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  • Re: Oil Pan needed
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:36:06 -0700
    ...Eastern Daylight Time, > > techedteacher@GMAIL.COM writes: > > > > Does anyone have a source for a Vanagon oil pan? > > Mine is cracked. > > > > is this a April...
  • Power Balance Test ?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
    Tue, 10 Dec 1996 10:53:35 -0800 (PST)
    ...I missed the gist of what the tech was explaining, but did catch something about the "lack" of power. Power Balance results were: #1...
  • Gerry Ideas
    Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
    Sun, 14 Feb 1999 09:25:42 -0500
    ...We have in-house NT and Linux techs but I would also like to get some help from several list members. If we could...
  • Re: Its NOT a mini-van!
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Wed, 6 Oct 2004 13:20:18 -0600
    ...Now some of the mini are kind of a half and half being crossed with SUV technology to further confuse the issue. I just...
  • Pls remove
    Historical mailing list - Jim Hett
    Thu, 16 Jun 2016 10:13:39 -0400
    ...I don't do much of my own repairs so the forum is very technical for me. Thanks Jim
  • Re: Danfoss type fridge help needed. NVC
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:03:56 -0700
    RE: Refrigerator Parts Try these guys <http://www.rvmobile.com/> They have everything you might need. And the tech help pages are great.
  • ATTN! Vanabees looking for Carfax reports (Free Carfax coupon)
    Historical mailing list - Joe Chasse
    Fri, 24 Oct 2003 10:42:25 -0400
    Found this on one of my favorite sites http://www.techbargains.com today http://carfax.com/cfm/coupon.cfm Enjoy Joe
  • Re: Ethanol is the fuel of the future?
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Sun, 26 Feb 2006 22:47:24 -0500
    In one article I read, scientists have developed a technique for making water. The raw material is, IIRC, petroleum. Hope that helps.
  • Re: Firewood
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 17 Feb 2006 11:35:04 -0500
    Just how hard is it to get an engine case to ignite? I was wondering in that the "Blue Wrench" technique is often employed...
  • Re: Hybrid vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Johnson, Darrell
    Thu, 20 Jan 2000 09:52:16 -0800
    ...At this point the technology/cost factor may make it out of range for us mortals. Honda's Insight car is probably on of...
  • Re: User Input: Oval's Motorsport Rebuilt Engines
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 3 May 2016 16:16:24 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> >> >> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> >> >> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • '54 Progress, and Tech Writer Position
    Historical mailing list - Turbo
    Mon, 27 Jan 1997 15:41:43 -0800 (PST)
    ...On the other hand, looks like we'll be having a Tech Writer position open, as ours just gave notice... Contact me offline if...
  • Fwd:84 Volkswagen Vanagon,
    Historical mailing list - Pfunky
    Tue, 19 May 1998 15:42:03 EDT
    another one for the 'help out a professional technician' file......... In a message dated 5/19/98 12:31:36 PM, rhaley@MCI2000.COM...
  • Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 14 Dec 2014 10:57:35 -0800
    ...But then finding a local tech who I can trust to "fix it right" or do an engine swap, is challenging. Having my '81...
  • Re: SI vs. dumb (0 cc's Vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Wed, 15 Dec 1999 07:20:13 -0500
    ...There have been several vehicles over the years, that have failed, because of there "high tech" designs, only to see this high tech stuff...
  • Re: fancy front wheel bearing nut with clamp
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:48:50 -0700
    ...the only thing that could go wrong is the tech fails to tighten it, which a tech could do with a vanagon crimp nut...
  • Re: TECH SERVC. BULL.?
    Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
    Mon, 11 Jan 1999 20:05:31 -0600
    >I have heard that there is a VW Technical Service Bulletin dealing with the >height of the coolant expansion tank. I recently replaced my...
  • Re: "Swiss-knife" of campering
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:02:40 +0000
    Mmmmmmm, not impressed! I did like the pop up sink, however! Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > Pretty cool. > http://manneli.com/movies/tech/Swiss-RoomBox...
  • Re: NVC Strictly Friday Stuff
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:15:35 -0400
    hahahahahahahahhahahahahahaha! On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 11:13, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > For all the modern techies out there > http://youtu...
  • While Talking About Fuel
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:03:50 -0700
    So while we are talking about additives like Techron, what gas are you burning in your stock WBXs? Regular, Mid Grade, or Premium? Ignore...
  • Re: Exhaust leaks
    Historical mailing list - Dennis
    Mon, 19 Sep 2005 15:33:07 -0400
    ...It's a bit of a strange technique, but if it works for finding tire leaks, my thinking was that it would work great...
  • Re: Euro-Drive: 89 Volkswagen VANAGON, Hesitation
    Historical mailing list - David W. Palmerston
    Fri, 30 Oct 1998 13:14:23 -0800
    ...The mechanic would add a bottle of Chevron "Techron" to my gas which would clean the injectors and allow proper cold operation! So, I...
  • Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:23:10 -0700
    ...Camping terms like "camping" is too technical for me. Nevertheless, it's Vanagon related. Bolts, wheels, heck even 'cows for clunkers', are mostly Vanagon...
  • Re: ?RAM for Apple?
    Historical mailing list - Jim A
    Wed, 12 Jul 2000 20:00:22 -0700
    ...There you just might get your questions answered by Apple's knowledgeable tech people. (Note: I said 'tech people', not tech support people. There...
  • Re: Interior lighting for the vanagon LED and CCF link to the new fridges
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 24 Aug 2004 15:11:13 -0700
    ...Interior lighting for the vanagon LED and CCF > > > Has anybody been playing around with CCF cold cathode flourescent > technology for the vanagons? > > I have...
  • New Tech. in Old Applications.
    Historical mailing list - Beckett Cantrell
    Sat, 13 May 2000 16:01:53 EDT
    ...Remember, new technology is not always bad technology. Or are you one of the folks who still think that adding sand seals to the...
  • Re: CB antenna
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Fri, 14 May 1999 18:55:47 -0400
    ...I know > very little about CB radio technology, but I do have an SWR meter for > testing purposes. > > Brent Christensen > '89 Syncro Westy "Klaus...
  • Re: Ilitis pict
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Fri, 19 Nov 1999 16:57:08 -0600
    ...I am responsible for the secured network version of the website quoted below! (Except that my site uses Site Server Technology, theirs is just...
  • cooling system design
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Mon, 8 Mar 2004 01:47:38 -0500
    ...what is the technical problem with having a little air at the highest point in the system or in an expansion bottle. if there...
  • Re: Pressure Bleeding the Clutch slave/master
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 23 May 2005 17:18:19 -0600
    ...You may find helpful my tech write-up on > the procedure: > http://www.vanthology.com/1Layout/Technical/Clutch1.html > > If you want to build...
  • Re: Supercharger (was: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
    Tue, 15 Aug 2000 01:34:42 -0700
    ...Technical (and even more figorously so, scientific) terms are > static; use a technical term incorrectly and it's abuse. > > > Andrew Grebneff > Dunedin, New Zealand...
  • Re: Rodents chewing your wires from Consumers reports
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 4 Oct 2017 13:52:01 -0700
    ...http://tinyurl.com/y8p2kngh It seems one can get wire cover that is "rodent resistant" https://www.techflex.com/prod_rrn.asp Neil. On...
  • Re: tech sheets on a web server
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Mon, 18 Apr 94 8:27:54 PDT
    >Alan Laird Writes: > >Hello, > All these tech sheets are really great. I was wondering if there >was any archive somewhere for these. If I...
  • Re: Translating
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Thu, 8 Mar 2007 07:33:51 -0500
    ...Translating ::: :::I have knowledge of all the technical terms in English. I :::already volunteered to Ben by pmail but if someone else wants :::to...
  • Vanagon Parts Blowup Catalog
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 18 Sep 2022 10:34:25 -0500
    ...it seems advancing computer technology has left it behind.
  • Re: Oil Suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:37:11 -0400
    Helpful oil link with lots and lots of cool, geeky, tech info: http://micapeak.com/info/oiled.html Mmmm... polymers.... -- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death...
  • Re: Tee Shirts (FF)
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Fri, 21 Aug 1998 19:44:40 -0700
    ...BOX 3688 Networking Technology and Architecture Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com 94309-3688 415.517.3519
  • Census stats
    Historical mailing list - Brian McClure
    Mon, 4 Jun 2001 22:03:35 EDT
    Brian McClure Chicago Suburbs, Illinois DOB 3/2/65 OCCUPATION Public Works Electrical Technician VAN 1983 Super sunroof - converted to Subaru power HOBBIES camping...
  • Stop calling hydraulics "Master" and "Slave" you sickos
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Sun, 30 Nov 2003 18:19:34 -0700
    <http://edition.cnn.com/2003/TECH/ptech/11/26/master.term.reut/index.html> CNN.com - 'Master' and 'slave' computer labels unacceptable, officials say
  • repair of front collision damage
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Sat, 16 Aug 2003 00:16:04 -0500
    ...The tech working on it has pulled out the main damage and then cut out the lower front panel and inner reinforcing bars. There...
  • Re: Distributor Shaft Pin
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 8 Jun 2017 17:04:00 -0700
    ...when I got the parts from Techtonic > Tuning to bolt my Digifant 8 valve head onto an ABA block. Tough little > pins, those. -- Neil...
  • =?windows-1252?Q?Friday=97Incompetent_Sears?=
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:02:37 -0500
    ...After forty minutes online with tech support chat, I gave up and asked for a cancellation of my order. I didn't really need...
  • Re: Techron Saved My Tush (Was:Bus Bummed By Bad Gas)
    Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
    Fri, 17 Nov 1995 10:26:16 -0600 (MDT)
    ...Whenever the engine shows the least bit of stumble or rough running, that's the first step in my troubleshooting technique. I try and...
  • Re: Repair nightmare on vacation! (long)
    Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
    Mon, 24 Jul 2000 22:14:10 -1000
    ...And the W10 service was performed >by a TRAINED technician who knew what he was looking for. The old >air-cooled motors were no...
  • early experience of the garage
    Historical mailing list - John Howze
    Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:51:55 -0800
    ...And, at that service station was one of the first diagnostic computers, with a live Japanese tech there trying to make a living I...
  • Re: Great Video of 60th Anniverary Bus Gathering
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Sat, 27 Oct 2007 10:55:57 -0700
    I could get all techy or just http://www.techcrunch.com/get-youtube-movie/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anthony Egeln" <regnsuzanne@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon...
  • FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drexler
    Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:36:23 -0500
    ...STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP Hi. Help needed. We are stranded at Homestead, Florida, where Hwy 1 heads into the Keys. 91...
  • Re: Temporary Mystery Loss of Power
    Historical mailing list - Charlie Partin
    Mon, 13 Sep 1999 09:26:51 -0600
    ...Brian Cirulnick[SMTP:techrat@VM.COM] Sent: Monday, September 13, 1999 8:06 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Temporary Mystery Loss of...
  • Big Engine For Sale
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 7 Nov 94 14:27:57 PST
    ...ba.market.misc, ba.market, ba.forsale, rec.boats, > rec.autos.sport.tech, rec.autos.tech > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > ****************************************** > 1970 Ford 385 Series 429-4V > $2200 > ****************************************** > > Completely...
  • Digifant/Electronics Now Article
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 14 Jan 1995 10:09:18 -0500
    ...I fired off some technical information about the shuddering problem, including the tech bullitens from the factory recomending the auxiliary wiring harness for the...
  • Re: Gerry List
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 7 Jan 2018 08:19:43 -0800
    ...See this tech article: >> http://www.lsoft.com/news/techtipLSV-issue4-2011.asp >> >> What would be involved in upgrading gerry's listserv software to...
  • Re: technik self study programme link~ thought it was interesting.
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:45:53 -0800
    ...Dec 13, 2010 at 15:14, Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@gmail.com> wrote: > >> http://www.volkspage.net/technik/ssp/index_eng.php >> >> enjoy~ >> >> Sudhir >>
  • Re: HELP!!! 87 Syncro loss of compression (puttputtputt....)
    Historical mailing list - Rich Burdick
    Tue, 25 Feb 1997 05:59:05 -0500
    ...I've had these types of symptoms a couple of times, both with my syncro & 2wd - emergency 'fix' & get the thing home; Techron. I...
  • Geekie Toys For Geekie Boys..(Friday)
    Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
    Fri, 17 Mar 2000 22:06:50 -0600
    ...http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,34977,00.html http://www.linux-hacker.net/iopener/ Ordered me one a couple of days...
  • WTB: Clutch Master, Engine Gasket sets
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
    Mon, 14 Nov 2005 15:13:18 -0800
    ...Tabe, You may find useful my tech write-up on the clutch cylinder R&R: http://www.vanthology.com/1Layout/Technical/Clutch1.html Good...
  • Re: I did the ultimate upgrade for Christmas!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:45:12 -0800
    ...This is more or less common-rail technology that "everybody else" has been using for a while with the Diesel injectors functioning the same...
  • More kudos to Joel Walker
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 12 Apr 94 20:38:34 EDT
    ...Typing in Dyment-type tech bullietins... 2. Reposting stuff from REC.AUTOS. VW or the vintage list which also applies here.
  • RE: Changing air in camper
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Thu, 06 Jun 1996 12:37:54 -0400
    Jim said: >(snipping a detailed technical discussion about using fans to >reduce moisture buildup in campers) >Comments? Did you try opening some windows? :-) Tom...
  • Re: Differential Lock curiosity
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 2 Dec 1998 11:18:42 +0000
    ...www.vanagon.com, then syncros, then technica, then "Syncro viscous coupling & differential lock FAQ" Malcolm S
  • Re: Euro Lights don't blind!
    Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
    Mon, 15 Nov 1999 20:17:14 -0700
    ...PLEASE! See http://lighting.mbz.org/tech/info/blue_bulbs/