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• Re: Elec. Questions. YES it's about Aux Batt. NO, please don't shoot me.... ;^)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:45:35 -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...
• Re: IS THE LIST GETTING SMALLER? with proposal!
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 29 May 2002 08:01:11 -0700
  ...the old-timers > happy, and > that > > in the absence of self-control amongst list members it > might indeed be > > worthwhile to have a little...
• recall notice 86-91 air conditioning ducts
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 17:44:14 -0500
  ...watch out for the air conditioning control wiring that runs along the top of the ducting ... it'll want to fall down and get...
• Re: Front spring question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:26:06 -0400
  ...When removing the lower control arm needs to be supported. Allowing the suspension to drop without the shock limiting the travel will put a...
• Re: LVC/ Re: Why Americans Are the Jerks of the World!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 22 Jul 2005 11:33:13 -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: Charging deep cycle batteries with the alternator
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 15:39:36 -0400
  ...Our solar charge controller is designed to charge deep cycle batteries to full capacity, but the engine alternator is not. Starting batteries have thin...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....long
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 22:03:44 +1200
  ...The displacement isn't the only factor >that determines hp. > >If you go to Fast Forward's engine conversion page you will find engine...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 04:26:25 -0500
  ...There are no cost resources to support serious component quality control and statistically there must be a failure rate inversely proportional to the number...
• Re: venting about irresponsible drivers
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bohannan
  Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:03:47 -0400
  ...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: Rear disk brakes - proportioning valves?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 09:59:31 -0700
  ...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: Newbie ,?? Tach, wheels, seat belts, yeah I searched the archives
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 11:34:17 -0800
  ...I'll have to upgrade to retracting lap belt when she goes > forward facing and I'd like to get a retracting lap belt...
• Re: [Syncro] Nokian Hakkapeliitta CS will be discounted
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 22:24:27 -0700
  ...I have never had better control in my westy than w/ these. Top of Bald Eagle in Deer Valley, Utah, about 8700' elevation in...
• Re: Bostig, CARB EO, the reasons why not WAS: [WetWesties] Washington state...changes in vehicle licensing rules..
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 19:15:19 -0800
  ...Previous experiences of > similar entities. > > One of California's huge problems is/was/will be pollution control of > "mobile sources" which includes highway and...
• Re: HELP - The Volkswagen Lawyers are after me! - HELP
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 23 Feb 1999 18:40:36 -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 - Eric Caron
  Thu, 1 Apr 2021 19:52:49 -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: Westy Now, Boat Soon? (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 23:57:26 -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: Thanks RE: Photo ticket at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 21:41:29 -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: venting about irresponsible drivers
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:31:05 -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...
• The Best Laid Plans... (long)
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 04:45:18 -0500
  ...I picked up two lower control arm assemblies from a local boneyard and Mark squeezed me into his schedule on Tuesday. So far, so...
• Re: Spring service LOONG (With list of grounds re corrosion)
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 09:06:48 -0800
  ...Because of the list of grounds, at least on my '84, I forwarding it to the List. Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA Thomas D...
• Fwd: File: "LISTSERV REFCARD"
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 29 Apr 2017 13:18:28 -0400
  ...BY (NODE NAME) Countries -> Synonym of BY COUNTRY LOCal -> Don't forward request to peers Msg -> Send reply via interactive messages (BITNET users only...
• propane catalytic heater article
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 19 Jul 94 22:29:14 CDT
  ...can look forward to spending plenty of time switching back and forth between the fixed heat settings.) Some of the thermostatically controlled models employ...
• Re: 2 syncros and a wolfsburg for sale in NJ
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 18:44:23 -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...
• Diesel Vanagons and Diesel engines.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 25 May 1998 13:48:02 -0400
  ...The VW Diesel has the additional advantage over the gas of not having an electical ignition system, electrical fuel injection and complicated electic controls...
• Re: changing auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Fri, 25 Nov 2005 17:38:34 +1000
  ...Lower both ends bit by bit so YOU remain in control. When the engine is close to the ground, put the broom handle pieces...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 09:00:11 -0800
  ...There are no cost resources to support serious component quality > control and statistically there must be a failure rate inversely > proportional to the number...
• Re: Major Milestone!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 22:42:25 -0800
  ...I hope to have it for many more years but need power locks and cruise control. Jere -----Original Message----- From: Larry Chase [mailto:roadguy...
• Re: test to see if list is working
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:28:12 -0800
  ...I'm looking forward to camping this year! Rick On Fri, Jan 10, 2025, at 9:20 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > I got the...
• Re: Bostig, CARB EO, the reasons why not WAS: [WetWesties] Washington state...changes in vehicle licensing rules..
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 22:14:02 -0600
  ...Previous experiences of >> similar entities. >> >> One of California's huge problems is/was/will be pollution control of >> "mobile sources" which includes highway and...
• Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 12 May 2001 18:11:44 +1200
  ...Gimme a nice forward-control/cabover T1-T3 or KZH100 Hiace anyday!! Or maybe an Estima (=Previa) egg. Regards Andrew
• Diesel Vanagon battery tray fits BCI 41,34,78, some 27, what others?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Thu, 26 Apr 2018 19:46:40 +0000
  ...Any other suggestions for sizes and sources? A 34 is a bit taller, but clears the engine lid if at the forward end of...
• Re: removing rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:53:16 -0600
  ...good luck getting the nuts off, but that trick of mounting the bar/socket cheater pipe and then driving the vehicle forward or reverse...
• Re: Installing an override switch on the vanagon radiator sensor
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Mar 2023 13:41:55 +0000
  ...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: ventilators in front doors
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 16:23:24 -0400
  ...This is the rear passenger fresh air control lever. This lever operates a cable that moves flaps in the air distribution box under the...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:25:18 -0700
  I'll forward your findings to the EPA and CARB. I'm sure they'll be relieved that their procedures and testing is ABSURD...
• UN/Subscribing, Digest, etc. How-To!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 12:49:05 -0800
  ...INFO REFCARD Cheers, Chris vanagon list admin ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 10:45:11 -0800 From: "L-Soft list server at...
• 87 Westy California Camping Update - Trip report.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 22:20:40 -0700
  ...California are extremely steep and have such switchbacks you wind up shifting back to first gear to keep moving forward. The turns are so...
• Cooling system R&R wrap up (long)
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 07:55:02 EDT
  ...Used C clamps and pieces of wood to control the flow out where I could. RESULTS The van runs much cooler now. I can...
• Re: vanagon sized/shape/style vehicles
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 16:21:14 -0500
  ...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: July VT campout was: List energy needed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 1 Apr 2021 19:50:15 -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: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 12:47:37 -0500
  ...Still it sounds like a great piece of info to understand going forward. Eric Caron On Jan 4, 2018, at 12:18, Dennis Haynes...
• Re: Charging deep cycle batteries with the alternator
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 16:43:08 -0700
  ...elliott.googlepages.com/aboutoursolarpowerrig for details > if curious). > > Our solar charge controller is designed to charge deep cycle batteries to > full capacity, but the...
• Re: LMMU was: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 14:50:02 -0600
  ...I'm not one for the beta testing, but I am looking forward to hearing/seeing the results and a report of your dyno...
• Re: Aux driving lights question..best easy power source..?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:27:28 -0700
  ...I will use the aux light switch to control a 30 amp relay to > power > the lights, but the aux. light switch will only...
• TIP Sandblasters, part 2
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Apr 1997 22:10:03 +0000
  ...Looking forward to your next episode. > > Charles "Luke" Lukey Well a bit of an update, I too thought about the Eastwood units but liked...
• Audio help: 3.5MM to RCA pinouts/cabling (new stereo is in)
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:15:04 -0800
  ...The headunit is the old variety that had a multi-pin port to control one of those (now old fashioned) multi-CD changers that...
• Re: recall notice 86-91 air conditioning ducts
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 01:41:43 -0400
  ...watch out for > the air conditioning control wiring that runs along the top of the ducting > ... it'll want to fall down and get...
• Re: Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:35:08 -0700
  ...Has some old style control board that does not give the full info package to the remote lcd screen display. While I can control...
• Re: To the defense of VW and their lawyers
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 25 May 2001 15:40:07 -0500
  ...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: Cooling system R&R wrap up (long)
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 07:27:49 -0700
  ...Used C clamps and pieces of wood to > control the flow out where I could. > > RESULTS > The van runs much cooler now. I can...
• Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 19:48:58 -0600
  ...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: Idle control unit for 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 5 Dec 2023 19:32:34 -0500
  ...Down side I think is that working under the van will be a dirtier situation going forward. I’m told the wax oil will...
• Re: Electric conversions (Chevy Volt)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 09:03:28 -0500
  ...More forward looking folks will be moving on. mcneely ---- Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET> wrote: > Electricity for electric vehicles comes from natural gas or...
• Re: Fwd: Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Please trim your replies
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:56:52 -0600
  ...I look forward to m email from this list and want to keep it. I have expertise...just not in web admin, list admin...
• Re: VANAGON digest 680: EV & EV Camper
  Historical mailing list - hal roth
  Tue, 07 Nov 95 12:47:54 EST
  ...control at 55 mph on a rained soaked curve of an Oregon highway (she fell asleep). The van flipped over three times forward and...
• Re: Trailer Fishtailing...
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 10:00:31 -1000
  ...Isn't the proper distribution at least 60% forward, 40% rear or something like that? I've done a bit of trailering myself and...
• Re: FW: Salt project
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 13:25:39 -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...
• Re: Front spring question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:49:24 +0000
  ...When removing the lower control arm needs to be supported. Allowing the suspension to drop without the shock limiting the travel will put a...
• Non-VC, TDI TriStar weekend report!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 25 May 2004 10:04:28 -0700
  ...A definite must have for serious off-roading and ultimate control on the gravel roads. Continental Sportiva AT tire report: I have some 225...
• Re: Fwd: Stranded - my first heartbreak
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Dec 2006 23:56:58 -0600
  ...The fans kept turning because of the pressure of forward motion on the propellers. My pucker factor shot right off the scale. Pulled a...