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• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 10:39:39 -0500
  This is a witch hunt for interior serinity. If you folks think that just by installing the front door seal from a late model...
• Re: Aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 11:52:28 -0700
  ...Large moving and inventory reduction sale...many vanagons. Located Southern Oregon. On 7/7/2013 11:47 AM, Mike B wrote: > It's forcing...
• friday! (Will started this...)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Fri, 3 Mar 1995 12:00:35 -0600 (CST)
  ...The reduction gearing Has de-stroyed my hearing, While driving my Microbus. I'm driving my Bread Loaf bus, Which handles without much fuss...
• FS Seattle: 1963 dbl cab w/ orig CANOPY new engine/trans/tires excellent... (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Mackenzie
  Wed, 28 May 1997 15:27:19 -0700 (PDT)
  ...includes tonneau, new front glass and seals,allnew rebuilt tranny new reduction boxes. eng, trans, brks have 5000miles. rewired front to rear. new tires...
• Re: Gasoline War ! !
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 07:08:02 -0800
  ...More importantly, this scheme results in *no* net reduction in the demand for gasoline. Better, send out your emails telling everyone to ride their...
• Re: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 1 May 2010 10:17:53 -0700
  ...Advance connected to tee to throttle body (ported vacuum), reduction orifice then to charcoal cannister shut off valve. (Late version)Vacuum retard hooked to...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:56:51 -0500
  > The additional weather stripping in the later model vanagons "fills" > in > the leading edge door gap. The earlier vans used that gap to create...
• Re: WVO Conversion for an '82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:31:01 -0700
  ...I'm considering WVO (for long term fuel > cost reduction) and later a TD or TDI conversion (for power increases). Any > thoughts? > > I like...
• Re: Cigarette lighter wiring
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Tue, 16 Nov 2021 14:25:38 -0800
  ...Connect it to the X circuit controlled by the load reduction relay? That said, a few thoughts: - will potential added Amps via load(s...
• Re: Ignition Switch Replacement-Not Amused-Even More!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 20:52:18 -0500
  ...B+ source), >15 (switched B+ output), X (control switch for load reduction relay, >supplies B+ when switch is in IGN position), 50 (B+ output...
• Revision - Syncro Westies for sale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Sun, 11 May 1997 20:37:47 -0500 (CDT)
  Hi All, Price reduction on these 2 Westy Syncros (still rather high). Jon Christensen /V\ Membership Coordinator for the ~Certified VW Nut \W/ Vintage...
• Re: Sulfur out of Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 19:22:06 -0500
  ...No lube, no friction reduction. The VW diesel pumps did fine. It was these other "high performance" jobs that didn't hold up so...
• Re: rear hatch struts, color + friday
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 10:42:22 -0400
  ...But then again, VW did use an unmatched setup like this on some Vanagons, so apparantly they didn't feel that the reduction in...
• problem SOLVED! Re: headlights not working after towing?
  Historical mailing list - David Most
  Sun, 3 Aug 2003 11:23:36 -0600
  ...All other electrical appliances were working, including those powered by load reduction relay. Again, unless I've been misled, a failure of the ignition...
• Bus Belly Pans
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 14:41:01 -0400
  ...Nothing like driving on a slushy day and getting delayed > responses from both clutch and accelerator pedals--scary!! Plus, I > imagine some reduction in...
• Re: Fan switch
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 10:14:00 -0700
  ...Mike > > Mike, that's supposed to be controlled by the load reduction relay, driven > by the X terminal on ign switch. Bet you have...
• Re: starter
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 30 Oct 2018 11:50:39 -0700
  ...to them.� I have some experience with the Go Westy gear reduction > starter.which I am not really sold on.� I have lots of...
• Re: Gowesty starter problems
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 5 Sep 2016 10:12:11 -0300
  ...an adapter plate (I used Karl’s plate) and a {gear reduction} diesel starter from the VW TD/TDi engines (prior to the Pumpe...
• Westfalia Inlets on SALE
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 30 May 2000 18:26:08 -0400
  ...These price reductions will be on the website by tomorrow morning, or of course you can email, or order toll free by part number...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sun, 24 Oct 2004 10:24:06 +0200
  I have a 8-seater from wich I have taken the middleseat out and made my own camping interior and to begin with I...
• Re: Noisy bearing (?) on front heater fan
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 06:22:52 EST
  ...If it stalls on the low or medium speed it will certainly burn out the reduction resistor which is very pricy. Cheers, Frank Condelli...
• Re: Air dam value
  Historical mailing list - JonVO
  Wed, 25 May 2016 10:22:09 -0600
  Hard to say with mine, I would expect a reduction in fuel mileage as the van height increases and the air dam is removed...
• Re: Changing the starter on a Bostig setup
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 19:41:30 -0400
  ...The gear reduction one was too much for my wallet right now. > > So far, I've gotten: disconnect the battery, jack it up and...
• '86 Vanagon Starts, Dies....Revisited (Help!)
  Historical mailing list - David Dustan
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 17:38:45 -0800
  ...Ignition Switch Plugs Cap Rotor Wires Coil Fuel Pump Relay Digifant Relay Load Reduction Relay Here are the latest findings.... The problem continues. If...
• Re: not a fuse--wipers/heaters still not working
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 15:30:55 -0500
  ...offer. > >If the headlights are still working it's the load reduction relay, third >position from the left on the fuse/relay panel. If...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 03:06:54 -0400
  At 22:25 10/21/2004, Reinhard Vehring wrote: > I've never seen >anything aftermarket. Do you know a source? Bose ~$300. Akai ~$50...
• Re: Diesel Westy Gearing Swaps- reply
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 09:55:18 -0700
  ...That gives me an overall gear reduction of about 8%% over a stock Wasser. 8% more power, 8% higher RPM at cruise, 12% speedo...
• Sound Insulation & Air conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Leaf
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 12:42:20 -0800
  ...Has anyone ever attempted this? Does anyone have any suggestions for making this less painful? I think the reduction in road noise (I hear...
• Re: Soundproofing recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Monsieur
  Sat, 17 May 2008 04:44:47 -0700
  ...I get them up into pillars and all the hard to reach areas. > Not as much reduction in sound, but much easier to work...
• Wear Index
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Wed, 9 Nov 94 10:32:01 PST
  ...On the microbus, I would also need the axle reduction gearbox ratio. I'll do the arithmetic and post the results if some of...
• Re: Correct use of Dielectric grease?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:22:06 -0400
  ...that is corrosion between two dissimilar metals that have different voltages of reduction (that is a physic/chemistry term). when dissimilar metals have different...
• Re: Gas consumption higher in winter? The Reasons!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:51:44 -0500
  ...There is a reduction of energy and the o2 sensor circuit will compensate for the added O2. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: IRS Conversions?
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 02 Jun 1996 17:19:46 -0700
  ...I remember though, that by >looking underneath, it had the reduction boxes on it. Now I hear about >these IRS conversions that in effect...
• Once more unto the breach, dear Volks, once more
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Jun 2011 07:24:15 -0500
  ...After a lot of farbling a bad load reduction relay was found. Replaced the relay, wipers worked for a time, then the 15 amp...
• Re: Replacing the starter on my 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 22 Jan 2017 00:56:33 +0000
  ...I read about the GoWesty gear reduction starter--it's a solid contender too. BTW...when having starter grief, I bought a "hard start...
• Re: noise reduction sound deadening
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 10:35:41 -0400
  I tried a different material to calm the clatter in my bus since I thought the sheets where too expensive. The stuff is called...
• Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:44:37 -0500
  I had a intermitent slow or no start problem. I changed the switch and that helped but would still not crank all the time...
• Re: Phantom power drain: Accessories work with key out...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 21:15:58 -0400
  ...Now *that* sounds like a stuck load reduction relay, or a phantom feed keeping it activated. It's in position 8 on the panel...
• Re: Aux Oil Cooler install...results Aircooled vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 11:24:59 EDT
  ...I have also found reductions in cylinder head temperatures, but I can't recall the numbers. I put it in the archives at the...
• Re: starters-used vs. cheap rebuilt vs. Bosch rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:07:02 -0800
  ...ebay.com/ebaymotors/hiperformanceusa/ they sell the gear hi-torque gear reduction starters that lost of ppl rave about 119 a pop http://cgi...
• Re: Crisp detailed Jpegs from Vanagon Microfiche wanted - please help
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 12:08:10 -0500
  ...To give you a feel for the scale of this reduction, that's about > > 1/1000th of the full size area per page and...
• Re: Doka Look Alike
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:19:02 -0700
  I am familiar with gear reduction boxes in Split window VW Buses.. have worked on those since about '72. but never have heard of...
• Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 22 Jan 2002 22:18:59 -0800
  ...put it in 3rd, you have used the transmission > and a reduction in speed to reduce the load on the motor. > Again, in my...
• Compensation for faulty diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 07:28:35 -0700
  ...For example, Checked and found no voltage to the load reduction relay, causing a no start. Replaced ignition switch. Then discuss this with the...
• Re: '86 Vanagon alternator question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 21:33:13 -0700
  ...test won't work on a Westy because of the load reduction relay, which is in the 2nd battery compartment area behind the drivers...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 13:36:35 -0400
  ...noise reduction >> >> >>> The additional weather stripping in the later model vanagons "fills" >>> in >>> the leading edge door gap. The earlier vans used that gap...
• RE: 911-Drivetrain in 66 Micro??
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 8 Feb 96 10:49:07 EST
  ...The Vanagon gearbox is usable with the six; the 66 Micro's reduction boxes would have to go, which means adapting the Porsche parts...
• Re: Why are my brakes dragging!!??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 5 Dec 94 8:50:12 PST
  ...the shoes been replaced? Are they contaminated with brake fluid or reduction gear oil? If they are clean and dry, the next place I...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 03:29:39 -0500
  Actually, the door weather strip is the same; it's just that there is also an auxiliary wetherstrip as well. I've checked on...
• Re: WVO Conversion for an '82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:48:17 -0700
  ...I'm considering WVO (for long term fuel >> cost reduction) and later a TD or TDI conversion (for power increases). Any >> thoughts? >> >> I like...
• Re: "Hitachi" starter in a Vanagon - the real scoop
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 02:57:55 -0400
  ...If a gear reduction starter were the same price it would be a no-brainer; there's no downside. But it's almost double...
• Re: new driveshafts for raised vanagons
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 12:29:13 -0700
  ...AndreasBilder/KurbelgelenkwelleCleanKlein.jpg >> --------------- >> Wow, what an improvement over the ol' gear-reduction boxes on the early >> Busses. >> I dog-leg VC-Jointaxle� So simple...
• RE: VIRUS ALERT (f) (laiser les bon temp roulez)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 May 1996 07:31:59 -0400
  ...adapter for the bus? And what is the effect on your reduction boxes? > >> The basic rule is, if its not germane to the list...
• Re: DM is dead! Long live DM!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 18:11:20 -0800
  ...I've been told they are there for noise reduction primarily. Tromper 82 diesel...the manatee ----- Original Message ----- From: Dana Morphew <kdm@WHIDBEY.COM...
• Re: Care and feeding of a Westie water tank?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 13:54:47 -0600
  ...I > guess when I go camping I'll just fill it up, but leave it mostly > empty for > weight reduction when not traveling..So...
• Re: Friday rant: fabric stores and sewing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:47:34 -0500
  ...I grew up with a portable free-arm Elna machine that had a reduction gear you could slip over the drive, gave it some...
• Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:07:42 -0700
  ...Aluminum caps > survive poorly when run hotter than their rating (50% lifetime reduction > per 10F is what I recently read), and I don't...
• Re: Nuts!...Axle Nuts!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jul 1996 01:25:53 -0400
  ...Also, is there any chance that all this torking on the axle nut will damage the shaft/reduction box/ or trannie? - - - sounds like a...
• Re: [DIESEL] What is function of Vanagon sheetmetal?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 17:15:37 -0700
  ...The only positive things I've > heard about having the tin is maybe slight noise reduction from the motor > and motor protection(?). That said...
• Re: please help me decide!
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 17:45:16 -0600
  > I had a 66 Splittie with a very good 1776 engine, five rub tranny, open > drive axles (reduction boxes removed). > It was really great...