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• Engine installation book times
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 22:09:54 -0400
  According to the Mitchell shop manual: " Engine Assembly R&I and O/H. Level A Mechanic. Includes replace rings, main and rod bearings, crankshaft...
• Re: 50 worst cars..
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:43:33 +0000
  > > Is the Vega in there?? That engine sucked. GM tried to copy Porsches design on the cheap. They wouldn't license the alloy specific...
• Engine drop in MD Sat 9/27
  Historical mailing list - David O'Bryan
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:06:51 -0400
  Anyone who is interested is welcome to stop on by while I drop the engine in my '87 Westy this Saturday to get it...
• Re: I4 engine/vibrations - A few quick comments
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 20:14:52 -0000
  Sorry for the interuption, but who else besides Saab made these "hydraulic (actively damped) engine mounts"? I getting ready for transplanting a Ford 2...
• Re: The '71 single cab that isn't
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 08 Sep 1995 09:02:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I would love to put that engine (and maybe trans?) in my '71 bus. Presently, I have a 1970 single-port 1600 engine in...
• Re: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Tue, 15 May 2012 13:43:15 -0400
  ...You could keep a spare in the >> garage!) >> >> The other well documented swap is the Subaru 1995-96 2.2 SOHC engine. >> Kennedy Engineered...
• Re: Bogus engineering
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 4 Feb 2021 17:59:52 -0700
  RK Just to clarify > My Bogus response was not pointed @ VW Engineering,, It was an answer to David McNeelys question > > “is my thinking that...
• Re: Stalling at Idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - Paul Henderson
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 11:06:52 -0500
  ...When you start the engine, this valve is > > open, allowing additional air (and hence gas) to be consumed by the > > engine. > > > This is incorrect...
• Re: Turbo Diesel Power and Economy/ Gasoline/Clarification
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 23:08:59 EDT
  ...If you have a small gas engine and a larger gas engine producing the same horsepower output, the larger engine will be at a...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 17 Jan 2014 09:32:17 -0700
  ...starts easily, idles easily, but upon attempted > acceleration it bucks, kicks, snorts, hiccups, coughs - finally > smoothing out at speed. > > Warm engine: starts easily, idles...
• RE: 911 engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 23 Nov 1994 16:53:31 EST
  ...You can find lots of good engines in the $3000-$4000 range. And you can pay $10-15k and not be wasting your money...
• Re: bosch information
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 12 Aug 94 15:21:49 CDT
  ...i never heard of a 74 bus with >> fuel injection, much less a 2.0 liter engine, but that's what the catalog > >or...
• Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 07:59:48 -0400
  ...2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine > <<<The main problem with going to a non stock cam iswhen you have allot more...
• Re: Chill Guys!!!!! Geeeeeze!!!Re: VW V-8 engine - Moved to Frida y Topic
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 13:25:30 -0500
  I considered using the Mercruiser aluminum block 470 (4cyl, 170HP) engine in my conversion. This is a funny engine...3.7 litre inline4, and...
• For sale: Old 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 15:45:44 -0700
  Hello everyone! Haven't posted here in a long while, so hello to all of ya! I'm selling the engine that used to...
• oil pressure warning system anomaly?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 2 Dec 2010 23:11:22 -0800
  ...It was knowingly bought with a massive oil leak as soon as the engine was started and was presumed to need a new engine...
• Re: My ultimate section, but, 1.9 or 2.1
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 06:06:55 -0500
  Ben, I think you should go with the 2.1L engine, and where there would be differences between the 2.1L and 1.9L...
• Re: Oil leaks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 07:20:43 -0500
  ...Oil >only leaks when the engine is running and continues for a short period >after the engine is stopped. The leak consumes approximately one...
• Re: engineering nightmares vehicles was: cruise control speedometer sensor
  Historical mailing list - Connor McBryde
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 16:16:54 -0400
  FWIW, the speed sensor Eric is referring to is required by OBD-II engine management systems and was never part of the pre-OBD...
• Re: Building carrier (load bar) Square or rectangular tube steel?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:59:46 -0400
  any pics of a I-4 type engine using the stock cross bar for mounts on the web somewhere? mike > Date: Sat, 15 Mar...
• Re: Friday - engine stand suggestions
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:58:27 -0400
  I have a regular engine stand that I have also used to hold a 2.1,a 1.9,my old 2.0 from...
• Avoid Parts Place at all costs!! (was Re: TDI engines $1999.95)
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 21:54:52 -0500
  ...You receive an engine, it *is* a TDI engine, but it obviously isn't new, by any stretch of the imagination, it has junkyard...
• engine help needed
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 21:52:40 -0600
  Hello all, Here's the latest update on my replacement engine saga.... My mechanic got the 1.9L engine installed and low and behold...
• Re: Vangon Fan Housing
  Historical mailing list - Dr. D.W. Carment
  Tue, 2 Aug 1994 12:48:11 -0400 (EDT)
  ...saying that he shuts his engine down after reaching 30 psi on the highway...hmmm. The engine head temp by the way never exceeds...
• Re: FOUND = a set of Case bolts. Thanks All
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 4 Jun 2005 21:03:36 -0500
  ...Thanks All Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stan Wilder" <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: VW Factory engine
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 4 Mar 2011 17:32:39 -0500
  ...Does VW still provide new engines or >> rebuilt engines in the U.S ? I don't need a new engine, but was just >> wondering...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 19:14:00 -0700
  They do recommend premium fuel for all of their engines and suggest it even for the original stock Vanagon engine. I was over there...
• RE: 911 motor in a VW transporter
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Mar 95 13:25:28 MST
  ...The engine itself is going to be in the > > $2000 to $5000 range, higher if you "need" a Turbo or a late-80s engine...
• Re: [Bulk] Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 Waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:57:36 -0400
  ...Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines. On 7/29/11 9:17 PM, Harry Hoffman wrote: > What's the difference...
• Re: in need of an engine-87 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:06:59 -0600
  ...in need of an engine-87 vanagon >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > >>Hello! My bus has recently been diagnosed with engine cancer and >>needs...
• Re: crank, wont start
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 17 Nov 2015 12:36:31 -0500
  Be sure to try with a booster battery when a Vanagon engine will turn over with the starter but won't fire and run...
• Re: westys & climbing mountain roads
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 14 Feb 2016 09:08:10 -0800
  ...if your engine is stock 1.9 or 2.1 here what I do: - keep the engine well tuned and clean (spark lugs, distributor...
• 1.9L Motor For Sale
  Historical mailing list - tim
  Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:33:34 -0400
  ...Car/engine was well taken care of by the previous owner, engine had blue coolant. I would like $300 for everything that I have...
• Re: Vanagon Engine Alternatives
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 11:28:05 +0200
  ...Other parts like oil pan and exhaust system and engine support needed from a Vanagon Diesel, ask tcarrington for details: http://www.relitech.com...
• Re: engine swap (ignorant questions) -> EV piston slap
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 14:35:14 EST
  All Audi I-5 engines I've seen fitted to Audi 4K, 5K, 80, 90, 100, 200, and VW Quantum are canted at approx...
• Re: 112HP @ 4800RPM on a stock WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 19:33:53 +0100
  Jeff Klender wrote: > I have come across Information in a couple of books about a 2.1L WBX engine > used in Europe. It is...
• What Parts are need for Inline 4 conversion?
  Historical mailing list - fgfd gfd
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 21:20:03 -0800
  ...I have a couple I-4 VW engines in good condition here. Mainly a `83 rabbit engine. What is needed to transplant this engine...
• driving without an exhaust system?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Tue, 31 May 2005 07:46:43 -0500
  ...will all the hot gasses coming out of the engine damage the engine compartment? Thanks very much for any advice... Wes '84 Vanagon 1...
• Re: FW: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:08:35 -0500
  ...This can allow engine oil to enter the intake track > and when the engine sucks it in the engine can go into a run...
• Re: yet another engine choice - VW "twincharger"
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 08:56:26 -0700
  ...Here's a link to some shots of the Finnish treatment done to a Mercedes OM617 diesel engine: http://www.kolumbus.fi/valtonen.motorsport...
• Re: Broken alternator bracket studs
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 20:00:51 -0500
  If you remove/loosen up some perferal appendages around the engine compartment,and remove the 4 bolts that hold the engine carrier to the...
• Wanted: used or rebuilt 2.1L engine (or Vanagon) in Southwestern PA
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 07:24:13 -0700
  ...So...I'm looking for options to replace the engine. Anybody got a used (but GOOD) 2.1L engine they are selling? Rebuilt ones...
• Re: WANTED: Pictures of Syncro engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:20:45 -0600
  ...84 > Westy. > > If you have pics of a Syncro engine compartment, MV of DJ engine, could you > email them to me? I'm trying...
• FS: 2.1L engine, complete
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 01:41:49 EST
  FS: 2.1L '86-'91 Vanagon engine. p-mail for specs chris Allentown, pa
• Engine cover pad
  Historical mailing list - John Andersen
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 10:17:26 -0800
  Anyone in SOCal want a FREE grey engine cover pad ? Just come and get it. John
• Engine
  Historical mailing list - siddho
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 12:09:01 -1000
  Hi --anybody in canada knows a place to get rebuild engine2.1l?preferable west of calgary. thank you
• 2.1 engine f/s
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 23:11:02 -0700
  Anyone in Southern California interested in a 2.1 engine??? Im converting to suburu...
• Re: 200Kmi plus?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:22:21 -0800
  Wow, these engines sure are weak and dainty little things... Casey '89 Bluestar 205k -- original engine
• Re: Fwd: 81 Air cooled... Engine conversion options??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:02:17 -0800
  ...Left and right Cast Aluminum Engine brackets...and mounting bolts. Exhaust brackets ..the left one on the left aluminum engine mounting bracket.. .........and the...
• Re: Engine still not start!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 6 May 2002 09:20:04 -0400
  ...Engine still not start!!! Need some help / idea's still can't get engine to start. conditions * old engine removed, it ran well but...
• Re: Should engine mount move this much? (PIC)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:15:51 -0700
  ...I "leveled" > the engine, then made marks for mount bolts onto carrier. When engine > supported by carrier, the mount looks like it's shifting...
• Re: Weight of 2ltr air-cooled engine ???
  Historical mailing list - Stephen White
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 09:34:32 -0500
  ...de Graaf wrote: > I have a '81 transporter with a 1973 cc aircooled engine. > > For repair I would like to remove the engine ( just...
• Re: Help with 93 EV.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 11:08:54 -0400
  ...I never remember the early VR6s in the Corrados and GLS Passats when I think about this engine type. However this engine is an...
• Blown engine: Update
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 16:12:22 -0400
  ...There was actually oil in the engine. They also said that, had there not been oil in it, the engine would have more likely...
• Message for Stan- Dropping Aircooled Engine
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Mon, 13 May 2002 15:13:40 -0600
  ...Dropping Aircooled Engine Thanks again Stan. Is it necessary to remove rear-most tinware first, or does lowering the rear of the engine 5...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Questions
  Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
  Sat, 31 May 2003 10:57:27 -0400
  ...The Quantum turbocharger is towards the back of the engine, leaving space for the driver's-side engine mount to attach. You'll have...
• Re: Volvo B230FT Engine --> Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:41:47 -0800
  ...for parts! (those were old even back then) So installing a SOHC "Redblock" Volvo engine into a Vanagon appears to involve the usual items...
• Re: Golf/Jetta engine in gas Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Oct 1996 22:05:14 -0700
  In all this discussion about conversions, has there been any thoughts on a GAS Golf engine in a GAS vanagon? There always seems to...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 09:40:21 -0500
  They appear to be using an engine never imported to the US. Even this "Third World" Motronic should be cleaner than the stock Vanagon...
• Bolts from Engine to Tranny Help
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 07:49:49 -0800
  ...I see the other end of the bolt seems to be inside the engine (right by the front most push rod). Will I have...