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• Emissions off the chart...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Thu, 22 Jul 1999 05:08:52 PDT
  ...220 Emission Units (not sure what the units are) is the maximum allowed for the vehicle and it read 2000! She said everyone in...
• Re: Breakthrough for TDI conversions!
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 08:35:10 -0500
  ...If you are interested, mail me quickly, as the first batch of 6 units may go quickly! Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures 1987 Syncro Westfalia...
• Re: Propane fired airconditioning
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 17:36:37 -0700
  ...He said that originally AC units were propane > then went to R12 and that didn't work too well for the environment and then...
• Idle Stabilizer Control Unit, 1.9l Digijet, 2 or 3 models
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 20:50:49 -0400
  Volks, There are two or maybe three Idle Stabilizer Control units for 1.9l WBX vanagons. Bentley, p. 24.19, states that model 251...
• Re: Idle control relay
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 16:49:34 -0500
  ...Idle control relay Allo all Are the idle control units prone to break? Is it a must to keep one as a spare? Is...
• fog light group purchase pls read
  Historical mailing list - jim catterson
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 08:25:54 -0800
  listees, we are still short of even the 10 units required for the group discount (even though i had 15 definites!) so this purchase...
• Re: Vanagon Storage
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 18:04:39 -0600
  ...My battery is one of the 6 pack style sealed units. Does anyone know why this would not be ok? tom On 16 Oct...
• Alternative roof vents?
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 21:10:36 -0800
  ...Like $25 for manual crank units. Has anyone tried using those? Or can anyone suggest other inexpensive alternatives. Thanks. Jean-Woo
• Re: fridge replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 20:04:42 +0000
  ...an Engle? > I'm really impressed with the efficiency of these units and I think I would be > much happier with the Engle overall...
• Re: Compression losses
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 10:33:38 -0600
  ...impedance that may have crossovers, electrostatic high frequency units and common dynamic low frequency units enclosed in reactive enclosures which alter low frequency damping...
• Another Good Experience With Crutchfield
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:13:41 -0700
  ...I needed to change head units to be able to use the Aux input, fed by an MP3 player, I got tired of hauling...
• Re: Anyone installed a backup camera?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 24 Jun 2016 11:15:00 -0700
  ...Wireless units are one option, anyone installed one of any type? Stuart
• Re: Fire
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 19 Dec 2012 01:47:14 -0700
  ...And West Marine sells Halotron > extinguisher units too. > > -Dick- > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On > Behalf Of miguel...
• Re: 86 syncro running cool
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 16:47:53 -0800
  ...My car was not running cooler than normal, it just took forever to heat up.Both old and new thermos are VW units. The...
• Re: Can you clean the headlights?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 20:32:35 -0500
  ...Is this different than rubbing alcohol? Grain? Bourbon? :^) Thanks, Marc Perdue Roger VanTill wrote: > Pull the units off the van, take out the bulbs...
• Last chance for solar battery saver ideal for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 11:27:35 -0700
  ...These narrow design units fit perfectly on the dash under the windshield. I keep mine firmly in place with a couple of Velcro stick...
• Re: 134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Mon, 31 Jan 2005 22:18:10 -0600
  While on this subject and not to hijack the thread, but I work in my garage have to older R-12 units and want...
• Re: [syncro.org] GPS units
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 17 May 2005 23:28:22 -0500
  > > > My eTrex Vista from Garmin has two altimeters. One via GPS and > another via barometric pressure. Seems accurate within the indicated > range (less than...
• Re: PC300 inverter
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Sep 1995 12:56:27 +0500
  ...I see these little 110V driven A/C units for homes in catalogs these days, and the last time I calculated, they were about...
• [Fwd: Re: Digitool & Archives, work with 1.9l?]
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 10:22:37 -0500
  ...I make no others units. It will also work on digijet units but I don't normally support the digijet configurations. In case you...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:27:30 -0400
  ...The option of the FLAPS gimmick of "lifetime warranty" units is to be avoided unless you will enjoy taking the part on and off...
• Re: OT-stranded in the wilderness with a westy what would you do ?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 7 Dec 2006 18:13:04 -0800
  ...Bottom line is STAY AWAY FROM OLD(ER) USED UNITS. They may be completely worthless in the future. An old unit might just give...
• Re: 2.1l AFMs available new
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:46:59 -0500
  ...And there are also rebuilt units. Not all rebuilds are equal, of course, but we sell a very good one for $199, from a...
• Re: Heads Up Warning on Garmin GPS Map Update
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:14:04 -0700
  ...Tom Tom got me lost Any of the various GPS units out there will do a good job IF they have the right software...
• vanagon Eberspacher gas heaters for sale - diesel and gas - DA6 and BA6
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 11:43:43 EDT
  ...these are complete units, with all wiring and switches. can be mounted to any vanagon. can be used while driving or camping. for extended...
• Re: Webasto BBW46
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 14:12:13 -0500
  ...Does anyone have any > troubleshooting information / expereince with these units? > The only thing I found online was: > > http://home.t-online.de/home/meyer...
• Re: NVC - BMW Vixen, what is it?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Fong
  Mon, 10 May 2004 01:24:20 -0700
  ...http://stannerairhypermart.net/vixenhome.htm for a 10 minute video, links for company history, and units for sale. There are tons of links on...
• Plastic thermostat housings for 2.1l Vanagon back in stock!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:01:04 -0400
  ...These are brand new OE units that have reproduced in Germany after being discontinued for about a year. Our price is $89.95 which...
• Re: Dash A/C in a T3, cool dreams
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 22 May 2006 13:39:07 -0700
  ...The A/C units under discussion don't even appear to offer any fresh air setting. They could perhaps be installed such that the...
• Re: WTB a new radio.....
  Historical mailing list - Russ Ottey
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 20:03:06 -0700
  I've always had excellent luck with the Pioneer cassette head CD changer units. I've installed 3 so far: my first (7200) was...
• Re: Electric lock operator - replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:01:13 -0700
  ...I've a problem with the male plug > on the units. I have to modify the wiring to it with a female plug to...
• Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 22:34:16 +0100
  ...The part number for the stock Caravelle H4 units >>is: >>255 941 105 for the left >>255 941 106 for the right >OK Per...
• Re: Vanagon Replacement Radios: Data Requested
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 01:51:32 +0200
  ...Hi Mark! What I suggest you do is get two sets of ISO plugs, that are specially made for head units to car applications...
• Re: If you've fixed your odometer...Thanks!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:29:33 -0500
  ...On the '84 and earlier odometers (what I'm calling the "metal frame" units) you have room to maneuver once you remove the speedo...
• Re: propex heaters (group buy?)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 20 Oct 1997 18:08:15 -0700
  ...350 pounds (=approx $570)+delivery >Cost of 10 or more units: 280 pounds (=approx $450) >(the fax I just recieved did not say specifically...
• Re: Why not mount two Alternators??
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 19:47:27 -0700
  ...I could see fitting two of the small Nippon Denso units from the Chrysler LH V6 engines. Their external regulator would make the install...
• Re: Upper ControlArmBushing ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Dec 2015 19:23:54 -0500
  ...I have had very good results with the T3 technique units although those do need to be lubricated when installed. Once you use either...
• Re: Vanagon GPS Tips Tricks Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 28 May 2009 23:15:46 -0700
  ...looks like its only a matter of time that dash GPS units will > incorporate > a video input > to allow a back up camera to...
• Re: Q: for H&R lowering springs users
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 20:48:25 +1200
  ...For units which last and give the best handling, buy Bilstein (and watch 'em break) or Konis. Fournales?? Kayabas (KYB) are not made to...
• My 91 GL rides like a truck
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 21:47:26 -0500
  ...Are bilsteins too stiff? Do stock bogue units ride better on stock lowered springs? The van also has car tires, but I can't...
• Re: 85 Vanagon head thumper
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 11 May 2007 06:52:01 -0700
  ...Are there preferred quality/types/brands recommended for replacement? Care of future units? Garry --------------------------------- Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities...
• Westy OEM fire extinguisher/Halon suppressant: Can original units be refilled?
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 20:19:05 EST
  I we still have our original factory fire extinguisher that has thankfully never been used can they be refilled by your local fire extinguisher...
• Re: $65 SKYLIGHTS /includes shipping
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 11:56:34 -0800
  ...They look virtually identical to the original >units, but are definately heavier duty (thicker plastic, more >"substantial"). They also have a single rather than...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 6 Feb 2006 - Special issue (#2006-104)
  Historical mailing list - Luke Sponholz
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 23:21:59 -0500
  ...On Crutchfield, only a few head units are listed as fitting, and I was told by one of their reps that this is true...
• CC problem solved (was: Cruise control problem stumps dealer)
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Hudgins
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 22:46:44 -0400
  ...Late-model Vanagon CC units pick up the current speed via an inductive sensor mounted on the back of the speedometer. (Earlier units used...
• Re: Vanagon grilles and lights/SA Square lights?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 20:07:17 +0100
  ...These light units are not better than the European, they are the same H4 units. > And lets say the headlight switch > in the South...
• Re: Hella E-Code lights with "City Light"?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 17:25:43 -0700
  I sell the Hella and the Bosch lights - the Bosch lights are better quality than the Hella units IMHO - mainly due to the better...
• Behr Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Angie & Jay
  Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:32:31 -0400
  ...They will only be stocking their economy units from China from now on. If your local Vanagon supplier still has old stock, now is...
• Re: It's Friday- West coast radiation readings
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:16:19 -0400
  ...I'm pretty sure the units are microrads/hr, which is only a million times lower. 10 rads/hr ~= 100 mGy ~= 100 mSv/hr...
• AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
  Sun, 25 Jun 1995 08:38:26 -0400 (EDT)
  Has anyone had any experience with top mounted AC units on a Westy? ie the type used on motorhomes and conversion vans? I spotted...
• Freon (R-12) to HF-134a on Vanagon A/C
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 19:11:41 -0600
  ...types of conversions, but that some vehicles with marginally small condensor units do not cool the interior of the vehicles well enough with the...
• Awnings
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 09:36:44 -0700
  ...The fancy units are easier to use in some respects, but costly and heavy. It can be a challenge to mount them so so...
• Re: Air conditioner for camping Portables---
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 06:50:30 -0800
  ...Each of the two of the units I have works well in the appropriate rooms. The Hampton Bays are more efficient, but weight and...
• Thinking about living in my van full time for a bit
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 12:02:07 -0500
  I live in an apartment in house that has been converted to three units. My landlord, who already lives in unit #2 gave me...
• Re: Under Seat AC
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 23:47:19 -0500
  ...1) Overhead AC as found in rear of Westies 2) Overhead front only AC's (shaped like a H) 3) Behr in-dash units...
• Re: another great portable BBQ
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 2 Jan 2014 11:39:53 -0600
  ...Jim On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 11:31 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>wrote: > I've been using the Campfire Grill units...
• Re: Rear Hatch Struts
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:50:36 -0700
  ...I'm pretty sure Pep Boys has the identical units displayed on their racks. bob On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 9:29 AM...
• Re: Dash Power outlet..?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:48:58 -0400
  At 05:25 PM 10/18/2009, dylan wrote... >http://www.marinco.com/product/12-volt-receptacle I have replaced >all stock units with...
• '73 Type II alternators
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Jun 1996 21:03:42 -0700
  ...Both units have the same P/N. Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks all... Jim Arnott jarnott@orednet.org
• Re: mileage? I'll give you mileage
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Thu, 04 Apr 1996 22:20:41 -0700
  ...brand new Thanks for the gentle reminder of needing to define units. In my case, I'm using U.S. gallons and miles. I...