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• Re: Vanagon running on vegetable oil
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 10:15:40 -0700
  ...Greaeol/Bio Diesel Three points..... Taped a TV program about a year ago, "Ripley's Believe It Or Not", following two college students in...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 23:04:33 -0500
  ...Smaller points gap equals larger dweel angle..and more charge time of the coil primary circuit. At the instant the points open, the field...
• Re: Resoldering PCB on Bosch ECU for 1.9L engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:59:43 -0700
  ...As I understand, the critical points are where the pins from 25-pin connector is soldered to the PCB. Is this correct. The board...
• Re: water in the rear hatch door
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 12:35:59 -0500
  ...I wondered if there are any other > common ingress points, like the VW badge, seal behind the door, or lock. > > I have not been...
• Re: Ugliest Vanagon Dash?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Mar 2010 19:48:33 -0800
  I give very high points for that red velour looking dash for "Pure Total Tackiness." It's so bad, I like it, and I...
• Re: spark, stumble, and misses...
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 17 Oct 1995 09:22:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...the distributor cam lobes where the little phenolic piece on the points rides. There's a special grease on the cam lobes (or should...
• Re: Wannabus to Gottabus: How To
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Dec 1995 10:31:34 -0600 (CST)
  ...I need all the hippie karma points I can get. Jim -- James A. Brill Jr. \\ // jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu \\ \\// // If you're not outraged...
• Re: Little heat output in a 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 08:57:32 EST
  Good points brought up on this so far. So lets summarize what could be causing the low/no heat problem is: 1. Bad thermostat...
• Re: this is the downer to all of us
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 09:30:29 EST
  ...I mean it does have its down points, but it started a revolution of the minivan (contrary to what Chrysler claims) and has captured...
• Re: Precision Navigation compass/deviation vs. variation
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 11:33:21 -0500
  ...Magnetic deviation is the difference between where the compass points, and true north. This is a function of relative location compared to the isogonic...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 19:21:49 PDT
  Everyone keeps comparing the Suburu and Tiico -- but no one ever points out that they are no longer using the inline 4 in South...
• Re: 91 Vanagon GL Top Speed?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 16:16:48 EDT
  ...I've also found that a steel strap placed over your head and screwed to the armrest mounting points can help a great deal...
• Re: help with 91GL problem - it likes flatbed rides too much
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 10:41:39 -0400
  ...It is the solid state equivalant of "points". Same symptoms as my 86. Busdepot has new distributors for <$200, if memory serves me. ----- Original...
• 82 Westy for sale in York PA
  Historical mailing list - Rob S.
  Mon, 3 Nov 2003 22:54:23 -0500
  ...recent tuneup (plugs, wires, coil, points, etc...) and safety inspection (before leaving NM) make an offer. (i won't even reply to 3-digit...
• Re: 91 dead on the freeway tech expertise needed !
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 16:08:19 -0800
  ...It is the solid state > equivalent of ignition points. Resides in the distributor. > Ken Lewis
• Re: Suburban Heater Thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Christensen
  Mon, 8 Dec 2003 22:08:50 -0600
  ...continuity? The mechanism is probably bi-metal and has magnetic contact "points" and can be adjusted. Very simple. Had one in my 74 sportsmobile...
• Re: Question - RE: Vanagon Seams & Sealing them up for good... Amended with new info.
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 7 Jan 2006 13:18:23 -0800
  ...M --- robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM> wrote: > So I was looking the rust that is creeping slowly into the seam points on > the van and...
• Seatbelt Help Please
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 10 May 2007 19:22:42 -0700
  ...is held together with special screws, like Phillips but with 3 -points instead of 4. I sold one on ebay and I'll have...
• RE: Go with the split
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 18:42:49 EST
  -Bob makes good points about the typical characteristics of water- vs. air- cooled owners. Altho the list has some members who have one (or...
• Replaced Transmission Mount - Whoa Baby!
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:16:00 -0600
  ...The rubber meets at 3 points on the mount - 2 of my points were severely cracked...the third showed a 1/4" gap! Great...
• 81 Aircooled - Replacing Condenser
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:31:29 -0400
  Help - Trying to do the simple job of replacing the condenser at the points. Removed the old one and found the rectangular block that...
• Re: Floor jack placement for tire rotation
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 14:48:33 -0400
  ...the ground at once for the switch? The car is clean of rust so no unexpected weak points. Eric Caron 85 Westfalia GL auto
• Re: Repair Shops in Georgia/SC - Transmission: No shifting into 3rd or 4th
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:55:32 -0600
  ...and/or mechanics in the area (basically Savannah to Charleston or points inland)? Thanks to all for any information. It sounds to me like...
• Re: Is this a good deal?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Fri, 22 Sep 95 12:02:50 PDT
  ...In a '74 you will have the early automatic - penalty points for difficulty locating spare parts. Even a '74 Westy <very desireable bus, IMHO...
• Re: 90 Vanagon 4spd won't shift/1
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 14:21:30 EDT
  ...The 091-1 transaxles do have their weak points and one (or more) of those could be causing this problem as well. Todd Hill...
• Re: Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - Larry Bissell
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 08:49:09 -0400
  ...The points have been made....let's end this thread. LL BISSELL
• Re: Another coil fire
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 10:12:09 EDT
  << If the points are in the closed position, the circuit for the primary is complete, this means a current will be drawn thru the...
• Re-plumbing the heater cores
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 14:25:53 -0500
  ...I could eliminate both "T" fittings at the rear heater core, the control valve for the rear heater and all the associated connection points...
• Re: Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 16:18:00 -0600
  ...I have had leaks that showed at lower temps that didn�t show at higher temps. (almost always at hose connection points) But I...
• Re: New to list and to Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 12:37:42 -0700
  David points out that there's no second grille. My bad. Karl Wolz _____ From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Re: Question - RE: Vanagon Seams & Sealing them up for good... Amended with new info.
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 10 Jan 2006 10:37:29 -0500
  On 1/6/06, robertmstewart <robertmstewart@mac.com> wrote: > > So I was looking the rust that is creeping slowly into the seam points on...
• Re: A.I.R.S Rescue, Sort of. (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 15:21:30 -1000
  ...I put the points in and she started it but absolutely no improvement. I fiddled with the points but no luck. Then I noticed...
• Re: AFM Data Requested
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 16 Nov 2006 21:00:48 -0800
  ...But, important data points. Conventional wisdom says that a TPS with MAP and IAT is the solution. Those inputs going into a microcontroller that...
• Re: Buying advice
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:53:29 -0400
  ...Karma points" i've been saving are worth more than >>> > amusement park "tickets"." >>> > >>> > Under these circumstances that's actually called >>> > "Kermit-Points" Craig. >>> > Hang...
• Re: Craigslist Ad
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:07:38 -0400
  ...I have new "breaks" too, but no new points.... Jeff > > > > Jeff Stewart > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > I'm a sucker for a two-tone paint job...
• Center console (was: Re: Solar Panels and VW cigarette lighter)
  Historical mailing list - ian Butler
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 16:13:54 -0400
  ...a center console with power points. I'll have to see when I get home exactly what model it is, but it's a...
• Re: NVC - Delta Mark Ten
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 07:18:53 -0500
  ...and tap into just 6 volts there ? > Then if you had points ignition in a 12 volt car, you could use this 6 volt...
• Re: Good customer service experience, Rotopax
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 16:30:57 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > Photo gallery at > > <http://www.flickr.com/photos/rotopax> > > Their how-to video link points...
• Re: rear heater location (was Battery placement alternatives)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 08:44:13 -0500
  ...The hoses can be removed, and at the branch points under the van just routed forward. No more rear heater, no more chance for...
• Today's Puzzler...
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 6 Feb 1995 10:24:53 CST6CDT
  ...EXCEPT when on intermittent duty! I know about the contact points inside the cover of the wiper motor but I'm hesitating to get...
• Re: Name Bob's bus
  Historical mailing list - King, Robert
  5 Sep 1995 16:38:55 +1000
  ...One of the Hoover's original selling points was it's power (surpassed by the wattage of most modern day vacs, a bit like...
• Re: jack points on a 79
  Historical mailing list - Andy Gray
  Sat, 02 Mar 1996 21:29:52 GMT
  On Mon, 26 Feb 1996 11:37:18 -0600, you wrote: >I went to jack up the left side of my bus yesterday and...
• Accidents in New York
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 03:50:55 -0500
  ...I am not a lawyer I just play one TV! > > Several points are salient here: > 1) An accident occuring on public roads almost always...
• Re: Clean German mechanics
  Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 20:50:33 -0800
  ...You make a lot of good points. Are you >> Martian? >> >> >> Nope, just American >> >> BenT >>
• Re: Compare & Contrast: Diesel Westy vs. 2.1 WBX Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 19:45:03 -0700
  ...The diesel and gas tranny's I have sitting outside look >identical in the mounting points. Also, a friend who converted his diesel to...
• Bosch Grease
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 16:35:34 -0700
  ...Ft1v4, 5 700 002 005, Distributor Grease (for the points block), 45ml $11.55 Ft40v1, 5 700 102 005, Battery Grease (for terminal protection...
• Re: got to fix the cooling system again
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Zarse
  Thu, 22 Jul 2004 11:35:00 -0700
  Dave, Thanks very much for the clear description and excellent points of advise. I will pick up a kit and a thermostat this weekend...
• Re: Was failed now passed CA smog test
  Historical mailing list - Tim Olmstead
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 19:45:49 -0800
  ...except the HC and in that test I was about 5 points higher than the average. 15 MPH MAX 131 AVE 43 MEAS 48...
• Re: New Mexico replies
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Sat, 27 Aug 2005 10:41:51 -0600
  ...very helpful list members who helped me find camping sites and points of interest. The people on this list are always very generous with...
• Now Names
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 00:41:54 -0400
  ...Anyone who can correctly pronounce "Tabe" on the first try without having heard me say it gets ten points! tabe johnson/87 westy >Date...
• Re: Same brakes fit 2WD & Syncro knuckles?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:57:08 +1300
  ...2WD >> vans & Syncros? That is, do they have the same mounting points? >> > >Calipers are the same part. Rotor dimensions are the same, but 2WD...
• Another way to drain coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:48:32 -0800
  ...In attempting my first complete replacement of coolant for my 2.1 86 vanagon, my Bentley points to the drain plugs between the pushrod...
• Re: '88 Westy Vacuum leak diagnosis input
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Sun, 8 Sep 2024 22:23:43 -0600
  ...a > smoke > > machine, I'm trying to narrow down potential problem points. > > > > Noticed it was running rough a while back, initially thought it was...
• Re: Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 18 May 2012 08:58:36 -0700
  ...I believe your 80 still >> uses >> ignition points and condenser. A bad condenser can cause loss of >> spark and >> be affected by heat. The...
• Re: So some CV's require a "custom" tool?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 14:04:37 -0600
  ...My CVs need the 'star' tool, which is 12 points? and not >in an auto parts store? Nah, there must be places that sell...
• Re: Tow Loops [back to thread subject]
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:37:22 -0700
  ...The box sections in behind the bumper mounting > points are pretty sturdy (but not the lower holes, as Scott points out) > but the track...
• Re: fwd: Re: Re.: Hot Start Phase II
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 19 Aug 94 16:22:14 CDT
  ...also check the points on that distributor. i had a really wierd thing happen to me on my 80 bus. the little 'cam-follower...
• Re: Anyone Installed/Used One of these?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:47:17 -0600
  ...C hoses, I cut off/removed one of the 3 mount points on the plastic tank. That made it necessary to use that SS...
• Re: Fuel Gauge Behavior Changed
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:54:21 -0400
  ...They can't be shift points? Besides, this is an auto tranny >version, so the dots are meaningless. > >So if they decided to print...
• Re: "Journeys under difficult conditions"
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Fri, 14 Mar 1997 09:22:01 -0500
  ...Very useful, though, since it points out the places that VW thinks the vehicles are vulnerable, and how they think it could be corrected...