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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...