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• yet another engine choice - VW "twincharger" HOLD IT!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 13:44:14 -0400
  ...yet another engine choice - VW "twincharger" > <<A supercharger is geared to the engine's rotating parts, like a > permanently mounted fan. > They are notoriously...
• Re: 86-91 labeled diagram of engine/engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:48:25 -0800
  ...86-91 labeled diagram of engine/engine compartment I have picture of a my 90 and access (sometimes) to my daughter's 91. Ask...
• engine rebuild in FL
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 08 Apr 1995 21:33:49 -0500 (EST)
  ...The guy I was going to trade my old car to for the engine repair has stepped out due to personal problems. Zoinks! Now...
• Re: Pad over engine & Fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 13:03:41 -0500 (EST)
  ...I believe the original request was concerning the bed cushion that can be placed on top of the engine compartment, not the engine lid...
• six cylinders, no waiting
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 20:21:18 EST
  ...You do need to raise most of the engine lid about four inches. On the 84 you need to figure out a new approach...
• Volksubaru: Got the engine!
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 08:35:49 -0400
  ...I purchased a Syncro with a bad engine for the purpose of converting to another engine. I just received my Subaru 2.2. It...
• Re: Any Used Valagon 2.1L engines available
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 14:55:01 -0500
  ...not censored (if my english is right) http://www.benplace.com/vanagon_engine5.htm Cheers, Ben Life to short ROBERT DONALDS wrote: > Benny boy...
• Re: Overcooling Hypothesis--Long
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:17:22 -0500
  ...When you're coasting downhill, you're using the > engine as a brake. This means that above 1500 RPM, with the idle > switch closed...
• Re: Removal of Vanagon Engine
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 18:28:29 -0700
  ...So I want to >> remove the engine and take a look. Here is a few questions about the >> removal of the engine: 1. How...
• Re: Overhauled/Rebuilt replacement Engines
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 23:26:33 -0500
  I would definitely stick with the WBX engine, but I thinjk I would go with Boston Bob Donalds. He has an awsome reputation for...
• tiico engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 10:02:39 -0700
  ...So I'm thinking a lot about putting in the TiiCo 2.0l Golf engine from South Africa. Here's my thoughts - I would...
• What size engine came in a '50 or '51 bus?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Oct 1995 03:54:36 -0400
  ...The engine is gone and the trans is shot. Does anyone know what size engine came in a '50 or '51? I have found...
• pre 68' type II engine access hinges (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 10:50:08 -0500 (CDT)
  ...pre 68' type II engine access hinges For all of you that have busted engine access hinges, take heart, the engine access hinges are...
• Transplant Question
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 14:19:45 -0500
  I am contemplating a preventative engine transplant on my '84 Vanagon with 1.9L engine (most likely original engine that has had a head...
• Engine noise?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:54:10 -0700
  ...The noise goes away or at least is greatly diminished when the engine warms up. Any ideas? Do hydraulic lifters make noise? By the...
• Re: Chill Guys!!!!! Geeeeeze!!!Re: VW V-8 engine - Moved to Friday Topic
  Historical mailing list - SyncroWesty
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 11:09:41 -0700
  ...But I can switch engines:-) And then I have it all! Cheers, Cory > The soultion to Bad Engines isn't an engine conversion. > It...
• Re: My Engine Has Bit the Dust
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Fri, 18 Nov 2016 12:42:24 +0000
  ...As always this list delivers! So, my wife and I have decided to go with a new engine. We love our van, Artie, he...
• Re: Removal of Vanagon Engine
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 13:52:03 -0700
  ...So I want to > remove the engine and take a look. Here is a few questions about the > removal of the engine: 1. How...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:16:12 -0600
  ...you're comparing a highly modified engine to a > *stock* TDI engine. How long will a 1 bar gasoline turbo engine > last? Quoting their...
• Re: van won't go
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 09:34:42 -0500
  ...Unless you have really heavy jumper cables, it is impossible to transfer enough current to start the engine. Not only does the engine have...
• Re: Engine runs with no AFM?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:46:06 -0500
  ...It's a strange leak that stops when the engine warms up. So I decided to start the engine and take a look under...
• Re: 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:53:44 -0700
  ...Maybe also check subaru swap forums? > > A used engine is a gamble though. > > Try to find engine ads with compression test results and videos...
• Re: [Westfalia] 1.9L Vanagon Engine Turn Key Weight (HELP!!!)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:32:05 -0700
  ...I sold my 1.9L vanagon engine and need to know what > the weight is. The engine will be shipped complete- intake, exhaust > everything...
• Re: Question about engine storage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:33:48 EDT
  ...I just pulled the engine out of my wrecked van and I was wondering if anybody had any advice for long-term storage. For...
• Early 70's Van with Toyota Engine
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 95 09:14:06 EST
  ...i talked to the owner he said he bought it and it had a Toyota Corolla engine in it. he didn't know any...
• starting anomily
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 16:22:39 -0400
  When starting my bus ('66) after it has been sitting for a while, it occasionally takes several engine turns to start (like about 5...
• Golf/Jetta engine in gas Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Peter Pistner
  Tue, 22 Oct 1996 21:26:19 -0700
  Has anyone heard of a Golf/Jetta engine in a Synchro? Can you bolt a diesel bellhousing onto a synchro tranny? Someone mentioned kits...
• Audi Shmaudi lets talk Volvo
  Historical mailing list - Martin Wolf
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 11:22:27 EST
  ...Having owned two volvo 240s both 2.1 CIS engines which went over 230K and 200K with no engine work whatsoever, I cant understand...
• Re: Oil leak between tranny and engine.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 28 Mar 1999 23:13:36 -0700
  ...The leak seems to > be at the connection btwn the tranny and the engine. Is there > anything back there other than the crankshaft oil...
• Re: Finally, My 88 Wolf Flies, is not afraid of curves and sips gas!!(28.5mpg)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 21:50:37 PDT
  ...I have built an highly customized engine with ceramic coated engine parts and other mods to handle the heat from a higher out put...
• Re: Wanted: Engine cleaning tips
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Fri, 17 Sep 1999 08:13:25 -0700
  ...Engine cleaning tips > Fri, 17 Sep 1999 01:38:15 +1000 > Dom <dmoon@METZ.UNE.EDU.AU> > Does anyone have a good technique for...
• Re: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 14:46:25 +0300
  >I seem to remember reading in English >magazines that the 2.1 five is an >avoid-at-all-costs engine...apparently >it's really...
• Re: FS: 91 syncro camper with Audi 5-cyl engine ...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Dec 2000 22:12:51 EST
  In a message dated 12/2/2000 7:34:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, jwalker17@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << Syncro engine conversion with 1991 Audi...
• Re: Timing light power source - confirmation
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 21:51:38 -0500
  > - Connect it to terminal 15 on the coil & ground to engine. > - Connect it to the positive terminal on the alternator and ground to > engine...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 09:26:14 -0400
  ...State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....? > >Stan...etal, > > MY complete engine swap cost less than $1000.00. > > Eric > > Anybody ELSE want to...
• Re: Off topic: Costco engines
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 07:51:44 -0400
  ...It looks similar to the engine used in a > Chinese-made generator carried by my FLAPS, Lordco. > According to Lordco, the generators have a...
• Re: not recharging / DEAD battery
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:02:24 -0500
  start engine and measure voltage, either across battery terminals, or between a good engine ground and the alternator output. should be about 13.5...
• What in fuel can wreck engine?
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:54:23 -0700
  ...make the engine fail quickly? >> It's a Mazda EFI 1.6 Familia (323) engine. >> >> Don't say sugar, please. >> >> Engine-blows can be...
• engine conversio and gas consumption
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 09:19:53 -0700
  ...Van: '82 westfalia, 180k miles total engine: '92 1800 8V, Digifant, 90k miles in van, 110k miles total. (engine swap in '94) trans: stock...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - engine case stud ? - Must have good answer - Calling Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 11 May 2008 10:19:21 -0400
  ...The location also is a huge problem I would recomend another engine or engine block . good luck Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "AAG - Larry Word...
• Re: Auto trans interchangablibilty
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:11:37 -0600
  The engine was manufactured here under contract and to VW standards. They were not designed here and any design deficiencies point right back to...
• Re: Do waterboxers have core plugs (freeze plugs)?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Dec 2013 13:00:46 -0500
  ...The > engine was left wrapped up for the night, and a catalytic heater was > lit off and placed inside the engine cowling. Next morning...
• Re: vanagon difficulty
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 10:01:36 +0300
  ...In diesel engine everything must be made stronger, way stronger. Normal explosions that happen in diesel engines chambers would probably break ordinary gasoline engine...
• Re: Fiberglass Taped Exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 23:20:47 -0500
  ...The heat does not radiate out into the engine area, and when the engine is shut off the amount of heat escaping the pipes...
• Re: interference engines.....was Re: How much would this cost
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 19:48:37 -0800
  A completely stock 2.0 ABA engine is an interference engine. Confirmed this with a life long VW tech and have seen the results...
• Oil Filler Seal for a 81 Westy Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Dave & June Kinerson
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 19:18:33 -0400
  ...This dumps extremely hot air right where it can be sucked up into the engine cooling fan. Result? The engine overheated so bad on...
• Re: thoughts on a late model TDI engine into a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 10 Feb 2018 13:31:01 -0800
  ...IMO, their "Inline 4 cylinder vanagon engine conversion "basic install kit" is good value for someone who doesn't have time, inclination to source...
• Re: Turbo for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 15:04:10 +0000
  ...The engine just won't tolerate much > in the way of boost, compared to the "new technology" engines, like his current Bostig Zetec Turbo...
• Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 17:53:34 -0500
  ...Nice, clean engine and trans, no prob, drove home. Long story short, I have since not been able to start the engine without coaxing...
• Re: 83 Vanagon Water Cooled Camper-HELP
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Mar 1995 21:51:27 -0500
  >On Fri, 03 Mar 1995 18:09:45 Wolfram v.Kiparski wrote: > >>What factors caused the engine to blow? How many miles were on...
• Cleaning engine bay
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 05:55:31 -0400
  ...but I was up until 3:30am last night sanding and painting the engine > rack mount tubes, cleaning engine compartment... AH, I could eat...
• Re: Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 8
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 14:09:50 -0700
  ...I then wrapped a chain around the 2x4 and bolted it to the engine. This gave me the ability to raise and lower the...
• Re: Engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - --------------------
  Wed, 19 Apr 2006 22:44:41 -0400
  ...This was my second choice in engine swaps. I was thinking of taking the entire tranaxle and engine from a GM 3.8L and...
• Re: Bob Hoovers "...Hot Rod your VW"
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  Tue, 26 Sep 1995 09:09:48 -0500 (CDT)
  On Tue, 26 Sep 1995, Martin Garramone wrote: > How to Hotrod Volkswagen Air-Cooled Engines. By Bill Fisher. > 170 pages, 1988. ISBN number 0...
• Competent engine replacement in northern VA
  Historical mailing list - Steve & Liz Fallin
  Tue, 20 May 1997 19:51:24 +0000
  I know this is a reach but I'm contemplating buying that westy w/out the engine. Does any one have any suggestions on...
• Re: how to put out engine fire?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 15 May 1999 16:28:11 +0200
  Scott Walker wrote: > << I would carry a nice CO2 bottle to put out engine fires with. >> > > This might seem a little paranoid, but has...
• Re: Engine Cart?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 11:05:43 -0400
  At 06:37 8/16/99 -0700, Steven Johnson wrote: >build one for the 2.1 engine. I don't want to have to...
• EV engine question
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 21:39:19 -0000
  ...American) Eurovan model years and the engines that were spec'd on each? I'm specifically interested in knowing when the 5 cylinder engine...
• Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:44:30 EST
  ...Yer all acting like a bunch of ENGINEERS! >> As a degreed engineer, those were my exact thoughts, too. And everyone knows that a properly...
• Re: VW Engines and Reliability
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 16:52:37 -0600
  ...Fuel injectors, believe it or not you engine will run with an injector unplugged. It could be a dead injector or mis firing injector...