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• Re: cold start strategies
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 16:58:26 -0800
  ...and against the engine block. I could climb underneath to see if I can find any markings or part numbers if I was coaxed...
• Conspiracy Theory was:Front Heater Core Fun!!!
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 21:30:57 -0700
  ...I once >owned a J**P Cherokee that required disconnecting a water hose to get to >the number 4 spark plug!! >Peace, JB & the...
• Re: Curise control for Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 26 May 2003 20:06:22 -0400
  ...I've also seen a number of Audiovox and Rostra units > there, both of which are still available through retail outlets. Should be possible...
• 85 Vanagon q's
  Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 10:18:39 -0500
  ...First off, does anyone have the part number for the correct oil filter for the 1.9? The guy at the VW dealership pulled...
• Re: 55 to 65 mpg in a diesel vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 14:17:45 -0500
  On Thu, 9 Dec 2004 23:31:41 -0600, Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@IPA.NET> wrote: >I'm sure they get those mpg numbers making...
• Re: How is the Westy water tank inlet routed?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Sun, 22 Apr 2007 11:18:23 -0600
  ...See how wise those clever German engineer types were. On 20-Apr-07, at 10:00 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > Bill Collins typed...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - John Thiessen
  Sat, 10 Mar 2018 08:54:01 -0500
  ...certainty the part > > > > >> numbers for 3 of the 5 climate control (heater) cables on a: 1982 > > > > >> Vanagon, Left-hand drive, engine code CV (air...
• Re: Carrying loose propane tanks?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 22:08:19 -0700
  ...Now take all those wee probabilities and multiply them by the number of vans on the road and the probabilitys of something like this...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:46:52 -0800
  ...In many cases, after turning off the engine and subsequent > re-start without having taken any action, the symptoms disappear. > These symptoms may not...
• Re: '84 WBX: H pipe broke..questions
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 08:05:57 EDT
  ...You reduced the number of parts involved. (The Digifant system works like this) . . . . . . Drink a beer in celebrition for me! >> Ken, my man, I...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:27:53 -0500
  ...Remember we're only boosting 8-9 psi to make the numbers we're after, the majority of the time the engine will STILL...
• Re: 87 Vanagon Crisis [long]
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 09:28:17 -0700
  ...You first do a standard compression test, note the numbers (I *think* 155-165 psi is a good number for Vanagon WB motors), then...
• Re: 2.1 Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sun, 14 Jan 2007 12:07:51 -0500
  ...I've used a number of these engines over th eyears and > have yet to see a problem that wasn't caused by an...
• Re: MPG Question
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 18:10:08 -0500
  ...I've been driving for 35 years and learned how to calculate mileage from my engineer grandfather at age 5. He also taught me...
• Re: Oil Light flashing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Oct 2006 11:59:08 +0000
  ...PITA I know but unless you want to see > that number three rod > in your engine compartment it's the only right way. This...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 15:49:23 -0500
  ...Many of these do not allow for the angle the engine must be tipped in order to fit in the engine compartment of the...
• Re: Where can I find parts for my TiiCo engine ?
  Historical mailing list - James Adams
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 00:16:47 -0400
  ...The VW dealership here in Spartanburg SC can't locate the part from the number on the old part (Bosch I think). I have...
• Re: 025 906 021 C 1.9 ECU question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:12:41 -0700
  ...They will insist on the exact same part > number they have, and also the same manufacturer. They want a certain > style of body on...
• Re: Surging engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:27:30 -0700
  ...I'm > told is an 86-92 Rabbit/Fox engine. The computer has Bosch number 0 280 > 800 > 104 (105) on it. It is...
• Re: 1.9 ECU replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 5 Feb 2017 14:08:23 -0500
  ...I've never heard anything functional to distinguish them, they're carried under the same part number. Nobody is making these, so whatever you...
• Re: Is it about time for Sandblasting?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 23:07:06 EST
  ...They have a number of colors(30+). They also have a semi-gloss black which I am going to do the bug engine tin...
• Re: Cruise Control Vendors
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 21:53:10 +1200
  ...Again, this system >does not require engine vacuum. It runs completely on 12 volt power. There >were four major different items that needed to...
• Run 10 Degrees Cooler 85-1.9L
  Historical mailing list - David Gunning
  Sat, 27 May 2006 10:02:55 -0400
  ...While I realize that certain engines run at optimum performance temperature levels, I do not know how running at a ten degree lower vanagon...
• How about changing the resonate frequency? WAS: Yup, those are my symptoms!
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 00:16:04 -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...
• Engine stops, then restarts itself ... sometimes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Burchill
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 08:14:51 -0500
  Help! '87 Westy 192,000 miles, and climbing Engine is running. Engine stops running, like the ignition switch is turned off. All electrical for...
• Re: Failed emissions (DEQ)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:48:26 -0800
  ...Failed emissions (DEQ) ok here we go....numbers are idle /2nd idle 84GL Auto 1.9 HC STD - 220/220 CO STD - 1/1...
• Re: Radiator vintage?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:38:49 -0800
  ...The part number you gave won't do it. > > > > > > > > > > Often, on the passenger side plastic end tank, fairly high up the > > > > > side, there will...
• FS: '88-'92 Wolfsburg Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 11 Sep 1998 16:21:32 -0500
  ...4-speed, 118K on the clock, PW, PM, engine looks a bit dirty underneath, but then people tell me mine looks like I can...
• Used my Vanagon to get a new Loaf
  Historical mailing list - J.W.Brier
  Sat, 21 Mar 1998 22:42:28 +0100
  Hi there, Today I got myself another bus (that's number 3). It's an all-options 1978, 2 litre automatic. Bought it in...
• Light Improvements, and Heater Parts.........
  Historical mailing list - David Utley
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 08:04:04 EST
  ...His telephone number is 973-398-6363. If memory serves, he is an engineer by day, and it took him many days to return...
• starting issues
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Kahler
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 12:09:50 -0800
  ...I'll turn the key and the starter will rev-rev, pause, and then rev again and start the engine. Only a few times...
• Re: Metric this, metric that
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 1 Feb 2006 12:08:19 -0600
  ...Decimal systems like metric are optimized >for science and engineering, but feet and inches are optimized for figuring >out if two chairs and a...
• HELP! Blackbeard Update-Not Good.
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:23:05 -0700
  ...Even with the additional value given the new (<75,000 mi.) engine, the massive number of hours PLUS parts is just too much. Alright...
• 1987 Vanagon Wolfsburg silver, auto NY
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:06:30 -0700
  ...Nice enough to put an engine in and use again. I was going to part it for the doors, figerglass�and interior, but don...
• Re: Suburban heaters
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 22:33:58 -0600
  ...When the engine ran, it could run. This was the same unit however, that I have in my class A Champion. The 30,000...
• Re: Capacitor fix - what year?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 01:04:14 -0600
  ...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: Boston Bob Engine for sale ( potentially)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Young
  Thu, 21 Nov 2019 14:48:53 -0500
  ...hotmail.com> wrote: > > There are a number of variables that effect what you can get for an engine. How bad one is needed, location...
• Re: installed new engine.. now have ecu/fuel pump woes....anyone help me?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:36:46 -0400
  ...Only thing i found in error was i had >swapped the number 3 and 4 fuel injectors. just spaced out on this. >Would this...
• Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:49:21 -0500
  ...part numbers but my Syncro > is at the mechanic's getting a bunch of new hoses--connected > to a Subaru 2.5 engine. ;-) > > Richard...
• Re: 85 Exhaust:
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 12:41:10 -0700
  I commented recently that a large number of folks contemplating an engine swap probably don't have properly running vans. I installed a used...
• VIN - where car sold & Fuel Injection help
  Historical mailing list - James T.
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 18:14:20 +0000
  I'm confused as to what sort of Fuel Injection setup my engine has. Am having a problem with a fast idle and in...
• Re: Friday Already! enough crying about volks-cafe already
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 22:30:47 -0500
  ...And there is nothing you can do about it > > Stan Wilder > Engine Ceramics > 214-352-4931 > www.engineceramics.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: BenT Syncro...
• Re: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:02:27 -0500
  ...As for how long these engines should last there are a number of folks that have gotten really good service out of them. Having...
• Cool VW story
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 07:44:15 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Yes, I did get her number. In fact, this was one of the few times I got a girls phone number and cash didn...
• Re: Vanagon minds lend me your ears?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 17 May 2009 11:00:08 -0500
  ...It just felt like someone turned engine > off. > I have been guilty of having a large number of keys on ring and I have...
• Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 12 May 2004 12:50:46 -0400
  ...my understanding is if you run B100 (biodiesel 100%) these numbers come way down in closer standing with gasoline burning cars. jonathan On Wed...
• Re: Moral qestion--Case in point
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:18:41 -0500
  ...A couple of local mechanics told me they only do leak down tests when the numbers are greater than 45 lbs between cylinders. Not...
• Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:52:26 +1300
  ...wonder where it is now? Anyway, these engines were probably by VW's Type 1 engine, but was far from being a copy. As...
• Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:43:24 -0500
  ...wrote: > > > > > A number of years ago a big airliner crashed after losing an entire > > engine and pylon in flight. The engine mount bolts were...
• Re: Alternative Part & Design to Bosal Diesel Exhaust Hanger? (15* I4 Jetta engine)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:49:35 -0800
  ...Use this number to find them many places. > > W0133-1638662 > > Mark > > > neil n wrote: > >> Hi all. >> >> Out of 3 sources locally, the Bosal DV...
• Re: Charging Second Battery
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 16:14:03 -0800
  ...With the engine running, the vdo gauge I installed on my dash shows a steady 13.8 volts on the main battery. That is...
• Re: Subject: 86 Vanagon intermittently shuts off at speed
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 10:45:20 -0500
  ...The wires tend to break right in the engine compartment were the engine rocks back and forth. Eric
• Re: Replacing burnt EV w/Westy - What should I look for?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 08:50:17 -0800
  Ric, If you want simplicity (i.e., fewest number of things to break) get an '83-'85 with no power steering, A/C, or...
• 2.1 Upgrade for '85 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 10:28:02 -0500
  I have a late '85 Westy (chassis number 083XXX) and am ready to buy a new engine from Boston Engine. I have not decided...
• Re: FilmStar for 86-91 Digifant VW Transporter?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 08:27:23 -0400
  ...In theory, FilmStar works with any Digifant engine, though to be certain we >would need the number on the ECU. There may be some...
• Re: WATER HOSES
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 09:21:11 -0700
  ...both include part numbers. There is a NAPA hose compatibility list posted at: http://scribers.midwest.net/midwesty/vw/ Good Luck, Bill ----- Original Message...
• Re: 86 Syncro FS in AR
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 02:50:04 -0600
  ...Guy is the original owner 185k new engine 60k ago new clutch 18 mo. ago, but driven little in that time frame. Used as...
• van paint job
  Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
  Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:47:50 -0700
  ...Although that (snorkel) has no bearing on engine coolant and >oil temps, as far as I "know", it likely does have a bearing on...
• Questions about possible purchase of 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 17:19:21 -0800
  ...the engine was worked on at the same time--but Compression Test is not pretty: 150-120-90-120 (written under the numbers: "Head...
• Re: Vanagon minds lend me your ears?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 17 May 2009 13:30:20 -0500
  ...It just felt like someone turned engine off. > I have been guilty of having a large number of keys on ring and I have...