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  • Re: Dual Battery Relay - Part 2
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Mon, 1 Feb 1999 15:26:21 -0800
    ...battery (optima) ...and it has blown a 30 amp fuse a couple of times after deep drain-down of the aux battery... 30 amp...
  • Optima Battery
    Historical mailing list - Ralph P. Geho
    Thu, 6 May 1999 10:35:54 -0400
    ...3 or so weeks) since the Optima is a gel battery, deep discharge, and I also understand that it can be installed on its...
  • Re: How many , Have installed Optima as Aux Battery in Westy's?
    Historical mailing list - wb6otg
    Fri, 24 Mar 2000 15:23:58 -0500
    ...While the Optima may be the most compact, >convenient, and powerful choice (and expensive) for the space available, >mounting two 6 volt deep cycle...
  • Curves (no Vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 29 Jan 2003 12:37:21 -0600
    ...It has specific dimensions of 22" wide by 8 " deep. The curve must be true for the dimensions. There is a way to do...
  • A Multi-Spark Ignition & Increased Gas Mileage?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
    Fri, 21 Apr 2006 01:08:01 -0700
    ...is this a possible and/or worthwhile addition to my 1980 Westy? peace bob elliott Have you noticed that shallow is the new deep...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 17 Nov 2005 (#2005-952)
    Historical mailing list - d spence
    Fri, 18 Nov 2005 08:10:09 -0700
    ...Can the pre 86 upper grill be fitted into a post 85 vanagon? > > Just thought some of the owners of late model vanagons deep...
  • Re: diesel Vanagon vs. MB, Volvo, other diesel VW
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Fri, 7 Dec 2007 08:40:42 -0800
    ...But alas, I think it's a bit too tall/deep to fit. On Dec 7, 2007 8:18 AM, Allan Streib <streib@cs...
  • Rear Brake Saga Pt. 2
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Mon, 16 Apr 2001 23:47:25 -0500
    ...I remember telling the guy at the auto parts store to just make clean up pass, no deep cuts. So I screwed up, by...
  • Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:21:34 -0700
    ...Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator? > Battery sales person said they're made by Johnston Controls. > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford...
  • Re: Shore batteries
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Tue, 7 Aug 2012 09:41:40 -0500
    Are these deep cycle shore batteries what is most commonly used as aux. electric power source installations in Vans and Westies? I had a...
  • Re: need radiator removal advice today re: spare tire tray
    Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
    Thu, 18 Jan 2001 14:36:51 -0500
    I bought an 1 1/8" deep drive socket at my FLAPS and it fit perfectly. Take your new sensor with you to make...
  • Re: Wheelchair Batteries vs GW Aux Battery
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Tue, 4 Jul 2017 14:51:48 -0700
    ...Granted that isn't usually what the battery is seeing - unless deeply discharged. On 7/4/2017 2:37 PM, Alistair Bell wrote: > Karl...
  • rear brake shims
    Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
    Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:48:02 -0600
    ...I envision installing shims to make the notch slightly less deep, so that the brakes will make better contact on the bottoms. But I...
  • Re: Curtain snaps
    Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
    Mon, 12 Oct 1998 20:38:13 -0400
    ...Lowe' here in NC does, and so does Home Deep-Oh!. You need a snap crimping tool also, but they are cheap, about $12...
  • rubber floor mats?
    Historical mailing list - D. Gentle
    Wed, 8 Sep 1999 18:53:50 -0500
    We're approaching "slush" season here in Wisconsin, which on a farm, means mud AND slush! We always use the deeply grooved rubber floor...
  • '85 GL Loss of Fuel Economy
    Historical mailing list - Douglas Miller
    Fri, 18 Aug 2000 10:11:08 EDT
    ...If anyone can help out again, it would be deeply appreciated.Thanks a lot. Doug Miller '85 GL
  • Optima Battery: where to buy?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Fri, 13 Oct 2000 12:53:56 -0700
    ...the deep cycle version is the exact same as the yellowtop, but it has wing nut terminal fasteners instead of the typical studs. The...
  • Re: FS: '78 Champagne Edition Westy, show camper
    Historical mailing list - Jennifer
    Sat, 12 May 2001 00:01:43 -0500
    ...knee-deep in the hoopla ... _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
  • Today's disaster
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
    Tue, 11 Sep 2001 19:23:23 +0100
    ...I'd just like to say that our thoughts and our deepest sympathy are with all you guys in this day of horror, and...
  • Re: Deep in the Abyss... a Tranny fill plug!
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
    Sun, 22 Sep 2002 22:43:57 -0700
    > The fill plug is stripped out so badly by the P.O. that my 17mm allen > wrench is way too small. You need a...
  • Re: what is an air dam
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 11 Oct 2002 21:20:32 +1300
    ...Also Dunedin is full of deep gutters at driveway entrances, and these would do likewise (I had a steel bullbar on my Bay, 2...
  • Coleman thermoElectric fridge for those of you with w/ busted or missing fridge
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 31 Jan 2005 12:29:17 EST
    ...2ft high 17" deep 15.5" wide. HTH chris
  • Re: Skematic for Adding Deep Cycle Battery to 84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:43:48 -0700
    Dual Battery Info: http://www.geocities.com/harald_nancy/dualbattery.htm On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 6:30 PM, Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@hotmail...
  • Re: Question on Size
    Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
    Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:49:36 -0500
    ...I live in deep snow country, so people around here (including the tire stores) steer people toward a touch narrower tire if they are...
  • Re: Burning Man
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Tue, 7 Sep 2004 09:52:17 -0700
    The underground is not as deep as it was and its coming up to the serface. main stream things try and take over. people...
  • Re: transmission rebuild - More
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:12:40 -0500
    ...That is going to involve a much deeper scrutiny and much deeper level of repair. Like some new gears, new bearings and shims, Major...
  • Re: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
    Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
    Sun, 6 Dec 2015 14:12:46 -0800
    ...m still struggling with this. Coolant pump pulley has been removed. Deep > well socket to long, wom't fit in the space availabe; standard...
  • Re: Water in Oxy sensor
    Historical mailing list - Denis B�lisle
    Fri, 29 Jan 1999 01:47:47 -0800
    ...just crimp at four or six places I should explain more deeply but my vocabulary in english is not to good Denis westie 85
  • Re: Vanagon replacement radios
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Mon, 5 Apr 1999 03:42:58 -0400
    ...Their fitment guide said it was too deep to fit, but that was wrong, the depth is exactly the same as the original VW...
  • brake shoes cont..... 7mm wrench
    Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
    Mon, 13 Mar 2000 04:36:36 -0500
    ...You want to bend a deep offset....... mine is about 2" at say 60�. Heat it cherry red just past the box end, bend...
  • Re: syncros
    Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
    Thu, 21 Jun 2001 03:54:27 EDT
    ...Don't drive in mud deeper than the Syncro's wheels (from experience). Don' drive off road in questionable conditions alone (again, from experience...
  • Re: canadian heater
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 21 Sep 2001 03:01:05 EDT
    ...a second battery?>> As pointed out by Chris, with the auxiliary deep cycle battery, you can get more stationary time out of the BA...
  • Re: FS Syncro/Camper parts from wrecked 1990 35k
    Historical mailing list - George Wietor
    Thu, 21 Feb 2002 06:39:39 -0800
    ...interested in the following stuff > from > Chris' totaled 1990 syncro westy (deep blue) ith 35k > miles. We have to decide soon what to do...
  • Re: Tiico and California Smog
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Mon, 4 Nov 2002 10:59:33 -0800
    ...I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a deeply >discounted Tiico today. Please don't ask how these things can be CARB >approved. You...
  • Re: 2.1L Oil pressure switch R&R
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Mon, 23 Dec 2002 18:45:12 EST
    ...beware? >> Make a skeletal socket from a 12 point, 24 mm deep socket by carving away half of its circumference amidships. Leave about the...
  • Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
    Historical mailing list - David Etter
    Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:34:26 -0300
    Malcolm: I've read about these and if I remember right they are 100's of dollars. The price should come down in 2014...
  • Re: SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate)
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Wed, 27 Mar 2019 08:35:41 -0700
    ...SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate) > > > > > > > I'm shopping for an SLA deep cycle battery in Canada. > > > > > > -- > > Neil n > > > > VE7TBN > > > > 1988 Westy 50º...
  • Re: new non-westy fridge
    Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
    Wed, 17 Apr 2002 16:21:20 -0400
    ...As a car battery is deeply discharged multiple times, it loses charge capacity and eventually will run the fridge less than two hours fully...
  • Re: 2d Batteries
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Sat, 21 Oct 2000 22:39:31 -0700
    ...From what I hear, a true deep cell battery must have flat plates due to how brittle the best lead for deep cycle is...
  • Re: Auxiliary Battery
    Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
    Wed, 18 Jun 2003 23:12:46 -0700
    ...But do you really need a deep cycle battery? I just replaced my aux battery (yesterday in fact). I went with what has served...
  • Re: Deep Water Driving
    Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
    13 Dec 1995 12:37:36 -0800
    ...RE>Deep Water Driving Ref: >As I drove through this lake the fog lamps went dark because they were under water. >The van drove...
  • Re: POR Patch as a seam sealer?
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:54:31 +0000
    ...You have to get down to the bottom of the rust pits; > > sanding alone cannot reach that deeply without removing a major thickness of...
  • Re: Syncro starter repair
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
    Thu, 10 Dec 2015 14:13:40 -0800
    ...The welding rod ( coat hanger would be too thick) let me place the pin in the hole just deep enough toregister but not as...
  • auxillary battery losing charge in 89 Westy
    Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
    Wed, 14 Apr 2004 22:40:13 EDT
    I installed an Optima Yellow top deep cycle as an auxillary battery in my 89 Westy 4 speed. I followed wiring instllation instructions I...
  • Aux Battery Suggestions for under Drivers seat
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
    Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:12:33 -0400
    ...Is there a reasonably priced deep cycle that will fit easily, or with minor mods, under the drivers seat? I see this one http...
  • Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:57:18 -0700
    That's how I have it. No need for the panels to be isolated from the cabin battery just because the engine isn't...
  • Storage box ideas for under rocker panel area needed
    Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
    Thu, 9 Apr 2009 12:53:28 -0700
    ...We are looking at a metal box that would be about as deep as the lowest part of the van in this area to...
  • Another battery question...
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Sun, 07 Jan 1996 18:34:52 -0800
    ...1990 Vanagon? Also, is a 'marine' battery the same as a 'deep-cycle' battery? Ron -- Ron 'Coyote' Lussier /\_/\ ____ Chaco Communications (408) 865-0657 ( ) \ _/__ 10164...
  • Gas Mileage
    Historical mailing list - Budding Rose
    Wed, 28 Oct 1998 13:58:37 -0500
    ...is a process - Arrival is an event- and you are in deep doo doo if you dont know the dirfference. Drive carefuly. Bud Yandell
  • Re: Knocking engine? or hyd lifters? how to tell?
    Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
    Wed, 2 Aug 2000 18:20:04 -0400
    ...A deep, THOCK, THOCK, > THOCK, THOCK is lower end. A main bearing can be quiet, or can sound like > all hell breaking loose, depending...
  • Re: Deep CYCLE Auxillary Battery....Will ANYTHING fit?
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Fri, 5 Apr 2002 07:38:01 -0500
    >In my earlier response about the U1 sized wheelchair batteries I mistakenly >said that I wired them in PARALLEL. This is incorrect. They are...
  • Who's got Carfax this month?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Mon, 3 Mar 2003 17:41:51 -0800
    ...Finally back into a VW! Would like to look a bit deeper into its history. TIA. Jim -- If there is light in the soul...
  • Re: Knee-Deep in Rubber (was: YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread))
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Tue, 13 May 2003 11:21:20 -0400
    On Tue, 13 May 2003, Rodney Woten wrote: > I can also recommend the Yokohama "SuperVan" Y356 tires. They're fairly > inexpensive, readily available and...
  • Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Fri, 12 Aug 2005 10:45:12 -0400
    I love stuff like my bullbar bumpers, alloy wheels, big brakes, or SA grille but they all took deep bites from my bank account...
  • Re: And That Should End This Thread was GoWesty / Zoltan - Comments
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 2 Jan 2009 13:34:15 -0600
    ...So let's take a deep breath and look at the New Year ahead of > us. > > On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:35...
  • Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:55:54 -0700
    ...The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered Ok - I thought they were stainless steel -- but will sit corrrected -- living proof that you...
  • Help,Remote isolation PSI Sending Unit,VDO Oil Pressure Gauge
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 23 Nov 1996 17:16:53 -0600
    ...I looked for a 19mm or 9/16 deep socket with a hex end so I could drill out the end (where a 1...
  • Re: Auxiliary battery recommendations
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Fri, 3 Jun 2016 08:47:27 -0400
    I have been having good luck with the wheel chair deep cycle batteries as long as you have a good charger attached and you...
  • Re: solar charge controller
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Fri, 20 Sep 2013 15:30:36 -0600
    ...For hot temps and batteries that are not deeply discharged, MPPT might not be worth the extra price over simple PWM. Of course, you...
  • Re: Brake locks up in reverse
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Mon, 21 May 2012 21:50:24 -0600
    ...other than the drums are 20 thou oversized already and having deep ridges both sides. Anyone has an idea? The drums are so worn...