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  • Re: another chain question
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sun, 27 Nov 2016 22:35:16 -0800
    ...chain allows you to fight the conditions and control the PUSH strait as you go forward especially on the slight curves of the road...
  • Re: Installing an override switch on the vanagon radiator sensor
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 8 Mar 2023 16:47:39 -0600
    ...m going to try >> to >> > avoid adding and changing things going forward unless I clearly see the >> > improvement. >> > >> > But, for the right person this...
  • Re: Fixing the missing posts
    Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
    Thu, 2 Jan 2020 18:58:42 -0800
    ...No matter what your email provider tells you, you have no > control nor record of these messages being deleted. It is most likely > this...
  • Re: Safety: Harnesses better than seatbelts?
    Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
    Wed, 4 Dec 1996 13:27:28 -0500 (EST)
    ...four dirrections...just watch out for whiplash when your head snaps forward after impact...since your body wont move with it, much..(the reason...
  • Re: ADMINISTRIVIA [VANAGON] Friday mod discussion - language
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 27 Mar 2011 13:56:55 -0500
    ...Bear that in mind before you forward something to > the > list. In particular, please avoid the following: > o Messages containing cookie recipes. > o Craig...
  • You are now subscribed to the vanagon list
    Historical mailing list - "L-Soft list server at Vanagon List (1.8d)"
    Sat, 16 Dec 2000 06:00:11 -0500
    ...Stop forwarding hysteria! o Content-free ping tests o Messages with more forwards than actual text o Posting private email to the whole list...
  • Re: Electrical Gremlin Brake lint
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 7 May 2021 19:33:30 -0400
    ...I’ll need to do again for the 12 volt socket fix and I’m sure normal fixes going forward. Once I have sighted...
  • Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:05:03 -0700
    ...The pilot is trained to overcome this and kept the airplane > under directional control, but it adds an additional load on him to take...
  • Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sat, 6 Jan 2007 06:53:44 -0800
    ...Cost: $495 > > Looking forward (sort of) to the next Vanagon > adventure! I must be > sick, but I'm in good company here! > > > > Keith O...
  • Re: Help Needed, On the Road
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:48:02 -0500
    ...Enjoy your trip, then fix it. > >Idle Stabilizer Valve/Control - sometimes this system goes bad and will >cause the engine to run funny. It...
  • Re: Radiator and Hoses question
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 6 Apr 2013 18:39:54 -0700
    ...cast lower suspension control arms on the later ones. almost all of them have the better parking brake handle, but a few early 85...
  • Re: Eurospec problem
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 12 Oct 1999 16:49:24 -0700
    ...power from existing wires that were in the engine bay that controlled the previous ECU / Fuel Pump relay. The best way to tell if...
  • Re: ADMINISTRIVIA [VANAGON] Friday mod discussion - language
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Sun, 27 Mar 2011 10:17:50 -0800
    ...Bear that in mind before you forward something to > > the > > list. In particular, please avoid the following: > > o Messages containing cookie recipes. > > o Craig...
  • Re: Am stuck in a wheel chair (not a funny post and its not friday...)
    Historical mailing list - Leon
    Wed, 24 Sep 2003 21:39:01 -0700
    ...Immediately lost control but fortunately i went off the bike and started rolling toward the wall outside last lane. By the time i hit...
  • Re: Why I love Mercedes Benz but would never own one of their cars (Friday ramblings)
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:11:40 -0500
    ...In 1987, > Mercedes-Benz applied its patent by introducing a traction control > system that worked under both braking and acceleration > � Airbags were first introduced...
  • Re: Fire! Comprehensive insurance.
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 24 Dec 2012 23:30:40 -0800
    ...But things like fire, floods, > trees falling, even theft are things completely outside our control and > they > do happen. Even that broken windshield can...
  • Re: 2 syncros and a wolfsburg for sale in NJ
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 21 Jan 2005 16:53:56 +0000
    ...Power mirrors, power windows, power > door locks, cruise control, etc. Everything is there and works very > well and the van looks great on the...
  • Re: Rear Vanagon Removal
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 2 Mar 2011 07:23:44 -0600
    ...But, I removed the hoses > >> completely, including the T-junctions at the long heater hoses that go > >> forward under the van. I just ran...
  • Re: [Syncro] Syncro Springs and the correct way of lifting your Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Steven Schwenk
    Tue, 6 Feb 2001 22:58:17 -0800
    ...steve Fast Forward wrote: > > Volks, > I'm going to start another long thread here... so there should be some good > entertainment value in the...
  • Re: Letter to VW - Vans are loved by everyone
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 1 Mar 2008 02:53:28 +1300
    ...What *I* think VW should do is go back to the forward-control layout for space maximization. The T3 and Hiaces have shown that...
  • =?utf-8?Q?RE:_Friends_of_Tenacatita_=28invit?= =?utf-8?Q?aci=C3=B3n_en_Ingl=C3=A9s=29?=
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:28:53 -0800
    ...Friends of Tenacatita (invitación en Inglés) Begin forwarded message: From: CYBERPUEBLO <mail@cyberpueblo.com> Subject: Friends of Tenacatita (invitaci�n en Ingl�s) Date...
  • Re: [syncro.org] Robert Keezer Update 10.31.05
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 31 Oct 2005 13:31:59 -0800
    ...David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone...
  • Re: VDO Vacuum Guage Installation 91 Carat
    Historical mailing list - mark keller
    Mon, 8 Dec 1997 11:24:50 -0400
    ...Also note that the crusis control unit has a vacuum line that goes right to the brake pedal. Unfortunalty the cruise control unit has...
  • Re: power steering pump remove and replace
    Historical mailing list - Roger
    Thu, 24 May 2012 23:20:33 -0700
    ...having a decent warm and climate controlled place to work ( outside is fine if you are protected by a good place to lay or...
  • Re: Aftermarket Air Conditioning
    Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
    Fri, 29 Dec 2006 19:10:56 -0800
    ...If you go > forward with this project I would certainly like to know how you make out > and how well the single, under dash...
  • Re: any flux capacitor conversions available?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 30 Sep 2001 10:12:07 -0500
    ...With a new staff of engineers GM Cadillac moved the flux capacitor the "Engine Control Module" in their 82 Cadillacs with the 4-6...
  • Re: Fire! Comprehensive insurance.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:56:38 -0800
    ...Where the black plastic fuel line from the fuel pump conencts to the forward end that short hose .. and secured with a crimp type...
  • Re: Safety Tips for Women
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Tue, 13 May 2008 21:06:16 -0400
    ...Anyway, anybody forwarding this should remove the "crying baby" part. http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/crybaby.asp Bryan -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
  • Re: IS THE LIST GETTING SMALLER? with proposal!
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Tue, 28 May 2002 16:43:37 EDT
    ...On that basis I suggest that it pays to keep the old-timers happy, and that in the absence of self-control amongst list...
  • Re: Fire Suppression Solutions 2
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Tue, 3 Aug 2004 10:48:23 -0700
    ...There are many different ways > fire > detection and suppression is handled in aircraft but essentially > fire > control systems consist of two parts. Fire Detection...
  • Letting someone take your car for a test drive - read this
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 24 Jun 2001 21:29:47 -0700
    ...the kid isn't slowing down, I lean forward and look at him and he pays no attention to me... just as I was...
  • Re: video of burning Westy. sad
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:58:51 -0800
    ...you > would only know it when the fire is out of control. It's a cheap way to > save a car and the stuff...
  • Re: Very Sad Westy News and S-O-S
    Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
    Wed, 2 Jun 1999 21:15:49 -0700
    ...If you can forward, >>preferably by snail mail, or by email,.. any ads for similar vehicles for >>sale.....this would help bolster my case...
  • Re: Fixing the missing posts
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Fri, 3 Jan 2020 07:35:24 -0500
    ...No matter what your email provider tells you, you have no > > control nor record of these messages being deleted. It is most likely > > this...
  • Re: Tempurature
    Historical mailing list - Ben huot
    Wed, 8 May 2002 14:51:48 -0400
    ...have air going into the front rad??? As you are going forward! As an example: Last summer in the Nevada desert, the temperature was...
  • Re: rear heater core in front, was: New thermostat funky?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Wed, 5 Dec 2007 22:41:04 -0900
    ...The door will need a control device for which I am currently > planning to use > a manual cable control assembly to be acquired from...
  • Wiring And Amperage Tips For 2nd Battery & Winching
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 3 Aug 2000 21:54:19 -0400
    ...I control which battery is connected not by any voodoo (I don't believe in isolators, and decided I didn't need a switch...
  • Re: Reliability over one year
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 8 Jan 2004 12:17:44 -0600
    ...I'm looking forward to many more > years of enjoyment! > > Kevin McLean > Calgary, AB >
  • Re: T3 Westy's; batteries; how to have your cake and eat it
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 6 Aug 2007 06:43:02 -0400
    ...My last and present motor home, (National RV), use a custom solution with there own control board. Cut in is about 13.2 volts...
  • Re: What's a Tristar Doka Worth?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 10 Feb 2004 08:52:38 -0800
    ...I am 'missing'; power windows, power mirrors, rear wheel arches, cruise control. No big deal, as I can install of this stuff afterwards if...
  • Re: What Do I Put In The Sugject Line?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 6 May 2011 19:28:54 -0700
    ...The control unit for it is hidden behind the right tail light. Those are not cheap at all. On the 87 Wolfsburg I'm...
  • Re: bike racks.. Any home made solutions?
    Historical mailing list - thetrans
    Thu, 14 May 1998 10:33:30 -0400
    ...sides of the pop top, and using wood crossmembers (for cost control and ease of replacement). Any other home brew systems out there? I...
  • Re: Has anyone saved a burnt engine?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Mon, 3 Mar 2003 17:47:09 -0500
    ...Surround and drown the flames to keep them from spreading forward... they may not have even known the engine was in the rear. Put...
  • Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine / Digifant / AC Detail
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Fri, 3 Sep 1999 12:07:48 EDT
    ...Not good! I mounted the blower as far forward as possible, while clearing the driver and passenger brain cases. The duct was shortened appropriately...
  • Re: SMOG TEST failure
    Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
    Thu, 7 Feb 2008 20:21:03 -0800
    ...The controls are timing settings (why we have the dual diaphragm >>> distributors before Digifant), low compression, most vehicles EGR, and >>> >>> >> in >> >> >>> everything 81 and...
  • Re: venting about irresponsible drivers
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Mon, 29 Aug 2016 16:17:50 -0700
    ...I > stopped at a stop sign that controls entry from a ramp into a Y where two > other roads enter. Both of those other...
  • Re: Why I love Mercedes Benz but would never own one of their cars (Friday ramblings)
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:00:39 -0700
    ...In 1987, > Mercedes-Benz applied its patent by introducing a traction control > system that worked under both braking and acceleration > � Airbags were first introduced...
  • Re: Heads/GEX SAGA
    Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
    Wed, 31 Jul 1996 07:39:13 -0400 (EDT)
    ...If Dawson monitors the list, why did David Carment have to *forward* > Dawson's message? If GEX engines have no problems except the occasional...
  • Re: Why new tires should go on the rear.
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 12 Jul 2015 08:28:00 -0700
    ...Those rear engined cars also came from the factory with much bigger rear tires to help control their tendency to oversteer..(rear end lets...
  • Re: E15 Coming & the Wasserboxer
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:22:13 -0700
    ...what they want, no questions asked.� I have been not looking forward to this, though I knew it was coming.� Locally, ethanol free fuel...
  • Re: Update Re: Engine died, March 31 update and maybe ecu smoking gun?
    Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
    Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:46:26 -0700
    ...And then use those signals to control motion of 60 foot tall machines weighing 16 tons. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • RE: Volkswagen 'quality' /L
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Thu, 09 Nov 1995 13:26:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...These electronic-ignition fuel-injected computer-controlled power-window toe-alignment-only cars that most manufacturers produce nowadays, are almost impossible to diagnose when...
  • Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:09:44 -0600
    ...Idle Stablilizer Control box located in front of the right hand tail light. The box plugs into a socket just forward of the light...
  • Re: Westy Now, Boat Soon? (Friday)
    Historical mailing list - Roland
    Sat, 10 Sep 2011 23:09:07 -0700
    ...can't participate on Friday? Is it possible that we look forward to reading the Vanagon list first thing on Saturday morning? And love...
  • Re: Vanagon Ignition Timing
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 2 Sep 1997 03:26:04 UT
    ...VW sets the timing to reduce the "Peak Flame Temperature" and uses the 3-way cat to control this most harmful emission. This is...
  • Fwd: Re: AC INOP 1988 GL WBX 2.1
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 20 Jun 2016 09:43:15 -0500
    ...John ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "John Rodgers" <jrodgers113@gmail.com> Date: Jun 20, 2016 09:36 Subject: Re: AC INOP 1988 GL WBX 2.1...
  • Re: knock Sensor, to run max timing, and optimize fuel grades used.
    Historical mailing list - Fast Forward
    Sat, 4 Nov 2000 10:45:24 -0800
    ...What does this involve for hardware? A sensor, control unit, wiring, or a new distributor as well. More? As to justifying cost, I do...
  • Re: LVC/ Re: Why Americans Are the Jerks of the World!
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Fri, 22 Jul 2005 11:00:36 -0700
    ...We who control and use it aren't even as smart as > a virus, which knows that if you don't control your ability...
  • Re: O2-sensor voltage problems '84 1.9L -- Help needed lead voltages!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:26:32 -0400
    ...Silicon devices have a fairly constant forward voltage drop of ~.6 volt. The O2 sensor lead to the ECU goes into an amplifier type...
  • Re: Is Gerry Really Dead?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 12 Feb 1999 08:14:21 -0800
    ...VW / Bombardier Iltis -- >> > -- David's Volkswagen Home Page http://www.volkswagen.org -- >> > -- Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning http://www.fastforward.ca -- >> > -- david@volkswagen.org...