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• Re: Friday Philosophy: On Community
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:22:04 -0800
  ...Normally in a Vanagon you get up good speed in top gear ..like 70 .....hold that as long as you can and when you...
• Re: Syncro/Vanagon Stiff Shifting
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 12:32:50 -0300
  ...After swapping all the plastic bits out I used a bungee cord from the top of the gearshift out the openned passenger window to...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon Camper: skylight / roof vent leak
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:13:37 -0700
  ...the fiberglass top has developed a small leak. The previous owner repaired cracks in the plastic frame that houses the gear and lifting mechanism...
• Re: tires
  Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
  Sun, 5 Jul 2020 12:22:17 -0700
  ...Even seemed better in crosswinds along the coast and when on top the mountain On the dirt fire roads here in rural mountains Santa...
• mileage and fixes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 19:26:46 -0600
  ...I seem to be a bit lower than most of you but then maybe I was pretty heavily loaded with gear and that was...
• Re: reliability of Vanagon automatic transmission ?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 12:05:33 EDT
  ...the 4spd manuals develop a crack in the 3-4 gear slider hub, necessitating the replacement or complete rebuild of the tranny. top end...
• 1984 VW Westfalia 4 Sale - $5200 CAD
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 25 May 2001 17:44:37 -0700
  ...Tachometer - Oil Temp and Volt Gauges - Call camping gear works but the tap (broken pipe) - Top is in good condition - Rear bumper with receiver...
• Re: rough running
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:09:03 -0400
  To adjust the wiper arm, you pull off the plastic cover on top of the AFM. If yours is a virgin, you'll have...
• Re: mechanics in Maine?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:42:01 -0500
  ...Well that's very easy, and no trouble starting >> up and >> taking off in reverse or first gear if I do it that way...
• The rewards (long) [LVC]
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 08:15:17 -0700
  ...the1.9 liter WBX engine labors mightily to lift a Westy with camping gear to the top of Palomar Mountain in hot weather. I...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 10:41:31 -0700
  ...mcneely > > ---- Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > > What you would do, is to shift down to a very low gear, a gear that will...
• Re: Friday: Learn From My Lessons
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:53:01 -0800
  ...I still can't find, like, half the gear. > > Anyone see the cables I use to connect the solar panels to the > van? How...
• Re: Worst thing you ever did to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - gary goldey
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 10:20:19 -0700
  ...on top of that starter if I'd had one. Funny though, my old 71 bus loved that abuse(higher 1st gear and final...
• Shift linkage adjustment help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 17:09:59 -0800
  ...and 2nd, and when I'm in either of these gears the top of the shift lever is so far left it's almost...
• Re: Luggage rack cleats
  Historical mailing list - David Gunning
  Sat, 27 May 2006 06:02:18 -0400
  ...ocean going, sit on top kayaks make a plastic cleat that pop rivets onto their kayacks for various gear tying-on purposes, functions and...
• Re: 50 Worst Cars
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:43:38 -0700
  ...Porter is a writer for Top Gear so these > > crap cars were picked by those guys who IMHO, have a pretty good > > sense of...
• Re: Gear Oil: Opinion/subjective experience..long.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:27:22 -0500
  ...For oil you really need GL-5 or GL-6 lubricants to protect the gears under stress. For those with bi engines consider using...
• Re: Help ASAP, Stranded, Need clutch advise....
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 01:19:56 -0500
  ...Put the van in first gear and roll start it as you did. next, as you approach your shifting point simultaneously back off the...
• Oil level vs temp test
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 14:30:50 -0700
  ...Ambient temp was in the mid-80s, and the oil level was 3/4's up from the bottom notch to the top notch...
• Re: What's this syncro westfalia worth?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 15:16:28 -0500
  ...All the >camping gear works and the pop top is in good shape. > >You can see details at: > >http://evcl.com/temp/syncro/ >87...
• Re: Snorkle on a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Wed, 12 May 1999 10:24:27 +0200
  ...Water in the gearbox isn't such a good idea. However, since the oil will swim on top of the water, it's relatively...
• Re: Syncro Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 21 May 2004 07:00:39 -0700
  ...Syncros have a small gear set in the front diff housing that is used to drive the speedo cable. The gear set is driven...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 07:45:04 -0800
  Thanks Roger, The problem is that I've already pulled the distributor, AND the drive gear, so I can't trust the drive gear...
• Re: Westfalia and "Weekender" Differences?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Mifsud
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 14:46:53 -0800
  ...I am a new member of the list, but I don't think that raising this topic is restricted in the "rules" section of...
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 30 Sep 2014 21:08:15 -0700
  ...back then, the WBX6 would have > been than the top options Subaru had - the WBX4 was at least as good as the > Subaru fours...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:03:27 -0700
  ...Autos are 1:1 top gear, and there is always some torque converter slip, so they will have poorer mileage than the manual. The...
• Usable storage space
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:25:00 -0600
  ...Well I needed some extra parts/tool storage to free up space under the rear bench for more camping gear and a place to...
• Re: Trans swap between Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:47:58 -0700
  ...It has very nice gearing in top gear though. > Should you want to be linkage from the air-cooled, I have such. > Scott > www...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 11:47:50 -0500
  ...paddles and gear in it it's probably 80-90 pounds and I sympathise > completely when you say that putting the top down is...
• Overheated on steep grade in the Rockies/Questions??
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 00:21:05 EDT
  ...Probably only going 35 MPH to 40 MPH tops in spots in 3rd gear--although at times could get up to 50 while climbing...
• Re: Growling into reverse
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 3 Jun 2003 22:30:22 -0700
  ...The reverse sliding gear is a tiny little thing that doesn't appear to have a bearing in it. I'd speculate that it...
• lurching engine
  Historical mailing list - John Drew
  Thu, 1 May 2008 15:15:19 -0600
  ...At first I noticed that this only happened going down hills in the highest gear (4th), but after a bit it actually happened going...
• Opinions Please
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
  Sat, 20 Jan 2007 13:17:05 -0500
  ...1) Replace the heads but bottom end is unknown (ran like a top before losing compression). 2) I have a 1.9 TD that...
• Re: Top speed of a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 17:14:24 -0800
  ...rebuild fund... > > > > Given that Final drive ratio is 4.570:1 (Top gear is 0.85) > > Then: > > (Engine revolutions/mile: 3072 X 100 mph...
• Re: Manual Tranny Oil
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:38:19 -0400
  ...Swepco is cheap compared to some Porsche racing oils, as some P car owners think the more $$$ the merrier? LOL! Kendall dino gear oil...
• Re: Kayaks
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 20:20:55 -0800
  ...Then it's a matter of getting the yaks smacked by branches on top vs mobility issues towing a trailer. I've pulled trailers...
• Re: Smooth new Syncro tranny
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 11:17:50 -0800
  ...I recently changed the gear oil to a synthetic gear oil. This seems to have done the trick for now...much easier to shift...
• Re: [WetWesties] Crazy Idea On Mismatched Tires
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 08:42:44 -0700
  What you need is this since there is no way to change the internal gear ratios, and 3rd is 1:1 in the auto...
• To Buy or Not to Buy?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Oct 1994 07:13:59 -0800
  ...Cause for concern? 5) I've not tested the camping gear (aside from the top). Prior owner said it all worked. Should I verify...
• Re: (stant press test done) Coolant Bleeding Blunders
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Jan 1997 09:02:31 -0800 (PST)
  on a related topic... i finally got around to pressure testing my system over Xmas after replacing my waterpump. had the test gear since...
• Re: Vanagon use question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 9 Oct 2005 01:16:54 +1300
  ...in a 57 Split), well over a ton of boulders, camping gear, rock & fossil collections & collecting gear, loads of books (paper is HEAVY), up...
• Hi-Power TDI Vanagon observations
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 29 May 2005 13:51:37 -0700
  ...still did the Fraser Canyon in 4th gear - all be it a little slower at the top of the hills, but I never took...
• FS: One hell of a deal
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:07:57 -0500
  ...on top it now as a Daryl transmission with the higher fourth gear, new drive axle, bearing. http://www.benplace.com/fabian.htm Well...
• Re: vanagon top speed, was Re: Double cab for sale/engine longevity
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 20:12:20 +1200
  >Even though I probably could get up to that speed with my SVX Vanagon, No doubt about it, even with stock gearing. >I'm...
• RE: Engine conversions (was: Why do we all love our "bricks" so much?)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 28 Dec 1995 15:01:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...If my present 4-speed had a 5th gear on top of the present four ratios, it would be a wonderful cruising car. As...
• RE: Trans fluid: synthetic vs. dino oil
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 02 May 1996 09:04:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...They did say that it was a better oil in terms of gear lubrication, but because it is 'more slippery' than dino oil, it...
• Re: French Syncro Club
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 21:37:17 -0500
  ...machine gun on top). He uses a 091 >transmission and cuts/welds the pinion shaft to accomodate use of tranny >gears from a 002...
• Re: Vehicles with "Overdrive" equals fuel economy??
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:12:18 +0000
  ...This is the case for all > Vanagon manual trannys in top gear. > > An add-on overdrive for a car is an additional gear set...
• Re: "High" Pressure Oil Switch Electrical Questions. (Jetta conversion) PIC
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 18:45:45 -0700
  ...But..... > > Driving up my usual mountain test route, the buzzer "chirped" on > inbetween gears near the top. Idling at the top, the buzzer "chirped...
• Re: Thule box weight, pop top issue?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 26 Feb 2016 08:30:54 -0600
  ...Thule box weight, pop top issue? > > I'm considering adding a Thule box to my pop top. My PT has the gas strut assists...
• Re: Trans fluid: GL-5 vs. GL-4 vs. synthetic
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 May 1996 22:58:48 -0400
  ...GL-4 oils. > >Three of these are reproduced below (Tim's was too advanced into the topic, >typically). > >Dennis Haynes points out that the...
• Re: New Syncro - some questions
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 09:07:14 -0500
  ...Creeper gear (low) is very useful in deep mud or very slick surfaces. With your larger engine, your 86 should be more peppy than...
• Re: Info. on 91 Vanagon/Multi/ AT vs. Manual
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 20:03:26 EST
  ...crack in the 3/4 gear slider hub necessitating the costly rebuild or replacement of the tranny. top speed is the same between AT...
• Re: Convert 85 auto to 4sp? And HP increases please
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 03:31:19 EST
  ...the manual trannies all develop the 3/4 gear slider hub crack sooner or later necessitating a complete rebuild or replacement of the tranny...
• Re: 50 worst cars, and the vanagon isn't one of them
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 18:38:18 -0400
  ...If you like top gear, you'll have a much better chance of getting this one right ;) It is also the setup they have...
• RE: Eurobago
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 09 Aug 1994 21:45:53 PDT
  ...As for the camping gear, the two items that caught my attention were the rear seat and pop-up top. The foldout rear seat...
• Re: FLUIDS for VANAGONS
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 15:49:57 -0400
  Anyone tried Mobil 1 gear oil? My brother is having a heck of a time with his Toyota 4-Runner. Leaking gear oil at...
• Re: Regarding an implant of the 1.8liter inline four...From the thread off the digest..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 15:09:04 -0700
  The Diesel 5-speed has the same gear ratios as the gas 5-speed (like my WBX 5-speed AAP), but the final drive...
• FS: NEW Pack Rack Storage 4' X 2' Shelf for use over rear deck $75
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 19 Nov 2010 04:25:07 -0800
  ...Store your gear on top and still have access to open engine lid or store things below it. I got it to keep from...
• Re: Roofliss in NZ
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:59:27 -0400
  ...was shown, including overheating on the part of the T3.) Still Top Gear is lots of fun as usual. On Sep 14, 2009, at...