Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 18+: 60 results shown for Component ID.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: Another Vanagon Stall?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Jan 95 14:13:09 PST
  ...In fact he doesn't identify it other than "a large resistor with steel leads". So unfortunately, we really don't have a clear...
• Re: [Syncro] 6 1/2" speakers in the rear of a Westy - any suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 16:52:18 -0400
  ...ideas or suggestions? BTW, they are Polk EX365 speakers. I am also planning to try and stuff a set of MTX T6.6 components...
• Re: "conventional" transmission for a mid-engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 10:40:32 -0500
  The ideal of course would be a transaxle designed for mid-engine such as from a Pantera or a 914. But you did say...
• Re: steering feedback
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 00:56:21 -0700
  ...did an alignment - they said the rest of the front end > > components looked OK). The front end shop told me there was no camber...
• Re: blue vs green vs orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 12 Aug 2006 07:20:29 -0400
  ...interesting idea with proper modifications. On Wed, 9 Aug 2006 09:52:40 -0400, Daniel Stevens <dosteven@SYR.EDU> wrote: >I'm interested in...
• Re: Burned FI wiring
  Historical mailing list - Max Fenner
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 15:49:07 +0200
  ...It appeared to me that everybody was trying to sytematically replace every component hoping it would do the trick ! They had no clue... "we...
• Re: Aluminum in the threads
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Mon, 27 May 2002 09:26:33 -0400
  ...once the engine has been allowed to idle the plug reading won't tell you much other than extreme problem like flooding or a...
• Re: did I do that-Silicone
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:15:54 -0600
  ...did i do that Good idea, I will try it! Just remember to use any liquid sparingly in a blind threaded hole. If trapped...
• Re: Some 1600cc questions.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 95 13:00:23 EDT
  ...Or alternatively, '76-'79 Westfalia camper components on a > '68-'71 Bus. > > I love my 2.0 liter, but It makes me uncomfortable in...
• Re: Short in Electrical System
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 14:14:31 -0400
  ...Any ideas how to start >> checking > where the >> short may be? I think this is a fairly new problem as it has been not...
• Re: Friday NVC: Long-neglected valve adjustment question?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Feb 2022 21:17:14 +0000
  ...adjusted.  I also noticed the brake boost is noticeably lower at idle, which I guess is a sign of weak vacuum from the intake...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:30:57 -0800
  ...I'm rolling around the idea of switching my engine out. I > have a 90 GL that I am extremely attached to. Its got...
• Re: Pre 85 dash cluster foils
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 30 Dec 2023 15:53:09 -0600
  ...It is almost identical to the original foil and thus installs within minutes. > > Today I picked another of Greg's 'inventions'. This is an...
• souping up the 1.9L or 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 17:08:42 -0600
  ...you like it, does it help keep the motor compartment and components cooler?......any problems? 7) anyone using a #91 grind on their wasserboxer...
• Re: A different camper van... MB Marco Polo
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Williams
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 15:18:13 -0800
  ...D/C import the RV components for the Vito converted EuroVans, and supply ther dealer network with spares 5. D/C imports partial EuroVans...
• Re: Insurance?!?!
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 08:44:49 -0700
  ...At > a local shop who frequently upgrades various components, he made the > comment that there really isn't any upgrades for what I have...
• Re: No current at FI injector plug
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:06:29 -0500
  ...Any ideas as to what component could have failed or where to find AFC Troubleshooting Guide (pg 7) catalog no. US 42-00-5955...
• Re: 81 Westy with California smog problems
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 19:46:24 -0400
  ...After falling in love with the idea of buying a Westfalia for a while, I finally found a van in great shape while working...
• Re: Brake Problem
  Historical mailing list - dworkin
  Sat, 25 Feb 1995 20:56:19 -0800 (PST)
  ...before I replaced all of the > components, and maybe thats what's causing the sticking (?) > > Any ideas on this one? Anyone ever have similar...
• Re: EGR on '81 Vanagon Westie
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 01:41:35 UT
  ...EGR on '81 Vanagon Westie Amy 81 Westie came without a catalytic converter, and the requisite exhaust components to tie the egr tube from...
• Re: Air Flow
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 12:25:25 -0500
  ...Even if you have a waterboxer it is a good idea not block those vents or obstruct them in any way. This keeps your...
• Preaching to the Choir: Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Clark, Patrick
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 22:07:02 -0700
  ...I poked, prodded, checked and even ran the van with the cover open to identify any leaks-- none found. The fuel lines looked good...
• Removed A/C - Now Rad Fan is Dead '87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 20:47:48 +0200
  ...I let it idle in the driveway for another 5-6 minutes... no fan. The temp does creep up in this situation, and it...
• Re: Diagnosing Idle stabilizer -- very FISH Fishy.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 09:22:24 -0500
  ...so prone to burning up? > >http://www.unofficialbmw.com/repair_faqs/idle.html The BD912/NTE332 is such a device, recommended by someone. However...
• Re: Not exactly...was: towing with a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 08:24:57 -0800
  ...the lower the forces are that act on the yaw component of steering. Ideal would be right at the axle. * Tongue weight and inertia...
• Re: '90 Westy 2nd gear
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 10:52:14 -0700
  ...I > > > notice this trouble only on cold driving, before all the fluids and > > > components have a chance to warm up. I have let the...
• Re: Won't start (tries) (coughs) (smokes)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 6 May 2011 14:24:56 -0700
  ...sounds to me like someone needs to get 'hands and eyes on' about details and components and adjustments on your engine. Like testing and...
• Re: driving without sway bar? (was: Re: stabilizer link hitting coil? (WAS: Re: sway bar wiggling))
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 18 Mar 2006 23:00:08 -0800
  It's a great idea, not the least of which is you'll really understand what the front bar does for the handling! On...
• Re: REQ - Dead Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Donation
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 23 Oct 2005 08:59:33 -0500
  ...My conclusion is that emulating that crazy > thing at the component level is doing it the hard way. The best way to > approach it...
• van noise
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 12:26:34 EST
  ...First thing to do in addressing the problem is figure out what noise component(s) we're going to attack. I can mention several...
• Re: I have a gas puzzler..
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 11:00:15 -0600
  ...idea to not carry all kinds of other keys or doodads on your keying as the weight will cause wear on the switch components...
• AFM Data Update
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 19:58:59 -0800
  ...This might be some sort of throttle closed or idle function. The CO screw simply controls the amount of air bypass around the AFM...
• Fw: Is It Cool To Be Cooler?
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 18:00:58 -0400
  ...My question is if this is such a good idea why haven't > > others > > > done it and spread the word via this enlightening list...
• Need HELP in creating the schematic for the Idle Stabilisator Control Unit...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 16:41:21 +0100
  ...sources for idle control value In a message dated 1/6/2003 12:02:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 16:01:09 EDT
  ...The second idea worked well and is a real solution. The open underside of the vanagon is a real drag component. We got a...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Mon, 19 Jan 2015 23:04:49 -0700
  ...Perhaps a washer, of similar thickness and same ID, welded in place. I have to suggest that this is a very forgiving area. This...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:00:02 -0500
  ...If it was a stock 2.1L or a Bostig conversion I would have a better idea of what I'm Looking at but...
• Positive story
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 01:55:08 -0400
  ...The engine now run like a clock without any strange noise at all, most FI components (AFM, Idle stab, fuel regulator and so on...
• Re: Curious Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 18:13:21 -0800
  ...Got any ideas ? I was having a drop in gas milage from almost 20mpg to 11mpg. I guess I should tell you its a...
• Engine Misses
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 07:19:36 -0800
  ...Vanagons are known for the lean idle misfire. This is really a CO adjustment, throttle switch adjustment, idle compensation type of fault. Verify the...
• Re: UPDATE - Won't idle but getting combustion-'88 2.1L (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 08:28:15 -0700
  ...What electrical components control fuel delivery and which ones are likely culprits during startup. I haven't received much response from the list on...
• Re: 89' Wolfsy - Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:17:08 -0700
  ...How effective? It will cool the cooling fins and all the components that are attached to the heat sink inside the Ecu. However, the...
• Re: Help...Brake Question
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 09:48:13 -0700
  ...id leaking into the booster from the master cylinder, the master cylinder is defective and should be replaced." [If all other vacuum components check...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:38:36 -0800
  ...Or you can just factor getting rebuilt Air Flow Meter, Idle switch, Temp sensors (which I see that on your list already), oxygen sensor...
• Jetta Digifant I problem
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Dawson
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 20:55:22 EST
  ...burnt components. I didn't see any corrosion in the connections, sprayed WD-40 to clean any out. No change. Any Ideas? Thanks, Kevin...
• Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher/Halon suppressant
  Historical mailing list - Dan Weeks
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 22:06:42 -0600
  ...This is > especially true on > electrical components. When I was installing the Norcold and > wiring in the > new aux battery I ended up buying...
• LP tank and Skylight
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Seitz
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 16:19:33 -0500
  ...So I need a replacement ideally with the fill valve as well. Joe ps I live in Madison, WI John wrote: > john silverman wrote...
• Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:24:28 -0400
  ...guides on the sway bar (which is not even a required component), and a skull on the roof. No chance i'd even try...
• Which model Westy
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 20:42:10 -0400
  ...The TDI Golf seemed like a great idea because it has some of the same qualities I appreciate in the Saab: versatility and economy...
• Re: After market AC - was Buying a Van - Bought a Van -
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:10:14 -0700
  ...I like the idea of the swamp cooler - won't make the car an icebox, but it may make it OK - needs some more...
• Re: Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 6 Oct 2010 14:06:19 -0700
  ...the second to protect the FI components, ie, > the injectors. > > I note that one is a fuel STRAINER, while the other is a fuel...
• Re: ATF fluid
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 10:38:03 -0500
  ...Over time, experience would dictate that some procedures could be safely altered to extend the life of a component, but that was not the...
• troubleshooting a starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:05:48 -0800
  ...if i let the engine speed get below about 2k rpm (at load or at idle), the engine would start to run poorly. it...
• Is there a phone number for Dometic refrigerator technical help?
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 08:16:31 -0700
  ...insulates between these 2 components The ice causes a heaving, and further seperates the plate from the pipe. Any idea where I can get...
• Re: ECU firmware location
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 22 Sep 2007 22:34:03 -0700
  ...But of course you will need to isolate the defective component. That is the hardest part. Now that your ISCU is an European breed...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 15:44:13 -0700
  ...So we both agree that monitoring oil temps is a good idea. :-) > > Would severely sludged water jackets contribute to higher oil temps in > WBX...
• Re: Rough running till warmed up
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:15:08 -0700
  Try to turn the idle adjustment screw CCW half a turn to one or two turns. This should make some improvement for the idle...
• 84 Vanagon for sale in Florida
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 16:50:20 -0400
  ...replace all fuel injection hoses replaced all brake components, hoses, drums, etc. rebuilt transmission from Rancho transmission, new clutch, throw out bearing, redline, pressure...
• Re: Fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:33:21 +0000
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > I like the idea of BOTH filters...but I tend to be a king of > overkill... > Maybe after VW looked...
• Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Jul 2023 23:14:22 +0000
  ...Get a crashed ID.4 to you stay in the VW family. I bet there are tons of other electronic components that need to...