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  • Re: hankook ra-08 copies
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sat, 7 May 2016 09:41:25 -0400
    ...Hankook has not shared any technology with them or licensed any technology to them. Their claim of using "Hankook technology" is based solely on...
  • Re: holding liscense plate down while checking oil? Techniques?
    Historical mailing list - Les Yamashita
    Tue, 6 Mar 2001 21:20:32 -0500
    ...holding liscense plate down while checking oil? Techniques? Ok, how about some techniques on how to hold the liscense plate down and check the...
  • Re: noise reduction
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 22 Oct 2004 07:50:58 -0600
    ...http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com
  • Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
    Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
    Sun, 2 Dec 2007 09:42:28 -0800
    ...Alternative Fuels - Salt Water > John, > > A viable alternative to nuclear is solar thermal, a new technology that > works by focusing mirrors on liquid-filled...
  • Re: Attention All Norfolk/Newport News/Tidewater Area Vanagon Owners
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Thu, 17 May 2012 16:14:38 -0400
    ...I have been filling in for years for my company's tech here in the Virginia Beach area (where I'm at right now...
  • Re: Gear selection issue
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 2 Jun 2010 00:43:40 -0400
    At 11:41 AM 6/1/2010, W Monk wrote: >I do know that when going for a smog earlier the technician forced it...
  • 2.0 Inline Engine in a 87 Vanagon!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Feb 1997 14:10:35 +0200
    ...What is the 'Air-box'? What is the 'early injection', CIS? > The tech told me that it was hard to get it slowed down...
  • Fwd:Euro: Chassis: 88 Volkswagen COMBI, Alignment, FRONT TYRES
    Historical mailing list - Pfunky
    Sun, 22 Mar 1998 07:18:21 EST
    Vanagon listers, this is one from my pro tech's list, any ideas? In a message dated 3/22/98 11:36:36 AM...
  • watching mechanics = Proprietary Info
    Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
    Mon, 14 Feb 2000 17:06:44 -0500
    Doug, You are asking the techs to give you information they use to make a living. In most cases they will not be happy...
  • 82 chassis/body avail in Arizona
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Fri, 20 Dec 2002 11:57:56 -0700
    ...Tranny Eperspacher aux heater some steering column stuff However let me know if you need a part Sean Garrett Administrative Computer & Support Team Technical...
  • Re: Tiico flame thread... new high-tech weapon
    Historical mailing list - Morrison, Peter
    Thu, 6 Mar 2003 10:09:11 -0000
    ...new high-tech weapon . Now THAT's an idea! Why not get Bush to drop Vanagons on Hussein? He could raid the wrecking yards...
  • Re: VW Should Bring Back The Microbus And Make It Electric
    Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
    Mon, 8 Sep 2008 12:38:50 -0700
    ...PM, Roland wrote: > A recent article from this weekend: > > http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/06/vw-should-bring-back-the-microbus-and-make...
  • Re: Sure Power 1314 vs Sure Power 1315
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 26 Aug 2015 10:40:53 -0700
    thanks guy, without techno knowledge... I rely on your advices and experiences... so I will get the 1314... thanks again...
  • Re: sweaty aux-battery?
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Sun, 13 Feb 2000 19:04:36 -0800
    >These are gel cell .... The Optima is NOT a gel cell... they advertise that the spiral cell' technology is superior to gel cells. Bill
  • Re: Vanagon fire fighting techniques
    Historical mailing list - hosel
    Tue, 23 Dec 2003 17:51:05 -0500
    These extinguishers are very effective. I have some on my boat..... Jim in VA http://www.survivalsuppliers.com/products/fire/little_bigshot.htm
  • Re: mention of the vanagonwiki on the samba forums
    Historical mailing list - Slloth
    Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:10:29 -0700
    "VanagonWiki has a problem Sorry! This site is experiencing technical difficulties" That's what I got. - ’84 Westfalia Gasoline
  • Re: Techron Saved My Tush (Was:Bus Bummed By Bad Gas)
    Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
    Fri, 17 Nov 1995 12:02:54 -0500
    ...I didn't add anything like techron, but I ran two tankfuls of 93 octane name-brand gas thru it. (The octane won't...
  • Re: Capacitor fix questions
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Thu, 17 Aug 2000 13:27:57 -0400
    ...Brian Cirulnick <techrat@vm.com> on 08/17/2000 01:02:13 PM Please respond to Brian Cirulnick <techrat@vm.com> To: vanagon@GERRY...
  • Xenon HID lighting
    Historical mailing list - Brian T.
    Fri, 12 Dec 2003 12:29:20 -0800
    ...Twin Pack 15260 Single Pack 15261 Bulb Type H4 Wattage 60/55w = 135/125w, 4150K Technology Xtreme White with XTRA Technology They aren't...
  • Vanagon driving technique
    Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
    Tue, 31 Aug 2004 18:45:52 -0700
    ...has got me to wondering, exactly what is gentle/appropriate drivng technique? I hear lots of people talking about taking it slow for longer...
  • Re: 924 cv joints
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:33:22 -0400
    ...Ratwell ( http://www.ratwell.com/technical/FAQ/FAQContent.html ) says this: "Here is a list of maximum angles that the hub of the joint...
  • Re: Crank Pulley removal
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Tue, 9 Dec 1997 19:56:27 EST
    ...FWIW, I have used this technique very successfully on rear-engine air cooled vehicles. Find the appropriate socket, attach breaker bar and secure to...
  • Re: Vanagon on TV
    Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
    Sat, 24 Apr 1999 12:21:21 -0400
    ...Brian Cirulnick techrat@vm.com -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- V A N G U A R D M E D I A C O R P E-mail...
  • Sliding door fell off center track....
    Historical mailing list - Alexander Dallas
    Tue, 11 Jan 2000 21:49:30 -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: Haynes Manual 1982-1990
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Wed, 6 Oct 2004 07:49:08 -0600
    ...Never had a problem. > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > Same technique I am using on a subie conversion. I found that jacking up the...
  • Re: Re : synthetic motor oil
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 27 Apr 2002 21:01:55 -0500
    I didn't mean to be a wise guy about the engine ring sets but you're discussing technology that is in Corvette ($60...
  • Re: Disabling steering wheel lock
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Mon, 7 Mar 2005 03:04:34 -0600
    tjhannink@YAHOO.COM wrote: > Has anyone disabled their steering wheel lock? What is the easiest way to do it? > There are two basic techniques...
  • Re: NVC - Good article on technical analysis of engine oil filters
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:27:19 -0400
    ...NVC - Good article on technical analisys of engine oil filters <http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQH/is_6_49/ai_n16547364> http://findarticles...
  • Re: Technique For Removing Speedo needle?
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sat, 3 Oct 2009 07:57:27 -0400
    ...VANAGON.COM Sent: Saturday, October 03, 2009 4:59 AM Subject: Technique For Removing Speedo needle? got an odometer issue and have found several...
  • /f [Fwd: Re: tech wanting to relocate to Santa Cruz Ca.]
    Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
    Fri, 01 Mar 1996 05:48:19 -0700
    ...throw out to the group if anyone knows a Late Model > >Tech that might want to live and work in Santa Cruz in a...
  • Re: gas heater info
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Sun, 28 Sep 1997 14:12:34 EDT
    BTW all, in regards to the below, I have added a tech article on the BA6 to my web page. It was written by...
  • Starter troubleshooting
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Mon, 6 Apr 1998 23:50:13 EDT
    Hey all, Since my starting system troubleshooting procedure seems to be in demand, I wrote it up and posted it to my tech articles...
  • Re: Bosch 4-pronged spark plug not for Vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Thu, 21 Oct 1999 23:33:36 EDT
    << Thanks Ken, but after talking to the Bosch tech rep, I am staying away from the 4-pronged plug. Bosch tested the plug in...
  • Re: WBX bashing
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 31 Jul 2002 22:12:49 +1200
    >thanx for your opinion but like others before you, your position is ripe >with lots of technical ignorance. The 2.1L WBX has enjoyed...
  • Re: Understanding Amp Hours
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Tue, 20 Jun 2006 18:55:32 -0600
    ...Their tech support is excellent, too. Anyway, one point: To use voltage to measure the charge of the battery, not only must it be...
  • Re: Leaking Fluid = $$$
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 10 Feb 1995 10:10:39 -0800 (PST)
    ...It is not technically difficult, just a wee bit awkward. You can do the slave yourself also. Alistair
  • set clocks forward!
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 1 Apr 1995 12:46:57 -0800
    ...spring forward, fall back! - Tonite (late), technically early Sunday morning is when we're supposed ot set out clocks forward.. /m
  • VR6 in a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
    07 Jun 97 08:11:58 EDT
    Has anyone taken a look at the VR6 engine as a power source for the Vanagon? Charles "Luke" Lukey Windup Technology, Inc. Seattle, WA...
  • Ceramic coating
    Historical mailing list - Stuart
    Fri, 10 Sep 1999 16:46:00 -0700
    ...He coated his pistons and heads and had Swain Technology do it. Read more at http://swaintech.com. Stuart
  • Re: List the city where your from and some additional info....
    Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
    Tue, 28 Sep 1999 19:57:18 -0400
    Tampa, FL 30 yr old male computer tech 6-2 200lbs... hey, haven't we done this before?
  • Re: Headlight relay(s)
    Historical mailing list - T Berk
    Sun, 1 Jul 2001 15:31:51 -0700
    Karl Wolz wrote: > > Does anyone have a schematic for a headlight relay system? > > Karl Wolz <http://lighting.mbz.org/tech/how_to/relays> hth...
  • yokahama guardex 720?????????
    Historical mailing list - Blake Porter
    Sun, 7 Oct 2001 04:15:38 EDT
    ...the snow ice technology sounds good but how about dry handling and wear thanks
  • Re: Vanagon crash safety
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Mon, 8 Apr 2002 17:55:13 -0600
    ...Under >technical references, 3rd from the bottom of the list. Sorry, I only speak english. John
  • Re: Exhaust leaks, need ideas
    Historical mailing list - Dennis
    Tue, 27 Sep 2005 10:10:06 -0400
    The blower/bubbles technique revealed that I had the same problem with my audi 80 downpipe flange. I used a beltsander to true it.
  • Re: Power steering tech question (will be: Oh my aching hands...)
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Sat, 1 Sep 2007 20:49:43 -0400
    For fighting class B & C fires. Here's your link..Miguel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple-K
  • Water Powered Cars
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 4 Mar 2008 23:31:40 -0600
    ...StumbleVideo - Unbelievable Patented Technology <http://video.stumbleupon.com/#p=duthduooyh> John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
  • Re: The List
    Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
    Thu, 18 Nov 1999 20:55:02 -0600
    ...There ARE technophobes on the list, mostly in the form of the silent, sniveling lurkers. Not that it's wrong to be either a...
  • 84 wet rear carpet (leaking rear heater): vw tech bulletin
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 04 Apr 94 22:18:09 CDT
    ...VW Technical Information Group 19, Number 87-03 Date: December 21, 1987 Model(s): Vanagon, Water-cooled, model years 1983-1985 Subject: Carpet wet...
  • Re: replace FI with carbs?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 28 Oct 1994 10:44:50 -0700
    ...Their parts catalog does offer carb conversions for high performance, but offers the following technical advice on the same page: --------======== + + + ========------- Automobile Atlanta Tech Tip...
  • Re: [vanagon] Another "Pro" tech nees help
    Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
    Thu, 11 Mar 1999 19:50:01 -0600
    ...Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> > >Another one from the international Automotive Technician's Network. Any >digifant experts want to take a stab at it...
  • Re: 5 tire rotation was: How to get spare tire out
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 6 Mar 2011 17:34:43 -0500
    ...Edward At 02:52 PM 3/6/2011, Don Hundt wrote: >http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=43
  • Re: VR6 in a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
    09 Jun 97 07:33:57 EDT
    ...Not very technical, but there is a picture showing the engine inside the engine compartment. It extends about 20 cm above the bay lid...
  • Re: Thick-Glasses /How Do U Clean Injectors?
    Historical mailing list - GMBulley
    Sat, 11 Apr 1998 11:56:18 EDT
    ...The high concentration of Techron *did* do a great job of cleaning the injectors. Idle - rock steady, off idle miss-gone, high end power...
  • venting, was Re: dometic 182b question
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 8 Nov 2005 08:56:46 -0800
    ...http://www.rvmobile.com/Tech/Trouble/vent.htm it confirms a discussion i had on this list a while back about whether a "shroud...
  • Re: NVC - Good article on technical analysis of engine oil filters
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:38:43 -0700
    ...NVC - Good article on technical analysis of engine oil filters To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 9:34 AM I...
  • Re: unclas gas prices.. and what they'll be this summer
    Historical mailing list - gary
    Wed, 25 Feb 2004 17:56:02 -0500
    with our farming technology and great space it just does not make sense to me why we dont pursue renewable energy sources like ethanol...
  • Re: Interior lighting for the vanagon LED and CCF link to the new fridges
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Tue, 24 Aug 2004 12:04:12 -0700
    The Dometic gas absorbtion refrigerator may be an old technology. It is still the most viable method of keeping food cold in a RV...
  • Re: Your email requires verification verify#t0FGNneoh53TSci9xWtLZgNLdjWvDNRa
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 25 Jan 2007 03:24:57 EST
    ...from kooky by >> server1.technicaldepot.com with local-bsmtp >> (Exim 4.63) >> (envelope-from >> ) >> id 1H9x7L-0007oa-Ko >> for kooky@server1.technicaldepot.com; Thu...
  • Re: Replacement AFM technology
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:11:52 -0400
    ...Replacement AFM technology Nope, I'm looking for an simple, inexpensive solution that will not require any mechanical engineering or replacement of the AFM...
  • Re: Snow Tire Recommendation
    Historical mailing list - James
    Thu, 3 Dec 2015 13:04:00 -0500
    ...They are > > studdable (pre-drilled holes) > > > > http://www.tirerack.com/winter/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=151