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• Re: Bosch (was Fuel Injectors)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 11:14:54 -0400
  ...Bosch invented electricity and fuel injection, no? I think God invented electricity...or was it Thomas Edison? Bosch brought to industrial scale the Haber...
• Fuel injection problem
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 13:35:24 -0800
  ...I think it's mechanical failure of the injectors but two at one time? I swapped the electrical wires and had no effect on...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:38:19 -0700
  ...A DIESEL hybrid (electric motor assist)? That makes SENSE! Gee, what a great idea. Let's call it a Diesel/Electric. Lets make a...
• Re: Electrical Cheat Sheet For Vanagon Dummies?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:03:57 -0500
  ...If I had any electrical knowledge or experience I'd help - but I don't sooo.... Anyone else? On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at...
• Re: Electric Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:49:55 -0800
  Hi, True Roger, that there isn't electricity everywhere. But for millions of vehicle-operating people, there is lots of electricity everywhere they drive...
• Re: Headlight low beam failure
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 4 Dec 2016 21:02:55 +0000
  I am learning to add grease to electrical contacts whenever I work on electrical things.  Whether cheapo Harbor Freight LED flashlights, or Vanagon tailights...
• Re: electrical experts: what do you think of this?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 09:07:56 -0500
  ...electrical/headlights_w_relays_col or.gif>http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/electrical/headlights_w_relay s_color.gif > >Question for you electrical...
• Re: electrical experts: what do you think of this?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 09:07:56 -0500
  ...electrical/headlights_w_relays_col or.gif>http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/electrical/headlights_w_relay s_color.gif > >Question for you electrical...
• Re: And now for something Completely Different
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 18:36:34 -0400
  ...Basically you need an electric drive motor capable of driving the vehicle on it's own. You need a large battery pack, electric generator...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:30:28 -0400
  ...If Canada were to stop > exporting its electricity to the US, then more of that electricity > could be used domestically to power electric vehicles...
• Diesel schmiesel...i'm thinking of going electric
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Fri, 23 May 2008 14:08:08 -0700
  ...The conversion would cost lest than $8k (maybe) and I would have someting I could drive until electricity became obsolete! And if I put...
• Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 18:35:39 -0400
  ...As they corrode, less metal is available to carry the electrical current (leading to higher resistance in the circuit.) Higher resistance means that some...
• Re: clean air again
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 10:32:29 -0700
  > >This is why California is mandating that a certain > >percentage of cars be "zero" pollution (electric cars, and > we know how > >pollution free the...
• Re: Increasing horsepower
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 20:42:26 +1300
  ...VW had Mitsubishi working on electric turbochargers in the 80s, using torpedo-motor technology. This came to nothing, obviously, or these would have replaced...
• Re: Second battery in Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Torrella
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 13:49:33 -0500
  ...permanently install a battery, relay and 1500 w inverter for light electrical uses & refrigerator. Our travel trailer has similar set up that's charged...
• Re: Rooftop A/C Experiences 12 volt ac more seriously-Note
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 15 May 2011 15:07:55 -0400
  ...If that's the case, why does the electrical spec include four amps for the a/c clutch? Yrs, d
• Engine electrical power requirements?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:02:34 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano Bend, OR KG6RCR
• Re: electrically heated mirrors
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 09:48:57 -0400
  ...On 9/20/06, Helmut Blong <helmut.blong@gmail.com> wrote: > > Can I assume that the electrically heated side view mirrors are joined to...
• Re: BA6 heater Booster- electrical
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 20:08:23 -0800
  ...1982 Westfalia --- Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > BA6 heater Booster- electrical > > http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rogersisler2000/album?.dir=/4f0bre2&.src=ph...
• Re: Elect heat
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 13:08:47 EDT
  In a message dated 98-06-08 10:29:18 EDT, dgibbons@PRESRAY.COM writes: << Considering that most camp-grounds have electric hook-up...
• Re: Billy bones
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 00:18:49 EST
  ...It is used to make waterproof electrical connections and to smooth the bumps and corners of high voltage terminations before the many ensuing layers...
• Re: Battery expertise of Becket Cantrell - author of posts uploaded yesterday
  Historical mailing list - mike .
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:24:39 -0800
  ...and work for a company called Exide. > We design and make all sorts of batteries, along with a lot of other > nifty electrical gadgets...
• Re: Aircooled? - building my own interior heating system!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Sat, 25 Nov 2006 12:33:46 -0800
  Actually, electric vehicles heat the interior using 'waste' heat transfer usually. The heat off the electric process/motors is recycled to heat the interior...
• Re: Electrical issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jan 2016 00:10:34 -0500
  ...I'm having some electrical issues that are sometimes draining the battery on our '91 carat. It is showing some symptoms aside from the...
• Re: gas + electric/f
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 09:48:52 -0700 (PDT)
  On Thu, 29 Jun 1995, Cetin Seren wrote: > > The diesel-electric engine they're thinking of for the VW concept > is in the same...
• Re: How to replace the electric motor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 4 Jul 2017 02:46:10 +0000
  ...Does anyone know if there is a > > > someone that refurbish those electric motors? > > > > > > Best regards. > > > > > > > > > > > > Salutations > > > > > > Gilles Turmel > > > > > > > >
• Re: Prius question with vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:35:47 -0500
  ...I noticed when flipping through the > manual that the 2004-on Prius have electrical AC compressors. Can anyone > comment on what kind of current...
• Re: Canadian Electric Setup
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 00:07:02 -0600
  > >I was wondering why the outlets for my electrical/water/tank fillup > >are in a different configuration. My electrical is at the bottom of...
• Re: Cleaning corroded connectors
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 11:21:30 EDT
  ...use Dielectric Grease for keeping electrical connections from corroding. It also enhances the electrical conductivity of a connection. . . . . . . For cleaning corroded connectors I've...
• Re: They're GIVING Vanagons away in San Diego!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:47:49 -0600
  ...Why shops can't figure them out is >> beyond me.> >> > > <I think it's because electricity is 'magic' to most people, and so > any...
• Re: follow-up rear hatch lock cylinder rehab
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 15:38:11 -0600
  > I wonder if it (tri-flow) > could be used on electric motor bearings? >>>Probably not. It is a teflon based material and though I...
• Electric Cruise Control for '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Albert
  Tue, 5 Nov 96 00:13:42 -0800
  Nov 5, 1996 12:08 AM Hello, Isspro of Portland sells and electric servo cruise kit for about $200, (Dana brand). Has anybody purchased...
• Try this little test
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 10:08:22 -0000
  ...The Idle air regulator is that electrical valve on top centre of the engine, right above the plenum chamber. The electrical connector is on...
• Re: SOLDERED CONNECTIONS
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 20:53:41 -0500
  ...Mechanical strength vs electrical connections as to the use of "crimp" terminals vs the use of same + soldering! Also, where did this idea of...
• SOS: 87 GL All Electrical Died
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 11:52:26 -0600
  ...Engine will not crank and -nothing- electrical has power to it. Any ideas where to start?? Fusible link gone? Bentley is confusing me on...
• Re: Electrical trivia number 3
  Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
  Sat, 31 May 2025 05:57:51 -0400
  ...Electrical trivia number 3 > > Hi listers, > > I have a mystery electrical switch on my 84 that is not on the 85. I = > think it...
• Re: Electric Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:34:37 -0800
  Be careful about your assumptions about reliability of an electric car/van. If their work was good, chances are it's reliable in the...
• Electric Windows - WTB regulator cable/lift bracket .
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 20:42:24 -0400
  I have a '90 Syncro Westy and need a replacementpart for my electric window, passenger side. The part I need is the lift cable...
• Re: DynaCam Engines
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 21:20:50 -0400
  > Now, let's talk electrics..... Over 50% percent of electricty in the USA is derived from coal power, so we would be essentially converting...
• Re: Retrofit Electric Pumps and a 110V pre-heat circulating system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:01:30 -0500
  ...Do you think you will save $36 worth of fuel? Also look to see if your final delivered cost of electricity is only $.10...
• Re: Electrical short, need advice...
  Historical mailing list - patrick paul clerkin
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 19:17:54 -0500
  ...My > electrical skills and knowledge are nill. > > Can one of you electricle gurus give me some pointers > to finding out where the problem exists...
• Electric lock operator - replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:46:38 -0500
  I'm replacing the electric lock mechanism on my Carat with the green ones everyone seems to be selling these days. I've a...
• electrical woes
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Murray
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 11:28:10 -0700
  My wifes 91 Westie has an electrical problem. First the clock and stereo shut down, then all the interior lights, now the gas gauge...
• Re: Electric Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:11:59 -0800
  ...the idea of the electric anything requires that there be electricity available everywhere ... it is not always the case ... so we also require gen...
• Re: [OT] Efficiency of electric heaters?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 11:31:58 -0600
  ...Lots of us use electric heaters to supplement. Much cheaper than Propex :) My two cents from a guy living in -30 weather: Electricity is...
• Re: Vanagons as electric vehicles and other stuff....
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 6 May 2008 08:29:27 -0700
  ...Google "electric vanagon" and you will find more information. Thanks, Mike -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: Vanagons as electric vehicles and other stuff.... Date: Mon...
• Re: AFM cleaning with electrical contact cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 13:26:47 -0600
  ...Was it > isopropyl > alcohol? I've lost that message and don't ahve any electrical > contact > cleaner on hand. I want to clean things...
• Re: Electric Power for Accessories
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 21:40:31 -0700
  I like the ideas to use an electric AC compressor / system. Here are some crazy ideas how to power this, dreamt up when driving...
• Re: Electric Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:54:09 +0000
  ...I think it is ironic that this lady complains about the big "conspiracy" to kill the electric car only to show us the real...
• Electrical Upgrades in the Bay Area
  Historical mailing list - Joe Novak
  Mon, 4 May 2015 22:59:31 -0700
  ...I'm looking for some advice on an electrical system upgrade. We have an 86 Westfalia with a GW auxiliary battery set up - about...
• Re: Increasing horsepower
  Historical mailing list - ian Butler
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 12:09:25 -0400
  ...Locomotives use electric turbos, basically just person-high squirrelcage fans. And I know of a friend-of-a-friend who supercharged his Vespa motorscooter...
• Electric Locks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 Jun 2021 14:06:34 -0500
  Houston, I have a problem! I have a 1991 Carat with electric door locks that don't work. I pulled the door panels to...
• Re: Whoops Re; Electrical Device
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 17:54:46 -0800
  ...get a Bentley :) alistair On 8-Mar-11, at 5:43 PM, zzyzx wrote: > Image here > Will anyone offer guidance on this electrical device...
• electric plug in engine block
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:52:33 -0400
  Hi All - What's that electric plug going into the engine block? It's near the coolant drain plug on the left head. Mine...
• Re: heater
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 3 Nov 2005 21:26:22 -0600
  ...you use an electric heater when a hook-up is available? Do you or anyone else have recommendations about electric heaters? Thanks, Larry A. >
• Re: can vanagon run w/out alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Moery
  Sat, 3 Nov 2001 15:42:01 -0900
  Vanagons, like most all modern vehicles, need electricity to run. When the alternator quits, the engine will run off the battery for quite a...
• Re: EMERGENCY POWER PLANT
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 03:26:09 -0500
  ...just build a steel frame to house the vw motor and an electric motor side by side. Run a fan belt from the alt...
• Re: known Vanagon problems- 12days
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 11:25:01 -0700
  ...the Third Day of Vanagon, My Westy gave to me 3 electrical shorts 2 squeaky wheels and a bro-ken transmission mount O the...
• Re: '86 Electrical Ground Locations (Cleaning Grounds)
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 23:13:44 -0800
  ...Main Ground for Camper Electrics. Bundle of black wires screwed-on reinforcing pannel-member, below the Water & Electrical Covers. If the covers leak, the...
• Re: Welding on Van - ECU consequences?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 2 Sep 2015 05:23:02 +0000
  ...In 20 years I have ad quite a bit of welding done electric welding done on my Westfalia, with no problems.Robert1982 Westfalia From...