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• Re: cylinder index (funny Friday hijinx)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 07:33:10 -0700
  ...t you sell your Vanagon > and buy one of those Honda hybrids. Oh wait, that's > why you're a hypocrite, you should be...
• Re: AC/DC and I'm not talking sex...
  Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 10:06:02 -0600
  ...Called it a hybrid generator. :) > > Okay, I'm likely dreaming that this small generator would be portable > and self starting (with appropriate signal capability...
• Re: AFM cap fix, maybe fixed my very intermittent problem
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 19:01:06 -0700
  ...Do you think the ABA hybrid will have enough torque where you need it in the Syncro? Regardless, here's hoping the cap has...
• Re: About them Norcold refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - Otmar
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 09:52:41 -0700
  ...http://www.evcl.com/vw 1 914 EV, 1 Insight Hybrid
• Re: Ford Galaxy Friday
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:46:43 -0500
  ...11 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote: > I agree that hybrids will be the way to go. I drive one because of the...
• Re: Dual Fuel Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 18:40:28 -0800
  ...i was wondering if anybody else runs their van as a hybrid >>>> w/ >>>> propane fuel? >>> >>> I'm having this conversion done in a couple...
• Re: VW camper van article
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 18 Sep 2015 09:35:31 -0700
  ...On 18-Sep-2015, at 12:40, Stuart MacMillan wrote: > Interesting, 496 bhp would be nice, but a hybrid would be a better idea...
• NO VANAGON CONTENT. trains, transmissions & diesels was: Diesel Fanatacism
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Tue, 19 May 1998 09:15:25 EDT
  In a message dated 98-05-19 02:08:10 EDT, austins@IX.NETCOM.COM writes: << Isn't this ('hybrid') system just what railroad...
• Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:17:29 -0400
  ...be the ones that are the most desirable and these other hybrids, are going to be the second class citizen that people wish they...
• Cutting the stretch halves
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 09:52:22 -0800
  ...Have fun! -Otmar- 72(front),73(rear),76,78,82,87(parts) Stretched bus 82 A3 GTI Westfalia, turning into a hybrid electric stretch...
• Bob Hoover Sermons CD-ROM is SHIPPING!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hooper
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 22:19:52 -0500
  ...The CD is in hybrid Windows/Mac format and includes free Adobe Acrobat software. Acrobat was chosen for the Sermons because it includes its...
• Re: anyone know how the 1.8 TDI compares to past VW diesels?
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:28:05 -0700
  ...I have a subaru in my 87 westy and thinking of a diesel or even hybrid setup for my 84. Here's one guy...
• Re: Anyone ever use standard awning rails on a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 19:58:52 -0500
  ...The hybrid system I described, the third option, results in a rolled-up awning of about four inches in diameter hanging on the side...
• Re: Agilis Nokian Hybrid Tires
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:42:12 -0700
  RE: Mixing Tires, personal experience with a Vanagon. I'm going to try to keep this brief but it's a long story. Lead...
• Re: Casfor Clunkers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:26:18 -0700
  ...Obama .........I have absolutely ZERO interest in driving a hybrid or modern car like that. I'd feel like I was 'just along for...
• Re: In Search of Diesel Oil Filler Tube
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 12 Dec 2017 18:21:45 -0600
  ...Below is the contact info I have. > > Alex > '82 westy with hybrid-ABA I-4 > > >The machinist was Steve who made my tubes (for...
• Roadhaus - Warning / Impostor
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 7 Jun 2003 10:25:57 -0700
  ...Board Waste Treatment and Water Recycling, Solar Microwave, Laser Guided Weaponry, hybrid engine (Bio Diesel, Gas, Electric or Water powered) or any of the...
• Re: Breakthrough for TDI conversions!
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 08:35:10 -0500
  ...This company has developed a hybrid injection system that is similar to the one used on the 1.9 TD (AAZ-code) engines. Claims...
• Re: Vanagon Head Leaking Around The Head Nut(S)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 14 Apr 2014 18:59:06 -0700
  ...Many say this hybrid motor is just as good as an ABA complete...I don't know about that but it works great and...
• Re-Visiting Electric Vehicle talk - event on Sunday.
  Historical mailing list - Fel Paj
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:10:34 -0700
  ...sedan), a Tesla Roadster, Toyota RAV4EV, among other electrics and electric-hybrids. a few conversion projects as well. http://events.pluginday.org/p/salsa...
• Re: Use of VW Dealers computer
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 8 Mar 2010 21:00:19 -0800
  ...axle/suspension areas - 71 and later books/fiche/ETKA has a "hybridization" of these area images - still looking). Yep, I'm back from the...
• Re: About them Norcold refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 10:16:54 -0700
  ...82/86 Stretch Vanagon Westfalia GTI. "Power of two" Soon to be TDI. > http://www.evcl.com/vw > 1 914 EV, 1 Insight Hybrid >
• Re: They said it couldn't be done....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 24 Aug 2014 13:07:44 -0500
  ...be driven by separate > > electric motor (latter would be like most hybrids and EVs on the road now, > > factory built). Interesting that it indicates...
• Synchro trans value? / Stretch progress
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 12:56:49 -0700
  ...TIA -Otmar- 72(front),73(rear),76,78,82,87(parts) Stretched bus 82 A3 GTI Westfalia, turning into a hybrid electric stretch 86...
• Re: Going Down to VW HQ to Throw a Rock Through The Office Window
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:21:08 -0500
  ...I would like to see that Van in a hybrid. Then you are talking true innovation. Ok, I am done. Thanks for indulging me...
• Re: ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 13 May 2013 15:48:32 -0400
  ...I was not a happy camper and switched to a homegrown hybrid. Last time I was in the shop and a conversion was in...
• Re: More on TR 16x7 steelies
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:17:04 -0800
  ...There is a guy on Samba selling hybrid nuts needed to properly match the diameter of the smaller ball with the larger diameter lug...
• Re: Reimo seats for 1982 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Elligsen
  Sat, 25 Mar 2017 22:58:39 -0600
  ...It already has many mods, > but this will make it a total hybrid. > > I'll send before=after photos on Monday.
• Re: Green Vanagons Was: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 10:34:48 -0700
  ...And likely I'd buy used for my DD. (like a TDI to run on bio blend) But if I went hybrid or electric...
• Re: Bosch #s for a deisel starter? Maybe..
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 1 Sep 2017 20:47:03 -0700
  ...my workbench) just removed from my > 84 with an inljne (ABA hybrid gas) VW motor mated to tbe van with factory > deisel parts, 5...
• Re: westfalia conversion van idea (MVC)
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 13:02:04 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >On Tue, 3 Sep 2002, Andrew Fox wrote: > >> The result would hopefully be a hybrid that has shares the >> excellent...
• Re: Mexican Watercooleds = Wasserboxers?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 20 Jan 1995 15:13:13 -0800 (PST)
  ...I know that they are a hybrid > of styles - 70's era bus body with water-cooled rear engine and front > mounted radiator. > > What...
• Re: SUV Bashing) was Think Positive to start your new year
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 07:28:36 -0700
  ...Our Vanagons are clearly mini-vans, and the Synchro is an SUV/mini-van hybrid. Of course, I live in truck country. I live...
• Re: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 08:33:00 -0700
  ...air...not to mention your 2nd car > should be a electric > > hybrid...is it??? > > > > Am I to understand that Kevin is making light of...
• clutch...
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:15:43 -0600
  ...60 dddPanel 69 Bug 90 Vanagon 04 Jetta TDI 05 Jetta Wagon TDI 06 Camry Hybrid g r u n g y AT g...
• Re: Increasing fuel economy/decreasing con$umption
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 23 May 2008 11:34:27 -0500
  ...if you do, turn off the engine like it was a hybrid. Jim On Fri, May 23, 2008 at 11:19 AM, Don Hanson...
• Re: Extra socket in tail lamps
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 4 Jul 2023 17:57:15 -0700
  ...I tried to explain differences in tail lights. >> >> >> To make a hybrid and use the empty spots would need some wiring at connector and...
• Re: CONFIRM vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 22 May 2023 21:43:11 +0000
  Yes....I kind of do the "Hybrid" approach.  Best of both worlds.  I totally endorse the irreplaceable wisdom of members on this List.  At...
• Re: 82 Westy needs advice on new engine
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 19:27:54 -0700
  ...87(parts) Stretch bus 82 A3 GTI Westfalia turning into a hybrid electric Stretch Several EVs (Electric Vehicles) Have owned way too many VWs...
• Re: VW Camper dreams
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 09:15:33 -0700
  ...We have what, 4 brands here in North America? All have their fans but none have the hybrid top of the Carthago and some...
• Re: license plate light bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 16:05:25 -0400
  ...And I suspect there are Toyota dealers all over the US, that's who works on hybrids. But assuming I do continue in my...
• Re: Dual Fuel Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 18:49:34 -0800
  ...i was wondering if anybody else runs their van as a hybrid > >>>> w/ > >>>> propane fuel? > >>> > >>> I'm having this conversion done in a couple...
• Re: Iceland
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 22:18:33 +0000
  ...of tiny dirt roads upon which these folks drive a bizarre hybrid of a family SUV with extended fender flares and WIDE truck tires...
• Re: Oil.. Where's it go?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 17 Oct 2017 09:58:34 -0700
  ...Where's it go? 84 5sp w/ABA hybrid inline motor...93 jetta block with crossflow 8 valve head and Digifant..no cat exhaust...
• Re: VW says it (yawn) again...the bus
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 13 Jan 2017 10:44:56 -0700
  I'm guessing that an AllElectric might most probably put a different LifeExpectancy on the Batteries than a Hybrid might but here is some...
• Re: Iceland
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 22:25:54 +0000
  ...of tiny dirt roads upon which >> these folks drive a bizarre hybrid of a family SUV with extended fender >> flares and WIDE truck tires...
• More info on 5-cylinder conversion and TDD conversions from Overland Parts
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 13:42:27 -0400
  ...These are actually called TDD (Turbo Direct Injection Diesel) by the folks at Overland because they are actually a hybrid of the TDI engine...
• Re: About them Norcold refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 14:37:36 -0700
  ...expeditionexchange.com/engel/ > >I agree with mike if there was a "hybrid" propane power for night and swing >compressor for day you would have...
• Re: Turn Your Car Into a Plug-In Hybrid
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 22:55:47 -0600
  On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 2:43 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > no , keep in on list. > I want to...
• Re: Vacuum leak?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 17:46:57 -0400
  ...I would check your exhaust carefully.You got guts to be traveling is such a hybrid ,way out there .Once again,wish I was...
• Earth Day, Vanagon bumper sticker content only
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 22 Apr 2007 14:58:34 EDT
  ...My reverie took me to; is a "hybrid" SUV really all that much better than a plain old SUV? And finally, I thought it...
• Re: Rolling resistance
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:08:42 -0400
  ...This fact contributes (there are other factors) to the substantially lower gas mileage that almost all vehicles except hybrids get in this driving mode...
• painting your van (was RE: State of the List... State your ages!!!!!!! :<)
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 11 May 2004 22:35:39 -0400
  ...State your ages!!!!!!! :<) > > > Age= 38 > Situation= pain in the butt > Work= playing with adult toys > Location= where it's damn cold > Van= 73 hybrid...
• Re: Prius question with vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:19:39 -0500
  ...14 PM, Dave Mcneely wrote: > > > >> Maybe the information is in here: > >> > >> Hybrid Air Conditioning Systems Overview - OpenSIUC - Southern ... > >> opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/cgi/**viewcontent...
• Re: Stretch project update
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 20:02:25 -0400
  ...87(parts) Stretched bus >82 A3 GTI Westfalia, turning into a hybrid electric stretch >86 Syncro 7 passenger Soon to be the front of...
• Re: VW inline four-bangers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 16:33:38 -0700
  ...and.........soon as they started having hybrids..........I thought soon all vehicles will be gas or diesel electric hybrids. and of course the newest...
• Re: Is this new gas saver for real?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Di Nola
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:52:40 +0000
  ...A GM hybrid SUV that has been upgraded with "off-the-shelf" components by some Nasa scientists making the SUV achieve over 150MPG and...
• Re: HHO Kits
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:52:08 -0700
  ...I find it fascinating that with a plug-in hybrid car, you can add energy to it 3 ways. one is put gas in...
• Re: SMOG CHECK WARNING IN CALIFORNIA FOR VANAGONS! (2)
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 23:16:24 -0800
  ...If you have a hybrid using different manufacturers' parts then you will need to definitely get a referee to generate a sticker so you...
• Re: Breakthrough for TDI conversions!
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 09:07:50 -0700
  ...This company has developed a > hybrid injection system that is similar to the one used on the 1.9 TD > (AAZ-code) engines. Claims...