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• Re: Oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 20 Mar 2015 22:17:20 -0700
  ...Only the horizontally opposed water boxer engine needs the anti-drain back valve. Stand up engines do not need it. The VW part number...
• pushrods, compression, brake parts prices
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 12:49:12 -0800
  Ed, Those are awesome compression numbers- they also seem a bit high, but what's most important is that they're all VERY close...
• Re: Is it reasonable to expect a rebuilt waterboxer to be bone dry underneath?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 28 Jun 2016 14:31:09 +0000
  Ken,I have a 1.9 Westy I finally sold this year , and the bottom of the engine had an oily film .I reassembled...
• Re: Diesel $$ RE: 88 GL - Failure to Start - but now it does!! Hip Hip Huzzah!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:31:50 -0500
  ...run through the engines for a certain number of hours - and it wasn't that many - after that - the engine fuels systems and certain...
• Re: 2.1 WBX - Cold starts easy, Hot - failure to start
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 25 Apr 2017 09:37:53 -0500
  ...difference in our responses. >> > Warm/hot restart (engine firing) issues can be caused by a number of >> > things. Bad temp 2 sensor or connection...
• Re: Engine rebuild break-in
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 21:45:05 -0400
  ...They are still available through VW, The part number is 113-109-619. Make sure you are not overfilling the engine. Keep the level...
• Coolant hose replacement
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:05:52 -0400
  ...This morning I pulled the hose off and found a VW part number on it. I typed the number into Google and discovered that...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 2 Jun 2020 12:19:03 -0700
  ...the alternator? There have been a number of mechanics over time that have peered in the engine bay while the motor has idled and...
• Re: Trip statistics
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 27 Aug 2015 17:44:44 -0700
  ...Phx to PNW to Glacier to PNW to Phx with several side trips. > > The numbers: > 6720 miles; 152.7 miles/day; 198 miles/fill...
• Fw: Re: [VANAGON] VW bus and beetle on Yahoo's 10 deadlies car list. Any thruth?
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:52:18 -0600
  ...Nothing, in either design or > actual > items, were carried-over (apart from the aircooled engine and > perhaps > transmission parts). Which is why most Americans...
• FS: 87 Syncro GL Durham NC
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 09:06:40 -0400
  ...The phone number on the sign is: (919) 477-3328. Now you know as much as I do -- I have no affiliation or interest...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 16:46:07 -0600
  ...The never ending conversations on engine conversions leads me to believe that many (not everybody) can for see the day that they'll be...
• Re: Pulling engine/transmission together?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 29 Apr 2017 18:59:27 -0700
  ...Pulling engine/transmission together? I tried a number of times. Unless you have a lift and real good method of dropping that assembly and...
• How hot is HOT?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 18:40:12 -0700
  ...I found some interesting numbers in Bentley: Thermostat begins opening at 85C/185F; fully open at ~ 105C/221F Thermoswitch for radiator fan Stage I...
• Re: My VanaJetta Conversion Passed Emissions!!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:28:35 -0800
  ...the numbers etc *may* be of use > for anyone considering upgrading to a more modern engine. (no > disrespect to the stock engines) > > Of note...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 22:30:38 -0400
  ...engine. We also offer an owner�s web page with tech tips, downloadable Bosch Motronic injection manual, component list by VW part number and...
• Re: 16" alloy wheels on ebay 5x112 (vanagon bolt pattern)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 09:21:53 -0800
  ...A good number to shoot for is 900kg. Numbers above about 750kgs are probably acceptable but the stronger the better. Also, check the offset...
• '66 progress,parts,powder coating?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Apr 1996 10:47:15 -0700
  ...but also a clutch, some rubber seals, engine bits, etc. Everything seems to be of excellent quality. I got the heat risers in my...
• Re: Rebuilding vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list - quoton
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 20:50:00 -0800
  ...Everything else in that engine should be in excellent shape (after all it's got only 80k miles). I will soon do a compression...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 21 May 2015 10:07:36 -0500
  ...They looked OK until I got > > to cap number 4 and then I got concerned. The others had light lines on > > them, but number...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome TSB 92-02: Also Applies To Digijet ?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 21 Jun 2017 14:00:44 -0700
  ...24 Number: 92-02 Date: April 30, 1992 >> Subject: Vanagon Drivability Complaints Model(s): All Water Cooled >> Engine Vanagons SUPERCEDES TECHNICAL BULLETIN 24-92...
• Re: B. Bobs day at the dyno and the importance of fuel air ratioupdate
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 22:55:38 -0600
  Having read of Boston Bob's efforts to get a Dyno Grip on his big valve engine, and of Mark Ingalls efforts using the...
• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 3 Mar 2014 09:50:30 -0600
  ...Mann Oil Filter and lifters > > If your 'check engine' light is on here in Ontario, the vehicle will fail > it's 'every two years...
• Re: Question about VW Bus Heads?
  Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
  Fri, 5 Jan 2018 17:26:38 -0800
  ...Vanagon/2.0 heads will start with a 071 part number, while the 1.8ltr will be a 022 Valves on a 1.8...
• Re: Manual Transmission Mount Bolt Grade
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:16:34 -0700
  ...Hadn't thought of that! But...... > > The letters were right side up when reading the numbers. > > On the 'net, saw mention of 8G regarding...
• '66 Kombi for sale in SE Mich
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Apr 1996 21:20:12 -0500
  ...I've got the previous owner's phone number around somewhere, so if you want the dirt on this bus from someone with no...
• Re: Specially equipped EVs (was PC Gamesmanship /f (was:Highest mileage?))
  Historical mailing list - william killian
  Wed, 22 Nov 1995 11:53:41 -0500 (EST)
  ...I've noticed a seemingly extreme number of the EV's I've seen around here (remembering that I live in EV heaven) are...
• Re: 84 Westy WBoxer Rebuild - Part I
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Mon, 03 Mar 1997 11:31:27 -0500
  ...Look up the number in the archived vendors lists, ask to speak to Tim, he knows the vanagon stuff. They also offer an electronic...
• Re: Optimal bus to bring to Germany, perhaps more realistic alternatives.
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Sat, 11 Jan 1997 14:45:22 -0500 (EST)
  With regards your posting, number "4/Used '90 or '91 Vanagon Westy around US$10k" I have spent the last two months looking for...
• part book
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 15:03:29 -0700
  ...The part book called "Illustrated Catalogue" is a publication by Volkswagen which shows images of the parts in your VW from engine to frame...
• Re: Eurospec in-line 4 conversion web site (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sat, 12 Sep 1998 12:37:31 -0700
  ...Hence a $1000.00-1200.00 price for the install. > > Until there are a number of kits on the road, and as the European...
• Re: Oil Capacity, Tiico Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 22 May 2002 12:28:37 -0700
  ...Add 4 quarts, cycle the oil (as in run the engine). Then mark that as your low point on the stick. Now add another...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Life Test
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 08:00:41 -0700
  ...which one is better due to the significant number of uncontrolled variables such as different engine life, driver, season trip type etc. The bits...
• Re: A/C tranny in my na diesel!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:46:08 -0700
  ...wrote: > > Yes slowing down the engine means less power. It was geared the way it was > for a number of reasons. You just need...
• '67 Bus for sale. 21 window.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Chubb
  Mon, 12 Jun 1995 09:40:22 -0400
  ...fill your cargo bay with old engines for free if you take it. He also has a few other rusting out splitties out back...
• Re: bus stuff
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  16 Apr 96 21:37:03 EDT
  Glen, No, I didn't have to drop the engine on my '72, but I did have to remove the dual Dellortos. Good reason...
• Re: Jetta tranny to Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 17:59:54 -0800
  ...It should be different because the gas engine can rev higher that the diesel engine. Would it be the torque converter that would make...
• Re: How long does it take your Vanagon to warm up?
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 19:28:44 -0400
  Hi James I had hard time to warm up my van after the engine had cooled down with my old ISCU (I had a...
• Our warranty WAS: RE: Boston Bob engines - Use caution
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 02:15:34 -0500
  ...We chose an engine which saw such high production numbers to base the conversion on, that the engine is inexpensive to replace *as well...
• Re: I think I'm going to scream!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Sep 1996 15:35:37 -0700
  ...I get the chance to see so many different situations with these engines. I'm more fortunate than some that I get to learn...
• Re: Eurospec in-line 4 conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 07:59:45 -0700
  ...We're only about 45 miles from Eurospec, they seem to want us to do a number of the first installs to ensure that...
• Re: Confirming a Bad Head Gasket?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 5 May 2002 22:24:12 -0500
  ...It's number three cylinder that generally fails on all these flat 4 VW engines. It just seems to run hotter than all the...
• Re: Crazy idea?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:23:04 -0500
  ...The cable rotational speed calibration number is marked on the face > of the speedo, by the needle shaft. Same number, gas and diesel. 805...
• Re: Plugs...The best plugs around
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Wed, 27 May 1998 01:48:08 EDT
  ...On turning the engine on > I heard a loud mettalic sound and became immediately concerned that the > the extra few millimetres that the plug...
• Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:38:19 -0700
  ...the engine died for a few seconds > several times up each grade, which was pretty nerve-wracking. The exact > rpm-to-speed numbers are...
• Re: Guy's got a low-mileage 2.1 engine for sale-rebuilds
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Feb 2015 11:13:02 -0500
  ...Apparently, that was engine number two since the car was new - two engines in less than 100,000 miles - roughly an average of 50...
• Re: C.A.R.B. Legalities. Was Re: VW Trends and Eurospec
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 00:55:54 EST
  ...1- Provide receipts for the engine serial numbers. 2- Identify the model year of the "donor vehicle" if you are fudging w/ a new...
• Re: Eurovan Q and A
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 02:15:40 EST
  ...Not a huge number, but certainly not minuscule. Many parts are available aftermarket including starters, water pumps, CVs, belts, alternators, blower motors, exhaust systems...
• Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Aug 2014 20:10:55 -0400
  ...Given the noisy state parks I'm encountering. ;) Heat, engine load (long grade), small tank outlet not withstanding, my Jetta engine management operates the...
• Re: Interesting MPG numbers
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:00:28 -0700
  ...Rich simply noted or asked people after a gas stop how much they each paid and those round numbers are what he reported here...
• Re: Mo' gas
  Historical mailing list - No Quarter
  Fri, 14 Jun 1996 16:01:56 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Thanks for livening up my day!!! > In preparation for my trip to Kansas City to deliver Bob Polys' engine, I > swung by the gas...
• Re: fuel injection recall for '90 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 17:42:47 -0800
  ...All you have to do is go to your authorized VW dealer, and give them the vehicle id number of your van and recall...
• '82 diesel water pump belt adjustment woes
  Historical mailing list - Henry Jackson
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 05:23:28 -0800
  ...engineers figured out how to adjust the water pump fixed solidly to the block with a single belt. But removing the correct number of...
• Need a Part
  Historical mailing list - samc
  Sat, 25 Nov 2006 16:48:13 -0500
  ...and the one drawing I've seen of the engine shows the part number as 21 which is either correct of part no. 21...
• Re: Vanagon 1.9 Cat on Jetta 2.0 engine?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:14:55 -0700
  ...Works fine, is the same > > part number, and passed emissions. It looks rather high mileage. > > > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > Crescent...
• Re: Vanagon fuel requirement
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 15 Sep 1998 08:29:35 CDT
  ...20 Number: 20-90 T01 Date: May 31, 1990 Subject: Improved fuel additive ZVW 239 003 Model(s): All Gasoline Engine Vehicles Research by...
• Re: engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - Tim O'Brien
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 14:41:53 -0700
  ...My mechanic read him the serial number of the engine, sure enough its a 1.9L instead of a 2.1L. So now he...
• Re: Optimal bus to bring to Germany,
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Sat, 11 Jan 1997 22:06:01 -0700 (MST)
  ...OK mabye without an engine...mabye. Most Westfalias are between $7000 and $20,000. Of course they seem exceptionally high priced around here. I...
• Re: Questions about possible purchase of 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 20:32:54 -0500
  ...the engine was worked on at the same time--but > Compression Test is not pretty: > 150-120-90-120 (written under the numbers: > "Head...
• Re: alt. & OXS lights freaky
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 29 Jan 97 19:42:58 EST
  ...You will notice that both lights go out at the same instance when the van is started and the engine revved. The OXS light...