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• WTB: 2nd request -- oil filer assembly
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 07:14:07 -0400
  I have urgent need for a complete oil filler assembly for a 1.9L engine. Can anyone provide? Also I have the bottom (metal...
• Re: Subaru EJ engine - wonderful white paper
  Historical mailing list - Ronald Michaels
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 19:02:02 -0500
  ...This means no assembly joint between the block and cylinders. Every other boxer engine I have seen has a joint between block and cylinders...
• AC
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 15:09:47 -0800
  ...and whole thing came down!Great engineering from VW!Quality!Reliability! The rear assembly is beyond repair, plastic broken.All ducts are broken where...
• Re: dropping engine and auto trans at the same time?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 08:47:18 EST
  Hey Raul, I've dropped the engine/tranny assembly a couple times, and I think it is the best way to go. I get...
• 87 "Drivetrain"/engine noise
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 09 Sep 1996 08:35:52 -0600
  ...After more troubleshooting I have isolated the problem to the AC compressor "clutch assembly". After removing the AC belt, I can feel the end...
• 1.9 WBX cooling system repair
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 08:32:59 -0600
  Hey list, Some time ago the nipple on the assembly mounted to the front of the engine compartment broke off. (the assembly with the...
• Re: Subaru EJ engine - wonderful white paper
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 19:29:25 -0800
  ...This means no > assembly joint between the block and cylinders. Every other boxer engine > I > have seen has a joint between block and cylinders...
• Re: rear left light assembly corrosion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 10:30:03 -0500
  ...Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Richoux" <tubaman@TUBATOAST.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: Engine Conversion Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 22:27:45 EST
  ...the gear assembly in the transmission had been replaced with a Hewland gear assembly. Hewland is well known for their strength and reliability. >> Having...
• Porsche 356 assembly video
  Historical mailing list - Mitch Covington
  Mon, 8 Jan 1996 08:50:54 -0500 (EST)
  ...It documents the entire assembly of a Porsche 356 (the old Porsches that are basically VW's), including engine assembly. The tape, titled 'Made...
• Transplant complication
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 23:32:38 -0400
  I am putting a new engine in my '84 Vanagon with automatic transmission. When I went to see how easy it would be to...
• Trans
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 08:44:03 -0700
  ...conv and muffler(Bosal), Clutch assembly(still attached to flywheel), all tin covers and heat shield. Will include manual steering rack free. Engine doesn...
• Re: stock lighter socket disassembly
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:38:10 -0800
  ...The assembly was loose in the dash. I don't recall exactly where slackc was, but I wound a length of #14 solid bare...
• Nice looking Bentley Wiring Diagrams
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:51:01 -0800
  ...and a bit of dry humour. "Engine Re-assembly. .... "Take Teutonic care with your engine re-assembly" Figured few would appreciate this, but I...
• Re: Engine Assembly Wizzdom
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:47:37 -0400
  ...Engine Assembly Wizzdom > yes it has been done but it really isn't necessary . I haven't seen very > many engines leak between the...
• Re: Engine Assembly Wizzdom
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:06:41 EDT
  ...I haven't seen very many engines leak between the case halfs . later mark d
• coolent bleed valve on 84GL 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - william greenamyer
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:10:31 -0700
  ...engine. The nipple on the bleed has broken on me before and I replaced the whole assembly. Further looking at this old assembly seemed...
• Re: Not starting mistery...
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 09:47:52 EST
  ...You can confirm this by tapping on the starter assembly next time it happens. I used an old golf club snaked through the engine...
• Re: Subaru EJ engine - wonderful white paper
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 16:04:26 -0800
  ...This means no >> assembly joint between the block and cylinders. Every other boxer engine >> I >> have seen has a joint between block and cylinders...
• Re: Valve adjust after head job
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 13:41:15 -0700
  ...If you have the engine in a stand, orienting the pushrods vertically makes assembly easier. Otherwise use a flashlight to make sure the pushrods...
• Re: AC
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 17:38:07 -0800
  ...4 screws... > and whole thing came down!Great engineering from VW!Quality!Reliability! > The rear assembly is beyond repair, plastic broken.All ducts are...
• torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Sun, 6 May 2001 10:08:50 -0700
  hey fellow vdubers was wondering if anyone might have time today to send me some engine assembly torque specs? Oh, pattern for head torque...
• Re: Tiico Parts Availability?
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 16:03:48 -0500
  ...to all engines, not just I4's, and the smooth running of an engine starts with the proper balance the rotating assembly. This is...
• Re: Engine Conversion Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 10:20:38 -0800
  ...the gear assembly in the transmission had been replaced with a Hewland gear assembly. Hewland is well known for their strength and reliability. >> Having...
• EV "birth certificate"...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 06:43:51 -0500 (EST)
  ...The sticker with the construction info and VIN number is actually called a "birth certificate", and down the assembly line when the engine/drivetrain...
• Re: I-4 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Tue, 8 May 2001 08:42:06 -0400
  ...from the donor engine the 85 Golf? > > shaggy I had problems with my van until I switched the pump/filter assembly over from the...
• Back on road, Auto Trans installation info
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 21:53:44 -0700
  ...decent frame to hold the transaxle assembly, I was able to put the transaxle onto the engine in about 20 minutes. I took some...
• Re[2]: Air Filter Intake Assembly
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Sun, 11 May 97 14:43:00 PDT
  ...Air Filter Intake Assembly Author: vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu at SMTPGATE Date: 5/11/97 4:29 PM On Sat, 10 May 1997...
• Re: damaged push rod tubes vanagon
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Sat, 1 May 2004 19:53:40 -0400
  ...put a pan under head and start engine, check flow at each push rod / rocker assembly. Where this push rods full of oil? That...
• Re: stock lighter socket disassembly
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:53:48 -0700
  ...The assembly was loose in the dash. I don't recall exactly where slackc was, but I wound a length of #14 solid bare...
• Re: Travel necessities
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 17:50:36 -0700
  ...They have first hand knowledge of the parts and assembly techniques used in the engine in question. Odds are that they will repeat what...
• WTB: oil-filler tube for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Carolsfeld
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 03:00:36 -0800
  ...different engine mount height I think. I separated the plastic part from the metal pipe to improve clearances, while removing my engine for replacement...
• Re: Subaru EJ engine - wonderful white paper
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 19:21:35 -0500
  ...This means no > >> assembly joint between the block and cylinders. Every other boxer engine > >> I > >> have seen has a joint between block and cylinders...
• Re: Noisy cylinder head
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:22:00 -0700
  ...rocker assembly to loosen but if that's what happened then you need to fix it to prevent serious damage to the engine. It...
• need advice on changing diesel starter in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 16:57:02 -0400
  ...I got the bolts out okay from the engine compartment but cannot turn the starter enough to clear the assembly attached on the left...
• Initial Start-up After Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Sat, 9 Nov 1996 18:18:14 +0000
  ...distributor assembly? When I had the fuel injection manifold off the engine during rebuild, I drained fuel from the injector manifold assembly. How long...
• Oil Breather Assembly desperately needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 22:40:31 -0400
  ...The breather tube assembly (the black plastic thing held down by four nuts on the top right of the engine) has cracked on my...
• Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 20:22:18 -0500
  ...And this practise is a good one to follow in any engine assembly. The only exception to this rule is if you were using...
• Re: AC
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 01:33:16 -0330
  ...4 screws... > > and whole thing came down!Great engineering from VW!Quality!Reliability! > > The rear assembly is beyond repair, plastic broken.All ducts are...
• Re: need help with engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 22:31:11 -0600
  ...need help with engine assembly Stan, He is talking about the cylinders not the pistons ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stan Wilder" <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET...
• FS Type IV Engines
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 21:24:25 -0500
  ...This engine came to me with a #3 exhaust valve seat dropped. This engine assembly consist of engine case with standard crank, standard rods...
• Re: Engine Assembly Wizzdom
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:09:06 -0500
  ---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > AND ! ...............watch out for cheap modern silk thread - they don't > make it as good as they...
• Engine installation book times
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 22:09:54 -0400
  According to the Mitchell shop manual: " Engine Assembly R&I and O/H. Level A Mechanic. Includes replace rings, main and rod bearings, crankshaft...
• Priming hyd lifters
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 15:49:03 -0400
  When buiding my engine - I primed the lifers easily by "building" the lifer under oil, like the manula says. BUT instead of trying to...
• Re: Subject: German quality?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 16:37:02 -0600
  ...From Reuters: > The company said on Thursday it would set up a new assembly plant in southern China, adding to the dozen component, engine...
• Re: Diesel Assembly Confusion.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 20:40:16 -0700
  ...Diesel Assembly Confusion. > > > Please advise: > I am now assembling my '83 1.6D engine but have a snag. > There is a heat exchanger between...
• Re: engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 07:54:48 -0500
  ...engine assembly Hello I am in the process of assembling a 2.1 out of a 1990 westy.Was wondering if anyone out there...
• diesel gas conversion - fifth day
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Sun, 5 May 2002 18:50:39 -0700
  ...What have others done about installing the fuel pump/filter/accumulator assembly from the I4 motors into the vanagon? My plan was to bolt...
• Re: Valve adjust after head job
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 16:52:06 -0400
  ...and #4 TDC. > > If you have the engine in a stand, orienting the pushrods vertically makes assembly easier. Otherwise use a flashlight to make...
• Re: Gas Tank Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 14:45:15 -0600
  > To quote Charles Kettering, Chief Engineer, General Motors, "Parts > left out cost nothing and have an infinite service life." and after driving several Chevrolet...
• A little "engine assembly" help, please
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 08:45:12 -0700
  ...I just *hate* the thought of buttoning up an engine and not being really sure if I've got the correct part in the...
• Re: K&N filter revisited with Pictures
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 10:47:10 -0800
  ...Be sure you wipe off the loose grit from the whole assembly before you remove the filter so you don't drop some stones...
• Re: White Smoke
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 15:29:14 -0700
  ...installed my engine, I had the opportunity to visit their facility. > Leonard is the only man there that does final engine assembly. His wife...
• More stuff I found.
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:17:49 -0600
  ...It has 99 pages and includes---- Engine-Assembly Engine-Crankshaft,Crankcase Engine-Cylinder Head-Valve Drive Engine-Lubrication system Engine-Lubrication System Engine-Cooling...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 27 May 2006 10:00:16 -0700
  ...What does everyone think about VW re-opening the vanagon > assembly line? Is there any impediment to building new vanagons? It > shouldn't be...
• 84 Parting
  Historical mailing list - Darrel Combs
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 14:20:38 -0400
  Full wiring harness from fuse box to engine compartment wiring harness from heater rear to dash windshield wiper motor assembly power brake booster and...
• 2.1 Throttle Switch Assmebly on 1.9 with later style switch?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 21 May 2016 14:15:41 -0700
  ...Her engine uses the later style throttle switch but it appears to be completely non-op. Her bus has surging issues near-just off...
• Re: Subaru EJ engine - wonderful white paper
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 16:35:57 -0800
  ...This means no > >> assembly joint between the block and cylinders. Every other boxer engine > >> I > >> have seen has a joint between block and cylinders...
• Re: need help with engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 23:33:16 -0800
  ...need help with engine assembly >Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2004 22:31:11 -0600 > >Just goes along with the conversation ........... he hasn't got...
• clutch pressure plate throw out bearing FS
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 08:32:14 -0700
  ...it has less that 10k on the assembly.I blew the engine and I am now in the mist of conversion. This part is...