← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum

Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 77+: 60 results shown for Engine Number.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

Re: Hall sender/advance ?'s
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Tue, 22 May 2001 18:01:55 -0400
...engine. 5 dgrees before TDC at idle, but how quickly > does it > get to full advance and what is the final max. advance number...
Re: 1985?Westy for Sale in Merrillville, Indiana
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:54:38 -0400
...When I looked in the back the engine lid was up and the AFM and aircleaner seemed to be missing. I went to Mr...
Re: Archive searches
Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
Thu, 29 Apr 1999 10:59:57 -0700
...Engine Surges While bleeding air from my cooling system, I ran the engine at about 2000 RPM by putting a dime in the throttle...
Grumpy update to '81 Westy project
Historical mailing list
Thu, 27 Jul 1995 15:02:50 -0400
...The rebuilt engine is here from California. The new 1 piece muffler is here. But the heat exchangers, @#^%^% heat exchangers. We tried to get...
Re: Some aerodynamic ideas..
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:58:45 -0400
...on a topic similar to this, where would be the best place to pick up air for the engine? I remember something about boundary...
Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 16:17:21 -0500
...I have encountered a good number of people who spoke favorably of the VW diesels because they were "clean." When they were not being...
Several Questions about '85 Westy.
Historical mailing list - Chris R. Rowland
Tue, 28 Jul 1998 13:08:52 -0500
...Should I be concerned with a engine compression ratio of #1 150 #2 150 #3 125 #4 150 - regardless of the numbers it runs...
Re: Performance Wasserboxer: Fact or Fiction
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sun, 16 Jul 2000 13:25:30 EDT
...THE number one reason rebuilt engine DO NOT last as long as new is because the engines were not properly cleaned. Apply some type...
Re: Oil pump size differences? Boston Bob Customers?
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Fri, 28 Mar 2003 10:39:26 -0500
Stan thanks for your support but Roger wittmann did contact me first and he was asking the right questions he wants the best engine...
Re: When & why replace heads? A Friday Dennis Discussion.
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 9 Apr 2023 16:02:51 -0700
Happy Easter everyone... :-) A story about the WBX engine... Some years ago I bought a running WBX engine (the owner went to Subie), mileage...
Re: Fox head torque question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:16:15 -0700
...It's completely normal for any used VW engine, to need a new head gasket, more or less - 'specially a high miles engine. I...
Re: 2.2L Eurocars Rev E piston needed
Historical mailing list - jimt
Tue, 10 May 2005 20:21:26 -0600
On 5/10/05 2:16 PM, "ROBERT DONALDS" <donalds1@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > Tom > My understanding of the 2.2 engines configuration is that...
Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:28:08 -0800
...Same number I came up with before. I might have munged my units, but the result appears to be the same-o. -- Mike "Rocket...
Re: What would you do
Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
Thu, 8 Jun 2006 07:07:25 -0400
...I like the Zetec engine for a number of reasons but I have a lingering fear that any in-line engine mounted at an...
Re: Eurocars 2.2L Engine - another catastrophic failure
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Thu, 25 Sep 2003 10:47:18 -0700
...After tear down we found that the number one piston had failed. BTW .... Dan Larson owner of Competition Egr is working on the engine...
Re: Transmission Guide Pin: Should be Straight?
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:38:07 -0400
...Part number on my site is 251711181. I also have the guide bushing and boot in stock as well for $9 and $19 respectively...
Re: Microbus Badges
Historical mailing list - Greg Childs
Sat, 5 Dec 2015 07:26:28 -0700
...I've searched for info on the engine, spare part suppliers, etc.<br> > and haven't had much luck. Even a parts list...
Re: Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 19 Sep 2001 20:48:01 -0700
...They claim that all Golf/Jetta/Rabbit engines have noisy intakes and require some kind if "reverse cone" in the air intake to swirl...
Does this look like a fuel leak?
Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:40:43 -0500
I've noticed the smell of gas in my engine compartment, and it looks like I may have multiple fuel leaks back there. I...
Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 10 Dec 2002 00:04:14 -0600
...My other Brother is driving a 89 Mercedes 300sd injected Diesel with over 320K on it and is planning a $6000.00 engine replacement...
Re: capacitor fix mitigated buck, did not fix
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sun, 16 Jan 2005 16:06:02 -0800
...I > connected the positive side to number 2 and the negative side to number 4. > Interestingly, the idle that had always surged, was now...
AAA Plus Differences was Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here AAA Plus!
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:22:07 -0800
...you call the 800 emergency number. Example. Some years back, traveling with a friend who blew and engine (in a Toyota Roadrunner, NOT a...
Re: Buzzer starts, different instrument
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 23 May 2011 20:54:54 -0700
...The pin is number 6 at the top right of the page. You don't have to take anything apart. Just pry the 6...
Re: Old splitty camper
Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
Tue, 12 Mar 1996 16:10:12 -0600 (CST)
...It maybe a 55-57 depending on the type of round taillights and the type of bumpers, engine etc. The date code on the...
More Coolant Leaks/Tire Availability
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
Thu, 4 Sep 1997 22:36:27 -0400
...Does anyone have a part number for this so I can compare my local dealer for prices with Camelback? I'm sure the part...
Re: won't start
Historical mailing list - BILL
Fri, 1 Jan 1999 17:44:47 -0700
...Unless there is a big >difference in brain transplant numbers 071-906-021 vs 071-906-021 B?? > >Any thoughts or insights would be...
Re: adjusting CO with O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sun, 20 Oct 2002 08:34:59 -0700
...After a complete warm-up (e.g., a 20-minute or so freeway drive - you want the O2 sensor completely hot), kill the engine...
Re: Fuel Line size question, Hose Size
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Mon, 21 Feb 2005 14:01:35 -0500
Peter here are some hose sizes and their corresponding numbers. Hoses Inside Dia. Part # / Description / 3.5mm N 20 353 1 Black Vacuum Gas...
Re: Best source of parts for a rebuild
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:46:17 -0400
...volume. >> I believe, that if you increase the bore of any engine...........and no >> other changes, you raise the compression ratio. >> This is why...
Re: Running on Tap Water
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 18 Jul 2002 01:48:42 -0500
...Try to keep in mind that most word war II bombers were expendable and the number of planes lost was almost un-numbered. (sure...
Re: Top 3 Oils for 2.1 Again
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 4 Mar 2011 16:03:15 -0600
...is more for newer roller cam follower engines, and not so > > much > > for flat cam follower engines like our waterboxers. > > I regard Delo 15W40...
Further adventures of Ras Bulli Split [Part the fourth].
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Sun, 7 Jul 1996 15:12:33 -0300
...have two chassis numbers...the PO had registered the bus as a '67 based upon the number in the engine space. Any and all...
Re: 86 digifant running rich
Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
Thu, 3 Jun 1999 06:32:31 -0700
...run engine to 3000, > measure timing. I have to check the book every time > I do this, but I believe > the numbers are > > Coby...
Re: Distributor Numbers & Questions
Historical mailing list
Sat, 6 Jan 1996 15:37:10 -0500
...In a past issue of "The Transporter", LiMBO's newsletter our resident mechanic Bob Donalds at Boston Engine wrote a nice artical about this...
head leaks/stats etc.
Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
Sun, 5 Apr 1998 14:53:42 -0300
...heads were torqued down to, what sort/number of daily temperature cycles is the whole engine seeing, ambient temps., what age of gaskets, coolant...
Re: Diesels in America?
Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
Mon, 26 Apr 1999 04:12:55 -0700
...Gasoline engines would kill definitely. Sometimes we hear of suisides in garages. May be because of small number of diesels, I never heard of...
Re: Vanagon 1.9 Cat on Jetta 2.0 engine?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:59:10 -0700
...On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 5:28 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Since you are installing a later engine, you are...
Re: 2000 rpm buzzer of oil pressure Here is the link for that "New Engine"
Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
Sat, 6 Apr 2019 21:18:45 -0500
...The EX in part number indicates "Exchange Engine". > If it is a true VW Exchange remanufactured engine there should be a yellow-gold tag...
Re: lifters for new engine? - and increased stroke
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sun, 23 Mar 2003 22:30:21 EST
...That way when you need to replace the clutch, you will have one already balanced to your engine. There are 95 mm BB pistons...
Re: engine for sale
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Fri, 24 Oct 2003 12:28:43 -0700
...He's trying to auction off a 1987 > Vanagan Syncro item number: > 2438261240 > Hope no one buys this or has to have any dealings...
Re: Trailers, Portable Generators and the like
Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
Tue, 14 Mar 2006 09:11:06 -0800
...He designs and markets engineer approved plans and kits for them and you can find his plans and kits at www.trailerplans.com. I...
Re: Fuel Injector Question Part 2
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:07:37 -0800
...130 026 * Use one of each part number shown. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Year 1984 1984 Model Vanagon Vanagon Engine 1913cc (DH) 1913cc (DH) Application EXCEPT Calif. California...
Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Tue, 25 Feb 2014 23:03:43 -0600
...Turn the water up (increase your engine RPM's) and the water level rises in the bucket (your oil pressure goes up) Turn the...
Re: WBX bashing
Historical mailing list - Simon
Wed, 31 Jul 2002 08:37:52 -0600
...Keep it in the family, and compare it to VW's "real" engines- the Inline 4's. They've got longevity, reliability, reasonable power...
Re: Digijet ignition clarification Q
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Mon, 14 Mar 2005 01:04:51 -0500
...the idle was around 1100, and > the engine would typically not drop right to that > number... it would stay higher at, say, 1400-1600...
Re: Syncro vs automatic gaz consumption, with same engine and tires!
Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:04:41 -0700
...The engine > > transplant happened with 296,000 km on the engine this > past february. So > > here is my numbers: > > > > - In average, I made 13...
Re: Leaky Transmission
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 7 Mar 1999 10:26:14 -0800
...This sounds like, to me, that you are experiencing oil coming from the rear of the engine. There could be a number of places...
Re: Timing belt - Subie engines
Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:21:33 -0700
...Timing belt - Subie engines At 6/13/2007 09:10 PM, brady horrace wrote: >Hey Subi gurus >I just wanted to chime in here...
Re: Complaint dept
Historical mailing list - Bruce Bellm
Sat, 14 Mar 1998 07:03:44 -0500
...only were brought into the US >in relatively small numbers, but also used an engine not shared with any >other VW or Audi product...
Re: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 15 Jan 2001 13:14:54 +1200
...At least some Subaru cars use the same design, and they also >reduce the number of dead battery surprises by running the headlight relay...
Re: Westy FS in Florida
Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
Tue, 20 Feb 2001 13:42:05 -0500
...Needs engine work. 66K mi. $2,000. 352-357-5851 A reverse number look-up puts this vehicle in Eustis, Florida, about 1 hour...
Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
Wed, 29 Apr 2015 07:28:57 -0500
...are you @ & were those numbers AdjustedForAltitude ~ > > > > > ORR ~ DeanB > > > > On 28 Apr , 2015, at 6:49 PM, Neil N wrote: > > >> engine compression test done a...
Re: Puking Oil from Oil Cooler
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:13:36 -0800
...I crawled under the engine and noticed that > the oil was coming out of from between the oil cooler and the engine > block. > > Last...
Re: OT NVC 1990 Dodge Colt Vista -THANK YOU ALL
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Tue, 11 Oct 2005 14:08:58 -0400
...Apparently what through him off in terms of getting a new ECM, was the location and part number was not the expected one. The...
Re: 2000 rpm buzzer of oil pressure Here is the link for that "New Engine"
Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
Thu, 20 Jun 2019 08:24:06 -0500
...The EX in part number indicates "Exchange Engine". > If it is a true VW Exchange remanufactured engine there should be a yellow-gold tag...
Re: Coolant with Zero Pressure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 14 Oct 2001 23:14:23 -0400
For a number of reasons, it is extremely important that the cooling system can hold pressure. Although the bulk temperature of the coolant may...
Re: Heads or Rebuilt Engine
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 3 Apr 2002 22:21:29 -0700
...re bad, you just gotta crunch the numbers. Sell it as-is; with new heads; BB engine; or perhaps a Tiico. I, myself would...
Re: 93.4% of the way there
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Thu, 21 Dec 2000 15:13:07 -0800
Jason, Pistons in 4-cycle engines reach TDC on two strokes: compression and exhaust. Assuming the distributor drive was installed correctly by Boston Engine...
Occasional Rough Running '86
Historical mailing list - Jack Agnew
Fri, 11 Nov 1994 11:42:02 -0800 (PST)
...In each instance, we have been traveling along just fine and all of a sudden, the engine will get very rough and loose power...
Re: Friday... english lessons...
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Fri, 6 Dec 2002 17:39:54 -0800
...Then I joined the > Air Force and found out how much money > engineers make. > > tim - robotics engineer in san jose > > > > > > > >From: Andrew Grebneff > ><andrew...