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• Re: Crazy BRIGHT(!!) reverse lights
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:49:10 -0400
  At 09:39 AM 7/25/2008, James Henry wrote... >This can also be an interesting signal to those pesky SUV drivers >following >too...
• Re: Backup Lights Always On, Stiff Shifter. "Selector shaft, modifications" P 35.60a
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:55:30 -0700
  ...FWIW, my reverse lights are on in any gear or neutral. Thanks, Neil. On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 2:51 PM, Ed McLean...
• help! similar power doorlock problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 12:59:07 -0600
  ...In the first case a > slider (a switch, really) inside the actuator reverses polarity > causing the motor to reverse and send a signal to...
• Re: Reverse Gear in Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 13:49:47 -0500
  ...I went in reverse for about 20 yards >and was getting ready to stop so i put in the clutch and let it keep...
• Re: 4 speed transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 19:50:25 -0500
  ...To set it, remove the end cap, (the housing with the reverse light switch). With the trans set in neutral, remove the outside selector...
• Re: reverse lights not working,
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 18:08:27 -0500
  ...I disconnected the wires from the switch, put the van in reverse and turned on the key, and put a meter on the wires...
• Why no reverse lights? Why is coolant light flashing? 85
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Heidcamp
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 15:30:38 -0500
  I noticed yesterday as my dad was backing our 85 Vanagon up the driveway it had no reverse lights. I didn't have a...
• Re: Is there a 5-speed out there?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 08 Feb 1997 09:10:19
  ...He had to reverse the ring gear in the trans, and weld in a bracket, but he said that the swap was relatively straightforward...
• Re: bemused by wiring
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 12:05:01 -0800
  ...Likewise, > when I put the van in reverse, the right turn signal lights up, solid, not > flashing. This morning I noticed that when I...
• Bentley A/C diagram error
  Historical mailing list - Philip Chidlaw
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 22:11:17 GMT
  ...Can someone confirm that in Bentley on page 87.2 the high and low pressure hose labels are reversed? That would be diagram 87...
• Re: Fuel Gauge Ohm Rating
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 10:38:08 -0500
  Dave, You could reverse engineer it. Hook up a potentiometer in place of the sender and derive exactly what values give the gauge those...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 14:31:06 -0800
  > > Interesting about GoWesty. I knew they were working on something, but > didn't know it was available. I took a quick look at their...
• Re: 2nd row seat reversal
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Wed, 14 Jun 2006 08:00:06 -0500
  ...Can the tracks be relocated a bit to the front as the flip and reverse method does indeed leave the knee space a bit...
• (f) Question about a Thing Transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Skip Correll
  Sun, 05 Feb 1995 15:43:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The transmission (transaxle?) in our 73 Thing has begun to give problems going into and staying in reverse. This is very typical of the...
• Re: My Vanagon has a name...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 11:38:58 -0400
  ...Basically, if all the door locks do not cycle properly, the cycle reverses. So, if the power lock in the tailgate hatch or passenger...
• Re: Friday Folly - Vanagon Man
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 10:10:36 -0500
  ...I hooked up the pump wiring reversed. Good stuff. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty...
• 85 Westy[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
  Historical mailing list - by way of Ron Lussier
  Sun, 23 Nov 1997 14:32:59 -0800
  Greetings, I have an 85 Westy with bad head gaskets and an 84 Quantum Turbo Diesel that won't go in reverse. How easy...
• SA 5-speed transmission
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Thu, 13 May 1999 16:45:33 -0700
  ...need to get to allow you to shift into 1st without pushing down as if you were going into reverse. Thanks Todd '88 Vanagon
• clutch chatter
  Historical mailing list - Chase Davenport
  Thu, 31 May 2001 13:00:18 -0700
  ...some bone jarring chatters when engaging the clutch in first or reverse. The engine runs beautifully but I fear I didn't install it...
• A/C blower mounting
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 06:12:03 -0700
  ...I think that I might have put the blowers on reversed. Which direction is correct for the blower fins. ________ ________ _____ \ \ _____ / \ // / | /\ \ | | \ / | / / \____/ \____/ Assuming rotation is counterclock wise...
• Re: Auto tranny installer in Vancouver BC area?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:26:30 -0700
  > I had an auto tranny with bad reverse so we sent it up to Kelowna for > rebuilding. just curious was that rebuilt by henry...
• Re: question about 4-speed shift rod front "fork"
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:15:08 -0400
  ...It calls for a 23mm gap between the reverse "fork" and the reverse lockout, which I tried but as before found it completely incorrect...
• Re: Dometic Rear Fan *prop* Better than CPU Fan?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 15:38:40 -0400
  ...The old ones were centrifugal but I suspect yours is electronic and won't work on reverse polarity. -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http...
• Re: 82 auto cv/differential help
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 28 Sep 2003 12:10:47 -0700
  ...As I was reading the first part of your description of the problem my first thought was "someone reversed the CV joints." You can...
• Re: LED Backup Light Bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:53:16 -0700
  ...On 6/10/20, Craig Cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > Here's the exact light that's used in the Gowesty Reverse light kit...
• RE: 5 speed Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Aug 1994 13:35:09 PDT
  ...Below reverse in the shift pattern is an additional ultra low forward gear (often called a "granny gear" for reasons unbeknownst to me) for...
• Re: new to the list
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 21:18:30 -0500
  ...now the automatic trans > will not go into reverse when it is cold . Will go in all forward > gears ok and reverse when warmed...
• Re: FS in St.Louis area
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Sep 95 12:58:10 EDT
  Sami Dakhlia writes: > > > '84 Camper Westphalia (sic), 5 spd. > Dean of Kirkwood 966-0303 > Five speed? Wow! Does this include reverse or is it...
• Re: Grumbling?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 25 May 2005 20:46:38 -0600
  ...i'm taking off out of first or backing up in reverse i get a > grumbling but not if i take off real slow...
• Re: CV article now available - I'm confused (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 12:25:33 -0600
  ...Note, however, that the following > configuration will NOT reverse the CV joint rotation: > > B------A Transmission D------C > > IN OTHER WORDS, IF YOU MOVE...
• Frankenshifter
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:29:58 -0500
  ...You may recall that I'm my trouble is that the shifter is sloppy and that the reverse lockout does not work (shifter pops...
• Re: Seam rust repair tips WAS (Re: is primer/sealer weathertight?)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:35:22 -0700
  ...reverse angled hook, I take a bit of 1/16" x 1/2" steel, about the width of the seams, grind a reverse notch...
• Re: Solar Panel "Battery Saver"
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 26 May 2001 17:48:49 -0500
  ...Is there some reverse current > leakage when the sun goes down? Does it need to be un-plugged at night? > If so, this is...
• Re: Intercooler (Brain Hiccup)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 08:26:43 EST
  ...So my brain had a slight hiccup and reversed exactly where the intercooler is supposed to go. Sorry about that. I am sure noone...
• oil question...
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 14:53:06 EST
  ...i'm experiencing a subtle clicking sound and when you first start it up it will stall unless you put it in reverse or...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 22:36:03 +0000
  ...Things like the reversed coolant manifold, shortened pan, etc. are not included. Of course, you don't HAVE to have these items, so I...
• Re: LED Backup Light Bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 10 Jun 2020 14:40:59 -0400
  Here's the exact light that's used in the Gowesty Reverse light kit, for WAY cheaper ($9 each) https://amzn.to/3dXuZaY I...
• Re: Clutch problems: 1st, 2nd, ...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 27 Nov 1994 10:50:11 -0800 (PST)
  ...4th can be gotten with double clutching. > reverse: it got stuck there and would not come out for a while. > Sometimes I hit reverse...
• Re: Frydae - Right-Hand drive manual transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 14 Mar 2014 07:38:15 -0700
  ...Are they reversed from a left-hand drive car, ergo L to R, throttle, brake and clutch? > > Furthermore, would the shift pattern be reversed...
• Re: Will this work for a rear bright light that works only in reverse?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 31 Jul 2013 21:38:05 -0700
  ...put a regular relay into the backup circuit, where the > >> trigger wire is the hot wire from the reverse switch and opposite that > is...
• Automatic Trans. problems; Advice Needed!
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 05:03:36 +0200
  ...I simply got it started long enough to drive it up onto my trailer, got it home, reversed it back off of the trailer...
• Re: 91 Westy - Mysterious Clutch/Transmission Problem
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 2 May 2015 09:27:06 -0700
  ...Unfortunately, it's still grinding >> when engaging reverse. Huge bummer, especially as we were planning on >> heading out for a fishing/camping trip to...
• Re: Manual shifting very difficult.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 3 Mar 2016 03:00:28 -0600
  ...In that case it locked in reverse and refused to disengage. Don't think this is IN the transmission, but need encouragement! John On...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:41:45 -0700
  I leave standard trannies in gear - usually 1st or reverse. Never use a parking brake unless I'm in SanFran. Won't drive an...
• Tranny oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Thu, 9 Jun 2016 15:28:31 -0400
  Hi, I have a 1989 Westy Syncro, oil is dripping from the reverse gear cover. I’ve removed the oil, used Loctite 518 to...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  12/19/95 1:35 PM
  ...Where/how did you > install it? It was easy, just unscrew the regulator from the tank (reverse thread, shut the main valve off first...
• Westy FS in Florida
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 12:17:40 -0500
  ...352-357-5851 A reverse number look-up puts this vehicle in Eustis, Florida, about 1 hour north of Orlando. Tim Hannink Winter Park...
• Addco swaybars... anyone have a set for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 23:37:48 +1200
  ...Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation. Q: Why is top posting frowned upon?
• Re: drilling through sheet metal?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 May 2004 23:34:08 EDT
  ...I haven't had any luck here either. > > Are there any special techniques? >> > > Stop running it in reverse. > > George > ROFLMAO !!! :<) chris
• Re: How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 19:58:56 EDT
  ...The catch will still not slide off the mounting any ideas? >> Yes, a wedge-it screw starter used in reverse. A Klein K36 should...
• Re: need a/t for vangon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 19:12:53 -0700
  Didja figure out what was causing your 'Bind In Low and Reverse'? Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hee Sul" <asaradio@PACBELL.NET> To: <vanagon...
• Reversed mirrors!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 07:48:02 -0800
  I know it's only thursday, but the auction ends today and I don't want it to disappear: <http://tinyurl.com/yz6lhh> Is...
• Re: Syncro Clutch Cross Shaft problems
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 28 Nov 2010 15:05:35 -0800
  right about the not using reverse or granny. when you want to break a rusted clutch disc free from the flywheel/pressure plate.. crank...
• Gas line double check needed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 24 Aug 2016 20:05:19 -0400
  ...once complete I began to wonder if somehow I reversed them. On the passenger side the line on the front is leading to a...
• Re: 83.5 Trans grinds into reverse?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 19:41:57 EDT
  ...I push in the clutch and count to ten, then >shift into reverse. No grind. > >So Thanks. And I have a follow -up question...
• Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 17:50:41 -0700
  ...It is the same > push over hard to get it in to 1st as reverse . Except you press down for > reverse. Still a pain...
• Sudden shift linkage outage
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sun, 20 May 2018 14:34:20 -0700
  ...After too many minutes at the body shop, I figured out if I went for reverse, there I found a first gear, and then...
• Fuel pressure regulator
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 17:22:18 EST
  ...Would a properly functioning fuel pressure regulator allow the reverse flow of fuel through the system at a rate to sufficient to cause this...
• Cup Holder, in captains area
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:20:05 -0400
  ...Otherwise I use single cup holders mounted forward of the shifter- be careful when shifting into reverse. ed- 91 DoKa, spilling merrily on my...
• Solar Panel - Diode question for Westy
  Historical mailing list - karen davis
  Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:43:14 -0800
  ...Will there be a problem using it on my westy? I heard that I need something called a diode to prevent reverse electricity. I...