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  • Re: Battery Charger Sizing (Amperage) Woe and Warning (?)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 3 Aug 2013 10:47:51 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Adjust Rear Bed? (and rear seat re-foam pics)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:49:29 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: spark plugs
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 31 Aug 94 08:33:00 UTC
    ...good idea to use the bosch triple-pronged plugs in an engine not designed for them. He's had problems with them in different...
  • Re: Wasserboxer reputation (Long)
    Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
    Sat, 7 Dec 2002 19:56:30 -0700
    ...as he builds an engine, will have no trouble switching from a 25-horse aircooled to a 24V VR6, and everything in between. Just...
  • Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:17:02 -0700
    ...VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > -- Neil n 65 kb...
  • Re: 5-cyls in a Vanagon? Which ones? (fwd)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 11 Apr 94 15:23:13 CDT
    ...of these and more! With it's close > ratio gearbox and VR6 engine the Transporter GTI features mindblowing > acceleration, it's lowered and stiffened...
  • Re: Use These Spring Clamp Pliers?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Fri, 6 Jun 2014 20:32:05 -0400
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca > > '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Two emblems on back of Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - James
    Wed, 19 Mar 2014 14:03:52 -0400
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca > > '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Part out or Sell now No Lowly Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:55:13 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: 1985?Westy for Sale in Merrillville, Indiana
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:40:45 -0700
    ...VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL...
  • Re: 1985?Westy for Sale in Merrillville, Indiana
    Historical mailing list - Pete O
    Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:37:50 -0400
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >
  • re: Westfalia Mercedes Vans
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
    Mon, 2 Jun 97 18:07:31 UT
    ...Funny thing is that VW sells their VR6 gas engine to Mercedes because none of the regular Mercedes six-cylinders fits into the little...
  • Speedometer Cruise Control Pickup Hole: '81 and '85
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 24 Sep 2013 12:53:31 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Residual Fuel Pressure: hold for 1 hour?
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Tue, 4 Mar 2014 04:05:23 -0600
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca > > '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Pic of melting wiring in my Air cooled '81. How's yours? --- :^)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 3 Mar 2008 11:49:05 -0800
    ...I think the engine "tin" above exhaust also provides protection against exhaust heat. I'm thinking the seal that goes around the engine tin...
  • NVC: Clark Terry Documentary - "Keep On Keepin' On" Trailer
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:27:47 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Sunday Washington Post Classifieds.
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Sun, 16 May 1999 11:47:06 -0400
    VANS: '99 EuroVan camper, VR6, a/t, all power, cc, cass, camping package, pop-top, 7K miles, $31,900. 301-865-5125. '93 EuroVan...
  • Re: Snap On Vantage.
    Historical mailing list - Pat
    Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:18:55 -0400
    ...VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engine > s > > > ----- > No virus found...
  • Re: Some Oettinger Six info
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 30 Dec 2000 20:50:50 -0800
    Just put a 172hp VR6 back there and save your money! :) David Marshall Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC...
  • Re: Bostig Engine Installation 85 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
    Mon, 28 May 2012 19:58:07 +0000
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Fri, 22 Aug 2014 13:24:16 -1000
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca > > '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 24 May 2012 12:06:46 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] weird engine behavior, stops on downhill coasting, diagnostic help?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:43:22 -0700
    ...Groups "Vanagons, VW Buses (Bays) With VW/Audi, Inline or VR Gas > Engines" group. > > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from...
  • Re: Digifant Electrical Experts: New Harness + 4 Pin Hella 53 Relay for ECU?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 28 May 2012 19:00:05 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Coolant Pump: wear at case
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 26 Sep 2014 11:52:32 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Mystery Mouse
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 14 Sep 2014 10:15:22 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Horns, improvements
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 20 Aug 2013 19:12:41 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Vancafe "Factory" Vanagon Rear Speakers: Upgrade?
    Historical mailing list - forum email
    Sat, 9 Mar 2013 13:33:30 -0500
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >
  • Re: Stuck cylinders
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:21:57 -0500
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Friday: To no one in specific, but...
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 2 Sep 2011 10:57:54 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Doors Closed, LED Dome Light Glows On. Solved?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 13 Feb 2014 21:38:39 -0800
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca > > '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Slight Rust on Fuel Pressure Regulator; Will POR-15 Stop Rust Progress? PIC
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 15 May 2012 18:05:13 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Electric: Where should +12V to camping fusebox and relay originate?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 9 Mar 2014 15:25:37 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Mystification
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 3 Sep 2011 15:51:01 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: 133 mph WB?? BUNK!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 30 Dec 1998 10:20:09 PST
    ...NO change in displacement, NO forced induction, NO increase in compression ratio, you seem to have defyed the laws of thermal dynamic engineering. Is...
  • Re: 133 mph WB?? BUNK!
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Wed, 20 Jan 1999 17:15:25 PST
    ...My friend got his highly modified > Corrado VR6, punched out from the stock 2.8l to 3.0, new cams, chip, > and schrick intake...
  • Re: conversion -Opinions Please
    Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
    Mon, 22 Jan 2007 14:26:33 -0500
    ...The engine had 130,000 on it when I put it in. > I had to change the head gaskets on the Subaru engine, I...
  • Re: My "New" 1988 Westy!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 4 May 2012 22:25:01 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:40:22 -0400
    ...googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engine s
  • Re: 6 cyl tach for 87 Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Thu, 9 Jan 2003 08:38:18 -0800
    ...The tach will function just fine using six pulses per engine revolution but of course the pointer will be off relative to the markings...
  • Clacky new(ish) lifter?
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Wed, 10 Dec 2003 10:55:27 -0800
    One of the few persistent problems i've been having with my new engine is that one of the lifters just keeps tick-tick...
  • Re: New owner questions
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 24 Nov 2012 09:50:37 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Fuel tank cleaning issues, screens
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:41:47 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: SAmba Ad
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 17 May 2012 14:02:27 -0700
    ...VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > > -- Neil n 65 kb...
  • Re: seam rust
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Sun, 14 Sep 2014 06:33:43 -0300
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca > > '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Was: Residual Fuel Pressure... Now: Dirt PIC
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 5 Mar 2014 10:36:15 -0800
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Question about filler tube (Plus photo of "floaty ball")
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 22 May 2012 17:22:17 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: WBX: Paint Fuel Injector Body and Brackets with POR-15?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 10 May 2012 09:44:23 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: instrument cluster plastic repair
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:46:12 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Sportsvans (sic)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 11 Apr 94 08:27:03 CDT
    ...The salesman said that he'd skip the VR6 and go >with the work-horse (Audi) 5-cylinder, if it were up to him...
  • The VW MPV - press cutting.
    Historical mailing list - P.J. Kenny
    Sun, 26 Feb 1995 14:17:17 GMT
    ...It has room for seven people and their luggage. 'Engines include Ford's two litre petrol four cylinder, VW's much-praised 1.9...
  • Doors Closed, LED Dome Light Glows On. Solved?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 13 Feb 2014 13:56:24 -0800
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:41:55 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Engine Bay Wiring Harness: Heat Damage? PIC
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 28 Jul 2012 12:46:15 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:36:21 -0400
    ...older engines. 5. What solutions does Valvoline offer to the zinc issue? Valvoline offers two solutions to the zinc issue: 1. Valvoline VR1 Racing...
  • Re: Why I hate my Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Mon, 8 Jul 2002 10:26:21 +0200
    ...sudden the > >> > >> > >engine went "vroooom", and the engine seemed to get disconnected from the > >drive wheels. > > > > > >>I stop the car and engine - and try...
  • Re: AFM test readings
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 2 Jul 2014 13:56:08 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: LVC: Cutting Metal (sheet, plate, box, tube)
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Fri, 2 May 2014 17:17:52 -0400
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca > > '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
    Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
    Fri, 11 Jun 2004 14:26:01 -0600
    I had a '94 Jetta VR6. It used triple-prong Bosch plugs... I finally had to change them out at 109,000 miles. They...
  • Re: rear wheel bearing question
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:12:06 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines