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• Re: Ethanol Free Gas.. No fuel pump buzzing?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Fri, 26 Feb 2016 12:35:07 -0800
  ...So by adding alcohol to > gasoline > > you get a power reduction, yet you still pay the same price. I know the > > corn subsidy to...
• Re: Redline Water Wetter + No-Rosion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 00:49:52 -0400
  ...On Sun, Jul 7, 2013 at 5:54 AM, Tom Hargrave <thargrav@hiwaay.net> wrote: > The 20% reduction in temperature isn't from adding...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:44:31 -0500
  ...The > X contact also operates the load reduction relay. On the later vans the > contacts at the back of the fuse box do fail...
• Re: Solar panel question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 29 May 2015 09:42:32 -0500
  ...Depending on the MPPT controller, this may mean a reduction in power transfer efficiency, but should still charge the battery. Some MPPT controllers generate...
• Re: Starter removal???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Dec 2015 16:34:07 -0500
  ...Since most rebuilds are non-predictable I have begun using the GoWesty gear reduction starters. They need much less current for the solenoid and...
• Re: Loose as a Goose
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 23:43:33 -0500
  ...Again, the stupid bolts that hold the gear reduction box to the rear swing-arm have come loose! I _lost_ the main one, so...
• RE:Re: Well oh ya?
  Historical mailing list - Arnold Schultz
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 21:07:28 -0700
  ...to your local altralight field and you will see most if not all having a gear or belt reduction system. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\<><><><><><><><><><><><><><>/////////////// / \ \ From Sunny Richmond :-) / / Arnold \ \ / //////////////<><><><><><><><><><><><><><>\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\
• Re: 133 mph WB?? BUNK!
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 22:19:39 -0600
  ...I'm NOT interested in hearing how to spend mega-bucks on cosmetic enhancements with big vendor claims about drag reduction, which is completely...
• Cause of failed igniton switch
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 15:43:27 -0800
  ...front blower? From what I see in the Bentley, the load reduction relay is supposed to take the load off the 15 wire? Still...
• On the road and need some help but where ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:42:02 -0800
  ...It is missing and has a serious > reduction of power when under load. It starts up and idles, but is > running real rough, no...
• Re: New platform-www.vanagon.us.com?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 May 2008 23:25:54 -0500
  ...decent search in a reasonable amount of time > - possibly a large reduction in duplicate posts (tires, coolant, etc...) > - ability to link to older posts...
• sound insulation question in 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 14:06:49 EDT
  ...A substantial reduction in noise for no charge. The second noise challge was more obvious, more common and more difficult: wind and road noise...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 26 Jan 2017 12:26:30 -0800
  Thanks Karl. Almost missed your reply. This makes more sense now; the kep or whatever set up is designed for the original Bosch starter...
• Busses in the Bushes... kinda long...
  Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 12:40:11 -0400
  ...also has 1/2 dozen Trannies, at least two set of Reduction gear boxes, numerous fenders, hoods, bumpers and such for early Bugs ( his...
• Re: 300 miles with a tank...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 17:36:02 -0800
  > > Mike, have your injectors been rebuilt recently? Do you get knocking > ("nailing") at idle? I noticed a big reduction in smoke when I had...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Sun, 10 Jul 2016 04:28:28 +0000
  ...I installed a new gear reduction starter with the Westy Ventures adapter today and couldn't be happier. I was considering replacing the factory...
• Re: Oil Level Min vs Max
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 10:13:10 EST
  ...cooler oil OR is it an > sensor 'artifact' caused by a reduction in the amount of 'hot' oil (due to > sub-optimum oil level...
• Work at Home & Make Great Money! 8759
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 04:12:34 -0500
  ...Work 40 hours per week for someone else for 40 years, then receive a 40% reduction in pay! Is working for a "boss" too...
• Jetta relay questions (Vanagon conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:31:00 -0700
  ...of the diagram shown, I'd guess that is the load >> reduction relay. Terminal 30 is battery +. The ECU brings terminal 5/86a >> high...
• Re: Other engine conversion options?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 21:33:16 -0800
  ...The port-hole axles are also a gear reduction box, so, not a problem, with the extra fender clearance and gear reduction you will...
• Re: 15" or 16" Wheels?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 17 Apr 2017 14:18:45 -0600
  ...wearing 235/75R15s on the Rear & while there was a Noticeable Reduction in Its HillClimbing & WindPushing abilities I did not find it to be...
• Corvaired 61 Dbl Cab ?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Thu, 25 Apr 1996 11:07:38 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Tranny-wise it has the big axle reduction gear setup with a Transform 3.88 freeway flyer with the ring gear in the 'Bug...
• Re: 91(bus) dead on the freeway tech expertise needed !
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 11:26:41 -0500
  ...relay i know of on the starter circuit is the load-reduction > relay .. it shuts off things like headlights, heater fans, and such so...
• Re: Vanagon Drag Coefficient?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 14:29:55 -0600
  ...Lay your torpedo silhouette alongside the silhouette of a 911 Porsche to see the 30% reduction. Other than wind drag, the 912e 1976 Porsche...
• Re: CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 5 Jan 1995 08:41:27 -0800 (PST)
  ...This does not apply to swingaxles w/reduction boxes!) > > 2: Should I go ahead and do both axles, all 4 CVs, at the same...
• Re: GoWesty core buyback
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:59:15 -0400
  Hi Jeff, I looked at that but once you add shipping and the likely reductions it didn’t seem worth the effort. At least...
• Re: All Fine, Durango, Co. to Asheville, North Carolina But Odometer Not Working
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 4 May 2010 18:55:32 -0700
  ...The odometer has a pair of reduction gears which drive the set of number cogs. In short they're separate and if the cable...
• Tired of the 40 X 40 X 40 Plan? 7766
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 20:05:22 -0500
  ...Work 40 hours per week for someone else for 40 years, then receive a 40% reduction in pay! Is working for a "boss" too...
• Tired of the 40 X 40 X 40 Plan? 16747
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 04:30:45 -0500
  ...Work 40 hours per week for someone else for 40 years, then receive a 40% reduction in pay! Is working for a "boss" too...
• Tired of the 40 X 40 X 40 Plan? 837779
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Mar 2001 21:02:01 +0800
  ...Work 40 hours per week for someone else for 40 years, then receive a 40% reduction in pay! Is working for a "boss" too...
• Re: 85 crewcab F/S
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 23:22:58 EST
  ...Offers are considered but will most likely end up in a > reduction of supplied parts. > So let em knowm through Email.This is a...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:38:17 -0700
  ...Both the DD and reduction gear starter survives a few times of this. Abnormal, but not unusual issues are slow air leaks in the...
• Re: Periodically starting Vanagon(?)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 8 Dec 2019 14:23:13 -0400
  ...wrote: > > Hi listers - like many of you I have noticed the reduction in email traffic > over the past several months. Anyway - I have a...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 09:57:09 -0500
  ...clutch and >> >>> keep >>>> >>>>> the >>>>>> >>>>>>> engine rpm there is a big noise reduction? There is also some noise I >>>>>>> >>>>>> hear >>>>>> >>>>>>> Idling in neutral that goes...
• Re: Audi Parts in a Vanagon (Frankensteinagon?)
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Sat, 28 Feb 1998 18:53:50 -0500
  ...This could be done on old VW trannys >because in a bug application they went one way, and the bus used reduction >boxes and...
• Re: sound dampening materials???
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 12:35:39 -0500
  ...I haven't notice a large amount of noise reduction, but I plan on doing over the front wheelwells to see what effect that...
• Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:14:13 -0500
  ...The load reduction relay seems to work fine (e.g. headlights > on + ignition on = headlights work, and when you crank the starter the > headlights...
• Re: Mildly-strong adhesive for slider window rubber?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:48:57 -0400
  ...We're more interested in > heat-reduction than in privacy. We don't want it dark inside. Mrs > Squirrel likes her sun. > > -- > Mike "Rocket...
• Re: Van insolation
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 3 Apr 2022 05:29:24 -0400
  ...Not duct tape, but the same metal foil that forms the backing of the noise reduction product. Stephen Mobile > On Apr 2, 2022, at...
• Re: Gowesty starter problems
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 5 Sep 2016 13:29:14 +0000
  ...an adapter plate (I used Karl’s plate) and a {gear reduction} > diesel starter from the VW TD/TDi engines (prior to the Pumpe...
• Re: Wheddle Engineering Lower Low Gear
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 23:27:00 -0500
  ...The ratio is determined by the gear that is part of the input shaft, the a;most 2/1 reduction gear in the housing...
• Re: Fridge topic
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Sat, 13 May 2000 10:55:40 -0600
  ...Great reduction in stress. Have been leaving it on propane for the last 15 years now, on all my camping trips, I seldom use...
• Rattling front grills
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 25 Aug 2013 18:08:06 -0400
  ...I wanted to look at the top grill set up for rattle reduction but am not sure how it is connected. I feel what...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:54:07 -0800
  ...It is missing and has a serious > reduction of power when under load. It starts up and idles, but is > running real rough, no...
• More about Brazilian buses
  Historical mailing list
  6 Sep 94 13:23
  ...It has the chassis of a split and the running gear also (reduction boxes etc..). I've got a photo which I'm gonna...
• Re: X relay
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 17:42:49 -0700
  ...There should be something in the first slot, then an > empty, then the load-reduction relay that you want. It should have four > pins...
• Re: Installing rear poly suspension bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 24 Jul 2019 19:02:07 -0500
  ...Now there is a reduction in the pipe. You slip a poly > bushing with its steel center installed into the reducer into the reducer...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 12:00:29 -0700
  ...After I go through stock starters, I'll either get the adaptor + new starter, or, a modified reduction starter (no need for adaptor) Just...
• Re: "House Tags," "Motor Homes," and Insurance
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 08 Oct 1996 15:03:29 EDT
  ...researched the >> topic and telephoned with the pleasant news of a reduction in >premium >> of about 45 percent for the year. >> ><<snip>> > >hi- > >i...
• Syncro Rotors & Air Filters are back!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 19:18:22 -0500
  ...The price reduction on the rotors is already reflected on the website. The air filters will be reduced tomorrow but still will not reflect...
• Re: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 1 May 2010 15:41:49 -0400
  ...Advance connected to tee to throttle body (ported vacuum), reduction orifice then to charcoal canister shut off valve. (Late version)Vacuum retard hooked to...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] On Oil Coolers, Cooling System Design and Engine Life
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 19 Nov 2004 22:25:41 EST
  ...I believe that the stock unit was good for a 35 F reduction in peak temperature. Could be wrong. Definitely significant. > ��I would also...
• Re: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 29 Nov 2014 21:10:30 -0800
  ...The topped-off battery spins the gear reduction starter just fine. The engine fires only occasionally while cranking. The cranking is interrupted periodically by...
• Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care!
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 10:37:45 -0400
  ...locations or pictures of your install? What kind of oil temperature reduction were you able to achieve? Thanks for any info, Helen & Joe Fahy...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 10:58:11 -0500
  Yes they are vented though the front vents and the back windows only There is a change in the heater ducting system which requires...
• Re: MPG redux/ TDI conversion rethink
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:33:49 -0400
  ...Their drivers report good power and reliability, but often mention a slight reduction in gas mileage from the WBX motor in exchange for that...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 20 Feb 2011 15:28:03 -0600
  ...It is missing and has a serious > reduction of power when under load. It starts up and idles, but is > running real rough, no...
• Re: Periodically starting Vanagon(?)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 8 Dec 2019 19:54:34 -0800
  ...wrote: > >> Hi listers - like many of you I have noticed the reduction in email traffic >> over the past several months. Anyway - I have a...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:34:30 -0700
  ...I like the bosch rebuilt gear reduction starters just fine. The older type that are not gear reduction work just fine too .. if the...
• Re: no start no click
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:59:45 -0400
  ...is only a couple years old starter is a gowest gear > reduction starter it's probably 10 years old now. Usually when this stuff...