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  • Re: Engine almost dying when first starting...
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 10 Jun 2014 14:06:27 -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: Syncro engine stronger?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 1 May 2013 20:32:29 -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...
  • Engine Tin..........
    Historical mailing list - Paul
    Sun, 29 Jul 2012 19:12:31 -0700
    Howdy Volks, I'm in need for the engine tin on the Right Hand side I believe, the passenger side, mine has two of...
  • Tinyurl (was Fwd: Got a camper with a dead engine and a chevy pickup? here's a solution)
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Thu, 18 May 2006 08:16:35 -0400
    ...Allow me to take this opportunity to recommend www.tinyurl.com for this sort of posting. http://tinyurl.com/h6ktu is a lot easier...
  • Re: Aircooling tin questions
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 7 Feb 2001 22:27:03 -0500
    ...area of the cooling tin. I am concerned b/c it appears that the failure of the previous engine was due to a combinnnnnation...
  • Re: Cheap DOKA
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Fri, 10 Sep 2021 18:33:23 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> >
  • Now: long term wear horn relay. Was: Horn installation
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:29:38 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Wiper arm differences
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 2 Feb 2020 16:23:28 -0800
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: MYT (Massive Yet Tiny) Engine
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 5 Feb 2010 11:55:54 -0800
    RE: MYT Engine VEry interesting that in all the video links I could find NOT ONE SHOWING THE THING RUNNING!!!
  • Re: 82 diesel air intake elbow
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 23 Feb 2020 21:07:18 -0800
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Fridge led glowing on its own again.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 27 Jul 2014 10:26:14 -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...
  • Gone Re: Free VW Bus, Bug Books Vancouver BC Canada
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:44:46 -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: 1981 2L Type IV Strainer Cleaning - Where Does the Rubber Washer Go?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:06:54 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Now: Mouse Proofing Kit. Was: Found something I've been looking for for a long time
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 24 May 2020 18:39:32 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Bosch Rotor and cap (Jetta engine in vanagon)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 23 Jan 2017 11:34:02 -0800
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Oil cooler installation pictures...
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Sat, 6 Jun 2009 07:49:40 -0400
    ...com/photo.html pull air out of the engine compartment. I am missing a splash tin also. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ in...
  • Re: Engine Tin's Needed
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 23 May 2009 23:56:13 -0700
    ...Engine Tin's Needed > Oh yeah. 1988 Automatic. > > Please provide pricing and shipping to 12721 NY > > Thank you! > > Robert > NY > > On May 23, 2009...
  • Re: different exhaust Q? studs or bolts?
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Tue, 3 Mar 1998 14:36:46 -0600
    ------------------------------- Hi Ken and List, Speaking from my experience with an 86 it would be very difficult to remove the lower engine tin with all...
  • VC. Friday. When I Die, Bury Me In My Vanagon Or.....
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 15 Nov 2013 18:36:57 -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: CV joint boots
    Historical mailing list - Neil
    Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:25:01 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:23:49 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: What goes here? and a part request for a 85 GL.
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 2 Jul 2014 14:46:02 -0700
    ...it triggers a lamp every time the engine >> passes TDC. An "engine running" indicator? > > > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca > > '88 Westy http://tinyurl...
  • Re: Window tinting
    Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
    Thu, 2 Feb 95 15:01:47 CST
    > >>#4 - Also, a while back I asked about tinting Vanagon windows. Well >>I've done my research and am having it done this weekend...
  • Re: Some potentially stupid questions
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Thu, 4 Nov 2010 12:36:40 -0400
    ...Is there engine tin and foam seal with vanagons, like there is with > > transporters? If so, anyone got some spare engine tin they wanna...
  • Swap a Mazda Diesel in a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 5 Jul 2009 21:14:09 -0700
    ...http://tinyurl.com/os7d4z As does a Nissan SD25 http://tinyurl.com/ob32bb Anyone know if these engines are too long or tall to...
  • Re: FREE: 14" Nexen Tires + Wheels, Vancouver B.C.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:07:47 -0800
    ...I keep ;) http://tinyurl.com/ylohb4v >> >> Pics: >> >> http://tinyurl.com/yhhazq5 >> >> Date made (?) >> >> http://tinyurl.com/ykcnwsp >> >> Tread depth ~ 7 mm >> >> http://tinyurl.com...
  • 1987 "GetAway" Syncro Camper? (FS Vancouver BC)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 7 Jun 2013 00:29:16 -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: Damn PO's
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 25 Jan 2005 09:34:37 EST
    ...crazy things you have found? >> Engine tin swapped side to side and massaged with a pair of tinsnips for that ever so special custom...
  • Re: Push covers/enging tins
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:18:46 -0500
    They're pushrod covers or valve covers, to me, because the engine tin is that stuff that more or less seals the engine compartment...
  • Oil Cooler Marks
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 21 Dec 2015 21:02:32 -0800
    ...http://tinyurl.com/z4rc27v close up shot: http://tinyurl.com/puaj2a5 I don't know how many miles are on my Jetta engine but...
  • Re: afordable alternatives RE: Radiator fan resistor
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 27 Jul 2013 14:59:37 -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...
  • 1981 Questions
    Historical mailing list - Mike Lawrence
    Thu, 14 Feb 2002 19:23:12 -0800
    ...Should all the engine tin be made of metal? The left rear tin in mine is made of fiberglass. Here is the link to...
  • Re: Fix the nasty beginning
    Historical mailing list - Neil
    Sat, 21 Aug 2021 20:38:43 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Michelin Defender LTX M/S 205/65/15 or 16"
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 29 Nov 2016 13:18:59 -0800
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: 82 diesel air intake elbow
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:42:03 -0800
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Thu, 21 Jul 2005 00:28:14 EDT
    ...Also, they might be hunging up on the engine tin mounting lugs. Try loosening both fateners on the head pipe flange, then pry on...
  • Re: VC: Late Friday Entry
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 19 Oct 2014 09:48:16 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • List Member: Antique Hand Saws.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:57:58 -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...
  • '84 Westy FS in Vancouver CL. $1000
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 22 Nov 2013 09:36:56 -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: Cooling tin/engine mounts?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 14 Nov 2010 10:24:42 -0800
    ...A good engine bay seal (including spark plug etc. boots) is important for the air cooled. Shifting the drivetrain back may be possible. Are...
  • Re: Extra(?) holes in rear engine tin
    Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
    Tue, 21 Nov 1995 08:58:03 -0800 (PST)
    ...I've got a set of holes as you describe in the rear engine tin on my '76 FI 2.0 L. I haven...
  • Re: Help with horn wiring question
    Historical mailing list - Neil
    Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:57:32 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • `66 progress, bits and pieces
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 May 1996 09:49:46 -0700
    ...Rear engine tin. When I had my engine tin powder coated, I was still in the learning stages of understanding what a complete, semi...
  • engine tin seal
    Historical mailing list - Gary Nichols
    Thu, 28 Mar 96 15:53:30 PST
    Has anybody found an alternate source for the rubber engine seals for Vanagon cooling tin? You know, the pice of rubber pinchweld that goes...
  • AC Compressor-Continued, Tin needed
    Historical mailing list - Ron Hill
    Sat, 20 Nov 1999 11:35:17 -0500
    ...The piece of tin that fits on the back drivers side corner of the engine is cut to go around the compressor and with...
  • Re: Some dometic notes
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 30 Jun 2019 12:10:52 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Jetta Engine Swap: Cat Position? PICS.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 9 Dec 2011 11:36:55 -0800
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Fix the nasty beginning
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 21 Aug 2021 22:26:24 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Grills, grills, grills
    Historical mailing list - Neil
    Tue, 24 Aug 2021 19:17:45 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Nexen SV820
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:52:37 -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: More powerful waterboxer
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 10:05:13 -0800
    ...http://tinyurl.com/64pzw http://tinyurl.com/4gw8p This one looks most likely: http://tinyurl.com/47daj or just type "lilley" into the archive...
  • Re: Carrier Bar
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 19 Aug 2020 12:07:42 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: 2.1 wbx Compression Test
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 5 May 2017 18:05:06 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: emails
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 2 Oct 2014 09:42:39 -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: Big Thanks and Brake Wear PICS
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 12 May 2016 23:39:05 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Electrical connection prep.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:07:21 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: New engine, was Re: Ecu fix addendum
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 1 Apr 2020 16:46:54 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Reasonably priced NW vanagon FS
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 28 Oct 2013 11:05:04 -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...
  • Part Request, I need...
    Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
    Sun, 21 Sep 2003 19:54:51 -0400
    ...2) Engine tin that covers the front of the cylinder head on the drivers side. This piece is vertically oriented. The push rod covering...
  • Near New Brake Drum: Crack or casting flaw?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 28 Jun 2016 22:34:12 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>