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• Temp gauge / false reading
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 23:24:35 +0000
  ...I am going to try connecting a 100 ohm 1 watt resistor as per The samba and see if I can center the Gauge...
• Re: Removing the rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 17:41:05 EDT
  ...If I should decide in the future to replace the rear core all I have to do is remove the connecting hose and reattach...
• Re: New heating system for the vanagon... nonVW
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 13:46:08 +1300
  ...main problem might be in connecting the vents up. The van's intake is central and the Corolla's is on the far left...
• Re: Life after speedometer, why do they break?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 04:43:38 -0500
  ...wrote: > > >I had trouble with my speedometer (88GL) for years and even disconnected the > >trip tick by removing the connecting gear but I finally...
• Re: Running hot, what can be the matter
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 20:31:43 -0700
  ...Do I measure resistance by connecting ohmmeter to the > connector tip of the temp sensor and to ground? It would be really hard(dangerous...
• Re: air cooled flooding
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:45:01 -0800
  ...it to run almost good, > until it runs out of gas. connecting the pump causes immediate flooding. i > have a bently and ran the...
• Re: preventive maintenance alert
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 08:22:01 -0800
  ...He > noticed that the two "T's" connecting the cooling system to the little > radiator under the back seat were corroded. I ordered replacements...
• Re: 2nd battery relays & the Hella in particular
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 04:40:15 +0800
  ...The relay is P/N 411 915 511B and the drawing on the side shows an internal diode connecting pin 85 and the solenoid...
• Re: Batteries in parallel?
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 21:53:00 -0400
  >Does anyone have any information concerning problems which may result >from connecting two 12 v. batteries in parallel to obtain more current? >Seems like...
• Re: Ground for O2 Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 09:48:28 -0600
  ...The head > (without the added ground) is attached to the block by a rubber gasket so the > only real conductor connecting the two is...
• Re: Solid Lifters
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 08:52:40 -0600
  I heard that Jerry, of Northwest Connecting Rod fame, wanted a performance waterboxer. So, he built a 2.1 with solid lifters, an Engle...
• Re: WARNING !! Re: Substitute Fuel Pump #
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 12:15:28 -0400
  ...writes: > ><< Everytime I read stories like this I see a guy connecting a battery >to the fuel pump with wires that are sparking around...
• Re: Help - Part 2
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 3 May 2014 09:27:35 -0600
  ...IfSo can you try a PushStart ~ Have you thought to try connecting up the Spare IgnitionSwitch that you ForSure MustHave in your SparePartsBox ~ ORR...
• Re: steering still clunking
  Historical mailing list - Don Griffin
  Sun, 8 Nov 1998 23:40:30 EST
  ...Ended up that the coupling from the transfer gear to the connecting shaft broke when turning into a parking space at work (thank the...
• Re: Removing Windshield Washer Nozzles
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 20:43:26 -0400
  ...I had to remove the following: - instrument cluster, - glove compartment door, - heater duct - wiper motor and connecting rods (for the right side nozzle). What...
• Re: trailer hitch
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 09:02:55 -0700
  ...That area of the van is pretty stout and all the connecting points are very solid, large bolts, etc. Not certain but I believe...
• Re: auxillary heat
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 08:59:23 -0500
  ...What does anyone think about using the existing hoses and >heat exchanger and connecting to the coolent lines? could it be done? add a...
• Water filters
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Sun, 2 Sep 2007 19:03:00 -0700
  ...SubCategoryId=212&ProductId=2059 It works as an inline filter when connecting to city water and can also be attached to the end of...
• Re: Can't back up
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:55:11 -0500
  ...1.9 There should be a black w/blue stripe wire connecting to fuse 12. That provides power to the b/u light circuit...
• Re: air cooled flooding
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:27:17 -0500
  ...it to run almost good, until it runs out of gas. connecting the pump causes immediate flooding. i have a bently and ran the...
• help-corroded handbrake rod and nut
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Fri, 23 May 1997 08:56:02 +0000
  I need to adjust the handbrake on my '87 Vanagon and the adjustment locking nut is badly corroded to the connecting rod. The problem...
• Re: Is battery isolator better than a relay?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 07:23:19 PST
  ...And, connecting a >discharged battery across a charged one isn't all that dramatic either. > Again, they quickly adjust to one another and as...
• Re: starter woe...
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 17:15:18 -0700
  ...it sends the contact forward connecting the high current lead to the starter and pushing the gear out to the flywheel. if not enough...
• Re: oil inside intake boot
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 17:24:58 -0700
  ...from (what I think is) the crankcase breather, > thru the hose connecting the two. The crankcase breather is also leaking at > its base. Does...
• Steering gear
  Historical mailing list - John Thrower
  Wed, 02 Nov 1994 11:14:40 -0500 (EST)
  ...Now, I have located the source of the problem which is the worm gear? connecting the steering wheel column to the front wheels and...
• Rear Heater Removal
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 22:16:26 +0800
  ...I bypassed the heater loop by disconnecting the thermostat heater hose at the "T" and connecting it directly to the coolant distributor . Had to...
• Re: xantrex xpower 1000w inverter at costco
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 21:46:00 -0700
  ...Watts needs to have a good battery and some hefty wire connecting the battery to the inverter. A 1000 watt load will want over...
• shout out to the list -- road-side repairs -- vacuum leak, duct tape
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 9 Jun 2020 01:55:33 -0400
  ...gas station and found a sizable vacuum leak, a rubber hose connecting the plenum bit on top of the engine to the pipes to...
• PNW campin 4/27?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Apr 1996 23:18:14 -0600
  ...There is a bridge connecting to mainland. Time: whenever Its a pretty big place, I don't think reservations would be needed. Just wondering...
• Re: Curious Question (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 03:21:11 -0500
  ...Aluminum Connecting rods are forged from blanks that are cut from sheet stock .......... but they still break. Stan Wilder ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers...
• Re: No Spark and Buzzing Relay 2.1 / Redux
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:07:21 -0700
  ...This was tested by connecting > the wiring that goes to the distributor to a spare distrubutor I have - then > removing the coil wire from...
• more stuff for sale
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 13:07:05 -0800
  ...four piston rods; only one with bolts connecting two halves of rod 5. complete a/c bracket--both halves with all mounting hardware (this...
• Re: CHEAP Headlamp upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 22:22:58 +0900
  Hi Andrew, I suggest connecting the minus(ground) of the headlights to the minus battery terminal with the bold wire (8SQ up) directly. Usually...
• Re: Auto Stop propane tank photo
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 11:53:11 -0600
  ...The AS valve version has > the small circular pipe that attaches high on the right end of the tank, > connecting down to the fill...
• Re: Hose clamp - Confused
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 12:42:41 -0700
  ...6 inch hose also in engine too > (clueless what it's connecting)and wanted to replace that piece of hose but > can't figure...
• Re: LVC adding LED interior lighting
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:03:47 -0700
  ...You just don't know what you're talking about. > > >By connecting LEDs in serial you force them to all operate at > >a same...
• Re: early 83.5 coolant hose Q?
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 17:23:52 -0700
  Why don't you get yourself to the local independent muffler shop and have them bend up a connecting pipe to cross the belts...
• wiper motor fix???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 10:10:58 -0500
  ...I bypassed the motors internal switch by cutting wire D17 and connecting it to wire D2 on the wiring diagram on page 97.100...
• VW camping events in the North East
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 06:29:08 EDT
  ...I will be connecting and checking my e-mail from time to time during my travels, so if anyone needs to get in touch...
• Re: your favorite 12 V accessory
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 09:00:04 -0800
  ...On the other hand, if the batteries are always connected together, their two voltages will be identical unless the wire connecting them is a...
• Re: 91 15A fuse Radio and clock
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:12:05 -0600
  ...It didn't fit into the dash securely and the bare connecting terminal would sometimes touch the metal of the dash. Larry A. On...
• Re: Retaining Strip
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 14:40:41 EDT
  ...I may need the retaining strip all the way around along with a connecting piece that connects the driver side paneling together. If anyone...
• Re: LP regulator question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 21:13:48 -0500
  ...LP regulator question On Fri, 5 Dec 2003, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Connecting two propane tanks together after the regulators is definatley > the wrong way...
• Re: New battery is dead
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 20:38:55 -0400
  ...Since the Vanagon doesn't have an aux position on the keyswitch, connecting it to the door buzzer circuit can provide that function, and...
• Re: A/T problems -- fluid level high
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Feb 2015 19:36:09 -0500
  ...Is this as simple as connecting the coolant hoses together > with a coupling or perhaps removing one and connecting the remaining > hose to both...
• Re: Steering column cover needed
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:05:13 -0600
  ...had two COMPLETELY different screws connecting the upper and lower assembly pieces of the steering column housing. Thing is that while I have the...
• 1981 Fuse S9 Potential Future Loads
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 17:07:33 -0700
  ...Starting in 1983 WBX (and diesel I think), the diagrams show "radio" connecting to S9. For the 1981, is that fuse relatively large for...
• Re: Surepower 1315 test report
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 11 May 2009 15:01:59 -0700
  ...Since > the ground won't do it, I'll have to add a switch to the hot lead > connecting the 1315 to the start...
• Re: Cold Start
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Thu, 13 Oct 1994 08:15:27 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Cold Start > > > Jack's point about connecting negative cables last is valid and > worth consideration. I've never seen or heard of a hydrogen...
• Website has moved - PLUS new additions
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 6 Apr 1997 03:39:04 -0400 (EDT)
  ...If you have problems connecting to the new site, please E-Mail back to me. New items added to the on-line catalog: Steering...
• Re: Engine braces
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 14:12:06 EST
  ...They cost $25 or more from the dealer. :( david > The brace connecting the block to the driver's side exhaust has broken > on the...
• $4000 Syncro in Ontario
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 14:27:44 -0400
  ...New brakes, new alternator, battery, plugs, new water pump, new rear heat exchanger, new catlytic convertor, 2,4 exhaust pipe and connecting pipe. Fuel...
• Re: rad shack voltmeter/thermometer on sale
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 15:59:12 -0400
  ...as a battery > level check on my aux battery. (will be connecting to aux and not my start > battery. > > ���������������������������������������� > jimt > Planned insanity is best...
• cruise control troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 10:37:35 -0800
  ...I have check the vacuum lines that I can see connecting to the system, but I'm not 100% sure I know what all...
• Re: 84 update/head job
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 21 May 2002 14:53:02 -0400
  ...WARNING, doing so imply an increase in compression, that is not always good!!!!!!! The low part of the engine; pistons, rings, connecting rods are...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 14 May 2013 07:41:07 -0700
  ...The word on the street (VW Vortex) is that the ABA has 16 mm longer connecting rods. However, I've learned my lesson. I...
• Re: Brakes completely died.
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:31:45 -0400
  ...can I use standard M10 connecting nuts on the ends or are the nuts for bubble flare different than standard end nuts. I want...
• Tires Batt isolators bike racks etc.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 07:18:07 -0700
  ...I can run the CD changer/Reno by connecting to a jack with the ignition off, power lights, computer, etc anywhere inside the beast...
• Re: Cracked gas line
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 12:30:17 -0600
  ...You may find that it was a rubber connecting hose that perished. Contact Ken Wilfy at Van-Again for a kit to replace the...
• Re: Head advice
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 21:49:04 +0100
  ...The really hard part is to get the pistons off the connecting rods. I removed the oil filler tube, the dipstick tube and the...