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• Re: Where is The Heat Going?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 11:52:43 -0700
  ...Between 90 and 100F, the differential gets smaller as the cooling unit begins to lose efficiency. Once above 100F, the cooling unit no longer...
• Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:24:22 -0400
  ...He opened and the top inner components of the unit seem to be deteriorating. Does it require replacement at $90 for the unit or...
• Leaking Propane Regulator??
  Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 16:38:13 EST
  ...It's the unit that's on the propane tank before the lines split and head up into the body of the van. It...
• Re: New stereo
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:37:45 -0000
  ...New stereo > > Anyone have suggestions for an AM-FM unit that will play both Cds and > > cassettes? I may need to decide to replace...
• Re: Single DIN touch screen
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Thu, 5 Aug 2021 09:32:28 -0700
  ...That said, with the global chip shortages as a result of the pandemic, many of the dozen or so units that exist seem to...
• Re: Sound systems (yet again)
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 21:19:02 -0600
  ...USB, CD, and Bluetooth. > > Anyone have any suggestions, or know if any of the Alpine units allow for > selective tuning? Also, I think I...
• Follow Up on Yesterdays Post About New Stereo
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:38:30 -0700
  ...Second, I mentioned in a later post in the thread that I might exchange my $70 unit for a $90 unit that had USB...
• Alternator advice on 85 Wasserbox
  Historical mailing list - David Prager
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 10:30:30 -0800
  ...The unit I pulled was a Bosch AL27X. This unit had the W terminal on the back, but nothing was plugged into it. My...
• Re: Another Good Experience With Crutchfield
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:33:58 -0700
  ...New Head Unit A couple of people have asked off list which Pioneer unit I ordered. It's the first one, at the top...
• Fuel gauge
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hill
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 12:51:52 -0600
  ...Does anyone know what the ohm readings should be on the tank sending unit at both ends of the scale? Other than the obvious...
• Re: FSMr Buddy Heater Model
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:11:49 -0600
  ...These take the small single use green propane bottles. > > Here is a photo of the unit. http://picasaweb.google.com/mstebbins/ZODIHeater#5268290255942231954 > > Malcolm...
• ICU issue?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:42:14 -0700
  ...Disconnecting the idle control unit removed a the idle surge and allows van to be drivable, though idle is too low. I’m a...
• Need factory cruise vacuum unit and linkage for throttle
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 7 Aug 2014 08:25:14 -0400
  I need a good used vacuum unit, the mounting parts that mounts it to the air intake and the linkage piece that goes to...
• Re: Cool it...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 9 Jul 2014 15:36:22 -0700
  At some point in the past they replaced their radiator fan with a single speed unit purchased from a FLAPS. Without any details about...
• Re: [Syncro] Headlamp substitution
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 02:44:34 +0100
  ...The rectangular units are Vanagon, and Vanagon ONLY! No other VW or Audi used these lights. PerL 87 Syncro 112i
• Re: 85 Vanagon GL AC blower failed
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 14:53:13 -0400
  ...On Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at 02:25 PM, Larry Stichweh wrote: > The AC blower in the overhead unit on my 85 Vanagon has...
• Re: Propane tank valve rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 23:43:17 -0500
  ...It's a non rebuildable unit. If it's made out of any other ferrous metal, it can be rebuilt by Manchester, but at...
• Re: Idle stabilizer testing
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 20 May 94 14:15:22 CDT
  ...The electrical >continuity of the valve is OK, but I can't find the control unit. the control unit is (Surprise!) under the rear...
• Unusual A/C unit available
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 12:50:52 -0500
  ...Please reply to his email address: <kamsar@earthlink.net> -------------------- The unit is an air conditioning unit currently residing in and on a '72 Type...
• Re: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:54:08 -0700
  Yes, the Honda 2000 is very capable of continuously running a small AC unit. Even the smaller Honda 1000 can do almost it (but...
• Re: Throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 11:29:12 +0200
  ...1) Idling control unit (behind right tail-light cluster 2) idle valve (sits right on top of engine). Try removing your control unit. You...
• Re: Criuse Control
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 18:03:35 -0800
  I've installed several after-market cruise control units in various car but not a vanagon. Some of the c.c. units I've...
• Re: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:34:49 -0400
  On Jun 10, 2010, at 6:27 AM, Rob wrote: > I've been thinking about building a small AC unit into the Vanagon. > Maybe...
• Re: Reasonable cruising speed?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 08:59:41 -0700
  ...And what does that say about the ground track trace most, even older GPS units, store? And what of the newer GPS units , especially...
• Re: AC in a non AC vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Enrique
  Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:10:16 -0700
  $500 for a fan plus ice? We had a unit similar to this in our 1961 Impala! S/b easy to build. -e Sent...
• Re: Heads Up Warning on Garmin GPS Map Update
  Historical mailing list - Todd P Last
  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:38:26 -0700
  Great update, thank you! I have used a couple of Garmin units and really like them. Although klunky, you probably can get around the...
• Soldering iron: a recommendation
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 09:00:26 -0500
  ...It is a butane powered "pen" style unit made by Archer. It is a very convenient soldering iron to use because you don't...
• Skylight in pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Chris & Darlene Hobbs
  Sun, 24 Aug 1997 11:29:13 -0400
  ...After several attempts at home repairs we are now ready to replace the entire unit. The VW dealer in our area (Ontario) retails the...
• Re: Help - engine won't idle
  Historical mailing list - S2
  Sat, 1 May 1999 12:45:15 -0500
  ...problem was a bad connection on the control unit? OR, do you think the control unit is just failing intermittently and I will need...
• Diesel Heater in 82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 11:31:25 -0400
  ...I am looking for any information on servicing this unit. Is it cover in the Bently? When I try to turn it on, it...
• Re: Need Diesel engine or westy fs
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 19:00:06 EDT
  ...This is the unit that is located between your oil filter and the flange (see the two coolant lines hooked to it). This unit...
• Re: Allison Ignition still there?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 17:26:08 -0500
  Allison has always been good stuff! I've owned four or five Allison units and they lasted over ten years. I've tried Computron...
• idle stabilizer valve control unit
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 11:07:26 -0800
  ...Do I just remove the four screws and slide the front black piece toward the outside after removing the lense unit? I am getting...
• Gas Sending Unit 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
  Tue, 22 Apr 2003 16:52:10 -0400
  ...comes with round plastic ring that holds the gas tank sending unit? I called Bus Depot and they said no.. but my mechanic said...
• Re: Climate Control Help
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 18:36:10 -0500
  ...The Behr unit I have has 3 switches. 2 are identical and control the fan speed and whether it is on or off (there...
• Fuel sender
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 22 Oct 2006 09:42:30 -0700
  So far, anytime I had to change the sender unit, I let the back end of the tank down, with a flat bar accross...
• Re: Battery recharge and stereo
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:37:38 -0600
  ...Of course, I wouldn't have a clue how the rinky dink chip amp in the head unit performs, since the old school Rockford...
• Parts Request --Passenger Side Mirror (elec.)
  Historical mailing list - walter bahm
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 13:07:23 -0700
  ...aside from small cracks in the black plastic housing the only damage to the unit was a broken internal metal shaft that holds the...
• Aux Air Flow Regulator
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 23:44:28 -0500
  ...I took the unit off and when "cold" it passes air easily. However, when I connect it to 12 volts and let it heat...
• Re: Taking out the dash for BEHR unit / Radio relocation
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 22:03:23 -0500
  ...is the issue....plus getting the hoses to them from the evaporator/fan unit. Things are tight behind the dashboard after the Behr unit...
• Re: Portable Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 18:42:04 -0400
  ...The most challenging part is to secure the 50+ > pounds A/C unit close to the window. With the summer heat and mosquitoes > around...
• A/C Question
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 13:48:48 -0400
  ...the rear unit.&nbsp; Now, I need to bleed the system in order to remove the lines going to the overhead unit?&nbsp; If...
• Re: Follow Up on Yesterdays Post About New Stereo
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:46:51 -0700
  ...And a few head units allow you to control it directly, so you can - view artist / song, thumbs up/downs, etc on the display...
• Re: Install Front AC or Keep Stock Unit???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Aug 2016 19:40:28 -0400
  ...Front units are nice to get that relief up front. The small car unit is nice as it is a heat and cool package...
• Re: What about this specific actuator in an 89?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 19:23:53 +1100
  ...What I am saying is that the superseded unit has the wires coming out from the bottom of the unit ( like the older 255...
• Re: Syncro Alignment Spreadsheet--Angle Units!!??
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 18:24:35 -0400
  ...If they use "Angle Units," whatever that is, then we'd give it to them that way. It looks from printouts from prior alignments...
• Re: Heater found
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sat, 14 Nov 1998 20:22:53 EST
  ...All marine propex units would need a hull fitting. If this is included with the heater, you may be able to adapt it to...
• Re: All-in-one GPS, Dash & Backup Cameras Recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 23 May 2017 12:16:51 -0700
  Peter, go to the Garmin site and search 'Nuvicam' and you will see the unit I'm talking about. Check Amazon for best prices...
• No brakelights
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 07:18:52 -0700
  ...showing all the sings of being the sending unit, thing is I replaced it not 30,000 kms ago. not the kind of longevity...
• Go BOHR A/C or factory A/C?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 16:51:43 -0800
  Anyone out there have the BOHR A/C? Work good? I need to install a unit im my No AC H2O cooled Westy before...
• Re: Fuel control unit - Test
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 28 May 2003 16:40:52 -0400
  At 02:45 PM 5/28/2003, Dave Vieira wrote: >Hello, > >is there a way to test a fuel control unit ? .. I think you...
• Re: 110 AC Mounting
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 23:34:04 -0500
  ...A 5000 BTU or 5500 BTU unit will not fit under the seat. A 3000 BTU unit will. Isn't this a bit small...
• Power boost with the 251-907-393D Idle Stabilizer Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 19:29:46 -0700
  I was doing some reading on the unit with the "D" and it includes a power boost when the A/C is on where...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:36:51 -0500
  ...While the unit would not have to be "split" like > it > >>>>> would if mounted under the seat (the whole thing would be mounted > outside...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 22:11:10 -0400
  ...Cabirolet uses a 3 wire unit, > > > >where your Vanagon has 2 wire unit. > > > > Eric > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get...
• Re: help me stop the oil light from blinking!
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 08:23:20 +0300
  ...There is a control unit mounted in the speedometer and it also senses engine RPM. THe control unit looks for system pressure from sensor...
• Looking for a wiring harness for Vanagon overhead AC unit
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:29:16 -0500
  I am in need of a wiring harness that goes between the two blower motors in the overhead unit of the later model Vanagon...
• Re: Maps vs GPS
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:54:10 +1300
  ...With a GPS unit's minuscule screen all you can see is a wee bit, unless you are using it to navigate to the...
• cis problems - FIXED!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Thu, 20 Feb 1997 09:13:41 -0600
  ...The problem was a fried/missing/fouled up set of grounds that fried the control unit. Rewired, installed used control unit, reset fuel mixture...
• Sources for diesel powered heaters
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 09:53:36 -0400
  ...Pretty pricey, like $1500 compared to a $500 or so propane powered unit like the Carver/Propex 5000 BTU listmembers have imported from time...