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• Re: Vanagon List Archives: A Technical Problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:17:44 -0400
  ...To be very helpful with tech questions. Ken Wilford also is doing something with the hosting and he may be of help. I don...
• Re: Friday VW news
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 19 May 2000 21:17:31 +0200
  ...But says Heinrich, we have fixed that now. > > Heinrich said VW has been contacted by numerous firms seeking > to share the technique but he...
• Free '92-'99 Eurovan tech manuals and curtains (just pay shipping)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Pullen
  Sun, 29 Aug 2021 19:05:43 -0700
  My dad got rid of his Eurovan a while ago but still has the tech manuals and grey OEM curtains from it. Before we...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 12:18:50 -0700
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Stranded World Travelers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 5 May 2012 22:52:23 -0700
  ...just need a good engine, and a good tech to install it and get it all working right. I can't think of any...
• Re: Back Hatch Emblems
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 7 Jul 2010 09:25:59 -0700
  ...There is technically no > >such thing as an Audi Syncro. They call their AWD system Quattro. > > >I say 'technically' because some Syncros actually carry...
• STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drexler
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:31:16 -0500
  ...Suggestions on root cause or things I should check please, and does anybody know any techs around very south florida that I could track...
• Maintenance database Was Re: Auto Tech Computer disk for Vanagon- Any good?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 10:37:58 -0600
  ...Low tech, but hard to access from home! I'm sure someone has put something together. Any suggestions? Al Brase > >
• Re: technique question-- molds - modify a top??
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 17:53:15 -0700
  ...http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com
• Re: We've lost another one....
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
  Sun, 5 Sep 2010 08:18:54 -0700
  ...Scientists and technicians are a special subset of Vanagon owner. I feel for his family, his colleagues, and for those on this list who...
• Re: Vanagon photos in the media
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:26:33 -0700
  ...drillock wrote: > http://www.economist.com/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13813412 > > This weeks Economist magazine, print edition, Science and Technology > page 85. > > Mark
• Origin of head gasket design
  Historical mailing list - Ray-Corp
  Mon, 27 Oct 1997 19:04:04 -0500
  ...Didn't they develop the technology of putting rubber on the tip to prevent the passage of fluids or did they use sheep's...
• Re: summer..the time for "roadside barbeques"Re: fuel l...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Jun 1999 21:33:14 EDT
  But Chris has mastered the best technique for not having an engine fire with your van. Not driving it at all will rule out...
• Re: Seam Rust Observation
  Historical mailing list - Daivd Janzen
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 09:02:09 EDT
  ...Works great but might be a bit low tech for some. Dave
• SOLVED>84 alternator light flicker
  Historical mailing list - Johnson, David R FOR:EX
  Mon, 15 May 2000 08:36:05 -0700
  ...620-3540 Compliance and Enforcement Technician Timber, Horsefly B.C. David.Johnson@gems6.gov.bc.ca
• A Friday tech question!
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 09:59:24 -0700
  Does anyone know the differences between the Vanagon WBX auto trans and the Vanagon air-sucker auto trans. A listmember was looking for an...
• middle seatbelts
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 17:47:22 -0400
  ...They also could not find the technical bulletin that they had a number for. Looks like I'll call again. -- Richard Hotchkiss http://www...
• bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 23:03:52 -0500
  ...to use, and simple. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine) 85 GL- (Delilah) 86 BMW 325 ES- (Eva) http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm
• Little known Vanagon fact.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 07:45:50 -0500
  ...Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew Cab 60 356 T-5 Porsche http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Vanagon tech, pixs, O2 monitor gadget
• Re: lug nut torque?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 11:46:05 -0700
  --snip-- > Why break your back with cave man techniques --snip-- > This is 2005 , not 1905 > Right? Now, we all know that George just recently...
• Bar's Leaks
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 12:53:56 -0800
  ...It's amazing they are so "low tech". ;) Jon
• POR15 question.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Fri, 4 May 2007 15:40:55 -0400
  ...Would I significantly loose effectiveness by painting the item BEFORE applying the clear protectant? Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Vanagon mods, tech info...
• Re: Propane Injected Diesel Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 20:38:06 -0500
  ...It requires a slightly different metering system, and a "carrier oil" to get the burn started...technology has been used by heavy industry (generating...
• UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drexler
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:30:01 -0500
  ...STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP Hi. Help needed. We are stranded at Homestead, Florida, where Hwy 1 heads into the Keys. 91...
• Re: Vanagon Tech Talk--free download
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:52:56 -0600
  ...I just got off the phone with tech support at >>> my >>>> ISP to revive my access to a long-dormant Vanagon Website. It seemed...
• Re: This Will Buff Out!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:44:45 -0700
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> >> >> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> >> >> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical >> <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Shifting, No Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 09:26:36 -0500 (EST)
  ...Never ended up needing this technique with my VWs, but I tried it on the '82 diesel, and it works. I just cannot believe...
• how to links web page has started...
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 14:12:05 -0400
  ...http://www.obsolyte.com/~techrat/how_to.html Please forgive the mess. I'm still cleaning. TTYL Brian Cirulnick ----------------------------------------------------------------------- E-mail: techrat@vm.com...
• Re: Fuel filler cap stuck
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:03:18 -0800
  My technique is what all the car thieves around here use to steal Vanagons and old Subarus. Slim Jim the door, and 10 seconds...
• Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Oct 94 8:10:49 EDT
  ...I've saved previous messages from the list posted by Joel in which he recounts James Lu's techniques using a flush tee. I...
• Re: Best way to ship long block?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 17 Feb 2004 19:58:14 -0800
  Not sure if you're asking about technique or carriers. Technique-wise, build a small pallet that's an inch or so longer than...
• Re: Unreadable posts (was also: Vanagon List Archives: A TechnicalProblem)
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:16:39 -0700
  Did the link work for you? I click on it it says "Invalid parameter" http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S2=vanagon...
• Digital Clock
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Tue, 21 May 1996 19:25:04 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...I have the old one if you are electronically inclined or have an electrical tech buddy. Fred
• L. Tahoe VW Service
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 11 Nov 96 13:57:16 PST
  ...George Ritchey is the man. -- -- ___ / __ __/ ____/ Al Knoll HP Performance Technology / / / / / Center Roseville, CA, USA 95747 / _____/ / / 916.785.9453 (Telnet 785-9453) / / / / email: alf@hpptc38...
• what are ratio rockers?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 08:43:23 -0700
  ...presume they change the valve timing, right? I'd love to see a good in-depth technical description of how they work... Mark McCulley
• Online manual - Most Excellent Idea
  Historical mailing list - James Callahan
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 11:02:39 -0700
  ...To have manual and tech bulletins on line would be excellent solution. jcal
• Marvel Mystery Oil?
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 10:11:54 -0400
  What is the technical effect when Marvel Mystery Oil is used as a gasoline additive at approximately 8 ounces per tankful. It seems to...
• NVC : Interesting, but sad, crewcab
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 7 Sep 2003 08:39:13 -0400
  ...2430232887&category=15291 Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew Cab 60 356 T-5 Porsche http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Vanagon tech, pixs, O2 monitor gadget
• Re: AMC / German Cylinder Heads
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 16:26:59 -0600
  ...http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com
• Re: Vanagon Engine Temps & Oil Levels / Drama or Contribution / Technical Comment
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Sat, 18 Mar 2006 23:14:59 -0500
  Most Subaru's since the early 90's use the same oil pan, including JDM turbo motors. I am not sure about late model...
• Re: FW: [off-topic announcement] memorials for Virginia Tech folks
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:29:48 -0400
  It's no more off topic than other post here, everyone is concern, Around the world. Just sad... we had our share here in...
• Re: Tomco BRAND NEW Injectors opinions
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:36:10 -0800
  ...louis tech rep was not a purcahse agent so could confirm parts sources
• ONElist for Eric?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 06:59:25 -0500
  Good idea, Jim! Eric, you could be the moderator of the PURELY technical list...sounds like the perfect solution. G. Matthew Bulley Director Bulley...
• Re: New Tech. in Old Applications.
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Sat, 13 May 2000 22:35:03 -0400
  ...New Tech. in Old Applications. > Pertronix unit is a Hall Effect generator. Call Pertronix, they will tell you > the same. Still doubt it? Okay...
• Re: removing NA/dipstick
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:40:31 -0700
  ...5:16 PM, "Scott Ohana" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: >> >>> on useful techique is to put exactly 4.5 qts in the engine and oil...
• Re: Late Friday entry. LVC
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 2 Jun 2018 13:31:42 -0700
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Moderator -- Conficker worm warning
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:48:25 -0400
  ...National Cyber Alert System Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-088A Conficker Worm Targets Microsoft Windows Systems Original release date: March 29, 2009 Last revised...
• Re: Vanagon Disaster Prevention
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 13 Jan 95 12:31:28 CST
  ...on the list already lost their engine because of this!!! here's the tech info on it: Technical Information Group: 17 Number: 87-05
• High altitude power loss
  Historical mailing list - Tim Wise
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 11:01:49 -0500
  ...I searched the archives and saw a technote on a malfunctioning wiring harness (Digifant harness & Bucking Technote). Could this be the problem? Thanks. -- Tim...
• Vanagon crash safety/The Whole Story
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 19:30:13 EDT
  ...Karl Wolz >> Gentlemen (and ladies too), The Vanagon has been built like a tank in the front, but also includes crush zone technology. No...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Multivan rebuilt motor hiccoughs
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 21:13:48 -0600
  > started poking around when I came across a tech bulletin talking 'bout the > ignition coil possibly being the problem. Wish I knew where that...
• Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - turbodieseltrooper
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 18:07:27 -0700
  ...Till new battery tech reaches the consumer, hybrids and electrics are dead. More could be acomplished by building a new refinery( there has not...
• Re: Can anyone give me an estimate?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:41:36 -0500
  ...I guess the local tech was not getting normal pay for your swap or at some point he realized that this is a monster...
• PA bus & van owner breakfast
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 11:08:09 -0400
  ...The idea of technical sessions comes from Larry and Avery Johnsons in Canada who had a similar Saab owners' club. I hope to particularly...
• New Ground Wire for Rear Stereo - Part I
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 17:10:18 -0700
  This is the first of a two part article describing the technique for running a new ground wire for a rear mounted stereo speaker...
• Re: Replacement AFM technology
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:31:45 -0700
  ...Otherwise , of course, wbxr's leave a lot to be desired, especially considering how far technology has come since vanagons came along - to where...
• Re: Octane requirements
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 09:30:52 -0400
  ...If the price difference is 25 cents, then 25 gallons would equal the price of a bottle of Techron -- but you only use Techron...
• Re: tire circumference
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:04:33 -0400
  ...http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=7 "WARNING: These calculations (and those provided by all online tire dimension calculators) only reflect...
• Re: Tom Forhan
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 10:07:10 -0500
  ...As a result, as the links aged (many of the tech info pieces linked to the old lenti server), for every 1 email thanking...
• Re: Proud (long (i.e., boundless) semi-rant)
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 11:48:23 -0700
  ...Whatever is > owed to > die Englisch for some antiquated bit of technology pales in comparison > to > what you owe us for allowing you to...