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  • Re: Idle stabilizer control unit...? Do they go bad?
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 22 Feb 2004 16:22:23 EST
    ...Do the Idle Stabilizer Control Units ever go > bad? I pulled mine and cleaned the terminals... and no change. > Anyone had this go bad...
  • Anyone using a VintageAir Mk IV AC unit?
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:26:31 -0700
    ...http://www.vintageair.com/products2006.asp At the bottom of page, there is a unit that looks like it might be a good solution...
  • Re: Compact Air Conditioner
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Wed, 24 Aug 2016 10:21:01 -0700
    ...The smallest window units are around >>> 5,500 btu/hr. >>> >>> Dennis, >>> >>> On Aug 23, 2016, at 8:28 AM, Ned Savoie <ned@HARBOURLIGHT.COM...
  • Re: For Sale Eperspacher B1LC Heater
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Wed, 15 Feb 2006 16:44:59 -0500
    ...The > control unit is fried but will be included anyway so you have it for > reference. I never got it working so I can...
  • Re: Toyotomi A/C unit
    Historical mailing list - Dave Richards
    Wed, 09 Jul 1997 19:52:09 -0400
    R J Bellanca wrote: > > To All those who asked for more info on the small a/c unit, Toyotomi TID-1200 > > I purchased mine...
  • Re: Bosch alternator rebuild
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 25 Mar 1996 21:36:16 -0500
    ...Said it was critically important on these Bosch units to >bring them in BEFORE a failure due to the cost of the housings. If...
  • Re: speedometer light
    Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
    Thu, 18 Nov 1999 19:04:03 -0500
    Per, Do you mean that the bulb/socket units from the jetta/quantum is the same and wil fit the Vanagon? Ron Semko Orlando...
  • 82 Westy A/C
    Historical mailing list - David Feldstein
    Tue, 27 Mar 2001 22:03:42 EST
    Just a question for anyone who has an '82 Westy with the rear (factory) airconditioning unit hanging from the ceiling. Does anyone know where...
  • FS- AFM, idle control unit, stabilizer, throttle valve, computer
    Historical mailing list - Road Camper
    Tue, 3 Apr 2001 10:33:24 -0700
    ...Stuff for sale- Idle stabilizer, idle control unit alternator, AFM Full aircleaner (box snorkel etc.) Throttle valve, computer under the seat. Basically if it...
  • Window-unit A/C?
    Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
    Mon, 26 Aug 2002 09:51:04 -0500
    Has anybody on the list rigged up a small window unit air conditioner for camping or driving use? I've seen small ones used...
  • Re: Hall Control Unit and stalling
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:26:42 -0500
    ...They're so tiny that if they moved around a bit, the turning sender unit would take them out in a second. And in...
  • syncro coolant distribution unit, new part numbers
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Tue, 03 Jun 1997 08:26:52 -0700
    The coolant distribution unit is a plastic piece that routes coolant from the engine to the radiator and rear heater core. For some reason...
  • Re: Mystery Electrical Trouble
    Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
    Mon, 29 Jul 2002 21:58:32 -0400
    ...OK Hall sender unit test: (in bottom of distributor) OK Control unit test(EC, ECU): OK However the problem still occurs as it has...
  • Re: Van runs hot in traffic jams
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 2 Apr 2003 12:01:16 -0800
    ...The early models had a coolant level sensor unit that pegged the temp needle and blinked the led whenever the coolant was detected low...
  • Re: A couple items of interest? (free 80-85 a/c unit in SF)
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 4 Mar 2005 10:49:47 -0800
    ...lister Frank Grunthaner (sp?) (FrankGrun@aol.com) has > added one > of these units to his westy.. > > chris >
  • Re: A/C work question
    Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
    Thu, 13 May 2010 13:54:00 -0700
    ...I was never able to find a single unit that was the right size. I used a 17W x 15H unit which was the...
  • Re: Fridge lights but does not cool
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 4 May 2016 13:55:10 -0700
    ...There may be a sealed tube "sensor" at the cooling unit. On the Dometic, this tube connects from thermostat to metal cooling unit. A...
  • FS FM modulator to make line in for any stereo
    Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
    Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:19:48 +0000
    ...Audiovox FM modulator, your radio antenna plugs into this unit and the it runs a line to your antenna in on your stereo. The...
  • Re: Parted out Westy...Found Bonus!
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Fri, 24 Jun 2005 07:30:51 -0700
    ...The unit I had was flaky....I found the manufacturer via google. They are still in business. They repaired the circuit board in my...
  • Re: Skylight Guy or Bus Depot??
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Fri, 14 Jul 2000 07:56:05 -0400
    ...I did receive an offlist reply from a listee who'd bought your OEM unit, returned it and got one from the Skylight Guy...
  • Re: '82 westy, '91 Fox engine, fuel flow problem
    Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
    Sun, 14 Jun 1998 16:12:02 -0400
    ...This whole business >started by a reduced fuel flow problem and I'm guessing that the three >module unit will need to be replaced...
  • Re: Quick review of front turn signal light
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 21 Jan 2023 18:38:12 -0500
    ...first of course you have to have an electronic flasher unit fitted. Don’t bother fooling with resistors and the stock flasher. Is this...
  • Air flow meter
    Historical mailing list - C Snyder
    Sat, 13 May 2017 01:45:24 -0400
    ...My question is that I have an old one besides the on on the van is their some company the rebuilds these units and...
  • Re: Web Site
    Historical mailing list - Nomadix
    Sat, 23 Aug 2014 11:45:44 -0700
    ...http://vanagonwestfaliaaccessories.com You have to scroll down for ac unit and jumper cables. On Aug 22, 2014, at 7:00 PM, John Rodgers...
  • Re: mounting tablet in rear of vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Fri, 31 May 2013 09:23:42 -0600
    Someone has posted photo's somewhere, sent an email to this list with the info, using a unit out of a Chrysler or Plymouth...
  • Battery
    Historical mailing list - Peter Kote
    Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:36:07 -0800
    I am on a roadtrip�to Belize and have a National Luna unit.� I have two brand new batteries (41) and�have the unit...
  • Re: Hunting idle, jerking bucking Vanagon woes!!!
    Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
    Tue, 12 Apr 1994 09:15:06 -0500 (EST)
    James, PLEASE TELL US WHAT FIXED your van!!! As to the control unit, the only way I can think of testing it is to...
  • Re: Syncro fuel sending unit - moral
    Historical mailing list - DavidM
    Wed, 15 Jul 1998 21:16:08 -0400
    ...He said that the sending > unit was bad. The part was priced at $140, and would require removing > the driveshaft and tank to install...
  • Fire extinguishers
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sun, 5 Sep 1999 11:32:55 -0700
    ...3) Halon 1211-1301 outside the United States. " Todd '88 Westy
  • Re: Strange AC sighting in MD junkyard
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 23 Oct 1999 23:50:17 EDT
    ...85? I have serviced several '85's with the full-length unit. >> it was '86... i've put my foot in my mouth before...
  • Re: UNITE! (f)
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Thu, 27 Sep 2001 16:17:35 -0700
    ...14:09:32 -0700 > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: UNITE! (f) > > ok I will send my wife out naked. :) > > QUESTION: who has...
  • Re: Aftermarket AC questions--under dash, overhead, underseat?
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Fri, 17 Jun 2005 10:02:08 -0400
    I replaced my under the rear bench with a unit from a 80-90s US make conversion van. these are self contained heat and...
  • Re: Remove Stove, Sink, Refer
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 3 Aug 2007 16:01:43 -0400
    If you get the 2 person middle seat that allows the seatbacks to fold forward, you don't need to remove kitchen unit. I...
  • 12v Air Compressors
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Fri, 29 Nov 1996 12:12:08 -0500 ()
    ...Below are specifications from the box comparing this unit to the normal units we see everywhere. AC-Delco Normal units Motor Diameter 2.04...
  • Re: idea?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 27 Oct 2013 09:08:20 -0400
    ...idea? > > My brother and I were discussing cutting an AC unit in two and > mounting part outside, part inside, under the rear seat. > > Also...
  • 110 volt power inverter
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 22 Sep 1995 12:42:25 -0500
    ...It has a normal AC type plug on the unit, and wires that fasten to the battery. Is it OK to use this unit...
  • After market AC? for Vanagon? Top mounted
    Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
    Mon, 7 Jun 1999 20:19:57 -0400
    ...use or install a RV type AC unit? Is there any other options besides 120 volt units? I though I saw 1 that ran...
  • Re: In dash stereo upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 12 Feb 2022 22:04:03 +0000
    Using your phone or other hot spot this unit is almost like having an android tablet. Google maps is like the default for navigation...
  • Re: High Idle Problems
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Tue, 11 Feb 2003 01:14:57 -0800
    ...If I use my old (bad) idle stabilization unit, it idles correctly. Interestingly, I replaced the voltage regulator transistor on my "bad" unit and...
  • Re: idea?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 26 Oct 2013 08:27:15 -0500
    ...idea? > > > > My brother and I were discussing cutting an AC unit in two and mounting > > part > > outside, part inside, under the rear seat. > > > > Also...
  • Re: Follow Up on Yesterdays Post About New Stereo
    Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
    Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:03:48 -0400
    ...Be sure to check the how big of a USB Thumb you can use with the unit. For mine, the literature states it won...
  • '87 Vanagon Radio ?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 Mar 1995 07:10:01 -0500 (EST)
    ...I removed and reinstalled the unit > several times without success. Finally in frustration I left the unit in > the dash and called the local...
  • Heater motor replacement
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sat, 17 Mar 2001 00:23:54 -0600
    ...My question is---Does the WHOLE dash have to come out, or does the top of the dash separate from the dash unit individually...
  • Re: No cold idle, More details found.
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
    Tue, 8 Jan 2002 22:20:06 -0500
    ...There is a small adjustment bolt through the body of my valve unit. If memory serves me, I sighted though the unit and adjusted...
  • Re: FS Syncro Ambulance in Austria
    Historical mailing list - Stones
    Fri, 15 Mar 2002 08:47:52 -0500
    ...Ox.unit, suction unit, fixed stretcher with shock Oh... To show up at the get togethers in that? That's better than having a...
  • Oil Coolers
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 10 Jun 2003 14:29:46 -0400
    ...Has anyone had any experience with this? He mentioned unit�s that were designed for the old porsche/vw work well with late model...
  • Re: Syncro
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 08 Apr 94 01:25:09 EDT
    ...The owner of Adventurewagen which was doing non-Westy camper conversions for Vanagon told me that line about Porsche designing the viscous coupling unit...
  • Re: Odometer rerpair, 1985
    Historical mailing list - Bren Smith
    Mon, 20 May 1996 10:46:51 -0700
    ...Junk yard? Rebuilt? If you have to replace the unit, can I swap >for a tach unit also? (Mine has an analog clock). Bill...
  • Re: Odometer rerpair, 1985
    Historical mailing list - Bren Smith
    Mon, 20 May 1996 13:16:19 -0700
    ...Junk yard? Rebuilt? If you have to replace the unit, can I swap >for a tach unit also? (Mine has an analog clock). Bill...
  • Re: Sink cabinet for 71 Westy-how to find
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 28 Apr 1995 16:02:16 -0300
    ...I am sick I'll second this, it works well, also turn the unit so the door opens into the aisle, easier to reach...
  • Re: $$$ Value of Used Kitchen Unit ???
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Tue, 17 May 2005 09:07:55 -0400
    ...Re: $$$ Value of Used Kitchen Unit ??? > > > There is one on ebay with a starting bid of $600 if that helps. > > > > Max > > > > At 09:44...
  • FW: vanagon ac upgrade *in dash unit info*
    Historical mailing list - Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69)
    Tue, 12 Sep 2006 11:19:13 -0400
    ...Jonathan Yes, I build this Air Condition Unit for the VW Vanagon, it is a add on to the OEM System, a indash Front...
  • Re: recall notice 86-91 air conditioning ducts
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 23 Oct 1999 21:29:29 EDT
    ...While dropping the rear unit the other pieces of the air duct decided to do the "domino" effect and all fell down in sucession...
  • Re: Under Seat AC
    Historical mailing list - BenT
    Sat, 20 Nov 2004 19:04:21 -0800
    ...1) Overhead AC as found in rear of Westies 2) Overhead front only AC's (shaped like a H) 3) Behr in-dash units...
  • Re: bad hall control unit = no spark?
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Fri, 11 Mar 2005 17:50:05 -0500
    ...the hall unit in the distributor is just a switch that switches the power that goes to it. if you were to have power...
  • Re: Friday, update on Prius electronics rant
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Fri, 20 Sep 2013 13:41:15 -0700
    ...I paid $175 (including shipping) for the unit, and with a "loyal customer discount," got it installed for $99 (one hour labor at $125...
  • Re: 85 Air Conditioning Dis-assembly?
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Wed, 10 Oct 2001 10:02:49 -0600
    ...You will need to remove the air passage between the overhead unit the windshield unit - I think eight phillips head screws. The biggest problem...
  • Poptop assist
    Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
    Fri, 7 Jun 2013 08:17:50 -0500
    ...from those who have used the assist units as to who is selling the best unit.&nbsp; It seems pretty simple, but as I...
  • yet another fridge question (ok you experts)...
    Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
    Tue, 21 Mar 2006 23:12:54 -0500
    ...No working unit (12 or 110) no chance to test gas yet as the tank is off the vehicle getting restored. I have now...
  • Re: Battery hold down unit, removal?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:52:56 -0700
    ...Battery hold down unit, removal? I can't take the battery out because that flat bar thing that bolts to the body is not...