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• Re: dual battery isolator / Optima Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 13:05:46 -0800
  ...UNLESS you need the added current capability - if so, there's no other choice (other than fitting in a bigger battery). It's been...
• Re: Burden or Blessing?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 11:04:37 -0700
  ...project) 95 EV Camper (wifes daily, current family camper) 88 F-150 (old reliable) 90 Sentra (current daily) seangar@hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE...
• Re: Headlight Failure
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 09:02:04 -0600
  ...I've replaced it twice and have now been looking for a beefier one to handle the amount of current. Another "fix" for this...
• Koni Reds - availability?
  Historical mailing list - Paul G
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:02:44 -0700
  ...of the Koni Reds.� Anyone know who has them in stock?� Every place I look, I see back ordered or currently unavailable. � thanks, � Paul
• Re: GoWesty Dissatisfaction - Typical or Exception?
  Historical mailing list - David Hicks
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 19:33:14 EDT
  It's against the law to charge your credit card for an order that the vender cannot currently fill. The can't charge before...
• master clutch cylinder replacement
  Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 11:34:11 -0700
  ...Its currently draining. Once I install the new mcc, how do I bleed the system? thanks, hugo
• Re: aggressive tires needed
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 23:33:59 EDT
  ...Hakkapeliitta 10's or whatever their current incarnation is called. Rich
• Re: Subaru WRX powered Vanagon in Puyallup
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 1 May 2003 17:52:57 -0400
  ...Very tempting for my next conversion project....of course, I have to finish my current one..
• Re: Searching the Vanagon archives
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 20:15:41 -0400
  At 06:36 PM 10/2/2007, neil N wrote... >Which year Vanagon is the "newer one" in? None. "Newer," meaning currently available absorption...
• Re: LED replacement for westy
  Historical mailing list - MC
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 17:33:51 -0700
  ...Without current limit resistor it will burn out at 5V almost immediately. http://www.eetimes.com/pw/potw/showArticle.jhtml?articleId=18309928&kc=2...
• Re: D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 20:58:39 -0700
  ...Since total > resistance is now 1R1, current goes down to 12V/1R1 = 10.9A and > power to 12V*10.9A = 131W. However, the connection...
• Re: 87 westy Reeferigerator madness
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 19:41:20 EDT
  ...I plugged it > into city current, checked the outlets, power there, but no fan noise > from the reefer. Checked the fuses behind the driver...
• Periodically starting Vanagon(?)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 8 Dec 2019 09:55:07 -0800
  ...Anyway - I have a question in relation to my van (86 Westy Syncro) currently parked in my carport - in Vancouver BC with our Pacific...
• Re: ## found it: automatic reset fuses for A/C system
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 20:15:30 -0800
  > What year is your van? 1990. > Do you have any idea why your AC is using so much > current? It's not only mine...
• Re: GPS to check Speedo
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 22:03:57 -0700
  My GPS, like most any other made anytime recently, gives me a readout of my exact current speed, accurate to 1/10 MPH. In...
• Re: Vanagon Newbie
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 10:02:14 -0600
  ...I use the archives but have found them to be difficult to obtain useful CURRENT information on many subjects. If the archives are the...
• Eurocars 2.2L Engine Builder - Important Notice
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 14:57:11 -0700
  ...the supplier of the RoadHaus 2>2L engine is currently undergoing reorganization. New orders are not being accepted and current orders and contracts are...
• OT: XM satellite radio price increase
  Historical mailing list - caverat
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 20:03:30 -0500
  ...If you are a current XM subscriber, expect a letter in the mail soon detailing the price increase. You can lock in your current...
• Re: Aux Battery- Don't feed Fuse Position 3
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Sat, 27 May 2006 12:50:08 -0700
  ...Page 97.126, current track 56. Many of us have been > using the fuse 3 bypasss for years. Whatever else was done to your...
• Re: Brake light circuit current with trailer, WAS: Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:05:50 -0700
  ...Powered converters do the conversion but have a +12 wire to draw trailer lamp lighting current from the battery so the vehicle's lamp...
• Re: more mysterious circuitry
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Jun 2012 19:10:12 -0400
  ...When the ignition is switch on the 12v goes through the resistors to allow enough current to "activate" the alternator". Some rotor current is...
• Re: measuring impedance of a speaker?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 22:41:48 -0500
  ...Car speakers are usually 4 ohms so they can draw more current at the limited 12 volts available. Good power amps start off with...
• Re: parts # 1986-on radiator thermo-switch?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 13:41:34 -0400
  Charles writes: >Does anyone know the current VW part No. for 1986-on Radiator >Thermo-switch? (ie., 1st stage in 89C-94C out 81C...
• Re: Buses...Busses...???????? [No Vanagon content]
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 10 Oct 1999 14:48:34 -0700
  ...Languages evolve rapidly, and a dictionary is just a compilation of currently accepted usage. An electronic dictionary is far more likely to be current...
• Re: Syncro Air Filters for sale @ Epage.com
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 08:36:58 -0500
  ...Vanagon Syncro air filter (Langley, British Columbia) I have 5 of these left, at about the same price as the current bid. (My price...
• need hoops canvas 4 double cab
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Sep 1995 15:08:36 -0700
  ...A friend has a current need for these items. Please email Rusty if you can help.
• Re: Space Heaters, Propane Stoves etc
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Sun, 02 Feb 1997 20:32:37 -0800
  ...http://home.earthlink.net/~caroleigh/wflower.htm This is a current status by region DDF
• O2 sensor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Maginel
  Mon, 12 May 1997 10:04:36 -0500
  The current O2 sensor in my '85 has one wire--can it be replaced with a 3-wire, and if so, what do I...
• Transporting Vanagons Cross-Country
  Historical mailing list - Bezark, Matt E.
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 14:27:14 -0700
  ...for affordable Westfalia transport for both running and non-running vans. Currently, I want to transport a non-running Westfalia from Flagstaff, AZ to...
• Re: Seppuku?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 21:19:39 -0600
  ...Your fellow masochist friend -- Steve Blackham Centerville, Utah 77 transporter converted to camper (Westy top) 83 Vanagon (New and current project) 87 Weekender
• FS: good looking 81 on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Isaac Taylor
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 04:54:35 -0500
  High bid currently $1500 with 20 hours to close. I am not the seller. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem...
• Milage question
  Historical mailing list - John Bates
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 00:37:22 -0400
  I have gotten average 21.9 mpg for year 2002. Currently am around 19 mpg due to fuel system leak on fill up. 84...
• Re: how to get on digest mode
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 14:02:00 -0400
  Are there DIGEST options? namely to get the digest once per day or even better per week? Currently I get the three or more...
• anyone got carfax???
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Mar 2007 19:02:44 EST
  anyone got a current carfax subscription? p-mail me pls- chris ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's...
• Re: Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:24:54 -0400
  My Westy, as currently configured, is available for test drives/mileage verification. I will pay for the gas. Located in Stroudsburg, PA. John
• Re: Iraggi alternators
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 16:42:19 -0400
  The question I'd have is about increasing wire capacity to handle the extra current. Long ways from the alternator to the battery. BTW...
• FS Late model front spindle
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 16:33:00 -0400
  I am currently taking offers on an '86 and up front drivers side spindle. I foolishly purchased it for my '85. Shipping is about...
• detailing, restorations, etc
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Lee Massa
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:30:43 -0700
  hey folks, so, I wanted to get some restoration work done on my vanagon and am currently in Los Angeles. Was wondering if there...
• Re: Start Issue with Hard Start Relay
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 19:24:32 -0800
  ...wondering if the poster was reading full starter motor current ..( but that would be more like 100 to 150 amps....though with no load...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Nov 2013 10:15:32 -0500
  ...As for over current protection there are things to consider including avoiding nuisance disconnects, especially lighting, ignition, and fuel delivery. The Europeans use a...
• Re: WTB Knarly Spark Plug Wire Set
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Sun, 19 Oct 1997 01:26:29 EDT
  ...FWIW, I currently use wire zip ties on my 2.1 and have had no problems, with or without water on the engine. But...
• Re: charing voltage to battery - 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:54:47 -0700
  ...say it is lowish current.. all there is to work with ....assuming the new Interstate battery is good .. are alternator or the voltage regulator...
• Re: 12 Volt Appliances: Correct Formula to Figure Amps Consumed?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 18:53:46 -0700
  ...its dc current. > > On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 8:08 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> At home checked current draw. Low...
• list reserve; was Re: List Hat
  Historical mailing list - Gail Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 14:53:35 -0800
  ...Our current reserves are detailed at > http://www.vanagon.com/links/list_donations.html > >We currently have just over $200 in reserve... a fairly...
• FW: Current Studded Snow Tire options
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 12:10:39 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Subject: Re: Current Studded Snow Tire options Last winter my search indicated that the Hakki...
• Re: spammed after sending to the list ?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 21:08:57 -0700
  ...The best thing you can do is make sure that you have the most current Service Packs installed for all M$ products and make...
• Re: New ThinkGeek fridge
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 16:27:21 -0600
  ...the ad. > 120 VAC or 12VDC or both? > And how much current or watts? > > Larry A. > > ---- Original message ---- >> Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 08...
• Re: 758227.jpg
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 05:31:04 -0700
  Just curious, why do you need two 30-amp relays to switch power to two 55 watt bulbs? Wouldn't one carry enough current...
• Re: 758227.jpg
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:35:26 -0500
  <<<In regard to installing optional higher wattage lamps, isn't the purpose of the relay to remove the headlight current from the headlight switch...
• Now: Jetta ECU-Coil Amp Draw Was: Ignition Switch "Su"...
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:32:31 -0800
  ...no current draw (makes sense) idle: 1 - 1.5 Amps 2K RPM: roughly 2.5 Amps which increased as RPM increased. Highest was about...
• Re: [WetWesties] Multimeter help UPDATE-77 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:26:37 -0400
  ...This is >supposed to indicate a current draw. I then proceeded to remove the >fuses one by one to see which circuit the light...
• Re: A-Arms
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:32:41 -0700
  ...albums/t72/a91syncro/?action=view&current=vana-armsandcvjoints023.jpg >> >> >> http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t72/a91syncro/?action=view&current=vana-armsandcvjoints019.jpg >> >> >> http://s157...
• Re: Starter click, no cranking
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 08:54:12 -0600
  ...The solenoid is a little heavy duty electrically powered plunger with a larger electric switch capable of handling a lot more current than would...
• Re: affordable alternatives RE: Radiator fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 28 Jul 2013 09:38:50 -0700
  ...That resistor value would then limit the current to what that wiring was meant to allow. Large motor 3rd speed has an added dedicated...
• Re: Uprated headlight bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 19:00:20 -0400
  ...Do I *need* to fit >a relay or will the switch(es) take the extra current? > >The current through the switch is presently 10A...
• Vanagon/Eurovan opinions sought
  Historical mailing list - DavidM
  Sun, 5 Jul 1998 12:06:25 -0400
  ...I do not currently own a VW van (though I did own a Karmann Ghia in the past). I am considering a VW Eurovan...
• Re: heated seats wanted
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 14:29:00 -0500
  ...Also on the wish list: -the seats be grey -they have the swivel arm rests that my current seats have -that the seats themselves...
• Re: '84 and up speedo cable
  Historical mailing list - Karl Hartmut Filc
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 18:45:07 -0400
  ...Foust <snip> Both my current '84 and my '85 have clip on speedometer cables. However, I used to have an '84 that had a...
• Re: Upper Control arm Woes
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:16:32 -0400
  ...albums/m48/Earthshelterman/?action=view&current=RearCAsmall.jpg > http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m48/Earthshelterman/?action=view&current=FrontCAsmall.jpg > can you see if...
• Re: Need Instrument Cluster Foil: '84 Wolfsburg Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:25:10 -0700
  ...Unfortunately, the mold/dies for the circuit foil are currently MIA. They are searching though... Cheers, Jeff