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• Re: last minute engine swap questions
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Sat, 5 May 2012 10:41:48 -0500
  Not that you'll know the answer, but will this CB Performance "workbench" option fit into the standard HF engine stand? Any experience with...
• Engine question just curious
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 24 Oct 2017 20:13:09 -0400
  Hi folks, This is a different kind of Vanagon Engine question. I’ve often wondered why the Vanagon has a different engine then other...
• Re: NOS parts & Old engines. (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Carr
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 10:14:21 -0600 (CST)
  ...First, the 122 engine is an industrial engine. Industrial engines were first produced in 1952 and were numbered from 122-00001 up. It sounds...
• Re: Engine removal
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 13:39:38 -0800
  ...Have support blocks about 4 inches under the front of the transmission, have a floor jack under the engine. Disconnect the engine mounts on...
• Re: Increasing horsepower
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 07:36:21 -0400
  Stan wrote: >In piston driven aircraft the engine rebuilds are dictated by the FAA. >On non Turbo engines the required rebuild is at 2000...
• Re: Engine Stands. Which works best for WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:13:20 -0800
  ...I made a generic engine stand work but I did not have access to the flywheel side of the engine. Rob becida@comcast.net
• RE: reassemble on the tranny from long block?
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Fri, 22 Dec 95 11:04:53 EST
  Gary Shea inquires whether to assemble an 81 Vgon engine on the ground or in the car. I would say on the ground. Vgon...
• Re: 112HP wasserboxer in non U.S. Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 08:10:55 -0400
  Gary McEachern wrote >A few years ago I bought a van in Virginia with one of these Euro 112 hp >hi-output engines. >The...
• Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 23:45:10 +1200
  >>The Subaru engines in question are not small low-powered engines. >>They also rev high and are designed to do so all day utterly...
• FS: (NC) 91 Subaru legacy engine w/70k miles - $450
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:51:59 -0500
  ...91 Subaru legacy engine w/70k miles - $450 this is a single over head cam engine i bought a car with a bad engine...
• Re: Engine out, CHErry picker is a pain in the ....
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:29:42 -0700
  ...Engine out, CHErry picker is a pain in the .... >I haven't pulled the engine in my waterboxer yet (did the gaskets in > place...
• Re: engine stands
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 11:11:15 -0700
  ...engine stands > > > I don't think a standard engine stand will work for VW > engines; I know the > stand I have wouldn't work...
• Re: Two Types of Air-Cooled Vanagon Stock Engines?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 17:40:38 -0600
  Look for the engine number prefix of CV. That should be the 2000 cc / 1970 cc really, Vanagon engine. This is about the best...
• Re: DIY engine hoist?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 14 Jul 2013 15:26:15 -0700
  I have one of Jim's pics of his engine hoist here: http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/08/19/saw-horse-engine-lift/ alistair...
• Re: last minute engine swap questions
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sat, 5 May 2012 05:54:57 -0700
  I way that I lowered my air cooled Vanagon engine, was pipe in engine compartment, straps are attached to the engine mounting barwrap around...
• subaru engine list, 1990-2000 models
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 09:34:02 -0800
  ...boost 1995 (all models) Engine: 2.2-L, 135 horsepower, 4 cylinder boxer engine, 16 valve single overhead cam, multiport fuel injected (140 ft...
• (LVC) Frydae Diesels in the Air
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:40:15 -0800
  ...Here's a quote from Wikipedia about its engine: "is powered by a Thielert Centurion 1.7 Heavy Fuel Engine (HFE).[3] This is...
• Re: Friday NVC-MGB engine that rebuilds itself
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 20:54:51 -0700
  ...Friday NVC-MGB engine that rebuilds itself MGBs had a > three main engine until 1965, and all LBC (Little British Car) engines > were based...
• Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 13:27:39 -0400
  ...2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine > > Folks, > > Soon I will may be deciding which engine to put in a 90 Syncro...
• Re: Sleeve valve engines - off subject
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 07:45:27 -0400
  ...Sleeve valve engines - off subject > > >> Much better efficiency than any poppet valve engine could ever give, and > much more power. > > Thats why Formula 1...
• Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 13:56:29 -0700
  ...2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine > > > Buying an engine and passing smog are 2 related, yet > different animals. A > rebuilder can...
• Re: NVC: Monster Lupo
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 10:58:33 -0400
  ...The engineering that went into making the engines work this way was quite remarkable; it was a tremendous feat of farmyard engineering. Here are...
• Do 1.9L engine cores have any value?
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Fri, 27 Oct 2006 21:54:35 +0200
  I was given a 1.9L engine, which is literally a basket case. The PO said it had bad heads, but he completely dis...
• motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 08:45:32 -0500
  After checking out my Bentley manual I see that you can remove the transmission without removing the engine. There are 3 mounts, one at...
• Re: Pulling the engine tonight, anything I need to know?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 16:19:18 -0800
  This engine is pretty easy to remove. Speaking as the former owner of an '82 (and current owner of a Porsche 914 which has...
• Re: Subaru Legacy engine
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hollingsworth
  Sat, 2 Jan 1999 23:16:01 -0800
  ...Searching the net, I found the Kennedy >Engineered Products site, and a recommedation of the Subaru Legacy >(90-94) engine. From what I understand...
• Engine rattle, Rod City?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Fri, 27 May 2005 08:20:09 -0400
  Hi all, Well, my '91` autobox carat 106K miles has suddenly developed an ominous rattle in the engine. I have just discovered this and...
• Vanagon Engine Alternatives
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 00:55:00 -0500 (EST)
  For some time, I have been looking for alternatives to the wasserboxer engine in my '85 Westie. I have has an '87 Vanagon GL...
• Re: Source for rebuilt 2.1lt engines?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Thu, 29 Jul 2004 10:38:39 -0700
  ...Source for rebuilt 2.1lt engines? I need a new engine for my 1990 Westfalia and would like advice on where to get one...
• Engine advise
  Historical mailing list - Tom Davis
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 07:32:15 EST
  I have an '85 Vanagon GL & the engine recently blew and it needs replacing. The guy doing the work for me is having trouble...
• Q: Porsche 914 engine compatibility with Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry and Avery
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 16:42:41 -0400
  ...These look like VW engines to my inexperienced eye. Is there any compatibility between Vanagon air-cooled engines and these Porsche engines? Is there...
• Re: why swap engines
  Historical mailing list - Steven E. Broomhead, Sr.
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 16:50:25 -0500
  A diesel vanagon owner want more out of his vehicle than a measly 45 horsepower!! Thats why we (I) swapped engines. Steven Michael Harrnacker...
• Re: Are Eurovan 5 cyls the same as Audi 5 cyls
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 03:13:26 +0200
  Kent Christensen wrote: > I don't know for sure, but I'd be extremely surprised if the > engines are the same. Engine block yes...
• Re: C.A.R.B. Legalities. Was Re: VW Trends and Eurospec
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 21:30:17 EST
  ...This can be waived by the referee. > CARB does no follow Fed Guidelines on engine swaps. They only care that > engine has the smog...
• Idea I had....IT will WORK...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 22:18:10 EST
  ...The engine will run cooler and the engine compartment will be cooler. Beef the engine up a little to take the added power. I...
• Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 21:32:45 -0800
  John - your engine is the exception of all exceptions- 200,000 miles -that's unbelievable! But I will try to believe you. You are...
• 2.1 Engine Number Question
  Historical mailing list - SBate82659
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 21:47:20 EDT
  ...In comparing the engine number with what's in my Vanagon I noticed the following: Left the factory with engine number: MV 014 270...
• Re: Improving On Engine Lubrication
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 12:28:50 -0500
  ...http://www.roadhaus.com/shops.html Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "samc" <samc@SURFGLOBAL.NET> To...
• F.S. metal engine lid
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 13:41:55 +0000
  I have a metal engine cover in good condition ,blue with intact insulation. For those cocerned about engine fires or to modify for that...
• new engine for my 86 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Wengraf, John
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 16:40:22 -0400
  I am contemplating replacing my 2.1L WBX engine with either a 1.8L out of an 1989 Jetta or a 2.0L gas...
• 81 Westfalia Blues
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Sep 1995 12:15:15 -0700
  ...Screwed up the first engine out of stupidity, trying to treat it like the 72, which tolerated lotsa backyard tinkering. Second engine lasted until...
• Re: VW approved engine conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - P.B.
  Wed, 12 May 1999 08:32:21 -0700
  The engine is gas powered, water cooled. The engine is very similar to the engine you notate for the 2.0 8V G/J...
• Re: 2.1L engine
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:48:38 -0800
  ...The original 1.9L engine in my 84 Vanagon was worn out. > I looked at the specs of the 1.9L and 2.1L...
• Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 21:47:55 -0600
  ...My question is, other than possible height issues (too tall for the engine lid) - why are American engines not used more widely in swaps...
• Free Delivery 8K Type IV Engine
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 14:25:23 -0500
  I'm finishing up rebuilding my 110K engine out of my 83 Westfalia. I'm running an 8K engine that I took out of...
• How to check if an engine is ok ?
  Historical mailing list - Edward van der Jagt
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 14:54:38 +0200 (MET DST)
  I had a very good day last wednesday as I have finally found and bought a 1600 engine for my '71 bus. I had...
• Re: new engine for my 86 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 11:23:15 -0400
  I wouldn't have any reliability concerns with these engines... I got 180,000 miles out of the 1.8L in my '87 VW...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: TIICO vs. CA
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 07:31:32 -0800
  ...Anyway, for those so inclined, you can read the BAR guidelines on engine swaps below: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- - Engine Replacement and Rebuilding Guidelines Overview Engine changes continue...
• Which Engine To Install and by Whom
  Historical mailing list - Jon Durham
  Mon, 14 May 2012 18:37:30 -0500
  ...I would like to get opinions on the engines and recommendations as to who is good for installing the engines. Cheers -- "Until one has...
• 80 Westy Engine Fire - Mystery Solved
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 10 May 2003 10:46:03 -0400
  Hi All, A couple of weeks ago I posted a message about my son's 80 Westy's engine catching fire. Fortunately no one...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 16:59:56 -0700
  ...The layout of your vanagon engine and actually any car engine requires oil pressure to reach all the parts that need lubrication. Oil pressure...
• Re: Roadside BREAKDOWN...Water Pump Belt
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:47:09 -0500
  ...Shut >off engine. Added water to overflow tank. Re-started engine, revved >it over 2000, sucked more coolant into engine, then when idle returns...
• Re: Engine misfires?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 1996 09:54:59 -0800
  >I have a problem with the engine on my 85 Vanagon GL "stumbling" or >misfiring on an intermittent basis. It usually misfires or bucks...
• Porsche Eng. Retrofit Kits
  Historical mailing list - PETE GALT
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 10:50:41 -0500
  In response to a previous post regarding the retrofit of a Porsche 3.2L engine in a Vanagon, I have a few questions... The...
• Other engine conversion options?
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:55:51 -0800
  Some of the younger kids I know here in So Cal are real savvy with the small Japanese engines from Hondas and Toyotas. Apparently...
• Re: last minute engine swap questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 May 2012 12:11:39 -0400
  ...last minute engine swap questions >> >> Where can I source that clever "half-circle" attachment to an engine > stand? >> >> I have the red HF engine...
• Clean Engine and Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Steve Mozurkewich
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 16:32:38 -0500
  What is the best way to clean the engine and the bay? Steve
• Re: Type 2 Engine Mount
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 06 Jun 1996 09:06:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >I successfully drilled and tapped bolt holes in a bug engine so that I >could mount it to the rear support This works only...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 17:02:50 -0700
  ...Our VW engines were engineered 20+ years ago and the oils formulated at the same time were for engines of that era. Not so...
• Re: Engine from '79 westie to '81 AirCool
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 08:50:11 PDT
  The 79 T4 engine has SQUARE port heads (Or should have them unless changed during a rebuild) I know because I have a 79...