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Re: Friday Vanagon Verse!
Historical mailing list - Roger Bowman
Mon, 27 Sep 1999 08:22:33 -0700
...still in the > untracked fast lane doing fifty and in total control. Its a sight to behold. > And sure enough, in my wake are...
Re: Ron's "Free" Eurovan
Historical mailing list
Sat, 20 Jul 1996 09:35:59 -0700
...It never felt= "almost out of control" in any situation, It handled high wind, too high a speed= into a corner, city driving with...
The last word on Audi (?)
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
14 Mar 1996 11:58:11 EST
...Audi's response was the auto trans lockout, that required brakes on to get the transmission out of park and into a forward or...
(Fwd) Crash help needed
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Mon, 23 Oct 2000 10:32:51 -0400
...Good luck and don't roll over easily on this. -Karl ------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- Date sent: Sun, 22 Oct 2000 20:10:22 -0700...
Re: E15 Coming & the Wasserboxer
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:42:19 -0500
...what they want, no questions asked. I have been not looking forward to this, though I knew it was coming. Locally, ethanol free fuel...
Re: [Syncro] Heat in an air-cooled Syncro (long, boring, self-involved)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 17 May 2000 07:47:21 -0700
...seems klugey and in any case retaining >water heat requires pumps, controls and other cruft. MSDS recommends >reverting to the air-cooled model of...
Re: Dometic Fan
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Wed, 31 Jul 2019 10:51:25 -0500
...And my data is pretty useless really as I had no control van to > compare. > > And believe me, I have a lot of unpublished...
gak! another road test: 1993 VW Eurovan
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 12 Jan 95 11:08:30 CST
...A new climate control system includes front and rear heaters with separate controls, while GL and MV models get a standard front and rear...
Bostig, CARB EO, the reasons why not WAS: [WetWesties] Washington state...changes in vehicle licensing rules..
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Sat, 5 Mar 2011 15:28:22 -0500
...One of California's huge problems is/was/will be pollution control of "mobile sources" which includes highway and off-highway vehicles. California has...
Phishing Protection built into Norton Internet Security product
Historical mailing list - Leslie Schwartz
Tue, 4 Dec 2007 19:56:31 -0600
...Did someone say phishing? Anyway, forwarded it to spoof@ebay,com who replied "Hello, Thank you for writing to eBay regarding the email you...
Re: IS THE LIST GETTING SMALLER? with proposal!
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 28 May 2002 15:49:19 -0700
...The group could > comment at length, after which said document owner could develop his final > piece on the matter and forward it to Vanagon...
Re: 2 syncros and a wolfsburg for sale in NJ
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Fri, 21 Jan 2005 17:46:13 -0500
...Power mirrors, power windows, power > door locks, cruise control, etc. Everything is there and works very > well and the van looks great on the...
Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 28 Jul 2019 16:58:07 -0400
...The injectors "fire" once each engine revolution, (every other spark pulse) with fuel delivery controlled by the length of time they are opened. As...
Road Test 1971 VW Bus
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 10 May 95 16:06:04 CDT
...This space can hold a substantial number of suitcases (provided that some provision has been made to restrain them from flying forward in the...
Re: Noisy transaxle??
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:06:49 -0700
...and left and forward like normal first gears are. there is a way to get this ....in 5 or 6 speed. Very expensive though...
Our First Road Trip
Historical mailing list - Frank & Susan Malinowski
Tue, 11 Jul 2000 06:37:56 -0700
...Never lost control but I am looking to replace the front tires which look like automotive types (Goodyear Regatta) as I had already replaced...
Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:07:19 -0500
...The pilot is trained to overcome this and kept the airplane >> under directional control, but it adds an additional load on him to take...
Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 22 May 2016 07:37:57 -0400
...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: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 25 Jan 2004 16:50:02 -0800
...I can control it from the back and is priced at under $250 Canadian and it plays MP3s! David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc...
Re: LVC/ Re: Why Americans Are the Jerks of the World!
Historical mailing list - Bill James
Fri, 22 Jul 2005 14:23:37 -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...
Re: Friday Philosophy: On Community
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:30:44 -0800
...I gotta roll the windows up with my hand and roll forward or back a little to make steering easier and I don't...
Re: Fwd: Westfalia refrigerator issues
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 23 May 2011 13:19:43 -0500
...Set the temperature control switch for the refrigerator to the coldest position. 7. Set the refrigerator propane control to "on." 8. Hold the igniter...
Re: 6 cylinder engine? (longish response)
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sat, 24 Nov 2001 07:32:19 EST
...Just acquiring the wiring harness and engine management controls will bankrupt most people. Not to mentioned you will need to purchase or manufacture a...
Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
Fri, 6 Nov 2020 07:47:43 -0800
...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: ECU relocation / new 1.9 harnesses
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:25:55 -0800
...As another fer instance, I have my Dish Network control box mounted inside the front closet like Larry Chase does on his Roadhaus. Ventilation...
Re: Fire! A great extinguisher to carry
Historical mailing list - Bill M
Tue, 25 Dec 2012 09:12:00 -0500
...But things like fire, floods, >> trees falling, even theft are things completely outside our control and >> they >> do happen. Even that broken windshield can...
Re: Fwd: 84 Westy Fuel Pump Problem
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:16:57 -0700
...then you know to work on the fuel pump control circuit. I have only heard of one 1.9 wbxr ecu ever, that would...
Re: Update Re: Engine died, March 31 update and maybe ecu smoking gun?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 31 Mar 2020 21:34:04 -0600
...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: Vanagon Syncro
Historical mailing list
Thu, 26 Dec 1996 22:44:23 -0500
...Thank you for your help!! >> Dear Cwright042, I am forwarding a copy of your question and my response to the Vanagon Email list, a...
Re: To the defense of VW and their lawyers
Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
Thu, 24 May 2001 23:08:23 -0400
...Just like you would, they don't like use of their property without their authorization or control. Just try inventing your mark, watch it...
Re: FW: Salt project
Historical mailing list - Brian T.
Wed, 4 Dec 2002 13:00:37 -0800
...Who has > a spare thirty thousand > laying around to purchase a decent vehicle every > couple of years? Not me! I > am forwarding this article...
Fwd: Beware of Obama spam - legit, sorry NVC even tho not Friday
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Thu, 6 Nov 2008 18:46:38 -0500
This is a legit warning - my apologies for NVC when it isn't Friday, but it seemed worth forwarding. Info below from the IT...
Re: no fuse for fuel pump? Adding fuses.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 12 Mar 2023 13:26:36 -0500
...It was powered by a cable he had run from the battery forward. He had added a good bit of electrical stuff to the...
Re: Fuel flow senders
Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
Fri, 2 Dec 2005 10:27:04 -0500
...On the Zetecs we can measure the fuel flow directly as it is a returnless system with the pump duty cycle controlled by the...
1985 Westy Price Reduction...
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Tue, 26 Mar 2002 10:56:42 -0800
...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 26...
Re: BLUE TEC
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 26 May 2008 19:23:17 -0700
...invovles ........... > like Mercedes has one out now ............ > you'll find electronic controls and common rail injection, and injection > fuel pressure about 6 times ( or...
Re: Dometic Fan
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:41:55 -0500
...And my data is pretty useless really as I had no control van to >> compare. >> >> And believe me, I have a lot of unpublished...
Eurovan Camper C/D Test
Historical mailing list
Wed, 25 Jan 1995 13:46:16 CDT
...Both are removable, and the center bench faces forward or backward. There's 20 cubic feet of cabinet space, including a wardrobe. The screened...
Re: Is Gerry Really Dead?
Historical mailing list - Pierce, John D
Sat, 13 Feb 1999 16:35:17 -0500
...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: Pilot Bearing
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Sat, 12 Apr 1997 21:03:38 -0400
...the transmission ripped away from it. (In my case, some cruise control stuff) There's a ground strap in there somewhere too. 8) Remove...
Re: Fri: If not a vanagon - What kind of van
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 13 Aug 2005 21:22:48 +1200
...The new Hiace, just out this year, continues the forward-control cabover layout, but is larger, with a wide-bodied variant. I don't...
Re: venting about irresponsible drivers
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 30 Aug 2016 12:23:42 -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: Installing an override switch on the vanagon radiator sensor
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 8 Mar 2023 18:06:28 -0500
...m going to try >>> to >>>> avoid adding and changing things going forward unless I clearly see the >>>> improvement. >>>> >>>> But, for the right person this...
Re: CA smog situation 84 1.9
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:38:16 -0700
Here's one from Dennis on smog; Emissions issues really are straight forward for those who know how the system works, what should happen...
Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Sun, 28 Jul 2019 17:08:11 -0400
...The > injectors "fire" once each engine revolution, (every other spark pulse) > with fuel delivery controlled by the length of time they are opened. As...
Re: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Wed, 25 Oct 2017 06:27:25 +0000
...Fun Bus had the original cooler removed and replaced with a thermostatically control oil to air exchanger, placed in front of the radiator before...
Re: sudden failure to fire
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Mon, 4 Sep 2006 06:43:36 -0700
The green box is the idle control unit. It will have minimal effects on failure to start problems... Woody Halsey <WHalsey@SYA.ORG> wrote...
Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
Historical mailing list - turbotransporter
Fri, 6 Nov 2020 08:38:36 -0800
...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: Most Outrageous Vanagon Stealth Camping Spots?
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sat, 3 Nov 2007 22:58:09 -0400
...lost control. Thankfully the tall snow walls kept the westy on the road as I spun downhill pointing in various directions but forward. Thankfully...
Re: Oh Boy! Tire Thread! (was RE: Michelin LTX/MS 215/75R15 tires...)
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:30:41 -0700
...For example, a solid hard rubber tire will never have catastrophic deflation failure, but at the cost of pretty much all handling and controlability...
Re: 84 Pretend Vanagon (Toyota)- don't knock 'em!
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 13 Jun 2001 19:27:39 +1200
...The only other option is a ghastly Eurovan/Transit-"style" thing, which is too long for its interior room compared to a forward-control...
Re: Help Needed, On the Road
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:40:12 -0700
...I don't look forward to this for another two thousand miles. Mad Madeline --------------------------------- Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web...
Re: 87 Westy overheating after coolant change
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:16:13 -0500
...Since you will be doing some coolant changes going forward consider your choice of coolant. The modern choices are very good. Pick one and...
Re: Front tire wear
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:15:02 -0700
...the lower ball joint is further forward than the upper ball joint. That angle contributes to a self-centering affect easing off the steering...
Re: model year differences?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 23:12:24 -0800
...David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone...
Re: Water tank pump replacement tips wanted
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 7 Jun 2014 15:11:07 -0400
...Water is easy to control and the adjustable faucet makes the sink more useful. I still don't love that the pump runs when...
Re: 85 Vanagon GL Rolling Chassis in North Texas needs a pasture
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 2 Dec 2010 15:33:42 -0800
...That being the case, the transmission and everything needed > to > |control the transmission is gone. It rolls, is what it does. > | > |It still has...
Re: Intermittent running problem.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 May 2016 12:12:36 -0400
...Only saw 2 Westys so,far in the week Dennis Dennis Jowell Scotch Hollow Farm Newbury, Vermont Begin forwarded message: > From: Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell...
Re: To the defense of VW and their lawyers
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Fri, 25 May 2001 11:57:24 -0700
...Just like you would, they don't like use of their property without >their authorization or control. Just try inventing your mark, watch it...
Re: Rough running till warmed up
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:23:43 -0400
...I disconected the Idle control unit and plugged the two together. Then, i turned the screw till the idle was properly set and replugged...