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• Re: What is the smallest Air Conditoner
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 09:35:08 -0500
  Hmmm! I think I would rather go with one of those tiny wall/window units and hang it from the van front pass. window...
• Re: Radio DIN for 1982 camper
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:01:38 -0400
  ...Where you run into problems is the depth - you will find most new units will be listed as a non-fitting unit because of...
• Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 09:21:22 -0400
  If this is a stock unit, check that all connections are solid to its control unit that is located behind the glove box............ Adam...
• Thermostat question
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 30 Oct 2018 18:03:45 -0700
  ...Asked for the 87 degree stock unit and they only had 80 degree ones made by Mahle and from Germany. So now I turn...
• Cooling System
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Mar 1997 07:42:24 -0700
  ...I recently replaced my temperature sending unit. In doing so, some of the cooling was drained. I have replaced my sending unit and have...
• Re: Start/No Start 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chet Douglas
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 09:07:25 -0700
  ...In my case it turned out to be the start/selenoid (one unit). It turns out that Bosch has redesigned them slightly...hopefully for...
• If you remove the air conditioner...
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 09:07:21 EDT
  ...If one removes the air conditioner unit, do you have to do anything special "ELECTRICALLY SPEAKING" other than just disconnecting the wires that are...
• A/C transplant worth it?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 2 Jan 2001 01:10:24 -0500
  How easy is it to transplant an A/C unit from a donor to a 84' westy with no factory A/C? Is it...
• Connector for Syncro fuel level sending unit
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 20:55:41 -0400
  Hi, Can someone tell me where is the connector for the two wires that goes to the fuel level sending unit on a Syncro...
• Re: Aftermarket Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 09:02:50 -0800
  ...But the Behr unit was quite a job anyway. > > The V.A. units with all inclusive, heat, air, defrost in one unit is > defenitely...
• Re: Powering a 110V A/C
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 07:15:43 -0700
  ...I use a strap to mount the unit against the door >pillar and made closed cell foam cutouts to seal the unit and to...
• Re: ECU units
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Mar 1996 01:56:39 -0500
  ...In any event, the problem was tracked down to the ECU unit. >A new unit was intalled at a very hefty cost. The van...
• Re: vacuum advance/retard control unit
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 07:31:53 CDT
  ...vacuum advance/retard control unit >Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 22:14:28 -0400 > >Hi, I just got off the phone with a fellow...
• RE: Keeping it cool, simple
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  5 Jul 1995 12:32:35 -0800
  ...Purchased a used 5000 btu window unit air conditioner ($95), built small box which is duct-taped to cool air vent on a/c...
• Re: right sized tires, wrong speed indication
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 14:27:39 EST
  ...Now there is a gauge I don't have installed yet! Which Garmin unit are you using. If its the GPS V, are you...
• Re: AC in a westy?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 12:35:27 -0500
  ...Fry's Electronics had very nice Panisonic units that meet your description but they have plastic cases and would require the removal of a...
• Re: A couple items of interest? (free 80-85 a/c unit in SF)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 17:20:55 -0800
  ...lister Frank Grunthaner (sp?) (FrankGrun@aol.com) has added one > of these units to his westy.. > > chris >
• New Vanagon BEHR a/c system..Re: NIB rear Air conditioner for 84/85, $300
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 14:35:36 EST
  ...2005-02-17, 7:56PM PST > > Up for grabs is a small compact A/C unit complete, made by BEHR inc, > all you need...
• Re: syncro clutch
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 11:06:28 -0400
  ...This was originally a Luk unit, although, again, Sachs says that their unit is interchangeable with it. Incidentally, I checked with Just Kampers in...
• Cooling distribution unit?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 16:11:59 -0500
  On my 87 Syncro Westy (094-4wd) the Cooling Distribution unit is smaller and mounted Horizontal, not like the one in the Bentley VV91...
• idle stabilizer control unit.
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 16:14:01 -0700
  ...I'm looking for a idle stabilizer control unit (the one behind the right tail light) for my 86 Syncro. Anybody have one from...
• '81 Air cooled fuel injection control unit cable
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 09:08:50 -0500
  ...Is this dealer only item? Where can I find replacement of connectors or entire unit? Thanks! Regards, Christina and Michael Nichols, Atlanta '81 Weekender
• FS; A/C Unit, Complete or Parts
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 14:49:42 EDT
  I have a complete, functioning AC unit from an '88 non westy. All white ducting. Had been trying to sell complete, but will consider...
• R-134a Oil
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 18:06:40 -0700
  ...It is the unit for an '84 Westfalia. The unit comes with oil preinstalled. is this iol compatable with 134a? I fnot which of...
• VW Radio install ..
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:39:44 -0700
  ...This is an OE Premier Audio, Anti-theft, CD changer control unit. I don't seem to find the right plug for it that...
• Re: AC While Camping - Portable Unit
  Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 11:25:02 -0400
  On Jun 9, 2010, at 10:26 AM, Dave Mcneely wrote: > Looks to me like the unit would be OUTSIDE, with the cold air...
• fit stereo in dash, 83.5 Westy?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 14:21:34 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Is there a trick to getting a deeper unit in? Or does anyone know of a detachable face CD unit that fits? TYIA Jeff...
• Catalytic Heater
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Aug 94 16:42:03 EDT
  ...A 6,000 btu unit seems about the right size for my 90 syncro westy which I use in Vermont camping out in the...
• Turn Signal Flasher Replaced-Wipers NG
  Historical mailing list - Richard Schmittdiel
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 07:25:41 -0800
  (I'm away from my Bentley, so can't refer to wiring diagram.) Last weekend I replaced the turn signal flasher unit in my...
• Re: aux heater
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 16:15:16 -0700
  ...When the unit starts heating up, the flame switch "sees" it and then the unit goes to full speed blowers/fuel. I think(!) if...
• Re: Help With 110 Volt A/C BTU Requirement Sought
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 19:52:41 -0400
  I would buy the smallest unit, ~ 5200 BTU for around $99 after rebates and local utilty discounts etc. That will be sufficient. The Rialta...
• Re: SIRIUS install in Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - caverat
  Wed, 26 Nov 2003 17:48:19 -0500
  ...I switched the Sirius unit to another frequency and the interference went away. This issue does not affect the non-wireless units. caverat
• Door wiring on '91 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - gneiss9
  Sun, 2 May 2010 13:28:10 -0600
  ...This unit replaced the original unit and when installed he had used speaker wire for the wiring to the locks in the two front...
• Re: evaporative a/c option
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 15:41:51 -0700
  ...While never blowing nice >cold 50F air, it might work for some and it available as a 12V >portable unit: Bill (SE Arizona) (Bill...
• Re: 8 miles per gallon solved!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 22:54:57 EDT
  ...There are no technical differences (only superstition) between the generic Bosch 3 wire part and the 3 wire unit with the specific VW connector...
• Re: a refrigerator replacement
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 14:23:02 -0700
  ...Any suggestion of > any units that will fit without major modifications? > > Davidb > > Go to the dometic or norcold websites http://www.dometicusa.com/products...
• Re: Going towards a new era...
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:43:16 -0700
  ...Our retail motor home sales in the quarter were 1,944 units, up 11% from 1,755 last year. << RV sales up? Rob becida...
• Fuel Gauge/Sending Units Common on all vanagons??
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 12:57:38 -0600
  ...I install it into an 81 air cooled? Are the sending units the same at the tank in the different years? Thanks for any...
• Re: FS: Sony XR-4147 head unit
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Sun, 17 Jun 2001 21:25:43 -0400
  I made a typo on the original message...it's an auto-reverse tape unit, not a CD, which should have been apparent from...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 14:02:01 EST
  actually it sounds like the ISCU (Idle Stabilizer control unit) is actually your problem. These units go bad alot and looking at them isn...
• Want to Buy - immaculate 90/91 Syncro Westfalia Camper
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 19:15:32 -0700
  ...If you have or know of a very nice unit for sale or are thinking of selling, please contact me. Want that special unit...
• WTB: 86+ Instrument Cluster w/ Tach
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 11:43:36 -0400
  ...Truly only need the PC sheet for this configuration (connectors for digital clock, tach, dynamic oil pressure unit, OXS light), but will buy entire...
• Does removing A/C affect performance
  Historical mailing list - HC Carter
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 14:38:08 -0700
  Hey- I'm workin' on an '86 Syncro & I just read that the control unit for the Idle Stabilizer Valve receives inputs from the...
• Re: Van Dies while in motion
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 19:28:22 -0700
  ...Would you Care to Share info on just what that Unit is ORR ~ DeanB
• Re: Propane AC
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 13 May 2008 16:27:36 -0500
  ...A home Ac unit, at least a window unit, has a fractional horsepower motor and depends on being able to cool a relatively well...
• Re: Idle control unit
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 May 2012 12:33:23 -0700
  ...The socket the unit plugs into , clips onto a black plastic bracket that looks like a double relay holder .. and probably 'was' sort of...
• Re: Under- or in-dash AC???
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 22:38:20 -0400 (EDT)
  ...If anyone has any information on this unit or how to get in touch with Ed please let me know. I've tried email...
• Re: Friday, update on Prius electronics rant
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:46:26 -0500
  ...I > paid $175 (including shipping) for the unit, and with a "loyal customer > discount," got it installed for $99 (one hour labor at $125...
• Re: Roof top Air conditioners
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 11:07:55 -0600
  Rooftop AC units run on 110v AC. If you got an 120 v generator you can run them when you're driving. They require...
• Re: Need Westy Guru
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 17:26:07 -0400
  ...Same as someone else posted, I had an old style 73, with the sink, water supply, and icebox unit behind the passenger seat. No...
• Re: Small kitchen for GL? Ideas please
  Historical mailing list - EDWARD V BARGER
  Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:14:10 -0700
  at our local CostCo just saw a small unit aprox 24 in x 24 in that is a stove and oven in one compact...
• Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:54:18 -0700
  ...If you can't afford a rebuild , then maybe consider putting a 2 WD unit in until you become flush . I just put a...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 4 May 2002 23:37:13 -0500
  ...However, the later Vanagon's have the odd shaped recangular unit's and there is nothing available, other than the mega dollar unit's...
• Re: FS on eBay: Idle Stabilizer valve and Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 23:04:02 -0400
  ...Sean Solowiej wrote: > Two new items added to the 3-day eBay auctions: > > VW Vanagon Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (including idle stabilizer valve) > http...
• Re: Beat the heat portable AC unit for vanagon $77 bucks
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 16:59:30 -0700
  ...Costco) > It may handle the 530 watts. > > Here's the 1750 xanax unit Costco now sells, quite a deal, no? > http://tinyurl.com/b9guz >
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:24:06 -0400
  ...While the unit would not have to be "split" like it >>>>> would if mounted under the seat (the whole thing would be mounted outside...
• Re: (headsup) wasserboxer cooling system failure dujour
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Sat, 3 Aug 1996 18:55:05 -0400
  ...Ended up breaking some of the other junctions >off the unit in order to remove the pipes from the unit itself! > >You made a...
• Re: A/C leaking inside!
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 14:44:55 -0600
  ...These hoses run from the rear overhead unit into the d-pillars. If you pull the black vents (on the outside, rear upper of...
• Re: WTB: Injector Driver Module
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:53:30 -0700
  ...It's the injector control unit, or injector driver unit, aka ECU and I got one coming from Mark Drillock. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel...
• Re: Audiovox ccs100 cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:17:55 -0400
  ...What are the pros and cons? >> I found one site that sells these for motorcycles, is this the same unit? > > <snip> >