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• Re: vanagon-er, Don't use lenti.umn anymore
  Historical mailing list - Ed Stevens
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 07:30:12 -0400
  ...The MAIL/NOMAIL option controls whether messages should be delivered, and the DIGEST/INDEX/NODIGEST/NOINDEX option controls the format in which messages should...
• Re: Floor Duct
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:10:53 -0800
  ...Then enjoy the much improved air/heat controls >> like 90% of Vanagons have. You also want the lower dash bezel for the >> later heater...
• 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 09:33:10 -0700
  ...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: What Do I Put In The Sugject Line?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 6 May 2011 19:56:12 -0400
  ...Unplug the magical idle control box, set your idle, plug back in. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia May 6, 2011 o godz. 17...
• Re: A Snow Story (Whoa-vanagon!!!) and Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Wayne Hagan
  Sat, 5 Jan 2002 22:44:02 -0800
  ...center of gravity more forward). -Wayne > From: Steve Sullivan <steveis@SPEAKEASY.ORG> > Reply-To: Steve Sullivan <steveis@SPEAKEASY.ORG> > Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2002...
• Re: Suggestions on how to fasten a laptop while driving?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 07:17:32 -0600
  ...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: Wish List
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 06:58:31 -0800
  ...Plenty of buttons to control the unit. Steven 91 Westy <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign...
• Re: Adding Power Steering to an '87?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:15:31 -0800
  ...Power Steering pump, reservoir, hoses, engine bracket, belt, crank pulley (?), switch for idle control and wiring. I�m sure there are parts that I...
• Re: Notes on my Van
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Fri, 21 Jul 2017 20:08:21 +0000
  ...I always liked the American cab forward vans. That was only $5500 and had rebuilt 302 v8. Dope van. the dodge would have got...
• (f) The Night before Y2K (f) (no vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Diana Broome
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 12:22:38 EST
  Forwarded from a friend. << The Night before Y2K Twas the Night Before Y2K, And all through the nation We awaited The Bug, The Millennium...
• Fwd: What was the last word on which type of gas to use?
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 16:06:37 -0500
  ...Harold >>>>>>>>>>>> Harold Teer Harrisonburg, VA 1991 Westy ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: jimt <camper@tactical-bus.info> Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 12:11:14 -0700...
• Re: Cupholders
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 1 Jan 2010 16:34:44 -0800
  ...set forward as I must) A tall mug or bottle in the driver's side > holder slightly impinges the lowest heater control slider. > > After...
• Plug n Play headlight harness with relays - almost done
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 10:45:22 -0800
  Volks, I have been working on a plug and play wiring harness for the Vanagon that allows the use of fused relays to control...
• 1982 Air-Cooled Ex-Westy, for what it's worth...
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 21:52:24 -0400
  ...All suspension parts (wheels, control arms, uprights etc.) including manual steering rack and original larger steering wheel (brown). The above parts are as originally...
• Re: Very Sad Westy News and S-O-S
  Historical mailing list - Vince So
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 20:29:28 -0700
  ...If you can forward, > preferably by snail mail, or by email,.. any ads for similar vehicles for > sale.....this would help bolster my case...
• Re: Flashing Coolant Light
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 23:38:13 -0700
  ...low-level warning controller (relay-looking thing stamped with "43" on top, > located near the ground clusters above and forward of the fuse panel...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 07:36:00 -0800
  ...end customer does with it is beyond the importers control... David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J...
• Re: replacing flex plate with flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Thu, 7 Dec 2023 08:05:56 -0500
  ...straight > >> forward as long as I have the proper shims, thrust washer etc which I > would > >> use from the original "manual" controlled engine. Please...
• Re: An electrical thing I never noticed in 20 years of Westy ownership Another Westy Fridge Design Flaw
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 1 Aug 2022 11:34:48 -0500
  ...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: Engine conversion? VR6
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:26:37 -0700
  ...David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone...
• Escape Wagen issues/question.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Silliker
  Sat, 27 Sep 2003 16:53:30 -0400
  ...I've repaired the cruise control, power windows, installed a new stereo, headlight relay kit, and changed the oil after my x-country trip...
• Fwd: Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 22:06:55 -0400
  ...Silglyde should make a spray lube... > > > >FWIW and all... > > > >mordo > > > >---------- Forwarded message ---------- > >From: Todd Last < rubatoguy@comcast.net> > >Date: Sep 20, 2006 3:58...
• Re: Calling all Vanagon Mailing List Members for help with new Vanagon.com
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Tue, 14 Mar 2017 16:44:57 -0700
  That's shocking because Ron specifically told me to find someone who would keep the domain free from control or a commercial entity. I...
• Re: How in the h*ll?!?!???!!??!?!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 13:18:42 -0700
  ...I took out the glove box (big hands, couldn't work on it), removed the radio and the air conditioning controls to finally get...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 09:04:09 -0800
  ...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: buying a new gutless wonder
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 19:11:15 +1200
  ...changed to front-engine long-nosed vans (though Toyota still makes forward-control Hiaces, I'm glad to say... as well as front-engined...
• Charging deep cycle batteries with the alternator
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:29:46 -0700
  ...Our solar charge controller is designed to charge deep cycle batteries to full capacity, but the engine alternator is not. Starting batteries have thin...
• Re: How to operate the temp control
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 15:30:11 -0400
  ...How DO the heater/vent controls work? I have figured out that >if I push all four levers to the right, it is warm...
• Re: Installing an override switch on the vanagon radiator sensor
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 8 Mar 2023 09:55:26 -0500
  ...m going to try to avoid adding and changing things going forward unless I clearly see the improvement. But, for the right person this...
• Re: ABS on a Vanagon ... wha'???
  Historical mailing list - David Griffin
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 10:06:35 -0500
  ...100 components used where 10 served well before, undiagnosable electronic controls introduced into a perfectly decent mechanical system, etc. I'm glad that people...
• Re: Anyone used "Night Hawk" bulbs? (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 14:50:06 -0500
  ...The required ballast/control gear will probably always be more expensive and bulkier than a simple filament lamp or LED. The accountants don't...
• Re: Auto back up switch
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:29:01 -0800
  ...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: Idle issue? Any update?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 22 May 2020 19:27:11 -0700
  ...Work on my AUDIOVOX CCS100 CRUISE CONTROL, as it is only working under > 45 > mph right now. > I love my CCS100. Here are a...
• Re: any flux capacitor conversions available?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 08:02:23 -0700
  ...on the highway indicate that the vehicles driver tried to gain > control and reduce his speed repeatedly approximately five miles from the > impact point...
• Re: Solenoid-operated manual shifter?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 07:46:45 -0800
  ...It also gives control over how much "throw" at the front it takes to move the shift levers by sizing the area ratios of...
• Fwd: 1988 Vanagon GL tintop
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 13 Feb 2016 16:31:01 -0600
  Begin forwarded message: > From: Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> > Date: February 13, 2016 at 3:20:05 PM CST > To: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm...
• Re: [NVC] Need alignment sight to help with backing trailer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:28:34 -0700
  ...and no solenoids or remote control or wires either - it's got to be fully 'automatic' so once you go forward after leaving your...
• Re: Odd AC contraption
  Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 19:09:26 -0700
  ...then up the passenger's-side pillar just forward of the sliding door. The temperature controls and vents were all situated up on the...
• Re: Tii Trading Co. 2.0 South African conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - se7en
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 22:04:40 -0800
  ...I do believe there are other ways of controlling carbon monoxide than having a lambda sensor. I also don't believe that the 'cat...
• Re: Front shocks replacement question
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 18:32:45 -1000
  ...I've never seen a control arm get hurt or dented or anything with this method.. I've never had a jack slip out...
• Re: Off topic update
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:26:02 -0500
  ...But the inline six is so nice, and boy does it come right the way forward in the engine compartment. I’m wondering ( haven...
• Re: Heater Box Photos
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 09:44:46 -0600
  ...Falls down on your head. #4) Vanagon, later models (saw on 87 model), all the way in the rear with ductwork going forward overhead...
• Re: intermittent electrical problem in dashboard and wiper fluid problem
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:18:54 -0800
  ...I couldn't find the fuse chart, to figure out which fuse(s) control these things.� Is it in the Bentley somewhere?� Or elsewhere...
• Recirculating heat in '74-'79 camper
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 1 Dec 95 19:24:55 EST
  YEP, did this 2 weeks ago in the '78 though I did not eliminate the control box as mine is OK, merely plugeed it...
• Re: Update, including rear wiper controller
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 21 Mar 2020 09:43:17 -0700
  ...Yet my inbox is full of messages from family and friends. > > Still, I look forward to these vanagon contacts as they make me dream...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light, for EVERYONE TO KNOW.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 02:39:35 EDT
  ...HELP! Is there any way you can forward this to the vanagon list subscribers? No big deal, but if you can I'd certainly...
• Re: Hiace Web
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 16 May 2000 01:04:11 +0200
  ...The true Hiace remains the same good-looking > forward-control (cabover) vehicle released in 1988 or so, with engine > mounted over the front suspension...
• Auxiliary Battery Installation II: Hawker Odyssey battery, Hella relay, Chargetek AC charger (v. long)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Earl
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 22:14:38 -0400
  ...Using vampire connectors I attached the two relay control leads assembled earlier to the fridge relay control wires on pins 85 and 86. I...
• Re: (F) are you an engineer?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 10:35:45 -0500
  ...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: How hot is your van? Get a IR Thermometer and find out...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 09:40:54 -0800
  ...read is Celsius too? Radio Shack Part Number ? David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http...
• Re: Air recirculator
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 5 Feb 2019 08:55:11 -0500
  ...and that Air Recirculator from Chris is mean to control that fresh air flow. > I hope this help.dan
• Re: Idle issue? Any update?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 May 2020 14:38:29 +0000
  ...For extended high speed travel and no additions for oil temperature control you may need the *w-50 oil even on a brand new...
• Re: Eurospec problems
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 10:49:31 -0700
  ...If you want to eliminate the Digifant ECU from controlling the fuel pump, get a 1984 to 1989 Cabriolet / Scirocco Pump Relay instead. This...
• Fire Suppression Solutions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 10:58:12 -0500
  ...There are many different ways fire detection and suppression is handled in aircraft but essentially fire control systems consist of two parts. Fire Detection...
• Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:01:48 +0000
  ...Cleaned shift boot, installed properly under carpet. > > .          Lower Control Arm Bushings - Front - PowerFlex Polyurethane > > .          Upper control Arms Sandblast and paint Front & installed 4 > Lemforder...
• FW: [Audi-VW-Diesels] all wheel drive and emissions testing? - Answer
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 21:11:39 -0700
  ...An ASM test on equipment with a 2wd dynamometer is NOT suitable for a subset of vehicles (non-disengageable traction-control, full time AWD...
• Re: Air conditioner
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 12:24:35 -0500
  ...put it forward and we will happily pull it apart. Dave B. On 04/04/16, Dennis Haynes wrote: Unless someone is giving one...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:16:51 -0800
  ...Of note, do the later model NA Vanagons NOT have the forward mount points for the DV carriers? If they don't, I would...
• Re: Starter woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Jan 2016 20:45:23 -0500
  ...Let ot the clutch and the van tried to lurch forward. It >>> barely made forward progress because of the incline it was on. There...
• Re: It's Alive!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Mon, 11 May 2015 16:14:39 -0600
  ...and strained voice bidding the spirit of the vehicle to come > forward _ now so charged with electrical life - > The snapping of currents - > The the...