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  • Re: Golf GTI oil coolers available?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sat, 29 Sep 2001 11:01:30 EDT
    ...That is why I went to the remote filter approach. Actually leaves more accessibility around the area and permits a vertical mount of a...
  • HOWTO: Installing aftermarket power door locks in an '85 vanagon westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Audin Malmin
    Mon, 25 Apr 2005 16:40:47 -0700
    ...All operate automatically with the alarm system remote control. Also added is a dome light switch to the sliding door, and a second dome...
  • Re: re. BMW seats in Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 10 Nov 2005 19:34:11 -0800
    ...I have just never looked at the brackets to see if it is remotely possible. I have seen the subaru seats installed but I...
  • Re: Stereo Suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Thu, 15 Feb 2007 23:33:11 +0000
    ...Nice though that most operate with wireless remotes so you can operate the stereo when snug in your bed. Todd '88 Westy -------------- Original message...
  • Re: NO POLITICS ON THE LIST was: Crowded at the polls today
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:52:07 -0800
    ...But that's a cute idea that............, remotely poosibly..........that it could have meant 'melicans and Canadians. But I doubt it. your comments Bill...
  • Re: Any way to trick the Digijet ECU into generating injection pulses without the RPM/ignition signal, for test bench purposes?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Jun 2012 03:23:25 -0400
    ...How do you install a remote starter switch? Do you connect it directly to the starter solenoid? >I had an ECU do exactly this...
  • Re: lifting the vanagon.(long)
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 28 Feb 1998 22:17:42 -0500
    ...shock and spring attachment points. > steering system? > ball joints? > rancho rs9000 remote adjust shocks > springs from synchro? or custom springs > > rear suspension & drivetrain: > lengthen...
  • Re: 85 Vanagon GL stereo upgrade
    Historical mailing list - rpc
    Tue, 7 Feb 2006 18:48:50 -0800
    ...Sony CDX-MP40 "explode" with a remote to use while confined to the Westy crow's nest. Has MP3 so I can have hundreds...
  • Re: 86 Westy Camper
    Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
    Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:54:17 -0800
    ...who would not mind a Westy in their driveway for tomorrow (Tuesday) night down here on Key West? Thanks, Art Sent from my remote
  • Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
    Wed, 31 Jan 2001 11:38:29 -0500
    ...mine into a funky angle last week at the Safeway. 5. Remote door locking set-up, a bitch to install but works well now...
  • Re: Oil Cooler Install
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sat, 2 Feb 2002 19:20:54 EST
    ...Goes together with my remote oil filter mounting system. I usually see a 35 to 65 degree F temperature change from old numbers. This...
  • Re: starter wiring
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 25 Apr 2002 06:49:48 -0400
    ...Run a mechanic's remote starting switch from the other terminal to the alternator B+ terminal and secure everything out of the way. Remember...
  • Re: for Mike Miller, was I'm thru
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 2 Apr 2004 16:29:55 -0800
    ...Here is what came back. > >>> <mwmiller@cwnet.com>: > 66.77.162.24 does not like recipient. > Remote host said: 550 {DENY?} Spam much lately...
  • Re: oil pressure problems,still
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 11 Oct 2006 19:44:15 -0400
    ...The thread > pitch is also slightly different. > This has always bothered me about the remote oil pressure switch extender > hose, which is also NPT...
  • Re: What's a good radio/CD player for the vanagon.
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:33:35 -0700
    ...It has a volume > knob, and has a remote and removable face. You cannot beat the price, and > it > has been rock steady and...
  • Re: Is battery isolator better than a relay?
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Wed, 3 Nov 1999 12:32:55 -0500
    ...Is battery isolator better than a relay? > > >I have heard that some folks have located the remote sensing connection in > >the alternator regulator and...
  • Re: Slow cranking with fully charged battery
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sat, 19 Mar 2016 18:47:27 -0700
    ...a > better bet to change the starter? Has anyone tried a remote starter or > jumpering something somewhere to troubleshoot the issue? > > Thanks, > > Raymond > > Sent...
  • Re: Starter hesitation
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 15 Sep 2015 11:25:56 -0500
    ...With ignition switch in the ON postion, I can use the relay as a remote starter switch also by removing the cover of the...
  • Re: Fw: Re: Let's not let this happen again if we can
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Thu, 31 Aug 2000 23:08:42 PDT
    Or a remote controled recording (digital) of a mans voice... (though high quality speakers...). Heck why, not just dress in disguise as a man...
  • Re: Clarification
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 1 Feb 2001 22:34:52 +1200
    ...There are many uses for the Digi-WIFE. >Got any good ones? It is imperative that you get one which comes with a remote...
  • Re: halloween topic
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 1 Nov 2001 08:39:35 -0600
    ...There was still that remoteness, that distance. Then I said. " I used to be at Los Alamos. Things don't work quite like they...
  • Re: interesting idle issue
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 27 Jan 2004 17:35:29 EST
    ...The idle stabilizer valve could be defective, but in my experience, the possibility of that is more remote than the other causes. George
  • Re: New stereo w/remote
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 18 Oct 2004 12:14:43 -0400
    One of the advantages of dropping in to the physical Crutchfield store is the ability to shop on the discount isle... Crutchfield (like a...
  • Re: plumbing
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Mon, 5 Feb 2007 11:35:56 -0700
    ...It has a threaded end that you can connect a garden hose to & run to a remote location or sewer if in a campground...
  • Re: What's a good radio/CD player for the vanagon.
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:56:14 -0700
    ...In short, mp3 from multiple sources including SD card, aux inputs, CDC compliant, Thummer and credit card remote, removable face, matches the interior. I...
  • Re: Speaking of Heaters, who's got a QUIET plug in they like?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:01:00 -0800
    ...chris and/or ruth wrote: > >> I actually have yet another-- with remote! It [-->]osculates[<--], >> ceramic, timer and led's, but it's much larger...
  • Re: Anyone install a Generator?
    Historical mailing list - westydriver
    Tue, 1 Oct 2002 20:03:09 -0600
    ...must have cutoffs. exhaust must vent according to codes as well. remote start gen sets like some of the onan sets for rv are...
  • Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 15 Dec 2013 15:51:36 -0500
    ...2013 4:12 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny > > What do you think the amperage...
  • Re: Video Display Question
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Mon, 7 Oct 2002 12:55:32 -0400
    ...They all come with remotes (when you want to sit more than 1 foot away from your computer :) Just FYI. Thanks, Ken Wilford John...
  • NVC - drivable Northern Lights viewing in Canada or NE US?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 20 Feb 2015 12:53:16 +0000
    ...Research indicates that fun, remote places like Iceland, Churchill MB, Ft. McMurray AB and Fairbanks AK are prime viewing spots but if we drive...
  • Re: Main Positive battery Cable
    Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
    Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:22:55 -0400
    ...in the insulation that exposes it to salt water and such -- >> is utterly remote. > > Thank you! 'Bout time someone said it. > > > -- > Rocky J Squirrel
  • Only 13V from Alternator
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Fri, 4 Sep 2009 09:37:08 -0700
    ...alternator with the integrated regulator? I'm planning to drive some remote stretches on the way back to California, and I don't want...
  • Re: Syncro experiences?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 2 Dec 1994 13:00:36 -0500
    ...2WD? We use the Honda extensively > in snow, and for reaching remote trailheads for backpacking... not > hardcore offroad, but some very marginal roads/tracks...
  • Curious
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 3 Oct 94 20:05:18 EDT
    ...Nothing else was remotely related to vanagons. Since that was the title of a discussion a while back, I was wondering if we are...
  • '87 GL for sale update
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 27 Mar 1997 00:56:59 -0600 (CST)
    ...Adjustable arm rests After market speakers and stereo system Air conditioning Power steering Power Brakes 97 k miles Front and rear heaters Heated remote...
  • heaters
    Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
    Thu, 5 Nov 1998 13:17:32 +0000
    ...Of course, if you have that special remote camping spot, you won't have power. My 2 Pfennig. -Karl Karl F. Bloss - blosskf@apci...
  • Radio recommendations for '88 Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - John Graham
    Thu, 17 Feb 2005 19:40:09 -0500
    ...Here is what I want to have in the dash unit: - AM/FM obviously - CD player - be nice if it played MP3s - Remote control...
  • Re: Vangon Fan Housing
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Tue, 2 Aug 94 9:22:13 PDT
    ...The filter is mounted on a > remote adapter so this may also create some problems. JCW says that > special oil bypass valves are necessary...
  • Re: SYNCRO AUTOMATIC- POSSIBLE...
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Hogue
    Wed, 28 Feb 2007 07:32:03 -0400
    ...Syncro Automatic?? > How is that even remotely possible? > > David Marshall > > http://www.hasenwerk.ca > http://www.fastforward.ca > > Box > 4153, Quesnel BC, Canada V2J...
  • Re: Engine died, great update, it starts!
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Thu, 2 Apr 2020 15:15:09 -0400
    ...Alistair should > have a bit more peace of mind now that his ECU won't misbehave during a > future trip on a remote Vancouver...
  • Re: Starter Help!
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:45:26 -0500
    ...Kevin Plichta wrote: > Not a problem. > Well I added a remote switch. From the alternator to the solenoid gave it the best wacks that...
  • Re:Long distance driving advice
    Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
    Wed, 17 Apr 1996 09:32:00 -0400
    ...I spent a quite a few very lonely hours on very remote roads due to "night before the trip" tune ups in which I...
  • List Member Near Steamboat Springs?
    Historical mailing list - TStone8359
    Sun, 22 Mar 1998 16:48:49 EST
    ...I am going to Colorado in early April to pick him up and need some remote eyes to let me know if it is...
  • Re: Fwd: Re: Power door locks
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Sat, 3 Oct 1998 13:56:04 -0700
    ...the engine, pops the trunk >(probably not a Vanagon though), and remote control the windows. > >Their ads say any VW. Their phone is 1...
  • Re: vanagon starts again
    Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
    Thu, 24 Sep 1998 15:17:29 -0400
    ...I drive in too many remote locations not to have a trustworthy control unit, so if I can fix the old one it will...
  • Re: 89 Vanagon with airbags, tilt, leather, and automatic climate...
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 5 Mar 1999 01:57:38 EST
    ...door arm rest, clock, console, > cup holder, carpet, rear deck release, remote gas release, tachometer, > steel wheels, rear window defroster, power antenna, pin striping...
  • Re: Power Locks
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:58:49 +1200
    ...Thanks > >Tim >87Wolfsburg I bought 4-door remote central locking from Electric-Life. Cost $295.00US. They also have electric window kits for $240...
  • European "Vanagon" and Bentley
    Historical mailing list - Marc Wettstein
    Fri, 27 Oct 2000 21:43:33 +0200
    ...a little relay click heard from the inside of the Webasto remote control) and no digital clock. As it is very difficult to find...
  • larger filter for 1982 aircooled
    Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
    Wed, 19 Nov 2003 12:21:32 -0500
    ...I think there's enough room in the stock location for it but since I have a remote filter now it will be no...
  • Re: NVC: What Motorcycles Do Vanagon Owners Have?
    Historical mailing list - Julia Schrenkler
    Tue, 11 May 2004 22:43:16 -0400
    ...It is remotely possible I haven't heard all the BSA oil-leaking jokes, so sure, give it a shot. I haven't thoughtlessly...
  • Re: Friday - Johnny Law - Customs
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Fri, 10 Sep 2004 17:56:41 -0700
    ...any >other ideas that wouldn't get me detained at the >border? Maybe i could get several little beepers i >could turn on remotely...
  • Re: Compression tester question
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:57:17 -0500
    ...On two of the cylinders, the gauge would drop while still > threaded in sparkplug hole. > > I was doing this w/o remote starter. > > The...
  • Re: Battery light on in park or neutral
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:45:38 -0700
    ...Eng Bay so I decided that I would put a Wireless Remote Switch on the Ground Wire of that Relay so that with that...
  • Re: major fuel leak
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:28:50 -0800
    ...is covered ensure all lights on extension cords or used for remote light are non breakable low heat ensure there is adequate ventilation in...
  • Re: Notes on traveling, internet access and rv parks
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Wilsher
    Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:00:00 -0700
    ...GPS in Remote Areas > Ken was talking about the GPS built into the cell phones. The GPS receiver > will still work in the bonnies...
  • List administration announcement
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Wed, 6 Apr 1994 15:11:35 -0500 (CDT)
    ...If you see anything remotely funny in the next 12 hours, please let me know before I leave. -- Gerry Gerald Skerbitz <gsker@lenti.med...
  • Re: Help! I can't get it apart!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 24 Apr 95 09:03:21 -0400
    ...I got the piece off and have started mounting two cupholders, a remote temperature readout for the refrigerator and a cb. Jeff howard@aur...
  • For Sale (F)
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Fri, 5 Mar 1999 22:21:36 -0500
    ...Curb feelers, neon undercarriage lights (green), hydraulic suspension with remote, winch, brush bars, fender flares, Corinthian leather throughout. Collection of "Scent Tree" air fresheners...
  • Re: how do I unsubscribe??
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Jan 1999 08:32:57 -0500
    If I was you I would try and avoid sending subscription commands to remote servers in the future, it's your responsibility to understand...
  • Skylight leak
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Mon, 29 May 2000 01:50:54 -0400
    ...didn't discover the leak while sleeping under it in some remote location! Thanks for your help, Marc "on the 144 step program" Perdue