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• Re: Parcel Shelves WAS: Wood Westie Interiors (T2)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 23:06:54 -0500
  ...Why bother with trivialities like parcel shelves, that is the location where you COOL VW or DPD AIR CONDITIONING UNIT is supposed to go...
• Re: OT: Latest free satellite radio offer
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 15:35:38 -0700
  ...I put in my satellite unit a couple weeks ago and have not put a cd in the van since. I especially like that...
• Re: [vanagon] FS on Ebay: Tristar, Doka and Eurospec T3 (Vanagon) Headlights washer / squirters.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 23:18:47 -0700
  On 10/25/06, Terry K <CTONLINE@webtv.net> wrote: > > If a guy much like yourself who wears cheater's mounted thses units to...
• Small boneyard score, and pics of an A/C unit I haven't seen before.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 1 Jul 2009 17:59:20 -0700
  ...Also, I saw this A/C unit: http://picasaweb.google.com/garciasghostvw/JunkyardAC# <http://picasaweb.google.com/garciasghostvw/JunkyardAC> Is this one of those...
• Odometer
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Nov 1995 19:33:03 -0500
  ...a job to drop the tank and replace fuel sending unit? Oil sending unit can leak oil. Replaced mine and no more oil drips...
• Re: fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 20:33:28 -0700
  jofo@INNERCITE.COM wrote: > > Has anybody done this using a sending unit and electrical gage. I found a > VDO gage that goes to 11...
• Cruise Control in NH - Where are you?
  Historical mailing list - hosel
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 07:26:48 -0500
  ...If you still have the unit email me off line por favor... I'm about to do some driving to Maine, of all places...
• FS: swivel seat mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 23:27:28 -0500
  ...This is the complete unit, ready to weld in and an excellent upgrade to any vanagon. I installed one in my syncro and I...
• Re: A/C work question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 13 May 2010 16:06:13 -0500
  ...I was > never able to find a single unit that was the right size. I used a 17W > x 15H unit which was the...
• Re: AC While Camping - Portable Unit
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 07:38:46 -0500
  I have seen plenty of these stand alone portable a/c units and they have all had a flexible vent hose to channel the...
• Re: Skylight Guy or Bus Depot??
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 19:22:05 -0400
  ...I believe my price on the Skylight Guy unit is roughly the same as he sells it for, so you can order it from...
• Re: Under Seat AC
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 20:32:38 -0800
  ...Personally, I really liked the simplicity of this unit. It fits nicely under the rear seat/bed, but only has two outlets for cool...
• Roof Top Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 11:21:21 -0400
  ...I have seen some discussions on this topic on the list, and have seen evaporative conditioners, kooleraire units, fans, mounted window units, etc. but...
• Re: Sound systems (yet again)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 22:04:18 -0800
  ...I have looked a many units over the years and have yet to see any unit that does not have selective tuning. The only...
• Re: Powering a 110V A/C
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 17:00:30 -0700
  Hello Scott, I would like to know a little more about the stand alone a/c unit you mentioned. Summer is coming to Florida...
• Re: AC Removal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 7 Sep 2014 13:35:05 -0500
  ...As I recall you take the side covers off first, then the ceiling unit. It's a job for two, but I built a...
• heat exchanger round 2
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Sun, 20 Jul 1997 23:05:57 -0800
  ...I assume that this means the whole unit is shot, though I see no coolant leaking. Do I need to replace the whole heat...
• Re: fridge thermometer
  Historical mailing list - Rich Durant
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 15:34:14 -0700
  Radio Shack has a unit that is about 2/12 or 3 inches long , 1 inch wide, 5/8 inch deep. I have them...
• Re: replacing the rear heater core...
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 13:51:47 -0800
  ...I went home, opened up the seat, pulled the whole unit and reconnected the hoses and was buttoned up in about 20 minutes and...
• Installing Idle stabalizer.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 16:42:58 -0400
  ...In the meantime, I need to install my new idle stabilizer control unit and plugs. (thanks Ken!) The van is an 82 california van...
• Heater Box Question and Front Air Conditioning Revisited
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 13:49:29 -0800
  I thinking about replacing the stock air control box with an aftermarket unit that also provides air conditioning, instead of doing a simple evaporator...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - front swivel seat set-up
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Mon, 21 May 2007 18:18:48 +0000
  ...swivel seat unit I purchased years ago >on-line and have ?'s. > > The unit I purchased supposedly came from a full camper Westy, it...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 12:16:51 -0500
  Planning on building a window unit into my Westy and possibly an inverter for a/c while driving too. Velma 82 1.9L AAZ...
• Relay Steering Gear
  Historical mailing list - Arthur,Dave
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:50:33 -0300
  ...How subject to wear is this unit? Would it be useful to disconnect the unit from the rack and steering shaft and reconnect it...
• Fwd: Re: Re: Bill$ Mounting and still no power-Help!
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
  Sat, 17 Oct 1998 16:20:28 EDT
  ...They ajusted the fuel and replaced the idle stab control unit. Unit cost$196 and with labor and everything it came out to $454...
• Re: Freeze 12?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 09:17:38 -0400
  At 20:59 6/1/2000, Jim Cain wrote: >It was put into my unit last year in Texas and I am going to...
• Re: Heater motor replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 01:54:17 -0500
  ...or does the top >of the dash separate from the dash unit individually? >I never have figured this one out. >It sure would be...
• Re: Under Seat AC
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 11:53:43 EST
  ...sounds like a rare unit.. of course ben tan will say "i have 3 of these in my storage building" LOL. but ive never...
• Re: Minor fridge mods addendum
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 21 Jun 2017 12:20:06 -0700
  I'm sure Alistair would have done this correctly but would suggest to others that when re installing the aluminum finned unit, make sure...
• Re: Point of use hot water
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:53:01 -0500
  This is a tankless unit, so really isn't useful for camping, though if staying in RV parks is your choice, then it would...
• Re: Air conditioner for camping
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 20:13:51 EST
  ...It is now installed under my jumpseat as shown in the following photos: >> I use a small unit that sits in my luggage rack...
• New Propex heater announcements!
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 19:00:10 -0800
  ...Pricing for the larger unit will be $670 versus the EX 1800 at $525 or HS 1800 at $595. This new unit (also the...
• Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 21:51:42 -0800
  ...I replaced mine with a Halon unit that fits in the same area plus I have a small hand sized unit that I keep...
• Re: alternator lifespan
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 13:49:58 -0600
  ...a good place to pick up a spare brush package/regulator unit? >Would a FLAPS have this? > > >On 2/7/09, Scott Daniel - Turbovans...
• Re: The Vanagon as a standard unit of volume
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:03:27 -0700
  ...The Vanagon as a standard unit of volume > Hmm... Mr. Squirrel, while I like your proposal of the Vanagon as a > unit of volume...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:57:01 -0400
  ...top inner components of the unit seem to be > deteriorating. > Does it require replacement at $90 for the unit or can it refurbish it...
• Fw: Re: Re; Solar power your VW
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 07:47:42 -0800
  ...But as shipping weight, including packaging, is a mere 4 lbs, it's hard to imagine the actual weight on this 3" diameter unit...
• Re: adding a new dash A/C unit?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 26 Jul 2013 18:48:18 -0400
  ...I have located a small unit that can be fit > above the glovebox but I was wondering if anyone has done something I > can...
• FS: Sears Pak-A-Potti
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sat, 22 May 1999 15:28:17 -0600
  ...It is also a one piece unit. History of unit....PO purchased and used it for his Westy. It looks and works good (the...
• Re: westy decal kit for kitchen unit LED panel (was Re: Krylon Grey Color
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 07:15:28 -0700
  ...The front metal panel on > > my kitchen unit is rusted out and needs to wire wheeled and repainted. As well > > as every other piece...
• Re: Notes on traveling, internet access and rv parks
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:55:41 -0700
  ...BUT the dedicated GPS units like Garmin, Tom Tom, Magellan, etc have alll their map data stored in the GPS unit itself. Therefore they...
• Battery hold down unit, removal?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:40:14 -0700
  ...Anyone? Westfalia battery hold down unit. Zoltan
• Fuel tank sending unit (was 2L vs 1800)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clayton
  Thu, 4 May 1995 22:16:54 -0400 (EDT)
  ...For what it's worth, I got a new > sending unit from the dealer (it was IN STOCK for a 73!) for about $35...
• Multi-spark discharge (MSD) ignition for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 May 1997 11:31:39 +0100
  ...Has anyone tried to fit an MSD unit to a Vanagon? Any good? Which unit is best? The brand names I've heard are...
• Re: Propex Spark Generator Problem
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 14:28:42 -0800
  ...Should I expect >more clicks? > >Anyone have a clue on this?? I've never heard more than one from my unit. Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote...
• Want to Trade
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 17:21:55 -0400
  ...Want to trade "MINT" '84 Full Westfalia Interior, including kitchen, propane tank and dealer installed A/C unit for a tan "Weekender" interior with...
• Re: Anyone else have a sunroof vanagon w/ A/C???
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 23:04:48 EST
  ...the a/c unit actually overlaps the front of the sunroof opening by a few inches but doesnt affect its use. chris '84 wolfsburg...
• Re: 85 westfalia camper propane tank leak - need rubber o-ring
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 13 May 2001 22:06:24 -0500
  There was only manufacturer of these units, although these units were cataloged as discontinued he matched the model number and the regulator was a...
• Re: a refrigerator replacement
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 07:57:37 -0800
  ...http://tinyurl.com/4tolw M --- David Bartolini <davidb@SKYBEST.COM> wrote: > I would like to replace the refrig with a more modern unit. Any...
• Re: GPS Advice (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:33:24 -0700
  ...GPS unit for the > trip and for learning > my way around Seattle. > > What advice can those of you who have GPS units > give? Please...
• Westy: Getting to the cookstove burner valve?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 17:04:43 -0800
  ...is it possible to replace the stove burner valve assembly without totally removing the sink/fridge/cabinet unit from the vehicle? Bentley is quite...
• Vac/pressure bleeder recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:35:06 -0700
  Anyone have recommendations on a specific model that works well for bleeding hydraulics? I've also heard that some units can be used to...
• Re: UNITE!
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 23:18:02 EDT
  I thought this message said UNTIE. Nevermind. BenT
• Re: Replacing seal between automatic & final
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:52:15 -0800
  ...I had no trouble at all doing it, but I had the engine, final drive, and AT unit all out of the van already...
• RE: thermostat:
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Thu, 1 Dec 1994 9:44:18 -0500 (EST)
  ...There's a wire/prob/sensor that goes to the a/c unit behind the front seats with the end going into the inside...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control unit...? Do they go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 21:03:21 -0500
  ...not >fix. >Upon reading the wiring diagram today for the fuel injection system... >I noticed that the Idle stabilizer unit is tied in with...
• 88 Westy: Pump
  Historical mailing list - rob campbell
  Tue, 17 May 2005 11:40:44 -0700
  ...It seems to be a totally sealed/non-sericable unit. Are there replacements available, other than the factory unit offered at gowesty? I am...
• Very Dim Rectangular Square Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Wed, 22 Nov 2006 11:24:33 -0800
  ...my old '85 Westy; - Replaced the 7" sealed units with 'Sylvania Halogen Performance Plus' units (~$25 each from Kragen's). These are standard wattage...
• Re: Installing cruise on 81 aircooled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 21:09:49 -0400
  ...Can you share with us a source for this cruise control unit? Is there a part number specific to the Vanagon? Thanks, Maynard Southard...
• Re: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:27:45 -0700
  ...I've been thinking about building a small AC unit into the Vanagon. Maybe where the refrigerator is, maybe under the rear seat... The...