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• Re: Tires, Load Range and Pressure-Does it matter?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sat, 19 May 2001 17:05:07 -0000
  ...They specify P rated 235/70R15 size tires which probably have a maximum pressure of 35 psi. You would have to look at the...
• Re: fizzix ?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 14:10:55 CST6CDT
  ...try the same experiment but very lightly spray the radiator with a *fine* mist, making sure the evaporation rate exceeds the accumulation rate and...
• Re: My 82 Diesel (DIY vs. Shop Rates)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 14:57:41 -0700
  This past week I sort of mixed the DIY vs Shope Rates when I took my van to my mechanic's (Jeff) shope and...
• Re: vanagon top speed, was Re: Double cab for sale/engine longevity
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 20:12:20 +1200
  ...Any tire will do OK at that speed for a short burst; it's prolonged speed that damages low-speed-rated tires. Flexing of...
• Re: Towing package
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:34:31 -0700
  ...Where did you find out what the hooks were rated at? In the FWIW department I just replaced my bumper ('84) with (a better...
• Re: Vitrifrigo: two corrections to my earlier post
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Tue, 4 Oct 2011 00:11:27 -0400
  ...Turns out that batteries >such as this want a charge rate of 10% to 16% of their rated A/h >capacity (Trojan sez 10...
• Re: One-Ton vans
  Historical mailing list - J2 Geo Ops Maritime
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 09:17:10 -0500
  ...I guess that their computer parts are conservatively rated, and their vans rather optimistically rated. Malcolm
• Re: Tires! 15" or 14"?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 2 May 2016 05:22:28 -0700
  The harshness is largely due to Load D 14" tires IMO, with very stiff sidewalls and high pressures needed to carry the rated weight...
• Re: Reply to Electrical Mods
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Tue, 19 Apr 1994 11:07:04 -0700 (PDT)
  ...His company, in Washington STate I believe, has designed custom devices that optimize your amps, charge rates, etc. so you are always maximally re...
• more on Agilis
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 20:19:13 -0500
  ...Neither is rated "M&S." Michelin does not have an actual winter tire to recommend for the V'gon. I welcome your thoughts. I...
• Re: Understanding Amp Hours
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 18:34:08 -0400
  ...I would 'assume' the efficiency would go up the closer to the rated load you run. I say assume because that applies for large...
• raceware vanagon head studs
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Dec 1995 13:37:33 -0500 (EST)
  ...maybe they have a better expansion rate than the original later patrick merry christmas...
• Exp Mechanic Needed DC Area, PT
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 08:19:26 EST
  ...You set your hourly rate. Mechanically inclined listmembers welcome. Cool job.
• Re: buzzing fuel pump - additional info
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 02:40:39 EST
  ...That can't be good for our 50 psi or so rated FI systems. Scott De Santi 86 Vanagon 2WD (The Wobbly Bus) Anchorage...
• Re: Any way to ship economically from Germany?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 16:17:52 -0500
  ...Hmm, UPS rates are similar, FWIW.
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 21:40:35 -0800
  > 0.6 gallons per hour. > ....and at 16.1lbs/hr flow rate per injector, 6.125lbs per gallon for gasoline, that's..... a 5...
• Re: yokohama y356
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 23:15:34 -0700
  ...The GL has C rated and the >Westy has two D rated and two C rated. I run them around 50 pounds of >pressure...
• Re: "House Tags," "Motor Homes," and Insurance
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 08 Oct 1996 15:03:29 EDT
  ...Rated on Serial # Rated as Motorhome Westfalia $373 $331 Olds $355 $438 The quote on the Olds skyrocketed, because if the Westfalia is rated...
• Re: Aux. Batt
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 07:36:20 -0500
  ...Bosch is rated at 50 amp. PN = 0332 019 101...same as above. Bosch does have a 75 amp, but tha case gets big...
• Re: VW Campground Reviews
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 15:23:03 -0700
  ...One at full rate, two at 'extra vehicle' rate. Put as many Westies in as the campsite will hold. It's not really a...
• Re: Tires - 89' passenger Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 19:46:50 -0400
  ...The MX4 is a 4 ply rated 1235 lbs@35psi-- the > Agilis is 6 ply rated 1709 lbs@54 psi -- > > I know this is...
• Re: Buying from German Ebay.. Hard/Easy?
  Historical mailing list - Tom
  Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:53:52 -0700
  ...With UPS, this is > standard > and very expensive.With the USPS it is olny avaliable on "letter > rate", > and costs $7.90 in addition...
• Re: Gas, milage, etc (was Air Engine)
  Historical mailing list - Bernie
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:37:38 -0700
  ...Mortgage rates of %12, car loan rates at %18 Yes I remember that. Interest rates went very high to deal with VERY high inflation...
• Tires for Vanagons/Reinforced sidewalls/Winter tires
  Historical mailing list - Pavneet Arora
  Tue, 8 Oct 1996 12:01:00 -0400
  ...I just wasn't comfortable with putting tires on that weren't rated for the recommended tire pressure. Nokia makes a very reasonably priced...
• Re: Yokohama 356 LT opinions
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 10:16:26 EST
  ...I ran the D rated tires on a 2WD and a Syncro and the C's on a Syncro. All were suitably rated for...
• Puzzling water drip
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:56:42 -0800
  <<How do you get the tank to fill rapidly, even with a rapid flow rate? I have to keep the flow rate very low...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  9/30/95 7:33 PM
  ...The problem is that when you load a battery at such a high rate compared to its capacity, you won't get near the...
• Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 10:59:26 -0800
  ...It used > > to be possible to check the SA VW page for the specs (except everything > > was rated in metric values). > > > > On Tuesday, February...
• Re: AW: [Syncro] Rare Vanagon Toy - Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 22 May 2009 06:37:29 -0400
  ...It's that darned exchange rate. For a Canadian to get through to US listees, 2.24� must be applied. LOL Mike
• Vanagon Westy Awnings
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 16:32:18 -0500
  ...What is the going rate for a new one so's I can negotiate intelligently on the value of this used one? Mark Magee...
• new tires
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 13 May 2001 20:13:12 -0400
  ...The tires are rated for 1521 lbs, treadwear of 340, traction A, temperature B, and are quite good and stable. Good braking on the...
• Re: Vanagon Tires
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 09:49:03 -0500
  ...Jon Yokohama Super Van tires-- rated at 1850 lbs.ea. @ 50 psi. Dicount tire $60.00 ea. Very nice tire. Good Morning, Fred E...
• Need # for Bosch Relay with Arc Suppression
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 21:04:44 EST
  ...what is its part number? I need a relay with at least one set of normally opened contacts rated at about 15 amps. George
• Removing Cigarette Lighter Socket
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 09:17:29 -0700
  ...Great rates starting at 1�/min.
• Another Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Sat, 13 May 2006 06:14:44 -0700
  ...PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates.
• Re: yet another tire question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Aug 1998 18:45:47 -0400
  ...refers to the tire being rated for Light truck applications. The P rating indicates passenger car service. When using P metric tires for light...
• Re: Calling all solar gurus
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:01:42 -0400
  ...the Dometic fridge, IIRC it's rated at 7.5 A/85 watts (which implies it's rated at a realistic 11.3 volts...
• Tires FS and New Carat in the 'hood
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 22 Oct 1996 09:46:34 -0400
  ...The only reason he is replacing these tires is they are not C rated or reinforced, are rated at a max of 35PSI, and...
• Re: Thermostats at Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 15 May 2001 08:52:27 EDT
  ...Don't be misled by the common misconception that a T-stat rated at a lower temperature will prevent overheating. If the engine is...
• Re: Automotive Shop Rate Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:18:37 -0800
  ...I think flat rate is pretty goofy. On the one hand they will try to do a 5 hr job in 3 hrs and...
• Re: Problem with Stancor 120-901 relay??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:21:54 -0700
  ...Caution must be used in coil selection for use in 12 volt systems > where battery charging may expose coil to continuous, higher-than-rated...
• Re: I HATE TO SAY - tires
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 12:36:32 -0400
  ...You did get the 6 ply rated ones (C-rated), right? I have a set, actually my second set, on a Syncro, and they...
• Re: Battery testing solution
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:59:38 -0400
  All batteries designed for cycling applications are rated in amp hours over some time period. They are usually considered 100% at 10.5 volts...
• Re: Tire Questions re: Steve's response
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 11:04:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Would a reasonable substitute for a C rated tire >on a Vanagon be a higher rated standard car tire? If I understand Steve's...
• Re: Agilis 51 205/65 R 15 100T
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 17:12:32 -0800
  ...The Agilis 61 and 81 are > > speed rated at R. The more powerful SA Vanagons (what are they in >horsepower > > again? 135bhp?) come with...
• Re: Safety opinion tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Jun 2012 23:31:08 -0400
  ...The original tire was rated for 1,540 pounds with a max inflation of 40 psi. A standard 205/70-14 is usually rated...
• Speed Rating
  Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 07:37:11 -0400
  Pat Dooley wrote: > If your tires are "H" rated, it doesn't stand for highway. > I see people driving 45-145 mph on the...
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 22:08:26 -0400
  Huh? What 14" tires did you have that were rated to 60psi? On Mar 14, 2009, at 7:53 PM, Chris S wrote: > Or...
• Alternator for '91 GL
  Historical mailing list - Barb & Scott Stothers
  Sat, 8 Nov 2003 14:12:14 -0600
  ...or not adverse to buying US if the exchange rate and duty end up cheaper either! Thanks for any assistance you can give! Scott...
• Re: easy.. Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 15:17:22 EST
  ...The message is rated V for Xanagon. BenT
• Re: A damn OS question again, yea!!! now i need some help, it's my turn....
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 May 2002 02:16:54 -0400
  ...Since this input approximates a square wave it has frequency components much higher than the fundamental cycle rate, so even at idle this will...
• Re: US cellphones in Canada, Canadian phones in the US
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 31 May 2006 08:48:17 -0700
  ...your cellphone > > in Canada and confirm rates. > > > > Your phone will work fine, but don't be chatty. Rates are often > > $1.00 to $1...
• Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 22:24:35 -0500
  ...They don't even bother to rate the flooded batteries beyond 60% discharge where they're rated at 700 cycles. They say that 80...
• Re: Tire question: Sorry, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:20:26 -0400
  ...That is, a 6PR rated tire of one size might have a different load carrying ability than a 6PR rated tire of a different...
• Re: Vanagon tire
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 21:33:29 -0500
  ...The tire is a tiny bit larger in diameter than the MXT's but is a "D" rated tire and is an actual 8...
• Re: 88 GLstarts, stalls immediately
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 11:01:24 EDT
  ...4/ Check the delivery rate of the fuel pump at the fuel system test point in the engine bay (Once again, don't smoke...
• Re: Speaking of buttered pumpernickel toast-camp stove toaster recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 11:40:11 -0600
  ...The cheapest and > > highest rated is this at campmor: > > > > http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___23102 > > > > It folds flat, a big Westy plus...
• Fwd: List Rating G or PG?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:03:17 -0600
  Can we talk about this now? G rated seems kinda hard since this list is for current/former/prospective vanagon owners and since you...
• Re: I HATE TO SAY - tires
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 12:51:54 -0400
  ...I was running them at the 50psi they are rated at so I backed > them down to 40 front and 45 rear as recommended...
• Re: Trip Report: Detlef has Left Utah & is Safely in Maine
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 7 Mar 2012 13:59:44 -0800
  ...winter tire? I just spent some time on the Hankook website and can't find any winter tires that are rated for a Vanagon.