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Re: Satellite radio antenna mounting for 87 westy
Historical mailing list - Chris Sullivan
Fri, 21 May 2004 07:58:24 -0700
...sirius satellite radio antenna? > currently thinking of doing it in the external fiberglass well above > the > driver's head > they recommend it being placed...
Re: clean heater core
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:43:52 -0500
The heater cores clog both internally and externally. Remove it, clean the outside real good, and check the inside, flush thoroughly. Have it tested...
Re: Clutch not fully unclutching?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 30 Apr 2006 15:22:03 -0400
...undid the old antenna with the external nut ... unplugged the wire from the radio (pulling the ashtray out of the dash for access) then...
Extend a stay
Historical mailing list - Troy
Fri, 2 Nov 2007 13:52:20 -0800
...Any idea of the type of fittings that would be required to use an external hose, and where to get them? I'm just...
Syncro listed near me, anyone interested?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:14:19 -0700
...It was all 'tarted-up' with racks, rooftop air, ladders, external propane, etc etc and badged "Airstream"...hmmm. I guess the funded motorhome crowd...
Re: Coolant leaking at upper head nut
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:19:32 -0500
...The problem is that some times what is really going on is that they head has cracked externally near the head nut area. This...
93 Microbus arrives: Anyone have a South African ETKA?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:08:24 +1300
...The gearshift reminds me of exactly why I wanted a G50 transmission! Looking the van over, I see that few external panels are shared...
Re: A twist on dual-battery configurations
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 20 Dec 2001 16:32:40 -0500
...I'll have three wires >coming out of the alternator and going into an external diode pack made up >of three high current, low...
testing capacity of house battery
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 1 Aug 2016 08:55:43 -0400
...http://www.banggood.com/ZB2L3-Battery-Capacity-Tester-External-Load-Discharge-Type-Module-p-1058571.html For the load I used a tail light...
Re: plz help! post 090 rebuild, weird metal stress noise shifting into park
Historical mailing list - C. Abney
Sat, 11 Jun 2016 12:37:52 -0700
...There I was way more cautious about nailing down every step than I was about piecing the external big things back together before running...
Re: Form Jay Leno's Garage
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 8 Apr 2012 00:55:52 -0400
...Make sure there are no leaks, internal or external. Without a pressure cap any leakage will result in the coolant disappearing. Any leak in...
Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX?
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:04:45 -0500
...on the '70's model - with the inline > four and the external add-on radiator - gone out of production? I wonder > if those '70...
Re: Difference between North American Engines and European Engines
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:55:45 -0500
...has high-compression pistons. The timing is set to 10 BTDC. Externally the distributor is unique and so is the ECU and Digijet FI...
Re: Propex installation opinions sought
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:06:17 -0500
The RMW box is a decent option, but have you also seen the new HS2211 heater? This new model can be mounted externally (under...
Re: tire size calculator Re: tire circumference
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:01:10 -0700
...Then we need accurate rev/mile data from some external source. Mark Don Hanson wrote: > Better yet...measure your tire. Mark where the tread...
Ground Cleaning time...any tips & tricks?
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:26:47 -0700
...di-electric grease so they stay clean?� On both the mating surfaces as well as the exposed external surfaces? Rich 85 GL San Diego
Re: Greetings Again & Overheat Help
Historical mailing list
Sun, 21 Jul 1996 18:59:07 -0300 (ADT)
...on heater significantly reduces engine temp (almost back to normal) >no external signs of head gasket leaks >fan temp switch and temp gauge both...
Re: synthetic oil
Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
Sun, 10 Sep 2000 14:08:24 -0500
...changes of Mobil 1? > >Thanks, In a type 1 with no external filter, 1500 miles. in a Type4 with the spin on filter 3000...
Re: FS: Automatic transmission
Historical mailing list - Tony Thompson
Sat, 14 Jul 2001 11:59:26 -0400
...I do know from looking at my wifes 86Audi that some minor external changes would be necessary. The Audi has an oil cooler like...
Re: Propane filler valve.
Historical mailing list - John Middelkoop
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:55:48 -0400
...Some tanks came with an external "autostop"valve which prevents filling the tank more than 80%(safetyno explosions). These valves fail either open or...
Re: A twist on dual-battery configurations
Historical mailing list - Julian Burden
Thu, 20 Dec 2001 18:57:15 -0500
...The actual charging connection is easily addressed > with a relay or electronic combiner, either of which will allow an > externally-sensing regulator to charge...
Re: List of external factors for engine replacement;
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:51:46 -0700
> I think it would be real nice to have a list of these external factors, > that installers, wether professionals or self installers > could go...
Re: Auto tranny cooling
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 28 Jun 2015 02:19:31 -0400
...Remember this transmission set up was used in the air cooled with no external cooler at all. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
Re: Instrument cluster lighting
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 28 Apr 2015 21:20:42 -0700
...Apart from the various shapes, both external and internal, of the LED "lens" I found a big improvement by applying self adhesive backed silver...
Re: For those with automatic transmissions
Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
Thu, 19 Feb 2015 19:45:01 -0600
...html > > to the equally expensive Go Westy thermostatically controlled finned tube > external cooler ($300), http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=4481...
oil cooler installed !!!!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 20 May 1996 00:37:06 -0400
...There was one minor problem, the hose to the external oil cooler is one size smaller than the oil cooler connections, but I managed...
Re: key question
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Wed, 3 Jan 2001 09:28:03 -0600
One key should operate all the external locks and ignition on your Vanagon. There is a different key for the glove box, and MAY...
Re: Eberspacher BA6 ? heater from old van available
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 21 Feb 2002 21:15:04 -0500
...But be careful - there are many neccessary parts that are external to the heater. There are relays and circuit breakers somewhere behind the dash...
Interesting rear heater core X ref and headlight find
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 8 Jun 2006 20:14:46 -0700
...Hella, mounted on a frame that has a neat external lever that allows the light to be dipped more. Unfortunately the light itself does...
Re: FW: outlet placement
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Mon, 20 Nov 2006 13:54:56 -0800
...My German Dehler van has the external electrical plug (220 volts) about belly high at the rear of the van under the black plastic...
Re: Using a UPS unit as inverter
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:59:28 -0500
...on the front, and two big studs with wing nuts for connection to an external battery pack. They aren't cheap, though. Matt Roberds
Re: Got the wrong Vitrifrigo!
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:11:34 -0600
...Based on my sample (of 3, maybe 4!) it appears that the external power box and the sliding fridge latch go together; internal power...
Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Nov 2008 - Special issue (#2008-1183)
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:05:03 -0800
...places as well as electrical places... > > BTW...I am using an external hose to pump air. I hooked up a plastic hose to bypass...
Re: simple oil temp measurement.... will this work?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 28 Oct 2002 18:20:00 -0800
...vehicle with heat - I am running an 87C thermostat and NO external oil cooler and the oil temps are when I really drive it...
Re: Accessories for Wind trim seal etc.....84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:28:24 -0700
...Are these available for replacement? I know of course I can get new stickers and external camping attachments new. Will the body shop be...
Re: Aux. Oil Coolers
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sat, 16 May 1998 20:39:40 -0700
...sure your gauge is in "C" for Celsius/Centrigrade? Without an external oil cooler, my 84 Wasser Westy is doing around 190-205F and...
Re: A/C Fan Blower Switch
Historical mailing list - Scott DeSanti
Tue, 30 Jun 1998 19:48:18 EDT
...I searched for a reason for the connector to overheat but could find no external reason. I thinkk that perhaps my #2 speed circuit...
AC stuff for sale
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 14 May 2004 02:23:09 -0500
...Have the front condenser coil which if you didn't need it for AC, just might make an awesome external oil cooler. $40 for...
Re: Towing a Vanagon with a Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Sun, 27 Jun 2004 14:09:54 -0400
...the extra rolling resistance is not a major factor (and no external force is required to keep the mass moving at constant speed along...
Re: Tristar on eBay
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 20 Sep 2004 17:36:34 -0400
...one doesn't have the headlight washers, and it has a external radio antenna (mine is integrated into the front windshield.) And that's...
Re: Koni or Bilsteins
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 9 Feb 2005 07:08:03 -0800
...Neither are KYB or Boge. > > Some of Koni's coilover (bike) dampers HAVE an external adjuster > wheel... to adjust, turn wheel. It stinks that...
Re: '86 Vanagon West Camper
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:25:47 -0500
...It allows me to run from an external propane tank very easily. I have a small 8 pound I think it is, and bring...
Re: Battery placement alternatives
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:53:11 -0700
...I suppose you could install a tow-truck style external socket to overcome that, however. Cya, Robert On Sep 30, 2010 5:45 PM...
Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:58:57 -0500
...forever >-- the reason it fails to stop is that internal and external leakage >prevent the cap from ever charging enough to trigger the >shutoff...
Re: Automatic Problems
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Thu, 7 Dec 2000 10:05:40 -0800
...fluid is warm while idling in park....there is only one external adjustment on these tranny's and that is the 2nd gear brake...
windshield washer fluid pump...........conundrum
Historical mailing list - Bassim Dowidar
Mon, 14 Jan 2002 22:56:33 -0800
...connected pump while attached to container to external 12 volt battery - sprayed about 10 feet 6. reconnect plug, hose, etc. no spray. not even...
Re: Turbo Vanagon - Audi 5000 CS Turbo Engine, OFF LIST INFO PLEASE!!!
Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
Sat, 28 Dec 2002 10:41:51 -0800
David Marshall wrote (text deleted): > > ...the 2.2L "MC" motor has an external timing sensor that uses the > Audi flywheel's timing marks for...
Re: cell phones (was:FGA)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 17 Jan 2003 16:51:58 -0500
...I've used mine in Maine with good success using an external antenna tuned for analog band -- which seems to work ok on the...
Battery and Cooling Questions
Historical mailing list - Ryan Dawson
Tue, 4 May 2004 12:02:53 -0400
...do to bring the temperature down? I thought of trying a radiator fan? or an external oil cooler? Any insight is greatly appreciated! Ryan
Re: Vanagon engine heater
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:18:46 -0500
...wrote: >>> Mike, is that an oil sump heater or some sorta external heater? >>> Pax, >>> Tom >>> On Dec 19, 2007, at 3:23 PM, Mike...
NVC Follow up on Late Friday post Question on Migrating to New PC
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:01:54 -0800
...All that follows assumes first that you have some basic knowledge about copying files and an external storage device that will handle some of...
Re: Power Mirrors
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Thu, 18 Sep 2014 07:53:15 -0300
...Both of my external {power} mirrors on the Hyena ('88 WBX Westfalia) are severely delaminated with only an orange-sized filed of vision left...
Re: Virginia CL find - Aircooled Westy with bad engine
Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:33:56 -0400
...clutch kit > --Tires in good condition--lots of tread left > --New external camper hook-ups. > > The fridge works on A/C power, but have...
Re: Five Year Dream Car Pick
Historical mailing list - sstones
Mon, 3 Oct 1994 13:12:04 -0400 (EDT)
...Besides, you can fit it into a normal sized parking space and it has externally corrugated body panels much like the vehicle of which...
Last call, Propex furnace for your van! (soon, I'm on the road!)
Historical mailing list - Westyman
Thu, 9 Jan 2003 18:00:46 -0800
...This is a very efficient little externally-vented heater, about the size of a shoe-box, 1800 watts or roughly 6100 btu. Runs about...
Re: Which clutch kit for 88 Westy?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 28 Jan 2004 23:36:48 -0600
...culprits were worn motor mounts, an >uneven flywheel surface, or other external factors > >I had a sachs kits in more than one vans with...
Re: was Epoxy for bumper molding repair
Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
Mon, 29 Dec 2003 16:29:42 -0600
...we couldn't stop immediately.) There was no obvious sign of external damage to an animal "left on" the car or the road (just...
Re: Hi resolution pictures of Wasserboxer
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 7 Sep 2007 19:33:42 -0700
...What do you mean by BTDT? Go through the whole head gasket > > replace scenario or just re-seal them externaly like I'm trying...
Re: PDX The Samba Gathering..
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:05:40 -0800
...remarkable condition.� There was one green double cab syncro with an external roll cage, some westies with solar panels, lots of neat looking aftermarket...
Re: Don't let this happen to you!
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:00:08 -0400
...the wiring box on the firewall (for people following the regulator external sensing thread, it's the wire that needs to be removed from...