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Re: Part search request for assistance, 81 - 83 air coolled Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
Tue, 28 Nov 2006 21:37:47 -0800
...where you say > it is, it sounds like the oil breather assembly. You might give Blair & > Sons VW in Phoenix, AZ (602-243-1238...
Re: Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 6
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Thu, 27 Sep 2001 17:58:00 -0700
...The factory way is to use a floor jack with a special support plate to lift the complete engine assembly into place. Intermediate shaft...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:08:25 -0800
...engine is mounted at 15�, and I'm running a cat so the space -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http...
Re: CANCEL THAT: WAS Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity, now NO oddity
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:35:00 -0500
...Written by engineer-type minds ...falls short in the > real world now and then. > > and now you know.. > the point is to remove the...
Re: throttle switch
Historical mailing list - Neil
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:58:25 -0800
...underside view of switch off my old 2.1 switch, assembly > rotated 90º out of the way. Normally, it sits over the adjuster cam...
Re: I heard a 'nasty' rumor!
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 04 Mar 96 07:38:46 CST
...In addition, German automakers now have the the >distinction of having the highest paid assembly line workers in the world which is why BMW...
Re: Mostly successful manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:31:05 -0700
...Van was on a drive-on lift, > with > braces across with jacks for the engine and trans. > > As many have discussed today, the clutch...
Re: Oil leak
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Mon, 1 Aug 2022 15:00:48 -0400
...Replacing all the seals and clutch assembly etc. It took about 1000 miles before everything was smooth with the new clutch, and this was...
Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:54:44 -0800
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
CV Joint boots & Power Door locks
Historical mailing list - James Lowe
Sat, 25 Sep 2004 22:03:24 -0700
...I pulled the driver's door motor drive assembly out and took it apart. I found lots of corrosion on the copper and evidence...
Re: aux fuel tanks
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 9 Feb 2005 18:14:07 -0800
...I have a 2WD filler neck assembly that I will use to fill the tank. The tank mounts under the sliding door between the...
Re: Fire! A great extinguisher to carry
Historical mailing list - Bill M
Tue, 25 Dec 2012 09:12:00 -0500
I recently had a fire in my Vanagons engine compartment. I had onboard a can of First Alerts Tundra fire extinguisher. It comes in...
Re: German/French collaberation and Crashing Helicopters
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 16 Jul 2004 08:36:04 -0500
...In the case of the 2.1L WBX, it is a weakness in the original engine design The rod assembly components specifications could have...
Re: Coolant/Oil that oil filter interface.. reasons
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 24 Sep 2010 21:13:31 -0700
not OT since your ABA engine is in a vanagon. could be an assembly mistake.. could be all sorts of things. 1990 subaru EJ22...
Re: Low Compression, Longevity of the WBX'er and $20K Vans
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:50:06 +0000
...I've never done a compression test on the engine, > > and probably never will. It leaks almost no oil. In cold weather the > > right...
reading VIN & stuff
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 28 Dec 94 10:56:53 CST
...Want to know the birthday of your beloved Volkswagen? Need to know the original factory color? Want to check the original engine serial number...
Re: Troubleshooting Question
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 14 Oct 1997 21:14:23 -0700
...All Vanagon Digifant Fuel Injection Engines CONDITION After driving for 1/2 to 2 hours at a constant speed, vehicle experiences lack of power...
Re: Virginia to Alaska and back--maps, Internet, places to camp, and modifications to the van
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:53:51 -0600
...the tech works) >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >> >> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. >> >> '81...
Re: User Input: Oval's Motorsport Rebuilt Engines
Historical mailing list - Grant Johnson
Tue, 3 May 2016 10:31:33 -0700
...him is he is a production engine rebuilder with a > full machine shop and clean room for assembly, so he can do anything that...
1991 Carat For Sale (NW Ohio)
Historical mailing list - Barry Muller
Sat, 7 Aug 2004 11:33:24 -0400
...engine bay > Mostly brand-spanking new mounting hardware for nuts/bolats associated > with engine swap > New fuel injectors (4) > New fuel lines in engine...
Re: Since we've been talking starters recently on Vanagon list.....
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 9 Dec 2015 18:06:09 -0500
When the starter cranks the engine a typical cranking speed is around 70 rpm. For the brief moment after the engine starts, you release...
Re: User Input: Oval's Motorsport Rebuilt Engines
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 3 May 2016 17:17:03 -0400
...him is he is a production engine rebuilder with a > full machine shop and clean room for assembly, so he can do anything > that...
FREE '81 pop-top assembly
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Fri, 6 Jul 2001 11:36:00 -0400
...No engine, no tranny, no brakes, no grille. If you really want to convert a van, I personally would only do it this way...
Re: What's a Hall sender do?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 8 Apr 2013 18:54:08 -0400
...These pass through the gap in the Hall generator assembly. When the gap is open, the sensor "sees" the magnet and generates a tiny...
Worst of all Vanagon Jobs
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 3 Mar 2013 13:40:45 -0800
...I nominate changing out the pedal assembly. Or even worse ..adjusting the push rod length for the clutch master cylinder. It's very important...
Re: Sticking Accelerator cable
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Mon, 6 Sep 1999 13:11:53 -0300
...When I replaced my accelerator cable, I put liquid graphite down the WHOLE cable assembly sleeve and on the cable prior to inserting in...
Re: rattle INSIDE engine
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:27:07 -0500
...The drive is always easy to remove when the engine is on the assembly stand- >just roll it upside down! (with a rag over...
Re: Another VW Vanagon Christmas Story - sort of
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 22 Dec 2013 20:20:33 -0700
...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: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 5 Mar 2013 12:22:19 -0500
...the staples. > > Neil. > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:47:16 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: Head lights
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:18:05 -0800
...This measurement comparison should be done with > the engine running, high beams on and the heater fan on speed 2. > > Mark > > > Mark A Kippert...
Re: Still need help/ball and socket joint end of throttle cable
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 27 Jun 1999 23:44:53 -0700
...This whole assembly fits in a hole drilled through two pieces of steel which make up the throttle arm. The cable and housing is...
82 Westfalia FS or FP (part II)
Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
Tue, 22 Apr 2003 13:25:15 -0700
...lines running to those evaporation tanks in the wheel wells -all engine sheet metal -right front factory mudflap -all his bumper endcaps (which seems...
Re: GW third break light install was Facebook doesn't work
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:23:46 -0700
...it and pull it down toward the engine compartment > Find a way in to the Engine compartment > Find a friend with eyes to find...
Re: Subject: German quality?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 23 Aug 2013 15:44:37 -0500
...The real key is not where parts are being manufactured, but what quality is the Engineering behind the product. And VW, like Mercedes, has...
Vanagon Olympics [was: Robbed !]
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 12:15:58 -0800
...Diesel crankshaft bolt removal: ------------------------------- Remove a stuck crankshaft bolt from a Vanagon diesel engine with the engine still in the car. Only standard hand...
Re: Compression, Valve Adjusting
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:15:40 -0700
I have seen hydraulic lifters take as much as 10 minutes to self adjust on the engine stand. This was on the assembly stand...
Re: Wiring/electrical connections discussiions
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:48:57 -0800
...I have another resistor on the way > as a spare. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88...
Re: which jack to buy
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 26 May 2006 17:06:36 -0500
...Even several years ago the valve assembly that the handle pushes on was over $60 alone. Max At 04:48 PM 5/26/2006...
Re: oil light question
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Wed, 1 Jan 2014 11:30:59 -0500
...engine? Is this a common fault and is it likely to be related to something in the gauge assembly and not in the engine...
To Detlev Hanschke DBA The Vanagon Projekt
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Sun, 3 Oct 1999 15:24:53 -0700
...vanagon including bell-housing, clutch assembly, fuel system, air intake system, complete exhaust system including mounting brackets, engine compartment cooling system parts, and all...
Fwd: The price of air conditioning
Historical mailing list
Wed, 25 Dec 1996 19:35:50 -0500
...I couldn't loosen the A/C assembly and the engine wouldn't go. Had it towed to the dealer. Compressor (603), expansion valve...
84 Westy WBoxer Rebuild - Part I
Historical mailing list - Jim
Sun, 02 Mar 1997 21:56:26 -0800
...Preparation and actual engine pull took 3 days (two weekends)(by myself) and now the assembly is sitting on the garage floor waiting to...
Air Leaks Revisited
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Sun, 24 Jan 1999 23:27:22 -0600
...It seemed as if my flaps internal to the heater assembly unit had properly functioning seals, so that wasn't a problem for me...
Power steering pump hi press hose
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 7 Aug 2022 08:29:05 -0700
...There are aftermarket assemblies available, and I think you can get an original Vw assembly too ( the latter is about 300 buck US I...
Re: Low Compression, Longevity of the WBX'er and $20K Vans
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:38:49 -0400
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engine s
Re: Friday: Need help with Jetta, final request
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:54:04 -0500
...I would have never found it without removing the whole assembly form the car. One last question, I hope: The water pump pulley assembly...
DON'T: Remove "flaps" in Arizona?
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Tue, 18 Jan 2000 11:57:30 -0500
...Make sure the foam seal around the engine is making a tight seal(Critical!). Make sure the heat shield under the cooling fan (above...
Re: Noisy speedo
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Mon, 28 Dec 2015 10:06:35 -0800
...should I start? I willing to at least take the speedo assembly out of the instrument pod. Is Tri-Flow okay or should I...
Re: Wire Damage from Rodent(s)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:29:27 -0600
...vehicle? > > > > > > > > -- > > > > David McNeely > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Neil n > > > > > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > > > > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > > > > > '81...
How can I tell what year - Replies
Historical mailing list - George Averill
Sat, 27 Sep 1997 21:47:32 -0400
...91 Kombi || |||| | Y - 1980-91 Bus (Vanagon) || |||| | Z - 1980-91 Camper || |||| | Engine Series ---------------------------------------x| |||| | A - 4-Cylinder Gasoline (Air-Cooled) | |||| | B - 4-Cylinder Gasoline...
Hidden ATF leak, strange shifting behavior.
Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
Sat, 31 Dec 2005 07:53:01 +0000
...My mechanic changed the bell housing ATF seal and the engine main seal and the leak stopped, but now the shifting behavior is back...
Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 26 May 2021 22:42:47 -0400
...So, which engine? They all sound like reasonable options for you. I went with the GW 2.3 partly as I’m a traditionalist...
Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
Mon, 21 Nov 94 09:30:02 PST
...Yesterday I was out playing in the engine compartment with my multimeter and 12V test light and following the fuel injection troubleshooting instructions in...
Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Thu, 7 Nov 2002 09:21:20 -0500
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >The engineering reason for the SA large brakes with the 15" wheels and >larger tires has to do with the...
Re: Automatic vs. 4 Speed Transmission
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 12 Oct 2005 16:34:07 -0500
I have owned three manual tranny vans - a '68 aircooled, an 85 Vanagon GL with the 1.9L engine and curently an '88GL bot...
Re: So my stepson asks . . .
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:30:19 -0700
...how long can the engine (1.9) in my van last? > > > > I realize there are a bazillion variables, and that engine hours are one...
Re: IDLE STABILIZER ???
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
Sat, 10 Oct 1998 13:23:29 -0700
...image of a cylinder valve assembly with spring on it. > >The only other black box in the engine compartment is mounted on the drivers...
Re: AMC heads (part 2)
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 1 Nov 2006 12:35:54 -0800
...Sodium Cooled Exhaust Valves were first introduced on the Type 2 & 4 1700/1800/2000 engines as well as the Fuel Injected Beetle 75...
Re: Oil Pan Heater (immersion vs. stickon)
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Fri, 1 Oct 2004 14:16:29 -0800
...In the morning they would refill the crankcase and start the engine, the oil was warm allowing the rotating assembly to turn and the...