Date:         Wed, 18 Sep 2002 20:31:26 -0500
Reply-To:     Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
Comments: To: LorettiAK@CS.COM
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

The peripherals parts you mention.
--------------------------
The main fuel injectrion parts are listed below:
Electronic Control Unit (JETRONIC) s Part # 039-906-021C
Auxiliary Air Valve Part # 0.280.140.101
Air Cleaner Top and Bottom with intake sleeve.
Air Flow Meter/Sensor Part # 0-280-200-030 with Air Fliter Box (alternate
Air Flow Meter with Air Filter Box 1976-1979)
Boot intake, to Air Flow sensor Part #071.129.967
Air Metering Body (throttle body)
Air distribution manifold with cold start valve Part # 0.280.170.026 (may
not have EGR valve, it will be blocked off)
4 Boot Sleeves, manifold to intake manifolds. Part #039.133.241
Two intake manifolds, one right one left.
Four Fuel Injectors with holding clamps. Part # 0-280-159.114
Fuel Rail, left and right.
Thermo time switch. Part # 0.280.130.214
Double Relay (sometimes call combi relay)Relay #071-906-059 Left,
0-332-54-129 Right.
Throttle Valve switch. (Full throttle switch)
Engine Temperature Sensor Part # 0.280.130.012
Pressure Regulator (vacuum Limiter) Part # 0.280.160.100
Resistor Unit Part # 0.280.159.0010
Main Wire Loom, control head to everything else.
Secondary wire loom to Vehicle Power and Double relay.
New set Injector gaskets (4 small, 4 large) 311-198-261A
Two intake manifold block gaskets 022-129-707F
You will need to purchase several pieces of new vacuum lines and hoses
approximately $6.00
You will need to check your fuel pump, you will need an electric pump #
0.580.463.01
------------------------------
Other than the distrubutor, spark plug wires that is about all there is
on the top side.
Got other questions ?
 Stan Wilder

On Wed, 18 Sep 2002 13:21:54 EDT Loretta Abbott-Kennon <LorettiAK@CS.COM>
writes:
> Howdy Listees,
>
> Good meeting some of you at the Van-o-rama last weekend.
>
> Background:
> On my way home I had arranged to pick up a complete engine assembly
> from an
> 81 that was rebuilt 30K ago.  My vehicle was purchased as salvage
> but is in
> beautiful condition except for an engine compartment fire that
> melted parts
> of the peripheral components.  The burnt engine has 95K original
> miles. I
> have an engine hoist, jack stands and a fairly comprehensive tool
> collection,
> but have never removed a VW engine. (my experience is with aircraft
> reciprocating engines).
>
> My Questions for you:
> 1. What is the average longevity of the 2.0l air-cooled when
> properly
> maintained?
> 2. Should I simply replace the peripherals on the burnt engine
> avoiding the r&
> r process?
> 3. If r&r is recommended, is there an easy to follow step-by-step
> posted
> anywhere on the list?
> 3. I noticed in the Haines manual that it is important to mark the
> clutch
> position when removing the engine, this makes me nervous about the
> r&r. What
> is the position mark for and is there a way to figure it out on the
> donor
> engine?
>
> TIA for your assistance with this project!
> Salud!
> Loretta Abbott-Kennon
> I
>