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• 2 liter split window
  Historical mailing list - Ethan Wilson
  Thu, 11 May 1995 13:48:26 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I had the reduction boxes pulled and a super beetle tranny put in, then installed a 2007 cc low compression engine with dual Weber...
• Re: sway bar?
  Historical mailing list - THOMAS CARRINGTON
  03 May 1995 20:08:20 GMT
  ...I don't think it will fit on the old Busses (Reduction gears and such), but if you call CB Performance at (800) 274...
• Re: Wiring 2nd Battery Into Non-Westy (sorry)
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 12:30:40 -0800
  ...seat then it should be easy, find the X-contact/ load reduction > relay, find the wire that has power running to that, splice and...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 08:57:53 -0700
  ...noise reduction > > Modern cars, and especially luxury cars have a very quiet ride. They > also have a lot of noise deadening materials between the...
• Re: Head Help!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 15:30:15 -0500 (EST)
  ...Dirty rotten #@$%#@!!! > > According to the service manager at my dealer, VW would do > *NOTHING* for me- no reduction in parts or labor at all...
• Re: Turbo Diesel Power and Economy - global eficiency Q?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 18:37:59 -0700
  ...My main criteria is not a moderate HP increase (although an extra 15 or so would be great), but rather the reduction of pollution...
• Re: help in Monterey, Ca
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 21:41:20 -0500
  ...If some one has a used > tranny for sale ready to go into a bus, or a good reduction box > tranny, I would be...
• Re: Drafting (was Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:12:04 -0700
  ...pottsfamily.ca> wrote: > Hi Marc, > > The benefit of "drafting" is the reduction in relative wind speed lessens > the load on the engine. > > I have...
• Re: Good Bye - Traded Westy for Kia
  Historical mailing list - Ron Olsen
  Sun, 2 Apr 2000 09:35:12 +1000
  ...The > dealership is stuck with an 87 Westy that doesn't have a working gas > fridge, bad heater boxes and missing axle reduction boxes...
• Re: snow driving vanagon vs baywindow
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 19:56:19 -0600
  ...Coupled with those reduction gears on the splits that provided very low gearing and a bit of extra ground clearance that thing was incredible...
• Re: Wankels
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 10:03:10 -0700
  ...about a 20% reduction in MPG. This is the only real drawback of the engine. As for engine drag, you are turning a lot...
• Re: Jetta Power Supply relay questions (Vanagon conversion) PIC of wiring diagram.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:19:20 -0700
  ...of the diagram shown, I'd guess that is the load > reduction relay. Terminal 30 is battery +. The ECU brings terminal 5/86a > high...
• Belly Pan Saga(was re: Kelly Park...)
  Historical mailing list - john keith hopp
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 10:37:31 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Nothing like driving on a slushy day and getting delayed responses from both clutch and accelerator pedals--scary!! Plus, I imagine some reduction in...
• Re: 2.1L Oil pressure problem: Rods: SYMPTOM NOT CAUSE:UNBALANCED crank the ....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 12:20:34 EST
  ...the nuts coming off the rods From my experience the slightest reduction in torque will allow harmonic vibrations to cause fasteners to back off...
• Re: stretch Syncro/Vanagon lives!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 21 Dec 2002 23:27:38 -0800
  ...I also offer custom gear reduction starters that will work in a 091 / 094 transmission so starting your TD won't be an issue...
• Re: Power steering
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Jan 2016 22:25:05 -0500
  The function of the restrictor for noise reduction is a bit complicated. It is not just the pump that causes a noisy system. Power...
• Re: Changing the starter on a Bostig setup
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 21:24:29 -0400
  ...The gear reduction one was too much for my wallet right now. >> >> So far, I've gotten: disconnect the battery, jack it up and...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 07:42:48 -0700
  The additional weather stripping in the later model vanagons "fills" in the leading edge door gap. The earlier vans used that gap to create...
• Re: NVC Friday grounding question
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:28:53 -0700
  ...the internet, the factory manual says it's for RF interference reduction. There's also a ground strap for the HOOD! Apparently the PT...
• Re: Refrigerator elimination thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 24 Jun 2018 22:33:15 -0500
  ...run my original 1.9 engine for some time the weight reduction probably could not hurt. > > Of course the space would probably fill pretty...
• Re: Emissions failures make me feel like a failure
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 23:12:49 -0800
  ...Could you please post emissions results when you do this? I'd like to know what the reduction actually is. I have data for...
• Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 29 Nov 2014 13:57:05 -0800
  ...The topped-off battery spins the gear reduction starter just fine. The engine fires only occasionally while cranking. The cranking is interrupted periodically by...
• Re: 102mph - Turbo vs. 6-cylinder
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Tue, 22 May 2007 19:42:01 -0400
  ...I read an interesting article about reduction gearboxes used on aircraft. It isn't just power that kills transmissions, but the way the power...
• 66 on the road/ HEAT!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 03:03:05 -0500
  ...been driven a toatl of ^150 miles since the new engine. Reduction gear boxes get drained tomorrow. I think the gear oil will get...
• ceramic coatings
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 16:15:34 -0700
  ...Best part was the 15% reduction in fuel consumption at mid RPM. Bottom line was fairly consistent 2% increase in combustion efficiency. Can't...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension :~o
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 12:48:01 -0700
  ...is no additional compressive force (if anything, there is an immeasureable reduction in the force applied to the van due to the fact that...
• Re: Bad fuel economy (solution)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 02:17:13 -0400
  ...a 10% reduction in fuel economy for >> the gas with 10% alcohol. >> Only in my camper was it a 20% reduction. >> This evening I...
• Re: Speedo needle sits still sometimes
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 13 Jan 2014 09:18:43 -0800
  ...The magnetic relationship introduces a type of gear reduction it seems) WAG, but maybe cold weather has an effect on these and/or other...
• Re: HIDs? Was: Does the H4 bulb put out more light than the 9004 bulb?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:59:32 -0500
  ...Increased glare, and the corresponding reduction in night vision for oncoming drivers, doesn't have to rise to the point of them thinking someone...
• Re: an issue of temperature
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 12:47:14 -0700
  ...By dumping/adding the cool coolant into the system, the Temp sensor will react to the TEMPORARY reduction in coolanat temperture and so indicate...
• Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:11:38 +0000
  ...This reduction in head pressure reduces the energy required to operate the system. The result is cold a/c in your Porsche 911, a...
• Re: Bottom line on A/C ?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 07:44:05 -0400
  ...I checked my 85 and it can only muster about a 15 degree reduction from the outside air temperature using the same refrigerant. Note...
• Re: no start no click
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:58:31 -0400
  ...my only issue is I have the Gowesty gear reduction starter and it’s been so long since I installed it I’m noticing...
• Re: AIR FLOW METER
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 06:31:38 -0800
  ...http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=0280202079 This price reflects a temporary reduction, as I had to buy a lot of them to get...
• Re: overdrive 67 bus- possible?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Apr 94 11:27:48 CDT
  ...the Bus Boys sell a late tranny conversion that eliminates the reduction boxes, which effectively raises you ratios considerably, but you better have a...
• Re: Relay powers up when battery connected
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 16:06:11 -0700
  ...The relay is the "load reduction relay" and it's used for the Westy refrigerator, and also for controlling the charging of a second...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:07:52 -0700
  The VC kit wire is too short for the gear reduction starter, so make up your own longer one. Stuart From: Michael McSwain [mailto...
• Campground Air Conditioning for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 18 Aug 2018 21:48:02 +0000
  ...will admit! The main thing is NOT the reduction in temperature....it's the reduction in humidity....that's why swamp cooler things do...
• Outrageous Prices.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Chubb
  Fri, 28 Apr 1995 12:46:16 -0400
  ...V4/GEAR REDUCTION Sales Price: $ 24,000.00 Cu. in: 1498/53 Steering: LEFT Condition: EXCELLENT 1969 VOLKSWAGEN BUG CUSTOM CONV Color: RED Sales...
• Re: Swing Axle Bug to bus questions.
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 10:30:36 -0600 (CST)
  ...The reductions boxes are UP SIDE DOWN, to make it go foward not 4 > speeds backwards (which would be kewl anyway). So how do...
• Re: Sound Deadener Installation Concerns
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 12:56:00 -0800
  ...small section of a panel, to get most of the noise reduction, and mitigate future hassle w/ body repair. The b-quiet instructions state...
• Re: Lifted Vanagon - too much negative camber on front wheels no matter what
  Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 10:40:07 -0400
  ...despite the raised center of gravity--must be due to the reduction in body roll), and, above all, things are remarkably more QUIET! Volks...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 18:05:47 -0700
  ...noise reduction For strange leaks one time I had my daughter thinking I was real strange. While I was driving down the highway she...
• Re: no start no click
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 08:54:24 -0700
  ...is only a couple years old starter is a gowest gear > reduction starter it's probably 10 years old now. Usually when this stuff...
• Re: Auxilliary batteries
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:09:46 -0700
  ...Battery Voodoo! Cool idea for voltage reduction�. diode�. :>) regards Phil Z. '87 Westy Campbell River, BC
• Re: air dams (was mpg enhancements)
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 6 Nov 1994 15:15:37 -0800 (PST)
  ...For instance, his reduction boxes were upside down. The only tires he could run on it were those useless "temp" tires you find in...
• 85 crewcab F/S
  Historical mailing list - Stacy
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 14:26:44 -0800
  ...Offers are considered but will most likely end up in a reduction of supplied parts. So let em knowm through Email.This is a...
• Re: Zetec Westy Site
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Kreuzer
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 10:42:54 -0500
  ...Zetec Westy Site I think 1000 bucks is a little pricey for a 10% reduction in rpm. The .77 or .70 4th gears are...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 22 Jan 2017 13:53:06 +0000
  Does anyone make such an adapter for the diesel engine? Jim On Sun, Jan 22, 2017 at 7:50 AM The Bus Depot <vanagon...
• Re: 14" to 16" Wheel Upgrade User Input Please.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 22 May 2013 09:39:44 -0700
  ...without increasing the brake's size...that would result in noticeable reduction in actual braking force...eh? I know the effect is dramatic when...
• Re: Laptop Power Consumption?
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 22:22:49 -0000
  ...consumption, probably the MAX Anyway, laptops have all sorts of power reduction features, depending on what you're actually doing at the time, even...
• No instament lights
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 23:07:56 +0000
  ...I did notice that there is a "load reduction relay" in the system (spot 8). Could this be my problem?? Any suggestions appreciated. Randy...
• Re: Am stuck in a wheel chair :
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 21:10:29 -0700
  ...Just an example of how any for of Socialism inevitably results in a reduction of personal freedom; for the "greater good" personal liberties are...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 07:50:58 -0600
  On 10/21/04 11:37 PM, "Doug in Calif" <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET> wrote: > I heard rumor the military was working on a cloaking...
• Re: Wanted: Driver side power mirror glass only
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 07:32:12 -0500
  ...I can drive backwards pretty good but that goofy "size reduction mirror" throws me off. Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Frank Condelli wrote...
• Re: Zetec Westy Site
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 09:48:06 -0700
  ...Zetec Westy Site I think 1000 bucks is a little pricey for a 10% reduction in rpm. The .77 or .70 4th gears are...
• Re: My Westy is totaled!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:03:44 -0800
  ...In my case, the adjuster worked it out with a combination of that plus reduction of my salvage value to practically nothing. BTW, they...
• Re: I need help identifying a part...........
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:24:09 -0700
  ...sorry I can't recall for sure the thread size of reduction bushing off top of my head, (sender is M10X1.0) but I...
• Re: Oil Filter* Conundrum*
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 10:06:39 -0500
  ...Is this just an inventory reduction move on his part? > 4. Does any of this really matter in light of world hunger, global > warming...
• =?US-ASCII?Q?60_Years_VW_Bulli_-_The_Poster_/_Price_Reduction?=
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 22 Mar 2008 09:37:11 -0600
  Volks, News Flash ... Cliff Serna and I have been able to reduce our shipping costs by $2 per poster and want to pass the...