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• Re: the term "barndoor" bus..(was:Re: Sheryl Crow in a Bus
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 9 May 2002 15:42:20 -0600
  ...phone number you "heard" this from ---- >> >> I want to talk to him---- >> >> Chris is most positively correct---- >> >> Barndoor refer's to the engine lid...
• Re: saw a westy today and
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 13:31:56 -0700
  ...the matter..what's his phone number and where's the Van?? Seriously, did you check the engine et al..sounds like a decent...
• Re: Pulling engine/transmission together?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Apr 2017 02:02:58 +0000
  ...Pulling engine/transmission together? I tried a number of times. Unless you have a lift and real good method of dropping that assembly and...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:48:21 -0700
  Since it idles fine & gets bad under load SparkPlugWires do come to mind ~ I have seen that a number of times ~ 1st being in...
• Re: MPG
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 12:10:23 -0800
  Maggie, At high elevation there is less oxygen so a fuel injected engine will compensate with less fuel = better mileage perhaps but less power...
• Bent push rod jammed into rocker and damaged valve
  Historical mailing list - James Wagner
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 21:40:44 -0400
  ...Then as I came to a stop sign the engine just died. When I tried to restart it there was this really loud clanking...
• Questions for the Engine Builders Re: high lift rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 03:03:20 MDT
  ...Anyway, did anyone else read that article and can confirm my numbers? I realize a waterboxer is not a bug motor, but aren't...
• believe i found the engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 20:54:34 -0400
  Hi all for those who care i think i have finally found the problem to my engine intermittent crappy running and hesitation. here are...
• Re: Going in for a tune up any suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 15 Oct 2013 15:01:40 -0500
  ...The archives have the NAPA hose numbers required for that one, and seems that lots of other people have done it that way, too...
• Re: time share on a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 08:29:51 -0700
  ...A small number of the Astoundingly Competent, a small number of the Useless Leeches, and the Unskilled But Enthusiastic Majority. The Majority could be...
• Re: Cam #'s
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 May 2016 00:26:23 -0400
  ...Cam #'s Since 'forever' cams in VW oppossed four cylinder engines .. air-cooled and waterboxer have had a number stamped on them.. such as...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 19:59:44 -0400
  ...The serial number is VW2YB0253EH023109 > > The old girl is running much better, Timed a little better, idles a little > better, has a bit more...
• Re: Fuel
  Historical mailing list - Ken
  Sat, 22 Oct 2016 16:26:11 -0400
  ...On 10/18/16, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > I have been plagued with a number of new tanks that are somehow > contaminated...
• Re: Do you know that your vanagon air duct may be clogged?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 28 Oct 2014 11:24:34 -0400
  ...so that there would be positive pressure in there for the engine air intake. I'll have to look at the louvers now, never...
• Re: Telemetry (was Re: Coolant pressure test... video.)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:16:36 -0500
  ...Not that it means anything, it's just a number. I stopped aging in my head a long time ago. Now I just notice...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  5 Jan 96 00:17:00 -0600
  ...are the VWs from the last issue of '95: (All phone numbers 512 area code unless otherwise noted) 1970 Tan Volkswagon (Their error not...
• <wanted> 2.1l wierd alt bracket/other parts.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Fri, 21 Aug 1998 15:18:08 -0300
  ...Shows on the fiche, part 12A but no number. Skinny thing from block to main alt. bracket and the dipstick is clamped onto it...
• Re: Haynes Manual
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 09:28:54 -0800
  ...Many of the procedures it does cover reference the same VW tool numbers as Bentley. Same with the Haynes. The 'Pocket Book' is far...
• Throttle switch adjustment Dilemma finally Figured out!!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 15:01:28 EDT
  ...I have continuous had problems with the engine cutting out when cold over the past 5 years. It would cut out for days then...
• Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 10:21:38 -0700
  ...It occurs to me > that those who have or will blow themselves to hell doing this (or any > number or other things) probably aren...
• Re: Interpretting Compression Values- 88GL?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 13:49:42 -0500
  ...it has the correct relief valve spring tension in it to prevent lifter bleed down whn the engine is stopped. This filter eliminates/reduces...
• Re: 1980 Thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 09:56:08 -0700
  ...This makes sense as it's safer to have a default position where the engine receives maximum cooling vs. a position where the engine...
• Re: Water temp warning light flashing
  Historical mailing list - James
  Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:01:00 -0500
  ...If the temperature gauge is also going up past the normal range when the light flashes, then pull over and shut down the engine...
• Re: hydraulic lifter adjustment questions (sorry)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 22 May 2012 19:35:56 -0700
  Probably, but the valves will not close completely, giving you a very poorly running engine and low compression. If you go too far you...
• Re: Eurospec problems
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 08:17:36 -0700
  David Marshall wrote: > > As per the Digifant wiring diagram that I emailed the list, the Digifant > computer ground pin number 85 on the fuel...
• Oil cooler questions. Reply was blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Oct 2022 14:32:10 +0000
  Mark, You have a number of things that are going on here. Again year and vehicle-engine combination is helpful. I will list some...
• Re: Legal swaps, California rules, long
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 22:16:46 -0800
  ...Therefore they needed a special status because the engine numbers that they use would not appear in the State computerized system as having been...
• Re: [VIDEO] The Dempster Highway in a Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:59:37 -0700
  The wherifone has been available for years, it doesn't even have numbers to dial, you call the phone's number and are given...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:55:56 -0500
  ...I am, it was clear from the number of dual port and other VW air cooled engines in his shop that he had done...
• Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:30:43 -0700
  the upper oil pressure when cold is controlled by the oil pressure relief valve, in the engine block, near the oil pump ( on a...
• Re: Roadhaus - 2.2L Engine Install , Prelimanary Report
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 01:31:28 EDT
  ...The engine is really putting out the advertised power or more. 2. The original engine was in such a state that it delivered 20...
• Re: White smoke on startup, running rich?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 23:14:05 -0600
  ...of numbers and if you test periodically through the break-in you can really follow closely the break-in of the engine. The compression...
• Re: Help. traveling with problem
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:46:11 -0700
  ...The plug is located near the engine coil in the > engine compartment. Trace the wiring from the oxygen sensor which is > screwed into the...
• Mazda model badges for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Dec 1995 15:00:50 +0100
  ...These are the badges which appear on the trunk(boot) lid and indicate make, model amd engine type. They are often of a quality...
• Re: Was Re: Push rod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 08:19:47 PST
  ...They are an engineering marvel! Not a drop has leaked and they went in very easy and are a sure fit. MUCH BETTER and...
• Re: 1.9L bogging down on acceleration when hot..anyone ideas???
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 20:25:56 -0500
  ...tube enters the engine case. Of course you know Vanagons .... (The ankle bone is connected to the foot bone) .... any number of things "In...
• For your Friday Amusement...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 28 Feb 1997 05:08:12 -0800 (PST)
  ...Never lug or race the engine on uphills or downhills. Lay awake at night thinking about what that noise was when I drove home...
• Re: Update Re: Engine died, March 31 update and maybe ecu smoking gun?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 1 Apr 2020 16:54:54 -0700
  ...AAA won't go off of named, numbered roads, and won't venture on to > some of those. If you can reach them, since...
• Re: Got Gas?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 21:50:49 -0600
  ...roads reach them so will giant trucks hauling goods to the local > Wal > Mart. > > > Stan Wilder > Engine Ceramics > 214-352-4931 > www.engineceramics.com > >
• Re: 20W-50 oil question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 07:18:22 -0700
  ...That's when the most wear happens to the engine. But the number of 50 in 20w-50 is good for the rising coolant...
• Re: Compression test results for '84 Vanagon 1.9L with rebuilt right head
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:33:56 -0500
  ...the numbers: > > First round: > > #1, 105, #2, 95, #3, 120, #4, 115 > > Retest on right head: > > #1, 90, 90 #2, 120, 120 > > Engine is...
• Re: Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 22:55:44 -0700
  ...This bus is a Syncro Kombi, though, with no engine-dirven stuff like A/C or power steering, which are the main things that...
• The big head job
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Mar 1996 00:35:30 -0600
  Hey now, Spent about 9 hours today on my knees, crawling around my engine on the ground. Got a lot done, too. Here's...
• Re: High Octane was: what's the best kind of gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 10:56:31 -0500
  ...This lugs the engine pretty good and you can > detect any > > number of stress related noises from your van. > > Knock sensors are a common...
• Re: afordable alternatives RE: Radiator fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 14:59:37 -0700
  ...It would just need to have the same number of stages >> >> for >> >> correct functionality. And of course the footprint would need to match >> >> the...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:32:38 -0500
  ...Any downside? VW engineers obviously liked the bolts for the front wheels, as do a number of other makers. Other vehicles I've owned...
• Re: "Brand new" bus
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 7 Apr 2007 11:10:36 -0400
  ...I was a little optimistic on the selling price, :::but :::at least here is the background story. ::: :::http://cgi.ebay.co.uk item number...
• O2 sensor voltage test
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 13:11:46 -0500
  ...Run the engine up to normal operating temp. so the sensor is hot; disconnect the wiring to the idle stabilizer control valve; disconnect the...
• Re: 83' Vanagon - Coolant Temp Sensor and O2 Sensor - Could TheseEffect Idle?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 11:08:25 -0500
  ...I just replaced all major engine gaskets, > had the heads checked out, replaced the water pump, piston rings, > thermostat, fan switch, and etc. Yet...
• Ceramic Coated Vanagon Exhaust Available!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 10:29:52 -0400
  ...Part number V70KC for 1.9 liter engine ('83-85), or V71KC for 2.1 liter ('86-up including Syncro). - Ron Salmon The Bus...
• Re: need source for mandrel exhaust bends
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 20:18:37 -0800
  ...The card I have from them says their phone number is 805-871-KIWI. I see them from time to time at big car...
• Re: For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 06:57:59 -0700
  ...Here are a couple I use... - The Bentley Manual fits perfectly under the closet just above the engine cover (at least with a 'weekender...
• Re: Auto trans interchangablibilty
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:40:20 -0600
  ...engines and he quoted the diesel engine used in the early 80s VWs, the company who made them, he even had production numbers. “From...
• Re: Feast your eyes....
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:25:18 -0800
  ...after watching it for a week it dropped to $3700 so I called the number even though I had zero cash. She said no...
• Re: Mechanic in Maine?
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 18:33:47 -0400
  Hey John - thanks for the number! I just wrote to Doug as well - hadn't heard about it - right now I live on the...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-Crankcase vent heater.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 1 May 2013 22:19:39 -0400
  ...The missing engine splash shields are not > that important, like you figured they were intended to keep dirt and splash > out of the engine...
• Re: Valve clearance not at tdc?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 19:58:15 -0400
  ...turn the engine then you will feel the compression stroke as the engine makes its way to TDC for the number 1 cylinder Bob...
• Re: Intake air flow, improvement possible?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 10:34:13 -0600
  ...mid and high end numbers (and DEFINITELY made it less "civilized"). Basically, you can't just assume that the engineers who built the system...
• ALL NEW WASSERBOXER HEAD INFO
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 2 Oct 95 20:12:59 EDT
  ...Well not satisfied to be taken for a ride he bitched, first to the 800 number then more and like a good engineer he...
• Re: SMOG CHECK WARNING IN CALIFORNIA FOR VANAGONS!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 14:54:09 -0800
  ...engine conversion you will probably have to go to a referee station to get the vehicle checked out and issued a certificate number. Todd...