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• Don't waste your money on that thang!
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 18:33:57 -0600
  ...The number is 800-444-7444.....Good luck Malibu Tony 85' westy......anemic 1.9L @ 6 degrees BTDC Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 16...
• Re: battery question
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 14:23:58 -0700
  Okay, With engine off and reefer off, you read 12v on both batteries (I am rounding numbers). So confirm: with engine on, reefer off...
• neuspeed kompressor was ->Re: Engine conversions; Waterboxer to:
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 20:56:17 -0700
  ...with everything else stock you might get into stock 1.8t/vr6 numbers. but, with a piggyback "fuel enrichment device"(a fifth injector) and...
• Re: Golf Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:30:36 -0500
  ...I think the "SN00000" numbers might be peculiar to their shop, while the "00X" numbers might be the last part of the Bosch number...
• Re: Vanagon 5 Speed Trannies. RPM in 5th gear question.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 10:47:52 PST
  ...to reduce the total number of times the injectors would fire to actually increase gas mileage. When the engine is in and running, I...
• Re: Last air cooled model?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 12:18:20 -0600
  Someone gave me a site that had the numbers of various VW models brought into the US but I crashed a drive and lost...
• Another Type IV
  Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 11:13:45 -0500
  ...had built the engine knew all the VW Type IV tricks or better still had given me his phone number. Bill M. ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET...
• Re: black exhaust residue
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 20:25:08 -0800
  ...I would imagine that this doesn't happen once the engine is warmed up. Karl Batzler -----Original Message----- From: Bulley-Hewlett & Associates <gmbulley@BULLEY...
• Re: SUBIE VAN ENGINE FIRE...LISTER NEEDS HELP in PA
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:22:18 -0400
  ...engined vanagon in southeast pa, or can give doug some advice, email me and i will fwd you his cell number.. apparently the engine...
• Re: coolant leak story
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:40:22 -0800
  ...443-121-107-A is the correct part > number. It is a very flexible hose and good clamps are needed not to cut it...
• Re: OT: Guinness VW record
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 20:43:11 -0600
  ...Klein's phone number is listed in the phone book and I can call him up and talk about his VW. So sad Old...
• Re: Photo of old BMW motorhome
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 May 2001 11:19:05 -0400
  ...A lot of the engine problems went away when they switched to a Renault block! (But it was still a horrible car.) david David...
• Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:47:47 -0700
  ...the engine died for a few seconds several times up each grade, which was pretty nerve-wracking. The exact rpm-to-speed numbers are...
• Re: Frank's "new" engine rport
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 06:58:25 EDT
  ...It seems that although there are numbers from Franks trip regarding various consumptions and pressures I must ask a few things. First off if...
• Re: Is there a market for my VanaJetta Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:47:53 -0700
  ...Haven't checked compression, but engine > pulls great. Has a new clutch/flywheel/pilot bearing, some engine > seals, both belts/tensioners, WP, thermostat, some...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jun 2020 19:43:32 +0000
  ...the alternator?  There have been a number of mechanics over time that have peered in the engine bay while the motor has idled and...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome TSB 92-02: Also Applies To Digijet ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 21 Jun 2017 16:54:22 -0400
  ...24 Number: 92-02 Date: April 30, 1992 > Subject: Vanagon Drivability Complaints Model(s): All Water Cooled > Engine Vanagons SUPERCEDES TECHNICAL BULLETIN 24-92...
• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 22:03:27 -0600
  ...Mann Oil Filter and lifters If your 'check engine' light is on here in Ontario, the vehicle will fail it's 'every two years...
• Air Cooled Technical Question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 08:35:43 -0500
  ...IV, 2000cc engines that were dead because of heads that lost valve seats or had broken ring groves on the number 3 cylinder. I...
• Re: 84 not refiring , still flooding ?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Vanhethoen
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 09:10:29 -0500
  ...Thought that the problem was fixed got up this morning to go to work 25 miles get to work engine runs good all the...
• Re: FW: Vanagon Rebuilt Motors For Sale $1800 plus shipping! No Core ...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 01:33:46 EDT
  Hi Chris, The communition and shipping is my department and yes I could get the engines to LAX. Thanks for the suggestion of ForwardAir...
• Re: Advice on replacing injector hose please...
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:29:51 -0400
  ...The kit part number is fuel1 and fuel2 in the webstore. Let me know if I can help you further. Ken Wilford John 3...
• Re: VDO Part # needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 15:08:50 EDT
  VDO Part Number for this "T" is 240850. I get $12.00 for 'em. Or you can order the dual terminal sender (360006) that...
• Re: 196,000
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 09:45:25 -0800
  ...a surprising number are there, due to fires) are picked apart for use by Audi hotrodders looking for added displacement engine parts. Guess what...
• Re: Aircooled ?s here for my 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 19:00:06 -0700
  ...Your engine is turning about 3700 rpm at a true road speed of 70 mph. DK tranny with .85 4th gear, 4.57 r...
• dipstick tube on 2.1 wbx
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 12:25:12 -0700
  ...know the part number for that piece? how about removal and installation? will the piece that's still in the engine come out if...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 13:08:59 -0500
  ...Wouldn't it be cool if Bentley had included the part numbers in their repair descriptions?? Stan Wilder www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Syncro de Mayo EAST 2007
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:14:04 -0400
  ...http://www.syncrodemayoeast.com If you are interested in attending, send me an email so I can get an early idea of the number...
• Re: 133 mph WB?? BUNK!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 Jan 1999 00:09:39 -0500
  A number of years ago I had a '79 Scirocco with a five speed. In order to break the 100mph barrier, I had to...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 15:08:23 -0800
  ...The engine is > > mounted at the 54 degree point and so the engine doesn't protrude. One > > additional benefit of the Tiico is that...
• Re: Home engine repair happenings: Latest news and last fix-its.
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 21:24:05 -0800
  ...the number he threw out at me. I was more into the oil press problem at the time of conversation. My engine only had...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 23:43:27 -0500
  ...It came with a >> part number revision: same number with a letter C instead of B at the end.). >> >> So, I will see if...
• Re: HHO Kits
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:52:08 -0700
  ...TIA Steve 82 diesel > > If you're willing to take an answer from thermodynamics, with *very* > rough numbers attached: > > Heat engines ( http://hyperphysics.phy...
• Re: Water temp warning light flashing
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Tue, 11 Nov 2014 14:26:48 -0600
  ...Mayhaps that is what it does with a Subaru engine, but that's not how it's supposed to work. On 11/11/14...
• Re: 196,000
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 09:22:39 -0800
  ...Put some numbers in a hat, the one you pull out is as good as anything. Engines are much better made today, but along...
• Re: DMV
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Mar 96 21:01 CST
  ...a 69 engine with an identical 68 engine, but nobody *here* will tell. ;) If I remember right, you were posting the numbers a while...
• F/ But Interest'g Article 4x4s
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Jan 1995 17:55:14 -0500
  ...Some research turned up the following numbers, which refer to the number of vehicles sold in a particular year, regardless of the model year...
• Re: Is it reasonable to expect a rebuilt waterboxer to be bone dry underneath?
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Fri, 1 Jul 2016 15:57:36 +0000
  ...but I have never been successful getting a waterboxer engine that is completely bone dry on the bottom (oil).  Am I doing something wrong...
• Re: '91 Westy-Rubber Hose
  Historical mailing list - Darren
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 15:22:05 -0500
  ...I is located just above the middle of the engine, just under the idle speed control valve. In the Haynes, there is adrawing of...
• Re: Hid AUX lamps GoWesty's headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:11:48 -0800
  ...55% is a > reasonable ballpark, to that 140 W of DC takes ~250W of engine power. > > 250W / 20KW = 1.25% > > If a Vanagon gets...
• Re: Euro-Elec: UPDATE 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 12:58:44 EST
  Your oil pressure numbers sound good. Bentley says that 19psi at 2000 rpm when the engine is warm is the lower limit. So your...
• Re: V'gon been sittin...Want to start her up again...recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 5 Aug 2005 12:57:09 -0700
  ...i think this has to do with transmission lubrication--with the tranny in neutral, the input (engine) side will not turn so the gear...
• Camper Indicator Panel LED's !!!
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 23:45:38 -0500
  ...No to bother with the part numbers. Source, B'ville VW, Eric in parts, Sat. noontime. 4. The Radio Shack parts you want are...
• Re: Fwd: Decisions, decisions which conversion was: Upon seeing Bostig's handiwork
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:18:02 -0400
  ...Their is no reason to do so. >> >>The 2.5L is a great powefull engine, very reliable, smooth running, and when >>this engine reach...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 13:42:24 -0400
  Throwing my .02 into this, having owned and driven a number of VW/Audi I-4 powered vehicles both in this country and in...
• Re: Can anyone give me an estimate?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:16:20 -0500
  ...give me a price on flipping engines. > > Who wants to take a guess at this mysterious number? > > Regards to all > > Peter Marsh > Naples FL >
• Re: Passat wagon (no Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 00:20:13 EST
  ...I can give you the part number if you need it. The motor is bullet proof. Good choice Michael 87 syncro 87 Quattro
• Re: Vanagon longevity
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 16:10:00 -0700
  ...I put in a new (wrecking yard) engine last summer which may take me to the half-million mark. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: ?Brighter Turn Signals?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 10:13:03 -0500
  ...To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be."
• Re: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 13:29:17 +1300
  ...427cid 428cid and 440cid were once considered ideal numbers. Even >>>better than the xx-xx-xx series once discussed in that era as well...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Question
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 13:36:45 -0700
  ...Unless you have a modified engine at what RPM do you plan to drive your Vanagon that warrants a high flow exhaust? 6500 RPM...
• Re: Bogus engineering
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sat, 6 Feb 2021 21:33:50 -0500
  ...So the engineers had to work around it as best they could. > > If you look at the numbers, 1984 was max production for the...
• Re: RE; K&N Air Filters, and Engine Longevity
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 10:17:54 EST
  ...re-define 'nowhere' for most of us) K&N and a number of other manufacturers make sand filters to fit over the outside of...
• Re: simple sound deadening...
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 19:52:40 -0700
  ...I'm wondering if simple carpet padding would work under floor carpets and over engine cover surfaces. Anyone tried this? William > Hi Folks, > > I...
• Re: compression testing procedure
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 10:32:28 -0100
  ...When I retested 1 and 3, the engine > had already cooled down again and I got almost no pressure. Karl, These numbers have me...
• Overheating Trauma
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 14:07:23 MST
  ...I plan to start the engine and write some numbers down this evening. What is a normal oil temparature? Mid 200's? Lastly here...
• Re: installed new engine.. now have ecu/fuel pump woes....anyone help me?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:28:52 -0700
  ...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: clutch juddering
  Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 13:56:32 +0100
  ...A number of months >passed by, I don't recall exactly how long, and my pilot bearing fell to >pieces and locked the main...
• Mismatched Westy Transmission
  Historical mailing list - claudius claiborne
  Sun, 10 May 1998 07:36:27 -0500
  ...It turned out to be transmission fluid, apparently blown out of the transmission casing through the front seal, hitting the engine and burning. A...
• another fyi FS 1987 Syncro Adventurewagen Camper USA san diego area $13600
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 23:46:29 -0500
  ...Price $13,595 Body Style Van Mileage Unlisted Exterior Color Gold Interior Color Tan Engine 4 Cylinder Gasoline Transmission 5 Speed Manual Drive Type...