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  • Four-1 Product Drops, Patented S.I.C.K. Technology
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Sat, 1 Apr 2023 14:25:37 -0700
    I gotta get some of these! 😁 https://www.methodracewheels.com/products/301-se-suspension-edition-matte-black?variant=40555981996093 (try to remember today's...
  • Re: Google syntax to search the Archives?
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:19:47 -0400
    ...http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/technical/how-to/cv-joint-repair.txt In the first how-to, Unca Joel gets down and dirty! Geo...
  • Re: Fuel Injection rated hose
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:53:45 -0800
    ...is the stuff to get. �Read more here http://www.gates.com/common/downloads/files/gates/brochure/techtipsform.pdfJohnLiMBOwww.limbobus.org - also on facebook
  • 2WD stickers
    Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
    Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:47:36 +0000
    You can also get those guys from T3 Technique outside of Seattle. As a bonus, you can also get campmobile stickers in the Syncro...
  • Re: Audio/Music Upgrade Solved
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:25:21 -0700
    On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 4:10 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > Loren, > It's technically a radio. > ;-) > BenT > Sent from...
  • Re: Brake fluid DOT 3-4-5-?
    Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
    Mon, 5 Apr 1999 22:44:39 -0600
    ...http://www.vtr.org/maintain/brake-fluids.html http://www.technicalchemical.com/tcc-tec4.htm http://www.type2.com/library/brakes.htm
  • Towing Vanagon by Tow Dolly
    Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
    Sat, 30 Jun 2001 02:02:38 -0700
    ...Please offer opinions, techniques, caveats and suggestions. Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA 84 Westfalia
  • Re: Wurth Contact OL
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Mon, 5 Jan 2004 21:58:20 EST
    ...It is called Rid-Ox, made by techspray. cheers, Steve Cotsford
  • bolts et al
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 8 Mar 2011 13:08:36 -0800
    The recent talk on spare tire bolt reminded me that I have a nice overview of fastener tech. on my blog, http://shufti.wordpress...
  • Rear Brakes 87 Van GL
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
    Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:39:28 -0400
    Can you remove the brake drums without pulling the hub? Techniques? Do you need the pulled to pull the hub ? Which do you use...
  • Re: Techron Saved My Tush (Was:Bus Bummed By Bad Gas)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 17 Nov 1995 16:47:39 -0400
    ...Regular old methanol will fix this nicely BTW, but Techron does way better. It's normal around here to throw in gas line de...
  • Re: Best way to break into a vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - David-M
    Fri, 30 Oct 1998 13:47:58 -0500
    Blue Eyes wrote: > > Hey you guys, not to bitch, but PLEASE! From now on, if anybody else > posts a technique for how to break...
  • Re: Big Thanks and Brake Wear PICS
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 12 May 2016 23:41:13 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Anybody have any Westy luggage rack tie down loops for sale?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
    Tue, 4 Apr 2006 08:44:36 -0700
    ...Dana, you may be interested in my latest Technical write-up on this topic, found here: http://www.vanthology.com/1Layout/Technical/Roof2.html...
  • Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:16:27 -0400
    ...VW technical service bulletins regarding driveability complaints read as follows- The first details problems with Digifant engines and the second one supercedes the first...
  • Re: WTB: 85 Vangon GL interior Panels (blue)
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:17:05 -0400
    Check out Bulley's site for door insulation techniques at : http://www.bulley-hewlett.com/VWindex/ when ya gunna finish the heat section ??? nice...
  • Swirlon, Spinsogood, Twistizmo, Rotoair, Swishyfast, & Spiralmax (et al)
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Tue, 26 Oct 1999 17:55:55 -0400
    ...From a technical-writing perspective, the sure sign that this thing is bogus is the complete lack of accredited data on their site (dyno...
  • Re: Radio Safe mode
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:00:11 -0700
    ...A quick google and found these links http://www.europeantransmissions.com/Bulletin/DTC.VW/radioVWcoding.pdf (for Heidelberg V radio) http://tech.bentleypublishers.com...
  • Fuel Injection
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:18:10 -0800
    ...It covers everything with complete explanations of all the technical stuff. -- John Bange
  • Re: Wasserboxer 2.1 Rebuild, Cam Question
    Historical mailing list - The Buslady
    Sat, 31 Oct 1998 01:32:02 EST
    ...of a weaker metal and break in higher performance engines? uhhh i could be and usual am...wrong about this techy type stuff... hehe
  • Great VW/Audi Repair shop in Loveland CO.
    Historical mailing list - Rick Berman
    Fri, 22 Sep 2000 09:58:17 -0600
    ...and this shop is Great, good technical and honest. Just food for thought. Rick. [text/html]
  • Re: Middle Seat Shoulder Belts VW PAYS
    Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
    Mon, 18 Jun 2001 08:18:42 -0400
    I was not able to get a copy of the technical bulletin, so I can't answer many questions. Please call VW and ask...
  • Re: recycled german parts / eBay
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 25 Mar 2004 10:38:49 -0500
    Information Technology. Usually meaning any of the Online companies such as Yahoo, Google, AOL... On Mar 25, 2004, at 10:23 AM, George Goff...
  • Some vanagon content - just not in english
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sat, 1 Jan 2005 21:25:01 -0700
    ...http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com
  • Re: Maintenance database Was Re: Auto Tech Computer disk for Vanagon- Any good?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Mon, 7 Mar 2005 12:34:48 -0500
    Al and Sue Brase wrote: > Don't 83-85 have cold start valves? No they don't. The air cooled vanagons do, though. Mike
  • Re: warped SA rotors...
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 30 Dec 2005 14:05:57 -0800
    ...http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_warped_brakedisk.shtml An interesting viewpoint and opinion from someone that seems to know what he is...
  • Oxygen Sensor Simulator
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 15 Nov 2006 20:58:30 -0800
    ...http://www.bobblick.com/techref/projects/o2sensor/o2sim/o2sim.html Alistair '82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94 http://www.members.shaw.ca...
  • Re: NVC-just silly & still Fri somewhere
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:36:13 -0800
    ...After more than a dozen calls over a period nearly a year no most technicians had come to tag her as an "XYZ". That...
  • Re: 84' Vanagon starter falling apart
    Historical mailing list - Tobias Gogolin
    Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:38:28 -0800
    ...http://zeitgeistensenada.blogspot.com/ You develop Sustainable Ranch Technology at http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/SURA-TECH an Open Source Electric Motor/Alternator...
  • Friday VW news
    Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
    Thu, 18 May 2000 23:15:07 -0700
    ...The technique was perfected by W. Heinrich, a geneticist and partner of VW Biotechnologies of Hannover. "We have combined the new with the old...
  • Re: "drill-out" and Broken Bolt/Stud Extraction Techniques
    Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
    Thu, 9 Dec 1999 07:54:41 -0800
    ...Any opinions on this consideration, Listees? I am now considering using the technique addressed in http://www.team.net/sol/tech/BrokenBolt.html and...
  • Re: Ca. Emission Problems?
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Sun, 9 Aug 1998 11:19:25 -0700
    ...BOX 3688 Networking Technology and Architecture Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com 94309-3688 415.517.3519
  • Re: Another free satellite radio offer, Balt Sun article
    Historical mailing list - jeremyp
    Tue, 18 Nov 2003 08:27:00 -0500
    ...http://www.sunspot.net/technology/bal-bz.radio16nov16,0,3266498.story?co ll=bal-technology-headlines -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL, soon...
  • Re: Your email requires verification verify#t0FGNneoh53TSci9xWtLZgNLdjWvDNRa
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:55:56 -0600
    ...from kooky by >>> server1.technicaldepot.com with local-bsmtp >>> (Exim 4.63) >>> (envelope-from >>> ) >>> id 1H9x7L-0007oa-Ko >>> for kooky@server1.technicaldepot.com; Thu...
  • Re: 89 syncro westy ac question
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Tue, 15 Aug 2000 21:19:42 -1000
    ...It's not my tech who doesn't understand, it's me. I'm trying to learn and troubleshoot along with him. He understands...
  • Recurrent Stalling Solved by Techron
    Historical mailing list - Mark & Laura Magee
    Sat, 13 Jan 2001 13:34:08 -0600
    ...problem remains as described above 3) made wife use only branded Chevron or other branded gasoline * System is status quo w/TECHRON, I have...
  • Re: CV Joint separation from axle shaft
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Thu, 25 Nov 1999 14:11:35 -0800
    ...The Haynes technique certainly works, and I'll bet it's the most commenly used tecnique, even by the "pros." Have the CV joint...
  • Re: Oil Light Discovery
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Sun, 28 Dec 2003 21:33:11 -0500
    ...I suspect the Techno Oil is just too > cheap. > > > > Jere > > 90 GL/Carat-a-version > > 88 GL >
  • Re: Vanagon fire fighting techniques
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 21 Dec 2003 17:28:53 -0600
    ...True or false? >> Ken Lewis >> 86 Transporter Crew Cab >> 60 356 T-5 Porsche >> http://neksiwel.20m.com/ >> Vanagon tech, pixs, O2 monitor gadget...
  • Running a second inverter
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Sat, 7 Oct 2006 18:04:32 -0700
    ...Assuming there isn't some technical flaw in taking this approach... you could store each inverter under the front seats... (maybe with the front...
  • Re: Changing oil: Hot, Lukewarm, or Cold
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Fri, 3 Jul 2020 08:38:55 -0600
    On 1 Jul , 2020, at 10:35 PM, OlRivrRat wrote: > Sure, No Problem,, But Why Would You Want To ~ Got impression the Valvo'Tech...
  • unscribe
    Historical mailing list - H. Rickert
    Thu, 16 Jul 1998 21:29:20 -0700
    ...Harve Harve A Rickert - Technical and Environmental Monitoring Services 5778 Broadway Road, Nanaimo B.C. V9V 1E9 Ph. (250) 758-7612 Fax: (250) 751...
  • Nvc-but maybe future vans-pretty please VW
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sat, 1 Jan 2005 21:24:14 -0700
    ...http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com
  • Re: 84' Vanagon starter falling apart
    Historical mailing list - Tobias Gogolin
    Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:59:31 -0800
    ...http://zeitgeistensenada.blogspot.com/ You develop Sustainable Ranch Technology at http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/SURA-TECH an Open Source Electric Motor/Alternator...
  • Re: propane terms -- getting it right
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 2 Sep 2009 15:33:19 -0700
    On 9/2/2009 2:12 PM Dennis Haynes wrote: > If the propane service tech needs any explanation to find a leak you need...
  • Re:Coons and Stew
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Wed, 7 Jun 95 12:59:48 PDT
    ...Damn fine stuff and she promised to post the Nathan's Finest BORSCHT recipe and techniques. Let's see...First bleed one young camel...
  • Fwd:Euro: Drive: FIX 85 Volkswagen vanagon, Poor-idle
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
    Thu, 4 Jun 1998 01:51:27 EDT
    ...Always, Hot, Under load, On Accel, Cruise, Idle, total lack of power ___________________________ FIX: ___________________________ Dear Fellows VW Techs After checking ignition , fuel system and testing...
  • mixing oils
    Historical mailing list - geofflaw
    Sun, 26 Nov 2000 20:34:45 -0800
    ...Darrell Boehler sent me the Valvoline website, where I found this interesting product called "Durablend" "Formulated with a combination of high-tech synthetic and...
  • Re: Sears disaster - Dumb Technicians
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Fri, 25 May 2001 13:26:38 -0500
    ...One of our 'less-qualified', maybe inbred, service 'technicians' performed an oil change on a two-year-old vehicle. I noticed he pulled out...
  • Re: Gasoline additives
    Historical mailing list - John McLean
    Thu, 20 Dec 2001 07:49:25 -0800
    ...Or you can buy Techron separately as an additive if you choose. As an alternative you can add Marvel Mystery Oil to your gas...
  • Re: cooling system design
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Mon, 8 Mar 2004 09:34:23 -0500
    ...what is the > technical problem with having a little air at the highest point in the > system or in an expansion bottle. The technical...
  • Re: Night vision trick (was "E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?")
    Historical mailing list - Jack
    Thu, 29 Apr 2004 16:26:03 -0800
    ...Can anyone say they use this technique successfully? Why leave *either* eye open if you can't see anything ahead because of blinding light...
  • Re: Waterproofing Canvas A No-No
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 30 Nov 94 10:08:32 PDT
    ...The stuff I used on the canvas is called Techtron, and it's designed to replenish the Durable Water Repellents (DWRs) applied to breathable...
  • Subaru 2.2L / WBX HP and Torque Graph Compared
    Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
    Tue, 4 Jun 2002 02:36:51 -0700
    ...Finally the illusive HP and torque graphs for the 90-94 Subaru 2.2L engine have been found .......in a very interesting technical paper...
  • Re: UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:18:32 -0500
    ...STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP > Hi again. So, I checked a few things. > -idle stabilizer control unit contacts are clean, no moisture...
  • Re: Interior lighting for the vanagon LED and CCF link to the new fridges
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Tue, 24 Aug 2004 15:39:35 -0400
    ...The Dometic gas absorbtion refrigerator may be an old technology. It is still the most viable method of keeping food cold in a RV...
  • Cost of Tech Support was Frugal Mechanic?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:07:18 -0800
    ...Would you pay a dollar or two extra per month to have a technical expert available to tell you what part you really need...
  • "Kicking Out Window" Removal Technique
    Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
    Thu, 27 Jul 2006 10:00:09 +0200
    ...Has anyone tried this technique on the sliding side windows (either the 50/50 or Westy type), or the large rear hatch window? If...
  • Re: WINTER DRIVING
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Tue, 11 Nov 1997 15:23:06 EST
    ...If you've gotta stop now, use Len's pseudo-ABS technique. In fact, this was recommended before the advent of ABS brakes. However...
  • Haynes manual for the Vanagon? ISBN or part number please?
    Historical mailing list - Kyle Hamilton
    Sun, 12 Jun 2005 10:47:09 -0700
    ...You may find helpful my tech write-up on > the procedure: > http://www.vanthology.com/1Layout/Technical/Clutch1.html > > If you want to build...