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  • Fwd: FS: 90 Vanagon GL
    Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
    Thu, 30 Oct 1997 09:39:17 -0500
    ...90 Vanagon GL 7 passenger Weekender package with fold-down seats AM/FM Cassette, AC, Auto Maroon in collor No Power Mirrors/No Power...
  • Re: diesel power steering
    Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
    Wed, 2 May 2001 22:26:32 -0400
    Ben, someone, a long time ago posted a picture of the European-market bracket for power steering on the L4 diesel engines. An archive...
  • FS: OEM cruise control setup for vanagon, and OEM power window setup for vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:35:07 EDT
    ...both power window regulators w/ motors, full wiring harness, both window switches w/ bezels, and assorted wires to fusebox. window motors were tested and...
  • Re: Worst vanagon change
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:03:30 -0500
    ...I have an 83 diesel with power nothing, not even to the transmission. Nothing ever goes wrong with it. But it seems like I...
  • Re: Power Door Lock Actuator Small Springs.
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Fri, 2 Oct 2015 12:33:13 -0700
    OK... I check per David's suggestion... nothing.... no power... so where the connectors form the door jam go to? thanks dan
  • Powersteering Rack needed
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 22 May 1997 10:00:37 -0400 (EDT)
    All, I need a good used power steering rack for my '87 Vanagon. Anyone out there with a parts bus that can anyone help...
  • TiiCo power @ loaded westy?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Mon, 9 Oct 2000 10:40:52 -0700
    Has anyone installed a the TiiCo conversion in their Westy? If so, do you notice a significant power increase? ... loaded climbing steep hills??? Thanks...
  • Low power on my '87 Westy Camper solved!
    Historical mailing list - Fryday
    Fri, 26 Apr 2002 13:34:00 -0800
    Never underestimate the power of the kick down cable, literally. It's adjusted now, and the difference is amazing. Thanks, Philippe
  • No AC power
    Historical mailing list - Jim & Wilma Quan
    Sat, 19 Jul 2003 15:27:41 -0700
    Hello, When I plug the van into shore power I get nothing... What might be the cause and possible solutions? Thanks, -- Jim Quan '91...
  • Re: Power Window Woes... Can someone help?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 May 2004 23:27:48 EDT
    In a message dated 5/19/04 8:24:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jjmojo@BLAZENET.NET writes: > My power windows just all of...
  • Re: Internal 115V power
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Thu, 27 Dec 2007 08:52:24 -0800
    --- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > I have periodic need to have internal 115/120 Volt power available > inside my van, and I always...
  • Re: Solar Power Charger for Van Camping
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:52:20 -0800
    ...Huge Capacity Solar Charger Assuming it works according to spec it would probably make a good backup or supplemental power source (assuming you can...
  • Looking for the plastic power window switch holder on the drivers side
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Thu, 4 Jun 2009 17:02:48 -0400
    Hey Everyone, Does any have the plastic power window switch holder on the drivers side? Some mechanic a year was trying to do something...
  • Synchro Power?
    Historical mailing list - Justin Gordon
    Mon, 8 Mar 1999 20:52:45 -0800
    ...How is the power on the 1986 Syncro Westy engine. I've heard that the engine is too small to pull such a big...
  • Re: Power mirror conversion
    Historical mailing list - THE TONGUE
    Fri, 3 Sep 1999 16:14:50 -0700
    --- Stuart MacMillan <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM> wrote: > Anyone ever installed these on a pre-power mirror > Vanagon? Watch out! Those power mirrors cost a fortune...
  • Re: Instant horsepower (Pinwheel)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Sun, 7 May 2000 16:18:24 -0700
    Welcome back Herr Doktor, wherever you've been! I can't imagine why someone would need more power from the wasserboxer. My 54 HP...
  • Help! Tie Rod end/ power steering connection...
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Thu, 1 Aug 2002 22:27:16 EDT
    Hi All, How do you remove the locking ring, that holds the tie rod to the power steering unit? Does the power steering unit...
  • Re: Need a pair of working black power mirrors
    Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
    Thu, 24 Apr 2003 23:29:19 -0500
    ...Need a pair of working black power mirrors I am trying to find a pair of black power mirrors in good and working condition...
  • Parts needed - Power Window switches & dash bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Matt Faust
    Thu, 16 Dec 2004 17:09:31 -0800
    Hi all, I need the following parts if anyone has them; Power window switch, driver side for driver window Power window switch on passenger...
  • AC stopped working
    Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
    Fri, 7 Aug 1998 13:27:35 PDT
    ...If you do have power than go check in the engine compartment for power to the compressor. If the switch does not have any...
  • Solar-Powered 1969 VW Van
    Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
    Thu, 15 Aug 1996 00:18:56 -0400
    ...There is an extremely cool photo of his campsite, all lit up with renewable power! If you're interested... Home Power Magazine PO Box...
  • FS: 1990 Volkswagen GL Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
    Mon, 3 Aug 1998 10:56:47 -0700
    ...Burgundy colored plastic power heated mirrors. Power steering, power brakes, power windows, automatic transmission, air conditioning, factory AM/FM/cassette radio, cruise control, Michelin...
  • FS: 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon GL
    Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
    Sat, 8 Aug 1998 14:00:11 -0700
    ...Burgundy colored plastic power heated mirrors. Power steering, power brakes, power windows, automatic transmission, air conditioning, factory AM/FM/cassette radio, cruise control, Michelin...
  • FS: 1990 Volkswagen GL Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
    Sat, 22 Aug 1998 19:16:56 -0700
    ...Burgundy colored plastic power heated mirrors. Power steering, power brakes, power windows, automatic transmission, air conditioning, factory AM/FM/cassette radio, cruise control, Michelin...
  • Re: Lost Power 85 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 9 Oct 2011 08:27:54 -0500
    ...Sudden loss of power. In your case, if the power loss was immediate > after replacing the cam bearings and remounting the cam, i'd...
  • Re: Power Steering Rack Question
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 7 Jun 2010 13:52:00 -0700
    ...Power Steering Rack Question > Craig, Have you had someone turn the wheel while you watch the hoses? > IIRC, > you can unplug the switch and...
  • Re: Internal 115V power
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 29 Dec 2007 07:42:31 -0600
    To power our electric heater, I run an extension cord out thru the bottom of the driver's door of our '91 GL. It...
  • Re: Turning Circles in your mind. ;)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:42:37 -0800
    ...the power steering difference in > geometry somewhere down under there, and the size of the steering wheel. > > anybody even run power steering with the...
  • Re: help powered trailer converter
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 11 Jul 2015 15:17:04 -0700
    ...Should I use a powered converter or just use a non powered plug and > splice in to the tail/brake turn wires? If I...
  • Power Window problem
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
    Wed, 8 Apr 1998 18:20:28 -0600
    My driver side power window control has been slowly failing, and today it died. Previously, I would just have to slam the door and...
  • Re: Electric Power Steering
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Thu, 23 Jul 2015 18:50:05 -0700
    I had a Syncro (imported from Europe) come through the shop with electric power steering... hated it. Super easy to move, but it had...
  • Re: Need info on window channel sizes for different year Vanagons.
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 21 Mar 1999 23:50:46 EST
    ...I will gladly refund the listmember with the power windows, and try to find him some deflectors that fit. >> i'll trade my deflectors...
  • Re: Power steering rack to standard rack
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:44:16 -0400
    ...Power steering rack to standard rack > My Power steering rack was leaking so bad that I the belt from the > pump and > now I...
  • Re: Parts needed - Power Window switches & dash bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
    Fri, 17 Dec 2004 07:13:15 -0500
    ...Maynard '86 DoubleCab Diesel '82 Vanagon GL Diesel -----Original Message----- Hi all, I need the following parts if anyone has them; Power window switch...
  • Re: New electric power option?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 5 Jan 2008 10:31:35 -0800
    ...http://www.millenniumcell.com/fw/main/Emergency_Power-173.html Spec says 25 watt output On Jan 5, 2008 9:43 AM, Michael Elliott...
  • What years power steering?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Fri, 6 Jun 2008 23:25:31 EDT
    I went to see a 7 passenger 84 Vanagon today and I was surprised because it had no power steering. A few years back...
  • Re: Worst vanagon change
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 1 Aug 2008 14:45:32 -0700
    ...On Fri, Aug 1, 2008 at 1:53 PM, B Feddish <bfeddish@netreach.net> wrote: > Aw c'mon, it has to be that power...
  • Need a couple power steering knuckles and a steering box
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:35:40 -0400
    I am looking for at least one power steering universal joint (at rack) but I would really like two. I also need a good...
  • '89 Synchro looses power in rain
    Historical mailing list - Corinna Roy
    Fri, 06 Jun 1997 15:08:14 -0600
    ...If I turn the mobile on and off quickly it will usually regain power. I have tried to have the problem diagnosed with no...
  • Power Window to Manual conversion
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 12 Jul 1998 12:17:18 EDT
    Has anyone made the power to manual window conversion. Iam tired of these power windows on my 91 GL. Each one has stopped working...
  • Location of fuse for power door locks
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:50:58 +0000
    Does anyone know the location of the fuse for the power door locks for an '88 Vanagon? I seem to have something draining the...
  • Re: subie power?
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:36:33 -0400
    ...this mean it has to be about VW powered vanagon???? You have a Golf powered Vanagon??? I'm serious here, i want to know...
  • Power Steering Fluid Protectant
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:38:28 -0500
    I'm looking at a bottle of ATP power steering protectant AT-213, a synthetic blend that's supposed to "Eliminate whines and noise...
  • vanagon power window setup for sale..Re: Hi anyone ever retrofit.. PW.
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 1 Jul 2008 03:23:29 EDT
    In a message dated 6/24/08 8:37:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, taeke.t@GMAIL.COM writes: > Aftermarket power windows. Thanks. > > Taeke...
  • Re: Westfalia Shore Power Ground Bonding Minutia: Breaker Box
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Wed, 26 Feb 2020 05:05:40 -0500
    Have you considered inline GFCI's? Make it a part of your power cord, costs 20-35 bucks. Makes it simple.
  • Re: moaning, steering rack and me
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sat, 10 Dec 2016 12:28:05 -0800
    he means power steering lines... the 2 long fat lines that run from the power steering pump to all the way to the front
  • Re: replacing power steering lines with hoses
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:13:44 -0400
    Mark wrote: > Anyone have experience with replacing the metal power steering lines with hoses Here: http://www.frankcondelli.com/hose.htm George/ATL
  • Re: Jim Oconnell
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Mon, 22 Jul 1996 08:02:25 -0700 (PDT)
    You wrote: > > how do i know?? cause Gerry's off on vacation and *I* get all the error > messages now! ;) < power!! yahahahahahahaahahahahahahaa!!!> :) Power? More...
  • power window motors
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 6 Aug 1998 17:13:38 EDT
    i have some used power window motors for sale. 125.00 plus core. if anyone is interested let me know thanks nigel nigel's...
  • Purple Power in Canada?
    Historical mailing list - Russell, William
    Sun, 9 Jun 2002 12:50:12 -0400
    Can anyone tell me where I can purchase "Purple Power" in Canada? Specifically, in Hamilton, Ontario? I'm looking to clean my pop-top...
  • Re: Blind spot mirrors
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Thu, 30 Jan 2003 16:51:16 EST
    Mark, Why don't you just install a fullsize convex mirror on the pasenger side? They are available for both power and non-power...
  • Re: For sale: Power window regulator / motors
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Tue, 11 Jul 2006 16:12:30 -0400
    What else would be required, besides switches, to convert a van to power windows? > http://img161.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn21110ym.jpg
  • Air Powered Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:12:30 -0400
    Hey! How about an air powered bus? *http://tiny.cc/smyGT* <http://tiny.cc/smyGT> -- Pete '79 Westy "Aardvark" '87 Westy "Joe's Van...
  • Re: Power Window Woes... Can someone help?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 20 May 2004 20:59:04 -0400
    ...The Power Windows consist of window regulator and a motor. In non-power window vanagons the window regulator is up mid center of the...
  • Re: Power steering rack leak
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 29 Nov 2018 17:28:42 -0500
    ...I had a interesting event with my recent power steering issue. I have a competent VW owning friend and he came over to check...
  • Power fade
    Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
    Wed, 21 Jul 1999 21:55:24 -0600
    ...I let up on the accelerator and I regained power. Pushed down on the pedal and power dropped off. This continued for a few...
  • Re: Power steering failure ?
    Historical mailing list - Arthur Sauerhaft
    Tue, 24 Jul 2001 20:14:44 -0400
    ...Power steering failure ? > > > > My '85 suffered power steering failure two years ago. > > The first symptom I noticed was a loud roaring noise > > when I...
  • Re: Those 20 Aussie Power Chips out there...How do you like it??
    Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
    Wed, 3 Oct 2001 19:05:57 -0700
    Ihave the chip-only upgrade, and simply notice a bit more power off the line and at cruising speed, maybe 3%-5%. Mileage the...
  • no power, hesitation
    Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
    Thu, 2 Jan 2003 07:36:23 -0800
    ...I have had this intermittant hesitation and no power problem. I have done various things and some helped and some didn't. I actually...
  • Re: Rotary engines
    Historical mailing list - Ian Anderson
    Thu, 13 May 2004 19:10:25 +1000
    There have been a few bay windows converted to rotary power here in Australia. From what I understand it isn't the best engine...