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• Re: Belly Pans for speed or MPG
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 18 May 2008 19:12:21 -0700
  ...A Waterboxer engine sitting next to a DOHC 2.5 subaru engine ......the wbxr looks like a lawn mower engine, sorry. Even 24 mpg...
• Re: Hydrogen help for the Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 23:24:17 -0600
  ...This leads to > unburned fuel out the exhaust and a characteristic trail of black smoke. > Piston engined petrol military aircraft utilized water injection > technology...
• Re: "Jerry" Cans, long
  Historical mailing list - John Rodger
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 07:46:42 -0400
  ...Regiment. >I was the top Corporal in the P.O.L. (Petroleum Oils & Lubricants) section >for a few years. >The tanks that we use...
• Gas time line: nuclear nonsense
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 20:15:16 -0500
  ...These >>>>> can all run on BioDiesel or >>>>> SVO so the price of gasoline and ultimately >>>>> petroleum Diesel doesn't bother >>>>> me. >>>>> >>>>> Something to think...
• Re: Best way to clean engine?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 14:49:03 -0800
  ...on petroleum applications. You want to be careful not to use a caustic or anything else that will adversely interact with your engine rubber...
• Re: VW Customer Relations & reality check
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 10:46:04 +0200
  ...People who reverse engineer the EFI control computers on modern cars say that the 'closed loop' system, where the computer looks at the emissions...
• *very long* All you need to know on Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 16:32:53 CST6CDT
  ...to meet? The American Petroleum Institute (API), the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) have cooperatively de...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:51:36 -0600
  ...Phosphorous bonds to metal parts in the engine to form a "sacrificial" layer that helps protect against friction and metal wear in the engine...
• Re: Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:45:46 -0400
  ...Dielectric grease is different from Vaseline, as it uses a silicone base while Vaseline is petroleum jelly, which is made of waxes and minerals...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:22:27 -0600
  When I lived in AK - particularly Fairbanks - two main types of heaters were used -1) block heaters - screwed into the engine block where there...
• Re: Haynes Manual for Vanagon available from UK for water cooled to '91
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 18:19:00 -0700
  ...battery cable and running the engine to look for leaks. I really don't see that you were missing much, unless having the blow...
• re: What kind of bus do I have?
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 09:13:24 -0500
  ...Up to chassis number 20-117 901 (March 1955) it can be found on the vertical surface to the right of the engine. >From...
• Re: gasoline price time capsule
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 11:14:10 -0700
  ...These can all run on BioDiesel or SVO so the price of gasoline and ultimately petroleum Diesel doesn't bother me. Something to think...
• Re: acetone
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 14:02:35 -0400
  ...Different organic solvents (petroleum ether, ether > acetone, > acetonitrile, and gasoline, for that matter) have different abilities > to melt or liquify or leach (solubilize) materials...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:10:23 -0800
  ...Exceptions are engines being broken in, if it gets below zero F degrees, and on super new engines that call for 0 W 30...
• Ed Hackett's big oil FAQ (long) Subject: New oil data
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Jul 94 8:11:24 PDT
  ...This has caused problems in diesel engines, but fewer polymers are better for all engines. The wide viscosity range oils, in general, are more...
• Re: Espar D2 diesel furnace run on gas
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 12 Aug 2012 17:43:42 -0700
  ...One can be sure that if you change the fuel to gasoline you will require a well engineered exhaust system ... Maybe even a catalytic...
• Re: Disappearing Coolant - Head Lean?
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 10:32:05 -0700
  ...Since synthetic have very long and strong polymer chain it is OK to run significantly lower viscosity when the spec calls for heavier petrolium...
• Re: Turbo Diesel Power and Economy - global efficiency Q?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 21:17:00 -0700
  ...As you pointed out the particulate (soot) levels of a Diesel motor (not JUST the TDI as most other gas engined car manufactures want...
• Re: Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 20:42:01 -0600
  What does my oil actually do? An engine oil's job is primarily to stop all the metal surfaces in your engine from grinding...
• Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:57:18 -0500
  ...Characteristics in the case of strong fuel foreign engines: Since petrol engines have mostly a high rated speed (up to 6500 rpm), other loads...
• Re: Sportsvans (sic)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Apr 1994 09:43:22 -0600 (CDT)
  ...The other problem is that diesel fuel isn't significantly cheaper here than petrol. ]> Putting the engine in front causes the machine to be...
• Re: Firewood
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 13:26:30 -0600
  ...The type 4 engines were aluminum. (Not sure of the CN 1.6 liter petrol engines used in Euro versions in early 1980's...
• Advancing timing for more power, was: Boston Bob's web site
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 2 May 2002 16:18:30 -0400
  ...Most engine rebuilders > see the worst of what we do to our engines. I agree > that 87 octane will work well with our vanagon...
• Re: Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:40:26 -0700
  ...Characteristics in the case of strong fuel foreign engines: Since petrol engines have mostly a high rated speed (up to 6500 rpm), other loads...
• Re: Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 04:34:18 -0000
  ...Characteristics in the case of strong fuel foreign engines: Since petrol engines have mostly a high rated speed (up to 6500 rpm), other loads...
• Off topic: Proud (long semi-rant)
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 08:56:43 -0500
  ...Local 201 is on Strike! The issues are about keeping American taxpayer research funded jet engines, including the F414 military engine - the best d...
• Re: FW: Article about the ECU Chip upgrade from Vintage Vee Dub
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 09:38:05 +1000
  ...petrol dont ask me for the octane ratings. We have the normal omission controls and also require cat's. I would suggest the engineered...
• Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 13:42:47 -0800
  It's funny this Friday how engine conversion threads always tend to deteriorate into political arguments, usually a left viewpoint. The marvel is long...
• Re: Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 22:09:08 -0800
  ...Since petrol > engines have mostly a high rated speed (up to 6500 rpm), other loads occur > at the T3 gearbox. Here then frequently overheating...
• Re: Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:56:51 +0000
  ...Dielectric grease is different from Vaseline, as it uses a silicone base while Vaseline is petroleum jelly, which is made of waxes and minerals...
• Fwd: Re: rear seat foam
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 11:48:53 -0400
  ...keep all 3 cushions the same from the engine cover to the seat foam of the bench so you can sleep semi flat. of...
• Re: Disappearing Coolant - Head Lean?
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 10:35:07 -0700
  ...Since synthetic have very long and strong polymer chain it is OK to run significantly lower viscosity when the spec calls for heavier petrolium...
• Article Buying Used Buses (Australia, 1979)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 10 May 95 16:07:04 CDT
  ...1800 cc engine; petrol filler flap removed; one-piece headlight reflector and lens. 1975: uprated front seats and headrests. 1976: 2000 cc engine; fuel...
• Re: Newbie Oil Question (Facts added)(long)
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Re: Newbie Oil Question (Facts added)(long)
  2 Apr 92 19:33:31 GMT
  ...This has caused problems in diesel engines, but fewer polymers are better for all engines. The wide viscosity range oils, in general, are more...
• Re: High Octane was: what's the best kind of gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 16:04:22 +0100
  >Most detonation can be heard if you have the engine cover off and race the engine while you're standing over it. Sorry Stan...
• Re: Another helpful product
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:35:06 -0600
  ...We used it on aircraft engine parts because it was clean. It > comes in a number of different grades and does not decompose into...
• Re: Off topic: Proud (long semi-rant)
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Keefer
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 07:09:56 -0800
  About the aircraft engines..obviously you are not a pilot.. The average skilled american has some degree of patriotism which I would say is...
• Re: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 4 Nov 2012 09:54:02 -0700
  ...Phosphorous bonds to metal parts in the engine to form a "sacrificial" layer that helps protect against friction and metal wear in the engine...
• Re: Gas price war / costs of road trips
  Historical mailing list - River Clan
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 23:00:10 -0700
  ...If > I were able to obtain a diesel truck and convert my rig engine over > to a > diesel (both things that I'd like...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Antony P Marsh
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:26:41 -0500
  Sad to see that this side of the world is controlled by GREEDY petrol gangsters* while over in Europe the much more expensive diesel...
• Re: Sportsvans (sic)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Apr 1994 15:00:06 -0600 (CDT)
  ...What engines do you get in the US? I've only seen the Audi-5 (petrol). Is there a diesel here? ]> Can we have...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:36:21 -0400
  ...Phosphorous bonds to metal parts in the engine to form a "sacrificial" layer that helps protect against friction and metal wear in the engine...
• Re: Disappearing Coolant - Head Lean?
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 17:32:43 -0700
  ...If you put in the thinner stuff (ok for some modern engines) you will drop oil pressure dangerously low, ecspecailly if hot weather, and...
• Re: Gas time line: nuclear nonsense
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 20:08:12 -0700
  ...These > >>>>> can all run on BioDiesel or > >>>>> SVO so the price of gasoline and ultimately > >>>>> petroleum Diesel doesn't bother > >>>>> me. > >>>>> > >>>>> Something to think...
• My New Westy (A Voyage of Discovery)
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 23:36:13 -0500
  ...So, it seemed that my test drive had been in 3rd and 4th, with an engine that was spewing and leaking oil quite noticeably...
• DM: Oil, The 100 hour test.
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 23:31:41 -0700
  ...I was aquainted with a petroleum engineer in the early 70's who explained to me the nature of the then new multi weight...
• Re: [Syncro] My New Westy (A Voyage of Discovery)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 09:20:49 -0700
  ...So, it seemed that my test drive had been in > 3rd and 4th, with an engine that was spewing and leaking oil quite > noticeably...
• Re: Another helpful product
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Dec 2022 14:13:12 +0000
  ...to it years > ago at work.  We used it on aircraft engine parts because it was clean.  It > comes in a number of different...
• Re: High Octane was: what's the best kind of gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 10:56:31 -0500
  ...In the statement "Most detonation can be heard if you have the engine cover off and race the engine while you're standing over...
• Re: A Homemade Waxoyl Experiment.........
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 10:44:13 -0500
  ...Johnny, I did not throw a match into a "heated petroleum liquid:, i let it cool and harden 1st. I didnt do a test...
• Re: inventions are incremental - Zoltan
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 10:31:41 -0800
  ...countries "petrol", in Europe proper it is "benzine". I don't know what it is called in South America. The presently used engines are...
• Re: Making of a Vanagon - Now New T3: Remaking of the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 21:27:10 -0700
  ...The engine and drivetrain would be modern, as would the electrics (the latter best farmed-out to Mitsubishi, for both design & manufacture). It could...
• Re: My New Westy (A Voyage of Discovery)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 11:37:27 -0400
  ...So, it seemed that my test drive had been in > 3rd and 4th, with an engine that was spewing and leaking oil quite > noticeably...
• Re: Another helpful product
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 13 Dec 2022 08:14:36 -0600
  ...We used it on aircraft engine parts because it was clean. > It > > comes in a number of different grades and does not decompose into...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 06:45:41 -0700
  ...Phosphorous bonds to metal parts in the engine to form a "sacrificial" layer that helps protect against friction and metal wear in the engine...
• Re: Another helpful product
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 12 Dec 2022 17:17:56 -0500
  ...We used it on aircraft engine parts because it was clean. It comes in a number of different grades and does not decompose into...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:35:50 -0500
  ...Phosphorous > bonds to metal parts in the engine to form a "sacrificial" layer that helps > protect against friction and metal wear in the engine...
• Re: Another helpful product
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 13 Dec 2022 10:33:21 -0500
  ...We used it on aircraft engine parts because it was clean. >> It >>> comes in a number of different grades and does not decompose into...
• Re: Another helpful product
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:42:00 -0800
  ...About 5 years later I brought the van to a mechanic for the engine rebuild.... Few days later after removing the engine he asked...