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  • Waste Veggie Oil - was Propane Fuelled Turbo Diesel Injection
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 22 Sep 2003 10:53:33 -0700
    ...Total investment so far is about $100 - some fuel line, a electrically controlled switch, out board motor tank and a 12V electric heater strapped...
  • Fwd: Friends of Tenacatita (invitaci�n en Ingl�s)
    Historical mailing list - ralanen
    Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:38:59 -0700
    Begin forwarded message: From: CYBERPUEBLO <mail@cyberpueblo.com> Subject: Friends of Tenacatita (invitación en Inglés) Date: December 17, 2010 10:45:40 AM MST...
  • Re: Questions re. Audi 3A engine swap (after searching the archives)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Wed, 5 May 2004 23:50:45 -0700
    ...The Four speed gas (as in air-cooled vanagon trans)gears are widely spaced as ratios go- so I look forward to the five...
  • Fwd: [VANAGON] Fwd: [VANAGON] algebra-impaired
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
    Thu, 7 Sep 2006 21:58:54 -0400
    ...cruise control 2. power locks 3. windshield washer pump 4. power mirror switch 5. fresh air fan et alia. The only electrically-operated amenity...
  • Re: Aux driving lights question..best easy power source..?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:31:52 -0400
    ...I will use the aux light switch to control a 30 amp relay to power > the lights, but the aux. light switch will only...
  • Re: 87 Westy Trouble Starting in Cold
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 21 Jun 2002 19:49:44 -0500
    ...Obviously a problem with the ISV or the ISC (idle stabilizer control - right side behind the tail-light assembly. This I have not resolved...
  • Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
    Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
    Sun, 7 Dec 2014 18:22:35 -0800
    ...and forward clutch drums); 2) the bearing between > >> the forward planetary gear set and the forward clutch; and 3) the > >> shims that control the...
  • FW: 1980 Westy ignition quits
    Historical mailing list - Bergey, Dennis
    Thu, 21 Aug 2003 05:44:06 -0700
    ...dual relay, coil, control unit for electronic ignition, jumped the coil directly from the battery, replaced ignition switch, headlight switch! (i was fishing) halogen...
  • Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:17:01 -0500
    ...The pilot is trained to overcome this and kept the airplane under directional control, but it adds an additional load on him to take...
  • 5 cyl Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 7 Jun 1995 17:31:49 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Inside obvious changes are a nicer steering wheel and rotary dial vent/temp control (just like mercs). The reviewers thought the van to be...
  • Re: Syncro OME shocks-group purchase with springs??
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Mon, 3 Jan 2000 20:25:12 -0800
    One other thing to remember is that it will also be an excellent time to replace those SQUEAKY control arm bushings! :-) Brent Christensen '89...
  • Re: Aux driving lights question..best easy power source..?
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:47:51 -0700
    ...Then he is using the output of that switch to control a new relay for the new lights. The only current that will flow...
  • Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 8 Sep 2011 19:04:23 -0500
    ...Using double stick tape, mount the relay just forward of the light switch on the fascia next to the instrument pod sufficiently far over...
  • Back from Mexico- Drove a 2000 VW Kombi!
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 8 Jan 2001 12:03:47 -0500
    ...I couldn't get used to seeing a water temp gauge and "real" heater controls on it! :-) The seating inside was plusher than on...
  • Re: Battery placement alternatives
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:19:53 -0700
    ...I have an inline gas motor mounted diesel style but my engine control (brain) is mounted on the right side where the diesel battery...
  • Re: Bobo Iceskater
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 7 Nov 1994 15:19:51 -0800
    ...I jammed on the brakes, and the bus slid gently, and to some degree under my control, toward the right side of the road...
  • road test: 1968 VW Station Wagon (long)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:48:47 CST
    ...The vent wing catch is an unusual one with a knob that must be rotated forward before the whole catch can be pushed forward...
  • Re: 86 Vanagon unstable idle (thanks for replies)
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
    Thu, 1 Apr 2004 22:44:47 -0900
    ...top of the engine or the Idle Stabilizer >Control (ISC) - a black box located just forward of the right hand brake >light (remove the...
  • Newbie ,?? Tach, wheels, seat belts, yeah I searched the archives
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
    Sun, 4 Jun 2006 21:01:29 -0400
    ...I'll have to upgrade to retracting lap belt when she goes forward facing and I'd like to get a retracting lap belt...
  • Re: SMOG TEST failure
    Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
    Thu, 7 Feb 2008 19:11:36 -0800
    ...The controls are timing settings (why we have the dual diaphragm >> distributors before Digifant), low compression, most vehicles EGR, and >> > in > >> everything 81 and...
  • Re: Off topic update
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:58:23 -0700
    ...I could go on... > > But the inline six is so nice, and boy does it come right the way forward in the engine compartment...
  • Re: Bosch and Hella H4 Lights
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 14 Nov 1999 10:09:24 -0800
    ...From there I mounted two relays on top of the factory fuse panel that controlled the lights. From these relays I used 12ga wire...
  • Re: I-4 ecu woes?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 24 Oct 2001 20:09:52 -0700
    ...The Ecu give is injectors their ground so they "fire" - this is controlled by pin 25/12... Make sure this circuit is OK before...
  • Re: Nice thing about vanagon keys
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:27:44 -0800
    ...Lose it and you had to purchase a complete new sytem, keys, control unit, etc. Some locksmiths can program Honda immobilizer keys also, not...
  • Funny bumper Stickers (F)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Howser
    Thu, 08 May 97 11:08:05 -0500
    ...I'm changing lanes. * I brake for no apparent reason. * Learn from your parents' mistakes - use birth control. * I'm not as think as...
  • Important Change regarding Bus Depot E-mail & website (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 12 Mar 2002 16:38:47 -0500
    ...So, as of now, it's back under my direct control. All website orders and email (either via the website form or to sales...
  • Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
    Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:48:44 -0600
    ...I forward it onto my buddy Alan. Ill let you know what the result is once he performs the 'ol paper clip jumper test...
  • Re: Flickering Oil Light, for EVERYONE TO KNOW.
    Historical mailing list - Wil Barker
    Fri, 18 Sep 1998 12:20:01 -0400
    ...HELP! Is there any way you can forward this to the vanagon list subscribers? No big deal, but if you can I'd certainly...
  • Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Fri, 5 Jan 2007 13:53:54 -0800
    ...Cost: $495 Looking forward (sort of) to the next Vanagon adventure! I must be sick, but I'm in good company here! Keith O...
  • Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
    Historical mailing list - James
    Sun, 7 Dec 2014 23:14:55 -0500
    ...and forward clutch drums); 2) the bearing between > > >> the forward planetary gear set and the forward clutch; and 3) the > > >> shims that control the...
  • Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
    Historical mailing list - mordo
    Sat, 31 Mar 2007 13:34:11 -0400
    ...Airic, what do you mean by ignition control? o2 sensor has no impact. It certainly seems temperature related. From cold start, everything seems normal...
  • Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 4 Jan 2018 13:09:15 -0500
    ...New MAP Sensor What is the MAP sensor? Power Steering Connectors OK, just conectors Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve Connector [Uses Original IAC Valve...
  • Re: Front shocks replacement question
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 25 Aug 2015 00:01:56 -0400
    ...I did it right the second time with the front stable on two jack stands and also the jack supporting the front controller arm...
  • Re: Fixing the missing posts
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Wed, 1 Jan 2020 12:38:42 -0700
    ...No matter what your email provider tells you, you have no control nor record of these messages being deleted. It is most likely this...
  • Re: 87 HELP!!!
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 14 Nov 96 16:26:43 CST
    ...the connector that points off to the LEFT is the coolant temp sensor. (the front-pointing one is the coolant GAUGE sensor, which controls...
  • Fire Suppression Solutions 2
    Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
    Tue, 3 Aug 2004 12:42:48 -0400
    ...There are many different ways fire detection and suppression is handled in aircraft but essentially fire control systems consist of two parts. Fire Detection...
  • Re: Hi-Power TDI Vanagon observations
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 31 May 2005 20:18:15 -0700
    ...David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone...
  • Re: Fuel gauge sender ground location
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 6 Mar 2009 10:32:16 -0800
    ...So P 97.127 in Bentley shows the fuel sender ground at "29" which is "near Digifant control unit". A misprint? Or is my...
  • Re: WAS: building carrier bar..... NOW: Test Weld PIC
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee www.vwrack.com
    Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:14:20 -0600
    ...forward. Pull = like driving in reverse - Preheat the piece with a propane or acetylene torch - Move torch slow, steady and smoothly. In a controlled...
  • Re: any flux capacitor conversions available?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sun, 30 Sep 2001 04:15:56 EDT
    ...on the highway indicate that the vehicles driver tried to gain > control and reduce his speed repeatedly approximately five miles from the > impact point...
  • Re: aux fuel tanks
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 9 Feb 2005 18:14:07 -0800
    ...David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone...
  • Re: Calling all Vanagon Mailing List Members for help with new Vanagon.com
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Tue, 14 Mar 2017 23:55:32 +0000
    ...Fast forward to 2016 and he was moving out of the > country > > and ready to let it go. > > > > I am currently setting up a...
  • Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:42:06 -0700
    ...The headlight switch output controls the lights so > they will turn off with the headlights when the ignition is switched > of. A three position...
  • Re: Rear disk brakes - proportioning valves?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 21 Oct 2004 19:34:15 -0700
    ...David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 Internet: www.fastforward.ca Email: sales@fastforward.ca Phone...
  • 91 GL FS in Nebraska
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 25 Feb 1999 18:32:16 -0600
    patrick asked me to forward this to the list, as he was not sure it had made it: (anybody interested, please contact HIM <see...
  • Re: How in the h*ll?!?!???!!??!?!
    Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
    Fri, 28 Jul 2000 16:41:14 -0400
    ...I took out the glove box (big hands, couldn't work on it), removed the radio and the air conditioning controls to finally get...
  • Re: Off topic update
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Fri, 27 Mar 2020 23:47:07 -0500
    ...I could go on... > > But the inline six is so nice, and boy does it come right the way forward in the engine compartment...
  • Re: Bike Rack Rec - spotlight?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:21:43 -0800
    ...With the control handle easily reached while driving (it comes into the van just behind the rearview mirror) the spotlight is really handy for...
  • Re: Off topic update
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:33:46 -0700
    ...But the inline six is so nice, and boy does it come right the way forward in the engine compartment. I’m wondering ( haven...
  • Re: Aftermarket Air Conditioning
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Fri, 29 Dec 2006 19:45:58 -0500
    ...If you >> go >> forward with this project I would certainly like to know how you make out >> and how well the single, under dash...
  • Re: Front shocks replacement question
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Mon, 24 Aug 2015 09:31:14 -0400
    ...I then supported the lower control arm with my floor jack using a 2 by 3 scrap piece of wood to fit between he...
  • Re: Dometic Piezo Electric
    Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
    Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:31:38 -0600
    ...I tightened > the screws and bent the metal bracket forward a tiny bit, which helped. > > Wondering if a loose/bent bracket could be causing...
  • Fwd: '90 Carat For Sale - Walla Walla, WA
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Mon, 1 Sep 2008 16:48:58 -0700
    Ralf Wiebeck asked me to forward this from the WetWesties list. He's asking $4,000 obo. Please contact him, not me. His address...
  • Would you be interested in a limited-slip diff for your Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sat, 2 Oct 1999 21:56:26 -0700
    ...Regards, Todd '88 Westy ====================== Forwarded email =========================== Mr Last, Thank you for your interest in Quaife. Your inquiry with Quaife UK was forwarded to us...
  • Re: Installing an override switch on the vanagon radiator sensor
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 8 Mar 2023 16:35:09 -0600
    ...m going to try to > avoid adding and changing things going forward unless I clearly see the > improvement. > > But, for the right person this...
  • Re: venting about irresponsible drivers
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 29 Aug 2016 17:19:51 -0700
    ...I > stopped at a stop sign that controls entry from a ramp into a Y where two > other roads enter. Both of those other...
  • FUNKY-SOUNDING VANAGON ENGINES!
    Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
    Sat, 28 Nov 1998 17:39:47 -0500
    ...gear ratios, in forward OR reverse!!! John was telling me that the use of simple mechanical servos, under solid-state control, can be used...
  • Propex Installation, Day Two
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Fri, 29 Nov 1996 19:41:42 +0000
    ...This hole will service the both the gas line and the four wire heater control cable that runs from the heater to the thermostat...
  • Re: Gerry is ill - suggestions for a server upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
    Fri, 21 May 1999 07:58:22 -8
    ...I look forward to your comments and > suggestions. > > PS. If Gerry goes down again - someone please email me at > david@abccom.bc.ca so...
  • Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
    Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
    Wed, 6 Oct 2004 20:37:46 +0200
    ...The 1.9l has ECU (engine control unit) control of fuel pump and injectors; the system is essentially the Bosch L-Jetronic. Ignition drive...