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  • Air shocks
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 22 Sep 2010 06:14:50 EDT
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://www.busfusion.com/) a VW...
  • Re: W pretour comments
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Mon, 9 Jan 1995 09:32:09 -0800 (PST)
    ...you'd be home by now. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • VW Germany Web SIte
    Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
    Thu, 13 Jul 1995 13:30:19 -0700
    ...on your German before you check it out.... -Erik NSC Analog Automotive Systems Tel. (408)721-3476 Fax (408)721-8292 M/S C2611
  • security systems for sale, east coast only
    Historical mailing list - John Grazul
    Tue, 19 Aug 1997 08:29:39 EDT
    Esat coasters, My wife is selling the best security system for Vanagon/Westy?home/camp/garden/personal... she has four AKC registered Rottweiler puppies...
  • Re: fuel additives
    Historical mailing list - Henning, Eric
    Thu, 4 Feb 1999 08:50:45 -0500
    ...This seems to be one of the fuel additives of choice for cleaning fuel systems. Available at most auto-parts superstores (kind of pricey...
  • Re: overheating, radiators, water pumps, whatever
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sun, 8 Jul 2001 22:39:02 EDT
    ...It has a significant problem with air in the line, as do all watercooled systems. Frank Grunthaner
  • Re: Exaust Systems
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Buck
    Tue, 28 May 2002 20:46:56 EDT
    The EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system directs some non-combustible exhaust gas into the cylinders to reduce the combustion chamber temperature with the intention...
  • Re: Measurement systems - a Sad Example?
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Tue, 14 May 2002 18:41:05 -0400
    >and 128 ounces in a gallon AND 16 ounces in a pound?????????? >:-/ fluid ozs <g> My Camaro was 426 cubic inches, and my Ford...
  • Propane Conversion for Vanagon--head north!
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 13 Feb 2003 09:11:35 -0800
    ...US automakers have put a lot of dollars into designing complex systems for gasoline as the fuel, I wonder why that is? The Canadians...
  • Re: Coolant Drain and replace
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Fri, 24 Dec 2004 18:28:53 -0800
    ...Why? Ethylene glycol breaks down using the same biological reduction systems already in place to break down sewage at water treatment plants. Municipal water...
  • Re: junkyard tales
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 18 Oct 2004 23:54:53 +1300
    ...Of course earlier ABS systems are worse than useless on gravel or dirt... -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago...
  • Re: Local gas prices
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 23 Apr 2006 14:56:16 -0700
    ...Lambda-sensing fuel injection systems like the AFC, Digijet, and Digifant are actually pretty good at adapting to ethanol just as they are. Most...
  • Re: what tool am i looking for? Limited vanagon content ...
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 13 Jul 2006 10:36:29 -0700
    ...I find tha > most AC systems are overwhelmed by that 110�F+ heat. > > BenT
  • Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:30:16 EDT
    ...I guess this was for the segment of the market that wanted don't ask/don't tell emissions systems! David Clarkson 90 Westy...
  • Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
    Historical mailing list - James
    Tue, 4 Mar 2014 23:29:30 -0500
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Again the OBDII systems test many of the systems. They know if a catalytic > converter goes bad or even if...
  • Re: Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 26 May 2012 06:44:22 -0700
    ...Fuel injected motorcycle owners...many of them have 'bought into' a popular aftermarket 'piggy-back' (Piggy-back systems are integrated to work in conjunction...
  • Re: Exhaust Ceramic Coatings - New Reasonable Price
    Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
    Tue, 15 Jul 2003 12:54:56 -0500
    ...Exhaust Ceramic Coatings - New Reasonable Price > > My Ceramics Coatings supplier had just introduced a ceramic coating for > Exhaust Systems that is Economical and can...
  • Re: MEXICO - big problem !
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 7 Aug 2010 05:51:31 EDT
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://www.busfusion.com/) a VW...
  • Re: coolant fairies...(long)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 13 Jul 2001 12:38:47 EDT
    ...Pressurized systems do this to keep the pressure from getting to high and blowing a hose or other component of the cooling system. All...
  • Fwd: Re: Wire Gauges for Solar panels for your Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - David Etter
    Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:59:02 -0300
    ...drop (sensitive >electronics). > >WIRE GAUGE for 10% Voltage Drop 12 Volt Systems (AWG) > >Wire to load in Feet 10 15 20 25 30 35...
  • Re: Stubborn Exhaust leak
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:56:11 EDT
    ...If you "REALLY" want a proper long lasting exhaust system see my _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm...
  • Re: I'm Back!
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:34:37 -0400
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 06 ~ 09, 2013
  • Re: Aluminum Fuel Rails (aftermarket)
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:18:37 -0700
    ...I, too, view these pressurized delivery systems of highly flammable fuel with dark suspicion. Has anyone done a "Dummy's Guide to Replacing Your...
  • Re: Such a splendid waste of time
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:31:56 -0500
    At 09:09 AM 1/25/2011, Dave Mcneely wrote: >unnecessarily complex compared to most heat and ventilation control >systems on most vehicles, it...
  • Re: '64 Tranny Problems
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Wed, 19 Apr 1995 09:47:39 -0700 (PDT)
    ...of letting someone have your way. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • Re: !#?*@? Exhaust
    Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
    Thu, 27 Jul 95 12:30:23 EDT
    ...It is not inex- pensive, but your local auto parts deskman will know who the hotrodders go to to have headers and muffler systems...
  • Re: ASCII Art (Again!*%&)
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Mon, 6 Feb 1995 11:26:53 -0800 (PST)
    ...a case for holding dead batteries. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • Re: Weekenders and Stuff (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Sun, 16 Apr 1995 18:53:32 -0500 (CDT)
    ...wicker@physical.uncg.edu Computer Systems Coordinator Phone: (910) 334-5684 UNC-Greensboro Physical Plant 01 Foust Bldg. 1000 Spring Garden St. Greensboro, N...
  • Aux. Gas Heater -Eber...
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 25 Feb 1997 00:05:25 -0500 (EST)
    ...There are two flashing lights, one green, and obviously meaning all systems go, but when the dial is on 1 (dial is 1 to...
  • Re: Administrator Soliciation for Replacement.
    Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
    Thu, 8 May 1997 15:01:24 -0400 (EDT)
    ...412-635-3479 FORE Systems, Inc. web: www.fore.com 5800 Corporate Drive fax: 412-635-3350 Pittsburgh, PA 15237 e-mail: cseren@fore...
  • Vanagon Exhaust Systems (CORRECTION)
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 5 Dec 1997 15:05:15 -0500
    I wrote, late at night and bleary-eyed... > FWIW, I sell the complete 1.9L exhaust system (stock setup, > including all of the pipes...
  • Re: Does Vanagon A/C work well?
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 28 Mar 1999 02:02:09 EST
    In a message dated 99-03-27 19:43:48 EST, bchristensen@ROCK-SYSTEMS.COM writes: << I'm looking to buy a 87-91...
  • Custom Cat Heaters
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Fri, 14 Apr 2000 09:00:21 -0700
    Arnie (26 years with thermal systems, inc) has agreed to consider building a vented, safe and approved catalytic heater for the vanagon. He needs...
  • Re: Easier battery jumping?
    Historical mailing list - westydriver
    Mon, 7 Oct 2002 19:04:17 -0600
    ...jimt On Monday, Oct 7, 2002, at 18:54 America/Denver, David Brodbeck wrote: \ > What I have heard will kill computerized injection systems is...
  • Re: '85 Vanagon power loss
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Tue, 21 Sep 2004 07:33:47 -0500
    For any year Vanagon engine management system operational problems, reference the VW Fuel Systems Pro Training manual. It has an excellent step by step...
  • Marvel Mystery Oil in Canada
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 2 May 2006 06:29:58 EDT
    ...http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html) _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com...
  • Re: How do you tell how much juice a battery has/?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:30:49 -0800
    ...Most boats with 12V systems are not made of steel so you don't get to use the hull as a common ground like...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Jul 2013 to 24 Jul 2013 - Special issue (#2013-328)
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 24 Jul 2013 20:24:10 -0700
    ...There is a lot of stress on these small systems that are hung directly on the engine with no cast iron manifold to absorb...
  • Re: More info on tencentlife's motors....
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:21:02 +0000
    ...I'm sure he will be able to offer some > > feedback after he drives it a bit. > > > > I am offering the exhaust systems, throttle...
  • "usefull service life"
    Historical mailing list - radish150
    Sun, 11 Mar 2001 20:28:05 +0000
    ...Toooo little margin for error in these systems. Even the inline 4 cooling systems are super touchy, I know from experience they are hard...
  • R-134
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 14 Sep 94 10:58:35 EDT
    ...The air conditioning systems have stopped functioning in both vehicles. The old a/c systems are based on the soon to be obsolete and...
  • Re: GPS equipment?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 2 Jun 2005 15:06:19 -0400
    ...I'm not talking > about the built in systems that are in so many new cars, but the > 'stick on the dash' systems. I...
  • Wiring Harness / Digijets
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 13 May 94 11:20:48 EDT
    ...One of Joel's past posts described the Vanagon fuel injection systems as such: "ok. the Digifant system was used on ALL 1986-1991...
  • Re: voltage in water tank?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 19 Sep 2005 08:56:42 -0700
    I've not seen a writeup about how the water tank level sensing systems work (there were two types, I think). I don't...
  • Re: Help, fan wont shut off
    Historical mailing list - dj
    Tue, 3 Feb 2009 19:08:16 -0800
    ...CalTel Systems Dj Martin Phone: 760-712-2178 Fax: 305-418-7425 email: djct2@yahoo.com web: www.calteltelecom.com -----Original Message----- From: azsun99...
  • Re: Electrical charging options?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 30 Apr 2023 17:27:52 +0000
    ...Too many lines? Dennis 10A BatteryLink(r) Charger (North America) - Blue Sea Systems<https://www.bluesea.com/products/7605/BatteryLink_Charger> From: Dennis Haynes...
  • Will this Radio fit in a Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Jack R
    Sun, 19 Feb 2017 18:27:25 -0500
    ...http://www.toptenreviews.com/home/auto/best-car-audio-systems/sony-mex-review/ Anyone have any experience with the Sony MEX-GS810BH? Thanks! Jack...
  • Re: Vanagon T-Shirts - Update
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 8 Aug 2011 05:55:31 -0400
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 09 ~ 12, 2011
  • How to do a coolant flush? 2.1L Auto 88
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:40:40 -0400
    So I need to flush all the coolant out of the radiator and hoses, most garages have systems that do not work with since...
  • Re: 5-cyls in a Vanagon? Which ones?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 6 Apr 1994 09:09:11 -0600
    ...Eurovan. Not Vanagon bcnu - G (John Gladu) .Opinions are just that. Systems Support Center -- Baylor College of Medicine INTERNET: jgladu@bcm.tmc.edu | VOICE...
  • Re: Funny noise on 79 Westy and other ??'s
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Tue, 4 Apr 1995 21:11:44 -0700 (PDT)
    ...shift key held down this time. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • Re: IT (Re)engineering at VW Wolfsburg
    Historical mailing list - Trace Choulat
    Sat, 2 Dec 1995 08:27:57 -0500
    ...latest CIO and it has an article > on reengineering the information systems at VW's Wolfsburg plant. Let me > know if you want a...
  • Re: Wipers and Snow
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Wed, 21 Sep 1994 16:56:55 -0700 (PDT)
    ...stop payment" on my reality check? ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • Changes to the Vanagon list
    Historical mailing list - coyote
    Fri, 10 Apr 1998 18:17:32 -0700
    ...This solves the problem of some mail systems truncating long digests. 2) I've also changed the notebooks from 'monthly' to 'weekly', but I...
  • Rolls Royce belongs to VW now - congratulations ?
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
    Fri, 5 Jun 1998 17:10:19 UT
    ...BMW who deliver V8 and V12 engines, transmissions and interior systems to RR announced that they will cancel all contracts and quit the delivery...
  • Re: Stat
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Wed, 5 May 1999 23:22:07 -0700
    ...do you expect us all to run out and take our cooling systems apart to see what's in there? Joel Shortlidge wrote: > I...
  • Solar charging system
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Wed, 26 May 1999 12:24:35 -0700
    ...that purports to sell a variety of complete solar-based power systems, everything from a portable 16-watt system for lap tops to a...
  • Re: anyone use ICQ??? (NAC/NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
    Sun, 23 Jan 2000 11:31:12 -0500
    ...Frank Miller Alternative Business Systems "Leaders in Customer Relationship Management Solutions" 4216 Indianola Avenue Columbus, OH 43214-2826 Tel: (614) 447-0060 Fax: (614...
  • Re: Platinum Vapour Injection for fuel savings etc.?
    Historical mailing list - David Cooper
    Mon, 12 Jun 2000 23:47:32 EDT
    ...The systems he was selling seemed well made. He had one installed on his vehicle and the installation looked clean. If it does half...
  • Re: Water from tailpipe
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 4 Mar 2002 07:04:12 -0700
    This is why five minute trips to the grocery store play hell with exhaust systems. They're left with liquid water inside the muffler...