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• Re: winter oil
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 21:26:02 -0500
  ...That sound pretty ideal to me.. I have used Mobil 1 15W-50 since I originally installed my AVP engine 15,000 miles ago...
• Re: Front-mount bicycle rack -bike point of wiev :)
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 10:56:27 +0200
  ...Front-mount bicycle rack? > I'd rather not have to pick the bugs out of my bike components and off > the frame--carrying bikes...
• Belly Pans for speed or MPG - Some Data
  Historical mailing list - frankgrun
  Sun, 18 May 2008 20:39:49 -0700
  ...The second idea worked well and is a real solution. The open underside of the vanagon is a real drag component. We got a...
• Re: Exhausting Problem
  Historical mailing list
  22 May 97 07:56:24 PDT
  ...Removing the upper sheet metal BEFORE removing the exahust components helped the removal of the exhaust stuff considerably. With the rear right tin removed...
• Re: Intermittent Power Loss - '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 21 May 2017 04:47:15 -0700
  ...Next day, they started the vehicle and left it > idling > for an hour or so, without problems. Subsequent test drives also went > without problems...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:31:16 -0400
  ...He had to >>> put >>> all the components back on. >>> >>> So what are your thoughts? >>> >>> He is telling me this is going to cost me...
• The Non-Conversion Diesel Conversion!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 21:24:06 EST
  ...In my studies I seem to have come across an idea that has perhaps escaped some of the other folks who are doing diesel...
• Re: PETRONIX MELTDOWN
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 12:36:00 -0800
  ...I opened the distributor cap for a quick > inspection > and voila, the reak of melted electrical components and plastic. My > Petronix pointless ignition is...
• Re: 007 smoke screen / battery light - TROUBLE!
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 18:02:36 -0700
  ...Any ideas on what would cause this? I'm thinking > that since the belt didn't actually break, one of > the components siezed. Not...
• Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 13:46:43 -0600
  ...As mentioned, both high and low idle is steady, and on cold start it goes through the expected high idle, until it warms, and...
• Re: Is there a phone number for Dometic refrigerator technical help?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 08:37:17 -0700
  ...insulates between these 2 components The ice causes a heaving, and further seperates the plate from the pipe. Any idea where I can get...
• Re: Adjusting Parking/Emergency Brake
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:38:16 +0000
  ...That is just an easy way to identify the later version, the other improvements it offers are more significant. Mark On 8/31/2022...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 May 2015 23:05:05 -0400
  ...The make/break action of the contacts is not ideal. There is a reason good switches have that "snap action". You want to operate...
• Re: How many volts can ECU handle?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:56:39 -0800
  ...but start just like you said, checking alternator output with a volt meter, at idle, and at elevated rpm. Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "neil...
• fuse for fuel injection components
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 4 Feb 1999 09:41:29 -0600
  --------------- Hi Volks, I have had several questions / inquires about fusing the ecu, fi (fuel injection) cable, idle stabilizer, fuel pump, injectors, O2 sensor heater...
• Re: woe is me
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Zarse
  Thu, 22 Jul 2004 12:17:43 -0700
  ...I will keep looking as the photos made it so clear even an idiot like me would feel comfortable giving it a go. My...
• Odd intermittent charging light problem (82 diesel)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 16 May 2000 09:33:43 -0700
  ...Any ideas or pointers (connections/components to check?) would be appreciated. T. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tobin Copley Bowen Island, BC, Canada tobin.copley@ubc.ca '82 westy...
• Re: Rebuilt engine
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 6 Apr 2014 23:19:35 -0700
  ...I would appreciate any comments from anyone who has experience with this engine, and any ideas about this versus going for the 2300 for...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:23:35 -0400
  ...first try but it's >>> running >>> rich. >>> >>> Any ideas? >>> >>> It as the original AFM, Idle control valve, stabilizer unit, and >>> oxygen sensor, etc.. >>> Could...
• Re: Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 06:08:30 -0400
  ...These are all pushing 30 years old, and the >> internal components are failing. >> >> Stuart >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• trip to the library(long)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 23:12:24 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the van started up fine, but then settled into a rough idle. when i stopped at the bottom of our street, the van died...
• trip to the library(long)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 23:12:24 -0400
  ...the van started up fine, but then settled into a rough idle. when i stopped at the bottom of our street, the van died...
• Re: Heater fan switch
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 19:05:01 +0200
  Ok, I got a switch from the junkyard, and I can now confirm that the switch is identical in the Golf I, Golf II...
• Re: Friday's corvette problems
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:45:40 -0400
  ...core leaks >>6 - Engine idle controls: throtle switch out of adjustment, idle stab >>controller unit >> fails, idle stab valve gets gummed up. >>7 - fuel...
• Re: More on Speakers: Crutchfield brand, any good?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:57:42 -0400
  ...m going to get? > > I'd like to put 6.5 component speakers up front and then but 6.5 two ways > in > the...
• Re: brake lines??
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 12:17:47 -0500
  I am a very strong believer that fabrication of brake components, ESPECIALLY brake lines, is not a do-it-yourself job. Things can go...
• Re: last minute engine swap questions
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 4 May 2012 17:59:52 -0400
  ...But if having an engine hoist will make > transferring components much easier I'm willing to pay Harbor Freight for > one.) > > Thanks for any...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:25:28 -0400
  ...core leaks :::6 - Engine idle controls: throtle switch out of adjustment, idle stab :::controller unit ::: fails, idle stab valve gets gummed up. :::7 - fuel...
• Re: Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:35:12 -0500
  ...With the > engine idling disconnect the injectors one at a time. You will find the > cylinder that is not contributing. > > Then check for fuel...
• Which Type of Grease Lasts 20 Years?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:42:55 -0500
  I wanted to grease my windshield wiper pivots before putting the dashboard back on and closing everything up, and have no idea what kind...
• Re: FS: '90 wolfsburg Syncro TDI
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:33:35 -0800
  ...To get on our schedule we require a 50% deposit up front so we can assemble and acquire the majority of the components before...
• Re: Click found, but my mechanic needs your help
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 23:25:39 -0600
  ...Sounds like I good case for Loctite, but will it take the high > temps. > > Any ideas? > > John Lauterbach > Macon, GA > 1984 DL
• Re: Rubber Bras
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 31 May 2001 17:56:10 -0500
  A black "living" bra on the front of the Vanagon - a good idea, IMHO, especially if black is a good colour for your van...
• Re: [Syncro] Front AC installation - Sorry Bout That
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 21:15:25 -0500
  ...somewhere in > Texas. > Jerry builds his own AC aftermarket systems and does not have any > pictures or partnumbers of the particular components for the...
• Re: AFM upgrade using 16 volt tantalum capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 09:11:48 -0700
  ...I would guess that almost all or all more modern sophisticated control systems perform a check on the inputs to help identify fault sensor...
• Re: glad to meet you
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 01:16:11 -0800
  ...The components : are ECU, Cool temp sensor, AFM, Idle stabilizer, O2 Sensor, idle /full throttle switches, Hall control, Hall sender, Fuel pump, pressure regulator...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:47:34 -0500
  ...for checking individual components. It is a bit daunting the first time you do it, but it can easily identify a problem. I have...
• Re: A3 engine in Westie / NO PS.
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Sat, 9 May 1998 23:26:49 -0700
  ...Is there a >>way to leave the pump on as a idler and let it spin? I thought maybe I >>could pull the pump...
• Re: Springs
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 09:58:43 -0700
  ...They are one of the few components you can change at relatively low cost for instant performance improvement. steve p.s. the company making...
• Re: Oil temp musings and hairbrained ideas
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:01:54 -0800
  ...So yeah, I'd say that it's worth casting a jaundiced eye at any engine component or subsystem. VW engineers were clearly crafty...
• Re: After market AC - was Buying a Van - Bought a Van -
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:51:22 -0700
  ...I like the idea of the swamp cooler - won't make the car an icebox, but it may make it OK - needs some more...
• Re: Should I Buy this Synchro?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Apr 95 16:48:04 EDT
  ...incredible, but the guy who owns it is sort of an idiot and not much of a VW van person, as to dad he...
• Re: Wrap exhaust pipes with fiberglass?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:10:08 -0500
  Bad Idea! Wrapping exhaust. The aft end of the Vanagon was designed and engineered to deal with the heat of combustion and to get...
• Re: Heater Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 14:25:45 -0800
  ...The ideal cycle is........take it apart, identify all the bad parts, let the van sit right there apart while you get the parts...
• Re: Ceramic Brakes Pads
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:14:09 -0400
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3670&search_phrase=brake%20cal ipers&start= The front brake hoses can make a world...
• Re: Pre 85 dash cluster foils
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 30 Dec 2023 21:54:19 -0500
  ...It is almost identical to the original foil and thus installs within minutes. > > Today I picked another of Greg's 'inventions'. This is an...
• Re: '78 Chrysler Omni or Plymouth Pacer Sought
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:52:42 -0400
  ...silicone only halfway up the components. Guess > what happened when it rained...too rich to run above idle and glowing CAT. > > There was plenty...
• Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 4 Mar 2018 16:01:03 -0800
  ...I swapped most of the Digifant components out of it and into my '87 (AFM, throttle, idle control valve and fuel pressure regulator). Replaced...
• Re: Gerry's (illness)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 21 May 1999 20:24:02 -0700
  ...If the list feels it is a good idea for me to buy the server else where, then I will send the server elsewhere...
• Fuel mixture too rich?
  Historical mailing list - Barb Ourada
  Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:03:58 -0500
  ...The first suspects were the cold start components not shutting down. The auxiliary air regulator was checked out in freezer and heated, and it...
• Re: Anyone got a bike rack or towing hitch?
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 09:22:58 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I've got a bunch of > Thule racks and parts & I've toyed around with this idea for some time and > haven't come...
• 87 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - Dave Williams
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 07:47:55 -0700
  ...After spending mucho time and mucho dollars getting my van back in shape, I had the brilliant idea to let my 17 year old...
• Re: BioDiesel
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Taberski
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 00:18:52 -0500
  ...of Idaho on Biodiesel, so I could probably bore all of you with tireless amounts of detail...but I'll try to summarize the...
• What Type of Grease Lasts 20 Years?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:41:08 -0500
  I wanted to grease my windshield wiper pivots before closing everything up, and have no idea what kind of grease to put in there...
• Re: Forget the Frig in Summer
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 14:29:42 -0700
  ...I have been working on a "hybrid" fridge for my westy that would still use the westy fridge components but add an electric compressor...
• Engen VW Cup
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 15:03:57 -0600
  ...Powerkote Coats Polo Components for Engen VW Cup Johannesburg - June 2005 - Powerkote has successfully applied its high temperature microfilm ceramic coatings to the exhaust...
• Re: Subject: German quality?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 10:44:45 -0500
  ...I have received a single shipment of > the identical part number in the identical box (not Conti > specifically) that contained parts which were absolutely...
• Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 22:31:09 -0700
  ...http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?idProduct=5097<http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=5097> http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?idProduct...
• Re: Fuel injector info req'd
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:13:07 -0700
  ...Can anyone here identify what vehicle they > > > originated in? I have tried looking them up in ETKA v7 but have had > > > no luck. Google...
• Re: fuel cutout
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:43:58 -0800
  ...will sputter > then idle extremely low and no throttle response. if i'm rolling along and > keep it in gear and stomp on it...