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ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 12 May 2013 20:17:22 -0700
...custom fabrication 34" 1.75 dia secondary pipes dumping into a 2.5" collector to a OBD II extra load universal cat to a...
Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:10:46 -0700
...BTW >> the latest universal works with any antifreezes are now mostly phosphate >> free. Don't get too hung up on that. Just pick a...
Fw: Your removal from the vanagon list
Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
Sun, 29 Jul 2001 13:15:53 -0400
...But, ultimately, the level of service that you are > receiving is the result of a business decision, and not something due to > a universal...
Re: Problems with the u-joints of the driveshaft
Historical mailing list - Steve
Thu, 29 Apr 1999 11:18:24 -0700
...Currently > he's driving with the drive shaft removed. > > Some months ago we had a discussion on this list about universal joints, > and I...
Re: Haughty lawyers...Uugh (was libel, retraction etc)
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 23:08:18 -0700
...Law and/or > Common Sense and An Expert on All Matters, Universal and Otherwise, > and demanded a retraction and apology from lawyer no. 3...
Re: Buying advice.. weekender
Historical mailing list - Jim Kennedy
Fri, 9 Jul 2004 16:53:53 -0700
...I just recently installed a universal Audiovox cruise in my '87 GL and it is t e r r i f i c ! The...
Re: Other Engine Swaps
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 11 Oct 2004 10:35:01 -0600
...It would seem the availability of the engines and almost >>> universal availability of parts would have driven more conversions. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> John Rodgers >>> 88 GL...
Re: Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
Wed, 15 Jul 1998 11:51:12 -0700
...I guess this is a universal experience- the bass player in our band has just picked up a Chevy 10 van, and is having...
Re: for the record water is not corrosive
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 30 Apr 2004 09:20:14 -0700
I'd heard that water was the most nearly universal solvent, at least on Earth. Any folks that actually have training in this kind...
Re: Problems with the u-joints of the driveshaft
Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
Thu, 29 Apr 1999 21:11:15 -0700
...Currently > >he's driving with the drive shaft removed. > > > >Some months ago we had a discussion on this list about universal joints, > >and I...
Re: [DIESEL] Turbo drainage to pan (Vanagon)
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Sat, 28 Jul 2001 07:47:00 -0700
...This is a concern with all turbocharged engines, and the universal precaution is to allow the engine to idle for a few minutes until...
Re: Non-Family Hauler -Car SEATS
Historical mailing list - Mad and Ed
Sun, 6 Jun 2004 13:27:37 -0700
...It should be possible to retrofit the new universal seat LATCH system though you would be the engineer on that. VW could (probably would...
Re: Vandals last night ... can the Huns be far behind
Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
Wed, 1 Jul 2009 17:18:34 +0200
...thoughtless violence that i thought funny for that moment... sigh ... karma ... universal amends ... a reckoning ... hey it is just an aerial ... i mean really...
Re: Friday Topic: My Vanagon Accessories
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 9 Nov 2002 13:56:52 +1300
...CAM logo adapt column to fit replace rubber column coupling with universal joint (if necessary) or solid section Syncro fueltank/filler/pump outrigger tanks...
Re: ECU problems tied into Weird Hesitation / Loss of Power
Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
Mon, 1 Nov 1999 21:37:49 -0500
...I'm wondering if that 25 dollar universal Pepboys O2 sensor I put in back in June didn't burn something out in my...
Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:53:13 -0700
...Although it is > listed as a replacement for the W7D's due to its more universal design the > actual reach is closer to the...
Re: A Current Question of humor
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:07:45 -0800
...Do agree with Loren that a set of jumpers is the universal item to carry for all them there 'mergencys... Daryl of AA Transaxle...
Thank you!, 70 single-cab saga...
Historical mailing list
Thu, 2 Feb 1995 14:22:31 -0800
...4, and pounding-in the 12 point tool, and used the universally recomended vice grips on the last 2. He's quite a guy...
Re: [Syncro] removing VC- time and ease??
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Thu, 15 Nov 2001 09:11:15 -0800
...is nice > to have a full range of extensions and a universal to > take off all those 13mm bolts. > > I did it three times...
Re: Power Steering rack boot
Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
Sun, 15 Aug 2004 23:56:44 -0400
...done on the passenger side. > > > > My questions: > > > > 1) I bought a universal replacement boot from a local > > FLAPS. Is the the replacement a PITA...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Oil temp gauges, choices? Using water temp sender + gauge?
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:13:09 -0700
...I bought a "universal gauge and sender kit" from the FLAPS (Princess Auto), but the sensor thread was 1/8" - 27 thread and and...
Re: Electric Vanagon via EV West?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:53:35 -0400
...unsurprisingly. >>>> >>>> However, they said a number of customers have purchased their universal kit >>>> for Vanagons(!). Anyone on the list one of these folks? If...
Re: A minimal tool kit?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 7 Sep 2010 22:24:27 -0400
...8-drive sockets, with a ratchet and short extension, 3" extension, universal joint. Preferably six-point sockets -- although with a beam-type torque wrench...
Re: Substitute Fuel Pump #
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Sat, 2 Oct 2004 14:26:03 -0500
...Do all Vanangon pumps need that much pressure? > >I also came across a "universal" pump listed under Vanagon, that is not >the cylinder shape...
VW-HINTS FOR LONG BLOCK PURCHASE FOR A 71 DUAL PORT BUS
Historical mailing list - Nick Pace
Tue, 05 Sep 95 13:09:40 PDT
...2) Check to make sure that it is a universal case. These have the mount points for the rear carrier for the bus. The...
Re: two wire connectors...Proper polarity?
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Wed, 29 Oct 2014 20:05:07 -0700
...here....Is > >> there an accepted way to wire those two wire universal connector plugs? > >> The ones are bullet connectors that are configured to only...
Re: Freeze-12 and other A/C supplies
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:37:38 -0500
...Seems that except for those who sell fluids other than R134, there is universal agreement that when changing over from R12 one should go...
what? electro-waterPump??? was: Re: Oil temp's up again
Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
Mon, 24 Jun 1996 06:40:27 -0400
...Speed shops sell a "universal" equivelant. Interesting. How much do they want for one? > So, if we added a powerful 12 volt water pump...
Re: Electric Vanagon via EV West?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:17:23 -0700
...unsurprisingly. >>>>> >>>>> However, they said a number of customers have purchased their >> universal kit >>>>> for Vanagons(!). Anyone on the list one of these folks? If...
Re: vanagon Digest - 1 Feb 2008 - Special issue (#2008-154)
Historical mailing list - honemastert
Fri, 1 Feb 2008 22:18:24 -0700
...At the time (2+ years ago) Most of the applications were still not universal binaries (meaning they would run @ full speed on the newer...
Re: Is it Calming to Drive a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:09:51 -0700
...I often wish I knew more about these vehicles so that I could be universally effective at keep them going. I like to talk...
Heads Final report and lessons learned
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Sun, 20 Mar 2005 18:29:47 -0800
...have plenty of ratchet extensions and at least one universal joint 13. I used rope and a bungee cord to tie up the manifold...
Juli's mirror & UPS & packing material
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 6 Jan 2001 12:58:48 +1200
...I have heard that UPS is colloquially known as Universal Parcel Smashers, and voiced this concern to a listmember who was using them to...
Re: ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 13 May 2013 09:14:04 -0400
...into a 2.5" collector to a OBD II > extra load universal cat to a 700 oval 3 pass muffler and 3 hours of...
Re: Friday question: What tools do you carry?
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Fri, 7 Feb 2003 08:33:13 -0800
...Be > realistic about what you're going to be > willing to replace on the side of the road. > > I usually bring a universal screwdriver...
Re: A/C work question
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Thu, 13 May 2010 13:54:00 -0700
...Search for universal cross-flow condenser and you should find quite a variety. If you go that route, source out the largest you can...
Re: Buying advice.. weekender
Historical mailing list - Larry Edson
Fri, 9 Jul 2004 17:14:42 -0700
...I just recently installed > a universal Audiovox cruise in my '87 GL and it is t e r r i f i c ! The...
mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Thu, 25 Nov 2004 11:55:50 -0500
...The universal adaptors are from Split Second: http://www.splitsec.com/ but they cost a mint. There are a number of companies that will...
Re: Tranmission R & R
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:58:46 -0600
...bit limited by side effect of stroke, >> but often use the universal compensator to get the job done. >> >> What special tools or equipment would...
Re: Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 29 May 2011 14:50:23 -0400
Over the years I have learned to avoid these almost universal replacements. Get the correct one. BTDT too many times. Wrong threads, (taper not...
Re: Back Online
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Thu, 1 Apr 1999 06:50:48 -0500
...They signed the tranny off as having been checked... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Quoted from the UNIVERSAL 'SERVICE CENTER' MANUAL FOR 22 POINT 'SAFETY CHECKS, (used widely by...
Re: Mexico Vanagon honeymoon
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:59:34 -0400
...ll fly to Orlando from Merida > and go to Disneyworld or Universal or something like that, and then meet up > with the van in...
Re: A/C work question
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 13 May 2010 16:06:13 -0500
...Search for universal cross-flow condenser and > you should find quite a variety. If you go that route, source out the > largest you can...
Re: Stuck Cylinders: Any New "Tricks"?
Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
Mon, 28 Feb 2000 05:50:55 PST
...Sun, 27 Feb 2000 10:53:21 -0800 > >The only thing you haven't tried is the universal wrench, HEAT! Use a >propane torch...
Re: What do I need to do about this mirror!!!
Historical mailing list - Eric and Marica
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 00:19:46 -0600
...I set about to replace them and lo and behold the 'universal' replacements available at Canadian Tire (for $50 each) required drilling holes etc...
Re: Oxygen sensor-replace or unplug?
Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
Mon, 11 Jun 2001 18:25:48 -0700
...The generics can come from any parts store, they are truly universal. You just have to add your existing connector to the wires. Usually...
Re: Increasing horsepower - Long -Boring
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 19 Oct 2002 10:15:02 -0500
...There is no one universal mandated TBO for > aircraft engines. > Here is an example of the recommended TBO for Lycoming engines - > > http://home.earthlink...
Re: rear wheel wobble
Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 12:58:33 -0800
...different, although I thought that most wheel bearing were pretty much universal. Also I'm no expert yet. This is what I've learned...
Re: The propane filling question tested...
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sun, 22 May 2005 13:10:48 -0600
...I am researching and am going to get with some fuels people Monday to see if I can locate a source for a universal...
Re: Syncro driveshaft problems (maybe?)
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Fri, 4 Jun 1999 14:07:46 -0400
...driveaxles, diff > mounts, diff bearings checked, and driveshaft balanced with new universals) > before I put my driveshaft back on. If it still vibrates, I...
Re: Creek crossing (rainy day) blues
Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
Fri, 2 Mar 2001 23:36:54 -0500
...I finally (after many months) replaced my plug wires (universal Bosch wires that came on the van from the original owner and were not...
Re: European ebay find, would this really work?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 14 Dec 2005 19:18:15 -0800
...15 %. > >Results higher top speed. > >Long duration - 10 years warranty. > >Easy universal 10 minutes installation. > >Switch can be connected in line for perfect test...
Re: Spare Parts List - Input
Historical mailing list - Ryan Heidcamp
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 09:28:11 -0500
...1990 Westy Syncro w/160k miles Stats: - Fresh Engine Rebuild - Fresh Trans Rebuild - New VC - Rebalanced Drive Shaft - New Universal Joints - Fresh AC Rebuild...
Re: A minimal tool kit?
Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
Wed, 8 Sep 2010 07:17:46 -0700
...8-drive sockets, with a ratchet and short extension, 3" extension, > universal joint. Preferably six-point sockets -- although with a > beam-type torque wrench...
Re: Front Seat Upgrade............Cheap Alternative To Recaros?
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Mon, 8 Dec 2008 13:35:22 -0700
I bet the arm rests on both sides were planned to be universal so that you can rotate the seats & anyone could leave the...
Friday - engine stand, cleaning, painting.
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:12:43 -0700
...I'm kinda looking for a universal stand I can >>put my Subaru engine on. When the Subaru goes into my Vanagon, I'd...
Oxygen sensor and warning light
Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
Tue, 26 Jan 1999 19:04:23 EST
...etc.? Any reason I shouldn't buy one of the cheap universal Bosch oxygen sensors that the Bus Depot sells? It's worth noting...
Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle. Was "vanagon syndrome?"
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 25 Jun 2014 16:49:48 -0400
...I removed my O2 sensor, which was a Denso Universal..It was adapted, with the Denso junction plug.... into a long flat VW plug...
Re: list sticker
Historical mailing list - James L. McGill
Mon, 19 Aug 1996 12:19:13 -0500 (CDT)
...If both lists rapalmer} would agree to have a universal sticker with both addresses, (We're still the rapalmer} same big, happy family, right...
Re: The Vanagon wave!!
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Tue, 28 Jan 2003 07:35:07 -0700
...take out your wallet, roll down your window, and throw some cash out the window! It would be universally understood by vanagon owners everywhere...