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• Re: fuel pump power consumption?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 18:58:21 -0500
  ...An electric motor generally draws much more current when it is stopped or turning slowly than when it is running at a decent speed...
• Re: FYI Satellite Radio Users
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 15:13:43 -0700
  ...Even at .9 amp that is going to run a battery down to under starting current if it is a group 42 battery. If...
• Re: ISC troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:13:19 -0500
  ...I think the primary problem was the idle control solenoid began drawing too much current causing the current switching transistor to overheat. The heat...
• Importing Vanagon to California, USA, in particular from Canada
  Historical mailing list - Kevin P Gilleran
  Thu, 22 Dec 2016 07:59:14 -0800
  ...I am currently looking at a 1990 model with what looks to be a conversion to turbo diesel VW engine. My questions are: 1...
• Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 13 May 2004 09:27:30 -0400
  ...My understanding is that it's simply not possible for diesel cars to meet the current California air quality standards using the high-sulfur...
• Re: Horns
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 15 Aug 2013 08:41:38 -0700
  ...Voltage is zero at that point, only current flow.
• Fwd: NAC was: Re: mc in a vw vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 01:56:00 EDT
  this is a current thread over on the Quattro list :<) (the MC is the '86 up turbo 5cyl) chris scroll down.... [message/rfc822]
• gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Justin Wolfe
  Mon, 21 May 2001 10:22:18 -0400
  ...I'm currently getting 13 mpg around town. 84 westy, not loaded with gear. thanks justin
• wolfy westy weekender on ebay-currently $900
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 May 2001 07:26:33 EDT
  not mine. go to the link. chris http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=590822829& r=0&t=0 [text...
• ETKA upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 10 Jul 2004 09:58:43 -0700
  Hi All, Has ETKA done an upgrade where it is compatible with current operating systems (XP) and hardware? Are they planning to? Does anyone...
• Re: Which Cromie type Hub Caps fit the Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 16:34:19 -0800
  Do those fit over the cap that holds the end of the speedo cable? Mike Frost '86 GL (Currently leaking coolant D'OH!)
• I'm making a DIY pressure bleeder... will a Volvo brake resv. cap work?
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:30:32 -0500
  Happen to have an extra. Currently not owning a vanagon, so I can't do the obvious. Thanks.
• Re: Was: Mp3/FM + mono....reccomends? NOW: how much does your CD unit draw??
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:42:43 -0700
  ...That's where the 10 amp current draw comes in. > > If you're not playing any music, then the current draw will be quite...
• Re: Fwd: RE: "Green" solar battery charger
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 16:35:56 -0500
  ...Katz wrote: >the gap drops from infinity to probably a few hundred ohms at the peak of >the spark current, while the voltage across...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:01:11 -0400
  ...Current draw on 12 volt is 2.5 amps > (average) with an average daily usage of 22 amp-hours." Don't compare apples and...
• Re: Battery or Charging System Help Please
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 14 Dec 2010 20:46:28 -0700
  ...I also can use a DC clamp on current meter to read the current. I also agree with Mark that adding the wire as...
• Re: FW: fan blowing fuse
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 9 May 2000 13:10:27 -0400
  ...I think your options here are either physical inspection of the system, or using an ammeter with a current-limiting resistor (or else an...
• Re: A twist on dual-battery configurations
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 08:37:38 -0500
  ...The result of that sudden > >massive current transfer could be a fire or explosion. No, it is not a huge > >risk, but it is...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 12:59:31 -0400
  ...initially spark current is limited by gap resistance. at its peak spark current is usually limited by secondary circuit resistances. in any case, there...
• Re: Oil Filters, huh?? (nuggets of wisdom)
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Hamilton
  Sat, 26 Jun 2004 04:08:29 -0400
  ...Anyone have any > experience on how to wire up such a thing? If I'm reading my book right, that's a high-current...
• help needed on elect. ig. for LPG VW
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 11:52:09 -0800
  ...Electronic ignition Dear Martha and other VW enthusiasts, I am currently running my VW on LPG (propane gas) and am considering fitting an electronic...
• TRADE OR CASH - 84 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Justin Wolfe
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 10:18:39 -0400
  ...1984 VW WESTY BUTTERFLY YELLOW (AUTOMATIC) Currently 104,000 miles. Bought in 98� w/82,000 miles. Southern car (florida) at least 12 years...
• New Member
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ayers
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 17:58:33 -0600
  ...When I subscribed I used the link off of the Web site and did not realize that the wife's email was the current...
• Rubber Floor Mat Sets
  Historical mailing list - hunnam
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 17:59:57 +1000
  Greetings All My question concerns the Genuine OEM rubber heavy duty floor mats currently offered by Ron @ Bus Depot. Jump in here Ron anytime...
• Re: acceptable way to discharge A/C at home?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 12 Nov 2005 11:44:21 -0600
  ...Wesley Pegden wrote: > Hi guys, > As my other posts indicate, I'm currently battling my thermostat > housing. I've moved my compressor as much...
• Re: LVC adding LED interior lighting
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:54:36 -0700
  ...Power dissipated by each LED is the current multiply the voltage drop across. By connecting LEDs in serial you force them to all operate...
• Re: Headlight Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 17:48:19 -0700
  ...The page describing it even displays correctly in the current Firefox: http://gerry.vanagon.com/info/searching.html " It does display correctly in current...
• Re: Brake Adjuster Push Rods '84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 Jun 2017 22:53:15 +0000
  ...Mechanic says current Brake Adjuster Push Rods are frozen and rear brakes cannot be adjusted. Apparently, these parts are difficult to come by and...
• 85 Vanagon Morning Starting Issues...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 07:06:26 -0400
  ...As we are currently in a maritime environment, I suspected dampness, so have used WD40 to try to wick the moisture from electronic components...
• mini-adventure: Westy propane at U-Haul
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:13:09 -0700
  ...Turns out that Andre is also a VW nut; his daily driver is a silver New Beetle, his current project is a Cabriolet conversion...
• Re: Manual transmission oil?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 13 May 2009 14:23:30 -0700
  ...Redline MT-90? Right? 5sp manual, probably from a >> diesel. >> Currently running some Valvoline synthetic of some sort with no real >> issues >> of noise...
• System Three wiring -- what is it?
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 08:35:32 -0700
  ...What is this System Three wiring stuff? Are you talking about replacing every electrical wire? > > For those USA residents take advantage of our currently...
• Re: How to's?? What happened to them?
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 10:40:25 -0600
  ...Summation of Bentley approaches as well as a distillation of any experience currently housed in the archives might be a decent basis. Opinions? I...
• Tire for '89 Camper
  Historical mailing list - Peter Linsley
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 11:26:20 -0700
  Hello, My current tires are in dire need of replacement but I'm not finding it that easy to locate a good one despite...
• High Output Alternators
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 11:12:34 -0400
  ...While they usually do produce more current at speed, idle speed operation is often a problem. The price of this alternator is not unreasonable...
• Iceland
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Wed, 26 Jun 2013 00:14:36 +0000
  We are currently slumming in a Citroen camper in Iceland with three different versions of VW campers around us. Gotta love the international perspective...
• Re: A Current Question of humor
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:07:02 -0800
  RE: 1315 for connecting batteries I could do the same thing but have never got around to upgrading the connection between the batteries to...
• List mugs and stickers...
  Historical mailing list - Leong, Norman
  Fri, 15 Aug 1997 14:10:34 -0700
  Hi, Richard et al I realize that these items are current; are there plans afoot to switch to vanagon@gerry... when the regular list...
• Wheels F.S. BBS 15X7
  Historical mailing list - Keennan
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 11:16:25 EST
  I currently have a set of BBS 15X7 wheels which were off a MB 560SL. Bolt pattern fits Vanagon, anyone interested E-Mail me...
• Thanks for your help(83 air-cooled vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Rex Hargrove
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 12:36:10 EST
  I just wanted to my appreciation for the great advice I received!! I am currently looking for a used air-box and a new...
• where we're from?
  Historical mailing list - HP
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 19:27:02 -0700
  ...number out ? currently Pioneer, CA. ( near Lake Tahoe) formerly Kolding, Denmark (far from Lake Tahoe)
• Re: gauge recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 21:24:35 -0500
  ...82 westy Tim & Kim Dayton wrote: > I currently have a voltmeter and oil temperature gauge in this Westy. Any other gauges recommended?
• Re: Tri Star DOKA on eBay currently $13,800 US
  Historical mailing list - stephen de la salle
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 14:21:04 +0100
  - look at bid history ....An amazing amount of people with 'Sunglasses' seem to be bidding for it - must be part of 'Tristar' image!
• Re: What do Vanagon drivers ride?
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 19:49:40 -0500
  Current: No Motorcycle BMW 325 convertible automobile Past: Vespa P-200 Vespa GL--150 Vespa 125 John Jensen, Mudbug Pottery mudbug@toadhouse.com , http...
• Re: OT: Camping In Yellowstone
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 6 Sep 2003 19:01:55 -0400
  BTW, here's the press release about the current activity: http://www.nps.gov/yell/press/0362.htm David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Diesel Westfalia...
• Re: Vanagon sightings in the current cinema
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 09:43:08 -0500
  Coen Brothers' new film "Intolerable Cruelty." White Westphalia in the parking lot of 1940s/50s era diner in Los Angeles somewhere. Donald Baxter Iowa...
• Re: current list of recommended rebuild longblock sources
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 03:20:49 -0800
  >Are there any other sources for 2.1wasserboxers? GoWesty is another and they offer a some higher-output engines as well John R 81...
• Re: Running without a cat
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 12:26:09 -0400
  They way folks have done this is by just gutting the current catalitic converter and then reattaching it in the proper location. Seems the...
• Re: Need model # on my Dometic refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:22:54 -0700
  ...Dometic Model Number It's a RM 182A And I think you will find that there is no replacement in the current Dometic product...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 07:50:42 -0800
  ...Now, if the alternator has enough current capacity to provide the needed current, then the aux battery will not be dragging down the engine...
• Re: Jump starting without opening battery compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 16:20:26 +0000
  ...current demand, and I have most of my 12 VDC devices and radios converted to use Anderson Power Pole connector of the appropriate current...
• Re: Elec. Questions. YES it's about Aux Batt. NO, please don't shoot me.... ;^)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 03:08:56 -0400
  ...When the engine is running and the alternator is producing current, a small trigger current is sent from the alternator through a 0. 5mm...
• Scat Enterprises?
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 19:19:32 -0600
  Anybody have any experience of Scat Enterprises, out of Redondo Beach, CA? They've got an ad in the current VW rags showing a...
• Re: Winter tires?Nokian not Available???
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 30 Aug 2003 00:08:33 -0400
  ...Nokian Tire 185R14/C Sorry, no tire currently available Option:Syncro Tire Size: Nokian Tire 185R14/C Sorry, no tire currently available Anyone have...
• Re: Red light rev
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 17:34:03 -0500
  ...The rpm at which this happens appears to be dictated by the amount of current you supply to the D+ terminal, other things being...
• Re: Camper Light power and ground
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:51:34 +0000
  ...The LED itself is just a diode which has little resistance in the forward current direction and a driver or current control is part...
• Re: [Syncro] Headlight relay upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 11:59:48 -0500
  Actually, you really want to improve the current path from the alternator to the fuse box, or headlight relays. The alternator is the current...
• Re: What's in your library?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 1 May 2011 19:33:24 -0500
  ...A novel or two, maybe current, maybe not. A good informative read on some issue of current import. The selection of field guides will...
• Re: Dual Battery Relay - (long)
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 18:56:41 -0800
  ...A simple way to avoid increasing the > current drain on the trigger circuit is to not use the trigger circuit > for the added relay...
• Re: Proper gap for spark plug 85 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 07:19:09 -0500
  ...How important is it that the cables I have have the proper resistance? The ones that are currently on there are 1200 to 1600...