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Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans! Traveling far from home!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 9 Sep 2012 15:49:25 -0400
...The tires are noisy as all heck, (almost sounds like bearings) and transmission is starting to slip. I do like that the Zetec is...
Re: Poor mileage update
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 4 Dec 2007 23:03:27 -0500
...With an automatic transmission Vanagon at 65-70 mph you are seeing some pretty high rpms (a little above the green zone on the...
Re: insurance
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Wed, 22 Nov 2017 07:04:22 -0800
...As far as > customizations, it was mainly a rebuilt engine and transaxle plus 16" > wheels and oil cooler with a few other comparatively minor...
Matt's world tour
Historical mailing list
Mon, 29 Apr 1996 15:19:52 -0700
...A local mechanic/FLAPS guy recomended driving at night when it is cooler and leaving the engine hatch open... For some reason Matt and...
Re: Poor mileage update
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Mon, 3 Dec 2007 09:15:37 -0800
...With an automatic transmission Vanagon at 65-70 mph you are seeing some pretty high rpms (a little above the green zone on the...
Re: Friday rant: fabric stores and sewing
Historical mailing list - Joe T.
Tue, 1 Feb 2011 16:14:31 -0700
...But getting into transmissions and engine innards, or > even > >>> r&r > >>> > major parts, I generally don't do it. When I needed a radiator...
Re: Long Trip Report
Historical mailing list - neil
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:34:52 -0700
...I was hammered -- dehydrated > despite having a Styrofoam cooler between the seats with ice and soft > drinks in it into which I dipped a...
Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 5 Oct 2005 00:26:16 +1300
...They have improved their vans with oil coolers, >transmission coolers and better A/C but I don't see you telling them "That's...
Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 1 Apr 2005 12:35:19 -0600
...I bought the transmission and it was still OK but the engine case >>had oil galleries that were weeping from heat, the oil cooler...
Demographics
Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
Wed, 15 Apr 1998 19:18:01 -0400
...1) the Vanagon (diesel) 4-speed transmission is unacceptably low geared...so I need to find an early model air-cooled transmission to replace...
Re: Trip report
Historical mailing list
Mon, 15 May 2023 22:10:21 +0000
...bit higher now, Old engine 180 this engine = >> 200. >> >> But transmission seems much cooler reading 150 after 2 hours of travel = >> on days with...
Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:26:50 -0600
...I have it at the local shop > right now getting the ATF & diff fluids changed along with the Foreign Auto > Supply transmission cooler being...
Re: Friday rant: fabric stores and sewing
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 1 Feb 2011 16:31:46 -0700
...But getting into transmissions and engine innards, or >> even >>>>> r&r >>>>>> major parts, I generally don't do it. When I needed a radiator...
Re: Need AT final drive seal replacement pointers
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 22 May 2007 13:34:11 -0400
...first and making sure both breather vents on top of the transmission is clear. The governor seal can be done with the tranny in...
Re: Radiator disappointment
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:11:17 +0000
...Some radiators also have transmission and engine oil >>>> coolers as part of these tanks. These side tanks and seals can also be >>>> damaged by...
Re: insurance
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 22 Nov 2017 07:27:04 -0800
...As far as > customizations, it was mainly a rebuilt engine and transaxle plus 16" > wheels and oil cooler with a few other comparatively minor...
Re: The Ideal Road-Trip vehicle, was Re: The Ideal vanagon
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Fri, 17 Oct 2003 08:18:16 -0700
...I'm on my 2nd transmission and 2nd engine. I've also had a >> fair amount of excitement on the side of the road...
Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:16:47 -0500
...I have it at the local shop > right now getting the ATF & diff fluids changed along with the Foreign Auto > Supply transmission cooler being...
Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:13:55 -0500
...Excessive oil pressure can blow out the oil filter gasket, oil cooler seal and oil cooler itself. I have seen the oil pressure galley...
Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 4 Oct 2014 12:53:13 -0500
...drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA > > > > Bonnie and I drove our 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile with 2.1 and manual transmission from Edmond...
Re: Long Trip Report
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:58:39 -0700
...I was hammered -- dehydrated >> despite having a Styrofoam cooler between the seats with ice and soft >> drinks in it into which I dipped a...
$3K synchro, temps, free type 2 fan shroud, cheap rabbit, paint, model Vanagons
Historical mailing list
Thu, 20 Jul 1995 11:28:34 -0700
...Going up hill from a dead stop will put the maximum stress on the engine, transmission and 4WD system- you've got 8 CV...
Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Tue, 22 Jan 2002 06:35:53 -0500
...Having the oil pump and oil cooler > drawing heat out of the motor helps as well, but the slower the motor is > turning over...
Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
...Oil can Grease Rust solvent REAR AXLE AND TRANSMISSION: VW 112 Special wrench 36mm with guide plate VW 114 T-wrench 8mm square socket...
Re: Long Trip Report
Historical mailing list - neil
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:18:33 -0700
...I was hammered -- dehydrated > >> despite having a Styrofoam cooler between the seats with ice and soft > >> drinks in it into which I dipped a...
Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:34:29 -0600
...I have it at the local shop >> right now getting the ATF & diff fluids changed along with the Foreign Auto >> Supply transmission cooler being...
Some Clarifications and Additional Cooling System Comments
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 2 Oct 2002 15:49:18 EDT
...Another insidious problem can result from oil in the coolant (oil cooler failure) coating the interior surfaces of the radiator. Knocks the hell out...
Re: insurance
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Wed, 22 Nov 2017 17:09:17 -0800
...As far as > customizations, it was mainly a rebuilt engine and transaxle plus 16" > wheels and oil cooler with a few other comparatively minor...
Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 3 Oct 2005 22:05:11 -0700
...They have improved their vans with oil coolers, transmission coolers and better A/C but I don't see you telling them "That's...
Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - tmiller
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 18:45:00 -0400
...Many manual transmissions and differentials use synthetic gear lubes "filled for life", like my 96 VW Cabrio automatic. It came rom Germany with their...
Re: Battery LEDs = Useful life?
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Mon, 6 Sep 2004 07:06:33 -0700
...At Pistol River sailing spot there were 3 among 12 vehicles! The weather is cooler now making very comfortable camping in the Westy. Even...
Re: Use this for fire safetey... AND eliminate the fire hazard...
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Wed, 4 Aug 2004 21:47:29 -0400
...where the air temperature is only about 15 degrees cooler than the flashpoint of magnesium as it is. :-) At 11:55 AM 8/4...
Re: Radiator disappointment
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:49:22 +0000
...Some radiators also have transmission and engine oil >>>> coolers as part of these tanks. These side tanks and seals can also be >>>> damaged by...
Re: Need AT final drive seal replacement pointers
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Tue, 22 May 2007 11:14:01 -0700
...first and making sure both breather vents on top of the transmission is clear. The governor seal can be done with the tranny in...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:14:14 -0700
...bottom of the pistons, cooling them and thus > > keeping the rods cooler. > > It also has more HP and torque than the 1.8. > > 2...
Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 8 Dec 2002 11:09:30 -0600
...I was indeed lost in a desert full of Water Coolers with problems that related to parts that weren't even on my Air...
Re: Auto Trans Modified Governor Test Report [addendum]
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 23 May 2011 15:21:05 -0700
...it, too. > > Between the time that VW first introduced the 010 transmission (late > '70s?) until they discontinued it, they constantly tinkered with the > shift...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:56:01 -0700
...0 engines near me but > am still > > looking for an aircooled transmission. (If > anyone has > > one collecting dust or knows a place in the...
Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 9 May 2013 23:34:09 -0400
...I can feel that the transmission has a cracked 3-4 slider hub, (again). I just replaced the front exhaust pipe and the heads...
Re: Phrydaye Phollies Phound in Phoenix! Round 2! :)
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:16:08 -0600
...Sign of the Radiator (in aircooled-land, this is known as Sign of the Oil Cooler) week 9 through 12 scared of all drivers...
Re: Battery LEDs = Useful life?
Historical mailing list - William Alexander
Mon, 6 Sep 2004 10:35:15 -0400
...At Pistol > River sailing spot there were 3 among 12 vehicles! The weather is > cooler > now making very comfortable camping in the Westy. Even...
Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 17:51:33 -0700
...Many manual > transmissions and differentials use synthetic gear lubes "filled for > life", like my 96 VW Cabrio automatic. It came rom Germany with their...
Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Wed, 23 Jan 2002 07:26:34 -0500
...With its deep fins, alloy construction, oversized fan, and huge oil cooler it has a finite capacity for shedding heat, however, that capacity exceeds...
road test: 1968 VW Station Wagon (long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:48:47 CST
...THe sleeper for '68 is the new suspension and transmission. The four transmission ratios remain the same, but the reduction gears in the wheel...
Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 18:01:25 -0700
...Many manual > transmissions and differentials use synthetic gear lubes "filled for > life", like my 96 VW Cabrio automatic. It came rom Germany with their...
My Solution to Ron's Hitch Mounting
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 11 Jun 1999 16:03:14 EDT
...I kept the diesel transmission (27-8.50x14 tires), and have spent more than 30000 miles with the engine between 5000 and 6500 rpm...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:49:02 -0700
...bottom of the pistons, cooling them and thus > > > keeping the rods cooler. > > > It also has more HP and torque than the 1.8. > > > 2...
On Exhaust Cracking, Vibration and Noise (not short) for Converted Vgons
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 28 Sep 2001 03:03:51 EDT
...Also, with no connection to the body other than through the engine and transmission mounts, there is no impact on vibration isolation from the...
Re: ATF and Final Drive
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Thu, 5 Dec 2002 20:53:01 -0800
...Even tho its mounted on the differential <DIV></DIV>>housing it is part of the transmission control system. ATF flows thru <DIV></DIV...
Re: Oil recommendations simplified
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 4 Dec 2011 12:35:33 -0600
...The lab analyzed the oils from engines, transmissions, and other oil using systems in the aircraft.. We developed a highly accurate predictability of engine...
[Almost] a tow truck home
Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:43:38 -0700
...The forecast was for hot weather but I was hoping for cooler evenings in the mountains, especially at night. I was (mostly) right about...
Re: coolant leak story
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:23:28 -0800
...I have a WBX syncro and that means the hollow in the gas tank (tank above the transmission unlike your 2wd van) is in...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 19 Aug 2007 18:24:22 -0700
...bottom of the pistons, cooling them and > > thus > > > > > keeping the rods cooler. > > > > > It also has more HP and torque than the > > 1.8. > > > > > 2...
My Turbo Audi 2.0 Project (not short)
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 20 Jun 2001 05:24:17 EDT
...Remote oil filter and Mazda RX-7 oil cooler, with MECCA Accusump oil lubricator - previously described. Diesel pan, mount, as before. Only major stumbling...
Re: friday question(s)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 1 Apr 2011 12:33:28 -0500
...When I want to go camping, I just through in the hibatchi, the bedding, the coolers, the chairs, EZ-up tent, and go for...
Re: Oil recommendations simplified-cold starts!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 4 Dec 2011 18:48:54 -0500
...The lab analyzed the oils from engines, transmissions, and other oil using systems in the aircraft.. We developed a highly accurate predictability of engine...
Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted! Tailpipe Emissions!
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 17:58:13 -0500
...My camper is a 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile, 2.1 l engine, 4 speed manual transmission. IIRC, the test was required before I...
Re: vanagon Digest - 30 Jan 2021 to 31 Jan 2021 (#2021-25)
Historical mailing list - Robert MacDowell
Mon, 1 Feb 2021 09:57:32 -0500
...You can go a lot faster up hills and int= > o the wind, but too speed will not change much until the transmission is...
Re: [Syncro] Bidding on manuals on ebay
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 13 Apr 2000 09:23:31 -0400
...engines, diesels, water pumps, cylinder head, transmissions, flywheel, oil cooler, injection pump, pressure plate, vacume pump, crankshaft, steering racks, power steeering, brakes, drive shafts...
Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 22 Jan 2002 22:52:46 -0600
...on encountering a hill, if you reduce your speed > to > about 45-48 mph, and put it in 3rd, you have used the transmission...