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• Re: Van Stalls Easily when totally cold.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:00:31 -0400
  ...in the Bentley? An "extra" may or may not be within specs. > > Mine is doing much the same thing... Today I picked up a...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:14:37 -0800
  ...DJ-code WBX technical specs > The gentleman from whom I bought my engine sent me technical specs for > the mysterious and marvelous DJ-code...
• Re: Tires Michelin Agilis vs LTX M/S
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Thu, 9 May 2002 23:49:01 -0500
  ...There are more specs that don't mean anything to me than there are stars in the heavens. Join the world's largest e...
• Re: Humid Air - More Comments and a bit of theory
  Historical mailing list - Nancy Hughes
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 09:23:59 -0700
  ...angle profile, standard system draw rates, temp/wind/humidity specs., and sky temp specs) for testing solar/thermal devices (yes, I used to do...
• Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 17:55:03 -0500
  ...There are hundreds of tires available from thousands of tire dealers that meet Vanagon specs. I'm done with this. - Ron Salmon The Bus...
• Re: '86 vanagons are now 25 years old..
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:17:16 -0800
  Still has to meet Calif specs for 1986 if you wanna register it in California :( -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia...
• Yokohama Y356D Ride Report
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 11:22:06 -0400
  ...Inflated to the specs > listed on the driver's side door (36PSI front, 46PSI Rear), these tires ride > so smooth and quiet. The handling...
• Re: it's probably a misprint ... 84 camper $1400 in burbank, ca usa
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 01:28:26 +0800
  ...I just bought one virtually identical in specs on 1990 Syncro. Original owner never ordered the camper stuff. BenT
• Re: it's probably a misprint ... 84 camper $1400 in burbank, ca usa
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 11:50:07 -0800
  ...I just bought one virtually identical in specs on 1990 Syncro. > Original owner never ordered the camper stuff. > Ah, so it was available with...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:14:41 -0500
  If you want to have your own made we can give you the specs for the lines and the block. We use Eaton EZ...
• New cheap Costco tire found - Load C, BFG, 14"
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 17:21:03 -0800
  ...Same load specs and ply details as the BFG.Both of these tires are load index 93. Not enough to meet later Westy specs...
• Re: Passenger Vanagon wanted
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 28 May 2018 00:06:37 -0600
  ...id=2096244 I think interior can be config'd to Your Specs ~ ORR ~ DeanB On 26 May , 2018, at 8:06 PM, Chris S...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:15:23 -0700
  Hard to find Specs: Wasserboxer: DH 60 kW (82 PS; 80 bhp) Digijet (Digital-Jetronic) fuel injection, vane-type air flow meter 1915 cc...
• Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:02:24 -0400
  At 07:35 PM 9/26/2011, John Rodgers wrote... >If Gary Bawden's plus or minus 20% rule applies - the would be low...
• Max Tire Size and Ground Clearance?
  Historical mailing list - Johnson, Darrell
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 13:18:39 -0700
  ...In the vanagon specs, I notice the older 2wd vanagons (ie. '84) have a ground clearance of 7.5" while my '90 is rated...
• Re: Torque Curves for Key Vanagon Swap Candidates
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 13:13:09 -0400
  ...200 ft lbs -- just within the range of the Syncro tranny specs (which has been totally rebuilt by Senior Weddle, btw). My hope is...
• QuickNEasy Specs
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 22:30:08 EDT
  I asked Altrec how tall the brackets were. Here is their response: Thank you for the email. The towers are high, about 8 inches...
• Re: Cooling strategies, color coded, etc.
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 10:29:28 -0400
  ...The cause > could be anything, but spending a couple dollars extra for coolant which > matches VW specs is cheap insurance for me. I tend...
• Re: Was: Tires, not the whole thread..Now...Problem solved
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:56:04 -0400
  ...Pump em up to specs. -- John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan, '85 GL Top o...
• Re: Hella E-Codes vs. Vision Plus?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 14:33:01 -0400
  ...6000k has less light output, according to the specs I've seen. H�ctor ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail...
• Re: Discount Tires (and Snows!) for Vanagons / Vredestein vs. Hakka
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 13:51:39 -0500
  ...They meet VW specs in terms of recommended size, and also are within the spec requirements of the Vanagon alloy wheel itself. (A Vanagon...
• Re: checking castor
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Mon, 1 Nov 2010 13:48:32 -0700
  ...The Bentley mentions this and give castor specs, but > does not seem to give any clue about how to actually measure or check > the...
• Re: ASA Type 8 (Mercedes) wheels from tire rack for a vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:46:54 EST
  ...I'd call TR to check the specs on these. They are HEAVY. Required no spacers/special anything on my van. they ARE the...
• Question
  Historical mailing list - "Delphine Mechin (by way of Ron Lussier )"
  Wed, 8 Oct 1997 09:37:51 -0700
  ...I know it exist but cannot put my hands on the specs in order to know that I am looking for the right stuff...
• Re: Another good deal on tools
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 21:03:38 -0600
  ...They are SAE > approved, chrome vanadium, very nicely finished, meet proper hardness specs, > and are half the price of the similar Sears Craftsman. Even...
• Re: can you use DELO 10W-40 in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:11:17 -0500
  ...That is why many of the newer oils that the latest gasoline specs (SL) are not suitable for Diesel use. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Tires, just this one brand, not the whole thread...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 22 Apr 2007 09:21:17 -0700
  ...I wanted to warn you about the BF Goodrich All terrains, because (in the 14" size) they are r@ed below the Syncro specs...
• Re: water pump failure
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 21:34:40 EDT
  ...Does the presence of these metallic specs mean >impending >doom, or is it "normal" for there to be some slight amount of shavings >in...
• Re: MPG Question
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:28:41 -0500
  ...Tire inflation is the biggest factor I have found.Check the pressures and adjust them to specs if needed. My 85 has 39 front...
• Re: more trouble with Billy
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 19:42:52 -0500
  ...get out your bentley and your multi-meter and test every digifant component and compare it to the specs in the manual. a good...
• Re: Stumble/stall/high idle '91 carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 09:29:00 -0500
  ...sensor voltage and it was right at specs ( 5 volts ) >Checked timing and it was in specs 40 degrees BFTDC @ 3000 rpms >Van starts...
• Re: NY Vanagon to Pass California Smog Testing?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 22:23:24 -0500
  ...Smog is the only concern. > > I guess that's not much info until we can find the exact specs required for > CA smog. But...
• Re: Manifold vacuum specs?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 17:55:16 -0600
  ...However, I >can't find the correct specs for vacuum readings ANYWHERE in the Bentley or >the Haynes manuals. Am I missing something? > >Nearest...
• Tire pressure ... help please...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 19 Nov 2018 16:11:44 -0800
  hi all, I got a tintop Syncro with BFG TA/K02 - LT 215/65/16 (on Borbet rims) - tire specs on the side wall...
• Re: AM/FM/CD/MP3 Radio with Weather Band that fits Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 28 Apr 2012 08:03:00 -0400
  Crutchfield's catalog usually has a chart of car receiver's specs, including sensitivity, which is usually how I base my choice. My current...
• Vanagon newbie questions ;
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harris
  Sun, 19 Nov 1995 02:57:00 -0800
  ...I would like to set the ignition timing - I have a timing light - but am unsure of the specs (timing marks) - advice on this...
• Three questions on ignition timing.
  Historical mailing list - Thormod Nordahl
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 13:46:51 +0200
  Transporter 1984 1.9l gasoline european specs. I have a strobe light where I can set the advance in degrees. 1. Is the notch...
• LEDs for idiot lghts and temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 18:40:03 -0700
  ...Anybody know what the specs of the current LEDs are so I know what to replace them with to get them brighter? Or will...
• Re lifters for new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 06:17:56 EST
  ...cam It is after all a stock cam reground to different specs >>> > > > That is NOT the truth Mr. Donalds... > > > While it is a stock...
• resurfacing air cooled cylinder heads
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 20:41:18 -0800
  ...I haven't been able to find any specs in the Bentely about how much can be shaved off the heads. Jake --------------------------------- Do you...
• Re: '83 wasserboxer - valve adjustment advice?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 18:49:35 -0800
  ...Reading the Bentley manual, there doesn't appear to be any specs on valve >clearance (adjusting valves and measuring gap w/ feeler gauge, e...
• Re: VC fluid - take a chance on this
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 07:58:48 -0700
  ...Not much info on the specs of the > siloxane, something one would like to see. > http://www.dieselkontor.de/product_info.php?products_id...
• power steering on '84 (RE: I love junkyards)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 21:22:47 -0400
  ...if you want all the specs about when options were added and dropped, look at the "history of the vanagon from their introduction to...
• Spring spacers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:31:05 -0700
  ...National Spring & Brake will make a spring to whatever specs you want. Jim Arnott Union, OR
• Re: Would you be interested in a limited-slip diff foryourVanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 19:04:18 +0200
  ...Oh, I believe him! When you read all the specs of what he has done to that poor Rabbit, it could very well happen...
• Oil Change - Too Much Oil?
  Historical mailing list - Gregory W. Baskin
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 18:23:27 -0700
  ...The specs call for 4.8 qts. of oil. I put in 4.5 qts but the dipstick shows the oil level at least...
• Tires
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 18:33:13 EST
  ...Has anyone used the Uniroyal Laredo AWP? According to the Uniroyal specs, the Laredo AWP 195/75R14 C has a UTQG of 440A C...
• Re: Erratic idle
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 22:19:25 -0700
  ...I checked my temp 2 sensor and found that it had about 60-70 ohms less resistance when fully warm then the specs said...
• Re: 82 aircooled power
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 15:11:15 -0400
  ...including plugs, points, rotor, cap and set dwell/timimg per the specs in the Haynes manual. My van all of a sudden has a...
• Audi wheel spacers
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 14:27:03 -0400
  ...selection of tires to choose from? Also would anybody know the specs on the Porsche studs that are required on the rear? These could...
• Re: Update on diesel Vanagon no start
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 12:05:18 -0700
  ...Even if those numbers were in specs the gap between them is definitely not. ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional...
• Re: cylinder head drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 11:29:02 -0600
  ...Just one entry asking for torque specs on the plug.Looks ez > in the Bentley, but the access looks bad cause of the pushrod...
• Re: Fwd: RE: VDO Oil Pressure sender specs
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sat, 24 Mar 2001 17:13:04 -0800
  ...VDO Oil Pressure sender specs >Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 12:52:31 -0800 > >Unfortunately, I actually tested my VDO dual sender on the...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 19:41:05 -0700
  ...Rear axle torque specs? > > Really Stuart? Left for the Facebook because of discussion about vanagon > details? > > So what's left to talk about? Trips...
• Please help with carb, timing, & idle!
  Historical mailing list - johnny89
  Sat, 30 Dec 1995 13:04:54 -0300
  ...Martin Sage gave me some timing specifications for a Bosch 009, and I placed the timing marks on my pulley to those specs. My...
• Digifant troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - John
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 14:34:05 -0400
  ...Fuel rail pressure must be at specs (~2.5B)with the vacuum line connected and the crankcase oil should be free of gasoline contamination...
• Re: Substitute Fuel Pump #
  Historical mailing list - Mark Edwards
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 09:43:04 -0600
  ...I looked this up on the NAPA site and the very brief specs say it is 30-40 GPH and the pressure is 4...
• Re: Wheel question again
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 31 Oct 2018 12:31:06 -0700
  ...Looking at specs... I guess > the center holes need enlarged about 6 mm. Maybe some spacers, too... I > have a pile left from my...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 20:04:22 -0700
  I'm tying from my smartphone. Which Westfalia group on Yahoo. I co-mod one of those. Slow, yes. Shutting down? Haven't heard...
• Re: Metal Bumper Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 14:21:22 -0700
  ...On 4/1/2013 8:08 AM, T Collins wrote: > Hello list, > > Can Anyone tell me the appropriate specs for the bumper bolts on...