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Re: [WetWesties] Digest Number 5595
Historical mailing list - Lisa Bloch
Sat, 22 Dec 2012 06:46:56 -0800
...And I didn't want to find out about it by getting pulled out of a ferry line come spring! After having gotten my...
Re: Strange pattern of tach and motor dying(long)
Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
Wed, 1 Jun 2011 04:06:39 -0500
...The grounds by the coil didn't look corroded, so I was thinking maybe the coil(which wasn't THAT old) or the Bosch...
Re: Idle control unit for 1.9
Historical mailing list
Tue, 5 Dec 2023 23:25:27 +0000
...OK, I have now gone a second outing in my 84 after replacing the little ICU that connects by the coil. When I got...
Re: Opinion regarding new lowered 88 2wd Doublecab w/ Porsche/Pirelli 17's
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:55:40 -0700
BenT, I have been running the Bilsteins and HR coils on my 85 for over 6 years now, I feel safer in winds/mountain...
Our new 1982 A-C M/T Vanagon/Westfalia. Questions and concerns.
Historical mailing list - Joseph Dor�
Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:09:22 -0400
...broken linkage has spun backwards and has been rattling against the coil spring this whole time! So my question now is, where do I...
Re: 6 V power supply to activate 12 V circuit-- possible?
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:01:21 -0800
...You need a relay where the coil is rated for 6V and the contacts for at least an amp or two. Auto relays are...
Gas heater installation?
Historical mailing list - Joel Danke
Sun, 02 Oct 94 22:04 CDT
...For some reason I didn't think of that when I bought my Bus this spring. I was planning on getting a snowmobile suit...
Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 7 Nov 2022 13:44:08 -0800
...I do all of the grounds every >>> spring, but I'll do them again just in case. Can't hurt. >>> Thanks again for your...
Re: New tires
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:26:05 -0700
...they really are 'sports vans' ..... |they have a sporting type suspension ......coil springs, rear |trailing arms, A-arm front suspension ( so do Lamborgini's...
Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:44:52 -0500
...Recent maintenace included replacing the ground strap >> from block >> >to ignition coil, cleaning up contacts on the ignition coil, new >> >rotor, distributor cap, new...
Re: contemporary VW antennas on Vanagons???
Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
Wed, 5 Oct 2005 01:48:58 -0400
...Had to be there to clear the Air Conditioner Coil. Let me know if you'd like me to measure from back edge to...
Re: 11mm brake line wrench
Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:11:42 -0400
...Right now, Napa and Carquest have a sale on it so it's between $23 and $29 per coil. I can't recommend attempting...
87 Westy Engine/Trans removal Day 1 - or Boy, do I miss my 67 Westy!!!
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:08:27 +0000
...As I was removing the 100th coolant hose (BTW, did I mention how much I hate spring clamps!!! Yes, wet toilet paper, cold pizza...
Re: dometic pilot goes out when thermostat turned up
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 26 Jun 2006 11:45:34 -0400
...Just a hollow tube that is 1/16 inch in diameter and about 2 feet long.It is coiled at the rear ,outside part...
Thigs to do when the fridge it out (long)
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Fri, 31 Mar 2000 09:30:57 -0800
...Install a small fan to the interior of the fridge (I used a CPU fan) to move air off the evaporator coils and circulate...
Re: TIICO: cruise control/parts
Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
Thu, 20 Jun 2002 10:53:23 -0500
...that point, being careful not to hit the pulley return spring, which is coiled up underneath. Then I tapped it out for the threads...
Re: No Start after alternator failure and replacement.. Help requested
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 22 Jun 2002 09:53:28 -0700
...The starter will turn, strongly, but the van will > not start. > > DIGITOOL READINGS > > Digitool LEDs, "Inj," "T-S," "Fuel," and "Coil," light up. > Digitool...
Re: Slam! that slider....can you not?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 5 Mar 2011 15:13:19 -0800
...that large coil spring they put in is 'engineer threoretically' the right size .. but in the real world, it's way too strong. Lubing...
Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 21 Feb 2020 19:59:20 -0500
...ECU only the coil is there so plenty of room there as well. So, lets go folks fabricate us a spring hinge for the...
<syncro> diff seal re/re
Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
Thu, 4 Jun 1998 17:43:59 -0300
...hard to do unless you do remove the bearing housing for proper access, but there is a coil spring inside that loads the seal...
Re: Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 5 May 1999 14:19:48 -0400
...have never heard of this happening, as they have a decent spring slamming them shut, but... Any thoughts from Darrell about the circuit that...
Re: clean & lube idle air control valve
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 17 May 2010 21:59:47 -0400
...The intermittent > symptoms you describe can be caused by a bad coil or broken spring in the > valve, a bad controller, or the controller...
Re: AC questions - 1984 Vanagon - Correction
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 7 Jul 2020 22:25:51 +0000
...This spring, the system was working pretty well, but when I attempted to add 134a, it didn’t appear to take it. Now, it...
Re: Here's the list
Historical mailing list - John C.
Sun, 19 Sep 2004 09:26:53 EDT
...Also, I will loose the rear heater, and use the hot water hoses there, to run a copper tubing coil through the water tank...
GRIPES about VW and Workarounds for parts issues.
Historical mailing list - mark keller
Sat, 6 Dec 1997 13:03:11 -0400
...issue of springs but was thwarted by their design, yeah I know get in line! It seems that coil of OEM springs are over...
Re: Our new 1982 A-C M/T Vanagon/Westfalia. Questions and concerns.
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:34:04 -0700
...broken linkage has spun backwards and has been rattling against > the coil spring this whole time! So my question now is, where do I...
Re: Starter related question.
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Mon, 18 Jul 2016 14:42:13 -0300
...Lose a coil on one of those relays and both sides are out. The Americans take a different approach. During a short the lights...
Re: 11mm brake line wrench
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:33:00 -0400
...Right now, Napa and Carquest have a sale on it so it's between $23 and $29 per coil. I can't recommend attempting...
Re: Our new 1982 A-C M/T Vanagon/Westfalia. Questions and concerns.
Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:32:25 -0400
...broken linkage has spun backwards and has been rattling against > the coil spring this whole time! So my question now is, where do I...
Diagnosis of Intermittent Power Loss or Misfire
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Fri, 25 Apr 2003 09:50:05 -0700
...Coil -- you should have the "GREEN" Labelled coil Part # 211 905 115d 3. Electrical Harness Check-- Check the connectors in the ECU Plug and...
My fool injection
Historical mailing list - Brent Jarvi
Fri, 3 Feb 1995 09:00:18 EST
...So over spring break I took the trip to visit Bill. I live in DC. I got the motor and rebuilt it. From there...
Re: floppy clutch, unable to shift when the engine is on
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:40:20 -0800
...Some discs have coil springs to absorb shock... if those fall out of place, things definitely won't work right. could have a seized...
Re: Opinion regarding new lowered 88 2wd Doublecab w/ Porsche/Pirelli 17's
Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:01:44 -0700
...net> wrote: > BenT, > > I have been running the Bilsteins and HR coils on my 85 for over 6 years > now, I feel safer in...
Re: VW vs Rolls
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Fri, 15 Nov 2002 23:47:12 -0000
...There is available today a coil spring replacement > suspension that apparently handles so well that if you use one in an > autocross, they add...
Re: IDLE STABILIZER ???
Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
Sat, 10 Oct 1998 11:47:31 -0500
...mounted on the left sidewall of the engine compartment the ignition coil. On a little shelf directly above that is a black box with...
Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Wed, 24 Dec 2014 07:22:31 -0700
...The relay was exposed, hanging next to the tranny, there was about 6' of extra wire all coiled up with connections crudely twisted on...
Re: rear brake shims
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:54:05 -0700
...I put it under the hold-down coil springs, and on those slide points on the backing plate. I spray lube parking brake cables...
Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:13:58 -0400
...The drill press and heli-coils take care of it and > heli-coils actually make a stronger connection and they are stainless. > > > > Dennis > > > > -----Original...
Spring Maintenance...(long)
Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
Tue, 17 Mar 1998 08:12:08 +0000
...What are these grounds for? One interesting note was the two ground points located by the ignition coil. There are two points that have...
Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:55:29 -0500
...Recent maintenace included replacing the ground strap > > > from block > > > >to ignition coil, cleaning up contacts on the ignition coil, new > > > >rotor, distributor cap, new...
Re: Voltage regulator or some other electrical issue??
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:29:27 -0800
...Need someone at the switch to turn on and off and the coil disconnected!! If the signal is weak from the switch then the...
"They can not be leaking, they are new" Leaking fuel Injectors caused problems..
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sun, 2 Mar 2003 22:47:34 EST
...Adjusting the AFM spring tighter, helped but soon continued to drop in mileage. With the engine revved to 4000 rpm then letting off, it...
Re: DIY windshield de-icing solution?
Historical mailing list - James
Tue, 11 Feb 2014 20:35:24 -0500
...start the car in October and keep it running until the spring comes in May....) James In Ottawa, where right now it's 7F...
Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!, LONG
Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
Thu, 7 Oct 1999 00:09:06 -0400
...Distributor Rotor Plug Wires Plugs Ignition Coil (old one was leaking fluid, new unit from Bus Depot) Then last Saturday on our way to...
Re: Tires again
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 2 Jul 2011 21:36:17 -0700
...front a-arms and anti-roll bar, rear trailing arms, and coil springs all around., the benz's also have a rear anti-sway...
Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 7 Nov 2022 12:54:47 -0800
If you have (or borrow) a spare coil, put it in for testing. On Mon, Nov 7, 2022 at 12:46 PM Mark Pinnell...
Syncromog for sale
Historical mailing list - John Wessels
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:21:40 EDT
...Front Bilstein coil over shocks. Doetsch Tech rear shocks. Front upper control arms are custom chromoly. Rear axles have 930 CV joints with chromoly...
Re: Starter related question.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:42:32 -0400
...Lose a coil on one of those relays and both sides are out. The Americans take a different approach. During a short the lights...
Re: Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!, LONG
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Thu, 7 Oct 1999 08:31:03 -0500
...If yes check, clean and shine ground wires on left side of engine near coil and ground strap going to left head. Check temp...
Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:36:43 -0600
...The relay was > exposed, hanging next to the tranny, there was about 6' of extra wire all > coiled up with connections crudely twisted on...
Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
Historical mailing list
Sat, 22 Feb 2020 23:22:45 +0000
...ECU only the coil is there so plenty of room there as well. So, lets go folks fabricate us a spring hinge for the...
Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:33:44 -0600
...The relay was > exposed, hanging next to the tranny, there was about 6' of extra wire all > coiled up with connections crudely twisted on...
Re: Stainless Steel Brake lines - Van-Caf� .com
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 13:56:53 -0400
...Rear L&R Drums, Cylinders, springs, shoes and Emergency Brake Cable. (All from Van-caf�.com, except the Ebrake Cable*) Stainless Steel brake lines...
Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 22:07:20 -0500
...ICM are on left side of engine compartment just ahead of coil. Congratulations on the reverse engineering efforts. John ----- Original Message ----- From: "jon" <jon...
Re: Runaway Starters and Kill Switches
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 2 Nov 2013 01:33:03 -0400
...The proper relay for this jib will have a substantial spring and will have double break contacts just like the solenoid does for the...
Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:10:14 -0700
...The drill press and heli-coils take care of it and >> heli-coils actually make a stronger connection and they are stainless. >> >> >> >> Dennis >> >> >> >> -----Original...
Re: gas tank
Historical mailing list - Leon
Sun, 19 Sep 2004 08:47:33 -0700
...use the hot water hoses there, > to run a copper tubing coil through the water tank, > to heat the water to about 104 degrees...
Re: 1.9 exhaust install
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sat, 13 Aug 2005 23:02:22 -0400
...Last > resort is drilling and Heli-coils. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf > Of Ed > Sent...
FS: 1990 Vanagon - $4500
Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
Sun, 24 Mar 2002 23:37:38 -0800
...front/rear properly aligned, front ball joints in good order, springs in good condition, Monroe gas shocks Brakes: front pads recently replaced (PBR Metal...
Re: RX7 Aux Oil Cooler install...results Aircooled vanagon
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 29 Jun 2002 08:22:13 -0500
...The radiator channels are not just open tubes - they have > a > corrugated spring sheet inside to generate turbulence as the oil > flows down > the...