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• Re: WAS: building carrier bar..... NOW: Test Weld PIC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:29:33 -0700
  ...forward. Pull > >> = > >> like driving in reverse > >> - Preheat the piece with a propane or acetylene torch > >> - Move torch slow, steady and smoothly. In a controlled...
• Re: FW: Salt project
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 11:02:43 -0700
  ...Who has > > a spare thirty thousand > > laying around to purchase a decent vehicle every > > couple of years? Not me! I > > am forwarding this article...
• =?UTF-8?B?Rlc6IEFydGljbGUgYWJvdXQgdGhlIEVDVSBDaGlwIHVwZ3JhZGUg?= =?UTF-8?B?ZnJvbSAgVmludGFnZSBWZWUgRHVi?=
  Historical mailing list - =?UTF-8?B?Q2FycmluZ3RvbiwgVG9t?=
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 16:26:48 -0400
  ...Never having owned a van before, I found driving a forward control van for the first time was a great adventure. I do confess...
• Re: Antifreeze opinions from Dennis
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 6 Apr 2017 09:55:35 -0400
  ...My antifreeze education was about to > begin. > > Fast forward to 2004 and the motor home gets upgraded to one with a Cat > Diesel. Diesels...
• Re: hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 16 May 2008 23:38:43 -0700
  ...Once running down the road, mixture control is all ECU from inputs, and oxygen sensor. I actually can get 1.9's to run...
• Re: What can go wrong.....
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 17 May 2017 18:54:50 -0700
  ...The coolant temp may be under control (bulk) but >> many parts are a lot hotter than the coolant. Lose pressure to contain the >> vapors...
• Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Wed, 6 May 2009 12:05:10 -0600
  ...Up on a rack, this was a very straight forward job, and only > required and extra pair of hands once. With a little maneuvering...
• Re: Vanagon update paying to undo other's work
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 2 Jun 2023 21:21:02 -0400
  ...In fact, I kind of look forward to eventually converting one of the vans to electric or hydrogen. > > Call me a optimist but our...
• Re: 4th gear finally died (far from home)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 19:21:18 -0300
  ...That's the tough guy's > vanagon. > > > > On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 12:45 PM, Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Looking forward...
• Re: AC 3rd speed fan wiring
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:53:20 -0500
  ...panel socket #5 rather then #3? number 3 says coolant level control unit? I've got the brown connector so and see the wire...
• Article Buying Used Buses (Australia, 1979)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 10 May 95 16:07:04 CDT
  ...Mechanically, the Kombi is straight-forward and with a good workshop manual in one hand, and spare parts, spanners and screwdrivers in the other...
• Re: Making of a Vanagon - Now New T3: Remaking of the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 21:27:10 -0700
  ...And a safety advertising campaign for the T3 would be a big help for those who don't believe that forward-control vans are...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 12:16:16 -0400
  ...So, looking forward to the Denis response. Eric Caron > On May 31, 2022, at 12:05 PM, David Boan <dboan@OUTLOOK.COM> wrote: > > Denis...
• Re: AC 3rd speed fan wiring
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:56:57 -0800
  ...panel > socket #5 rather then #3? number 3 says coolant level control unit? > I've got the brown connector so and see the wire...
• Re: adding a new dash A/C unit?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 14:56:51 -0400
  ...So neither of us were really happy with it once it was done, and I am not really looking forward to doing another one...
• Re: Oil/gas leak from passenger cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:24:57 -0700
  ...The fact that fuel is > leaking is VERY SERIOUS!!! Many Vanagons are lost to out of control fires > in engine compartments each year due...
• Re: re diesel injection pumps
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 3 Apr 2005 18:29:35 -0700
  ...A computer controlled electronic injection pump that replaces the good old mechanical Bosch pump we all come to love. Now the key question in...
• Re: Antifreeze opinions from Dennis
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 6 Apr 2017 23:41:23 +0000
  ...Fast forward to 2004 and the motor home gets upgraded to one with a Cat Diesel. Diesels it turns out have a whole different...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 May 2016 10:26:12 -0400
  ...When >>> you are under there steadying things as the unit separates from the >>> engine you need a helper to control the jack. >>> >>> Great fun...
• My Wilde Ride (humor) (fwd) [F]
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 16:37:14 -0800 (PST)
  ...The dashboard was devoid of all other > civilized accouterments like heater controls or radio dials. There were > business gages only here. The glove box...
• Re: WAS: building carrier bar..... NOW: Test Weld PIC
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:00:41 -0400
  ...forward. Pull > > >> = > > >> like driving in reverse > > >> - Preheat the piece with a propane or acetylene torch > > >> - Move torch slow, steady and smoothly. In a controlled...
• Road Test 1989 VW SA Caravelle Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:30:27 CST
  ...The impression holds good for other control aspects too: the gearshift is easy and relatively light; the clutch is smooth, progressive and well weighted...
• Re: venting about irresponsible drivers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 31 Aug 2016 23:08:30 -0400
  ...I stopped at a stop sign that controls entry from a > > > > > ramp into a Y where > > > two > > > > > other roads enter. Both of those other...
• Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 6 May 2009 14:17:41 -0400
  ...Up on a rack, this was a very straight forward job, and only >> required and extra pair of hands once. With a little maneuvering...
• FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:29:51 -0800
  ...Also keep all of the control wires hooked up so that you see where the flap controls go. Servicing the Heater Unit: a.  Separate...
• Re: I need advice..
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 23:56:40 -0500
  ...Move the heater controls and see if they are bound up, locker or not operating. Turn on the heater blower, it has three speeds...
• Re: Sharing the 16" Tire Upgrade on my 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Oct 2017 17:39:40 +0000
  ...The Ultra 402's need to be checked carefully at the upper control arm and at full turn for 86 and later. They fit...
• Re: Manual Steering Rack Rebuilder?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Stanhope
  Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:17:34 -0700
  ...Fast forward 5 years and two manual trannys....perhaps this loose bushing is my culprit? I have installed new front Bilsteins round 05'(Yellow...
• Re: Friday Vanagon Verse!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Bowman
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 13:15:33 -0700
  ...still in the >>> untracked fast lane doing fifty and in total control. Its a sight to > behold. >>> And sure enough, in my wake are...
• Re: What can go wrong.....
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 17 May 2017 19:04:32 -0700
  ...The coolant temp may be under control (bulk) but >> many parts are a lot hotter than the coolant. Lose pressure to contain the >> vapors...
• Re: Vanagon update paying to undo other's work
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 3 Jun 2023 01:59:34 +0000
  ...expect it to last forever.  In fact, I kind of look forward to eventually converting one of the vans to electric or hydrogen. > > Call...
• MALCOLM & PAT, Cairo Report: Pilgrim's Progress #2
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 20:17:15 -0700
  ...world? It is always nice to read your reports and looking forward to the next one. Zoltan Send us a picture of the Corinthian...
• Re: [Syncro] About VAG Alloy Rear Spring Seats For 16" Models
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 23:14:07 -0800
  ...Now we here that there are shims in the rear and everything > is stiffer and more controlled on a Syncro 16... say... sort of...
• Re: Making of a Vanagon - Now New T3: Remaking of the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 20:45:20 -0800
  ...And a safety advertising > campaign for the T3 would be a big help for those who don't believe > that forward-control vans are...
• Re: 4th gear finally died (far from home)
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 01:11:27 -0400
  ...That's the tough guy's > > vanagon. > > > > > > > > On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 12:45 PM, Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@gmail.com > > > > wrote: > > > >> Looking forward...
• To All Tiico Owners: Tiico Conversion fiction
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 16:49:42 -0800
  ...Damage control was his specialty. He would drop the bomb on them. He went out back and fired up the Diesel generator. His computer...
• Re: new (well, kinda) to the list with a newly-aquired '90 westy
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 21:34:42 -0700
  ...Pull the valve forward to open. With some models (Westy's mainly) you can get the cover off the heater fairly easily, so you...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 11:37:06 -0400
  ...What differences did you notice? Is it a straight forward install? Do you use the same boot for example? Mine is now functioning much...
• Re: Vanagon update paying to undo other's work
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Jun 2023 16:21:37 +0000
  ...expect it to last forever.  In fact, I kind of look forward to eventually converting one of the vans to electric or hydrogen. > > Call...
• Re: What can go wrong.....
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Sun, 21 May 2017 11:45:22 -0400
  ...The coolant temp may be under control (bulk) > but > >> many parts are a lot hotter than the coolant. Lose pressure to contain > the > >> vapors...
• Re: A/C Grey Filter Spewing
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 18:41:47 EDT
  ...I seem to remember that the resistor packs that control blower speed would have been pretty awkward, except that the mountings for mine were...
• Re: adventurewagen top install
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:04:42 -0500
  ...donor van you can probably just shift the top forward and slowly do a controlled slide of the front of the van (i.e...
• Re: Tracing Electrical fault in Coach battery system? (lotta words)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 21:33:04 -0500
  ...That way I don't have to get out of bed and crawl forward to secure it at the head unit. It's not...
• Re: RE>Re: FWD>Help!!! Broken down on a dirt road in Costa Rica!
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Sun, 26 Jan 1997 22:58:56 -0800 (PST)
  ...Where is the computer, anyway? Is it the funky piece next t= o =3D > > the > > air filter? What about the "controller" under the back...
• 95 Eurovan Camper
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 27 Feb 95 15:13:36 CST
  ...The appliances worked well, although the stovetop flame controls could stand a bit more sensitivity. If a 7-foot basketball player had been there...
• Re: What can go wrong.....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 May 2017 18:39:57 +0000
  ...The coolant temp may be under control (bulk) > but > >> many parts are a lot hotter than the coolant. Lose pressure to contain > the > >> vapors...
• Reply to Robert Keezer
  Historical mailing list - Jon
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 21:13:06 -0500
  ...Damage control was his specialty. > He would drop the bomb on them. > > He went out back and fired up the Diesel generator. > > His computer...
• Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Wed, 13 May 2009 15:23:29 -0600
  ...Up on a rack, this was a very straight forward job, and only >>> required and extra pair of hands once. With a little maneuvering...
• Re: A Great Idea!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 21:27:37 -0500
  ...They struggled >all day to get a boat back up while the salvage team re-rigged a new >bridle forward on the dock. When...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 2 Jun 2022 10:11:58 -0400
  ...Bad intake valves and worn guides are fairly common. >>> >>> As for mixture control the O2 sensor actually provides a some diagnostic capabilities. Using a...
• Digifant dashboard analysis tool you are making
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 07:37:05 -0400
  ...It is the >>kind of thing I would think up. >> >>It moves us truly forward. >> >>I can see that when prototyping is done, including...
• Re: WAS: building carrier bar..... NOW: Test Weld PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:40:36 -0700
  ...forward. Pull > > > >> = > > > >> like driving in reverse > > > >> - Preheat the piece with a propane or acetylene torch > > > >> - Move torch slow, steady and smoothly. In a controlled...
• Re: hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 17 May 2008 00:03:27 -0700
  ...And knock sensor ignition so it can't ping, and you never set timing - timing control is fully integrated into the ECU, and there...
• 1.9L vanagon syndrome (lawnnnggg)
  Historical mailing list - Brian brian
  Tue, 27 May 2003 14:05:42 -0700
  ...One of the wires had broken inside the 90 degree plastic bracket that connects the Hall unit to the control unit spaghetti. This could...
• Re: Clarification on Handling of Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 May 1997 23:03:05 -0400
  ...Although with the added weight of the front end drive train the move makes good sense for controlling the cg fore and aft. On...
• unclassified AAA+
  Historical mailing list - Thomas, Geoffrey
  Wed, 12 May 2004 14:05:53 -0400
  ...Diesel cars have improved considerably over the last ten years, but exhaust emission control technology in petrol-driven cars has developed faster. This is...
• Re: Copyright Free For All: Re: Vanagon "Journeys under difficult
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Mar 1997 19:31:20 -0500 (EST)
  ...Neither owns the word on its own, only in context, and owning a mark doesn't mean complete control -- see a more detailed treatise...
• Re: NVC what is spam?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 17:16:25 -0400
  ...ChooseYourMail will forward spam to federal authorities and provides tips for preventing spam. Category: Computers > Internet > Abuse > Spam www.spamrecycle.com/ - 16k - Cached - Similar...
• Re: Front suspension Shim question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:26:55 -0500
  ...I look forward to getting it out for a drive to see where it settles down to, but that will wait for spring and...
• On Oil Coolers, Cooling System Design and Engine Life
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 19 Nov 2004 17:44:17 EST
  ...This unit is thermally controlled with pressure bypass to minimize all oil cooler problems save leaks. The oil cooler lines from the filter stand...