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  • Unsgtable Idle
    Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
    Mon, 03 Feb 1997 15:18:33 -0800
    ...Ignition parts are new, fuel system has had Techron, but it constantly hunts up and down. Thanks DDF
  • ONElist and BUSALERT, etc
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Fri, 27 Nov 1998 15:15:51 -0800
    ...BOX 3688 Networking Technology and Architecture Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com 94309-3688 415.517.3519
  • Re: awning pictures
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 30 Mar 1999 21:01:15 -0500
    ...They are not hi-tech but do a great job in keeping a light rain out! [text/html]
  • FS: VW dealership videotapes for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Michael Feng
    Sat, 21 Aug 1999 18:15:20 -0400
    Hi, I've got a videotape from VW's Tech Talk series titled, "Vanagon Camper Refrigerator". The other is a videotape describing Volkswagen's...
  • Englishtown NJ Oct 1st
    Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
    Mon, 2 Oct 2000 17:43:11 -0400
    ...to view 'em http://www.obsolyte.com/personal/vwshow/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- E-mail: techrat@vm.com URL: http://www.vm.com/ http://www.obsolyte.com -- where...
  • Vanagon early vs. late grille fitment?
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Sat, 15 Jun 2002 09:26:02 -0700
    ...Dave Carpenter Whatever you wish for me, May you have twice as much. "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." -- Arthur C. Clarke
  • Re: The King's English
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
    Tue, 29 Apr 2003 09:15:49 EDT
    ...Even being honest as a tech. people still don't want to spend money on there cars they just want it to work! Jeff...
  • Re: Busses in the driveway
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
    Fri, 18 Apr 2003 23:26:11 EDT
    ...van! And by the way with four stands under my westy technically it has not seen the pavement right? Jeff E. Lilburn, Ga. 87...
  • Re: Stop calling hydraulics "Master" and "Slave" you sickos
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Sun, 30 Nov 2003 22:59:37 -0500
    Gnarlodious wrote: > <http://edition.cnn.com/2003/TECH/ptech/11/26/master.term.reut/index.html> > CNN.com - 'Master' and 'slave' computer labels unacceptable...
  • Electric Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 27 Apr 2004 14:35:27 -0400
    ...Cab, 60 T-5 Coupe http://neksiwel.20m.com/ O2 sensor monitor gadget, my cars, Vanagon Tech http://EB03.20m.com/ Everybus 2003 pictures
  • Re: Temps in the 100s today, need ideas on extra cooling
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Wed, 16 Jun 2004 06:15:23 -0400
    ...Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew Cab 60 356 T-5 Porsche http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Vanagon tech, pixs, O2 monitor gadget ----- Original Message -----
  • The Bus Depot awning
    Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
    Sun, 15 Aug 2004 17:50:04 -0400
    ...Would you consider doing a custom color for extra charge? Thanks, r Ron Tipton IT Specialist III Laboratory for Information Technologies University of Tennessee
  • rebuilding master cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Mon, 4 Jul 2005 21:16:29 -0400
    ...Do they still sell these kits? Has MC technology changed since then so that this is no longer a good idea? Edward
  • Grille Painting - Krylon Camouflage?
    Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
    Fri, 6 Feb 2009 11:32:06 -0800
    ...Has anyone used the Camouflage product by Krylon? http://www.krylon.com/products/camouflage_paint_with_fusion_technology/ Given the flat finish, durability and...
  • Re: Snow tires... 2 or 4?
    Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
    Fri, 1 Jan 2010 22:47:51 -0800
    ...Here's a good read on Blizzaks http://www.tirerack.com/winter/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=116 Mark A Kippert wrote: > Not looking to...
  • Re: Dometic Temps
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Mon, 26 Apr 1999 20:28:28 -0700
    This Dometic Tech was full of complete and utter hogwash. If yours works that poorly it is broken or you are blocking the vents...
  • Re: Techron
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:13:24 -0500
    ...BZ-no scientific data to back up claim > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Jun 16, 2010, at 10:57 PM, Tabe Johnson wrote: > > > > > > > > So Techron is the cat...
  • Re: Switching from GL5 to GL4 Gear Oil: Findings
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Tue, 5 Jan 2016 12:27:59 -0700
    ...www.google.com/url?url=http://www.redlineoil.com/content/files/tech/MTL%2520and%2520MT-90%2520Tech%2520Info.pdf&rct=j&q=&esrc=s...
  • Re: A Snow Story (Whoa-vanagon!!!) and Lessons Learned
    Historical mailing list - DOUG ELLEDGE
    Sun, 6 Jan 2002 11:27:45 -0800
    ...The old recommended technique of slowing before and accelerating through a turn works well with this vehicle. In other vehicles, including a piston bully...
  • Re: Van Dies while in motion
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sat, 21 Dec 2013 08:08:13 -0600
    ...As well, time > has brought technological improvements to the seals around the posts and > the vent systems. > > These days, the problem of car battery...
  • Re: moderating etc
    Historical mailing list - Mike South
    Wed, 2 Jun 2010 17:58:50 -0500
    ...Politics are still technically a no-no unless you are running a grassroots effort to amend the Constitution so BenT may run for President...
  • How to restore your windshield glass to new condition
    Historical mailing list - Marshall
    Wed, 3 Apr 2002 23:51:40 -0600
    ...It'll be a great technique for summer when the bugs are everywhere on your glass, too. Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy
  • Re: Vanagon Newbie
    Historical mailing list - Rich Blake
    Wed, 2 Oct 2002 20:23:00 -0700
    ...Chris- The Bentley manual is the best/worst manual - good technical, lame explainations of stuff, The Haynes explains stuff in more laymans terms but...
  • FS Waser Boxer to Air Cooled Conversion Kits
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 7 Dec 2002 20:12:54 -0600
    ...Famous "Incomplete(half-assed)reconditioning and air-cooled "P&P mechanics". "they readily adopt the dumb ass opinion that The WBX technology is useless...
  • Re: Additions and corrections to Technical Transmission Question.
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 17 Apr 2016 09:13:29 -0700
    ​RE: Adding the Peloquin TBD The Peloquin is installed in the differential, not in the transmission. So I would not associate tranny problems with...
  • Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:52:49 -0700
    I don't know all that much about tire technology, but wouldn't my 16" 50/55 (staggered rims) series passenger tires be less...
  • Re: VANAGON manual database
    Historical mailing list - JERRY HULL
    Tue, 24 Jan 1995 08:30:20 PST8PDT
    ...Hull Pulp and Paper Technician Department of Forest Products Oregon State University Corvallis OR 97331-7402 USA hullj@frl.orst.edu Tele (503) 737...
  • Re: Precision Suspension Technology??
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Sat, 10 Aug 1996 08:16:26 CST6CDT
    don't know a thing about them.... if you are interested in KYB's, why not just stick a 2X4 in where the shock...
  • To Counterweight or not to counterweight has been the question...
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Sun, 4 Apr 1999 20:30:44 PDT
    For those that are building their own wasserboxer engine read Gene Berg's tech tip below on why it is important to counterbalance the...
  • Re: Best / Worst Car
    Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
    Sat, 1 Jan 2000 12:49:24 -0700
    ...Look to the technical correspondence and, to a lesser extent, used car classics sections of R&T for the only credible content.
  • Gerry & MSN
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Tue, 14 Aug 2001 19:51:08 -0400
    ...MSN tech support person said to set up my Outlook Express for the Vanagon list to be a newsgroup as in Microsoft Article ID...
  • removing pilot bearing???
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Mon, 29 Oct 2001 10:08:19 -0800
    How do you remove the pilot bearing? I've tried the socket & greese technique w/ no luck. Matthew Matthew Pollard "Racing with the wind...
  • TECH QUESTION: Will Syncro springs fit on 85' 2WD
    Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
    Tue, 11 Dec 2001 18:22:27 -0600
    I need rear springs for my 85' Westy, Should I just install Syncro springs to give it a nice lift?, or should I just...
  • Piston question...
    Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
    Tue, 16 Sep 2003 12:31:43 -0400
    Hello all, What do the tech dudes on the list think of these? Are they a good piston? And what about going to a...
  • Adding power locks.
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Tue, 6 Apr 2004 20:41:08 -0400
    ...Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew Cab 60 356 T-5 Porsche http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Vanagon tech, pixs, O2 monitor gadget
  • Re: GET BACK ON TOPIC!
    Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
    Wed, 18 Aug 2004 15:10:42 -0400
    Actually, I don't think the list is limited to Vanagon Technical discussion. So I would think any discussion on how we enjoy our...
  • Re: 3 person rear seat going to the trash: Free for shipping - from where?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sat, 5 Feb 2005 18:37:42 -0600
    ...http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com
  • Re: O2 sensor thread size? Helicoil kit part number?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 14 Oct 2004 17:05:46 -0400
    ...Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew Cab, 60 T-5 Coupe http://neksiwel.20m.com/ O2 sensor monitor gadget, my cars, Vanagon Tech http://EB03...
  • Transmissions on ebay and seller questions
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 8 Feb 2005 09:33:16 -0700
    ...http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com
  • OT any ku free to air sat users out there?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Thu, 3 Mar 2005 16:35:08 -0700
    ...http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com
  • Vw news item - first place and last place - daily double??
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 25 Feb 2005 11:47:31 -0700
    ...http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com
  • Time to go.....
    Historical mailing list - Scott Stothers
    Fri, 15 Jul 2005 22:12:44 -0500
    ...Thanks for all the tech tips and conversation over the last couple of years in keeping it running! Scott
  • Oil is Killing our Cars?
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Thu, 22 Feb 2007 21:41:21 -0500
    Has anyone read this article? <http://www.svmgcc.org/tech_tips/oil_is_killing.htm> It does say Castrol 20W50 is a good thing...
  • Re: headlights
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Wed, 23 May 2007 10:10:20 -0400
    ...Good Luck, Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Vanagon mods, tech info and O2 sensor help
  • Re: Vanagon-era technology..love it,
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:15:48 -0500
    BTDT with the heater cables as well...with exactly the same impression. Aren't those the same cables as control the Briggs & Stratton on...
  • Re: 101 MPH Vanagon!
    Historical mailing list - tmiller
    Sat, 16 Oct 2004 12:43:51 -0400
    ...Look up zinc-air battery technology on the web. It is currently the best technology available (watts per pound) but a newer technology is...
  • Re: VW Trends and Eurospec
    Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
    Fri, 21 Jan 2000 09:06:37 -0800
    ...They make this philosophy very clear whenever they answer > tech questions.."check with one of our advertisers.." Did you notice they > mentioned FGA there...
  • Re: 85GL grinds going into 3rd Gear
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Mon, 17 May 1999 22:42:05 -0400
    ...Brian Cirulnick <techrat@VM.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, May 17, 1999 4:39 PM Subject: 85GL grinds going into 3rd...
  • Re: Re : synthetic motor oil
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Sat, 27 Apr 2002 20:11:25 -0700
    ...edge technology. > It just doesn't make good sense to compare our cheesy little $6,000.00 > vehicles to the new technology vehicles power...
  • Re: Pseudo-Vanagon Syndrome?
    Historical mailing list - MC
    Tue, 10 Aug 2004 09:11:53 -0700
    Interesting! I have experience in many occasions over the years with the tech stuck at 0, but never with the engine cuts out or...
  • Re: Vanagon owner w/ non-VW dealer compliant
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 2 Oct 2005 18:34:10 -0600
    ...He had the tech do the same disassemble and I was refunded everything and they corrected the job with the CORRECT parts. Got a...
  • Re: Print your parts
    Historical mailing list - Jim
    Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:45:58 -0700
    ...Stereolithography is one of the technologies commonly used. Also, 3-D Printing, Fused Deposition Modeling, and Selective Layer Sintering. Google any of those terms...
  • Re: Wasserboxer Heads..
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Schuster
    Fri, 7 Apr 1995 10:46:20 +0200 (MET DST)
    On Thu, 6 Apr 1995, Joel Walker wrote: > i thought that i had seen a tech bulletin about changing part numbers on > the head...
  • RE: technical bulletins
    Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
    Fri, 4 Jul 97 03:29:53 UT
    ...Tom Hey Volksters, Does anyone know how to get technical bulletins from VW. I noticed that there are quite a few for my vehicle...
  • Re: R-134A retrofit (JC WHIPME content)
    Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
    Fri, 9 Apr 1999 13:23:53 -0400
    ...The EPA is proposing to restrict the sale of R-134a to certified technicians only, in the future. GHG-X8 will be restricted to...
  • Re: Fw: emotional - not technical VANAGON content (so there)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 21 Nov 1999 00:14:16 -0800
    ...emotional - not technical VANAGON content (so there) > > > List Administration > > Spare Vanagon
  • Zincless Oil
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 3 Apr 2008 14:18:03 -0600
    ...http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/engine/flat_tappet_cam_tech/index.html Any thoughts/information about this from anyone? Bob _________________________________________________________________ Get in touch in...
  • Sound/Vibration/Heat Product links
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:44:45 -0700
    ...http://www.coolandquiet.com/products.cfm Dynamat Expensive and popular http://www.dynamat.com/ Fat Mat Dynmat competitor http://www.fatmat.com/ Foam Tech...
  • Re: FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:15:01 -0500
    ...STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP > > > > Hi. Help needed. We are stranded at Homestead, Florida, where Hwy 1 > heads > into the Keys. > > 91...
  • Re: was: Optima Batteries, now lifetime batteries
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 23 Mar 2000 15:19:38 -0500
    At 14:22 3/23/2000, Stuart MacMillan wrote: >Same reason lifetime light bulbs aren't on the market, event though the >technology has...