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  • Re: Fuse box wire
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Fri, 13 Oct 2006 15:30:05 -0700
    ...Mark Gregor Brandt wrote: > Hi All, > > I pulled my fuse box to add in the gowesty headlight upgrade kit. I > noticed a grey and...
  • Re: Geneve 2007 debut of Subaru Diesel Turbo
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sun, 11 Mar 2007 17:25:55 -0400
    ...On Mar 11, 2007, at 12:46 PM, Mark Keller wrote: > Oh the possibilities! New images and data on the Subaru Boxer Diesel > http...
  • westfalia interiors
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Tue, 17 Oct 2006 15:24:32 -0400
    ...also the van had no glove box only a slot in the place of the glove box, did all air cooled vanagons come with...
  • Re: A/C leaking
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 29 May 2008 09:43:51 -0400
    ...My Westy is an '85 and when I had to lower my A/C cabinet, I put a box over the engine hatch and...
  • 1st impression of my demo OME Shocks
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 28 Jan 2000 21:11:23 -0800
    The Fed-Ex guy dropped my a white box today containing my Old Man Emu Syncro shocks. In the box was two rear shocks...
  • Re: bottom alternator bolt on 91 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 6 Oct 2012 18:44:06 -0500
    You can also put a box wrench on the front nut, and a long extension and stubby ratchet on the bolt, with the ratchet...
  • Re: : Cool modified DOKA... engine layouts/oritntation
    Historical mailing list - Don Spence
    Wed, 2 Sep 2009 12:41:47 -0600
    ...On 2-Sep-09, at 12:01 PM, Stephen Grisanti wrote: > "Boxster" is a Porsche car, but "boxer" has long been a term for...
  • Re: Is my Syncro box about to blow
    Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
    Fri, 27 Nov 1998 13:00:04 -0500
    My '87 SyncroWesty has over 250,000 miles on the original box. It is starting to announce that it is time to start collecting...
  • 2nd fuse box for '85 Westy?
    Historical mailing list - James Rasmussen
    Fri, 6 Aug 2004 14:16:08 -0700
    We've got a 1985 Westy and have been unable to find the fuse box for the refrigerator and water pump. It's not...
  • The transmission was just replaced by a 5-speed unit that was built by the Guru of boxes in Belgium.
    Historical mailing list - Charles Nighbor
    Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:44:38 -0800
    ''The transmission was just replaced by a 5-speed unit that was built by the Guru of boxes in Belgium. '' The above was noted...
  • Re: 'Boxer' engine
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Thu, 01 Feb 1996 07:57:00 -0800 (PST)
    >>The origin of the term is unclear. > >I thought it was because the pistons' movements are reminiscent of the >fists of two boxers pounding...
  • OXY SENSOR LITE ON
    Historical mailing list - Mike Plickys
    13 Jan 95 17:52:54 EST
    ...There is a black box where one end of the speedo cable is attached. On this box is a button that can be pushed...
  • Heater Boxes
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 Oct 1997 10:22:56 -0700
    Any leads on one right and one left heater box for an 82 Vanagon? Mechanic says it must have a square flange. If we...
  • Re: Vanagon Gas Tank. Thanks
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Sun, 12 Dec 1999 22:43:58 EST
    ...cold!!!! ;-) > Use an unfolded cardboard box, they are a little better plus you can slid down the box much better than concrete and your...
  • Re: Glove box, Key
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Thu, 29 Sep 2016 17:53:01 -0700
    ...Glove box, Key > > Although I do not have the original ignition and door key for my van - I do > have the original glove box...
  • Re: See The Inside Of Your Gas Tank
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 27 Apr 2013 05:24:44 -0400
    Weird, all the tanks I've peered into have what looks like a metal box on the bottom where those filters are located. I...
  • Re: Fire!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:14:58 -0800
    ...If you're referring to the black box in this image: http://tinyurl.com/c3zrob4 that looks like the OEM Vanagon wiring junction box...
  • TPS and other such resisitive devices
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Fri, 16 May 97 13:28:09 PDT
    The airflow box and the old Throttle position sensor on typ914s is a carbon track with a known resistivity per unit area. The wiper...
  • Re: I'm Siiiiiinnnnngin' in the Rain!
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 21 Apr 2000 14:22:12 +0200
    ...IMHO the 4-cyl Subaru's have a much nicer boxer sound on the engine than the wbx, it reminds me of the 5...
  • Re: Tips on sealing heater box flaps, and while the dash is out . . .
    Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
    Thu, 7 Apr 2011 22:05:07 -0500
    ...Whilst having the dash off and the air box open, along with the flaps and heater core you should take a good look at...
  • Re: Beck/Arnley ball joints
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Wed, 10 Sep 2014 22:28:10 -0400
    B-A is a branding/boxing program. Trouble with that is - you have to rely on what they choose to put in the box...
  • Battery Corrosion Treatment
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 28 May 2004 16:21:52 -0500
    ...When I lifted the batter from the box I noticed the outboard end of the box, and the sidewall, was very wet. It appears...
  • Ist Wasserboxer
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 31 Dec 2001 22:39:53 +1200
    >I read somewhere that "Wasser" was the name of the person who engineered the >VW engine with pistons that "box" each other, or was...
  • Re: Removing Lighter/Glove box 85 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - eric ley
    Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:20:21 +0000
    ...Removing Lighter/Glove box 85 Vanagon > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > >> I understand I must remove the glove box to replace the lighter. How...
  • Re: How do I reset the O2 sensor light?
    Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
    Sun, 15 Aug 1999 14:08:51 -0400
    ...It will travel to a small, plastic box on the frame under the driver's footwell. On that box (it is the same box...
  • Re: what not to do
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 20 Apr 2015 16:01:57 -0500
    ...a door pocket on the driver's side (interferes with glove > box).<< Isn't the glove box always on the passenger side? > > Best, > > Bob >
  • Dometic Fridge available
    Historical mailing list - Bill M
    Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:44:20 -0400
    ...Burner box gaskets still supple and propane nozzle in excellent shape. Does NOT include the laminate door but will come with the plastic fridge...
  • fuse for fuel injection components
    Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
    Thu, 4 Feb 1999 23:15:55 EST
    ...I spliced it to the red wire inside the relay box and secured the fuse holder inside the relay box with a duct tape...
  • AFM capacitor fix
    Historical mailing list - Dana E Hager
    Wed, 30 Jun 1999 21:58:22 -0700
    You may find it much easier to just tack solder the capacitor inside the AFM box. Pop off the top black cover, solder the...
  • Possible future engine replacement? Subaru boxer hybrid?
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Wed, 7 Sep 2005 15:49:00 -0700
    ...down that this new technology will be implemented in the Subaru boxer engine. Keep those fingers crossed! Steven '91 Westy __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired...
  • Re: spare tire stowage quiz...
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 1 Nov 2008 18:41:43 +0000
    ...1/ same as Dave Milo's (valve stem available); 2/ the shifter "box" hit the tire if I stowed it hub up. With the...
  • Re: proper battery fit
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:35:08 -0700
    ...battery box today. �Wow, extremely tight fit. �With the hoses for gas and the cables, the battery is almost squeezed into the box. �Now...
  • Re: Ist Wasserboxer
    Historical mailing list - Amy and Andrew
    Tue, 1 Jan 2002 17:58:22 -0500
    Onan and Kohler also had boxers similar to Brigs & Stratton's. B & S still makes them. I have a US Army generator from the...
  • Re: Kinda-Friday has anyone built a diesel boxer?
    Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
    Fri, 29 Nov 2002 12:33:54 -0500
    Oh, I'm fully aware of those engines - but the boxer would be easier than taking an inline an flipping it on its side...
  • Re: OXS light on dash
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Tue, 21 Jul 1998 22:10:13 -0700
    At 08:26 PM 7/21/98 PDT, you wrote: > >Now, the light is triggered by a mileage counter box in line with the...
  • Re: Air cooled parts needed
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Thu, 27 Sep 2001 09:55:28 -0700
    ...the drivers side heater box. > I need the one that goes from the alternator blower plastic to the > heater box, and the one that...
  • places to store photos
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir H. Desai
    Sun, 2 Nov 2003 12:55:52 -0500
    ...I have a Debian/i686 box (PIII-450, 384mB RAM, 15gB HDD) with patched Apache and a php photo-thumbnail listing I would be...
  • Re: "Bus" or "Vanagon"
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sat, 16 Oct 1999 01:15:34 +0200
    ...PerL Boxy 87 Syncro 112i Not so boxy 73 Squareback (mini-transporter)
  • Re: Voltage Question
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 14 Mar 2016 13:10:24 -0400
    ...Now it chiefly serves to indicate someone who's been familiar with box fans for a very long time. ;) Yrs, David
  • Who scored the used Thule rack FS this week?????
    Historical mailing list - Late braking
    Fri, 21 Aug 1998 22:27:47 -0400
    I was just curious as it was a super deal, I really need a clamshell type luggage box, and this deal included one. Does...
  • air box hose
    Historical mailing list - vwghost
    Mon, 29 Oct 2001 18:46:49 -0500
    ...the right side of the engine compartment to the air filter box .It is about 7-10 inches long and is about 2.75...
  • Re: Fuse for Dash Lights.. Where?? '91 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
    Sun, 30 Dec 2001 22:20:09 EST
    ...where would it be? Thanks! >> It's up ABOVE the box where you can't get your hand..look..you'll see it.. steve...
  • Re: Was: Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Tue, 6 Apr 2004 16:18:40 EDT
    ...Just because it looks like a box doesn't mean it's a BOXster. BenT
  • Re: HELP!My vanagon is missing OS sensor switch and trans fill plug
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 16 Apr 2002 08:47:49 -0500
    ...There is a counter in that box that is driven by the short speedo cable comeing from the left front wheel into the box...
  • Re: The transmission was just replaced by a 5-speed unit that was built by the Guru of boxes in Belgium.
    Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
    Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:13:13 -0800
    ...The transmission was just replaced by a 5-speed unit that was built by the Guru of boxes in Belgium. ''The transmission was just...
  • Re: 12V Circuit Breaker
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Wed, 1 Jul 2015 12:02:28 -1000
    ...it's a small box about an inch long with studs on top for connecting wires to. or just google it ..little usually black...
  • Re: need some ID on parts
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 28 May 2003 22:23:00 -0400
    ...Assuming 1.9l with Digijet, the box is the idle speed stabilizer. There are 2 versions, one green one black. They activate at different...
  • Battery Thread (Another Option)
    Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
    Fri, 20 Aug 1999 13:03:39 -0400
    ...it's a VAN! There are a million places to mount a sealed battery and run the wires to the box behind the seat...
  • FS Type IV Engine Parts, Heater Boxes, Flapper Valves
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 20 Oct 2002 00:44:30 -0500
    ...1 Complete Exhaust System 75/78 Bus, has all connecting tubes, heater boxes, crossover, $200.00 1 Pair Heater Boxes 75/78 $120.00...
  • Re: rust, nuts, and bolts
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 2 Sep 94 10:01:36 ADT
    ...Maybe buy 1 heater box this year, fix 1 up. Once the boxes get to your condition only marginal gains are possible for a...
  • Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:04:43 -0800
    ...the Caravan V6 box. >> >> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/Caravanfilterbox2.jpg On Tue, Jan 20, 2009 at 12:06 PM, mdrillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote...
  • Re: OSX box
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Mon, 9 Aug 2010 15:22:52 -0400
    ...OSX box > > > I got an answer to my question from a member concerning my OSX gear box > (counter) yesterday and I am wanting to...
  • Re: Battery specs?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Mon, 4 Dec 2000 10:15:04 -0800
    ...Then, in order to fit the optima battery into the 'sub battery box' (auxiliary battery compartment), I cut two slots in the top forward...
  • Heater flap parts/hoses
    Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
    Sun, 11 Mar 2001 18:43:04 -0700
    ...I now need the little rubber flaps that fit inside the heater control boxes as well as the flexible hoses that attach the boxes...
  • Re: ECU Rebuilds
    Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
    Fri, 3 Aug 2001 06:28:13 -0700
    ...I replaced the ecu in my '85 some years ago with a rebuilt box from Fuel Injection Corp (or Inc, not sure now). It...
  • Re: Small Changes to the WBX that add up to a REAL HORSE POWER INCREASE...
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 31 Mar 2002 21:21:49 +1200
    ...there are TWO opposing big-ends without a main between, and this is where VW boxers fail at high RPM. No matter what you...
  • Cargo Box Cover
    Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
    Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:25:46 -0700
    On our next travels, I wanted to store some stuff in the cargo box on top. However, I wanted to have a cover or...
  • Re: Vanagon Gear ratios
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 13 Oct 1999 01:15:42 +0200
    ...htm with 83! different T3 boxes, not including auto trannys!! Can you believe there are so many different boxes for one car? PerL 87...
  • boxer performance
    Historical mailing list - Eren Berberoglu
    Thu, 9 Dec 1999 03:53:51 PST
    ...my beetle but there are nice carbs and headers for water-boxers I didnt know there were performance parts for WBXs PS: I have...
  • List withdrawal symptoms
    Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
    Fri, 16 Mar 2001 01:22:52 -0600
    ...Oh, the agony! If I don't get at least 100 emails a day, it's not a day! BTW, the Luv Box still...