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• Re: Joy Hecht's problem's solved?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 19 May 2005 14:38:36 -0400
  ...Which was universally the same - plug in the 02 sensor. Which I did, and it solved the problem. That problem, anyway. Unfortunately yesterday I...
• Re: Vandals last night ... can the Huns be far behind
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 1 Jul 2009 09:14:27 -0700
  ...thoughtless violence that i thought funny for that moment... sigh ... karma ... universal amends ... a reckoning ... hey it is just an aerial ... i mean really...
• Re: Pzwo lower grille foglights NLA
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 20:06:34 -0500
  ...That says to me that > these lights do not interfere with other drivers. > > Unfortunatley there's no universal signal for "your fog lights are...
• Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:51:30 -0500
  ...The intake and exhaust was handled through a universal port that was both intake and exhaust. Evidently the exhaust gases and intake combustion air...
• Yeah! It's a water pump weekend! (questions of course)
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:12:50 -0700
  ...buy: - a thin walled 13 mm socket - a 3/8" drive universal / swivel (to get the lower right nut). Does this sound to anyone...
• Re: O2 sensor testing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 15:22:25 -0500
  ...its use (10p a liter maybe?), but I don't think that even then it was universally available. david -- David Beierl -- dbeierl@attglobal.net
• Re: Which O2 sensor wrap-up
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:57:05 -0700
  ...I went to my local FLAPS and got a "universal" sensor made by Bosch, number 13913. It had the FLAPS branding on the box...
• Re: Dake (Ian) Collins
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Wed, 6 Jan 2021 09:51:55 -0500
  ...He also deeply valued his associations with Maine Coast > Men > >>> and the Universalist Church of Rockland, and the Unitarian Universalist > >>> Churches of Ellsworth and...
• Re: power steering
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:26:05 -0400
  ...brings up the issue, so I would say it's > almost universal. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: Friday - my favorite electronics teacher has new video
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:56:40 -0500
  ...of the big caps in backwards in the remote weighing device (universal load cell amplifier/readout, eight digits or better IIRC) my group was...
• Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 11:41:37 -0400
  ...BTW > the latest universal works with any antifreezes are now mostly phosphate > free. Don't get too hung up on that. Just pick a...
• Re: Maps vs GPS
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:31:24 -0700
  ...For this > I'd need both the universal transverse mercator grid and the New > Zealand grid... meaning I'd need a $400-or-so...
• Re: Syncro driveshaft problems (maybe?)
  Historical mailing list - Gary E Thaxter
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 12:37:46 -0400
  ...I will have the whole front end redone (wheel bearings, driveaxles, diff mounts, diff bearings checked, and driveshaft balanced with new universals) before I...
• Re: Coincidence?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:25:01 -0700
  ...About 25kms in, we stopped in the middle of the road for five minute to observe that universal summer event - Construction. I was going...
• Re: Virtualizing gauges on OBDII equipped vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 21 May 2012 10:42:31 -0400
  ...to production several years later, if they could just have a universal standard for the size and shape of dash mounted vehicle tablets, it...
• Re: Good Sam Club Road Assist
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:15:40 -0700
  ...We end > up with 2-3 tows a year. > > There isn't a universal plan for everyone, it is individual. The latest > tow > prices...
• Re: Largest diameter wheel.
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 12:44:12 -0600
  ...Very few tires carry that rating on them anymore. > >Below is from (Universal Tire Quality Grade) standards >UTQG >Ply Rating vs. Load Range >Ply...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:28:54 -0400
  ...Although it is listed as a replacement for the W7D's due to its more universal design the actual reach is closer to the...
• Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle..Was "vanagon syndrome?"
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 25 Jun 2014 09:24:09 -0700
  ...I removed my O2 sensor, which was a Denso Universal..It was adapted, with the Denso junction plug.... into a long flat VW plug...
• Re: Westy seating/sleeping: Questions for families of 5+
  Historical mailing list - Kevin ...
  Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:34:00 -0800
  ...in my '86 Westy so I figure it's probably a universal thing. I'm looking to sell it but have heard quotes of...
• Re: Front Shocks Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 12:35:43 CDT
  ...Are the McPhereson strut tools universal? you do NOT need to mess with the spring!! really. you can do it without ever taking the...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:49:11 -0400
  ...Although it is listed as a replacement for the > W7D's due to its more universal design the actual reach is closer to > the...
• Re: Vanagon T-Shirts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:23:51 -0600
  ...matches some part of everyone's van. > > It's the only universal color we all share. > > -Craig > > > On Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 11...
• Re: Electric Vanagon via EV West?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 19:47:32 -0700
  ...unsurprisingly. > >>> > >>> However, they said a number of customers have purchased their > universal kit > >>> for Vanagons(!). Anyone on the list one of these folks? If...
• Re: Aux battery hookup
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 8 May 2015 06:36:41 -0400
  ...battery hookup system and 3 Universal UB12220- 22amp deep cycle wheelchai= > r batteries. I did all the wiring as per instructions. Added the new...
• Re: [Syncro] removing VC- time and ease??
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 09:14:19 -0500
  Steve's pictures tell the story, but yes, it is nice to have a full range of extensions and a universal to take off...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:24:10 -0700
  ...It is perhaps the most universal of the VW 90 amp alternators of > the vintage covering our vans and many original Bosch longer part...
• Re: flames and leak
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 15:37:40 -1000
  ...Law and/or Common Sense and An Expert on All Matters, Universal and Otherwise, and demanded a retraction and apology from lawyer no. 3...
• Re: Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 13:19:55 -0500
  >The Super Beetles used U-joints in the steering column and they were >failure-prone, too. The Supers had no bushings or bearings between...
• Re: European ebay find, would this really work?
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:17:28 -0800
  ...15 %. >Results higher top speed. >Long duration - 10 years warranty. >Easy universal 10 minutes installation. >Switch can be connected in line for perfect test...
• Re: Getting Caught
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 18 Feb 2023 03:51:50 +0000
  ...the no overnight sleeping in vehicles in NP parking lots is > universal now.  Years ago I used to drive all day and into the...
• auxiliary battery wire gauge
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:31:14 -0800
  I just ordered another 5 deep cycle wheelchair batteries (Universal 12220) so that I can get rid of my standard lead acid battery I...
• Re: bike racks and stickers
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 22:50:18 -0500
  ...Last year I borrowed a Thule rack, one of those universal fit types that you see on the back of vans, hatchbacks, sedans, that...
• Dr. Diesel meets Mr. Harley
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 11:32:27 -0700
  ...back over his shoulder and very theatrically pinched his nose, the universal sign for "phew, you stink." I considered this for a moment and...
• Re: Dake (Ian) Collins
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Fri, 8 Jan 2021 16:48:23 -0500
  ...He also deeply valued his associations with Maine Coast Men >>> and the Universalist Church of Rockland, and the Unitarian Universalist >>> Churches of Ellsworth and...
• Porsche trans adaptor info found
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 12 May 2000 10:31:14 +1200
  ...The rear end of the shifter rod can be adapted using a section of steering column with universal joints (Mike Gensler's great idea...
• Re: audi rim modifications
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 11:34:59 -0700
  ...Mine came from PEP Boys, a universal type, and were 8mm thick. I needed these to ensure clearance of my tires, LT-235/75...
• Re: 4-wheel Porsche di$c brake for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Tue, 7 May 2002 13:34:36 -0500
  ...From any of the reputable Porsche salvage yards the price is pretty universal (when you can find one): $7,500 + shipping. I'll keep...
• Re: Steering "clunk" noise solved??
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:56:56 -0600
  ...My culprit is the universal joint in the intermediate rod/shaft having wallered out its thrust surfaces. Guess all those years of driving without...
• Re: JP Group Power Steering U Joint Fitment Issues?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 21 Jul 2019 09:52:44 -0700
  ...JP Group Power Steering U Joint Fitment Issues? > Looking on the internet, it seems that various vendors all sell the JP Group > universal joint...
• Re: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:25:22 -0500
  For the replacement coil it has to be the correct one, no universal stuff. You will get some sticker shock. For the connector for...
• Follow up to spark plug wires inquiry/problem
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:34:49 -0500
  ...Getting the old sensor out was quite a chore and I added a bit more anti-seize than was already on the Bosch universal...
• Re: Still running rich, now what
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 09:21:35 -0700
  ...Start by replacing the cheapest first, the O2 sensor. ($35 Bosch universal from list vendors). Then move to the fuel pressure regulator ($70), AFM...
• Re: RoadHaus - Premature wheel bearing failure
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 16:17:27 -0600
  ...I replaced my rear bearings 30K ago and they seem fine (no rumbling and the seals are still good) lubed them with generic universal...
• Re: Wont start
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:56:04 -0800
  ...but to others it means "fire up and start." "Crank" is universally understood as "rotate" (because you used to actually use a crank to...
• Re: Substitute Fuel Pump #
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 12:21:15 -0400
  ...Do all Vanangon pumps need that much pressure? > > I also came across a "universal" pump listed under Vanagon, that is not > the cylinder shape...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 26 Jun 2006 - Special issue (#2006-531)
  Historical mailing list - JP
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:49:32 -0400
  ...section off with > a > hack saw and replace it with a universal radiater hose.Works great,but is > ugly. Ugly is not bad.I...
• Re: CDIs
  Historical mailing list - Brian M. Miller
  Fri, 1 Mar 96 9:48:40 PST
  ...For the last several cars I used the Tiger CDI from Universal Corp (Grand Junction, CO). I have had no problems. I should mention...
• Re: Friday - my favorite electronics teacher has new video
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:47:50 -0800
  ...of the big caps in backwards > in the remote weighing device (universal load cell amplifier/readout, > eight digits or better IIRC) my group was...
• Re: First Aid Kit
  Historical mailing list - Double-Cab Guy
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 00:05:45 -0600
  ...spare tire or on the trunk lid.The Kit is a universal item and can be bought at a German Auto Parts store for...
• Re: radiator leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Jan 2005 22:38:17 -0500
  ...Many coolant companies are now marketing "Universal" coolants. They claim they will mix with any type or brand. If you really want to go...
• How To Replace Power Steering Rack (re-send)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:15:47 -0400
  ...Next remove the 13 mm bolt/nut on the universal joint that attaches the steering shaft to the steering rack. Use the 3/8...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 19:00:57 -0500
  ...Outside of this kit, which includes three 3" extensions, a 12" extension and a universal joint coupler, I carry the dial indicator, adaptor, metric...
• Re: Haughty lawyers...Uugh (was libel, retraction etc)
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 11:11:54 -1000
  ...Law and/or > Common Sense and An Expert on All Matters, Universal and Otherwise, > and demanded a retraction and apology from lawyer no. 3...
• Re: Propane Hose Adapter (Useful Westy Accessory on Closeout)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:31:57 -0400
  ...either POL or QCC1, the included POL fitting is the most universal. Tech support told me that virtually all new tanks that take the...
• Re: Freeze-12 and other A/C supplies
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:26:43 -0700
  ...Seems that except for those who sell fluids other than R134, there is universal agreement that when changing over from R12 one should go...
• Re: Plea for reducing the number of non-Vanagon content notes
  Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 11:32:32 -0500
  ...Just read last friday's post on a universal european language. And to Bulley I do commend your Flair. Mark hits it to point...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon Camper: skylight / roof vent leak
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:01:39 +0000
  ...Hi Adam,         Getting the universal RV size sunroof is a nice plus.  And there are plenty of places in the lower US where the...
• Re: More Fuel Pump Weirdness - Has Mercury gone retrograde again?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:11:36 -0700
  ...Hence, the > Otter's coughing and dying experiences. > > There is a universal fuel pump available, which does both the pulling (from > the tank) and...
• Re: tie rode end remover followup Q
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 06:22:47 -0500
  ...I'm not sure if this is critical or if basically any"universal" tie rod end > puller will work. I see a price range...