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• Rebuilt 2.0L engine runs!!! And a GEX surprise
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 12:29:57 -0700
  ...As you may or may not know, I've been slowly, slowly rebuiding a couple of air-cooled Vanagon engines. I was doing this...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Sat, 28 Oct 2006 10:35:46 -0700
  ...This unlike the guy who rebuilt the engine off of Craig's list who was evasive and didn't have the time of day...
• Re: air intake snorkel hose
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:38:54 -0700
  ...possible for an engine at a given rpm to deliver > 20% more power. > > If you want to play with numbers for temp and altitude...
• Subaru Donor Car in the NY LI area
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 17:03:55 -0800
  ...for engine and parts removal, but he sounds like an average driver that is not mechanically inclined. The owner posted his phone number on...
• Re: FTC, VWOA, Head gasket problem
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Jun 95 18:13:14 PDT
  ...the problem? The number of responses is too few to support me the point that it is indeed a VW engineering problem. So it...
• Re: push start
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 12:20:55 +1200
  ...The faster the engine spins, the more easily it starts. Automatics are often not tow-startable, as they don't have a second oilpump...
• Re: Interesting MPG numbers
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:31:51 -0700
  ...It has an original Waterboxer 2.1 engine with 180k miles, manual transmission. Tires are Vredestein All Weather 195R14. I don't think the...
• Re: Telemetry (was Re: Coolant pressure test... video.)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:38:58 -0800
  ...90 Number: 92-03 Date: February 29, 1992 Subject: Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures Model(s): All Models CONDITION Coolant overheat...
• Re: engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 08:35:14 -0700
  ...He's trying to auction off a 1987 Vanagan Syncro item number: > 2438261240 > Hope no one buys this or has to have any dealings...
• Re: V'gon been sittin...Want to start her up again...recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 6 Aug 2005 07:53:12 -0700
  ...i think > this has to do with transmission lubrication--with the tranny in > neutral, the input (engine) side will not turn so the gear...
• Re: Projektzwo Foglight Project - Bad News
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:45:50 -0800
  ...The engineer there took a look at what I wanted done - the laser > scanning of the pieces and digitizing of the numbers,, and the...
• Re: ECU Chip 2.1 Digifant
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 15:39:43 -0500
  ...ECU on my big valve engine I gained 13 HP on the Chassis dyno I have a limited number of european ECU's am...
• [WetWesties] [Fwd: FS - 1982 VW Vanagon - revised ad] (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 19:10:22 -0800
  ...Van has about 110K on it, but the engine only has about 50K. Engine now needs to be rebuilt. A new engine will cost...
• Re: Was: Re: John Wessels Glori's --- Now: California Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 13:10:12 -0700
  ...On one occasion, I was even advised to look for a specific engine number which though virtually identical to one I was considering but...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 1 Apr 2014 18:12:06 -0400
  ...My write up is complete with pictures and item part numbers. This description can be found in the SubaruVanagon Yahoo list Files section in...
• Re: Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - Ken Nelson
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 08:09:16 -0500
  Okay, does anyone have a number for a shorter filter? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Haynes" <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 20:08:11 -0800
  ...Someone convert these oddly round numbers to our units please. > > > > Mark > > > > Kim Brennan wrote: > >> > >> I believe I've read that the 2.6 inline...
• Re: STOLEN Vanagon alert - Tacoma WA
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 19:05:53 -0700
  ...I hear all they stole was the coolant manifold from the engine compartment. (That's a 84/85 inside joke) tim in san jose...
• Re: Fuel Hose Adapter Part #?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 10:49:29 -0500
  ...Others came with a round metal fuel filter between the pump and the engine, and some even came with both. Just get one of...
• Re: 88 Vanagon gl "issues": replacing fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 17:06:44 -0800
  If I was going to pick a number I might go with at least 150,000. Or maybe 250,000. I have had a...
• Re: 1.9 Cooling System "H" Piece
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 12:51:32 -0500
  ...anyone have a picture of part number 025 121 438? The H piece that >goes between the engine and the header tank. I'm...
• Re: engine conversion Nissan more info
  Historical mailing list - Cameron
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 17:43:25 -0800
  ...I would love to put one of their engines in my bus some day... the link below doesn't work for me... could you...
• Re: Ordering Parts Online ADD: A GOOD MECHANIC VERSE A PROFESSIOAL TECHNICAN, OR Prevent a fire, Not put one out!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:29:24 -0500
  ...The guy plugged a meter in, and told me that the engine was missing on the number two cylinder, and that one of the...
• re: '78 vs '88 Westy - update
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 09:11:13 PDT
  ...Based on the high price (~$5500) , the owner's reluctance to reduce it, and the number of unknowns & parts needed, I've decided to...
• Should I buy? followup
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Mar 1996 07:17:04 -0800
  ...The 83 Westy I was inquiring about has a water cooled engine. Beyond that I don't know much more. I am still trying...
• Re: Oil pump size differences? Boston Bob Customers?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 20:47:42 -0600
  ...About your engine....Boston Engine ( Bob Donalds) is a good choice for a rebuilt engine. One of the best. But what on earth makes...
• new vanagon owner
  Historical mailing list - ajw
  Sat, 16 Dec 2000 05:26:43 -0500
  ...He found a number of problems including the famous headgasket leak, warped rotors on the front brakes, handbrake out of adjustment, need for alignment...
• Re: Idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 25 Dec 2006 13:54:50 -0500
  ...The part > number is 025 906 017. This number is on the plastic plate that holds the > actual switch. The actual switch has the...
• Re: C.A.R.B. Legalities. Was Re: VW Trends and Eurospec
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 10:04:52 -0800
  ...They only care that > engine has the smog equipment for year of manufacture. They modified this > further for replacement engines after a number of...
• Re: Lifespan of Platinum plugs in 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 29 Jun 2003 08:01:51 -0700
  According to http://www.boschusa.com/AutoParts/PartFinder/partfinder.asp I get this for my '88 2.1L Part Number Description Where to Buy...
• Re: Blinking oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 7 Dec 2020 09:20:36 -0800
  ...it has the numbers on it .. the one > > I bought has no number.. I don't think the switch is bad... I'd think...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:17:34 -0500
  ...An engine builder had a set of DJ pistons and measured compression ratio at 10.3:1. On 12/20/08, Kim Springer <kimspringer...
• Tiico Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Fri, 7 Oct 2005 22:29:01 -0700
  ...van in California), they told me that a number of the parts on my engine did not correspond to those that had been granted...
• Re: Connecting rod questions
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 19:22:00 -0600
  ...The halves of the rod must match, and the number stamps must be on the same side. > > Secondly, the manual says "peen each rod...
• Re: Fryedaye Re: Can You Have Too Many Vanagons? an in-depth study of a modern social sickness.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:25:44 -0700
  ...if the number of buses can be contained by > wives/husbands/cats/dogs/companions/neighbors , there is some small > hope for recovery in the...
• FS VW camper 1977, dead motor.
  Historical mailing list - Subject: FS VW camper 1977, dead motor.
  14 Jul 1995 05:59:30 GMT
  ...side the number 2 cylinder. She has about 130,000 miles on the body, I am not sure about the engine, I am the...
• Re: wiper relay?
  Historical mailing list - Scot Douglas
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 14:03:35 -0400
  The Bus Depot wrote: > > > The VW programmable front wiper relay number is 357-955-531 > > I've been through this before. The 357-955...
• Amsoil Bypass Filter - Questions
  Historical mailing list - Kevin J. Turinsky
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 09:06:10 -0900
  ...on the system (what are the parts/part numbers to get), installation, location in the engine compartment, use tips, etc. I'd most certainly...
• Re: Wanted
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 18:47:48 -0700
  ...for Vanagon that will allow clearance of these components at >engine cover. > >Parts numbers for any of above would be helpful. > >Thanks, >Harry Patrick...
• I Need AC Parts... anyone have them or Part Numbers
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 13:07:28 -0700
  ...It has the (crankshaft) pulley that goes behind the fan on the rear of the engine, all of the relays and wiring harness, all...
• Re: NVC Looking at an 86 Jetta
  Historical mailing list - Richard Green
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 14:44:39 -0500
  Seems like I have seen a number of them, not sure about the year. But,,,, so what.? It really doesn't make it worth...
• Stranded in Orlando Florida
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Wed, 4 Oct 2006 19:39:03 -0400
  ...His engine cranks over but that's it. He replaced the fuel filter a few weeks ago and made a 500 mile trip no...
• Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 14:35:49 -0600
  ...The amount of "UMPFH" of a particular fuel is not tied to the octane number. "But professor Bum, why do sports cars go faster...
• Ignition Problem
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Mon, 23 Oct 2017 11:44:24 -0400
  ...I noticed right away that when I pushed or let up on the accelerator, the engine would stumble. Then the engine cut off momentarily...
• Re: In Memoriam Andrew Grebneff
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:05:07 -0500
  ...The trans lasted 2 >> months, I sold the engine and it has been sitting since 1998 awaiting >> resurrection. It has a Subaru EG33 engine...
• Re: Friday Already! enough crying about volks-cafe already
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 22:13:05 -0500
  ...And there is nothing you can do about it Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: BenT Syncro...
• FW: Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 21 Mar 2006 09:23:21 -0700
  ...Does the part still work/apply to my engine? Tom > Technical definition of Vanagon Syndrome: > > Technical Bulletin Group: 24 Number: 92-01 Date: February...
• Re: hydraulic problem
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 15:01:02 -0500
  ...Do they line up the same on intake and exhaust on number one, or is number one sticking out further from the head? I...
• Re: Speedometer Ok -Odometer and trip meter dead!?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 18 May 2006 18:46:26 -0700
  ...I no longer touch mine if the engine is running! The only repair that lasts any stretch of time is a replacement speedometer/odometerhead...
• Re: Electric: Where should +12V to camping fusebox and relay originate?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 09:57:27 -0700
  ...Thanks Scott) 30 buss is the DC circuit in the Vanagon that receives constant battery power or power from alternator while engine running. 30...
• Re: replacing flex plate with flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Thu, 7 Dec 2023 21:41:35 -0500
  ...On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 5:19 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > For engine details there are a number of differences...
• Re: vanagon turbo-diesel
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 17 May 1996 10:17:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Plus I was patronizing, just a little, anybody who's overly stuffy about engine nationality. I do this once a year whether there's...
• Re: flow to radiator from water pump How fast should it be?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 6 Jan 2004 22:10:42 -0500
  ...600+ hp engine. I'll guess that the Vgon pump delivers between 20 and 40 gpm to the radiator at full output. >as measured...
• Re: [Syncro] Was there ever a 2.1WBX Turbo option?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 08:55:27 -0700
  ...If so it must have been in VERY small numbers because I've seen TWO of the Oettinger WBX-6 engines sold on ebay...
• 88 Westy stumbles for awhile after startup
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 21:02:04 -0400
  After a number of car maintenance activities that included recharging the a/c system and putting a quieter fan on the Dometic, everything was...
• Re: Re.: Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 19 Aug 94 13:10:35 PDT
  ...slightly better job in keeping the VW engine cooler. I would really like to see the numbers over a large operating range city/highway...
• Re: Water temp warning light flashing
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Tue, 11 Nov 2014 13:02:42 -0500
  ...Only worry if it starts flashing while driving, which means shut down the engine NOW. or if it won't go out after a...
• Re: Trip to VW Factory and engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 10 May 1999 10:13:48 -0700
  ...engine, filter box, supports, hoses, wiring harness, etc. What is >impressive is that with very few exceptions, everything has a VW part >number and...
• Re: Update: Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:12:48 -0700
  ...If you look along the bottom of the Bentley wiring diagram pages, you'll see circled numbers where ground wires connect. There's a...
• RV: Weird VIN
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 09:17:08 -0500
  ...They said that the VIN is not a legitimate number. I know this doesn't help you much, but at least it's some...