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• RE: Campers: Request for General Information
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 04 Oct 1994 19:03:56 PDT
  ...the camp gear goes. The big difference is that the '78 fridge is this hairbrained scheme that opens from the top like an ice...
• Re: [Vibrations at 2600, 3600 rpm]
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 23:16:18 MST
  How about balancing the front tires or maybe wheel alignment? Cary "Elkavitch, Michael and Diana" <elks@TOP.MONAD.NET> wrote: Hi all, I am...
• Fwd: Expensive Syncro Westie
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 17:47:01 -0400
  ...4X4 gear, line it in rich Corinthian leather, make the AC cold enough to hang meat inside, tie-dye the pop top canvas with...
• Re: Craftsman Metal Lathe
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 14:20:55 -0400
  ...Internal Gear Drum-Back Gear 1ea > parts machine > > >B-3513 Spider-Back Gear 1ea > parts machine > > >B-3515 Lathe Drive Pulley-Back Gear 1ea...
• Re: Opinions on old diesels with AT
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 17:52:26 -0800
  ...I don't recall noise being a problem - I think the top gear was fairly tall. Depending on what you're used to, it...
• Re: Size of allen wrench for final drive?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 06:16:21 -0400
  ...Us a 90W or equivalent gear oil GL5 rated. To fill, there is enough room to use the sqeeze top on the gear oil...
• Re: '84 Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 May 2000 11:21:03 -0400
  ...First place to look is at the starter itself -- run your hand forward over the top of the bell-housing and feel to the...
• Re: Sucky Gas Mileage-ethanol in fuel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 May 2013 20:14:46 -0700
  ...Read about it in the current UK Edition of Top Gear Magazine. I better stop before I get in trouble . lol. On 5/2...
• WTB: 1983 - 5 Speed Tranny - PART II
  Historical mailing list - Tom L
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 16:06:59 -0700
  ...While I know that the top end gearing is nearly the same on the 82 as the 83, I am not averse to changing...
• Re: Auto Tranny question...slipping,shudder
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 14:36:55 EST
  My guess is that you are "passing fluids" from the final drive into the ATF (a common problem) The heavier gear lube creates havoc...
• Sierra Passes
  Historical mailing list - pete
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:58:15 -0700
  ...right angle turns at bottom and top make them worse - or more exciting! They're definitely 1st gear times and pull over to let...
• Re: The Spring is Sprug (Westy Springs)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 23:03:19 -0800
  Hmmm, I have an 86 ASI conversion with the ASI top, propane tank, furnace,stove top, water tank, refrigerator, and water cooled engine (that...
• Re: 86 syncro I-4 swap
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 19:03:49 -0700
  ...For example, we did Hurricane Ridge flat out in 2nd and 3rd gears with no problems. The Coqihalla and BC Hwy 3 to Sparwood...
• Reasons for a Westy top on a Jeep (Was Re: A travesty)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 12 May 1999 08:59:25 -0700
  ...A travesty > There was just a thread on the Full Size Jeep list about putting a Westy > top on a Grand Wagoneer. I guess...
• Best motor modification to WBX???, Was:Re: What is the worst design part in the Vanagon WAS-Re: OEM Popseals Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - David Menche
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 01:22:24 -0700
  ...needs a five speed (OD top gear) to get the rpms closer to 3000 at 70 mph rather than 4000+. Weddle sells South African...
• Re: Golf II instruments fit Vanagon cluster?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 00:37:09 +1200
  ...And I'll want to do it at least once! (wonder what mpg I'll get at that speed, with SVX and tall-geared...
• Re: 16" Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 12:42:24 +1300
  >Hello, > >The list topics are a bit drab as of late. I wanted to ask and see who was >running 16 in wheels. It...
• What's this syncro westfalia worth?
  Historical mailing list - karen meredith
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 11:53:57 -0800
  ...All the camping gear works and the pop top is in good shape. You can see details at: http://evcl.com/temp/syncro/ 87...
• Vanagon pleasures...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 30 Aug 2015 07:41:22 -0700
  ...certain rpms and loads in my 4th gear, and a bit of whine in 3rd gear also... One thing I noticed is that I...
• FW: VW Camper FS: $2495/offer
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 11:44:00 -0800
  ...ago). * Straight up pop-top, bed on top and fold out bed below (sleeps 3-4). * Propane catalytic wall mounted heater (runs off under...
• my TIICO powered syncro westy is a rocket
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bezark
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 17:54:35 -0700
  ...with the wbx i'd be putting along in 2nd gear around 35mph too often. now i can easily be in 3rd gear at...
• Re: Diesel Questions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 1 Aug 2022 16:34:12 -0700
  ...Syncro transmission work costs have really shot up and the more powerful diesels need different gearing. Mark On 8/1/2022 1:39 PM...
• Re: Bagawest Fiberglass Luggage Box
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 22:05:59 -0500
  ...With the pop top up you can easily access the door through the > pop top window (but I'm only 5'8" so I...
• entertainment: 1956 road test
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 09 Jan 95 16:10:18 CST
  ...still shift gears and will be satisfied with a maximum cruising speed of 60 mph. SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE, Mph List price ................. $2365 Top speed, avg...
• Re: 5 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS FOR SALE ON THE SAMBA
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:48:59 -0700
  ...when did you ever get to downshift out of top gear at 65 mph going into a long hill ? that is SO nice. in...
• Misc Questions
  Historical mailing list - Alan J. Flint
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 13:21:51 -0700
  ...2) Gear box. This may be normal, but the throw for 4th gear is very short on our van. Consequently, I have trouble knowing...
• Re: redline (not the oil)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 20:50:33 -0400
  Since the engine runs at 4,000 rpm or over in 4th gear, why do you feel that you need to shift out of...
• Re: Conclusion on 235/75-15s--Thumbs Down on 4th
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 8 Mar 2001 22:47:45 EST
  ...So now I'm running the equivalent of 5.43 final gears (the gearing of the passenger car manual Vanagon diesel) and everything is...
• Re: Useless subject headings/useless wanking
  Historical mailing list - No Quarter
  Wed, 26 Jun 1996 19:45:50 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I'll post something to the 'serv with the topic like "What's a gear shift?," or "What's a FAQ?," but then the...
• Re: Bagawest Fiberglass Luggage Box
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 09:31:38 -0500
  ...With the pop top up you can easily access the door through the > pop top window (but I'm only 5'8" so I...
• Re: Advancing timing
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 10:13:19 -0400
  ...It does seem to give a little better pull up through the gears, especially that big gap from 2nd gear to 3rd gear. Jay...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro Clutch Cross Shaft problems
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 17:49:03 -0800
  ...put it in each gear, turn the input shaft by hand to see if axles turn in each gear etc. if it has a...
• Re: How easy is it to put a poptop into a standard vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:47:23 -0700
  ...I'd love to hear some thoughts about the ASI top > too. > > > I'm not planning on installing any of the camping gear, I...
• '82 Westy diesel-to-gas w/ rebuilt trans! $5500 (Portland, OR)
  Historical mailing list - David in Portland
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 13:54:38 -0700
  ...Transmission has fewer than 10K since professional rebuild (documented), and is higher-geared than original diesel gearing for faster speed at lower RPMs. I...
• Re: camping list
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 09:23:36 -0600
  ...Since you have an '80 plan on lots of tools and a cell phone on top of your gear. I like to have some...
• Re: Replace transaxle fluid or let it be-just add? 106,000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:47:45 +1000
  ...Replace transaxle fluid or let it be-just add? 106,000 miles HI, I have a 81 high-top Joker Edition Vanagon, diesel, 4...
• Re: advice on tranny rebuild and water leak on 1990 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:00:07 -0700
  Hi David, since your trans shifts well cold.......and maybe it's not 'real bad' yet syncro-wise, you could try different gear oil...
• Re: Which interior should I install ????
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 14:36:11 -0500
  ...This means all camping clothing, nonperishable food items, dishes/pots/utensils, toiletries and camping gear --- everything. So when we want to go camping it...
• Re: Vanagon vs Alternative Vehicles
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 25 May 2004 14:47:26 -0500
  > GTRV in Richmond British Columbia Canada does pop top westy type > conversions on several NA vans. They'll do your existing van to any...
• Re: Are pop-up tops really necessary??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 20:51:42 +0000
  ...During the day, gear etc is pretty well >hidden. I keep a cheap fleece blanket on top of the loft while driving, it >-almost...
• Re: THAT slow??? was: Synchro Power?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 10:08:21 -0800
  ...I assure you my 90 Westy Syncro is in top condition. There is nothing wrong with the engine. Bill -----Original Message----- From: David Katsuki...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:00:34 -0700
  ...If I'm understanding this correctly, as long as #1 is at the top of its' stroke, whether or not it is an beginning...
• Trans fluid: GL-5 vs. GL-4 vs. synthetic
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 16:11:02 -0400 (EDT)
  ...There were some scarey posts on this topic about six months ago as I recall. Thinking the dealer might have non-synthetic GL-4...
• Re: cold weather shifting, was: Re: Tom's genital defect
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 9 Dec 2005 12:40:25 -0900
  ...About $15 worth if I remember right! Any gear oil should be > changed about every 25,000 miles or so. When you do it...
• Re: dual carb
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 20 Oct 94 11:26:13 PDT
  ...Some power is missing while accelerating and only in= > > =20 > > the fourth gear it does not reach its maximum speed. But sometimes the=20...
• Re: fastest vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Brian Steel
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 22:13:48 -0700
  ...The motor will run to the rpm limiter at 7000 but it will never pull that in top gear. The brick effect of course...
• just helpless me again
  Historical mailing list - Steve Jevne
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 19:09:59 EDT
  ...I do not know how to position the engine at top dead center anymore. They talk about watching the valves and rockers but my...
• Re: Fuse for light for gear identification?
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 07:03:15 -0500
  ...Fuse for light for gear identification? >Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2002 12:47:56 -0600 > > > The light that shows whether I'm in park...
• Re: advice on tranny rebuild and water leak on 1990 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:54:44 -0700
  ...Also, the third gear syncro appears to be going. After the > tranny > fluid heats up its grinds in and out of third gear. It...
• Re: 1988 Carat for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:43:13 -0800
  ...Have A/C but belt is removed > > - Tow hitch > > - Roof bars + topbox > > > Works done within 6 months: > > - 2 months old alternator > > - Brake rotors turned...
• Syncro double-cab tranny woes story
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 11 Sep 1999 22:07:26 -0300
  ...the top of the transmission housing (the center housing) had been eaten completely through the top of the casing - a whole the size of...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 May 1997 14:52:55 -0700 (PDT)
  ...In VW boxer engines I believe the camshaft gear is partially covered in crankcase oil. This pulls a tremendous amount of oil up out...
• Re: Memory Foam for Rear Mattress
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:19:02 -0800
  ...I'm looking forward to reclaiming that space for my camping gear, though I don't want my babies to grow up too fast...
• Oil light/Buzzer warning system - revisited and longish
  Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
  Sat, 4 Jun 2005 20:05:09 -0700
  I know this topic has pretty well been flogged to death, but I would like to relate my experience and solution. Using my 90...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 11:52:02 -0500
  ...paddles and gear in it it's probably 80-90 pounds and I sympathise > > completely when you say that putting the top down is...
• Re: [Syncro] 10K update-2.3 H.O. WBX from Unique Imports
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 6 Sep 2004 14:41:34 -0400
  ...far has moved my 87 Adventurewagen hi-topped Syncro Westy > about 10K miles. Westy has custom gears and 15 inch wheels with TAKO' > BFG...
• Re: Yakima racks web site on back hatch of Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 22:38:40 -0700
  ...I carry three bikes on the back of my Westy using a Rhode Gear rack, which is also supported by the door only. I...
• Clutch chatter/TD 5sp tranny drain & fill
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Fri, 24 Nov 2000 09:09:23 +0100
  ...I thought I'd be in for a new clutch, resurfacing of the flywheel, new top bearing (is it called that in English, too...
• bought 97 ev sell 86westie!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Richards
  Sun, 20 Apr 1997 08:47:14 -0400
  ...XC LT4 195/75 r14 tyres at 215k mls new pop top rubbers all round at 213k mls new thermostat houising at 219k mls...
• Re: TOP SPEED/Land Speed Record
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 18:20:38 +1200
  ...t have done more than that at 70mph, with its tall-geared (0.63 fifth) 5-speed and Holden V6! >Raimund >30V V6 Audi...