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• compression test
  Historical mailing list - geofflaw
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 21:48:55 -0800
  ...He jacks up one rear wheel and leaves the transmission in top gear. Then rotate the wheel which is off the ground, by hand...
• Re: The Better Waterboxer Motor....the simpler 1.9L or the 2.1L with all ofth...
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 01:39:06 -0500
  I actually find my 85 GL is a bit peppier, than my 87 Westy-- Top ends are the same, passing gear kick's in...
• Re: refilling tranny fluid
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 9 Dec 2004 15:26:45 -0700
  ...I have used the tall plastic gear oil bottles as squeeze bottles with a section of tubing going up into the hole on the...
• Re: yes, another proposed new van from VW
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 09:12:21 -0700
  ...of offroad gears and locking diffs. There is also rumour that sportsmobile in the u.s. is developing a pop-top for the new...
• Re: .................... and vanagons (friday post with little Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:45:01 -0700
  ...volvo sedan, with > > electric button shifting in and out of overdrive top gear. > I can't recall ever owning an automatic vehicle. I do...
• FS: 86 Syncro Westfalia, $9000, rough
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 16:22:39 -0400
  ...Exterior was a light brown metallic with slightly contrasting top. Seam rust was very advanced behind front bumper, below utility outlets, at rear corners...
• Selling '81 Westy in Montreal
  Historical mailing list - Johannes Emigholz
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:36:22 -0400
  ...The gear lasted 4000km and is now completely gone. Current top speed 70kmh :-) As I don�t want to screw anybody over I have...
• afm tuning
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 16:55:53 -0500
  ...Pull the wire detent out of the gear or loosen it so the wheel can be turned. Mark/ scratch the gear so the original...
• tires shocks
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 15 Mar 2019 14:03:01 -0700
  ...Never really got out of 2nd gear most of the climb up Could possibly used 3rd more but it felt good in 2nd to...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 11:15:41 -0500
  ...paddles and gear in it it's probably 80-90 pounds and I sympathise completely when you say that putting the top down is...
• Clutch adjustment on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Bracken
  Wed, 3 Feb 1999 11:49:52 -0800
  ...In the last 2 days, I have found it very hard to get into gear at a standstill, lots of grinding, etc. It feels...
• For Sale 88 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 09:49:26 -0700
  ...gear for better cruising speed and gas mileage. Recent Michelin MX4 tires, clean gray interior, Burgundy exterior in good condition, new pop top seal...
• Re: Western trip: Trip report
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:14:23 -0700
  ...The Vanagon, an '84 semi-Westie > (has all but the pop-top and the rear cabinets) with a '92 Golf/Rabbit 1.8L > Digifant...
• Re: How easy is it to put a poptop into a standard vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:31:05 -0400
  ...I'd love to hear some thoughts about the ASI > top too. > I'm not planning on installing any of the camping gear, I...
• Re: Overheated on steep grade in the Rockies/Questions??
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:39:21 -0700
  ...Probably only going 35 MPH to 40 MPH tops in spots in 3rd > gear--although at times could get up to 50 while climbing...
• Re: Simple Tire Question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:47:52 -0500
  ...and gearing issues with stock > engine, gearing. All will seem OK at first. Then you will realize the > difficulty getting to top speeds, climbing...
• Re: Rear axle replacement advice
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Mon, 26 May 2014 13:19:36 -0400
  ...We have several questions that we hope someone can assist with. (1985 Westfalia, Bostig with AW high top)1. Can we replace this ourselves...
• Re: Dino to MT90 for Tranny
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:15:57 -0500
  ...As that happens they slowly lose their ability to cling to the gear surfaces, so you lose the wear protection over time. John Rodgers...
• Re: 87 Westy needs new power locks
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Thu, 15 May 1997 01:16:05 -0500
  ...Its travel was still regulated by the circular contact switch on the big gear. (I really wish, now, that I had taken notes when...
• Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:00:14 -0400
  ...on top of the box for there to be a hole! Syncro rings are cheap! Ring and pinion sets and some gears are not...
• Re: WAS Re: Bottom end reassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 09:53:04 -0700
  ...can you elaborate? For instance I am confused about how to tell top >> dead center if you dont have your pistons in? Don't...
• '82 diesel westfalia - $1200/obo
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 17:48:00 -0800
  ...has clutch shudder from dead stop in first gear (shifts smoothly throughout all gear though) has had a fair amount of bondo work on...
• Re: Early vanagon slider handle rear interior location
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:10:40 -0400
  ...The handle is slightly geared towards the inside (follows the top of the window seal) but apparently it does not interfere with the opening...
• IT'S ALIVE (and it's a turbo-diesel)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Sun, 28 Jun 1998 18:32:13 -0400
  ...Top speed / (so far) 75mph! Comfortable Cruising speed / 65 - 70 mph Speed in gears 1st / 18 mph, 2nd / 35 mph, 3rd / 55 mph, 4th...
• Re: '93 Eurovan auto to manual
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 09:25:09 -0800
  At the risk of an off-topic finger wag, I can tell you it was done sometime between 2006 and 2010 by a fellow...
• Re: air cooled 4th gear pick up
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 10:29:09 -0700
  ...can get it even on a slight dowhill grade 53 is tops. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
• Re: "snorkel" air intakes on '86-91 vans..anyone added one to a 80-85 van?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 23 Jan 2004 17:42:38 -0800
  ...In my (former) 1983 ASI camper, the snorkel made about a 5 MPH difference in top speed at full throttle in high gear. VW...
• Re: Fast Car at VW track in Germany
  Historical mailing list - brady horrace
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:44:59 -0800
  ...in Germany http://www.metacafe.com/watch/422697/bugatti_veyron_on_top_gear/ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite...
• Re: Top Bunk Safety
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 27 May 1999 21:15:47 -0700
  ...The convenience part comes in when all of my camera gear can just be pushed to one side, giving my son 3/4 of...
• Re: Tranny bearing
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 12:59:34 +0100
  ...keep us posted! Yesterday I stated: "My mechanic said that my gearbox fluids were a bit low and topped them off. After doing so...
• Re: Roof Racks for Westy Poptop
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 19:25:51 -0800
  ...We'd like to transport our sailboard gear on top. > >Any thoughts about rack attachment methods/brands/placement/spacing on the >poptop? > >Linda von...
• Re: westys & climbing mountain roads
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 13 Feb 2016 21:26:27 -0500
  ...the revs drop to below 3500 in 3rd gear. If I'm close to the top I might ride it out, otherwise I put...
• Syncro - a love story
  Historical mailing list - Jay Fitzgerald
  Sat, 24 May 1997 16:46:21 -0600
  ...The topo map showed my elevation to be 7000 ft and 1st gear was needed in the rougher switchbacks but the road is pretty...
• Re: Buying a Van - New Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:51:28 -0400
  ...The 3-4 gear shifting issue is most likely the dreaded cracked 3-4 slider hub. A rebuild will be in order. Add clutch...
• Re: [SyncroSafari] clutch problem
  Historical mailing list - Bill Transue
  Sat, 9 Oct 1999 22:52:43 -0700
  ...topped it off anyway, but it made no difference. Visually >> checked the master cylinder, no leaks. Nothing grinds, it just resists >> going into gear...
• Re: Berg Short Shift Kit????
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 11:55:49 -0500
  ...Net result is a smaller amount of travel at the top of the shifter for the same amount of travel at the bottom of...
• Re: Vanagonitis Cured! (F)
  Historical mailing list - Marcus
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 12:34:21 -0700
  ...I know there'''''''''''''''s got to be a lever somewhere.My 1.9 doesn't seem to need a 5th gear.Maybe it's...
• Re: Now Vanagon TDi Transmission Survival Strategy
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 20:12:42 -0800
  ...The word of the day is Oiling Plates...They go both in the main case beside the ring gear and in the gear housing...
• Re: Possible aaz/ turbo diesel source?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:20:12 -0700
  ...500 rpm or so. >> Very noticeable in the lower gears , not so much higher gears. >> >> the engine itself though .........all new, all german, and...
• FS: 9" South Bend Lathe, Cumberland MD
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 22:23:18 -0500
  Well, not entirely off topic, a friend (best damn "chinist" I know) just picked up another 9" with a 48 inch bed so he...
• Re: Deep in the Abyss... a Tranny fill plug!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 20:36:39 -0500
  ...All you will end up with is an empty gear box and no way to fill it. At least it has oil in it...
• Re: Car back carrier
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 18:01:18 -0700
  ...camping gear out of the van while > traveling; this looks like a better idea for that particular thing than > either the car-top carrier...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Musing About Recent Trip - Too Long
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:45:17 -0700
  ...Yours, David __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (4) Recent Activity: a...
• Re: Worst oil pressure ever?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 14:17:38 -0400
  ...3rd gear was too high and I'd quickly fall back below 2000 rpms when I tried to use 3rd. So I was mostly...
• Re: How easy is it to put a poptop into a standard vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 07:13:28 -0700
  ...I'd love to hear some thoughts about the ASI top too. > I'm not planning on installing any of the camping gear, I...
• Re: Searching archives - 50 most discussed topics
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 16:59:36 -0700
  ...Camping Gear Vendor Satisfaction Surveys Insurance Choices Towing Plans etc ... any areas that people feel are needed. Larry Chase www.roadhaus.com www.roadhaus...
• Re: Gypsy is gone...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 09:00:26 -0500
  ...gutted, pop top melted, windows broken by the fire department. >I was able to salvage most of my search and rescue gear � the cabinets...
• Re: lurching engine
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 2 May 2008 14:12:55 -0400
  ...At first I noticed that this only happened going down > hills in the highest gear (4th), but after a bit it actually happened > going...
• Re: State of the List... State your ages!!!!!!! :<)
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Sat, 8 May 2004 17:12:26 -0400
  ...Soon traded for a '72 Kombi with camping gear, no pop-top. transplanted a '79 FI engine into it. Wife and I did a...
• Re: Are pop-up tops really necessary??
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 12:15:56 -0800
  ...During the day, gear etc is pretty well hidden. I keep a cheap fleece blanket on top of the loft while driving, it -almost...
• magic bus is dead; want parts?
  Historical mailing list - Kragen Sitaker
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 18:53:59 -0400
  ...of play in the gearshift (takes some practice to distinguish first from third gear) - small tears in pop-top screens need sewing up - noisy...
• 5 spds -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Fri, 29 May 1998 09:50:16 +0200
  ...Check http://www.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM for the German/US and the SA gearings. The inputshaft of the SA tranny is like...
• Maybe this is the cause of poor shifting in my air-cooled Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 1 Oct 2014 21:41:20 -0700
  ...I've been struggling with poor shifting, i.e., it's difficult to "find" 1st and 2nd gear. A couple of weeks ago I...
• Re: Tire trivia
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 08:37:38 -0800
  ...In a tank the tread describes a rough oval with 'trapezoidal' ends, in a top drive Cat it is more like a pyramid. Regardless...
• Stumble and Loss of Brake Pressure Heading Up a Pass
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Mon, 25 Sep 2017 19:14:00 +0000
  ...The van was under moderately heavy load in 3rd gear, RPMs on the high side but nothing outrageous, was holding steady in power. About...
• subaru and kennedy swap
  Historical mailing list - D.Belick
  Fri, 18 Jul 1997 15:25:10 -0700
  ...The 96-97 Gt and Outback, because of longer stroke and milder cam, may not be as suitable with the vanagon's gearing. Calif...
• Re: 5-cylinder swap update (kits are ready!)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 21:07:01 EST
  ...Where does one access the oil dip stick and the coolant fill bottle with these? Disappointingly on the Eurospec conversion one must unload gear...
• Re: [V] Mike Blair's hard shift into first
  Historical mailing list - David Griffin
  Sat, 2 Jan 1999 11:47:10 -0500
  Kind of off-topic, but just to share a nice ghastly aparently-tranny horror story: I was coming home about a month ago and...
• Re: How to know RPM wothout a tach
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 23:21:06 -0000
  Would you like me to send you a MPH/1000 RPM in Top Calculator Spreadheet Has a link to a Tyre Rolling Circumference Calculator...
• Re: Yakima bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 10:36:34 -0700
  I have a similar setup with an old Rhode Gear rack. Seeing the possibility of the rack coming unglued for any of a number...