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  • Cooling system
    Historical mailing list - Brian Gillespie
    Sat, 22 Jun 2002 15:04:38 -0400
    ...and have been learning about cooling systems. I have replaced several hoses and the radiator. Now I am seeing the system pressurize and push...
  • Re: Short Fused about plastic fuses
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Fri, 10 Oct 2003 11:32:58 -0400
    ...Power systems often have multiple fuses carefully chosen not just for their current ratings, but for how fast they blow -- fuse "sequencing" is a...
  • Mostly Cruise Control, some shrubs
    Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
    Wed, 3 Dec 2003 02:59:37 -0500
    Has anyone ever done any work on their cruise control systems? What broke? How did you diagnose and fix it? Thanks, --tabe johnson PS...
  • Solar panel for top of Westy
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 16 Jun 2007 07:01:25 EDT
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com...
  • Re: Blinking stops, relay out ...
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 6 Nov 2008 15:33:59 -0500
    ...I can say, from the experience of four different Vanagons, that filled with plain water, the light, on properly working systems, won't blink...
  • Re: Octane Rating for Waterboxers
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 23 Jul 1997 20:16:52 -0400
    ...I am quite familiar with gasoline terminal rack (where the tank trucks fill their tanks) blending systems. I and the company I work for...
  • Re: Merffler options?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:38:00 EDT
    ...See my _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) webpage for details and photos. >>>>>The muffler is simply attached to the...
  • Re: adding a new dash A/C unit?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 26 Jul 2013 22:34:51 -0400
    There are a number of after-market AC systems available both for the Hot-Street Rod crowd and then there is the small bus...
  • Re: Procedure for changing antifreeze
    Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
    Mon, 23 Jul 2001 13:24:12 -0400
    ...It could ruin the natural ability of the septic systems to filter waste. Ed >3. Used mufflers - out with the trash > >Thank goodness, we...
  • Re: exhaust replacement
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:51:38 EST
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://www.busfusion.com/) a VW...
  • VW sightings
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Sun, 5 Mar 1995 22:34:36 -0800 (PST)
    ...Did anyone see my lost carrier? ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • Wanted Burnt/bad/fried/kaput ECUs
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Mon, 10 Aug 1998 15:48:18 -0500
    ...Gerald Skerbitz <g-sker@umn.edu> U of MN Academic Health Center Administrative Information Systems 6-5379 Home St. Paul,Ramsey County,Minnesota, USA
  • Re: metal engine acess lids/ vanagon engine fires
    Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
    Thu, 12 Mar 1998 20:11:38 -0400
    ...Halon systems are available, try Automotion (Porsche) catalog, figure on $400 range I think. Cleaner than dry chem. bye, Tim
  • Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Tue, 27 Aug 2002 01:50:40 EDT
    ...the vacuum signal and youcan't have that with fuel injection systems and still have driveabilty.>>> It is not true...for me at least...
  • diesel muffler rubber mounts
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 6 Feb 2003 17:00:19 -0800
    I found some at Bow Wow in Victoria (I'm completely re-doing my intake and exhaust systems on my van, will still use...
  • Exhaust system interchange questions
    Historical mailing list - Brian M.
    Sat, 20 Sep 2003 13:43:40 -0500
    Hi all- Have been trying to rejoin the list- still havent done it right! My question for all is about Vanagon exhaust systems. Specifically...
  • Re: AFM related Vanagon Syndrome - occurs in both Digifant and Digijet
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 25 Sep 2006 01:19:47 EDT
    ...AFM to the ECU and > the AFM's of the two systems are virtually identical in basic structure. > > Hope this provides some clarity if...
  • Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 22 Sep 2007 06:38:17 EDT
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com...
  • stupid question of the day . . .
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Jefferson Kitts
    Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:03:48 -0700
    ...Is there an easy way to determine if they are separate power systems, one for the engine, and one for the living space, or...
  • Re: Help, fan wont shut off
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Tue, 3 Feb 2009 18:35:58 -0800
    ...Any > recommendations? deek > > > > CalTel Systems > Dj Martin > Phone: 760-712-2178 > Fax: 305-418-7425 > > email: djct2@yahoo.com > > web: www. <http://www.calteltelecom...
  • where to advertise westy for sale SOLD
    Historical mailing list - dj
    Thu, 1 Jan 2009 14:26:37 -0800
    ...dj CalTel Systems Dj Martin Phone: 760-712-2178 Fax: 305-418-7425 email: djct2@yahoo.com web: www. <http://www.calteltelecom.com> calteltelecom...
  • and now, something completely different: Brrrr ... and it's loud in here, too!!
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 6 Mar 2003 21:34:14 -0600
    ...But conventional systems use environmentally sensitive refrigerants (R12 in the past, R134a now). By contrast, the thermo-acoustic approach uses nothing more exotic than...
  • Re: Vanagon Stereo Override?
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Tue, 18 Feb 2014 15:47:16 -0800
    ...connect the coil of an 87- 87a relay to coolant and oil > pressure warning systems and relay switch to stereo positive power. As > a...
  • Was Ticking ECU, now ECU internals
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
    Tue, 26 Feb 2002 15:12:41 -0500
    As an electrical engineer with experience on embedded systems, I was wondering if anyone knows where one could get a hold of the schematics...
  • Re: AC systems
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Fri, 19 Sep 2003 13:13:30 -0400
    ...AC systems >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >> Is it possible to put a front ac unit in an 86-91 vanagon? I have an...
  • Re: Euro-spec Digifant ECU?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Mon, 2 Apr 2007 17:20:17 -0400
    I have a few more of those for sale nice upgrade for the 2.1 engines in the older digijet systems Im asking $200...
  • Re: sounds like a project! (mp3)
    Historical mailing list - Ken Sid
    Wed, 13 Feb 2002 10:33:48 -0800
    ...85 Jetta GL -Ole' Gray Mare 85 Vanagon GL - Goldie ------------------------- ------systemsfarm------- systemsfarm@shaw.ca ------------------------- "Any splelling errors are typos. Grammatical erros is because I...
  • Re: AC
    Historical mailing list - Neal R. Hansen
    Thu, 5 Jul 2001 17:50:37 -0700
    ...First, 409 is not approved for mobile systems. It was designed for > > home, stationary systems (which is why it is sold only in 30lb...
  • Re: Front heater valves, another junk part
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:08:02 -0400
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 06 ~ 09, 2013
  • Back home
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:10:12 -0400
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 09 ~ 12, 2011
  • Re: very cool van
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 2 Dec 2010 05:53:39 EST
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome...
  • Re: brake question
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:46:33 -0400
    ...that DOT 4 brake fluids are backwards compatible with DOT 3 systems. Regardless of whether a brake system is filled with DOT 3 or...
  • Volksfest in Embrun today!
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 8 Aug 2010 05:56:55 EDT
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://www.busfusion.com/) a VW...
  • Re: Help Finding List Member
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Sun, 5 Mar 1995 13:34:43 -0800 (PST)
    ...remember this simple equation: MBA=BMW. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • Re: Darn! No Neon For Yer Van! (F)
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Thu, 2 Feb 1995 08:46:48 -0800 (PST)
    ...lampposts; for support rather than illumination. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • Coolant Changing Man Pages (F)
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Sun, 2 Apr 1995 17:35:04 -0700 (PDT)
    ...this, you are in phaser range. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • re: exhaust system
    Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
    Tue, 25 Feb 1997 22:17:44 -0500
    ...vanagon exhaust systems > > > >Gerry, > >Hi, I work with the Stebro Exhausts company and we noticed a little > > > an immediate followup to this and two...
  • Re: Exhaust systems
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Sat, 28 Feb 1998 23:47:51 -0800
    At 08:54 AM 2/28/98 -0800, you wrote: >Well here goes -- another can of worms to open. > >The local Midas shop will...
  • Re: hat-dance relay
    Historical mailing list - Odyssey Stickers
    Tue, 30 Mar 1999 11:23:44 +0000
    ...from coming on? > >mucho gracias. >robyn >Robyn Rudisill >ACD Networks >Adobe Systems Inc. >206.675.7742 >206.675.6819 fax >888.296.4431 pager >
  • Re: Digijet = K-Jetronic?
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Fri, 21 Jul 2000 08:32:28 -0400
    ...I'm re-posting this now that the list has said that our FI systems are the L-Jetronic with L(ambda) ---- the manual...
  • Virus transmitted through my computer! :-(UPDATE)
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 6 Apr 2003 19:41:00 -0500
    ...http://www.f-secure.com/hoaxes/jdbgmgr.shtml -------------------------- Clip ------------------------ I have a niece that works in Corporate Systems Support for Microsoft. She notifies me...
  • Re: speakers
    Historical mailing list - steven brendemuehl
    Mon, 23 Feb 2004 07:38:15 -0500
    ...For me I just bought one of those $14.99 speaker systems form walmart and put in some pioneers. steve 85 vanagon westerville, oh...
  • Re: 130mph in a vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Rich Pournelle
    Tue, 7 Dec 2004 09:50:15 -0800
    ...Making monstrous creations such as import-tuned street racers, super loud stereo systems, and 130 MPH Vanagons are what make this country great. I...
  • Re: No spark ...
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:52:39 -0700
    ...auto.howstuffworks.com/ignition-system.htm Read those and you'll know how automotive ignition systems worked in the era of our VWs. Jim
  • Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:57:21 -0600
    ...tested and repaired quite a > few Westy propane systems as well as other RV propane systems. > > Mark I f Mark is just a driveway...
  • Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:09:46 -0700
    ...Many many modern cars have fly-by-wire > systems and electronic dashboards have been around for decades already. > > There are also plenty of bicycle...
  • Re: Waterpump and exhaust and rust - Oh my!
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:19:48 EST
    ...THEN go look at my _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) wepage and consider installing one of them. If nothing...
  • Re: '84 Westfalia A/C Resurrection - Expansion Valve
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
    Wed, 2 May 2001 22:16:02 -0400
    ...Bentley, I cannot find any info on > pre-1986 A/C systems. > Most of it is going to be very straightforward. The only question...
  • fuel guages woes
    Historical mailing list - Ken Sid
    Fri, 15 Mar 2002 13:38:58 -0800
    ...85 Jetta GL -Ole' Gray Mare 85 Vanagon GL - Goldie ------------------------- ------systemsfarm------- systemsfarm@shaw.ca ------------------------- "Any splelling errors are typos. Grammatical erros is because I...
  • Re: WARNING: Lighting upgrade hazard
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 24 Dec 2002 13:09:38 -0800
    ...various methods and > techniques to upgrade our lighting systems; most recently the SA double-light > systems using H4 bulbs. Those of us involved in...
  • O2 sensor problems
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Mon, 17 Mar 2003 09:00:05 -0800
    ...The O2 sensor is only there to keep a finely tuned fuel injection within limits, not to compesated for a maladjusted systems. With the...
  • Re: Look at my crack!
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:07:48 EDT
    ...See my _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm) for up to date information. AND, before you get all...
  • Re: Not Gone
    Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
    Thu, 13 Jun 2019 07:05:31 -0400
    ...Right now it is at European Auto Clinic in Macon for overhaul of the brake systems including replacement of brake lines that were corroded...
  • Re: Anyone know of a shop or parts place that stocks vanagon hoses in Vancouver (or close to Gibsons would be even better) BC?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 24 May 2011 06:22:34 -0400
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 09 ~ 12, 2011
  • Re: Battery choices
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:04:05 EDT
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://www.busfusion.com/) a VW...
  • Rags
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Fri, 20 Jan 1995 15:09:54 -0800 (PST)
    ...be caught dead with a necrophiliac. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • Re: Listen to the Inuvik Interview! [f]
    Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
    Sun, 21 Jul 1996 23:31:36 -0400
    ...412-635-3350 FORE Systems, Inc. email: cseren@fore.com Research Park, 5800 Corporate Drive URL: http://www.fore.com Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5829
  • Re: AC Question
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 28 Mar 1997 21:55:21 PST
    The A/C systems are different . One difference is, our 85 has the evaporator and fan positioned just behind the drivers head. After 85...
  • Rear heater system, 90 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
    Mon, 27 Oct 1997 11:49:23 -0700
    I know there has been some discussion on rear heater cores/systems, but as I am looking at the wet floor under my rear...
  • NEW BEETELE VS OLD BEETLE
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
    Wed, 24 Feb 1999 16:11:17 -0600
    ...I imagine some cable systems carry this also. It is known as Deutsche Welle, and may be of general interest to lots of us...