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Re: 88 Westy makes it back to home port!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 17 Jan 2004 21:34:16 -0600
...also install a new clutch assembly. > >Is there anything in particular that I ought not overlook while the engine is out? > >Thanks to everyone...
Re: Noisy speedo
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Mon, 28 Dec 2015 23:02:57 -0800
...http://machinedesign.com/mechanical-drives/engineering-essentials-lubrication-tips-plastic-gears-and-more-part-2. In the Table 1, they reference, PAO oil is...
Re: Transmission upgrade
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 15 Aug 2012 05:45:10 -0700
...Will the bell housing's > and input shafts change over to the heavier gear boxes? I may be able to > get the shifter assembly...
Re: drips of antifreeze off head
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 1 Jan 2013 16:51:21 -0800
...Even worse, if it blows out under temp and pressure, you >> can ruin the engine. I stand by the use of JB for corrosion...
Blasphemy, tires, and handling.
Historical mailing list
Sat, 15 Apr 95 16:16:46 EDT
...Anyway just wondering, I also note a lot of these have real engine problems by this mileage and ours probably has lasted because the...
Re: Tiico Engine Questions
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 10 May 2003 07:33:28 -0600
...Tiico Engine Questions > > > > >>I know nothing of TiiCo, or any other engine conversion, except what I >>have read, and the negatives enunciated by the...
Re: Vanagon 1.9 Cat on Jetta 2.0 engine?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:45:55 -0700
...If you've done an engine swap that makes your > car > > pollute less, what's the problem? > > > > On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 5...
Re: Bleeding html
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Sat, 5 Jun 1999 20:55:13 -0700
...assembly ahead of number three cylinder (LF of engine) if yours is an '83. -- Start engine. -- Have a steady-footed friend* hold the engine...
lurker decloaks after dingus falls off the carb on 1970 bus:
Historical mailing list - Wm. L. Nothstine
Tue, 11 Jun 1996 19:14:28 -0700 (PDT)
...AE block number indicates a '71 engine; that's a long story for another post. My plan is to gradually get it back to...
maiden trip on rebuilt 85' GL
Historical mailing list - Greg Pizzolato
Mon, 21 Feb 2000 20:45:32 -0700
...I then painstakingly cleaned everyinch of the engine compartment as well as the engine, and as i did this took the time to inspect...
Re: PIC. Under Cabinet Flooring: Westfalia OEM?
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Sun, 16 Sep 2012 02:53:51 +0000
...Link: > http://www.truckfridge.com/tf65.html ) > Neil. > -- > Neil n > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > '88 Slate Blue...
Re: Troubles emailing an MP3 from iTunes
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:29:35 -0700
...It also assumes that you own the copyright for the song; ie no DRM.) -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http...
Re: Boston Bob? or GoWesty?
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Mon, 19 Jan 2004 20:16:05 -0500
...each engine is to make oil pressure' check for oil leaks and check compression before the engine is taken off the assembly stand. All...
Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:34:37 -0700
...muffler new > - engine grounds clean > - injector spray pattern same on each FI > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl...
Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 9 Sep 2012 11:15:24 -0400
...due to poor design of an engine part. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Thu, 19 Sep 2002 13:44:20 -0400
...my way home I had arranged to pick up a complete engine > >assembly > > >from an > > >>81 that was rebuilt 30K ago. My vehicle was...
Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Fri, 4 Jul 2014 14:54:41 -0400
...If you want the engine to start and run you would need to make > a jumper wire to reconnect only the power wire so...
Re: DOKA VIN Decoder mystery
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Sat, 5 Jul 2014 23:51:53 -0300
...Position 11 for the assembly plant it was made at should be right > showing as Graz Austria for a Syncro > > That ZZZ portion is...
Re: Noisy transaxle??
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:56:07 -0700
...it is also driving, by a gear, full time ..the Pinion Shaft assembly and bearing/s there. also .....the poster who changed just the...
Re: Reputable "Wrenching" Forums, Lists for Beginner? Poss. Motorcycle Lists?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:37:33 -0700
...dual port single carb |> engine. Muir's book will teach you. | | | | |-- |Neil n | |65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp...
Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 9 Sep 2012 15:51:25 -0700
...At that point, my best hope would be a used engine install to > get me home so I could start my engine swap work...
Re: Some dometic notes
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Sun, 30 Jun 2019 17:15:32 -0500
...https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> >
Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:59:10 -0700
...Any ideas? >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >> >> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. >> >> '81 VanaJetta...
Re: drips of antifreeze off head
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:25:53 -0800
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: Was: '89 Carat .... Seattle ... Now: It's in Edmonds WA
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:22:33 -0800
...some jumpseat >>>> sidepanels !! >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Neil n >>> >>> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >>> >>> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. >>> >>> '81...
Re: Snap On Vantage.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:40:07 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: '84 value?
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:27:32 -0800
But, if you take the knuckles as an assembly, from upper ball joint to lower ball joint, they interchange without issue. I did just...
Re: SAmba Ad
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 17 May 2012 12:49:44 -0700
...So I don't mind that the hose from the engine connected to the black plastic line can move some.. just so it very...
Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 02:29:33 -0500
...If you saw a Prius engine and transaxle assembly out of the car, it would pretty much look like any modern FWD car's...
Re: WBX Plastic Coolant Pipe Inspection
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Tue, 20 May 2014 10:48:13 -0700
...right head and the black thermostat housing assembly on the left head. > > In addition if your engine has the black plastic single hose piece...
another road test: 1983-1/2 VW Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 11 Jan 95 23:11:51 CST
...the water-cooled engine can be built on practically the same assembly line as the air-cooled powerplant. And the possibilities of other water...
Re: van visit
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Wed, 31 Aug 2016 04:36:20 +0000
...The engine > > compartment is cleaner than any part of my van, including me.The rest of > > the van is beyond clean. I swear it...
Re: wrist pins/boston bob
Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
Fri, 4 Feb 2005 12:45:20 +1100
...The engine was performing ok no obvious loss of power , not that I drive over the speed limit anyway. I took it to my...
Re: Another VW Vanagon Christmas Story - sort of
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Tue, 24 Dec 2013 15:32:17 -0500
...poked around on the engine. I had > him turn on the ignition - and fuel spewed from the left injector > assembly. Switch off - grabbed a...
Re: Solar Power Parts papsolar.ca (MCA Batteries, etc.)
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sat, 6 Oct 2012 22:49:47 -0700
...need be. > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
Re: cheap vanagon skylights
Historical mailing list - Kevin ...
Tue, 3 Jan 2012 10:38:59 -0800
...The $465 was just for the lens btw not for the whole replacement kit...so Trevor engineered on autoCAD his first mold...thanks to...
Re: Pilot Bearing
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Sat, 12 Apr 1997 21:03:38 -0400
...VW supports the engine from underneath for this, but I put a section of angle iron across the engine compartment, near the engine/transmission...
Re: Roadhaus - Oil Leak diagnostics
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Sun, 10 Aug 2003 09:58:19 -0800
...balanced as one unit before assembly. If not, or if done but not reassembled correctly, when the engine is under increased load the uneven...
Re: Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:40:33 -0400
...So since this engine is now in an application different from its intended application some testing/measuring of oil temperatures and maybe pressure is...
Re: Sound system upgrades
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 27 May 2012 20:49:29 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: Working on the brake lines....
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:04:44 -0400
...I really don't want to be rolling around in that stuff. > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com...
Re: 20W-50 oil question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 12:04:05 -0400
...20W-50 oil question I have a bottle and have done some playing with samples assembly lube and such but too many bad memorys...
Re: [WetWesties] WTB: Westfalia Sink Drip Tray (Vanagon)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 17 Nov 2014 13:36:34 -0800
...last year >> > now it >> > is our surface to prep food and assembly meals.Brian >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> Posted by: Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> PICTURES! http://picasaweb...
Re: help identify this tail lens NVC?
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Sat, 1 Nov 2003 20:43:41 +0000
...this one seems to have NO turn signal (no amber?) and the backup >light >in the lower side of the assembly. Strange. > > >----- Original Message...
Re: Swap 1600 to a '73?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 14 Jul 1996 19:16:09 +0100
...with assembly and future disassembly this set will last the rest of my life. I want to have the upright/big engine compartment breasttins...
Re: High idle w. A/C on... please help
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 17 Oct 2014 17:15:40 -0700
...It is hidden inside the cavity behind the right rear tail light assembly. Remove the 4 screws and lift away the tail light. Shine...
Re: Update: Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:20:59 -0400
...the BTDT page . . . >> > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
Re: SHEAR bolts/steering column
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 22 Oct 2003 15:02:11 -0700
...I have >yet to see any statement from VW engineering regarding the matter, so the >debate and speculation continues. I tend to favor David...
Re: Audi 100/200 dual piston callipers
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Wed, 11 Feb 2004 18:42:51 EST
...At this point you just use nuts to hold on the new calliper assembly. You will also need a custom length brake line as...
Re: In praise of VW inline fours
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:28:15 -0700
The Ford Model B in 1904 had a inline four engine. So the design of inlines has been around a long time. I can...
Re: last minute engine swap questions
Historical mailing list - George Laubach
Sat, 5 May 2012 10:41:48 -0500
...I do get concerned that it is only a two > point mount especially for a complete engine assembly. I actually have a > heavy duty...
Re: Dash Cluster Substitute + Reproduce It ?
Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:43:58 -0500
...the >>> wiring harness. >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >> >> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
V6anagon/ Route 66: Day 2 /L
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Tue, 05 Dec 1995 18:47:00 -0800 (PST)
...Next the rack&pinion assembly. Through the good graces of listmember Bradley, I had brought with me a complete rack & tie rod assembly, with...
Re: yet another water pump
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 2 Nov 2006 20:21:18 -0500
...Also, engines that sit frequently loose pumps also. A loose belt can be as bad for the bearings as an overly tight one due...
Re: Deep Water Driving
Historical mailing list
Sat, 16 Dec 1995 23:39:02 -0500
...engine you can really break stuff in you engine big time - both internal and >related to the air flow box, throttle valve assembly, idle...
Re: Water Pump Replacement -2.1 L WBX
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:43:32 -1000
...This is why I think engineers are stupid. if there is a way to flatten the new pipe just enough ,,without harming dimensions , or...
Re: Oil plug
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:41:17 -0700
...bit harder than the engine case) where a stainless bolt is to be used to attach a removable assembly. alistair On 2013-07-11...
Re: Fram Gas filter
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 2 Sep 2012 10:24:58 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Searching archives - 50 most discussed topics
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
Fri, 1 Jul 2005 07:37:08 -0700
...That is, instead of using it dynamically, actually click on 'Engine' to go to a sub-menu including "Assembly, Crankshaft/Crankcase, Cylinder Heads / Valve...
Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:31:59 -0700
...waited 5 minutes and tried it again, now nothing of the electrical things would work but the engine runs fine. Except When I turn...