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• Re: Ongoing saga: Dometic and Multimeter . . .
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:51:13 -0400
  At 04:26 PM 7/26/2008 -0700, Thomas Jefferson Kitts wrote: >I could disconnect both wires at the terminal and test the entire...
• Re: Vanagon Auction
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:34:33 -0700
  Thanks! Do you also have a link to the Samba discussion? On 4/30/2021 4:05 AM, Stephen Grisanti wrote: > In addition to...
• Power Steering Discussions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:57:00 -0400
  In recent discussions about power steering systems, the term ATF was used, unfortunately that's only partially true. There are different types of 'ATF...
• Burning Plastic.
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 12:59:42 -0500 (CDT)
  ...this is obviously an off topic discussion. Please do NOT discuss it on the list any more. Thanks. -- Gerry (I'm on VACATION !!!! Yikes...
• Re: (another) Van Dies, Refuses to start in extreme hot weather.. (verylong)
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 08:09:06 -0400
  ...When camping I just disconnect this battery for the trip home. I use a lever type disconnect on the (-) cable. Original battery stays as...
• Re: horsepower increase
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 00:21:27 -0500
  Adam, Attached are numerous posts culled from the archives that discuss the modifications made to the WBX 2.1 by Robert Lilley to increase...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:23:29 -0400
  ...Also, I am wondering if I will have to disconnect the caliper > from the line to be able to remove the Brake Disc? It...
• Re: Alaska trip tips
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 22:54:26 -0600
  ...The Driver Free discount cannot be combined with any other passenger discount or promotional fare. All eligible travel must commence between May 1, 2007...
• erratic and weird idle discovery...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:06:37 -0700
  ...so I disconnect one of the wire the idle went back to normal.. aha... so I went to my van disconnect the same wire...
• Vanagons and Insurance
  Historical mailing list - THOMAS CARRINGTON
  07 Jun 1995 13:34:13 GMT
  ...It seems that the Vanagon receives a "Vehicle Injury Rating Discount" of $7.81!! This may not seem like much, until you realize that...
• Re: High voltage havoc from coil?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 14:54:48 -0500
  ...Fascinating! Was the discoloration smooth, even, mirror-like? Where was the hole, and was it the same in both bulbs? Are these combination brake...
• Re: Temp2 sensor and mixture
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 23:59:20 -0400
  ...in addition to running rich, van may not re-start when hot with sensor disconnected. dan On Thu, 3 Jun 2004 08:19:29...
• Re: Discount Code for BusDepot?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 10:14:05 -0500
  ...items, tires, sale items, gift certificates, and orders to which another discount has been applied). - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com...
• Re: Getting idle Vanagon to start
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 18:34:25 EST
  Your altenator in the van is not working to produce voltage to run the van after you disconnect from your jump car ( source of...
• Is my auxillary barttery working correctly ?
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 14:37:50 -0700
  ...Is this correct? Second, I disconnected the batteries, or tried to, to replace the altenator today.I got sparks when I disconnected the neg...
• Re: Fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:26:40 -0800
  ...However it does count toward the > $50 minimum purchase that the list discount requires, so any additional > non-sale items on the order would...
• Re: Sale @ Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - Brian Atkins
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 15:18:07 -0500
  ...That's why I have to say 'thank you' for the everyday discounts that you offer mailing list members and the special effort for...
• Re: Audi rotors instead of SA discs?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 15 Sep 2014 23:38:57 -0600
  ...Audi rotors instead of SA discs? > > Not sure if this is Useful/Pertinent info ~ But ~ > > The BigBrakes that I got from SmallCar consist of...
• Re: Propane
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 20:01:01 -0700
  ...The other leg of the tee goes to a second shut off valve (valve B), then to a female quick disconnect fitting located under...
• Re: Disc brakes on pre-'71 buses.
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 05 Feb 1996 12:09:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Can disc brakes be retrofitted to '68 through '70 buses. > (Don't laugh so loud, I'm trying to concentrate) Probably so. But then...
• Re: disconnect brake line to remove caliper?
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 08:31:29 -0800
  When I replaced my front bearing and disc rotor a couple of years ago, I don't remember having to remove the brake line...
• [Syncro] BFG All Terrain update
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 08:36:19 -0800
  Well, after much checking around, it appears that the BFG All Terrain tires have been discontinued in the 27 x 8.5 x 14...
• Re: Agilis Nokian Hybrid Tires
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:18:38 -0500
  FWIW-Just got 4 new Hankook 185R14 RA08 installed at Discount tire and a free Yoko Y356 for my trouble(spare). Feels very nimble...
• Re: clutch disc
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:37:20 -0500
  ...to look for, to tell if i need a new clutch disc. > If i need one this would be a good time to do...
• Re: Michelin Tire Sale at Costco - $60-$80 discount per set
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:40:06 -0700
  ...Michelin Tire Sale at Costco - $60-$80 discount per set On Aug 10, 2008, at 8:45 AM, Kevin Mulligan wrote: > I looked at...
• Re: Adding rear disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:56:49 -0600
  ...A brake kit > that works well with the existing front disc brakes? If anyone has > installed on and has experience with it any input...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 12:28:16 -0600
  ...Braking System: *Power assisted, dual circuit* Front Discs: *Ventilated, 282.5 mm x 25 mm (11.1" x 1")* Rear Discs: *Solid, 245 mm...
• Re: 30 fan fuse or circuit breaker
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Eagan
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 16:33:10 -0500
  usually it's a good idea to disconnect the battery before doing just about everything. i'd like to hear what shop it was...
• 80 Vanagon Thermostat ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Jason Beals
  Tue, 2 May 2000 22:04:33 -0400
  Hello all, Upon furthur inspection and discussion previosly I discovered my vanagon did not have a thermostat installed. Believing this may be a problem...
• Re: 4-disc: One forgotten fact:
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 10:33:29 +0100
  ...induced fade (depending on design, of course...) > -Ease of maintenence > -Appearance: discs look nice, drums are ugly (assuming alloy wheels > with large openings) > -We...
• Re: VW Parts Availability in the Future?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 11:35:29 -0500
  Quite a few of the parts for the early california model buses have been discontinued, specifically exhaust parts.. greg. Tom Naylor II wrote: > Happy...
• Driving with the 02 sensor unconnected
  Historical mailing list - Brad Estergaard
  Wed, 22 May 2002 22:31:40 -0700
  Just wondering how bad it is to drive around with the 02 sensor disconnected. Is it bad for the system or is it mainly...
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:29:32 -0700
  ...You are right about the cycles of AGM and gel, 300 cycles at 20% discharge is max. So, just get a flooded true deep...
• Re: Shorten Aux Battery Recharge Time
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 18:34:13 -0500
  ...Also, a battery should never be discharged more than 80% (includes deep cycle types). The Optima being an absorbed glass mat battery (AGM), is...
• Re: Weird Hatch Struts?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:17:02 -0400
  ...They may give you a discount if you identify yourself as a list member. Be sure to pass this and your experience along to...
• Re: Parts suppliers ID'd in this list:
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Fri, 09 Feb 96 12:07:42 -0500
  ...you can't bump up the price for VISA, but you can offer a cash discount. Still, I'd report them, because the bottom...
• Re: '86 full Westy for sale...$2000...
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Tue, 8 Mar 2005 17:47:48 -0700
  ...You can read the disclaimer on the ad at thesamba.com: >> >> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=157107 > Disclaimer: > Vanagons are...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:28:46 -0700
  ...If you cannot access the disclaimer, please obtain a copy thereof from us by sending an email to: disclaimer@investec.co.za -- Jake 1984...
• Re: source for oem Carat alloy wheel centercaps?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:15:20 -0500
  ...14" vanagon alloy wheels? >> >> tia.. >> chris >> > > > > -- > Chris S. > Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur" > > > -- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
• Re: VW Toy
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 May 1997 08:40:17 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Each of these vans have a friction motor, a sliding side door and a disclaimer about the use of VW's name on the...
• Battery cables
  Historical mailing list - Marvin Westenburg
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 18:49:18 -0500
  ...And you're right--a discharged house battery would discharge the vehicle battery if the ignition switch was left in the on position without...
• Leak from LPG auto-stop valve's discharge port?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:58:32 -0700
  My LPG autostop filler valve has a small but steady leak at the discharge nozzle. I don't know whether this can be fixed...
• Ronal USA closing doors... Vanagon wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:09:27 -0700
  When I purchased my tires at Discount Tires in Atlanta I was notified that Ronal USA will no longer produce aftermarket wheels and will...
• Thanks....
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Aug 1994 14:17:49 -0400 (EDT)
  It was getting a bit boring around vanagon-land the past week or so, no major discussions...no fun...maybe its because whats-his...
• Letter of resignation (It's Friday, but feels like a Monday around here!)
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:45:46 +0000
  ...The law states:[2][3] "As a Usenet discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches one." Godwin's...
• Re: Low-voltage alarm
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:33:32 -0700
  ...It's a good place to stay above: "Occasional dips into [this range] are not harmful, but continual discharges to those levels will shorten...
• Re: New platform-www.vanagon.us.com?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Tue, 20 May 2008 12:36:04 -0700
  ...Additionally, there's more room for a > wider range of discussions, since you can create forums specifically > for discussion of particular threads, some of...
• Re: Very dented muffler from Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Utterback
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 13:28:11 -0500
  ...Sylvain B wrote: > > I AGREE!!!!!!!!!!! > DISCUSS IT WITH THEM! Those vendors presence on this list is very usefull to > everyone by their answers to...
• Re: gas can in your westy cargo area?
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 10 May 2002 12:56:40 -0700
  I'm a little confused about this "static discharge". IIRC my vanagon is not electrically connected to the ground or to the supply tank...
• Inverters
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:47:07 -0000
  ...Four days later my two batteries were almost totally discharged! I charged the batteries and for 2 weeks did not drive Westy. The voltage...
• Re: How to disconnect idle stablizer??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 15:01:14 -0500
  If you have an 86 or later van with the 2.1L engine, you can simply disconnect it right at the idle stabilizer which...
• where did that wire go?
  Historical mailing list - steve vitale
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 13:54:19 -0400
  ...on that note, the van idles much better with it disconnected. it seems to hunt up and down otherwise. when i disconnected the idle...
• Re: Gowesty Discounts
  Historical mailing list - Dan Winget
  Wed, 24 May 2017 12:15:08 -0400
  ...Gowesty Discounts Like! Chris Dnia 23.05.2017 o godz. 23:35 Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM> napisał(a): > Why not buy from a...
• soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Mon, 31 Oct 2016 08:53:12 -0700
  ...I was planning to use fatmat until I saw the discussion here: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/20533-thoughts-on-fatmat/ <http://www...
• Re: It is Friday??? Here Driving music
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 1 May 2009 11:59:12 -0400
  ...MI) artists My Dear Disco. > > I love driving to their stuff: > http://www.last.fm/music/My+Dear+Disco?autostart > One of my favorites...
• Re: re:VW club
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Hudgins
  Fri, 16 May 1997 13:20:02 -0400
  ...re:VW club > > What's all the talk of a VW club run by VW that gives a 15% discount. > I looked on the...
• Syncro front rotor change question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Perry
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 23:59:06 +0100
  ...Thing is, I need to replace the front brake discs (Rotors?) on my 87 > syncro. I need to know if I have to order...
• Re: [Syncro] vented disc rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 6 Apr 2003 21:44:07 EDT
  In a message dated 4/6/03 2:03:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time, swagenh2o@hotmail.com writes: << Does anyone have vented disc rotors...
• discontinue
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lemnus
  Sat, 3 Mar 2001 11:52:06 -0600
  SIGNOFF vanagon [text/html]
• discontinue
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lemnus
  Sat, 3 Mar 2001 14:33:50 -0600
  "SIGNOFF vanagon" [text/html]