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• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:05:54 -0700
  ...It gives us great sadness. > >It has been proposed that my poor numbers might be due to a funky O2 >sensor, or crummy compression...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:12:54 -0400
  ...It gives us great sadness. > > It has been proposed that my poor numbers might be due to a funky O2 > sensor, or crummy compression...
• Re: VW is #1 - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:58:02 -0500
  ...Engine Conversion FAQ - http://www.hasenwerk.ca/faq > > On > Fri, July 11, 2008 12:17, Jeff @ Autostadt West wrote: > >> Well, VW is rank number...
• Re: A curious part
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 08:31:36 -0600
  ...I site an example of Jerry Pierce with Pierce Foundry, as a supplier of Refinery Valve Wheels for Dresser Industries, Otis Engineering, Brown Oil...
• Re: Oil.. Where's it go?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:33:04 -0700
  ...These numbers are for traditional > > engines where the static oil level is below the lowest point of the > > crankshaft. In the basic line of...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 26 May 2012 08:01:20 -0700
  ...During that time it cost me a tranny rebuild, two clutches, slave cylinder and eventually an engine. (Though the engine replacement had noting to...
• Re: Mutilated woodruff key at crankshaft
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:16:10 -0400
  ...We have done this to a number of cars like subies, toytotas and old VW buses also later mark d In a message dated...
• Re: Audi 5 Cyl Swap: Alert! Possible Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 22:46:18 -0800
  ...FBI type questions) and they run the serial numbers on the > block that show the engine older than the car: you are out of...
• Re: bizarre vanagon westy on ebay.....
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 13:09:46 -0800
  ...so who knows what kind of engine in > in > there. the grey cabinetry is from a 87 up westy.. but the poptop is a...
• Re: Jetta tranny to Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 22:53:57 -0500
  ...It should be different because the gas engine can rev higher that the diesel engine. Would it be the torque converter that would make...
• Re: oil temp sensors
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 12:25:08 -0800
  ...I'm no expert, but have gone round and round on head temp sender locations for the Type IV engine. The VW sending unit...
• Re: numbers (was subaru conversions) - It's Fryeday, isn't it?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 01:01:45 -0500
  ...I think it's time for one of you techie guys to design a conversion to a really efficient biodiesel hybrid engine for the...
• Re: Golf motor with Diesel Mounts intake manifold questions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 03:54:38 EST
  ...Note that my numbers are the same as Alistair's probably due to the fact that those were the numbers he forwarded to me...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 18:53:11 -0500
  ...If you are doing the 70-75 mph + you will likely need the 50 upper number. > > The water Boxer is one engine that benefits...
• Re: '84 1.9L 2-WD -- cold start problems still the same after new O2-sensor, new Temp II sensor, and new plugs
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:32:25 -0700
  ...Start engine w/o foot on accelerator > > pedal. Engine starts and goes to around 800 rpm (instrument panel > > tachometer). If slight pressure put on...
• Re: Broken down!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 9 Oct 2013 20:06:23 -0700
  ...Thankfully had water, and poured in 2 gallons!!! Let > the engine cool of course, and it was warmish water. Normally when I > put this...
• Re: Canadian Picking up a FedEx'd Vanagon Part in US.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:08:32 -0700
  ...If I have tracking number, ID, proof of purchase, I should be able to pickup my package at that FedEx address right? Any Canadians...
• Bus gurus needed
  Historical mailing list - David Potts
  Tue, 19 Mar 1996 15:34:42 -0500
  ...810 812-1807 digital * * "my, I have a lot of phone numbers" * **************************************************************************
• Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Brush, John
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 10:51:09 -0600
  I have had a 2.0L 81 Transporter for about 10 years, and you numbers seem to match mine. I seem to be around...
• Re: K&N Air Filters for Tiico
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 10:55:30 -0400
  Did you notice any difference in engine performance after installing the new filter? Also, what model filter did you use? Is it any noiser...
• Re: Question about Diesel Westies...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sat, 27 Aug 2005 17:46:39 -0400
  ...Just fill er up! If you are talking about using waste veggy oil as is, there are a number of things that must be...
• Re: Thermostat woes--or--?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:35:31 -0400
  How about do you have the correct thermostat? A number of books list a VW or audi stat that is very similar in appearance...
• Re:
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 2 Jun 2020 15:39:48 -0500
  ...the alternator? There >> have been a number of mechanics over time that have peered in the engine >> bay while the motor has idled and...
• Re: 2.1 Electronic Idle Control valve
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 01:26:31 -0600
  ...Without it there is difficulty in keeping the engine idling when the AC is on. Engine will stall under the load of the AC...
• Re: wanted: exhaust part number
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:22:28 -0800
  ...exhaust part number > At 04:56 AM 11/17/2010 +0000, brett rueff wrote: >>Im re-assembling my exhaust system. I have a 2...
• Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:04:00 -0700
  ...the engine died for a few seconds > several times up each grade, which was pretty nerve-wracking. The exact > rpm-to-speed numbers are...
• 1.9 l bad gound
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 21:12:36 -0400
  ...a number of posts mentioned cleaning off ground contacts to improve such things as "ratty" idle - some with success, others not - but without actually...
• Re: 20W-50 oil question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 01:28:21 -0400
  ...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: new engine, mechanics in Boulder, CO
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 07:44:19 -0600
  ...new engine, mechanics in Boulder, CO Hi all, Well, I'm finally heading out on the road tomorrow morning, en route to Boulder, only...
• Re: d24t volkswagen diesel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:31:47 -0700
  ...engine .. like if the radiator is 20 yrs old.. that part is suspect. On a 740 TD I took care of for a number...
• Re: Road trip-2200cc Go Westy KIt
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:04:47 +0000
  ...These numbers are approximate: the machine shop quoted $1,500 to start with the raw motor (I removed the "ancillaries"), clean, disassemble, measure and...
• Moroso Ceramic Engine Seal/ Ken Wilfry?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 2 May 2002 17:29:51 -0700
  ...coupling? </DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>BTW, Moroso Ceramic Engine Seal is part number 35500 and can be found on the web for 10...
• Re: ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 13 May 2013 09:14:04 -0400
  ...Where is the documentation, >> parts, etc. >> for a junkyard DIY ABA engine conversion? I don't want to fabricate >> everything myself and figure out...
• Re: Help!! in big trouble with Jetta GLi ignition system
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 10:59:32 -0800
  ...Check that first power is getting to the coil number 15 terminal when the key is turned. Check the coil for leaking oil- if...
• Re: Didn't know there was two different CV joints.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 18:55:26 -0600
  ...Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: When & why replace heads? A Friday Dennis Discussion.
  Historical mailing list - John T
  Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:01:36 -0400
  ...As an added twist to prevent someone placing a > non OBDII engine into an OBDII engines 93 and later are also regulated. > AFAIK no...
• Re: Pig Tail for early vans?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:41:44 -0400
  ...Not the same as digijet which was used on the 83-85 1.9l engines. Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Zolly...
• Coolant temp mystery
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 15:47:17 +0100
  ...I immediately pulled over and shut off the engine. Since it was dark I couldn't check anything, so I walked back home, canceled...
• Re: "poof!" when decelerating
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 00:05:17 -0400
  ...Go back to the engine compartment with the engine off and manually move the throttle. You should hear a click when you take it...
• Re: John Wallace Day
  Historical mailing list - Barb Cotton
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 12:31:05 -0700
  ...Does anybody have John Wallace's Phone number so we can share this with him he is a legend in his own life time...
• Re: insane AC idea
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 15:46:22 -0700
  Yep, number of vehicles - 4 number of aircondition vehicles - 0 and I like it like that. tim o'brien san jose, ca >I a...
• Re: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 7 Aug 2022 10:15:05 -0600
  ...The >> engine calls for 0w-20, the transmission use special low viscosity ATF, and >> even the axles call for 75w-80. I having a...
• Re: hydraulic lifter adjustment questions (sorry)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Tue, 22 May 2012 16:20:43 -0400
  ...adjustment issue is this: > When you adjust the lifters to some number of turns in, how do you know the > lifters were already pumped...
• Re: Fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Andree
  Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:33:48 -0800
  The shop thinks that pump is a BMW? Their part number is 69469, or VW 251906091 but they say it might work.... Evidently when...
• Neato workshop manual
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 15 Feb 1995 08:09:44 CST6CDT
  ...exceptionally clear black and white photos of carb, starter, generator, trans, engine assemblies that just beat the pants off of Haynes or Clymer and...
• Re: Tires - Syncro (frequently discussed)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Sat, 28 Dec 1996 16:52:41 -0800
  ...It also has engine info and even info on > accessories like power mirrors and power locks. There are a couple of > pages of pictures...
• Re: 91(bus) dead on the freeway tech expertise needed !
  Historical mailing list - mike twombley
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 09:33:19 -0800
  ...Hole number 4 is connected to the > ignition switch contact that turns on the ignition coil and ECU. Connect > a voltmeter probe between hole...
• Re: Van Cargo
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 18:08:20 -0700
  ...2200/2400. > Gets 18 to 21 mpg on the subie ej22 engine depending on my highway speed. > Jimt > > > On 8/2/05 12:00...
• Re: FYI - Fuel filter availability
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 31 May 2007 09:45:55 -0700
  ...the > road ya gotta do, what ya gotta do - few interchange numbers when yer stuck: > > VW 251 201 511 A or 1H0 201 511...
• Re: ETKA this part?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:26:10 -0700
  ...or the corner nearest the rear of the vehicle) of the engine compartment. The Coolant Recovery Tank is the one located behind the License...
• Re: Riviera vs Westy
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:22:59 -0500
  ...Yes there are a number of folks that have had success with these things but it is rare for these engines to actually wear...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 28 Oct 2006 09:33:18 -0700
  While I have the greatest respect for Bob's knowledge of the flat four VW engine, I am certain that Shane and Eddie at...
• compression & advance
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 10:39:43 -0400
  ...warm engine) and got some nasty results. Compression for 2, 3, and 4 is relatively fine, between 100-115 psi but number 1 is...
• Re: Geneve 2007 debut of Subaru Diesel Turbo
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:03:03 -0500
  ...seen ANY numbers from anywhere yet either. Let me see if I can get ahold of some. Jim ________________________________________ Bostig Engineering Engine Systems Voodoo http...
• Re: No Start after alternator failure and replacement..TESTINGRELAYS
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 11:55:54 -0700
  ...If they try to start it and the engine cranks it should go back to 12 while the engine is turning. Let me know...
• Re: Dreaded Vanagon Sydrome
  Historical mailing list - Schmidt
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 14:20:46 -0500
  ...WooHoo! Jay >Any help appreciated with the following: > >With a new engine and many new components (see below) >on my '90 Carat I've...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 19:30:10 -0500
  ...If you are doing the 70-75 mph + you will likely need the 50 upper number. > > The water Boxer is one engine that benefits...
• Re: 2.1 hose price deal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 22:29:44 -0400
  ...Vanagon engines really do not wear out. They fail due to cooling or lubrication system failures. Dennis FUNBUS-215K original engine and head gaskets...
• Re: Standard Repair Times - Rings / Heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 23:10:53 -0500
  If your engine smokes upon startup (as in the morning) and then quits once running, it's likely that the valve guides are worn...
• Re: Ignition Problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 23 Oct 2017 09:38:08 -0700
  ...I noticed right away that when I pushed or let up on the accelerator, the engine would stumble. Then the engine cut off momentarily...