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• Re: My Carbon Forehead Print (on my screen)
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:45:36 -0800
  ...They use energy to do this and they chop down trees > printing their carbon emission reduction literature to give out at their > meetings. I...
• Re: Starter review 4 years later
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:12:10 +0000
  ...adaptor for the vanagon allowing the use of a TDI gear reduction starter. > >4 years ago I purchased it and a starter.  Dennis installed...
• Re: Speedo Calibration
  Historical mailing list - mike ingle
  Sat, 29 Jun 2002 17:59:41 -0700
  ...only way that these numbers make sense is as final drive reduction, thus a realistic ratio for 4th gear of 0.2436 gives 64...
• Re: Increasing horsepower
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 21:47:41 -0500
  ...It still equates to about 50% reduction in engine life when you add a Turbo /supercharger /blower to an engine. This equation doesn't...
• Re: Radiator temp sensor question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 14 Mar 2023 23:25:23 -0400
  ...Seems like that might have been a good thing for noise reduction or was that always just open? Thanks for the tip on the...
• Needabus? -- Busses 4 sale in MD, DC, VA
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Sat, 23 Dec 1995 22:46:12 -0500
  ...67 Transporter, deluxe non-sunroof, new trans, tires reblt frnt end, reduction gears, new bearings all around some body rust, runs well, xtra parts...
• Re: New user, needs radio. Now 2.1l with digijet
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 05:58:18 EDT
  ...The simple installation of this ECU will give you a 25% increase in HP albeit with a reduction in gas mileage. It does not...
• AVP 2.0 Vanagon AC engine FS
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Feb 1997 22:27:54 +0000
  ...I feel a 25% reduction in price for an engine used under 10% of it's life is a fair starting point, make me...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Jan 2005 to 10 Jan 2005 - Special issue (#2005-35)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 12:36:36 -0700
  ...the wiring of the fan switch, A/C relay, and load reduction relay are concerned. On my '86, with dealer installed A/C, all...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 09:29:18 -0500
  They are using optical fibers to transport what is "behind" an object to what is in "front" of it with carefully routed fibers, making...
• Re: heater fan whine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:04:29 -0500
  ...The OP asked how to >fix the whine in the motor, not load reduction. I want to know the >answer also. Robert, I'm...
• Re: Bad fuel economy (solution)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 10:53:30 -0400
  ...a 10% reduction in fuel economy for >>> the gas with 10% alcohol. >>> Only in my camper was it a 20% reduction. >>> This evening I...
• Re: Starter for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 17 Oct 2020 21:38:35 -0400
  ...I’m looking forward to hearing that gear reduction starter and of course hearing my rebuilt 2.3. Also, Karl, thanks again for the...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:46:05 -0400
  ...Too lean and the NOx reduction won't take place. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Re: Water Wetter by Redline
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 18:49:26 PDT
  ...heat/temperature was reduced. >The Water Wetter did not show a reduction on the temp gauge however. It >apparently causes an increased thermal transfer...
• Re: '82 Diesel vanagon. Starter isn't turning over.
  Historical mailing list - J.C.
  Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:37:15 -0700
  ...relay with the GoWesty Auxiliary Battery Kit or the GoWesty Gear Reduction Starter may result in complications. If you have either of these products...
• Re: Slick 50 for Manual transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 17:13:02 -0700
  ...THE MERE REDUCTION OF NOISE IS IRRELEVANT, THEREFORE THE ADDITIVE IS IRRELEVANT. The additive cannot "RESCUE" a transmission. My suggestions (none deemed better than...
• Re: Van insolation
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 2 Apr 2022 23:11:31 +0000
  ...in place over 12 years.  And yes, very significant road noise reduction, so worth it to me. On Friday, April 1, 2022, 06:41...
• Re: Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 23:43:10 -0500
  ...with the 82, 83, and the later smaller, permanent magnet gear reduction starters) The rebuild I just bought has no Bosch markings. What have...
• Re: Bosch #72137 oil filter question (have searched archives....)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 14:28:17 -0700
  ...Bosch Oil Filters is there can be (but not always) a reduction in oil pressure. That can be the death knell to an air...
• Re: spare tire compatibility?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 09:37:13 -0500
  ...Since these transmissions often break parts as much as wear them the increased torque requirement from the speed reduction does wear and break parts...
• Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 12 May 2004 12:50:46 -0400
  ...number of diesel vehicles on the road offers only modest potential reductions in global-warming pollution, it poses a significant risk to air quality...
• Re: Engen VW Cup
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 13:18:44 -0800
  ...A secondary benefit was the reduction of heat drawn in through the carburettor. Pepper added, "The ceramic coating reduced the heat up to 50...
• Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:21:59 -0700
  ...So perhaps this >>> plastic melting sparky thing half a year ago damaged either the ignition >>> switch or the load reduction relay? And then with...
• Re: Westfalia rental (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 12:31:47 -0500 (CDT)
  ...miles*). * additional miles at .20 cents per mile CDR (Collision Deductible Reduction) - $10/day VIP (Vacation Interruption Protection) - $10/day All Westfalias are water...
• Re: no start
  Historical mailing list - Tarheel
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 16:00:06 -0500
  ...Could there be a way to test the load reduction relay? Adam Puzerewski 81 westy 74 beetle 86 cabrio Vanagon Partsmobiles ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: OT E85 in our future?
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sat, 9 Jun 2007 23:04:09 -0300
  ...but they quickly adjust and with a few well timed price reductions and contrived shortages then surpluses, we are all right back at it...
• Re: "Thieves Cashing in on Stolen Clunkers in Germany" (shows a Vanagon being heisted)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:07:17 -0700
  ...just in different parts of the world--essentially voiding the emissions reduction element of the popular plan." stating that all vehicles headed for the...
• Re: Oil Filter* Conundrum*
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 08:49:20 -0800
  ...Is this just an inventory reduction move on his part? 4. Does any of this really matter in light of world hunger, global warming...
• Re: RECIPE FOR PERFORMANCE
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 10 Jul 1999 11:22:55 -0400
  ...It worked fine. > > > > Get a set of AMC heads from AVP and trade your old in for price > reduction. > > USE GERMAN VALVES NOT THE...
• Re: Al foil protection
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 18:42:10 -0600
  ...I notice about the same reduction > in message reception through the teeth and brain with either one, so I > just stick with the one...
• Re: Shims Swaybars CVs and Steve's Spings
  Historical mailing list - Derrek Wittmann
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 22:51:29 -0800
  ...The addition of a 1" > >> swaybar in front made the biggest difference on the reduction of sway. > >> Later I added a rear swaybar which...
• Re: front wipers, heat, door light problem 85'
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 17:40:00 -0900
  If the '85s are similar to my '82 in this respect (and I think they are), than you may have a failing load reduction...
• Re: Splitty love story NVC
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 21:08:12 -0500
  ...We > overhauled and > reinstalled the early rear wheel gear reduction boxes giving the > '55 > extraordinary climbing ability coupled with the torque of the type...
• Re: Head Nuts Final Torque was: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 12 May 2007 16:47:01 -0400
  ...Yes the 37 is a 10% reduction. Experimenting has shown that 41 ft/lbs results in lot of over stretched and broken studs, especially...
• Re: electric or hydraulic power steering
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:39:43 -0400
  ...Electric is looking more > appealing just from a cost perspective and reduction in labor time. I’d do > it myself the less I’m...
• Re: Ethanol Free Gas.. No fuel pump buzzing?
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Fri, 26 Feb 2016 14:01:51 -0600
  ...So by adding alcohol to gasoline you get a power reduction, yet you still pay the same price. I know the corn subsidy to...
• Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 06:20:17 -0800
  ...put it in 3rd, you have used the transmission > > and a > > reduction in speed to reduce the load on the motor. You've made...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 08:16:38 -0400
  I am following this thread closely, as the interior noise is one of the main down sides for the vanagon to me. I have...
• Re: re Aerodynamics for MPG - 1971 Bay air dam
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:24:21 -0700
  ...Results of the coastdown tests showed that the center of pressure was lowered about 6" and there was a 3% reduction in drag (which...
• It wasn't The One[tm]?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 1994 15:44:17 -0800
  ...Visible rust damage under the new paint where the battery goes One bolt missing from reduction box on passenger side. Underside paint all original...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 16:11:59 EST
  ...The reduction of peak temps is to attenuate the > production of oxides of Nitrogen (pollutants) that are formed only at high > temperatures. > Two bits...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Jan 2018 to 4 Jan 2018 - Special issue (#2018-7)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 18:06:49 +0000
  ...3rd gear is almost 1 to 1 leaving the final drive as the real gear > reduction from engine to axles. 4th is an overdrive...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:47:20 -0400
  ...Most of this comes from the increase energy content of the fuel, reduction of pumping losses, (no throttle), and higher compression and excess air...
• Re: Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 20:24:47 -0700
  ...All Vanagons have what is called a "load reduction relay". This is controlled by a separate switch contact in the ignition switch. It turns...
• Re: WVO Conversion for an '82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:56:04 -0400
  ...I'm considering WVO (for long term fuel cost reduction) and later a TD or TDI conversion (for power increases). Any thoughts? I like...
• Re: re. natural gas, propane
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 19:34:00 -0700
  ...With the 9:1 MV engine I would expect a 10% >reduction in power output. You also use about 15% more fuel per kilometer...
• Re: '81 Vanagon - Wind Noise Reduction
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 9 Aug 2023 10:32:16 -0400
  Good for you!. I’ll have to try your window test to see if it makes a difference. I’ve worked hard on sound...
• Re: CB Radio
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:19:33 -0700
  ...you don't have a ARRL > license. > > WX feature and "noise reduction' are nice on the 75. > > I also use a handheld CB for...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:24:13 -0800
  ...It is missing and has a serious >>>> reduction of power when under load. It starts up and idles, but is >>>> running real rough, no...
• Tim Smith On Trans FAQ
  Historical mailing list - "Tim Smith (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 11:15:55 -0500
  ...1) we're f*cked, the gear box is inherently weak! 2) get as much reduction as possible at the R&P, modify 3...
• Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:33:56 -0400
  on the reduction gear starters the most common wear item are the contacts in the solenoid part later mark d In a message dated...
• Re: Speedo calibration
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 09:51:07 +0200
  ...directly into the back of the speedometer, there are no gear reductions > along the way. Please excuse my impropper wording (and my lack of...
• Re: Aaaaargh! Brake failure (long)
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 15:31:18 -0700
  ...on our Auto Westy, >but still possible). > You can help minimize reduction in braking due to gassing at the pad/rotor >interface by slotting...
• Re: Oil Level Again
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 18:12:34 -0400
  ...The foaming oil, concomitant with an increase in oil temp and reduction in oil pressure I have well documented on my engine(2.1l...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Mon, 27 Jun 2016 21:22:24 +0000
  ...I'll look into the gear reduction starters. Thanks again for the advice On Sun, Jun 26, 2016, 6:59 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57...
• Re: Comments wanted on this portable fridge
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 07:13:49 -0700
  ...results which look to bust that claim, getting only an > 11% reduction in energy consumption.* > > But hey - this could be a swell refrigerator! > > ----- > * Interesting...
• Re: Stuck in 4th gear !
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 18:42:11 -0400
  ...There is no bending, and drag reduction would not prolong the blocking ring's lifespan.(against cracking) The blocking ring(or slider) transmits torque...
• Re: New platform-www.vanagon.us.com?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 21 May 2008 12:39:47 -0700
  ...decent search in a reasonable amount of time >> - possibly a large reduction in duplicate posts (tires, coolant, etc...) >> - ability to link to older posts...
• Re: rear air vents for Westfalias? Possible to install?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 12:06:39 -0500
  ...We have both an 87 (front vent) and a 90 Westy (rear vent), and the noise reduction from the rear vent and the extra...