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• Re: Syncro Opinions sought
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 20:20:51 EDT
  ...http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0202C&L=vanagon&P=R24486 You must be in the Syncro Yahoo discussion group to...
• Re: Q: Battery Disconnect Sequence?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 18:59:34 -0700
  ...Why??? > >What possible difference can it make which terminal is disconnected first??? > When I first ran across this, I ignored it as a harmless...
• Re: Radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 09:49:57 -0400
  ...I resorted to > disconnecting the battery to shut it off and save the battery from deep > discharge. > > > > Anyone want to weigh in on the...
• Canvas Tarp Cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Randy C
  Sun, 4 Dec 2016 18:23:30 +0000
  ...I live in the rainy NW and just discovered I have some stains from moisture/mold on my canvas. I tried to use dishwashing...
• Re: discount VANAGON parts new!! check this out!!! (f)
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 08:18:01 -0800
  ...COM> Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2001 11:23 PM Subject: Re: discount VANAGON parts new!! check this out!!! (f) > wonder how many people actually...
• Re: R12 or R134?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 16:25:13 -0700
  ...R12 or R134? > >> So my theory is that there is a slow leak (6 months or so to fully >>discharge). > >Bad theory! If you...
• Re: Disc brake setup, info finally!
  Historical mailing list - BenT .
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:24:10 +0000
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• Re: subject Disc brake setup, info finally!
  Historical mailing list - BenT .
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:30:55 +0000
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• Re: key not working
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:31:49 -0700
  What vehicle is being discussed here? Thanks, Miguel
• Re: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 11:51:43 -0700
  *"I too miss the chatter."* hi Jim, if you don't mind a suggestion...I know this board is for vanagon discussion only, excepting...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:20:07 +0200
  ...If you cannot access the disclaimer, please obtain a copy thereof from us by sending an email to: disclaimer@investec.co.za
• 2nd batt. charging and relays. The whole truth
  Historical mailing list - Beckett Cantrell
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 16:33:27 EDT
  ...is deeply discharged, and you're running 2ga. wire and a 75amp relay, the batt. will most likely draw 75 amps(or whatever your...
• Re: Smooth Gear Change
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 11 May 2009 09:44:52 -0700
  ...If you cannot access the disclaimer, please obtain a copy thereof from us by sending an email to: disclaimer@investec.co.za
• Engine dies update
  Historical mailing list - Stephen M Canapp
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 13:15:01 -0500
  ...I made two interesting discoveries investigating my problem that I thought I'd pass along since others are having similar problems. Discovery #1 Corrosion...
• Engine dies update
  Historical mailing list - Stephen M Canapp
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 13:15:01 -0500
  ...I made two interesting discoveries investigating my problem that I thought I'd pass along since others are having similar problems. Discovery #1 Corrosion...
• Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 18:08:50 -0700
  ...Disconnect the rar hinges before disconnecting the raiser bar in the > front and -- Neil n VE7TBN 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com...
• Re: Broken Oil Pressure gauge/sender?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:41:25 -0400
  ...Ry, check the resistance of the disconnected sender. Also see what the gauge does when the sender's disconnected. If it pegs, other VDO...
• Re: wives and vanagons...rant... LOL
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:37:09 -0700
  Thank you for the latitude, BenT To add to this discussion, I bought a GoWesty mattress topper last December. I decided, "Oh, what the...
• couple brake job questions
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 17:58:54 -0400
  ...However, the manuals say to disconnect the brake line. How do you disconnect the brake line and keep the fluid from spilling all over...
• driving with diff lock engaged
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 12 Jul 1998 09:02:04 -0700
  ...I subsequently drove for about 30 miles on the freeway at 75mph before discovering that the diff was locked. This is a definate no...
• Brakes and brake pads: Semi Metallic vs. Organic?
  Historical mailing list - Kay O Fremgen
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 22:41:26 -0500
  ...I am about to replace all the brakes (discs, drums, pads, shoes and fluid) Does one brake better then the other? Longevity? Wear? Cost...
• How to disconnect idle stablizer??
  Historical mailing list - Jenny Loerzel
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 19:12:01 GMT
  Hey Gang, I need to know how difficult it is to disconnect the idle stablizer. Mine is malfunctioning (idling @ 2000 rpms) and I will...
• Who needs the power steering?
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 10:36:04 -0700
  ...as described? Is there a preferred disconnect procedure to maintain steering mechanics integrity? Cory Desperatly Seeking (affordable, non-'project') Vanagon ----------------------------- > >Date: Sat, 17 Feb...
• tires for 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - karen d
  Mon, 31 May 2004 07:43:33 -0700
  I bet this has been discussed before but.... I have 185 x 14 6 ply on my van. I need 2 new tires only...
• Re: Scary Westy on German eBay
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 16:17:15 -0800
  ...Scary Westy on German eBay >> >> So does that mean I'm discussing Art when I look in the mirror in the >> morning to shave...
• Re: Carpet shopping recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 10:26:26 -0500
  ...How do we get the discount? How much is it? It's 5% off orders over $50, excluding special-orders/made-to-order items...
• Re: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 10:18:33 -0500
  ...When the problem occurred down in Salem, we also tried disconnecting the O2 sensor, with no change. Haven't tried disconnecting the idle stabilizer...
• Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Mon, 1 Feb 2016 17:51:27 -0800
  ...email that they are working on a rear disc break. > > for the vanagon,Would rear disc breaks improve breaking noticeably? I’ve always heard...
• Re: Hankook RA08 tires
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 22:52:09 -0700
  ...I got my Hankooks at Discount, too. My brother-in-law is a store manager, so I only rarely look at the prices. Karl...
• Re: Vredestein Tires
  Historical mailing list - Edward Furlong
  Thu, 18 May 2000 15:14:07 -0400
  ...I talked to Discount Tire (www.discounttire.com) here in the Denver area. They are not listed on the Discount Tire Web page. I...
• Re: Leak from LPG auto-stop valve's discharge port?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:40:12 -0400
  ...Leak from LPG auto-stop valve's discharge port? >Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:58:32 -0700 > >My LPG autostop filler valve has...
• Poster boy (a Friday Thing)
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 15:10:13 -0400
  Friends- A couple of years ago this list had a brief discussion about what would and wouldn't be posted to Vanagon.com. There...
• Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:37:31 -0700
  ...You need 14.2 volts to fully charge a discharged AGM, and most alternators put out about 13 to 13.7 volts, depending on...
• Re: need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 20:44:43 -0800
  ...need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes > > here�s the post: > > --snip-- > > For all who wanted more Info: > > Front: > -vented discs...
• Re: Is my auxillary barttery working correctly ?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 18:58:38 -0400
  ...Is >this correct? Second, I disconnected the batteries, or tried to, to >replace the altenator today.I got sparks when I disconnected the neg...
• LIST VALUE
  Historical mailing list - Thomas J Vargo
  Wed, 23 Jul 1997 07:51:25 PDT
  ...Ah ha, I read something about that, I disconnected the O2 sensor and sure enough ran great. I bought an new generic Bosch sensor...
• Re: OEM Pop Top Seals for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 14:48:48 -0700
  ...They will not give a discount. Does anyone know of a dealer that will sell at a discount and will ship out of state...
• Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes & stock rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 15:08:20 -0500
  ...Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes & stock rear brakes > I suspect this is very true. In the 10 years I have owned my 88 GL...
• Re: Fuel pressure regulator/hesitation off idle
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 4 Jun 2014 10:48:42 -0700
  ...Then again, someone may have disconnected the vacuum hose to regulator in an attempt to solve other running issues. OR, the hose became disconnected...
• Moderator - Go Westy feedback request.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:32:00 -0500
  Volks, we've received a request from a gentleman who has had some difficulties with Go Westy, and after some discussion and the gentleman...
• NVC-PDF data disc crash and possbile recovery
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:08:40 -0600
  ...some files and all good...but when I re-inserted the disc in my PC, the auto play does not work and when I...
• Re: Rear disks in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 01:39:09 EST
  Raimund, << I hope to get this system ready for half the price of the porsche system, using vented discs and calipers on the front...
• Re: stainless exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 08:05:04 EDT
  ...List members get a 5% discount except on already discounted items. You must ask for the discount when ordering. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario...
• AC Electrical
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 Aug 2023 14:38:30 -0500
  ...Went to install a new one only to discover the original overheated before it blew and melted the rubber/plastic that holds the brass...
• NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 19:52:35 -0400
  Ben, I think that this issue strikes at the very heart of our Community and warrants discussion. I have often told others not to...
• Headlamps, sockets and adjusters
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sat, 26 Oct 2013 15:55:04 -0700
  ...Can anyone tell me how to disconnect the high beam without breaking the socket? I unscrewed the socket unit and undid the holding clip...
• Re: MODERATOR Re: Tire ongoing discussions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:57:45 -0700
  ...Tire ongoing discussions > But, I did decide that the next set of tires to adorn my newly > purchased the forged CLK wheels will be...
• Re: Rear Drum - the list
  Historical mailing list - davidb
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 19:08:52 -0400
  I share in Eric's frustration! The quality of the discussions as reflected in the repetitiveness of the questions has deteriorated. There must be...
• Third Brake Light
  Historical mailing list - George Chapman
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 12:36:12 -0800
  Volks; After reviewing the archives for info on installing a "third" brake light and discovering no discussion of the topic, I would be interested...
• Drop in gas mileage update
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 05:45:10 -0700
  ...In just measuring the O2 sensor output when disconnected, it starts out giving voltage but when it reaches temperature, there is nothing in the...
• 1988 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Overley (by way of Ron Lussier )
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 13:00:35 -0700
  How long will my vanagon run with the O2 sensor disconnected?
• Re: [Syncro] Refrigerator Self Discovery
  Historical mailing list - Dave Wolfanger
  Sat, 16 Sep 2000 19:33:15 -0400
  Brian- cool ! ......got any beer ? 8^) dave \X/
• Re: funny disc?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 15:56:03 EST
  the glue will melt off if you overheat the motor
• Re: Quick Disconnect on coolant hose
  Historical mailing list - chris Moyles
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 14:44:04 -0400
  Looks like this: cheers, chris 86 syncro
• SS Exhaust sale reminder
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 15:12:20 EST
  ...The deep discounted price is for the entire system only. None of the individual parts are eligible for this discount. It’s a package...
• Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 16:48:41 +0100
  Because of overbraking I recommend to NOT install rear discs without a matching front setup. I tried offering my 4-disc setup via the...
• shifter grind after swap
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 10:36:18 -0400
  ...I was going with the belief that the diesel disc woul dhave a differant center for shock load of moving the large HP deficient...
• Lugnut worries
  Historical mailing list - The Carters
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 18:50:09 -0800
  Hello Chris; Please don't be discouraged by your lack of success. As a mechanic, I deal with that situation rather a lot. I...
• Re: 20W50 Castorl Engine Oil
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 19:25:05 +0200
  ...If you cannot access the disclaimer, please obtain a copy thereof from us by sending an email to: disclaimer@investec.co.za http://www...
• Re: Timing Issues
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 29 Dec 2013 16:21:38 -0800
  ...Mark JRodgers wrote: > Mark, thanks. > > Bentley says warm up, disconnect Temp II, rev to 2000/2500, set timing. > I needed the tach to do...