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Re: VW=On-going maintenance concern
Historical mailing list - John S. Cronin
Thu, 16 Jul 1998 09:42:34 -0400
...Cronin phone: (404) 894-6164 Office of Information Technology Operations and Engineering 0715 Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, 30332 Internet: john.cronin@oit...
Re: Mobile phone in a Westy?!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 27 Oct 1998 19:04:59 -0800
...Question #3 other than the wireless technology posted today by John (Blue Eyes) does anybody have a good way of connecting a laptop to...
Re: Mexico to Halt Sales of VW Bus
Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
Sat, 24 Nov 2001 00:59:52 -0800
...Volkswagen said in a statement that the Eurovan would "offer the > modernity, new technology and space that current customers demand." > > The famous Volkswagen sedan...
Re: THE engine (a bastard )
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 29 Nov 2000 20:41:03 -0800
...The W12 that Audi developed for VW is two V6 engines "fused" together - no doubt sharing the 5V technology too for a nice breathing...
Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 3 Oct 2005 13:18:09 -0400
...T5), and despite the latest tire technology and much larger tires (205/65R16 on current models), Volkswagen STILL requires extra-load tires on their...
Re: T7 California Concept... this needs to come to the USA!
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:02:52 -0400
...www.carscoops.com/2023/08/volkswagen-unveils-all-new-plug-in-hybrid-california-camper-van-concept/ > > Plenty of technology and ahead of its time...
unclas gas prices.. and what they'll be this summer
Historical mailing list - Thomas, Geoffrey
Wed, 25 Feb 2004 16:58:01 -0500
...The research project commenced in June 2002 with a $6 million Government investment through the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology (FRST) to CRL...
Re: Subaru conversion
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Wed, 28 Mar 2001 21:47:49 -0800
...Japan? Are we making desisions using our heart feelings only? Volkswagen quality and technology in Vanagon was way behind other european and japanese brands...
Re: New microbus is a go.
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Tue, 11 Jun 2002 19:58:26 -0700
...just-auto.com editorial team http://just-auto.com/news_detail.asp?art=38161&dm=yes&c=1 Volkswagen has given the Microbus, designed...
Re: HELP - The Volkswagen Lawyers are after me! - HELP
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 23 Feb 1999 18:40:36 -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...
Re: Reinforced tires - what about other vans?
Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:22:37 -0400
...that Volkswagen recommends today,. So both resources bring you > to > roughly the same load index requirement. Even with today's tire > technology, > standard-load...
Re: LVC: OPOC engine
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Fri, 4 Dec 2009 08:51:26 -0800
...AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of old technology" -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
Re: gas prices.. and what they'll be this summer
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 25 Feb 2004 15:11:50 -0800
...and what they'll be this summer > On Wed, 25 Feb 2004, Tom Miller wrote: > > > Hydrogen technology is the only practical way to get...
Re: Natural Gas Conversion Kit
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 31 Mar 1998 23:14:05 -0800
...volkswagen.org I will post what pics I can at a later date! >FYI: For diesel nuts like me there is a technology called...
Grease GUZZLER!
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Wed, 9 Aug 2000 08:06:45 -0700
...Their Volkswagen van is addicted as well. Carven, 23, and Wrightson, 22, left their native state of Massachusetts on July 13, determine to drive...
Re: Reputable "Wrenching" Forums, Lists for Beginner? Poss. Motorcycle Lists?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:23:33 -0400
...Wouldn't this version be good for learning vanagon work since they are of the same era of technology? Anyone ever own this one...
Re: mechanic says NO to bars leak
Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
Wed, 25 Sep 1996 04:55:17 -0400
Either this owner/mechanic is BSing, or the one at the Lehigh Valley VolksWagen (the dealership is owned by the former service manager there...
Re: Tatra air cooled V8 conversion?
Historical mailing list - John Koloski
Mon, 26 Mar 2001 09:01:22 -0500
...The engine in Porche's KdF wagen (the Volkswagen bug) used pushrods operated by a camshaft located under the crankshaft to lift the valves...
Re: NY Times admits VW created the minivan!
Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
Thu, 22 Oct 1998 21:37:06 -0600
...BOX 3688 Networking Technology and Architecture > Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com > 94309-3688 415.517.3519
Re: New Book Examines Volkswagen's Nazi Years
Historical mailing list
Thu, 07 Nov 1996 16:47:05
...and then wisely said: >ALL inventions and developments of technology are two-edged swords: they >can be used for good, or they can be...
Re: I'm excited, want to buy an engine?
Historical mailing list - Pete O
Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:42:54 -0400
...More power, > more RPM's, lots of low end torque, no more head gaskets and it's a > VOLKSWAGEN engine in a VW. Lotsa...
Re: Official Vanagon CB Channel
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 18 Apr 2002 21:57:24 -0700
They use CB??? Wow - very old technology there! Here in BC it is all VHF - you will see a sign that says 2700 Forestry...
Re: Air Conditioning help
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:21:43 -0500
...Start with replacing these with the latest technology, and of course a new receiver dryer. Put a vacuum on the system and see if...
Re: Gas, milage, etc (was Air Engine)
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:05:52 -0400
...that all this technology is just a placebo to give us more power. I presented the fact that in 2008, Volkswagen sells a vehicle...
Re: Sachs Clutch Database Found in UK For Vanagons (awsome database)
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Wed, 5 Aug 1998 16:52:52 -0700
...1990) of Volkswagen ranges from august 1st 1989 to july >31st 1990. The 1990 model-year was L You've picked perhaps an unfortunate...
Re: cracks in head (cylinder head, that is)
Historical mailing list
Sun, 7 Jul 1996 10:45:06 -0500 (CDT)
...What were the symptoms and how did you locate it? >> >>Im doing a thesis at the University of Toronto in collaboration with >>Volkswagen Canada...
Tom and Ray: Vanagon adds excitement - and headaches- to driving
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Wed, 22 Jul 1998 08:58:00 -0700
...I want to ditch a perfectly good, reliable 1985 Honda Accord hatchback and get a used, but not very old, Volkswagen Vanagon. Why? Because...
Re: 98 EVs
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Tue, 30 Jun 1998 16:05:01 -0700
...3 > >Dear Ari, > >Thank you for contacting Volkswagen, and for your interest in the >Eurovan. The 1999 models are actually making their way to...
Re: gas prices.. and what they'll be this summer
Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
Fri, 27 Feb 2004 14:00:53 -0500
...and what they'll be this summer > > > > On Wed, 25 Feb 2004, Tom Miller wrote: > > > > > Hydrogen technology is the only practical way to get...
Re: Air Conditioning help
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:43:26 -0600
...Air Conditioning help > > My 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile with factory air conditioning and a 2.1 liter engine (159k miles) loses refrigerant over...
New Engine transplant candidate? VW Twin Charger
Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
Tue, 18 Apr 2006 08:56:16 -0400
...Added to this is VW�s FSI direct-injection petrol technology, delivering fuel at high pressure for added combustion efficiency. The new engine develops...
What's your vanagon antifreeze?
Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
Fri, 1 Aug 2003 12:37:50 -0700
...Dex-Cool is originally European technology. Recently other major antifreeze companies commonly sold in local auto stores like Prestone, Texaco Havoline, Zerex, and Cel...
Re: 15" wheel/tire report - caution
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 15 Mar 2005 07:03:13 -0800
...and Ron's comment about sidewall ply rating: "sidewall ply RATING = may differ from the ACTUAL number of plies. (Depending on the technology = used...
Volkswagen Updating web site
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Wed, 22 Jan 1997 13:24:44 -0800
...the chain," said Jack Shafer, manager of new technology at Auburn Hills, Mich.-based Volkswagen of America. "They're way ahead of us in...
In praise of VW inline fours
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:44:20 -0700
...Watercooled Volkswagen engines are plentiful and cheap. And of course there is the TDI Diesel, which is hard to find locally. Inline-four ABA...
Fwd: "useful service life" comments
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 12 Mar 2001 14:32:09 EST
...The first van of Volkswagen's, is where I began. My previous daily driver was a 64 Bus with a camper interior. This was...
Re: Bumper Stickers (a bit of a rant)
Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
Fri, 17 May 2002 00:05:37 -0500
I have on TURD, "PASS NOW, it's a Volkswagen", "Honk if anything falls off" and "Place hand HERE to push start" as well...
Re: I need help planning my trip to Germany in April
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Tue, 7 Jan 2003 22:24:39 -0800
...David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG> >> Reply-To: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG> >> Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 20:19:21 -0800 >> To: vanagon@GERRY...
I'm excited, want to buy an engine?
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:02:41 -0500
...more head <SPAN class=misspelled>gaskets</SPAN> and it's a VOLKSWAGEN engine in a VW.  <SPAN class=misspelled>Lotsa</SPAN> <SPAN class...
Re: New microbus is a go.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 11 Jun 2002 22:19:28 -0500
...just-auto.com editorial team > http://just-auto.com/news_detail.asp?art=38161&dm=yes&c=1 > > Volkswagen has given the Microbus, designed...
Re: 2.1 heads
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:08:05 -0700
...Why are we making this comparison? The waterboxer engine management system works perfectly well managing a 1.9 or 2.1 liter Volkswagen water...
Re: [Syncro] Digifant II in a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 17 Sep 2004 22:43:58 -0700
...The AFM is the same technology and it is an issue on the Golf/Jetta the same as our Vanagon. You need a place...
Re: Air Conditioning help
Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:40:40 -0500
...Air Conditioning help > > My 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile with factory air conditioning and a 2.1 liter engine (159k miles) loses refrigerant over...
Re: new Michelin x tires
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 5 Nov 2000 00:21:42 -0800
...European Lighting for most Audi and Volkswagen models -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Ari Ollikainen...
Re: Gas, milage, etc (was Air Engine)
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:43:36 -0400
...that all this technology is just a placebo to give us more power. I presented the fact that in 2008, Volkswagen sells a vehicle...
Re: Ben Pon and Dereks Big Motor Homework
Historical mailing list
Sun, 5 Nov 95 21:04:04 +0100
...Hope it helps, Brian. _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ Brian Verbeek @ _/_/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/_/_/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/ Schlumberger Technology _/_/_/_/ _/_/_/_/_/_/ Gevers Deynootweg 61 _/_/_/_/_/ _/_/_/_/_/ 2586 BJ The Hague _/_/_/_/_/_/ _/_/_/_/ The Netherlands _/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/_/_/ Voice : 00-31-70-3543939 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/_/ Fax : 00...
Re: TDI availability in the USA (info from European Car mag)
Historical mailing list - Brian Bush
Tue, 30 Oct 2001 09:51:13 -0700
...Look for some of this technology to come to the U.S. > around 2004 when the sulfur content of our fuel is reduced and...
Re: the VW Eurovan's future is doomed here in the US...please read and give feedback
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 13 Jun 2002 12:58:28 -0500
...Rich people don't drive Volkswagens of any type (there are exceptions). Hippies drove VW vans because they were cheap, the 55mph speed limit...
Re: Gas, milage, etc (was Air Engine)
Historical mailing list - Mike
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:13:38 -0400
...that all this > technology is just a placebo to give us more power. I presented the fact > that in 2008, Volkswagen sells a vehicle...
Reinventing the wheel WAS Re: In praise of VW inline fours
Historical mailing list - ---------------------
Thu, 19 Apr 2007 15:08:57 -0400
...a Jetta or Golf >engine (2.0 '93-'99 ABA). > >Watercooled Volkswagen engines are plentiful and >cheap. And of course there is the TDI...
Re: I did the ultimate upgrade for Christmas!
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 31 Dec 2007 19:17:09 +1300
...No indication of high technology, mystique etc. -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van nut � Opinions stated are mine...
Re: Subaru conversion
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 28 Mar 2001 23:15:41 -0800
...Japan? Are we making desisions using our heart feelings only? Volkswagen quality and technology in Vanagon was way behind other european and japanese brands...
Re: Subaru conversion
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
Thu, 29 Mar 2001 08:11:49 -0500
...Japan? Are we making desisions using our heart feelings only? Volkswagen quality and technology in Vanagon was way behind other european and japanese brands...
Re: Fri: opinion on the proper conversion for Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Sun, 14 Jan 2018 17:26:12 -0500
...I really like a Volkswagen in a Volkswagen. I have the Gen V inline Golf engine in my 87 Westy. The engineering and mods...
Re: In praise of VW inline fours
Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:04:14 -0700
...Watercooled Volkswagen engines are plentiful and cheap. And of course there is the TDI Diesel, which is hard to find locally. Inline-four ABA...
VW Radios
Historical mailing list - dean c aukes
Mon, 03 Jun 1996 08:42:35 -0500
...When I got Opie, the '68 crew cab pickup, he had an AM radio installed which had the words Volkswagen on the faceplate, probably...
Re: ABS on a Vanagon ... wha'???
Historical mailing list - David Griffin
Sun, 19 Nov 2000 10:06:35 -0500
...If the majority of new vehicles were serviceable by their owners, I'd feel less boxed in by encroaching technology, but alas, 'taint so...
Re: Legal swaps Was: Re: Audi 5 Cyl Swap: Alert! Possible Trouble
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 26 Jan 1999 18:53:24 -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...
Re: any words of wisdom for a virgin to the world of westy's?
Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
Tue, 11 May 2010 10:15:55 -0700
...and in short be prepared to make universal use of old technology. By comparison, GoWesty is correct, the EVs are cushy. I owned a...
Re: Bluetec diesel
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:18:17 -0500
I thought that Bluetec was a Mercedez developed technology and that VW was going to use a different version of catalytic converter for their...