being one reason I rerouted the hoses (keep them above and away from the engine block) Please bear in mind that I...
• Re: More on Westy Prices
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Feb 2013 09:30:44 -0500
  ...freshly rebuilt non-running engine. Who did the rebuild? Uncle Cledus? > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp...
• Re: TRW Brake Pads? (1988 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Sep 2012 00:16:28 -0400
  ...with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas- > engine > s > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
• Vanagon jerking in stop and go traffic
  Historical mailing list - Bruno Walser
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 20:15:48 -0500
  ...So I will have to take the whole trottle assembly off the engine to get to the switch. Did not have time for that...
• Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Jul 2016 17:04:31 -0400
  ...For best assembly when doing a head install I clean the threads on both stud and nuts with quality tap and die. I lubricate...
• Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 20:31:26 -0500
  ...my way home I had arranged to pick up a complete engine assembly > from an > 81 that was rebuilt 30K ago. My vehicle was...
• Re: rattle INSIDE engine
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 13:37:00 -0400
  ...rattle INSIDE engine >> >> >> > For the past several years, my 87 2.1 engine has had an internal >> > rattle. >> > Kind of sounds like a marble...
• Re: Syncro vs 2WD dipstick
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
  Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:41:26 -0700
  ...The muffler brackets, and rear >> engine carrier are different also. A part of the Syncro package the rear >> pulley gets a sand seal assembly...
• Re: Engine Temperature in Winter
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 07:54:59 -0600
  ...Engine Temperature in Winter > On Tue, 21 Dec 1999, Budd Premack wrote: > > > There may be air leaks in addition to possible engine temperature issues...
• Re: Torque specs for wheel bearing housing (rear)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 30 Apr 2017 23:25:47 -0600
  ...I'm leaning towards doing the locktite given how critical this assembly is Thanks for everyone's input! Cheers, Steve W. On 30/04...
• Re: PIC. Under Cabinet Flooring: Westfalia OEM?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 20:14:29 -0500
  ...Link: > http://www.truckfridge.com/tf65.html ) > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue...
• Re: She's Home! (Was: '87 Vanagon turns and turns but won't start)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:19:43 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• What Determines Steering Knuckle Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 16:43:57 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Electrolux Fridge or Compressor Fridge?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 10:12:44 -0700
  ...Like how much > more $ would that set up be than a new absorption fridge? > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http...
• Re: AAZ swap progress
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 19:20:05 -0700
  ...So far it has been getting spacers to lower >> engine and tranny 1" for engine lid clearance, New stainless coolant lines, >> fuel tank and...
• Re: Why my Starter Motor Failed PICS
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:36:31 -0800
  ...All good. > > Thanks for the help people! > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly� http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue...
• starter turns except when the battery is disconnected but does not turn engine-solenoid problem?
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:48:23 -0500
  ...The current situation is that when I tried to start the engine the starter motor would not stop turning until I disconnected the battery...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:27:02 -0700
  ...with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engine > s > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
• Caliper Bleeder Screw: RF Typically Seize More Often?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 2 Aug 2012 15:55:50 -0700
  ...Any other tips to loosening the bleeder are welcome! Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88...
• Re: Rear Brake PICS. Have Questions, Need Critique.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 23 May 2009 10:55:57 -0700
  ...Mark's suggestion, this in turn move the entire star wheel assembly closer to that access hole. No, it's not exactly centered over...
• Re: Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:14:42 -0700
  ...vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2...
• Beetle redux... wonder if I start a crew-cab letter writing campaign...?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Nov 1994 17:09:24 -0800
  ...But instead of the old rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, the car will have a lean, front-mounted engine and new safety features. "This...
• Re: Why my Starter Motor Failed PICS
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:01:37 -0800
  ...Thanks for the help people! Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly� http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to...
• Water Leak @ Body Seam Video, PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:35:02 -0700
  ...Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta 2...
• Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:06:13 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Compost occurs
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:32:03 -0800
  ...When the transmission was removed for repair it was noted that one of the four fasteners that secure the transmission assembly to the motor...
• Re: Coolant Leak INSIDE my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 11:46:42 -0700
  ...Check the valve assembly. The little plastic level and stem assembly cracked and coolant is weeping out from it.. and then when the coolant...
• Re: Waterboxer engined Vanagon, T3, thermostat problem.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:00:06 -0700
  ...Waterboxer engined Vanagon, T3, thermostat problem. .... > I recently replaced my thermostat. With either old or new thermostat, > even at highway speeds, temp gauge sits...
• Re: van visit
  Historical mailing list - bernie
  Tue, 30 Aug 2016 21:21:40 -0700
  ...The engine > > > compartment is cleaner than any part of my van, including me.The rest > of > > > the van is beyond clean. I swear it...
• 84 Vanagon GL, SW Houston area
  Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 06:27:09 -0500
  ...replace all the usual stuff when you tear down an engine. After re-assembly everything was pretty good, but with the increasing frequency of...
• Van-Again Garage Sale II
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 13:43:06 EST
  ...1- Good Upper Grille for 80-85 Vanagon- $70 1- Good Lower Grille for watercooled Vanagon- $40 1- Good Square Lowbeam Headlight assembly for...
• Re: REinstalling head on 91 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 18:01:18 -0800
  ...We took off >the head from my 91 vanagon engine, right side, because it was leaking a bit >of water. We fixed the pitted...
• Re: shivering van.....
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 5 May 2007 19:51:11 -0700
  could there possibly be any unwanted material (grease globs, dirt) that got trapped inbetween faces of CV's and flanges during assembly? Neil. On...
• Re: 81 Air cooled... Engine conversion options??
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:10:29 -0400
  ...At 14 or 15 YO, I rebuilt a 36 HP Bug engine. I had some guidance but did most of the work. For various...
• so it turns out i like vanagons.....
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:33:08 -0400
  ...I decided i would be removing my engine and all of its peripherals, and replacing it with another engine/peripherals from a 'known good...
• Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 5 Mar 2013 10:19:54 -0800
  ...At least you're not doing it during the heat of the day in summer :) -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly...