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• Optimal bus to bring to Germany Was:Part II: Please help my family find a camper/van
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Jan 97 13:39:42 EST
  ...Fuel economy should be eccellent (Listees, including myself, get around 28 mpg with the old IDI diesel, the TDI has about 25% higher thermal...
• Re: ECU and lean idle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:16:14 -0400
  ...the Adler) part of the trouble was that some of the component leads were dirty and had never been properly wetted by the solder...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 2 Feb 2015 10:46:51 -0800
  It's really more of a low idle when cold that causes off-idle stumble for the first few minutes. I set the idle...
• Re: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 05:20:07 -0700
  ...The injectors > are recently serviced, and a vacuum leak check showed > no leaks (used propane to see if the idle rose). The > O2 sensor...
• Re: '91 westfalia 2000 bucks in Louisiana on Craigslist...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 3 Jun 2014 11:23:28 -0500
  ...It is clean, runs beautifully, all camping components are in excellent condition, its tires have half their tread left (five identical Kumhos). No rust...
• Re: New Twist on Billy Bones
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 07:43:44 -0600
  ...Of course, I've replaced lots of peripheral parts, but the only electrical component replaced was the O2 sensor (and catalytic converter - aftermarket). Thanks...
• Re: Thermo switch or resistor?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:48:39 -0400
  ...identified. When I was working as an electronics tech long ago we used to call the other approach "shotgunning," i.e. throw components at...
• driving without sway bar? (was: Re: stabilizer link hitting coil? (WAS: Re: sway bar wiggling))
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 18 Mar 2006 21:04:09 -0500
  ...Any reason this is a bad idea? When putting it back together, I plan to implement all of Rogers suggestions. Thanks, Wes Wesley Pegden...
• Re: Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:19:58 +0000
  ...These are all pushing 30 years old, and > the > >> internal components are failing. > >> > >> Stuart > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Eberspacher BA6 heater article (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 17:24:34 -0600 (MDT)
  ...bad idea to have someone probe the heated air for CO as a final check of your work. That covers the components directly associated...
• Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:42:36 -0400
  ...I estimate (roughly converted > >> from Euro) > >> gearbox $3000 > >> engine (incl Turbo and stuff): $3000-5000 > >> > >> Idea: > >> Throw the whole damn Diesel out, and get...
• ECU Logic for surging, bucking, and low power.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 19:35:09 -0800
  ...cold air or rain, and the engine would only have enough fuel supply to idle. As a result I would turn off the key...
• Re: AFM issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 14:42:29 -0400
  ...Get an new ecu, hall sender,idle stabilizer,afm,distributor,temp 11 sensor, ect, ect, ect for less than $100.There are many early...
• Re: How to operate Refrigerator?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 21:03:51 -0700
  ...I have no > idea how to operate this stuff! I think I have the sink and stove down > but I have questions on the...
• Re: iWesty
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 16:32:56 -0700
  ...not investigated, but one that can page my cell phone > >Ideally, I'd love to just have a single PC handling all this, but...
• Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 00:48:14 -0700
  ...for the syncro rear...only Boges are available for the syncro front.) The suspension basically has three components. Compression dampening, when the shock is...
• Re: [Syncro] Front AC installation - Sorry Bout That
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 10:01:29 -0400
  ...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: Refurbishing a dead laptop
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:58:38 -0700
  John, they are not rocket science; they use off the shelf components for the most part like desk tops do. They don't work...
• Re: FW: Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 07:37:56 -0500
  ...However it is not really cold yet and the van has a brand new engine with many new fuel injection components. If you had...
• Re: Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 6 Oct 2010 16:05:33 -0700
  ...the second to protect the FI components, |ie, | the injectors. | | I note that one is a fuel STRAINER, while the other is a fuel...
• Re: Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Oct 2010 17:04:25 -0500
  ...the second to protect the FI components, ie, >> the injectors. >> >> I note that one is a fuel STRAINER, while the other is a fuel...
• Re: Hesitation, bucking, rough idle then died. The paranoia begins...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:28:21 -0500
  ...http://www.benplace.com/85rouge2/vanaru67_2008.jpg From a bad Ignition switch to any kind of FI component. But mostly a simple bad...
• Re: Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 4 Dec 2010 19:24:59 -0600
  ...But unless gasoline > behaves differently than it used to (and it might -- it's more of a > mixture of heavy and light components than...
• Re: battery tray replacement story
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Tue, 19 Apr 1994 8:51:02 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The battery tray is not what I consider a critical >component, and at this time, I wouldn't even spend $45 for the sheet...
• Re: Brake pedal fades to floor at stops
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 14 May 2008 00:26:15 -0700
  ...This also ruins all components in the hydraulic parts of the entire breake system. On the other hand, ......religeously changing the brake fluid every...
• BA6 Heater Information - long
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 02:46:18 -0500
  ...bad idea to have someone probe the heated air for CO as a >final check of your work. > >That covers the components directly associated...
• Re: T3 syncro production
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 10:25:10 +1000
  ...components, or just what was > actually done to the vehicles there. Part of the reason for my interest > in this lies in the idea...
• Re: COLD WEATHER STUTTERING
  Historical mailing list - Beckham, Chip
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 13:19:36 -0500
  ...Replacing this component solved my problem. Chip Beckham Atlanta, Georgia 85 Vanagon GL 85 Mercedes 300D -----Original Message----- From: Cooper John LCDR ALCOM/J322...
• One More 'Fridge Thread
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:25:31 -0700
  ...I've come to the conclusion that there is some combination of internal adjustments and/or components that have to be exactly right for...
• Re: 89 Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 2 Feb 2014 09:51:13 -0500
  ...Could they be causing the idle rocking? > > I know many people replace the original engines with something more modern and more powerful. At this...
• Re: Benefits of 15 " rims
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 10:15:24 -0800
  ...Personally the idea of Audi 5000 rear disc does not appeal to me for two reasons. Only 30% of your breaking it done at...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 21:07:08 -0500
  ...Replacing components one by one might get expensive so i was hoping on narrowing it down on what it **could be. Idle is fine...
• Re: Last chance! (was: need assistance)
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 17:32:16 -0700
  ...Does it idle well? If not, cold start injector could be leaking. Do 86's have them? Bad fuel pressure regulator? too high pressure...
• Re: Engine replaced but still the same symptoms???--Someone stick me in the eye with a dirty spark plug
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:56:00 -0400
  ...It > has a constant surge in the idle. I replaced the entire motor with ALL the > components from the donor (ECU included-although I...
• Re: [Syncro] high beam LED, - NOT!
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 20:56:40 -0800
  ...good >> idea. >> >> On my 90 syncro westy, the deceleration fuel shutoff isn't working >> right--Bentley calls for testing of several components, but I...
• Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 11:45:30 -0500
  ...space vacated by the WBX airbox and idle control unit." Of course, with my waterboxer, those components are essential. DMc ---- Jonathan Berg <jonbergga@GMAIL...
• State of the List... State your ages!!!!!!! :<)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 May 2004 16:23:23 EDT
  ...add my singleminded observation. > > This list attracts a certain idealistic youthful component who identify the > Vanagon as a vehicle of escape and freedom. Probably...
• Re: Brake Pedal Pulse Questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:47:48 -0700
  ...That will take >> away all the horizontal components of your load vectors on both van and >> stands, and give you a setup that's...
• Trans ?, No Rev, HELP needed!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Mon, 21 Apr 1997 10:39:07 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I checked the the shift linkage (components in the box on the underside of the shifter) and connection to the transmission case at the...
• Re: [Re: temp sensor !--ohm value]
  Historical mailing list - john schaper
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 16:57:23 PDT
  ...Any ideas? kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM> wrote John; John I think your on the wrong page! It appears you are looking at...
• Re: splicing wires (was: van still dying)
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 12:42:47 -0500
  ...The Bentley gives pin by pin specs for most of the critical components of the FI system. Jay Blake Thornton <thornton@MATH.UTAH.EDU...
• Re: clutch linkage wear -photos
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 16:48:57 -0800
  ...So removing those components to be able to remove the clutch pedal is something I want to avoid. Another question: am I correct in...
• Re: Help..oil light on 84 GL
  Historical mailing list - William Maxian
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 22:17:12 -0400
  ...It was now > lighting intermittently at idle! I pulled off the highway and called AAA for > a tow home. > > Whats going on? > The oil...
• Re: '90 Westy 2nd gear
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 07:02:22 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88GL Driver All of Us wrote: > Mike: > > Joe definitely has the right idea. The synthetic is more expensive > ($7-$10/qt.) however...
• Re: glad to meet you
  Historical mailing list - Joe Volpe
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 23:15:59 -0500
  ...an idle stabilazation control relay . > >Digifant ll incorporates all control functions in one box. > > >The components : are ECU, Cool temp sensor, AFM, Idle stabilizer...
• Re: troubleshooting a starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:53:40 -0500
  ...if i let the engine speed get below about 2k rpm > (at load or at idle), the engine would start to run poorly. it...
• Re: Engine quit
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:13:26 -0700
  ...Pulled over and turned the key >>> and it started right up and has run since then without incident. >>> >>> 86 syncro. >>> >>> Any ideas? Anything to...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Tim Mc Dermott
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:42:36 -0500
  ...Perhaps a washer, of similar thickness and same ID, welded in > place. I have to suggest that this is a very forgiving area. This...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 12:17:52 -0800
  ...Each of these engine solutions have had a > number of component difficulties. Add to this mix the experienced DIY and > inexperienced DIY owners and...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:57:44 -0800
  ...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: The end of the road (86 westy runnin' rich) - LONG STORY
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 00:25:05 -0400
  ...We are at a loss here don't know where to go next....any more ideas would be great...so far ideas have been...
• Re: Coolant pipes replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 19:59:47 -0700
  ...set up. > > > but in the car, one seemingly can isolate metal components "on the > return path". And yes, there are dissimilar metals in the...
• Re: did I do that-Silicone
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:57:53 -0500
  ...did i do that Good idea, I will try it! Just remember to use any liquid sparingly in a blind threaded hole. If trapped...
• Re: Intermittent Power Loss - '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 21 May 2017 07:05:40 -0400
  ...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: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 23:17:47 -0500
  ...bad idea? > Anyone used them before? Have any feedback? > > Secondly is there anything regarding the rebuild that is a must to > replace component wise...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 04:26:25 -0500
  ...In general, the the number of custom (low volume) solution components is small. There are no cost resources to support serious component quality control...
• Re: Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 18:01:48 -0500
  ...But unless gasoline > behaves differently than it used to (and it might -- it's more of a > mixture of heavy and light components than...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 15:54:52 -0800
  ...Replacing components one by one might get expensive so i > was hoping on narrowing it down on what it **could be. > > Idle is fine...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Tire sizes
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Mon, 20 Jan 2014 16:58:20 -0800
  ...Different tires on the front or rear wheels exert additional stress on the drive train components, causing increased tire wear and impair vehicle control...
• Re: Emissions testing 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 16:13:26 -0500
  ...Therefore you need to check all the components on the engine that control the information sent to the computer which in turn tell the...