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• Re: 2.1 idle adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Mark Edwards
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 20:04:18 -0600
  ...I never said to use gasoline :-) If you suck too much water into the combustion chamber, you will have no crankshaft or connecting rods...
• Re: Update on Cracked Heads
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:24:00 -0500
  ...AVP, Suburban Engine Exchange, Chris Corkins, NW Connecting Rod. There are choices and different levels of money/rebuild quality, but you really can't...
• Mechanic recommendation needed White Rock, BC
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 08:01:36 -0700
  ...pretty hard to diagnose over the phone (!), I strongly suspect a connecting rod bearing has gone again. :-( She's parked it and went about...
• Re: Synthetic Oil for a 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 20:13:43 -0400
  ...Synthetic Oil for a 2.1? We've got a just broken in (around 3,000 miles) NW Connecting Rod 2.1 in our...
• Re: converting an 83.5 to power steering ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 19:51:29 -0500
  ...rod.May need to replace U-joints(3) as they are probably cracking by now.And last but not least flush system before connecting...
• Re: Dipstick oil level
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 09:02:56 -0400
  ...full, there is more contact between rotating things like crankshafts and connecting rods with oil reservoir, resulting in oil frothing and higher temperatures, lower...
• Re: I lost my cool!!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 12:59:55 -0700
  ...not sstay put! > > > > > > >John Rodgers > > All the 134 A valves have to be closed (backed out fully) when connecting > or > disconnecting. That could have...
• I4 Happenings in turbovans land
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Jun 2011 21:23:07 -0700
  ...Connecting rod is nowhere in site. How cute. I just about have my hands on an 85 jetta 1.8 8 valve Digifant. The...
• Free Water Boxer engine
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 12:10:47 -0500
  ...Parts of the cam, connecting rods, lifter, were falling out as he dropped it off the truck. I still have it. Great conversation piece...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:56:44 -0400
  ...version of ETKA, both engines use connecting > >> rod set part # 025198401A. However the 1.9 uses rod bolt 113105425B > >> and nut 113105427. The 2...
• 1.9L engine parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 09:16:41 -0700
  ...Come and get 'em in NE Portland, Oregon! Here's what I have: ----------- $20 items --------- Crankshaft with all 4 connecting rods Camshaft ECM (computer...
• More parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 12:30:49 EST
  ...This engine has the famed connecting rod breather hole modification on the top of the block! AC compressor, Sanden, '87: $30 Gary Gary McEachern...
• Re: Thermostat housing bolts, 91 westy
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 17:45:37 -0700
  ...Northwest Connecting Rod 1705 S 93rd ST, F-7 Seattle, WA 98108 (206) 763-2487 Tell 'em I sent ya! I would expect Boston...
• Re: 71 engine
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Jan 1995 18:02:12 +0500
  ...Remanufactured parts are another thing completly, Who knows whos been working on that crank or connecting rod set? I've been considering ordering just...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:39:29 -0500
  ...version of ETKA, both engines use connecting > > >> rod set part # 025198401A. However the 1.9 uses rod bolt 113105425B > > >> and nut 113105427. The 2...
• Re: overheating issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 17:45:52 -0400
  ...overheating issues Hi Folks, I�ve got a 91 Westy with about 5k on a rebuilt engine from NW Connecting Rod in Seattle. Everything...
• Re: bURNINGvAN 07
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:45:27 -0800
  ...Hell, if a broken connecting rod can shred the case, a 10lb.+ sledge should do the job. Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Forgot to replace flywheel-to-crank bolts
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 23:36:23 -0500
  I've heard of people rebuilding engines and not replacing a single stretch bolt (including head bolts, as well as the connecting rod cap...
• Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 21:04:26 -0800
  ...My 87 Syncro suffered a horrible death when the #3 piston pin/connecting rod exited the top of the case. Funny thing, it was...
• Call for Engine Conversion and Rebuild Shop Reviews
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 09:47:39 -0700
  ...Boston Engine AVP Bus Depot Go Westy Northwest Connecting Rod etc I'm interested in any and all Vanagon or Bus engine rebuilder reviews...
• engine ventalation theory?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 12:25:46 -0700
  ...Well, I know a little - expanding gasses in closed chamber applies a force on the piston which is transmitted to the connecting rod which...
• Re: noisy lifter: Marvel mystery oil??
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 13:05:46 -0700
  ...Any connecting to a slight oil leak from the middle of the crank case or worn valve guide seals (exhaust blows smoke sometimes after...
• Alternator issues
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:00:02 -0400
  ...t be needing it any time soon since it has a connecting rod poking out of the case. And it works fine. So it...
• Re: More on rods and bolts/2.1 in '83.5-'85
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 08:39:31 -0700
  ...at Northwest > Connecting Rod, and after close examination we determined that I had > "spun a bearing". This means that the rod bearing shell literally...
• Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:21:28 -0500
  ...Along with the new P/C's I also installed new driveshaft, connecting rods and cam (and new lifters). > > What might your wisdom conject...
• Re: Engine teardown - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:03:49 -0700
  ...Be sure to support the piston so as not to put a side load on the connecting rod. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Your 1.6 Turbo Diesel 82 Vanagon, was Wiring plauges my van.....
  Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 12:55:50 EDT
  ...Different glow plug system Different Piston Rings Oil squirters on the Connecting rods Oil cooler And prolly a half dozen others that aren't...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:51:01 -0400
  ...version of ETKA, both engines use connecting > >> rod set part # 025198401A. However the 1.9 uses rod bolt 113105425B > >> and nut 113105427. The 2...
• Should I get a valve job?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 17:06:28 -0400
  ...They had put two of the connecting rods on upside down! It must've gotten hotter than hell in no time and the bearing...
• Re: Trusting Your Machine
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 19:33:23 -0400
  ...Having said that, my '87 Westy has abandoned me 4 times now, the latest with a thrown connecting rod through the top of the...
• Re: oil pressure problem
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 18:14:42 -0400
  ...have stripped and measured is that the large end of the connecting rods are no longer round. With this problem in mind I started...
• Re: User Input: Oval's Motorsport Rebuilt Engines
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 3 May 2016 03:54:01 +0000
  ...NW Connecting Rod Rebuilds Jerry does a 2.2 and a 2.3L in addition to stock 2.1L rebuilds.  Although NWCR has a...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:24:54 -0500
  ...version of ETKA, both engines use connecting > > >> rod set part # 025198401A. However the 1.9 uses rod bolt 113105425B > > >> and nut 113105427. The 2...
• Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 2
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 22:38:18 -0700
  ...the big end >bearing cap on connecting rod #2 (second from the back of the van) looked >funny. All the other rod ends were...
• Re: 1.9L exhaust system comments
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Bell
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 22:11:25 -0500
  ...Ken? How many wasserleakers are replaced due > > to > > > broken cranks or connecting rods? I'm sure there are some, just > > don't think > > > it...
• stuff left for sale
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Sun, 18 Nov 2001 10:29:03 -0800
  ...four piston rods; only one with bolts connecting two halves of rod 12. complete a/c bracket--both halves with all mounting hardware (this...
• Re: oil pressure problem
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 19:32:06 -0400
  ...have > stripped and measured is that the large end of the connecting rods are > no longer > round. With this problem in mind I started...
• Re: westys & climbing mountain roads
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:14:30 -0500
  That must have not been a connecting rod knocking in the engine because it would have flown apart soon after. Was the knocking related...
• FS Type IV Engine Parts, Heater Boxes, Flapper Valves
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 00:44:30 -0500
  ...1 Canadian VW Factory Rebuilt Short block / +.020 align bored / standard rod and main journals / has OEM Cylinders and pistons / dis assembled and re...
• Re: More on rods and bolts/2.1 in '83.5-'85
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 22:54:06 -0000
  ...at Northwest > > Connecting Rod, and after close examination we determined that I had > > "spun a bearing". This means that the rod bearing shell literally...
• Does GREG'S Import Motor's Suck?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 22:14:32 -0400
  ...The receipt also shows that she was charged for connecting rod bearings $49.35. That would be pretty standard if a piston had melted...
• Re: High Ratio Rockers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 07:27:18 EDT
  ...Look at their aluminum billet connecting rods. GB has a lot of good about engine design, but GB statements might apply more during his...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:22:27 -0500
  ...version of ETKA, both engines use connecting > > >> rod set part # 025198401A. However the 1.9 uses rod bolt 113105425B > > >> and nut 113105427. The 2...
• Re: 2.1 motor in AZ/NM area?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Jan 2017 21:46:24 +0000
  North West Connecting Rod Jim On Fri, Jan 27, 2017 at 3:45 PM Eric Wunrow <VW@ericwunrow.com> wrote: > Who is NWCR? > > I...
• WTB: 2.1L throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:10:02 -0500
  ...a HUGE hole in the top of the engine where two connecting rods had forced their way to freedom. In the process they did...
• VW shows in PGH
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 23 Jul 1996 19:33:46 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Come and see the connecting rod thru the block engine display I have. Sandcastle Sunday night Aug.18th That's all I know... and...
• Re: transmission change: how to turn a/c engine to get at bolts???
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 14:09:17 -0800
  ...tube going through the front cover plate; it also has a rod connecting it to the throttle assembly. In the Bentley pic 38-394...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 14:39:23 -0400
  ...GoWesty 2.3 Rebuild Kit: � Specially machined connecting rods & crankshaft with 78.65mm stroke � Custom made in USA 96.5mm forged and coated JE...
• Re: Head advice
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 08:52:09 -0500
  ...The really hard part is to get the pistons off the connecting rods. I removed the oil filler tube, the dipstick tube and the...
• Re: overheating issues
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 18:01:53 -0400
  ...overheating issues Hi Folks, I've got a 91 Westy with about 5k on a rebuilt engine from NW Connecting Rod in Seattle. Everything...
• Re: Danger with 14" spare when remaining tires are 15"?
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Sat, 10 Jun 2017 10:35:20 -0700
  ...We put 15" wheels on our 86 weekender (2.2L NW Connecting Rod WBX and stock > auto tranny) almost four years ago but kept...
• Yes on a GoWesty 2.4 L Engine
  Historical mailing list - Charles Nighbor
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:22:04 -0700
  ...For $5000 he would rebuild mine using his knowledge of hot rodding VW bugs and up. Porsche connecting rods, chevy pistons, etc. I asked...
• Re: 2 liter vs. 1800
  Historical mailing list - ------
  Thu, 4 May 1995 16:55:47 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The fundamental mechanical difference between the 17/1800 and the > two liter is crankshaft and connecting rods. A rebuilt two liter costs > a couple...
• Re: Audi V8 install pics
  Historical mailing list - Alan Hosage
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 06:50:42 EST
  ...Even the connecting rods are forged from aluminum alloy. They are 154mm long, 20.5 wide and weigh 621 grams, including the bearing. The...
• Idle too High on 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael & Carol Ostrouch
  Sat, 17 Jul 1999 21:51:05 -0400
  ...So it has never been camped in! And then he threw 2 connecting rods at 90,000 miles and had a new VW long...
• The VW John Muir
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 4 Apr 2013 19:42:52 -0700
  ...All back yard methods too, even balancing connecting rods. A classic book and strange that not a whole lot more has been done in...
• Re: bURNINGvAN 07
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 18:15:01 -0800
  ...Hell, if a broken connecting rod can shred the > case, a 10lb.+ sledge should do the job. > > Jeff > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Torque Curves for Key Vanagon Swap Candidates
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 12:37:57 EDT
  ...The 3A is probably a good representation of the Tiico because they probably have the same length connecting rods. But the ABA is a...
• Re: oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 15:54:35 -0700
  ...over whether it's connecting rod bearings or the mains. I went with Bostonbob's belief of betting on rod bearings. Well, it wasn...
• Real Block heater for Frost-plug-Challenged Westies!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 00:53:09 -0600
  ...To install it using the drain plug means cutting a hole in the push-rod guard - to get access to the drain plug. Then...