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• Re: 100v -> 220v switch on fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 18:20:04 -0500
  As a Canadian with the same systems as you, I can vouch for the cables utility in providing power from outside. I've used...
• Looking for a piece of power steering line
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:49:54 -0400
  I need about a 10" piece of the metal power steering line that goes to the low pressure side of the power steering rack...
• Re: diesel powered heaters-is there such a thing (dieselspacher)?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Jun 1998 07:12:26 EDT
  ...Anyone with any ideas? >> Absolutely there are diesel powered heaters. Check a Sailboat supply firm. Many mid-sized (19-30? foot) boats come with...
• Improved front brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 19:47:42 +0000
  ...They are only slightly more powerful but suffer far less from brake fade on long descents. However, I am looking for a front brake...
• Elec.Gurus! DC ground question (fridge fans off shore power)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:32:38 -0700
  ...I'm also adding a 12V power adaptor for shore power to fans. (I have the appropriate switch in place) Since vehicles' ground is...
• Re: Why is my steering wheel so heavy
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 5 May 2008 08:16:22 -0700
  Are the steering wheels the same size? power steering vanagons have smaller steering wheels. Manual steering have bigger steering wheels. Does the steering rack...
• Re: Any easy, low-cost way to replace power window lift with manual?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 13:18:46 -0400
  I don't have power windows, so no specifics here... but from general electronic experience, I'd suspect the switch on the driver's...
• electric or hydraulic power steering
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:59:58 -0400
  Hey Guys, I currently have an 84 westy and I'm kinda feeling like getting some power steering. Been researching the electrical steering kits...
• Re: Can a Manual Steering Rack Fail Internally?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:09:31 -0700
  Christopher at T3 Technique sells the PowerFlex line for a bit more but with shipping. http://www.t3technique.com/powerflex-bushings.html I don...
• 110 volt power inverter
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Sep 1995 12:42:25 -0500
  I know that some of the bus folks have 110 volt power installed in their VWs, some with major enhancements (solar panels, multiple batteries...
• Re: Power steering
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 10:09:05 -0500
  Are the power steering racks the same on the 2wd and the Syncro????? Could improper fluid caused mine to leak? Joel Walker wrote: > >I...
• Re: Power Window Lift Cable
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 09:59:50 -0400
  ...Power Window Lift Cable The passenger side power window lift cable got wrapped around the worm gear inside the lift mechanism when the bottom...
• Re: leaking power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 05:41:34 EDT
  In a message dated 9/18/2002 11:29:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Let my power steering stuff...
• Re: Any easy, low-cost way to replace power window lift with manual?
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 22:04:06 -0400
  > I'm tired of screwing (diagnosing/repairing/replacing) with the > multiple failure modes of the power windows on our two Vanagons. Did this to...
• Re: Turning Circles in your mind. ;)
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:21:55 -0800
  ...the power steering difference in > > geometry somewhere down under there, and the size of the steering > > wheel. > > > > anybody even run power steering with the...
• Power steering woes
  Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 13:43:16 -0700
  ...Relative to this conversation the power steering pump and rack are both original. About 2 weeks ago the power steering belt randomly popped off...
• Re: 89 Vanagon with airbags, tilt, leather, and automatic climate control????
  Historical mailing list - frank furter
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 11:20:59 -0800
  ...electric seat warmer, power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, > bucket seats, leather steering wheel, interior woodgrain look, intermittent > wipers, power brakes, vanity mirror...
• Re: How much power can a stock FI make?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 18 Nov 2001 12:53:30 -0600
  ...is an example of how to loose low end power and over all drivability My method of increasing power threw out the power band...
• And How Was Your Weekend? - No Power No Lights, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 21 Jun 1998 23:37:11 -0700
  ...Get back to the office window to pay for it and find they just lost power. OK, if they lost power, I knew power...
• Re: Powering a 110V A/C
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 07:15:43 -0700
  ...Anyway, I am debating how to power the unit. There is >> >the option of powering it with a small gas powered generator mounted >> >outside...
• VW diesels
  Historical mailing list - G Lee
  Sun, 24 May 1998 13:23:24 -0600
  David Marshall wrote: "Not to start a war here as I feel VW Diesels are worth their sale, but yes a gasoline powered VW...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion/extremists
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 19:12:43 -0800
  ...They all seem contented with power steering, power windows, Air conditioning, power lift Pop-top, roll out side canopy" HEY! Theres a reason why...
• loss of power, stumped
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 01:02:37 -0500
  ...Then it loses power, in any gear and can barely get out of its own way. BUT if I shut it off and start...
• Re: Retrofit Electric Pumps
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:53:44 -0500
  I had an '84 Vanagon that I installed power steering on and I have also done that for many others. The difference in fuel...
• Re: Power Steering Fluid Protectant
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:17:51 -0600
  ...Not Power Steering Fluid. If your pump is moaning and groaning on a >> cold start, the pump is in the first stages of giving...
• Re: Powering a 110V A/C
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Sat, 11 Apr 1998 18:14:13 +0800
  ...Anyway, I am debating how to power the unit. There is > >the option of powering it with a small gas powered generator mounted > >outside...
• Re: Power Steering Hose Fitting Size??
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 20:51:19 -0800
  I just got some power steering hoses made for my I4 conversion. I am using an AAZ turbo Diesel with an A2 power steering...
• Re: Single brown wire
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Fri, 14 May 2010 06:30:16 -0400
  ...Now, this single brown one is bugging me, and it looks like one > that should go on the Power steering pump. Hahaha. > Z > > ----- Original...
• Re: Vanagon Swap Concerns
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Thu, 7 May 1998 00:28:12 EDT
  In a message dated 98-05-06 09:13:05 EDT, KENWILFY@AOL.COM writes: << I appreciate the advice about getting a more powerful...
• Re: Jump starting without opening battery compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:49:06 +0000
  Check out Anderson Powerpole Connectors on google, amazon, etc. I and many others use them for remote trickle charging and battery maintenance, jump starting...
• switched power to radio
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 15:39:13 -0800
  In the Vanagon archives on week 4 of July 2000 is a discussion on the topic of switched power for your stereo. I want...
• Re: Power Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Jun 2016 09:41:45 -0400
  ...Power Steering rack http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2980610 Have fun :) Jimmy Wilmington, NC On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at...
• Re: What do you use solar or an aux battery for?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 23 Jun 2015 20:13:17 -0700
  ...In my old 79 the aux battery would power the two way fridge > overnight. In my 85 I use propane for extended stays. All...
• Upgrade for non-power steering Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:22:40 -0500
  For power steerers, too, for that matter. I recently implemented a tip that Unca Joel gave me a while back--install one of those...
• Driver side door wiring harness
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
  Mon, 18 May 1998 09:20:08 -0600
  ...Add that to the speaker wires that have died and both power wires for the driver side window and I think it's time...
• Syncro Diff Lock actuator question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 10:55:51 -0300
  ...Someone mentioned that maybe Power Door Lock activators (or Power Trunk Activators) might do the trick. Any thoughts on if there is enough UUMPH...
• battery relay question
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Tue, 15 May 2001 14:54:59 -0700
  ...The problem is I can't find any power line in the vanagon that only has power when the key is turned. Anyone know...
• Re: Rear hatch lock source
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 May 2005 11:26:40 EDT
  ...I need to replace my > non-power lock machanism in the hatch with one that will accept the > actuator rod from the new lock...
• Power Steering Universal Joints in limited stock
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:50:47 -0400
  I just got three of the small universal joints that attach to the power steering rack on all Vanagons with power steering. These joints...
• Need modulator for power windows...
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Wed, 19 Jul 2006 16:21:29 -0700
  ...but they said that they couldn't get their particular modulator to work with my power windows... which is a real drag.. said it...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:58:46 -0600
  SAAB (and others) had a solar powered system that would power vent the car when inside temps reached a set level. (As when parked...
• power steering screeching noise
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 22 Feb 2017 09:56:36 -0800
  hi all, the power steering makes loud screeching noise when I make tight turns (parking lot). I put new belt but no cure..(1988...
• Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] Porsche-powered Volkswagen Bus 'Race Taxi' hits the track
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 13 Dec 2016 19:56:58 -0500
  ...Porsche-powered Volkswagen Bus 'Race Taxi' hits the track. http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIw_OrF7zA --
• Re: Power/Heated Mirrors?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 07:24:46 +0000
  At 3:24 PM 2/29/96, ZUMBRENNEN JOSEPH CORY wrote: > Hey all, > > Just a quick question...Are power mirrors always heated or are...
• radiator/power steering lines??
  Historical mailing list - R.Joseph Murphy
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 10:06:53 -0700
  ...Any suggestions fot the power steering lines? thanks, Joseph
• Power steering pump
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 12:15:15 -0400
  Any suggestions on where to get a power steering pump for an '84? I know someone posted this within the last week or two...
• Re: a/c compressor relay
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 21:01:32 EDT
  The a/c relay gets power from the 50amp metal strip fuse located under it in the cabinet. This in turn gets power directly...
• Re: Power steering failure ?
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 20:40:48 -0700
  My '85 suffered power steering failure two years ago. The first symptom I noticed was a loud roaring noise when I turned the steering...
• Power mirror conversion how to??
  Historical mailing list - Brian Butler
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 23:24:07 -0800
  I'm considering converting my manual mirrors to power. Before I search out a pair, I would like to find out how easy....or...
• 2.1 Ignition Timing, Advance beyond stock?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hammerstrom
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 22:50:36 -0700
  Has anyone tried advancing their timing beyond the stock setting? Did you get more power? I do this on my '71 Fiat and it...
• Power steering fluid; does it last forever?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 08:20:05 -0700
  How often should power steering fluid be changed, if at all? Any recommendations for the type of fluid, or will any Dexron ATF work...
• Re: Coffee
  Historical mailing list - Rick Leach
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 16:50:11 -0800
  For the serious, but powerless coffee drinker, there is a hand powered bean grinder available through Campmor. Go to: http://www.campmor.com and...
• Re: power steering
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 12:26:09 EST
  ...Is this Automatic Transmission Fluid or a special > type of steering fluid. > > vanagons use regular Dextron automatic trans fluid in the power steering resivoir...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 9 Sep 2011 09:05:10 -0700
  John, here is the list I sent yesterday, does it not make sense to you which terminals have power at what conditions? alistair > > So...
• Re: lighted switch needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 9 Feb 2008 21:15:10 -0800
  ...lighted switch needed Every aftermarket radio I've ever installed had 2 power leads; one smaller lead to battery + to keep the station presets...
• power in bus for a PC (little Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sun, 28 May 2000 01:57:18 EDT
  I'm trying to figure out how to power my laptop in my Vanagon. I have a Compaq 1247 and I'm looking at...
• Nicro Stainless Solar Vents YES!
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 05:59:39 -0800
  Listees, I have decided to head on down to West Marine in Sausalito & buy a Nicro 3" stainless solar powered vent fan to install...
• radio wiring
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:05:55 -0600
  ...If there were no existing power connections for your radio, where would you tap in for the power (yellow) and signal (red) for a...
• Re: loss of power on hills
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Apr 1996 15:04:15 -0400
  In a message dated 96-04-26 23:06:12 EDT, Grannegeer@aol.com writes: > there is a noticeable >loss of power when driving...
• Re: Power bleeder (brakes/clutch) opinions
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:31:11 -0400
  ...power bleeders in archives, >and gleened enough to see how they work. > >I'm a one man band here bleeding brakes on my own...