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• Re: Driving Challenge videos from BOTC 2006
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:10:45 -0400
  ...Then they drive over to > parallel park next to a flag placed between two trees. The final > score is a combination of total elapsed...
• Engine Performance vs Tire Size/Comments Redux
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 18:36:57 EST
  ...a 4.86 real drive final ratio should be amazing. I'm still waiting to hear about the results obtained by the individual with...
• Re: Advice about buying a bug
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:32:27 -0700
  Ken, I've owned and driven bugs since 1972. :-) The 67 bug is THE most desirable bug in many peoples eyes as it finally...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 12:09:32 -0700
  ...http://www.vanagonauts.com/Replacing-Trans-Final-Drive-Seals229.htm -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Re: leaking final drive oil pan (AT)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:14:16 -0400
  Thanks for the advice on the Right Stuff everybody. I'll take another look at the pan after I clean it again. Check it...
• Re: Mirror Insert Needed for Power Mirror
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:11:19 -0800
  ...Mirror Insert Needed for Power Mirror I've had a passenger side power mirror for quite awhile and finally came accross a driver's...
• Diesel questions/engine swaps etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Nov 1996 21:56:52 PST
  ...Has any one installed one of these in a diesel vanagon? 3 .What are the final drive ratios for the diesel and waterboxer transmission...
• Re: VW 3 : Locksmith 1
  Historical mailing list - Robinson
  Fri, 16 Aug 1996 13:29:17 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I was planning on sleeping in the bus that night since it was in my mother's driveway and I decided that it would...
• Looking for..Aircooled or Diesel Westy..
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Sat, 16 May 1998 19:08:59 -0400
  ...Location? Oh, we'd be willing to drive most anywhere to get it, I suppose. I guess a 1500 mile limit, centered on Augusta...
• Re: AT rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 16:53:06 -0600
  ...The seal between the AT and the final drive is said to be a weak point and should probably be replaced, as well as...
• Re: Help! Name this Mystery Part !!! :o)
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 22:14:53 -0700
  The Final Drive caps are to keep the 90 wt from getting into the CV Joints. Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle...
• Re: [Syncro] Tire Matrix Creation Task Force - Test Case
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 14:49:58 -0500
  Larry, Many syncro drivers find themselves creeping down a steephill and all of a sudden three wheels are carrying the load. (I think there...
• Carat - Funky Rear Hatch Lock Operation
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:02:55 -0500
  OK - I finally figured out how to open the rear hatch, after closing it and it refusing to open again. Turned out to be...
• Re: New bus! 82 Westy! (and questions!:) (and upcomming trip, too..)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 May 1998 09:30:04 EDT
  Dave, you wrote: << Mom finally found her a bus. 82 Westy, Better than Excellent condition, throughout. I've driven and worked on 98's...
• Re: Stuck Driver Seat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:33:01 -0500
  ...going tomallow movement to that driver seat. With > > help we pulled, tugged, pushed, all to no avail. Finally removed the seat > > cushion, which had...
• Re: "Bump Start" stories
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 09:13:10 -0500
  ...Finally one day at a friends house I let it roll back out of the drive and let off the clutch. There was an...
• Re: inline 4 SWAP? was Re: Mexican Water cooled loaf bus? what engine?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 09:09:28 -0800
  Jeff, The Diesel transmission has a final drive of 5.56. The higher the final drive numbers , the lower geared for torque. This lowers...
• Re: improbable fixes
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:32:20 -0800
  ...Worked well until we finally got the tranny replaced. Thanks for the memories.... Steven 91 Westy On Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 5:27...
• lifter noise?
  Historical mailing list - Susie Ingham
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:20:51 -0400
  We finally got the exhaust put back on without any leaks :) Now we have a knock in the engine near cylinder #2. We took...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 11:23:53 +0000
  ...Those back ones are no good for the driver! Box for holding baby wipes, diapers and other toddler accessories. Fits neatly behind a jump...
• '90 GL tranny nastiness
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Fri, 3 May 2002 00:23:16 -0500
  Peeps, I have finally succeeded in purchasing the bus of my dreams (1990 GL, Orly blue, with all the tasty options). It's beautiful...
• Idle Hunting in 85 Westy Fixed
  Historical mailing list - David Baker
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 21:09:13 -0500
  ...I'll take it for a test drive tomorrow) Still believing that the irregular idle was the result of something I touched while doing...
• first leg of trip success/couple questions
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 12:10:52 -0500
  ...it almost feels like something sticks and then releases as i drive away. this only occurs the moment i start to drive, at low...
• Re: rear end drooping
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 15:48:56 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver > OK -- after a brief holiday hiatus and a few other distractions, I > finally finished the installation of the...
• Re: Special Parts
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 14:58:25 -0700
  ...Special Parts > Today, I finally got my last(newest) Vanagon up and running - my 1991 > Carat. It had been in storage a lot of...
• Re: computer Bios or UDMA driver prob. No vanagaon content...
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 21 Feb 1999 23:50:19 -0600
  ...then trying to reload the video driver, >unsuccessfully, all of which did nothing to remedy the problem. Finally, the >guy admitted he didn't...
• Re: misc (mpg, transmission, driving habits.)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 03:59:48 -0400
  ...0.86 0.70 >>> 5th 0.77 n/a n/a >>> Final Drive 3.80 5.43 5.43 >>> Tire size 225/45R17 225...
• need list wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Mon, 20 Jan 1997 12:10:03 -0500 (EST)
  Allright Volks, The '87s engine finally gave up the ghost -- Blowing black smoke, missing power on at least one cylinder, etc... (I just had...
• Re: it is a puzzlement ... :)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Jun 1997 21:35:58 -0400 (EDT)
  ...About 2 years ago, I finally found out why from the insurance adjusters at my insurance company. Three reasons: 1. People who tend to...
• Re: CV Grease [f]
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 2 May 1995 15:26:46 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Given the final drive ratio and the > gear box ratios, you can calculate the torque going through the > axles and their CVs- note that...
• Public Safety
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Sep 1995 21:30:39 -0700 (PDT)
  ...all the wife beating, drive by shootings, drug dealing/using, child molestation, S&L scandals and all that has finally come to an end...
• my Klunk..... rides again!
  Historical mailing list - Jed Thompson
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 02:16:10 -0400
  ...One generous soul was even going to sell me a good final drive for $25! I love you guys :). P.S. Sean... Flubbed Up...
• starter re-install woe...
  Historical mailing list - Ethan Kiermaier
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 17:16:58 -0700
  After having my 85 westy parked for nearly a year, I have finally decided to address it's bad starter. After purchasing a generic...
• Re: map light: now Maps
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 8 Nov 2012 03:03:20 -0800
  ...I drive all over the place during the course of the week for work. I also go out of town at least 2-3...
• Re: Personalized Plates - Cast Your Vote!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 08:11:23 -0400
  ...Good if you drive diesel. FOPEC... Get it? :) On 10/1/08, David Marshall <mailinglist@fastforward.ca> wrote: > First off... you're lucky that...
• need help w/automatic transmission problem
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 10:15:48 -0800
  ...in the final drive,I should be able to reproduce this sound doing the same thing in first gear and drive,but cannot(maybe...
• Re: Van dies while coming to a stop
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 May 2010 09:14:03 -0400
  ...I make the dash to my house and as I'm slowing down to pull in the driveway she stalls again. Try to start...
• Re: Emissions again.
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sun, 17 Dec 1995 16:07:02 -0600 (CST)
  ...I finally got out the manual and figured out which was was really "retarding" and then I set it to about 2 degrees BTDC...
• Re: Exhaust "popping" noises in 85GL
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 May 1996 00:16:52 -0400
  ...In fact, if you drive down a steep enough hill long enough in the condition, you will see the engine temp drop as the...
• Re: Syncro 16" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 10:20:04 -0400
  ...you need to lower the final drive ratio to compensate for the tire size. Suitable parts were made for the 16" version, but the...
• Re: Suggest 17 psi as min. for off-roading
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 10:20:43 -0800
  ...I decided to drive to the final parking lot on a flat tire and changed it. After it has been plugged the tire is...
• Re: TDI mileage, TDI EV, Samba II
  Historical mailing list - Henry Luhrs
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 15:57:40 -0400
  ...Henry > For those interested, I have driven my New Beetle about 2600 miles and on the last > fill-up got 47 MPG, up from...
• Re: try again
  Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 08:57:28 -0500
  ...I finally gave up thinking about it and it does not seem to affect performance. Any thoughts would solve this old mystery. -----Original Message...
• Re: shifting or lack of
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 09:47:53 -0700
  ...4 out > of 5 trys....when he finally goes in ( to put him back in the driveway) > the engine dies as soon as I...
• Re: New tranny for a 1.6l TD westy...
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 18:39:09 -0700
  ...the bolt in way to go...They have a 4.57 final drive instead of the diesel 5.43 gearing... On Thu, 12 Oct...
• Re: Old issue
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 7 May 2001 06:49:06 -0500
  ...Also recommended for the transmission, final drives and hydraulic systems of some Ford tractors. API service GL-3 and GL-4. Darrell ----- Original Message...
• Trip Report: Detlef has Left Utah & is Safely in Maine
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 7 Mar 2012 09:38:11 -0500
  ...Much advice was given, most of it taken, which allowed moi to have a great drive across the country for over 2800 miles.(not...
• Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 16:39:13 -0500
  ...Finally, took it for a test drive today. Initially had problems >> finding gears, but much of that was sorted out by following the Bentley...
• Auto trans wisdom please?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 7 May 2012 17:25:30 -0400
  ...engine, noticeable leakage from final drive. Bell housing is cracked, believed weldable. I have a line on a complete drive unit removed with engine...
• Rekeying door locks
  Historical mailing list - Pavneet Arora
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 09:43:58 -0400
  I finally got around to taking off the passenger door handle and inspecting the lock mechanism to see why it was stuck. Well not...
• Re: Wayward coolant hose
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 09:08:09 -0300
  ...CV joint bellows and the drive axle. > Lord knows how long that has been going on, but it finally wore a hole > through the...
• 87 westy with Eurospec blew fuel fitting in engine bay -fuel line info request
  Historical mailing list - I dapkins
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 13:54:16 -0700
  ...Yesterday I finally had the chance to look at all the spark plug wires and noted that the boot around the connection from the...
• Re: NVC: Me
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 3 May 2014 13:34:46 -0500
  ...I've finally had a chance over the last week to catch up on many emails. That's because on April 23 at the...
• Re: WARM/HOT START PROBLEM
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 21:16:24 -0400
  ...If I drive the 12 miles to work (last 5 Interstate), and turn the engine off, it will not restart without much cranking and...
• Re: Syncro Temp II sender O-ring size?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 8 Aug 1999 23:45:22 -0400
  ...The 2 wheel drive Vanagon has a plastic housing with a clip and O-ring..... Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh...
• Re: Swaybars-worth it(rear)?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 13:52:55 -0800
  ...It was phenomenal what an improvement this made, but the drum brakes still sucked and I finally got rid of it in favor of...
• my new 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - marty
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 14:19:49 -0500
  ...the side windows? anyone ever do that to their van? and finally how do I know what "model" my vanagon is? The vanagon.com...
• Re: Water Pump, OXG sensor, and Sputtering still.....
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 10:18:46 EDT
  In a message dated 8/31/03 10:22:44 PM Mountain Daylight Time, AudibleA@AOL.COM writes: > Symptoms I drive a few 100...
• Re: Stay out of New Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 20:58:00 -0800
  Was wathing this amusing thread,nice to see finaly someone who actualy been to NM, not drive-thru variety.I may add Pinos Altos...
• Re: Speedometer question
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 22:19:00 -0300
  ...On all the front drive VW's and vanagon Syncros the cable > is driven off a gear set driven by the final drive. Usually...