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• Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 17:39:08 -0700
  ...I had heard at one time the SKF, a Swedish company, had moved at least part of their operation out of Sweden to Germany...
• Re: Running on Tap Water (was Re: Attention California Vanagonites)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 17:03:31 -0400
  ...Start and operation can in fact be made fully automatic. > >Anybody expecting something similar for wood gas operation of engines will >be disappointed. Preparation...
• Re: O2 sensor question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 10:53:54 -0700
  ...However, after being called on this, I cannot find the reference I recalled about an rpm limit causing open-loop operations. I still believe...
• Re: Oil leak, dip stick seal?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 4 Apr 2023 18:58:19 -0400
  ...My van idles at 19 psi during summer time operation and in bumper to bumper traffic and 20 during normal operation. At 4000 rpm...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:20:20 -0700
  ...The second path is not used in normal continuous operation of the headlights. Mark John Rodgers wrote: > So are you saying this is a...
• Re: what to do when you have the fridge out?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 16:43:02 -0500
  ...With the fridge powered temporarily with 12 volts, the operation of the thermo switch can be checked by applying heat with a heat gun...
• Air fuel tuning technique - Gurus wanted
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 26 Jul 2005 14:59:12 -0400
  ...Given cold weather, short hop mileage (open loop operation) which was poor, and closed loop operation mileage at 27mpg (auto, westfalia), I was fairly...
• Re: Question about rear seat operation/removal
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 17:37:39 -0500
  In a message dated 1/29/2014 5:33:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, jim.felder@gmail.com writes: The rubber donuts that...
• Re: Dometic RC2000 propane consumption?
  Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
  Sun, 25 Aug 2013 08:09:16 -0700
  ...an obscure sentence in the Operating Instructions which read, "In 12V operation, the appliance runs uninterrupted without temperature control." So, after a 5-hour...
• Camper refrigerator
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Apr 1996 23:31:53 -0400
  ...curious thing happened in the morning after about 12 hours of operation on propane. It developed a periodic "drumming" sound that lasted for a...
• History - 100,000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Scott A. Harvey
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 08:39:34 -0700
  ...Harvey UCLA - Communications Technology Services Manager - Data, CATV, & 800MHz Campus Backbone Network Operations 741 Charles E. Young Drive South, 2nd floor CSB 1 Los...
• replacing windshield -Re: Cataract surgery on my bus?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 09:59:22 EDT
  ...in. > They say it`s an outcall procedure, not even an operation anymore... > Should I use any kind of sealer? RTV? > got any tricks...
• Vanagon Cruise Control Installation
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 07:08:07 -0800
  I finally completed the documentation of the installation and operation of my Audiovox cruise control unit. It is currently hosted at the following location...
• Re: Rad fan--2 or 3 wire???stumped
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 09:50:21 -0400
  ...Only used for lower speed fan operation, high speed puts direct >power to the fan. I believe that that big green resistor only exists...
• Re: westy kitchen operation
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 11 Aug 2005 10:07:21 -0600
  > Katherine, > > If you have the stock water spigot ... the round knob is "Center Off". > Turn it to the right for city water (no electrical...
• Re: Vanagon Delivery Vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 18:11:53 -0700
  If it's hot, then I'd wire in a dash switch for operation of the radiator fan. m --- David Bohannan <fjazzbass@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: FS: 7" round E-code lights, square headlight grille, left side square headlights
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:18:44 -0700
  ...I need the switch to make it > operational. I had no idea VW offered the same feature. > >
• Re: high idle speed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 12:19:57 -0600
  Pat, you need to first check the operation of the idle stabilizer valve(ISV) and idle stabilizer control. Together they control idle speed on...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:59:37 -0400
  ...Since it is so far away from the engine it is needed especially for idle and low speed operation. It is used on many...
• Re: pelonis ceramic heater
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 01:32:42 -0500
  ...And when smaller outfits (MIT was a case study in this article) want to build efficient cogenerating facilities for internal operation they still need...
• Re: Hydraulic valve lifter (mis)operation
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 15:20:33 -0500
  At 11:54 AM 2/1/2000 -0800, Richard Bias wrote: >understand and learn what is happening. Bob, I followed your procedure and >it...
• a.c. unit for sale
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 12:49:27 -0700
  ...Therefore, willing to work out a deal whereby the buyer pays only after being sure of proper operation. Pmail me if interested. Seth C...
• Re: I see steel belts and tire threads
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ayers
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 20:44:05 -0600
  ...Is there any new information that I missed? My priorities are Load range D if possible, and quiet street operation. Mike, Last year when...
• Re: help diagnosing possible coolant system/ engine damage
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 02:21:48 -0500
  ...30 minutes/month for 2 years. >That's 12 hours of operation total. Now, this is without any load, >probably only idling. If it...
• Slider Quietening
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 2 Jul 2012 21:19:17 -0600
  ...path, upper and lower, has made for a very quiet, smooth operation. I've put the B-Quiet on all the door inside surfaces...
• Re: Cold stalling...exhaust smells like fuel
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 19:38:32 -0400
  Eric, First thing I would check is the proper operation of the idle position switch. With the engine off, stick your head over the...
• Re: 060412 smog tests
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 09:43:19 -0400
  William, You did not mention if the idle position switch was checked for proper operation. Another thing that came to mind; do a compression...
• Re: O2 sensor question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 18:11:25 PST
  ...This is known as "open loop operation",the computer wings it.After the sensor heats up the computer goes into "closed loop operation".The...
• dometic won't light
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 22:49:10 -1000
  ...Turned switch to gas flame (as opposed to battery or 110 V electrical operation). Set temperature to max. Pushed pump in and out numerous...
• Re: Throttle switches
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 11:25:52 -0400
  ...The other end -- WOT -- causes the ECU to go into open-loop mode and enrich the mixture for full-throttle operation. > This seems >backwards...
• Re: Power Door Lock Consternation
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 1 Jul 2006 06:58:34 -0700
  ...You can lock and unlock all doors >-including the drivers- from the passenger side, >normal operation. But on the drivers side its as if...
• Re: Jacks
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 5 Feb 2013 17:22:38 -0800
  ...experience with this jack that is on sale at HF. > > Quality, operation, control, etc. > > http://tinyurl.com/bzqlvu2 > > OR; > > http://www.harborfreight.com/Floor...
• Re: material for new rear hatch panel?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 08:37:48 -0400
  > The interior panel on the hatch in Mellow Yellow has cracked. > Doesn't seem like a major operation to pull it and use it...
• Re: Fridge Operation Duration
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 May 1996 22:02:22 -0400
  In a message dated 96-05-24 12:21:45 EDT, MIKE.WHITE@law.utah.edu (Mike White) writes: > >Someone was seeing how long...
• Re: : Clutch repairs,shaft sleeve(vw, non-vanagon exclusive)
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 11:13:27 EST
  ...and seems to have a real important role in the whole operation.>> Having just done the clutch in my wife's '89 Fox, the...
• Re: Brakes and brake pads: Semi Metallic vs. Organic?
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 08:16:42 -0600
  ...This is one of the reasons that turning rotors has become a routine operation for some repair shops. I'll bet that most or...
• Westy electrical ground question.
  Historical mailing list - joel hembel
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 17:41:10 -0600
  ...seem to locate a grounding terminal? Need your help to be operational for spring camping. Any other input is also appreciated! Thanks in advance...
• Re: how do you tell if you have a digijet or digigant???
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 13:23:31 +0100
  ...Engineer +353-21-284316 WW Operations Apple, Cork, Ireland.
• Re: WTB: Rear Wiper Motor
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 09:31:15 +0100
  ...Engineer +353-21-284316 WW Operations Apple, Cork.
• Re: Canadian Import to the USA
  Historical mailing list - John Tullier
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 17:12:13 -0800
  ...John --- Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA> wrote: > > > > By the way, I have looked into this and his > operation is entirely > > legitimate as is...
• Trial #2, 5 vw dealer videos for sale
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 15:58:29 +0000
  ...Product presentation #19 1985 Vanagon, #29 1986 Vanagon, #34 Volkswagen European tourist delivery, Volkswagen Background #37 Synchro technology, #51 vanagon camper GL Operation. All...
• When the wind blows
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:03:59 -0500
  ...I'd really like to get this operational for this year's camping season.
• Re: Continuous Duty Solenoid vs Starter Solenoid; Visual Difference?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 23:24:00 -0700
  ...Relays designed for starters that do > have built in solenoids such as those found on older Fords are designed for > short term operation, under...
• Re: Hatch Lock -- With Power Door Locks
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Wed, 12 Aug 2015 15:43:21 -0500
  ...wrote the following regarding operation of the rear hatch power lock: "There is a little spring loaded pin that slides back and forth and...
• Re: idle surges
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 10:28:18 +0200
  ...The idle stabilizer is humming but I do not have a CO tester to verify its operation. Since it is happening in cold and...
• From the wire news
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 9 Dec 2004 15:09:25 -0700
  ...The Puebla operation, Volkswagen's only North American factory, employs about 13,300 workers and is the only place where the New Beetle sedan...
• FS: waterboxer motor and 4spd manual trans
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:58:22 -0400
  ...was operational pprior to accident. has been in storage awhile. asking $495 or best offer. engine is complete with all wiring, a/c compressor...
• Houston, we have a problem.......!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Jul 2015 16:39:59 -0500
  ...With engine off, I checked throttle operation and it is perfect. I can hear the switch clicking appropriately. Connections tight, no slipped throttle cable...
• Re: Vanagon auto trannies
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:43:20 -0500
  ...I have a dead '91 auto tranny and have an opportunity for an operational '87 auto tranny. Just need to know if a swap...
• 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - HAROLD JAYNES
  Sun, 10 Oct 1999 07:52:36 MDT
  ...point of view, would I be pulling hair after such an operation? Any insights would be helpful. Harold ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent...
• Air Lift Update
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 09:59:14 -0500
  ...I have installed them in other vehicles, in the past, and it is a pretty simple operation. Slip (force) the air bag inside the...
• Re: [DIESEL] 1.9L TD crate motor
  Historical mailing list - Nate Wall
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 09:05:47 -0500
  ...than the 1981 - 1982 diesel in the Vanagon right now?) I also beieve the pump governor characteristics are different for continous load operation. --Nate
• Temp II voltages
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Tue, 1 May 2001 19:25:05 -0400
  ...TII went to 0.375v in about 4 minutes of operation. The O2 sensor output varied from ~0.15v to ~0.75v. At idle...
• Re: Lost my dash lights?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:41:01 -0600
  ...Lost my dash lights? Hello, I recently have lost operation of my dash lights. I thought that it was the headlight dimmer switch, replaced...
• Re: [WetWesties] Wanted: Propex or Carver P4 furnace
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 20:32:22 -0600
  ...both are in operational vanagons. the company was bought out by someone but it looks like the product line was discontinued. if any body...
• e-brake handle
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Sat, 8 Nov 2003 21:15:30 -0500
  ...I didn't use any adhesive, for fear that it might gum up the operation of the release button. Despite this, it doesn't...
• Re: fuel pump question...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 11:50:36 EST
  ...The fuel pump in the '90 has become audible during normal operation. > Previously, the only time that I could hear it was at the...
• Gas smell from front...
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 10:48:06 -0400
  ...Best place to start? Pull the tank down? How involved operation is this? I just dropped a 100 gal tank on my motorhome a...
• Re: Vanagon Mouse - He's here!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 31 Dec 2005 01:37:15 EST
  ...page 61? dont remember, but its the section on syncro operation, where it shows how to drive up a hill w/ your syncro. the...
• Re: Take it easy on the new dad, was: Bus Depot Replies
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 09:56:47 -0700
  ...You blokes bagging Ron and his operation how about giving us all a break. If you don't like his service make the easy...