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Re: Gas line double check needed
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 24 Aug 2016 20:33:19 -0700
...The remaining forward hose at each tank connects to the crossover pipe on tank. If you had occasion to work with someone while viewing...
Calling all turbo charger / Diesel experts!!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 19 Oct 2002 08:40:01 -0700
...This waste gate is controlled by a small hose that comes from the output of the turbo charger. On the intake manifold there is...
Re: Trying to understand starter stuff
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:49:56 -0800
...starter control terminal. You can reach it by reaching your hand over the top of the bell housing, quite a way forward and then...
Re: GL conversion to Carat?
Historical mailing list - Terry Buchanan
Fri, 7 Aug 1998 13:45:27 -0700
...I also noticed that "Cruise control" was listed as an option on the GL, but was not listed at all on the GL's...
Re: Rear-facing safety was: Re: WTB: Westy swivel seat swiv'ler
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Wed, 5 Jun 2002 09:04:16 -0400
...I can't believe I've dismissed things like cruise >> control and rear wipers. What a difference little things like these >> make. >> >> One thing...
Re: Rectangle headlight conversion to common 200mm headlights
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Fri, 1 Nov 2002 13:37:04 -0800
...An alternative is the Cibie Biode or the dual filament Oscars mounted at bumper level and controlled as auxiliary lights. These too fetch a...
Re: Starter woes
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:25:46 -0500
...Let ot the clutch and the van >>> tried to lurch forward. It barely made forward progress because of the >>> incline it was on. There...
Re: 12v relay help
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:46:01 -0800
...I'm still in the middle of the project, but it's really straight-forward. So far, it looks like something I'd highly...
Re: An electrical thing I never noticed in 20 years of Westy ownership Another Westy Fridge Design Flaw
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 1 Aug 2022 11:12:28 -0500
...comcast.net> wrote: > > > > Well now isn’t that a nice straight forward solution! > > > > Eric Caron > > > > > >> On Aug 1, 2022, at 11:10 AM, Alistair...
Re: Squeaky front end parts
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 20 Sep 2006 21:23:55 -0700
...mordo ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Helmut Blong <helmut.blong@gmail.com> Date: Sep 20, 2006 8:28 PM Subject: Fwd: Squeaky front end parts To...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Wed, 13 Nov 2013 04:15:01 -0600
...for >> the Analog box that controls the Idle Stablizer System in the Vanagon. >> That's the box just forward of the right hand stop...
Re: Spam, spam, spam - the List Admin!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 19 Jan 1999 19:00:33 -0800
...I have no control over the http://www.vanagon.com site - this is still Ron's. If we want to post these FAQs and...
Re: 86 Vanagon unstable idle
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 1 Apr 2004 09:45:23 -0600
...top of the engine or the Idle Stabilizer Control (ISC) - a black box located just forward of the right hand brake light (remove the...
Re: rear heater location (was Battery placement alternatives)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 1 Oct 2010 09:33:24 -0500
...the van > as well. > > By the way - Is the forward position of the control on or off? I can't seem > to figure it...
Re: Letter to VW
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:52:52 -0500
...This lady really > seemed to have a positive outlook moving forward. She actually was > listening > to what I was saying. > > I did forget to...
Re: Adding Power Steering to an '87?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:49:49 -0800
...Power Steering pump, reservoir, hoses, engine bracket, belt, crank pulley (?), switch for idle control and wiring. I�m sure there are parts that I...
HOT HEAT in an air-cooled van, (VERY long) was: 12 volt heater suggestions
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Sun, 10 Oct 1999 09:41:09 -0400
...The control arm should be moving forward and aft, with the motion of the cable as your partner opens and closes the valves. You...
High Idle 1987 GL
Historical mailing list - brad barcom
Sun, 20 Jan 2002 17:35:29 -0500
...Per the advice of others on this serve and Bentley, I have checked the Idle Control Stabilizer Valve (ABV), cleaned it several times, but...
Re: ohway itshay (How's your pig latin?)
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Wed, 24 Nov 2004 10:13:41 -0500
...Stop forwarding hysteria! o Content-free ping tests o Messages with more forwards than actual text o Posting private email to the whole list...
Re: Making of a Vanagon - Now New T3
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Wed, 3 Dec 2008 15:28:36 -0500
...are > > mid-mounted > > these days. > > > Well, the Japanese have continued with forward-control vans (and > likewise the 2nd-generation Mitsubishi Delica made by Hyundai...
Re: Diagnosing Idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 22 Jan 2003 06:03:49 EST
...What your dealing with is the Idle Stabiliser Control Unit (part behind RH tail light). As opposed to the Idle Stabiliser Valve (part on...
Re: venting about irresponsible drivers
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Mon, 29 Aug 2016 21:29:34 -0300
...I > stopped at a stop sign that controls entry from a ramp into a Y where two > other roads enter. Both of those other...
Slippin' and slidin' in a Syncro - Mr. Lucky!
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 16:37:06 -0800
...heading forward and headed home with my syncro tail between my Nokkias. SO even Syncros with great tires can spin out of control when...
Re: Idle stablilizer system testing
Historical mailing list - walter bahm
Thu, 18 Jan 2001 12:16:38 -0800
...stripping > > off attachments i wanted to ask you if you could > > forward me directly the attachment (ECU pin > values) > > you are referring to in...
Re: SMOG TEST failure
Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
Thu, 7 Feb 2008 15:54:52 -0800
...But too advanced is the common one. > > It is fairly straight forward if you start with the basics and work up. > First check compression...
Re: Correlation of brake switch to blinking Temp LED?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 5 Jun 2003 23:35:09 -0400
...hear a little 'click' from the brake >switch, like when moving forward a couple of feet or so... > >The light goes out as soon...
FW: Re: Front end bushings
Historical mailing list - John C...
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:53:56 +0000
...Also Control arm bushing, Rear Bearings Etc. best, John C... http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=wua8um1.zr6rhw9&x=0&y=-j2zuh3 -------------- Forwarded...
Gas Boycott...ROTFL was: More info on the "Gas Out".
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 21 Apr 1999 22:54:43 -0400
...If you want to get fired up, get fired up about the Butcher in the Balkins, or gun control, or Soylent Green (it's...
Re: Replacement for Steering Column's Upper Bolts?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 7 May 2012 17:56:08 -0400
...forward. You'll see that these straps are somewhat bent, so that if something pushes hard on them they will collapse in a controlled...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:24:11 -0600
Brett, I am really looking forward to this. I have three vans and the ISCU doesn't work in all three. Thanks for what...
Re: Rear Heater fan trouble shoot tips
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Sat, 14 Sep 2013 09:30:54 -0700
...too see if it was dead and then worked my way forward . Stacy Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 14, 2013, at 9:20...
Re: Front shocks replacement question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 22 Aug 2015 21:16:15 -0400
...During normal operation the weight of the van is sitting on the wheel with the lower control arm acting like a lever. The inner...
Re: UPS BROKERAGE FEES TO CANADA - RATE CHART
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:11:29 -0700
...They must give you a copy of the invoice that is on the package, which border crossing it is at and a control number...
Re: New Eurovan info...
Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
Sun, 14 Jun 1998 11:56:07 -0400
...29,900 > paint $275 > destination charge $565 > Total $30,740 > Automatic; forward-facing middle seats (with > drinkie molded in to the base of the...
steering still clunking
Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
Wed, 4 Nov 1998 22:08:17 -0500
...Found lots of mention of bad upper control arm bushings so I changed those. Still clunked (although I did eliminate that awful squeaking/groaning...
Re: solar question
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 9 Apr 2010 21:57:00 -0700
...Further more put the controller as close > to the battery or batteries as you can, use big enough wires etc. > > I tried to figure...
'86 Syncro front shocks/rotors - Replacement Report
Historical mailing list
Sun, 14 Jul 1996 21:23:12 -0500
...Removed two hex head bolts holding upper ball joint to control arm. Wheel bearing/hub assembly can now tilt out at you. 7. Removed...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Tue, 26 Nov 2013 11:45:37 -0800
...Today you could likely find a >> suitable controller for $2. >> >> Thanks again for undertaking this, a computer controlled (cheap) idle >> would be a nice...
Re: Idle gremlins still at play
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:31:39 -0700
Nice find Stuart - I look forward to the report. Not a bad price considering used ones can go for that and other refurbished units...
Re: I-4 conversion timing problem
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 6 May 2001 23:33:36 -0700
...David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 mailto:info@fastforward.ca <mailto:info@fastforward.ca> http...
Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
Historical mailing list - Troy
Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:44:12 -0800
...I am going to go ahead and mount a couple of their power pole connectors on the underside of the van somewhere just forward...
Re: Trying to understand starter stuff
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 23 Dec 2014 11:57:10 -0600
...starter control terminal. You can > reach it by reaching your hand over the top of the bell housing, quite a > way > forward and then...
Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
Thu, 21 Sep 2006 08:48:23 -0400
...mordo ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Helmut Blong <helmut.blong@gmail.com> Date: Sep 20, 2006 8:28 PM Subject: Fwd: Squeaky front end parts To...
Re: HOT HEAT in an air-cooled van, (VERY long) was: 12 volt heater suggestions
Historical mailing list - JeanneMaly
Sun, 10 Oct 1999 14:09:51 -0700
...The control arm should be moving forward and aft, with the > motion of the cable as your partner opens and closes the valves. > > You...
Re: Dual A/C in Westies
Historical mailing list
Sat, 12 Oct 1996 14:09:44 -0400
...to control the front unit.I spliced in the low side line back to the compressor w/ a tee and high side to the...
Heater core bleeder screw
Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
Mon, 4 Apr 1994 16:35:25 -0500 (CDT)
...The air volume can be regulated with the 3-speed fan control switch on the instrument panel (see above illustration) (ed. I'm not...
'86 Syncro front shocks/rotors - Replacement Report
Historical mailing list
Mon, 15 Jul 1996 14:58:57 -0500
...Removed two hex head bolts holding upper ball joint to control arm. Wheel bearing/hub assembly can now tilt out at you. 7. Removed...
Re: High Idle 1987 GL
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 20 Jan 2002 19:57:47 -0600
...I had a problem with the ISV control of the rpms for operation of the air conditioner. The ISV system remps up the RPM...
Re: How in the h*ll?!?!???!!??!?!
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 28 Jul 2000 15:00:45 -0700
...t work on it), removed the radio > >and the air conditioning controls to finally get at it. I disconnected the > >quik-connect plug on...
Re: Idle issue? Any update?
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Fri, 22 May 2020 21:42:52 +0000
...Work on my AUDIOVOX CCS100 CRUISE CONTROL, as it is only working under 45 mph right now. I love my CCS100. Here are a...
Re: Starter Woes - '88GL
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:53:18 -0700
...Some slide forward away from the starter motor .. some stick out further and slide toward the starter motor to engage. I think my 67...
Re: Suggestions on how to fasten a laptop while driving?
Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
Tue, 21 Mar 2000 23:05:42 -0800
...Input is controlled > using an RF keyboard plus mouse combo. This works really cool for TV > viewing, GPS, scanner control, etc. The caveat on...
Re: Update, including rear wiper controller
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 21 Mar 2020 12:37:12 -0400
...Still, I look forward to these vanagon contacts as they make me dream of projects and future adventures. Be warned, I’ll bring up...
Re: advance mechanisms on digijet distributor?
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Tue, 26 Apr 2005 03:50:06 -0400
...Hello list, > > I am trying to understand the various mechanisms that > control the timing on the early digijet. There is: > > * Static setting (just the...
Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
Wed, 20 Sep 2006 20:28:08 -0400
...mordo ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Todd Last <rubatoguy@comcast.net> Date: Sep 20, 2006 3:58 PM Subject: Re: Squeaky front end parts To: vanagon...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Tue, 26 Nov 2013 16:49:07 -0800
...Today you could likely find a >>> suitable controller for $2. >>> >>> Thanks again for undertaking this, a computer controlled (cheap) idle >>> would be a nice...
Re: E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 28 Apr 2004 16:25:43 -0500
...Pattern control, beam cut-off, adjustment stability, etc. What's > been written here has convinced me of that. > > But understand that it's still...
Re: Hard Starting Cold and Hot
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:41:54 -0500
...Tim On Oct 19, 2005, at 8:19 PM, David Marshall [Fast Forward] wrote: > Can't help but to think this is the blue...
Re: Trying to understand starter stuff
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 23 Dec 2014 00:45:47 -0500
...starter control terminal. You can reach it by reaching your hand over the top of the bell housing, quite a way forward and then...
Re: advance mechanisms on digijet distributor?
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 27 Apr 2005 11:24:36 -0700
...On 4/26/05, Damon Campbell <damoncampbellvw@yahoo.com> wrote: > Hello list, > > I am trying to understand the various mechanisms that > control the timing...