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• Re: Need some advice on metal shavings
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 17:29:51 EDT
  ...The PO ran the van when it was hot and the engine got so hot that it dropped a valve seat on number 1...
• Re: Fwd: Decisions, decisions which conversion was: Upon seeing Bostig's handiwork
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 23:27:56 -0400
  ...The 2.5L is a great powefull engine, very reliable, smooth running, and when this engine reach 4500 rpm (when the wasser engine start...
• Re: Lost power while driving, now no start
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
  Tue, 14 Oct 2014 12:58:30 -0400
  ...The > engine does not have to be running to read the stored codes. > You connect the black plugs near the ECU and turn on...
• Re: Alternative Part & Design to Bosal Diesel Exhaust Hanger? (15* I4 Jetta engine)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:08:09 -0800
  ...engine) > > > >> >> On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 11:36 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> >> wrote: >> >> > using the tranny mount. Use this number to...
• '85 Vanagon Westfalia for sale (somewhat long)
  Historical mailing list - Clifford P Gottschalk
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 23:25:02 -0600
  ...An occasional e-mail war against a number of the businesses that deal with us on Vanagon stuff - but as a whole, a fairly...
• Re: How To Find Stuff in ETKA?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 23 May 2007 09:32:16 -0700
  ...at a VW dealership, was looking up a part, it's "exploded" pictoral diagram with part numbers etc. they would refer to. Cheers! Neil...
• Re: 1.9L VW Remanufactured engines
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 14:33:39 -0400
  ...1.9L VW Remanufactured engines > The impression that I've gotten is that all of the engines done by VW Canada > have been automatically...
• Re: Roadhaus - Need an Engine
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 May 2004 11:55:28 -0500
  ...Roadhaus - Need an Engine > Volks, > > Some days you rule the road and some days the road rules you. > > It pains me to say that...
• '85 Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 4 Apr 96 14:53:15 EST
  ...The van has 157K miles but the engine has been rebuilt locally and has only 20K miles on it. It has a new starter...
• Re: 88 Westy stumbles for awhile after startup
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 09:24:51 -0400
  ...Ben On Mon, 2 Jul 2007 21:02:04 -0400, John Graham <theklube@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >After a number of car maintenance activities that...
• Re: Vanagon engine heater
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:39:48 -0900
  ...Vanagon > > under engine heaters are indeed still available through NAPA. I > picked> up my brand new one just today. The part number is 605...
• Re: Radiator Fan Thermal Switch question
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 18:04:01 -0400
  ...Part number is 251-959-481K The numbers on the side is 87/76 and 93/82 Not 100% on the numbers but it...
• Re: engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 07:32:54 -0700
  ...He says basically since the guy I bought > the engine from > is so far away that it would cost more than what I paid...
• Re: Is it reasonable to expect a rebuilt waterboxer to be bone dry underneath?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:09:31 -0500
  Ken, I can't really speak to your questin specifically, except to say that my engines always seemed to be oily on the bottom...
• Re: LT--Possible Source of Heavy Duty Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 09:19:02 -0500
  ...There will also probably be some >American V-8 engines available. A minor revision was done to the Sprinter to >lengthen the engine compartment...
• Re: (Friday NVC) When Euro hits parity
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Mon, 16 Mar 2015 18:11:38 -0600
  It's true the Westie's sold well, but the total numbers were very low, comparatively. VW now wants to sell like Toyota, so...
• Re: Metal slivers found in oil strainer
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 11:29:35 -0500
  ...There are a number of vendors on list who sell good long-blocks. Jake Raby of aircooledtechnologies.com does some higher-end stuff, if...
• Re: loose dipstick
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 06:59:26 EDT
  ...I've seen a number of the tubes cracked at that point. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy, '90 Carat & Lionel Trains...
• Mechanics in Dallas
  Historical mailing list - David Hunt
  Fri, 24 Sep 1999 22:18:32 EDT
  ...His number is 972-636-7101. I also know another Vanagon specialist in Deep Ellum (close to downtown Dallas) who's phone number isn...
• Re: New behavior from the starter..deisel (gas) inline...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 24 Jul 2017 20:34:00 -0400
  ...clutch that keeps the starter from spinning too fast after the engine starts -- unlike a Bendix drive, the pinion stays engaged until you let...
• Re: How do I check the archives?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sat, 23 Jan 2016 17:15:37 +0000
  ...ad nauseam, so if someone could simply show me the 'search' engine for this list, I'd appreciate it. The tire man, who comes...
• Re: 1991 vanagon - dometic fridge - no light or igniter sound
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 3 Sep 2013 13:31:03 -0700
  ...I used a number of online resources to > learn how to test the propane side as well and found that the red light does...
• Re: Drivability Problems with Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - bob tickle
  Thu, 10 Oct 1996 21:36:42 -0400
  ...know the part number? I assume the temperature sensor in question is the one detecting the temperature of the engine coolant fluid. Isn't...
• Re: WTB; valve adjusting tools for diesel
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 09:24:15 -0800
  ...The part numbers of the tools are: Hazet 2599 - the "pincers" tool Hazet 2574 The bucket depressor Hazet 2574 -1 The bucket depressor, variant...
• Re: Whats it called??
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:38:30 -0700
  ...Any one know the part number for the hose? Thanx, Chris Snyder
• Suggestions/questions re: list upgrade discussions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:35:43 -0700
  ...Even when searching through a number of years. Works well for common topics. Especially if you know what terms to use. (see below) A...
• Re: Update on Waterboxer vs Transplant Power Options
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 21:02:19 -0000
  ...to wheel horsepower numbers. I > originally posted a 30% loss as generally accepted which it correct for > 200 hp engines, not us. The figure...
• Re: Interesting MPG numbers
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 27 Mar 2020 23:42:48 +0000
  ...Not long after I switched them to Subaru engines. I’d get about 16 mpg on the 6 cylinder Subie, unless I used the...
• Re: 86 Westy Syncro oil pressure woes
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 09:48:19 -0400
  ...the engine been maintained? If it is full of gunk, the pump inlet screen could be clogging. I've seen this a number of...
• Re: Audi Turbo motor swap
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:02:24 -0400
  ...even though actual number of problems in any particular area are similar. There are also things which aren't really engine problems - timing belts...
• high temp gauge reading
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 08:13:46 -0700
  ...Rule number one for me regarding the coolant system of the vanagon is that the engine temperature as read by the gauge and the...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 16:46:04 -0800
  ...But I think a more important number is the rpm reached > >>> (guessing 1100) and duration and how this is affected by > >>> ambient/engine initial...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 30 May 2006 15:33:25 -0400
  ...would be exempt from the DOT crunching? (Or maybe swap vin numbers around so that it seems to be your old van -- a little...
• Re: vendor results, and ordering an engine
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 10:21:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Many years ago I bought a '65 bus, put a used engine in it, fixed a number of smaller things (brakes, electrical, 2 tires...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1018
  Historical mailing list - Raukan Mactira
  Thu, 4 Jul 1996 19:07:21 +0100 (BST)
  ...Same year, same colour, same engine size, in fact - I traded 91CE1420 for 91CE2091. Heh. I moved up 600 numbers. The reason was the...
• Re: engine conversion Nissan more info
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Williams
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 19:34:25 -0800
  ...I would love to put one of their engines in my bus some day... the link below doesn't work for me... could you...
• Re: oil filter question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Jun 2004 05:47:29 -0500
  ...engine does not. This is the difference > between the two filters. Almost all aftermarket filters have the bypass > valve so the same number is...
• Re: web ETKA
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 1 May 2008 09:03:49 -0700
  ...In otherwords, 1988 listings shown are the same for 88-92 models and nothing will show of any VIN/Engine Number changes for 86...
• Re: 1.9 automatic vanagon syndrome ??
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 22:26:17 -0500
  ...24 Number: 92-02 Date: April 30, 1992 Subject: Vanagon Driveability Complaints Model(s): All Water Cooled Engine Vanagons SUPERCEDES TECHNICAL BULLETIN 24-92...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:58:13 -0700
  ...an OBDII engine to do some > calculations of no-load operation at various rpm, using the rpm and engine > load numbers to determine the...
• Re: WBX motor rather than ....
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 19:59:41 -0700
  ...The first and last years were small production numbers. Interestingly, diesel engines were also used for that entire period in the same vehicles. Since...
• Re: Difficulty / time to replace clutch - 1991 Westfalia 2WD
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Dec 2020 14:33:45 +0000
  A clutch job isn't a killer.  Supporting and removing the engine is the issue.  Some say to remove the engine and transaxel together...
• Pulsing idle UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Schaper
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 01:14:11 EDT
  I received a number of replies concerning my earlier post. Some of them were by people having similiar problems. So here is a list...
• Re: Help with Timing of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 10:52:25 -0500
  ...use plug wire number one to drive your timing light; (passenger side, closest to headlight end of van) 3. timing is set when mark...
• Re: Looking for Mike Ramer
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 09:18:29 -0700
  ...3.2 911 engine and G50 trans into a Vanagon. > > I e-mailed him twice to ask for a contact number for this fellow...
• Age of listees?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 20:51:45 EST
  ...I visited a number of European ports and fell in love with them. My first was a blue '67 bug bought in '68. It...
• 70 Bus FS-Chattanooga, Tn
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Apr 1996 01:04:40 -0500
  ...New clutch, engine rebuilt recently. No holes in headliner, driver's seat has 2 small slits. Brand new tape deck. $2500" (but I think...
• Amsoil By-Pass Filter - Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 15:07:31 -0900
  ...on the system (what are the parts/part numbers to get), installation, location in the engine compartment, use tips, etc. I'd most certainly...
• Resistor PN # 022 906 079
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 17:14:15 -0600
  Howdy All, I've got this part (VW Part Number #022 906 079). I removed it from a Vanagon that didn't need it...
• Cal smog, Mexico City, catalysts
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 08:58:46 -0700
  ...Having also seen the tail pipe numbers on my 71 914, with type IV FI engine, compared to my 77 Rabbit with catalyst, I...
• Re: Engine conversions (Was: I've seen the Tii conversion completed
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 09:42:48 -0500
  ...I need to clarify that I despise Subaru engines > too. I have seen 911 conversions, Ford V6 conversions > And a number of different ways...
• Re: Top Overhauls
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 13:47:38 -0500
  ...I cant say if you do this and check that the engine is good for x number of miles each engine has lived a...
• Re: Double cab for sale/engine longevity
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 19:27:24 -0700
  ...drivers who thrashed the engines. That of course stands to > reason for any car, but 70 mph seems to be the magic number for...
• Revell model info, another lead!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Dec 1994 12:50:08 -0800
  ...He sent me his phone number so I could call him over the weekend if I wanted- Transporter people on the Internet are THE...
• Re: Vanagon engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Mark R Drovdahl
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 22:58:07 -0700
  ...If you've got time even call him, I had a number of pleasant conversations w/him and learned a lot. After this you...
• Re: temp 2 sensor readings
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 16:19:47 -0500
  ...so if your outside temp was say 86F when you tested it, with the engine cold, then later if the engine coolant got up...
• Re: '84 Vanagon GL Fuel Rail Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 09:02:08 -0700
  ...HTH Cory '90 Syncro Westy '95 GTI VR6 > Just bought a 1984 VW Vanagon GL with a 1.9L Wasserboxer EFI engine. > > Need help...
• Re: Airbox - Excuse me, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 15:05:39 EDT
  ...I have sent on a number of photos of this and other aspects of my conversion to TomC, but the time required to adjudicate...
• Roadhaus - Eurocars Engine Update
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 9 Oct 2003 11:26:15 -0700
  ...2L Revision "E" Engine breakdown. I'll do a more detailed write up in a few days. Quick Summary. Number one piston exploded at...
• Re: Cooling system hose diagram
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:37:37 -0400
  Well I found after looking at several pics, that the thermostat cover on the engine was 90 degrees off. By rotating it so the...