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  • Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:57:34 -0700
    ...Given that I keep getting an ECT code, I have often wondered if coolant doesn't heat up more when van sitting, engine up...
  • '81 Westy - $1500
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 11 May 1995 14:43:36 +0600
    ...Nice '81 Westfalia, bad comp $1500, 289-4969 day (area code is 214) I couldn't resist calling, so.... The number is a small...
  • Re: Zetec Install Pics
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:17:13 -0800
    Seems like a harsh way to break in an engine, isn't it? Where'd he get a cherry seven-year-old engine anyway...
  • Re: I gotta tranny... what is the gearing? no codes
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:51:54 -0500
    ...off the one cylinder, and then divide by 2 for the engine revolutions. Sudhir On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 10:03 AM, Dennis...
  • Re: Old splitty camper
    Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
    Tue, 12 Mar 1996 16:10:12 -0600 (CST)
    ...It maybe a 55-57 depending on the type of round taillights and the type of bumpers, engine etc. The date code on the...
  • Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:45:06 -0700
    ...codes stored ? Just the usual codes: VSS, (none is installed), ECT sensor (has always done this), RPM sensor (normal says Bentley as engine isn...
  • Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:59:54 -0700
    ...Any suggestions as to why it won't start? Does the ECU need to be cleared of error codes? i.e. would error codes...
  • Re: Where do I stick this?
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:07:22 -0400
    ...This HJS ECU > talked to the main engine ECU. My engine is a European DJ-code 112hp > derivative of the WBX and it is...
  • Re: ECS-malfunction indicator light
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Fri, 1 Dec 2006 08:23:55 -0800
    ...Most cars from about 90 on had OBD capabilities along with a "Check Engine" light or similar. These store error codes that can be...
  • Help with 1.9l Diesel Head
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 7 Jul 2001 12:30:06 EDT
    ...I believe it is engine code AAZ. The head bolts are the torque-to-yield type. I need to know the torque spec and...
  • Re: Random wire... Ugh.
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:27:36 -0400
    Please tell me more about displaying the trouble codes! Larry A. On Wed, Jun 30, 2010 at 1:51 PM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox...
  • Re: vanagon difficulty
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Mon, 7 Sep 2009 09:11:28 -0400
    ...check-engine light cause me annual inspection failure. It was a Bank 2, Sensor 1 air-fuel sensor heating circuit failure code P1155. I...
  • Re: 5spd tranny
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 17 Dec 2001 16:48:14 -0800
    ...on what engine they were originally attached to. Some have a different 5th gear. You can look at the tranny code on the bottom...
  • Re: Touch up paint
    Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
    Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:08:52 +0000
    My local auto body supply store mixes me up a spray can full of my paint code for about $20, works well and I...
  • Re: [TDI-conversion] I gotta tranny... what is the gearing? no codes
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:59:05 -0800
    ...Daryl knows ! ) this is done most easily with the engine removed from the trans. put it in top gear. mark a spot on the...
  • Re: '81 Westy Rims / Poptop Color
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Mon, 3 Dec 2001 20:38:12 -0800
    ...http://members.home.net/holisticdream/vaninterior.htm My color code for the off white is Paint code L90D (Pep Boys Plasti-kote 5803 VW...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Apr 2005 to 15 Apr 2005 - Special issue (#2005-308)
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 15 Apr 2005 18:28:59 -0500
    ...http://gerry.vanagon.com/archives/ Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jonathan Poole" <jfpoolio@GMAIL.COM> To...
  • Re: Where do I stick this?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:19:52 -0400
    ...This HJS ECU > talked to the main engine ECU. My engine is a European DJ-code 112hp > derivative of the WBX and it is...
  • Re: Interesting link to a Vanagon conversion
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
    Wed, 23 Sep 1998 15:22:14 -0700
    At 12:38 PM 23/09/98 -0700, you wrote: >http://wbs.atis.com.au/vehicles/fullspec.asp?code=htp&brand=brz&year=1999...
  • Re: starting from aux battery
    Historical mailing list - Geo
    Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:22:57 -0700
    ...Would this still be okay if one had a deep-cycle battery? I use a deep cycle that is coded 'DP' for dual purpose...
  • Re: Local gas price Info
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 15 Oct 2005 12:49:14 -0700
    ...Plug in your zip code and it tells you which gas stations have the cheapest prices (and the highest) on gas. It's updated...
  • 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...
  • Help
    Historical mailing list - Max
    Thu, 4 Feb 1999 18:21:30 -0400
    ...Engine starts (cold) fine but idle immediateley drops and engine stalls, I have to keep the accelerator down for a little while until engine...
  • Re: Re Waterboxer power vs Transplants
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 1 Jun 2001 22:16:57 EDT
    Mark, The statistics I have are from David Marshall's site on Vanagon engine conversion. Its the ABA code. The wheel and crank output...
  • FS 50 degree I4 engine conversion parts
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
    Wed, 24 Oct 2007 02:06:35 +0000
    ...The mounting system in from a golf RV engine code car. It is a rock solid mounting system that has been trouble free for...
  • Re: Vintage machines
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 23 Jan 2023 19:44:02 -0800
    ...That and code that has predictive motion . Now I’m into area I have no knowledge…. G code has predictive but the industry is...
  • Re: * SW Penna.* Interiors and Other Stuff For Sale
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Fri, 12 Sep 2003 13:15:18 EDT
    ...I forgot to say that I am in Johnstown, PA, zip code 15905. Shipping by Forward Air might be possible. In a message dated...
  • Re: Audi 5 cyl in Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
    Thu, 15 Mar 2001 07:21:58 -0800
    I don't know anything about putting one in a vanagon but I do know that these engines rule. They are virtually trouble free...
  • Re: Fuel Injectors
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 14 Nov 2000 18:00:13 -0800
    ...isn't there new injectors with the Tiico I4 kit? The T3 injector from a MV engine code part number is 025 906 031...
  • Re: tiny little bulb issue
    Historical mailing list - ~K~
    Thu, 16 Nov 2000 17:59:44 -0400
    Hi, Does anyone have the code number (or value) for the little bulb which lights up the odometer (on the instrument panel) and some...
  • Re: Racing idle in the cold (1995 2.2)
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Thu, 10 Nov 2016 17:22:05 +0000
    ...on the '90 - '94 EJ22 you get the check engine lite to flash the codes by connecting two black connectors near the ECU.  The...
  • Re: 86 syncro I-4 swap
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sun, 1 Jun 2003 23:49:04 -0700
    ...Check out the bigger flat fours at GOWESTY http://www.gowesty.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=gw& Category_Code=mp-rbe...
  • Re: Stranded World Travelers
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 5 May 2012 22:52:23 -0700
    ...It's a > Syncro-16" custom camper with a mechanical TDI 1Z/AHU code engine. It's > gonna take someone knowledgeable about diesel Vanagon...
  • Re: West Moreland diesel
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:59:53 -0700
    Aren't all the engines made in a Teutonic factory? Local guy in SF installs AAZ's in the Caddies all the time. By...
  • Re: '87 Syncro Crew Cab FS
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 4 Jun 1998 01:40:27 EDT
    ...of you folks would be interested. '87 Syncro Crew Cab, new engine, and ECU. Blue exterior, grey interior, 110k miles. Asking $15,000. Located...
  • Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:44:26 -0700
    ...codes stored ? Just the usual codes: VSS, (none is installed), ECT sensor (has always done this), RPM sensor (normal says Bentley as engine isn...
  • Re: Rislone Ring Seal and Other Oil Pressure Thoughts
    Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
    Sat, 12 Oct 2002 13:03:06 -0400
    ...Store_Code=cali& Product_Code=VDO-150-752&Category_Code=20-05 It looks to be the same as for the vanagon engine because...
  • Automatic Transmission, slipping when cold?
    Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
    Fri, 3 Mar 2000 16:18:18 -500
    ...do with engine power more than anything else (later engines have more power), but I didn't track down the trany codes to correlate...
  • Re: I was wrong -- how the AFM *really* responds...
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 7 Dec 2010 20:20:08 -0500
    ...Someone should disassemble the code in the ECU program. :-) Larry A. On Tue, Dec 7, 2010 at 6:07 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal...
  • VW Vanagon - 36K miles, original, mint condition (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
    Fri, 2 May 1997 07:58:28 -0700 (PDT)
    ...The area code is 206... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: 1 May 1997 17:52:24 GMT >From: Randall Magliozzi <randallm@accessone.com> Newsgroups: seattle.forsale...
  • Re: 85 Vanagon GL F.S.
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Mon, 11 Dec 2000 16:51:22 -0500
    I think you mean area code 541 for Oregon, right? 514 is the Montreal Quebec area if I recall. Jeff >I have a 1985...
  • VW collectors - FS: 72 VW Kombi; and a VW Rail
    Historical mailing list - Karl Vochatzer
    Tue, 23 Sep 1997 15:56:49 -0500
    ...The area code for Austin is 512. Let us know who buys these. Karl Vochatzer 86 Westfalia GL 88 GL 7 psgr
  • Re: '87 syncro 36K miles 3.2porsche engine
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sat, 22 Sep 2007 12:09:48 -0700
    ...body_code=0&end_year=2008&keywordsrep=&color= &start_year=1981&drive=&search_lang=en&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearch form&engine=&fuel=&doors...
  • Re: LVC: TDI Problem
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:31:04 -0400
    ...problem relatively? easily with an engine scan tool. If you go to Auto Zone they will check? your codes for free and print you...
  • Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
    Historical mailing list - John Klun
    Mon, 30 Oct 2000 19:12:20 -0700
    ...David Marshal, FastForward has the best price > for the Hella E-Code H-4 rectangular stock looking headlights for about > $300... > I'm just...
  • drive on the starter -
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Wed, 5 Nov 2014 16:24:17 -0800
    ...the code for early experimental electric vehicles - They failed because they did not have Scott's advanced understanding of the non-combustion engine and...
  • Re: Licencing Use Tax;
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:53:33 -0800
    ...You might also research the subject in the RCW (Revised Code of Washington) which is online and has a good search engine. Please post...
  • Re: Transaxle Numbers
    Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
    Wed, 16 Nov 94 9:01:03 PST
    ...engine numbers but not > tranny numbers. > TIA > > Martin > > I think what you should be looking for is letters. The Haynes manuals list transaxle codes...
  • This List
    Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
    Tue, 5 Sep 1995 20:27:24 -0500 (CDT)
    ...A local VW club which happens to be meeting tomorrow Colour Codes for my '66 Bus project (Pearl White and Velvet Green) Great advice...
  • Re: Daughter Broken Down Just West Of Salt Lake City
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:06:13 -0700
    ...If the bleed rail around the top of the engine compartment is plastic .. and to which this hose goes ....oddly, I have seen two...
  • Legal swaps Was: Re: Audi 5 Cyl Swap: Alert! Possible Trouble
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Tue, 26 Jan 1999 18:52:51 -0500
    ...Now we have a turbo engine that has an allowed engine code, with the only visible (and significant difference) that a turbo is mounted...
  • Re: E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 29 Apr 2004 17:03:56 -0500
    ...E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs? > > > >>Have you even driven with H4 lights (aka E-codes) that are correctly > > aimed? > >>I am running 90/130W...
  • The New BusDepot.Com - Now OPEN for Business!
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 19 Jun 2003 15:13:41 -0400
    ...from our catalog) - Greatly expanded Help and Links pages - Coupon Code feature for listmembers. (See below.) The biggest change is that we've increased...
  • Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus (engine conversion grounds question)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:22:31 -0700
    ...TPS and ECT >> weren't grounded. (D-oh!) Grounded them, engine runs better, but I >> still get error codes for TPS, ECT, and CMP...
  • Re: Found motor for Swap, need advice
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Tue, 5 May 1998 09:51:02 -0700
    ...I am pulling the engine tomorrow for my '85 Vanagon engine > conversion. I was just wondering if the Sciroco engine was the normal > Jetta...
  • Re: 1.9l Wasserboxer stumble...
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Tue, 15 Feb 2000 13:54:10 +0100
    Bob Donalds wrote: > Christian Iversen wrote: > > > > I own a '85 'Sporter Dbl.cab pickup with a 1.9l 78hp (code DG) engine. I live...
  • Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:15:23 -0700
    ...2.0L (1984 cc) I4 SOHC 8V Fuel Injected (121.071 cu in) Engine code: ABA HP: 116.6 PS (115 bhp) (85.8...
  • Re: WANTED: DOUBLE CAB
    Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
    Wed, 13 May 1998 07:27:40 -0500
    ...Just plug in the 713 and 281 area codes Mark 87Westy Modl6971 wrote: > In a message dated 98-05-12 12:46:40 EDT...
  • Re: Lost power while driving, now no start
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:22:57 -1000
    ...I >> do >>>> have a check engine light (it did not come on prior or during the loss >> of >>>> power) to check for codes however...
  • Automotive Electrical Components Supplier?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor II
    Sat, 13 Apr 2002 12:19:49 -0700
    ...nylon connectors used on engine harnesses, miniature or terminals, protective boots and caps, color-coded wiring. The terminal kits that I've found available...