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• Re: replace idle stabilizer or not??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 14 Sep 2010 01:32:57 -0700
  ...idle stabilizer with a new one and did nothing else > but lowered my idle and let the new switch control it would that help...
• Re: (new to list!) tranny stuck in gear!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Transue
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 17:14:15 -0700
  ...Right inside, he > > described a bracket that would be broken and easily replaced. > > > > Has anyone heard of this? Make sense? Anyone lowered the nose...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 23:48:13 -0500
  ...Maybe on this installed, they lowered the engine mounts a half inch more to accomodate this? On Dec 22, 2012, at 10:34 PM...
• Re: Which awning is best
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:28:09 -0700
  ...In heavy rain, the outer corners can be lowered by tightening the corner lines, allowing water to spill onto the ground instead of pooling...
• Re: Engine removal, long winded...... Seeking advice
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:15:53 -0700
  ...I let the engine lowered on the top of the wooden blocks first. Then I removed one piece of 2x4 from each side at...
• Re: Front heater won't give heat
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 22 Aug 2018 13:35:32 -0500
  ...acts as a drain went the top of > the tube is lowered. > > If you are filling back though the cap that would be very...
• Re: Engine Rebuild - week 3
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 23:13:55 -0600
  ...Drained and filled the tranny > while It was lowered, replaced the rear selector arm, > boots and bushing. Both the boots were hashed, and > there...
• Re: House Battery and Clearance
  Historical mailing list - Adam Grove
  Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:56:26 -0800
  ...up the d= > > river side rear height by 1/4" and lowered the passenger side by 1/4"result= > > ing in a 1/2...
• Re: 1.9L long blocks
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 07:08:47 -0500
  ...23.) Once you have the engine lowered you can slid it off the jack and onto a carpet piece or board to slide it...
• Re: Difficulty / time to replace clutch - 1991 Westfalia 2WD
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 15 Dec 2020 10:35:53 -0700
  ...are out of Trany Mount the front of Eng & Trany get Lowered/Tilted several inches so Trany will clear the CrossMember that Its Mount...
• Fw: window vents
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 20:43:05 -0400
  ...They are tinted and allow the > > > window to be lowered 3 or 4 inches. > > > > > > I broke the edges off of only one of the...
• Re: Removing engine, WAS; How high do I lift the wee beastie?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 20 Nov 2010 05:19:33 -0600
  ...When >>> all is >>> |loose, and the engine is ready to be lowered, clear the area >>> underneath, >>> |and place some one inch diameter pipes parallel...
• Re: H&R Lowering springs and Koni shocks
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 12:20:19 +1000
  ...will not have enough "up" travel if used on a non-lowered Vanagon. The front Koni shocks seem to fit just fine and have...
• Re: can I fix my power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Curtis Graham
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 11:29:39 -0700
  ...9) Put the wheels back on and lowered the van. I still need to pull steering wheel and realign it. Good luck if you...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 09:50:29 -0800
  ...As the pressure is lowered the contact patch increases. They will often air down low enough that the sidewalls can also provide a floatation...
• Re: How often to change Fuel Injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Wed, 24 Jul 2013 20:07:57 -0400
  ...The other question I had was if the gas tank had to be emptied or lowered. He said no. I had an intact plastic...
• Re: Coolant pipes replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:24:09 -0500
  ...The Stainless cooling pipes lowered my operating temperatures on long grades and when towing dramaticly. Marine grade, thick rubber hose has absolutley no heat...
• Re: Bigger Wheels, Unsprung mass and Calculations
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 6 Oct 2002 12:12:01 +0100
  ...and why I generally have avoided them like the plague, ditto lowered suspension with less travel). Its even been known for the shock mountings...
• Re: Converting Vanagon to Audi 15" Rims
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:25:20 -0500
  ...They don't rub on the front suspension anywhere but since my van was lowered about 3" the front tires do make contact with...
• Re: Clarification on Handling of Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Mon, 05 May 1997 14:18:45 -0400
  ...the handling of the Westy to that of my 87 Wolfsburg (lowered suspension, which I think is superb for a van. I think they...
• Re: DISASTER AT JIFFY LUBE!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 16:20:44 -0400
  ...DRIVERS DOOR!!! the MORON left the drivers door open when he lowered it! the door got caught on the platform, and lifted the front...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:26:12 +0000
  ...Afterward I just lowered the whole thing down. On a > Westy - I wouldn't know how that would work. > > Hope this gives you some...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:55:38 -0800
  ...I'm not sure I want my van lowered, I kinda like a >>> taller ride. >>> >>> Does anybody have any experience with them? Are they...
• Re: "Smoke in the Cockpit!!!"... Vanagon Drama in Real-life, Part , Deux
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 19:54:47 -0700
  ...Yes, that's right, by > introducing exhaust into the intake mixture, the overall combustion > temperature inside the cylinders is lowered significantly. I don't...
• Clutch replacement report - longish
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 11:58:12 -0800
  ...Removing the trans was straight forward, lowered it using a floor jack, eased it off the jack and slid it out from under the...
• Re: Dolly for engine removal
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:11:07 -0800
  ...I removed the >> fasteners from the engine carrier, and lowered the engine/dolly to the >> ground. Then I snuck the jack back to the...
• Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 11:08:13 -0700
  ...It just naturally lifts the other side to where it lines up, assuming the engine is lowered enough to create the proper angle. As...
• What's Correct Oil Level: MIN or MAX?!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin J Turinsky
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 08:11:47 -0900
  ...This lowered my oil temperature (VDO drain plug sensor and electric gauge) from 255 degrees F to 185 degrees F at 70 mph on...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Dec 2013 20:29:49 -0500
  ...I looked under the front and saw coolant so I lowered the spare tire tray and got the tire out. It soon became apparent...
• late friday goofieness
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 May 1996 08:39:40 +0930
  ...Used for lowering a Mustang to the ground after you have installed a set of Ford Motorsports lowered road springs, trappng the jack handle...
• Automotive humor
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 08:46:25 -0500
  ...Used for lowering a Mustang to the ground after you have installed a set of Ford Motorsports lowered road springs, trappng the jack handle...
• A great vanagon ride
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 9 Apr 2023 21:11:11 -0400
  ...I lowered air pressure and put = >> 6 people and a dog in her to sink her down. We cleared the top of the = >> door...
• SOTO/Classic Weekend (Part 3 Camping with Box on Wheels)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 09:14:10 -0700
  ...The Bad Boys from Azuza, California all had black-lowered vehicles, tight sounding engines (constantly revving), and BIG BOOMY stereos. (Nice!) These guys must...
• Re: [vanagon] FS: 15" and 16" alloys for the vanagon...CHEAP..$150 for all four
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:36:49 -0700
  ...Florian On Sun, Oct 12, 2008 at 6:58 AM, <JORDANVW@aol.com> wrote: > price lowered... $150 for all four.. i have 4 sets...
• Re: State of the List... State your ages!!!!!!! :<)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 10 May 2004 08:48:29 -0400
  ...im also a part of that >go-fast annoying loud exaust and lowered GTI crowd that many of you hate too.. :<) >why do i...
• Re: Towing?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 11 May 2000 13:56:18 -0400
  ...So then we removed both front wheels, and were able to get the dolly underneath and lowered it onto the rotors. The with the...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 07:43:15 -0800
  ...As the pressure is lowered the contact patch > increases. They will often air down low enough that the sidewalls can also > provide a floatation...
• 2x 150Ah battery install in T4 Westy, Was Deep cycle on sale
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:37:45 -0600
  ...http://www.exide.com/products/golf_car/exide_golf_car.html I sawed off 3mm off the parallelogram bars on top and lowered the...
• Re: DISASTER AT JIFFY LUBE!!!!
  Historical mailing list - charles fladger
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 18:01:24 -0700
  ...DRIVERS DOOR!!! > > the MORON left the drivers door open when he lowered > it! the door got > caught on the platform, and lifted the front...
• RE: Followup: engine cooling non-problem
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 13:32:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...The PO said that, to replace the clutch, he removed the mounts for the engine and tranny, lowered the whole shebang to the ground...
• Dead Bus Report
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 3 Mar 97 14:02:50 EST
  ...We lowered the engine and tranny only to find that we left the backup light fuse holder and the shift rod connected. Whoops! Raised...
• Re: Vanagons in California...(Splitties)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Weeks
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 22:13:42 -0600
  ...NOW I lowered it with straight bug axles and >> now can >> cruise at >> 70 NO Problem. I can at least stay up with traffic...
• Re: Friday: New VW Engine--it's Miller (cycle) time
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 12:32:23 -1000
  ...customers will actually use, while the final compression temperature >>> has >>>>> been lowered through early closing of the intake valve and the >>> expansion >>>>> cooling that...
• Air cooled 1985!!! (was In praise of aircooled vanagons)
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 09:27:08 -0500
  ...in Busses and Vanagons are > >> usually short lived. > >> > >> When octane was lowered the air-cooled was > >> doomed. They are from an era that had...
• Re: [WetWesties] Who waves at whom ? ?
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:38:02 -0400
  ...we all wave to the Splitties and they should wave back, assuming that is their nose is lowered enough to see us. However, they...
• Re: Merffler options?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:02:02 -0400
  ...If the engine isn't lowered, then you might need a 'heater box wrench' which is a 13 mm hex box wrench, built in...
• Re: A little traveling music ... Siriusly
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 21:26:20 -0500
  ...The antenna on the new beetle can't be lowered ... but when I REALLY wanted to hear a Sirius program in a high interference...
• Re: Which awning is best
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:52:44 -0700
  ...It's stable > and solid in wind. > > In heavy rain, the outer corners can be lowered by tightening the > corner > lines, allowing water to...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1000 /F
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 16:25:10 -0700
  ...Used for lowering a Mustang to the ground after you have installed a set of Ford Motorsports lowered road springs, trappng the jack handle...
• Re: Subject: Boston Bob Engine
  Historical mailing list - Tolga Morawski
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 19:47:03 -0400
  ...my >engines have a lowered compression ratio, and the right parts to make >the engine last a long time run at the right temp...
• Overheating? Try these ideas. (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 May 1997 21:02:21 -0700 (PDT)
  ...This lowered my oil temperature (VDO drain plug sensor and electric gauge) from 255 degrees F to 185 degrees F at 70 mph on...
• Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Sunshine
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 18:23:58 -0500
  ...ANYWAY I think when I lowered the spare tire to get at the hose to take the old one out and install the donor...
• Trip report part two -long.
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 17:09:59 -0700
  ...the Bench seat which allowed for the bench seat to be lowered into the "bed" position. On the front of the box ( facing into...
• 84 Westy WBoxer Rebuild - Part I
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Sun, 02 Mar 1997 21:56:26 -0800
  ...a charm supporting the tranny when it (and the engine) was lowered down. Wanted to take the exhaust off before pulling the engine, but...
• Re: State of the List... State your ages!!!!!!! :<)
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Mon, 10 May 2004 09:21:11 -0400
  ...im also a part of that go-fast annoying loud exaust and lowered GTI crowd that many of you hate too.. :<) why do i...
• Re: Friday: New VW Engine--it's Miller (cycle) time
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sat, 30 Apr 2016 22:46:13 -0400
  ...customers will actually use, while the final compression temperature > > > has > > > > > been lowered through early closing of the intake valve and the > > > expansion > > > > > cooling that...
• Re: Heart vs. Head
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:06:14 -0800
  ...They'd make a great > project vehicle; I've seen a couple that were lowered, with big alloys > and bodykits, and they looked great...
• Re: Dolly for engine removal
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:50:57 -0800
  ...I removed the > >> fasteners from the engine carrier, and lowered the engine/dolly to the > >> ground. Then I snuck the jack back to the...
• Re: Difficulty / time to replace clutch - 1991 Westfalia 2WD
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 15 Dec 2020 17:06:53 -0800
  ...are out of Trany Mount the front of Eng & Trany get Lowered/Tilted > several inches so Trany will clear the CrossMember that > > Its Mount...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:24:24 -0700
  ...Afterward I just lowered the whole thing |> down. On a Westy - I wouldn't know how that would work. |> |> Hope this gives you some...