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  • Re: Bus Depot AFM?
    Historical mailing list - James V
    Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:01:43 -0700
    Van-Cafe and GoWesty currently have them available new ($500!). Have you tried putting the remanufactured Bus Depot AFM into your van to see...
  • Allstate Commercial
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Wed, 6 Apr 2011 23:34:16 +0000
    ...But I'm still sticking with my current insurance. Jeff Jeff Stewart
  • Pop-top switch link
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:03:54 -0700
    All, Anyone have a current link to the easy method of switching a Westy top onto a passenger van? >easier way: > > > >http://homepage.mac...
  • Tires
    Historical mailing list - Gary Davis
    Wed, 18 Sep 1996 22:00:06 GMT
    ...I currently have stock Continental 185 75R14 mounted. This will be my first winter in the van (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada). Any recommendations for tires?
  • Interesting Westy FS Ebay
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Fri, 14 May 1999 23:32:24 -0500
    1981, Westy, Body looks good, worth the $230 bucks it's currently bid at, for sure! Item #103766860 at ebay Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 6 Apr 2001 - Special issue (#2001-409)
    Historical mailing list - radish150
    Fri, 6 Apr 2001 11:16:09 -0700
    > > Canada is the only nation to actually BEAT the US in a war. > (true! the > > War of 1812) > Currently loosing wars on Drugs, Cancer...
  • OT: non-vanagon carfax
    Historical mailing list - Paul Retherford
    Thu, 12 May 2005 08:42:40 -0500
    ...1HGCG56712A007824 Does anyone have a current carfax account that would be willing to check on it? Thanks, Paul '89 Vanagon Westfalia GL
  • Re: Head gasket replacement cost
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:34:53 -0500
    My quick steel $25 head gasket repair is currently undergoing grueling road testing(I drive it every day).Results should be avaliable about the...
  • Dual Battery charge current
    Historical mailing list - Ben Gabel
    21 May 1996 17:12:17 +0100
    ...So what to do? It's going to be too expensive to try to control the big current flows between the two with some...
  • Re: Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:24:52 -0700
    ...It might retain a minimal >>> glow for some time -- LEDs will visibly emit with microamps of current >>> running through them. >>> >>> LEDs dim perfectly well...
  • Re: alternator upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Jose R. Moscoso
    Tue, 26 Jan 1999 10:17:44 -0400
    ...The electromechanic cheked the charging current and found it low, he just doubled the cable from alternator to battery which resolved the low current...
  • Propex heaters on sale, free shipping offer
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Mon, 8 Nov 2010 22:48:24 -0500
    ...The current sale price is $50 off the normal retail price of $745 for the HS2000 model (6500 btu), $845 for the HS2800 model...
  • Re: Fan switch/wiring (was No Subject)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 7 Dec 1995 17:23:37 -0500
    ...Switches are rated according to their current carrying capacity and the switch may well be under sized for the fan's current draw requirements...
  • Re: Stupic Ignorant Question
    Historical mailing list - Richard Schmittdiel
    Tue, 25 Feb 1997 17:03:49 -0800
    Tonya asked about diagnosing voltage problems, and Gregory M Daughtry posted a reply suggesting using a multimeter on AMPS scale to check for current...
  • Re: Towing with Uhaul 4-wheel dolly?/now weight
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Thu, 9 Dec 2004 09:55:04 -0800
    ...Your vehicle is not currently legally registered. It's your >> fault. >> >> And you have no insurance coverage, no matter how current your payments or...
  • Re: acceptable way to discharge A/C at home?
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Fri, 11 Nov 2005 15:12:42 -0800
    ...Steven --- Wesley Pegden <wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU> wrote: > Hi guys, > As my other posts indicate, I'm currently battling > my thermostat > housing. I've...
  • Re: Calling all Adventurewagens!!!
    Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
    Thu, 10 Dec 1998 11:51:22 -0800
    ...The current model is called Mark Vlll. Anyways, that is the latest brochure that I have. Comparing the previous Vanagon and the current Ford...
  • Re: inverter lighter plug cable?
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
    Tue, 5 Sep 2006 19:48:45 +0100
    ...One of my transformers providing 12 volts/1000 mA at the secondary circuit draws a primary current of 104mA (at 220V in the UK...
  • Re: Now: Jetta ECU-Coil Amp Draw Was: Ignition Switch "Su"...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:05:42 -0800
    ...it it's handy to do so I'll plug in that box and see what current the ecu is drawing while running. so...
  • Re: kooltrons (was Re: STAT...)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 14 Sep 94 16:08:24 -0700
    ...the Peltier effect only occurs at the junction of dissimilar materials when electric current flows. Heat, called the Peltier heat, is either emitted or...
  • Temperature Gauge for 84 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - George Averill
    Mon, 8 Jun 1998 07:24:20 -0400
    ...In either case, the current would be increased through the temperature guage causing the guage to read hot. Since my guage never reads hot...
  • Help with 1980 dizzy please
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Thu, 19 Jul 2001 10:04:46 -0700
    ...How can I verify this???? SeanG 80 Westy (my project) 95 EV Camper (wifes daily, current family camper) 88 F-150 (old reliable) 90...
  • Re: Archives
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:33:14 -0400
    ...fine for me with Firefox 3.6.18 and Windows 7. Yes, I think it broke around v4. Current version is 5. Yours, David
  • Re: labor estimate
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Mon, 6 Jun 2011 12:21:16 -0700
    ...Not terrible current, but a decent point of reference. Cheers, Jeff
  • Probably a silly question, but...
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
    Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:02:45 -0500
    ...Steve Edwards, currently driving a stick shift 91 GL with Subaru 2.2 in the trunk
  • vanity plates
    Historical mailing list - Wade Klos
    Fri, 30 Apr 1999 23:53:12 EDT
    ...FVRNGN7 Currently it hangs on the back of my 85 westie. Wade 96 Jetta 85 Westie full camper 89 Scirroco 16V gone 84 GTI...
  • Re: The best engine conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
    Tue, 14 Aug 2001 21:49:09 EDT
    Currently getting 34mpg (US gallon) with a 1.6 diesel Vanagon, I see no reason for a slight increase (10-20%) with a more...
  • Re: ... A Rose by Any Other Name ...
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sat, 10 Apr 2004 21:10:30 -0400
    We currently have an attorney in town named Lawless. While in the Navy, I was stationed with a guy named Booth. He foolishly named...
  • V8
    Historical mailing list - Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel
    Mon, 21 Mar 2005 07:07:36 -0500
    ...vwbus.no http://vwbus.no/ And go to Mine Biler Nice collection of vans! its current and paste inventory... The ones with Solgt as...
  • Anyone with Carfax?
    Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
    Mon, 17 Oct 2005 13:53:59 -0400
    If anyone has a current carfax account, would you kindly run a VIN for me? JM1BF2231J0131501 Many thanks! Let me know if you'd...
  • anyone have CARFAX???
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 2 Sep 2007 12:38:48 EDT
    if you have a current CARFAX sucscription, please p-mail me..i need a VIN run.. thanks chris ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the...
  • ECU compatability ?'s, need references
    Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
    Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:54:56 -0700
    ...The bosch number on the current one is 071 906 021 B What others are compatable with my Westy? Anyone have a link?
  • Re: WTB CHEAP fiberglass bumpers & side moldings
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:15:54 -0600
    On Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 11:43 PM, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > Snail-boy is currently herding snails on a...
  • Re: Battery Drain
    Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
    Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:27:38 +0000
    ...If there's a spark, >something in that circuit is drawing current. > Small spark = small current draw/ big spark = big current draw. >Only one...
  • Re: "yawn" Another (trivial) Jetta conversion Fuel Pump relay question.... ;^)
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:09:47 -0400
    ...Maybe it limits current going through the coil. It's been a long time since I popped a relay cover off, I may have...
  • Re: corrosion & anodes (long)
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Sun, 17 Jan 1999 19:37:43 -0500
    ...If there is no secondary current path to level out this charge the two dissimilar metals will build up different electrical potentials and hinder...
  • Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
    Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
    Sun, 18 Sep 2011 21:26:29 -0700
    ...then why >>>> does Vitrifrigo even bother giving the option of three different levels of current >>>> consumption? >>>> --------- >>>> Rocket, >>>> >>>> Somewhere between your question (above) and Dennis...
  • Re: Battery dead FAST!
    Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
    Thu, 30 Apr 1998 12:27:58 -0700
    ...Stick the prongs of a voltometer in there to check for current. 4a. If there is no current, replace fuse and repeat procedure on...
  • Re: no current to injectors
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 15 Jun 2012 07:07:30 -0700
    ...no current to them, will runn if feed > fuel. grounds all checked out. I am thinking the ECU but looking for feedback > on anything...
  • Census
    Historical mailing list - Sean Lynch
    Tue, 5 Jun 2001 19:28:53 EDT
    ...Ramp Service Agent for Northwest Airlink, private PC repair geek, occasional wrench at one of the local old-skool VW shops Current Vehicles: - 82...
  • Re: Lighting Upgrades - Relayed?
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Wed, 4 Jun 2003 10:37:08 -0700
    ...1) Why relay? Does the light switch not handle enough current? Or, is this a relay that controls a seperate power line to the...
  • Re: Battery dies due to excessive draw on fuse #3 (accessories)
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:15:04 -0600
    ...I had a problem very similar to this in my '85 Jetta years back - I > kept pulling fuses trying to find the current drain...
  • Re: alternator--voltage vs amps
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:01:33 -0800
    ...Amperage or current is regulated by the state of charge of the battery. When the battery is weak, the electromotive force (voltage) is not...
  • Re: Alternator output
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:01:00 -0400
    ...Voltage X current = watts. So if you increase the voltage by 10%, at a given current you will be producing 10% more heat. You...
  • Re: Dual battery chargers
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 14 Mar 2006 07:57:41 -0500
    ...They are not a cheap charger that just delivers voltage and current. They are a bit pricey for the capacity delivered. Dennis ----- Original Message...
  • Re: 12v programmable timer
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Mon, 25 Nov 2013 11:14:14 -0800
    ...It >> generally has to do with the current carrying capacity of the SCR or >> contacts that pass the current to the load. I suspect...
  • Re: alternator--voltage vs amps
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:09:42 -0800
    ...He measured the charging current with all lights turned on, including wipers, signals radios and whatever he could turn on with the engine running...
  • Re: '88 Westy - moving starting battery rearward
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 30 Jan 2018 18:02:57 -0500
    ...My griddle didn't fit! If you are worried about current draw, put the biggest copper cable you have from the battery in it...
  • Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 8 Aug 2001 10:35:07 -0400
    ...In fact the current definitions of oxidation boil down to "losing electrons." One method of corrosion control involves supplying excess electrons which use up...
  • Re: Starter hesitation
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 15 Sep 2015 09:34:06 -0700
    ...http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=23528&category_id=&category_parent_id= The current through the ignition switch isn't all...
  • Refrigerator again
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Mon, 1 Aug 2022 12:17:32 -0400
    ...Or, someone else will upgrade and their current system will become available and feel like magic when I add to my van. But, until...
  • Re: fresh water pump subsitute
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:57:19 -0400
    ...Even though the rated output is huge, the skinny line chokes it down to what the regular pump delivers, and current draw is about...
  • Re: Headlight Ground
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Tue, 13 Mar 2001 08:12:06 -0600
    ...It is a pretty small wire and ground set up to carry all the head light current imho. However if you increase the size...
  • Re: Relays
    Historical mailing list - Jim Crowther
    Sat, 4 Apr 2015 12:48:48 -0700
    ...d be really curious why the relay, or wire to it, "took the hit" Duff crimp - often happens in higher current circuits. -- Jim Crowther
  • Help near bus fusion
    Historical mailing list - Gary Anderson
    Thu, 9 Jun 2011 14:27:03 -0500
    ...Can our vanagon be fixed in Almonte? Gary from Mississippi; currently at the border.
  • Re: Go Westy Front floor Mats
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Tue, 5 Apr 2011 22:43:23 -0400
    ...I forgot how much i hated fitment of my current set. Jason from my wireless leash.
  • Re: Another tire alternative?
    Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
    Mon, 12 Jun 1995 11:45:19 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Copley Currently ============= (604) 689-2660 Occupationally /_| |__||__| :| putta tobin@freenet.vancouver.bc.ca Challenged! O| | putta '-()-------()-' Circum-continental USA, Mexico, Canada 15,000 miles... '76...
  • Netvergnugen!!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Martin Garramone
    Sat, 25 Nov 1995 19:20:10 -0600 (CST)
    ...1968 Westy (currently in pieces)
  • Re: VW Books
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 01 Apr 1996 06:23:17 -0500 (EST)
    ...Box 1 Osceola, WI 54020-0001 1-800-826-6600 Their current catalogue lists 80+ VW books, manuals, etc. Ric
  • Info on unsubscribing
    Historical mailing list - James Chen
    Wed, 06 Aug 1997 14:52:52 -0700
    ...Anyone know how I can unsubscribe to this current list ?? Thanks for your help. James Chen Santa Barbara