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• Re: how to find a short
  Historical mailing list - Jack Newton
  Sat, 26 Jul 1997 14:19:32 +1000
  ...Touch the end of the wire to bare metal on the chassis and look for a spark (easier to see at night) BTW the...
• Number Detective Work (was RE: Splitty Chassis/dating)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 10:19:00 -0400
  ...however, in that a difference cited for 1965s (and later): > 5) Chassis number changed to reflect model type (bus, pickup, etc.) If this is...
• Parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Michael Samson
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 13:58:58 -0800
  ...Salvage owner indicated that vehicle may have been operated with oil light on.) 6) AFM and Dijijet control unit for '85 Vanagon 7) Chassis...
• Re: type of connector?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 25 May 2012 10:51:10 -0400
  ...Again, if the ground side > goes to the ECU instead of to the chassis I'd at least think twice. Can't > look myself...
• Re: More Mexican Busses
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 23:36:46 -0600
  ...H2O chassis to the older US breadloaf? If VWMex added/changed the engine mounts, you get the picture... Peace, ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edmund A. "Eddie" Hintz **|** "You...
• Re: Mystery single cab splittie!
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 09:17:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Tom F mentioned that the number 672483 would be later than '60 - according to the NEATO data at http://www.mindspring.com/~deasterw/chassis...
• Re: Journeys under difficult conditions
  Historical mailing list - John Welsh
  Thu, 26 Jun 1997 22:17:12 +0000
  ...John Welsh, San Diego 87 Syncro Westfalia GL 81 Triumph TR8 Jim Arnott wrote: > > I recently received plans for under chassis protection for transporters...
• Re: Check out this Westy
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Tue, 17 Aug 1999 15:06:17 -0700
  ...We can put a 4WD option on the E-250 or E-350 Ford chassis. Would this be an after market conversion or is...
• Re: [Fwd: common speaker wire to rear Vanagon speakers]
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 09:56:09 -0700
  ...none of the speaker wires are > connected to the > Vanagon's chassis.In other words,make sure that none of the speaker > wires is...
• Re: Wire leaked it's smoke
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 21:00:16 -0500
  ...well, it vibrated and wore the insulation away, and the injector wire shorted about 30-40 amps right into the chassis ...melting the entire...
• What does PUCH mean? and Wurth?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 20:41:30 -0700
  ...84' Westy Tiico "Millenium Falcon" ***84' Westfalia Wolfsburg edition GL--Rolling chassis(has NO engine)-FOR SALE/SE VENDE!!-Florida Title/2nd owner. AC...
• Re: Q: Battery Disconnect Sequence?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 18:59:34 -0700
  ...of sparks flying if you allow that wrench to touch the chassis while you are loosening the bolt. By undoing the ground terminal first...
• Re: POR15 pictures of parts/ go with por20!!!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 20:32:41 -0500
  ...The finish is to uneven, by brush.POR15 products include chassis black and sterling silver.Very very nice.Easy to spray .Very forgiving.Drys...
• Re: van 'stutters' and runs rich
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:17:40 -0700
  ...Bad chassis > connections at a few critical connections will drive the system crazy. Not > only do you need to check the connections where the...
• Re: Grill fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 21 Sep 2015 06:05:07 -0400
  ...the clips which hold a '90 > Vanagon grill to the the chassis? Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 VW Westy, '00 Kawasaki 250...
• Re: Things getting desperate in Rhode Island...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:13:38 -0500
  ...from one of those little Toyota vans based on > the Corolla chassis that were around in the '80s. Naturally I responded. > > But the thing...
• A few more questions...
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 23 Nov 2000 07:59:50 -0800
  ...I'm also having trouble locating a nice beefy ground strap for the transmission to chassis connection. The one that's on there now...
• Headrests don't stay up!!
  Historical mailing list - Jon B Kanas
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 22:39:14 -0700
  Hello Listers, Per some comments recently made on the list, I found a local scrapyard with a couple of Merkur Xr4ti chassis in North...
• Re: Used Van Need help
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 07:33:42 -0700
  ...Find a candidate with the best chassis, paint and interior that you can afford. Do a thorough inspection of the service records and mechanicals...
• Propane bleeder valve gloves..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 22:13:01 -0800
  ...I won't have another van with an 'under the chassis' tank. Very inconvenient, and quite dangerous, in my opinion. I would rather sacrifice...
• Re: Help troubleshoot my instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:56:21 -0800
  ...I crimped eyelets on > these and secured to chassis for less loss. > -- > Ken Lewis > http://neksiwel.20m.com/
• Re: Alternators correction!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 16:13:14 -0700
  ...Alternator to engine, engine to transmission, transmission to chassis. Measure point to point on 2V scale. >> >> Yrs, >> d
• Re: Wire Leaked it's smoke
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 10:36:55 -0400
  ...That would be an ECU failure or a short from the injector ground to chassis ground (the ECU fires the injectors by grounding them...
• VDO tach wiring (1981 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 08:37:11 -0700
  ...So do I splice the positive right into the existing connection and ground the other on the engine or chassis ? Then will that splice...
• Re: German engineering vs British electrics
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 22:08:36 -0600
  ...They seem to miss the fact that VW has made tremendous strides in built quality and chassis integrity. Their cars are now emerging above...
• Re: Blue Wire on alternator - replacement
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 16 Jul 2005 15:31:07 -0700
  ...front area and runs along the edge of the left main chassis rail, all the way to the dash area. There is only one...
• Re: bemused by wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 22:34:06 -0500
  Definite bad chassis (gound?) connection. Look for the brown wires. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Re: Manufacturing Vanagons in private?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:48:00 -0500
  ...the suspension and braking, then the > > interior and wiring, leaving the chassis as the last section to be > > re-engineered and replaced. A tubular...
• article: Alternator Charging Systems (long)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 14 Jun 95 10:30:51 CDT
  ...DC Charging | I CHASSIS I | :| | coil II : Current --> | I BATTERY I | :| | II______Ground : | I_________I | :| | ...... : Field | | :| | rotating . ...... . : Terminal | | :| | field . . II--o /----------------o | Ground :| | coil...
• Re: Photo of LED light strip results
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 8 May 2011 15:31:43 -0700
  ...Gonna put some under chassis lights in soon for similar riverside > parties and wanna go low voltage....coing soon in a theater near you...
• Re: Loud and heavy popping noise up front
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:40:58 -0700
  ...the sheet metal > - but maybe in the suspension components or the chassis up front. I just > had my mechanic check this and he found...
• Re: Rialto ??
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 17 May 1999 18:14:12 -0700
  ...Rialto is Winnebago's replacement for an earlier line of Renault chassis based mini-motorhomes, called the LeSharo. It was available with a relatively...
• Re: Help with speaker wiring needed
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 15:34:03 -0700
  ...a modest amp in the back. - Make sure you have adequate chassis ground for the head unit, some are more picky about this than...
• Subie Van for sale in Chicago/price change
  Historical mailing list - Brian McClure
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 13:44:44 EDT
  ...1983 Vanagon GL, Super Sunroof - 116k on chassis formerly a 1.9 wbx Installed 1993 Subaru Legacy motor,with 70k on it- 4 valve...
• Re: FLUIDS for VANAGONS
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 13:09:06 -0700
  My Vanagon, 1987 Camper, 4 speed, 203,000 miles on chassis, 68,000 miles on VW of Canada rebuild, my daily transporation, average 25...
• Wurth Contact OL
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 22:28:32 -0500
  ...I just used it on the two chassis ground terminal assemblies that are hidden above the main fuse block to brighten the headlights on...
• Re: Syncro's spare tire location and sqeeeeeze
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 10:02:50 +0200
  ...The limiting factor, is the chassis members running from back to front. The diameter of my tyre is actually about 5 - 10 mm to...
• Re: Yahoo: VW California XXL is the camper van of our dreams
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 26 Aug 2017 10:33:17 -0300
  ...I’m more familiar with the chassis/dump body versions of these vehicles than the vans as we’ve examined many to select trucks...
• Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 15 May 2012 21:54:59 -0700
  ...My other German vehicle in the past, it was fine-tuned by the engine builder on a Mustang chassis dyno...every modification we added...
• Re: 1987 syncro westy w/bad engine, what can be done?
  Historical mailing list - Herbert S. Phillips III
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 21:22:41 -0600
  ...flat fours? > Any advice on removing the engine from the syncro chassis? > I have the 1980 - 84 Bentley but I don't think it...
• Thumbin' to Orlando(Need hitch a ride from Bradenton to Orlando)
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 05:06:40 -0800
  ...Body has some rusty seams Rolling Chassis-(Has NO engine)-Perfect for a conversion project!!! Tiico? Subaru? __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Sports - live college...
• Re: rust treatment
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 26 Jun 2021 12:47:19 -0400
  ...That’s my plan for my chassis anyway. Scraping that crappy under >>>> coating that just traps moisture is the worst part of the job...
• Re: No Headlights or Turnsignals but Markers OK Update 2
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Tue, 25 Oct 2016 23:01:58 -0700
  ...I > assume the problem isn't the headlight switch. > > The passenger-side outer/inner headlights and turnsignals are grounded to > the chassis behind the...
• Re: Road trip-2200cc Go Westy KIt
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:51:24 -0700
  ...ever taken their WBX, Subaru, Bostig, Tiico, Porsche, or Small block Vanagon and run it on a chassis dyno? Post the figures.. Don Hanson
• Re: subject nice garage was Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 26 May 2010 19:02:19 -0700
  ...it is very useful even at it's lowest > setting for under-chassis Westy work (or quiet contemplation as > someone likes to do). > > Geo
• Re: '71 T2 VIN
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thomas
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 14:04:47 -0500 (CDT)
  "Thom Fitzpatrick" <thom@tim.com> says: > THe chassis number on my '56 Kombi (217692) Is registered as a '57, > St. Muir sez its a...
• Re: Hot Air
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Aug 1997 16:31:37 EDT
  ...I looked under the chassis under the passenger seat and found a 21/2 to 3 inch cardboard pipe which extends about 5 inches...
• Re: trigger current for highbeam relay
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 06:42:06 EST
  ...From this relay's control coil will be a wire to chassis ground. Instead hook it to the high beam's hot wire. If...
• Boiling a Thermostat
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 19:36:10 -0700
  ...Rolling chassis (has NO engine) perfect for a conversion project-Tiico? Subaru? 60' Morris Mini1340CC(ALSO for sale-separately) "When work gets to be...
• Re: On I4 Engine Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 08:22:52 -0400
  ...be a function of the mount, even with a more efficient mount? Just a better dampening unit and less vibration transferred to the chassis.
• Re: 85 Vanagon GL Rolling Chassis in North Texas needs a pasture
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 2 Dec 2010 16:01:50 -0700
  ...85 Vanagon GL Rolling Chassis in North Texas needs a pasture | |Hi, | |I have an '85 GL that I'm using as a donor...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Thu, 1 Dec 2016 12:39:40 -0500
  ...says the spindle diameter changed in 84 model year production at chassis number E - 023827 so most 84 would have the later bearing. Only...
• Re: battery-inverter-charger-battery loop
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 19 Apr 2006 22:23:24 -0400
  ...I've heard about some people having weird inverter gremlins due >to >chassis ground being bonded to shore ground and inverter neutral being >(for...
• Fridge led glowing on its own again.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 27 Jul 2014 09:36:57 -0700
  ...I added a ground wire between fridge and van chassis. This solved the problem. Until about a week ago, and now again the led...
• Re: a really cool VW
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 30 Nov 94 20:20:25 CST
  ...Basically it was a bus on a bug chassis. ... >... We figured it was from the mid sixties based on the running >gear. It had...
• Re: Charging system update
  Historical mailing list - Bill Webster
  Fri, 21 Aug 1998 08:41:06 EDT
  ...I did the same with the tranny-to-chassis ground strap. I also noticed that there is some significant corrosion on the terminals at...
• Re: start - won't sart - solution ( update ) HELP
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 12:12:10 -0700
  Another possibility for this behaviour (constant spray when key on), is, I think, a bad ground from transmission or engine to chassis and back...
• Re: LVC - My Beetle Turned 50 Today!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:07:41 -0300
  ...wrote: > > Greetings Vanagon-listees, > > > Fifty years ago today my 1956 Beetle (Chassis number 1226221) rolled > off of the assembly line at the VW plant...
• Re: How To Find Stuff in ETKA?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 23 May 2007 09:32:16 -0700
  ...Engine and Chassis Nos. > > in "Remarks" column. > > 5. Forward sample or sketch showing measurements in case of parts not > > illustrated in parts list. > > 6...
• Re: battery-inverter-charger-battery loop
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 14:18:59 -0400
  ...The >>scenario where a failing component on the van would allow some AC current >>to leak to the chassis. How would that translate to...