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  • RE: Weakly Stats ....
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 29 Sep 1995 15:44 -0500 (EST)
    Joel, Please put me on the list as a "Wanna Bus" (really WANNA WESTY") if I am currently listed as an unknown. PEJ I...
  • Does the ECU remember? Learn? Or simply React?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Wed, 16 Feb 2000 07:33:29 EST
    ...the signals from various sensors it receives during current operation and upon restarts, uses the current settings not remembering the former settings. Is the...
  • Sum Roofs in a 1991 GL?
    Historical mailing list - dave
    Tue, 6 Jun 2000 16:39:32 -0700
    ...Please email directly, I am currently unsubscribed form the news list. Thanks much, dave bowers 1991 White Vanagon GL 49k
  • Re: My horn doesn't always work.......
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 14 Jan 2002 17:07:05 -0500
    ...Sounds like a bad horn to me...a regular horn is in essence a DC buzzer -- a heavy current flows through a coil which...
  • Re: Winter tires?Nokian not Available???
    Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
    Wed, 3 Sep 2003 10:14:06 -0600
    ...Nokian Tire > 185R14/C Sorry, no tire currently available > > Option:Syncro > Tire Size: Nokian Tire > 185R14/C Sorry, no tire currently available > > Anyone have...
  • Re: A/C panel melted
    Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
    Tue, 29 Jun 2004 18:52:39 -0400
    interesting loophole with those fusible links, yeh? the normal AC current is enough to cause a very small contact resistance, such as that due...
  • Engine swap questions (1.9 van w/2.1 to 2.1 van)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 7 Apr 2005 11:14:15 -0500
    ...in my current 2.1 van? Of course, I'd have to switch over the parts and stuff from my current engine. Thanks for...
  • Upper control arm woes
    Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
    Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:35:28 -0500
    ...thanks http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m48/Earthshelterman/?action=view&current=RearCAsmall.jpg http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m48/Earthshelterman/?action=view&current=FrontCAsmall...
  • Cap for exhaust hole
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Sat, 18 Jun 2011 10:32:01 -0400
    My exhaust is currently missing the capnut that plugs the bypass hole in the exhaust. Is this something I can replace locally? Eg, at...
  • Re: Best VW Meet Awards (F)
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Fri, 28 Jun 1996 10:43:49 -0400
    ...the the rattiest vehicle to make it to the meet, kind of like the current king of Thom's Hall of Shame. Tom F.
  • Re: re: auxiliary batteries
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 14 Sep 94 10:56:18 EDT
    Never use a dual battery isolator on a VW bus because it chops off too much of the charging current--more than a VW...
  • Re: 82 Diesel Westy Problem
    Historical mailing list - juju34
    Fri, 21 Aug 1998 04:34:40 -0500
    check that all glow plugs are warming, after checking that the glow plug relay is sending current to each plug, one glow plug , non...
  • Re: Wanted to buy: Revell Plastic Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Wed, 22 Mar 2000 21:01:33 -0600
    There is one currently for sale at www.eBay.com Just search under "Vanagon" and you will easily find it. Budd Premack 86 Syncro...
  • Vanagon w/ Olds V8 in VW Trends
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Wed, 21 Feb 2001 02:02:58 EST
    Alright, who's the rascal w/ the Oldsmobile big block V8 in the current issue of VW Trends Magazine? It was in the feature...
  • auto or manual?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Tue, 16 Jan 2001 11:38:49 -0800
    ...bill currently selling saxes and mouthpieces for the westy fund
  • Dash updates
    Historical mailing list - Brian McClure
    Sun, 3 Jun 2001 17:22:25 EDT
    ...I am currently changing the dash in my 83 to a late model tach-dash. Does anybody have the 14 pin connecter out of...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Roadhaus - MS Streets & Trips / GPS Incompatibility
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 12 Jun 2003 22:02:40 -0600
    ...Amazon currently has MS Streets & Trips 2003 for $9.99 > > http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006IZC8/102-1152678-0317750 .....plus $30.00...
  • Re: GPS Advice (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Justin Mayrand
    Mon, 24 Oct 2005 18:26:52 -0400
    Hey All, I am currently using a Garmin iQue 3600, and really like it (used on a daily basis). It is officially disco'ed...
  • [NVC] Good Burning Man Coverage
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
    Tue, 5 Sep 2006 11:04:13 -0400
    http://www.current.tv/burningman/ There is some good coverage of Burning Man - the 8.30 installment Covers the Department of Mutant Vehicles and...
  • Re: Battery Circuit Breaker
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Wed, 17 Feb 1999 22:21:53 EST
    ...Typical sizing is 1.5 to 2.0 times the rated current. Some >loads, such as motors, have fuses that are sized to take...
  • Re: current LT..not microbus. was Re: Picture of 2008 VW Microbus
    Historical mailing list - joe trussell
    Wed, 17 Jan 2007 21:53:58 +0000
    ...Rouby <mikerouby@YAHOO.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: current LT..not microbus. was Re: Picture of 2008 VW > Microbus >Date: Wed...
  • Re: Was: Mp3/FM + mono....reccomends? NOW: how much does your CD unit draw??
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:07:14 -0700
    ...That's where the 10 amp current draw comes in. >> >> If you're not playing any music, then the current draw will be quite...
  • Re: Who in Massachusetts Does Heater Fan Replacement Work?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 1 Nov 2011 14:29:07 -0400
    ...If the motor is bad it's extremely likely to be drawing current, so if you do not have a heavy current drain (I...
  • Re: Spark Plug Wire Recs
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:51:47 -0500
    ...Opinions welcome till I test the current ones > later. > > thanks all. > > Michael in San Antonio > > 91GL AT 'Gringo' > > 73 Beetle > > >
  • Re: Spark Plug Wire Recs
    Historical mailing list - Jerry
    Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:32:56 -0500
    ...Spark Plug Wire Recs Gonna check the continuity on my current wires, but would like an opinion of German wire replacement from list vendors...
  • Re: Looking for hubcaps
    Historical mailing list - Matt Sim
    Fri, 22 Jun 2001 22:09:09 -0400
    ...Matt New Cumberland, PA '81 Westy (current) '74 914 (current) '95 Nissan Altima (daily) '72 Fastback '83 Rabbit '81 Rabbit ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patrick...
  • Re: Vanagons for Peace
    Historical mailing list - westydriver
    Fri, 13 Sep 2002 21:29:22 -0600
    ...pacific theater about every 6 months, mid east at current three public and at least 3 undisclosed, in SA at least one occurance a...
  • Re: Overhead Westy light
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 28 Jun 2006 22:12:16 -0700
    ...the main starter cable then conducts charging current forward from there to the battery, and starting current in the reverse direction during starting. Also...
  • Re: Tiico Engine Questions
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 9 May 2003 13:06:53 -0700
    ...Without passing a smog check they can't get current tags. Without current tags you can't even park on your own driveway in...
  • Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:36:27 -0400
    ...battery solenoid "can" type isolator is actuated by the alternator blue wire (D+) Easy to measure the "can" isolator current draw, but blue wire...
  • Re: Head lights
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:36:00 -0500
    ...Not sure what you mean by "any wiring upgrade needs to include improving the current path from the alternator, not just the battery." I...
  • Re: LED replacement for westy
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Wed, 4 Aug 2004 12:00:20 -0700
    Jason, The Blue LEDs required more current than the red LEDs. I am not familiar with the circuit in the refer LED, but many...
  • Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:16:25 -0700
    Daily driving Type 2s for the past twenty years. '83 GL w/ 281k miles and currently awaiting a reseal. '77 ASI Riviera with something...
  • ADDED:FS:1980 Weekender
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:45:24 -0700
    ...95 EV Camper (wifes daily, current family camper/trip van) >88 F-150 (old reliable) >90 Sentra (current daily) >seangar@hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Get your...
  • 15" Snow Tires
    Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
    Thu, 31 Jan 2002 14:12:06 -0500
    ...but I don't want to go any bigger than my current 215/75's. There are also several choices in P215/75R15 with...
  • Re: List Sticker - Interest Survey
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sat, 20 Mar 2004 03:12:19 -0500
    ...the vinyl cutout, exterior adhered decal - like the > current list stickers.. > chris Potential survey responders: Chris is right. I overcame the need to apply...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Joerg Rieger
    7/17/95 2:47 PM
    Harvey, I am really interested in your glow plug warning device. Currently I am driving an 82 diesel Westy. Could you please let me...
  • Re: cup holders! getchur red hot cupholders rycheer!
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Fri, 15 Nov 1996 09:28:38 -0500
    ...Tom F. (currently to confused to drink and drive at the same time...)
  • Re: 2nd Idle Stablizer?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Miskow
    Fri, 12 Sep 1997 18:56:00 -0400
    ...bay or socket behind ( or infront towards the front of the van) my current Idle stabilizer, what is that for? Thanks in advance EM
  • vanagon wheelchair lift for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 28 Aug 1998 19:20:24 EDT
    ...lift for sale fits all vanagons, and full size american vans. currently mounted in a '84 vanagon. works great, best offer.. for more information...
  • Thoughts about VR6 Conversion Kits (Ahnendorp)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 18 Oct 1999 18:51:29 +0300
    ...He currently redesigns a flywheel specially for one German customer. Please flood him with mails: http://www.ahnendorp.com/ Regards Helmut '80 Vanagaudi
  • Re: What speakers to get:
    Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
    Wed, 3 May 2000 14:10:27 EDT
    I currently have Pioneer's 50 disc changer in my bus. I have had this unit for almost 3 years with no serious problems...
  • More Tires...
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Mon, 28 Jul 2003 14:35:07 -0700
    ...Tire Rack currently has Michelin XCA tires in 205/75R14, with a max load of 2270lbs., available for $98. And Michelin is offering a...
  • Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 10 Mar 2004 14:27:47 EST
    ...The fabricator does not currently offer an extension though. BenT
  • Re: Re-Visiting Electric Vehicle talk - event on Sunday.
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 22 Sep 2012 16:25:27 -0400
    ...via the current network, so it not <GROAN> ;-) d
  • Re: Volkswagen Vanagon/Type II Fuel Systems Pro Manual
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:08:17 -0700
    ...I'm going to see if they can be OCR'd and maybe reduced in size from their current monstrous proportions...
  • Re: Code Red Air? (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
    Tue, 18 Jul 2006 14:41:57 -0700
    ...All we smell in the air around here is the ocean! http://www.gopismo.com/DavisWeather/Current_Vantage_Pro_Plus.htm The Girl ('87...
  • Re: Mention of the Possible New MicroBus
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:07:53 +0000
    ...Maybe that's the "microbus" they are hinting about." That's an interesting, if not tongue-in-cheek descriptor (stepchild) considering their current TV...
  • Re: Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 31 Jul 2017 14:40:56 -0700
    ...Alistair > On Jul 31, 2017, at 1:27 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > > The resistor is to limit current through the LED...
  • Re: another angle on high-wattage headlight bulbs
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Wed, 13 May 1998 22:37:17 EDT
    ...Presently, current has to travel through a myriad of switches(ignition,dimmer, on/off) and connectors( two per switch, at fuse, etc.)to reach...
  • Re: Brake Adjuster Push Rods '84 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 3 Jun 2017 21:14:09 +0000
    ...Mechanic says current Brake Adjuster Push Rods are frozen and rear brakes cannot be adjusted. Apparently, these parts are difficult to come by and...
  • Re: Yet another led H4 blog post
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:03:01 +0000
    ...As for measuring actual current draw most of these are using switching type power supplies so the current draw is not linear. You need...
  • Re: Voltage Drop - Less than 3% - 15 feet, 2/0,
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:40:36 -0500
    ...And with the current that setup can deliver, my guess is it could fail by catching fire, not just wimping out. Which reminds me...
  • Re: Voltage Drop - Less than 3% - 15 feet, 2/0,
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:15:02 -0500
    ...And with the current that setup can deliver, my guess is it could fail by catching fire, not just wimping out. Which reminds me...
  • Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:24:12 -0400
    The heater current drops down but doesn't cut out. I don't have specific numbers, but the heater element is powered when the...
  • Re: Monitoring aux battery charging?
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sat, 9 Oct 2004 07:55:11 -0400
    ...And >during charging, high positive current will show that the battery is >absorbing a lot of current while it charges up from a partially...
  • Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:51:30 -0400
    ...Why is it a current >source >you might ask? It is because the ignition coil's primary winding is in fact >an >inductor. Current...
  • Re: Commentary on Air Cooled Cylinder Heads
    Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
    Tue, 25 Jun 2002 12:19:19 -0400
    I currently use new AMC heads on my rebuilds for the following reasons the type 4-2 heads take a beating and see hotter...
  • Re: headlight bulb question... One more...
    Historical mailing list - Mike B
    Sat, 8 Mar 2003 14:34:22 -0400
    ...If you know any electricians they pretty much all have a little book with lists of voltage drops per foot, per current draw (Amps...
  • Re: VW SUCKS...Re: name change of Volks Cafe...
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 21 Oct 2005 09:35:18 -0600
    ...BTW VW owns the trade term "bug" when it is used to describe a vehicle formerly or currently designed and produced by Volkswagen AG...