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• Re: oil temps 200what?
  Historical mailing list - ray hale
  Tue, 18 Jul 95 08:36:10 EST
  ...the trick was installing a deep sump pan years ago. it lowered the temp by 20-30 degrees. no fooling. will use this sump...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Thu, 21 May 1998 01:31:22 EDT
  ...16.75" wide, 26.25" tall, 14" deep. Also, maybe someone knows if I can get such a thing at an RV store? >> uhh...
• Re: How many , Have installed Optima as Aux Battery in Westy's?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 12:54:49 -0500
  ...Works flawlessly. -Larry > How many , Have installed a (Deep Cycle) Optima as Aux > Battery in Westy's using the stock wiring under the drivers...
• Hall Unit
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 18:48:12 -0700
  ...Probably it is the same as the first distributor, and I just didn't probe deep enough the first time. Bottom line, no spark...
• Re: Headlight Alternatives for 89 Carat / Unique SA Headlamp
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 10:00:11 EDT
  ...You would have to start from scratch and build the original lights less deep, then build buckets for the inner lights, then build a...
• Re: Dual Battery Installation Instructions on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 17:18:55 -0700
  --- jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO> wrote: > I have a aux battery (group size 27) deep cycle > installed with a relay > commonly used in RV...
• Re: Oil Fill Level - Only go halfway. Makes a difference! Thanks Dennis.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 23 Oct 2005 13:49:38 -0500
  ...Loosen up you belt, lay back in the Lazy Boy, take a deep breath, and have down a six pack of Blatz. You'll...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:24:14 -0400
  Deep breaths, Benny. Deep breaths. there you go, feeling better? : ) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Benny boy" <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Failed Crankshaft seal - 5th time!
  Historical mailing list - David Shepherdson
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 13:00:24 -0700
  ...They are speced at 10mm deep but it seems that most of the ones for sale are actualy 12mm deep. Following Bob's advise...
• Re: [Syncro] dual battery isolator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 11:09:27 -0400
  ...The computerized isolators that give the > starting battery and deep cycle the voltage they want to see is > the best > bet, but expensive and...
• Re: [Syncro] dual battery isolator - belay that
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 5 Sep 2004 23:38:51 -0700
  ...The computerized isolators that give the >>> starting battery and deep cycle the voltage they want to see is the >>> best >>> bet, but expensive and...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:24:35 -0700
  ...The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered > Stainless steel does rust eventually --- a case in point is the stainless > steel coolant pipes...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:14:04 -0700
  ...Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator? >.... and now see this "can" type diagram (though for starter) > http://www.hqew.net/files/Images...
• Re: Disabling a Westy for Theft Deterring
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 23 Jul 2013 21:35:25 -0500
  ...I did it. > So I am sorry about that. > Accept my deepest apologies. > VW lists are for VWs. Political Lists are for Politics. > > Drive...
• Re: Subie powered Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:46:47 -0500
  ...I felt that due to life changes that >were about to happen I needed to get rid of it-HUGE mistake!! I >deeply regret...
• Re: Muffler Source?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:07:12 -0600
  ...travelling? You must travel differently than we do! > > ;-) > > Karl Wolz > > a deeper note but not really any louder. I put one on my Carat...
• 83 Diesel price advice
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Sep 95 21:39 AST
  ...wait for another one that runs in gasoline? Please feel free to advice me. Deeply grateful, Angel 78 Caribbean Westy San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Electric VW Information Resource
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Sat, 6 Apr 1996 16:32:00 -0500
  ...This may be of interest to camper owners with sulfated deep-cycle batteries. Usual disclaimers.... Dan Herbert 1995 EV - Winnebagooo
• bus on Star Trek
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Jan 1995 18:20:35 -0600 (CST)
  Anyone saw last night's episode of Deep Space 9? Twas part 2 of a two-parter. Major Kira and Chief O'Brien beam...
• 2nd Batt. dead
  Historical mailing list - Jay Fitzgerald
  Thu, 19 Jun 1997 09:58:28 -0600
  ...My question involves the Optima 750U deep cycle battery I just installed per the FAQ instructions. It indicates green light hunky-dory when the...
• "my reputation on the list" ;)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 13:35:18 -0300
  <from Salmon/Bus Depot> <snip> implying that I would recommend an inferior product simply to make a few bucks, and I deeply resent that...
• Alternator bracket holes stripped
  Historical mailing list - Ron Putt
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 16:50:51 -0500
  ...and if so, what did you do to remedy it? Those holes couldn't be more than a half inch deep. Thanks! Ron Putt
• carat alloy wheels was Re: Westfalia VW aluminum wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 12:33:22 EST
  ...the bolts are longer, and the lugnuts are deeper and have a chrome cap on them. might try to contact the person you bought...
• Re: Optima's and Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 17:08:22 -0500
  ...JFF >Has anyone run their fridge off of a optima deep cycle? If so, how long will >it run? Can you wire the optima...
• Re: Rescue Squad hits 150
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 09:19:25 -0700
  don't drive in Texas the water is toooo deep.. hehe spare parts * a paddle * :) becareful and never drive threw running water it only...
• Dean Potter "BASE" Solo's the Eiger (Fryeday NVC)
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:46:02 -0700
  ...On August 6, he climbed the 600-foot headwall of Deep Blue Sea (5.12+), a 1000-foot free route on The North Face...
• Re: Solar panel, aux. battery, generator etc...
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 19:28:37 -0800
  ...I'm on the third Group 31 battery, finally got a true deep cycle from Interstate. The previous two were not deep cycle and...
• Fw: Re: Failed Crankshaft seal - 2nd time!
  Historical mailing list - pronks
  Thu, 20 Oct 2005 17:12:31 +1300
  ...I checked with 2 >> FLAPS in my area and sure enough one was selling a seal that was 12mm >> deep and the other 10mm...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:59:31 -0400
  ...Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator? Yep, if triggered only when the engine is running then the draw of the solenoid coil...
• Re: Aux Battery 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 23 Jan 1999 12:54:36 -0800
  ...The Optima sealed marine deep cycle seems to be the best and the largest that will fit (barely) into the hole under the driver...
• Re: auxilery battery
  Historical mailing list - Hooper, Mark
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 17:10:22 -0500
  ...I had several dealers chuckle out loud when I asked for a deep cycle with "those" deminsions. Marine deep cycles tend to be pretty...
• Re: For Canucks Only -what kind of battery?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 06:10:26 EST
  ...is used for the auxillary battery in the back of an '80 vanagon? None of the local vendors show anything in deep discharge that...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries-Typo
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:08:22 -0400
  ...Most of the >12 volt deep cycle batteries or beefed up starting batteries and still >have short lives of one or 2 seasons. The...
• FW: [Syncro] Wiring And Amperage Tips For 2nd Battery & Winching
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 17:18:26 -0400
  ...I wanted to have an isolated battery to use for lights and such, so I installed a deep cycle under the rear seat. I...
• Re: Styled Cockpit VR6 Engine German Bus Meeting
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 17:26:38 +1300
  ...pop the seats out to carry say a motorcycle, deepfreeze or tubs of deep-dredged sea mud... but otherwise these are MY sort of...
• Re: Oil pump removal
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 30 Apr 2016 18:43:12 -0700
  I got it out! I should have looked at the new pump and realized it wasn't that deep. --t On Saturday, April 30...
• Aux. Battery: Two Group 1 6 Volt "Commercial" Batteries?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:12:08 -0800
  I realize these aren't deep cycle batteries, but at Cold Cranking Amps - 625 Reserve Capacity - 160 Cranking Amps - 750 http://www.canadiantire.ca...
• Re: Mount propex under the vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:42:35 -0800
  I thought about that but it still puts penetrations in the floor and you would want the box water tight for stream crossings, deep...
• Re: Battery venting, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 01:06:04 -0500
  ...Budd Premack 86 Syncro, 84 Vanagon (for sale) 73 Super Minneapolis, MN (Land of Sky-Blue Waters) Optima deep cycle battery.htm [application/octet...
• Re: [FIX] Re:Simple auxillary battery question
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 13:46:05 -0400
  ...You are right, you cannot discharge them too deeply very often, but that was not the application in question. >I installed a couple of...
• 1982 front bumper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 08:50:25 -0700
  ...On the top rounded edge (horizontal) that spans the front of the bumper there is a small (1/4 inch deep) square dent that...
• Re: hose clamp pliers
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 12:30:02 -0600
  Grind or file a groove, deep and wide enough to "grasp" the clamp ends, into both sides of a pair of standard pliers. Paint...
• Re: Oil leak at the rear of a 2.1 - use Brake Parts cleaner...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 29 May 2005 13:09:47 -0500
  ...Brake cleaner evaporates much too fast to do any deep cleaning, and can be an expensive proposition. <<use Brake Parts cleaner... I've found...
• Re: Can the pre 86 upper grill be fitted into a post 85 vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 19:58:58 EST
  ...writes: > > Just thought some of the owners of late model vanagons deep down,really want > round headlights like early vanagons. They look so nice...
• Exhaust stud replacement on heads
  Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
  Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:15:26 -0500
  ...also, how deep can you go before striking water! thanks, Thomas -- 1985 Full Westy "Rustfalia" 1982 Full Westy "dead engine" 1991 GL 1972 Honda...
• Re: Group-41 deep cycle gel-cel battery -payback
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Apr 1997 20:38:28 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Optima Deep Cycle Battery (not gel, new spiral wound technology) 52 amp hours 700 or 750 cranking amps Sealed -- no gases Can be charged...
• Re: 2nd battery...an alternative??
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 14:45:00 -0700
  ...is your proposed battery a deep cycle battery? Deep cycles are designed to be drawn down frequently; starter batteries are not. If it is...
• Re: Redneck Vanagon Owners (F)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 23:25:14 -0400
  Great!! (ROTFLMAO!!) You forgot to mention the gun rack(s), the open exhaust, and the spitoon (formally known as 'ashtray', or 'floor')!! Karl (deep...
• Re: WHy
  Historical mailing list - Brush, John
  Fri, 19 May 2000 10:40:08 -0600
  ...I will never do it again and please accept my deepest apologies for violating the rules of the list. Never again will you hear...
• Re: Sliding door lower track repair
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:39:31 -0500
  ...AM Markus Benne <mbenne@m-bass.com> wrote: > I have a deep groove in my sliding door track at the bottom. > > Is it feasible...
• Re: Modification, Battery box, bottom
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 8 Feb 2017 01:06:21 -0500
  Have you seen the battery boxes I built into my previous Syncro? I cut out the original boxes and fabricated deeper ones to fit...
• Re: Cleaning CV
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:43:28 -0500
  ...Pan of diesel deep enough to immerse the joint into. Let > soak overnight. Use parts cleaning brush for the really crusty stuff. > > Advantages?? Not...
• Re: Fridge Burner box
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:35:47 -0500
  ...That's not so good. > > On maximum setting it's a deep freeze. Lehman's claim .7 lb/day > typical consumption. > > Yrs, > d >
• Re: It takes a village to legalize a van
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:36:02 -0600
  ...Congrats! This list and Ben's site are deep resources. Pete '79 Westy "Aardvark" '87 Westy "JoesVan" WWW.Busesbythebeach.org <http://WWW.Busesbythebeach.com...
• Re: Future propane changes planned. Prepare in advance?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:50:28 -0400
  ...and remove the >fridge line altogether. :) Only if you have a deep-cycle house battery and are willing/able to recharge it every ?2...
• tail lights
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 13:07:18 -0400
  ...Looking a little deeper, literally into the socket, I see the metal piece that should be in the bottom of the socket is missing...
• Re: Optima battery for $129? The right one?
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 26 May 2000 06:59:28 -0700
  The deep cycle battery that fits under the drivers seat has the model number D750. The one in the ad sounds like a model...
• Breaker bar
  Historical mailing list - Frank Herzig
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 13:37:22 -0600
  ...Have a Craftsman for my regular tools, but for tire use I bought a 25" breaker bar ($12) and 19mm deep impact socket ($4...
• Re: Printing w HP1020 off a Deep Cycle Battery
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 00:40:30 -0400
  I'm not sure why one would want such a big power hungry printer when camping. A nice compact printer to have is the...
• Re: Exhaust valves
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 23:03:25 -0800
  I would think that the hardness is only skin deep on the exhaust valves, and you won't want to remove any more metal...