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Re: LONG BLOCK vs SHORT BLOCK??
Historical mailing list
Thu, 3 Nov 94 17:20:32 AST
short block: the crankcase, crankshaft, con. rods, camshaft and all block seals. hopefully an oil pump long block: ditto plus piston/cyls/heads/valve...
Re: LONG BLOCK vs SHORT BLOCK??
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Thu, 3 Nov 94 11:10:29 PST
...If you were buying a short block for a Chevy, you would get pistons and rings installed, but no heads. a long block would...
LONG BLOCK vs SHORT BLOCK??
Historical mailing list
Thu, 3 Nov 1994 09:59 EDT
...either going to replace the long Block or the short block....I was told a long block is just a complete engine with alternators...
Re: LONG BLOCK vs SHORT BLOCK??
Historical mailing list
Thu, 3 Nov 1994 14:03:36 -0600 (CST)
...and is somewhat 'long'er than just a case /w/ connecting rods hanging out, which is a short block. If you get the alternator...
Re: Short Block?
Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
Thu, 8 Jan 2004 16:19:01 EST
...Now I'm interested on buying a rebuilt short block for my 84 Vanagon, 1.9L. I believe it should include the block, cylinders...
Re: LONG BLOCK vs SHORT BLOCK??
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Thu, 3 Nov 1994 11:36:12 -0800 (PST)
...A short block is built up thru the case, but no pistons, cylinders, heads and all. A longblock is the same but with pistons...
WTB: turbo diesel short block
Historical mailing list - michael johnson
Sun, 25 Aug 2002 18:23:47 -0700
Looking for a 86 or newer turbo diesel short block and or any turbo pieces or parts. San Diego,CA gatorxray@earthlink.net Mike
Re: Diesel Rebuild Non-Vanagon question
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Mon, 22 Sep 2003 07:35:33 -0600
...The do-it-yourselfer can remove the block and take it to a machine shop for a "short block" rebuild, that's the shortest...
(no subject)
Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
Tue, 8 Jan 2008 12:37:29 -0500
does anyone have a source for short blocks or long blocks for 1.6 na diesel mike
Thieves - Again
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 10:58:57 -0800
...They stole a 2.1 liter short block that I had left out behind the shop (fenced, but not too difficult to climb). There...
Re: '85 vanagon fuse #14 - again
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:22:23 -0700
when they say 'short' they just mean something electrical is invested with gremlins.... ...very non-technical.. but your right .. either blockage or leakage of...
Diesel 1500cc on eBay
Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
Sat, 5 May 2001 15:21:59 -0700
...VW DIESEL SHORT BLOCK ASSY. Item #584632857 It is 1500cc short block, does anyone know what year and model this would fit? Could I...
Re: Thieves - Again
Historical mailing list - Tim Olmstead
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 12:42:03 -0800
...that > short block was completely seized up and had a hole in top where what was > left of the rod had stuck through. Obviously...
Re: LONG BLOCK vs SHORT BLOCK??
Historical mailing list
Thu, 3 Nov 94 15:07:40 PST
> > >> If a tree falls in the forest, and it hits a mime, does anyone care? > ^^^^ > lawyer > ^^^^ ^^^^ lawyer grizzly
long block
Historical mailing list - dawn
Sun, 24 Dec 2000 16:03:45 -0800
looking for long or short block would prefer long block used with good heads.REBUILD is my goal 2.1 liter only Darrel 88...
Re: GEX engine, DON'T (sad story)
Historical mailing list - John Runberg
Fri, 6 Apr 2007 10:03:12 -0700
...block or a short block from GEX? With all the crap the shop did, I'd almost expect that they bought the short block...
Re: LONG BLOCK vs SHORT BLOCK??
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Thu, 3 Nov 1994 16:24:28 -0600 (CST)
> -- > >> If a tree falls in the forest, and it hits a mime, does anyone care? ^^^^ lawyer -- Gerry Gerald Skerbitz <gsker@med.umn.edu> U...
Re: Value of diesel short block
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Sun, 19 Aug 2001 14:48:18 -0400
...Value of diesel short block Hi, Do to a shortage of storage space and money I am forced to dismantle an 83 diesel Westfalia...
still need vanagon help
Historical mailing list - dawn
Sun, 18 Mar 2001 09:25:49 -0800
I really need a long block for rebuild with or with out heads so in short long or short 2.1 motor for rebuild...
Re: Thieves - Again
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 11:15:31 -0800
...They > stole a 2.1 liter short block that I had left out behind the shop (fenced, > but not too difficult to climb). There...
Re: better sun visor
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 5 Dec 2014 13:10:41 -0800
...is quite short at least on the driver's side... when I put it side way on the window to block the sun... well...
1.9 engine block same as 2.1?
Historical mailing list - David Luddy
Sun, 17 Dec 2000 17:28:02 -0500
Can I use a 1.9 short block as a core to start building up a new 2.1 engine for an '86? Are...
Re: Engine needed
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Sun, 9 Jan 2000 09:00:08 EST
...I believe his long block price is the same as the price you got from the VW dealer for the short block! Bob is...
Re: GEX engine, DON'T (sad story)
Historical mailing list - Ben
Fri, 6 Apr 2007 13:29:04 -0400
...block or a short block from GEX? With all the crap the shop did, I'd almost expect that they bought the short block...
Re: really... how tough IS a full engine rebuild?
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Wed, 5 Feb 2003 18:38:33 -0800
...2 "get a short block" 3 "you'll probably screw it up, but try anyway" 2 "go for it" For a crowd that typically...
Re: battery powered block heaters?
Historical mailing list - JM/CO
Sat, 4 Oct 2003 21:18:54 -0400
Battery powered block heaters?? I don't think so. Such a thing would be sure to kill the battery in short order. The only...
Re: Thieves - Again
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 18:08:15 -0800
...They >> stole a 2.1 liter short block that I had left out behind the shop (fenced, >> but not too difficult to climb). There...
Free 1.9L short block
Historical mailing list - Will Morris
Fri, 30 May 2003 10:08:39 -0400
I have a 1.9L short block (no heads) that I have to get out of the workshop. Wanted to see if anyone wanted...
Re: really... how tough IS a full engine rebuild?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 4 Feb 2003 17:11:05 -0600
...Or at least a short block from a reputable builder. Stan Wilder ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per...
DIY EV and Vanagon Campers
Historical mailing list
Fri, 04 Oct 1996 08:52:16 +0100
...VW T4 Touring, a simple conversion, weekender class DM 8,990.00 VW T4 City Van, exclusive weekender with small kitchen short wheelbase DM...
Re: Thieves - Again
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 12:56:07 -0800
...They stole a 2.1 liter short block that I had left out behind the shop (fenced, but not too difficult to climb). There...
Re: Engine is being flooded with fuel. Help??
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Thu, 22 Jul 2004 20:16:13 -0700
Check for a shorted out wire, does yours have the balast risistors block on it, that could be shorted out or it could have...
Re: short circuit
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Thu, 21 Jun 2001 00:03:20 -0700
...short circuit > > The electrical board (located in the left trunk wall) for the air > > conditioning system melted down because of a short without melting...
2L cracked case quandry
Historical mailing list
Thu, 16 Mar 2000 07:54:07 EST
...Do I buy a long block or short block? Do I just buy the case and build it out with my stuff? Do I...
What are the 2 studs that block the distributor?
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Mon, 7 Nov 2005 07:53:56 -0800
...Being so long, they block my distributor from rotating in a full arc. Is there any reason not to cut them shorter with a...
2.0L Rebuildable Core wanted in MA
Historical mailing list - Paul Kirsch
Tue, 17 Aug 1999 22:07:01 EDT
I am looking for a rebuildable core or short block for an air cooled vanagon. Paul Kirsch
Re: Engine Dilemma
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Fri, 28 Oct 94 9:39:07 PDT
...C + heads on the rebuild short block and go that route? I was under the impression that "short blocks" include pistons and cylinders. You...
Re: Thieves - Again
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 11:31:38 -0800
...They > stole a 2.1 liter short block that I had left out behind the shop (fenced, > but not too difficult to climb). There...
Value of diesel short block
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schiebel
Sun, 19 Aug 2001 14:42:07 EDT
Hi, Do to a shortage of storage space and money I am forced to dismantle an 83 diesel Westfalia. Many of the parts I...
Re: Replacing 1.9 Thermostat Short Hose
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:38:52 +0000
You are far better off removing the two larger 8mm bolts that hold the housing / waterpump to the block rather than the two small...
WTB: turbo diesel parts
Historical mailing list - michael johnson
Tue, 20 Aug 2002 21:49:17 -0700
...Hydraulic short block Heads Hyd/non Hyd KKK turbos Oil supply line Oil return line 85 + San Diego area thanks gatorxray@earthlink.net Mike
Re: FOR SALE: '82 Vanagon w/'98 Jetta TDI Engine
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Mon, 29 Aug 2005 18:49:41 -0700
What's with the wood block glued to the accelerator? Driver's leg a half inch too short to press the accelerator all the...
FS Air Cooled Parts and Full Engines
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 25 Mar 2003 18:14:24 -0600
Type IV air cooled engine parts, short blocks and full engines. --------------- Number 1-------------------------- 1) CV or GE series Stock crank, standard, will polish to...
needed 2.1 shortblock
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Tue, 18 Apr 2000 20:00:36 EDT
hey all, i am in desperate need of a shortblock for my 90 gl. my heads are fairly new but the block is near...
Fwd: Mail System Error - Returned Mail
Historical mailing list - Captain Ray Nemo
Sun, 30 Jan 2000 19:40:33 -0800
> VWofA wants $2,300 for a short block (no > heads) > and has no idea when it could be available. > > > > SNIP... > > (RESPONSE) By the way...
Re: FOR SALE: '82 Vanagon w/'98 Jetta TDI Engine
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Wed, 31 Aug 2005 08:28:43 -0700
...What's with the wood block glued to the accelerator? Driver's leg a half >inch too short to press the accelerator all the...
Re: FOR SALE: '82 Vanagon w/'98 Jetta TDI Engine
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Wed, 31 Aug 2005 07:30:20 -0700
...What's with the wood block glued to the accelerator? Driver's leg a half >inch too short to press the accelerator all the...
Re: Canadian Block Heater, eh.
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Fri, 9 Nov 2007 08:11:05 -0500
...Being in Vancouver, you rarely even get a winter!! (I was there in winter last year, it felt more like a short spring day...
VW of CA reman. short block and (2) AMC heads available
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:17:30 -0700
...Sticker is on the block. I do not have paperwork to verify the mileage so I disassembled the motor to be sure it was...
Re: Thieves - Again
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 17:26:17 -0800
...They stole a 2.1 liter short block that I had left out behind the shop (fenced, but not too difficult to climb). There...
Re: TDI engines availability
Historical mailing list - Scot Douglas
Fri, 27 Feb 1998 20:21:59 -0500
...When our EV engine was replaced, the short block retailed for $3200. No head, electronics, etc. -- Best Regards, Scot Douglas Project Engineer; Chrysler/Mitsubishi...
Short Block?
Historical mailing list - Pablo Bonilla F.
Thu, 8 Jan 2004 09:38:46 -0600
...Now I'm interested on buying a rebuilt short block for my 84 Vanagon, 1.9L. I believe it should include the block, cylinders...
2.1 long block
Historical mailing list - dawn
Sun, 18 Mar 2001 09:42:51 -0800
Hello all, I need to see if any of you has a rebuildable 2.1 liter engine short or long block.Or if any...
Re: Engine Conversion Options, 5 cyl.
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Sat, 12 Dec 1998 19:26:01 EST
...It wasn't in the book! What gives? The short blocks were $2300, and he claimed that heads are $1000 each. I guess that...
Re: Diesel 1500cc on eBay
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Sat, 5 May 2001 15:41:26 -0700
...VW DIESEL SHORT BLOCK ASSY. Item #584632857 It is 1500cc short block, does anyone know what year and model this would fit? Could I...
solved: gear linkage trouble after tranny out and short shift kit
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 14:36:05 -0700
...I saw that the fourth gear blocks long before the linkage mount blocks the movement. However i saw then that the linkage at the...
Re: FOR SALE: '82 Vanagon w/'98 Jetta TDI Engine
Historical mailing list - Brendan Coffey
Wed, 31 Aug 2005 09:49:00 -0700
...What's with the wood block glued to the accelerator? Driver's leg a half >>inch too short to press the accelerator all the...
Re: FS Air Cooled Parts and Full Engines
Historical mailing list - mike boland
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 00:30:56 -0600
...At 06:14 PM 3/25/2003 -0600, Stan Wilder wrote: >Type IV air cooled engine parts, short blocks and full engines. >--------------- Number 1...
Re: Value of diesel short block
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schiebel
Mon, 20 Aug 2001 13:37:17 EDT
Hi all, Sorry I neglected to say where I was located. I am in Maple Grove a suburb about 20 N/W of Minneapolis...
Re: Value of diesel short block
Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
Mon, 20 Aug 2001 12:09:36 -0600
...Entity Jeff Schiebel spoke thus: > Hi, > Do to a shortage of storage space and money I am forced to dismantle an > 83 diesel Westfalia...