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• Re: here is a stumper....two VIN's on the dash??? anyone ever heard ...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 15 Jan 2006 10:05:54 -0800
  ...So having two factory VINs on the dash is really a strange thing or it would be a reassigned VIN number. The fact that...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Oil temp gauges, choices? Using water temp sender + gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:42:42 -0700
  ...The VW part number on it > had a B suffix, rather than the A of the 150 C sender. > The rest of the number...
• Re: In praise of VW inline fours
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:24:47 -0400
  ...Look at the difference between the index numbers for the UK and US! That looks like a bunch of lead footers with engines with...
• Re: Oil Heater.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 19:06:17 -0800
  ...part number CSA512 in Canada which is a 250 watt = > bolt on heater for both the 1.8 and 2.1 engines. Effective. I...
• Re: Need a ventilation control cable ...
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 16:21:09 -0700
  ...GoWesty has > them. > > Can anyone help? At least with a part number so I can query the vendors? > It's for an '84. > > Wouldn...
• vanagon speed (was Re: Heart vs. Head
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:38:35 -0500
  Well of course vanagons are slow! They have low-power engines and they are heavy. They are slow on flat ground - of course they...
• Re: Proper Clutch use
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 08:21:14 -0500
  ...Most people change throwout and pilot bearings anytime they pull the engine or transaxle so the clutch bearings rarely give problems. I usually set...
• Re: FS VW LT-28 $2500 in San Antonio, TX
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 12:57:39 -0500
  ...Runs > with a Audy 100 engine, located in the front. 4 speed manual > transmission. Double doors on rear. Equiped as a travel Camper, with...
• Re: bizarre vanagon westy on ebay.....
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 10:20:28 -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: It continues - Engine RPM Hunting 200-500 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:23:40 -0400
  ...by a number of problems. The O2 sensor is out of the picture when first starting or on a cold engine. Engine condition. Bad...
• Re: Puh-Leeeeze Help!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 09:22:40 -0700
  ...Turn the engine to where the TDC mark (groove) is near the case split. The rotor should be pointing at #1. Turn the distributor...
• Re: 86 fuel filter fix and frustrations...
  Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 14:28:35 -0700
  ...Bosch number, 71028, for $9.95. > >However, my experience has not been the same as Jim's that almost every >gas-engined Vanagon has...
• What is the sound of one van smiling? (Follow-up on Boston Bob Engine)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 15:44:56 -0000
  ...pump relays from the box in the engine compartment above the coil. I got the number off one, and bought a spare, but put...
• Fwd: AW: Why Different Front Axels For Front Diff Lock?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 16:59:57 -0400
  ...The syncros with a front diff lock have different part numbers than those without the front diff lock for the front axels because the...
• bosch info: vanagons 1983-85 water-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 14 Aug 94 20:06:32 CDT
  ...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: Who throws more rods contest, was: Re: SUBIE VAN ENGINE FIRE...LISTER NEEDS HELP in PA
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:38:00 -0700
  ...numbers on the road themselves. There are something > like 30-40 zetecs per each ej22 or ej25, and around 200 zetecs per svx > engine...
• Re: flashing coolant light purpose
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:22:38 -0500
  ...It is astonishing the number of people who just get in their vehicles and just drive, never ever monitoring the engine until it acts...
• Zetec CA approval was: Vanagon Zetec Conversion update
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 12:15:32 -0500
  ...In any case, we are looking for a CARB EO number so that customers won't have to fight with a BAR ref and...
• Re: Metric to AWG wire size conversion chart
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 24 Jan 1999 18:42:33 -0800
  ...97.225.) >> >These relays are intended for a second battery, and are >> >designed adequately by the german engineers for that purpose. >> >The point is...
• more bosch info: 1983-1985 water-cooled buses
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 12 Aug 94 16:41:47 CDT
  ...130 026 * Use one of each part number shown. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Year 1984 1984 Model Vanagon Vanagon Engine 1913cc (DH) 1913cc (DH) Application EXCEPT Calif. California...
• One more question before the rebuild.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 07 May 1996 20:38:56 EDT
  ...A compression test revealed compression of 130# in the number 1 and 2 cylinders and 0# in the 3 and 4 cylinders. I finally...
• 84 still smokin' along
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Sun, 20 Apr 1997 21:03:22 -0700 (PDT)
  ...is the cylinder numbering on those engines. Even Bently can't figure it out) 5 Ecu well grounded to engine and frame. 6 Tightened...
• Re: More Conversion motor rap.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:00:28 -0400
  ...It is just not a viable, > high volume conversion as the engines are just not available. Nothing will > change the numbers in the near...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 22 May 2016 20:23:58 -0700
  ...I will be measuring engine oil pressure soon but the buzzer issue ceased and hasn't come back Of note, I did the Tencentlife...
• Re: I have a dificult one (Very thecnical/Aircooled) NVCBBC
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 01:48:07 -0500
  ...sure of those number????) > > Anyway, to make a very long story short, wile i was almost done with this > engine, it was time to...
• Re: More electric drama.
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Tue, 17 Jul 2018 17:50:24 -0700
  ...So turning off the charging source such as the engine do not expect this type controller to immediately disconnect. There are a number of...
• Re: Backup Lights Always On, Stiff Shifter. "Selector shaft, modifications" P 35.60a
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:55:30 -0700
  ...the replacement in with no > problem. �These part numbers are for a '86 transmission. �Your numbers may vary. > > Ed > -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2...
• Re: Details of Used 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon, Redwood City, CA - Yahoo! Autos
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:21:35 -0700
  ...sell my Westy. > Number 1, I live full-time in mine (10+ years now), so it's my only home. > Number 2, because of...
• Re: road trip report - Calgary/Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 12:59:27 -0700
  ...According to the noise control engineers here at work (who I borrowed it from) said it performs very favourably with their mega dollar digital...
• Tach needed, anyone able to help, and trip report
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 18 Aug 2024 09:25:05 -0400
  ...The largest number in Canada. We traveled in a group of 4 including 3 vanagons and 1 bay window. The 78 Bay was running...
• Re: solar beat fraidaye
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 2 Apr 2010 15:32:51 -0700
  ...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: Sensor Leaks
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 24 Oct 1997 08:51:45 EDT
  ...I have been trying >ways >to stop the leak at the temp switch with a number of different O rings >and using pipe tape...
• Re: vendors, show us your hoses (was: VW Fires)
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 18:35:16 -0400
  I second, or third or fourth or whatever number the idea. Vendors, make some $$$$ and help us save our Vanagons, so you can make...
• Fwd: Gene Berg Declines
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 00:32:15 EDT
  ...don't and wouldn't do any work except on > > aircooled engines, period. I was surprised since they did your balancing > > work. > > > > NO, actually...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: manual transmission plug
  Historical mailing list - Dave Nadeau
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 11:28:53 -0700
  ...If you don't have a Checker nearby, you can get one from www.partsamerica.com It is part number 648438. Dave Nadeau wb6otg...
• Re: 89 syncro westy clutch shudder
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 20:32:48 -0400
  ...The Vanagon clutch shudder has been covered on the list a number of times and is certainly in the archives. A small percentage of...
• Re: beware this syncro KILL THE KYLE THREADS PLEASE!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Mar 2004 12:42:01 EST
  ...no engine or transaxle, and the price is 900 or best offer. its obviously a clean van, and he gives his phone number, so...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 19:56:52 -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: Jetta Conversion Observations
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:40:29 -0800
  ...mph. � The engine is a nearly stock ABA 2 liter block and 1.8 liter head, with Digifant brain.� Advertised numbers are 115 hp...
• Re: searching archive
  Historical mailing list - Tom Moritz
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 17:25:22 -0700
  ...It is a two step process, first requesting all postings containing a particular word or words, and second requesting archived posts by post number...
• Re: thermostat temp vs thermo switch temp - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 16:49:51 -0600
  ...Get an Infrared Temp sensor and see what the temps > really are when your gauge says engine is hot. The place I got mine...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 12:38:31 -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...
• Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:51:23 -0400
  ...links: "engine coolant" conductive galvanic _______________________________________________ Derek Drew Founder, ConsumerSearch.com Washington DC / New York derekdrew@derekmail.com 202-966-7907 (Call the number at...
• 84 Vanagon Starter problem
  Historical mailing list - Harold Jaynes
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 19:05:05 EDT
  ...Many of you provide indepth explanations on complicated engine repairs when you could just opt and leave us to the oft overpriced service departments...
• Re: Air Bubble?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Sep 2014 10:08:11 -0400
  If all is well once the cooling system is working it will finish bleeding itself after number of heating and cooling cycles. You want...
• Re: Oil cooler: possible to use AC condenser?
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 17:58:50 -0500
  ...As far as regular organic engine oil, you > are totally wrong. When cold, this is the time when most engine get > where damage. Go...
• Re: Cabriolet in Denver?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 21:25:10 -0500
  ...Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeffrey Schwaia" <jeff@vanagonparts.com> To: "Stan Wilder" <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL...
• Re: Inside a GEX 2.0L engine, not pretty.
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 07:52:35 -0700
  ...But they went cheep on the local inexperienced labor pool (with minimum instruction) to maximize profits, cheep on their engine components and instead of...
• Re: Diesel $$ RE: 88 GL - Failure to Start - but now it does!! Hip Hip Huzzah!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 21:11:24 -0500
  ...run > through the engines for a certain number of hours - and it wasn't that many > - after that - the engine fuels systems and certain...
• Broken down!
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Wed, 9 Oct 2013 19:53:08 -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: Tires - Yokohama Y370 195R14 - Progress Report
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:05:59 -0400
  ...We experienced > lots of van motion; but don't have any wind-speed numbers to quantify > the challenge. Sure seemed windy, wha! Would like...
• Re: GEX (was Re: short-lived rebuilds)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Apr 95 9:27:40 EDT
  ...The engine was a DIY installation and was delivered through Menlo Auto Parts at a price of 1500. The initial deliver had flywheel endplay...
• Re: Achieving high mileage
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 17:58:12 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The engine is not burning oil, but des not sound extremely healhty either. Considering he paid $22,000+ for this then top-of-the...
• Re: Infamous Big Green Resistor! Help!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 11:57:17 -0700
  ...VANAGON.COM Subject: Infamous Big Green Resistor! Help! My problem is: Engine runs hot when idling and driving at slower speeds (especially climbing hills...
• Re: '91 SVX (flat 6) Syncro for sale on samba
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 18:42:58 +1200
  >I was just looking at this bus for sale with it's 6 cyl Subaru engine. Makes >you kind of need one. Although I...
• Re: Gas price war / costs of road trips
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 07:58:11 -0400
  ...automakers have made changes in their product lines...these may have been in process but the numbers showed them the necessity for embracing hybrids...
• Re: Interesting MPG numbers
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 25 Mar 2020 23:12:44 +0000
  ...Except for heads @168K and an exhaust valve with rings at 248K this is also an original engine. For subie conversions without gearing changes...
• Re: Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:51:04 -0400
  ...The higher the miles are, the more worn and loose the engine is, the less it matters to have a low first number multi...
• Re: A Snow Story (Whoa-vanagon!!!) and Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 12:21:58 -0800
  ...The engineer simply reduced engine power to compensate. But they discovered that up if the electric motors slipped up to 35%, it increased traction...
• Re: Intake manifold hose
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 26 Jun 2020 10:27:11 -0700
  ...GoWesty makes these fit even on their premium engines. These > are for the air cooled engines. The correct ones are available from a > number...