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• Re: 81 Vanagon 4 Speed 2WD Shaft Bearing Bushing
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:26:13 -0400
  ...It now clunks during a gear change and > > occasionally hits a resonant spot while in 3rd gear. Not too bad of an > > issue but...
• Re: Car back carrier
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 21:39:13 -0500
  ...camping gear out of the van while > traveling; this looks like a better idea for that particular thing than > either the car-top carrier...
• How do you pack your Westy for a long camping trip?
  Historical mailing list - Hermann the German
  Tue, 22 May 2001 13:03:27 -0000
  Volks! If I counted correctly, we have about 10 different areas/compartments inside and on top of our van to store camping gear. Where...
• Re: California Country Homes confusion.
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:09:02 +0000
  ...It says: > > Country Homes Campers, Your California Camper connection.. > > The link to the fellow listed on the site with the top mold is inop...
• More Numbers! A Performance Index
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 19 Sep 95 12:36:18 PDT
  ...Al Hubbard pointed out that the Vanagon had much "longer" gears and was capable of top speeds in excess of 80 mph. This aroused...
• Re: Gas mileage query for bostig converts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:49:53 -0800
  ...didn't like to pull top gear unless it was near 4K rpm and above. Lowering the gearing with larger tires will only make...
• Re: Friday - you say your van is lacking?
  Historical mailing list - Marco
  Fri, 24 May 2013 14:06:31 -0700
  Has no one seen the episode of UK's Top Gear w/the amphibious Vanagon? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzxuEOxYSLE Cheers, Marco...
• Re: Gene Berg Short shift/extension kit
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 17:11:24 +0100
  ...A collar is then fitted to the gearshift stick and the stick is re-bolted to the floor on top of the 1" plate...
• Re: Frydaye Pholleez .. Flee! Fly! Flow! Flum! :)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 11:07:42 -0700
  My diesel westy, Climbing hills in second gear; Drive slowly and smile. Sitting in my bus Dreams of beaches, surf, and sun I wish...
• Re: [vanagon] Factory sticker estimaged mileage?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 25 May 2004 22:44:22 -0500
  ...performance: top speed ................... 75mph hill climbing capability .... 1st gear: 29.1 % grade (with maximum payload) .... 2nd gear: 15.2 % grade .... 3rd gear: 8.7...
• Re: MYSTERY wires
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 12:44:04 -0400
  It's the connector for a magnetic pickup used by VW diagnostic gear to detect ignition timing. The wire goes to the flywheel housing...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 7 May 2007 23:02:49 -0400
  ...Maybe the pump shaft was worn and the oil over the cam gear sealed it enough to prime it! Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Top Speed
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 17:45:56 +0100
  ...While first I wanted high top speeds, I now want as much torque as possible. Getting fast quickly is more important than top speed...
• Re: '90 Vanagon trans trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:36:42 -0500
  ...The 1 and 2 gear gates are not exactly in line. You need the linkage to push the tranny shift shaft in just a...
• Re: Help Timing Diesel after replacing head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:22:24 -0500
  ...on the top of the pump bracket. Find a socket that is the same size as a hole on the pump gear. When you...
• Re: Rebuilding Man. Tranny-Questions regarding taller gears??
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 15:52:43 -0800
  I have the 5spd and had the 5th updated to a lower ratio for a freeway gear. (.72?) It dropped my rpms about by...
• 15" wheels/gearing and the Ti engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 10:24:17 -0800
  ...to nearly the same RPM/gearing on my standard highway grades that I had before. (The much higher top speed offered by the larger...
• FS: '87 Vanagon Syncro w/ low miles and brushguard and 15" alloys
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 12:21:16 EDT
  ...sits on top of dash...holds drinks, sunglasses, change, etc.) OEM VW camper front splash shields OEM rear splash shields Gear shift extension Gene...
• Re: aligning distributor
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 02:49:04 UT
  ...The top surface of the dist. drive gear has an eccentric groove which, (in my experience) keeps one from reinstalling the distributor in any...
• Tim Smith On Trans FAQ
  Historical mailing list - "Tim Smith (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 11:15:55 -0500
  ...Older plastic housing needles are better, more temp resistant (I've seen these slagged!!!) - stronger 4/5 gears prevent tooth failure BUT gearbox still...
• advice on tranny rebuild and water leak on 1990 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:51:08 EDT
  ...Also, the third gear syncro appears to be going. After the tranny fluid heats up its grinds in and out of third gear. It...
• Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder replaced Finally!!! - One other question though.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 14:10:13 -0700
  is the clutch pedal firmish right from the top ? How much freeplay is there at the top of the clutch pedal travel ? it should...
• Re: Wear Index
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 15 Nov 94 9:13:33 PST
  ...VW Bus Relative Wear Index Year | Top Gear | Final Drive | Engine Revs | Stroke | Piston Travel | Ratio | Ratio | /Mile | | /Mile ________________________________________________________________________ Micro | | | | | 1200 | 0.82 | 4...
• Re: ring and pinion question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Nov 2003 23:13:06 -0500
  ...top speed, fuel economy or make the engine last longer. The easiest way to drop the RPM is to change the 4th gear from...
• Re: Rebuild time
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Wed, 4 Dec 1996 19:34:41 +0000
  ...The cam gear slipped back on easily after a few minutes heating on a gas stove top (Karen was not pleased). I had little...
• FWD:FS: '90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 21:50:57 -0500
  ...super clean interior with grey cloth, all camping gear works fine ( refr, stove, pop- top ),good tires & brakes, new muffler, odometer reads 105,000...
• looking at a Vanagon In Topeka, KS w/ auto trans problems
  Historical mailing list - Buffalo 66
  Wed, 30 Aug 2006 14:03:26 -0700
  Hi all, I'm looking at a Vanagon located in Topeka KS that has decent mileage (around 70k), the body looks to be in...
• Re: GL4/GL5?
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 21:29:45 -0500
  ...Sulfur is a great EP additive, but is corrosive ( thats actually part of how it works, but thats a different topic ). On gears this...
• Re: Roofliss in NZ
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:37:19 -0400
  The boys from "Top Gear" tried that in a Vanagon and it didn't turn out so well. Pete '79 Westy "Aardvark" '87 Westy...
• Re: Zetec diesel/Euro Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:09:14 -0500
  ...Pick up a copy of Top Gear magazine to > check them out. I don't think they are so much "clean" as that Europe...
• Re: Hoo Boy! (Was: Corrado Powered Westy Syncro - For
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 29 May 1996 08:49:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...the reason older VW vans don't have a 5th gear on top of the present four. Even the (rare) 5-speeds that came...
• Re: Double cab for sale/engine longevity - Torque Kills
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 11:54:53 -0500
  ...everybody else on the interstates, not chugging > around the neighborhood in top gear >> > > I think it's a little more subtle than lugging it...
• Re: Climbing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 11:20:35 -0800
  ...alpine pass in 2nd gear is 'normal'. To me good engines will get your more oomph near the top of their rpm range.. and...
• Re: what is updated in 3&4 operating sleeve? & other tranny questions
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 09:25:32 -0700
  ...Eren B. __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Polls | Calendar If you would like...
• Re: Carrying a canoe, Was: Re: Rain Gutter Adapter Locations
  Historical mailing list - Sam Moore
  Sun, 29 Jun 97 11:47:57 -0500
  ...1 canoe, no gear in the boat, placed in the center. 80 lb max Note when raising the pop-top. Open the side door...
• Re: Swap Entire '85 Shift Linkage into '81?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 20:25:59 -0800
  ...be needed there. > > I think the DK might have a higher top gear ratio, overall, in 4th, compared > to the 83 and later 4...
• Re: Automatic Transmision
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 01:05:00 EST
  ...manual trans vanagons are prone to the "3-4 gear slider hub crack syndrome", necessitating a costly rebuild. chris
• Top Speed
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 23:39:05 -0600
  ...I know that this is a very politically incorrect topic, but what the heck? Out of curiosity, what is the top speed you have...
• Re: Short Shift Kit Info If you do not Have One
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 19:36:33 -0500
  ...distance the top of the lever (shift knob) has to travel ... most noticeable when shifting from 2nd gear to 3rd gear. the short shift...
• '83.5 no shift update
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 17:00:15 -0700
  ...Top left bolt out, pull AFM and ess hose to get to top right out. Crawl under to plug in Allen wrench to hold...
• Re: Simple Tire Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:16:00 -0500
  ...and gearing issues with stock engine, gearing. All will seem OK at first. Then you will realize the difficulty getting to top speeds, climbing...
• Re: Need AT final drive seal replacement: Phase 1 exploration
  Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 17:55:59 +0000
  ...Ring gear looks good. This gear, and the pinion, were the most memorable parts to my five mechanics assistant. All the external leaking seemed...
• Re: Fuel sender removal (splittie)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 May 1996 03:37:27 -0400
  ...up the thermostat, check your clutch, throw out bearing, and trans boots and top the gear oil. Take it to the car wash first!
• Electric Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 00:14:47 -0500
  ...Talk about an off topic engine swap. Sorry for the bandwidth for those not interested. The site is more geared to the electric vehicle...
• Gypsy is gone...
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 08:48:51 -0500
  ...gutted, pop top melted, windows broken by the fire department. I was able to salvage most of my search and rescue gear � the cabinets...
• Re: Dumb Question
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:30:00 -0700
  ...I > > think though that I'll stick with the 4 speed manual tranny with the > > higher top end gear ratio, plus the posi-trac...
• Re: 5 spd tranny
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 23:37:49 -0500
  ...put in and I'm VERY happy, about 500rpm less in top gear. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Feedback on gearing options, TDI converted vans
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:45:35 -0500
  ...half' gear I always wanted (third too low, fourth too much on long steep grades) as well as the high top gear it needs...
• Re: Gearshift lever broken, looking for replacement
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:14:06 -0600
  ...Even has a new shifter knob on top. >I would like $250 each for them. Don't ask where I got them but they...
• Advice, 80 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Brian Lazara
  Fri, 18 Oct 1996 13:50:32 -0700 (PDT)
  Hi, I took my 1980 vanagon pop-top to get smog checked and I get a call back the next day saying that there...
• Road Haus Two - about being on the road, Thule Summit Box
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 7 May 2004 22:40:07 -0600
  Joy wrote: "re that camping gear on the poptop racks - I'm carrying about (guesstimate) 80 pounds on my poptop" snip; "Did you see...
• Re: Tranny Gear Oil Change
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Sun, 19 Sep 1999 08:21:59 -0700
  Before installing that "liquid gold" Red Line tranny oil, I did a warm drain of the old, replaced it with regular non-synthetic gear...
• Re: Top speed of a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 10:38:53 +1200
  ...Wait till I have my Subaru EG33 and Porsche trans fitted and I'll see what it tops-out at. My 1975 1800, with...
• Re: What is the worst design part in the Vanagon WAS-Re: OEM Popseals Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 22:40:39 -0700
  ...needs a five speed (OD top gear) to get the rpms closer to 3000 at 70 mph rather than 4000+. Weddle sells South African...
• Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:57:18 -0500
  ...obviously highly advanced in observations and thinking on this topic. Fundamental to the manual gearbox of the Volkswagen bus T3 with special consideration of...
• Re: Pop-top inside 'velvet' - anyone replace?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:10:15 -0500
  ...May I recruit you for the 30-50 3rd gear challenge? http://www.vanagonauts.com/30---50-3rd-Gear-Challenge236.htm 2010/2/15...
• EV 95 vs. EV 97
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 03 Jan 1997 15:59:04 -0800
  ...Our top speed on that hill was 60 mph in 3rd gear (automatic.) They didn't seem to slow down from their approximated 75...
• Re: Was: ...talk me out of buying diesel Vanagon?.... Now: gear ratios
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:37:41 -0800
  Multiply the R & P ratio by the gear ratio to get the overall gearing. On Jan 19, 2008 8:44 PM, neil N <musomuso...
• Re: How easy is it to put a poptop into a standard vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 06:35:56 -0700
  ...I'd love to hear some thoughts about the ASI top too. I'm not planning on installing any of the camping gear, I...
• Re: part needed: diesel tranny
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 05:22:07 -0700
  ...These have a top gear similar to gasoline models but a close ratio between 2-3-4-5 allows you to drop back a...