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  • Anyone use Les Schwab for tires?
    Historical mailing list - patrice b
    Sat, 14 Sep 2002 03:41:00 -0700
    Anyone in the Northwest USA use Les Schwab for their vanagon tires? (Besides me, that is) ...just wondering how what they carry rates against...
  • Re: about the "Best Oil" to use in our WaterBoxer
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Wed, 25 Sep 2002 21:19:30 EDT
    ...The paint is now reaching tan but still makes it easier to read. >> Stan, I thought your ring compessor rated you a nomination for...
  • Re: Signs of the Times ( Fryedaye Follies)
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sat, 25 Jan 2003 13:11:06 -0500
    35?? In WV the turns are rated at 25. And you can take them at 25, if it is a dry sunny day. Otherwise...
  • Re: Snow handling
    Historical mailing list - Bill N
    Mon, 17 Feb 2003 15:47:27 -0700
    ...That's why I found it funny that 84% rate themselves as above average or better. Obviously, a bunch of them are wrong. Apparently...
  • speaking of vans for sale-seattle
    Historical mailing list - Road Trip
    Wed, 17 Sep 2003 23:11:45 -0700
    ...Proper load rated tires, lots of receipts. Located in Seattle. Great deal at $7600 obo. steve seattle 206-250-3035 for more info pics...
  • Re: Alternator light glows dimly at idle... Need new brushes?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 20 Sep 2005 01:06:13 EDT
    ...Eventually the rate of charge will not keep up with what you are using and you'll be getting nothing but silence whenever you...
  • Re: What I did a few weeks ago--a pallet in my Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Thu, 27 Oct 2005 22:18:26 -0600
    ...Yes, the Vanagon is rated to carry a ton--at least my '81 is. Subtract weight from GVWR and it is right at 2000...
  • Different fire-fighting methods/materials for different fuel formulations
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 12 May 2006 19:12:49 -0700
    ...For those of you running 'alternative' fuels you might want to double-check to make sure your fire extinguisher is rated for whatever you...
  • VANAGON RESCUE LINK
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Mon, 10 Jul 2006 04:59:44 -0700
    ...Anthony '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo) --------------------------------- How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger�s low PC-to-Phone call rates.
  • Looking for the root cause of power steering fluid loss
    Historical mailing list - Dustin Jones
    Wed, 14 Mar 2007 09:29:27 -0400
    Hi Volks, I'm losing power steering fluid somewhere in the system a considerable rate. However I don't see any noticable drip spots...
  • head leak
    Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
    Tue, 7 Aug 2007 10:39:01 -0700
    ...Any idea what the flat rate for time is on this? Also, any essential "change it now or forever hold your peace" parts I...
  • Tire profiles and pressures
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Mon, 28 Jul 2003 14:21:55 -0700
    ...EG, If the rear per wheel normal load is 1500 lbs and the tire is rated for 1750 lbs at maximum cold inflation pressure...
  • Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sat, 5 Sep 2009 12:42:21 -0400
    ...Your alternator puts out 90% of its rated capacity at 2000 rpms. Your alternator is rated at 100 amps. Your batteries are 25% discharged...
  • Re: Anybody using these Tires on a westy? Yokohama Y356, LT 185/70R14, Radial,
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Tue, 9 Jul 2019 23:51:42 -0300
    ...Maximum Load, S Speed Rated, Blackwall, ? >> >> I currently have WOOSUNG 195R14 8P.R. 106/104 LT. They are max rated at 2095 LBs @ 55...
  • Re: Tillamook Cheese Buses Stolen
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Sun, 13 Jul 2014 22:43:28 -0800
    ...of the then going labor rate which in the early `90's was around $35.00 today's rate is more than double that...
  • Re: 12v Aftermarket Coolers ? Any Good?
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Mon, 6 Sep 2004 15:13:26 -0700
    ...It is rated at 45 watts, and has an average running time: of 30% at 32C ambient temperature. Its rated power consumption is defined...
  • Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:08:37 -0700
    Don, Usually in a piecework or commisioned situation workers are paid the piecework rate or minimum wage, whatever is higher. Benefits (social security, workers...
  • Re: vanagon difficulty
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Thu, 3 Sep 2009 15:52:42 -0700
    ...That's > about $37,000 at current exchange rates. If it's clean, you could > reasonably expect to get $15,000 it today's...
  • Re: 102mph - Turbo vs. 6-cylinder
    Historical mailing list - John Reddick
    Tue, 22 May 2007 19:42:01 -0400
    ...They went on to say that because it was so smooth, they had no idea how to rate their gearbox, which they normally rated...
  • Re: Tire size 185R-14C
    Historical mailing list - JonR
    Fri, 19 Mar 2004 10:53:23 -0500
    ...The local tire chain "Tire Warehouse" store found me a 185R-14C 8 ply rated (6 ply actual) D load range tire. At that...
  • Re: Black Nylon Fuel Return Hose Kink. Opinions? PICS.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:46:27 -0800
    ...But as you say, low flow rate on that return pipe so improving flow on it may not make any difference. Neil. On Wed...
  • Re: Importing a vehicle to Canada - need advice
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:33:51 -0800
    ...most will be the same. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Low, Low, Low Rates! Check out Yahoo! Messenger's cheap PC-to-Phone call rates (http://voice.yahoo.com)
  • Re: Tire question: Sorry, but ...
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:46:35 -0500
    ---- Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > The rated load on these works out to be about > 70lbs under VWs stated max GVW load, if...
  • Towing a Splittie with a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Thu, 24 Jan 2002 14:27:55 -0600
    ...mounted tow bar on my '85 Westy! The tow bar is rated at 1200 lbs. The split-window bus would be towed on its...
  • Re: da'lan hitch
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Tue, 15 Jul 2003 15:30:45 -0400
    ...They really aren't rated (or > designed) to be towing other automobiles. They can tow small things > (canoes, jets skis, ATVs.) Just forget about...
  • Re: Cooling strategies, color coded, etc.
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Fri, 30 Apr 2004 16:48:55 -0400
    ...this would imply that all head gaskets, when all else is equal, should fail at a similar rate. Even someone who drives more aggressively...
  • Re: Oil change?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Wed, 2 Jun 2004 17:38:23 -0500
    > At the rate that most VW's either burn or leak oil, I wonder if changes > are necessary at all. Just add to it...
  • Re: Dual Battery Installation Instructions on Ebay
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 21 Oct 2004 18:44:05 -0400
    ...One of my best selling items, it comes complete with the fused relay, suitably rated wiring, and diagram. http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber...
  • Re: Do they still have Propex heaters?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
    Tue, 9 Aug 2005 10:40:19 -0400
    ...Cost was around $600 at that point although this may change with exchange rates. Karl's email is westyventures@mindspring.com There's some...
  • Should I pump my Nokian Hakka CS tires up to 65lbs?
    Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
    Wed, 28 Jun 2006 17:13:46 -0500
    They are rated for 70 lbs. They ran like crap at 35 lbs. I now have them at 45 lbs. I would like to...
  • syncro vs 2wd spring height
    Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
    Mon, 14 May 2007 20:38:07 -0700
    ...Are the spring rates (generally) the same? I'm aware different springs were available depending on year and model but have not had the...
  • Re: experience with GoWesty wheels
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Fri, 29 May 2009 10:27:26 -0400
    I agree with Ron, I would never put a car rated tire on a Westy Vanagon. You might be able to get away with...
  • Re: Frig on 12v
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
    Mon, 18 Jul 2005 13:27:39 -0700
    ...The electrical > heater > is a dual-voltage part, with both halves rated at 85 watts. Watts is > pretty much heat in a case like...
  • Re: Odyssey batteries
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:00:06 -0400
    ...However...256 cells would give 4x64, maximum rated discharge on the cell is less than four amps, so your max rated current would be...
  • Re: Advice about black oil on back of diesel Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:38:10 -1000
    ...the Fuel Delivery Rate may be turned up too high , and could account for this symptom. good idea ! ..recommend a repaint to a darker...
  • Speed Ratings Explained?
    Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
    Sun, 18 Apr 1999 00:43:36 -0400
    ...But, explanation complete, I gotta wonder; if a tire is rated at 186 mph, does that mean it disentegrates when it attains that speed...
  • Re: Tire thread - my mechanic disagrees
    Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
    Mon, 19 Apr 1999 14:28:27 -0700
    ...They seemed concerned enough about the safety questions I was asking about the under-rated Michelin tire that I had on my van to...
  • Re: Esurance blacklist for VW Westfalia campers!
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:22:46 +0000
    ...The times I have checked their rates against other companies, I have not found anyone with a better rate for the coverage I was...
  • Re: [Syncro] Paging owners of syncro.org springs...info needed
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 14 Feb 2003 20:45:02 EST
    ...Besides it was not likely that buyers of the spring would necessarily know what the spring rates are. With the information you requested, one...
  • Re: battery kill switch
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Fri, 24 Aug 2012 19:52:01 -0400
    How many amps is that thing rated for? Also, have you got a before and after voltage drop during starting? If we get positive...
  • Re: 0.9 bar or 1.8 bar Oil Press Switch Bullshit
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Fri, 9 Feb 2001 13:54:44 EST
    ...Has the 0.9 bar oil pressure switch been superceded by one rated at1.8 bar for some good reason? Rich
  • Re: Tire sale at Sears!!
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sun, 10 Mar 2002 12:17:55 -0700
    ...They are Light truck rated, so they > are heavy duty enough for regular vans, but I am not sure if they are ok for...
  • Re: Book time for CV Joint work?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 25 Apr 2006 23:30:31 -0400
    ...They also list a warranty rate of 1.3. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
  • Re: Jump on this one!
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:38:33 -0800
    ...Jeff --------------------------------- Low, Low, Low Rates! Check out Yahoo! Messenger's cheap PC-to-Phone call rates.
  • Proper Tire valve stems?
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Thu, 20 Aug 2015 12:36:53 -0400
    ...I know these are LT tires and are rated @65psi. When replacing the valve stems is there any that "NEED" to be used because...
  • Re: Now Tires, WasRe: FRIDAY: Craigslist ad from the future
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 24 Jan 2014 14:55:41 -0400
    ...What is the best low cost 3 season tire for me to buy in > 215/65/16??? Must be rated Load Index 99 or...
  • Re: Zits
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:45:28 -0800
    ...I think it qualifies as G rated. ;) http://www.arcamax.com/newspics/10/1066/106661.gif (I like how the nose is totally flat...
  • Re: 12vdc power supplies
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Sun, 25 Jun 1995 20:20:22 -0700 (PDT)
    ...twenty pounds, was about 12" x 6" x 8" > and was rated at only ten amps. > So, where did you mount your power supply...
  • Re: My Westy's first happy trip (a bit long)
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Mon, 15 Sep 1997 23:50:54 -0700
    ...They're really a Bridgestone >light truck tire under Sears' marque, rated at 1435 lbs @ 50 psi. Not quite Lordy I hope that's...
  • Re: syncro trans gear engagement
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Fri, 14 Aug 1998 20:18:41 -0400
    ...we would drain the petro based oil and install the > GL4 rated G50 > VW synthetic gear oil and have the customer drive the Van...
  • Re: Removing A/C high pressure hose from Westy Camper
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 5 Aug 2000 11:08:34 -0400
    ...while I found the hole locations to insert What's the rated compression strength of a kid? <g> d David Beierl - Providence, RI http...
  • Re: Coolant filters
    Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
    Thu, 14 Jun 2001 02:54:31 EDT
    ...The thing is, the filter can't be in the path of high flow rate so a secondary loop needs to be added that...
  • Digijet Fuel Injectors
    Historical mailing list - pete owsianowski
    Sun, 21 Dec 2003 21:51:38 -0500
    ...85? How doe you clean an injector? Anyone know the flow rate? Does anybody know how to test them? Thanks, Pete '87 Westy "Joe...
  • Re: BA6 heater Booster- electrical
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Mon, 27 Nov 2006 20:08:23 -0800
    ...album?.dir=/4f0bre2&.src=ph&.tok=phRsg4FBozcmqPb5 > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Cheap talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. http://voice.yahoo.com
  • Re: Tow loop spacing
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:21:37 -0400
    ...car/dolly with a Class 1 (1500 lb rated, if that) hitch? Please warn us when and where you'll be on the road...
  • Re: fuel pump instructions?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
    Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:50:52 -0800
    ...My Bentley has info on page 20.16 for checking the rate, but nothing that I can see on replacing the pump.� Is there...
  • Re: : Snow Tire Recommendation- re studs
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 5 Dec 2015 17:01:20 -0500
    ...Do be sure this tire is rated for 44psi. If it is rated for 35psi don’t use it. The 215/70-14 Winterforce...
  • Re: PC300 inverter
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 23 Sep 1995 18:11:26 -0500 (CDT)
    ...The TV is rated at .75 A and ran fine. The 1.6 A sander was turned on and off repeatedly and sometimes the...
  • Re: Multi-vehicle insurance deals?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Taberski
    Wed, 19 Apr 2000 01:43:21 -0500
    ...The vehicle is rated at over 5000 miles/year, pleasure use only, car symbol (z) (<--- I have no idea what this car symbol is...
  • Re: Fridge on DC power
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:08:20 -0400
    ...The flame IIRC is rated ~650 BTU/hr, but a good deal of that goes up the flue. In theory they should be about...