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• Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - David Hardy
  Sat, 1 Oct 2011 09:55:44 -0600
  ...So much for a definitive answer....but hope this discussion was useful. David Quoting "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET>: > This discussion has all been...
• Re: While Discussing Gas Prices repeated
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 19 May 2012 19:05:42 -0700
  ...Let's please all shift gears back to Vanagon discussions. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation, Your Friendly Neighborhood Mod Squad
• Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Sun, 8 Nov 1998 15:38:00 +0000
  Howdy Howdy Howdy After disconnecting the power door lock on the driver's side (owing to a disconnect between driver and passenger door that...
• Re: Multi-vehicle insurance deals?
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Kate Sheflo
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 22:49:23 -0700
  ...This is with USAA, with a multi-car discount and a low mileage discount. Say what you will about them as a company, but...
• Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 10:54:48 -0500
  ...Life form consensus is to disconnect the 02 sensor and drive.I have heard or this disconnection with the 2.1 Battle Stars, Death...
• Re: Fwd: Bus Depot Referral Code
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Tue, 6 Mar 2007 11:48:42 -0800
  Ah, but I would have to know that the discounts exist before I could go trolling for the details. Besides, I get warm fuzzies...
• Re: Have you ever broken a clutch by push starting a vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:03:00 -0500
  ...There's the disconnect. The damage you described was caused by too much torque (rotational force) on the clutch friction plate. It was not...
• Re: High voltage havoc from coil?
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 13:20:59 -0800
  ...The discoloration was uneven white-off white, like the inside of a seashell. The bulbs were standard 12 volt double filaments. Scott ----- Original Message...
• Re: Isolator vs Seperator (mechanical relay) was Re: Sure Power 1315 battery separator
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:31:02 -0800
  ...C-a batteries current demand(amps) is directly related to is discharge level > > 2) Each batt gets it volts/amps directly from the alternator...
• Shroom/sounds like my Van
  Historical mailing list - John Howze
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 20:01:55 -0800
  Per previous discussion.... Route 66 The towns in the song by the same name, can pretty much be recalled..... Winslow Arizona being my favorite...
• Re: break-ins was Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 4 May 2011 16:48:30 -0700
  Let me remind you kids that this discussion is about non-violent means of protecting your property. The sticker was already tickling the idea...
• disc brake pre '71
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 1996 21:30:24 -0500
  Hi John, Yes, you can put disc brakes on a 68-70 bus. In fact you can install a whole front end into the...
• Re: o2 Sensor on 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 12:09:46 -0400
  ...All of them were disconnected. > > Two of the wires, both white, were disconnected at the plug. The plug > was very difficult to reconnect. I...
• Re: Microfiche reader and films FS
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:45:19 -0600
  ...If interested contact me off <list. <As always discount to list members. <Thanks <Howard Item number #280440XXOOXX724008
• Thread closed Re: MOD more apology
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 16:06:43 -0400
  ...Then we can discuss how hurt they >should or shouldn't have been? Please, let us discuss Vanagons from >now on. Even on Fryedays...
• Re: <F> Westy Appearance Package aka help for the sedate
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lynch
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 14:12:17 -0700
  snip... 'The discerning owner could discard their own hubcaps ' I'm confused? Is this a slam? First thing we did was get rid of...
• Re: Code to get a discount at Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 3 Aug 2003 12:33:48 -0400
  > Can somebody give me the code to get a discount at Bus Depot? Coupon code is list1e (That's a 1 before the e...
• Re: Michelin Tire Sale at Costco - $60-$80 discount per set
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:54:35 -0500
  ...with > a volume > discount), as opposed to getting the tires the customer wants (most > likely > purchased without a volume discount, and thus a lower...
• Re: Frozen emergency brake
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Fri, 8 Jan 2010 11:10:16 -0500
  ...I imagine it occurs with the disc brake modification because the disc brake automatic emergency brake adjuster places the brake handle somewhat higher than...
• Re: Running Without 02 Sensor - Any Problems?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 15:54:08 -0400
  > I try an experiment; disconnect the 02 sensor. > Now, the van runs great, even when cold. If I run like this > permanently, can I...
• Re: Negative Terminal (Stupid Question)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 20:26:13 -0400
  ...When disconnecting the negative side of the battery, it doesn't matter if your wrench its the metal around the battery (as they are...
• Re: storing van-brake discs
  Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 12:36:17 -0800
  ...storing van-brake discs > > Any ideas out there regarding keeping the brake discs in good shape on a > sitting Vanagon (currently outside). It seems...
• Re: Multi-vehicle insurance deals?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Taberski
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 01:43:21 -0500
  ...Thankfully, this discussion about insurance caused me to look at my policy and realize that the VIN on my policy is listed wrong...a...
• Re: Warning:To Syncro owners
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 20 Aug 1996 12:45:49 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Motor was at idle. > I'm guessing the clutch disc had a lot of cracks in it, and finally let go > at higher but...
• Quality of list discussion is great! was: was Rear Drum
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 14:41:05 EDT
  ...This will revitalize you, and improve the discussions you are dissappointed with. best wishes for improved outlook and discussions, gmbulley cary, nc
• Re: Q: Battery Disconnect Sequence?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 14:12:28 -0500
  ...Always connect the negative terminal last, and disconnect it first on negative ground vehicles. When jump starting a vehicle, do not connect the negative...
• The Truth About Timing Your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 18:25:31 -0500
  You guys, You need to understand what your hardware actually does before disconnecting it. The engine stabilizer varies the timing at idle in order...
• Re: Gas Mileage Improvements?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:36:33 -0700
  ...When, for a couple of days on a four years ago, I had to >> drive with the O2 sensor disconnected, I got about 13...
• Re: discolored injector
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:35:47 -0400
  ...Wohoo! >> >> One of my injectors was discolored. The plastic was brown instead of >> white/tan like the others. Anyone know what this is a...
• Re: Who can sell me cross drilled Syncro disc?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 16 Oct 1998 10:00:07 -0400
  ...Cheers, MJS At 11:03 PM 10/15/98 -0700, David Marshall wrote: >I am looking to replace my front discs on my Syncro...
• Re: 4-disc: One forgotten fact:
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 00:05:00 -0800
  ...I am wondering why some of you are installing disc brakes on the back. Is it a better braking system? Is it worth the...
• Re: Starters and batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 1 Apr 2018 14:34:47 -0700
  ...For future reference do this when you have disconnect the battery without losing the presets of anything on your van.
• Re: Ordering Parts Online
  Historical mailing list - bernie
  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:56:38 -0700
  ...Let's discuss further privately. Thank You, Bernie
• Re: cheap '80-'84 slider doorhandle on samba
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:51:27 -0500
  ...Although Chris is right that they were discontinued by VW, I still have new ones, for $76 with list discount: http://busdepot.com/details...
• (Friday NVC) a great program to watch
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 1 May 2015 13:22:44 -0700
  ...Yosemite's Rock Climbing Revolution," on the Discovery channel. There should be repeats. it's absolutely amazing what these crazy people did, and it...
• quick disconnect for power....to save the battery when the van si ts more than one week
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 17:34:42 -0600
  Has anyone Mc Guivered a battery disconnect through a "marine type" switch under the passenger seat.....or any other method to save the battery...
• Re: What do Vanagondrivers ride -- human powered
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 11:31:57 -0700
  ...Specialized Epic S-WORKS, flat EC-90 Carbon bar, XTR shifters, Mavic Crossmax Disc wheels, Avid Disc brakes, Marzocci Marathon SL fork, Panaracer Fire...
• Re: Continuing Saga of Oil Pressure light
  Historical mailing list - James Benthall
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 11:13:20 EDT
  ...I went out and was checking the high pressure switch near the oil pump and discovered it was DISCONNECTED!! How it worked itself loose...
• Re: Scary Westy on German eBay
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:42:36 -0800
  In your case Mike, while talking to yourself in the morning, you'd be discussing "Mike". Jeff / MARIN On Dec 22, 2006, at 1...
• Re: Bearings or moronic PO
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 11:51:40 -0800
  At 12/31/2006 11:38 AM, Nathaniel Poole wrote: >That�s funny, because there is an extensive discussion on this in the Samba...
• Re: Hankook RA08 tires
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:00:23 -0600
  ...But for tires, I think Discount Tire fits that bill, too. And I have no interest in Discount Tire other than a satisfied customer...
• Re: Squeaky Mintex brake pads anyone? / Brake Squeal
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 16:42:54 EST
  ...Shortly after that I bought a '68 1/2, 302 Z-28 with the 4-wheel disc option (what a fun car!). Since 1977...
• Re: Looking for dash removal procedure
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:25:21 -0700
  ...Anybody have a > link to to a good one? > > Thanks, > > Jim Disconnect battery Remove instrument cluster Remove heater levers Remove heater switch knob Remove...
• Re: gas smell fixed?
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Tue, 14 May 1996 21:54:17 -0600
  ...I think I've discovered a new source of gas leaks. At least, the shop it happened at had never seen it before, and...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batts.. A Journey
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 11:05:24 -0500
  ...Plate damage is caused by the battery sitting discharged for long periods of time. No matter what kind of floor the battery is on...
• Re: True cost of AMC heads for 1.9L and 2.1L: bare for $240 to $216!
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 09:46:28 -0600
  ...Price Disc. 2 = The purchase of TEN cylinder heads of any kind. Part No. O.E. No. Description Price Disc.1 Disc.2 910084...
• No Vanagon Content: ripping DVDS for the road
  Historical mailing list - Marco
  Wed, 5 Jun 2013 09:35:38 -0700
  This goes back to a discussion about how to get DVDs ripped to an iPad or other portable device for the road. There is...
• Re: mxt tires
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 14:53:47 -0500
  I purchased a set of the 205/70R14 MXTs from Discount Tire in Albuquerque in October of 2000. I was told that the tires...
• MODERATOR Re: Tire ongoing discussions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:28:45 -0400
  At 12:43 PM 3/16/2009, Chris S wrote: >Yeah, I'm done. :-) This set of discussions will be closed as of Midnight...
• Re: subject line
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 16:34:10 -0400
  Wow, we haven't hashed this topic out since August '99! ;) Guys, the list is about discussing Vanagons, not the Vanagon list. There are...
• LR Relay discontinued by VW? (No Wet teen content)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 16:33:00 EDT
  ...Looking to replace it the dealer says it's a discontinued part. Does anyone know a new part number that will work. Or can...
• Re: 2.1 hose price deal/VW dealer discount
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 11:04:35 -0500
  The only thing I ever got a discount from the dealer on was rubber window molding (which I now buy from list vendors). The...
• Clutch replacement Hints
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:55:32 -0400
  ...I am getting a clutch kit which includes " Pressure Plate - Clutch Disc - Throw-out Bearing - Clutch Disc Alignment Tool - Pilot Bearing", what other parts...
• Re: [Syncro] Larger 303mm Syncro brakes
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 19:27:26 -0700
  303mm discs doesn't quite sound right. I'm currently setting my 300TD up to autocross and have acquired 334mm fronts, with 300mm rears...
• Please Help! Starting problems 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 10:34:20 -0400
  ...Tried disconnecting the TS as discussed several times. Waited 1 minute - no start - still low cranking power. Came back 2 hours later, turned right...
• Interstates, Trucks, Safety, the Environment, Sex in Rest Stops, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 17:14:11 -0500
  ...I think getting freight back on the rails is the key, but what do I know? It appears the earlier discussion about trucks, the...
• True cost of AMC heads for 1.9L and 2.1L: bare for $240 to $216!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 02:11:58 EST
  http://www.cylinderheads-marnal.com/ http://www.cylinderheads-marnal.com/products.htm Price Disc. 1 = The purchase of TWO cylinder heads of the same...
• Re: Driving with the 02 sensor unconnected
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 23 May 2002 03:39:33 -0400
  At 01:31 AM 5/23/2002, Brad Estergaard wrote: >Just wondering how bad it is to drive around with the 02 sensor >disconnected...
• Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes & stock rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - ---------------------
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 10:58:41 -0500
  ...I don't >>remember >>any discussion of this creating any problems for any one. >> >> > > > >
• Re: [Syncro] Larger 303mm Syncro brakes
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 20:03:46 -0700
  These are the discs I'm installing on the TD http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_brakes/rotors_Silver_Arrow.jpg On Wed, Jun...