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• Re: Hybrid Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:27:35 -0700
  I don't want to give up on gasoline completely - I'm spending too much on the subaru engine (now the second type, a...
• Re: Canadian remains was Re: disaster
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 23:01:47 -0700
  ...disaster >> >> >>> Bob, >>> >>> What is it with these Canadian re-manufactured engines anyway? I have >>> encountered a number of tales of engines that have failed...
• AFM and idle issue
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 23 Sep 2023 09:05:40 -0400
  ...Where are you located? >> >> Your van engine and ignition is one I actually really like. >> Despite everything I’m a fan of a 2...
• FS: 85 Vanagon for Parts/Repair, $14k invested, PA. (NOT Mine)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 16:01:09 -0500
  ...He literally spent $14,000 on this van - everything from a new 2.1L (not 1.9) engine to curtains, carpet, headliner, tires (reinforced...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:21:31 -0700
  One thing you're not factoring in, different amounts of torque being provided by the engine at different rpm. An engine is most fuel...
• Re: Comments on "Wanted: comments on my compression test results"
  Historical mailing list - Mark Edwards
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 22:45:04 -0600
  ...I called him on his claim of "doing thousands of engines," and tonight I learned what kind of a man he is via his...
• Re: solar beat fraidaye
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 2 Apr 2010 19:00:18 -0400
  ...to a week.... > > and 7 deadly sins > > and 7 is the number most often chosen when asked to choose between 0 > and 10 > > newton...
• Re: (headsup) wasserboxer cooling system failure dujour
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Aug 1996 06:44:33 -0400
  ...Terhaar-Yonkers) writes: << Today, after seeing a new puddle under the engine, I started chasing the leak. Turns out that yet another plastic piece...
• Re: Engine stumbling, hesitations... again
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Mon, 9 Mar 1998 08:19:34 +0000
  ...I've had a number of people tell me "yeah, that's exactly what it was" after telling them about this. Regards, -Karl Karl...
• Re: corrosion & anodes (Short!)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 10:45:27 -0800
  ...At 09:18 AM 1/18/1999 -0500, Michael Townsend wrote: >Hello, > >Can anyone give us the part number of the official German Water...
• Re: KYB Shocks wont fit(rear).....Grind em down?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 17:43:37 -0500
  ...Before you grind, measure twice and call Bus Depot to compare numbers. Chris. ----- Original Message ----- From: "phil stanhope" <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Water cooled AT 1980?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 14:44:45 -0500
  ...A photo of the engine compartment > would answer a lot of questions. > > Mark > > Roger Van Till wrote: > >> I didn't think they got A...
• Re: Shifting Shudder Part II
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 23:30:11 -0500
  ...on these rear-engine critters, it's tough for me >> to imagine... but then, I've no experience with these engines, that's >> why...
• Re: Broken Spark Plug Electrode/Tip
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 08:25:43 -0500
  ...Just maybe! I have seen broken spark plug tips in a number of different engines over the years. If the combustion process was able...
• Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
  Historical mailing list - -------------------------
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:18:42 -0500
  ...One >of these days I'll reverse engineer one of those. Anyone have a dead one >they want to send me? > >What confuses me...
• Re: Brake booster woes.
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 09:18:05 -0400
  ...Two things that are often overlooked on the 'Gon's brakes are the available engine vacuum and the rear brake adjustment. The engine vacuum...
• Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:38:41 -0500
  ...part numbers but my Syncro > is at the mechanic's getting a bunch of new hoses--connected > to a Subaru 2.5 engine. �;-) > > Richard...
• Re: Engine Conversion and MPG
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 23:23:24 -0700
  ...Between those numbers we will call it a draw. This offer does not > >apply to Diesel engined Vanagons. > > > >Mark > > > >David Ricketts wrote: > >> > >> I was...
• Re: Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:04:02 -0500
  ...the more worn and loose the engine is, the > less it matters to have a low first number multi-weight oil ..down to > reasaonbly...
• Re: Double cab for sale/engine longevity
  Historical mailing list - Lastfogel, Darren
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 10:03:54 -0400
  ...drivers who thrashed the engines. That of course stands to >>> reason for any car, but 70 mph seems to be the magic number for...
• Re: Selling a Canadian Van to an American
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 28 May 2003 13:24:23 -0400
  ...Does anyone know where I would find my "Engine Family Number" you need this to apply for the Certificate of Conformance. Thanks, Chris ---- Original...
• Re: 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 09:56:23 -0400
  ...compression numbers and the fouling are goimg to resolve themselves when you drive it You cant tell much from a cold engine other than...
• FW: FW: The ole head dilema
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Tue, 6 Mar 2007 14:02:26 -0700
  ...But in addition, mine also a number of other serious and expensive to solve problems. Not knowing your situation, I hesitate to offer any...
• Well, selling the 71 bus
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Tue, 13 May 2008 20:12:38 -0700
  ...Engine cooling flaps & thermostat tested and working, engine tin all restored to stock. Transmission (4-speed manual) in excellent shape. New heat exchangers (for...
• Audiovox cruise control/Subaru engine
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 27 May 2010 21:46:02 -0800
  ...I have an EJ22 Subaru engine in my automatic, 89 vanagon. I am using Audiovox CSS -- 100. I have some questions about the hookup...
• Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:43:35 -0400
  My personal 87 MT Westy has had 7 different Subaru engines in it in the last year. 1 SVX, 1 EJ22, and 5 EJ25...
• Re: Cleaning up your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:12:18 -0700
  ...The engines that were turned in got > trashed. > > However, if I do keep my camper (my wife really likes it), I'll think > about...
• Re: gas mileage question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 09:01:44 -0400
  ...I am really dissapointed in the gas mileage on the "new" engine. I realize that around town with the ac on is the worst...
• Re: Day 4 (west to east)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 03:43:35 EDT
  ...engineer, that with less Oxygen in the air a lower octane is necessary--or there is sme such factor that changes the numbers. Also...
• Re: In praise of VW inline fours
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:38:57 -0700
  ...of numbers. If I had been presented with more choices in 1995 besides VW inline fours, I would have chose the Rabbit engine anyway...
• Re: Worse than I thought - Need Used 1.9L engine. VW Core charge policy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Feb 1998 19:40:37 -0500
  ...Phone number is (248) 373-2300. > >What I'm going to do is have another garage, Walt's VW, in Columbia reman >an engine...
• Re: 5 cyl engine clearance follow up, long
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 27 Feb 1999 19:12:41 -0800
  ...Even using your numbers yields a ground clearance of 21 cms (8.2 inches) after the conversion, using stock size tires. This is over...
• Re: Transmission fell off
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 22:01:11 -0500
  ...The number of times I tied up an exhaust on my van... I once fixed a hundred of thousands of dollars laser printer with...
• Re: DIY $20 Brake Bleeder-Link to .pdf
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:13:16 -0500
  ...Worked for me and > each > > and every part can be picked up at Lowe's in under 15 minutes under the > > exact part numbers...
• Re: MidWest VW Ads
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 96 23:59 EDT
  ...Another way to find out is to give the chassis or engine number (if original) and ask a police officer to call it in...
• selling 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Paul Fraver
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 10:15:13 EDT
  ...The PO estimated that he had probably put 10-15 thousand on rebuilt engine and I would guess that I haven't even come...
• Re: electrical experts: what ? -Wire Sizes
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 18:23:08 -0800
  ...Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions > . Transporter, Unimog and Iltis Sales > . European Lighting for most Audi and Volkswagen models > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: need afm to throttle body hose aircooled,
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 22:36:11 EDT
  ...I'm hoping he will have it but I want to verify the part number as I just want to be able to use...
• Re: mold maker
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 17:34:02 -0600
  ...If you run a search engine on his name you should be able to get to his website with all his stuff. He ships...
• Voltage regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 23:19:44 -0400
  Today, after a number of normal short trips in my '85 Westy, I parked in front of discount store for a time and upon...
• Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 16:04:57 -0800
  ...1) A lot of people do conversions because they need a new engine anyway, so for many the calculation needs to be done on...
• Re: How hot is HOT?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 14:25:42 -0400
  ...I found some > interesting numbers in Bentley: > > Thermostat begins opening at 85C/185F; fully open at ~ 105C/221F > > Thermoswitch for radiator fan Stage I...
• Re: need info on plastic oil filler on diesel
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 22:06:21 -0700
  Jim, Check the breather hose that runs from the side of the plenum chamber acroos the top of the engine to the FI boot...
• Re-introduction, looking for a list member.
  Historical mailing list - R Neyhart
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 11:41:16 -0400
  ...Is this for "Low" meaning a real low "first" gear? I've done a little searching on the Vanagon.Com site about engine swaps...
• Re: Engine out--won't come apart. Need heads!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:58:54 -0500
  ...Getting the engine case apart was vexing because I didn't have a way to get the pins out of the pistons. My local...
• Re: When & why replace heads? A Friday Dennis Discussion.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 9 Apr 2023 20:59:31 -0400
  ...And, the good karma points of passing on the engine. The Engine got some care and has served dan well. Cost wise I suspect...
• Re: Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
  Historical mailing list - Thor Svenson
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:11:41 -0400
  ...a subaru with this SAME engine doesn't get that mileage!!! better aerodynamics and less weight, less mileage than what you're claiming. and...
• Re: (Friday NVC) When Euro hits parity
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 16 Mar 2015 18:13:46 -0700
  ...Re: (Friday NVC) When Euro hits parity It's true the Westie's sold well, but the total numbers were very low, comparatively. VW...
• Re: Hall Sender- 2.1L engine.
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Tue, 1 Oct 2013 09:35:11 -0400
  ...Can you tell that I've been repairing cars, engines and aircraft for 30+ years? Mike B. On 10/1/2013 9:17 AM...
• Re: What do you call this piece???
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 09:56:02 -0500
  ...the fuel line on either side of the engine bay? > > Does anyone have a part number or appropiate name? > > pic for reference: > > > > > http://i6...
• Re: Diesel $$ RE: 88 GL - Failure to Start - but now it does!! Hip Hip Huzzah!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 21:37:28 -0400
  ...run through the engines for a certain number of hours - and it wasn't that many - after that - the engine fuels systems and certain...
• Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 02:32:51 EST
  ...These numbers are for traditional engines where the static oil level is below the lowest point of the crankshaft. In the basic line of...
• [Fwd: 1982 VW Westfalia Van for Sale]
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Fri, 11 Sep 1998 07:47:57 -0500
  ...I lived in San Antonio, TX > > for a number of years and purchased the van there from a friend. > > There is no rust on...
• Re: Vanagon 1.9 Cat on Jetta 2.0 engine?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:59:46 -0700
  ...Vanagon 1.9 Cat on Jetta 2.0 engine? > > > > Thanks Jake et al. > > > > Turns out the whole parts scavenging was a bust. The spare...
• Improved fuel additive ZVW 239 003
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Improved fuel additive ZVW 239 003
  May 31, 1990
  Research by Volkswagen AG and other manufacturers has shown that the performance of todays gasoline engines is directly influenced by the type and quality...
• Re: '78 Westy Refrigerator
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Apr 1996 21:16:21 -0500
  ...I am sorry but I can't remember the part number. Have you had any problems with the compressor resting on the engine support...
• Re: Looking for heater for my 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 19 Jul 1996 07:39:36 -0700 (PDT)
  ...011-44 (1703) 528555 The phone number is correct as I've been corresponding with them lately. Cheers! Steven Sacramento, CA sjohnson@pcocd2.intel...
• Re: Lighting options - again.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 29 Dec 2000 17:53:03 -0800
  ...Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions . Transporter, Unimog and Iltis Sales . European Lighting for most Audi and Volkswagen models -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• What should I be looking at next?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 13:36:51 EST
  ...The engine cranks over, but no spark... Key switch checks out; I tested the #2 relay space, and replaced the switch. Fuel pump and...
• Compression, Valve Adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:18:00 -0400
  ...A recent discussion on the list encouraged me to change the adjustment to 0 turns in with the engine at operating temp. The average...