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• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 23:44:54 -0700
  That's a very interesting analogy but it's Really NotQuite ThatSimple when it comes to Oil being pushed around inside an Engine where...
• Re: 87GL rebuild update (oil pressure)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 22:58:32 -0500
  ...good at pulling my engine! > Anyway, I wrote Ron an email yesterday to ask him to second check the > numbers on the bearings and...
• it's an 87 Syncro Camper in Atlanta FS ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 03 May 96 17:20:28 CDT
  ...so i'm weak. :) i called the number and the camper is in the Atlanta area (Gainesville?). here's the ad: Volkwagen 4WD Vanagon...
• '85 Vanagon Parts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sat, 13 Nov 1999 19:14:13 EST
  ...Sorry, I didn't get the phone number. Only other thing I saw of interest was a Quantum that had been wrecked. It has...
• Re: vanagon difficulty (long, please forgive)
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 21:41:11 -0600
  ...A conversion may not be right for you for any number of reasons, including time, money, or loyalty to the 2.1 engine. If...
• cleaning out the garage - free heater boxes!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 2 Jul 1995 15:24:50 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I don't know if they are from a bug or upright engine bus, (where are the serial numbers stamped on the heat exchangers...
• Re: gas heater
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 23:39:53 -0700
  ...anybody fitted some other such as BN4? > > I have the model numbers all confused but i think the question is > understood. > > I am aware...
• Re: Help with exhaust bracket design?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:54:02 -0700
  ...diesel, exhaust, mounts, hanger> > > From a Diesel-vanagon list post I made a couple months ago: > > You're looking for Bosal part number 255...
• Looking for a rebuildable 2.1 Engine
  Historical mailing list - Clifford P Gottschalk
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 07:50:47 -0600
  ...I have done a number of engine rebuilds on VW engines and so doing the work myself is not a problem, just finding what...
• Re: MPG Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 22:26:08 -0500
  ...MPG Question Gee Jake, so Shawn got the number of vehicles wrong. 2, 3, 6 or a baker's dozen, who cares...? If you...
• Re: re. 88 toyota van from japan on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 00:25:29 +1200
  ...The little 2Litre 2CT turbo diesel >engine is also surprisingly peppy, quiet and very fuel efficient (for USA >residents this engine was used in...
• Re: emissions data
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 12:10:58 -0400
  ...No numbers for you just concepts. Most fuel > :::injection engines run about the same. It is the Cat > :::that scrubs out the pollutants. The...
• re: 82 westy rebuild - compression data
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 23:56:42 -0700
  > I had a leak down test done today, and here's the numbers. > > Since I can't recall which cylinder is which number (where...
• Re: Fuel Saver ?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 10:13:52 -0600
  ...I want to see the numbers. Any legitimate claim will have the numbers to back it up. Raw data plus charts and graphs based...
• Re: Oil reservoir heater
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 22:46:03 -0600
  ...the copy... "The oil reservoir heater helps reduce engine wear by heating the important parts of your engine and helps provide faster engine cranking...
• Re: update !! Help Needed DC - Baltimore Area Re: Vanagon.com
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 19:39:36 -0500
  ...When I hear something like "the engine won't crank", I think that the starter is not working. Obviously in the message below, the...
• Re: Before I buy an engine ...
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 23:57:11 -0400
  ...I don't have the numbers with me but >> I seem to remember 4psi at idle. Changed oil from Mobil 1 10W-40 >> to...
• Roadhaus - found a shop in Rapid City
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 20:07:41 -0700
  ...The engine ran great till today. Current plan ... replace the existing pistons with 94 mm OE German Pistons and sleeves (have them sitting on...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:29:46 -0400
  ...Count the number of strokes. Should be 4-5. The design of the gauge can affect this. The hose length and placement of the...
• Air Cooled Alternator (Was: aux battery draining primary)
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 29 May 2002 08:24:02 -0400
  ...I jump started the vehicle and as soon as I >unhooked the negative terminal the engine died. This happend >twice. So the battery was...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome-What Exactly Is It?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 7 May 2003 21:17:58 -0500
  ...24 Number: 92-01 Date: February 29, 1992 Subject: Vanagon Intermittent Misfire Model(s): All Vanagon Digifant Fuel Injection Engines CONDITION After driving for...
• Rebuild time
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Sun, 1 Dec 96 08:08:59 -0500
  Finally now I have come upon enough time to get to work on rebuilding the 1.9 engine for my engineless 85. Disassembly starts...
• Oil testing web page
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 13:38:00 -0700
  ...use license or VIN number, maybe). And the description field would carry the data about mileage, engine type, model year, etc. You can only...
• Re: 1.9 Cooling System "H" Piece
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 17:32:37 -0400
  ...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: Canadian Picking up a FedEx'd Vanagon Part in US.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:07:48 -0500
  ...I assume a FedEx > outlet counts. > > If I have tracking number, ID, proof of purchase, I should be able to > pickup my package at...
• Re: Mileage report with 16" tires
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:55:55 -0500
  ...Here are the numbers, adjusted for > tires: > > Avg: 27.9 MPG imperial, 10.1 liters/100km > > While this is much lower than my average...
• Re: Expected, normal, lifetime for the catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:05:08 -0700
  How were your numbers when you last smogged Donovan? If your CO and HC were great, your cat's fine. On Fri, Oct 23...
• (Fwd) Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 11:19:11 +0000
  ...2 Cellular Phones / 1 Number) 85 BMW 535i 157K (BMW Digest) See the BMW Resource Page at: http://users.why.net/ajax/bmw.htm...
• Vanagon Acceleration Times
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 00:50:02 EDT
  ...Digifant II engine from a 1990 GTi with the original DZ transmission and 215/75x15 Yokohama Geolander AT+ tires. The numbers include 300 pounds...
• Leak on the big rubber gasket under the head?
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 14:24:37 -0700
  ...I can't find the number on the block and it is not the original engine. It is Digijet. Steve ===== Steve croatoa@yahoo.com...
• Re: Need Elbow w/Flange Water Pipe
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 17 Jun 2005 07:44:17 -0400
  John I have a few of these units glassbeaded and painted Bob Donalds Boston Engine 1 508 358 6264 ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange...
• One More Thing About Paul's In Annandale, Va...
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:36:36 +0000
  ...then told "You know, what you really need is a new engine" WOW, couldn't have figured that out $4,500.00 ago? They...
• Re: Westfalia top opening fridge question
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 18:12:05 -0700
  ...On 12v without the engine running, it will cool for about 6-7 hours. This is with a 5 year old "starting" battery. I...
• FW: Vanagon engineering some different perspectives.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Feb 2021 17:33:24 +0000
  ...As for engineering and reliability while I have done a number of roadside repairs Fun Bus has only been towed home twice and both...
• Mt Diablo High Times Debauch and chili cook off
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 19:51:55 -0800
  ...Admire my new engine. Polish my new engine. Praise my new engine. Tune my new engine. Improve my new engine. Pray for my new...
• Re: Warming the engine
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sat, 2 Jan 2016 11:47:47 -0500
  ...9's engine - is there a flat area on somewhere on the side or bottom of 2x4 inches? Then this little number might work...
• Re: Audi 5cyl into Vanagon UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 07:59:57 -0800
  The engine in a Syncro is already 5-6 cm lower than in a 2 wheel drive vanagon. If the interference in a 2...
• Re: Castrol Hypuron 15W-40 Synthetic Blend?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 11:10:10 -0700
  ...Sounds like 'soot' is kept in suspension better >>> than coventional oils designed for gas engines. The shear numbers >>> look good. Resistance to shear might...
• Re: Yup, those are my symptoms! ... here's Joel's info
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 16:48:29 -0500
  ...24 Number: 92-01 Date: February 29, 1992 Subject: Vanagon Intermittent Misfire Model(s): All Vanagon Digifant Fuel Injection Engines CONDITION After driving for...
• Re: Looking for good used or rebuilt Air Flow Meter for 81 AC California Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Jun 2015 11:58:18 -0400
  Are you sure that it really needs an air flow meter and not an engine? Seriously! I see so many folks try to fix...
• Re: LVC Ethanol Use
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 01:59:34 -0400
  ...If yo go to the dealer and order the hoses by part number you will get a different hose for the engine compartment. Using...
• need list wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Mon, 20 Jan 1997 12:10:03 -0500 (EST)
  Allright Volks, The '87s engine finally gave up the ghost -- Blowing black smoke, missing power on at least one cylinder, etc... (I just had...
• Re: Friday... English lessons...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 14:59:30 -0800
  ...the nut got even looser thought I was > turning it clockwise. > > loser - someone who does an engine transplant in a fully loaded Westy with...
• Re: rear seals
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 16:41:36 -0500
  ...Cooled engines have come to me in Peugeot parts boxes and made by Victor Reiz company. They were labeled with VW part numbers on...
• Re: misc. ramblings about locations
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Jul 1994 14:04:27 -0400
  ...California since it has the largest number of rabid owners... But then what? Look at Canada folks. We've (speak up fellow Canadians!) got...
• Oil Pressure Test Results
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 22:09:33 EDT
  ...Are these the numbers I should be getting? I also got two of my pressure senders today from my local foreign FLAPS. Both senders...
• Re: 2.0L AUDI Turbo thots
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 14:14:11 EDT
  ...any given engine rpm in top gear, my system will put down 20 percent more torque at the drive wheels. Number is approximate but...
• Re: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 1 May 2008 20:08:44 -0400
  ...Engine fire that burned so bad that the > > speedometer > > > > needle melted and I can't read the odometer numbers. 99.99% total > > loss. > > > > Jumpseats...
• Re: Engine dies, now which distributor?? (long winded)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 17:50:54 -0500
  ...The van - 1988 Vanagon GL The symptoms - While driving, engine would cut out / die for a second, tachometer immediately goes to 0. Looked around...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 11:54:41 -0500
  ...This is done by developing consumables such as spark plugs, >engine oil and filters that have longer service intervals and engine >managament systems that...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 22 May 2016 23:30:02 -0500
  10W/30 doesn't sound right for a new engine this time of year does it? Jeff Sent from my iPhone > On May 22...
• Re: Nice Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:34:19 -0800
  ...new rebuilt engine less than 500 miles > - new rebuilt *5 speed* transmission > - interior excellent condition > > please contact me for his phone number and email...
• Re: Vanagon Disaster Prevention
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 13 Jan 95 12:31:28 CST
  ...on the list already lost their engine because of this!!! here's the tech info on it: Technical Information Group: 17 Number: 87-05
• Re[2]: vanagon questions to the folks that know
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Sun, 11 May 97 13:31:00 PDT
  ...ask for a report? Is there a phone number to call? I have a rebuilt engine in my '87, but I do not know...
• 84 Wolfsburg For.Sale
  Historical mailing list - corky.williams
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 11:08:29 -0400
  ...interested my number is 757.430.3596. I live in Virginia Beach, VA. Gilbert is darkblue with a new factory installed engine 20,000...
• Re: early 83.5 coolant hose Q?
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 17:23:52 -0700
  ...Jim Arnott WetWesties Union, OR Jeffrey R wrote: > > The first problem is the top coolant hose has a part number 025 121 130 (NOT...
• 1980 EGR gasket help wanted
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 14:36:38 -0700
  My 1980 2.0l engine is already for final assemble (tin, EGR, exhaust, FI). However in search of the EGR gaskets I have a...
• Re: TIICO vs. hot rod WBX
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 08:49:54 -0400
  The best mileage for a single tank of fuel with my big valve engine was 21.04 mpg heading east on the Pa turnpike...
• Re: Re-key
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Sun, 12 May 2002 17:10:04 -0700
  ...The number to re-key is stamped on the lock mechanism. Julianna 90 VW Vanagon Westfalia 76 VW Automatic Bay Westfalia ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Subaru engines
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 00:07:33 -0500
  ...I will be happy to provide my telephone number if anyone would like to discuss it personally. regards. clarence. 1990 weekender pinehurst,nc