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  • Amsoil vs Redline gear oil - anyone tried?
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Tue, 16 May 2000 11:18:39 -0700
    ...makes several gear oils which claim to meet GL2 thru GL5 specs by using a sulphur free EP additive. Price is about the same...
  • New engine for conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
    Fri, 7 Sep 2001 13:25:57 -0400
    ...Heres the specs, 2.0L 4 cyl, 16v, Direct injection, 130hp at 5700rpm, 144 lb-ft at 3300 rpm. Heres the best thing, since...
  • Re: 14" or 15" wheels?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sun, 5 Jan 2003 18:08:28 EST
    ...How can the tires last up to double assuming you get tires with the same wear specs? How can the speedometer be more accurate...
  • Re: Tires (oh, yes)
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Wed, 21 Sep 2005 13:38:43 -0500
    ...The other specs on the tire are so good that I recommend them as meeting "Minimum Requirements" but I would be really interested in...
  • Re: crank bolt removal
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Thu, 19 Oct 2006 23:29:36 -0500
    ...The torque specs are something like 300 ft/lbs. I made a fixture that was a long piece of steel with 2 pins to...
  • Re: Mileage survey closing
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 9 Nov 2007 13:47:02 -0800
    ...There was no question asking about wheel alignment specs which can make a substantial difference to rolling resistance. I also forgot to put my...
  • Re: Difference between North American Engines and European Engines
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:37:56 -0800
    ...to help them build out a Vanagon 2.1 to European > specs.� But I have no idea what that means?� What is the difference...
  • Re: wanted: exhaust part number
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:30:11 -0500
    ...Without a sample or specs there's no way to locally source the spring washer. Unlike 26.9, it also shows every joint forward...
  • Re: Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
    Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
    Thu, 3 Oct 2019 11:49:02 -0400
    ...I think VW Vanagon specs are 133 ft lb and Go Westy alloy specs are 80 ft lb. I use 80 ft lb because...
  • Re: Importing from Canada to US
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Sun, 6 Jan 2008 03:14:09 -0800
    ...You either need the vehicle to have a sticker stating that it was manufactured to US specs, a letter or conformance from VW saying...
  • Re: bolts et al
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Tue, 8 Mar 2011 20:25:11 -0500
    Thanks so much for that, Alistair! Great info! While we're on this subject, does anyone know how to look up the specs for...
  • Re: Interior Lights
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Mon, 5 May 2003 11:53:45 -0400
    ...I don't have the specs in front of me but if I remember right the power consumption is about a quarter watt per...
  • Re: Manifold vacuum specs?
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Sun, 31 Dec 2006 11:55:53 -0500
    Thanks Max. Here's what happened when I started checking. First place I tried was the fuel pump regulator vacuum hose. Got the guage...
  • Re: Replacement AFM technology
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:27:34 -0400
    ...Given the loose resistance specs the Bentley calls out, I have the feeling that it's not really that precise a component anyway. According...
  • Re: comments on Michelin Rainforce MX4
    Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
    Thu, 24 May 2001 03:23:08 -0000
    ...However, on the e-tires.com site, they list the specs as "Maximum Pressure 35 psi" I guess if Michelin says that's the...
  • Re: [F] EV GT?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 26 Apr 1996 20:25:08 -0500 (EST)
    ...ass stereo system.....all the babes go for it..." EV GT Specs: Engine - detuned Audi IMSA 5 cylinder 20V turbo - 350 hp Drive train...
  • Re: Window and Door seal treatment
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Thu, 29 May 2003 05:43:50 -0700
    ...What I've been using is a product called "303 protectant" which was created to meet Boeing's specs for rubber/plastic maintenance. Got...
  • Re: shocks/ alignment
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Mon, 22 Mar 2004 04:41:41 -0800
    ...I had to break out the Bentley and show them the alignment specs for the rear. The numbers were not in their computer. Michael...
  • Re: NO Relay, what to do?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 9 Jul 2005 09:32:48 -0700
    ...Better specs and only $16 plus shipping. http://www.alliedelec.com/Cart/ProductDetail.asp?SKU=5763007 100 amp continuous, 400 amp surge Click on...
  • Re: AUTO TRANS
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sun, 5 Feb 2006 05:13:42 -0800
    ...Used parts would > be inspected, and if found within specs, it wouldbe "yellow-tagged" and > the tag woul dsay "Used Servicable Part" > > Couldn't...
  • Seat Swap
    Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
    Wed, 12 Jul 2006 11:32:36 -0500
    Greetings, I am still trying to get my youngest daughter's 86 Vanagon (AKA "The Mystery Machine") configured to her "specs". I asked about...
  • Re: Best chance of passing emissions?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Fri, 19 Aug 2005 08:13:29 -0500
    ...The testing stations here do not have a clue what a Vanagon is, let alone what the horse specs are. They aren't even...
  • 84 Westy alternator mount studs breaking
    Historical mailing list - Josie Lamb Williams
    Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:55:04 -0400
    ...I have purchaced some 8mm studs from auto parts store that are rated to be very strong (sorry dont remember specs) ANY SUGGESTIONS for...
  • 71 no start
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 28 Jun 1995 18:59:19 -0400
    ...the piston is at TDC and the valve clearance is at specs. The firing order is correct. The thing will not even make a...
  • Re: synthetic tranny oil
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 13 Nov 1995 14:20:08 -0400
    ...Dealer said "it burns bearings" but I can't accept this if it meets viscosity index specs and usual other protection factors. Mixing? Tim...
  • Re: Air bags & VWs
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 29 Nov 1996 07:39:27 -0500
    ...I'm only assuming it is) airbag does not meet US specs, right? That's the ISSUE in my mind: stupid laws enacted by...
  • Re: cylinder head temp sensor
    Historical mailing list - Beth Young
    Tue, 11 Feb 1997 17:20:32 -0800 (PST)
    ...Would > a variable resistor work? Are there any specs. available regarding > voltage readings? I'm not sure why you would want to do that...
  • Re: 1.9 turbodiesel specs????
    Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
    Wed, 29 Jul 1998 19:51:35 -0600
    Just a reminder for anyone using a web browser or microsoft product to compose mail: many unix mail readers are not able to easily...
  • Re: Sherpak car top carriers
    Historical mailing list - Tom Moritz
    Fri, 21 Jul 2000 17:39:25 -0400
    Steve, Mike e-mailed me the specs on the Sherpak 8. The dimensions are 20" wide x 45" long x about 14" tall. The...
  • Re: Want to trade: GL bed/bench for Weekender bench
    Historical mailing list - Carol Premack
    Fri, 3 Nov 2000 02:00:25 -0600
    ...Several years ago, Chris Turner wrapped one for me that was within UPS specs. Budd Premack 86 Syncro, 73 Super Minneapolis, MN (Land of...
  • Re: Stripped threads in cylinder head, to fix?, now?, how?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Wed, 10 Jan 2001 12:26:02 -0800
    ...He was opining (guessing?) that 12x1.25 is the right tap > size, but the way to know is to check the specs on the...
  • Re: BRM 15 " rims
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Wed, 19 Nov 2003 07:06:45 -0500
    ...The trick is to get them with all the right specs. at a reasonable price. Eric Jonce Fancher wrote: >hi all >looking through the...
  • Re: What threads on oil pressure gauge?
    Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
    Tue, 25 Jan 2005 02:04:59 -0500
    ...Anyone know > the thread specs for the low pressure sender? > > Thank you, > > --tabe johnson > xtabe@yahoo.com > > ______________________________________________________________________ > Post your free ad now! http://personals...
  • Re: Big package. Real big.
    Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
    Wed, 3 Jan 2007 15:37:46 -0800
    ...BTW, on another topic, can anyone tell me what the torque specs are for the 2.0 AC? Nathaniel On 1/3/07 12...
  • 83.5 won't start
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Tue, 1 May 2007 11:08:21 -0600
    ...There is strong spark. (Should be as there is a new coil, HT leads, Dist cap etc last summer) Idle control switch specs out...
  • Re: 84 ign timing spec
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 5 Sep 2007 10:13:38 -0700
    Greg - Here's all the specs ya need: http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm#V8384 And yes, vacuum is connected, but be sure to...
  • Re: diesel head bolt torque specs
    Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
    Thu, 21 Jun 2001 12:35:06 -0800
    ...diesel head bolt torque specs Lay it on me....
  • Re: Passenger Vanagon wanted
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 28 May 2018 15:52:09 -0500
    ...id=2096244 > > I think interior can be config'd to Your Specs ~ > > ORR ~ DeanB > > >> On 26 May , 2018, at 8:06 PM, Chris S...
  • Re: 914/6 motor
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Fri, 3 Mar 1995 14:33:03 -0800 (PST)
    ...If you are interested, I could look up the >specs and email you. (I have a '72 911T.) Well! Looks like we have 3...
  • Looking for Diesel Injection pump number from 1.9l
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
    Mon, 8 Jan 2001 14:02:03 -0500
    ...I need it so the diesel shop that is rebuilding my 1.6l TD pump can set it to the specs needed to put...
  • Re: Capacitor for filter on AFM
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Wed, 5 Jun 2002 13:28:51 -0700
    ...Who's got the schematic for this fix? Is it a filter to ground? Signal to signal? or ? Specs as follows: 22�F 100V...
  • Hydraulic lifter
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Sat, 11 Nov 2006 20:09:25 -0500
    ...it won't start keeping the valve partially open if it pressurizes back to orig specs? Sorry, but having trouble wrapping my brain around...
  • Re: disabling the damn oil buzzer
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Tue, 4 Apr 2006 12:50:13 -0700
    ...temporary oil pressure gauge somewhere and found it within specs (assuming they know the specs), thus determining that it's the wire from the...
  • Re: Turbodiesel vanagon conversion
    Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
    Mon, 8 Apr 1996 20:13:04 -0700 (PDT)
    ...However, there is a rebuilder in Eugene who uses the next thicker gasket than the specs. call for when building a TD motor, for...
  • Fox head torque question
    Historical mailing list - roger sisler
    Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:12:14 -0700
    ...I first want to check the torque on the head gasket to see if all the bolts are tight to specs.� I see that...
  • Re: Thanks for the info...
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sun, 12 Apr 1998 20:30:33 -0700
    At 10:25 PM 4/12/98 EDT, GMBulley wrote: >Refreshing to know more about you than your knowledge of the torque specs on...
  • Thanks everyone! Re: Stumped Man : ( Bosch ignition coil colors and their
    Historical mailing list - Don Griffin
    Mon, 13 Jul 1998 01:06:48 EDT
    ...I hooked up the ohm meter to my old coil and it wasn't up to specs (my Bentley's in OKC so I...
  • Westie w/ sagging rearend
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Davis
    Mon, 27 Jul 1998 15:16:54 -0700
    ...Have the springs reworked to original specs (Where? and How much?) I'm looking for suggestions o how to solve this problem. Thank you...
  • Fuel Hose?
    Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
    Wed, 7 Jun 2000 21:29:17 -0700
    ...Does someone here know the correct specs for those two fuel hoses? Also does fabric covering alone constitute proper reinforcement for fuel lines, or...
  • Re: New Battery specs???
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 7 Nov 2000 05:53:43 EST
    In a message dated 11/6/2000 9:18:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Doug, go to Canadian Tire...
  • Re: Automatic Transaxle w/ Diesel?
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
    Fri, 7 Sep 2001 09:24:43 -0700
    ...You will have to get the specs. on gear ratia for each of the 3 gears in your auto trans. This will most likely...
  • Re: jack, costs - At What Cost?
    Historical mailing list - d spence
    Sun, 17 Oct 2004 17:32:38 -0600
    ...You can buy a SONY (made in Taiwan) that meets high quality specs or an off brand that doesn't for much less. As...
  • Re: Rear axle torque specs?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 3 Jun 2015 15:12:32 -0400
    ...That could be determined from engineering specs for the nuts or from metallurgical testing of them. Either way they ended up with a higher...
  • Re: TIICO/ABA engine question
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:36:56 -0800
    ...the TIICO camshaft compare the ABA cam? Does anyone > have the specs, like lift, duration etc? > > I'm trying to analyze ways to increase...
  • Re: Springs & Weights
    Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
    Tue, 11 Apr 2000 21:30:33 -0700
    ...Schwenk" <sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET> wrote: > > I am going to come up with specs for springs I want > and then put in a > limited order...
  • Re: Gas Mileage
    Historical mailing list - byard
    Sun, 11 Jun 2000 17:02:43 -0700
    ...Be sure everything is properly hooked up, including the throttle-to-EGR valve, and to specs. Check your plugs. Do they show evidence of...
  • Need injection pump number
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
    Tue, 9 Jan 2001 13:54:14 -0500
    ...I need this number so I can get the output specs to set my rebuilt pump to. I have a "VE R 79" pump...
  • Re: "Highway Flyer" Vanagon Trans - $1495
    Historical mailing list - Dart 330
    Thu, 13 Sep 2001 13:50:22 -0500
    When you look at the specs of Vanagon trans on the South African web site, it shows the cheapest model having a 4 speed...
  • Kumho RoadVenture ST Tires
    Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
    Fri, 28 Dec 2001 07:40:06 -0500
    ...The specs are as shown on the Kumho Website here: http://www.kumhotireusa.com/pdf_files/787back.pdf Size: P215/70R14 Load Rating: 96...
  • Re: problem 86 camper weekender
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Wed, 20 Mar 2002 12:51:40 -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...