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• Re: Porsche 911 Engine
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Sun, 13 May 2001 11:39:21 -0700
  ...Needless to say, this thing moved! While stopped at a light, some kids in an lowered import were overheard commenting: "Why would anyone would...
• Re: Fixed dash lights, not certain how.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:07:33 -0500
  ...I checked light operation while fuse panel was lowered > > but did not check them after re-attaching the fuse panel. I'm > > suspecting a...
• Re: Re: CA, land of busses galore
  Historical mailing list - Scott Harvey
  Sun, 25 Sep 94 11:31 PDT
  ...He said the kid that owned it had it lowered (only in Calif. would some dufas lower a classic like this). So I tell...
• Re: Install of GoWesty ATF Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 22 May 2011 22:15:17 -0700
  ...get the trans lowered enough for access to its nose to > remove the oil cooler because as the transmission lowered the accel > cable began...
• Re: Fixed dash lights, not certain how.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:16:58 -0800
  ...I checked light operation while fuse panel was lowered >> but did not check them after re-attaching the fuse panel. I'm >> suspecting a...
• Re: eBay Motors item 2409707944 (Ends Apr-08-03 11:48:14 PDT ) - Dodge : A 1...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 21:04:57 -0800
  ...this woulda looked cool lowered w/ some Cragar mags on it :<) chris _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months...
• Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:34:26 -0700
  ...The centering-spring devices provide the > necessary movement to account for the varying geometry as the corners are > raised and lowered. > > A joystic actuator...
• FS - H&R Lowering springs and Koni shocks
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 17:21:07 -0700
  ...will not have enough "up" travel if used on a non-lowered Vanagon. The front Koni shocks seem to fit just fine and have...
• Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 3 Aug 2016 18:39:03 +0000
  ...30 years got loosened and stirred up when fuel tank was lowered to replace plastic coolant lines with stainless steel lines?  Fuel pump is...
• Re: Westy rear table mods: here's another one
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:23:18 -0400
  ...door without pulling the table out, either in its raised > or lowered position. > > While I haven't done this yet, I remembered some nice...
• Diesel engine and tranny removal, 82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 16:52:27 -0600
  ...the rubber motor mounts and steady the mass as it is lowered. Leave the most forward mount on the transmission (which is pivotable) connected...
• Re: engine conversion experiences (long)
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 11:42:14 +0100
  ...The South African original with Syncro undercarriage (but 2WD) gives a ground clearence of 19cm, my conversion lowered the engine by 3cm because of...
• Re: Turbo wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 13:53:26 +1000
  ...love to see someone do it! I occasionally see a silver lowered Carat on the road around where I live in the Blue Mountains...
• Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 15 Nov 2016 18:19:16 +0000
  ...The purple version is appropriate for > stock height or lowered 2wds and the yellow version is appropriate for > lifted 2wds and all Syncros. The...
• Re: Is it possible to "remodel" the stove top?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 07:44:23 -0500
  ...Inside the stove/sink lid is an inner stainless steel panel, which is designed to be lowered over the stove top and used as...
• Re: sad decline and a new sighting in Richmond VA
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 6 Jan 2009 15:19:15 -0800
  ...van front I got a pic of the local fenderless, RHD >>lowered Beetle rat rod that I've seen before. Talk about a strange...
• for you UK folks ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 03 Dec 95 22:38:41 CST
  ...887062 Split screen camper in exchange for: 1968 Salmon Pink Beetle. Lowered alloys, blank dash, bucket seats, rag top. 5000pounds just spent Telephone Andy...
• Re: toddler camping
  Historical mailing list - David O'Bryan
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 22:58:12 -0400
  ...IIRC the pack-and-play we had would just fit nicely on the floor even with the bed lowered. We had him sleep in...
• 2.1L coolant light problem
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 12:30:52 -0700
  ...in areas without too many hills that you may exhibit a lowered engine temperature reading due to the cycling of the ac promoted fan...
• FYI - FS: 83 country homes camper, valencia, California, $4000 on ebay
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 09:05:46 -0600
  ...I've lowered the price on the "For Sale" signs as well as the reserve price and "buy it now" price with the hope...
• Re: Lowering Cooling Sys pressure
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 3 May 1999 15:27:58 -0700
  ...the lowered pressure is nothing like running an open system. I'm not sure what the exact amount the pressure is lowered...the guy...
• Re: Running Lights Dark
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 28 Aug 2018 08:16:08 -0400
  ...I did a video about this, but Youtube lowered the quality to the point it is almost unwatchable. I recorded it in HD so...
• Re: Vanagons in California...(Splitties)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 19:59:02 -0500
  ...NOW I lowered it with straight bug axles and now can cruise at 70 NO Problem. I can at least stay up with traffic...
• Re: 5-cyls in a Vanagon? Which ones?
  Historical mailing list - William Warburton
  Wed, 6 Apr 94 15:42:55 GMT
  ...and VR6 engine the Transporter GTI features mindblowing acceleration, it's lowered and stiffened suspension promises spirited handling and the 16" alloy wheels with...
• Re: Why does engine run cooler w/ heater, The real reason
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 22 May 1998 09:37:12 -0700
  ...The real reason the temperature > is lowered is because the cabin heaters are before the thermostat. The > external radiator can only dissipate heat passed...
• Re: Do you want a Vanagon with a variable suspension????????????????
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 03:41:51 EDT
  In a message dated 6/26/02 8:29:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time, TSmola@TRIBUNE.COM writes: << Has anyone installed lowered springs on...
• Re: Location of online Westfalia pop top conversiondirections......????? FISH
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 08:43:05 -0700
  ...The Westy ceiling is flat and lowered to allow for the bed and pads to stay in place when the top is down. The...
• Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:07:32 -0500
  ...Using the stove with the drain lowered might result in the kind of mess that MR SQUIRREL SURELY DID NOT MAKE. Jim On Mon...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:07:06 +0100
  ...I'm not sure I want my van lowered, I kinda like a >> taller ride. >> >> Does anybody have any experience with them? Are they...
• Re: How high do I lift the wee beastie?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:37:27 -0700
  ...When all is |loose, and the engine is ready to be lowered, clear the area underneath, |and place some one inch diameter pipes parallel...
• Re: NEED VANAGON JACK PRONTO!
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Thu, 24 Jul 1997 08:55:49 -0400
  ...I had no way of cranking the jack down and I could not > remove the jack as the van was not lowered all the...
• Re: Waving Vanagon drivers (again)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Sep 1995 22:52:10 GMT
  ...Westies wave more. <snip> >- Lowered busses (when I rarely see them, and if I can't shoot them >first) never wave. >- Air-cooled bricks...
• 5 cyl engine clearance follow up, long
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 26 Feb 1999 20:57:27 -0800
  ...undercarriage (but 2WD) gives > a ground clearence of 19cm, my conversion lowered the engine by 3cm > because of cross member mountings. Detlev's conversion...
• Re: 85 Vangon revs drops, revs drops, revs drops, and then dies after a few minutes of this cycle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:36:46 -0800
  ...that the only deleterious effect if it > doesn't is slightly lowered mileage (because the decel fuel cutoff > isn't operating). Totally different on...
• Re: Sportsvans (sic)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 11 Apr 1994 15:20:40 -0500 (CDT)
  ...and VR6 engine the Transporter GTI features mindblowing acceleration, it's lowered and stiffened suspension promises spirited handling and the 16" alloy wheels with...
• Re: Craigslist engine
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 20:09:28 -0700
  ...it before listed for more, so pretty sure > price has been lowered once already. Regardless one > has to make sure that the rebuilds been...
• Re: Fixed dash lights, not certain how.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:13:41 -0800
  ...I checked light operation while fuse panel was lowered > > but did not check them after re-attaching the fuse panel. I'm > > suspecting a...
• Re: My overflow tank is full of oil!!!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:04:06 -0700
  ...When I lowered the hose I left about 1/8 cup >>>> flow out and all blue. Opened the expansion tank and it was a...
• Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Tue, 8 Oct 2013 10:17:42 -0400
  ...I bought it last spring for $150 when they first lowered the price. There are plenty on eBay like this 100 Watt with free...
• Re: how NOT to instal your poptop tent
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:04:26 -0400
  ...The pop top need to be lowered about 2 in all the time when you do the job, alway raise it after each step...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:04:32 -0500
  ...I'm not sure I want my van lowered, I kinda like a >> taller ride. >> >> Does anybody have any experience with them? Are they...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Aug 2009 to 12 Aug 2009 - Special issue (#2009-653)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:55:02 -0700
  ...The Yakima bar lowered the bike down far enough for the back tire to rest on the bumper and then you can just use...
• Audi 5-cly turbo diesel Vanagon- on it's way to Alaska
  Historical mailing list - R.Joseph Murphy
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 08:06:32 -0700
  ...70 continentals load rating D - highway tires made for the EV. Lowered the engine 2" so the engine compartment lid would close. The taller...
• Re: Striped my Westy: What I found.
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 11:43:06 -0700
  ...It really lowered the engine and road noise in my Westy, and I only did half. I still plan to eventually pull the floor...
• Re: Blaupunkt stereos
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 12:33:47 -0700
  ...me to ever buy one > again. > > Too bad, also Blauplunkt has lowered to the stupidity of the "flash factor" > as well. > I suppose the...
• Re: Spoiler?-wind problems
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 18:24:56 -0700
  ...Found out that the center of pressure on the front was lowered about 6", but the drag was reduced only 3% - well inside the...
• Re: A Different Jack
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 24 Mar 1998 18:30:24 -0800
  ...A good way to do this is to have your friend hold onto the stand as the bus is lowered. When you are confident...
• Re: You know how just when you think you're wrapping up, the radiator bleeder screw head shears off?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:43:39 -0800
  ...When it's in it's > "lowered" state will I be able to get at the screw, or am I going to have > to...
• Re: "Increase the HP, up to 45%(or more),in your Wasserboxer" CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 10:09:36 -0600
  ...interested in other performance parameters...longevity, smoothness of operation, fuel economy, lowered toxics in the exhaust gases, etc. For the CD, I say go...
• Re: Weight Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 12:15:25 -0800
  ...The lowered center of gravity created by a load of cement aboard on actually made the bus sway less while cornering. Not that I...
• Re: What's Correct Oil Level: MIN or MAX?!
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 01:09:59 EST
  ...This lowered my oil > temperature (VDO drain plug sensor and electric gauge) from 255 degrees F > to 185 degrees F at 70 mph on...
• Re: Dometic 182 B Fridge- Ad Nauseum
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 07:43:31 -0700
  ...Post-prandials, I went out to the van to try again.� 110V had lowered the temp nicely, so I knew it was working. First...
• Re: Xenon headlight bulbs... any opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Zach Kaplan
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 21:31:39 -0800
  ...all sorts of spoilers and ground effects added, low profile tyres, lowered suspension and the fake HID headlights. Then there is the fellow at...
• Re: syncros
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 13:03:43 -0400
  ...While 2WD Vanagons had their ride height lowered, the Syncros were higher than the 2WDs and stayed at the same height. The only thing...
• Q: Porsche 914 engine compatibility with Vanagon - YES!!
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 01:06:09 -0400
  ...In later years, before I switched to Vanagon, I had rebuilt the 2.0L engine with bigger pistons, and lowered the compression so I...
• Re: Samba ad response
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:15:37 -0800
  ...has replied to your ad for: > 86 Weekender Camper FS- price lowered Price: 1695.00 > at: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php...
• Re: State of the List... State your ages!!!!!!! :<)
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sat, 8 May 2004 21:05:17 -0700
  ...My first ride was a �73 super beetle, chopped and lowered by my father, but still underpowered (a good thing in those Alaskan winters...
• Re: Breakdown in Cloudcroft(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 16:25:45 -0700
  ...It was late, dark, raining, > and we were in no mood to be changing the pump anyway, so we lowered the Jeep > back to...
• Re: Those ramps
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:34:40 -0600
  ...There >> were some guys who drove old VW bugs out there, big old ball tires lowered >> pressure and would stay out of the deep...
• Re: Gas spillage & other oddities
  Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
  Tue, 3 May 1994 16:41:06 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I disconnected everything (VW uses those lovely hose clamps that you have to cut off!!!) and lowered the tank and replaced all of the...