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• SV: Re: 1980 Vanagon L
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Wed, 26 May 2004 15:10:06 +0200
  ...So how many on this list have Air Cooled Vanagons engines with over 200K on them? I have a number of customers who have...
• Re: westy propane in europe
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 09:30:36 -0600
  ...There were near where I lived a number of black market propane stations. Don't know why they were allowed to exist though... Nobody...
• Re: Is G-mail arguing with Gerry again?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:11:35 -0600
  ...You can start a thread about the number of > craters on > the Moon if you like. Speaking of that, can you drive a 2wd...
• Re: Pure Sine Wave Inverter
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:37:22 -0800
  ...able to start the engine could be a problem in combat... > One of the fastest tracks to the number one slot on my s...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Aug 2015 00:05:28 -0400
  ...the last number. Be sure not to overfill. Have a shop test the oil pressure cold and hot. If the engine sounds good you...
• Re: Engine Rebuild at Last!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Dec 1999 21:17:49 EST
  ...It seems like cylinder #3 on the watercooled is the first to fail when the engine overheats. You wouldn't think this to be...
• Re: My Van
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:11:54 -0400
  ...a fellow I knew who had done a number of conversions.He got the BB > engine and he would give me a turnkey job...
• Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 12 May 2004 18:15:31 GMT
  ...The diesel engine was first developed to burn what we now term "bio-diesel". Fossil diesel fuel came after the development of the engine...
• Re: Degrading Comments
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 21:50:45 -0500
  ...Degrading Comments > >Engine performance degradation as function of altitude? Data, numbers, >curves, experiences? NB it has been pointed out that the air resistance >actually...
• Re: [Vwdiesel] New engine help 1.9NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 18:02:04 -0700
  ...A check of the part numbers confirms that the engine I purchased is not a 1Y, as advertised, but a ADG industrial engine with...
• RE: '80 Vanagon getting chopped.
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 12 Oct 95 19:15:46 EDT
  ...No engine sealing at all; the same open look as a watercooled VW engine. Wires smoked in a small engine fire not replaced, since...
• Re: Copy of: Re: Looking for 4WD Diesel VW van
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Jan 1997 16:03:29 -0800
  ...If I remember correctly, it was a turbo diesel engine which seems to have gotten poor marks for a number of reasons. The only...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 13:28:28 -0400
  ...They are basically like blood tests for your engine. Very good to use on a new engine to make sure all is OK. After...
• Re: MPG Question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 16:00:32 -0800
  ...If you got the number of Vanagons wrong, maybe you got the rest of what I said wrong too! On 3/31/06, robert...
• Re: And now for something Completely Different
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 18:36:34 -0400
  ...Huntley wrote: > I have been following the discussions on Fuel Economy, and Diesel engines, > and all the other ways to save $ and Fuel. I...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: TIICO vs. CA
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 12:48:58 -0800
  ...I mean who cares if the engine in there > now is cleaner burning than the waterboxer ever was? The only thing that > matters is...
• Re: GEX update (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Douglas
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 22:44:19 -0700
  ...VW buses have their > engines rather far from the ears of their drivers, pull large loads with > itty-bitty engines, heat up alot, etc...
• emissions data
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 21:26:09 -0700
  Jon, No numbers for you just concepts. Most fuel injection engines run about the same. It is the Cat that scrubs out the pollutants...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 18:31:16 -0400
  ...number of factors into account when calculating how much fuel to inject: air-flow meter vane position, intake air temperature, engine temperature, engine rpm...
• Re: Emission FAIL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 08:00:24 -0500
  ...this engine to last till I get another engine ready to swap in. It has 175K on it so its days are numbered. ===== Scott...
• Re: Vanagon Driveability Complaints
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 1 May 2003 11:35:38 -0700
  ...Vanagon Driveability Complaints Has anyone tried VW part number 025 906 302A in the wiring harness between the air flow sensor and the wire...
• Re: Temp Gauge calibration with Subaru engine
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:29:55 -0700
  In my experience, Subie engines run normally at about 178-183 degrees C. When installing a Subaru into a Vanagon, I now use the...
• Why this type IV engine caught fire, spun the mains and ruined everything.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 12:22:59 -0500
  ...The number 3 bearing and oil slinger at the fan were welded to the crank shaft. This is one of the few engines I...
• Re: 1.9 TDI engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Thu, 13 May 2004 08:46:19 -0700
  ...1.9 TDI engine conversion > I have heard of the 1.9L Turbo Diesel engines being used in the vanagon > but have never found...
• Re: 1982 Air Cooled with compression 110, 110, 115, 115
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:04:45 -0700
  Those numbers seem low to me, though the evenness is commendable. Did you hold the throttle open as you spun the motor? If there...
• Re: So my stepson asks . . .
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:17:55 -0500
  Not much experience with 1.9's, but I will say that the WBXs in general are amazingly engineered engines. They can take a...
• Re: engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 11:43:01 -0400
  ...He's trying to auction off a 1987 Vanagan Syncro item number: > 2438261240 > Hope no one buys this or has to have any dealings...
• Vehicle Recall
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Jul 1997 23:19:55 -0400
  ...area the TDD number is (202) 366-7800. HOW THE RECALL PROCESS WORKS We do not have to receive a set number of reports...
• RE: Alternate Engine ? Revisited
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 25 Apr 1996 11:52:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...name and number of someone whose put a Subaru 2.2 in an air-cooled >type two (a pre-68)? Kennedy Engineered Products (southern...
• Vanagon minds lend me your ears?
  Historical mailing list - Bernie
  Sun, 17 May 2009 08:13:09 -0700
  ...It just felt like someone turned engine off. I have been guilty of having a large number of keys on ring and I have...
• Re: How many miles are too many?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 13:18:27 -0700
  ...number of miles before > replacing/rebuilding? 2) Any ideas on ways of knowing when you are seriously > pushing your luck with an engine? I...
• Re: Inductive Tach for tuning
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Dec 2013 20:54:45 -0500
  As discussed on the list not too long ago there are a number of automotive digital multi meters that will do this job also...
• Re: Exhaust question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:46:30 -0400
  ...The part number in our store is VW7802026 It replaces the cross over pipe, cat and muffler of the 2.0l engine with Federal...
• re: Dual Batteries
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 May 1996 21:25:15 -0700
  ...Even carefully engineered systems are not completely satisfactory. They must be carefully managed and monitored for symptoms of impending failure. It's vitally important...
• 1991 GL For Sale in WA
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 15:13:26 -0700
  ...Asking price was $8900 I'll see if I can find the number for it. (if it were white, I would try to but...
• Towing
  Historical mailing list - Frank LaHorgue
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 07:58:18 -0000
  ...I rebuilt the manual tranny at 170,000 when I installed a rebuilt engine. The 86GL now shows 211,000. I have no way...
• Thanks,coolant pipe
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Tue, 17 Aug 1999 19:56:16 -0700
  ...The part number on the pipe is 025 121 281 G. Since the pipe sits down close to the exhaust system, but is low...
• Re: oil again
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 22:47:56 -0400
  Hi Bill, I've had Amsoil recommended to me by a number of people. As soon as I have my vans in a stable...
• Re: pricing a 91 westfalia.
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 06:58:55 -0400
  ...Any and all opinions on price > will be appreciated. > I suggest you go to kelly blue book (www.kbb.com) and see what numbers...
• Re: NVC - BMW Vixen, what is it?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 11 May 2004 07:28:27 -0700
  ...Vixen is alas, no longer in business but a large number of them are still in service. There were two basic models, a limo...
• Re: 55 to 65 mpg in a diesel vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 9 Dec 2004 23:31:41 -0600
  I'm sure they get those mpg numbers making one way trips down Wolf Creek Pass!!! DM&FS At 09:40 AM 12/9...
• Re: Wierd metal coolant pipe
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Mon, 9 May 2005 01:18:26 -0230
  ...the part number or "name" of the metal coolant pipe > that runs behind the pulleys on the "front" of the engine? It is > actually...
• Re: Head Nuts Final Torque was: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 12 May 2007 16:47:01 -0400
  ...Any engine that experiences this condition is a candidate to have all the studs replaced. The outer gasket is not torque dependant as the...
• Re: Engine Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 24 May 2014 10:09:00 -0700
  ...Be sure engine is fully warmed up, remove all the sparkplugs, and prop open the throttle to do the compression test. Engine should spin...
• Re: Roadhaus - Need an Engine
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Wed, 5 May 2004 15:50:32 -0400
  ...Roadhaus - Need an Engine > Volks, > > Some days you rule the road and some days the road rules you. > > It pains me to say that...
• Cyl head removal advice
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 10:10:41 -0800
  ...I don't know if the engine has been replaced. Why are my compression numbers so high??? Is there a chance I might just...
• Update: Rough idle problem solved
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:27:36 -0500
  ...the engine up. Success! The idle was a bit rough for a few seconds but smoothed right out. One note. A number of people...
• Re: Vanagons For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 22:47:38 -0700
  ...Number 2 Vanagon is blue '87 passener van with 4-speed and a small Buick V6 engine installed. The body looks quite sound from...
• Re: vanagon heaven in trouble
  Historical mailing list - Pat Patterson
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 02:01:34 EST
  ...Did I say the engines would be the diesel Subi's and have torque and mpg's to beat all and there would be...
• oxy sensor (lambda probe) $$$$$$
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 12 May 94 23:09:04 CDT
  ...it also has a Bosch part number on it: 0 258 003 031 and another bosch number: (bosch symbol) 746 22 1 which, i...
• Re: Bearing sizes (?)
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 21:25:13 +0000
  ...Does any one out there have these listed? These are the numbers I have: (German made and original) ---------------------------------------- Main bearings: 025561B, 025531C, 025501D Rod...
• Re: Fw: Subaru EJ20 Turbo Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 13 Nov 2013 16:50:03 -0800
  ...To generate thrust, the force that pushes your vanagon down the > road, the torque from the engine, is passed through the transmission > reduction gearing...
• Re: Fwd: Decisions, decisions which conversion was: Upon seeing Bostig's handiwork
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:05:36 -0700
  ...Actually Hans, you or benny > should finally swing by Boston so we can > finally get real numbers for the 2.5 output for comparison...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 15 May 2015 12:39:11 -0400
  So today I think I have finally gotten to the heart of the matter with this engine. I tried to spin the oil pump...
• Re: Fox engine in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 5 Dec 2004 16:21:27 -0500
  ...retail. (I kind of blocked out the number >>because it was so painfully low.) >> >>The engine runs great, although has idled a little rough...
• Re: Anyone running a Oettinger powered Van( or completed van) ?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 03:37:53 EST
  ...Investing up to $5000.00 for a bigger engine so you can run an extra 50K miles is about two to three times what...
• Re: " Fail Safe " Type Coolant Thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 23 Dec 2017 14:06:46 -0800
  ...Part number: MOTORED 7273192 That link also has a video though I haven't watched it. Neil. On Sat, Dec 23, 2017 at 1...
• "VW" Stamp on Long Coolant Pipes Means they're original?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 18 Sep 2014 20:48:17 -0700
  ...The other has a white sticker with red text part numbers. The metal inserts look to be in very good condition. Does this VW...
• Re: A rant waiting to happen...
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Mon, 17 Mar 2014 23:20:12 -0700
  ...Where are all the pristine bodies with failing engines?!!! Brent On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 12:08 PM, Project Pat <psdooley@verizon.net...
• Re: Cooling system hose diagram
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:23:02 -0700
  ...and jointhem with a connector. - a common tactic on engine conversions. On 4/21/2013 6:28 PM, Jim Arnott wrote: > http://www.bus...