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  • Re: Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
    Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
    Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:21:53 -0600
    ...This seems to be an issue internal to the stereo units, and there is > not any published information that I know of that can...
  • Free Topo Map Sources
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 10 May 2011 12:58:02 -0700
    This is primarily for those of you using Garmin GPS units and using Garmins 'MapSource' mapping software. Following a link provided an another list...
  • Re: Fuel Injectors
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:21:49 -0700
    ...ca> wrote: > Does anyone have a source for fuel injectors? ('86 2.1l MV) > > Has anyone tried no-OEM units, any success/failures? > > D
  • Re: rear stablizer bar
    Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
    Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:47:26 -0300
    ...cmd=list&perpa ge= * A very good write-up on various units available and installation instructions... http://www.ratwell.com/technical/SwayBars.html * Addco...
  • RE: Cruise control for '80-82 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Tue, 19 Dec 1995 16:20:58 -0700
    ...I have done at least 5 installations of these units over a dozen years and I have never seen a failure. Mike Michael A...
  • defrost blower info
    Historical mailing list - jim&kim
    Sun, 2 Dec 2001 17:52:34 -0800
    ...I seem to recall reading these units are the same as the rabbits, is this true? If so I'll put in used unit...
  • Re: Pushrods - 1.9 vs 2.1 (now lifters)
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 7 Dec 2002 12:09:49 -0600
    ...Robert Donalds wrote: > > I Have gone threw my stock of used push rods just to see if I had a stash of shorter units...
  • H4 Lighting Follow-up
    Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
    Wed, 18 Dec 2002 21:03:38 -0700
    ...I finally got hold of Daniel Stern lighting and ordered Cibie H4 replacement units with the high efficiency bulbs which include the "city lights...
  • Re: Shore Power Portable A/C
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Tue, 2 Aug 2005 16:33:57 -0500
    Jeff, A couple of weeks ago I got one of Terry K's window AC units. They are a bit pricey but the workmanship...
  • Re: Air conditioner for camping
    Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
    Fri, 29 Mar 2002 22:30:42 -0500
    ...Since I've got an Air Cooled, I found that many of the units could sit above the spare tire carrier (Panisonic units) but...
  • Re: Westfalia made trailer for sale
    Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
    Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:20:29 -0600
    ...Independent suspension with BMW car wheels, 3-series taillight units, surge brakes, stowaway ramp, and on and on. Parts catalog shows a teardrop cover...
  • Re: Camper side windows
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:08:45 -0700
    ...and right same shape, different lock location? > > Can screens be added or retrofit easily to non camper windows units? > > Novice Frank > 82 Yellow Sub
  • Re: In-line Water Filters
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 9 Jun 1995 10:14:18 +0100
    ...filters? Thanks! > Camping World sells several models of RV sized EverPure units, so they probably have the replacement cartridge you seek. 800.626.5944...
  • dashboard fan?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 9 May 95 10:08:54 EDT
    ...I'd like to find out how good those electrically powered top-mounted A/C units in the J.C. Whitney Catalog are. They...
  • Re: Diesel Heater is SOLD
    Historical mailing list - John Hurley
    Tue, 21 Sep 1999 10:59:21 -0400
    ...450(the price will vary slightly depending on the appearance of the units, the housings are not changed, so some are prettier than others)
  • Re: Redline Gearoil
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Thu, 16 Sep 1999 01:31:16 EDT
    ...The units I rebuild that have had redline in em are cleaner,less bearing wear, AND the pinion teeth are LESS worn....Those of...
  • Re: Power Brake Bleeding
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 8 Dec 2000 08:49:53 EST
    ...The only advice on useing one of these units is have a large bottle of brake fluid handy as this thing will suck a...
  • Source of Hook-up covers
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Sun, 10 Aug 2003 17:10:02 -0700
    ...So, does anyone have any pointers as to where to get replacement plastic hook-up units for a reasonable price? Go westy has a...
  • Re: a refrigerator replacement
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 10 Dec 2004 08:11:59 -0800
    ...Any > suggestion of any units that will fit without major modifications? > > Davidb >
  • bad fit to the lower ball joint
    Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
    Sat, 2 Apr 2011 13:51:14 -0700
    ...lower arm before having it pressed into the spindle, but it seems strange if the manufacturing specs could be that far off between units.
  • Re: running without idle stab unit
    Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
    Thu, 16 Feb 2006 18:05:07 -0600
    ...been for 200K) What are your thoughts on why two different units give same symptoms (over 2K RPM at idle)? Haven't noticed any...
  • Re: alternator lifespan
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 7 Feb 2009 11:13:22 -0800
    ...though, quality of rebuilt units varies. I always and only use Bosch rebuilt alternators, and I also carry a spare good used one on...
  • I too have a monstrosity
    Historical mailing list - A PETER MARSH
    Sat, 27 Nov 2010 09:17:08 -0500
    ...Also put a couple of new roof ac units as the 31 year old units were struggling in the Florida summers - all this powered...
  • Re: Throttle switch
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Fri, 9 Mar 2001 10:52:44 -0800
    ...With older units it > > can be hard to get it to work at a specific point so just working is good. > > Outside the range...
  • Re: 12v Aftermarket Coolers ? Any Good?
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Mon, 6 Sep 2004 11:55:41 -0700
    ...units that are now available from a lot of sources, i.e Vector, >Coleman, Igloo, etc. > >I have one of the console units made...
  • [Q] was: 12V substitutes for OEM Dometic refrigerator / fridge?
    Historical mailing list - Chris
    Sun, 18 May 2003 23:58:15 -0700
    ...They do start cooling immediately, unlike > the absorption units > that take 20 minutes to start up; and likewise they > aren't affected by > vehicle...
  • Re: Breakthrough for TDI conversions!
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Thu, 13 Sep 2001 09:07:50 -0700
    ...If you are interested, mail me > quickly, as the first batch of 6 units may go quickly! > > Karl Mullendore > Westy Ventures > 1987 Syncro Westfalia...
  • Writing form letters about A/C to VW
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 10 Aug 94 07:19:44 EDT
    ...I wonder how hard it would be to line up a bunch of these units along the cool air ducts to provide environmentally friendly...
  • After Market Radiator Fan?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
    Sun, 27 May 2001 12:24:37 -0600
    ...My preliminary research shows units available for around $75 with a 2000cfm rating. Does any one know what the third stage (hurricane) CFM rating...
  • Re: Window A/C Mount
    Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
    Sat, 31 Mar 2007 20:57:19 -0500
    ...of > >a van? Got me one of those small A/C units this year. Just need some > >visual pointers. > > > >Thanks, > > > >John Rodgers > >88 GL...
  • GPS system
    Historical mailing list - Troy
    Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:55:35 -0900
    ...I started out by looking at the higher end Tom Tom units, and was redirected, and further redirected back to the $149 model on...
  • Some Comments on Generic, three wire, O2 Sensorfor digifant
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 30 Jun 1999 22:39:01 EDT
    ...I noticed at once that the two units were identical down to the details of the electrical connector. In my installation, I picked up...
  • =?utf-8?Q?Re:_I=E2=80=99m_leaving_the_Dometic_propane_brotherhoo?= =?utf-8?Q?d?=
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 18 Sep 2021 08:20:30 -0700
    ...I think there are aftermarket add on units to do same for units not having that built in). There is also the Italian vitrifrigo...
  • Looking for good used left front square headlight for vanagon (outer)
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:34:04 -0400
    ...I think I have about 6 of the Right side units left, but none of the left that is any good. Maybe you just...
  • Espar D2 diesel furnace run on gas
    Historical mailing list - David Vickery
    Sun, 12 Aug 2012 11:43:56 -0700
    ...clean them out.� The gas versions are rare but�used diesel units are everywhere.� They would be great for vanagons if they can safely...
  • Re: Radio DIN for 1982 camper
    Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
    Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:07:47 -0400
    ...is pretty close, but has rounded corners, which will prevent > some units from fitting. A file can fix that pretty easily/quickly. The > other...
  • Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
    Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:00:05 -0700
    ...the European sheet > metal screws are inch sizes expressed in metric units. I was wondering how to interpret "B4,8x38" -- so, what is that...
  • Re: vanagon speed
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:59:31 -0700
    ...per hour? vanagons per day? or should we just use Vanagon Units (vu), which are approximately 4600mm or 181.1 inches or 15 feet...
  • Re: [F] Radar in a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 06 Apr 96 16:14:01 CST
    ...your Vanagon? well, actually it's one of those old old units from the nose of an F-86D ... really looks weird. and cuts...
  • PROPEX Furnaces: Group Purchase?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Wed, 23 Oct 1996 17:28:58 -0400
    ...These are the units that are often put in UK buses, a couple of listmembers have installed them and are real happy...see http...
  • Re: H4 HEADLIGHTS
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 27 Oct 1999 01:42:13 +0200
    ...are not of the replaceable sealed beam version, these are complete units. I can get them from the FLAPS for $25 each though (new...
  • Re: window cable noise
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 29 Oct 2000 23:46:59 +1200
    New VK12-k unit from Electric-Life costs $175 for BOTH doors, don't know if you can buy right or left units separately...
  • Re: CB/Ham Radio Antenna Mounting [and choice]
    Historical mailing list - wb6otg
    Mon, 4 Dec 2000 10:05:24 -0500
    ...You >might pick-up one of these older units at a garage sale and have 25% >more power. Not exactly. The older radios had...
  • Hella E-Code lights with "City Light"?
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Tue, 9 Apr 2002 10:16:34 -0700
    Does anyone know a good source for 7" round Hella E-code headlamps with the "city light" bulbs like the Bosch units? Does Hella...
  • Re: Microwave oven in Westy?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 25 Oct 2003 14:26:41 -0400
    ...It's a 450-watt (output) oven (older home units tended to be around 750 watts I think; our current Sharp is 1000 watts...
  • Re: 1981 window dropped inside door
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Thu, 15 Apr 2004 12:51:38 -0700
    ...It took a couple of junkyard units before I found a good one for my 81. tim in san jose _________________________________________________________________ MSN Toolbar provides one...
  • Re: NVC - BMW Vixen, what is it?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Fong
    Mon, 10 May 2004 01:34:48 -0700
    ...http://stannerairhypermart.net/vixenhome.htm for a 10 minute video, links for company history, and units for sale. There are tons of links on...
  • Need Help with a Stereo Upgrade for Power Window 89 Carat
    Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
    Mon, 22 Sep 2003 15:14:36 -0400
    ...to replace the stock power window regulators and motors with aftermarket units they sell to put big speakers in the lower section of the...
  • Asbestos Resurrected
    Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
    Mon, 14 Feb 2000 16:23:17 -0800
    ...We believe that it is VW�s responsibility to exchange these asbestos units for non-asbestos units at no cost to the VW owner...
  • Re: More Reliable: Air or H2O
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Wed, 3 Aug 2005 13:58:20 -0700
    ...In fact, even between the H20 units, the 1.9 has better lasting engine, albeit less power. Still, most of us use 2.1L...
  • Re: 12V LED mood lighting?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:30:37 +0000
    A van-bud from Colorado has a few 3-light LED units that he wired into the rear over-stove wires, and overhead up...
  • Antenna Mounting
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 2 Jan 95 12:52:57 EST
    ...that there is hardly any difference in performance whether one uses the standard dinky antennas on the units themselves or the installed antenna... Cetin
  • Re: O2 Sens. Replacement
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 8 Apr 1996 23:57:00 -0400
    ...generic 3-wire O2 sensors >available as well as some Bosch units that do not have the correct >connector and need to be spliced...
  • Stebro SS muffler
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 30 Jul 2001 13:30:05 -0700
    ...Thanks Frank and Stebro for making these fantastic units! http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm Stuart P.S.: I think I'll be...
  • Re: Pin Switch for Sliding Door
    Historical mailing list - Brent Weide's Yahoo Account
    Thu, 4 Aug 2005 18:44:02 -0700
    ...Look for vw units that have a single retainer screw. Most late 80/early 90 VWs used the same type. There is already an...
  • Re: Xenon kit from Sylvania
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 16 Dec 2003 22:01:53 +1300
    ...If the lenses are marked H4 you have standard QH (quartz-halogen) hi/lo headlight units. They are not LEGAL is USA, but they...
  • followup to post regarding oil pressure false alarms
    Historical mailing list - d t
    Wed, 21 Jul 1999 19:47:20 MDT
    ...Since I have just replaced the oil pressure sender units with original ones, it seemed like either a bad L-board or more probably...
  • Re: Stereos
    Historical mailing list - Russ Ottey
    Thu, 3 Feb 2000 22:25:26 -0700
    I've always had excellent luck with the Pioneer cassette head CD changer units. I've installed 3 so far: my first (7200) was...
  • Re: Piranha LED taillights
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 29 Sep 2004 22:52:23 +1200
    ...Some brands have white units for reverse, some have only red & orange... some have those confusing red-only 3-way lights (red indicator? silly...
  • Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
    Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
    Sat, 16 Jan 1999 10:34:39 -0800
    ...suggest that you really do not need to keep all six units on, except >when those nasty Dudes/Dudettes heading your way refuse to...