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• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:16:42 +0000
  ...Also, I am wondering if I will have to disconnect the > caliper > > from the line to be able to remove the Brake Disc? It...
• Re: Elec. Leak Draining My Battery!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 7 Jun 1995 08:21:32 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I have disconnected the ground strap from the > battery and incerted an LED under the theory that the LED would be lit if > there...
• Temp 2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 21:25:20 -0700
  ...1) Disconnect the Temp-2 sensor? or 2) Disconnect and connect the 2 leads (are there 2 leads?) together? or 3) Disconnect and ground...
• 84 vanagon hunting
  Historical mailing list - Tim Vogelin
  Fri, 12 Feb 1999 19:01:11 -0600
  When I disconnect the plug on the air flow meter on my 84' it dies. It could be the idle stabilizer. The bentley explains...
• Re: VW's 'new' van
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 21:01:07 -0700
  ...the Volkswagen Routan on the Discovery channel > > > > > > > > Rob > > > > becida@comcast.net > > Western Washington State, USA > > > > > > -- > Chris S. > Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur" >
• Re: While Discussing Gas Prices repeated
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 19 May 2012 20:31:33 -0700
  ...We drive vehicles commonly described as bricks - Surely I can use ancient discredited economic theories Regards There must be a lifetime of thought in...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 13:12:37 -0500
  ...Also, I am wondering if I will have to disconnect the caliper > from the line to be able to remove the Brake Disc? It...
• Re: Reversibility, was REAR DISCS
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 14:29:36 +0100
  ...the Vanagon disc: I was inspecting some of my available parts tonight > (morning now). I have a couple of sets of GTI/GLI rear...
• CANCEL THAT: WAS Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity, now NO oddity
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 13:32:49 -0700
  ...2.2 bar PASS With vacuum hose (2) DISconnected spec: approx 2.5 bar, measured: 2.2 bar HUH? The pressure did not change...
• Re: Speedometer cable
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 18 Apr 97 18:01:05 CDT
  ...speedometer cable, removeing/installing work sequence *removing - disconnect battery ground strap - disconntect speedometer cable <from the speedometer, i guess> - remove spare tire - disconnect speedometer...
• Re: Electrical discharging a capacitor
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 2 Jul 2005 17:41:48 -0600
  ...one square!!! the type on the back of certain CRT can discharge 10k volts at almost an amp. This is more than enough to...
• Re: Still Running Rich
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:08:40 -0700
  ...One diagnostic step I took was to disconnect the the O2 sensor. That seemed to cure the problem EXCEPT gas mileage went to hell...
• Re: Wasserboxer Horsepower Increase, an intellegent discussion
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 07:59:56 -0500
  ...Wasserboxer Horsepower Increase, an intellegent discussion >Lately I've noticed a deterioration in the quality of the discussion of >the posting to this site...
• Re: Hankook RA08 tires
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 21:29:12 -0600
  Mark...another discussed issue that Discount Tire or Tire Rack, or whatever Canadian Tire equivalnet would have given you the price to to get...
• Re: Very dented muffler from Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 13:04:16 -0500
  I AGREE!!!!!!!!!!! DISCUSS IT WITH THEM! Those vendors presence on this list is very usefull to everyone by their answers to problems and offer...
• Radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 09:41:20 -0400
  ...I resorted to disconnecting the battery to shut it off and save the battery from deep discharge. Anyone want to weigh in on the...
• Re: anyone done REAR DISCS?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 15:50:01 EST
  ...reply) .Seems to me you would need it if you have discs up front and drums at rear. Stands to reason if you don...
• Re: splash shields
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 15:42:20 -0500
  ...And even after they have discovered from one of my orders that a part is NLA, they continue to list them on their website...
• Re: mileage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 22:04:11 -0800
  Scott, I'm referring to the spring encapusulated in the disc brake dust boot that aids in returning the brake piston. These can weaken...
• Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Please trim your replies
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:36:58 -0500
  We've now had more bandwidth consumed by this meta-discussion on administrivia than was taken by the original off-topic post. Isn't...
• Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 7 Sep 2020 13:20:52 -0700
  ...Disconnect the rar hinges before disconnecting the raiser bar in the >> front and >> >> 2. Do I disconnect the hinges from the body, or the...
• Re: rear wiper disconnect
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 14 May 2002 17:13:43 -0600
  ...rear wiper disconnect > > What is the easiest way to electrically disconnect and reconnect the rear > wiper? > > I need to do this when my bike...
• ADMINISTRIVIA - Re: LVC Should Have Been Posted Friday
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:44:49 -0800
  ...Reviewing today's collection of posts with the above subject he fails to discern any Vanagon content at all. The subject says it all...
• Re: subject Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:21:37 -0700
  ...as euro Jokers, had discs (even ABS!) all around. > Has anyone exchanged their rear drums for discs? What rear discs were used? > What mods...
• Re: Need rear brake backing plates (now rear Discs?)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:21:32 -0700
  I think the main benefit of rear discs is the way they improve the pedal feel. The fronts do most of the stopping but...
• Re: My 1st post- Re: The Energy Non-Crisis
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:10:36 -0500
  ...There have been so many >> opportunities recently to discuss all of the big issues of our day--like >> energy and and climate change--and...
• Re: quick disconnect for power....to save the battery when the van si tsmore than one week
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 09:03:45 -0500
  ...quick disconnect for power....to save the battery when the van si ts more than one week Has anyone Mc Guivered a battery disconnect...
• Re: bus depot disocunt code was/WTBoutside door handle
  Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
  Sat, 7 May 2005 23:15:50 -0400
  ...list1e > > That is a "one" after the "list" and not the letter "l"...I made that > > mistake and lost out on my discount. > > > > Pascal...
• Re: Disc Brake and Wheel Upgrade A work in progress
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 May 2020 16:26:58 +0000
  ...VANAGON.COM Sent: Wed, May 6, 2020 9:27 pm Subject: Disc Brake and Wheel Upgrade A work in progress https://1drv.ms/a...
• Moderator Message: Reminder No Political or Religious discussions in this List
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 21 Jun 2018 21:03:31 -0700
  ...There are forums which are specifically designed for that sort of discussion. We come here to talk about Vanagons. That is all. Regards, BenT...
• Re: Group-41 deep cycle gel-cel battery -payback
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Apr 1997 08:58:38 -0300 (ADT)
  ...Rapid discharge/charge cycles. 300-400 amp draws from the winches, discharged after a couple of minutes. Lots of abuse. Tim
• Re: <.F> Westy Appearance Package aka help for the sedate
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 18:46:57 EDT
  In a message dated 6/16/00 1:21:38 PM, rlynch@infosat.com wrote: <<'The discerning owner could discard their own hubcaps ' I...
• '86 Vanagon alternator question
  Historical mailing list - Dan R. Hall
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 22:52:25 -0500
  Guten Abend Volks, Per the Bentley, I disconnected battery ground, then removed my alternator. Reconnect battery ground, turn ingition switch on. LEDs for OXS...
• Re: capacitor fix vs. pigtail
  Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 03:46:47 EST
  ...The part number was given in the discussion.No problem since then. There was a link discussion and the fix with a capacitor was...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 19:48:10 +0000
  ...Smallcar front big discs? florian
• Re: MSN site good choice for contest!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 17:42:14 -0700
  We HAD, and still HAVE a site for discussion of the sticker contest! The site is the forum on Ken's sticker contest page...
• Re: Wasserboxer Horsepower Increase, an intellegent discussion
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Fri, 1 May 1998 10:39:41 +0800
  ...Wasserboxer Horsepower Increase, an intellegent discussion > > > >Lately I've noticed a deterioration in the quality of the discussion of > >the posting to this site...
• Ignition System Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 12:22:53 -0500
  I checked my fuel injectors last night and found that when I disconnected power from the left rear cylinder the idle did not change...
• Whoopeee! New list split suggestion
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 09:32:35 -0500
  ...NO VANAGON CONTENT, no discussions of repairs, no discussions of outings, or adventures, and please, no comments about preventative maintenance. Further, please, no lawyers...
• Re: Isolator vs Seperator (mechanical relay) was Re: Sure Power 1315 battery separator
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 14:43:25 -0800
  ...solution. >if your discharge cycle >1) does not tend to drain the aux right down >OR >a low voltage disconnet is installed >OR >a...
• Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 21:21:58 -0700
  ...Disconnect the rar hinges before disconnecting the raiser bar in the > > front and > > > > 2. Do I disconnect the hinges from the body, or the...
• RE: disc brakes on earlier bus
  Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
  Wed, 03 Aug 94 09:52:00 cdt
  ...The braking would be better with the disc brakes but I think the *feel* wouldn't"t be right since you wouldn't be...
• Re: idle booster valve part numbers
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 01:18:18 -0500
  ...When my '85 was new, I discovered that the dealer consistently disconnected the power steering boost valve, usually because of stalling problems I was...
• Re: Brakes....
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 12:24:32 -0400
  ...Of course, yes you do have to convert to 15" wheels to accomodate the larger discs and calipers. For the rears, I understand that...
• Re: Sticker Removal~&~Need Mirror
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 12:39:24 -0500
  ...Part #07501 is the 4" disc that requires 4k rpm drill(air tool?) or the 6" disc(part#07502) for 2800 rpm work. The...
• Re: Vendor discount - Now 5% or 10%
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Sat, 29 Mar 2014 14:48:44 -0600
  ...The discount comes right off your current order, without requiring an additional order later like "rewards points" do. The Bus Depot got its start...
• Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 09:05:31 -0800
  ...Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW? Hi folks, I just read in the Go Westy sales email that they are working...
• Re: Bus Depot Beta Test
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 23:44:52 -0700
  ...Offering 10% discounts seems great to me. I can only guess that people complaining didn't read about that. >> Why is it that some...
• Discover a source of cheap A/C compressors
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 14:46:56 -0800
  Didnt think I ment new ,did you? Seems that the Landrover Discovery from 86 till I dont know when,came with the Sanden 510...
• Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:43:25 -0400
  ...and decided that it's perfectly legitimate technical discussion, just the same as any discussion of mechanical bits. Anyone not interested is encouraged to...
• Re: MOD more apology
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 15:39:12 -0400
  ...Then we can discuss how hurt they >should or shouldn't have been? Please, let us discuss Vanagons from >now on. Even on Fryedays...
• 500 miles per gallon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:41:26 -0500
  Was watching a congressional energy hearing on C-Span Saturday and in the discussion came this whopper of an announcement. - "Friday, Toyota announced a...
• Re: Instrument cluster.
  Historical mailing list - Richie Chunda
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 07:52:18 EDT
  ...Anyone know how to fix them? >> If it is accurately marking the passage of time, why not disconnect the battery before you go to...
• Re: Who is it?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 14:15:20 -0500
  I thought Camelback gave a discount on dealer only parts, at least they did for my front tranny mount a few years ago Dimwitted...
• Re: Pics of the Extend-A-Stay valve
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:35:58 +0000
  ...And the rush of propane I got when disconnecting the one pound bottle was far more than the usual "pffft" you get when disconnecting...
• Removing 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, Heater, Heater blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 22:44:28 -0700
  ...Lift cluster, disconnect speedo cable and electrical connector on underside, then remove cluster. Pass switch wiring plugs through holes in dash. Remove breakaway bolts...
• Re: need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 18:20:25 -0600
  ...need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes here�s the post: --snip-- For all who wanted more Info: Front: -vented discs...
• Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 6 May 2012 18:40:37 -0400
  ...source for solder-on quick disconnects? > > Whenever wiring electrical things (gauges, whatever) I always solder on > crimp-style quick disconnects as I don't...
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 08:43:21 -0800
  ...But discussing them like this on the list is problematic. The tone of the comments can be misinterpreted and the "he said-then he...
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 10:55:57 -0800
  The less a battery is drained/discharged the longer it will last. Strictly speaking, flooded batteries are not designed for repeated deep discharges, so...