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  • New Vanagon Parts Inventory System
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 7 Sep 2002 14:01:36 -0500
    After evaluating several inventory control systems we finally settled on one that has proven successful for numerous salvage yards and EBay sellers. Please take...
  • Re: Roof racks on non westies
    Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
    Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:43:51 -0700
    ...roof bars for a sunroof syncro. > I need to know what systems work as far as gutter mounted feet and bar > lengths. I'm...
  • Re: Volkswagen Vanagon/Type II Fuel Systems Pro Manual
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:32:47 -0400
    On 10/23/05, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > Anyone have a line on this manual complete in electronic format? I have a...
  • Re: [SPAM] Re: Water Injection
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sun, 25 May 2008 10:30:10 -0700
    ...Look up both Snow Performance and Aquamist, as they each have electronic controllers for sophisticated dual stage injection systems, and such. Enjoy! Casey
  • intermittent nostart/stalling disease
    Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
    Thu, 21 May 1998 10:00:53 -0400
    Rant, rant, rant - Now *both* my Vans ('86 GL & '88 Westy) have flaky FI/ignition systems. The symptom (when running) is the tach drops...
  • Re: No Vanagon Content/Macintosh bashing
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Tue, 26 Mar 2002 10:17:02 -0700
    ...I would not even let NT control my vanagon systems (required vanagon content <g>) Regards, John No Windows, no Macs. Just a PC that...
  • Re: Exhaust Question: Stock, S&S, or Sebro?
    Historical mailing list - Paul A. Blouin
    Thu, 26 Dec 2002 06:58:35 -0800
    Is there a power difference in the various systems? I would trade some longevity for some power, particularly if it was cheaper to buy...
  • Re: Anyone tried quiet car?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:12:43 -0800
    ...Of course > only if it works well... > > > ________________________________________ > Bostig Engineering > Engine Systems Voodoo > http://www.bostig.com/ > 617.272.3800 > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ------------- [mailto:VW4X4...
  • Re: 84 vs 85 Digijet
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Mon, 6 Apr 2009 22:52:08 -0400
    ...Bentley shows 2 different vacuum hose setups for digijet systems. Follow the diagram for the one you end up with. Mike '85 GL Westy...
  • Re: Vintage wiper blade source (east)
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Wed, 11 Jan 1995 20:04:47 -0800 (PST)
    ...is bliss, you must be orgasmic. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • Thom's Leaving
    Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
    Thu, 27 Apr 1995 14:39:16 -0700
    ...NSC Analog Automotive Systems Tel. (408)721-3476 Fax (408)721-8292 M/S C2611
  • Re: unknown buses - i'm after you again! :)
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Tue, 29 Nov 1994 08:56:12 -0800 (PST)
    ...hits a mime, does anyone care? ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • RE: 1997 EV/Winnebago
    Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
    Thu, 19 Sep 1996 01:47:12 -0400
    ...412-635-3350 FORE Systems, Inc. email: cseren@fore.com Research Park, 5800 Corporate Drive URL: http://www.fore.com Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5829
  • Coolant Info on the Web
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 9 Jan 1997 21:16:57 -0800
    ...of detail about metallurgy and the affect of phosphates on coolant systems. Apparently the owners of British cars have similar problems....It makes for...
  • Re: hat-dance relay
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Tue, 30 Mar 1999 11:30:36 -0500
    ...from coming on? > > mucho gracias. > robyn > Robyn Rudisill > ACD Networks > Adobe Systems Inc. > 206.675.7742 > 206.675.6819 fax > 888.296.4431 pager >
  • Electrical system...
    Historical mailing list - Harold Jaynes
    Tue, 3 Oct 2000 14:59:06 MDT
    ...Does anyone know anybody in MD, DC or VA that is really good with electrical systems? The two mechanics that have worked on the...
  • Re: urban stealth camping..
    Historical mailing list - John Parson
    Wed, 20 Aug 2003 17:54:16 -0400
    ...A WHOLE lot of retired folks in large motor homes, some with jacuzzis and home theater systems and satellite TV. I've recently added...
  • Re: Cleaning the water tank with baking soda
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Mon, 27 Nov 2006 21:00:37 -0500
    Another idea--not yet tried--for cleaning these systems. Pour about half a cup of bleach into maybe half a gallon of water left...
  • GPS Can Be Hazardous To Your Vehicle
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:11:22 -0700
    Only skightly off topic considering the number of us that use GPS based navigation systems in our Vanagons: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews...
  • Fuel Line Replacement ? re hose size
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:02:46 -0500
    ...2 inch(12.7mm) hose that states 'not for fuel injection systems'. Just want to do it once/right. Will also be eliminating the...
  • Re: Headlights
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 21 Apr 2013 06:35:57 -0400
    ...Then there's HID light systems that can be fitted but that becomes expensive and you still need the Relay kit. On 2013-04...
  • Re: Coolant disposal
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 23 Jan 1995 23:22:08 -0600
    ...I'm not sure that I would dispose of it in septic systems because of ground water contamination. What I have done is drain...
  • Re: engineering nightmares vehicles was: cruise control speedometer sensor
    Historical mailing list - Connor McBryde
    Tue, 26 Oct 2004 16:16:54 -0400
    FWIW, the speed sensor Eric is referring to is required by OBD-II engine management systems and was never part of the pre-OBD...
  • Re: Heat
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Tue, 12 Mar 1996 01:19:12 -0500 (EST)
    At 10:57 AM 2/29/96 -0800, you wrote: >Derek: > >You ever get heat in your bus? > >I bought the Thermal Systems but...
  • Re: Some potentially stupid actions
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 5 Nov 2010 10:29:50 -0500
    ...per year, of which three > quarters are caused by 12v electrical systems. > > So roughly one in every 2600 RVs has a fire each year...
  • Re: squished gas tank?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:26:31 EDT
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://www.busfusion.com/) a VW...
  • Re: Anyone Tried the Pulstar Spark Plugs?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:49:46 -0800
    ...None of the Compu-Fire's or Pertronix Systems (ugh) (both are essentially Hall effect systems) I see listed are retrofittable on a Hall...
  • Coolant question
    Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
    Thu, 3 Jul 2014 16:48:18 -0700
    I followed with interest the illuminating thread regarding vanagon cooling systems and I'd like to pose one more question. Has anyone used Redline...
  • Re: Friday NVC-- Ultimate amphibious RV
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 8 Dec 2012 06:00:14 -0500
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 06 ~ 09, 2013
  • Re: Propex installation opinions sought
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 24 Nov 2012 07:23:31 -0500
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 06 ~ 09, 2013
  • Re: Dealing w/ eBay vendors who want non-eBay sale
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:43:54 -0700
    ...almost two inches lower than the engine > in a > 2WD vanagon .. > hence their rear engine mounting systems are different to > accommodate 2WD > or Syncro.
  • Re: '71 T2 VIN
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Wed, 31 Aug 1994 08:11:29 -0700 (PDT)
    ...t any help so far... Thom -- ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • Re: Making Sense of Joel's Stats?
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Tue, 31 Jan 1995 23:22:18 -0800 (PST)
    ...gift ? Aren't all gifts free? ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • Re: '79 Fuel Injection Airflow Meter Adjustment
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 6 Jun 1996 23:35:13 -0400
    ...Especially the emissions systems. Dennis.
  • Re: Gas Tank Update
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Wed, 12 Apr 1995 19:17:05 -0700 (PDT)
    ...we trust. All others pay cash. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • Re: holding carpet
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Sun, 30 Oct 1994 10:05:35 -0800 (PST)
    ...like being a little bit pregnant. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • Re: Vintage wiper blade source (east)
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Wed, 11 Jan 1995 13:15:31 -0800 (PST)
    ...are fools. some men are bachelors. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • to our european members
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Sun, 26 Jul 1998 13:59:38 -0400
    what is the quality of Becker audio systems? if it is good, then please look up the price of the Becker Monza 2130 head...
  • Happy99 Virus I gave you
    Historical mailing list - drc11
    Thu, 3 Jun 1999 22:58:03 -0700
    ...It does not mess up systems, just is annoying. I have contacted Microsoft and they led me through the cleaning proces. They said to...
  • Re: Hand-held tach use with Digifant
    Historical mailing list - Karl M.
    Thu, 20 Jul 2000 00:48:49 -0400
    ...Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures ----- Original Message ----- > QUESTION FOR THE LIST: > > When working with 2.1L Digifant systems, what do you use to check engine...
  • A big thanks
    Historical mailing list - John McLean
    Sun, 10 Dec 2000 10:44:31 -0800
    ...As my Van continues to age I am formulating a plan to preempt the failure of many of it's systems. It is very...
  • Re: List Census
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Mon, 4 Jun 2001 20:16:41 -0500
    ...Commercial radio broadcasting announcing/engineering/management; telecomm information systems planning specialist. Current occupation: Jazz pianist and trombonist. Originally from Ohio, lived 8 years or...
  • Re: 72-74 exhaust on an 80-83 bus
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 3 Mar 2002 19:37:31 -0600
    ...Westy Pokey <pokey@VANAGON.ORG> writes: > Is it true that exhaust systems from 72-74 buses fit on 80-83 > vanagons? > > Thanks, > Chris > ________________________________________________________________ GET...
  • Re: Metal Coolant Pipes
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Fri, 9 Aug 2002 17:38:10 -0500
    ...The cooling system runs at under 20 psi and home water lines > can be 100 psi. > I think that most city water systems run...
  • Re: Identify the mystery I4 engine and WIN!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Sun, 22 Jun 2003 22:11:34 -0400
    ...Any ideas on > engine type, age and compatible fuel injection systems? Would I need to > convert the distributor too? Hmmmmm.... Even if you convert...
  • Re: Yesterday's Engine Fire in Rockefeller Center NYC
    Historical mailing list - Ware, David (EM, PTL, Contractor, ARC)
    Fri, 19 Dec 2003 11:44:02 -0500
    >>Anybody looked into one of those competition/racing engine bay extinguisher systems? Try this or go to www.summitracing.com and enter a keyword...
  • Re: Is it possible to speed in a 84 Westy w/ 1.9 engine?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:18:46 -0600
    ...I believe. > That was on freeways only, installed by Redflex Traffic Systems. "Cities with their own speed-camera programs, including Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale and...
  • Re: clock
    Historical mailing list - Don Spence
    Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:14:40 -0600
    ...That's the primary reason our lighting systems are so "lame". On 31-Oct-07, at 10:26 AM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > If...
  • BusFusion News
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:32:27 EDT
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com...
  • Re: stock speaker
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:45:21 EST
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome...
  • Problem with someone on this List
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Wed, 30 Nov 2005 10:31:25 -0800
    ...both of these can only attack windows systems and both attack the standard address book if the proper security updates have not been installed...
  • Re: Latest dyno run
    Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
    Wed, 12 Apr 2006 10:23:21 -0400
    ...Jim Akiba >> >> >>________________________________________ >>Bostig Engineering >>Engine Systems Voodoo >>http://www.bostig.com/ >>617.272.3800 >>---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> ________________________________________ Bostig Engineering Engine Systems Voodoo http://www.bostig.com/ 617...
  • Re: I4 engine conversion exhausts, noise tube length etc.
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 9 Jan 2000 21:32:43 +0000
    ...I might add that if one has to design an exhaust system, Phillip Smith's "The Scientific Design of Exhaust and Intake Systems" will...
  • Re: Propane heaters
    Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
    Fri, 7 Sep 2001 14:01:50 -0700
    ...I don;t think people addressed underseat systems >though.... Underseat systems have been widely discussed on type2.com, surprised they haven't been here...
  • Re: emergency brake doesn't work well?
    Historical mailing list - H R
    Tue, 26 Nov 2002 16:46:28 -0800
    ...As an example, some high performance cars are enabled with two brake systems on each rear wheel. Each wheel has one disk brake for...
  • Re: 84 coolant light.
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 2 Sep 2009 11:24:57 -0400
    ...Actually, I'm not all that surprised in that some systems are as they should be and others are right on the edge of...
  • Re: Cold Start
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 12 Oct 94 9:00:20 EDT
    Would this be true also for FI systems with electric pumps? Mech fuel pumps I can understand.....DC DerekDrew@aol.com writes: > > The main...
  • Re: CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Mon, 9 Jan 1995 13:02:25 -0800 (PST)
    ...your parents' mistakes - use birth control! ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • Gas cap problems
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Tue, 28 Feb 1995 13:03:53 -0800 (PST)
    ...brain just hit a bad sector. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • Re: Old, pre-60 bus question
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Thu, 8 Sep 1994 07:43:26 -0700 (PDT)
    ...other mail readers... Thom '56 Kombi -- ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...