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• Re: '90 Westfalia sagging suspension
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 14:42:57 -0800
  ...I think the later models with the lowered suspension are more prone to the leaning, than the earlier westys. Things I tried to straighten...
• Re: flashing LED
  Historical mailing list - Sunshine
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 20:35:53 -0500
  ...see >> this article for more reference: >> >> ANYWAY I think when I lowered the spare tire to get at the hose to >> take >> the old...
• Re: Importing Car to Germany
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 11:09:13 -0300
  ...A crewmember had accidentally lowered the ships inside ramp to the upper deck onto it. My van arrived with a broken gas heater, and...
• Clutch not letting me shift into reverse
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:38:06 -0400
  ...By putting a jack under the tranny and removing the cradle I could lower the front of the motor down which in turn lowered...
• Re: Best VW TV Meat Awards (F)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jun 1996 13:03:32 -0700
  ...I about puked thinking that this Hee-moe dude gets his cars stolen, painted, dried and lowered to a cool stance during the lenght...
• Re: VW Seattle Show
  Historical mailing list - Road Camper
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 22:59:30 -0700
  ...The other real lowered vanagon belonged to a young canadian kid who talked a mile a minute and had a great ride. Hella h4...
• Re: Confessions of a blind mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:20:32 -0700
  ...I lowered the jack a bit and moved the >> radiator >> >> to clear the sensor. >> >>> >> >>> I felt all around it and all seemed good. >> >>> >> >>> I...
• Re: lifting a 1990 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Thu, 17 Sep 2015 14:47:39 -0400
  ...90 Carat springs because they had gotten really soft, but >the lowered ride height was not an issue. In fact even Carat height >Vanagons...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 09:01:29 -0400
  ...New Haven 70 BUS, lowered, new tires, pulley, van belt, runs great, red, Georgia title & tag, am/fm cass, $1500 OBO. (813) 930-8470...
• Re: battery questions
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 22:40:55 -0600
  ...What I meant is that our > standards are being lowered by WalMart and Sears, and then don't get me started on > the myth...
• My exhaust smells good now...What I have learned about tuning Digifant...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 20:30:34 EST
  ...Changed oil to 20w-50, Lowered Fuel pressure to 37 high 29-31 low Still fluctuating vacumme Around town increased to @22 HC 315...
• Re: If I wanted to start a limo business..
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 15:17:17 -0500
  ...Thing. > > > > A lowered vanagon in all black would be pretty unique. > > > > > > Tom Myers > > 90 westy > > Rochester Ny > > http://motmyers.blogspot.com > > > >> From: joe trussell...
• Re: Dometic 182 B Fridge- Ad Nauseum
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 15:56:27 -0400
  ...110V had lowered > the temp nicely, so I knew it was working. First try, it started on > propane. Go figure. > > Question: > 1.Is it...
• Re: stripped stud hole
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 22:40:38 -0700
  ...and raised it back into the engine bay. (Didn't take it OUT, just lowered it on the jack.) Total time... about 6-7...
• Victoria VW show mini-report
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 08:46:33 -0700
  ...And an extremely lowered, low profile tyred, repainted silver passenger van. Looked like the guys started with a bare shell and are trying to...
• Fw: Question about factory style oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 08:57:42 -0400
  ...The cooler lowered my 80mph cruise temps by 12 degrees to 210F and the highest I've seen so far is 232F whereas before...
• Re: can syncro front springs work in a 2wd??
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 20:10:18 +0000
  ...I did not measure or care about the factory lowered springs that >some 86+ models came with as I wanted taller not lower. Yes...
• A great Vanagon day
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 8 Apr 2023 20:43:32 -0400
  ...I lowered air pressure and put 6 people and a dog in her to sink her down. We cleared the top of the door...
• Re: allen wrench for gear oil change
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 13:45:30 -0700
  ...It took the entire weight of the van to loosen the plug; it had to be jacked up and lowered about five times (one...
• Re: Fw: [VANAGON] Acetone tip - Myth Busted
  Historical mailing list - Leslie H Schwartz
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 00:00:18 -0700
  ...The acetone/gasoline mixture lowered the mileage (it was only a couple percent, but it was lower). I can only imagine that upping the...
• Water in the oil update
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 10:41:10 -0500
  ...I then lowered the idle speed slightly and the idle became stable. I need to raise the idle speed a bit so it will...
• Re: Fuel tank question...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 18:17:30 -0700
  ...siphioning over the > loop until I closed it back up and lowered the van back to level.... > > ...I didn't realize just how noisy...
• Re: Wheel spacing Question II
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 08:12:24 -0500
  ...install on my 71 Bus that is lowered or 56 single cab that is >>Very lowered with disc brakes and 5x112 bolt pattern adapted...
• Re: 82 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 16 May 2011 19:35:31 -0700
  ...IIRC, this #8 wire popped loose just as I lowered the panel. (good thing as I noticed that the plastic bit was getting "burned...
• Re: westy cabinets trial fitting in syncro
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:46:01 -0700
  hi, no haven't lowered an inside rear view mirror. would have to buy a generic one and glue it to the right spot...
• Re: Lowering your Van- again
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 18:26:37 -0400
  ...on the open market? Tires & > > Rims, etc. > > > > > > My Boge high-performance lowered springs are one > > option. For under $400, > > they will both lower your...
• Re: Center Bore size for Vanagon Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:48:49 -0400
  ...VW 15" will go on my 71 Bay bus that is Lowered. I have a whole different set of rules to play by on...
• Re: Poptop lift assist
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 6 May 2012 23:29:57 -0700
  ...As top is lowered, the cables pull the spring coils closer together (compresses spring) thus taking the weight. Of course when lifting the top...
• Re: My overflow tank is full of oil!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:10:19 -0500
  ...When I lowered the hose I left about 1/8 cup flow out and all blue. > Opened the expansion tank and it was a...
• Re: Your Vanagon questions/POP TOP
  Historical mailing list - Johnny
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 17:44:28 GMT
  ...and attaching the canvas (some slack in the roof - i.e. lowered a bit.) I tied a rope from the horizontal "pull bar:" (The...
• Install of GoWesty ATF Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 22 May 2011 19:42:59 -0700
  ...We had to disassemble the accelerator linkage on the side of the trans before we could get the trans lowered enough for access to...
• Re: Cigarette Lighter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 9 Apr 2014 10:31:53 -0700
  ...I have the instrument panel exposed, stereo out, glove box out , and fuse box lowered , and I can't find any loose connections. Thank...
• Re: Gurgling coolant
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Sun, 2 May 1999 08:00:17 -0500
  ...I realize that I have lowered the boiling point of the system, and that it may not be possible to run it this way...
• the price of cool
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Wed, 25 Jun 1997 12:32:41 -0500
  ...As any a/c jocks know, all the duct work needs to come off before the rear section holding the evaporator can be lowered...
• hydroflame heater
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 22:17:19 -0700
  ...In addition, I could have lowered the temp. setting on the thermostat as it was much warmer than necessary. Still, I wonder if the...
• Re: Where is temperature sensor & why does needle drop when heater is on?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 10:34:24 -0600
  ...coolant flow to the to the front radiator as the > temperature lowered... but I imagine that it's not cooling off > sufficiently for that...
• Totally NEW Add-A-Room for Vanagons - Coming Soon
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 19 May 2010 20:42:30 -0400
  ...For example, every side can be raised and lowered independently, so you can use it as an open pavilion, close individual sides to block...
• replace idle stabilizer or not??
  Historical mailing list - A J
  Tue, 14 Sep 2010 01:44:24 -0400
  ...If I replaced the idle stabilizer with a new one and did nothing else but lowered my idle and let the new switch control...
• EV oil change- post mortem
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  14 Nov 1994 09:17:07 U
  ...The panel is held in place by four 13mm bolts (2/side) and two 10mm nuts, and once removed, the panel can be lowered...
• Campers for sale in the UK The Aircooled Advertiser
  Historical mailing list
  14 Nov 1995 11:21:03 GMT
  ...reliable. 2700pounds. Telephone Dave on 01484 844852 1971 Bay Window Pickup. Lowered with a 1600cc motor. One years MOT. This would make an excellent...
• Re: Fixed dash lights, not certain how.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:02:18 -0800
  ...I checked light operation while fuse panel was lowered > but did not check them after re-attaching the fuse panel. I'm > suspecting a...
• Re: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:26:12 -0500
  ...The Syncros use longer shocks and springs but the drive line is also lowered. Yes, Syncro engines and transmissions sit lower in relation to...
• Re: Why go to big tires?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:45:39 -0700
  ...It even appears that the 11% tire size difference has lowered my highway RPM enough to actually offset the loss in efficiency for the...
• Re: In praise of aircooled vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 00:26:26 -0700
  ...When octane was lowered the air-cooled was doomed. They are from an era that had higher octane, leaded fuel, and when the average...
• Re: 16" Tire recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:09:38 -0700
  ...the HydroEdge 215/60-16's since 2006 on a factory-lowered > '91 Weekender (same 2" lower as Carat). Quietest, best cornering, most > stable...
• Re: My overflow tank is full of oil!!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:34:54 -0700
  ...the expansion and noticed some blue > > > antifreeze drip out.� When I lowered the hose� I left about 1/8 cup > > > flow out and all...
• Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 12:30:24 -0700
  ...It just > naturally lifts the other side to where it lines up, assuming the engine is > lowered enough to create the proper angle. As...
• Re: Lowering transaxle vs removing transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 15 May 2011 17:48:49 -0700
  ...if the trans is being lowered for the cooler job, will > it already be halfway toward being removed (in terms of labor hours)? Or...
• Re: Oil Pressure Sensor/Pump?
  Historical mailing list - Sunshine
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 20:32:08 -0500
  ...see >> this article for more reference: >> >> ANYWAY I think when I lowered the spare tire to get at the hose to >> take >> the old...
• Re: anti-sway bar
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 17:54:08 -0400
  ...Raising the rear lowered the caster angle so the front wheels are now tracking like a shopping cart in reverse. I had this happen...
• DIY parts washer to "tank" engine parts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:06:02 -0500
  ...I lowered the block halves in and gave them about 20 minutes in each of four positions. Then I put in as many grimy...
• '91 Vanagon Carat FS $6500 Firm
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 10:25:44 EDT
  ...So I have lowered my asking price from $8000 obo to $6500 firm. Nothing has happened to the van, there is no major mechanical...
• Likes & dislikes about my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 21:15:53 +1200
  ...were great...one-man removal easy) -spare-tire bin not electrically lowered/raised -lack of small-item storage bins -nasty too-small glovebox -fuses...
• Re: vanagon spring rate color coding for different models...READ!!
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 15:22:39 -0700
  ...Yellow was used in some tall early years(83-85 Campers?) as well as later lowered passenger models, different numbers, visibly longer earlier spring...
• Re: my Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 17 Mar 2016 04:56:49 -0500
  ...Special Edition ... > > I believe it's the first appearance of the lowered factory suspension, > jump seats, fold out table, all the deluxe goodies, fiberglass...
• Re: Different tire size
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 19:05:44 -0700
  ...Second, I think it was stated recently on the list that in 1988 VW lowered the vanagon ride height, would that make these tires...
• Re: Photo ticket at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 08:46:57 EST
  ...Here, for example, we just lowered the speed limits in our own neighborhood. If the duration of the yellow light was changed, there will...
• Re: Hollister Hills Syncro Event - It was Great!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Mon, 21 May 2001 11:28:46 -0700
  ...to be lowered down a hill by cable > after encountering a rolled Toyota, another syncro > nearly rolled and had to be lowered by people...
• Re: You know how just when you think you're wrapping up, the radiator bleeder screw head shears off?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:05:10 -0800
  ...When it's in it's > "lowered" state will I be able to get at the screw, or am I going to have > to...
• Air Lift Results
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 20:49:15 -0500
  ...much air, and I wound up with 40 PSI, which I lowered to 30. ( Hey, What's 5 pounds?) According to Air Lift, with...