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Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 5 Jul 2010 09:05:09 -0700
...He invented the double helical gear (hence the double chevron logo) and pioneered front wheel drive, radial tires and halogen headlights too. In 1946...
Re: For Sale 88 Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
Wed, 21 Aug 2002 11:01:21 -0500
...gear for better cruising speed and gas mileage. Recent Michelin MX4 tires, clean gray interior, Burgundy exterior in good condition, new pop top seal...
Re: Spewing ATF from dipstick
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:30:58 -0500
...There are two vents on top of the transmission assembly. One is for the ATF section, the other for the final drive. If the...
Re: Another Vanagon Throttle Question ('87 Wolfsburg)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 3 May 2005 16:36:33 -0500
...I found the hose from the Crankcase vent on top of the engine over to the AFM was rotten underneath. There was a hole...
Sportsmobile (was Re: Who makes the straight-up pop-top?)
Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
Thu, 13 Jan 2000 20:37:44 EST
...storage, more camping gear (holding tank, furnace, A/C, etc.), and seating for 5. Sportsmobile actually made the first pop-tops for the VW...
Re: Transmission Vent Hole Location?
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Sat, 1 Aug 2009 11:21:42 -0400
...Its just inboard of the > topmost bolt that holds that front cover on. Thanks, Daryl. I found the vent. I can stick a wire...
82 diesel,,problems solved, solutions found, first night, a few spare parts.
Historical mailing list - Clay Moore
Wed, 24 Jul 2002 18:01:29 -0700
...The odometer problem was as someone mentioned, the gear had slid off the shaft and was not contacting the worm gear, pushed it back...
- 303 Protectant substitute; Nu-tech!! Canoecopia weekend in March
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 18:39:04 -0600
...and gear. At 12:54 PM 2/10/2006, Markus Mumper wrote: >I use this stuff inside and out including the fibreglass top............. > >http...
Starter-solenoid-relay problems
Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
Sun, 2 Aug 1998 12:25:23 -0400
...to the starter and at the same time pulls the starter gear into the flywheel. Or is the problem in the black relay box...
Re: compression test
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 9 Dec 2000 19:24:26 -0500
...He jacks up one rear wheel and leaves the transmission in top gear. Then rotate the wheel which is off the ground, by hand...
Re: fastest vanagon
Historical mailing list - OOMKES Robin
Fri, 31 Aug 2001 09:25:38 +0200
...Every time that I drove that at its top speed of 110 km/h for any length of time, something (like a gearbox, or...
Re: Mini's (was VW vs Rolls)
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 15 Nov 2002 18:46:37 -0500
...I can sneak in this mention without being any more off-topic... I have two original (not BMW) Mini's for sale privately, as...
odd steering column cover plate
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Sun, 2 May 2004 16:57:36 EDT
...It has a rasied top that creates what looks like a flat plate or surface that faces the driver as the driver looks through...
Re: Friday OT...automatic trannys and driving habits observed
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:17:44 -0500
...Many larger engines top at as low as 1,800 rpm. Yes we need third gear to get out of a parking lot. We...
Re: Manual Tranny Oil
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:56:08 -0700
...That said, tranny needs 5 qts, Swepco came in 1 gal jugs, so needed 2 gals @ $60/ea to top off tranny. As usual...
Re: Deep in the Abyss... a Tranny fill plug!
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 22 Sep 2002 22:29:41 -0400
...All you will end up with is an empty >gear box and no way to fill it. At least it has oil in it...
Re: Tire Pressure - Hankook RA08 185R14C
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:21:57 -0500
...But it may be the pressure that we should run when we put a couple of kayaks on top of a rack up top...
NVC Porsche 911 Toronto>Phoenix (long story)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 2 Oct 2007 07:43:40 -0700
...the Porsche, talking to the trooper inside..He wrote me anyhow, but only for 80mph..(top of first gear, in that Porsche) Don Hanson
Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
Historical mailing list - Don Spence
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:30:51 -0600
...See for example http://www.speedometershop.com/ >> ratio.html > > > This is on topic and something I was talking about to somebody earlier > today. Since...
Fuel economy vs vehicle speed..some numbers..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 1 Mar 2012 12:00:57 -0800
I have a low top 84 with a westie interior and an inline Vw (93 ABA Jetta, gasoline) motor, 5sp gearbox. I've had...
Re: Speedo Calibration - alternate usages of condiments
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Mon, 2 Dec 2002 11:16:40 -0700
Al, Is there an adjustment factor for Ketchup? Since we are on the topic of alternate usages of condiments, Use Peanut Butter to clean...
Re: My new camper!!!
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Fri, 25 Jun 1999 16:09:58 -0400
...Top speed in 4th gear should be about 65-70mph Top speed in 3rd: 50mph Only do this for a short while. Driving the...
Re: [WetWesties] Crazy Idea On Mismatched Tires
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 15 Jul 2015 22:50:42 -0600
...Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> > Reply via web post � Reply to sender � Reply to group � Start a New Topic � Messages in this topic (1...
Re: Help! '87 Westy won't start...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:42:36 -0400
...and there's a switch in the gear selector > enclosure. �You can pry off the top cover of the enclosure to get to > it...
My Hi-Performance WBX Trip Update
Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
Thu, 5 Aug 2004 10:57:18 EDT
...Pound Puppy, my heavily loaded Adventurewagen topped Westfalia with bullbumpers held 50 MPH going up Parley's Pass in 3rd gear in Salt Lake...
Re: Knocking sound
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Sun, 24 Jun 2018 13:01:50 -0700
Look for the top shock nut – when it’s missing, the shock sits there looking normal with your face in the wheel well, but...
Re: Sure Flow faucet problem
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:46:51 -0500
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Re: Usable storage space
Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:05:14 +0000
...Well I needed some extra parts/tool storage to free > up space under the rear bench for more camping gear and a place to...
FS: 1989 Synchro GL <-price reduced
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Jul 96 13:28:23 -0500 (CDT)
...Grey velour interior - black dash 4-speed manual plus low gear Five-spoke Alloy Wheels Weekender package (but not pop top) Power package/locks...
Banging around, was Re: Compact cookware set
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 12:04:03 -0500
...What do you all do? Figured this'd be a good topic for anybody, like me, who's snowed/iced-in today! :^) Thanks, Marc...
Re: X Post: Van Racing (sorta)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 3 Dec 2007 10:55:12 -0800
That's fantastic! Trust Over-the-top Gear to make that movie. Been around a few tracks in the tow vehicle/motorhome, SIR in...
Re: Trip Report: Oregon to California
Historical mailing list - Joe
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:32:45 -0800
...Simply > beautiful! Over the higher passes, I was slowed back to my 4th > gear. I can maintain about 65 in > that gear, but it...
Finally Got to Use it...
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 14 Sep 2014 21:47:16 -0500
...Then I thought it would make a great clothesline for drying out funky paddling gear after a long day on the river. Did that...
Fluids: Which are best for Vanagon Longevity?
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Tue, 18 Nov 2003 13:06:10 -0500
...assume what he sells are his top choices, what are yours and why?: Redline GL-4 Synthetic gear oil, US quart� � � �� 19.95 ? Is...
Re: Carrying a canoe, Was: Re: Rain Gutter Adapter Locations
Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
Sat, 28 Jun 1997 23:28:12 -0700 (PDT)
...I have always removed equipment when popping the top. I know others pop it all the time with lots of gear up there and...
Re: lurching engine
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Fri, 2 May 2008 12:00:01 -0700
...At first I noticed that > this only happened going down > > hills in the highest gear (4th), but after a > bit it actually happened > > going...
Re: Small 4'x4' Utility Trailer suitable ??
Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
Sun, 18 Apr 2004 23:39:08 -0300
...Yes, I agree that the van can swallow lots of gear, both inside, and in the luggage rack. However, I still have designs on...
Re: best speed for best gas mileage
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Tue, 8 Oct 2002 19:04:05 +0100
...That's an inevitable consequence of the > unchangeable Laws of Physics. > > Go at the lowest speed (in top gear) that the vehicle is > comfortable...
Re: Tin Top Camping
Historical mailing list - Paul van Dyck
Tue, 8 Oct 2013 14:19:38 -0400
I actually prefer camping in my Syncro 7 passenger tin top. A large Thule rack and box up top, four bike rack off the...
Assessing CV joints?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 6 Nov 2014 21:07:33 -0800
...The axle had been leaking for a month or maybe two, but the leak got bigger till I began to worry about the gearbox...
Re: lurching engine
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 2 May 2008 08:31:31 -0700
...At first I noticed that this only happened going down > hills in the highest gear (4th), but after a bit it actually happened going...
Re: Thule Hullavator Kayak Carrier
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 11 Feb 2016 19:43:11 -0800
...access to my gear. Will not be carrying on my Westy as I do not want to drill the top to mount the rack...
Re: Of Crotchety Knees and Autotranny Conversions
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Thu, 20 Feb 2003 08:42:13 -0700
...As far as RPM's though, I have never seen another vehicle which cruises on the highway over 4000 RPM in top gear. I...
82 aircooled power
Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
Thu, 27 Sep 2001 07:12:12 -0700
...It just has such a lack of both acceleration & top end power. I am not looking for a rocket ship. I was very content...
Auto tranny with hard downshift into 1
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Wed, 3 Jan 2007 14:45:37 -0800
...Tranny fluid is synthetic and recently replaced...appropriate level, right at the top marker. Any ideas? Could this be related to the 2nd gear...
Re: Power...Power...Power... Can be found in the WBX...
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 3 Apr 2001 11:51:16 +1200
...driving needs, being able to hit 80 mph in fourth gear with a gear still While I am well aware that a VW boxer...
Re: Cheap Westy in OKC- UPDATE
Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
Mon, 26 Aug 2002 23:01:38 -0500
...I just couln't pass up a $600 Westy (even if third and fourth gears are non-op). Cosmetically, it's quite nice. Only...
Re: Vanagon transaxles- sorta long
Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
Sun, 3 May 1998 01:32:55 EDT
...The Vanagon transaxles had a .89 (or so) 4th gear. The tallest factory gear was a .82 which came on the early reduction gear...
Re: sport racks on Westys
Historical mailing list - William Alan Killian
Mon, 4 Dec 1995 17:19:48 -0500 (EST)
...keep poptop, racks, and gear on the van! You have to remove > the kayaks to pop up the top, but can leave the racks...
Busses in the Bushes... kinda long...
Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
Wed, 05 Jun 1996 12:40:11 -0400
Talked to the Owner of the (now comfirmed 2) busses I spotted the other night, 1) a late '67 pop-top westy 100+ miles...
Re: .................... and vanagons (friday post with little Vanagon)
Historical mailing list - Annie
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:01:38 -0700
...volvo sedan, with > > > electric button shifting in and out of overdrive top gear. > > > > I can't recall ever owning an automatic vehicle. I do...
diff.dope & rear drum shoes ETC.
Historical mailing list - Ken & Sue
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:37:44 -0400
...I went with Red Line 75/90 synthetic gear lube for $11.00 a bottle . I guess I can drink the left overs. The...
My dream vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
Fri, 26 Jul 2002 18:42:45 -0400
...lamps on the front, and maybe the Westfalia pop top (but no camping gear for me). I'd also want front-facing middle seats...
the 2005 westy website , was: 2005 Westfalia Airstream on ebay $64K
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Thu, 26 May 2005 22:20:47 +0200
...the syncro version comes either with the 140hp TDI or 190hp TDI and costs 49000/53000euro list price in the top of the line...
Re: Zetec diesel/Euro Diesels
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:35:47 +1300
...Pick up a copy of Top Gear magazine to >> > check them out. >> >> >> I don't think they are so much "clean" as that Europe...
wbx 6, should I?
Historical mailing list - Michael Meier
Sun, 28 Feb 1999 23:10:29 +0100
...After 3 years with an 88 multivan (nearly like the US weekender, non pop top) I've got a77 westy pop top and enjoyed...
Re: new Listee
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Mon, 12 Apr 2004 16:22:43 -0700
...does have a wirring sound in 1st and second gears (even with oil topped off to correct level), and it seems to lug the...
Re: Porsche in a van
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:11:37 -0700
...there was recent discussion about a carbon fiber Westy top. The race Taxi has a carbon fiber top (roof). -- BenT
Re: 87 Westfalia - Running hot?
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Wed, 4 Oct 2023 14:55:21 -0700
...roads in 1st gear in mid-70s temperatures. The > needle went up close to the white line at the top, and the red light...
Re: Don't top off gas tanks
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 13 Aug 2014 14:22:14 -0500
...There's very little vertical height between the top of the gas tank in our beloved vans and the evaporation control tanks and gear...