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  • Tires inertia
    Historical mailing list - John Jensen
    Fri, 18 Apr 2003 09:33:42 -0400
    ...The energy required to maintain a given speed is an acceleration and therefore is greater for a greater mass. IMHO. John Jensen, Mudbug Pottery...
  • Re: Diesel Rebuild Non-Vanagon question
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Mon, 22 Sep 2003 06:19:27 -0700
    Mercedes diesels are great, but parts are expensive and some special tools are required for assembly. Even 4 cylinder engines cost $4-5K for...
  • Re: Rewiring sound system / common ground systems - edit
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Sun, 10 Oct 2004 16:20:33 -0400
    ...I don't think any major car stereo manufacturers make common ground systems anymore, so rewiring of the pre-87 models is required for...
  • Re: [NVC] Dual Monitors
    Historical mailing list - robert feller
    Sat, 15 Dec 2007 01:09:25 -0500
    ...Anyone know how to set up dual monitors, software and hardware required, > etc, et. > > Thanks, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > -- Shawn Feller Ohio www...
  • Re: 1.9l TD Engine torque & power tables, westy drag.
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Mon, 4 Jan 1999 11:55:57 -0500
    ...The resulting graph shows how dramtically the power requirements rise at the higher velocities. (try finding the power required to push a vanagon at...
  • Re: Dometic, Installing in a non-camper
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Fri, 4 Jul 2008 17:03:28 -0700
    ...No need for any external utility connections but the flue vent is required for the fridge to run on propane. Just use the stock...
  • Re: Timing Notch? on 2.1 Digifant
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 15 Sep 1997 21:14:13 CDT
    ...Sender II disconnected, revs at 2000 rpm) >which notch gives the required 5 degree ahead of TDC? In other words >which notch is which...
  • Re: Is my Syncro box about to blow
    Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
    Fri, 27 Nov 1998 08:16:26 +0200
    My fourth gear required replacing at about 160k Km. Jimmy Sanby Cape Town SA '89 Syncro 15" >>> Andreas <anjar@ONLINE.NO> 11/26 3...
  • Re: Stealth camping
    Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
    Thu, 10 Feb 2000 08:39:13 -0500
    ...Now we ALL know the training and experience that is required to do the Subaru engine computer wiring harness job that you have so...
  • I really didn't want to ask about tires again
    Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
    Mon, 25 Feb 2002 15:01:42 -0500
    ...Apparently 205/70 R14 are required wiht a LI of 99 or greater. So far this seems to be an impossible spec for love...
  • Re: 1982 diesel vanagon water pump belt
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Thu, 16 May 2002 06:24:14 -0700
    ...Two belts are required. At least some diesel cars (like my Golf) have a single belt, but they also drive the water pump at...
  • Re: Vanagon Library
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
    Wed, 3 Sep 2003 14:41:03 -0400
    ...Start from scratch, put it into categories and no search tool will be required. So if you need to know about brakes, well you...
  • Re: Remote control door unlocking?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 27 Jan 2004 14:49:11 -0600
    You shouldn't have any problem buying the required 12v transmitter and receiver / transceiver parts from Pep Boys or any other mass merchandiser of...
  • Re: Very Dim Rectangular Square Headlights
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 22 Nov 2006 13:33:17 -0800
    ...No relays > required. Just plug in and use standard H4/9003 bulbs 55w/60. > > > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vw-T25-Twin-Headlamps_W0QQitemZ180053042136QQihZ008QQcategoryZ76066QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem...
  • WTB Grey headliner screws and caps
    Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
    Fri, 4 Jan 2008 11:23:10 -0500
    ...Caps must be grey and the screws are also required as they are specific for the caps. I need as many as you have...
  • Vanagon numbers (measurements required)
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
    Fri, 9 Jan 2009 17:41:07 -0500
    All, I'm stuck at work (selling Audi's so not a bad gig) so I can't get this info myself, but I...
  • Re: Smog inspections
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 07 Jul 1997 20:04:04 EDT
    ...Not sure what the standards are in other parts of California (if they are different) using the dreaded Smog II system (required with a...
  • Re: RoadHaus - RoadDog to Mexico
    Historical mailing list - Owen
    Fri, 14 Nov 2003 09:47:46 -0600
    ...He said it only required records of current shots more so to bring the dog back out of Mexico than any requirement for ingress...
  • '81 Window seal & weather stripping kits?
    Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
    Wed, 26 Jan 2000 11:24:20 -0800
    ...in a 19-year-old bus, why not spend what's required to do a fairly complete exterior restoration now? That is, have all...
  • Re: Headlight upgrades
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
    Mon, 18 Jan 2016 18:34:07 -0800
    ...these on the road, I'm more and more tempted to buy a > full LED light bar to return the favour when required. > > Jason > > > > >>
  • Auto Tranny TLC
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 8 Aug 2010 21:51:28 -0500
    ...It has an auto tranny! I I know nothing about the TLC required for it. Since this is the first time the auto tranny...
  • Copy of: for Friday
    Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
    05 Dec 96 16:04:27 EST
    ...What I want to know is, where do you store the >gorilla required to swivel the dang things?!? Ahh yes... the Gorilla is stored...
  • 85 vanagon; aaccelerator (throttle) cable snapped
    Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
    Wed, 23 Jun 1999 13:58:54 -0400
    ...Which end do you feed the new cable in from? What is the minimum required disassembly at the engine end? The spring loaded throttle...
  • 81 Fuel Injection Thermo time switch and Cold Start Valve...
    Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
    Thu, 6 Jan 2000 20:13:38 -0500
    ...cracked and missing at least one of the necessary keeper clips required to assure a good contact. Question: Are these connector parts sold separately...
  • Re: Message ("The distribution of your message dated Sat, 13...")
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Thu, 1 Aug 2002 08:33:31 -0400
    ...No action is required from you; your message will be > reprocessed automatically once the list owner releases the list.
  • User Manual required
    Historical mailing list - Desmond Woods
    Thu, 10 Mar 2005 22:26:25 +0100
    Got A vaagon Dec 1989 as an import from Germany - I have the original user manual from new - but it is in German - can...
  • Q's about converting an '89 Auto to 4spd?
    Historical mailing list - Robbie Cotner
    Wed, 11 May 2005 15:06:09 -0700
    ...What is required to convert this to a 4spd? Does the year/model the manual tranny is from matter? And lastly has anyone done...
  • Re: last VW aircooled motor tomorrow
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 22 Dec 2005 10:54:31 -0500
    ...a link to the VW Brazil website: > http://tinyurl.com/8e3w4 > > Required Vanagon content: I have an '81 aircooled > Vanagon.... > > Richard A Jones > Boulder...
  • Dogs at Leo Carrillo State Beach, Malibu, CA
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Sat, 21 Jul 2007 16:15:17 -0700
    ...Because of their size, we specifically want a leash-required beach. Although I live in the Los Angeles area, I haven't been to...
  • Re: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions ULSD availability
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:30:22 +0000
    ...All MY 2007 cars and trucks are required to use it. My observation is that availability is still limited. The engine and injectors are...
  • Re: registering Matilda in Canada
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:09:35 -0230
    ...If the vehicle is more than 15 years old then the RIV (registration of an imported vehicle) isn't required. But what I can...
  • Re: All you need is a rear clip
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Mon, 1 Jun 2015 09:40:26 -0400
    ​Im just having difficulties with thinking that with the work required on that vanagon that the asking prize is still $3.400. Have our...
  • Re: Carat value
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 3 Apr 2015 09:50:15 -0700
    No test required on AZ on vehicles older than 1967. Nothing to do with antique status; just an arbitrary date. Karl Wolz Sent from...
  • Re: VW discontinued 1.9 oil filters?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:09:38 -0400
    ...anti-drainback valve designed to prevent oil starvation during startup, as required by Volkswagen for use on the Wasserboxer engine. This is what differentiates...
  • 1986 AC part Wanted:
    Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
    Mon, 1 Jul 1996 12:30:41 -0400 (EDT)
    ...piller that regulates the temperature by turning on the compressor, as required by the inputs from the front control and the evaporator temperature. It...
  • Re: Rear seat belts
    Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
    Sun, 22 Mar 1998 03:20:48 EST
    ...All the mounting positions required were built in. Can't vouch for an 85 model for sure though. Regards, Jim Davis
  • Re: Oversize wheels for Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Sun, 2 Aug 1998 09:26:02 -0700
    ...stopping distance? Increased wear on pads and rotors? More pedal pressure required? All of the above? Is this really a significant factor when considering...
  • '85 Vanagon Automatic Rough Idle
    Historical mailing list - MMunn
    Thu, 2 Jan 2003 20:26:48 -0800
    ...Trouble shooting is definitely required. Any suggestions? I've got the tools and the time, but know little about fuel supply. By the way...
  • Re: CB antenna mounting - Structural strength
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 25 Mar 2004 10:53:57 -0500
    ...Such a hole could also facilitate a "Permanent" through the roof mount and the load could be unscrewed when temporary clearance is required. Mike
  • Re: Mercedes wheels
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 24 Feb 2006 12:44:52 EST
    ...I assume > it will need new lugs, but would spacers be required? Has anyone used these > wheels? If so, what is good tire for...
  • Re: VW car names ...
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:59:53 -0500
    Yes, but you need the "an" suffix required by VW so it would be the Fahrtan. Now THAT'S a good car name. Bryan...
  • Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 7 Jun 2014 08:45:24 -0700
    ...I do like parking it....I get some 'amazed bystander' looks on the rare occasions when I visit towns where parallel parking is required...
  • Shift Rod Bushing Boots- necessary...?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
    Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:10:57 -0400
    ...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_249_784/shift_rod_bushing_boot2_required.html Yeah, I know it's only $40 bucks...
  • bike racks for sale (Nova Scotia) ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 16 May 96 22:11:40 CDT
    ...All that is required is the bars. (for Westfalia, four "fake gutters" from thule Items are in Nova Scotia
  • Re: Idea for A/C and camping
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Fri, 19 Jun 1998 15:08:45 -0500
    ...I don't know what HP would be required to run the compressor, but I would think it would br more dependant on the...
  • Part Identification Help Required - 2nd Request
    Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
    Wed, 17 Mar 1999 09:23:32 -0800
    Doesn't anyone have access to VW parts lists? I posted this a couple of days ago and haven't received any replies. Here...
  • Painting front grille
    Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
    Mon, 14 Feb 2000 17:26:06 -0500
    ...These are the guys who mix DuPont and Sherwin-Williams and other brands of paint to specific colors as required by the body shops...
  • Re: Hot Shower and Heating Solutions
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sat, 3 Feb 2001 02:12:11 EST
    ...One charge is enough for the morning shower/ hair washing ritual required for the civilized survival of she-who-must-be-obeyed and our...
  • AC for an air-cooled Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Glen A. Smith
    Fri, 30 May 2003 18:44:24 -0400
    ...I also need a source for the pulley required to drive the compressor. Any ideas?
  • AC advice, keep or remove?
    Historical mailing list - Dart 330
    Tue, 4 Jan 2005 14:29:09 -0600
    ...that this is subject to a recall, is a VW dealer required to fix this for free? If not, where can I get the...
  • Looking for engine tin
    Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
    Tue, 5 Apr 2005 12:57:58 -0700
    ...http://www.michaeljeffrey.net/bus/required-tin.jpg Does anybody have this piece available? My spacial recognition skills are quite weak - I couldn't...
  • Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 3 Mar 2008 17:39:43 -0800
    ...is that friends in CA say that no safety inspection is > required -- just pass emissions and you're fine. In VA they'll fail...
  • Re: Fuel Tank Re-Seal Kit
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:03:01 -0700
    ...Breathers on the fuel tank, 3 required: http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/fuel-gastank/grommet-fuel-tank-breather-n90100401 Expansion Tank, 1...
  • Calling all listees for a little project...
    Historical mailing list - jesse and monica
    Wed, 20 Aug 2003 21:22:02 -0400
    ...Tools required_or tools that can be made to take the place of bought tools. 2. Step by step procedure for the removal/install...
  • WANTED: Aircooled Vanagon Exhaust parts
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
    Tue, 5 Jul 2011 09:19:18 -0600
    ...Here in Salt Lake I can't use the ones available online because they don't accept a Catalytic converter and that's required...
  • Re: Brake Light Switches
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 9 Sep 2010 15:43:52 -0700
    ...that is a real part, ie, is it one that is > required, and can it be aquired somewhere - or is it in reality the...
  • Re: While Talking About Fuel
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:08:29 -0500
    ...All auto manufacturers point out that a particular octane is required, and that using a higher octane does nothing for the vehicle. DMc ---- Loren...
  • Re: everybus info?
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:45:56 -0400
    ...09 PM, george jannini > <georgejoann@gmail.com>wrote: > >> No sign up required in order to access fullmoonbusclub's calendar page. >> >> Everybus "starts" on the...
  • Upper Bed Removal?
    Historical mailing list - Jack Agnew
    Fri, 10 Feb 1995 21:57:20 -0800 (PST)
    We never use the upper bed in our '86 Westy (we are getting to old for the acrobatics required) and were thinking of taking...
  • Re: square headlight upgrade kit
    Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
    Mon, 11 Jan 1999 19:40:38 -0700
    ...The simplest answer must be installation of the Euro H4 outer units--I'm sure no grille mods would be required--is the mounting...