Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
VanagonEuroVan

Search messages and discussions

Clear search

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 24+: 60 results shown for Technical.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

  • Clutch Bolts, Washers, Note in Bentley
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 30 Sep 2017 13:22:49 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Diesel Instrument Cluster Blue Ribbon: Glow Plug Light Wiring Confirm Please?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 21 Aug 2017 14:32:44 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Temp high, no fan ...
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 21 Jan 2017 22:18:24 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: 14" tires, report...
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 22 Nov 2016 19:24:58 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • BFG 14" ? Was: Re: Noooo. Not the tire thread again...
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 18 Nov 2016 20:20:07 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Radiator noise
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:24:00 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Clean Yur Trough!
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 15 Nov 2016 21:16:48 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: sliding door... please help
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 4 Dec 2016 10:38:04 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Watercooled cylinder liner (barrel?) to cylinder head seal modification
    Historical mailing list - Mohammed Ghalayini
    Mon, 12 Sep 2016 10:35:18 +0100
    ...http://www.ratwell.com/technical/Heads.html#gaskets Has anyone tried this for watercooled cylinder heads? I'd imagine a bit of machining would...
  • Re: Febi Diesel Vanagon Oil Pump Quality?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 9 Aug 2016 15:25:48 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Rear Brake Tip? Adjuster bar installation.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 26 May 2016 11:28:59 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Another incredible garage find
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:05:29 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Throttle body
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 1 Jul 2015 21:01:05 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 18 Jan 2015 11:40:09 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: It's Phinally Phriedae, and Drug prohibition created the drug lords. (
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:37:04 -0700
    ...Politics are still technically a no-no unless you are running a grassroots effort to amend the Constitution so BenT may run for President...
  • Speaking of Practical Jokes. . .
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 1 Apr 1996 22:02:56 +0000
    ...coffee bean slurry pipeline" from Seattle to New York with the technical assistance of the Alaskan pipeline builders. It ran for about 15 minutes...
  • Re: Interior noise, how much is normal
    Historical mailing list - Kris Estes
    Tue, 25 Jan 2000 12:18:46 MST
    Hello all, I am a recent Vanagon owner (88 GL westfalia) and have non technical question. How much interior noise is considered 'normal'? I...
  • 82 chassis/body avail in Arizona
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Fri, 20 Dec 2002 11:57:56 -0700
    ...Tranny Eperspacher aux heater some steering column stuff However let me know if you need a part Sean Garrett Administrative Computer & Support Team Technical...
  • Non R134a refrigerants are flammable right?
    Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
    Thu, 17 Jun 2004 08:42:58 -0400
    ...AC concerns Technically, no, you don't have to change the oil. Officially, in the US, yes you do. The USDOT, requires that vehicles...
  • Re: cooling system design
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 8 Mar 2004 06:20:03 -0500
    ...what i want to know is what are the technical differences between these systems, i.e. contrast comparison of the systems. jonathan On Mon...
  • Re: NVC Re: VW, honour, and culture
    Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
    Fri, 25 Sep 2015 11:55:52 -0700
    "How was it done?" or "How could it happen?" How was it done has many answers that are technically easy. I don't know...
  • Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Thu, 9 Oct 2008 22:54:36 -0700
    ...wrote: > From: B.J.R. <beer_eighty@YAHOO.COM> > Subject: Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Thursday...
  • Re: Vanagon List vs. Vanagon Owner's Group on Facebook
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:20:59 -0700
    ...Now in the VW world I use the list for technical stuff, it's worked great for 25+ years & I can go back and...
  • Re: Front shift rod installation help needed
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 6 Sep 2017 13:26:15 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: CV joint bolt lock washers
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 13 Jun 2017 23:16:55 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Regarding raised bar
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Fri, 3 Feb 2017 07:14:39 -0500
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: good head etc in Amsterdam
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 24 May 2016 13:18:03 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Brake Shoe Lower Mount Shims: Make-Install Shim Over Pins?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 7 Jun 2015 12:57:27 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Friday: Craigslist Vanagon Ad
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Fri, 29 May 2015 11:28:42 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical < > http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Canadian List Members? Need A Quick Favor
    Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
    Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:14:01 +0000
    Of course, technically we'd be doing Ron a favour, not a favor... tabe zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:52:59 -0500...
  • Re: Bentley page 97.63 HDLT/PRKG labels confusing
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 3 May 2015 21:08:39 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Vanagon books
    Historical mailing list - Stephen White
    Mon, 21 Jul 1997 16:49:07 -0500
    ...A lot of lowriders with neon paintjobs, but also a lot of good technical and helpful stuff. for the price it was a fun...
  • Re: My I-Opener finally arrived!
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Wed, 24 May 2000 20:38:09 -0500
    ...The "I-Opener Technical stuff" section, is where all the action is. Lots of info on using I-Openers in vehicles, using GPS etc...
  • Re: Tires
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 12 Aug 2018 12:25:18 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Friday: Let it Snow......
    Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
    Fri, 23 Feb 2018 18:15:26 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:35:02 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: The madness begins (VW inline 4 cylinder swap)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 26 Aug 2016 20:19:06 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Friday Humour: Mouse in van - dammit
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 17 Jun 2016 20:58:02 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 28 May 2016 18:05:10 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Gas Heater Relay?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 14 Nov 2015 14:36:14 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Good deal on a TDi (ALH) Westy
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 7 Jun 2015 09:14:17 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: VW of Canada Remanufactured Diesel Engines?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 13 Feb 2015 14:39:26 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Veterans Chili 11.11.11
    Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
    Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:55:00 -0800
    ...He is technically a WWII Army vet as he was stationed in the Army Occupation of Japan, after hostilities had ended and before a...
  • Re: Appreciation of List members
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:50:01 -0500
    ...There is no way I could have been driving Vanagons since '93 without the help from this list, both in technical support and parts...
  • RE: '87 Synro jerky running on highway
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Thu, 11 Jul 1996 09:14:37 -0700
    ...The first step is to check out Technical Bulletin 92-01, located off the VW Bus server at http://killer-whale.automatrix.com:80...
  • was: Warm air from under dash, now: rear heater
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 21 Jul 1996 23:43:32 -0500
    ...Anyone have one they could part with? Randy Farchmin ---> farchmir@milwaukee.tec.wi.us Dept of Natural(?) Sciences Milwaukee Area Technical College
  • Re: Ca. Emission Problems?
    Historical mailing list - Kati
    Sun, 9 Aug 1998 10:02:30 -0700
    ...its stringent emission standards? > > > > Thanks in advance.... > > You should have no technical problems, just a checkbook problem. CA charges > extra $ to register a car...
  • FW: HTML Text
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Lewis
    Sun, 25 Nov 2001 14:28:53 -0500
    ...Got this from AOL Technical Staff
  • Re: WBX bashing
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 31 Jul 2002 22:12:49 +1200
    >thanx for your opinion but like others before you, your position is ripe >with lots of technical ignorance. The 2.1L WBX has enjoyed...
  • Re: Mechanic had to pull transmission again, what would you do?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 5 Jul 2006 17:07:48 -0700
    ...any case, "let go" is not a term that conveys any technical data. If the bearing in fact stopped spinning, that is not "let...
  • Re: Vanagon Safety Honda Element
    Historical mailing list - Burdett, Jean-Pierre
    Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:53:40 -0500
    ...Many good riders feel "safe" on those machines because of the attention they pay to the road, their technical ability to in extreme situations...
  • Re: bed problems
    Historical mailing list - Tim Leek
    Mon, 24 Apr 2006 08:54:51 -0400
    ...Tim Leek Technical Staff MIT Lincoln Laboratory Lexington, MA, 02144 tleek@ll.mit.edu On Apr 23, 2006, at 1:29 PM, Joy Hecht...
  • Vanagon reliabillity reputation (Long)
    Historical mailing list - John
    Sun, 26 Sep 1999 14:28:18 -0400
    ...When I talked with engine suppliers, I asked to talk with their head technical guy to discuss WHAT goes into their reman motors. When...
  • AFM related Vanagon Syndrome - occurs in both Digifant and Digijet
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Sun, 24 Sep 2006 23:19:31 -0400
    ...All Water Cooled Engine Vanagons SUPERCEDES TECHNICAL BULLETIN 24-92-01 (February 29, 1992) CONDITION: After driving for an extended period of time at...
  • Re: Friday. A Lucky Man. (SVC)
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Sat, 13 Aug 2016 10:55:29 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Intermittent squeak at a wheel
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 15 Aug 2016 12:09:35 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 19 Dec 2015 19:54:37 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • 1993 Eurovan 2.5 Ground Strap At Hood
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 4 Nov 2015 14:39:11 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Cougar and my westy. Friday.
    Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
    Fri, 11 Sep 2015 17:54:13 -0400
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Friday: Craigslist VW for Sale Ad.
    Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
    Fri, 26 Jun 2015 20:10:38 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...