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• 4 questions
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 17:21:02 -0500
  ...well my last engine had minimal shavings, but then breaking-in the new engine, of course i got more shavings. so all this on...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 19:40:10 -0700
  ...What I > don't know is what is involved with putting these other engines in? > Does anyone have any site links that explain the...
• Re: 1.6NA Diesel Rebuild Options ???
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 00:22:01 -0400
  ...I pay machining costs but do all the > assembly myself. > > - Purchasing a rebuilt engine. > > - Purchasing a new engine. > > From what I have seen so...
• Shifting Shudder Part II
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 20:47:37 -0700
  ...on these rear-engine critters, it's tough for me to imagine... but then, I've no experience with these engines, that's why...
• Re: The hottest engine swap going?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 17 May 2007 18:42:48 -0400
  ...The hottest engine swap going? Isn't it the same engine, with a diesel head? Sudhir On 5/17/07, TC <trclark@shaw.ca...
• oil pump failure? please help...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 20 May 2019 09:31:55 -0700
  hi all, yesterday I changed the oil as I did as usual (nothing special) on my son's 2WD tintop.. - warm up the engine...
• Re: Westy and Porsche 911 engine in same estate sale--Georgia
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 1 Apr 2014 16:13:41 -0700
  ...Tires are flat and engine won't start. > > Porsche Engine - 1991 - 3.6 Liter, Flat 6 Cylinder, 247 HP at 6100 rpm (you > will...
• Re: Removing engine, WAS; How high do I lift the wee beastie?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 20 Nov 2010 10:35:08 -0800
  ...unit that lets down the engine, but you can make it >>yourself. �I advertise it on TheSamba as engine lifter. �It can be used...
• Re: Boston engine web site
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Tue, 11 May 2010 12:04:15 -0400
  ...Boston engine web site It's been changed to Suburban Engines. http://www.suburbanengine.com/ 2010/5/10 jaime forero <jforero@sbcglobal.net> > Hello...
• engine swap/ conversion
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 15:10:28 +0200
  THE engineswap ! OK, you guys are in a hot debate on power vs reliability and I think that one should .... but ....a couple of...
• Re: Help! Head replacement cost.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 00:42:55 +0000
  ...Here in >the UK we can buy whole replacement exchange engines for what it costs for >one major repair to an engine in the...
• Quantum TD head and manifolds on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 18:30:21 -0400
  If you want to put a 1.6 TD engine in your Vanagon without the pain of making custom engine mounts, you need at...
• HELP!!......Engine Wont Run (Tiico)
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 16:48:37 -0700
  My Tiico engine just died while i was driving around 45Mph in my 84' Westy. All electrical stuff still works. Now it turns over...
• Engine overheating and no heat from front heater
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 19:08:38 -0400
  ...The overheating and no heat from the Front heater problem was happening when the engine was idling. As soon as the engine is working...
• Re: Hitch in my Vanagon's giddy up
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:35:38 -0400
  ...Once the >engine cools down there is no problem with starting the engine. I have >noticed another anomoly with the engine... An occasional high...
• Re: Stranded World Travelers
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Thu, 10 May 2012 10:24:26 -0400
  FWIW, I wouldn't touch a new/reman VW diesel engine from anyone else BUT VW! The last three I have gotten from VW...
• Re(2): Rough running when Hot
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 19:08:10 -0500
  Karl, You mean when the engine warmed up, the cat. converter would freeze-up in your Olds. How could this happen. In my Vanagon...
• Re: engine conversion experiences (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 17:21:36 -0800
  ...I wondered why VW had gone to so much effort to encapsulate the engine to reduce noise. I just bought my second complete 1...
• aircooled cyl head removal
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 08:56:46 +0100
  ...Understood that you removed the engine so should I tell that you get the heads off without pulling the engine? When I 1st found...
• Re: WTB: Used 2.1 engine NC/VA/MD
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 11:46:45 EDT
  In a message dated 6/7/00 9:59:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time, sprbxr@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << I need a used running engine...
• Re: looking for Late Model Westy with bad engine.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 15:10:54 -0600
  If you're near Texas, Subary Legacy engines are $400.00 from a local wrecking yard. Take it out yourself and its even a...
• Re: new VW model has rear engine "waterboxer" - NOT
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:30:27 -0700
  ...the TIGUAN is NOT a rear-engined vehicle! http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/volkswagen_news/article_2032.shtml Paul Guzyk <paullist@GUZYK.COM...
• Idle Relay - Idle Valve match?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:09:42 -0700
  ...When the engine is cold the idel bumps up a 150 rpm or so as it should, but once th engine warms up, it...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:15:48 -0800
  It sounds like you're not aware of the Bostig / Zetec engine conversion. Just Google it. I'd be glad to install one for...
• Update on Cracked Heads
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:11:40 -0800
  ...They're sourcing the engine from GEX in Arkansas. �Anyone deal with an GEX engine before? �They offer a 12 month/12k mile warranty...
• Re: Vanagon engine rebuild cost
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 01:53:12 EST
  Bobs Vw of West Springfield told me that they rebuild sycnro engines for 3500 thats labor and engine rebuild....it was cheaper for the...
• Re: engine for a 84' vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 00:21:40 -0500
  >> i have a 84' vanagon that the engine has locked up. i was wondering if you >> have an engine or if you know were...
• Re: Dry Sump for Subaru Engine
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 19:18:55 -0800
  At 06:32 PM 1/10/2000 -0800, you wrote: >Looks like VW engines to me. > >Ron of ROADCOW and Vanaru. > Ditto - couldn't...
• tdi conversions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 10:52:23 EST
  Hi Folks the 1.6td is a pitifully slow engine.........and i need more power how much extra work is involved fitting the 110...
• WTB: Used 2.1 engine NC/VA/MD
  Historical mailing list - J Shepard
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 09:58:53 EDT
  I need a used running engine to get a syncro back on the road. I'm thinking of an engine convesion, but until I...
• FW: pulling engine from '84 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 00:15:54 -0400
  ...pulling engine from '84 waterboxer > > > is it very much different than pulling the engine from an air-cooled > vanagon? > any advice would be appreciated...
• you job...
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 07:50:36 -0800
  I'm lost with you messages....O-ring leak? Cylinder o-ring? how old? If your yanking the cylinders, the whole engine must come...
• Re: 80 Westy Engine Fire - Mystery Solved
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sat, 10 May 2003 08:35:49 -0700
  Hi Richard, One way to go would be to put a 1600 bus engine into it, there was a bus at Everybus this year...
• Re: Has anyone installed an ABA-based engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sun, 1 Feb 2004 13:14:46 -0500
  ...I just want to make sure I know all other issues people have encountered before I commit to an engine choice. john > I have...
• Re: Roadhaus - Need Engine / Update
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Thu, 6 May 2004 19:51:05 -0700
  I've also located two and a half engines in the area (the half has a head gasket leak). The other two are running...
• De-carbonize engine with carbonized water?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 17:01:08 +0200
  Hi all What are real-life-experiences with de-carbonizing engine with carbonized (sparkling) water? A friend of mine used to do with his...
• Re: Question about pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 14:11:45 -0600
  ...http://www.engineceramics.com/vw/bleed.jpg Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com -- No virus found in this outgoing message...
• Craigslist Philadelphia Vanagon Engine
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Gordon
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 13:59:07 -0500
  ...2005-12-02, 6:23PM EST 1988 2.1L VANAGON ENGINE LOW MILAGE AND RUN STRONG ANY QUESTION CALL 215-333-3999
• Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 02:37:11 +0000
  Hola-- I finally got my site updated with a couple of pages of pictures regarding my engine removal if you'd like to take...
• 2.1 Engine No Heads - Free
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:14:01 +0000
  I have a 2.1 engine for free without the heads if someone wants to pick it up. I am located close to White...
• internal EngineCleanerUpperStuff ?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 21 Jun 2013 08:47:07 -0600
  What is everyones favorite internal EngineCleanerUpperStuff ? Seafoam Rislone B-12 Chemtool Techron RedLine LS-1 or ??
• German engineering vs. Chinese engineering (as demonstrated with bearings)
  Historical mailing list - J.C.
  Wed, 11 May 2016 16:57:56 -0700
  Nice video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsFF2AqYD7M
• Phone number Kennedy Engineering
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Thu, 19 Sep 1996 20:39:58 -0400 (EDT)
  Can someone please post the phone number for Kennedy Engineering again Thanks Terry Tan
• engine replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Feb 1997 21:49:19 -0500
  Need new engine replacement for 86 syncro. Am located in Massachusetts and will pick up anywhere.
• Electric Engine Heaters
  Historical mailing list - "Rob (by way of Ron Lussier )"
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 15:02:08 -0800
  Do you know of any electric engine heater for a water-cooled vanagon? (1990) Rob
• free vw engine
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 09:53:14 EDT
  free vw beetle engine, must pick up in SE PA pmail for info [text/html]
• tiico aircooled engines for 1983 westy
  Historical mailing list - Brian
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 19:01:07 -0500
  Anybody heard anything on tiico's rebuilds on their 2.0L engine?
• Re: Engine Conversion marketing survey
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Wed, 2 May 2007 17:00:03 -0400
  Availability is the only issue. There are very few used engines available. John
• Re: New O2 Sensor and engine dies
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 27 Jun 1998 15:09:39 -0700
  ...If this test checks out OK, then stop the engine, reconnect the sensor, start the engine and again observe the output of the O2...
• Re: air cooled engine alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 15:20:28 -0800
  How many RPMs is he pulling when he goes 100MPH? When I do 75MPH in any of my Vanagons, the engine is turning over...
• RE: Re:[F] Extra large engines
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 01 Feb 1996 07:36:00 -0800 (PST)
  >>Is this the engine that was used on many American fighters, such as the >>Chance-Vought F4U Corsair, Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, Grumman F6F...
• Re: What Parts are need for Inline 4 conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 16:26:19 -0500
  Vanagon Diesel/Conversion Parts 1- Flywheel- $316 1- Oil Pan- $109 1- Pickup Tube- $80 2- Rubber Mounts for engine carriers- $99 each ($198...
• Re: Roadhaus - Need an Engine
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 7 May 2004 07:07:19 EDT
  ...How about one of you EXPERT engine builders getting and engine in that Road Haus that will make it around America and then you...
• Re: Dolly for engine removal
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:46:08 -0800
  ...Dolly for engine removal > > > > > > >I should add that I used this setup for engine/transmission removal. > > > Not sure if it would help when just...
• Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:08:30 -0500
  I copied from their site. "rebuilt engines", "Hipo wbx for vngn", "GW 2200 base ho engine". > From: scottdaniel@turbovans.com > To: johnnyjewel43@HOTMAIL.COM...
• Re: EPA/CA/NUTTY ENGINE SWAP GUIDELINES!
  Historical mailing list - Victor Montgomery
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 08:20:04 EST
  ...I was considering taking the engine out of my 1500 cc Gold Wing and putting it in my Air Cooled Vanagon. that way I...
• Re: Canadian rebuitl 2.0L engines, Good?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 10:02:02 -0500
  ...Belive it or not the GEX is a better engine, and anyone who remembers my 2 blown engines from GEX in my thing can...
• Re: 6.3 liter TDI engine... not :-(
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 00:41:59 EDT
  ...Even the highest performance engines shine, e.g. the TDI engine with 111 KW (150 HP), with an exemplarily low consumption. " Here's the...
• Re: (newbie) Engine swaps, adapter-less
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 12:15:47 -0700
  ...R/S/J diesel engines, as well as GTI/Golf/Jetta(some?) and newer gas or diesel VW engines >>>will > <<< bolt onto the diesel...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions! - 3A Comment
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 17 Sep 2013 12:19:48 -0400
  Jeff, The 3A 2.0L engine was the base offering in the 1988-92 Audi 80. The stock engine uses a CIS-E engine...