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• Re: "House Tags," "Motor Homes," and Insurance
  Historical mailing list - David Ruppe
  Tue, 8 Oct 1996 12:12:23 -0500
  ...Hanlon * EMC.Ver #2.3 ] -- > > Listees, > > Prompted by the discussion on the list about motor homes, house tags > and insurance, I called my insurance...
• Great idea, WRONG motor. was: turbo? supercharched?
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 09:11:01 EST
  ...This combination produces increased stress on the motor's critical parts, so the candidate motor designs for this "improvement" have to be near bullet...
• Re: Rear Windshield wiper
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Mon, 14 Apr 1997 18:52:23 -0400
  ...When the second motor started getting slower recently, I pulled the motor and linkage out and took apart and cleaned/lubricated the wiper shaft...
• Rear a/c blower motor resistor
  Historical mailing list - rick Duvernay
  Mon, 12 Jun 2017 13:18:59 -0500
  ...The rear ac blower motor only operates on high speed. I changed out the front switch on the dash. It made no difference. Is...
• 25 hp motor (price)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jun 1996 21:46:50 +0200
  re 25 hp motor for sale >Here's one for Clara, Thom and other barndoor owners. >I just spotted an advertisement in the swedish...
• Re: MPG redux/ TDI conversion rethink
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:33:49 -0400
  I bet the higher cost of diesel might be offset by the better fuel efficiency from diesel motors. Something else to consider is your...
• Re: questions about electric locks
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 07:55:59 -0500
  My California shaped lock units definitely use a rotary motor with a stepped shaft that carries a worm gear which drives the whole assembly...
• Re: Tool for Subie/VW engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 30 May 2012 18:22:27 -0700
  ...It won't reach deeply enough to support the motor. This is the one you want: <http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/lifts-stands...
• Re: Removed A/C - Now Rad Fan is Dead '87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Bob Worrells
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 20:01:49 -0500
  Just a question....I have just ordered a radiator fan motor for my 86. I had to choose b/n a fan motor that...
• Replacing Windshield Wiper Motor
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 11:53:41 -0400
  The fuse for my wipers blows whenever I hit the wiper switch so it looks like it's time to replace the motor. I...
• Re: WTB: VW Fox motor mount brackets for motor swap into V'gon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 08:34:08 -0400
  ...On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 4:20 AM, Sean B. <vgonman@earthlink.net> wrote: > I am dropping an ABA Jetta motor in my...
• 2.1 Motor FS
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 19:47:19 -0700
  I have a complete motor for sale. E-mail me for details. Kyle
• looking for power window motor
  Historical mailing list - john
  Sat, 19 May 2007 08:56:17 -0400
  Need a passenger side power window motor, anyone have 1 for sale?
• Re: Crappy traction Van..
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 10:16:57 -0700
  Good point about the left/right thing Don but I bet the Golf motor is at least as heavy as the WBX. It looks...
• Power Lock Cycling
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 08:34:37 -0600
  ...it seemed like the driver side motor was working, but not the passenger side. I took apart the passenger side motor, it was very...
• TATA Motors - Peoples Air Car
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:22:38 -0500
  TATA Motors of India will begin production of an air powered car this year - maybe already has it in production. Check it out. Also...
• Re: GoWesty Motor Options
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:03:37 -0400
  ...I'm thinking of replacing the motor with their 2.2 or 2.3 > motor. They both use regular gas and come with a...
• Re: Tampa Area tech???
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 20:59:10 -0400
  ...vwmaster@VOLKS-MOTORSPORTS.COM <vwmaster@VOLKS-MOTORSPORTS.COM> To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM <vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date: Friday, October 23, 1998 3:07 PM Subject...
• Re: used Vanagon rear wiper motor
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 25 Nov 2003 13:24:14 -0800
  ...The motor is tested and comes with a 30 day warranty. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Heater switch was Re: heater motor
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:51:28 -0700
  No, the rear heater fan motor is weaker and thus the switch for it does not get as much stress. Given that the rear...
• Power window question.
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 07:35:29 -0800
  ...I don't hear the motor when I operate the switches or apply direct 12 volt to the motor. (This confirms dead motor.) And...
• Re: ]Vanagon Westfalia w/ 2.0 2000 VW Golf Engine!
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 11:40:30 -0700
  The reason it won't smog in Cali, is that it's using a TiiCo motor... NOT a 2000 US spec Golf Motor. If...
• Re: I-4 conversion general info
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 25 Oct 2015 08:24:38 -0700
  ...Techtonics Tuning, a VW specific parts place in Oregon has lots of parts for the inline VW motors and lots of specialized knowledge concerning...
• Re: can the front blower motor (etc)
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Tue, 30 Dec 2003 08:34:17 -0800
  ...Pretend it's a really big lego model ! Get the dash off, then sort the blower motor out . My $0.02 worth..... Bill M...
• Re: Front Blower Motor
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 19:43:29 -0500
  You almost stated your own case with regards to the rear heater motor. I'd say (kind of like like playing cards on spokes...
• Re: Power Window motor rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - James
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 13:48:42 -0400
  You mention having the motors rebuilt - the power window motors? Because I have a '91 whose power windows need rebuilt or cleaned or something...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:03:59 -0700
  On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 9:49 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>wrote: > Well then, we can't go "motoring" or watch...
• Re: transmission leaking. WHAT TO DO??
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jul 1996 12:19:06 -0700
  John, Is the oil motor oil or 90 wt? If it's motor oil the main seal in the engine may be leaking. If...
• Re: JBB Carabus Route Change
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 18:10:07 -0400
  No, I don't care....but I'm giving advice to a caravan of folks using stock motors, on roads I know very well...
• Re: Motoring in the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:45:32 -0700
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyK9iG_Udr0 Happy Motoring! Robert 1982 Westfalia
• FS Rear blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 20:14:23 EST
  I have a rear blower motor will a bad core. Anyone interested? cheerw, mark
• Re: Front Heater Motor: Lube Dries Out?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 26 Nov 2015 19:24:51 -0800
  ...Front Heater Motor: Lube Dries Out? > If a heater fan motor has seen low use, but has sat unused for some time, > can the...
• Front tranny mount / how to improve?
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 22:16:37 -0800
  I have a tiico motor and, with this list, have been successfully at removing the resonance vibratation that bother me. Thanks to all. I...
• Re: More On Front Blower Motor
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:09:21 -0800
  Sure sounds like the motor seized. BD has a Meyle brand on sale for $60. http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=251819015 IMO, for...
• Re: Ship VW motor from AZ to PA: Inexpensive Options?
  Historical mailing list - Will Wood
  Sun, 1 Dec 1996 23:51:41 -0700
  ...Ship VW motor from AZ to PA: Inexpensive Options? > Date: Friday, November 29, 1996 6:42 PM > > Any ideas how I might get a...
• Purchasing motor from US to Canada?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:05:20 -0600
  I'm thinking about replacing my original 1.9 motor in my 85 Westfalia (300k km) with a rebuilt motor from one of the...
• Digest response to Supercharger thread
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 17:58:06 -0700
  ...I think on a SC motor, your pulley ratios determine the max boost you can get, but you can manually control the amount of...
• VOLKS-MOTORSPORTS E-MAIL PROBLEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CALL ME IF YOU'VE E-MAILED ME.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 17:29:01 -0800
  ...Kyle -- Kyle Wade (408) 426-1431 OR (408) 429-9424 Keeper of the Volks-Motorsports page Home Page - http://www.volks-motorsports.com ICQ...
• FS 86 Syncro Westy - Ariz
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 12:26:19 +0000
  ...Wasserboxer motor died, replaced it with KEP adaptor kit and 91 jetta motor. Motor is mounted to trans, need to be finished. Rest of...
• 30 year loan, Westfalias are Motor Homes
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 00:57:44 EST
  While on the motor home subject, I thought that it would be interesting to let you all know that you can also get a...
• Re: The GMC Motorhome ( no Vanagon Content) the Sportscar of Motorhomes
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 13:24:01 -0500
  > <snip> It is the only motorhome that "increases" in value. > > Ron Semko > Orlando, Florida Au contraire Ron, Our beloved '86 Syncro Westfalia cost us...
• Re: eBus project: A T2 Westfalia converted with electric motor and LiIon batteries.
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:20:28 -0400
  ...I don't remember the details, but HP of an electric motor is rated differently from an internal combustion engine. A 50HP electric motor...
• heater blower motor
  Historical mailing list - John Hurley
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 13:37:43 -0400
  ...heater blower motor i posted my problem about blowing fuses when the heater blower motor is turned on and received lots of advice. Unfortunately...
• Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 06:19:58 -0500
  ...WTB power window motor driver's side > > > Hi, > I have an 89 Westy Syncro and have to replace the power window motor on the...
• Re: Looking for motor for 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:56:14 -0700
  ...Looking for motor for 91 Vanagon >>>> >>>>I need a motor for my 91 Vanagon. Anybody have suggestions? >>>> >>>>The Kevman >>> >>> >>> >>> Yes. Try the back of...
• Re: Looking for motor for 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:45:56 -0700
  ...Looking for motor for 91 Vanagon >>>>> >>>>>I need a motor for my 91 Vanagon. Anybody have suggestions? >>>>> >>>>>The Kevman >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Yes. Try the back of...
• Re: Radiator fan issue - where's the ground?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 14 Oct 2017 17:16:53 -0700
  The brown ground wire from the fan motor goes to the common ground star under the dash, where most ground wires plug in. If...
• 1.9L Motor For Sale
  Historical mailing list - tim
  Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:33:34 -0400
  ...1.9 Liter (1985) Vanagon motor. Came from Delaware Van that i am in the process of swapping my Subaru motor. Car has 130K...
• Most miles from any fresh Westy motor install?
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 10:40:14 -0600
  ...This makes me wonder ~~ What is the most miles any Westy motor has gone before scraping or being pulled for rebuild? For rebuilt motors...
• Re: WTB: Rear Wiper Motor
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 09:31:15 +0100
  ...Hi there, I managed to replace my burned-out motor with a $5 cheapo Rabbit wiper motor from a junkyard. The gearbox housing had...
• Re: Looking for motor for 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - vt
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:47:01 -0500
  ...Looking for motor for 91 Vanagon >> >>I need a motor for my 91 Vanagon. Anybody have suggestions? >> >>The Kevman > > > > Yes. Try the back of...
• Subscribe
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Wade
  Tue, 4 Mar 97 21:24:46 CST
  Subscribe Kyle Wade Keeper of the volks-motorsports page www.volks-motorsports.com home page Pengi@cruzio.com
• 1.8 914 motor for sale
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Thu, 9 Jul 1998 00:11:56 -0400
  Have friend w/914 motor, low miles, dual webers. Pmail for more info.
• Motor Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Curtis Gatlin
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 20:48:42 EDT
  Want to buy 1988-91 Vanagon motor with under 30K. Let me know what you have. Curtis
• Hoch Motors
  Historical mailing list - Rose Weitz
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 10:56:43 -0800
  Has anyone had experience purchasing a vehicle (or geting repairs) at Hoch Motors? Do they seem reputable?
• Looking for motor for 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Jessee
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 22:35:12 -0600
  I need a motor for my 91 Vanagon. Anybody have suggestions? The Kevman
• Re: '90 Carat Drivers Side Power Window Motor Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Nov 2015 09:08:17 -0500
  ...Re: '90 Carat Drivers Side Power Window Motor Wanted I am reasonably certaian that the motors themselves are the same. Larry A. On Sun...
• Re: Help! Front Heater Fan (install) fail
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 11 Jul 2013 19:39:28 -0400
  At 07:32 PM 7/11/2013, neil n wrote: >The warm air motor is a DC motor so in theory, swapping the positive...
• Re: WBX replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Andersen
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 11:04:23 -0800
  Here in SOCal there are a couple of Pick-Your-Part type of yards that sell complete motors under 500$. The cheapest place is...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation? Now Length?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:52:49 -0400
  ...Now today with almost 700,000 km on the clock the wiper motor is probably one of the only things I have not replaced...