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  • Re: Homemade fuel pump relay, (double relay)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:02:48 EDT
    ...www.ratwell.com/technical/DoubleRelay.html > > And mine happens to be nonfunctional. > > Has anyone made a relay or can some technical minded friend > explain...
  • Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
    Wed, 8 Oct 2008 11:04:23 -0700
    ...Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2008 9:45:22 AM Subject: Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal do you have signal for the distrubitor...
  • RE: Packard-Bell Technical Help (again)
    Historical mailing list - Casey, Tim
    Tue, 26 Sep 95 10:31:00 PDT
    I meant to say, that I'm not really in touch with those (Packard-Bell-PC-owning) people anymore. ----------
  • Re: Cigarette lighter wiring?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Moon
    Wed, 26 Oct 2005 18:23:25 -0400
    Nevermind. Just had to re-word my Google search. Found it: http://www.bentleypublishers.com/tech/vw/vw.wiring.diagram.pdf
  • Re: If you could read French
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Wed, 7 Mar 2007 10:59:26 -0500
    He he he, that is not so bad at all... but to inaccurate since that page is technical. Ben
  • Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
    Historical mailing list - Tobias Gogolin
    Sat, 24 Apr 2010 21:06:58 -0700
    ...http://zeitgeistensenada.blogspot.com/ You develop Sustainable Ranch Technology at http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/SURA-TECH an Open Source Electric Motor/Alternator...
  • Re: hesitations (air flow meter)
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Wed, 17 Feb 1999 07:58:42 -0600
    ...hesitations (air flow meter) >Hi Darrell, > >This information came direct from a technician who works the Bosch Tech >Line 1-800-521-5462. >According...
  • Re: R&R Power Steering Rack
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 6 Sep 2021 10:40:30 -0500
    ...The > shop usually pays technicians on a piece work basis, not simply by the on > duty clock hour. So, a technician will get a...
  • Re: Vanagon Tech Talk--free download
    Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
    Fri, 24 Jan 2014 22:54:50 -0500
    ...was, the factory supplied dealer shops with two-sided flyers called Tech Talk. I scanned the ones I have had lying around and put...
  • Re: I've been waiting ALL WEEK for Friday.....
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 5 Aug 2011 14:15:42 -0700
    I'd rather see VW get involved in Endurance racing, like 24hrs of Le Mans....I think the technology in that race series actually...
  • Re: Syncro Tech Info
    Historical mailing list - Paul Bjork
    Tue, 12 Apr 1994 18:00:43 PST
    > > Does anyone have any technical info sources about the AWD system the > Syncro uses? I recently bought a syncro, and am curious about the...
  • Re: Considering an engine swap for the past decade, but WBX just keeps going
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 26 Nov 2014 12:13:38 -0800
    ...http://www.ratwell.com/technical/HydraulicLifters.html Of particular interest to me: http://www.ratwell.com/technical/HydraulicLifters.html#2bornot2b As a new to...
  • Re: Best Dash Cleaner and Protector - Armorall or ???
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sat, 16 May 2009 18:59:05 -0500
    The stuff I use is called McNett UV Tech. US HQ in Bellingham WA. Urban legend says they make the 303 too, but can...
  • Re: removing NA/dipstick
    Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
    Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:16:11 -0700
    on useful techique is to put exactly 4.5 qts in the engine and oil filter, run it, confirm oil pressure, let it sit...
  • Re: Techron
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:58:57 -0400
    Is there Techron in the water? Oh, you mean the oil spill! Couldn't tell by the subject line. I suppose list etiquette isn...
  • Re: 15" Wheel/Tire Report - Caution
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 15 Mar 2005 01:59:51 -0500
    ...Due to improvements in tire technology, the tire's sidewall ply RATING may differ from the ACTUAL number of plies. (Depending on the technology...
  • Re: Here's Netscape Source!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 24 Jul 1995 09:45:43 -0700
    ...Even the Computer-Techie-Vwfolks need to check this one out. Now back to VW talk... original search keyword: < modem software > Web Address: http...
  • Re: best repair manual?
    Historical mailing list - Tyrone L. Greene
    Mon, 9 Aug 1999 16:25:01 +0100
    ...the Bently is the top of the line technical bible (too technical at times); the Haynes (both air/water cooled versions) is the blue...
  • Chevron Fuel Sys Cleaner with "Techrolene" (sp?)
    Historical mailing list - Joe L.
    Thu, 2 Mar 2000 15:55:57 -0500
    ...When I got things togeather I started to use "Chevron Fuel System Cleaner with Techrolene". I figure maby 4-5 bottles of the stuff...
  • Website posted
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 24 Jan 2002 16:30:48 -0800
    ...http://hompage.mac.com/alistairbell Frank Grunthaler has been sending me some excellent technical articles, they are posted in the technical reference section of...
  • Re: Owner's Manual
    Historical mailing list - John Tullier
    Sun, 3 Feb 2002 21:05:44 -0800
    ...By the way, for those who have responded regarding the technical use of the manual; I know it has little technical value. I have...
  • Re: Eberspacher BA-6 Auxilliary gas Heater REPAIR manual?????
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 6 Mar 2005 16:00:19 -0700
    On 3/6/05 15:23, "Malcolm Stebbins" <mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > My mechanic is looking for the tech manual for the Aux (under...
  • Re: Exhaust leaks
    Historical mailing list - Dennis
    Wed, 14 Sep 2005 04:20:35 -0400
    ...Bob's technique of placing a rag over the tailpipe didn't help me find the small leaks (and there were a few) in...
  • Re: Cordless Hot Water...
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Sun, 9 Dec 2007 12:29:12 -0800
    http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?AFC-googlebase&productId=86722&engine=googlebase&keyword=55488 Best small, low-tech, packable teapot I...
  • Re: The Value Of a Mechanic That Knows the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:37:13 -0400
    ...Pacific Daylight Time, > scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM writes: > > tech trivia quiz : What is the technical term for 'air leaks in' that > occur > between the throttle...
  • Is there anybody out there?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Schimke
    Fri, 9 Feb 2018 17:03:10 -0800
    Just curious.because I haven't had a message in quite a while. Thank you! Christopher T3 Technique <http://t3technique.com/>
  • Re: [NVC] Create electricity-free cooler
    Historical mailing list - Richard Jones
    Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:41:05 -0600
    The evap sock cooler goes with the AL-foil manifold roasting technique. Complete camping for those without a Westy.... Richard
  • Re: Vanagon fire fighting techniques
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 23 Dec 2003 22:41:14 +1300
    How about tempered GLASS lids! They might survive the heat and allow the fire to be visible from inside the van...
  • Re: valve lash adjustment question
    Historical mailing list - Sam Johnson
    Fri, 20 Oct 2006 12:48:26 -0400
    Here is some information that will be of much use in your adjustments. http://www.ratwell.com/technical/HydraulicLifters.html Sam
  • Re: Any New Battery Technology
    Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
    Mon, 19 Feb 2007 19:14:59 -0800
    Major, Al Goreish error here........ Wrote: In 1977 I held *the* first Li-ion cell. Should read "my first".... Phil Z.
  • Looks like fridge problems may be endemic to the LP ones - Norcold 3163 has problems too
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Tue, 3 Jul 2007 21:42:38 +0000
    http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/thread.jspa?threadID=19277&tstart=180
  • Re: Vanagon reliabillity reputation (Long)
    Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
    Mon, 27 Sep 1999 14:33:44 -0700
    ...When I > talked with engine > > suppliers, I asked to talk with their head > technical guy to discuss WHAT > > goes into their reman motors. When...
  • Re: CARB madness! (Friday)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 20 Jul 2001 18:42:55 -0500
    ...However the CARB is ignoring these vehicles > and focusing squarely in the electric only technology which GM could not > perfect given ten years and...
  • Re: Back to writing about my Vanagon restoration
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 25 Jun 2016 20:35:22 -0700
    Thank you for posting the pics products and techniques used. Very helpful. This is where the internet rocks! That repair to passenger side pillar...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Light on-need help! (dealer cant fix it)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Fri, 4 Apr 2008 19:08:59 -0700
    ...Oh, and of course, mighty VW dealers couldn't just go onlne and read the tech archives for our group here, of course not...
  • Re: Okay, now THIS is embarrassing!
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Sun, 20 May 2012 18:56:42 -0600
    ...Im no tech er anything give me physical tools and physical things to use them on I can hold my own but this computer...
  • Web Pages Updated!
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Sat, 26 Apr 97 0:05:58 EDT
    ...Check the main page (http://www.mwc.edu/~sbart7kb/myvan.htm) and the tech page (http://www.mwc.edu/~sbart7kb/tech.htm) for the...
  • Re: Tampa Area tech???
    Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
    Sat, 24 Oct 1998 10:27:30 -0700
    ...Tampa Area tech??? >I have a customer About an Hour from Tampa Clearwater area? Anyway if >there is a shop that a Listee can...
  • Re: Logo Lights
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Wed, 19 Apr 2000 13:01:42 +0200
    ...german) http://userweb.ic-marl.de/~atlantic/ Follow the link "Technik + Forum", then "Technik" and "3. Bremsleuchte im VW-Zeichen". Voila! > BTW, noted that...
  • Re: Bored?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Tue, 23 Jan 2001 06:56:52 -0800
    ...He's also an avid bicyclist and has written a book, widely used, about the science and technology of bicycle wheels. He posts frequently...
  • Re: Techron
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:13:50 -0600
    ...BZ-no scientific data to back up claim > > Whatever if anything Techron is. I used to see all the different > gasoline company tank trucks...
  • Re: Brush painting questions
    Historical mailing list - Joe L.
    Wed, 17 Jan 2001 18:05:06 -0500
    ...Good brush technique may decrease the amount of sanding/rubbing/buffing necessary to get the desired gloss but given enough rubbing compound and cheese...
  • Re: Any AC tech guys or gals out there?
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Fri, 1 Jul 2005 01:41:45 -0400
    ...Any AC tech guys or gals out there? In one of these small AC unit manuals it states that you can cause damage to...
  • Re: Vanagon Tech Talk--free download
    Historical mailing list - David Cence
    Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:50:58 -0800
    Jim - Thanks for scanning, uploading and posting!� Works great! I can always use more air conditioner tips! � Regards, Dave 91 Westy
  • Vanagon photos in the media
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:48:23 -0700
    http://www.economist.com/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13813412 This weeks Economist magazine, print edition, Science and Technology page 85. Mark
  • Re: 7060 miles in EVC, technical
    Historical mailing list - Modl6971
    Thu, 23 Apr 1998 02:59:05 EDT
    Sounds like fun. It's feels great having those comforts. All I need is a VR6 in my vanagon syncro. Michael.
  • Thank you, Mark Keller
    Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
    Sat, 6 Dec 1997 23:39:10 EST
    Mark, Great job on the technical wrtie-ups! THANK YOU! Jim Davis PS: Individual messages was deifinitely the right way to do it.
  • Where can I get one?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Barfield
    Fri, 31 Mar 2000 17:46:14 -0500
    I wonder if this will fix in a '84 Westy? http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20000331/tc/tech_robot_1.html
  • editing the Archives...
    Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
    Mon, 21 Jul 2003 12:05:22 -0700
    Is someone actually working on identifying the technical articles in the archives so that they could be found more easily? Bill M 82 GL
  • Re: Your email requires verification verify#t0FGNneoh53TSci9xWtLZgNLdjWvDNRa
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 24 Jan 2007 23:21:24 -0800
    ...Your email requires verification >> verify#t0FGNneoh53TSci9xWtLZgNLdjWvDNRa >> From: <kooky@server1.technicaldepot.com> >> Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:25:50 -0500 >> >> The message you sent...
  • Re: DAYS SUMMARY - UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:02:01 -0600
    ...STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP ----- "Tom Hargrave" <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET> wrote: > I think he already mentioned that the Vanagon idles fine but...
  • Re: Is This Hose FI Rated?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:59:19 -0700
    ...It meets VW Technical Specification ("TL" > -Technische Lieferbedingungen) TL 52255E. From a quick Google, that may only > mean it's rated for carrying gas...
  • Re: Receiver/drier & other AC info
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Fri, 16 Jul 1999 20:50:57 -0400
    Ken, must a tech put this in? No way a DIY?? mike 87 westy KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > You can get the reciever/dryer...
  • Re: MIME avoidance
    Historical mailing list - Alexander Dallas
    Sun, 23 Jan 2000 12:36:06 -0500
    ...970 2543 ADR;WORK:;;10 Technology Drive;Lowell;Ma;01851;USA LABEL;WORK;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:10 Technology Drive=0D=0ALowell, Ma 01851=0D...
  • Re: Diesel heatshield; how necessary?
    Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
    Wed, 18 Jul 2001 11:31:22 -0700
    At 8:51 AM -0700 7/18/01, Alistair Bell wrote: >In that VW publication "Technical Recommendation. Journeys under >difficult conditions" (I think you...
  • Re: Any way to transfer LP from gas grill tanks into the vanagon LP
    Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
    Wed, 12 Oct 2005 17:50:09 -0400
    ...I can image the propane technician saying you wanna what??? No such thing as a POD but I do have a whole box of...
  • Re: Monoxide CO deaths 2005
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Mon, 9 Feb 2009 12:24:49 -0500
    ...victims of lightning" - http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/papers/techmemos/NWS-SR-193/techmemo-sr193-10.html Those statistics hardly reflect random, unexpected events...
  • Re: Failed Ca Smog due to Evaporative leak
    Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
    Fri, 6 Apr 2012 16:09:41 +0000
    ...One test tech who was very talkative and HATED the state's > arbitrary addition of a new test on old vehicles concluded that not...
  • Re: Vanagon Tech Talk--free download
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:40:31 -0800
    ...I just got off the phone with tech support at > my > > ISP to revive my access to a long-dormant Vanagon Website. It seemed...
  • Re: Power Steering Rack Question
    Historical mailing list - Tobias Gogolin
    Tue, 8 Jun 2010 17:17:33 -0700
    ...http://zeitgeistensenada.blogspot.com/ >> >> You develop Sustainable Ranch Technology at >> http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/SURA-TECH >> an Open Source Electric Motor/Alternator...