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• Re: Alternatives to the stock Westy curtains...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:04:14 -0700
  ...t stay behind the rubber-band that runs under the windows. (But they are long enough to block the windows.) thanks, Todd '88 Westy
• Re: front parking brake cable
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 06:14:52 EST
  ...Then by using a long prybar you can get the nylon guide block released from its clamp to the frame. Same story but in...
• Re: My Audi 80 2.0L engine swap starts Sunday!
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 09:41:08 EDT
  ...the 1600 and 1800 cc blocks (93+ is 16.5mm taller). >> Is this difference in height due to longer stroke, or the different head...
• Columbus, Oh mechanic recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 11:25:05 -0400
  ...They both would order a rebuilt long-block (~$5,000?) Import Doctor says they rebuild motors all the time and would rebuild mine for...
• FS: strong running 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 17:45:53 -0800
  ...Long block complete, $450 Accessories extra and negotiable. thanks, Mark
• Re: Reinhardt Lives!! (well, almost ...) {Longish}
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 11:25:13 -0400
  ...If you've seen the head and block apart, it appears that at least 1/3 of the prechamber insert is covered by the...
• Re: Fri. Off topic.."Sent from my Dingleberry mobile device".. whatever
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 7 May 2010 15:40:17 -0700
  ...Then they decided they didn't like the highway noise, so they wanted to build long high walls all along the road to block...
• FS: 85 Wolfy Westy - NJ
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 15:56:03 +0000
  ...so I'm leaning towards blockage. Don't have the time, money or space for her any longer.) Otherwise looks great, Runs excellent, shifts...
• Do head-gasket kits age?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:56:12 +0000
  ...for over another 3 years when I put a Boston Bob long block in. Ken's receipt said $120 including O/N air shipment...
• Re: Van-O-Rama
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 22:43:37 -0700
  ...Some of us will stay longer but move to some block as away to Ocean Beach. BenT On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 19:38...
• cooling hose part number
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 10:43:54 -0500
  ...automatic? The hose is maybe 6 or 7 inches long and connects the distribution block to the high plastic coolant pipe, and that diameter...
• Re: I need Help building 3 tier Leveling Blocks/Ramps
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 21:34:24 -0400
  ...I need Help building 3 tier Leveling Blocks/Ramps Steve D The foot print of each tire is about 7" x 7" so any...
• Re: I need a mechanic referral
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 09:44:43 -0700
  ...He is the first mechanic that reccommended rebuilding the engine himself instead of a new long block. He felt this was a better way...
• Re: Swinging table
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:32:46 -0400
  ...no longer use the tables (they were always in the way, especially with my early vans where the closet door is blocked), but when...
• Re: Inline 4 engines for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:01:52 -0700
  ...remember right) and I d love to throw on a built long block if I can find one that is an easy swap. Gexonline...
• Re: Putting a 2wd transmission into a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:32:36 -0700
  ...so if the trans mount holes are partially blocked by those welded on brackets.. yup .. that could be an issue all right. ----- Original Message...
• (fwd) atl. area; 68 bus fs or trade
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 2 Jul 1995 09:01:32 -0700
  ...i put a factory rebuilt long block with all > new parts except case in it 20,000 (at the most) > miles ago. body and...
• Part number needed..
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:45:42 -0500
  ...the top of the 2.1 L engine block. This one is less than 2" long, and attaches to a "heater" with two wires...
• Re: Saddest day of my car-owning life :-(
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Mar 1990 18:52:05 -0500
  ...Worst case - trashed engine - i think a whole block is about $2K, a long block is about $700 plus you have to transfer a...
• Re: Coolant bleeding and radiator hose heater question (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:17:25 -0500
  ...pad to the block, and for�1 season it helped to about 10F, but we have been having a long subzero snap this year...
• Re: T3 -Radiator removal question?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 10:36:43 -0600
  ...that long I suspect the hoses are shot as well. Replace then as you do the job. As for the hoses to block flow...
• Re: Head gasket replacement: how much?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 09:52:14 -0500
  ...got to put the whole thing in and not just the long block. And to get full advantage of the 21's better breathing...
• Re: Auto Trans Modified Governor Test Report [addendum]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 May 2011 10:43:26 -0700
  ...I ruined three VW coolers before I replaced the cooler with an aluminum block and hoses to a common aftermarket air-cooled transmission cooler...
• Re: Bearings for alternator
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 17:32:24 -0400
  If no one knows the answer, Ron, then I'm sure you could take the slightly longer way around and remove the bearings from...
• Re: Bare bones subie -
  Historical mailing list - Steve Bonde
  Thu, 29 Sep 2016 03:40:41 +0000
  ...On the steepest, longest one I watched all the cars behind me move to the left lane expecting to pass that tired old Westy...
• Re: Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 18:15:11 -0700
  ...http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-1-2-in-dr-digi-click-torque-wrench/p-0091 3919000P?prdNo=4&blockNo=4&blockType=G4 Has to...
• Re: Inside a GEX 2.0L engine, not pretty. LVC
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 11:52:27 -0700
  ...If you want a really good rebuilt wasserbox engine, rebuilt with one that has a solid block to begin with. Buy new OE heads...
• web site update
  Historical mailing list - Robert Goldfinch
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 12:51:39 -0800
  ...Yes, that is me setting up a Vanagon wasser boxer engine long block! (My webmaster put it there!) Bob "Dr. VW" Goldfinch Global Beetles...
• Re: Best way to ship long block?
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Wed, 18 Feb 2004 08:27:40 EST
  We ship our engines via truck freight ,it seems to be the cheapest / most practical method ,due to the weight factor // all area,s...
• Re: oil press. sender relocation
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 09:45:23 -0400
  ...long too. One caveat is that with this setup the hose is not a perfect conductor so you need to ground the sender block...
• Re: WBX Front Heater Core Mystery Sheet Metal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 7 May 2014 13:40:39 -0500
  ...It has one row of small holes along one long side, and three > rows of holes along the other long side. It obviously blocks...
• 2.1 WBX Cooling System: 2 Minute Details
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 1 Oct 2014 11:52:20 -0700
  ...Likely NOT, but could the longer bolt thread partially block coolant flow? Thanks, Neil. -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl...
• Re: '87 Westy, electrical stuff, hazard lights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:33:01 -0700
  ...On 10/16/2012 2:04 PM, Marc Perdue wrote: > As long as we're talking electrical stuff, any ideas why only the right...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 08:05:17 -0700
  ...was dead wrong to Rachel's question: > > As long as we are on the subject, does a gasket go between the pump and > > block?
• Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:28:28 -0800
  ...which is rear engine, aluminum block , opposed four. I can't really guess which is more inexpensive to make.......and inline cast iron block...
• Re: Tiico problem with simple solution
  Historical mailing list - Allan Bagley
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 08:06:09 -0800
  ...Maybe replace them all and certainly be >>very aware of the firewall nipple and the pressure regulator block-off >>plug. All owners of vehicles...
• Re: Temps in the 100s today, need ideas on extra cooling
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 10:26:32 -0700
  ...I am also going to add some heat blocking material under the front on the front firewall to block the heat from getting into...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon 2.1L auto: failed DE emission test: CO (high)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 3 Jun 2023 13:47:24 -0700
  ...What would be the reason? Karl '81 Westy "Jenny" '91 Westy "Jenny 2" Wilmington, DE </pre> </blockquote> <br> </body> </html>
• RE: '82 Diesel Westfalia Purchase
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 01 Feb 1996 11:09:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...blown head gasket? Cracked block? <shudder> >> >In the long run, Tom C. doesn't care, I think he has bigger, >more powerful plans... My...
• Info.Needed
  Historical mailing list - WALTER D. HOULE
  12 Jun 96 16:09:43 EDT
  ...prices for such work? How about some options - can I find a used engine somewhere, or a long block? Any info. you may have...
• WBX rebuild tools
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 03:51:21 +0000
  ...but ended up with 2 Vanagons equipped with VW Canada remanufactured long blocks so these tools have never been used. I later offered this...
• Re: Surepower 1315, auxiliary fuse block, Progressive Dynamics charger, and Vitrifrigo installation questions
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 1 May 2009 16:44:43 -0600
  ...fuse block, the length of DC > wires that come with the Vitrifrigo may not be long enough to reach the > fuse > block. Can I...
• Yakima Rack For Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 08:09:36 -0700
  ...The way I did this was to buy eight Yakima spacer blocks and long assembly bolts (from a hardware store) to raise the rack...
• Re: Dashmount options for smartphones?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 20:01:41 -0700
  ...block > > the warning lights. > > > > So a really squatty iPhone dock would be nice there. > > > > But before I start what might be a long and...
• Re: Reinhardt Lives!! (well, almost ...) {Longish}
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 09:37:51 -0600
  ...If you've seen the head and block apart, it > appears that at least 1/3 of the prechamber insert is covered by the...
• Returning Engine
  Historical mailing list - Seamus Padraic Ragan
  Thu, 9 Jan 1997 14:06:03 -0500 (EST)
  ...Does anyone know of a cheap way to send and engine (long block) or does anyone know if VW takes back cores to make...
• Re: Syncro Engine Block Heater Mystery Solved!! (long story, happy en ding)
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 20:52:41 -0500
  ...Syncro Engine Block Heater Mystery Solved!! (long story, happy en ding) >I realize this isn't really the season when people think about stuff...
• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 17:36:31 -0800
  ...I see Go Westy is "paying" $200 in Go Bucks for long block cores. They are getting scarce. http://www.gowesty.com/view_page...
• Re: RoadHaus - Front AC Kit Install / Preliminary Report
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 10:01:47 -0700
  ...Hi Larry, Could you clarify about the fresh air? Is the outside air blocked off totally or does it simply no longer go the...
• Re: F/Friday: New Vanagon Engine Idea: JB Weld Block & Heads
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 08:38:41 -0700
  ...So many volks have had such good success > repairing their damaged heads with JB Weld, I believe that a block and > heads cast of...
• Engine Conversion Options
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 12:43:17 -0500
  ...on a 2.1L Waterboxer long block. It wasn't in the book! What gives? The short blocks were $2300, and he claimed that...
• 99 Wiper Relay Install and Test
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:28:43 -0700
  ...Took me longer to get the cover back on the fuse/relay block than it did to do the install. And, being in the...
• Re: VW 2.1 and Subaru 2.2 FS
  Historical mailing list - jaime forero
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:07:59 -0600
  ...VW 2.1 and Subaru 2.2 FS I have a complete VW 2.1 WBX and a Subaru 2.2 long block for...
• Re: 1.9l TD swap, Was: Re: VW I-4 Engine Blowout
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 20:32:59 -0700
  ...suspect that's a somewhat better deal than $1500 for the long block without those pieces. 'Suspect' is a key word here, I can...
• Re: Ex Mercedes
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 6 May 2001 13:45:47 +1200
  >He was pushing throttle, changing gears and laughing and after the better >part of a long block the chow dog just gave it up...
• RE: Lack of clutch Action
  Historical mailing list - Phillip M. Kenney
  Sun, 15 Dec 1996 20:44:42 -0700
  ...block the hose with a handy bolt, etc and the whole resevoir drained. Once both cyl were changed the bleeding process took longer than...
• Re: Hylomar or other gasket sealant
  Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:23:24 -0800
  ...br> </font><br> Geo &amp; Kathleen Hahn wrote: <blockquote cite="mid:03E2BDE1D6CD422CBC6D1DE0EA0D8AB2@GeoPC" type="cite">Long story about why Hylomar (as sold in US...
• 1980 Campmobile supplement manual for sale
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 19:19:28 -0400
  ...Aprox 21 pages long. In fair shape. $10.00 shipped to the 48 states. Bill M Mystic,CT __________________________________________________________________ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As...
• Re: What food to take in a Westie
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 16:08:41 CDT
  ...s been discussed in the archives a long time ago. anyway, it was stuff like "for biscuits, drive around the block four times". :) joel
• Re: Need 1.6TD long or shortblock
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 17:20:16 -0800
  I have a 1.6D block here... free for the taking... aprox 300,000 kilometers on it and it needs news rings. David Marshall...