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  • 82 AC vanagon cold start problem
    Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
    Tue, 6 Sep 2005 08:42:21 -0500
    ...I checked out the AFM and Temp I switch with a multi-meter and it checks out according to the specs in the Bentley...
  • Re: Engine Mounting Hardware
    Historical mailing list - Mike B
    Wed, 3 Jul 2013 08:31:11 -0400
    ...On 7/3/2013 8:20 AM, derek wrote: > Looking for the correct specs on the 4 bolts that hold the mustache bar to...
  • Re: An Early Vanagon Ad
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 7 Mar 2013 19:14:34 -0800
    ...Go here: > > http://www.vwpix.org/zip/1984_08_Porsche_B32.zip > > > If someone is inclined to build one, with similar specs, I know...
  • Re: Propane tank Certification.
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 1 Sep 2010 19:38:19 -0400
    ...Don't much care for arguing, actually. >I looked and looked for tank testing specs, but no luck. Its >frustrating. I bet you have...
  • AC charging is routine if you know what you are about
    Historical mailing list - Jonc
    Tue, 5 Sep 2000 00:12:09 -0400
    ...the specs should tell you how many on any system... if it is custom piped there is a formula for determining the pounds of...
  • E Check
    Historical mailing list - John Patton
    Thu, 9 Aug 2001 01:21:46 -0400
    ...more complicated like excessive fuel pressure or temp sensors out of specs. If you drove across country excessively rich, your catalytic converter could now...
  • Westfalia Info/Books
    Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
    Thu, 2 May 2002 16:05:24 -0700
    ...I have the specs book for the Westy, but it's primarily tech drawings and less step by step, like my Haynes Book. Is...
  • Re: Resistor and diode values for 88+ vanagon instrument cluster
    Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
    Sun, 15 Dec 2013 15:08:16 -0600
    ...Anyone know what the exact specs are for this component? > If I get motivated, I'll scrounge around and see if I can find...
  • Re: front shock bolt
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:19:43 +0000
    ...Is anyone able to send me the specs for a replacement (I was > able to find those for the rear at an ACE hardware...
  • Re: Digijet timing
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Mon, 30 Apr 2001 12:41:11 -0400
    ...Digijet timing > HI all, On the question of ignition timing I would urge you to use > caution when advancing the timing past specs. > When...
  • Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:25:35 -0400
    ...Such specs are based on solid engineering and testing. >> The fact >> that they continuously tweaked recommended inflation over the years >> indicates that they also...
  • Re: camper heating
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sat, 16 Oct 2004 16:05:55 -0600
    ...http://www.espar.com/htm/Specs/water/wterheat.htm The webasto hl18 that I installed in my van (no longer made) is similar to...
  • Friday, a few banggood items for Vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Fri, 4 Nov 2016 09:49:18 -0400
    Possibly for insulation inside walls and doors? No specs on insulation value but it's only 5mm thick. Sort of looks like it might...
  • Re: Use 195/75/14 tire chains on 205/65/15 XL ?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 3 Dec 2016 17:21:56 -0800
    ...There is nothing like just putting > them on.Specs, smechs ;-) > Sean G > From: Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Sent...
  • Re: FS: 91 Syncro Westy
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Thu, 2 Jul 1998 12:00:08 -0700
    ...Here's the specs on the for sale sign: > "91 syncro westy, loaded, 44000 miles, near perfect condition." with >pauchelen(sp?)rack. $21,500...
  • Re: Viscous Coupling Test
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Thu, 10 Dec 1998 09:27:25 +0100
    ...check tire pressure (including the spare) and to adjust it to specs if necessary whenever you're fuelling her up. Have a nice day...
  • Re: problem 86 camper weekender
    Historical mailing list - Jack Pronovost
    Tue, 19 Mar 2002 12:22:01 -0800
    ...Compression is good , timing and idle at specs. tempsensor2 checks out although it is difficult to get a reading. Replaced the idle stabilizer valve...
  • problems 86 westy camper weekender
    Historical mailing list - aj
    Tue, 19 Mar 2002 22:05:56 -0800
    ...Compression is good and timing and idle are at specs. I've changed the idle stabilizer valve (it needed it). The temperature sensor2 at...
  • '81 Has 13 MPG--last mo. 18 MPG???
    Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
    Wed, 26 Feb 2003 21:15:20 -0500
    ...I adjusted idle to specs---875 RPM. I am running original injectors, newer thermo time switch and cold start valve. I also notice a...
  • Re: GoWesty Van Values
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 21 Mar 2006 01:36:51 -0500
    ...Glancing over the specs on that one, I see quite a few things that I have not yet done to mine (keyless entry system...
  • Re: Invertor ?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:45:45 -0500
    ...In fact, if the adapter isn't made to OEM specs, even if it's compatible in voltage and wattage, it will only power...
  • SYNCRO 280mm X-drilled brakes with Wilwood Callipers - Interest?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 23 Jan 2003 18:58:31 -0800
    ...Their Audi kit sells for $795 USD and has the following specs which will be the same as the Vanagon Syncro specs when we...
  • Re: Stock battery / Montreal / Mont Tremblant
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Sat, 28 Jul 2018 18:41:06 -0300
    ...They have >>> slightly better cranking specs, are not quite as long, and thus are a >>> bit easier to maneuver in and out of the...
  • Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 18 Jun 1998 23:23:12 -0700
    ...The technical specs in my owners manual for my 88 syncro covers all models offered (in norway), including panels with or without windows, highroof...
  • Re: tire rotation on syncro
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Tue, 05 Nov 1996 09:42:54 -0800
    ...in circumference: (.250) / 27 = 0.93% I can't find any specs in Bentley regarding tolerances for tire circumference on syncro vehicles, but a...
  • FS: 1985 Transporter singlecab pickup anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Karl M.
    Fri, 1 Dec 2000 02:04:08 -0500
    ...dream of owning a Mercedes Unimog may just happen very soon! Specs: 1985 Singlecab, US legal, new radiator!, newer 2.1 waterboxer, 4 speed...
  • Selling a 84Westy advice
    Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
    Thu, 21 Dec 2000 08:31:47 EST
    ...I know alot has to do with the condition but her are the specs and you all give me what you think it should...
  • Re: Van still sick. Help
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Tue, 4 Sep 2001 15:06:18 -0400
    ...Disconnect and check the specs per the Bentley. Temp II can be checked cold and hot (after running). Throttle switch stuck in WOT position...
  • FOR SALE '91 Carat
    Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
    Thu, 11 Jul 2002 23:20:16 -0700
    ...Here are the specs: White with grey interior 130k miles on original engine - had the heads done before 50k and have been replacing coolant...
  • 91 Vanagon Multivan rebuilt motor hiccoughs
    Historical mailing list - John Russell
    Fri, 7 Mar 2003 10:36:17 -0500
    ...C o 2 has been set, timing good, all tune up done to specs, No mechanic seems able to get to the bottom of...
  • OT: Free Sirius satellite radio promo code
    Historical mailing list - caverat
    Wed, 16 Mar 2005 00:51:59 -0500
    ...www.crutchfield.com will have some good specs and pictures of these units. The Sirius Direct site is https://home.sirius.com/webDUWI/HomePage...
  • Was: Hydraulic lifter. Now: more accurate version of question.
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Sun, 12 Nov 2006 01:59:21 -0500
    ...it won't start keeping the valve > partially open if it pressurizes back to orig specs? or more accurately: If I turn the adjuster...
  • Carburetor in a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - David Johnson
    Sun, 14 Jan 2007 14:17:49 -0700
    ...Technical specs - '80 Westy, air cooled (duh), non-California model. Thanks, David. '80 Westy, currently a paperweight.
  • Re: BFG T/A KO 27-8.50-14's how do they get em on a std 5.5" rim
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 22 Nov 2006 14:25:46 -0500
    ...BF Goodrich specs are that the minimum wheel width is 6", not 5.5". To the best of my knowledge, On Nov 22, 2006...
  • Re: Big doh! by mechanic
    Historical mailing list - Mark & Kate Sheflo
    Mon, 14 Aug 2000 06:15:56 -0700
    ...However, if it was torqued properly and to specs, the likelihood of it working its way loose is very low. BenT
  • Re: Substitute Fuel Pump #
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sat, 2 Oct 2004 11:44:23 -0400
    ...They didn't have a Vanagon pump either, but they were nice enough to look up the specs for the Vanagon pump and find...
  • Re: . Tires done now on to shocks
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Sun, 6 Jan 2019 08:13:27 -0800
    ...Dug into the specs for the shocks and found too much travel, these shocks were made for an american van and just offered for...
  • Re: 2000 Audi A6 wheels
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:15:20 -0400
    ...The general specs seem to match the "ultimate wheel post" on the samba. http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/3083164822.html Cheers, Harry
  • Re: Propex question - attention Karl if you are on list
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Mon, 8 Nov 2010 19:56:58 -0700
    ...European gas specs always talk about butane/propane and have some temperature cutoff to deal with this. We just have propane here. We have...
  • Re: 77 price comparison
    Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
    Wed, 14 Jun 1995 10:44:48 -0700
    ...price. > compared to what other people have seen, > here's the specs > > 1977 champagne edition > 76k miles > driven in summers > stored at dry 50...
  • sleepless in Eru[Drovan
    Historical mailing list - KLAUS SCHULTZ
    Mon, 05 Feb 1996 15:11:43 -0500 (EST)
    ...It seemed nicely thought out inside, but on the way home I noticed in the specs that both up and downstairs beds are only...
  • RE: TDI Eurovan
    Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
    Mon, 3 Jun 1996 20:55:18 +0000
    ...I'll post specs when they arrrive. Harry. > While cruising the VW dealers on the WEB, there was one in Canada, which > listed the...
  • Re: Vacuum leaks? '85 camper
    Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
    Sun, 20 Apr 1997 12:20:47 -0600 (MDT)
    ...If I set the > timing to specs (5 ATDC), the engine barely runs and will try to > stall after revving it. It will run...
  • Stainless Steel exhaust
    Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
    Mon, 4 Sep 2000 09:46:41 +1100
    ...converter in the exhaust where there is none at present. (Australian specs) Is it that symple - to just bolt in - so to speak. Will...
  • Re: 1990 waterboxer heads - a popular topic....
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 7 Oct 2000 02:38:29 -0400
    ...call something "rebuilt/reman" if it doesn't meet those minimum specs -- but you're perfectly free to do as much more to it...
  • Re: Rough Cost of Engine Rebuild??
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 10 Jan 2001 08:14:09 -0800
    $2500 and up for stock specs to do it right, more than twice that for the "full Lilley". This means new AMC heads, lifters...
  • Re: What motor specs do you have/ was Turbo muffler
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Wed, 1 Aug 2001 13:46:51 -0700
    Ken Hunter wrote: > Thanks Dana, I read your response to Bryan concerning this subject and since > he is losing more sleep over this than...
  • Re: VW Solar Panel
    Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
    Sat, 1 Jun 2002 07:23:08 -0400
    Just curious...does it have any specs as to how fast it charges. This is how I might use it and was wondering how...
  • Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Wed, 26 Feb 2003 14:15:20 -0500
    ...It used > > to be possible to check the SA VW page for the specs (except everything > > was rated in metric values). > > > > On Tuesday, February...
  • Re: da'lan hitch
    Historical mailing list - Richard Barker
    Mon, 14 Jul 2003 22:20:11 -0700
    ...da'lan hitch > well how much does a small car weigh? My Honda Civic hatchback weighs 2,390 pounds empty according to the specs.
  • Re: Fridge more sensitive to low pressure than cooktop?
    Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
    Mon, 8 Jan 2007 15:09:25 -0500
    ...it would be best to get the pressure set to factory specs, then continure trouble shooting. Here is a link for a DIY manometer...
  • Re: front shock bolt
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:16:39 -0700
    ...Is anyone able to send me the specs for a replacement (I was able to find those for the rear at an ACE hardware...
  • Tuning question--long, sorry!
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:13:48 -0500
    ...There's no way around this, if only because you can't get "correct" resistance specs for the potentiometer in the AFM. In practise...
  • Re: Tire pressure ... help please...
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Tue, 20 Nov 2018 04:54:43 -0800
    ...BFG TA/K02 - LT 215/65/16 (on Borbet rims) - > tire specs on the side wall load range D. - index 103 - max pressure > 65psi...
  • Re: Radio DIN for 1982 camper
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:01:38 -0400
    ...According to specs though - it "doesn't fit" a Vanagon :) I'm sure others will chime in on this with more details or other...
  • Re: Flywheel Dowel Pins - Continued
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Wed, 7 Jul 2010 12:47:01 -0400
    ...VW's specs are right in line with that. The flywheel bolts are near the center and the clutch bolts are near the outside...
  • VC fluid - take a chance on this
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 2 Apr 2010 21:58:07 -0700
    ...Not much info on the specs of the siloxane, something one would like to see. ( And please, lets not get into the problems of...
  • Instrument Pod Conversion-need advise
    Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
    Fri, 27 Mar 1998 16:08:27 -0600
    ...The fuel guage specs are also different. When I plugged the late model cluster in, the tach did not work, the fuel guage showed...
  • Re: A Fantastic Find at Canadian Tire!
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Thu, 4 Nov 1999 14:11:29 EST
    ...in Germany, H4 Headlight conversion, boxed kit, for my 84 Westy. Specs: Two lamp reflectors/enclosures (178 mm), 2 H4 bulbs, 2 high quality...
  • Re: '84 westy with "MV" engine number, Is it a 2.1L???
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 4 May 2000 14:17:20 +0200
    ...Is this true? See my wbx specs on this page: http://members.tripod.com/perlindgren/wbx.html > > > Is there a way to tell what...