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• Re: Power steering failure ?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 07:20:23 -0400
  ...you lose the 'power' > aspect of it, and revert to Armstrong steering. ;) > And if it's the pump? Phaedra mentioned a loud roaring noise.
• Re: Consensus wanted....OK to drive with power steering belt detached for awhile???
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 09:17:10 +0200
  ...Consensus wanted....OK to drive with power steering belt detached for awhile??? > <snip> .> It's not just that the manual steering setup has a...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 19:33:39 +1200
  ...Most powerplants run on oil or coal (apart from those flooding the countryside to create hydro-lakes)... where do you think the power to...
• power source for new "air" horn advice on power source
  Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
  Sat, 20 Jun 2020 16:39:44 -0700
  ...Mark Yes, those connectors on the left side of the fuse box are good for power. An in line fuse for this job is...
• in case anybody is trying to get in touch with me ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 17 Feb 2001 12:42:26 -0600
  ...but the high winds did manage to drop a 2-foot diameter pine tree (them things is all over the place!) across my power...
• Re: westy wiring woes
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 12:25:59 -0800
  ...The early version has a large power transistor behind the painted cover that turns on power to the pump when it thinks there is...
• Re: Invertor ?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:18:09 -0600
  ...Invertor ? > > Notebook computer vendors normally have DC power adapters for > use in cars to power notebooks. They take DC 13.8 volt input > and...
• Re: Will Audi power window motors fit our Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 1 Nov 2011 11:59:17 -0400
  Joel, I have done some extensive checking to see if there is any other power window motor out there that will work with the...
• Power Mirror Problem
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 09:54:57 -0500
  Dear Roy, The power mirror in VWs (and Audis and BMWs) has a single motor. It also has a solenoid/clutch that "switches" the...
• Re: Looking for Power Window Motors and Oil Pressure Board and I need a speedometer.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:05:24 -0500
  ...Looking for Power Window Motors and Oil Pressure Board I am looking for two decent power window motors for a Vanagon (stock power windows...
• Re: '88 GL - Gradual Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:45:31 -0700
  ...JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> Subject: '88 GL - Gradual Power Loss To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Monday, March 26, 2012, 3:03 PM The...
• Re: Power loss with 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 12:04:47 -0800
  ...I have put taller tires on most of my Vanagons and there was always a drop in power. How much of a drop depends...
• Re: Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Sat, 04 Jan 1997 09:19:32 -0800
  ...How do you feel? Any other Syncros without, or is mine unique? All of the Syncros I have seen here in Washingon have power...
• power/heated mirrors for sale, fit all vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 02:42:11 EDT
  i have a pair of power/heated mirrors for sale. fit all vanagons. switch included. $200 pmail me if interested chris [text/html]
• Re: Engine Wear and Power Requirements
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 14:16:00 EST
  Discussed this at length using Martin Jagersand's data and observed top speeds for different engines and powertrain combo's. In the archives. Frank...
• for sale: vanagon power door lock actuators/motors/harness
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 13:26:03 EDT
  for sale: vanagon power doorlock actuators/motors. also pwr doorlock/window harness for sale. let me know which one you need chris
• Re: Power loss with 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 14:27:02 -0800
  ...Power loss with 15" wheels? > I guess it was your last point, about the lower RPMs at higher speeds that gives me the impression...
• Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:26:01 -0700
  ...Connectors for Solar My solar panel setup uses Anderson Powerpole connectors throughout. <http://www.powerwerx.com/anderson-powerpoles/> My setup is not permanently installed...
• Power Antenna
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:37:17 -0700
  Greetings from Colorado, As part of the body reconditioning taking place on my 1987 Syncro, I'd like to convert to a Power Antenna...
• How to bleed power steering system?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 00:06:20 +0000
  Hi, I just put on a new high pressure power steering hose on my 87 (the one on the top of the power steering...
• Re: Winters in the van...
  Historical mailing list - Will Stiefel
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 10:54:28 -0800
  Those liquid-filled electric heaters that look like radiators are safe and do the job - if you can find a power source. Finding a...
• Power boost with the 251-907-393D Idle Stabilizer Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 19:29:46 -0700
  I was doing some reading on the unit with the "D" and it includes a power boost when the A/C is on where...
• Re: Stupid project thoughts...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 23:04:18 +1200
  ...Power windows....power >SLIDING windows... I'm busy tonight compsing messages to make up for my 2-month hiatus in Calgary. Been there but...
• Re: Retrofitting power steering-is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Benjita
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 00:36:40 EDT
  ...Be sure you get this part when you get you power steering rack otherwise you will be going back to the junk yard for...
• Re: power stearing
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 09:42:38 -0800
  ...The power steering rack. > 2. The power steering pump and bracket. > 3. The power steering fluid (ATF) reservoir > 4. Lines from the engine area...
• Re: Why did this mod increase my fuel economy?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 23:34:50 EST
  ...The conversion cost will get you an inline engine BUT with ALMOST the same, if not the same power as a STOCK WBX (This...
• Re: rebuilding power steering pump
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 13:45:49 -0800
  I bet any power steering pump with the same bolt configuration should work, right? After all, isn't it just a hydraulic pump? Any...
• Re: Interesting discovery, electric Power steering
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:17:07 -0500
  ...It frees up horse power, removes some weight, takes away several > likely failure points. Also, would work nicely with a future electric > vanagon. > > So...
• Power lock amperage
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:39:54 -0600
  ...Other than the radio and interior lights, the only other thing that draws measurable amperage when off is the Power door locks. A test...
• Re: Power-door lock
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Mon, 25 May 1998 02:45:08 EDT
  ...I lost 500 to 600 unread > messages yesterday...For those having power door lock, has somebody > tried to replace one of the motor in...
• Is rear hatch lock for powerlock replace non-power lock latch?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:45:04 -0800
  ...His van is an 84 with no powerlocks. My hatch lock looks similar from the outside but I really don't have anything here...
• power steering weak
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sat, 16 May 1998 06:25:15 -0400
  ...My new (87) syncro has a problem with the Power Steering system dosen't seem to be working as intended. PO had the system...
• Re: Engine management (manual control of mixture) A new angle...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 21:33:29 EST
  ...It would be similar to cars with a "Power" button. Push the button for power and turn the button off for econo mode. Robert
• Re: Electrical pollution?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 17:43:45 -0800
  ...Electric cars merely shift the source of pollution to the >> powerplants which generate the power needed to recharge the car's >> batteries.
• grounding for shore power
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 08:13:30 -0400
  Hi folks, I clumsily pulled out my shore power cord the other day and the grounding pin on the van side of the plug...
• Re: Microbus Concept in Production says this website...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:12:16 -0400
  ...We want power everything.Can you imagin power windows in a microbus ? How bout power door locks? If VW wants to really make a...
• Power WIndow Fuse?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:09:38 -0500
  Does anyone know what fuse controls the power windows? I'm having trouble finding this information, and think i've blown it. This is...
• Re: Portable Toilets - Which chemicals do you use?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:22:16 -0400
  I use TST Orange Power... http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-cleaners/tst-orange-power.htm The small bottles are handy...no formaldehyde. Tom
• Power windows/locks
  Historical mailing list - Pierce, John D
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 16:48:34 -0400
  Does anyone have any experience with aftermarket power window or lock kits like the ones advertised in the J.C. Whitney catalog? TIA John...
• I need left door power window mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Thu, 27 May 1999 02:08:31 -0400
  Anyone has a left door power window mechanism or knows some junk yard that may have one? My window opens only about two inches...
• Power steering
  Historical mailing list - Robie Pierce
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 21:08:15 -0400
  Is there a means to increase the power steering ratio of 91 Vanagon. Increase pulley diameter. Releaf valve aperture size? I am disabled and...
• Westy Power Cord
  Historical mailing list - Hooper, Mark
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 15:52:53 -0400
  I recently purchased a westy that is missing the power cord. What gauge cord do I need to buy or does it matter? Mark...
• iso power window motor
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sun, 20 May 2001 08:47:03 -0700
  i have a friend that has a vanagon caret he needs a power window motor can anyone help? we have parts to trade or...
• tiico power steering bracket
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Thu, 3 May 2001 20:00:18 -0700
  ...list that has or has a friend with a tiico engine have or can get the part number for the power steering bracket? Darrel
• For Sale: vanagon power door lock actuators, and complete central locking system
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 11:30:07 EDT
  for sale: vanagon power door lock actuators, individually, or as a whole complete central locking system pmail for info chris
• p/s power mirror not working
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Rueb
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 22:21:09 EST
  whats the common cause for the p/s side power mirror to become inoperable. switch is good have prob on my 87 and 88...
• Re: Hook ups on Canadian Westies
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 13:59:24 +0000
  ...Canada requires the shore power cord to be > permanently attached. US of A can have a removable shore power cord. > > Jim > > Thanks Jim!
• Re: Power mirror conversion how to??
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 08:32:45 EST
  ...The power mirrors can be adjusted manually and they will hold the adjustment. After working on a Vanagon's power mirrors, I appreciate even...
• Re: Westy Power Cord
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 16:09:05 -0700
  I use a standard heavy duty outdoor power cord like are used on construction sites (You can find them at any building supply store...
• Re: Power Steering Removal (WAS: Re: Vanagon handling.)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 09:30:55 -0600
  ...Women love power steering. (Gratuitous generalisation from personal experience) > > Female wish list for a vehicle: > > Automatic > Power Steering > Air Conditioning > > Me: Pick any two...
• Re: Power steering pump question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 17:53:58 EST
  ...I have power steering hose replacements for the Vanagon power steering lines. See my _Vanagon Power Steering Lines_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/hose...
• Shade tree computer maintenance(Vanagon content yes)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 15:23:41 -0600
  The transformer/power supply for my HP flat screen monitor took a crap last week and being without the monitor is sorta like being...
• Re: Power Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Stucco
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 10:35:47 -0600
  ...Power Mirrors ARGH! My power mirrors no longer work. The motors do not appaer to be trying to move them either. The last time...
• Re: Current Draw?
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Sun, 27 May 2007 08:35:29 -0400
  ...In Westies it is a good idea to power the radio off something other than Ignition + power. I wire it hot, but I have...
• Re: Will nonpower-steer swaybars & hubs fit power-steer stubs?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 23:26:05 +1300
  ...I have a powered rack to fit, >>>and would prefer to fit stubaxles from a power-steered van so that >>>steeringwheel turns are reduced...
• Re: Power steering component differences
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 5 May 2006 09:34:49 -0400
  ...With a power steering rack, this results in even less steering effort than the factory power steering setup. The coupler from the steering wheel...
• Re: Vanagon CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 09:24:45 -0500
  Robert Lilley wrote: > I am thinking about putting together a CD-ROM Sounds great! I'm into alternative volkswagen power for the Vanagon, but...
• Re: Uh-oh! Power steering, isn't...!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 21:08:00 -0600
  A few years ago General Motors had trouble with their power steering racks. When it was cold out they were hard to turn because...
• power steering rebuild kits
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 11:54:18 -0700
  It appears to me that there is moisture on my powersteering pump. It is powersteering fluid right? Has anyone tried to rebuild their pump...
• Re: sender on power steering pump?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 21:59:51 EST
  ...It tells the Idle Stabiliser Controller whenever the power steering pump is working against a higher load. The short of it is that it...