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  • Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Sat, 27 Jul 2019 18:08:06 -0700
    The relay clicking again after a moment means the ECU is controlling the FP relay as it should at that point. Your friend would...
  • Re: vanagon sized/shape/style vehicles
    Historical mailing list - John Parson
    Wed, 25 Jun 2003 14:55:44 -0400
    ...continues,<br><br>Unfortunately! The Type 2 and Hiaces prove that forward-control vans<br>CAN be safe... to their occupants (not to the...
  • Re: Rear disk brakes - proportioning valves?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Wed, 20 Oct 2004 08:04:41 -0400
    ...Total control will be lost, unless you have a ton of driving experience at high speed lock ups. fornt wheel lock ups mean you...
  • Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
    Historical mailing list - C. Abney
    Sat, 21 May 2016 22:01:30 -0700
    ...When you are under there > steadying things as the unit separates from the engine you need a helper to > control the jack. > > Great fun...
  • Re: aux headlights
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 18 Dec 1997 10:03:29 CST
    ...it goes out to the sides more than up, and goes forward only about as much as the regular headlights (if you get some...
  • Re: Insane Syncro Prices!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 17 Oct 94 18:18:00 PDT
    ...The design of the viscous coupling keeps driving force losses to a minimum while distributing the forward thrust to all four wheels when needed...
  • Re: venting question
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 8 May 2000 17:41:43 -0400
    ...The vent has a blue plastic knob which opens the vent when slid forward, and closes it when slid aft. This is the same...
  • Re: 1.9 ltr WBX O2 sensor question?
    Historical mailing list - Leonard Anthony
    Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:26:10 -0700
    ...I'd then suspect the digital idle stabilizer control. (grean box near coil). It should be disconnected and plugged together when you set the...
  • Re: You have been added to the vanagon list, problems
    Historical mailing list - william greenamyer
    Sun, 6 Jun 2010 03:35:06 -0700
    ...Stop forwarding hysteria! o Content-free ping tests o Messages with more forwards than actual text o Posting private email to the whole list...
  • Re: High idle issues
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:22:13 -0700
    ...is it the completel Digifant that 86 and later 2.1's have - with an electronically controlled air idle valve and control unit, or...
  • New 2001 EV details
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Sat, 3 Feb 2001 14:44:55 -0800
    ...To enhance performance and control, Volkswagen is equipping every EuroVan with its highly advanced Electronic Stability Program, ESP. For traction control the Anti-Slip...
  • Re: Elec. Questions. YES it's about Aux Batt. NO, please don't shoot me.... ;^)
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:13:08 -0700
    ...to Camper Section > > "Always-on" power for the camper section (not controlled by the ignition > switch) comes from one of two places, depending on...
  • July VT campout was: List energy needed
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:00:44 -0400
    ...We are so looking forward to gathering with old and new VW bus friends. Please share this update with those that would like to...
  • Waterboxer Coolant Drain and Flush Procedure
    Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
    Sun, 6 Jun 1999 23:46:36 -0700
    ...Pull the valve forward to open. With some models (Westies mainly) you can get the cover off the heater fairly easily, so you can...
  • Re: Update Re: Engine died, March 31 update and maybe ecu smoking gun?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Wed, 1 Apr 2020 02:30:11 +0000
    ...And then use those signals to control motion of 60 foot tall machines weighing 16 tons. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: Is Gerry Really Dead?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
    Fri, 12 Feb 1999 10:47:55 -0500
    ...Integrated AMD PCI Ethernet 10BaseT/2 and PCI SCSI-2 controller. Damn good box. Sure, it is not the fastest CPU, but what is...
  • Re: venting about irresponsible drivers
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Tue, 30 Aug 2016 11:07:00 -0700
    ...I > > > stopped at a stop sign that controls entry from a ramp into a Y where > two > > > other roads enter. Both of those other...
  • Re: mounting cb radio?
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:28:12 -0600
    ...so the radio has to be put kinda forward, away from the seat belt. - the driver has to bend a bit and lean a...
  • Re: Backup camera?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Wed, 2 Feb 2022 00:07:33 -0600
    ...Tower Cooler http://goo.gl/niRzVw - My Amazon Store www.brew-control.com – Electric Brewery Marketing and Direct Sales http://www.hackpilot.com/roadkill...
  • Re: Coolant
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:57:03 -0400
    ...coolant-level control module that also causes the gauge to read HOT. It's located on the left-side cabin wall forward and above...
  • Re: Westy Now, Boat Soon? (Friday)
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Sat, 10 Sep 2011 23:52:17 -0700
    ...can't participate > on Friday? > > Is it possible that we look forward to reading the Vanagon list first thing > on Saturday morning? And love...
  • Re: Engine stops running at red lights
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 26 Mar 2000 21:42:23 -0600
    ...It is pretty straight forward. Pretty simple in operation. Pretty automatic in its operation. I can't answer to a WBX retrofitted with a...
  • Re: Vanagons as electric vehicles and other stuff....
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Mon, 5 May 2008 00:41:27 -0400
    ...forward switches, one with half the current (so a "slow" speed), and one with full. Now days its all electronic. "Electronic Speed Controls" are...
  • Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine for sale too $900.
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 31 Aug 1999 22:05:02 -0700
    ...see http://www.volkswagen.org for the wiring diagram) for timing control on 10:1 compression ratio engines. The other neat part about the...
  • Re: Fuel gauge sender ground location
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Fri, 6 Mar 2009 22:14:11 EST
    ...So P 97.127 in Bentley shows the fuel sender ground at "29" which is "near Digifant control unit". A misprint? Or is my...
  • Re: Buses By The Depot (and BusDepot Warehouse Sale) - Oct. 3
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 1 Sep 2009 09:30:49 -0400
    ...Many well behaved dogs may misbehave in annoying or dangerous ways in strange settings or if disturbed by phenomena beyond their control, even as...
  • Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 10 May 2011 14:59:33 -0700
    ...the plastic bushing, btw ..at the forward end of the rod .. at the trans lever.. those are often shot and out of place, making...
  • A/C Vents
    Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
    Fri, 16 Jun 2000 04:34:48 -0400
    ...I placed it in the intake (suction) hose apx 3 ft from the compressor (under vehicle and forward of rear axle). This stopped the...
  • Re: Oil Light / Buzzer despite NORMAL pressure
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 21 May 2003 23:02:43 -0400
    ...The control board looks at this switch when the engine speed is ~2,200 rpm and above. If this switch does not close at...
  • Re: WAS: building carrier bar..... NOW: Test Weld PIC
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 16 Mar 2008 08:07:58 -0700
    ...forward. Pull = > like driving in reverse > - Preheat the piece with a propane or acetylene torch > - Move torch slow, steady and smoothly. In a controlled...
  • Re: any flux capacitor conversions available?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 30 Sep 2001 02:01:52 -0500
    ...Skid marks on the highway indicate that the vehicles driver tried to gain control and reduce his speed repeatedly approximately five miles from the...
  • Re: LVC/ Re: Why Americans Are the Jerks of the World!
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Watson
    Fri, 22 Jul 2005 19:57:08 -0600
    ...We who control and use it aren't even as smart as > a virus, which knows that if you don't control your ability...
  • Fwd: 84 Westy Fuel Pump Problem
    Historical mailing list - nirav patel
    Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:49:29 -0500
    ...Safe travels, +nirav ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nirav V. Patel [USA] <goodbhai@gmail.com> Date: Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 10:55 PM Subject: Fwd...
  • Re: Battery placement alternatives
    Historical mailing list - Annie
    Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:32:18 -0700
    ...I have an inline gas motor mounted > diesel style but my engine control (brain) is mounted on the right side > where the diesel battery...
  • Re: Is Gerry Really Dead?
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Fri, 12 Feb 1999 08:26:05 -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: July VT campout was: List energy needed
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:40:26 -0400
    ...You will not have any trouble in any kind of traffic or windy road, including speed, acceleration, steering control and braking. >>> >>> Now, let's...
  • Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
    Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:52:28 -0400
    ...No separate idle stabilizer control circuit. Nor a PS booster circuit as far as I can tell.. Runs great. Only problem I've had...
  • Fwd: Re: rear seat foam
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sun, 24 Jul 2005 11:48:53 -0400
    ...All Foams are Flammable and will burn out of control. if the foam catchs on fire GET OUT AND DONT GO BACK IN. the...
  • Re: Dometic Fan
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 31 Jul 2019 08:36:22 -0700
    ...And my data is pretty useless really as I had no control van to compare. And believe me, I have a lot of unpublished...
  • More electrical problems
    Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
    Thu, 4 Jul 2019 19:45:17 -0700
    ...Fast forward a week after getting her back, where she was not being used. I went back and found the battery level had dropped...
  • Re: Accelerator linkage is sticky..
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:15:10 -0800
    ...cable where it slides through the white plastic tube in the forward half of the van's body. I consider it a normal service...
  • Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
    Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
    Sun, 8 Mar 2009 21:58:58 -0700
    ...So now, you're looking at poor spark control as well as degraded fuel delivery control. Additionally, when talking about carbs, Bernoulli is the...
  • Re: LVC/ Re: Why Americans Are the Jerks of the World!
    Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
    Fri, 22 Jul 2005 14:19:56 -0400
    ...We who control and use it aren't even as smart as > > a virus, which knows that if you don't control your ability...
  • GoWesty Engine Management system
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 6 Nov 2020 02:33:24 +0000
    ...Also consider that some parts of the original system get reused such as the idle control valve and fuel pump. If converting a 1...
  • Re: LVC/ Re: Why Americans Are the Jerks of the World!
    Historical mailing list - turbodieseltrooper
    Fri, 22 Jul 2005 11:12:10 -0700
    ...We who control and use it aren't even as smart as >> a virus, which knows that if you don't control your ability...
  • Re: Safety Tips for Women
    Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
    Tue, 13 May 2008 21:05:21 -0700
    ...Safety Tips for Women > This stuff is always a good thing to read every year or so. > > Anyway, anybody forwarding this should remove the...
  • 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg, WLE For Sale - Not Running
    Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
    Tue, 14 Jun 2005 02:53:21 EDT
    ...Cruise Control The vacuum actuator for the cruise control developed a tear in it and so could no longer actuate the throttle. I removed...
  • Re: Slippin' and slidin' in a Syncro - Mr. Lucky!
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Sun, 28 Jan 2001 00:34:35 -1000
    ...heading forward and headed home > with my syncro tail between my Nokkias. > > SO even Syncros with great tires can spin out of control when...
  • Trip report - NJ->Canada
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 4 Oct 1995 15:07:42 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Even replaced some missing heater control boxes and other plumbing (although it seems my heater fan is burnt). The Westy was running great and...
  • Re: wireless communicationNONVANAGON???
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 21 Aug 2000 14:48:39 -0700
    ...VE7PBS), Police Radio (never transmit, just listen!), Forestry Service for radio controlled logging roads - this radio also transmits on the new FRS bands - quite...
  • Re: 1991 van - bulb/holder for automatic shifter - What is the LED equivalent?
    Historical mailing list - Kevin P. Gilleran
    Wed, 22 May 2013 13:35:29 -0700
    ...notified that you should not further copy, disseminate, distribute, read or forward this E-mail message. If you have received this E-mail message...
  • (NVC)Re: Reliability over one year
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Thu, 8 Jan 2004 14:23:42 -0800
    ...I'm looking forward to many > more> years of enjoyment! > > > > Kevin McLean > > Calgary, AB > > >
  • Re: Powerwashing FAIL
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:43:33 -0800
    ...Popping on another idle control unit doesn't seem to make a difference. and the one from it worked fine in an 86 GL...
  • Re: 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg, WLE For Sale - Not Running
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 14 Jun 2005 12:33:55 -0500
    ...I love this seating arrangement so much, I removed the forward >facing seat from my 1987 Vanagon Syncro and installed rear-facing seats just...
  • Syncro Springs and the correct way of lifting your Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Fast Forward
    Tue, 6 Feb 2001 22:54:51 -0800
    ...The "Schwenk" spring, the "Seikel" springs and the "Fast Forward" springs. Hmmm... biased don't you think Steve when my springs are basically the...
  • Getting a Handle on the Handling of the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Tue, 9 Jul 2002 23:49:50 EDT
    ...The ground clearance did not change for the front spoiler because the forward tilt of the van was reduced to an even level. On...
  • Re: Emissions failures make me feel like a failure
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 6 Dec 2007 14:22:12 -0500
    ...The Vanagon is NOx challenged as it only has low compression, cupped pistons, retarded ignition timing and the 3-way cat as NOx controls...
  • 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg, WLE For Sale - Not Running
    Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
    Mon, 11 Jul 2005 22:12:33 EDT
    ...Cruise Control The vacuum actuator for the cruise control developed a tear in it and so could no longer actuate the throttle. I removed...
  • Fwd: Installing Volvo Front Seats
    Historical mailing list - Annie
    Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:02:50 -0800
    ...Those were comfortable and had controls to adjust all kinds of things from seat height at the the thigh to the angle of back...
  • vw autoist again: shameless plug for Eurovan Camper. :)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 08 Jun 95 13:25:52 CDT
    ...It also comes standard with air conditioning, cruise control, AM/FM cassette with six speakers, power brakes and steering, power windows, power locks, rear...