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  • Re: Temp II sensor o-ring confusion
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Sun, 26 Jan 2003 19:29:48 -0500
    ...drivers side head. > I'm also not familiar with any Temp II sensor, just a Temp sensor. > I'm thinking that you guys are...
  • Re: how to attach VDO water temp?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sun, 23 Jul 2006 21:28:23 -0600
    ...my oil pressure/temp and water temp gauges and senders there. IIRC water temp parts/P/N's: Temp gauge 250F #310-710 Sender...
  • Re: Reminder of capacity of stock propane tank
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 13 Dec 2015 17:56:21 -0800
    ...Propane Capacity IIRC the capacity of the stock Manchester tanks is 3.3 gallons. BUT the correct fill level is 2.5 gallons. I...
  • Re: Wheel tightening technique
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 8 Jan 2013 08:49:50 -0500
    ...Incidentally VW specifically warns to install lug bolts/nuts dry - IIRC there is a sticker to that effect inside the rear hatch of mine...
  • Re: Atwood Hydroflame Furnace Install
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:31:55 -0800
    ...1.8 amp Atwood 8012-II advertised 1.8 amp Jim On Feb 20, 2011, at 4:14 PM, Loren Busch wrote: > RE: Atwood...
  • back-up lights
    Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
    Sat, 19 Feb 2011 19:39:43 +0000
    ...HALSEY II President T 978.725.6828 ext.115 M 978.204.5795 www.sya.org<http://www.sya.org/> 439 South Union Street...
  • Re: The Vanagon Owner's Creed
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Mon, 18 May 2009 12:09:41 -0700
    ...The Rifleman's Creed was written by Major General Rupertus during World War II. -- Michael Snow 1982 Westfalia 1.9TD http://slowmachine82.blogspot.com/
  • Re: 12V Fan Report (Re: LED light product)
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 5 Aug 2006 07:40:23 -0700
    ...similar to these at Camping World several years ago, around $12 IIRC and have used it several times, works fine. Mine has the ability...
  • Van/Transporter/etc. racing II
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 24 Jun 95 11:46:06 PDT
    >How about a 24 Huer De San Francisco Bay VWs? Sounds cool. I'd do it if I didn't live 400 miles from...
  • Sway Bar Clamps Body Panels
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 27 Dec 1995 09:26:54 -0600
    I need to replace the front sway bar clamps on my '74 Type II. What is a good source for the clamps and are...
  • Rebuilding EGR valves?
    Historical mailing list - Brian M. Miller
    Fri, 19 Apr 96 9:53:01 PDT
    ...Does anyone know if there exists an outfit which rebuilds EGR valves? Brian '72 Type II '80 Vanagon miller@skd.hp.com
  • Joel, change the stats
    Historical mailing list - Mark Howser
    Wed, 06 Nov 96 14:12:59 -0500
    ...80 vanagon Westy 70 Type II Camper (non poptop variety) East Glacier, MT thanks, Mark -- Mark Howser Business (406) 226-5572 Hole in the...
  • matchbox Bus
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Sat, 14 Dec 96 18:02:34 EST
    ...They also had a red Type III Fastback with opening doors :) Sean
  • Thanks
    Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
    Wed, 12 May 1999 18:22:09 -0400
    ...way!!!! I will check grounds, AFM, fuel filter, and temp sensor II. Then if she still doesn't want to go I will come...
  • Not read: 81 Westy fridge problem
    Historical mailing list - westfalia83
    Thu, 27 Jan 2000 20:30:36 -0600
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  • Re: 16 inch wheel inquiry
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Fri, 21 Jul 2000 21:43:54 EDT
    ...However, IIRC Jetta's, Golfs, GTIs, and New Beetles have a 5x100mm bolt pattern. The Mercedes rims use 12mm lugbolts/studs. Our beloved Vanagons...
  • Re: 009 Distributor in Type IV
    Historical mailing list - Matt Sim
    Thu, 2 Aug 2001 22:45:27 -0400
    ...Matt New Cumberland, PA '81 Westy (current) '74 914 (current) '72 Type III Fastback '83 Rabbit '79 Rabbit
  • WAS Re: 1984 synchro weekender for sale
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Wed, 5 Sep 2001 17:34:47 EDT
    ...won most time spent with a tow truck award this year. IIRC he is using the Heartbeat of America for power. Shoulda stuck w...
  • Re: Eurovan Sizes
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Thu, 7 Mar 2002 12:16:24 -0800
    IIRC there are two sizes for the EV. The camper is the long one, the MV is the shorter one. From the VW brochure...
  • Non captain's chair seat padding
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 4 Sep 2002 10:41:11 -0700
    These early seats are junk! They are a holdover from the late model type IIs, and have very little padding or support. That's...
  • Re: The dreaded "Vanagon Syndrome" - or is it? Formerly: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:32:11 -0500
    > > I consider frustration a form of anger. > as much as possible, I don't do anger. > Scott - that's a great point to make...
  • Re: Oil is Killing our Cars?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:01:58 +0000
    ...started out as something which isn't > oil), and the industry can make greater profit by selling cheaper > basestocks as "synthetic." > > Group III oils...
  • Mid-Project >>> Thanks to all!
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Tue, 24 Sep 2002 14:06:17 -0600
    ...Recently I purchased the second Vanagon a 1990 Westy Syncro (RoadHaus II .. the actual tour vehicle). As some of you know .... I picked it...
  • Re: auto tranny vs. manual/1
    Historical mailing list - Danny Fuller
    Sat, 28 Mar 1998 12:18:44 -0800
    ...Put everything back together, dump in about 2 and a half quarts of DEXRON (I,II,or III) , then you're ready to go...
  • Re: 1.9 L engine 10mpg
    Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
    Mon, 13 Dec 2004 08:25:40 -0800
    ...Also, are those two Temp II sensors in the picture? The van only uses one of them, right? What's the switch to the...
  • Re: Towing and Rock Damage
    Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
    Tue, 20 Feb 2018 21:08:38 -0500
    ...how much does that > car weigh? the 4x8 trailer I have from HF is only rated for about 900lbs > of cargo iirc. >
  • Re: Throttle Switch Wear Was: Re: Throttle switch confusion
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 4 Jul 2015 21:31:09 -0700
    ...Pretty full IIRC. Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Jul 4, 2015, at 9:03 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> wrote...
  • Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 26 Aug 2012 18:00:13 -0400
    At 08:47 AM 8/26/2012, Jeff Palmer wrote: >Would a bad temp ii sensor also result in decreased gas mileage? I'm...
  • Re: 79 type II heads compatibility
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:04:37 -0700
    Yes -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" 75 914 1.8 "Nancy...
  • December 24 LVC
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 6 Jan 2010 17:47:50 -0500
    Merry Christmas/Joyous Nativity to any Old-Calendar Volks out there. [RVC] I'll be driving Scamp III the '89 Whitestar to Boston tonight...
  • Re: electrical problem redux
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:21:15 -0500
    ...electrical problem redux Would a 1990 Vanagon by any chance have an OBD II connector whereby one could read fault codes that might shed...
  • Re: Answer???? [f]
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 24 Feb 95 13:22:20 CST
    ...i look more like this: ********* *********** ( =(o)=(o)= ) ** A ** *********** **IIIII** ********* :)
  • The Ultimate BA (Bus Trek)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Thu, 21 Jul 94 9:27:14 PDT
    ...same direction and jack up the rear end of our Type II's with the hatches open and all change our oil at once...
  • Re: Big Trip Report [Part 2, long]
    Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
    Fri, 28 Jul 1995 08:18:19 -700 (PDT)
    ...Copley wrote: > > Part II: Baja California, Mexico > > sweat was already beginning to dampen my shirt. Jungle! THIS is > what I came for. This was...
  • Archive ??
    Historical mailing list - Brian M. Miller
    Thu, 18 Apr 96 14:05:47 PDT
    ...is the path to this archive? Is a password required? Any helpful hints for a novice archive user? Brian '72 Type II '80 Vanagon
  • Re[2]: The water heater project - showers
    Historical mailing list
    12 Jan 95 17:51
    >or those with air-cooled Type II's that want to have heated water/ >showers in their beasts similar to Dave Garths magnificant system...
  • Re: VW Announces Concept II /f
    Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
    Fri, 1 Mar 1996 12:22:58 -0600 (CST)
    On Fri, 1 Mar 1996, Tom Forhan wrote: > Volkswagen of America announced today that it will reintroduce > the classic VW bus to America. > available...
  • aerodynamics
    Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
    Wed, 24 Apr 1996 11:25:00 -0400
    ...Building >out to the launch pad. :^) What about a Zamboni? Any bets? What about a 61 Caddy? Bill Crick 76 Type II/IV/VII
  • Re: Can I get a diagnosis please, Part II
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Sun, 27 Jun 1999 22:20:45 -0700
    I remember Otis!! Maybe I'll give him a call... it's as much a waste of his time as it of mine. On...
  • Re: Taller tire size comparison, and a question...
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Thu, 2 Sep 1999 23:03:36 -0400
    i know that the borbet replica II alloy wheels will fit the vanagon with no modification.. i believe the lug pattern is 5x112mm not...
  • Plastic "chrome" trim @ windshield gasket
    Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
    Wed, 19 Jan 2000 12:39:48 -0500
    Has anyone found a good (reasonable) source for this material? The old Type IIs used polished aluminum that would easily outlast the rubber gasket...
  • push start - not?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Wheaton
    Thu, 11 Jan 2001 21:58:18 -0800
    ...Damage to the catalytic converter and/or other parts of the vehicle may result." As the previous owner of 4 different Type II's...
  • Re: Has anyone added a rear swaybar to their westy?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 28 Nov 2001 21:26:18 EST
    ...I don't think normal vans have this fitted >> Ray, It's a simple L-shaped bracket which IIRC is available as well per...
  • Re: Winch (f)
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 24 Mar 2004 01:40:03 EST
    ...Tromper - A (sur)Real Man 82 Dieselfant IIwd - Anybody got a Syncro for sale cheap?? >> A real man wouldn't need a vehicle. That...
  • Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 30 May 2006 19:28:10 -0700
    ...you would STILL have to satisfy the air bag and OBD-II > requirements. There are always exemptions to every rule. If someone decides to...
  • Re: Okay, who parked next to the blue ox?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 4 Jul 2007 15:34:47 -0700
    ...if you > recognize this one. > > Stephen That's Simon Glen's IIRC. Got a pic of it somewhere where he is standing next to...
  • Re: Example of Glossy Painted Vanagon Fiberglass Bumpers
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:11:54 -0500
    ...On Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 10:17 AM, george jannini <georgejoann@gmail.com> wrote: > >>http://auto-auctions.ebizautos.com/detail.aspx?iid=922399...
  • Re: Camping Next week?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 26 May 2008 22:30:43 -0700
    Me? Camp in the Cacades? IIRC, .... Yes! Go man Go! Neil On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 5:03 PM, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com...
  • Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 17 Sep 2001 22:05:23 -0700
    ...Out goes the 48hp Diesel and in goes a 105hp Digifant II motor (ok... time to do the Tim Allen rant!). Quite the installation...
  • Re: FS: Aircooled.net Tube Bumpers
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 2 Oct 2009 19:48:29 -0500
    ...About 1200.00 US total IIRC. Whew!" > > ... guess I don't get your point? > I paid $520 ... not $1200. > > On Fri, Oct 2, 2009...
  • Grinding Brakes, Poor Starting
    Historical mailing list - Adam C. Webb
    Thu, 11 Jul 1996 13:07:58 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Is this what is causing all the noise? Is it expensive to fix? Part II When I try and start the van, it turns...
  • Re: EV piston slap - how noticeable?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff DeLeeuw
    Wed, 05 Feb 1997 00:08:04 -0800
    ...206.718.2075 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
  • Re: Temp II voltages
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 30 Apr 2001 21:45:41 -0400
    ...the 0.1 to 0.2 as normal > >for his Temp II sensor. That was what we got with both installed and replacement sensors...
  • Re: Digifant Newbs: Vanagon ProTraining Digifant Manual. Worth Getting!
    Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
    Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:46:20 -0700
    According to my Bentley for 86-92 Jetta,Golf, and GTI, the Digifant II has a throttle position switch, and no knock sensor like...
  • Re: 2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:02:24 -0600
    ...What should the temp II resistance be, if you recall? Jim On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 2:20 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans < scottdaniel...
  • Re: Auto back up switch
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Tue, 23 Dec 2014 09:58:59 -0800
    IIRC, it's in the shifter console. PITA when switching from manual to a to and vice versa because the manual is at the...
  • Re: Go Westy tune up kit
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:20:53 -0400
    IIRC, at one point Bosch was making plug wire sets with an end connector that would work with both cap types. It had the...
  • Re: adding resister to center 1.9 coolant temp gauge?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 7 Jul 2010 02:21:51 -0400
    ...The Luxembourg being closest to the graph >in the A3 Bentley This is for my Jetta swap, but IIRC, graph is the >same for...
  • Re: 1960 Double Door
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Fri, 29 Sep 1995 11:28:11 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Fournier II wrote: > A local fellow has a 1960 double door sans windows and engine (some kids > smashed most of his windows out). Supposedly...
  • Testing, testing,..1,2,3
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 16 Jul 1995 18:42:05 -0400
    ...If this had been a real message, information of vital importance concerning Volkswagen Type IIs would have been transmitted. But then again, probably not...