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• Re: Roof Rack Off. Comments. PIC.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:00:17 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Virginia to Alaska and back--maps, Internet, places to camp, and modifications to the van
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:25:15 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Fuel tank cross over tube
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 13 Nov 2005 07:00:25 -0600
  ...Hence lots of skinned knuckles and cursing of VW genius engineers. The post that I seem to recall indicated that by using a longer...
• Re: At Idle: AFM Flap, CO Screw Relationship. Explanation Found
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 02:19:10 -0400
  ...If it could than the air cooled engines would have a problem as the AFM vane has to open to run the fuel pump...
• gas + electric
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Jun 95 10:39:49 EDT
  ...duie to the removal of the diesel engine... 3) how much a small turbine/generator assembly would cost. I do know that they used...
• Re: 85 questionable mpg
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Apr 1997 12:58:55 -0700
  ...Test the injectors by removing the one bolt that holds the assembly in the intake manifold. Disconnect one of the electrical plugs and aim...
• 1985 - Driver's side top #3 (from front) head stud broken - what does it all mean?
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:37:59 -0400
  ...OK....or the other side's head assembly - how far should I go into this OLD ENGINE..... Any advice from folks who have done...
• Re: Horn problem-getting coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 20:48:17 -0400
  ...At 12 psi a hose on the left side of the engine started to leak. Now have to order a replacement for it. So...
• Re: Deep Water Driving
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  13 Dec 1995 12:37:36 -0800
  ...engine you can really break stuff in you engine big time - both internal and related to the air flow box, throttle valve assembly, idle...
• Re: All 2 Speed Radiator Fans Use Internal Resistor?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 14:28:55 -0800
  ...thinking ahead..... > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Day 2 - Engine/Trans out. Making peace w/spring clamps and Walmart saves the day.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:25:50 +0000
  ...I removed the 4 bolts holding the entire transmission mount assembly, and then the 4 bolts holding the engine support. The 4 engine support...
• Re: Subject: AFM =?UTF-8?Q?=3F=20=28as=20related=20to=20the=20air=20filte?= =?UTF-8?Q?r=20housing=29?=
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:03:51 -0700
  ...The only real requirement is that it's securely mounted to the chassis, so that it's not affected by engine movement. Otherwise it...
• Re: places where rodents get into vanagons... save this list!!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:03:44 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Oil Pump Leak Advice
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 19:08:15 -0800
  Greg, an old trick to getting a prime with type 1 engines, is Vaseline. Pack it into the pump, and it will prime right...
• Re: in the year 2015......
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:03:37 -0500
  ...Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, October...
• Re: LED backup lights update
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 18 Feb 2023 17:59:00 -0600
  ...I waited a few mins, then carefully clipped the light > assembly into the housing and reinstalled everything. > > Everything is working for now... but man...
• Re: 6 mils of lash...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 00:03:59 -0600
  ...a vise to slowly > collapse the assembly far enough to get the circlip in. > > In the engine, again assuming that the gallery is full...
• Re: Convert manual into an automatic?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 13:55:53 -0700
  ...You should install a bigger aftermarket trans cooler when using with engines with more power than stock. I happen to also have a turbo...
• Re: SAmba Ad
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 May 2012 23:37:38 -0700
  ...vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >> >> > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue...
• Re: removing NA/dipstick
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:16:11 -0700
  on useful techique is to put exactly 4.5 qts in the engine and oil filter, run it, confirm oil pressure, let it sit...
• Re: Virginia to Alaska and back--maps, Internet, places to camp, and modifications to the van
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:57:00 -0800
  ...the tech works) > > > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Re: TRW Brake Pads? (1988 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 18:30:02 -0400
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engine s
• Re: Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:07:33 -0500
  ...as this is electrically insulated from the rest of the engine/transmission assembly by the rubber mount) Alternator <---------> Starter ~2.5 feet All cables...
• 1986 not 1886
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Knittel
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 17:14:11 EDT
  ...i started working on and twisting every little srew on the engine, i guess i messed it up even more, it runs now to...
• Re: Hot Foot Mods -- what's the best?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:18:33 -0700
  ...shown and explained in the Bentley manual. >> >> Engine - Cooling System Section 19.20 >> Hot Footwell kit, assembly consisting of 2 cardboard air deflectors >> (1...
• Re: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:37:52 -0800
  ...Mine spins CW as does some > other later MY Honda engines. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp...
• Re: Soggy brake pedal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:56:09 -0700
  ...then , holding down the brake pedal, start the engine. the pedal should suck down an inch or two when the engine starts. if it...
• Re: electrical stalling?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 09:50:55 -0500
  Well, the engine bay is fed by a wire coming from the big starter terminal... the original VW assembly has this wire attached to...
• Re: Vancafe "Factory" Vanagon Rear Speakers: Upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Mar 2013 12:42:22 -0800
  ...vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
• Re: Snap On Vantage.
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:30:07 -0400
  ...engine electrical? I still have an intermittent surge and not great idle. Thanks, Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http...
• Re: Mystification
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sat, 3 Sep 2011 19:52:59 -0500
  ...n wrote: >> >>> Did the engine initially run well, new harness installed? >>> >> >> > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp...
• Re: rebuilt auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 21:21:23 -0700
  ...If you're going to do the torque converter, I'd almost recommend dropping the whole engine-differential-transmission assembly as a unit onto...
• Re: 1.9 > 2.1 cooling kit?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:51:52 -0700
  ...The cooling system was completely redesigned in 1986 with the introduction of the 2.1 liter engine. The newer '86-'91 system has fewer...
• 83-85 coolant hose replacement warning for owners
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Fri, 18 May 2001 18:09:17 -0700
  ...The hose that busted was the one that leaves the bottom right (as you face the engine) of the expansion tank and goes into...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:26:26 -0400
  ...engines<http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-v >> w-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines> >> >> -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly...
• Re: Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:46:57 -0800
  It is about 'the' most difficult job o a vanagon. - taking pedal assembly outwith dash still in. The only worse job I can think...
• Re: Mercedes van plant in Tuscaloosa?/f
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 10 Apr 95 22:25:07 CDT
  ...hell, the ex-governor even tried to get the National Guard to prep the site with their engineer battalions. basically a good idea ... cause...
• High Idle Problem Fixed! (I hope)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 11:48:27 -0700
  ...and allowing the entire assembly to vibrate. I think that somehow, the frequency of the vibration at a certain engine RPM caused a fuel...
• Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 May 2009 15:19:17 -0500
  ...Inside the cover box for the front end shifter rod assembly - there are two pieces that control where the end of the shifter rod...
• Re: Worst of all Vanagon Jobs
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 3 Mar 2013 18:09:34 -0500
  My worse night mare might be the front heater blower assembly. I have pulled a few out of vanagons that I have parted out...
• Re: Sliding door panel
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:06:55 +0000
  ...for the advice > -- > Neil n > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > '81...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 26 May 2012 08:48:03 -0700
  ...pic: > > http://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/RadiusArmWorn1.jpg > > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate...
• Re: rear wheel bearing question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:57:21 -0700
  ...chassis lubricant LB .. >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >> >> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: For Picasaweb Users. (Vanagon - Westy images)
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:16:55 -0500
  ...grin > > > Thanks, > > Neil. > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Reputable "Wrenching" Forums, Lists for Beginner? Poss. Motorcycle Lists?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 15 Oct 2011 04:27:19 -0700
  ...Thanks much, Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 1 Oct 2011 22:20:29 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• RoadHaus - Reflections on 2003
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 09:04:21 -0700
  ...Cylinder 1 was the one that kept burring pistons with the previous 2.2L engine design The plan is to run the current engine...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 16 Sep 2013 17:30:29 -0700
  ...They get newer 2.0 ABA engine VW >> cars just about every week, as well as 1.8Turbo VW and Audis. The newer >> engines...
• Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 12:42:05 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 13:15:08 -0600
  ...must travel from the sensor > > device assembly, to the o2 case, to the exhaust system, to the engine, > > and then to pin 19 of...
• Re: Questions for the Engine Builders Re: high lift rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 11:13:00 -0400
  ...90HP + 22HP= 112HP A 25% increase in power on a STOCK engine)... > > Imagine the HP AFTER COMBINED with ALL the other mods I made...
• Re: Intermittent high idle - able to make "go low"
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 10:48:57 -0400
  ...the engine is running. Before you try to do that, remove the throttle body and take the cover off the switch assembly. Inspect it...
• Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 18:49:21 -0400
  ...my way home I had arranged to pick up a complete engine assembly >from an >>81 that was rebuilt 30K ago. My vehicle was...
• Missing messages? was:" Fail Safe " Type Coolant Thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 24 Dec 2017 16:49:03 -0500
  ...Though the thermostat design may not be as critical as it is for a WBX engine, I worry about the type of thermostat my...
• Re: Front outer cv joint protectors
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 16 Feb 2013 19:28:38 -0800
  ...protection-plate/ >> >> alistair > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Re: Ignition Switch - now another problem there
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:45:54 -0800
  ...Not even the > brights when the stalk is pulled with the ignition switch turned off. > Engine starts and runs. Interior electrical is all on...
• Re: Slight Rust on Fuel Pressure Regulator; Will POR-15 Stop Rust Progress? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 21:36:07 -0700
  ...Image: >> >> https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-qNR3z6hf-bM/T7LNaa6Z3LI/AAAAAAAAFxg/cqN_uhf1lYs/s512/FPR%2520Rust.jpg >> > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly...
• Re: coolant level rising - A solution?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 12:59:16 EDT
  ...In light of this, and since you had a recent rebuild, perhaps the jobber was not diligent in cleaning the engine before assembly and...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 19:20:02 -0700
  ...A simple test for this could be done at the relay box on the left side of the engine. The front edge of the...
• Re: idle stabilizer for 84
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 22:43:32 -0700
  ...It's located on the left firewall next to the Ignition Control Module/Heatsink Assembly (sometimes called the "Fairchild" Module)(See Bentley Page 24...