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  • Re: Vanagon futures?
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Fri, 24 Dec 1999 19:10:52 EST
    ...Remember his little strecthy hybrid with electric drive in the front and inline 4 in the rear? Ben T San Francisco
  • Re: Other engine conversion options?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 9 Jan 2005 21:05:15 +1300
    >What is the absolute cheapest way to go when my stock 2.1 WBX with about >150K gives up soon? > Inline 4 cly. from...
  • Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion input needed. (I think I've made my choice)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:42:35 -0700
    ...There is no factory setup for 15 degree inline four engine, in a vanagon, of course. ( closest I can think of is a Mexican...
  • Re: Another inline Bay conversion (not mine)
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:17:52 -0500
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > -- 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo" 85 Vanagon "El Guapo" http...
  • Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX?
    Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
    Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:08:09 +0100
    ...WBX, instead of changing to inline-4 in 1983? > > >Actually VW did make the Vanagon with an inline 4. The diesel. :) > >And..... > >In South...
  • Re: Rolling right along on my 'new' block (inline VW swap into Vanagon)
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Wed, 9 Jun 2010 09:45:38 -0700
    ...Rolling right along on my 'new' block (inline VW swap into Vanagon) To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 12:34...
  • Re: What's the richest air fuel ration you can still make run? also friday Megasquirt VW
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:56:45 -0700
    I got curiouus, and Pat mentioned he's done a couple of Mega-squirt inline VWs. Went online and did some reading on the...
  • Re: help needed in Anchorage, AK
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:48:31 -0700
    ...That would be a driving marathon! If it's any help, with a 1994 96K km gas inline, getting the pump and housing off...
  • Re: SVC: Which Takes More Patience?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 28 Mar 2014 18:36:24 -0700
    Surfacing the head on an inline four at home on your bench by hand. On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 6:21 PM, Chris...
  • Re: Subject: What about replacing Vanagon engines with more fuel efficient ones? (long answer)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 5 Jun 2008 10:43:16 -0700
    ...81 JettaWesty "Jaco http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines http://web.mac.com/tubaneil http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • early inline 4 conversion for sale on ebay
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Fri, 24 Aug 2001 04:00:05 EDT
    Since this was done in 1988 this must be the grandfather of the Eurospec and Tiico conversions. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...
  • Re: inline fuel temp gauge
    Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
    Sun, 21 Nov 2004 20:03:15 -0800
    Had a bunch of question son that. I�m installing a 2 tank wvo system and want to make sure the fuel (wvo) is...
  • Re: TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:13:57 -0700
    ...84 with partial Westie interior and an inline Rabbit motor Tire: Nankang LTR ( Les Schwab) Load range D 1875lbs at 65 185-14 54psi...
  • Re: In praise of VW inline fours
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:49:13 -0400
    Interesting post, in what ways do you mean the Zetec and VW inline four have similarities? In response to "Why confuse the issue with...
  • Re: inline 4 vs Subaru conversion
    Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
    Thu, 17 Jun 2021 10:09:00 -0400
    ...I'm told by some that the jetta > (inline4) conversion is best and by others that the subaru is better. I'd > like to...
  • Re: Conversion Choices
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 1 Sep 2012 17:09:47 -0700
    not to mention inline VW-Audi five cylinder engines, gas and diesel and TD. or Nissan V-6 engines .. there's a slew of...
  • Re: Dometic + related Electical Questions -- searched archives
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:47:29 -0700
    ...Do they exsist? Quick google says "No". :^( On 7/23/07, Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote: > You can get inline ATC fuse holders...
  • Re: AC Electrical
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Fri, 4 Aug 2023 18:03:33 -0400
    ...https://www.amazon.com/Recoil-FHM62-Waterproof-Inline-Fuse-holder/dp/B0B5CT1RDF/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=Maxi+Fuse+Holder&qid=1691186519&sr...
  • More crap on engine transplanted Van..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 2 May 2007 21:12:55 -0700
    ...I figured an inline 4 like my 1.8 liter Cabriolet motor would be pretty easy to work on, which was one reason I...
  • TiiCo/Diesel Parts for Sale.
    Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
    Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:46:36 -0800
    ...http://vegwerks.wordpress.com/2012/04/26/vw-vanagon-inline-4-tiico-6-bolt-exhaust-manifold/ TiiCo Mk3 Intake Manifold, Injectors, Rail, Throttle $150...
  • Re: Noisy lifter
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Fri, 1 Dec 2000 09:28:37 -0800
    The Mann inline 4, 719/5, and Vanagon, 719/12, filters both have antidrainback flaps inside the perimeter oil entry holes. The Vanagon bypass...
  • Re: U on here? Westy with an inline conversion & NC plates?
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Thu, 27 Dec 2018 18:46:48 -0500
    In South Carolina, btw. On Dec 27, 2018 18:40, "Sudhir Desai" <sudhir.desai@gmail.com> wrote: I was in the Volvo stalking you...
  • Re: FRIDAY diesel conversion option
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:25:05 -0400
    Thats impressive ! Its inspiring me to put my VW inline 6 Turbo Diesel into the van :-) Steve On Apr 19, 2013, at 5:21...
  • Friday: Best VR6 Swap?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:18:39 -0800
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Friday. Better Than A Westy?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:46:26 -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
  • Re: Weird VW sighting...
    Historical mailing list - John Andersen
    Sun, 24 Jan 1999 11:44:35 -0800
    ...TT will be on the market in the Spring and it has a 5 valve 1.8 turbo inline 4. DrRufo SOCal-81 vanagon
  • Re: Syn oil in Converted S/A Inline 4
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 5 Sep 2002 23:19:07 -0600
    Thanks Kim. have you tried using it in the tranny (manual) and differentials? Bob Stevens http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online...
  • FS: $1000 '81 Inline Four in Oregon
    Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
    Wed, 3 Mar 2004 20:50:35 -0800
    Not mine, Portland, Oregon. http://portland.craigslist.org/car/25086094.html _________________________________________________________________ Learn how to help protect your privacy and prevent fraud online at Tech...
  • Re: Inline 4 - new transmission
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Thu, 31 May 2007 16:39:08 -0400
    Hey, no problem......thought I would chime in before all the Tiico freaks started flaming you! You are right, all dry in the engine...
  • Re: Subject: What about replacing Vanagon engines with more fuel efficient ones? (long answer)
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:21:55 -0400
    The inline 4 sounds like a nice choice but there are not turnkey kits for it like the Vanaru, Bostig, Tiico, etc. is there...
  • Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:36:39 -0400
    ...the two liter ABA is the best choice >for the Vanagon when it comes to VW inline fours.Several grades I >climbed could have...
  • Re: Anyone use A3 serpentine pulleys & brackets on a VW 1.8 inline-4?
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Tue, 14 Dec 2004 02:09:35 +0000
    ...Anyone use A3 serpentine pulleys & brackets on a VW 1.8 inline-4? >Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 17:34:31 -0800 > >Hi Folks...
  • Re: Anderton Lake CG: Nice!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 16 Sep 2013 12:01:26 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca > > '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: exhaust gas into coolant system
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 9 Nov 2010 14:44:02 -0800
    ...Then I pulled the spark plugs, which >> is >> > > This may be a silly question, but on in inline engine what difference does > it make...
  • Re: Inline 4 Recommendation
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Mon, 1 Mar 2004 22:14:46 -0500
    ...am in the process of converting my 84 Westy to an inline 4. I have a donor > Diesel Vanagon for the mounting hardware - so...
  • Re: Friday humour! (LVC.... ok NVC. But there's a poptop involved! ---;^)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 6 Jun 2008 11:21:49 -0700
    ...81 JettaWesty "Jaco >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil >> http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: oil weights for inline 4's
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 27 Sep 2003 12:56:50 -0700
    ...oil weights for inline 4's What weight oil are those of you with inline 4s running in your engines? I have an 2...
  • Re: Oops, inline 4s, was invention of the WBX?
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:04:34 -0500
    ...Oops, inline 4s, was invention of the WBX? Hey, one thing to keep in mind when you talk about HP and turbos...Turbos do...
  • Re: In praise of VW inline fours
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:24:47 -0400
    ...If the inline itself is even simpler as far as inlines > go, it gets even.... simpler. If one were to look at them side...
  • Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 16 May 2013 17:35:17 -0700
    ...To make a "pseudo ABA" work ok at 50 > degrees involves mixing major parts from other VW inline engines such as > you have. I...
  • Re: Trip Report (quick & dirty)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:04:15 -0700
    I > switched to an inline VW engine after that motor had gone 165,000 miles. > > Temperature gauge? What's that for? > > G. > I too...
  • Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
    Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
    Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:58:02 -0600
    ...is for a diesel oil pan on a VW gas ABA inline engine. I'm > > replacing the bolts. > > > > Does each bolt require a flat...
  • Re: Mystery Part. What is this?
    Historical mailing list - Phil Eslin
    Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:00:15 -0600
    ...google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines<http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines>
  • Engine Swap Opinions
    Historical mailing list - James Huskins
    Mon, 23 Aug 1999 11:01:04 -0400
    ...I determined over a year ago that I would swap for inline engines when I got time, probably 2.0 Audi 80s. But now...
  • Input Shaft Removal etc PICS
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:52:32 -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
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Mon, 28 Feb 2000 17:19:05 MST
    Under my 1980 Westy drivers seat is a set of wires with a fuse inline. What is this to, the stove/fridge panel? Sean...
  • Re: Emergency engine cooling - a common problem?
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Wed, 25 Apr 2001 07:33:01 EDT
    Todd, Neither my 82 (inline4), 87 Wasserboxer 2.1, or 89 turbodiesel rarely ever get out of the midrange. Perhaps the cooling problems are...
  • Re: Looking for a diesel vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Michael Brenner
    Mon, 16 Feb 2004 08:46:39 -0800
    I am looking for a diesel vanagon, preferably not running to convert my 84 Wolfsburg Westy to the inline 4. I am located in...
  • Auxiliary battery for 89 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hinshaw
    Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:17:31 -0400
    ...Does anyone have have a "how to" instructions for connecting it up inline with the starter battery? Larry - Charlotte, NC 89 Westy - Gypsy Rose
  • Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 17 Nov 2016 18:32:31 -0800
    ...is for a diesel oil pan on a VW gas ABA inline engine. I'm >> replacing the bolts. >> >> Does each bolt require a flat...
  • Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:10:08 -0800
    ...That is not going to work for people who take their broken wbx van to a shop and ask for a cheap inline conversion...
  • Re: 52 degree Inline 4 hydraulic lifters leaking down
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:04:50 -0700
    ...52 degree Inline 4 hydraulic lifters leaking down > > > > Hi all... > > I have an 82 diesel converted to inline 4 with CIS injection about ten...
  • Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 10 May 2013 08:03:19 -0700
    I see this 'inline 4=Vibrate' statement often. This 'assumption' that inlne 4 vws are all vibrators....Even though 'everyone always says it'. That...
  • Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 15 May 2013 09:18:25 -0700
    ...What is true is that swapping an inline 1.8 gas VW motor into a Vanagon using the diesel parts is probably about as...
  • Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:01:34 -0700
    ...For people with a diesel Vanagon the VW gas inline 4 conversion is the clear winner in simplicity and cost. For people with waterboxers...
  • Re: Cracked Syncro Clutch Housing
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 13 Aug 1996 17:16:56 -0400
    ...I dont think it is a s common on the w/b as the inline engines though Ed Berroth 84 Westy Wolf 87 Stinkcrow
  • ENGINE SWAP QUESTION
    Historical mailing list - robert asmann
    Sat, 10 Aug 2002 14:27:48 -0400
    ...It appears to be essentially the same as any inline 4 VW except for the intake manifold. Yeas, nays or comments..
  • Re: Firing order for 2.0 air-cooled
    Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
    Wed, 19 May 2004 12:44:07 EDT
    Horizontal Air & Watercooled Firing Order 1 4 3 2 ~~~~ Bug, Bus, Vanagon Inline 4 Cylinder Watercooled Firing Order 1 3 4 2 ~~~~ Rabbit, Golf...
  • Rolling right along on my 'new' block (inline VW swap into Vanagon)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 8 Jun 2010 21:34:46 -0700
    ...Preparing for a head swap from my current 1.8 liter inline four (a 92 Golf motor) and install into my 84 vanagon. Everything...
  • Re: Tiico oil filter, DO IT RIGHT!
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Mon, 6 Jan 2003 09:14:44 -0800
    what is the difference in the mann 719/5 (for inline 4's up to 1990) and the 719/30 (was 719/25) which...