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Re: auto -> manual?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 11 Nov 2002 08:45:09 -0800
...The self serve yards I go to would charge less than $500 for the tranny, shift linkage, shift lever assembly, pedal assembly, hydraulic lines...
Re: OEM Grease Colour: Rear Axle Shaft, Bearings
Historical mailing list - Scott
Mon, 9 May 2016 20:03:28 -1000
...ultra super assembly lube like for engine bearings. learning goes on forever. all seals like to go into their housing dry , generally speaking. usually...
Cruise control question
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 29 Oct 2006 13:42:39 -0600
...There is a vacuum actuator unit on top of the engine, connected to the throttle assembly. The hose from this unit (which operates like...
Re: [WetWesties] Tire Pressure Problem
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:41:37 -0700
...Feeling a lot of pressure to make the tires turn around..... > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp...
Re: Not Fair!!
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 1 Jan 2012 11:50:29 -0800
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:28:51 -0700
...assembly procedures..mainly bolting it up without having >> things properly straight. And the other part about 'urban myth'...that >> "Oh >> yes, those engines vibrate...
Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 25 May 2012 09:59:52 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Serpentine Pulley & Belt Assembly for the WBX engine.
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 7 Jul 2003 16:28:19 EDT
...I found a company that custom builds Serpentine belt set ups for the T1 engines. I am in the process of determining if a...
Diesel Vanagon conversion project underway!
Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
Mon, 28 Oct 1996 00:25:17 GMT
...All told, just over 4 hours to remove the engine/tranny assembly, and start dismantling the exhaust system. I had to be careful with...
Re: Pulling engine/transmission together?
Historical mailing list - Steve Bonde
Sun, 30 Apr 2017 02:32:00 +0000
...Pulling engine/transmission together? >> >> I tried a number of times. Unless you have a lift and real good method of >> dropping that assembly and...
Re: Sign Off
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:29:19 -0800
...curmudgeon in training. >> > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
Re: Aluminum in the threads
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 27 May 2002 12:41:29 -0500
...engine part of the aviation world, the cylinders are one piece. That is, they have threaded steel barrels and threaded aluminum heads. Assembly is...
Digifant Newbs: Vanagon ProTraining Digifant Manual. Worth Getting!
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 10 Jun 2012 00:55:08 -0700
...tackle Digifant engine management running issues, I'd suggest getting this manual. Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl...
Re: Headlights and Grounds
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sat, 12 Feb 2005 22:05:04 -0800
...the headlights (with the engine off). > Out of > curiosity, I added a new ground wire to each headlight > assembly and lo & > behold, the voltage...
Re: Subject: German quality?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sat, 24 Aug 2013 15:58:33 -0700
...From Reuters: > >> The company said on Thursday it would set up a new assembly plant in southern China, adding to the dozen component, engine...
Re: 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:51:36 -0700
My email took longer than Marks to compose and post, but I found what may be the same engine, on Craigslist. Neil. On Wed...
Re: shifter grind after swap (conclusion)
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Thu, 30 Sep 2004 09:20:03 -0400
...the previous engine combo I had from the PO the aircooled engine+tranny the tranny did ever slightly shift tough @ sitting(while running). but...
Re: AAZ diesel conversion
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 6 Jul 2011 08:23:52 -0700
...http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Diesel-Vanagon/ Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta...
Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:52:42 -0700
...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
TWO TDI motors in stock!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 18 Jul 2001 21:39:16 -0700
...Missing is the throttle padal assembly and the intercooler setup. $3500 USD 2000 Jetta TDI motor - this is the newer style block (not compatible...
Re: Parts for '84 Vanagon with 1.9 engine available for the taking
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Fri, 3 Jan 2020 12:15:47 -0500
I would like the ECU and engine harness. Box it up and tell me the size and weight of the box and I will...
Re: cheap EV camper
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 8 Aug 2012 11:14:02 -0700
...s the small engine. I wonder what else is wrong with it? -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com...
Re: Friday NVC-MGB engine that rebuilds itself
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:04:48 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: Dim Oil LIght, Ign. On Engine Off
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:16:59 -0700
...with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engine > s -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
Re: 1.9L TD update,`82 D-Westy conversion!
Historical mailing list - Russell T. Neyhart
Sun, 20 Jul 1997 13:51:32 -0700
...the TDI engine assembly is about an inch or so (to the best of my recollection) taller than the 1.6 assembly. VWRuss vwruss...
Re: split thrust shim?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 31 Jul 2003 23:12:34 -0400
...The shim may not have been damaged from incorrect assembly. I have frequently seen these wear out on the 2.1L engines. There are...
Re: Van idle over winter
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 22 May 2011 12:12:44 -0500
...My van is a 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile, 2.1 waterboxer engine. mcneely ---- Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote: > Perhaps it is dependent...
Re: Heater Fan Quit 83.5 westy
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 20 Nov 2004 06:34:11 EST
...VW thought it was "cool" to leave it in the dirty incoming air path ! More "German" engineering. Look at all the flaps in the...
Re: Coolant hoses?
Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
Thu, 21 Mar 2002 17:29:33 EST
...The hoses can be attached to the engine and transmission assembly and need only be attached to the coolant pipes leading to the front...
Was: '89 Carat .... Seattle ... Now: It's in Edmonds WA
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:14:07 -0800
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Solenoid Type Battery Isolator. Insulate Posts? PIC
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:21:59 -0700
...Image of looking at corner of engine bay. Shows isolator install: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Gxwe6pu94ck/UUZ5Dgnj0NI/AAAAAAAAHNg/zoXyolS4GKU/s720/Battery%2520Isolator%2520Stud%2520Protection...
Re: Pics Of The Blue Star
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:30:20 -0700
...but no engine. > > > > https://plus.google.com/photos/106005770038938396483/albums/5805623051678468753 > > > > Jeff Stewart -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl...
rear left light assembly needed
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Sun, 28 Aug 2005 18:08:32 -0400
...my rear left light assembly (brakes/turn signal/etc.) has been lost to rust, so I need a new one, as cheap as possible...
Re: motor mounts
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Tue, 4 Dec 2001 08:41:20 -0500
...on the engine that attach it to the motor mounts. > 4) Remove the bolts on the engine support and drop the assembly down to...
Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 2 Feb 2013 17:05:49 -0800
...They > then tell you to set that clearance between steering wheel and lever switch > asssembly by moving the ignition lock assembly up or down...
Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 25 May 2012 10:16:07 -0700
...The radius rod attaches to bottom of the adaptor. > > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate...
Re: Neutral safety switch
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 2 Jun 2011 21:47:00 -0700
...If it is a switch problem, cleaning >>> it >>> may very well take care of it; it's a substantial assembly. >>> >>> Yrs, >>> d >>> >> >> And of...
Re: Seinfeld and Kramer in a Splittie Doka
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:59:35 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Radius arm bushings. Which one on front?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:27:15 -0700
...I'm in the middle of front end assembly. Does the radius arm bushing with lip that fits in hole go on the frontside...
Re: Radiator hoses
Historical mailing list
Thu, 6 Aug 1998 01:19:25 EDT
...Automakers use the spring type ones only because they're quicker to install on the assembly line and don't require anyone to decide...
Inch pound torque wrench for sale
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Mon, 16 Feb 2004 07:56:36 -0500
Good for engine assembly I used on rods, etc. I am selling for recently i got a needle type, and no longer need this...
Re: Engine Control Module Wiring Diagram and Electrical System schematic
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 1 Jan 2013 11:40:20 -0800
...Since the engine is a 1993 2.5L I5, I am looking for the > engine wiring diagram for a 1993 Eurovan. Does anyone have...
diesel to gas conversion ongoing...
Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
Fri, 3 May 2002 21:10:07 -0700
...filter,accumulator, and pump assembly. 3. Transferred the diesel parts and a new pilot bearing to the donor engine. 4. Took a little off...
Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 8 Feb 2013 20:00:15 -0800
...Will NOT mismatch. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
Re: [WetWesties] What the heck. It's Friday here......
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:34:30 -0800
...Are you goin to Nehalem Bay? -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco...
Ok. What's the catch? ('91 Westy Syncro: 14K ?)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 2 Sep 2011 10:14:54 -0700
...http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/Westfalia-Syncro-1991_15194232 Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp...
Re: need help with engine assembly
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 28 Mar 2004 23:02:56 -0500
<snip> The cyl. has a flat spot up near the head. This flat spot should be facing the other cyl. In other words they...
cheap parts vans available in So. Cal.
Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
Sun, 28 Sep 2003 13:00:06 -0400
...extra engine) I am willing to make someone a great deal on these or trade for a complete 2.1 liter engine assembly that...
Re: major problem or minor faux pas?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 14 Nov 1999 11:17:16 -0600
Dave, I have not ever had this particular problem on a VW engine, but I did on my Jeep Wagoneer LTD. The distributor shaft...
Re: Heater Mtr. Replacement & Those Damn Shear Bolts
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Wed, 21 Mar 2001 10:14:27 EST
...I speculate that it is to assure that at least a calculated minimum torque is applied to these fasteners during the production assembly process...
Re: Rear brakes frustration
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 1 Feb 2012 16:13:59 -0800
...vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2...
Re: flue vent assembly
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Sat, 14 Apr 2018 18:04:05 -0700
thanks to Alistair’s posted photos https://shufti.blog/2010/08/11/dometic-fridge-flue-assembly/ <https://shufti.blog/2010/08/11/dometic-fridge...
Re: Starter Motor Bushing Lube. Quick Answer? Daylight Abating!
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:06:46 -0800
...and bushing in engine block? > (for end of starter when it turns) -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com...
Still looking for a '71 Westy
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Dec 1995 14:23:40 -0800
...Still have the 2.0 liter exoto engine in the basement awaiting time for assembly. In the mean time I'm driving around the...
Re: Nice looking Bentley Wiring Diagrams
Historical mailing list - W Monk
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:56:22 -0500
...and a bit of dry humour. "Engine Re-assembly. > .... "Take Teutonic care with your engine re-assembly" > > Figured few would appreciate this, but I...
Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 6 Sep 2020 18:08:50 -0700
...https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
Re: One FS in Seminole, FL
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 6 Jan 2013 20:44:59 -0800
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 10 May 2012 11:22:29 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: Last minute tips before engine re-install?
Historical mailing list - Rob
Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:40:29 -0700
...it a couple of times >because I "forgot" something...(like I have done during the 'block-swap' and >re-assembly of the motor itself).
Re: Clutch pedal won't go to floor
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:09:52 -0700
...incorrect assembly inside clutch housing, or incorrect parts. If assembled correctly with correct parts, here's a long shot idea. Could the throw out...