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Re: On the road and need some help
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:36:55 -0700
...It is missing and has a serious > reduction of power when under load. It starts up and idles, but is > running real rough, no...
Re: Van Dies while in motion
Historical mailing list - Stuart
Sat, 21 Dec 2013 20:56:20 -0800
...However, if a motor is heavily loaded and a voltage reduction occurs, the current would go up from a fairly high value to a...
Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:40:54 -0400
...Most cars went to the three cat and O2 sensor between 81 and 83 for NOx reduction. This was the most likely reason for...
Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 9 Dec 2015 09:41:26 -0800
...My son's '87 had a kludged one installed and the starter was still intermittent, so it now has a GW gear reduction starter...
Re: replacing window glass seals
Historical mailing list - Ben
Sat, 16 Nov 2013 00:05:57 -0800
...since they seldom get broken and don't gain the cost reductions afforded front windshields through large > volume production. But is the breakage rate...
Re: Vanagon 5 Speed Trannies. RPM in 5th gear question.
Historical mailing list
Sun, 22 Nov 1998 10:47:52 PST
...A reduction of the RPM's > would be nice. To reduce your RPMS get a taller than stock .815 gear installed. Weddle Engineering [(562...
Re: Snow handling of 412 (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
Mon, 17 Feb 2003 13:11:50 -0500
...was ---the better ---of the two with the higher clearance and reduction gears. The ---only car I've ---driven that came close to them...
Re: vanagon Digest - 16 May 2005 - Special issue (#2005-396)
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Tue, 17 May 2005 14:38:30 +1000
...The van now has 273,500kms on the clock with no reduction in fuel economy yet. Cheers, Steve O NSW Australia '92 Transporter WBX...
Should I buy this 66 Deluxe
Historical mailing list
Sat, 22 Jul 95 16:59:13 EDT
...no nasty gear box/ reduction gear noise, moves under its own motive power in all gears to 40 mph (as fast as I dared...
BARNDOOR LEAD!!! (buses FS)
Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
Fri, 29 Sep 1995 10:22:18 -0400
...1966 Hardtop Deluxe Sea Blue/Cumulus White, 1600 SP w/doghouse cooler, new brake master & wheel cylinders, new brake hoses, new seals in reduction...
Re: Westy Soundproofing
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Thu, 19 Oct 2006 11:31:56 -0400
...Has the tar like backing that the expensive stuff has.I think most folks here that report good sound reduction have late vanagons to...
Re: California Emission Test?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:52:39 -0400
...NOX is the result of too much heat and pressure and reduction equipment not working. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
Re: window scoop
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:58:23 -0700
On a related note, I found an interesting note about wind noise reduction on this page where the 88 and up front door sealing...
Re: Alternator light mystery-High bean switch!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 26 May 2010 13:22:38 -0700
...off during cranking, like power supply to the headlights and load reduction relay. pretty tricky ! - or clever/sneaky. Is the heated rear window switched...
Re: Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Mon, 21 Nov 94 11:27:15 PST
...The reduction of peak temps is to attenuate the production of oxides of Nitrogen (pollutants) that are formed only at high temperatures. Two bits...
Re: Sending photos
Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
Wed, 21 May 1997 22:34:43 -0400 (EDT)
...Many other methods of reduction are possible with PhotoShop or other photo handling applications. It really does depend on the reason for sending and...
Re: My Westy is totaled!
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:16:40 -0800
...In my case, the adjuster worked it out with a combination of that > plus reduction of my salvage value to practically nothing. BTW, they...
Re: electric or hydraulic power steering
Historical mailing list - Tom C
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 22:57:11 -0400
...Electric is looking more appealing just from a cost perspective and reduction in labor time. I’d do it myself the less I’m...
Re: Standard wiring circuit numbers list
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 19 Oct 2000 17:13:35 -0400
...Also called "Load Reduction Circuit" >97=? >97a=? Dunno either of these. 85, 86 -- relay coil terminals, 85 is ground side 87 -- relay output terminal...
Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
Fri, 15 Jun 2001 10:45:36 -0700
...The price reduction which is supposedly coming would suggest that they have priced themselves out of the market. It remains to be seen if...
Wrap exhaust pipes with fiberglass?
Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:33:37 -0700
...I guess I can see the reduction of waste heat part in a general sense, but I am puzzled about the engine overheating part...
Re: Mobil-1 shortage
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:38:23 -0600
...engine design)? >> >> The only concern (again, IMO) is the EPA related reduction in ZDDP, a >> friction reducer important to flat tappet engines. I use...
Re: Noisy transaxle??
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Mon, 21 Oct 2013 16:49:47 -0500
...clutch and keep the > engine rpm there is a big noise reduction? There is also some noise I hear > Idling in neutral that goes...
Re: Won't start - no, wait, there it goes!
Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
Tue, 26 Aug 2014 13:42:58 +0000
...the starter&bellhousing) Then you goto adding a HOT START (load reduction) relay to provide full voltage to the solenoid while the windings are...
Re: Diesel Westy Gearing Swaps- reply
Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
Wed, 9 Dec 1998 17:04:03 EST
...That gives me an overall gear reduction of about 8%% over a stock Wasser. 8% more power, 8% higher RPM at cruise, 12% speedo...
Re: T2/ T1/0.5?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 3 Apr 2001 11:51:29 +1200
...It had reduction gears, >not CVs.... This was in the US and was mid-year. > > Richard A. Jones > Boulder, Colorado > '81 Vanagon Mr Bus...
Re: converting to 4 wheel drive - Quaife?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 7 Dec 2001 07:38:46 -0800
...Type 02J - New Beetle, Golf 4, Jetta 4 (all models) inventory reduction sale>> 10.309.180 $695.00 VW - Passat B5 99�-01 models...
Re: Gowesty starter problems
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 5 Sep 2016 23:00:03 +0000
...It is a Gowesty gear reduction starter > that failed > 4) I'll let everyone know what Gowesty says. Hopefully by tomorrow > afternoon > > > Dennis Jowell...
Re: 14" to 16" Wheel Upgrade User Input Please.
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Wed, 22 May 2013 14:40:36 -0400
...without increasing the brake's size...that would result in noticeable >> reduction in actual braking force...eh? I know the effect is dramatic >> when...
Eurospec Followup Followup
Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
Tue, 5 Jan 1999 17:38:00 -0700
...the promised coupler, Kyle gave me some other ideas about vibe reduction.) Thank you Ron and the others, for providing this forum and for...
Re: A new headlight Problem.
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Tue, 2 Mar 1999 15:51:44 -0800
...So far: * Took apart the hi/low switch, no contacts were burned, all looked well. * Checked bulbs, OK * Checked the low reduction relay, looks...
Re: On the road and need some help
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:37:14 -0800
...It is missing and has a serious >>> reduction of power when under load. It starts up and idles, but is >>> running real rough, no...
Starter SR0408X ge-futzd
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:37:41 -0700
...Might be that the starter (Genuwhine Bosch SR0408X gear reduction TDI 1999-2003) has gone nips up and jammed the solenoid lever (the part...
Re: GoWesty 2.4L Engine
Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:29:38 -0400
...as the lack of any aero dynamics results in a drastic reduction in fuel economy at these break-neck speeds. Enjoy your "new" ride...
Re: '86 Vanagon Starts, Dies....Revisited (Help!)
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Sat, 15 Jan 2000 20:58:39 -0600
...Plugs > Cap > Rotor > Wires > Coil > Fuel Pump Relay > Digifant Relay > Load Reduction Relay > > Here are the latest findings.... > > The problem continues. If the engine...
Re: Occasional use insurance in Canada? Was: Declared Value Insurance?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:26:27 -0800
...car (Vibe), but thats > only a 20% rebate for a 95% reduction in used days. Not fair! > But insurance agents I call seem clueless...
Re: Starter review 4 years later
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:23:49 -0400
...adaptor for the vanagon allowing the use of a TDI gear reduction starter. > >4 years ago I purchased it and a starter. Dennis installed...
'56 kombi tranny: day 6/?
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Thu, 5 Jan 1995 21:22:42 -0800 (PST)
...another set of gaskets! Oye! I'll have to split the reduction boxes again, and take everythign apart all the way back up to...
Re: Warning:To Syncro owners
Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
Tue, 20 Aug 1996 12:45:49 -0400 (EDT)
...At 6:1 gear reduction, times 1st gear Rpm, at 20 mph, the disc was flying. I think the G-force would distroy any...
Last few procedures to complete my 85 engine overhaul!!!!
Historical mailing list - Alan Cady
Tue, 10 Jan 2006 12:36:04 -0800
...the Vanagon Bentley book shows a "T" with a 0.15mm reduction orifice adaptor going to the throttle body, from this "vacuum shut off...
Re: Ethanol Free Gas.. No fuel pump buzzing?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 27 Feb 2016 00:06:47 -0500
...So by adding alcohol > to gasoline you get a power reduction, yet you still pay the same > price. I know the corn subsidy to...
Re: starting problem
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:02:53 -0300
...use the VW TD/TDi diesel starter - they are a gear reduction starter and will spin over the waterboxer with ease. It’s also...
Re: Refrigerator elimination thoughts
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Mon, 25 Jun 2018 17:36:00 -0400
...run my original 1.9 engine for some time the weight > reduction probably could not hurt. > > Of course the space would probably fill pretty...
Re: Drafting (was Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:43:28 -0400
...Greg Potts wrote: >> >>> Hi Marc, >>> >>> The benefit of "drafting" is the reduction in relative wind speed >>> lessens the load on the engine. >>> >> Surely the...
Re: Westy rear shelf support
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 18 Jun 2016 08:46:22 -0700
...weight reduction on new piece. Can you carve out "Westfalia" or VW > or something of > that ilk? Bell Industries could have a nice market...
'57 Deluxe Saga ends OK!
Historical mailing list - Mike White
Fri, 9 Jun 1995 10:12:51 MST
...It turns out that the main bolt which holds the reduction box to the swing arm in the middle was gone. I was not...
RE: The '71 single cab that isn't
Historical mailing list
Thu, 7 Sep 1995 15:44:45 -0700
...tranny in a swingaxle bug, >which doesn't use the bus reduction gears at the wheels; > >2.) If someone is building a midengine car...
Re: no start no click
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:01:01 -0400
...my only issue is I have the Gowesty gear reduction starter and >> it’s been so long since I installed it I’m noticing...
Re: Westy Waterproofing Question - Anyone Try Nikwax?
Historical mailing list - Dave C
Tue, 16 May 2000 16:16:17 -0400
...Todd Guttman 85 Westy 'Rivendell' - recently re-titled here in Columbus, Ohio as a 'motorhome' with a $120 reduction in annual insurance costs. Thanks...
Re: Am stuck in a wheel chair :
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Wed, 24 Sep 2003 22:04:52 -0700
...Just an example of how any for of Socialism > inevitably results in a reduction of personal freedom; for the "greater > good" personal liberties are...
Re: Am stuck in a wheel chair :
Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
Thu, 25 Sep 2003 09:51:30 +0100
On Thursday 25 Sep 2003 05:10, Tom Young wrote: > Just an example of how any for > of Socialism inevitably results in a reduction...
Re: Ethanol Free Gas.. No fuel pump buzzing?
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Fri, 26 Feb 2016 14:12:50 -0800
...So by adding alcohol to >> gasoline >>> you get a power reduction, yet you still pay the same price. I know the >>> corn subsidy to...
Re: Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 2 Jul 2017 21:47:17 -0700
...On my '81 Westy (Jetta engine) I installed a reduction gear starter. Presumably, it's an off shore product. No regrets. Brand new, $65...
Re: Double T Trouble
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Thu, 4 Oct 2001 21:55:27 -0700
...the original chemical "alloy" to provide hardness and rigidity (sometimes swelling reduction). The net result is often fractures and crumbling under stress. In general...
Re: Comments on Splittie (underpowered... not)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 13 Sep 2002 22:54:41 +1200
...its running the late model type 2 transmission >and drive axles (reduction gears removed) , it had dual port heads and I wouldn't consider...
Re: A/C wiring on 84s
Historical mailing list - tolga
Tue, 11 Jan 2005 00:29:58 -0500
...the wiring of >the fan switch, A/C relay, and load reduction relay are concerned. On >my '86, with dealer installed A/C, all...
Re: '86 Vanagon Starts, Dies....Revisited (Help!)
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Sun, 16 Jan 2000 10:25:42 EST
...Plugs >Cap >Rotor >Wires >Coil >Fuel Pump Relay >Digifant Relay >Load Reduction Relay > >Here are the latest findings.... > >The problem continues. If the engine...
Happy Friday! Some fule injection and idle tips.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 30 Apr 2022 03:47:04 +0000
...The goal is to switch from rich to lean and back quickly so the the 3 way catalyst and support HC and CO reduction...
Re: Re- Drivin' in Mean Wind
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 08 Nov 94 15:05:00 CST
...1513 >Aside from stone chips peppering the face of your fine vehicle, has anyone >noticed any rise in engine temp from the reduction of...
Re: cleaning windows with tinted film
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 29 Jul 2003 07:35:10 -0700
...Great for privacy and heat reduction, though > backing > up is a real pain. I recall seeing a recent thread which discussed > film > tinting - if...