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• Re: Bus Wierdness Sorted Out
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sat, 23 Dec 1995 07:17:44 -0800 (PST)
  So thom fitzpatrick says: > > What was the problem? When I put the new engine lid seal on, it started > pulling all the air thru...
• Cleaning A/C engine
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 07:37:58 EDT
  ...Can I just spray water or engine cleaner over the fan when the engine is cool (running) and let it clean itself or do...
• Re: 2.1l engine for sale too $900.
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 15:08:59 EDT
  ...It was replaced by a Subaru engine and had some kind of head leak but was running well besides that. He was asking $900...
• Re: New High Power Subaru Boxer Engines
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 10:46:01 +1200
  the new Subaru engines, for those >dreaming of "More Power! in their Vanagons": The new Subaru engines have camchains instead of cambelts, meaning a...
• Re: clarify .006 on lifters
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 08:14:25 -0500
  Myron I am not sure you need to do anything to the valve adjusters on a good running engine. if it ant broke don...
• FS 2.1L engine complete & auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - Alan Hosage
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 06:19:21 EDT
  ...Heads were just recently done, 120,000 on engine, $600. Auto tranny $350. After engine and tranny are sold some miscellaneous parts may be...
• Re: vanagon engine conversions vs rebuilt 1.9 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 10:52:05 -0100
  don't know of a group or source for Corvair conversions Neither do I, never heard of a Corvair engine in a Vanagon. However...
• Engine change times (was: Everybody sing!)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 31 Jul 1995 10:56:00 -0700 (PDT)
  > So how come it takes 3 to drop the engine and forever to put it >back together? Because, Lisa, you made the mistake of...
• extraordinarily bad engine
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Bellm
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 08:03:40 -0500
  ...This one had a factory rebuilt engine with 50K on it. It now appears to be leaking coolant. These are not good engines. Bruce...
• 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cameron
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 15:11:18 -0500
  ...What year is this engine. Sent to steve_cameron@engineer.com ______________________________________________ FREE Personalized Email at Mail.com Sign up at http://www.mail.com...
• 1984 parting out
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 19:48:58 -0700
  hey all parting out 1984 vanagon with a blue interior captains chairs up front complete with arm rest automatic shifter 1.9 engine good...
• Tii engine replacements
  Historical mailing list - KI
  Tue, 8 May 2001 14:09:12 -0700
  hi all, was wondering if anyone on the list had any thoughts or experience with the Tii engine replacement? i've got an 87...
• Re: SubaGon resale values
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 11:18:01 -0600
  ...I don't Again - wrong engine. Neuspeed's pretty-damn-cool supercharger is for the ABA Crossflow engine. Tiico's engine is not a...
• looking for advice
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Fri, 11 May 2001 15:54:02 -0700
  putting a 92 Cabriolet engine into my 88 vanagon the 92 engine has no oil cooler on the engine but i have an oil...
• Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - stephen de la salle
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 21:29:38 -0000
  ...Different gearing for different engine powers I assume. steve
• Re: On Longevity, Displacement,Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 08:27:38 -0800
  ...the RD engine is a CIS-E and not a Digifant II. Thanks for the post. -Dana- > 4. The 1.8L Digifant engines (RV...
• 1980 AC 2.0 engine bay seal
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 15:32:56 -0500
  Can a 1980 air-cooled 2.0 FI vanagon use the same the same engine bay seal (engine weatherstripping) as the bay window type...
• Re: head work
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 17:28:33 -0800
  ...I have done many head/gasket replacements without removing the engine. I refer only to waterboxer and diesel Vanagons though. I think engine removal...
• VW vin numbers
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 13:16:57 -0700
  I am interested in finding out how to read a vw vin number for not just vanagons,but other vw cars.Specifically, the engine...
• Golf engine mount brackets same as Fox? (for my Vanagon engine conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:42:54 -0700
  ...Am going to look at some engine mount brackets on a 1.8 late '80's Golf. Are they the same as the Fox...
• Engine needed
  Historical mailing list - Curtis Gatlin
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 09:45:18 EDT
  Want to buy low mile 2.1 90-91 Vanagon Engine. Curtis
• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 22:32:47 +1200
  >GM... engineering is JUNK! Y'call it ENGINEERING?
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:19:25 -0400
  ...I removed or disconnected all of the components connected to the engine yesterday. They all spun freely, but the engine would not. I will...
• German way, the engine comes out easy
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 20 May 2009 08:40:33 -0700
  ...It is much easier to remove the exhaust system when the engine is out and is on an engine stand where you can turn...
• Re: engine swap source: TDI
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 09:43:20 -0800
  ...For all of you who talking about >> >swapping engines, this may be of help. >> > >> > >> >Volkswagen Of America Inc., Industrial Engine Div.,450 Barclay Blvd...
• Re: Vanagon 2.1 Engine Oil Pressure Survey
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 14 Dec 2003 11:26:18 EST
  ...Would any of you who have a Boston Bob Engine please report on the oil pressure of your engine, especially if you have a...
• Re: 2.1 running again, thanks, list!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:00:31 -0700
  ...http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/enginelidtubbed if I had to drop the engine when away from home, the 2x4 pieces *might* suffice as rails for...
• Re: LONG BLOCK vs SHORT BLOCK??
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Nov 94 17:20:32 AST
  ...long block requires you bolt all the old rusty exterior bits of your current engine onto it to get an 'engine', minimal skill/tool...
• Re: Questions from a Vanagon Newbie-switchoff timer?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 00:25:26 +1200
  ...What happens is that you have very hot engine and turn off >engine means there is NO coolant flow any more. Super hot heads...
• Re: Feedback on rebuilt 2.1L AVP Engine Performance
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 17:26:02 -0400
  It looks like you cost per mile is now under $.20/mile for the engine and maybe another $.15/ mile for the other things...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:03:57 -0400
  ...The Diesel or Tiico 51 degree angle > > keeps the engine under the lid. > > > > Using the 15 degree requires raising he engine > > lid as the...
• Re: WANTED: running 2.1L wbx engine
  Historical mailing list - Kep Koeppel
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:26:46 -0700
  Ben, Give Detlev at International Auto in Livermore a call.(925-447-8224) He services and installs all type of vanagon engine conversions,( Audi...
• Re: 5 cyl. Audi, sender on flywheel doesn�t matter
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 02:14:20 PDT
  ...are the same. >But in general the 2,3litre 136hp(Code NF?) engine is used, sometimes the >165hp turbo 2,23 litre (code MC...
• Re: Vanagon trivia
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 21:11:51 -0400
  ...And raised engine decks to accomodate the inline 5 cylinder engines. On Aug 9, 2008, at 8:51 PM, mdrillock wrote: > What we call...
• Re: Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:31:59 -0500
  ...Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation > > > > Well, obviously waterboxer engines with not that many miles on them are not highmilage wbxr engines...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:28:50 -0400
  ...Anyone know if this guy? His engine is only $975 > >> > >> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1986-1991-VW-Vanagon-Rebuilt-2-1L-Engine-Long...
• Re: type 1 engine price NVC
  Historical mailing list - S.Harrison
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 11:06:43 -0800
  Yes, I've purchased one of these turn-key 1600cc dual port engines from BAP, an advertiser in Hot VW's. It's everything...
• Re: GoWesty 2.4L Engine
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:56:30 -0400
  >> So I got my 2.4L GoWesty engine installed and running today. WOW!!!!! It only has 34 miles on it and boy is there...
• Re: engine swap
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 10:04:13 -0700
  I think the Golf engine is a great idea, but an even better idea is the 1990 Audi 80 engine that I am about...
• Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 14:19:37 -0800
  There are plenty of 240hp WRX engines with low miles imported from Japan sitting waiting to be picked up. $650. Will not work with...
• Re: Seized Engine?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 21 May 2006 21:31:11 -0400
  ...Seized Engine? > > > > Hi all, I need the lists'expertise on this: > > > > 1985 Westy 4 speed. > > rebuilt Boston Bob Engine 8,000 miles on it...
• Declaration of Victory
  Historical mailing list - Ronald Michaels
  Sun, 13 May 2007 14:41:00 -0400
  ...Because I suspected that the old engine might not meet the GoWesty engine core checklist, I decided that by going with Bob, I could...
• Re: Seized Engine?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 20 May 2006 17:21:31 -0400
  ...Seized Engine? > Hi all, I need the lists'expertise on this: > > 1985 Westy 4 speed. > rebuilt Boston Bob Engine 8,000 miles on it...
• Re: Castrol Hypuron 15W-40 Synthetic Blend?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 11:10:10 -0700
  ...That can be a problem in our low > pressure engines, particularly in warm weather. I ran 20w 50 Red Line > synthetic oil for years...
• Re: Manifold Destiny
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Aug 94 09:58:27 EDT
  ...I haven't tried to do any engine cooking yet, but considering that the Vanagon engine is probably the perfect layout for the job...
• Re: What size Threads?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jan 1996 15:58:14 -0500
  >What size are the threads on the bolts that hold the engine to the >tranny. I lost my old ones and >"borrowed" >some from...
• Re: Engine/Compressor
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jun 1996 22:10:16 -0700
  ...The HP book "How to Hot Rod your VW Engine" has an interesting history of the type I engine. It tells about one design...
• Re: Gex engine with 50000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 06:49:40 -0400
  ...Gex engine with 50000 miles >Hello again, >Thanks for your quick responses on my questions yesterday, you guys are >awesome... > >It turns out that...
• Shipping an engine to Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 11:30:32 -0700
  ...I have an opporunity to buy an engine from a listmember. What is the best way to ship the engine from its home in...
• Re: VW V-8 engine - Moved to Friday Topic
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 00:20:43 -0500
  ...It seems a lightly loaded larger engine would > get nearly the same mpg as a highly stressed small > engine. Maybe, maybe not. There's...
• For Sale: 85 Vanagon engine parts
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 23:06:19 -0800
  ...Good for troubleshooting?) 2 - distributors (both work) 1- All parts connected to the engine. (all function perfectly) 1- The engine itself 2 - Air Flow...
• Re: Disaster PT. 2
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 19:32:23 -0500
  ...Put metal all > > through the engine. Pulled the engine, and low and behold, there was a > > yellow tag on the engine case that said...
• Re: Thoughts on conversions (kinda LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 10:20:38 -0700
  ...This undoes most of the advantages of newer, more efficient engines, by forcing the newer engine outside its "best" zone. Most of the gearbox...
• Re: oil pressure warning system anomaly?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 09:41:43 -0500
  If key on engine off has the light off, and then starting the engine turns the light on then the sensors or the wires...
• FS:Vanagon air-cooled engine
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 14:45:17 -0700
  ...I purchased this Vanagon engine, stamped with engine number CV001001, from GEX International in October 1996 and installed it in my Vanagon. First startup...
• Replacement engine space
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 17:11:59 -0000
  As I have found information about a number of sources of adapters for replacement third-party Vanagon engines, I will put together a list...
• 86-91 labeled diagram of engine/engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:10:20 -0600
  ...i was out there yesterday and noticed a few of my labels i made when removing the old engine are not readable :( i shoulda...
• Re: ecotec conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:25:56 -0400
  Here's a "quick" note I wrote to the list about it when it came up in 07, the aftermarket(reverse engineered) engine management...
• O2 Sensors, and harness connetion failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:10:46 -0800
  ...There is a VW kit, to replace the O2 sensor lead from the engine compartment to the ECU connector. Engine's which run oddly...
• O2 Sensors, and harness connetion failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:10:46 -0800
  ...There is a VW kit, to replace the O2 sensor lead from the engine compartment to the ECU connector. Engine's which run oddly...