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  • Re: OTP - GPS recommendations - think I''ve got it narrowed.
    Historical mailing list - Denmiester
    Sun, 3 Dec 2006 09:25:02 -0500
    ...They all are around what I can afford, but I'm open to ideas for units around that price that can let you plot...
  • Re: Headlamp upgrades to brighter lights - night vision
    Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
    Sun, 14 Sep 2003 05:33:50 -0400
    ...more of the following: > >blue-tinted H4 bulbs in nonQH units >RHD H4 units >H4s in US-market lights >lights misadjusted > >A proper LHD...
  • Re: Blaupunkt stereos
    Historical mailing list - Dusty Edwards
    Fri, 23 Sep 2005 07:44:43 -0700
    ...Midwest Electronics currently are offering two units, the Venice beach and the laguna, at a reasonable price. Just wondering if anyone out there has...
  • Air flow meter
    Historical mailing list - C Snyder
    Sat, 13 May 2017 01:45:24 -0400
    ...My question is that I have an old one besides the on on the van is their some company the rebuilds these units and...
  • Re: mounting tablet in rear of vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Fri, 31 May 2013 09:23:42 -0600
    ...Seemed like a good spot and since those type of units swing up out of the way and into their own case, very easy...
  • Re: Rooftop A/C Experiences
    Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
    Fri, 13 May 2011 12:53:40 -0700
    ...As for evaporative cooling, any listmembers familiar with swampy.net units, or recommendation for better? Cut hole in roof vs. tear apart dash. Hmmm.
  • Re: Hunting idle, jerking bucking Vanagon woes!!!
    Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
    Tue, 12 Apr 1994 09:15:06 -0500 (EST)
    ...to find someone with the same year vanagon, then switch the units [they plug in and are held in place with 2 sheet metal...
  • Battery isolator
    Historical mailing list - Stanley Pitman
    Tue, 20 Jun 2000 16:56:29 -0700
    ...Quality and reliability are also an issue with unknown brands, as problem units can fry your entire electrical system. More on this subject soon...
  • Interesting yard sale find: Freon
    Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
    Mon, 3 Jun 2002 10:45:47 -0400
    ...I realize this is the stuff used in home appliance type refrigeration units, but my AC is in need of a recharge, and I...
  • Re: Aftermarket AC questions--under dash, overhead, underseat?
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Fri, 17 Jun 2005 10:02:08 -0400
    ...these are self contained heat and AC units with 2 squirrel cage fans. it moves a lot of air, but i'm not sure...
  • Re: What are my best PC GPS options?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:55:58 -0800
    ...You will find such a warning in the instructions for some GPS units. On Jan 16, 2008 12:23 PM, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail...
  • 12v Air Compressors
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Fri, 29 Nov 1996 12:12:08 -0500 ()
    ...Below are specifications from the box comparing this unit to the normal units we see everywhere. AC-Delco Normal units Motor Diameter 2.04...
  • Re: better gas mileage
    Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
    Tue, 9 Sep 2003 23:57:54 -0400
    ...instead, the arithmetic relates to something physical, and units are attached to the numbers. whence: mpg = miles driven/gallons of fuel used = 198 mi...
  • Installing Oil Temp and Pressure guages in an '81
    Historical mailing list - J. Stutsman
    Sun, 10 Mar 1996 12:32:14 -0800 (PST)
    ...Has anyone else installed one of these units? What did you do? Do I need a short 1/8th in NPT nipple? What size...
  • Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
    Historical mailing list - Geo
    Wed, 26 May 2010 15:34:34 -0700
    ...http://www.eagleequip.com/page/EE/PROD/LI-SS/MS-7000 ...though similar units are available from several other companies. Not cheap, but they...
  • Show of Interest in repro Syncro Puch Emblems
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Thu, 11 Jan 2001 14:54:01 EST
    ...The pricing will depend on how many units purchased. I have committed to buying several just for my own use. Thanks, BenT San Francisco
  • Oil Coolers
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 10 Jun 2003 14:29:46 -0400
    ...Any truth to this? What�s the cost for these units? Installation a do it yourself job or a do you need a pro...
  • Apollo awning parts
    Historical mailing list - R DIXON
    Thu, 29 May 2008 10:30:25 +0000
    ...Many of these units were installed on the Westys - wondering if anyone has this part? cheers, Richard
  • Re: Under Seat AC
    Historical mailing list - BenT
    Sat, 20 Nov 2004 19:04:21 -0800
    ...1) Overhead AC as found in rear of Westies 2) Overhead front only AC's (shaped like a H) 3) Behr in-dash units...
  • Re: Bleeding brakes - 1.9 - questions
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Wed, 9 Nov 2011 20:10:53 -0700
    ...replacing old, worn out parts with new or rebuilt units, sometimes, to often, exposes just this kind of system weakness. bob On Nov 9...
  • torque, Nm -> ft-lbs
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 22 Jun 95 22:09:38 EDT
    ...Nm to ft-lbs. > > This correct? > > Alistair, trying to keep his units straight > Well, finally one of my many useless solid mechanics engineering texts...
  • Re: I Need a Torque convertor.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 4 Oct 2000 20:47:35 -0700
    ...They have rebuilt units available. Should be about $125. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of...
  • Re: Digitool test results--no throttle switch LED at idle
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Thu, 2 Oct 2008 18:25:18 -0700
    ...TerryK on the Samba has complete units or all pieces needed. dylan ----- Original Message ---- From: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY...
  • Re: Rooftop A/C Experiences
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 14 May 2011 10:55:37 -0400
    ...The 12,000 btu units are not quite enough. You really need 16 to 18,000 btus. Avoid the temptation to try to completely...
  • Re: [vanagon] Exhaust Deal- Question Withdrawn
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 4 Aug 1999 06:43:29 -0700
    ...Not true...in Europe, the exhaust units will replace similar non-cat units. No Change. But if they were improted into the US, each...
  • Berg GB and shipping
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
    Thu, 4 Mar 2004 09:32:24 -0800
    ...He would have already negotiated the price for "X" units of the shifter and that's that. Lets make this easy for them (and...
  • Re: 1984 Speedos
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:46:03 -0400
    ...Do you all think GPS units are accurate? Within their limits they're extremely accurate. The speed display runs behind by a second or...
  • Re: Fuel Injectors
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:41:57 -0400
    ...ca> wrote: > Does anyone have a source for fuel injectors? ('86 2.1l MV) > > Has anyone tried no-OEM units, any success/failures? > > D >
  • torque wrench units/sources?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
    Wed, 9 Jul 1997 09:23:45 +0000
    Gonna be shopping for a torque wrench and noticed that most are rated in ft-lbs and m-kgs, but Bentley gives N-m...
  • Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
    Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
    Fri, 15 Jan 1999 21:44:06 -0500
    ...suggest that you really do not need to keep all six units on, except when those nasty Dudes/Dudettes heading your way refuse to...
  • Re: awk! -- speakers sound great but....
    Historical mailing list - T Berk
    Wed, 10 Oct 2001 09:46:20 -0700
    ...The units have a hinge in the middle that makes for clearenced cranking then they tuck back flush when not in use. hth, TBerk
  • Measurement systems - a Sad Example?
    Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
    Tue, 14 May 2002 17:41:51 -0400
    ...I suppose you find something INconsistent with a base-10 system applied across all units of measure. OH! Sorry, it must be Friday somewhere...
  • RE: Cruise control for '80-82 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Tue, 19 Dec 1995 16:05:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...Both had sufficient >vacuum for the Zemco units. In other words, the cruise would hold full >throttle whenever necessary. Perhaps the Zemco design requires...
  • High VW Content: "hot/cold Igloo coolers found"...
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Fri, 12 Mar 1999 18:45:49 -0600
    ...The only thing, is that on the spacecraft the units are run backwards, being heated by plutionium rods, and generate electricity. For all the...
  • Skylight Alternatives ...
    Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
    Sun, 26 Jun 2005 14:32:50 -0700
    ...We've considered installing an after-market unit but the stock units and dismantler units we've seen appear quite fragile, have an overly...
  • Fw: Re: Re; Solar power your VW
    Historical mailing list - PSavage
    Wed, 1 Nov 2000 07:47:42 -0800
    ...And properly installed, allowing for differences between a Westy's fiberglass roof & the normal installation of these units on sailboat cabin tops, I can...
  • Re: Notes on traveling, internet access and rv parks
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:55:41 -0700
    ...BUT the dedicated GPS units like Garmin, Tom Tom, Magellan, etc have alll their map data stored in the GPS unit itself. Therefore they...
  • Alternative Instrumentation
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Apr 1996 16:08:17 -0800
    ...I'm wondering if anyone on this list has ever used a small microcontroller to sample instrumentation sending units through a DAC and output...
  • NO VW CONTENT "hot/cold Igloo coolers found"...
    Historical mailing list - MtnGal
    Fri, 12 Mar 1999 07:03:57 -0800
    ...I want to mention I think they might be reconditioned units (can't remember)... Price is $49. or $59 US.... I don't think...
  • For Sale; Fuel Injection for '85 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Dadeeo777
    Wed, 19 Jan 2000 15:48:12 -0500
    ...It includes all wiring, electrical units, hoses, and intake components. I will consider all reseaonable offers. As customary, shipping costs will be added to...
  • Driveshaft Bolt Part Number
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin E. Beasley
    Sun, 20 Jul 2003 14:14:48 -0400
    Howdy, I'm in the process of replacing my viscous coupling with one of Derek Drew's used units. In the interest of avoiding...
  • Re: a refrigerator replacement
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 10 Dec 2004 07:57:37 -0800
    ...Any suggestion of any units that > will fit without major modifications? Davidb __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more...
  • Re: known Vanagon problems
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Fri, 27 Aug 2004 13:14:13 -0400
    ...top roller rattling >Window-winder handles breaking >Plastic headlight adjusters break >Licenseplatelight-holder clips break, allowing light units to dangle >Electric-window winder failures
  • Re: GPS Advice (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:33:24 -0700
    ...around Seattle. > > What advice can those of you who have GPS units > give? Please specify make > and model number. __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors...
  • Vac/pressure bleeder recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
    Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:35:06 -0700
    Anyone have recommendations on a specific model that works well for bleeding hydraulics? I've also heard that some units can be used to...
  • Re: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 18 Feb 2002 12:54:33 -0500
    ...Looks like recovery rates run around 20-30% for "home" units, and 50-75-90% for industrial plants, and the units are tailored for...
  • Stereo Question - Looking for answers from people
    Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
    Thu, 25 Sep 2003 09:31:47 -0400
    ...I would like to spend no more than $700 for all the stereo units, and installation. It would be great to get some 6x9...
  • Re: '87 goofy idle
    Historical mailing list - Dan Beatty
    Tue, 12 Dec 1995 19:58:14 -0600 (CST)
    ...When the valve quits humming the control units works itself slowly to death. The moral here; when the idle speed valve first starts to...
  • WTB: receiver tube or towhook/ball for SA tow hitch
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 1 Dec 2012 06:18:04 -0800
    ...Thought I could just get a bolt on towball or receiver but apparently the bolt pattern is different than the domestically available units. I...
  • Re: there is another propex dealer in Canada
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Sun, 6 Mar 2011 21:15:03 -0500
    ...Propex Calgary' is in the crane industry and buys very few units from Propex. FRANK is the man to go for in Canada for...
  • Re: vw diesel engine in old type 2
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Tue, 11 May 1999 03:33:18 +0200
    ...413,322 units Strange, I didn't know this. So, does VWBrazil make water-cooled buses for Mexico while still making air-cooled buses...
  • Re: Dashboard is out!
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Mon, 21 Oct 2002 07:53:59 -0500
    ...It >is used to seal roof A/C units on RVs. It comes in White or White. >Three feet was two bucks. Chris Mills...
  • Re: Shock advice
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 6 Dec 2002 18:31:36 -0700
    "Actually any damper (the shock-absorbers are the SPRINGS, not hydraulic units) can be rebuilt by rebuilding specialists. Probably improved too, by using heavier...
  • Re: screech upon starting
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 Dec 2004 13:32:32 EST
    ...Is this waterpump-----I just replaced the sucker > about a year ago? Probably got one of those units that fail at a high rate...
  • Re: Shore Power Portable A/C
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Tue, 2 Aug 2005 15:49:56 -0600
    > Jeff, > > > > A couple of weeks ago I got one of Terry K's window AC units. > > > > They are a bit pricey but the workmanship...
  • Re: The Vanagon as a standard unit of volume
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:08:04 -0500
    Wouldn't this be Standard Cubic Units? Tom www.stir-plate.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On...
  • Re: Dash A/C in a T3, cool dreams
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 22 May 2006 13:51:43 -0700
    ...The A/C units under discussion don't even appear to offer any > fresh air setting. They could perhaps be installed such that the...
  • Re: 2nd Battery
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:09:06 -0800
    I've been using these lately after years of recommending Surepower, which had a huge recall of their 100A units a few years ago...
  • LED lighting
    Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
    Mon, 9 May 2011 20:56:35 -0700
    ...My solution as follows; "INREDA" under cabinet strip units from IKEA. 30 LEDs in a very low profile brushed aluminum strip 20" long $25...
  • Re: WTB a new radio.....
    Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
    Sun, 13 Feb 2000 17:25:39 -0500
    ...a $99.00 special with few features. > Surely, there must be other units that will fit. I prefer an AM/FM CD > or Cassette.