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  • RE: e-mail not essential?
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Tue, 02 Jan 1996 10:20:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...mail address shortly. >Sorry for the inconvience and inadequacies of my current provider. > >Tom Forhan <tforhan@house.hr.gov> ^^^ We're used to it. :^)
  • FS: 1950 Bug
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 23 Jun 1996 13:14:38 -0700
    ...no structural rust; 1972 floor pan; independent rear suspension; new 1835cc motor; good transmission; all new brakes; custom wheels; new tires; currently titled, insured...
  • re: Re: Cruise control for '80-82 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 19 Dec 95 16:21:07 PST
    ...Well I called to get some current information and found out they are no longer in business. Hope mine doesn't break! Steve H
  • OPINIONS
    Historical mailing list - Scott Newland
    Mon, 20 May 96 06:04:55 PST
    Currently there are four 88-90 Westalia Automatics for sale in the bay area. I know they slow down an already slow vehicle, but...
  • parts # 1986-on radiator thermo-switch?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Jun 1996 11:41:11 -0500
    Does anyone know the current VW part No. for 1986-on Radiator Thermo-switch? (ie., 1st stage in 89C-94C out 81C 2ed stage...
  • '86 Synchro FS Milwaukee
    Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
    02 Dec 96 22:59:05 EST
    ...I forgot to say that I'm not currently subscribed to the list, so if you want to contact me about this van, do...
  • Re: 1991 Synchro Westy - Original Price?
    Historical mailing list - Janet Andersen
    Mon, 19 Oct 1998 17:39:12 -0700
    ...section, it will give you the selling price new and the current wholesale and retail prices also. DrRufo SOCal-81 vanagon (that's 27...
  • Re: t-i-r-e-s
    Historical mailing list - chad knutson
    Fri, 23 Mar 2001 11:33:12 -0600
    Dave M wrote: > The Response 2000 tire currently being sold by Sears is a good > tire in this size. I've been told by...
  • vanagon wheels $10 each
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 7 May 2001 10:07:43 EDT
    ...NO ALLOYS currently. chris allentown, pa [text/html]
  • Re: Travel necessities
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Sat, 27 Apr 2002 20:32:49 -0500
    Mike, Any relative of the 2.8 family is an antiquated non-current design--- Forget about the prehistoric GM V6 ( Phooey, arg, cough, spit...
  • I need unsubscibe instructions
    Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
    Tue, 23 Jul 2002 15:21:34 -0700
    ...II am currently in digest mode so I need some one to e-mail me personally by Friday morning so I can unsubscribe. Thanks...
  • rear heater fuse
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 4 Mar 2004 21:38:31 -0600
    ...If it is jammed it draws more current than usual. Might have to loosen it up and lube it. Larry A. J. Harvey wrote...
  • Europe. Only europe
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 4 May 2006 04:09:54 -0400
    ...They currently have 3 (count 'em) 3 16" Syncro TD (1600) 1991 Vanagons. All with heated drivers seat. The real beauty has 2 diff...
  • Re: fan blowing fuse
    Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
    Tue, 9 May 2000 13:23:12 -0400
    ...I think your options here are either physical inspection of the system, or using an ammeter with a current-limiting resistor (or else an...
  • Re: Van Dies while in motion
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sun, 22 Dec 2013 15:28:04 -0800
    ...An increase in current is a danger >> > to the motor o= >> > nly if that current exceeds the motor's nameplate current >> > rating. When amps...
  • Re: 1993 Eurovan 2.5 Ground Strap At Hood
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 4 Nov 2015 15:26:54 -0800
    Static charges are high voltage/low current, the large size and braiding are for longer life with repeated flexing. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
  • Re: Friday NVC: Ford may import Transit (Westfalia converts this)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Fri, 25 May 2012 13:25:00 -0600
    ...Reports of 10mpg up to 15mpg on blogs by current owners is not very encouraging. The 2WD owner has been hearing glowing reports of...
  • Re: auxillary fuse panel
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Wed, 7 Apr 2010 07:24:52 -0700
    ...shunt for each battery, so I can see the charge/load current more precisely: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/westduals10.php To protect...
  • Courtneys' Air vs Water Dilemma
    Historical mailing list - PSavage
    Sat, 5 Aug 2000 18:39:32 -0700
    ...A Splitty, a '69 Westy, & currently a watercooled ('85) Westy. I love all three! And as much as I love & trust my current Westy...
  • Re: tires..again
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 29 Dec 2002 22:28:13 -0600
    Michelin currently makes a 20575R14 Load Range "D" that is currently available. I was just in to a tire dealer for them Saturday. They...
  • Re: Voltage Drop - Less than 3% - 15 feet, 2/0, 150 Amps is on target
    Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
    Sun, 28 Dec 2008 15:13:28 -0500
    ...the starter and starting > battery is for high starting current more than for charging current. > The stock Bosch WBX alternator is rated 90 amp...
  • Re: No Start Scenario
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:17:50 -0700
    ...Mark John Goubeaux wrote: > > I replaced the ignition switch and then I checked for current at the > ignition coil black wires ( terminal 15 ) and...
  • Re: horns that don't sound so lame
    Historical mailing list - Scott D Foss
    Wed, 21 Mar 2001 13:33:41 -0800
    ...page 97.64 Bentley book, current track 53 shows the horn, and internal stuff, but that little coil in the horn is the coil...
  • Re: auxiliary battery wire gauge
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:02:18 -0400
    There are two reasons for using larger wiring, run distance, and current draw. Essentially if you need to do a longer run to connect...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Buzzer? After Tach Wiring.
    Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
    Wed, 18 May 2005 12:12:50 -0500
    ...And now that I think of it that >83 speedo kept any current from getting to the oil pressure idiot light if >I >used...
  • Wanted items again
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:49:49 -0500
    ...Some of you with warm climates and Propex heaters may also still be enjoying the great outdoors! Eric Caron 85 GL Auto Currently getting...
  • A Current Question
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:10:50 -0500
    ...It occurs to me that I have no clue how much current is drawn by a starter motor drawing juice thru a dead battery...
  • Re: FYI - Value on older vehicl
    Historical mailing list - Joseph J Helwig
    Sat, 8 Jun 1996 23:03:50 -0600
    ...that Kelly Blue Book publishes a volume for older vehicles. >> The current issue is May-August 1966, '76--89 Cars and Trucks. My credit...
  • Vanagon Gatherings
    Historical mailing list - ac butler
    Tue, 22 May 2012 16:10:00 -0500
    ...I have owned westfalias for seven years and currently have a 1989 Westfalia. Dates, Location, Website would help.
  • Almost a Westie (Those Vixen MHs)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 5 Oct 2009 11:29:28 -0700
    ...http://stannerair.hypermart.net/#CurrentList Don Hanson
  • Phone number for WCM
    Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
    Mon, 5 Dec 94 14:24:21 PST
    Could somebody please send me the current phone number for West Coast Metric. I called the one in my old catalog (213 325 0005...
  • Re: GEX (was Re: short-lived rebuilds)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 7 Apr 1995 08:17:28 -0700
    ...It currently has about 75,000 miles on it. What is GEX? Ron
  • Tobin and Christa's Trip
    Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
    Fri, 15 Sep 1995 21:13:25 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Croteau - Preserver of Precious Metals and Network Engineer \/ \/\/ '66 Transporter currently under a complete custom restoration \/\/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
  • Wimpy, wimpy horns
    Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
    13 Sep 96 22:30:14 EDT
    ...Has anyone added a second horn? Would it blow a fuse because of added current draw ? chris
  • Re: missing list member
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 20 Sep 1998 22:42:54 EDT
    In a message dated 98-09-20 18:43:05 EDT, inua@QUICKLINK.NET writes: << Has anyone got a current address for list member...
  • 100W/80W bulbs?
    Historical mailing list - Lis Carter
    Mon, 1 Mar 1999 20:40:06 -0800
    ...BC, will I have to install relays to handle the extra current? I decided to try one to see if the wires can handle...
  • Re: Winkler's Web Site
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Wed, 6 Dec 2000 03:32:05 EST
    ...His name is printed in the back of the current Winkler catalog. http://www.vanagonprojekt.com/ Ben <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8...
  • Question
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 6 Feb 2001 15:31:25 -0500
    ...Would your staff benefit from receiving reports that would reveal the current address, financial & criminal history of any prospective client, customer, vendor or supplier...
  • Auto Stop fill valve
    Historical mailing list - Dan Winget
    Wed, 8 May 2002 18:13:08 EDT
    ...dan currently propaneless
  • Westfalia Propane Tank
    Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
    Sun, 6 Jul 2003 18:20:19 -0600
    ...The current tank leaks. If anyone has a good tank for sale or knows where to get one please let me know. Thanks, George...
  • any deals out there for vanagon mudflaps?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Sullivan
    Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:09:47 -0800
    ...I searched the archives and came up with nothing current. thanks in advance, Tom '87 Westy (new fuel lines 11/04)
  • EveryBus History update
    Historical mailing list - everybus
    Tue, 3 May 2005 06:31:37 -0400
    ...They current collection can be seen at http://www.mindspring.com/~everybus/History.html If you have pics or a report you want link...
  • Re: engine dieing while AC on high--solved
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 14 Jul 2005 12:21:31 -0400
    I seem to remember reading sometime ago, that the heaviest current drain setting on the fan was the medium (not high or low) settings...
  • Re: [subaruvanagon] 1987 VW Tach - Special Request
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 15 Mar 2004 14:35:32 -0500
    ...Again, do >the same for the current measurement. Verify that the meter is set >to the proper 12VDC setting for the voltage. Verify that...
  • Re: Aux solenoid/hot start fix article
    Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
    Wed, 20 Nov 1996 13:16:36 -0600 (MDT)
    ...Read Bob's sermon on solenoids for more > information, but the basic thing is that the Ford truck solenoid takes > almost as much current...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:25:57 -0600
    ...expensive) to limit the > current flow to the valve. So instead, we just switch it on-off-on-off... > very quickly. Since it's...
  • Syncro Vanagon lifting Brainwork
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 1 Dec 1995 12:50:27 -0500
    ...Since current one >is welded onto the shock, a good quality weld would be more than >sufficiently strong. Then further as the stress is...
  • Re: Electrical puzzle
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Fri, 15 Jun 2018 10:48:10 -0700
    ...The required current to activate the starter is quite small. Wires don't 'get tired'. On 6/15/2018 9:13 AM, OlRivrRat wrote...
  • Re: Weird '81 westy gas guage
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 21 Feb 1995 13:46:08 -0800 (PST)
    ...What do those numbers mean? Is it voltage?, current? or resistance? Alistair
  • Re: Storing Rear table - Westy
    Historical mailing list - Russell, William
    Mon, 22 Apr 2002 22:28:36 -0400
    ...I currently stretch a bungee cord, but there's no great place to attach it to, and then I have remove this whole affair...
  • Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:31:57 -0400
    ...It may say >100aH, but without the proper charge rates and controlled currents, you >won't see those numbers in real life. These are...
  • Re: Laptop Power Consumption?
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Sun, 17 Nov 2002 19:53:56 -0000
    ...So we pull out Ohms Law which states R = V/I (V= Volts, I= > Current, R= Resistance). Resistance is the same as Watts in...
  • Re: VoltMinder-Is it a good thing?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:25:46 -0500
    ...This is because a starting battery cells are made of many very thin lead plates for more surface area and more starting current. But...
  • Re: Lithium battery
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 17 Jun 2023 04:51:21 +0000
    ...The BMS may have a much lower max discharge current that a lead acid, so they may not work as starting batteries, but are...
  • Re: Audi rotors instead of SA discs?
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Mon, 15 Sep 2014 18:58:53 -0700
    Jon, The current crop of Big Brake kits are not what's in question. Coincidentally, those are likely produced by the same folks who...
  • Re: Alternator blue wire
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 10 Jul 2012 05:52:28 -0400
    ...That current is what helps the alternator get "started". Once the alternator is producing current the voltage at that terminal cancels out the voltage...
  • Re: charging aux battery: too much of a good thing?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:28:17 -0400
    ...I have a hard copy of a very With fixed voltage, charge current is limited by the lesser of supply capacity or the acceptance...
  • Re: Manual transmission oil?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 13 May 2009 15:19:58 -0700
    ...That's 'the stuff' in my opinion, currently. And I have used lots of it before , and nary a problem ever. Scott www.turbovans...
  • Oil and Coolant Reccomendations
    Historical mailing list - Aileen Boyd
    Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:10:29 -0400
    ...We are currently using a Castrol 10w/30 Synthetic Blend. Is this the thickness we need? We've heard about using 50weight but we...
  • Re: Switch to LED lighting
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 3 Jul 2010 12:48:06 -0400
    ...in parallell with any other resistance or LED actually reduces >the current over the LED >depending on the size of the resistor.... Steven, you...