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  • Re: six cylinder vanagons
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 16 Jul 1998 19:31:14 -0700
    ...Sullivan You forgot VWs 174hp VR6 that can be had for about $3500 and installed yourself for about $1000 in extra tid bits... then...
  • Re: Testing the waters, investigating options.... opinions please,
    Historical mailing list - Rich Blake
    Sat, 17 Aug 2002 22:46:32 -0700
    ...Vanagons should have VR6s in them in my opinion though. Rich Blake 90 Carat WBX 88 GTi16v 88 Jetta 8V 01 NB1.8t Used...
  • Re: Need Charcoal Canister
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 3 Jun 2014 15:51:11 -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: WHAT JUST HAPPENED???
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:06:47 -0800
    ...On a warm engine the fuel vaporizes quickly and the lack of oxygen prevents combustion so you get the no start. Doesn't really...
  • Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:57:34 -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: Fridge led glowing on its own again.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 27 Jul 2014 10:24:42 -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: 1987 "GetAway" Syncro Camper? (FS Vancouver BC)
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Fri, 7 Jun 2013 13:08:11 -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 12:01:45 -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: Ampacity was Re: Headlight Upgrade Double Check (fuses)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:51:07 -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
  • Re: PIC. Under Cabinet Flooring: Westfalia OEM?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:24:10 -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: AM/FM/CD/MP3 Radio with Weather Band that fits Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:02:56 -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: Flywheel Install / O - ring
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:54:29 -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: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 14 Aug 2014 20:10:55 -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: Fw: gas prices
    Historical mailing list - Jennifer
    Thu, 19 Apr 2001 11:41:10 -0500
    ...Same goes for a local friend who owns a GTI VR6 (same car, two doors)... though some of the lost mileage may be due...
  • Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 9 Feb 2014 09:42:32 -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...
  • HELP!! Need Diagnosis (not VW specific)
    Historical mailing list - James Cohen
    Thu, 25 Sep 1997 22:10:55 -0400
    ...Corrado VR6 SLC (Highly modified) Red '87 GTI G60!! <---- and '67 deluxe split window (9 pass.) '71 Westy Breadloaf (high performance engine B&B...
  • Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 7 Feb 2014 11:51:23 -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...
  • Re: coolant leak story
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:11:40 -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
  • Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
    Historical mailing list - bernie
    Sun, 2 Apr 2017 16:53:40 -0700
    ...engine. > > On Sun, Apr 2, 2017 at 4:26 PM, Thomas Casal <thomas.casal@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > How do you volks feel about vr12...
  • Re: WBX Thermostat Images: Correct Type?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 4 Oct 2014 23:11:46 -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: Speaking of idle stabilizers ...
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:10:30 -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: (oops. Forgot Subject!) Lube Coolant Pump Shaft?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 22 May 2012 17:08:22 -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: Used Vanagon Parts: Canada to US
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Wed, 16 Oct 2013 19:04:54 -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: Stuck cylinders
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:36:32 -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: Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:35:54 -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: Westy Shelf Tip & question
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 3 Apr 2013 18:16:51 -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: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 5 Mar 2013 22:41:58 -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: OE Audi wheels specs
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:50:29 -0800
    ...googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > -- Casey
  • Re: Canadian Importing Vanagon Westfalia to Canada: insurance while in US?
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:45:29 -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: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:06:46 -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: seam rust
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 14 Sep 2014 18:25:03 -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: Vanagon Electrical Work and DC - AC Inverter
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 9 Apr 2013 21:37:27 -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: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:28:52 -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: Canadian Picking up a FedEx'd Vanagon Part in US.
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:08:32 -0700
    ...googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engine s
  • Re: Insturment Cluster
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:24:46 -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: DOT Approved Stainless Brake Hose Questions. VC SS Kit Opinions?
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:22:32 -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: Fuel injectors
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:15:51 -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: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:09:02 -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: Engine and Beer.
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Fri, 26 Apr 1996 22:59:59 -0500 (CDT)
    ...We got the engine in by about 4:30 pm and started it up at about 6:20. Turned it over a few times...
  • Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] weird engine behavior, stops on downhill coasting, diagnostic help?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:21:32 -0700
    ...Groups > "Vanagons, VW Buses (Bays) With VW/Audi, Inline or VR Gas Engines" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from...
  • Stuck Grease Cap? Try This PIC.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 5 Sep 2012 20:19:11 -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: At Idle: AFM Flap, CO Screw Relationship. Explanation Found
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 8 Jul 2012 11:07:29 -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: Another Reason For Hard Starting -- Cracked Bellhousing
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Sat, 7 Dec 2013 16:03:32 -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: TDI, TD and 2.0L conversions
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 30 Aug 1998 11:21:03 -0700
    ...I >> am looking for power from the bottom up and the GTI engine certainly does >> not have the torque at lower revs. > >I disagree...
  • Re: what the vw waterboxer offers?? wasRe: 85 Westfalia beeping
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 30 May 2001 20:42:47 -0500
    ...I've been trying to get the original > headgaskets to blow so I can have an excuse to stick an inline-4 or > VR6...
  • LVC: Cutting Metal (sheet, plate, box, tube)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 2 May 2014 09:46:07 -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: Subject: German quality?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sat, 24 Aug 2013 11:16:02 -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: AGM group 41 battery choices?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 2 Jul 2013 16:12:58 -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: FRIDAY diesel conversion option
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:48:37 -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: windshield fluid reservoir
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 5 Jan 2013 14:50:18 -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 >
  • Radius Rod (strut) Newbs: Clean First!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 9 Sep 2012 11:10:50 -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: 85 vanagon roof repair - fiberglass and the holes
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:03:42 -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: auto tranny vs. manual
    Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
    Fri, 27 Mar 1998 15:02:39 -0500
    ...vanagon despite a less powerful engine, because I could shift at the optimum moment. The EV automatic really struggled up the steep mountains. Not...
  • Re: Resistor and diode values for 88+ vanagon instrument cluster
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 15 Dec 2013 10:29:07 -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: Fuel system "vapour lock"
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 14 Sep 2014 18:36:38 -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: AA Transaxle: Happy! Relevant Info, Long.
    Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
    Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:05:24 -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: Black Box Relay question
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:00:36 -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 >
  • Reply, [syncronized] Question
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Tue, 26 Jan 1999 00:37:53 EST
    ...The engine starts properly, but then it falters and sputters. Usually, the engine just dies immediately. It always restarts, but then stalls again. Holding...
  • Re: An idea for Replacing Pop Top Canvas
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 2 May 2014 08:50:33 -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: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 10 May 2012 19:50:55 -0400
    ...googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engine s