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  • Vanagon Propane Tank Rated Size
    Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
    Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:31:12 -0800
    Doing some Propex/Espar math. Anyone know what the KG rating for the Westy propane tank size is? Roughly 3 to 3.3 gallons...
  • Re: Westies at Watkins 2014
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sat, 21 Jun 2014 07:11:09 -0500
    ...The Glen folks are excited to offer the >> Empire VW Camping Club a group rate for the weekend. >> >> 50 sites in "Camping area C...
  • Re: Injector color question
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:25:16 -0700
    ...The injectors are controlled by the ECU based on O2 so I'm guessing that variations in flow rate -- within reasonable limits -- would be...
  • Re: Darrell's transaxle lubricant question- reply
    Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
    Thu, 3 Dec 1998 01:47:36 EST
    ...I'd really recommend (strongly) that you only use a GL4 rated synthetic in the 091-1 transaxles. I saw too many problems with...
  • Re: Fuel pressure regulator
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Fri, 25 Feb 2000 19:50:16 EST
    ...I found >that rate >to be quite adequate. While conducting this test I was forced to plug >the >open end of the hose coming...
  • Re: Moving to Edmonton, Insurance in Canada?
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Thu, 7 Sep 2000 09:12:45 -0400
    ...When you insure your Westfalia, be sure to get it rated as a "Motor Home" which they are in Canada. Your rates will be...
  • Re: reinforced t-i-r-e-s
    Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
    Sat, 9 Mar 2002 10:58:59 -0500
    ...Most P rated tires say 35 psi maximum. > Heavier duty tires say 44, 50 or more. > > Running a 50 psi 205/70R-14 Load...
  • Re: T3 (Vanagon) tires
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:00:12 -0700
    ...yes, you want LT tires, or C load rated tires. look on your tire sticker right where you open your driver's door..........where...
  • Re: Friday News Flash...Buy Canadian!
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sat, 19 Oct 2002 23:07:26 -0600
    ...the Westy to shop for at > Canadian Tire while the ex. rate is so favorable. > > Anticipating Canadian flames... > Tracey > > PS: My husband is Canuck...
  • Re: 82 VW Vanagon oil spray
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Wed, 23 Jul 2003 16:25:42 -0400
    ...At that road speed the engine is turning 4000rpm > and developing nearly its rated 50HP Incidentally, the 1.5L is *not* rated at 50...
  • Re: Fridge capacity?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 17 Jun 2014 10:20:48 -0500
    ...Any ideas what kind of capacity our fridge is rated for? In litres or cubic feet I guess? Just trying to compare - need to...
  • Re: Tire vendors
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 5 Dec 2010 17:52:56 -0500
    ...Yep, that's just what my two blowouts looked like, before I stopped listening to the tire store people and bought correctly-rated tires...
  • MOD Re: Made by hand
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 2 Jul 2010 17:38:03 -0400
    ...Please also indicate whether it's G-rated, Not Safe for Work or whatever. Thank you, David
  • Re: Go with the door sticker.....
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 25 Feb 1997 20:50:36 -0400 (AST)
    ...Continental > * Uniroyal I've done OK with Uni 'Laredo' in 195/75 C rated, agreed Contis stink for traction but lasted for 80K+ miles
  • Tyres... Snow?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Wed, 21 Oct 1998 19:47:22 -0700
    ...Now what do we use for when the roads are white? M+S rated, studded. Search on Continentals and Dunlops sites reveal NOTHING! Any...
  • Re: Diesel Westy Conversion to Gas???
    Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
    Sun, 24 Jan 1999 22:42:22 EST
    Geez...where is this at? The going labor rate around here is $60/hr. -Dave '88 GTi 16v '88 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg In a...
  • What Octane Fuel?
    Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
    Thu, 2 May 2002 09:02:06 -0600
    Okay I am sure this has been covered hundreds of times before, but what is the best Octane rated fuel to use. When I...
  • Anyone running BFG 27 x 8.5's?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff K
    Mon, 28 Jul 2003 12:38:49 -0700
    ...Any opinions? The tires are rated for 1515 lbs. Load rating of 95. I know this is just under what vw recommends, but if...
  • Need rear trailing arm, right side (when viewed from behind)
    Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
    Wed, 12 Apr 2006 17:32:43 +0200
    ...Anyone got one of those near Copenhagen, Denmark, or have an idea of shipping rates to Denmark (It might be easier for me just...
  • Re: Search for tires
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:15:11 -0500
    ...I was talking about tires that are load rated 100 or more, while your example is only load rated 97. My current Vredesteins are...
  • Re: Mechanic VS customer (i need you imput!)
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:55:07 -0400
    ...And Benny- don't raise your rates. My van needs a paint job :) -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
  • Re: SA HD Spring Rates
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Sat, 3 Jul 1999 10:19:30 -0700
    ...somewhat skeptical of the device this guy used to measure the rate > however. It was VERY old, and beaten up. I have NO idea...
  • Re: Insurance - credit check
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sat, 8 Feb 2003 14:19:15 EST
    ...Anything they can use as an excuse to raise your rate, they will, regardless of whether it has anything to do with how good...
  • Re: Best G-rated family westy movie clips on youtube
    Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
    Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:45:11 +0000
    ...Best G-rated family westy movie clips on youtube? During the injection pump downtime my daughter insisted on seeing westy movie clips on youtube...
  • Re: Inverter at Radio Shack
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 3 Dec 2005 20:21:59 -0500
    Of Xantrex is a true rated, high quality piece of equipment. The inverter charger combinations are awesome. My motor home has a 2,500...
  • Re: Setting Corner Spring Rates -- Nissan 2012
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:56:23 -0500
    ...Spring rate changes the amount load transfer and shocks the<br> timing of that transfer, the rates you were showing would make us tight...
  • Interesting Tire Comparison
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:16:49 -0400
    The latest Car And Driver Magazine did a head-to-head of 10 comparably rated tires from competing manufacturers. One of their goals was...
  • Re: Reinforced tires AGAIN
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 9 Mar 2002 16:01:11 -0500
    ...A P215/70-14 is usually rated to carry 1515 pounds at either 35 or 44 phi. A typical P205/70-14 is only...
  • Re: I need a trailer hitch
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 24 Jun 2005 17:21:18 -0600
    ...My little trailer is only rated at a 1000 lbs so that is the most I have towed so far. 13x80 lbs bags of...
  • Vitrifrigo: two corrections to my earlier post
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sun, 2 Oct 2011 18:36:51 -0700
    ...Turns out that batteries such as this want a charge rate of 10% to 16% of their rated A/h capacity (Trojan sez 10...
  • Re: purple springs from H&R
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:07:35 -0800
    ...Shock rates (as in very stiff aftermarket shocks) are almost always speaking of the Rebound rate, or how quickly the shock will re-extend...
  • Re: Largest diameter wheel.
    Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
    Mon, 1 Nov 2004 22:47:28 -0800
    ...I'd be curious to know if any of the tires you saw that had carcass/belt failures were appropriately rated for Vanagon. I...
  • Re: Air cooled heater idea/questions
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Mon, 5 Feb 2007 11:34:30 -0800
    ...Insulation of the > heater boxes will not address the primary issue, which is heat > *transfer*, and heat transfer *rate*. Yes, if you had "perfect...
  • Re: MAF Sensors and the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 6 Dec 2010 21:57:19 -0800
    ...the 3 wire TPS can sense Rate of Change of throttle opening I believe, and this is how the ecu knows when to richen...
  • Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 15 May 2012 21:54:59 -0700
    ...time...One of the tricks this engineer used was the adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator...he would vary the fuel pressure by "so many...
  • RE: Michelin LTX M/S for the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 3 Apr 1996 19:10:54 -0500
    ...This is darn good advice, the '85 I just bought has standard load raters all round, a couple of Sears 185R14 on front, acouple...
  • Re: Financing
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Thu, 30 May 2002 23:30:44 -0700
    Also, if you use your credit card, some card companies will give you a zero or low rate for 6 months and sometimes 12...
  • Re: vanagon spring rate color coding for different models...READ!!
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 14 Oct 2006 11:19:21 EDT
    ...thanks > dylan. > > here are the spring rate color codes - this is how you tell what model the > springs were from. stock springs are painted...
  • Re: rare restored vanagon on CL, this one is a cream puff
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 3 Jan 2008 00:16:16 EST
    ...eric didier on vortex actually knows the guy who posted it, and he said he is kinda wacky :<) chris ************************************** See AOL's top rated...
  • Michelin Agilis 61
    Historical mailing list - David M.
    Wed, 24 Nov 1999 17:18:24 -0500
    ...They are C rated >with 6ply sidewalls, ---------------------- 6-ply sidewalls???? Really??, or do you mean 6-ply in total (tread plus sidewall)
  • MultiVan interior questions
    Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
    Thu, 24 Feb 2000 19:25:40 EST
    Hey all, Does anyone know what the going rate is for the interior panel across from the sliding door that has the flip up...
  • Re: A/C power usage.
    Historical mailing list - Hans Lindemulder
    Thu, 20 Apr 2000 11:56:53 -0500
    ...Also most automotive A/C compressors rate at 2.5-3 ton. _____________________________________________ NetZero - Defenders of the Free World Click here for FREE Internet Access...
  • Subject: Re: 2-Ton Axle stands - Good enough for Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
    Thu, 14 Jun 2001 14:06:35 EDT
    Be aware that many axle stands/jack stands are rated PER PAIR. Meaning that two pairs of stands at two tons each equals 4...
  • Re: whats the book time for installing a new exhaust OR...
    Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
    Wed, 16 Jun 2004 10:48:54 EDT
    Depending on where you live you may have access to a library which has a copy of the flat rate manual. The libraries here...
  • Re: vanagon spring rate color coding for different models...READ!!
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Baird
    Sat, 14 Oct 2006 14:53:56 -0400
    On my 85 Wolfsburg Westy (Build date 03/85) Definitely the early "tall" springs 2 yellow marks on the front spring. Chuck PS.....Anyone...
  • Re: Mounted Spare Blowout
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 29 May 2007 12:40:40 -0400
    ...Was it a tire rated for 35 psi inflated to 50 psi? Mike Allen Hill wrote: > Does anyone have any idea why the spare...
  • Nokian Tires, SA Wheels 15 inch
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Sun, 1 Jan 2006 08:00:18 -0800
    ...Winter weights...., (and these are S rated Tires, unlike Nokian Hakka's which are all Q rated.., ), as well as the weight of Rondo...
  • Re: Tires...again!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 13 May 2004 18:02:48 -0400
    ...Make sure it is rated for the higher 44 psi inflation pressure for proper handling. These will be rated at 1554 lbs @ 35 psi...
  • Re: Agilis 51 205/65 R 15 100T???
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Tue, 12 Dec 2000 18:07:47 -0800
    ...The Agilis 61 and 81 >>are >> > speed rated at R. The more powerful SA Vanagons (what are they in >>horsepower >> > again? 135bhp?) come with...
  • Re: Tires - 89' passenger Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 22 Aug 2001 19:35:21 -0400
    ...A Vanagon is rated for about 5200 pounds. 5500 for a Syncro. Passenger car tires should be de-rated 10% when used on a...
  • Re: Search for tires
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:15:55 -0800
    ...Severe Snow rated. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Road+Venture+AT51&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=175R5AT51&tab=Specs They were...
  • Re: Tires, Load Range and Pressure-Does it matter?
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Sat, 19 May 2001 10:36:23 EDT
    ...He was surprised to see that the Hakka's on my Syncro were rated for 1850 lb. I was more surprised to find the...
  • Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:31:04 -0500
    ...So once the insufficiently rated tires have been eliminated, you must still choose wisely among the remaining options. See www.busdepot.com/details/tires...
  • 2.1 gasket sets?
    Historical mailing list - A PETER MARSH
    Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:29:02 -0500
    ...What happened? Who has the best rates theses days? I'm not splitting the engine so I guess all I will need will be...
  • Re: Thanks for Advise
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 16 May 1996 21:28:17 -0400
    ...It's been rainin' and snowin' here in Northern California since Monday :( BTW, average labor rates out here aren't much better - between $55...
  • Re: White fuse= ?# amps?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis McCord
    Sun, 07 Jul 1996 23:24:59 -0500
    ...How many amps is a white fuse rated for? I'm talking I believe that would be 8 amps. The red ones are 16...
  • Tents for Vanagons German exchange rates
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 7 Dec 1996 08:25:42 -0500
    I checked out the web site dedicated to VW tents. Very cool! Does anyone have experience with the Reimo tents for Westy's? The...
  • running rich
    Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
    Thu, 23 Dec 1999 08:16:36 -0500
    ...is running very rich and sucking down the fuel at a rate of about 10MPG. How do I adjust to make the mixture more...
  • Re: FIRE!!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Tim Fong
    Tue, 25 Jan 2000 04:34:05 EST
    ...Ferrari Owners 13" X 3" refillable HALON 1211 extinguisher $139.95 ( price may vary due to Halon costs/exchange rate) includes shipping. Looks like...
  • Re: alternator connections
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Thu, 22 Mar 2001 16:25:09 EST
    ...At any rate, having it or not will not hold up your adding the isolator. Ken Hunter 82 Westy 1.9D 84 Jetta 1...