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• Re: Adapting reduction gear boxes to later IRS
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 13:29:01 EST
  ...During discussions with some professional machinist friends I think that it can be done and the only two items required is a donor and...
• Sliders
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blair
  Thu, 31 Dec 1998 08:00:12 -0800
  ...If the sliding door is closed with any force (I had an 83 that required force to close) there is something that is, apparently...
• Re: cost of a syncro tranny
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 17:46:09 -0600
  ...the most expensive thing seems to be the viscous coupling, right? wonder what it would take to build a mechanical replacement? something that required...
• Re: Front Licence Plate bracket
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Mon, 24 May 1999 19:42:37 EDT
  ...had a little metal bracket for about $1.50, but it required drilling into the bumper (in that depressed area that is obviously sized...
• Re: Sears disaster- LONG
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 24 May 2001 19:32:23 -0700
  ...insolent at a NTB store in Canton, > OH........all four tires required rebalancing only a > few hours into a vacation trip. The NTB store...
• Audi wheel spacers
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 14:27:03 -0400
  ...would anybody know the specs on the Porsche studs that are required on the rear? These could get pricey as well but there may...
• Re: running board/side step for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 11:01:35 -0700
  ...the Side Step mounts in the >existing Jack-Holes (drilling is required for locking >allen bolts, allen wrench is included) and includes >stainless steel...
• Re: coolant disposal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 13:45:15 -0500
  ...Here in NY, shops are required to accept used oil for free. They can charge for coolant. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: ECU Connector Compatibility
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 12:16:41 -0400
  The same connector was use on all golf, Jetta, and fox models witch required an ECU. CIS-E, digifant , and maybe newer systems. problems...
• Re: Odd Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 09:27:03 -0500
  ...That would likely be easier than the masking required to > get this result. Registration description would be a different matter. > Stephen > > --- On Sun, 2...
• Re: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver ?
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Sun, 6 Feb 2011 21:18:00 -0800
  ...engine > > a 2.1 is $ 1,865 US with no core required.. > and all new bearings blah blah blah .. > but used pistons with new...
• swivel seats
  Historical mailing list - monte merrick
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 16:05:33 -0700
  ...fancy swivel westy kind - and possibly a line on the parts required. thanks in advance monte "I long ago lost a hound, a bay...
• Re: Vanagon Repair and Maintenance Class--Beginner level
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Thu, 5 May 2016 09:05:03 -0700
  ...Registration is required > because class size will be limited. > > > > Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. > > Stan > > 208.661.5981 > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > Repair...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 12:31:34 -0700
  ...accomplished by inserting the spacer? When you compress a spring, the force required to compress the spring is not the same all the way...
• Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sat, 7 May 2016 20:00:03 -0700
  ...Sometimes there seems to be a considerable amount of initial effort required to budge the nut. Well over the 365 ft lbs tightening torque...
• Westy on vacation without me!
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 19:48:25 -0400
  ...My father a former owner of a '66 Beetle with the forever frozen brakes and a Squareback that required an engine rebuild the night...
• Re: tire pressure (P.S.)
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 08:07:24 MDT
  My owners manual states "Required cold tire inflation pressures are listed on a sticker on the left doorjamb. Use an accurate tire pressure gauge...
• Re: Empty Cat. Converter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 08:57:37 -0700
  ...They easily passed the emissions for those years without them, except in California, where they were required. To avoid manufacturing two different exhaust systems...
• Re: Another project?
  Historical mailing list - james peters
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 10:31:15 -0800
  ...Here is what they say...Rick BONARUE II spare tire carrier system fits all 2-inch receiver hitcheswith no drilling required. You'll free...
• Re: virus from vanagon list
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 11:44:04 -0700
  ...and "most" pdf files should be safe and > I feel are required in many cases. PDFs are not safe anymore either. I dislike the...
• 15" SA wheel bolts & caps
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 20:08:56 -0400
  ...Do the stock syncro wheel bolts >work for these particular wheels? Also, what caps are required to finish >them off? >Thanks in advance for...
• Re: propane tank use
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 16:01:37 -0500
  ...do not try this at home, batteries sold seperatly, some assemble required, objects are slightly smaller than they apear. Employed Bum Dawn Bustanoby wrote...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 05:10:03 -0700
  ...Substituting > into above > > formula you get Power=4*V^2/R or four times the power is > required from the > > coil. You are correct...
• Re: [vanagon] SA trailer hitch NLA? other SA parts drying up
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 00:56:28 -0600
  ...in the US, auto manufacturers >>> are required to make/stock parts for a certain number of years after a >>> model is made, apparently this...
• Re: 6 broken alternator in 3 yrs - possible root cause
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Tue, 31 Jan 2006 20:23:20 -0500
  ...What was most surprising to Ben, was the Hp required to turn an alternator under a large load.... As Al & Sue added, the efficiency...
• Re: Aux Battery- Don't feed Fuse Position 3
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 29 May 2006 12:47:01 -0400
  ...key is required). Also, you don't need 8 gauge wire between batteries + terminals and Surepower unless you want to use the "starter assist...
• Replaced shocks
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:50:25 -0400
  ...They both had shock action when extending them but no effort was required to compress them. That meant that the standard "Bounce" test didn...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Just stopped working last week, Any ideas? Need some parts....
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:53:57 -0500
  ...case yiu don't know = replacement of a heater fan motor required > complete removal of the dash to get at it. Most people who...
• Re: vanagon top speed - more info
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 14:42:13 -0500
  ...I did state that it was a rough estimate, and was more of an illustration of increase power required to move our big boxes...
• Re: How do I send used parts to Canada?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 15:18:13 -0700
  ...possession are not ot be further taxed if deemed to be required or upgrades btw that does not mean aftermarket gofaster stuff ... simply a...
• Re: AC does loses freon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 19:25:06 -0500
  ...The old compressors were not designed to handle the head pressure that is required for use of 134a. The freeze 12 runs at lower...
• Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 13:52:33 -0700
  ...All that was required was a polish to each journal. I checked end play when block et al was re assembled. All goot. Neil...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 16:31:01 -0400
  ...BBQ tank: > > http://www.autostadtwest.com/images/hose.jpg > > No plumbing required, just attach the hose and you're good to go... > > Cheers, > > Jeff >
• Re: Propane tank restore or replace
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 6 Oct 2015 19:13:15 -0300
  ...The inspections/testing for the DOT > tanks are not required. > > Dennis >
• Re: Rear heater, Operation
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 11:14:48 -0700
  ...Is there a second control on the dash required to control the temp of the rear blower air? (1990 Westy) Please/thanks! -- Neil2 '82...
• Re: Changes to a '90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 11:30:36 -0400
  ...it look presentable or was there a > lot of cosmetic rework required? > > Please/thanks! > > -- > Neil2 > '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky) > '86 Vanagon/Westfalia Wannabe (SaVannah...
• [vanagon] PS rack rebuild: HELP
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 1996 23:24:15 -0300 (ADT)
  ...failed several times, FLAPS says no go, usually hidden machining work required that the rebuild kit won't fix. Prices are $420Cdn ($300US) for...
• Re: instrument cluster bulb
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 20:54:28 +0000
  ...They often require more force than one would expect, so care is required not to break anything. And, in the case of the Jetta...
• Vanagon accepted for downpayment on house
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 17:40:46 EST
  ...BenT Here's some required disclosures. Subject to lender approval, etc., etc., etc. We are a California licensed real estate brokerage, etc., etc.
• WANTED: Exhaust Manifold
  Historical mailing list - Jack Lockamy
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 15:46:55 -0700
  ...extends down past the pushrods tubes. No heat exchanger, mufflers, etc. required. Just the exhaust flanges and about 6 inches of down pipe to...
• Re: insane a/c project
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 09:47:29 -0500
  ...6 amps/690watts Isn't that what's usually required to start the compressor? From there current usage drops. It sounds to me like...
• Re: [Syncro] snow in hawaii?
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Mon, 17 Dec 2001 21:18:26 -0800
  ...California), then go 60 miles to the lowest spot (Death Valley). Required syncro content. Try that in a syncro! Runs great at sea level...
• Re: pelonis ceramic heater
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 23:25:49 -0500
  ...100% efficient operation, 3 units of some other fuel source are required to create it. In other words, even if you convert all the...
• Re: The Ideal vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 18 Oct 2003 23:05:39 +1300
  >Any thoughts as to why VW didn't put the Quattro system under the >vanagon? Would it have required too many modifications to an...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 11:48:44 -0400
  ...Substituting into above > formula you get Power=4*V^2/R or four times the power is required from the > coil. It doesn't...
• Re: Reflectors on back of van
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 07:02:34 EDT
  ...I have a vague memory of seeing a sooty, yellowed inspection chart at a garage years ago which called out a required bumper height...
• Re: Beware of Vanagon mirror problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 14:56:54 -0600
  ...get because of the peculiar > "OBJECTS > IN MIRROR ARE CLOSER..." labelling required in the US. They probably > have to > run 'em off separately. > > -- > John...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:36:18 -0400
  ...In 3rd gear, it would inject less fuel >>> per combustion, since there are more combustion events, and the required >>> amount for each combustion event...
• Re: Crankshaft thrust washer
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:15:18 -0700
  ...Is A required? Sent from my iPlace On Jun 11, 2013, at 7:58 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > You need to...
• Re: one more for the dealer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 21:23:02 -0500
  ...Starting in 1996, cars are required to be OBDII, (On Board Diagnostics) compliant. This created minimum and universal standards for recording faults and allowing...
• Re: Friday rant: fabric stores and sewing
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 29 Jan 2011 10:18:52 -0600
  ...later mark d Well, unlike most on this list, I am not deep into mechanics, but the basics were required when we were kids...
• Re: 1987 "GetAway" Syncro Camper? (FS Vancouver BC)
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sun, 9 Jun 2013 13:14:45 -0700
  ...Rect*l Inspection not required. ;-) Above applies only to T3's which do not have 'ZZZ' in the VIN. BenT sent from my electronic...
• Re: Friday Self-Indulgent Photo Post :)
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:36:29 -0500
  ...to repair > fiberglass bumper available. > No major cracks, just minor patching required. > Photos available upon request. > > Everyone have a great weekend! > > Drew, Las Vegas...
• re EV Malfunction Woes!!!
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Tue, 3 Jun 1997 22:17:18 -0700
  ...it that way w/o the A/C working? Is it required for balance on the front pulley? ) -rick Rick Gordon Bainbridge Island, WA...
• Clutch pedal pressure
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 19:46:13 -0500
  ...I found the pressure required to disengage the clutch was quite heavy compared to the clutch on my '90 Westy. I subsequently replaced the...
• Re: Exhaust system bolts ??
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Thu, 17 May 2001 22:55:41 -0600
  ...Exhaust system bolts ?? Are special bolts required when installing new muffler on 89 Vanagon (2.1)? I'm installing a new muffler and pass...
• No spark, no hall juice, tech help request.
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 21:57:32 EDT
  ...Anyway I proceeded to check for the required minimum 10volt signal from the ecu at the hall efect sender wires and I had nothing...
• South African five-cylinder bell housing, diesel 4-cylinder mounting parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Mon, 9 Aug 2004 11:38:53 -0700
  ...mounting parts kit from an '82 diesel Vanagon, includes all parts required to install an inline four in a Vanagon and fit under the...
• Re: Mercedes Rims (feel free to reply offline) BUNDT CAKE WHEELS
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Dec 2005 10:55:35 EST
  ...I currently have stock steel wheels and cheapo > hubcaps. > > The question is - what size spacer is required and or what else must be done...
• Re: door latch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:22:12 -0400
  ...No parts were required. Mike Mark McCulley wrote: > My passenger door latch has broken--the spring on the latching > mechanism has ceased to work...