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• Re: Using Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 22:57:33 -0400
  ...Will I suffer a drop in > > > engine power & lowered mpg? > > > Thanks! > > > Phaedra > > > '85 Westy-Wolf > > > "Hester"
• Re: Lowering a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 17:53:53 -0800
  ...Lowering a Vanagon > > 3-4 inches? If you simply lowered the springs, there would be no suspension > travel left at all. You'd be...
• Re: New tires
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:05:33 -0400
  ...My '89 Westy (may it R.I.P.) had lowered performance springs, and while I loved the handling you did feel the bumps in...
• problem SOLVED! Re: headlights not working after towing?
  Historical mailing list - David Most
  Sun, 3 Aug 2003 11:23:36 -0600
  ...That is, behind the fuse box, which can be lowered by removing one screw, there are two clusters of ground terminals along the fire...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 18:45:25 -0700
  ...The skirts will only work well if > >you lowered the van and the skirts cover equally all around the van. Put > >belly pans on...
• Re: Bigger Wheels, Unsprung mass and Calculations
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 6 Oct 2002 11:23:51 -0700
  ...and why I > generally have avoided them like the plague, ditto lowered suspension with > less travel). Its even been known for the shock mountings...
• VW Toons Calendar
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 27 Oct 2007 13:40:38 -0400
  ...There is a set of Vanagons on 1 month of my 2 that he did for me, as well as my lowered single cab...
• Re: head temps gauges and seats falling out
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 10:03:33 +0100
  ...the engine also needs to be tuned correctly and have the compression ratio lowered to keep the heads temps within reason. the proper exhaust...
• Re: Install of GoWesty ATF Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 May 2011 06:54:11 -0700
  ...get the trans lowered enough for access to its > nose to > remove the oil cooler because as the transmission lowered the > accel > cable began...
• Re: Hollister Hills Syncro Event - It was Great!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 21 May 2001 15:42:50 -0500
  ...to be lowered down a hill by cable > after encountering a rolled Toyota, another syncro > nearly rolled and had to be lowered by people...
• Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 11:38:42 -0600
  Another good reason to go to diesel - lowered risk of a fuel fire. If you do have a diesel fire, a CO2 extinguisher works...
• Re: '91 Westy Manual Transmission Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 12:52:07 -0800
  ...is lowered. I put in 3qt. of MT-90 and I'll likely add a bit more as my natural paranoia takes over. I...
• Keeping List to Vanagon content!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 12:26:35 -0500
  ...Sunroofs -> drip drip (now fixed) > - Rear side windows were chopped and lowered 6" > - Mini blinds in the rear windows -> gone! > - Plastic trim around the...
• Re: flashing LED
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 09:23:40 -0400
  ...see >>> this article for more reference: >>> >>> ANYWAY I think when I lowered the spare tire to get at the hose to >>> take >>> the old...
• Vanagone
  Historical mailing list - Townsend, Michael D
  Thu, 13 Jan 2005 16:33:50 -0500
  ...All it takes is a windy day, curvy road, and a panic swerve to cause even a lowered Carat to go into oversteer mode...
• Re: westy cabinets trial fitting in syncro
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:02:15 -0700
  ...1:46 AM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: | |hi, |no haven't lowered an inside rear view mirror. |would have to buy a generic one...
• Cold-weather camping/propane heater report
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 18:10:17 -0600
  ...As the temperatures dropped to mid 20s, I lowered my pop-top, opened my screen-windows about 1/2 inch on each side and...
• Re: 15" Wheel/Tire Report - Caution
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 16:07:56 -0800
  ...The van is also lowered about an inch and a half with H&R springs. NO cracking after nearly 30,000 miles with replacement...
• Re: FTC, VWOA, Head gasket problem
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Jun 1995 13:59:48 -0700
  ...If I don't have this support my winning >(so are yours in the future) chance will be significantly lowered. > >Thanks. > >David Kao >david...
• Re: Thule Hullavator Kayak Carrier
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 11 Feb 2016 19:43:11 -0800
  ...enough clearance to leave the slider open while the >> rack is lowered to load or unload the kayak. The Thule website simply >> says the...
• CA smog situation 84 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Leonard Anthony
  Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:06:52 -0700
  ...Does anyone have a recent test they can look at to see if they lowered our limits? I've read somewhere that our vans...
• Re: "Granny Cars" (Element, Scion, etc)
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:19:06 -0800
  ...If I put alloys on it and lowered it, I would have to chain it to the house or it would be gone the...
• stuff available
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 21 Aug 94 18:56:57 CDT
  ...but the 88 and laters are all lowered 30mm, and you have to set the alignment as if it was a 1980 half-loaded...
• Re: Rear Wiper lead to no washer spray
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 14 May 2005 22:24:30 -0500
  ...it's easier if the tank is lowered, but be careful of the wires and the plastic tubing (to the washer squirters up at...
• Re: Octane smoctane
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 26 May 2007 11:57:02 -0700
  ...after the compression has dropped 10-30psig) there's little problem with pre-ignition, with any octane, since the compression ratio has been lowered...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 7 Sep 1997 14:47:48 EDT
  ...interior, $4000, 410-867-1860. '69 Type 3 fastback, auto trans, lowered front, rebuilt engine, Stinger, needs some work to restore, $1200 obo, 703...
• Re: 5-cyls in a Vanagon? Which ones? (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Apr 94 15:23:13 CDT
  ...and VR6 engine the Transporter GTI features mindblowing > acceleration, it's lowered and stiffened suspension promises spirited > handling and the 16" alloy wheels with...
• Van-Again Tax Refund Sale (wheels, and grilles)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 12:30:11 EST
  ...Pictures and descriptions of the grille kits are at www.vanagain.com but prices are lowered for the sale $240 for 80-85 Vanagons...
• Re: Almost ready to pull 2.1--questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:49:03 -0500
  ...You don't want >> to stress any lines that you neglected to disconnect. >> >> Hold the (lowered) tranny up with a jackstand once you have...
• Re: re Aerodynamics for MPG - 1971 Bay air dam
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:24:21 -0700
  ...Results of the coastdown tests showed that the center of pressure was lowered about 6" and there was a 3% reduction in drag (which...
• Re: 88 GL - Clutch Rattle
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 14 Jan 2014 23:39:36 -0800
  ...transmission comes right out .. >> leave the engine in place, other than lowered down a little perhaps, and >> just 'remove the trans.' >> >> as clutch jobs...
• Re: Special Parts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 15:34:54 -0700
  ...it's lowered like a carat, has the jump seats and fold-out table, and all the goodies... but doesn't have the cladding...
• happening with home engine repair: getting the engine together
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 19:19:17 -0800
  ...In fact, after torquing the nuts, I lowered it back onto it's bottom (I'm working on milk crates here!) before doing the...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 16 Sep 2013 16:10:50 -0700
  ...IIRC he lowered the engine aboot 1". I should note that some of the issues with my swap were self induced by my hand...
• Re: 2 Speed Cooling Fan?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 14:26:26 -0400
  ...Some people believe that using a lower-temp thermostat is desirable for lowered pressure-stress on the cooling system, or possibly against localized overheating...
• Re: Tires... Difference between LT and Passenger
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 13:59:34 -0800
  ...rough ride. By comparison, I also have a '92 Jetta GLi. Lowered higher rate springs, Bilstein Sports, and plastic suspension bushings...and much lower...
• Look Ma, no (gas) smell!
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 13:17:13 -0700
  ...tanks, pushed them in over the top of the tank and lowered it. The grommets, seals and lines were all in good shape, but...
• Re: sad decline and a new sighting in Richmond VA
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 17:18:48 -0800
  ...van front I got a pic of the local fenderless, RHD lowered Beetle rat rod that I've seen before. Talk about a strange...
• Re: my Carat ad in Seattle $7700
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:42:56 -0400
  ...the price of $7700 was in the ad header...(I recently lowered the price) samba ad here; http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail...
• Private collection for sale
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 17:57:47 -0600
  ...This car also has custom installed 67 bug reverse lights and all chrome trim in place and a lowered body for a stylish look...
• Re: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:56:54 -0800
  ...is a mess. height ride shouldn't make that much diff. Lowered race cars with damns and skirt etc aside. Thinking about it, maybe...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:28:54 -0400
  ...the principal requirement for responsiveness, efficient use of the fuel, and lowered emissions (especially NOx)." <http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t...
• Re: MPG
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 17:32:14 +0200
  ...The lack of O2 had MUCH more effect on my performance than the lowered air resistance. In fact, I had to give up and...
• Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 13:19:15 -0500
  ...Increased horsepower, increased mileage, and lowered emissions. What a deal. Propane bleeding from a propane tank depends on evaporation from the liquid surface to...
• Re: Vanagone
  Historical mailing list - Tim Olmstead
  Fri, 14 Jan 2005 08:26:03 -0800
  ...All it takes is a windy day, curvy road, and a panic swerve > to cause even a lowered Carat to go into oversteer mode...
• Re: jacking up tips for auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 09:09:53 -0400
  ...Its a tight fit and I raised the rear of the trans and lowered the engine as much as I could to get the...
• watching mechanics (was Texaco Fast Lube Failure)
  Historical mailing list - Kevin and Heather
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 11:40:27 -0700
  ...Once the van was done, the wheels torqued, van lowered, etc, I turned around to pay as a guy was getting ready to put...
• Re: (new to list!) tranny stuck in gear!
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 19:37:08 -0400
  ...Has anyone heard of this? Make sense? Anyone lowered the nose of the transmission without taking it out? Brad -----Original Message----- From: Carrington, Tom...
• Re: Painting Poptop White and Heat Transfer
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 09:50:29 -0700
  ...Conductive Heat Transfer calculations look at the temperature differential.....if the exterior surface temperature is lowered the differential from the outside temp to the...
• Re: Brake Problem or Nature of the Beast?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 13:42:46 -0700
  ...If you're getting fade that bad just from leaving the e-brake on, chances are your fluid is old and has a lowered...
• Re: Air fuel tuning technique - Gurus wanted
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Tue, 26 Jul 2005 16:08:37 -0400
  ...you're running in open loop there, just that you've lowered it a bit... it is still rich but you won't know...
• Re: Should engine mount move this much? (PIC)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:15:14 -0700
  ...Of course when the engine actually gets lowered, the bolt holes don't really line up. Hence the strain on the mount. The fact...
• Re: my Carat
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:05:13 -1000
  ...Special Edition ... >> >> I believe it's the first appearance of the lowered factory suspension, >> jump seats, fold out table, all the deluxe goodies, fiberglass...
• Re: Gearing/rpm
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 11:58:35 -0500
  ...If you go to a larger tire/rim combination you will be able to get that rpm thing on the highway lowered just a...
• Re: Table mod pic
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:25:36 -0700
  ...rear > table > > from flopping around when in any position but > fully > > lowered. Not as elegant as Loren's solution that > has > > gotten recent press...
• Need info on head leak.
  Historical mailing list - Peter Noto
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 00:45:06 +0800
  ...I am wondering if the addition of water lowered the boiling point of the coolant fluid, allowing it to boil and create steam pressure...
• Re: Westy rear end sag..air bag kit for sale
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Thu, 4 Jul 2002 08:22:31 -0400
  I used this a little over a year and they worked fine.but recently i lowered my van and the bags will not fit...
• Re: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:43:18 -0800
  ...Be sure to have the towing > insurance paid up. > > The Syncros use longer shocks and springs but the drive line is also > lowered. Yes...
• Re: Breakdown in Cloudcroft(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:54:54 -0900
  ...It was late, dark, raining, and we were in no mood to be changing the pump anyway, so we lowered the Jeep back to...
• Re: LowerControlArmBushingSwap
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:29:22 -0500
  ...up with a FloorJack & put a JackStand under the JackingPoint then lowered the FloorJack Pulled the BigBolt & MuchToMySurprise ~~ NothingMoved ~ (I know I know ~ You...