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• Re: Hot Air
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 07:55:12 EDT
  ...Hydrogen gas is given off while a battery discharges. As with other volatile gases, hydrogen is even more explosive at low concentrations than at...
• Re: [vanagon] power locks malfunction
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Mon, 3 Dec 2001 21:06:49 -0500
  ...In all cases I replaced expensive VW parts first, only to discover that the problem persisted. In each case it was the wiring coming...
• Starter bolt at top of engine- progress?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 18:07:51 -0800
  ...I discovered that the hex bolt size was 8mm, but my M10-1.25 is apparently the wrong thread. It went on wtih soem...
• New Tire Technology - Tweels and Nanites
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:36:28 -0600
  Watched a Discovery Channel presentation on auto technology and tire technology. A new combo tire/wheel is coming down the pike. More metal, less...
• Re: NVC - MS vs Mac
  Historical mailing list - syncro
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 21:20:14 -0500
  Yea, I think he did this on purpose to stir the pot! We haven't had a good tire discussion in a while either...
• Throttle body
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 18:30:26 -0500
  Help! It's totally disconnected,including the fastening screws, but I can't budge it. Any sugfestions? Thanks John
• Re: Toasters....are vanagons like them?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 17:21:39 -0500
  At 03:57 PM 3/5/2010, T Collins wrote... >Discuss! Well, mine pops up.
• FS: 88 DublCab PU, Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Mackenzie
  Thu, 25 Jul 1996 09:18:49 -0700 (PDT)
  As seen in Seattle Times of 7/24. All disclaimers apply. $15K obo. (206)485-9399
• diesel to gas
  Historical mailing list - Dan Johnston
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 21:59:36 -0400
  Is there an faq with diesel to gas conversion discussion somewhere? thanks dan 80 westie 72 super vert
• EBERSPACHER D1LC HEATER on eBay
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 07:21:48 -0500
  Not mine usual disclaimers http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1579436616 Thanks, Chris
• Bus Depot code?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 15:39:00 -0500
  Anyone have the Bus Depot Vanagon list discount code they could send me real quick? Thanks DM&FS
• Re: How to flush the system
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 23:42:10 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I turn off the garden hose, disconnect it and put the cap on the tee. At this point I again disconnected the upper radiator...
• Re: Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:40:17 -0700
  ...make sure there is vacuum on that hose of course, but Fuel Pressure must go up some when you disconnect the vac hose to...
• Re: Hesitation at low RPM
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Tue, 06 Sep 94 19:56:51 CDT
  ...i.e., the computer can't tell the difference between the sensor hooked up (and not working) and the sensor disconnected. >Then I reconnected...
• Re: Removing A/C Unit?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 13:31:17 -0400
  ...You should be able to lower the radiator far enough to remove the condenser without disconnecting the radiator hoses. If you chose to leave...
• Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 16:43:45 +0000
  ...Because of overbraking I recommend to NOT install rear discs without a matching front setup. I tried offering my 4-disc setup via the...
• Re: VW discontinued 1.9 oil filters?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 13 Apr 2015 12:45:35 -0700
  ...filter 070115561 for my 85 westy and > was told VW has discontinued this filter. The parts guy checked and only > one dealer within 150...
• Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:00:42 -0700
  ...2.2 bar PASS With vacuum hose (2) DISconnected spec: approx 2.5 bar, measured: 2.2 bar HUH? The pressure did not change...
• Re(2): Re(2): Towing a Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 13:18:05 -0500
  ...worthwhile to disconnect the driveshaft or other normally connected drive parts, like universal joints? What would be the best method to disconnect the driveshafts...
• Fwd:Euro: Brakes: 81 Volkswagen TRUCK, Mechanical, REAR BRAKES
  Historical mailing list - Pfunky
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 06:36:13 EDT
  ...Disc conversion ____________________________________________________________ We want to convert the rear brakes on our shop truck from drum to disc with parts from our'87 GTI parts...
• Re: # pumping water through stalled engine (was: heating parked vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 00:35:51 EST
  ...why? If you desire to heat the interior, why not just plug in one of those 1500 watt ceramic disc heaters. I think there...
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 12 May 2000 12:06:26 -0400
  >Re this discussion: I have a Weber carb on my 91 so no computer to keep >the idle rpms constant. When I put in...
• I stand corrected.
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 11:37:35 -0600
  I did a search and discovered that Volkswagen does have a peculiarity of describing the front of their engines as the flywheel side. This...
• Re: Continuing Saga of Oil Pressure light
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 11:54:10 EDT
  ...I went out and was checking the high pressure switch near the oil pump and discovered it was DISCONNECTED!! How it worked itself loose...
• Re: switching from manual to automatic
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 14:50:24 -0800
  ...There was already detailed discussions on this in the past two months so I do not want to bore everybody. It should all be...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 21:21:09 -0700
  ...The disc looks like a hat... the drum part is the hat part, and the disc is the hat's brim. mercedes, Volvo, and...
• Re: disc brake pressure regulator
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 16 May 2002 13:58:45 -0400
  ...disc brake pressure regulator Who has experience with the pressure regulator for disc brakes on the air cooled vanagons? I have a 1981 vanagon...
• Re: Loss of power at altitude
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Reams
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 18:50:18 -0800
  ...Denigrating these discussions by terming them theoretical discussions does no justice to the engineering explanation nor to the real contributions to science and engineering...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 17:05:52 -0800
  ...I currently run with mine disconnected because of that >very reason. Disconnected it works great, but connected it makes the >engine jerk and buck...
• Stainless Steel Coolant Lines Now Available!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 22:14:07 -0400
  ...For now I only have them for 1.9L Vanagons (the higher priority, since VW discontinued the originals). However, I'll have them for...
• Re: Tires for a 90 weekender
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:18:26 -0600
  I got a free Y356 Yoko for waiting on delivery at Discount Tires. Brand new spare as a freebee is hard to turn down...
• Re: Extra battery
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Mar 1996 11:41:19 -0500
  ...This allows you to discharge the 2nd battery (powering accessories & such) without having to worry about discharging the primary battery. After the engine is...
• Re: clock light
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 23:22:27 -0500
  ...pull the cover off, take the four corner screws out, disconnect the blue/white wire to the brake reservoir, THEN you get to struggle...
• Fw: Engine dies update
  Historical mailing list - Stephen M Canapp
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 18:01:35 -0500
  ...I made two interesting discoveries investigating my problem that I thought I'd pass along since others are having similar problems. Discovery #1 Corrosion...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 11:10:16 -0700
  oh pish posh David :) Maybe its because the English pioneered disc brake technology you have a bias on the 4th. Mid 50's jag...
• Proposed Camping Fee Hikes for Senior in Federal Campgrounds
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 11:00:46 -0800
  ...Forest Service Announces Proposed Changes to Senior and Disabled Camping Discounts 12/4/2009 A news release from the Western Slope No-Fee Coalition...
• Fuel pressure regulator/hesitation off idle
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Wed, 4 Jun 2014 07:57:09 -0400
  ...I'm poking around the engine and I find the vacuum hose to the fuel pressure regulator disconnected. How long it was disconnected, I...
• Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:43:52 -0500
  OK, does "obscure nut-headery" apply to those of us who participated in the lug nut discussion? Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 Our...
• Re: Friday moderation discussion - Starting point
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 15:22:19 -0700
  ...Friday moderation discussion - Starting point >>>... Lurkers....<< > > _ sniveling_ (Joel Walker's adjective..) lurkers. <G> > > > George/ATL
• CO2 extinguisher, was: Halon vs. Halotron
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 14:59:55 EDT
  ...CO2 discharges as a very cold gas which replaces oxygen. >> Some C02 extinguishers also shoot out flakes of "dry ice", looking much like very...
• Worn Clutch or bad Slave?
  Historical mailing list - The Blackhams
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 15:53:59 -0600
  ...Is this a sign of a worn clutch disc, or a bad slave unit. What symptoms distinquish one from the other. Bentley sucks on...
• To: The "House Electricians"
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 17:41:52 -0800
  ...All you suggestions must be put off until tomorrow, for I discovered that the ink had long ago faded on the panel's labels...
• go to this site
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 22:32:34 -0800
  ...message/virus to addresses that it can discover, and one of the ones it discovered on dawn was mine. To learn more about it...
• Need listmember coupon code!!
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 11:35:58 -0400
  ...vanagon list member discount" in the coupon code like i have the past few years would i get the discount........"NO.......you need the...
• Re: NVC: Friday......$52 cupholder!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 8 Feb 2008 22:13:09 -0500
  ...jm On Feb 8, 2008 9:11 PM, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > While browsing the web i discovered the most expensive automotive...
• Re: Successful day today with the Pittsburgh Vanagon Club
  Historical mailing list - tim
  Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:36:19 -0500
  Please check that you did not disconnect (or break) the vacuum booster line.
• Re: Moderator Comment Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - BenT .
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 16:11:39 +0000
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• Bigger brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Sun, 10 May 1998 20:18:16 -0700
  Anyone know of bigger brakes for vanagons? Either that or cross drilled, vented rotors? Any rear discs out there? Joe
• Re: No Vanagon - Decision To Discontinue SA Announced
  Historical mailing list - =David M=
  Fri, 12 May 2000 23:36:50 -0400
  I thought this meant they are going to diccontinue production of the SA Vanagon!
• inexpensive '91 van for sale
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 09:30:04 -0700
  not mine, disclaimers, etc. 1991 VW Van, great condition, $2400. (256) 658-1333 David. Huntsville, AL bill
• Re: POR15 discounted at The Bus Depot (anti-rust thread)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Winget
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 11:28:36 EST
  Por is not oxysolv. they have their own lab here in nj.
• Finding Vanagon shop manuals
  Historical mailing list - digest Herbie Dave
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 18:09:17 EDT
  Anyone know of a good source for a discounted Vanagon Bently shop manual? Pls e-mail privately. Thanks
• Bosch injector
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:39:23 -0500
  How do they fire? Pulses per ignition discharge? is it a dwell? This is the question going around the office.
• Matagami to James Bay correction
  Historical mailing list - Ron & Marianne Mighton
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 13:51:55 -0500
  I have just discovered its called "The James Bay Highway" and its 381 kilometers between gas stations.
• Re: Discolored Dash Board (ashtray)
  Historical mailing list - James Benthall
  Sat, 8 Oct 2005 20:13:52 EDT
  Thanks to all who responded to my problem. I guess I will paint it...Dumb Mistake!! james
• Discount Code for BusDepot?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 02:09:24 -0500
  Anyone know what the code is? I thought there was one but forgot what is was? Rob NYC
• Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
  Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 21:27:51 -0700
  ...Disconnect the rar hinges before disconnecting the raiser bar in the >>> front and >>> >>> 2. Do I disconnect the hinges from the body, or the...
• Re: '68 front-end into '59 Bus? Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 1996 21:41:12 -0400
  ...Servo isn't really required as VW often sold disc brake systems on 71-79 models outside of USA using a '70 Non Servo...
• Re: 2nd batt. charging and relays. The whole truth
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 17:44:19 -0700
  ...If I understand your explanation of the battery not being an active device, it seems to me that as a passive device a discharged...
• Re: Electric Lock Disconnect?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:32:51 -0500
  ...Electric Lock Disconnect? Hi all, I've got an 88 Wolfburg with electric locks that are acting up. Same problems as posted a number...