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• Re: FW: DAYS SUMMARY - UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:34:54 -0500
  Mark, There are two identical connectors that can be inadvertently reversed IF you had them both off at the same time. If memory serves...
• Re: Clunk while shifting to high gear
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Sat, 18 Apr 1998 19:57:29 -0700
  ...it goes CLUNK or > THUMP... > and once in awhile from 2 to 1 it'll grind; and sometimes into reverse. > > what dya think guys?
• Re: Type IV
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 13:30:19 -0500
  ...set your final drive up like a pre-68 Transporter- in "reverse" to >what all the other trannys have. Also remember that in '83...
• Re: after market swirl
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 16:14:40 -0800
  ...The inlets and outlets are reversed to compensate for the >swirling motion produced as the fuel leaves the tank. .... > Coriola had quite an effect...
• shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Pat Collins
  Thu, 25 May 2000 11:01:35 -0400
  ...at least it acts like it shifts), but no go. 2. Reverse, 3rd and 4th work fine. 3. No strange noises, vibrations, or html...
• Brake light help?
  Historical mailing list - Fafa Nugon
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 09:28:18 HST
  ...the bulbs are ok but it still won't give me reverse lights or brake light any help here? _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E...
• FS: two person middle seats, fit all Westy/GL
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 22:54:25 EST
  ...mounts forward or can mount rearward for booth style seating , seatbacks fold forward, makes your rear bed almost 2ft longer when reversed. lots of...
• inspection question for portlanders
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 06:24:01 -0800
  good morning! does any one in portland (or oregon, or anywhere) know if i can still pass inspection (DEQ) with out my reverse lights...
• Re: Reverse Gear in Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 16:15:45 +0100
  ...I went in reverse for about 20 yards >> and was getting ready to stop so i put in the clutch and let it keep...
• Re: Alternator belt burning up?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 5 May 2012 10:56:32 -0600
  ...Scott advised me to check that and sure enough that was the problem and after I reversed the pulley, all was fine. I have...
• Re: Relay polarity
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:20:54 -0400
  ...Series connection will simply allow the relay to operate with correct polarity, and not with reverse polarity; that's its purpose. Parallel (more common...
• Re: Blindspots sensors
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 9 Jun 2017 16:38:47 +0200
  ...If it´s about park sensors, I used mid 2000s Audi A6 sensors and the relevant ECU to activate the reverse beeper. http://www...
• More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 16:16:31 -0800
  I have made great progress in reverse engineering AFMs, ECUs and other funny business in the Digifant injection system. It's classic 80's...
• Shuddering clutch
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Thu, 22 Dec 2016 12:18:29 -0800
  ...Now, as I try to reverse it, shudders like nothing I’ve ever seen. Yet, going forward, has no such syndrome at all. So...
• Re: REAR HEATER VALVE - 'Not' Understood (Sorry Zoltan)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 06:58:28 -0600
  ...If it was on the top, on and off would be reversed. If the valve had been worked on by a PO, and the...
• Sloppy Shifter
  Historical mailing list - James Lowe
  Sun, 3 Oct 2004 22:55:32 -0700
  Has anyone repaired a sloppy shifter? My 87 Syncro has a lot of play in the stick shift, and I put her in reverse...
• Re: Frankenshifter
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:51:21 -0500
  ...The reverse lockout now works! I had to re-adjust the splines in the center linkage joint because things are now evidently sitting a...
• Re: Syncro Clutch Cross Shaft problems
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 28 Nov 2010 09:24:10 -0500
  ...With the car in reverse I started cranking, and it started moving in reverse. I had my foot pressed hard on the clutch pedal...
• Re: Vanagon/Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 06:02:39 -0800
  ...reverse set of Subarugears ring and > > pinion, and the discussion is quite long, but from what I recall you'd > > need the reverse R...
• Re: ECU: burned parts. PICS (Jetta Engine in Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 14 Sep 2014 09:41:49 -0700
  ...On 9/14/14, Raymond Markett <raym02@yahoo.com> wrote: > Wow! It looks like reversed polarity or a short caused a high current and...
• Re: Transmission Problem
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 19:24:56 -0700
  ...It operates well in reverse gear. Is there a set of circumstances regarding a failure of the torque converter which would allow this to...
• Re: back up lights options
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 4 Jul 2018 18:17:08 -0500
  So, when you go into reverse, this thing comes on? Jim On Wed, Jul 4, 2018 at 2:31 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail...
• Re: Clear picture of 5sp lockout pin. 5 sp manual transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 20 Oct 2017 11:34:47 -0400
  ...Anyone know where there's a pic or diagram of the reverse gear lockout pin > and spring and how it assemblies? Bentley no show...
• Re: [Syncro] front wear vs. rear wear
  Historical mailing list - Stebbins
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 07:49:00 +0200
  Also it was suggested to me that when one side of the tyres get warn a bit, one can have the tyres reversed on...
• Re: the high+pop-top
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 08:38:55 -0800
  ...Looking closer, I think maybe the picture is just reversed. On 11/23/05, Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote: > > John, > > Isn't the...
• Re: Speedo drive on Syncro diff
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 07:46:58 -0400
  ...you must run the drill in reverse) >Hi! I have a problem with my speedo which doesn't work. The >instrument itself works, the...
• Idle Stabilizer Control Box
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 09:28:37 -0500
  Has - or is - anyone working on reverse engineering the idle stabilizer control using modern digital processor technology? Seems to me that for someone knowlegable...
• Re: 12v relay help
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 16:57:20 -0800
  ...You sir, are a genius - I've just reversed everything, and it all works great without drawing power all the time ;o) Now I...
• Re: Fuel and coolant Gauges not working?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:21:08 -0400
  ...you have to mount it face down because the pinout is >reversed. They're not nearly as common as you imply. Neither Digikey, Mouser...
• Re: Symptoms - Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Chris Geiser
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 15:07:48 -0500
  ...Also, I now have to be very careful of the thing dropping over through the slot for reverse - like the stick goes way to...
• Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:26:05 -0700
  ...If you use the 4 speed shifter then the reverse lockout guide >>>> blocks 1st so you have to go down before you go left...
• Re: Bentley A/C diagram error
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 21:35:17 -0500
  ...Can someone confirm that in Bentley > on page 87.2 the high and low pressure hose labels are reversed? That would be > diagram 87...
• Diesel Doka, Lesotho pics, middle bearing propshaft
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Wed, 25 Nov 2015 09:30:25 -0800
  ...Middle bearing support by skid rails I've been doing some work on the dash of my neighbours diesel Doka Posts are in reverse...
• Re: Door seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Sat, 7 Mar 2015 19:40:12 -0800
  ...Any tips or tricks that might help me along? My assumption is peel it away, clean off any residue, and reverse the removal. > > Thanks...
• ALTERNATOR LIGHT
  Historical mailing list - kevin leong
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 11:03:10 -0700
  ...When in drive or reverse the light goes out and there is 13.5 volts at the battery & 14.5 volts at the alternator...
• Re: 85 Westfalia beeping
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 30 May 2001 01:06:18 -0500
  ...85 Westfalia beeping > My 85 Westy beeps when I put it in reverse. Is this stock or just another > accesory added by the "DPO...
• Re: 1986 2WD Engine/Electrical Problems/Questions.
  Historical mailing list - blytz
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 22:36:41 -0600
  ...I also found the reverse switch... with it's wires cut off and dangling. Gonna have to bust out a voltmeter, and test it...
• Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 16:08:06 -0500
  ...BIG difference between these 2 1985 vans.I only wish the reverse was true, as I spent bookoo bucks on press work redooing the...
• Re: What dumb thing do you repeatedly do with your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:19:52 -0700
  ...Beierl wrote: > Subsequent thought - headlight-alarm type buzzer, goes off when > reverse gear engaged with any door open. Easy-peasy. AOL CD in the...
• Re: differences between starter motors?? (For 1.9l)
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:44:37 -0500
  Dude!!!!!!!!! You just had the same problem as me, but in reverse. I wish I would have read your post 12 hours ago, as...
• question about 4-speed shift rod front "fork"
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:47:41 -0400
  ...one on the 3/4 shift gate side, not on the reverse gate side. If I'm missing one, are these available? Or would...
• Re: CV Joint Wear
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:20:40 -0700
  ...On Sun, Oct 12, 2008 at 10:55 AM, Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo.com>wrote: > Can they be installed in reverse and get better...
• Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:43:49 -0700
  ...If you use the 4 speed shifter then the reverse lockout guide >>>> blocks 1st so you have to go down before you go left...
• Re: weird backup light problem
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 5 Aug 2015 05:07:44 -0400
  ...Switch plate, neutral safety & reverse lights, auto shift lever, 311 927 147B - $36.00 Contact piece, neutral safety & reverse switch, auto shift lever, 171...
• Re: Fuel pump buzzing
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 17:00:19 -0400
  ...the small outlet. Yours could be some junk blocking the line. Reverse the pump wires and run a couple of times. How old is...
• Re: Brake Light Cluster Question
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sun, 1 Nov 1998 12:30:05 -0700
  ...America for taillight is for brake light (or I have this reversed). This inside big space used in N. America for brake light is...
• Re: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 20:22:09 EST
  ...RO (reverse osmosis) dispensers . . . Is this a west coast phenomenon? John McLean 87 Vanagon GL >> John, It used to be said that whatever is...
• parting out 84 GL standard shift near Cleveland Ohio
  Historical mailing list - Chris McClellan
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 20:27:32 -0700
  I got it cheap, ran it till the head gasket blew & stole the tranny for my westy (the westy tranny won't reverse, but...
• Re: auto tranny slipping
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 17:11:38 -0400
  Look for the reverse/second gear band adjustment in Bentley. H�ctor > I hope its not fatal I have a 86gl with 167K from...
• Re: Airplane VW Engines
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 21:03:02 +1300
  ...Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation. Q: Why is top posting frowned upon?
• tail light wiring symetry? 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 19:43:45 -0500
  ...Ultimately it's about the Reverse Light; they seem like they should be on different pins for Left and right (the lenses have different...
• horn beeps when i turn the steering wheel???
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 May 2005 14:54:39 EDT
  on my '85 vanagon, the #12 fuse (which controls the reverse lights and horn) was missing. so i replaced it..and the horn starts...
• Re: Rear Brake Job, Observations.
  Historical mailing list
  15 Jan 97 07:27:22 PST
  ...For re-assembly, the reverse didn't work. I finally figured out that you can install the outer end of the spring to the...
• Re: .457 SA five speed tranny for an overdrive 5th gear
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 08:05:44 EDT
  ...Like going to reverse but pulling back. I like this shifting because it put 1st and reverse on the same plane and REAL easy...
• Re: CV article now available - I'm confused (long)
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 10:57:48 -0700
  ...Note, however, that the following > configuration will NOT reverse the CV joint rotation: > > B------A Transmission D------C > > IN OTHER WORDS, IF YOU MOVE...
• Re: Westy rear table mods: here's another one
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 19:00:41 -0400
  ...Another (additional) solution for access to the > closet is to reverse the two table, put the short table in back and the > longer table...
• Re: transmission, entering first
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 19 Sep 2001 08:23:38 -0400
  ...left of where you can go due to interference with the reverse gate in the shifter. What I did was readjust that coupling on...
• Re: Size of the small ball in the 5sp reverse lockout?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 21 Oct 2017 10:41:39 -0700
  Dealer list shows $.62 so at under a buck good to have the correct ball. https://www.jimellisvwparts.com/products/Ball-ROLLER/5334583/N0256663...
• 2nd row seat reversal
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 19:56:19 -0500
  ...My daughter drives a 1986 Vanagon (Scooby Mystery Machine) and would like to reverse the 2nd row seat so that it faces the third...
• Water & Chlorine
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Sun, 13 Sep 1998 10:14:26 -0400
  ...Of course you could also install an ozone generator or a reverse osmosis filter under your cabinet, they you will really be safe from...