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• Re: New to list. Just bought 88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 13:00:48 -0700
  ...He takes a short length of LARGE welding rod, in inserts it into the hole, and with a short zap of current, joins the...
• Re: Vanagon in Rough Neighborhood -precautions?
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 03:41:53 -0600
  LouiZE said, "I will be moving (one/two blocks) near a fairly rough neighborhood and would like suggestions/discussion thread on preventive "pre-emptive...
• Re: CAT Update
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 16:17:53 -0500
  ...seem to be getting very very hot after a > short trip around the block..... The only thing that is likely to cause a cat...
• Re: mystery VIN
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 16:32:33 -0700
  ...Argh! > > If I had a nickel for every time that someone decided to truncate my last name by shorting me a "t", I'd...
• Re: Update on Waterboxer vs Transplant Power Options
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 21:16:54 -0000
  In SA they still use the "short Block" 2.0l as it apperared in the( US/Can) '90 to '92 Golf GTI and the...
• Re: Hot A/C Wire
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:23:21 -0400
  ...There is a reason they shortened this wire and connected it directly to the alternator instead of the fuse box. It takes a lot...
• non-stock crank bearings for 2.0L
  Historical mailing list - Paul Retherford
  Wed, 13 Sep 1995 12:32:10 -0500 (EST)
  ...I was going to have them align-bore the case and grind the crank ($900 seemed a little steep for a short block), but...
• Re: oil filler tube top nut
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 00:29:10 -0600
  ...Use an articulated or maybe better described as a U joint fitting for your 3/8 drive and a short extension. This worked fine...
• Re: 85 1.9, Intermittent stall then no start but does crank ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 21:30:50 -0700
  ...These get old and brittle, break and let the > hall sensor short against the distributor casing. The conclusion So after it started up on...
• Re: Camper Refer Madness
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Mon, 2 May 1994 16:42:32 -0700 (PDT)
  ...vent is blocked? Took off the vent fitting and looked in. My refrigerator won't stay lit for more than a short while. I...
• Re: Oil filler tube extension pulled out.-- Well shiver me timbers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:22:53 -0500
  ...Put it back in and PUSH! :-) If you have managed to pull the whole thing out of the block ..... that's another matter for...
• Q: Cut the coolant pipe?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Arnold
  Sat, 20 May 2000 13:14:03 -0500
  ...between the block and the crank pulley leaving too little movement to clear the studs. QUESTION: If I cut the short pipe from the...
• Re: was: Re: diesel parts - Now: what is needed for a Golf conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 18:13:05 EST
  ...is shorter), starter, flywheel, clutch and pressure plate, coolant hoses, oil cooler and the long bolt that attaches it to the block, coolant expansion...
• Re: ... and onto the next thing ...
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 7 Sep 2014 21:28:54 -0300
  ...I drove six blocks to one of my properties and was almost finished changing the outside light fixture when shorting the connexion occurred to...
• Re: dipstick tube on 2.1 wbx
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 21:58:20 -0400
  ...will probably hold for a short while. Mine leaked a small quantity when the tube was not installed fully into the block. The engine...
• Re: Hahaha, Engine removal tool
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 16:53:25 -0700
  ...Here's a pic of mine (though the 2x4 unit is shorter now and I used blocks to raise height of it): http://tubaneil...
• Srarter woes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 24 Jan 2016 22:59:26 -0600
  ...Finally the starter stopped turning, but Iwas kn the middle of the road, blocking traffic, at night. Long story short - this is the second...
• Platinum Cat Heater while mobile?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 21:45:58 -0800
  ...Running the BA-6 heater is one option, but for short trips I would like to keep the propane heater running - can anyone foresee...
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] A member of our Community needs help - Replacement Engine needed in WA State
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 17:18:55 -0400
  It's not imperative that you find a 1.9, a 2.1 block will work equally well if not better. -----Original Message----- A...
• Re: Thieves - Again
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 18:14:35 -0800
  ...Thieves - Again > > Looks like I had another visit from the Vanagon thieves this weekend. > They > stole a 2.1 liter short block that I...
• Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 13:17:26 -0400
  ...The newer heads with the short stud that screwed in the rocker boss where adjusted to .004ths because they gained clearance. This had nothing...
• Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Sun, 6 May 2012 12:44:53 -0500
  ...blocks are to isolate the pump vibrations from the chassis > so the sound doesn't drive you mad. Early vans had a short ground...
• Re: NYC to Palo Alto CA
  Historical mailing list - Sam Johnson
  Tue, 12 Dec 2006 15:41:01 -0500
  ...time I tried backing up a short distance and the traillered vanagon jacknifed accross the road blocking two lanes somewhere in Tennessee. I must...
• Re: Turning off rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Don
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:07:38 -0600
  ...create a shorter return route for the hot coolant that does not include the radiator (where the liquid is "cooled"). By blocking the two...
• 3.2L waterboxer, and 2.6L 5cyl in vw van
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 May 2002 17:54:53 EDT
  ...between the blocks and they reckon the 2.6 has either a taller or a shorter (memory fails me now) block than the usual...
• FS: 15" Whls, Hitch, & Wasser Mtrs in KC
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 09:50:35 -0800
  ...Should be disassembled & inspected. $200 1 87 2.1 short block w/ spun rod $40 & shipping 2 84 shortblock cores &40 each & shipping1 84...
• Re: Anything like this for 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 May 2011 14:49:58 -0700
  ...Are the standard tranny parts available, I wonder. > Joining the hoses especially without a > restriction is a short circuit to the radiator. That's...
• Re: Short Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 11 May 2010 17:18:57 -0700
  ...to make several other changes on the back of the fuse block to get everything moved over. If all that checks out then again...
• Re: Friday Thoughts about Turboing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 14:19:04 -0800
  ...heads you're going to create a national shortage of bricks by using them to block your wheels while waiting on engine parts. Stan...
• Re: I win!!! the worse ever "westy part" picture...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 11:53:13 -0600
  ...On an engine block, that would mean a fair >amount of heat retained by the block that otherwise would be radiated into >the engine...
• Re: HELP!!! Electric Problem
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Sun, 7 Dec 1997 12:13:55 -0700
  ...Any lead with a significantly low reading (relative to the >others) may be indicative of a wire with a "short". Bad relays, solenoid, >etc...
• 84 88 parting
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 08:29:14 -0700
  ...with arm rest automatic shifter 1.9 engine good for core short block 1.9 fuel injection 1.9 engine hanger 1.9 engine...
• Re: Low power, SHORT, just questions
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 18:58:58 -0500
  ...Marc Perdue Tom Stone wrote: > Marcperdue questioned: "Also, if the cat were blocked, wouldn't I NOT have > exhaust gases coming out the tailpipe...
• Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:24:45 +0100
  The kit does also reduces the lateral movement, but that's the shortcoming of the kit. To select between reverse / 1-2 / 3-4...
• Re: more trouble with metal pipe to thermostat...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 19:59:49 EST
  ...If you're talking about the black metal pipe with the flange that is bolted to the engine block on the passenger side of...
• Re: Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:58:29 -0700
  I wrote: > The only real technical stumbling block right now, is that the > collector will be shorter than the stock Jetta. Oops. meant to...
• Re: Short Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 11 May 2010 20:12:27 -0400
  ...Drove a block and came back home >becuase got as low as 10.89. Check the voltage at the alternator as the battery is...
• Vanagon heater correction
  Historical mailing list - bpremack
  Fri, 5 Sep 1997 15:10:01 -0500
  This is a correction to my earlier posting. (Thanks to Gerry for pointing out my oversight.) The regulation VW block heater bolts onto the...
• Re: Clutch Adjustment ?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:12:58 -0700
  A wooden block on the clutch pedal :) alistair On 2011-09-14, at 6:24 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > Scott, > > My red 1988 GL...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:46:54 -0700
  ...Engine Replacement Options > > > > > > > > > >I absolutely agree with you that I took a risk in not doing anything, > > > > not even checking, the short block. The...
• Re: Free Parts
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 17:48:56 -0800
  LOL!! =) On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 5:38 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > > - 1.6TD Short Block (good used) > > The...
• Re: Oil Filter Tube Mount Removal?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 10 May 2010 07:49:23 -0700
  ...2.1L engine.� This item is just a short pipe "nipple" threaded into the� block on one end and the oil filter threads onto...
• Engine Procedure
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 15:29:14 -0700
  ...is it surely in need of tons of work? Could the short block be okay? Thank you for your help. Steve ===== Steve croatoa@yahoo...
• Re: Changing Rods
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 15:56:24 -0500
  ...I think you're looking at a lot of work, an already rebuilt long block or a used motor. Don't take shortcuts.
• 2 Syncros GLs FS
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 18:11:08 -0500
  ...191k, rebuilt tranny at 98k, new short block at 98k, many new parts. Bronze, air not working. Van is in central California, owner in...
• FS: 1.9 engine, spare parts, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 30 May 2001 11:48:51 -0400
  ...I also have a good 1.9 case and crank (short-block), several good pistons and cylinder heads, again no guarantees but appears to...
• Re: troubleshooting tiico noise/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 14:41:08 -0700
  ...I think it's the shorter exhaust system, in combination with the other factors, including engine mounting angle. I'd be interested to "hear...
• Re: Leaking Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 18:14:55 -0800
  Blocking off the hoses is much better than joining them. when you join them you short circuit the front heater a little. the 'real...
• Re: Ceramic coated heads?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 10:26:57 -0800
  ...I will be rebuilding the engine soon since it has 256,000 miles on the original short block and has now just started using...
• Re: Canadian Mix (mea culpa, sort of)
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 5 Feb 2011 17:42:58 -0700
  ...It was 38 below at night, warming to "only" 18 below in the days, short as they were. I had 20 W oil from...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:25:32 -0500
  My understanding was a block heater heats the coolant via the block. Can you have a block heater on an aircooled? Jeff On 11...
• <wanted> 2.1l wierd alt bracket/other parts.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Fri, 21 Aug 1998 15:18:08 -0300
  ...I need both parts, they are connected with a short bit of hose. I will shortly need the big double X-over pipe up...
• Re: front parking brake cable
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 12:37:02 -0800
  ...Part of the cable is a nylon guide block that clips into small bracket welded to the body. On 2wd models the tank blocks...
• Re: singled out from the Vanagon list...sorry
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Tue, 15 May 2001 22:26:21 -0500
  ...Is it practical to consider rebuilding the short block myself? By the way, are the cylinders removable like aircooled or integral to the block...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Todd P Last
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:29:46 -0800
  ...I had H&R springs (on a westy) and added bilstien's - it still was jarring on short bumps. Might be different with a...
• Re: R rear heater blowout - stranded
  Historical mailing list - brady
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:45:11 -0700
  ...create a shorter return route for the hot coolant > that does not include the radiator (where the liquid is "cooled"). By > blocking the two...
• Re: What's the difference???
  Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:41:42 -0400
  ...Small Coolant pipe between > block and short hose on passenger side of engine. > > Now, that last entry does have some discrepancies (83-85 or...
• Re: Vanagon in Rough Neighborhood -precautions?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Crooks, RN,CDE
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 21:52:29 +1100
  Blue Eyes wrote: > > LouiZE said, "I will be moving (one/two blocks) near a fairly rough > neighborhood and would like suggestions/discussion thread on...
• Re: engine seized, sad day...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 22:39:26 -0900
  I have a functional diesel short block in the garage. It's yours, if you want it. ����-Mike Moery Anchorage, AK � --------------- �� �����||E[__] [__]|[_]\ � ������| =======| - ��|| � * * * *( o )-------( o...
• Re: Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 4 Nov 2013 13:19:06 -0700
  ...it is best to FuseIt so that if that wire should ShortToGround the Fuse will blow before any DamageIsDone ~ it may not always be...