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  • Engines,Ecus and more FS!!
    Historical mailing list - KW
    Tue, 10 Oct 2000 10:06:14 -0700
    ...00 2) complete Engine harness' $300.00 2) Idle Stabilizer control units $100.00 Each E-mail me if you want to place an...
  • Re: vModifying Dometic refrig. in 84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Dan Winget
    Sat, 8 Jun 2002 10:11:33 EDT
    ...I called a company who rebuilds the cooling units, the man said if I do not smell ammonia or see leaks to turn it...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Fri, 17 Jun 2005 23:19:00 -0400
    ...Are your units miles or km--or $$$? ;-) Richard A Jones Boulder, Colorado
  • Re: Vanagon trivia
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Sat, 9 Aug 2008 21:39:56 -0400
    ...as > production wound down > > Typical annual production was roughly 150,000 units > > The last couple years much fewer numbers were made since the Austria...
  • Re: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
    Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
    Mon, 18 Feb 2002 16:22:08 -0500
    ...Looks > > like recovery rates run around 20-30% for "home" units, and 50-75-90% for > > industrial plants, and the units are tailored for...
  • Re: High Power Headlight Kit (SA): melting connector
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:07:49 -0400
    ...I > also found that the wires leading into the inner high beam units > also showed signs of too much heat (these wires are just...
  • Re: GPS in WESTY and watch out for taking Ferry boats
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:21:11 -0700
    ...The GPS units I've used have had an option to 'Avoid Toll Roads' or some such but if using a GPS in a...
  • Re: Dash Power outlet..?
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
    Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:25:44 -0400
    ...marinco.com/product/12-volt-receptacle > > I have replaced all stock units with this one and have added them in all spots inside and...
  • Re: Kitchen gutter/tray
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 6 Apr 2009 20:59:53 EDT
    ...little racks that were on the side of the sink icebox units that were mounted behind the front pass seat in the '75 down...
  • Alternative to A/C
    Historical mailing list - Laurie Loeb
    Tue, 13 May 1997 22:25:13 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Real compact dandy units which draw very little current are made and sold by Bill Cunningham,, 5085 So. Melpomene Way, Tucson, AZ 85747; phone...
  • Re: Fridge Blues
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 8 May 2000 14:48:30 -0400
    ...According to http://www.rvmobile.com/ (they rebuild absorption reefer cooling units), if you can hear gurgling from a few feet away, you have...
  • Re: Replacement Battery and aux. battery
    Historical mailing list - westydriver
    Mon, 23 Sep 2002 13:44:31 -0600
    ...The web site doesn't tell me what Amp Hours the units have which I > am used to, only the Cold Cranking Amps, and...
  • Re: Engine Transmission removal
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sun, 1 Oct 2006 08:50:05 -0700
    ...2) Remove them as separate units? To me, it looks like a great many people remove them both from underneath for the Subaru conversion...
  • Re: Vanagon Propane Tank Rated Size
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:59:35 -0400
    ...They're Manchester tanks (US made), so they're in imperial units (rounding to metric won't get you closer). You're correct, though...
  • Re: Ford Galaxy Friday
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:46:43 -0500
    ...If your vehicle is spewing out 0.2 units per liter, while mine is issuing 0.1 units per liter, but yours puts out...
  • Real Block heater for Frost-plug-Challenged Westies!
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Mon, 3 Jan 2000 00:53:09 -0600
    ...Both units are thermostatically controlled; 7. Both units cost $69.00 CDN, if memory is correct. Now, I almost bought one, untill I started...
  • Re: Fuel Injection tuning - wide band O2 sensors
    Historical mailing list - Dennis
    Tue, 12 Oct 2004 00:39:57 -0400
    ...The wide band units use newer technology O2 sensors that very accurately measure air fuel ratios from 10:1 to 20:1 and use...
  • Carpet Stays for Floor Mats
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 11 Jan 95 15:35:54 EST
    ...That did the job to keep the units in place. The stays have aligator-type clips on the top and straight-pins in the...
  • Hot Showers Again - Web Site Info for all
    Historical mailing list - Tony Schiebel
    Tue, 25 Nov 1997 09:47:56 -0700
    ...http://www.zodi.com/products.html They look like some pretty nifty units and no plumbing required to the Westie!!!! P.S - Don't...
  • Cup holders and No Spam
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 2 Jun 1998 00:31:02 EDT
    ...The units sell for $19.50 each plus shipping and import. I won't know this amount until after I clear them though customs...
  • Stainless Exhaust News
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 9 May 1998 05:59:26 -0400
    ...My Westy will still get the first one of the production units to see how they fit up. I'll keep the list posted...
  • Re: Bride of RapidIdle
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 6 Feb 2001 08:05:18 EST
    ...I have two in stock right now that are good, tested on a bench, units. I would like $100 each for them. New they...
  • Re: Monster TODO List - cruise control
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 27 Jun 2001 15:54:34 -0700
    Air cooled Westy cruise control? A brick ought to work just fine! There aren't too many sources for after market units anymore, try...
  • Re: Mazda RX7 oil cooler on Westy
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sat, 23 Feb 2002 13:51:00 -0800
    ...Is there a particular reason that people look for the Mazda air-to-oil units for the Westys? Is there something inherently better about...
  • Re: Group Purchase: Headlights 7" round. Interest??
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Tue, 9 Apr 2002 21:26:14 EDT
    In a message dated 4/9/02 7:32:55 PM, poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU writes: << The Hella and Bosch units I have seen are...
  • Re: Eurovan mirrors rear view solutions.
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Thu, 19 Sep 2002 15:32:09 -0700
    ...Mine is mounted slightly above the drivers view. > > Pep boas has similar aftermarket 8"x 2" units. > > p >
  • Wanted: Core 84-90 Tranny's
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Wed, 22 Jun 2005 18:33:11 -0700
    ...Corroded east coast units ok also...P-Mail me if you got one for sale Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1...
  • Re: Gauges - H2O Tank
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Thu, 19 Jan 2006 15:43:10 +0000
    On 1/19/06, Josh, Courtney & Althea Wilson <thosewilsons@gmail.com> wrote: > > My Westy has had the sink, stove and fridge units replaced, and...
  • Re: LED lighting
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Fri, 22 Dec 2006 07:29:33 -0800
    ...I agree with Nathaniel, a few of these units and you have plenty of light for camping--and with LED's, the batteries last...
  • General Ox Sensor Questions
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:40:23 -0700
    ...I pretty much have the 1 and 3-wire units figured out, but the questions are about the 2 and 4 wire options. Is...
  • Engine Transmission removal
    Historical mailing list - Chris Hawkins
    Sun, 1 Oct 2006 08:02:13 -0400
    ...2) Remove them as separate units? My facilities include a drive over pit, however I lack a tall transmission jack. Any other tips are...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 6 Feb 2006 - Special issue (#2006-104)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Mon, 6 Feb 2006 20:42:39 -0800
    Everything you're asking about- the odometer problem, speaker depth/mounting/choices, head units etc. are all in the category of 'classic' subjects or...
  • Solution to the Spare Tire Gas Can Search
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Tue, 16 May 2000 15:33:59 EDT
    ...I was patently ignored! Since then several of these units have appeared on eSuckerbay.com, and several individuals have sent the bidding well above...
  • Re: Gas Caps???
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Jul 1995 00:04:58 -0400
    ...We get $19.95 for original German Blau units, but most any parts house will have an American-made one for probably half that...
  • Re: AC system wiring questions (SOS)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 18 Mar 2001 20:10:44 -0800
    You mean there's actually a market for them thangs? I got one of the over the driver's head units in my '84...
  • Re: Camper side windows
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:00:03 -0400
    ...Can screens be added or retrofit easily to non camper windows units? Novice Frank 82 Yellow Sub camper windows will accept the vanagon westfalia...
  • Re: What is the smallest Air Conditoner
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 25 Jul 2006 11:55:39 -0400
    I also have one of the $78.00 5,000 BTU Wal*Mart units that I made a stool for that straddles the opening...
  • remote door unlock
    Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
    Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:36:34 -0700
    ...br> I know that there are a number of after market units that will do this - bet was wondering if anyone on the list...
  • Re: 134 conversion
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 1 Feb 2005 11:38:04 -0600
    The largest suppliers of A/C units for a wide variety of cars and trucks were. John E. Mitchell Co., ArctiCar, Frigiking, Vanguard (given...
  • Re: Fuel gauge sender access
    Historical mailing list
    09 Jul 96 11:30:52 PDT
    ...Had to combine 3 dash units to get one useable odometer/speedometer/wiring harness to work. > A while back, Erik asked about fuel sender...
  • Re: Trailers, Portable Generators and the like
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 14 Mar 2006 21:07:13 -0500
    ...The Honda units are actually generator powered inverters. The output is always 60 Hz, and clean. The engine will actually change speed to support...
  • Re: Blue pressure cap, 1 valve or 2?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 24 Aug 2013 20:17:34 -0400
    Both should work! The 2 valve units seem to be common replacements. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
  • Re: Radio Rap...friday
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:34:34 -0500
    >> Some head units suck power even with it turned off. I found that taking the face plate off mine reduced current draw form something...
  • Re: GPS Recommendation
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 28 Mar 2010 11:08:50 -0700
    More GPS Trivia The larger screen 7" GPS units have been mentioned several times in this thread. I mentioned how much I like the...
  • Re: Dash Power outlet..?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:32:36 -0700
    ...marinco.com/product/12-volt-receptacle > > I have replaced all stock units with this one and have added them in all > spots inside and...
  • Saggy Westy Rear - Air Lift Suspension
    Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
    Fri, 5 Jun 2009 20:45:43 -0300
    I have received my Air Lift bags (60789 Air Lift 1000 units) and have them installed. I did not connect them together, each has...
  • re- colors, and such...
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 11 Aug 1994 17:45:57 -0600
    ...There is a steel recycling company based in Houston that has the tops of their tractor units painted fluorescent orange, but I suspect that...
  • Re: Instrument cluster interchange
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 19 Jun 1998 01:13:13 EDT
    ...I have the two units here, and don't have the nerve to plug 'er in & let 'er smoke. Chuck Hill >> this retrofit is...
  • Fwd: [T2] vanagon computor needed
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Wed, 3 Aug 2005 09:44:22 -0400
    ...200 065 OR is there a place that can rebuild these units > thanks Mark > Dearing Happy trails, Greg Potts Toronto, Ontario, Canada 1973/74...
  • Re: What is the smallest Air Conditoner
    Historical mailing list - phil cain
    Tue, 25 Jul 2006 08:40:38 -0700
    John is right, I also use one of the Walmart small window units, cost $78.00, made a little wooden stand, with a support...
  • Re: Need ECU for 85
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:19:50 -0500
    Dave I have new OEM european ECUs for the digjet $200 better power I also have some used stock units I will look around...
  • Re: CD/MP3 Player suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Tom Cullen
    Wed, 1 Jan 2003 18:03:13 -0800
    ...I have heard there are size restrictions on the units....some won't fit because they are too big. Any suggestions on what units...
  • Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 11 Jun 2017 07:44:14 -0700
    ...If you have pictures of beam patterns etc, as I did with the H4 led units shown on my blog, please post. Alistair > On...
  • Re: Fuel Injectors
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:58:29 -0700
    ...they have GP/Sorensen units which are rebadged Lucas rotary disc units. Bosch injectors use a pintel nozzle. even if your local doesn't...
  • Re: Speed readouts on different GPS models.
    Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
    Wed, 22 Mar 2000 16:39:55 -0800
    ...Garmin II & III GPS units have a fairly large > speed indication > display on them. > Do any other GPS units have a displays that are...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Sensors
    Historical mailing list - John
    Mon, 14 Aug 2000 23:41:00 -0400
    Mark Smith wrote: > > The Bus Depot catalog lists three oil sending units for Vanagons. > How do I determine which two of these are used...
  • Wasserboxer engine for sale:
    Historical mailing list - Pancho de la Luna
    Mon, 1 Oct 2001 11:55:28 -0700
    ...and manifolds, clutch, sensors, wiring harness, mounting, heat shield, cooling hoses, idle units, and all that I will not need for the conversion. Pancho...
  • Re: New stereo
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 27 Feb 2003 09:16:43 -0500
    ...Few indash units play both. One option is an indash cassette unit with a remotely located CD changer. A simpler solution is an indash...
  • Re: Cooling system maintenance
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:52:07 -0500
    ...I have heard too many problems with aftermarket units. I would NOT put in a colder one. I WOULD think about taking the radiator...
  • Re: Headlight bulb upgrades - which bulbs are best? Brands? Color?
    Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
    Tue, 20 Dec 2005 03:38:43 -0500
    ...Part# | Desc | Units | Unit Price | Total Price | Vendor HL78179 | 9004/HB1 100/80w Replacement Bulb | 2 | $10.75 | $21.50 | http://www.rallylights.com...