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  • oil pressure light problem
    Historical mailing list - william urban
    Wed, 4 Sep 2002 21:23:56 -0500
    ...I bought another sending unit(genuine VW) with the same result. I changed the other sending unit(VW) by the pushrods and also the...
  • Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Part II
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:38:54 -0500
    ...remove idle stabilization control unit. Connect US 1119 multi-meter between terminals 5 and 6 of connector plug for idle stabilization control unit and...
  • Re: Advice on Spare 2.1
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 7 May 2010 10:42:54 -0700
    ...the Idle Control Unit ...the vale and control unit, on the 2.1 ...which have to do with air control that determines idle speed...
  • Re: AC While Camping - Portable Unit
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 9 Jun 2010 09:26:40 -0500
    Looks to me like the unit would be OUTSIDE, with the cold air outlet ducted or in some other way connected to the space...
  • Delta Six DS4000
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Tue, 23 Jun 2015 22:07:46 -0500
    ...I have the above unit in my 1985 Westfalia. I'm looking for an LED bulb to minimize consumption. I ordered one from an...
  • Re: Looking for a auto door lock part
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Apr 2000 08:39:04 EDT
    I have the black power lock units for the rear and sliding door for $60 each. These are new dealer units. Let me know...
  • Re: Portable AC for camping
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 20 Jul 2015 21:15:42 -0700
    ...Single hose unit uses inside air to cool its condenser which gets pumped out via said single hose. This creates low pressure inside the...
  • Re: Aux Battery Suggestions for under Drivers seat
    Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
    Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:28:42 -0700
    ...Although, seeing the size of that sink on the single burner unit� Hmmmm�? Thanks for the inspiration�. My Van remains in total disassembly for...
  • Re: The transmission was just replaced by a 5-speed unit that was built by the Guru of boxes in Belgium.
    Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
    Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:13:13 -0800
    ...The transmission was just replaced by a 5-speed unit that was built by the Guru of boxes in Belgium. ''The transmission was just...
  • For Sale Eperspacher B!LC Heater
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Mon, 13 Feb 2006 15:19:46 -0500
    ...The control unit is fried but will be included anyway so you have it for reference. I never got it working so I can...
  • Re: Audiovox ccs100 cruise control
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:13:24 -0400
    ...What are the pros and cons? > I found one site that sells these for motorcycles, is this the same unit? <snip>
  • Re: idea?
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Fri, 25 Oct 2013 10:10:00 -0500
    ...While the unit would not have to be "split" like it >>>> would if mounted under the seat (the whole thing would be mounted outside...
  • Reefer Madness
    Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
    Thu, 23 Jan 97 10:55:26 -0600
    ...there ARE marine reefer unit that utilize an air-cooled condensor. in fact there are units with selectable air/water cooling. the price is...
  • re hot air for cold nights
    Historical mailing list - Graham Mingst
    Fri, 3 Nov 2000 11:16:52 -0500
    ...After waiting for them to retool the unit they re-released it recently and it is cheaper than before. The base unit is around...
  • NIB rear Air conditioner for 84/85, $300
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Sat, 19 Feb 2005 08:11:39 -0800
    ...It goes under the rear seat so it's not as good as a front mounted unit, but easier to install. The guy selling...
  • Another portable hot water on demand system
    Historical mailing list - Troy
    Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:21:06 -0800
    Zodi used to make a unit that would work on top of the Westy stove. You may be able to find one used on...
  • Re: UNITE!
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 27 Sep 2001 16:21:02 -0500
    ...Stan On Thu, 27 Sep 2001 15:37:07 -0500 Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM> writes: > The President has asked that we unite for...
  • Re: rad shack voltmeter/thermometer on sale
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Thu, 21 Apr 2005 20:10:00 -0600
    ...Sounds like your unit is defective. Or try new batteries. > i had hoped for more from > this unit and i am a bit disappointed...
  • [Question] Air-conditioning retro-fit?
    Historical mailing list - William
    Wed, 3 Jul 1996 10:28:15 -0400 (EDT)
    ...P Is there a good aftermarket unit out there or is it better to use a unit out of a junked Vanagon?? What do...
  • Re: very interesting siting
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Fri, 21 Feb 1997 09:40:45 -0500
    ...German pilots do extensive flight training in various parts of the United States, and I understand that this operation manages all the German activities...
  • Re: Syncro fuel sending unit
    Historical mailing list - Barry Armitage
    Wed, 15 Jul 1998 12:00:41 -0400
    ...He said that the sending unit was bad. The part was priced at $140, and would require removing the driveshaft and tank to install...
  • Re: Cassette deck woes
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Wed, 23 Jun 1999 11:51:43 -0500
    If attempted repairs fail, why not replace the unit? New cassette decks are available for as little as $ 100 and cd decks can be...
  • Re: Emisson Control unit question
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Wed, 11 Jun 2003 13:33:48 -0400
    ...From that point on the ECU runs the pump whenever it >see pulses from the hall unit in the distributor.
  • Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Part IV
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:38:45 -0500
    ...remove idle stabilization control unit. Connect US 1115 L.E.D. tester to terminsals 5 and 15 of connector plug. Start engine and turn...
  • Re: [Fwd: square headlight upgrade kit< ooops]
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Wed, 13 Jan 1999 16:22:34 -0800
    ...I have >> read on the German Bus-Forum that the dual-square units can get stolen, >> so the Germans fasten them with rivets, instead...
  • CD/MP3 Player suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Gary
    Wed, 1 Jan 2003 20:26:54 -0500
    ...I have heard there are size restrictions on the units....some won't fit because they are too big. Any suggestions on what units...
  • Re: Strange AC sighting in MD junkyard
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Sat, 23 Oct 1999 02:14:10 -0400
    This is a 83-85 unit. Very odd. Very rare. VW built. Did not work well. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z...
  • Re: Portable Air Conditioner for Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 23 Jun 2003 22:21:50 -0400
    ...This unit can simply stand inside the Westy, but it's *choke* $447: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=2025454&cat...
  • Idle Stabilizer Control Unit, 1.9l Digijet, 2 or 3 models
    Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
    Tue, 26 Aug 2003 20:50:49 -0400
    Volks, There are two or maybe three Idle Stabilizer Control units for 1.9l WBX vanagons. Bentley, p. 24.19, states that model 251...
  • Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
    Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
    Wed, 10 Sep 2003 22:10:04 -0600
    I did not realize the Idle Stabalizer Control Unit could be taken apart and be re-soldered. I will look into that. Is it...
  • Re: Radio/subwoofer wiring
    Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
    Sat, 14 Jul 2012 10:53:48 -0500
    ...Radio/subwoofer wiring Usually the remote wire is blue with white stripe that energizes to 12v when the head unit turns on to signal...
  • Re: Westy-Vision
    Historical mailing list - Chris & Aimee
    Mon, 20 Oct 1997 13:19:02 -0700
    Although we do not yet have kids, I would love to know how and where they mount a TV/VCR unit in a Eurobago...
  • Re: vw steering - Friday
    Historical mailing list - Gregory Mitch Daughtry
    Fri, 15 Nov 1996 08:33:22 -0500
    > a) hooter wont stop hooting - suspect wiring is earthing in See the people with the ultimate bra posts. > Checked the unit > which seems fine...
  • evaporative a/c option
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Tue, 21 Apr 1998 16:53:03 -0500
    One air conditioning alternative to the Toyotomi setup for those in less humid climates is an evaporative unit. While never blowing nice cold 50F...
  • Re: Rotoritis?
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Mon, 29 May 2000 03:13:45 EDT
    ...remove the drum and shoe as a unit. >> Should be "...remove the drum and HUB as a unit." Sorry if I confused anyone. Rich
  • a refrigerator replacement
    Historical mailing list - David Bartolini
    Fri, 10 Dec 2004 09:54:35 -0500
    ...I would like to replace the refrig with a more modern unit. Any suggestion of any units that will fit without major modifications? Davidb
  • Re: AC for my Doka - question at the end
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Wed, 20 Jul 2005 09:35:26 -0400
    Kim, Have you thought about using the overhead evaporator unit from an 85 Vanagon? They are "I" shaped and are mounted cab-forward with...
  • Re: AC in a westy?
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Mon, 29 Jul 2002 14:03:33 -0400
    ...I opted for the removable unit in this picture. http://williamwareagency.com/forsale/stanvan/ac_unit.htm Its heavy to hang (50 pounds) and...
  • Re: Air conditioner for camping
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 29 Mar 2002 19:22:49 -0600
    ...The > seat > bottom itself hinges forward and provides full access to the top and > back > of the unit. The unit has no drain, but...
  • Re: audio source A's
    Historical mailing list - Owen - lists
    Fri, 13 Feb 2004 21:39:23 -0600
    ...This unit also has the multi function knob so maybe it is the same unit?
  • Re: Removing clip from Hall unit
    Historical mailing list - d spence
    Mon, 5 Sep 2005 17:20:40 -0600
    ...Anyway, I want to remove the connector to the Hall unit (mounted on the side panel next to the idle control unit to check...
  • Re: remove from list NVC
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Tue, 5 Dec 2006 17:29:41 -0700
    ...Here's the airports for all but 2: >> >> IAM - In Amenas, Algeria >> SOO - Soderhamn, Sweden >> GLD - Renner Field, United States >> YUR - >> ALL - Albenga, Italy...
  • Need a New Exhaust System, S&S Any Good?
    Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
    Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:46:18 -0400
    ...I was thinking of getting the S&S unit the Ken sells at Vanagain. Anyone purchase this? I would love to hear your feedback...
  • Re: Door lock actuator question
    Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
    Sun, 16 Nov 2003 19:34:03 +1100
    ...The newer units are sold in three parts. Actuator unit, Plug in harness and Pigtail to connect to existing wiring. The new plug in...
  • Re: Switched 12V power in Engine compartment and hall unit to ecu question. (1984 van)
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 28 Jun 2006 10:09:28 -0700
    ...1 comes > from the AEM hall unit and when grounded shows just under battery > voltage, and 13 is from a relay which shows battery...
  • Re: The Vanagon as a standard unit of volume
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:52:12 -0700
    "And there'll be none of that tired old furlongs per fortnight silliness.�" � Parsecs per sidereal unit?� Gotta be forward thinking. � Stephen --- On Fri...
  • Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:06:01 -0700
    In general, the Ignition Module (ICU) on 80-85 models (the one on the left engine wall) is a sealed unit, so repair of...
  • Re: Air conditioner for camping
    Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
    Fri, 29 Mar 2002 22:30:42 -0500
    ...It is certainly a neat appearance and won't adversely effect your hernia like my hang on unit does. I saw one unit in...
  • Fridge - Rapid Fire It & Brass PLug
    Historical mailing list - Dino Kubik
    Thu, 16 Jan 1997 09:00:22 -0500
    ...The "electric" pilot light is key to me -it is above the unit and has a little toggle switch turning it and an indicators...
  • Re: AC under rear seat?
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:45:23 -0400
    I did a custom install of an after market AC unit made for classic cars in my Adventurewagen. I put it in the forward...
  • Re: No spark, good coil, etc
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
    Sun, 24 Feb 2019 21:24:49 -0500
    Have you tried to swap the ignition control unit? Also try unplugging the idle unit and plugging the two plugs together. I have had...
  • Re: a/c cutout switch
    Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
    Fri, 17 Apr 1998 21:25:02 -0400
    ...Have an 86 2wd westy....Does this unit have a high side cutout switch??? If so where should it be located??? My unit has...
  • Re: looking for a source for temp 2/temperature gauge sending unit connectors
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 12 Jan 2013 15:16:53 -0500
    At 02:30 PM 1/12/2013, David Clarkson wrote: >I was in the process of replacing the temp 2 sending unit on my...
  • Porta Potty and showering
    Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
    Thu, 7 Mar 2002 12:57:02 -0700
    ...These units hold about 3 gallons of fresh water. having recently made my hula-hoop shower (I need to get photos up on the...
  • Re: small stuff-
    Historical mailing list - Mike Stainbrook
    Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:01:55 -0500
    funny thing when I disconected the temp sending unit (the blue one)I found it has allready been replaced,wires are toast,(brown/black...
  • Re: OT-stranded in the wilderness with a westy what would you do ?
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Thu, 7 Dec 2006 18:13:04 -0800
    ...When you buy a new (or newer) unit, you register yourself and the receiver. This means when the unit is acitivated, they know *who...
  • Replacement of coolant temp sensor (help needed)
    Historical mailing list - David M
    Sat, 31 Aug 2013 11:09:48 -0700
    ...I pushed the unit back in the hole and reinstalled the clip but then I noticed it had a lot of wiggle and I...
  • Re: gas detectors\\alarms
    Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
    Mon, 30 Aug 1999 19:04:45 -0400
    John, If your speaking of a LPG detector, there are a few different units out there. All new RV's come with a unit...
  • Re: Where is The Heat Going?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Sun, 22 Jul 2007 12:08:26 -0700
    ...Between 90 and 100F, the differential gets > smaller as the cooling unit begins to lose efficiency. Once above 100F, > the cooling unit no longer...
  • external temperature guage
    Historical mailing list - gneiss9
    Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:05:42 -0700
    ...I have returned both to the the vendor and am still on the search for a quality unit that will last... Trevor Reynolds gneiss9...