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• Re: Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 19 Sep 2001 20:48:01 -0700
  ...The Diesel battery like you pointed out makes > mounting a stock box almost impossible. Normally I would do what your > friend did and bolt...
• Re: What's a good radio/CD player for the vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:30:23 -0700
  ...I got one for my brother's volvo and its simple > to use, it was pretty affordable, and it can tell you the battery...
• Re: Making a 12v battery charger from a peecee power supply
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 13:47:32 -0500
  ...Take the two reds and the two blacks and double them for the > >> increased current to the battery. > >> > >> 12. Cut a strip of plastic...
• Re: Heaters for winter camping
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 12:49:45 -0600
  ...You can see the fan mounting details at <http://www.knology.net/~felder/Vanagons/> I use one or both of the fans to exhaust...
• Re: Fuses-last response blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 11 Dec 2022 19:36:12 -0500
  ...Shining up with use of Red Scotch Brite pad on ends of fuses and metal contacts (disconnecting Negative Terminal on Battery of course before...
• "Hitachi" starter in a Vanagon - the real scoop
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 21:18:00 -0400
  ...Basically these are OEM NipponDenso starters bolted to IMI's exclusive mounting adapter. (Hance they won't fit a VW without their adapter - and...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 12:49:19 -0800
  ...You just push on the bottom of a solenoid device that's in the battery cable, not on the starter, and the starter energizes...
• Re: Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 09:25:45 +0000
  ...My friend with a pretty well identical to mine conversion, moved the battery up to the wasserboxer stock location and used an A2 airbox...
• Re: 5th seat
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 12:27:42 -0500
  ...It is a James-Bond style, fold-down, easily removable, rear-facing jump seat that mounts to the floor/battery box behind the driver...
• Re: Making a 12v battery charger from a peecee power supply
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 00:16:54 -0500
  ...Take the two reds and the two blacks and double them for the > increased current to the battery. > > 12. Cut a strip of plastic...
• Re: Converting Coleman Catalytic Heater to LP tank?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Hartmut Filc
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 19:22:18 -0400
  ...This unit has a battery powered motor and runs on 2 D batteries for 18hrs. Fits snugly between the front seats and runs permanent...
• Re: Elec.Gurus! DC ground question (fridge fans off shore power)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 14:40:00 -0700
  ...That is fed directly (through a 40 amp breaker) > > from the aux battery. Right now I have a ground buss set up and mounted...
• Re: Father's Day - New Radio/MP3 - front panel removable
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 14:33:42 -0700
  ...Has a fold-down, detachable front panel, Digital-AM/FM Stereo, 4 Channel-160 Watt Receiver, ISO mounting and removable trim ring, Multi-colored...
• Re: Brake Light Troubleshooting Tips?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sun, 8 Jun 2014 20:13:08 -0400
  ...Just be careful of the plastic mounting tabs, as they get very sun-baked and brittle at this age. Start at the fuse and...
• Re: Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
  Sun, 2 May 2010 13:46:11 -0700
  ...Solar roof mounting is obviously proven to work, but there are two big issues (at least for me). One is that it would add...
• Re: Lovin' my new GPS!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 08:50:09 -0700
  ...My > > particular phone has great battery life so I don't really "need" to have > it > > plugged in, but when it is, that coiled...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:27:55 -0500
  ...This actually had no impact on the mounting of the air cleaner and no significant impact on the neoprene/viton compartment seal. All that...
• Re: Digitool
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 15:23:56 -0500
  ...The last feature is important, without it a battery is needed to supply power to the LCD unit. It has one problem. It requires...
• Re: batteries, power, wiring,...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 26 May 2000 09:01:02 -0700
  ...The problem with mounting it permanently in the luggage rack is that, depending on the orientation of the van, there are many instances where...
• Re: AFM test readings
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 3 Jul 2014 17:08:37 -0400
  ...Then they ship it to Bosch who glue it onto the metal mounting plate. While I'm on the subject, in tcl's video...
• Re: Eric's van is running again
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 3 Nov 2020 15:40:26 -0500
  ...Still to >>> come, the gauges, scan gauge mounting, House battery with charger, etc. >>> >>> Dennis >>> >>> https://1drv.ms/a/s!AqaEiIhKCAKbke4uw4WpYYh8DTrxEQ >>> >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Vanagon...
• Re: "Hitachi" starter in a Vanagon - the real scoop
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 00:14:08 -0400
  ...Basically these are OEM NipponDenso starters bolted to IMI's exclusive mounting adapter. (Hance they won't fit a VW without their adapter - and...
• Fw: Intermittent Wipers? and jumpseat install
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 21:39:20 -0700
  ...the mounting points etc. > > My '87 Westy does not have the floor 'sockets' welded to floor or the > plates > > behind > > the battery bulkhead, so...
• Re: ## IMPORTANT!!! (was: Re: insane a/c project)
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 05:04:47 -0700
  ...We haven't forgotten about worst > case scenarios -- that has > been foremost in our minds while designing the > safety of the mounting > system...since...
• Re: Something only a Vanagon owner could come up with
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 11 Aug 2005 07:40:13 -0500
  ...Repaired the instrument pod mounting points. Replaced insturment pod lights. Replaced HP oil pressure switch after broken belt broke the switch. Repaired wiring in...
• Re: Installing Volvo Front Seats
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:41:36 -0800
  ...with bun warmers. >> Anyone have some suggestions on best practices for mounting the >> salvaged >> sliders onto the Volvo seat supports, and any potential problems...
• Dometic Fan Upgrade- Addendum
  Historical mailing list - John P. Stoneback
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 14:16:44 -0500
  ...In fact, after recently following his design for installation of an Auxiliary Battery, I'm hoping Bill's next project is a coolant pressure...
• Re: AFM test readings
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Thu, 3 Jul 2014 19:12:08 -0400
  ...Then they ship it to Bosch who glue it onto the metal mounting > plate. > > While I'm on the subject, in tcl's video...
• Re: German Engineering
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:09:38 -1000
  ...Very nice ! Absolutely THE Best cam sprocket mounting sytem system in any type or brand of car I have ever seen, and I've...
• Re: 5th seat
  Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 10:05:23 PST
  ...It is a James-Bond style, fold-down, easily removable, rear-facing jump seat that mounts to the floor/battery box behind the driver...
• Re: Adding oil pressure and temp gauges?
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sun, 24 Jun 2007 21:16:56 -0300
  ...I have an auto transmission if that affects mounting >options. > >-- >Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott >71 Type 2: the Wonderbus >84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:19:49 -0800
  ...This actually had no impact on the > mounting of the air cleaner and no significant impact on the > neoprene/viton compartment seal. All that...
• Re: How to replace blower fan
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:45:01 -0800
  ...Disconnect the battery. Remove the instrument cover and then the entire panel(4 screws and the connections). Remove the lower steering column cover and...
• Re: Converting Coleman Catalytic Heater to LP tank?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Linsley
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 16:38:59 -0700
  ...This unit has a battery powered motor and runs on 2 D batteries > for 18hrs. Fits snugly between the front seats and runs permanent...
• Re: AFM test readings
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 3 Jul 2014 16:56:15 -0700
  ...Then they ship it to Bosch who glue it onto the metal mounting >> plate. >> >> While I'm on the subject, in tcl's video...
• Re: German Engineering
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:33:47 -0700
  ...Very nice ! > > Absolutely THE Best cam sprocket mounting sytem system in any type or > brand of car I have ever seen, > and I've...
• the 6->12 volt conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Sat, 07 Oct 1995 14:27:51 -0600
  ...This is certainly more work, because you have to physically remove the existing motor(s), find replacements that will fit (both into the mounting...
• Oops, I "fixed" the alternator light
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 09:32:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...In additin, the entire instrument cluster has several broken-off mounting tabs, the housings of both the speedo and the clock are badly cracked...
• Re: Adding oil pressure and temp gauges?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 24 Jun 2007 20:59:26 -0700
  ...I have an auto transmission if that affects mounting > >options. > > > >-- > >Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > >71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > >84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow...
• Re: Heaters for winter camping
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 12:17:44 -0700
  ...You can see the fan mounting details at > <http://www.knology.net/~felder/Vanagons/> I use one or both of the > fans to exhaust...
• Re: AFM test readings
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 3 Jul 2014 21:50:57 -1000
  ...Then they ship it to Bosch who glue it onto the metal >>> mounting >>> plate. >>> >>> While I'm on the subject, in tcl's video...
• FS: 1984 Vanagon Westfalia with "going - gone" Engine (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Leaf
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 08:27:46 -0800
  ...mirrors -Rear impact strip (plus mounting clips) -Front pillar mouldings -Pop top, flat and luggage seal -Dual battery kit (not installed) Full Bulley Insulation...
• Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:35:41 -0700
  ...oh ...look,..the bottom of the battery box is getting eaten away with battery acid ..we really should take that out and clean and...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 13:43:38 -0800
  ...You just push on the bottom of a solenoid device that's in the battery cable, not on the starter, and the starter energizes...
• Re: westy interior install, was Re: westy kitchen mod question
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:54:18 -0400
  ...Thus, I can either use it off the starting battery while driving (via the dash) to say charge my computer while driving (As Mac...
• Re: FW: 15" Vanagon Wheel Deals!
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 18:43:05 -0500
  ...An ET23 would certainly push the rubber away from the suspension components and minimize entanglements for those of us mounting very large tires so...
• FS: '90 Westy, automatic, needs engine work, $4000 (PA)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 17 Jan 2005 21:25:52 -0500
  ...a rip in the screen window in the sliding door, a broken mounting piece inside the passenger door mirror assembly (the glass is intact...
• Re: fridge - no run on 12v, gas :-(
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 18:40:06 -0400
  ...Also the inverter will shut down before the battery is completely dead, which gives you a fighting chance. My questions: #1 can I bench...
• Bunker Burner Bait
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  15 Sep 1996 20:05:30 -0700
  ...Check Glow plug fuse - OK 2) disconnect power lead to glow plug buss, jump battery hot lead direct to glow plug buss via 0...
• Re: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:45:54 -0500
  ...The sensor is almost like a battery. It works via a chemical reaction. I have witnessed the sensor working fine most of the time...
• Re: AFM test readings
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 08:02:08 -0400
  ...Then they ship it to Bosch who glue it onto the metal >>>> mounting >>>> plate. >>>> >>>> While I'm on the subject, in tcl's video...
• Re: Air-cooled to Water-cooled? --long read for those contemplating
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:16:23 -0600
  ...Verified my mounting points for the engine. 5. fixed and cleaned up anything in there that needed it while I was there. Like a...
• Re: German Engineering
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:14:13 -0700
  ...Very nice ! > > > > Absolutely THE Best cam sprocket mounting sytem system in any type or > > brand of car I have ever seen, > > and I've...
• Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:05:14 -0700
  ...oh ...look,..the bottom of the battery box is getting eaten away with battery acid ..we really should take that out and clean and...
• Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Sat, 30 Oct 2010 08:17:15 -0600
  ...Well , we should really do > that. > and since we're working on a starter issue, we should at least visually > inspect the battery ..oh...
• Re: AFM test readings
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 08:06:36 -0400
  ...Then they ship it to Bosch who glue it onto the metal >>>>> mounting >>>>> plate. >>>>> >>>>> While I'm on the subject, in tcl's video...
• Re: AFM test readings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 01:48:46 -0400
  ...Then they ship it to Bosch who glue it onto the metal mounting plate. >> >> While I'm on the subject, in tcl's video...
• Some 'new van owner' rap (long)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:37:04 -0800
  ...For camping bike trips, I have a Yakima rack mounting on the back hatch (better clearance and less aero drag)..room for three race...
• tune up
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 14 Jun 97 14:00:27 CDT
  ...do ALL the 3000 mile stuff PLUS ... - lubricate door hinges and sliding door mounting points 12000 miles: do all the 6000 mile stuff PLUS...
• Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:25:37 -0700
  ...oh ...look,..the bottom of the battery box is getting eaten away with battery acid ..we really should take that out and clean and...