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• Re: Headlight Mystery (2 lamp/Halogen)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:14:29 -0400
  ...Cut the brown ground wire and re-attach to the body near the headlight mounting. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Heaters for winter camping
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 18:36:19 -0800
  ...You can see the fan mounting details at >> <http://www.knology.net/~felder/Vanagons/> I use one or both of the >> fans to exhaust...
• Re: FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:42:16 -0500
  ...Slide the heater trim panel off -- there will be a clip mounting point centered between the two down-facing ducts. If there's no...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:38:06 -0800
  ...Bumpers >>>> >>>> what I question is why anyone would want bigger bumpers . >>>>> >>>>> if it's safety, making the van into a battery ram won't...
• Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 20:37:46 +0200
  ...Charging voltage marginal because of long undersize wire run to battery, be aware. Alternator ground to engine may contribute to problem; I've seen...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 16 Jan 2011 11:58:09 -0800
  ...Bumpers > >> what I question is why anyone would want bigger bumpers . >> >> if it's safety, making the van into a battery ram won't...
• Refrig. Operation Manual Part1
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 1994 10:33:11 -0500
  ...consider using a deep cycle marine style battery instead of an automotive battery since marine batteries are not destroyed by being discharged. Automotive batteries...
• Re: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:35:20 -0600
  ...the sensor is plugged in. > > The sensor is almost like a battery. It works via a chemical reaction. I have witnessed the sensor working...
• Re: Some 'new van owner' rap (long)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:56:54 -0700
  ...For camping bike trips, I have a Yakima rack mounting on the back hatch (better clearance and less aero drag)..room for three race...
• Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] YIKE! Lost 3 qts oil in 30 sec, messy eng. compartment...
  Historical mailing list - Gary, San Diego
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 11:24:53 -0700
  ...One modest | sized drip on the alternator, one small spot on the battery. | | History: | -------- | Less than 10,000 miles on rebuild. Oil and filter...
• Re: Advice request; 1986 Vanagon automatic
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:53:23 -0800
  ...the battery box floor is full of battery corrosion and rust, the shocks are cheap or original etc... so 'it depends.' Once in a...
• propane catalytic heater article
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 19 Jul 94 22:29:14 CDT
  ...The few catalytic heaters that require any electricity at all manage to get by on less than half an amp, so battery life is...
• Fwd: Installing Volvo Front Seats
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:02:50 -0800
  ...with bun warmers. >>> Anyone have some suggestions on best practices for mounting the >>> salvaged >>> sliders onto the Volvo seat supports, and any potential problems...
• Re: removing dash / replacing front blower motor - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 17:04:38 -0700
  ...Disconnect the battery: You will be working without the dash and with exposed �hot� terminals so it is best to disconnect the ground connection...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:15:41 -0800
  ...Bumpers >>>>> >>>>> what I question is why anyone would want bigger bumpers . >>>>>> >>>>>> if it's safety, making the van into a battery ram won't...
• Refrigerator Self Discovery
  Historical mailing list - Brian Sassone
  Sat, 16 Sep 2000 15:57:25 PDT
  ...I solved the problem by mounting a small mirror at an angle under the fridge. Now I can see the flame directly (well - indirectly...
• Re: Heaters for winter camping
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 19:10:24 -0500
  ...You can see the fan mounting details at >> <http://www.knology.net/~felder/Vanagons/> I use one or both of the >> fans to exhaust...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 12 May 2003 19:55:38 -0700
  ...Disconnect the battery: You will be working without the dash and with exposed �hot� terminals so it is best to disconnect the ground connection...
• Re: '91 Vanagon Multivan - hard to start
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 17:19:03 -0700
  ...I like to get the mounting surface under the ground wire ends on the engine compartment wall down to bright metal, bolt the shiny...
• Re: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 11:21:21 -0800
  ...the sensor is plugged in. > >> > >> The sensor is almost like a battery. It works via a chemical reaction. > I have witnessed the sensor working...
• Re: idea? The Vanagon in RV parks.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 08:59:36 -0400
  ...I've done the battery-inverter thing to run an RV generator overnight. Then you need the 300 amp alternator to charge them or...
• Re: I shared "Oil Cooler Vanagon Air Cooled" with you in OneDrive
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 21:50:22 +0000
  ...You will need battery power to carry you from day to day or when you get a cloudy day. Your charging circuit off the...
• Re: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:00:57 -0500
  ...The sensor is almost like a battery. It works via a chemical reaction. I have witnessed the sensor working fine most of the time...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 30 May 2003 12:25:38 -0700
  ...Having > the Bentley guide will also be helpful. > > Below are some basic instructions for doing the job: > > Disconnect the battery: You will be working...
• articles: turbo diesel with AC, aftermarket kit.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 26 Jun 95 20:15:37 CDT
  ...The Vanagon kit also includes a new muffler and mounting hardware. Instrumentation is more complete than it was in my Rabbit kit. Henry's...
• Re: Gas Fridge- Help
  Historical mailing list - Brian Sassone
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 16:16:49 -0700
  ...This runs off the battery, and is unaffected by the >switch on the front of the fridge. Although, I think the fridge relay >(behind...
• Fw: Dometic
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 09:29:26 -0700
  ...I also found > that the original thermo switch mounting bracket bends easily and needed to > straighten it and take care while remounting that it...
• Fw: Dometic Fridge Fans
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 21:58:05 -0700
  ...I also found >that the original thermo switch mounting bracket bends easily and needed to >straighten it and take care while remounting that it...
• Re: Advice request; 1986 Vanagon automatic
  Historical mailing list - Art
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:35:20 -0500
  ...the battery box floor is full of battery corrosion and rust, the shocks are cheap or original etc... so 'it depends.' Once in a...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 30 May 2003 13:45:26 -0400
  ...Having > > the Bentley guide will also be helpful. > > > > Below are some basic instructions for doing the job: > > > > Disconnect the battery: You will be working...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Fri, 30 May 2003 16:57:05 -0500
  ...Having > > > the Bentley guide will also be helpful. > > > > > > Below are some basic instructions for doing the job: > > > > > > Disconnect the battery: You will be working...
• Re: 81 Westy Heat/Air Distribution/Blower Box Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:22:31 -0700
  ...Disconnect the battery: You will be working without the dash and with exposed "hot" terminals so it is best to disconnect the ground connection...
• Re: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:45:32 -0800
  ...the sensor is plugged in. >>> >>> The sensor is almost like a battery. It works via a chemical reaction. I >>> have witnessed the sensor working...
• Article Buying Used Buses (Australia, 1979)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 10 May 95 16:07:04 CDT
  ...bigger front axle mounting flange. 1970: front dash painted matt black. 1971: front disc brakes; perforated wheel rims; relocated oil cooler; regulator to stop...
• Re: A good ham setup
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 17:20:20 +0000
  ...Anyone come up with a good mounting location for a larger rig? I have mine sitting on the cabinet to the left of the...
• Re: Wanted: Pete Catlett and Fridge Fan
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 07:48:59 -0700
  ...I also found that the original thermo switch mounting bracket bends easily and needed to straighten it and take care while remounting that it...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer 2nd check (regulator)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 07:17:27 -0600
  ...I measured voltage drop from the battery neagative to the lower starter mounting bolt--it was almost .5volt--not a good number, from the...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 30 May 2003 13:04:54 -0700
  ...To do this move the passenger seat forward, remove > the > > > plate under the rear of the seat protecting the battery and > loosed > > > the ground...
• Re: idea? The Vanagon in RV parks.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 11:25:27 -0500
  ...I've > done the battery-inverter thing to run an RV generator overnight. Then you > need the 300 amp alternator to charge them or...
• Re: Rebuilding Vanagon Electric Windows or How To Go Into Debt rebuild electric motor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 10:08:42 -0700
  ...Left and Right Motors are interchangable-- once your swap out the plastic mounting. I have one extra motor that stay's rebuilt, and then...
• Re: Dash coming out. Any prev. maint tips?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:44:42 -0800
  ...1) Disconnect the battery: You will be working without the dash and with exposed �hot� terminals so it is best to disconnect the ground...
• Re: Installing new defroster/heater fan INSTRUCTIONS - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 18:16:02 -0700
  ...Disconnect the battery: You will be working without the dash and with exposed �hot� terminals so it is best to disconnect the ground connection...
• Re: Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  13 Sep 1995 10:04:33 -0700
  ...Between the oilfilter mounting fixture that bolts to the block and the filter itself is an oil cooler that has engine coolant circulating through...
• Re: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:02:17 -0800
  ...The sensor is almost like a battery. It works via a chemical reaction. I have witnessed the sensor working fine most of the time...
• My "new" Vanagon, and Camper to-be.
  Historical mailing list - Fin Beven
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 14:40:37 -0700
  ...Removed the rear-facing jump-seats, mounting brackets, and seat belts. 2.. Removed the table. 3.. Removed the rear seat, seat belts, and associated...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:19:46 -0800
  ...Bumpers >> >> what I question is why anyone would want bigger bumpers . >>> >>> if it's safety, making the van into a battery ram won't...
• Re: Fwd: Installing Volvo Front Seats
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:11:51 -0800
  ...with bun warmers. >>> Anyone have some suggestions on best practices for mounting the >>> salvaged >>> sliders onto the Volvo seat supports, and any potential problems...
• Re: Front Door Speakers
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 05:09:27 -0400
  ...Real slick for mounting the dome tweeters, fully-recessed but able to be focused to fire into the middle of the Van at ear...
• Re: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:09:12 -0500
  ...The sensor is almost like a battery. It works via a chemical reaction. I have witnessed the sensor working fine most of the time...
• Re: Heaters for winter camping
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 16:39:47 -0800
  ...You can see the fan mounting details at >>> <http://www.knology.net/~felder/Vanagons/> I use one or both of the >>> fans to exhaust...
• Wombat/Gerbil update
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Sun, 19 Nov 1995 09:23:06 -0700
  ...So, since the Gerbil's in relatively good shape, I ordered two sets of heater boxes, a muffler/tail pipe, and lots of mounting...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:50:34 -0800
  ...Bumpers >>>>>> >>>>>> what I question is why anyone would want bigger bumpers . >>>>>>> >>>>>>> if it's safety, making the van into a battery ram won't...
• Story: Most improved vw bus (1966)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 09 Feb 95 15:12:11 CST
  ...In the right rear corner of the engine compartment he has a large extra battery to help handle the added electrical loads, but otherwise...
• FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:29:51 -0800
  ...Disconnect the battery: You will be working without the dash and with exposed “hot” terminals so it is best to disconnect the ground connection...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:04:53 -0800
  ...Bumpers >>> >>> what I question is why anyone would want bigger bumpers . >>>> >>>> if it's safety, making the van into a battery ram won't...
• Re: leaking gas when engine is on (long)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:58:16 -0800
  ...I commonly use this principle in mounting things ........a bit 'soft' . Plus they are easier to inspect that way, and to work on. but...
• Carver P4 furnace installation report (long)
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 16:32:56 EST
  ...Since there's a fairly large gap between the wooden floor and the rear wall, I also drilled new mounting holes in the forward...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:20:38 -0800
  ...I mentioned earlier, likely via pmail, that if I used the Jetta fuse box, I was thinking of mounting it in the rear cabinet...
• Garage Door Transmitter Mod
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  19 Jul 1995 10:26:59 -0700
  ...Reconnect the battery to the transmitter and test to see if it will actuate your door opener. When satisfied, remove the transmitter battery, install...
• Re: Friday privilege
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 29 Jul 2023 13:45:48 -0400
  ...It only gives about 30 miles battery range before it starts up its little engine. My typical drive is about 35mi each way and...