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• Re: Newby Question
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 22:24:25 -0600
  ...Is there a secret to connecting this > baby or what?Thanks.. > > 85 Westy >
• Fw: Why is there an additional signal marker dash lamp on European vans?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 12:01:24 +0100
  ...If the connecting plug(s) is/are not fully > inserted, or if there is a wiring fault, the normal turn > indicator lamp will flash...
• 1.9L engine parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 09:16:41 -0700
  ...Come and get 'em in NE Portland, Oregon! Here's what I have: ----------- $20 items --------- Crankshaft with all 4 connecting rods Camshaft ECM (computer...
• Re: catalytic converter failure question
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 17:03:38 -0600
  ...It looks pretty old but I'm wondering > if it could be related to connecting the idle stabilizer or if it's just > coincidence...
• Re: [Fwd: Reaching skylight knob]
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:07:53 -0700
  ...Reaching skylight knob] >>> >>> Following up on my own query (below), How about removing the >>> knob, connecting a universal joint to the shaft, then a...
• Re: New battery is dead
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 13:37:10 -0400
  ...Since the Vanagon doesn't have an aux position on > the keyswitch, connecting it to the door buzzer circuit can provide > that function, and...
• Re: Engine Died
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 30 Mar 2020 14:22:05 -0700
  ...I certainly would not want to try connecting to the starter 50 wire on a stock Syncro. I have had a helper turn the...
• Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:05:07 -0800
  ...B pillar same hight as the other 3 it is for connecting the solar panel when out of the shop will need to address...
• More parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 12:30:49 EST
  ...This engine has the famed connecting rod breather hole modification on the top of the block! AC compressor, Sanden, '87: $30 Gary Gary McEachern...
• Second Battery Installation
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 14:26:17 -0400
  ...Yesterday, I started pulling apart my van with the intention of connecting the second battery that I have under the driver's seat. I...
• AFM action test
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 18:13:54 +0000
  ...in vac lines but i do need to replace the hose connecting to the snorkle near AFM its all weak looking question I'm...
• update:no power to auxillary air valve
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 17:43:59 -0500
  ...It says that the AAR and wires can be checked > by > connecting an Ohmmeter to terminal #34 at the ECU plug and #37 at...
• Re: Auto Stop propane tank photo
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 12:38:22 -0700
  ...The AS valve version has > the small circular pipe that attaches high on the right end of the tank, > connecting down to the fill...
• Re: Brake booster swap times
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 20:06:46 -0700
  ...Ive got 2 spare boosters but > I think it maybe the hose connecting to the booster. I will check > it but the Question is...
• Re: Battery Woahs Part II
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Fri, 3 Jul 2015 16:00:19 -0700
  ...I figured that other than connecting the series, I just reconnect the wires that went to positive and went to negative and it should...
• Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:58:45 -0800
  ...B pillar same hight as the other 3 it is for connecting the solar panel when out of the shop will need to address...
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:42:32 -0600
  ...Plus it also includes a tee adapter and extension hose for connecting additional propane-fueled appliances to your Westy (either onboard or outboard). So...
• Re: interior light
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 12:10:01 -0600 (MDT)
  ...circuit so probably there was some voltage drop in the cable connecting the light. However, I have not really had a problem with the...
• Re: Finally - A Web Page Is Born
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Mar 1997 22:43:42 -0500 (EST)
  ...Thanks for your posts regarding difficulties in connecting. Jim BusBoys@aol.com http://www.c-zone.net/jim96003/busboys.htm
• Re: Ground for O2 Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 08:22:41 -0400
  ...The head (without the added ground) is attached to the block by a rubber gasket so the only real conductor connecting the two is...
• Re: Thermostat housing bolts, 91 westy
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 17:45:37 -0700
  ...Northwest Connecting Rod 1705 S 93rd ST, F-7 Seattle, WA 98108 (206) 763-2487 Tell 'em I sent ya! I would expect Boston...
• Re: Distributor cap
  Historical mailing list - Sondergaard, Arlene
  Wed, 5 Jun 2013 10:27:34 -0700
  ...came off in my hand. > > It was all carbon-no wires connecting anything! > > What would cause this? > > > > I have been having power issues for...
• Re: 71 engine
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Jan 1995 18:02:12 +0500
  ...Remanufactured parts are another thing completly, Who knows whos been working on that crank or connecting rod set? I've been considering ordering just...
• Re: The drama continues -> Both low beams burnt out at same time?
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:29:39 -0700
  ...now that I'm listing stuff out I do remember >> re-connecting a loose cable to this device the first day I began >> diagnosing...
• Add tie wraps to strain relieve connections to Starter Motor
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 29 Jan 2020 01:50:23 +0000
  ...No matter how swell the starter motor is, all of it is no good with a broken connection.  All those times of dis-connecting...
• Re: overheating issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 17:45:52 -0400
  ...overheating issues Hi Folks, I�ve got a 91 Westy with about 5k on a rebuilt engine from NW Connecting Rod in Seattle. Everything...
• Re: Starter solenoid wiring question - '86 AT
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 13:16:03 -0400
  ...Also, It not about the battery cable or > the large (6.0) Red wire connecting to the B+ alternator terminal. > > > Thanks, > > Ed >
• Re: Solar controller question..semi off topic.
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:47:50 -0700
  ...You mentioned connecting the two mismatched panels you have in series. They MUST be connected in PARALLEL! As for controllers I have and have...
• Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:52:21 -0700
  ...Bentley shows air cooled, Digijet, and Digifant, charcoal canister bottom hose connecting to the air cleaner. Anyone know if the charcoal canister bottom hose...
• Maintenance Intervals
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Oct 1995 12:23:11 -0500
  ...And I have replaced drive belts every three years---one broke once on a trip and tore up the plastic flange connecting a waterline...
• Subject: hardware and torqueing was Flexing cranks and Yielding Bolts
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:31:21 EST
  ...The article on connecting rod bolts was very informative, maybe too much so. Too much knowldge is a dangerous thing. Maybe I misunderstood but...
• Re: Brake Light Switch?
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 20:20:16 -0400
  ...on the brake pedal. Many people posted or privately mailed suggestions. Connecting an ohm meter to each brake light switch and pressing on the...
• Re: 1986 production changes, again take 2
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 11:33:21 -0800
  ...however, that Sanden compressors came with a plethora of >>fittings for connecting the A/C lines. You might be able to upgrade >>an old...
• Re: mystery hose disconnected
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 12:08:30 -0500
  ...at www.willcox.net/vw_hose.jpg. > > Where should this be connecting? Could it have something to do with the brakes, which are spongy...
• Re: bURNINGvAN 07
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:45:27 -0800
  ...Hell, if a broken connecting rod can shred the case, a 10lb.+ sledge should do the job. Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: The drama continues -> Both low beams burnt out at same time?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:10:26 -0400
  ...now that I'm listing stuff out I do remember >re-connecting a loose cable to this device the first day I began >diagnosing...
• Re: Wire gauge for the shielded wire for the O2 signal?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 19 Sep 2014 11:03:17 -1000
  ...your ECU? If so, > and if you replace the entire wire, connecting that shield to the ECU > pin might pose a small challenge. > > The...
• Re: Forgot to replace flywheel-to-crank bolts
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 23:36:23 -0500
  I've heard of people rebuilding engines and not replacing a single stretch bolt (including head bolts, as well as the connecting rod cap...
• Re: Radiator Design
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 11:53:20 -0400
  ...The right side tank is actually two tanks connecting all the cross flow tubes on the front section to the outlet and all the...
• Re: A/T problems -- fluid level high
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Wed, 25 Feb 2015 07:04:24 -0800
  ...Is this as simple as connecting the coolant hoses together > > with a coupling or perhaps removing one and connecting the remaining > > hose to both...
• Re: coolant overflow tank
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:38:56 -0500
  ...Should the coolant overflow tank drain freely through the tube that connects to the pressure cap? I disconnected the connecting tube at the pressure...
• Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:44:02 -0400
  ...Another reason for driver-transistor failure is connecting or disconnecting the load while the ECU is powered. They warn you about this in the...
• A puzzling cooling sys. question...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 16:48:18 -0700
  ...one wants to purchase two of the coolant hoses (the ones connecting the plastic pipes to the radiator, I think), or the entire set...
• Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 21:04:26 -0800
  ...My 87 Syncro suffered a horrible death when the #3 piston pin/connecting rod exited the top of the case. Funny thing, it was...
• Call for Engine Conversion and Rebuild Shop Reviews
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 09:47:39 -0700
  ...Boston Engine AVP Bus Depot Go Westy Northwest Connecting Rod etc I'm interested in any and all Vanagon or Bus engine rebuilder reviews...
• Re: Adding a Deep Cycle Battery and heavy duty relay
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 06:43:40 -0800
  ...wire is not heavy enough unless you design the system right. Connecting the batteries together with such small wire should not be done while...
• Re: Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 21 May 2010 14:17:01 -0700
  ...Is there anyone on the list who doesn't have broken wires in the > harness connecting the doors with the body? One has to...
• Re: 1.9 water pump replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 29 Mar 2015 12:33:02 -0700
  ...251 121 058A Mark Stuart MacMillan wrote: > I’ve always replaced the two short hoses connecting to the water pump > when replacing the pump...
• WBX Digifant Ground Check. No Continuity Between Some Points.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 12:25:53 -0700
  ...Re-connecting battery ground should make no difference correct? Engine runs "ok" so what am I misunderstanding or doing wrong? I have not inspected...
• Re: Unused Fuse #14
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:45:36 -0700
  ...So you can, I suppose make fuse #4 do what ever you want it to do, by just connecting to the back of it...
• engine ventalation theory?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 12:25:46 -0700
  ...Well, I know a little - expanding gasses in closed chamber applies a force on the piston which is transmitted to the connecting rod which...
• Re: BFG Radial AT Spare Tire--fitting it in there
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 11 Nov 1998 14:37:05 -0500
  ...the stock position? Mine >is rubbing like hell on the steering connecting shaft. Just wonder what >you did or if you're having the...
• Aux battery solution??!!!
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 21 May 1999 11:54:20 -0700
  ...The posts even come with screws for connecting them up to ring leads. Any thoughts/experience with this type of battery? Brent Christensen '89...
• RE...electrical problems
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
  Mon, 28 May 2001 23:22:55 -0400
  ...I'm assuming you had the battery checked and alternator check too??? Have you tried taking the negative terminal off the battery and connecting...
• Re: no cold start/hard start relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 18:15:13 -0600
  ...BTDT on my > 76, > >80, & 84. > > More substantial current can be supplied to the solenoid by > connecting > >the large post with the battery cable...
• Alternator issues
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:00:02 -0400
  ...t be needing it any time soon since it has a connecting rod poking out of the case. And it works fine. So it...
• Re: Longer range gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 11:10:15 EDT
  ...It's also simpler than fitting extra tanks, fillers, connecting lines, auxiliary pumps etc, which i've also considered. -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand...
• Voltage regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 23:19:44 -0400
  ...It appears to me that the contacts in the voltage regulator have fused connecting the battery and the alternator at all times, so I...
• Re: hey Larry Chase need your experience
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 4 May 2005 12:31:17 -0600
  ...If you splice into the lines that are under > the sink you are connecting after the regulator, so the gauge should > always read the...
• Transmission Case Corrosion, Deterioration Repair, Ground Paths
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 2 Apr 2016 12:47:56 -0700
  ...ground paths, would connecting just 1 new large gauge ground wire from the battery to the drivetrain be of any benefit? As a side...