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Re: Long trip-Moving
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:33:11 -0700
...they are after all, 'just volkswagens' .........built to a price.............*damn* good in some areas like suspension/body/chassis.........very nicely build and robust...
My Solution to Ron's Hitch Mounting
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 11 Jun 1999 16:03:14 EDT
...This has proven amazingly reliable, offering speed capability beyond the design of the chassis. I kept the diesel transmission (27-8.50x14 tires), and...
Re: Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin
Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
Mon, 29 Jan 2018 12:23:48 -0500
...Do this a number of times until the cleaner running out is >> clean. Allow it to dry for a few minutes, then lubricate the...
Differential Seal Replacement Procedure
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 Jun 1996 15:44:07 -0500 (CDT)
...The fiche had chassis numbers at least. That is it. I only have a few hundred miles on it but it remains dry. Thanks...
Re: was: RE: 6 guys and vanagon x-country-UPDATE now:the great Megasquirt debate
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:02:59 -0700
...took my vehicle from 240rwhp to 565 rwhp, on a Mustang chassis dyno in about 45mins..That would have taken us all day using...
Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 17 Feb 2014 13:41:39 -0500
...A bad transmission to chassis ground will > > definitely prevent the starter from engaging. > > As far as that automatic transmission neutral safety switch, I need...
Re: How do you when your springs need to be replaced?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:07:34 -0700
...I'll just tell you ....road and Track mag tested an Tesla pure electric built on a Lotus chassis ... against the same Lotus, just...
Antifreeze opinions from Dennis
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 6 Apr 2017 05:14:53 +0000
...While I have had to do a number of transmission repairs, (Broke 4th gear twice 3-4 slider hub, and a pinion bearing), the...
Ex Bus Boy and Bus For Sale (CA)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 16 Jun 1997 02:02:19 EDT
...The specs: **1967 21 Window Deluxe with Sunroof **Color is Bronze and White, but will need repainting **Body and Chassis is solid, little rust...
Re: Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin
Historical mailing list
Mon, 29 Jan 2018 12:23:26 -0500
...Do this a number of times until the cleaner running out is > clean. Allow it to dry for a few minutes, then lubricate the...
Re: Setting Corner Spring Rates -- Nissan 2012
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:56:23 -0500
...202-966-7907 (Call the number at left normally) (alt/cell for diligent calling only): 703-408-1532 </body> </html>
Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:37:55 -0800
...You can see the new fuel lines and the crimp-on > connectors >>> in the video. >>> >>> There have been a number of other issues I...
Re: Why do you like your Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Sean Lynch
Sun, 22 Apr 2001 16:30:01 EDT
...The van had 158K on the chassis, and now has 207K on her. Pieces have broken, a few holes opened up in the driver...
Re: Antifreeze opinions from Dennis
Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
Thu, 6 Apr 2017 08:19:08 -0400
...While I have had to do a number of transmission repairs, (Broke 4th gear twice 3-4 slider hub, and a pinion bearing), the...
Re: Antifreeze opinions from Dennis
Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
Thu, 6 Apr 2017 06:49:41 -0700
...While I have had to do a number of transmission repairs, (Broke 4th gear twice 3-4 slider hub, and a pinion bearing), the...
another road test: 1983-1/2 VW Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 11 Jan 95 23:11:51 CST
...The number of mounting points was reduced from five to three, two at the gearbox and one at the engine. Because the engine is...
Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 17 Feb 2014 10:56:57 -0800
...A bad transmission to chassis ground will > definitely prevent the starter from engaging. > As far as that automatic transmission neutral safety switch, I need...
Re: Antifreeze opinions from Dennis
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Thu, 6 Apr 2017 09:55:35 -0400
...I have less than 38K to go. > While I have had to do a number of transmission repairs, (Broke 4th gear > twice 3-4...
Re: Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Mon, 29 Jan 2018 12:33:56 -0500
...Do this a number of times until the cleaner running out is > > clean. Allow it to dry for a few minutes, then lubricate the...
Cruise Control troubleshooting: continued
Historical mailing list - boroko
Sun, 8 Jun 2003 22:09:54 -0500
...There are a number of rubber interconnects that couple the plastic tubing and any one of them leaking would stop the system from working...
Re: wiring for a 2nd battery
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 1 Oct 2003 22:58:30 -0700
...For example, VW uses brown for direct chassis ground connections but the Westy wiring uses greens and blacks as well as browns for ground...
Re: fwd: AWRIGHTIE THEN! it's FRYDAYE somewhere!!! :)
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Fri, 9 Mar 2007 00:44:32 -0600
...A similar study by a British insurance company found that Leos reported the highest number of accidental damage claims and, along with Cancers, are...
Re: Antifreeze opinions from Dennis
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 6 Apr 2017 23:41:23 +0000
...While I have had to do a number of transmission repairs, (Broke 4th gear twice 3-4 slider hub, and a pinion bearing), the...
Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Mon, 17 Feb 2014 12:17:17 -0700
...A bad transmission to chassis ground will >> definitely prevent the starter from engaging. >> As far as that automatic transmission neutral safety switch, I need...
Re: vanagon difficulty
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:26:10 -0700
...date > and never worry.� [A subsidiary issue is the truly > astounding number > of things running on code in truly modern cars -- well over > 100...
Re: Sportsvans (sic)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Apr 1994 09:43:22 -0600 (CDT)
...These things are still available here, sell large num- bers into the commercial markets, but sell much smaller numbers into the passenger van and...
Re: fwd: AWRIGHTIE THEN! it's FRYDAYE somewhere!!! :)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 9 Mar 2007 04:08:36 -0600
...A similar study by a > British insurance company found that Leos reported the highest > number of accidental damage claims and, along with Cancers, are...
To All Tiico Owners: Solutions To Every Tiico Conversion Question
Historical mailing list - Jon
Tue, 4 Mar 2003 00:25:56 -0500
...The diesel chassis already came with these pieces as part of the frame. Some early waterboxer jobs came with one already there on the...
Re: To All Tiico Owners: Solutions To Every Tiico Conversion Question
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 5 Mar 2003 08:13:47 -0500
...The diesel chassis already came with these pieces as part of the frame. Some early waterboxer jobs came with one already there on the...
Re: To All Tiico Owners: Solutions To Every Tiico Conversion Question
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 5 Mar 2003 11:06:44 -0800
...The diesel chassis already came with these pieces as part of the frame. Some early waterboxer jobs came with one already there on the...
Report: Replacing heater cables in '71
Historical mailing list
Sun, 19 May 1996 21:26:03 -0500
...There's several different lengths depending on the year of your bus so you have to give your chassis number. The cable is pretty...
Parting out '85 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Wed, 5 Mar 2003 19:47:56 +0000
...The diesel chassis already came with these pieces as part of >the frame. Some early waterboxer jobs came with one already there on the...
First cleanup Re: Westy water tank level indicator problem
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 9 Jul 2014 08:17:46 -0400
...Exact values of above numbers are suspect, I'll have to recheck the spreadsheet. Note that varying battery voltage will change the voltage thresholds...
Fwd: [T2] A few VW's for sale... (long)
Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
Thu, 23 May 2002 17:11:34 -0500
...Looks like it has a newly >rebuilt transmission installed, comes with a no-case numbered 1600 >cc D.P., doghouse engine with original cooling...
from LiMBO: the Vanagon Wasserboxer
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 13 Feb 95 14:36:21 CST
...It stands alone as the ideal layout in chassis configuration. With the engine and drive wheels in the rear, along with the 50-50...
Re: fuel tank crossover...
Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 15:10:34 -0700
...Its easiest to hang the crossover tube from the chassis by the 1-hole strap without the tank in place. Use the string to...
Wolfgang's Killer 16" Tire Rsh--part 3
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 28 Feb 2000 21:06:24 -0500
...Here it is marked that particularly with heavy vehicles, those Modification of the chassis (e.g.: other feathers/springs) one Alternative...
Wannabussers, this is your lucky day!
Historical mailing list
Sat, 14 Sep 1996 09:05:54 -0400
...I rescued the Westy from him after the engine and tranny failed for him, and most of the chassis was well worn. Being a...
Re: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:29:25 -0500
...What I found was that the outer shield of the O2 sensor wire had about .3 volts between it and the chassis. Found same...
Re: vanagon difficulty
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:52:06 -0700
...The throttle on my brother's 36-foot > Freightliner chassis is > "fly by wire" so at the very least it depends on system > voltage...
Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
Historical mailing list - Mike
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:32:04 -0400
...Solder on braided bonding straps; bond everything to chassis ground - no potential, no current flow. next subject.............. Mike B. -------------------------------------------------- From: "Ken Wilford" <kenwilfy@COMCAST...
Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:26:23 -0700
...Solder on braided bonding straps; bond everything to chassis ground - no potential, no current flow. next subject.............. Mike B. -------------------------------------------------- From: "Ken Wilford" <kenwilfy@COMCAST...
Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:57:55 -0700
...Solder on braided bonding straps; bond everything to chassis ground - no potential, no current flow. next subject.............. Mike B. -------------------------------------------------- From: "Ken Wilford" <kenwilfy@COMCAST...
Re: Battery LEDs = Useful life?
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Mon, 6 Sep 2004 11:40:40 -0700
...I like to charge a number of them > at the same time as the inverter has an overhead. I am still not > conviced that...
Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:58:10 -0500
...Solder on braided bonding straps; bond everything to chassis ground - no potential, no current flow. next subject.............. Mike B. -------------------------------------------------- From: "Ken Wilford" <kenwilfy@COMCAST...
Re: Battery LEDs = Useful life?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 6 Sep 2004 13:27:40 -0700
...I like to charge a number of >> >> >them > > >>at the same time as the inverter has an overhead. I am still not >>conviced that...
for allistair: unimog field test (long)
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Mon, 03 Oct 94 23:14:31 CDT
...Unimog, help thyself! Unlike automobiles, which demand the most rigid chassis possible, the Unimog thrives on frame flex. Its frame can twist up to...
Re: Battery LEDs = Useful life?
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Mon, 6 Sep 2004 13:40:29 -0700
...I like to charge a number of >> >> >them > > >>at the same time as the inverter has an overhead. I am still not >>conviced that...
Re: Battery LEDs = Useful life?
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Mon, 6 Sep 2004 23:35:06 +0000
...I like to charge a number of > >> > >> > >them > > > > > >>at the same time as the inverter has an overhead. I am still not > >>conviced that...
road test: 1980/82 Vanagon (real long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:56:49 CST
...Volkswagen's chassis engineers have achieved a pleasant balance between the ride and handling characteristics. There is compliance and abundant wheel travel, resulting in...
Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Jun 2016 to 24 Jun 2016 (#2016-207)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Robinson
Sun, 26 Jun 2016 13:03:35 +0200
...A bullet camera (about 1cm diameter) is installed just above where the number plate can fold down for access to the engine. A nice...
articles: turbo diesel with AC, aftermarket kit.
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 26 Jun 95 20:15:37 CDT
...Mounting the intercooler requires drilling a hole in the Vanagon's left chassis frame rail. A drawing shows you where. Once the unit is...
gak! another road test: 1993 VW Eurovan
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 12 Jan 95 11:08:30 CST
...A few numbers of illustration: At 201 cu ft of cargo space, EuroVan CL provides 82 percent more room than the Mazda MPV's...
Road Test 1989 VW SA Caravelle Syncro
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:30:27 CST
...Judging by the number of four-wheel drive bakkies and big, imported station wagons one sees around the suburbs these days, the role of...
eurospec-tion
Historical mailing list - ddawson
Tue, 10 Nov 1998 07:54:46 -0800
...The assembly has radiator hoses, fuel lines, vacuum lines, fan belts and pulleys and they all mate up to the Vanagon�s existing chassis...
road test: 1968 VW Station Wagon (long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:48:47 CST
...At the front, kingpins are replaced by ball joints which extend the lubrication period to 6,000 miles and reduce the number of grease...