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  • Re: insulated window blanket prototype
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 10 Mar 2013 22:28:31 -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: Start/Run/Then No Start
    Historical mailing list - George Laubach
    Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:54:59 -0600
    '84 Westy 1.9 L WBXR manual Well, Vroom went away this morning. On my way back from the hardware store this morning, she...
  • On cars (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 31 Dec 2004 21:36:23 -0500
    ...VW did not have the VR32 on display, nor for that matter a vr6 GTI (only the 1.8T GTI). They also didn't...
  • Re: Cigarette Lighter
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 9 Apr 2014 10:07:58 -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...
  • Re: Was: Residual Fuel Pressure... Now: Dirt PIC
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 5 Mar 2014 08:11:22 -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: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:53:35 -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: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
    Historical mailing list - George Laubach
    Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:16:15 -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: electrical mystery
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 4 Dec 2013 17:10:57 -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: Least Steep Passes over the Sierra Nevadas? (for a stock VanagonWesty)?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:51:25 -0700
    ...No apparent damage to the engine or transmission and since then I've had VolksCafe completely rebuild the cooling system (new radiator, stainless pipes...
  • Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:26:26 -0400
    ...VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: >> >> http://groups.google.com/**group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-** >> 4-cylinder-gas-engines<http://groups.google.com...
  • Re: Tire Side wall info request
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:20:38 -0800
    ...The tires are Vredestein, and are "all weather" with the mountain snowflake symbol on the sidewall, so I run them year round in NE...
  • Re: rebuilding front suspension
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:34:21 -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: First trip with AAZ power plant
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Mon, 26 Aug 2013 17:31:26 -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: Fuel pump noise? Fuel filters.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:16:00 -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: Help! Front Heater Fan (install) fail
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 11 Jul 2013 16:32:51 -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: Digifant ECU: Corrosion? And.... Rosin or Heat Damage? PICS
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 8 Jul 2012 12:07:54 -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: Refrigerator lighting
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 2 Sep 2011 09:28:34 -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: Audi V6 - I did it
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Fri, 31 Oct 2003 09:33:59 +0100
    ...This can be seen (without technical detail photos yet) on www.vwbus-online.de/feussner/mittelmotor.htm The crewcab version is a mid-engined...
  • Re: 81 Air cooled... Engine conversion options??
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:10:29 -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: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:15:00 -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: Vacuum hose slipping off fitting
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 6 Oct 2014 11:08:58 -0500
    ...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: WBX Plastic Coolant Pipe Inspection
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 20 May 2014 11:06:11 -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: Quick throttle body re-bush
    Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
    Sat, 13 Sep 2014 21:58:02 -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: Wiring headlight washer pumps
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:46:16 -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: Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:14:21 -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
  • Fixed: Re: 1.5 Volt only at clock
    Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
    Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:02:20 -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: Castor oil as lubricant
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:43:18 -0800
    ...Castor oil as lubricant Good lord an Ossa? I used to race against those guys on my Montessa Capra VR 250!!! Those and Husquies...
  • Brake Pedal Pulse Questions
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:46:49 -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: replacing brake lines
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:16:24 -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: Least Steep Passes over the Sierra Nevadas? (for a stock Vanagon Westy)?
    Historical mailing list - B
    Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:56:39 -0700
    ...Any > other ideas for the 'least steep pass' over the Sierras? > > Thanks, > Mike > '87 Westy (stock 2.1l) > '97 Jetta GTX (2.8l VR6...
  • Re: PIC. Under Cabinet Flooring: Westfalia OEM?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:55:21 -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: Used Radiator Inspection?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 6 Jan 2014 11:01:17 -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: 14" to 16" Wheel Upgrade User Input Please.
    Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
    Wed, 22 May 2013 14:40:36 -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: Adjust Rear Bed? (and rear seat re-foam pics)
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:01:29 -0600
    ...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: Sliding door panel
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:00:42 -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: Upholstery Re-cover Swatch Opinion? ('81 Westy)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:08:53 -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: Insturment Cluster
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
    Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:02:42 +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: ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Mon, 13 May 2013 09:14:04 -0400
    ...throwout bearing > starter > engine compartment cooling hoses > thermostat housing > steel engine cover > > '86+ 2.1 Vanagon: > intake snorkel > > '98 VR6 Passat > water pump pulley...
  • Re: SAmba Ad
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 17 May 2012 23:37:38 -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: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 12 May 2013 17:28:21 -0700
    ...any more VW engines since my experience has not been good, and that includes the Eurovan version of the VR-6. I followed the...
  • Re: What is it with the US? ( real van content)
    Historical mailing list - --------
    Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:58:51 -0400
    ...Do you really have a >clue? > >Passat VR6 = 18 mpg, 2.0 four = 28 mpg, Passat TDI 45 mpg. Gee, guess I was >wrong...
  • Re: WHAT JUST HAPPENED???
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:03:25 -0500
    ...The > engine runs poorly but it does continue to run. " > > Dennis > > Once > > Yes, a cold temp reading from the temp II sensor makes the...
  • Re: Reputable "Wrenching" Forums, Lists for Beginner? Poss. Motorcycle Lists?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:59:49 -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: Fw: gas prices
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Thu, 19 Apr 2001 09:37:43 -1000
    ...Same goes for a local friend who owns a GTI VR6 > (same car, two doors)... though some of the lost mileage may be due...
  • Re: Sudden clutch nothing...while parked
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 4 Sep 2014 20:21:45 -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: friday - home made rosin flux
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:53:51 -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: What just happened?
    Historical mailing list - Jon Rizzo
    Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:13:24 -0700
    ...So then I started to research new/used engines, thinking this ones a goner. I am still frustrated that it would not start and...
  • Re: Residual Fuel Pressure: hold for 1 hour?
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
    Mon, 3 Mar 2014 18:45:27 -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...
  • 1.9L Gutless when first started
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sun, 21 Oct 2007 08:00:27 -0700
    ...Neutral will cause the engine to rev, sort of, but it's not very enthusiastic about it, "pulses" VROommmm m m m mmVROOmmm m...
  • Re: Vanagon fuel injector cleaning
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 23 Jul 2013 10:28:51 -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: Rear Wiper Relay: Use 171 955 529? Pre '90 Headlight SW Change; Handle more Amps? (1988 Westy)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 26 May 2012 23:28:02 -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
  • Dash Cluster Substitute + Reproduce It ?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:11:36 -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: Refrigerator lighting
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:17:52 -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: Upholstery Re-cover Swatch Opinion? ('81 Westy)
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:20:14 -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: Automotive Shop Rate Question
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:54:55 -0800
    ...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: ECU: burned parts. PICS (Jetta Engine in Vanagon)
    Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
    Mon, 15 Sep 2014 12:47:12 -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...
  • Towing (Tiico)
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 25 Oct 2002 23:36:26 -0400
    ...With the Tiico, the speeds didn't change (though I could run the engine at higher RPMs, the load just simply wouldn't be...
  • Re: Crazy idea?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:29:01 -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: Clutch Pedal Clevis Hole: Help Determine Vanagon Mileage?
    Historical mailing list - Joe Novak
    Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:08:27 -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: Shady Boy: That bad in wind?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Thu, 20 Feb 2014 19:33:25 -0500
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca > > '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...