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• Re: '87 GL "Stumbling" Problem
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 00:12:51 -0500
  ...appeared > immediately AFTER I cleaned the AFM per Mtn.Gal's > specs. (Where is she anyway?). > > Ray > 84 sunroofer w/ wolfy weekender interior > > _________________________________________________________ > Do...
• 2.1L Torque/HP/rpm specs
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 13:50:02 -0500
  Dear List, Could someone help me out and fill out the following for a stock 2.1L wasserboxer? RPM Torque Hp 1500 _____ _____ 2000 _____ _____ 2500...
• Re: Microfiche reading
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 16:22:22 -0800
  ...Reading Microfiche- Greetings Volks- For those folks who are interested in the ScreenScan System for reading microfiche- http://www.screenscan.com for techincal specs...
• 8-hole alloy wheels from GoWesty?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 08:40:39 -0700
  ...Anyone know the offset and load specs for this wheel? Who is the manufacturer? Spacers required? Bolt-on? Thanks, Dave -- Dave Carpenter Whatever you...
• Homemade bike rack for '85 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Susie Kinyanjui
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 11:20:34 -0600
  ...We've had a lot of trouble finding one as the specs on our hitch never match those needed for the bike racks for...
• Re: Subject: 88 Westy: Faucet or Water Pump?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 18 May 2005 05:44:38 -0700
  ...My van was first purchased in Germany to CDN specs. > ....tell me what's the easiest way you can tell the CDN westys from...
• Re: New Microwave oven
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 05:20:40 -0800
  Here is a link with power specs. http://thewavebox.com/original.htm It appears to have a 175 watt power consumption when used on...
• Re: optima batteries that fit under the driver's seat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:09:29 -0500
  ...They have slightly better cranking specs, are not quite as long, and thus are a bit easier to maneuver in and out of the...
• Canadian Westfalia camper parts
  Historical mailing list - Trevor Reid
  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:04:09 -0700
  ...you can pull your cord through still and keep your Canadian specs intact! Trevor and I are off to Bus Fusion tomorrow so please...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 01:00:44 -0400
  ...These are standard specs for new engines, not counsels of despair. These engines need heavy oil. Yours, DAvid
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:09:21 -0800
  ...There you'll find the specs for every fastener in your bus. Every single one. Even the ones for the ambulance stretcher retaining latches...
• Re: dryeastie
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:18:51 -0700
  ...will be > shipped to Rhode Island soon. > > Also, it is American specs, but has never crossed the pond. How can I find out > what...
• Re: FS 1981 Country Homes Camper
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 1 Feb 2010 20:44:42 -0800
  ...culling the herd, bet you can guess why. > Check out the specs and location: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item...
• Compression specs for 1.9 liter engine ?
  Historical mailing list - John Morris
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 23:27:54 -0500
  Hi all - I'm very close to commiting to buy a '85 Westy GL (1.9 liter) and thought a compression check would be...
• Re: Upper Bunk Restriction
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 21:22:45 -0700
  ...Upper Bunk Restriction > Does anyone have any published specs on the weight restriction for the upper > bunk? I'm 220 pounds and the wife...
• Re: 215/75/15 on road/off road tire pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 17:15:15 -0400
  Hmm, I thought when I was looking the specs for the Pirelli's that they did not have the load capacity to handle a...
• Re: radio
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 14 Aug 2006 23:08:14 +0000
  ...So check your measurements against what the specs say... Todd '88 Westy -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Jeffrey Olson <jjolson@GWTC.NET> > http://www.crutchfield.com...
• Re: few things you want to tell the tire changing monkeys at the local tire shop..
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 08:45:40 -0800
  ...So, Chris, What torque specs do/did you specify?? I understand it different for steel and alloys. Thanks. m __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of...
• Re: Dex-Cool . . . I hesitate to ask this
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:13:20 -0400
  ...at 9:03 AM, Mike S wrote: > You can > bet that if they could meet both specs with a single formulation, they > would have.
• fuel problems suck and trip preparations
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 22:26:28 -0600
  ...I took it inside and blew into it into the sink, lots of little specs of black, little rust colored specs, and what appeared...
• Re: Should i sell?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Jun 1997 06:20:15 EDT
  ...I would definitely set the timing to factory specs. Too much advance will make the engine run hotter. Next I would check the compression...
• Cold Weather Starting with Bosch 4 tip Platium
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 19:13:03 PST
  ...new engine in 18 degree weather this morning 2-15-99. Specs: 2.1L 20w-50w Dyno oil 4 tip Bosch platinum plugs 094...
• Re: tires and load ranges
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 18 Mar 2000 00:53:53 EST
  ...When you deviate from the manufacturer's specs, you start dealing in unknowns. Unless you have a lot of time and can endure disappointment...
• Re: head gasket resealing progress
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 14:18:23 -0500
  ...Dialing in 30 when the specs call for 25? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Mike...
• FS: 86 Vanagon GL (in Canada)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 10:33:31 -0500
  ...Here's the specs: 86 Vanagon 2.1 gas will have the heads redone at time of sale automatic blue/blue interior 7 passenger...
• Re: How hard can you push a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 21:52:00 EDT
  ...As long as the gauges stay within specs, you are OK. If things break on a long trip, they would have broken anyway -- just...
• Re: Bummer, man--Gross Polluter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 23 May 2007 19:24:53 -0400
  ...time them a bit before TDC anyway? I thought the > ATDC specs were mostly for early EPA requirements. When I had mine at 5...
• Re: Diesel - too much oil saga
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 10:31:17 -0600
  ...They > can't be expected to double-check everything to make sure the vehicle they > are working on conforms to the specs it is...
• jumpseat upholstry types (rear facing, removable jumpseats)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 04:05:21 EST
  ...Third pattern is the gray > tweed with red specs. Same upholstery found on Tristars and non-GL > vans. These jumpseats can be found in...
• Re: Ignition Coil(s) Differences
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 6 May 1998 01:21:03 -0700
  ...2.4K to 3.5K Ohms Remember, these specs are for USA and Canadian Market Models. Models overseas may have different specs and may...
• Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:33:53 -0700
  ...value. > One thing to keep in mind about torquing something to specs....Depending on the parts connected by the torqued nuts, bolts, studs, whatever...
• Re: Nokian tire sidewall cracks
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 21 Nov 2014 11:49:54 -0600
  ...s door - as long as it's in line with tire specs. Hope that's right? Jeff85 Westfalia GLpersonally over inflated > Date: Fri, 21...
• Re: Metal Bumper Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 13:34:26 -0400
  ...Metal Bumper Bolts Hello list, Can Anyone tell me the appropriate specs for the bumper bolts on an 85 vanagon. This one has the...
• Re: leaking final drive oil pan (AT)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:31:03 -0500
  ...Let is sit 5 minutes and then place it with a board or a freind's hand and then torque to specs. Did mine...
• modified sine wave question.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 11:53:25 CST6CDT
  Will the 'modified sine wave output' from the PCxxx series of inverters run 110v ac motors well, assuming amperage specs are acceptable? specifically, i...
• Re: Beetle TDI motor
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  Sun, 15 Mar 1998 01:15:43 -0800
  ...stated: >Reading the "new Beetle" specs, I noticed that the TDI is >90HP and a whopping 140ft/lb torque... This would seem to be...
• Re: Australian Transporter TDI!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 18 May 1999 02:49:15 +0200
  Per Lindgren wrote: > Donald Woolard wrote: > > > Can anyone tell me where I could find specs on the TDI that would power > > this van? It...
• Re: squeaking body
  Historical mailing list - Lee Schelin
  Tue, 25 May 1999 19:16:35 -0700
  Speaking of shocks, does anyone have the specs for a 86-91 Vanagon? Length, lbs per square inch, ect. Need to find a replacement...
• Re: Cooling strategies, color coded, etc.
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 00:25:45 -0400
  ...The cause could be anything, but spending a couple dollars extra for coolant which matches VW specs is cheap insurance for me. This topic...
• CONROD NUTS TORQUE
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 20:36:05 -0700
  I looked and could not find the torques specs for the conrod nuts. This is a 2.1 L regular van. 87 model. Also...
• Re: Gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:28:37 -0800
  ...It was about 40 degrees outside when I tested the mileage.Tires pumped up to specs. I put in acetone (3oz/10gallon) to get...
• Re: few things you want to tell the tire changing monkeys at the local tire s...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 11:56:56 EST
  ...or whatever the > measure is in metric). > > > So, Chris, What torque specs do/did you specify?? I understand it > different for steel and > alloys...
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:50:02 -0400
  ...Such specs are based on solid engineering and testing. The fact > that they continuously tweaked recommended inflation over the years > indicates that they also...
• Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:18:03 -0500
  ...Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts you always bring things up in steps... like on head bolts. what steps are should be used is...
• Re: balljoint leaking grease
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 22:14:30 -0000
  ...I'd be curious to > > see the specs for these if you have them. > > > > > > CHRIS STANN wrote: > >> > >> Let's disspell some persisting rumors about...
• 77 price comparison
  Historical mailing list - mike mulliganshaw
  14 Jun 95 11:03:12 EST
  ...compared to what other people have seen, here's the specs 1977 champagne edition 76k miles driven in summers stored at dry 50 degrees...
• Re: In heat now, '87 Westy on horizon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Fri, 20 Jan 95 15:27:11 PST
  > >>Does someone have the 'specs' on compression for a 2.1L per VW? I know the real > >>world ones run around 110psi (low end...
• Re: New Head Gasket Stud Kit From Raceware
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 20:23:44 +0500
  ...I wonder if this means Raceware allows you >to increase the torque even further beyond the new higher torque specs issue >by the factory...
• Re: The Deal: Propex Group Purchase (second try)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kirshbaum
  Fri, 25 Oct 1996 14:08:35 -0700 (PDT)
  ...for automotive use? -Is the fan adjustable or one-speed? -Any specs on the current draw or propane use rate (per hour or whatever...
• Re: Instant horsepower (Pinwheel)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 7 May 2000 23:17:36 +0200
  ...See http://members.tripod.com/perlindgren/wbx.html for specs. PerL 87 Syncro 112i
• Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 12:22:38 -0500
  ...It used to be possible to check the SA VW page for the specs (except everything was rated in metric values). On Tuesday, February...
• Re: Dometic woes
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 20:11:07 -0600
  ...I'm not sure what the specs are, perhaps that can be looked up. Alfred
• Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:18:10 -0700
  ...Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts > > >> This discussion reminds me of when I worked at Browns Ferry Nuclear Power >> Plant. >> >> The facility has three...
• Re: Stupid Electrical error
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Apr 1994 07:03:58 -0400
  ...regulator - before you buy one from VW for $150, post the specs on it - I bet i have the component in my collection and...
• Re: Setting the diesel timing.
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 05:57:23 -0600
  ...Just in case NEITHER OF US KNOWS exactly how to do > it >> can a knowledgable listee describe the procedure and specs and that will...
• Re: Importing a car into the USA -- Was: Ebay item
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 12:33:00 -0400
  ...DOT and EPA specs (which a European spec VW van would not be). - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. (215) 234-VWVW www.busdepot...
• Crankshafts Type IV
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 08:46:25 -0600
  While at the crankshaft shop I was looking through the specs book to check out possible availability of main bearing sets. In the Type...
• ALMOST passed inspection....3rd times the charm.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:47:46 -0500
  ...Costwise, they're very similar and they both have similar specs. Reviews of both seem to indicate they're bad in the snow.....ok...
• Re: Fuel Injector Question Part 3
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:21:23 -0800
  ...you need information on the 15501 injector here are the only specs that are > available. > They are rated 18.13 lbs per hour at...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:29:59 -0700
  ...I have not compared alignment specs between > the > two, but I'd start there. ..............