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• Re: All accessories on aux batt
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 22:23:05 -0400
  ...I later went to a separate fuse block: http://neksiwel.20m.com/custom.html I have actually added two, one for main battery and...
• Stripped drain plug solution?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Charles
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 08:53:01 EST
  ...Brought it back he said the sealing surface is "pitted" and I need new case halfs or a short block. Obviously not. Here's...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 23:51:32 +0000
  ...Idle Control Under the AFM and under multiple hoses, just to the left of the spark plug is a unit bolted to the block...
• Question about ignition timing..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:54:46 -0700
  I'm swapping blocks and distributors, re-configuring an inline four gas VW motor for my van. 92 digifant 1.8 liter heads onto...
• Re: 2.1 waterboxer oil temp gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 17:30:50 -0500
  ...oil filter is shortened to accept the filter > without the cooler, and the water pump is removed. Your 2.1 block > probably looks different...
• Battery Access Question
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 13:56:43 -0700
  ...the battery compartment, blocking access to the rear screws and therefore preventing the removal of the panel. For a short-term solution, I simply...
• Re: > bad fill up flow...
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 02:26:44 -0500
  ...I had the same problem shortly after I did the Wilfy fix on the top vent seals replacement proceedure. Turns out that he little...
• Re: [WetWesties] Do I Live In Vanagon and Bus Land?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 16:57:52 -0700
  ...Ok so today, within a very short distance, I saw 3 white EV campers. 2 of which were within blocks of each other. Was...
• '56 Kombi Update
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 19 Oct 1994 17:14:11 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I actually took it around the block! Wheee! Now I need to find a good used shortblock to start my rebuild. A neighbor of...
• Re: short-lived rebuilds
  Historical mailing list - THOMAS CARRINGTON
  07 Apr 1995 00:09:00 GMT
  ...I'm leaning towards a GEX rebuilt long block. At >>$300 for heads plus another $300 for pistons/cylinders plus another >>$100 for bearings...
• Advice sought on non-Vanagon vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Eric
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 21:47:30 -0500
  ...The replacement Toyota short block only has 20K miles on it, but the rest of the vehicle has 122K. I was thinking maybe motor...
• Dying Westy saga continues...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:34:20 -0700
  ...I added a large ground directly from ECU 19 to the block, no change. The van will now barely run 10 seconds without stalling...
• Re: several questions about my 1984 westy
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 12:48:50 -0700
  ...Way to soon to comment on long term results -- took one short trip (~1000 miles) and everything seemed perfect. Will take a longer trip...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:46:15 -0800
  ...I had H&R springs (on a westy) and added > bilstien's - it still was jarring on short bumps. > Might be different with a...
• Re: [Syncro] JBWeld and heads: 8 year report
  Historical mailing list - nobody
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 09:55:22 -0700
  ...Here's the short and sweet..... clean heads > with wire cup brush in drill, better would be sandblasting. Get the > loose oxide off and...
• Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 18:02:56 -0500
  ...If you're nervous about used engines, I've even heard that you can get a brand spanking new factory short block will cost...
• Re: fuel tank clogged
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 19:34:00 -0500
  ...A short piece of hose and a bolt will block the tank from draining. I got a tank and all the gaskets from BUS...
• Re: Woody's woes (temporarily) over
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 09:26:40 -0600
  ...In fact, **both** > bolts holding it to the block had broken. Probably as a result of all the > shaking caused by the stumbling and...
• Eurospec problem
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 09:37:20 -0700
  ...jetta engine (shorter wires, since everything is up front). Does anyone know why this wire needs to run to the fuse block? Bentley doesn...
• Re: Question on 1.9 Vanagon conversion
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 23 May 1999 20:35:38 -0400
  ...The block has a spot to do it above the pan but it is very close to the oil output of the turbo and...
• Smog.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 2 Oct 95 14:24:52 PDT
  ...Overwhelmed by exhaust emission guilt, I crawled underneath the bus yesterday and removed the blank-off plate that was blocking my EGR line and...
• Re: coolant...
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Thu, 29 May 2003 19:19:34 -0700
  Hi, They tested the coolant system pressure?? I was also told that some sort of a chemical "block" tester which screws in place of...
• Re: Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 09:22:25 -0600
  ...Here's the short story. The van's first symptom was poor gas mileage. Next, it began slowing, eventually refusing to go faster than...
• Re: Flashing Coolant light when cell phone plug into cig lighter
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 07:47:08 -0700
  ...and the "main power" wires are so freaking short to that I can only pull the fuse block out about 2-3 inches before...
• Re: Need your help
  Historical mailing list - Matt F
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 20:27:28 -0400
  ...I used a jumper cable to make a temporary ground from the engine block to the battery(-) post. It worked like champ after I...
• Re: Decided to Rebuild my 2.1-Machining, grinding, welding
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 14:09:13 +0200
  Hi All For some strange reason there is a chronic shortage of oversize main bearings in South Africa for the 2.1 crank. I...
• Re: starting issue with '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 20:55:04 -0500
  ...What may be happening is that with the short operating time it is not getting any engine heat so when you go to re...
• parting out or selling 1980 Adventurewagen
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 14:17:55 -0700
  Hi All, I acquired this camper a short time ago. Now I am being offered another which will fit my needs better. I prefer...
• Re: Battery Circuit Breaker
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 12:24:36 EST
  ...Even if you did get a good match a short in a smaller wire would cause a melt down before it tripped the starter...
• How in the h*ll?!?!???!!??!?!
  Historical mailing list - James Fritz
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 15:01:28 -0500
  ...We bought a 12vdc refrig and used it on a short trip to Chicago. Everytime my daughter put her feet on the dash to...
• water-cooled alternator bracket
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:48:34 -0700
  ...In the short run without getting into a bigger project we decide to tighten the one nut just to drive Martha home. I get...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:50:37 -0500
  I don't think you can get a block heater for a Vanagon. I think you need an oil pan heater, non? That's...
• Re: Syncro Springs vs 85 Springs
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:21:34 -0800
  ...They didn't compress > enough and topped out the shorter travel suspension. The result was a > stiff ride with no negative suspension travel. I...
• Re: troubleshooting tiico noise/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 15:29:02 -0800
  ...I think it's the shorter exhaust system, in combination > with the other factors, including engine mounting angle. I'd be interested > to "hear...
• Re: Winterizing Newbie Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:22:26 -0800
  ...I have even had people from dealerships farther south call to purchase block heaters, it seems that they were unaware the block heaters are...
• T4 Kombis and Double Cab VANS!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 01 Sep 1995 09:13:23 -0400 (EDT)
  ...This wall also blocks out part of the area behind the rear seat where passengers would step to go to the third seat, effectively...
• T4 Kombis and Double Cab VANS!!
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Friday, September 01, 1995 8:16AM
  ...This wall also blocks out part of the area behind the rear seat where passengers would step to go to the third seat, effectively...
• engine flushes
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 22:09:33 -0800
  ...Fresh oil every 3K miles is the best flush, especially for short haul driving and winter, when water and low oil temps create a...
• Re: Oil Cooler Dripping Oil 90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 16:19:45 -0800
  ...Occasionally the nut that holds the oil cooler to the block, the one that is on the threaded tube that the oil-filter screws...
• Re: did i do that
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:20:14 -0800
  ...limp home to remedy ... > went to tighten alternator and discovered reason for belt toss > the bolt fastened to block under alt had broken free...
• Anyone still selling 5-cyl crossmembers?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 08:39:17 -0800
  ...Unfortunately, it appears the rest of the package has been configured to fit with the spacer blocks in place. The ends of the engine...
• Cops buses and profiles
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 10:56:32 PST
  ...I am not your typical 'dead head', short hair, conservative white male, and my van was a restored very clean 71 with National Guard...
• Fw: Re: Vanagon in Rough Neighborhood -precautions?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 22:38:58 -0600
  ...Vanagon in Rough Neighborhood -precautions? >LouiZE said, "I will be moving (one/two blocks) near a fairly rough >neighborhood and would like suggestions/discussion...
• Re: Seatbelt Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 17:36:35 -0700
  ...It is attached to the back side of your fuse block sort of near your left knee when driving- but don't remove it...
• Re: Some Light Conversation
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 09:29:55 -0700
  ...Because this is your second headlight switch failure in a very short period of time you need to explore all of your wiring connections...
• Re: doors blown off??
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 00:53:40 -0500
  ...Indeed, US 41 here Macon is literally around the block for me. I also drive almost daily on parts of I75 and I16. If...
• Re: running hot....any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - rsf
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 00:35:30 -0500
  ...Bad sender Bad Gauge Bad Voltage Stabilizer in gauge cluster (usually fails both gauges from what I read) Shorted wire will cause 100% reading...
• Re: helicoils, stripped threads
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 29 Feb 2000 09:15:23 -0500
  ...I used a 90-degree drill attachment from Home Depot and a self-shortened drill bit to drill through the flange on the exhaust...
• Re: Engine differences
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 22:05:41 -0800
  ...A 1.6l in a Westy would be way too weak, so I would want to > get another short block at least. If you...
• Re: High Idle until warm
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:34:11 -0600
  ...When I start the van the idle is around 1000 rpm - however once I > start driving down the block and then put in the...
• Re: Repeat post: (was: # head gasket failure modes and emergency temporary fixes)
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 22:49:33 -0800
  ...bumps are the gaskets in question) <http://tinyurl.com/5dvlx> Nothing short of a specially milled metal or wood block would be able to
• Re: Request for detailed install directions for rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 10 Dec 2014 07:22:04 -0500
  ...The core will not slide out of the fan box when screwed down with the Westy seat installed, the plywood seat floor blocks it...
• Boston Bobs type 2-4 engine comments was <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 23:09:50 -0500
  ...The air-cooled engine unlike the water cooled WBX engine sees higher temps and shorter engine life. The ability of this engine to maintain...
• Re: '85 vanagon fuse #14 - again
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:42:46 -0500
  ...Your not expecting a load but I >> say what if something is shorting on the "hidden" switch such as the >> one in the wiper...
• Odometer fixed, thanks to the list
  Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
  Sun, 20 May 2001 11:37:48 -0400
  ...After a short spin around the block, I verified that both trip odo and odo are working. I'll keep an eye on it...
• Re: Windage, Ullage, Oil Temps
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 10:27:19 -0600
  ...seal the head to the block, Teflon buttons on the wrist pins, full floating wrist pins (lightened), short skirt forged pistons, light weight aluminum...
• Re: Alloy wheels at gowesty.com
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 11:46:13 -0500
  <html> <font size=3>At 10:22 AM 12/11/2001 -0500, you wrote:<br> <blockquote type=cite cite>Derek,<br> <br> I've...
• Re: Random coughing during acceleration/cruising (2.0l FI)
  Historical mailing list - A Brandon Smith
  Thu, 7 Dec 1995 10:13:09 -0800 (PST)
  ...i noticed it most when it was raining, so i thought perhaps water was getting into my fuel line, or even rust somewhere blocking...
• Re: help needed diagnosing blown head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 31 Dec 2003 22:27:42 -0800
  ...The smoking should stop shortly after you correct the over > filled situation. > > Mark > > > > Ben S wrote: >> ............... >> this afternoon, i went to take a better...
• Re: High-pitched Hum????
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Dec 1996 15:15:08 -0800
  ...It is the shape of a short, sqaut c size battery and > then out of ther back of that a tube/wire goes into...