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• Re: Awnings
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 16:22:23 -0400
  ...It cost me $298 from Gear On The Go. Then I had to spend $70 for the specialty brackets (VWT2) made to mount the...
• New oil pump not snug in case
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:04:44 -0300
  ...My original one had some wear in one location where the top gear rubbed on the pump body. My understanding is that the pump...
• Re: Valve clearance not at tdc?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 15:20:42 -0700
  ...top dead center is to watch the rotor as I turn the engine. With a std shift I put the transmission in 2nd gear...
• Re: My Advice on 15" tires (16" fender flares)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 07:19:32 -0800
  ...It is OK--others on the list use it, but it is a stretch because >your top speed in 4th is then 77mph and...
• Re: AUTO TRANS
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Thu, 2 Feb 2006 08:59:01 -0800
  ...there know this info off the top of your > heads. One, what is the quantity of gear oil held in an '85 automatic > final...
• Re: Van Cargo
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 01:28:50 -0400
  ...bike trailer,sea kayak, windsurfer and rig, and all our camping gear, stuffed in or on this: http://my.tbaytel.net/guskers/trailer.html...
• Re: transmission types vs codes
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:33:36 -0700
  Yes, making just top gear way taller without also adjusting the next lower gear up has downsides. With Syncro trannys we actually have a...
• RE: /f Top speed
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 12:13:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Slower, in fact, since the tranny is geared fairly low for the original engine. But when you say "go", it says "How fast?", instead...
• FS- $8000.00, 1984 Westy, Excellent Shape
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Utterback
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 15:17:59 -0500
  ...All camping gear works. (3 way ref. and Stove) Pop top in great shape. Have books from original owner. No Rust anywhere. 4 new...
• Re: Tire Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 16:46:34 -0700
  ...in tip top travelling shape. What should I keep my > tire > pressures at on a 1980 Westfalia with three people plus gear? > > ________________________________________________________________ The best...
• Re: Waterboxer rebuild survey Update! (more data please!)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 11:49:32 -0700
  ...above 4000 rpm, and basically you're > just wasting gas, especially in 4th gear. > > yeah, i know ... lots of you folks run 5000 rpm...
• Re: Growling into reverse
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 3 Jun 2003 21:50:08 -0400
  There are no synchronizers on the reverse gear unless it is a syncro. On any manual transmission car, it is a good practice to...
• Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:28:05 -0500
  ...GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter dear top starter with baked in reduction sauce very interesting stuff on the aircraft version 6 - hundred $$ +++ wow ... and...
• Re: Eurovan pricing and roof rack
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 22:18:20 EDT
  ...1) I would love to load two mtn bikes, two kayaks, and windsurfing gear on this thing all at once. Can you safely put...
• Re: Weird Noise
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sat, 25 Jul 1998 00:08:29 -0600
  ...If low, top it off and see how it sounds. Larry
• Re: Vanagon Down in Clinton,Oklahoma
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 11:00:40 EDT
  ...I'm thinking of maybe renting a Ryder or U-haul van to haul my gear in, and perhaps trying to tow the Vanagon...
• Re: Billy Bones at 100 - dumbest thing I've ever done
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 09:19:10 -0800
  ...Geared .77 top with 215/75-15 and the wide powerband of the venerable SVX six and sufficient California Superslab (I-5) tonning the...
• Fwd: things not to do with a syncro
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 23:07:36 -0400
  ...things not to do with a syncro > > Top Gear decides to try creating some amphibious cars. Hammond > attempts to make a houseboat out of...
• Re: Was: ...talk me out of buying diesel Vanagon?.... Now: gear ratios
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:44:28 -0800
  ...That was what I originally thought (posted) I assume this type of figure applies to the forward and reverse gears too. (P 34.1b...
• Re: Tranporting 4 Kayaks and gear with Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kevin White
  Sun, 9 Mar 2014 18:26:42 -0700
  ...I've got Yakima bars with a basket and a rocket box, and bikes and other gear hanging on both ends. With such a...
• Help! '87 Westy won't start...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:18:34 -0400
  ...and there's a switch in the gear selector enclosure. You can pry off the top cover of the enclosure to get to it...
• Re: Speed
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 15:06:07 -0500
  ...I know that this is a very politically > > incorrect topic, but what the heck? Out of curiosity, what is the top > > speed > > you have...
• Re: Transaxle trouble.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:55:16 -0500
  Hi Luke, Take a look at the slave cylinder on the top of the bell housing... I betcha it's leaking. </Greg> Luke Bakken...
• Re: Extra storage?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 6 Jun 2015 18:45:20 -0700
  I have tin tops and I use both Thule rooftop cargo carrier and a fold up hitch cargo carrier for long trips...like this...
• Re: Vanagon Pop-top Conversion Experiences
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 08:07:39 -0400
  ...If I happen to find one, I'll most likely throw all the gear on my Diesel onto the Synchro (but then I'd...
• Re: [WetWesties] Crazy Idea On Mismatched Tires
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:11:57 -0600
  ...Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> > Reply via web post � Reply to sender � Reply to group � Start a New Topic � Messages in this topic (1...
• Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 17 Jun 2012 20:01:07 -0400
  ...Mighta helped that feller on Top Gear... Yr humble etc., Neptunus Rex
• Re: Friday humor. A parody on the tool company we love to hate.
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 09:36:43 -0800
  The HH52A (Coast Guard helicopter) had a Jesus Nut, it was the large castellated nut on top of the Main Gear Box shaft, it...
• Re: E-bay item - 5-speed Vanagon Tranny
  Historical mailing list - zaranski
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 20:28:25 -0500
  ...It provides a little higher top speed and keeps the >RPMs down on the highway for the 48HP diesel engine. The gearing would >be...
• Re: Audiovox cruise control/Subaru engine
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Fri, 28 May 2010 08:45:42 -0700
  ...t turn it on before the thing's in 3rd gear (the gear change will disengage it as the revs drop off). toodle pip...
• Re: Disadvantages of syncros AND syncro question
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 00:32:41 -0800
  ...Most noticable going into second gear. >Weird gas tank; Very difficult to get full. Doesn't vent very well. > > I noticed this one when...
• Re: How Much Hosepower Is Lost In Wheel Size?
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:10:44 -0700
  ...is traveling in 4th gear at > 77.27mph, which seems like a nice welcome bump up in effective top cruising > speed on the highway...
• Re: oil pressure question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Sep 1994 10:13:31 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Startup Cruising (about 60 MPH) Hill Climbing 65 (60deg F) 40-50 (after warmup) 30-40 (3rd gear,45-50 mph,5-7%grade...
• Re: part needed: diesel tranny
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 14:08:40 -0400
  ...These have a top gear similar to gasoline models but a close > ratio between 2-3-4-5 allows you to drop back a...
• Re: Difficulty starting my 86
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 12 Nov 2013 13:08:57 -0800
  ...I have had a gear reduction starter be difficult about cranking 'every time' when operating it off the regular 'start' position in the ignition...
• Re: Horror Story, need help
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 09:52:41 CDT
  ...i put two, one on each side (so the gearshift lever doesn't smash into them too much). but you have to be careful...
• Re: AHHH! I'm leaking ATF again!!
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Sun, 24 Nov 2002 10:41:08 -0500
  ...The ATF was coming from what looks like a vent on top of the final drive. When I opened the gear oil bolt, ATF...
• Re: Diff. Oil ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:08:28 -0800
  ...Oil ? > > Being on an extended trip with limited resources, I've had to top-up my > transmission with a different gear oil than what...
• Re: How easy is it to put a poptop into a standard vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:30:05 +0000
  ...I'd love to hear some thoughts about the ASI top too. > > I'm not planning on installing any of the camping gear, I...
• How do you pack your Westy for a long camping trip?
  Historical mailing list - stu schwartz
  Tue, 22 May 2001 21:46:33 -0400
  ...about 10 different areas/compartments inside and on top of our van to store camping gear. Where do you store what? Do you have...
• Re: Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:03:21 -0400
  ...You'll need a long extension on your rachet to reach that top bolt. Have fun. Disconnect the battery! Larry A. On Wed, Mar...
• Re: Swapping auto for standard tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 01:17:49 +1200
  ...poor performance poor economy poor reliability generally when compared to manual (Vanagons the exception) add darn expensive to repair to that last changes gears...
• Re: Transmission upgrade
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:34:45 -0600
  ...4th and leave it there until I top the hill to avoid 'lugging' the motor... The gearing is just right for me and I...
• Trip stats - added info
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 27 Aug 2015 17:09:30 -0700
  ...My speedo guy actually advises hitting the reset button while moving, as it helps reallign the gears. The drive gear had walked itsself out...
• Re: Tranny rebuild/82 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 23 Jul 2014 09:40:18 -1000
  ...1st that you try not to use, and nice gearing for highway in top gear. ) Scott On 7/23/2014 7:07 AM, Vincent...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Starter ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Thu, 5 May 2016 13:33:18 -1000
  ...some on top of the ring it's covering. >> ..kinda a snap fit. >> ( when I go to replace a bendix drive gear ...I use...
• Re: Bike Carrier and Westfalia Roofs-Question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jun 1996 19:37:17 -0400
  ...I realize that it would be >a pain to remove all the carrier hardware everytime you wanted to pop the >top but it may...
• Parts is Parts (CA area)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Buchanan
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 14:53:09 -0700
  ...68 VW bus camper top, asking $600 VW bus trans, 3 & 4th gear, close ratio, $600 VW Bus prts, 67 and earlier, double cab...
• Re: What's Your Dream VW Bus?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 13 Sep 1997 01:38:10 CDT
  ...top, like the Adventurewagens. maybe from Reimo in Germany. why? cause the rear part of the Syncro transmission, with it's G-gear and...
• Re: 1976/2.0L, FI VW Riviera Conversion Camper
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:13:16 -0400
  ...Bought > with No 1st gear. Drove and shifted fine otherwise. --Had 1st gear rebuilt, > all other gears and splines looked great!!! --New clutch disc...
• Re: odometer question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 12 May 2007 21:59:07 -0700
  ...On one end of the shaft is a gear driven by another gear. These gears are the only gears not enclosed inside the odometer...
• Re: Westphalia Top Speed
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Nov 1995 13:35:50 -0400
  ...as time to go between 2500 and 4500 rpm in 3rd gear. Reduces the influence of windspeed/hills, and is safer, shorter, more consistent...
• Re: Top Dead Center sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 17:14:03 -0500
  ...ANY SOLUTIONS? It's a sensor for an obsolete piece of dealer test gear, no operational function. It's normally attached to one of...
• Re: 1.9 VS. 2.1-worth upgrading?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 00:26:38 -0400
  ...replaced fourth gear with a .77 (about 10% higher) so that I can cruise at 75 or so and not top 4K. Karl Wolz
• Re: [T2] Bus Drift
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:30:03 -0400
  ...72 westy with a 914 engine in it, where the top of third gear was a very peppy 55MPH. I could get it completely...
• FFFriday: Dirty, Feelthy, Sexist pome ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 07 Apr 95 15:18:43 CDT
  ...But just our comfort began to unfold, Way-hey, put the top down, Her foot hit the gearshift, and we started to roll. Give...
• Caravelle VR6 & TDI
  Historical mailing list - Tore Vefferstad
  Wed, 27 Mar 96 10:41:12 +0100 (MET)
  ...Acceleration is 8,5 s from 0 to 80 km/h, top speed is 174km/h. Fuel consumption is 8,5 l/100km at...
• talk me outta this...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Tue, 4 Apr 1995 13:27:07 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Broken cam gear? Broken cam? I don't know. Maybe I don't even want to know. For the right price, I could easily...
• `Cont'd: After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 02:42:38 -0800
  ...Gear shift problem I am unable to shift the trransmission into 1st and reverse without severe grinding, 1st gear a little easier, both while...
• Re: Shifter Base repair kit (85 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 27 Oct 2014 13:56:07 -0400
  ...While we don't sell the bushings alone as a kit, they are part of our Gear Stick Refurbishment Kit, which is more complete...