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• Buses for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 17:23:25 -0400
  ...Really nice interior, Fresh rebuilt 1600 AB single port with zero miles, some dents and dings in the right rear corner. $1450 w/engine...
• suscribe
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 20 Apr 1997 00:18:38 -0400
  ...Vanagon Gl weekender, so if you have running vans or vans w/ engines or f*cking something then give me a buzz at: Bossman...
• stumbling
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Wilkie
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 20:04:44 -0800
  ...thanks Tony dba T.W. Engineering '84 Vanagon '55 bug '65 bug '66 fastback '83 gti '61 conv. bug
• Audi w/engine for vanagon for sale cheep.
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Williams
  Wed, 13 Aug 2003 10:17:10 -0700
  Volks, I have an Audi 5000s for sale with a good working motor suitable for transplant into a vanagon. Very cheap, 300 - 400 dollars...
• power steering whine
  Historical mailing list - tony gould
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 22:57:47 -0800
  Hi all - looked at a '85 4 speed w/air -- makes a consistent whining noise - pitch raises w/engine speed...owner said mechanic stated...
• Re: Cleaning Engine, Do's and Don't
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 08:49:25 EST
  ...covering up, protected? This is a 2.1L engine. >> Why bother w/ engine cleaners? I just go to the local self serve car wash...
• 1.8 to 2.0 aba swap
  Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
  Tue, 29 May 2012 13:17:28 -0700
  ...I'm replacing a 1.8 w engine code PF. Seems like a good upgrade and one that should last. Any words of advice...
• building a more powerful v.w. engine.
  Historical mailing list - Edward Claiborne Gould
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 11:33:37 EDT
  I know this isn't incredibly bus related but what the hey. I've been thinking about buying a '70's standard beetle and...
• alternator
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Mitch Daughtry
  Fri, 8 Nov 1996 14:06:29 -0500
  ...Just under 12 volts w/ engine off, but engine will crank and run. After engine running, the voltage at the battery is about 12...
• 1985 Westfalia for sale
  Historical mailing list - pspragge
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 12:42:32 -0700
  ...exhaust system replaced w/ engine. New rear brakes and drums. Dometic refrigerator has had the VW recommended modifications to the air pump so lights...
• Re: Continuing saga 82 aircooled 2.0l westy emission failure issues update
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Sun, 29 Jul 2012 10:59:51 -0600
  ...I forgot to mention the compression test numbers were done w/ engine cold which is not right either. I'll redo compression with a...
• Re: Vanagon 1.9L seized
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Sat, 14 Sep 1996 20:06:20 +0000
  ...I was there 2 weeks ago and they had a 1986 w/ engine running.They >started it for me. > >Ed Berroth >84 Westy Wolf...
• Re: Vanagon 5 Speed Trannies. RPM in 5th gear question.
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 18:52:15 -0600
  ...IMHO, the only merit for gear/tranny swap is in tandem w/engine swap. -- ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> Shalom 87 GL Mark Magee 91 Westy Kemah TX USA...
• Re: stranded in northern Virginia, urgent help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 17:20:15 -0500
  ...Airy branch of CR has a late 2.1 vanagon w/engine that has 134K($150).Once again the Erdman yard is 1 block...
• Re: Continuing saga 82 aircooled 2.0l westy emission failure issues update
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sun, 29 Jul 2012 17:09:44 -0400
  ...This new rebuild used > new AMC heads. > > I forgot to mention the compression test numbers were done w/ engine > cold which is not right...
• Re: A few questions about 87 passenger bus
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 04:28:46 EDT
  ...has nothing to do w/ engine cooling air. chris
• Tranny work w/engine out
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 09:44:45 -0500 (CDT)
  I am in the process of ordering all the bits I need for my new motor. Exhaust, dist, etc has been ordered. Next, I...
• 87 Runs Super Rich 20 Minutes After Cold Start - Why?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 17:12:02 +0000
  ...I need to replace any sensors (will be replacing O2 sensor w/engine). Thanks in advance. Ric _________________________________________________________________ Need to know now? Get instant answers...
• Re: A few questions about 87 passenger bus
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 04:41:48 -0500
  ...has nothing to do w/ engine cooling air. > chris So, you're saying the rear window louvers send air through those front doors' ducts...
• 911 in 69 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 May 1996 16:27:03 -0700
  ...Daimler-Benz made a 'W' engine using two V's geared together in WWII also. Bill
• Re: Cleaning Engine, Do's and Don't
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 09:32:13 -0500
  On Wed, 12 Feb 2003, Ben T wrote: > Why bother w/ engine cleaners? I just go to the local self serve car wash and...
• Re: Odd starting problem (plus bass content)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 00:56:44 -0400
  ...I can't point to why, maybe it has to do w/engine temp. Whe jump starting, I'd imagine more power from batt...
• Re: 1.8 to 2.0 aba swap
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 30 May 2012 10:57:26 -0400
  ...I'm replacing a 1.8 w engine code PF. Seems like a > good upgrade and one that should last. Any words of advice...
• Re: 6 cylinder engine?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 22:39:52 +1300
  ...The so-called "W" engine (really a double-V) is baseed on this design also, except that each bank is a complete narrow-angle...
• Re: Continuing saga 82 aircooled 2.0l westy emission failure issues update
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Jul 2012 20:58:37 -0400
  ...This new rebuild used > new AMC heads. > > I forgot to mention the compression test numbers were done w/ engine > cold which is not right...
• 91 w/ Engine Kaput-need advice
  Historical mailing list - Son Of A Vanagon
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 08:59:21 -0800
  Hi Everyone- I need some advice, So I have a 91 Vanagon Carat (Caravelle to be specific), 170K miles, heads rebuilt 6K miles ago...
• Coolant Temp Sensor Test. Generic vs VW.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 19:31:10 -0700
  ...Since I have the sensor that c/w engine (Possibly OEM? Has VW stamp. Made in Luxembourg), figured I'd test and compare it...
• Re: building a more powerful v.w. engine.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Morrow
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 13:50:08 -0600
  At 10:38 AM 4/4/96 -0600, you wrote: >I know this isn't incredibly bus related but what the hey. I've...
• Re: need help identifying cause of noise
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 20:51:56 -0700
  ...Maybe find a way to coast and brake w/engine off. Reducing ambient noise might help you hear it better. You could also turn...
• Re: Coolant Temp Sensor Test. Generic vs VW.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 6 Oct 2009 09:30:39 -0400
  ...Since I have the sensor that c/w > engine (Possibly OEM? Has VW stamp. Made in Luxembourg), figured I'd > test and compare it...
• Update on The Miracle & New AA 091 w/ TBD 4 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:55:53 -0600
  ...84 Westy w/ 146k miles on it, won't shift into gear w/ engine running. Added brake fluid, which was a tad low, & it...
• Re: O2 Sensor Woes
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 21 Oct 2001 09:37:28 -0400
  ...input from the O2 sensor, (can't remember at the moment). W/ engine running does this pin show an appropriate signal from an 02...
• UPDATE - RE: [VANAGON] 87 Runs Super Rich 20 Minutes After Cold Start - Why?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 23:05:10 +0000
  ...I need to replace any sensors (will be replacing O2 > sensor w/engine). > > Thanks in advance. > > > Ric > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Need to know now? Get instant answers...
• Re: How many volts can ECU handle?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:50:46 -0800
  ...I'll be curious to see exactly what the voltage is at the battery w/engine running. Likely all is fine though. Neil. On...
• Re: Update on The Miracle & New AA 091 w/ TBD 4 2WD
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:57:52 -0400
  ...Westy w/ 146k miles on it, won't shift into gear w/ engine > running. Added brake fluid, which was a tad low, & it still...
• Re: 91 w/ Engine Kaput-need advice
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 12:44:44 -0500
  Tyler, Look at the following: overall condition of the Vanagon. Rust, or body work, things that work or don't work. Milage is up...
• Re: Update on The Miracle & New AA 091 w/ TBD 4 2WD
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:04:15 -0700
  ...1st thread: � � � � 84 Westy w/ 146k miles on it, won't shift into gear w/ engine running.� Added brake fluid, which was a tad...
• Re: 1.8 to 2.0 aba swap
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 30 May 2012 09:16:48 -0700
  ...I'm replacing a 1.8 w engine code PF. Seems like a >> good upgrade and one that should last. Any words of advice...
• Re: Whoa! H6 subie & Dieselboxer
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 19:48:58 -0400
  ...A true W engine has one crank with THREE banks of cylinders, as seen in many air-compressors, the Honda MVX250 and the odd...
• Re: need help identifying cause of noise
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 21:28:09 -0700
  ...Maybe find a way to coast and brake w/engine off. Reducing ambient noise might help you hear it better. You could also turn...
• Re: Update on The Miracle & New AA 091 w/ TBD 4 2WD
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:56:18 -0700
  ...Westy w/ 146k miles on it, won't shift into gear w/ engine > running.� Added brake fluid, which was a tad low, & it still...
• Re: Whoa! H6 subie & Dieselboxer
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 11:01:03 +1200
  ...A true W engine has one crank with THREE banks of cylinders, as seen in many air-compressors, the Honda MVX250 and the odd...
• Re: FRIDAY diesel conversion option
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:24:44 -0400
  ...I believe that ships powered by those big Wartzila-Sulzer and Man B&W engines took over from the bicycle as the most energy...
• Re: Coolant Temp Sensor Test. Generic vs VW.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 19:53:37 -0700
  ...Since I have the sensor that c/w > engine (Possibly OEM? Has VW stamp. Made in Luxembourg), figured I'd > test and compare it...
• THANKS FOR THE HELP...Re: Re: Removing watercooled cyl heads, engine in car
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 17:00:59 -0800
  ...Was it worth it? If I had the confidence of removing and reinstalling a cylinder(over the rings) previously(w/engine in the car...