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  • Re: READ!!!!: Importing SA Quad Grills -- My Offer (Long)
    Historical mailing list - James Cohen
    Wed, 29 Apr 1998 01:48:43 -0600
    There seems to be a some disparagy in the prices we've heard quoted lately. $210 is quite a bit higher than $80. Also...
  • Re: FS, some stuff :) (cams)
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Wed, 19 Nov 2003 11:30:19 EST
    ...The Tiico already has abundant power at the high end, with less power at low end. The thing really spins at highway speeds. Many...
  • Re: uncle ron's(not MY uncle) radiator flush
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Wed, 14 Apr 2004 09:39:16 EDT
    In a message dated 4/14/04 12:33:45 AM, hradek@YAHOO.COM writes: << Van runs with high speed fan on in a...
  • Re: ATF level too high - cause?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 12 Jan 2005 02:04:06 EST
    ...BELLSOUTH.NET writes: > Is there anything else that would cause a high level? differential fluid leaking into automatic part, seal between diff and auto...
  • Coolant Temp Gauge
    Historical mailing list - Tim Kasher
    Sat, 14 May 2005 22:27:10 -0400
    ...Is this right....or should it get a lil more high as I drive a little longer Thanks Tim 91 Carat AT
  • Re: Still no passenger side high beam
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Fri, 11 Nov 2005 19:08:50 -0800
    ...So here is the senario has high powered relays, works fine in low beam both sides work, if I turn on the high beams...
  • Re: high beam indicator
    Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
    Thu, 30 Apr 1998 05:53:32 -0700
    Hi all - Just be glad you don't have the original Vanagon highbeam indicator in your bus. It was a RED in '80. It...
  • Re: R134 USERS??????????
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Sun, 18 Jun 2000 22:33:35 -0400
    ...Here in Middle GA high humidity > > and high temps are the norm. > > > > John Lauterbach > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.com> > > To: <vanagon...
  • Re: Oil Pressure System Confusion...
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Sun, 1 Jul 2007 11:06:16 -0700
    ...Oil Pressure System Confusion... > Once the high pressure warning is activated, it remains on until the > system see the high pressure switch satisfied or...
  • Re: 5 tire rotation was: How to get spare tire out
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 6 Mar 2011 19:57:34 -0600
    ...We also get high mileage for brakes, and better gas mileage than EPA ratings, generally. All in what and how one drives. mcneely ---- JordanVw...
  • Hightop Conversions Questions
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 4 Mar 2010 08:30:39 -0800
    ...Second, they say "Insulation and interior finish may be offered in the future" Third, and most interesting, the new high top is glued on...
  • Re: More horse power from the 2.1??
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 26 Jul 1996 16:40:05 -0400
    I (Syncrohead) said: >> Also, the pressures created by the piston compression are far higher than any turbo >>can create during the intake stroke. Sstones...
  • Re: Square Headlights
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Tue, 19 May 1998 00:32:17 -0700
    ...301-130-830 High Beam: 301-127-760-01 The High beams have the letter E within a circle on the lens - I believe...
  • Electrical woes update
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Tue, 23 Jan 2001 20:07:54 EST
    ...Voltage fluxuation stays normal with the heater switch on high but now the motor cuts-out (on high only). Do you think that running...
  • Re: high lift jack?
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
    Mon, 3 Mar 2003 22:24:26 -0700
    ---------- original message -------------- Has anybody modified their jack-points or a high-lift jack for their syncros? I am referring to the high-lift ones...
  • Re: 85 octane in Colorado
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Thu, 11 Jul 2002 19:12:31 +0100
    If you are passing through the higher elevations with a turbo then the computer will compensate for it and you won't notice a...
  • radiator fan speeds vs AC
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Tue, 16 Jul 2013 11:17:44 -0600
    ...radiator temp sensor runs the fan at low speed or high speed, according to the 95 C switch and the 102 C switch. Fan...
  • Re: High pressure tire valves - do I need 'em?
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Thu, 21 Mar 2002 18:57:21 EST
    In a message dated 3/21/02 4:47:59 PM, chris_hinkle@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << Discount Tire recommends getting high pressure valves @ $4...
  • Re: Warning light
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 5 Nov 2014 09:11:13 -0600
    ...Sufficient pressure will also close the high pressure switch. Above > > ~2,000 rpm the dynamic oil pressure control board will check the high > > pressure...
  • Re: Purpose of the ports on this AC hose?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:34:34 -0400
    ...like this is the high pressure line, which would have the high > pressure connector (for external guages) and high pressure switch. > > And all this...
  • Re: High Power Headlight Kit (SA): melting connector
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 9 Jun 2009 06:31:28 EDT
    ...The problem is the connector and bulb base for those 9004 bulbs have a much too small contact surface area to transmit the high...
  • Fw: Advancing timing for more power, was: Boston Bob's web site
    Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
    Sat, 4 May 2002 08:45:01 -0400
    ...The air-cooled engines need for higher octane comes into play at the higher loads and head temps. The head temps will climb without...
  • Re: Electrical questions. Radiator fan circuit from 85 Vanagon into 81 air cooled Westy.
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:42:11 -0800
    ...Why would you want to connect both the higher and lower temp switches to do the same thing? Any time the high temp switch...
  • Re: Highest HP in a Vanagon w AT
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Wed, 7 May 2008 13:17:45 -0700
    ...Highest HP in a Vanagon w AT > Highest I have heard of personally is 230 hp SVX in a vanagon. > And the trans was...
  • Re: High Idle, Sometimes (NOT Idle Stabiliser Controller)
    Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
    Wed, 18 Dec 2002 07:57:14 -0800
    Let me know what you find out, my 85' idles high like that after going on the highway or on long drives. Once shut...
  • HID light upgrades - anyone try them?
    Historical mailing list - mordo
    Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:38:44 -0500
    Does this HID option require the higher voltage relays or no? cheers, ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> Date...
  • Re: Air conditioning - 1988 GL 2.1 WBX
    Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
    Sun, 19 Jun 2016 13:21:03 -0400
    ...17 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Where is the high pressure service port on this rig? The low pressure > service port was...
  • Too much ignition advance ??
    Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
    Thu, 2 Nov 1995 10:09:27 -0500
    Have any of you ever noticed your timing advance too much at higher rpms ? I have a stock centrifugal/vacuum advance distributor on my...
  • Re: Radiator Fan Speed HIGH only
    Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
    Mon, 12 Apr 1999 07:33:10 +0200
    ...The first one failed after coolant started leaking through it and this caused the fan to stay on high at all times. The second...
  • Re: Vanagon Syndrome is it also known as Digifant Disease, maybe?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 16 Jun 2014 06:39:44 -0700
    Vanagon Syndrome occurs DURING a sustained highway run, not after one while idling. Mark > > Your description of how the running problem occurs is exactly...
  • High beam switch needed.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Greiner
    Thu, 26 Sep 2013 20:26:53 -0700
    ...Ot come on till I click the high/low beam column arm/switch.� Most likely the worn contacts in it or something. I have...
  • higher power low beams
    Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
    Wed, 8 Dec 1999 13:27:59 EST
    A while back, someone on the list mentioned making a kit so that using higher wattage headlight bulbs wouldn't melt the switch. They...
  • Brake pedal is high in warm weather?
    Historical mailing list - BajaLeo
    Thu, 13 May 2004 17:12:37 -0700
    ...84 to go home from work, the brake pedal is very high, like something is expanding. I bled the brake system a while back...
  • Hybrid Engine Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Thu, 4 Oct 2007 16:31:33 -0400
    ...Jim Akiba On 10/4/07, Warren Chapman <vwsyncroguy@yahoo.com> wrote: > > It's already been done.....by high school students from Maine's...
  • GAS recommendations
    Historical mailing list - James AYRES
    Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:31:13 -0600
    ...I was reading on the www somewhere that I should run high test in my '85 1.9 Wasserboxer GL and DOKA four speeds...
  • Re: Spring advice
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:21:42 -0700
    ...I would recommend not going any higher. > Same > > hight or if trying to get into more garages easily even a bit lower. > > > > When my...
  • Re: Need input on radiator problem
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Wed, 7 Feb 2007 13:36:57 EST
    Hey Jim-- Yes, the fan and the sender were working fine on both slow speed and high speed in my case. I mention the...
  • Exploring cold weather high idle, '87 Syncro GL
    Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt2
    Fri, 12 Dec 1997 10:23:57 -0900
    ...Idles normally for a few seconds to a minute, then steadily climbs to the high idle range. Upon warming enough for the temperature gauge...
  • No High Beams
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:55:16 -0700
    ...I appears that when I pull up on the lever for high beams I'm getting nothing, all four ('90 Westy) lights out, not...
  • Re: PS pump pressure testing?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 27 Jun 2002 09:12:25 -0700
    ...Second, there is a high pressure section and a low pressure section. High pressure from the pump to the rack and low pressure returning...
  • Re: HIghway Numbering System NVC
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Fri, 20 Apr 2007 12:05:33 -0400
    ...GERRY.VANAGON.COM :::Subject: HIghway Numbering System NVC ::: :::Fellas, there's a good reason there's no U.S. Highway 1 in California :::(but...
  • Re: high top interior?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 24 Jan 2004 22:54:03 -0800
    I have a high top Westfalia - interior lay out is exactly the same. The differences are: - Top bunk folds down and then slides out...
  • Re: Roof weight?
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Mon, 20 Mar 2017 12:58:37 -0600
    ...I'm thinking I'll actually save weight by making > the top of Divinicell or brunzeel like boats... > Got a high top tour this...
  • Re: Low Temp Radiator Thermo Switch "Better"?
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Sat, 26 May 2012 09:02:36 -0400
    David stated, >>...The gauge will rise 2-3 needle widths before the fan comes on, and more before it shifts to high speed. That...
  • Re: '70's something tall-hardtop camper
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sun, 11 Feb 2007 07:41:07 -0500
    Hi John, There were a couple of aftermarket hightop camper manufacturers, including Safare, and Adventurewagen. These tops were made from fibreglass. http://www.type2...
  • High beams won't shut off?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Mon, 28 Jun 2004 23:31:23 -0500
    I was driving my 1985 Westfalia tonight, when I noticed the high beam indicator light on. Tried to turn it off, but no go...
  • Test Report on non HD Bilstein shocks on a westy coming up
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Mon, 23 Jan 2006 16:36:46 -0700
    ...I wanted to go high quality, but not necessarily high performance cornering on the westy, so I avoided the HD shocks which some volks...
  • Fwd: High Wind Warning!
    Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
    Wed, 27 Sep 2006 08:36:54 -0700
    ...Markus & Maggie with The Girl, '87 Westy (that runs incredibley well!) Pismo Beach, CA *http://picasaweb.google.com/markusmumper/HighWindWarning* ** **
  • Re: Thought problem for Friday
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Fri, 16 Mar 2018 10:18:09 -0700
    Can you remove the brake light bulbs and test to see if you can isolate to the regular brake lights or the high-mount...
  • Re: High Speed Fan
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 5 Jul 2004 10:52:56 -0700
    ...High speed is controlled by the radiator temp switch turning on the hidden high speed relay. If it really is the highest speed that...
  • Re: Sizes for T3 (Vanagon) tires
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:10:51 -0700
    ...My personal rules for tire strength on my vans are: > > LT195/75/14 Load C / 6PR --Must be Load C or higher! Rated for...
  • Re: Vanagon Westfalia high top dimensions?
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Fri, 13 Jun 2014 10:24:34 -0300
    ...The only problem to-date has been sticker >>>> shock. :-0 >>>>> >>>>> In the past week I have come across three 1988 Westfalia high-top >>>> Vanagons...
  • Re: higher octane needs
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 28 Dec 2001 16:59:41 -0600
    ...Still has original heads @ > 186k > >> on it.As > >> it was explained to me and i took the pleadge higher octane > Lower > >> combustion > >> temps, > >> higher...
  • Re: Headlight question
    Historical mailing list - madvws
    Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:59:16 +0000
    ...On high beams both high beams work,  the passenger side low beam doesn't work. I'm not asking the correct question of the...
  • Re: dumb tire question..Studless snows..
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:59:53 -0700
    Closed non-main pubic highways in Nevada, once a year. Roads that go very straight for miles. Cars are run at intervals. Very hard...
  • Dash lights, tach and temp
    Historical mailing list - Chris McEwen
    Tue, 31 Aug 2004 07:54:31 -0700
    ...At the same time, something strange happened to the high beam indicator. When the headlights were on low beam, the high beam indicator came...
  • Re: fuel hose sleeve alternative?
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:07:41 -0500
    James Ballen <jamosb78@YAHOO.COM> writes: > One thing to be aware of is that it will melt with high temps...as > evidenced by the...
  • Re: Highest HP in a Vanagon w AT
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Wed, 7 May 2008 13:05:59 -0700
    ...Highest HP in a Vanagon w AT What is the highest HP people have put in a Vanagon with an Automatic Transmission. I think...
  • 85 GL High Peg
    Historical mailing list - George Bosch
    Fri, 31 Jul 1998 18:44:08 -0700
    Hey Volks, I've noticed in my 85 GL the rpm's pegging at or near 4000 rpm when driving at highway speeds. (65...
  • Re: exhaust systems....
    Historical mailing list - davidb
    Sun, 30 May 1999 10:14:19 -0700
    ...with either after-market exhaust systems or in particular the high > flow / high performance system thru Van- Again???????? > > Help Me Help Me help Me