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  • Re: Tiico into Diesel
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Mon, 22 Oct 2001 14:43:22 EDT
    ...VW Fox manifolds IIRC faces the same way as a Tiico. You'll want wiring diagrams from both vehicles. Photocopy each and splice them...
  • Re: Vanagon syndome
    Historical mailing list - T.M.
    Thu, 21 Dec 2006 19:28:06 -0500
    ...The difference is that my van is an 1990 model which IIRC has a different idle stabilizer module, but thanks for the additional direction...
  • Re: Rt.Hand Drive Vanagon question
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 19 Feb 2007 03:05:55 -0800
    ...David Etter (dsl82westy) David, I had an 82 T25 (RHD) Singlecab. IIRC the windshield washer bottle was still under the left side floor. Why...
  • Front, Rear, Slider Doors FS. Vancouver BC Canada
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:24:30 -0700
    ...Hatch has defogger IIRC. I'd love to keep them and eventually swap them on to my '81 but...... All have glass. I won...
  • Re: diesel conversion
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Wed, 4 Aug 2004 21:41:38 -0400
    ...He is from GA, iirc. Also there was a friend driving a 70's camper converted to gas engine from a VW Fox. Radiator...
  • multivan / base camper interior
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Sat, 24 Jan 2004 19:48:04 -0500
    ...pegs? Does the driver's side peg need to come out? - IIRC the base-camper rear seat is 3" forward of my carat's...
  • Re: Japanese Westy
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:31:38 -0700
    ...Which model Hiace motor are your referring to Zoltan? --- :^) IIRC, there were several used. Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco http://groups.google.com...
  • Re: Strange Idea about retrofitting early Headlight Switch onto late model Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 16 May 2013 07:41:02 -0700
    ...Two different switches with different numbers (and IIRC different pins) seemed to work just fine in my '90. I put in one with the...
  • Re: New Kit For VW Engine Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 6 Jan 2012 16:09:14 -0800
    ...a 2002 > Passat had the sludge problem cost him about $1500 iirc. My understanding > is that the engine is a nice flat torque curve...
  • Re: Water Pump Removal
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 4 Sep 2003 18:55:04 -0700
    IIRC, a swivel socket is helpful. Or, perhaps, I used a 1/4" drive. I remember that one of them was real tight to...
  • Re: A/C shop in CA?
    Historical mailing list - James V
    Fri, 30 Jun 2006 23:24:21 -0700
    ...400 - and it was mainly just a compressor and expansion valve, IIRC. > uncommon integrity for a "mechanic". I'm sure he'd gladly give...
  • Re: 84 Westfalia Subfloor Removal
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Fri, 20 Jul 2018 08:46:32 -0700
    ...I got mine, iirc, from Ken Wilford. He was very helpful, and supplied me with a diagram and step by step installation instructions. The...
  • Re: Info wanted RE: Country Homes Camper AC
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 2 Oct 2013 08:17:55 -0500
    ...reasons? Or is this thing supposed to have > some other function. IIRC, the fans are only in the evaporator to the rear > of the...
  • Re: Turbo for Vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Tue, 4 Jan 2011 22:38:09 -0700
    ...Nice performance but didn't last long IIRC. The engine just won't tolerate much in the way of boost, compared to the "new...
  • Re: Scored brand new Behr AC but missing switches
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 16 May 2010 21:44:32 -0500
    ...I know one is for fan > speed and IIRC, rheostat in the other side, right? > > > > BenT > Sent from my mobile device > > On May 16...
  • Re: How goods the firstaid kit in your Westfalia?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 3 Jul 2009 09:53:51 -0700
    ...Make a fist, butt end placed 2 fingers up from belly button IIRC. Googles.... Well, no "2 fingers" info but a short video http...
  • Re: How Many Tows Does it Take to Get Canceled by AAA? (Short)
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Wed, 25 Jul 2001 06:30:36 EDT
    ...That was more than 35 years ago IIRC. BenT
  • Re: Anyone running a Oettinger powered Van( or completed van) ?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 3 Feb 2004 08:11:54 -0800
    IIRC, used to be [dawn of time, around 1970] that interstate standards were 4% max EXCEPT where it wasn't feasible, like mountains and...
  • Re: Replacing antenna?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 30 Mar 2006 21:57:28 -0700
    IIRC: Remove the ash tray to access the back of the radio; pull the antenna cable out of the radio; tape (duct) a healthy...
  • Re: New Wolz
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:50:56 -0700
    ...7lb, 8oz, 21", IIRC. > |All fingers, toes, etc. present and accounted for. > | > | > | > |Karl Wolz > -- roger w From Proverbs: Under three things the earth trembles...
  • Re: FS: Aircooled.net Tube Bumpers
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 2 Oct 2009 19:22:39 -0500
    ...About >> 1200.00 US total IIRC. Whew! >> Michael in San Antonio >> 91GL AT 'Gringo' >> 73 Beetle >> >> >> On Fri, Oct 2, 2009 at 4:35...
  • Re: e-bay oil pump dispute
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Thu, 29 Nov 2001 20:31:04 EST
    ...BTW, this seller is a listee as well IIRC. BenT
  • Re: longer front lug bolts with 19mm head? where to get???
    Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
    Fri, 8 Apr 2005 02:54:01 -0230
    IIRCC you can obtain these from Prestige Wheel. I'm not able to get to my van until Tuesday but I'm pretty sure...
  • Re: Eurovan Camper , 5 speed
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Mon, 21 May 2012 15:36:39 -0400
    ...manual gearbox. > > > What is the list consensus on that combination? > > > > > > > Chris, IIRC any Eurovan pre 1996 is to be avoided like the plague. > Tranny...
  • Re: Charging the battery
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:15:12 -0700
    ...this, I suppose because I was taught to do so- however IIRC it had something to do with potentially getting the wrong cable from...
  • Re: Bed "pads"?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:05:11 -0700
    ...Mine is just single width, cost about $89 IIRC. These are meant to go on top of a regular bed at home. They are...
  • Re: CV joint reversal?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:03:58 -0600
    ...way. It wouldn't get your joints cleaned and lubed, though. IIRC, the groove machined in the puck goes to the outside, so any...
  • Re: 85 engine tranny available
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:05:12 -0700
    IIRC, I got ~$500 for mine 10 years ago. Buyer paid the freight from Oregon to Kansas. Total was about $900. I had hot...
  • Re: An Early Vanagon Ad
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 7 Mar 2013 18:44:09 -0800
    ...owned Vanagon they'd put one of their big engines in. IIRC the article said they used it to take engineers around to conferences...
  • Re: Who's the guy (Tom?) that sells beer making supplies?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Fri, 28 Dec 2012 21:10:38 -0600
    ...Who's the guy (Tom?) that sells beer making supplies? On list, from Fla, IIRC. Thanx, Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus ----- No...
  • Re: CA Smog Legal Conversions/Facts
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Thu, 7 Mar 2002 09:23:10 -0800
    ...is too long by 2".... and on and on and on.... IIRC, the current stock of vanagons in sa are inline 5's. -matthew...
  • Re: East to West Cross Country Trip - contacts requested
    Historical mailing list - Ed Llewellyn
    Fri, 14 Mar 2003 23:28:49 -0800
    ...case of problems. > > Ed, JOIN AIRS!!!! <http://www.type2.com/rescue/> IIRC. AIRS is open to > all as is WetWesties! > > Jim > > -- > If there is...
  • Re: The Bus movie...DVD arrived today
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:52:27 -0700
    ...Our Kickstarter investment was about $100 IIRC. (Investment, not contribution. I received valuable consideration in return.) You'll just have to wait. (Or go...
  • Re: Miles in a borrowed AC Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:32:38 -0500
    ...post got me to thinking of my old '80 Vanagon Westfalia. IIRC, it had >a build date of something like 10/79 on the...
  • Your Dometic's Best Temp Differential On LP?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:59:59 -0700
    ...at "Max", 9AM ambient: 66F. Fridge: 27F. Roughly a 40F differential. IIRC, my old 182A pulled better temperature differences. It made ice with ambient...
  • Re: Any detailing tips?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 30 Apr 2004 14:28:10 -0500
    ...It adds oils back into the material instead of > leaching it > out (also adds UV inhibitors, IIRC). Not cheap, but a it works well...
  • Re: Euro spec H4 headlights for Vanagon. Very nice condition
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Fri, 9 May 2014 13:25:11 -0500
    ...The lenses are bonded to the reflectors, IIRC. >> >> >> BenT >> sent from my electronic leash >> >>> On May 9, 2014, at 9:04 AM, "Chris S...
  • Re: propane lines
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 23 Aug 2013 08:31:48 -0700
    ...On my '81 there is a foam piece on the top. IIRC, my '88 is the same. image of '81 https://lh3.googleusercontent.com...
  • Re: subject Re: Stock tire size
    Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
    Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:57:43 -0700
    ...2010 at 11:36 PM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > IIRC the stock tires with the steel wheels was 185R14, the stock tires...
  • Re: Calling all solar gurus
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:01:42 -0400
    ...a solar guru] If you're talking about the Dometic fridge, IIRC it's rated at 7.5 A/85 watts (which implies it...
  • Re: 13 watt helical bulb in bus
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 29 Jun 2006 08:26:45 -0700
    ...12v dc adapter than running through a very good inverter system. IIRC the only thing that he runs from the inverter is a microwave...
  • Re: Back Up Light Switch Location
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 5 Dec 2010 22:26:19 -0500
    ...The earlier switch was more substantially built, but IIRC I wasn't really impressed with the internals of either of them. I think I...
  • Re: Bentley Manuals on CD-ROM :)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 1 Mar 2000 16:25:28 -0500
    ...The Mod III had one or two internal 5 1/4" drives, IIRC. cheers david David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy...
  • Re: weak seat belt retractor
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Thu, 17 Aug 2000 13:22:30 -1000
    ...Well under $100 IIRC. Since the nylon belts can't get any better over time, why not fix the problem and upgrade your safety...
  • Re: VR6 into a vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Mon, 19 Nov 2001 20:11:39 -0500
    ...to sell conversion kits and accessories for several German marque applications. IIRC, he was looking at a tranny update soon. Contact him on this...
  • Re: diesel conversion
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sat, 8 Feb 2003 23:50:18 EST
    ...converters are offering Overland's upright diesel conversion for WBX vans. IIRC that conversion uses an adapter plate. The earlier conversions simply used the...
  • Re: any years / models we should avoid
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Tue, 8 Jul 2003 19:54:26 EDT
    ...He's had it for more than a year or two IIRC. My former 82 2wd 1.9td Doka was plenty fast for a...
  • Re: Wiring for tach and later instruments, what wire to use
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 22 Oct 2003 10:39:37 -0400
    ...For mechanical integrity Bosch recommends a minimum size of 1 mm^2 IIRC, but half the wires in the Vanagon are smaller than that...
  • Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....long
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Thu, 8 Apr 2004 10:29:05 -0400
    ...VW engine have a red line of IIRC 6500 RPM's > >where as most other 4 cly. of its time, red line at 5000...
  • Re: Need Help Creating .pdf of Westy Manuals
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Tue, 3 Jul 2012 08:47:15 -0700
    ...you mention may still be available from your local VW Dealer. IIRC, reprints are made by Bentley Publishers. If you will recall BP had...
  • Re: Newbie battery questions
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 13 May 2007 12:46:33 -0700
    ...Battery Draining IIRC before you replaced the starting battery you put a meter on it and found about a 1 amp or better drain...
  • Re: Friday flammables
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:55:24 -0700
    ...And IIRC there is a provision that allows them in passenger vehicles IF they have previously been converted to R134. And I also recall...
  • Re: Benz ML alloy wheels for vanagon ...on CL
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:46:42 -0800
    ...BenT sent from my electronic leash On Jan 31, 2012, at 7:55 PM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM> wrote: > IIRC, the offset is...
  • Re: NVC - VAG tool recommendations
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:24:02 -0700
    ...not applicable, but I"m pretty sure it is on OBD2. IIRC, VCDS will do this. Just one minor example of how much that...
  • Re: How goods the firstaid kit in your Westfalia?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:40:36 -0400
    ...I was involved in four CPR incidents back in the '70s (one successful, IIRC) and while an Ambu bag (hand-operated ventilator) was a...
  • Re: NVC Might be of interest to some Porsche for sale not mine
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:42:29 -0700
    ...Though the basic engine is similar, the ones used in 912E's and 914-2.0's had about 10-15HP IIRC. It almost...
  • Re: Removing starter bushing
    Historical mailing list - TonyCollins
    Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:35:38 -0400
    It is an easy but slow job with a 7/16 tap iirc. Someone check my brain. I did this from the top with...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 26 May 2011 - Special issue (#2011-431)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 27 May 2011 05:29:07 -0400
    ...PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > Isn't the front cable NLA? IIRC it is. > > You'd think the heat would melt the nylon and...
  • Re: Dometic Rear Fan *prop* Better than CPU Fan?
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Tue, 4 Aug 2009 20:29:39 -0600
    > After reading Richard Jones findings on muffin fans (IIRC, he > speculated that 2 muffin fans may block convection air flow at > rear of Dometic...
  • Rain-X
    Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
    Mon, 28 Aug 2000 09:00:53 -0600
    ...use - my wipers on my 928 once I applied the stuff. IIRC 'twas originally used in - aviation. -BenT -- Lee Roesner Paradigm Graphic Design & Web...