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• Re: 1991 Vanagon GL passenger -- Fuses 12 and 13 Good, but things don't work
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:03:46 -0500
  ...Everything else works except what Bentley says > are on 12 and 13. > Both those fuses run off the load reduction relay. The fact that...
• Re: Commercial tire?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 1 Oct 2012 01:18:18 -0700
  ...Mark Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > Hi > > Additionally, on some late model syncro vanagons it specifies 6PR's ( C > load rating ) and 8PR's ( D...
• Re: Tires for '88 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Mar 1996 01:56:56 -0500
  ...a 195 or 205/70R14 profile and still get the >proper load rating? >Of those mentioned, which have shown good results? >Any others which...
• Re: ? about Yokohama tires
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 20:29:59 -0800
  Tim Vogelin wrote: > I am just looking for feed back from anyone who uses the Yokohama Y356 > LT 195/75 R14 (load range D...
• Re: Nokian recommended tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 15:27:54 -0800
  ...PSI / New tires max load rating. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database...
• Re: Engine Ground voltage drop under load, please help diagnose.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 13 Sep 2016 18:32:08 -0400
  ...Engine Ground voltage drop under load, please help diagnose. > > I have a vanagon 1983 air-cool CA. > > I would really appreciate some help to...
• Re: Tire question: Sorry, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:49:08 -0400
  ...As a passenger car tire maximum load capacity is at 35 psi and anything above helps with rolling resistance and handling. When using P...
• Offering receiver mount 20" by 60" 500# rated steel platform
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 12:42:09 -0600
  ...Even after the platform is loaded, balancing the load, side to side, would, in my opinion, be prudent. The box has never been opened...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 21:36:56 -0400
  ...leading to an accelerating > > cycle of increasing clearances leading to increased impact loads. It > > would be simpler if they were loaded only in one...
• Re: Hitch install
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 20:35:13 -0700
  ...While the tow mounted hitches are suitable for towing small loads, the twisting action of any overhung load flexes the tow loops and will...
• Re: generators/inverters for camping
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:48:13 -0500
  ...Sure would be nice to have someone put a scope on the output and see what happens when you plug in a load. It...
• Re: 16" Tire recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:23:15 -0800
  ...A lot to ask perhaps? And what's the deal with load rating? Do I need a class C tire? Why does Go Westy...
• LED Turn Signals
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 16:47:46 -0700
  ...Has anyone successfully come up with a solution to the load problem? Hitting the Trail Soon ... OR IS HE! Larry Chase Email: lchase@attglobal...
• Re: tire rolling resistance
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:21:27 -0700
  ...Stiff side walls, which you can deduct from the load rating and the max pressure. A 185 R14 C tire, comes in C load...
• Re: Transmission/gear lube
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 27 Aug 2013 15:13:15 -0400
  ...BZ-Swepco 901-910 On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 2:20 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>wrote: > Heavy loads are harder on...
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 13:21:44 -0400
  ...VW says the rear can be loaded more than the front, as was previously cited ( http://www.roadhaus.com/tires/guideline.html ) 2WD Vanagon...
• Re: Can I put cheap tires on my Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 09:09:16 -0500
  RE, Load Index << Thought 93 was deemed OK. Not so? >> IMO, that is the bare minimum using only light truck tires, and I'd...
• Re: Jed Clampet
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 19 May 2001 08:27:56 EDT
  ...reusing the old spring loaded clamp
• cheap tires
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 21:03:01 -0800
  I just bought this week two new tires at PepBoys, Euro metric 205/70R14, 1500+lbs load each @ 44psi, for $29.99 ea. And...
• '90 GL handeeevan on ebay!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 03:23:48 EDT
  '90 GL loaded w/ only 40k orig mi.. w/ wheelchair lift... not mine.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15291...
• How much range on your tank?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 4 May 2005 18:04:49 -0500
  My NA diesel westy 350 My 90 Carat 250 Varies of course with load, highway speed, but this is normal mixed city/road driving...
• Re: 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 24 May 2012 08:30:29 -0400
  ...86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load > > Ok..Here is one I have never seen before..Dennis ? Mark ? > Hold throttle at...
• 15 inch wheels and offset (non) 'problem'
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 11:00:39 +0100
  ...I have to have a permission wich depends on load capacity. The load capacity of the Audi rims are only 560kg, and on Vanagon...
• Re: GEX rebuild/tappets
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Aug 1996 23:39:53 -0400
  ...ANy suggestions? And how much to replace the tappets? It is an 82 with hydraulic lifters...... >> Ticking that is load related is not caused...
• Re: Wrong Tires from PO, ramifications?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 11 Sep 1998 15:53:57 -0400
  ...This Your owner manual, like that for any VW T2 made after 1975 or so says 44 for C load range tires (typical 45...
• Re: RPM?MPH
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:15:47 -0500
  The stiffness of the side wall contribute to more than just load, with under rated tires, cross winds can greatly affect the handling of...
• Re: First trip with AAZ power plant
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 26 Aug 2013 04:41:26 -0600
  ...I > got > > > just short of 20 mpg fully loaded, may be better with appropriate psi > in > > > tires due to extra load, had 45 psi...
• Re: tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 21 Jan 2018 19:42:39 -0500
  42 front 44 rear worked for me with no load on my Syncro Westy around town. I go up a few PSI depending on...
• Re: Vanagon Vs. Ugly Bush
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 24 May 2009 14:43:18 -0700
  the video critic says ......... "cute, but a little self-indulgent.' At least it loaded and played straight through though ! That was nice I must...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Pavneet Arora
  Mon, 7 Oct 1996 09:54:44 -0400
  ...Is there a cheaper source for these spring loaded > colapsable push rod tubes ? Preferably somewhere in Canada or someone who > will ship them to...
• Vanagon Tire Database Poll
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 21:22:20 EDT
  ...P (P=passenger car, LT=Light Truck) Load Index: 99 Load in Lbs: 1709 Speed Rating: S Maximum Pressure: 50Psi Pricer Range: $80-$110...
• shocks
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 08:21:28 -0700
  ...Whats your opinion of adding a loadleveller shock to fix the bottoming out problem. A loadleveller shock is a coil-over-shock. I'm...
• Diesel, no power!
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Sat, 8 May 2004 19:32:47 -0700
  ...no power at all! With no load, I can rev the motor quite high, but under load it barely makes it up the driveway...
• Re: Tire Choice Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:38:14 -0400
  ...I use them year round and, due to the aggressive tread, they are slightly noisier than a summer tire and, because of the load...
• Re: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 12:13:44 -0500
  ...It occured in reverse under a light load such as backing uphill, or in 1st under heavy load only. The shop replaced the clutch...
• Re: got hit by a front end loader
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 1 Jan 2009 19:58:29 -0500
  ...A front-end loader is not a street-legal vehicle. I think they are allowed to drive on streets short distances when its unavoidable...
• Tires revisited...
  Historical mailing list - H YATES
  Thu, 27 Oct 94 15:45:04 PDT
  ...The Syncro Camper is much heavier than the regular vans, and the Michelin XCH4 wasn't of the correct load rating for the Syncro...
• Re: Battery testing solution
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:52:07 -0500
  ...As load increases >the ampere-hours delivered decrease because more energy is turned into heat >inside the battery. > >Thanks, Tom Hargrave >www.stir-plate...
• Re: Proper Tire valve stems?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Fri, 21 Aug 2015 13:42:39 -0700
  ...So the pressures you are running significantly exceed the pressures needed by your tires for your loads. Incidentally, I run 100 XL and 102...
• RE: Tires: 185 or 205's?
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Sun, 8 Jun 97 13:01:39
  Regular load 205/70R14 might be OK for your bus. Check to see how the load capacity of your tires compare to 185R14 load...
• Re: Wheel Load Rating
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Fri, 14 May 2010 06:49:13 -0700
  ...1600lbs > per tire load rating. I still cannot find out what the load rating > for > the Audi 16" X 7" > 4A0601025P alloy wheel is...
• tires (one more time)
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 20:12:51 -0800
  ...They look (?) OK, right size, correct load range & pressure specs - but who the heck makes Kirkland??? Step 1, copy down the DOT code off...
• Re: Billy Bones Update - puzzled!
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 18:58:58 -0600
  ...Even at 55 mph at a steady pace, it began to load up. When it began to load up, I could "punch through it...
• Re: Time for new tires!
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 17 Apr 2015 21:00:12 -0700
  ...It's the load rating that makes it a truck > tire. Load rating C or D for the Vanagon, both of which have reinforced...
• Re: New tires
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:01:29 -0600
  ...Inadequate load capacity, not a D or even C range tire: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Altimax+RT mcneely...
• montgomery, AL: 93 EV GL - $8950?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 14 Apr 97 00:12:24 CDT
  well, the ad in Bulletin Board, April 10-16, 1997, says: "73 Volkswagen Eurovan GL, family van, imaaculate condition, loaded with power windows, door...
• Re: What is the biggest & heaviest thing you've carried INSIDEyou r van?
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Tue, 8 May 2001 11:35:28 -0500
  ...As for loads inside the Vanagon the largest was a full length roof rack for the bus, which fit inside with the hatch closed...
• Re: FW: A modern Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 13:19:12 -0500
  ...Other sites on the original menu load well and run??? I'm on an iMac, OS 9.0.4 Thanks Al J " see my...
• Saw a Westie getting loaded onto a flatbed today....
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:43:16 -0700
  ....just off interstate 84 in the Columbia River Gorge. In the park at Ceililo. White one....somebody on one of the lists here?
• Re: intermittent fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:42:35 -0400
  ...That is to say, it will only fail under load. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
• Re: A DIFFERENT kinda tire thread....
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 14:00:11 -0500
  ...there are some tires now with the 'XL' (extra load) and 'RF' (reinforced) ratings, most of these meet the specs for Vanagon usage.
• (fwd) Parting out '74 Van
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Sat, 30 Dec 1995 07:26:43 -0800
  ...case anybody is in need of any of this stuff. Please reply to the original poster, not me. Loads of disclaimers, as usual. Tobin --------------------------------------------
• gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Justin Wolfe
  Mon, 21 May 2001 10:22:18 -0400
  ...84 westy, not loaded with gear. thanks justin
• Re: Loadcarrying capacity of Vanagon ;-)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 28 May 2004 12:15:42 -0400
  On May 28, 2004, at 4:17 AM, Jens Jakob Andersen wrote: > http://www.tank3ver.de/Panzer/panzer.html > Ah, a T-34, classic...
• Re: power locks: + mode, - mode or vacuum?? wireless entry system install
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:01:39 -0700
  RE: A+ vs A- General rule: Switch the ground side of the load. Downside is wiring to the device is hot
• oh my oh my
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:10:33 -0400
  Must....resist....pressing...."buy it now" http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volkswagen-Bus-Vanagon-WESTFALIA-1990-V-W-ADV ENTUREWAGEN-CAMPER-BUS-FULLY-LOADED...
• Tire rating & selection (was: RESULTS - Tire Survey)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Mar 1997 12:11:06 -0500 (EST)
  ...Next, make certain that the maximum load that the tire can carry is above the load you expect to apply. Your Westy probably weighs...
• Re: Steering Knuckle Axle Stub Wear PICS
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 9 Jan 2016 10:55:44 -0800
  ...The > little bit they may spin while loaded is addressed by the lubricant. Should one put a little grease between bearing race and spindle...
• Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:01:27 -0500
  >If it's an unregulated wart (most are) running under stated load may >be as much as 16-18 volts. 70C seems very hot...
• Re: GRRRR! (was RE: Raising poptop with kayak on roof)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 17:35:19 -0500
  ...hard enough to raise the roof without a load on top of it! Take the > load off and then raise it or put some...