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• Re: Adios
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 16:54:42 -0800
  The anti gun control, semi wide wheel ones made off shore by a US corporation. m :>) > From: Don & Christina Preston <betsy@UTAH-INTER.NET...
• Re: wasserboxer oil buzzer warning = Fram
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 00:06:24 -0500
  ...Installing the $10 Autobahn cures the problem. :) > >-dan > > > In reality, the FRAM filter has much less forward flow resistance than almost any good filter...
• Re: "improved" efi?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:06:47 -0800
  ...Aftermarket Engine Controllers do have big > potential, but unless the rest of the engine systems are modified, you'll > not see much of a...
• Re: venting about irresponsible drivers
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:59:02 -0700
  ...I > stopped at a stop sign that controls entry from a ramp into a Y where two > other roads enter. Both of those other...
• Advice on potential trade of Eurovan for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Franklin Wood
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 15:42:49 -0700
  ...I am about to get an oil change.There is no curtains, pop-top or cruise control. Everything else works. The interior is in...
• Re: Suggestions on how to fasten a laptop while driving?
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 21:44:23 -0800
  ...Input is controlled using an RF keyboard plus mouse combo. This works really cool for TV viewing, GPS, scanner control, etc. The caveat on...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 12:22:01 -0400
  ...and forward clutch drums); 2) the bearing between the forward > planetary gear set and the forward clutch; and 3) the shims that control > the...
• Re: NewOwnerQuestions
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 17 May 2003 10:20:19 -0700
  ...seat 180 degrees so it is facing rear and then slide all the way forward. Should not have to remove it to open the...
• Re: glad to meet you
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 22:59:02 -0800
  ...Digifant ll is similar to Vanagon Digifant with the exception of an idle stabilazation control relay . Digifant ll incorporates all control functions in one...
• Re: Front shocks replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 22 Aug 2015 18:24:21 -0400
  ...Have chocks under both sides of both wheels that are on the ground. > > You then use the jack under the lower control arm as...
• Re: An electrical thing I never noticed in 20 years of Westy ownership Another Westy Fridge Design Flaw
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 1 Aug 2022 09:32:44 -0700
  ...But >> >>>> the obvious benefit was the fan would stay off if the control unit was off. >> >>>> No runaway fan on a hot day thing...
• Re: Friday article on DIY repair shops
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sat, 17 Aug 2019 00:03:24 -0400
  ...And a small, wheeled cart - counter height. (Otherwise, constantly bending down to pick up socket or breaker bar) Im looking forward to going back...
• Gerry is up again...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 23 Jan 1999 15:24:16 -0800
  ...Opening control panel takes a good 10 seconds. - The hard drive is ALWAYS going. - It fails the year 2000 roll over (not a huge...
• Re: Making of a Vanagon - Now New T3
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 13:35:30 -0800
  ...are > mid-mounted > >> these days. > > Well, the Japanese have continued with forward-control vans (and > likewise the 2nd-generation Mitsubishi Delica made by Hyundai...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 11:27:26 -0600
  ...starter control terminal. You can > reach it by reaching your hand over the top of the bell housing, quite a > way > forward and then...
• Re: venting about irresponsible drivers
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 29 Aug 2016 15:37:25 -0700
  ...I stopped at a stop sign that controls entry from a ramp into a Y where two other roads enter. Both of those other...
• Re: Short shift for 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:08:58 -0700
  ...If you shift by just pushing the lever forward, > without any grasp or guiding the lever over to the next "gate"....it > slips effortlessly...
• The test...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 06:41:44 -0500
  ...Fast forward an hour or so later... I am in Church celebrating Mass and it hit me like a rock!! Air in the system...
• HELP - I keep going into limp home mode (00575)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 20:12:31 -0700
  ...00575 Intake Manifold Pressure Control Difference 17-00 Before I got the intake manifold hose problem fix (they would pop off under boost) this...
• Re: Dometic Piezo Electric
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:10:01 -0700
  ...I tightened the screws and bent the metal bracket forward a tiny bit, which helped. Wondering if a loose/bent bracket could be causing...
• Re: Bears and grey water. Done
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 18:52:04 -0700
  ...Anybody who can appreciate a vanagon has moved forward in my book by several hundred steps. I realize I may not be the most...
• Re: An electrical thing I never noticed in 20 years of Westy ownership Another Westy Fridge Design Flaw
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 1 Aug 2022 12:20:07 -0400
  ...comcast.net> wrote: >>> >>> Well now isn’t that a nice straight forward solution! >>> >>> Eric Caron >>> >>> >>>> On Aug 1, 2022, at 11:10 AM, Alistair...
• Re: Auto Trans: Upshifting later, per GTA? [REPORT]
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 May 2011 22:54:29 -0400
  The transmission kick down is actually controlled by the lever on the side of the transmission. Nothing on the throttle itself. Proper adjustment is...
• Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:21:00 -0500
  ...Lower Control Arm Bushings - Front - PowerFlex Polyurethane > > . Upper control Arms Sandblast and paint Front & installed 4 > Lemforder OEM Bushings LEM=3652201 > > . New Radial Arm...
• Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 09:47:25 -0700
  ...I know that the line that will go to my cruise control's vacuum reservoir can has an i.d. of .200'' (5mm). You...
• FS Last Call Before E* bay air cooled parts, Engine, Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 15 Jun 2002 08:02:18 -0500
  ...214-352-4931 Price $600.00 Shiped from Dallas TX 75220 Best Shipper for 180 pounds Forward Air ------------------------------------------------------------- Two Each 80-83 Air Cooled...
• Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 08:21:11 -0700
  ...When I began with this van, I hated it, the way it 'surged forward' in response to a slight touch of the accelerator....the...
• Re: CIS-E Fuel system problems
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 18:46:02 -0700
  ...My >theory is there is something funny going on with the fuel control. Any >suggestions or remedies from the CIS-E afficianadoes out there...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:57:39 -0700
  ...On Thu, Aug 12, 2021 at 8:31 AM Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote: > Nice find Stuart - I look forward to the report...
• Re: List energy needed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:13:56 -0400
  ...So, I’m looking forward to my drivers having a bit more control and confidence. I’ll avoid fast roads but nice to know...
• Re: Intermittent high idle - able to make "go low"
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 10:48:57 -0400
  ...Check out idle controller module forward of right taillight; unplug, spray socket with contact cleaner, replug. That's a start, anyuway. Yrs, d >Have...
• Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 22 May 2016 11:39:57 -0400
  ...Only saw 2 Westys so,far in the week Dennis Dennis Jowell Scotch Hollow Farm Newbury, Vermont Begin forwarded message: > From: Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell...
• Re: Tow Loops [back to thread subject]
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:52:26 -0700
  re What's an "A arm"? Would I know a "track rod" if I saw > one? the lower control arm..........sorry you can't...
• About My Coolant Heater At 40 Below Zero
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 15:37:02 -0400
  ...forwarded your question to me. I had a Webasto coolant heater installed in my 87 Syncro Westy two years ago. The little control panel...
• Re: LVC/ Re: Why Americans Are the Jerks of the World!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 22 Jul 2005 09:56:54 -0500
  ...We who control and use it aren't even as smart as a virus, which knows that if you don't control your ability...
• Re: Great Engine test stand event, part 2
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 08:29:27 -0600
  ...I'm looking forward to posting some pictures of this strange apparatus. I envisioned a great explosion of torque and horsepower when the engine...
• Re: 2nd battery ??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 07:09:12 -0800
  ...relay to control the battery relay. SurePower makes a special relay device that may be the simplest and most straight forward way to wire...
• Auto back up switch
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:45:05 -0700
  ...starter control terminal. You can >> reach it by reaching your hand over the top of the bell housing, quite a >> way >> forward and then...
• Re: Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 02:00:58 +0000
  ...Silglyde should make a spray lube... > >FWIW and all... > >mordo > >---------- Forwarded message ---------- >From: Todd Last <rubatoguy@comcast.net> >Date: Sep 20, 2006 3:58...
• (F) are you an engineer?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 10:47:02 -0400
  ...you look forward to Christmas so you can put the kids' toys together. . you see a good design and still have to change it...
• Re: Stock 2.1 in NC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:04:19 -0700
  ...those point forward . re cruise control , whatever works for you ! after 8 or 10hours on a long mostly-one-speed drive, I use my...
• Re: VW bus and beetle on Yahoo's 10 deadlies car list. Any thruth? Bay vs. Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:28:59 -0500
  ...As noted by Martin (Poppie?) Jagersand, the T3 or vanagon is actually a very safe design for a forward control vehicle as demonstrated in...
• Front Seats for EV
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Sep 1996 11:56:47 +0200
  ...I like to forward the Grammar description of the EV-seat: ------------ For heavy utility vehicles, comfortable operator seats designed to maintain the health of...
• Re: Runs like crap when cold
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 May 2008 11:02:53 -0500
  ...The Temp II sensor is mounted in the thermostat housing which is located to the forward left side of the engine, just about directly...
• Re: VW bus and beetle on Yahoo's 10 deadlies car list. Any thruth? Bay vs. Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:03:51 +1200
  ...T3 or vanagon is actually a very > safe design for a forward control vehicle as demonstrated in the technical > paper on the safety design...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 12:51:32 -1000
  ...my point in all this is the major advantage of manually controlling when an auto trans shifts. Just putting in D and driving like...
• 2000 TDI Motor for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 21:34:52 -0700
  ...David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 mailto:info@fastforward.ca <mailto:info@fastforward.ca> http...
• FS: 91 westy Beautiful condition.
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 22:30:24 EDT
  ...Cruise Control, Power windows (pass side replaced last summer), Power Mirrors (heated). Power locks. All screens and curtains in excellent condition. three way fridge...
• Re: It's Alive!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 6 May 2015 18:24:06 -0700
  ...and strained voice bidding the spirit of the vehicle to come forward _ now so charged with electrical life - The snapping of currents - The the...
• Re: Sunroof/Moonroof/Marine Hatch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 18:44:24 -0800
  ...I removed the ducting and cut the opening >between the ribs just forward of the rear seat. Installed the sunroof and >reinstalled the ducting...
• Re: How in the h*ll?!?!???!!??!?!
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Sat, 29 Jul 2000 09:50:16 -0500
  ...I took out the glove box (big hands, couldn't work on it), removed the radio and the air conditioning controls to finally get...
• Aux driving lights question..best easy power source..?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:46:41 -0700
  ...I will use the aux light switch to control a 30 amp relay to power the lights, but the aux. light switch will only...
• Re: Gerry is ill - suggestions for a server upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Fri, 21 May 1999 12:06:40 -0700
  ...As tonya noted, it would still be way overpowered to do basic mail forwarding (ie. servicing the list) and text searches: all prices in...
• Re: Upgrading the Vanagon list
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 27 Sep 2020 10:58:53 -0700
  ...It is inevitable that we will need to make some forward movement toward change at some point - the question is how much. Bruce On...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:54:40 -0800
  ...This relay is controlled via a switched ground connection at dash so I can use it engine off, transmission in any gear. Just spent...
• Re: '66 bus w/ flickering oil light
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Apr 1994 08:17:04 EDT
  ...Get it under the car, forward of the engine. I recently saw a nice setup that had it bolted to the floorboards about even...
• Re: Leaving Virginia for Maine .. Update
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 3 May 2009 19:11:34 -0400
  ...My first realization that there was a problem is when my Equus 9000-B cruise control would no longer set. Then I noticed that...
• "RV rear-viewer thingy", was: Speaking of mirrors (was painting)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 20:19:31 -0500
  ...These grooves command and control the passage of light, and offer you a 170 degree field of view. I've used them for years...
• Re: TiiCo California Smog Legal!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 20:34:38 -0800
  ...The rate of fuel flow is controlled by the how far up the flap goes in the air box and it is continuously injector...
• What snaps? Was: Passing another Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 17:43:32 -0230
  Yes, from what I understand cruise control is illegal in most if not all of Europe. I was wondering what is it that is...