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  • Re: Running syncro w/o driveshaft?
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Thu, 17 Apr 97 18:10:27 PDT
    ...So the question begs...if no load can you hurt it? Still no definitive answer. -- -- ___ / __ __/ ____/ Al Knoll HP Performance Technology / / / / / Center Roseville, CA, USA...
  • Re: Dorking, Was:Re: Daytime running lights for US Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Fri, 8 May 1998 16:51:18 -0700
    ...BOX 3688 Networking Technology and Architecture Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com 94309-3688 415.517.3519
  • Re: Declining populations...(was Weakly Statz)
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 7 Aug 1998 07:46:57 -0700
    ...BOX 3688 Networking Technology and >> Architecture >> Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com >> 94309-3688 415.517.3519 >> > > -- David Marshall, Quesnel BC, mailto:david@volkswagen.org...
  • Re: Thermostat install Question
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 2 Aug 2001 15:49:30 -0700
    ...BOX 20088 Networking Architecture and Technology > Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com > 94309-0088 415.517.3519 >
  • Re: John Muir
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Fri, 10 May 2002 09:54:38 -0400
    ...John Muir FWIW, I received the Summer 2002 copy of American Heritage of Invention & Technology magazine yesterday. In it, there's an absolutely delightful...
  • Re: Battering Ram vs Ford Escort
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Fri, 21 Jun 2002 12:26:51 -0700
    ...Dave -- Dave Carpenter Whatever you wish for me, May you have twice as much. "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." -- Arthur C...
  • Re: Tired of replacing wiper Blades
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 24 May 2002 23:12:31 -0700
    ...This plus frequent Rain-X keeps the windows clean. > > Good Luck > > Chris Smith > Montgomery, IL > Audio/Visual - Meeting Technology professional freelance services > > > At 11...
  • Re: Vanagon Newbie
    Historical mailing list - Tanja Barnes
    Wed, 2 Oct 2002 11:24:51 -0700
    ...hours to read it all. (Granted, I'm on a slower technology). Anyway, I finally posted to the group because I wanted to get...
  • Re: Solar powered vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Fri, 23 May 2003 14:49:02 -0700
    ...But it is not practical with current technology. An equivalent hp electric motor will weight more than the stock motor. The batteries on board...
  • Re: Friday - fuel cell battery charging
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 6 May 2017 13:22:38 +0000
    Yes, Fuel cell technology is advancing. There is still the question of cost. There are some forklift manufacturers and companies using fuel cells instead...
  • Re: Sunforce 60113 For Aux battery
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:29:38 -0700
    ...http://bluesea.com/products/7610 Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy with a...
  • RE: 89 syncro, binds in tight turning
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Wed, 3 Jan 96 11:05:50 PST
    ...alf (owned by ruby the red brick) -- -- ___ / __ __/ ____/ Al Knoll HP Performance Technology / / / / / Center Roseville, CA, USA 95747 / _____/ / / 916.785.9453 (Telnet 785-9453) / / / / email...
  • Re: Request for opinions
    Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
    Fri, 12 Sep 1997 13:31:32 -0400
    ...The 1991's bring a premium because they are the newest, but there was no big technology change in 1991. By the way, there...
  • Mobile phone in a Westy?!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
    Tue, 27 Oct 1998 10:18:35 -0500
    ...Question #3 other than the wireless technology posted today by John (Blue Eyes) does anybody have a good way of connecting a laptop to...
  • Re: Legal swaps Was: Re: Audi 5 Cyl Swap: Alert! Possible Trouble
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Tue, 26 Jan 1999 21:09:35 -0800
    ...BOX 3688 Networking Technology and Architecture Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com 94309-3688 415.517.3519
  • Re: ?Roof Top "camping" Question?
    Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
    Fri, 31 Aug 2001 14:10:58 -0400
    ...BOX 20088 Networking Architecture and Technology Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com 94309-0088 415.517.3519
  • Re: Re :On Longevity, Displacement Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 27 Mar 2002 00:23:37 EST
    In a message dated 3/26/02 7:51:37 PM, bostneng@FCL-US.NET writes: << Also the seat of the pants as a...
  • Re: gas prices- a canadian perspective
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sat, 5 Mar 2005 19:52:57 -0500
    ...fuels, > building more refinery capacity is a gamble they don�t want to take. > Instead they are themselves investing in alternative fuels technology > research.
  • Re: Strange & Neat instrument on Samba
    Historical mailing list - David Etter
    Wed, 21 Nov 2007 21:25:17 -0400
    That's what I thought but did they have the technology to do that. A number of years ago I think an American gauge...
  • Re: Fuel Prices
    Historical mailing list - Slloth
    Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:30:43 -0700
    ...I am surprised that technology has been so slow to come up with a cost effective alternative to oil. I did see the video...
  • Re: Snap On 17mm 21mm trans wrench $1
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 2 Mar 2010 22:33:36 -0600
    ...AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
  • re: Progress
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 14 Nov 1995 20:13:04 -0500
    ...Are there Luddites out there? What is the ideal state of technology? No, technology won't save us, it just changes things. Some for...
  • Re: re Vanagon salvage
    Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
    Wed, 2 Jul 2014 11:58:54 -0700
    ...Tom http://intellecti.ca - scheduling and optimization technology On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 9:03 AM, Richard Koller <brvkoller@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks...
  • Re: Turbo for Vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
    Wed, 5 Jan 2011 15:04:10 +0000
    ...The engine just won't tolerate much > in the way of boost, compared to the "new technology" engines, like his current Bostig Zetec Turbo...
  • Alumaseal Woes
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Tue, 26 Sep 95 12:18:45 PDT
    ...IMNSHO Alumaseal is not the answer to the head/gasket design defect. -- -- ___ / __ __/ ____/ Al Knoll HP Performance Technology / / / / / Center Roseville, CA, USA 95747 / _____/ / / 916.785...
  • Pumps
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Tue, 26 Nov 96 16:58:15 PST
    ...Several still exist, none are for sale, the original cost was in excess of..m;'alskv.? -- -- ___ / __ __/ ____/ Al Knoll HP Performance Technology / / / / / Center Roseville, CA...
  • Re: Vanagon list T-shirts?
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sun, 13 Jun 1999 17:41:07 -0500
    ...BOX 3688 Networking Architecture and Technology > Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com > 94309-3688 415.517.3519 >
  • Things to do: Replica of Columbus' Nina in SF Bay
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Sat, 29 Jun 2002 11:42:37 -0700
    ...Seriously!) Dave -- Dave Carpenter Whatever you wish for me, May you have twice as much. "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." -- Arthur...
  • Digital thermometer with clock and volt meter
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Mon, 23 Aug 2004 19:34:15 -0700
    ...I looked thru Oregon Scientific and Lacrosse Technology but didn't find one that meet my need. I then found this Radio Shack model...
  • Re: Ford Galaxy Friday
    Historical mailing list - James Felder
    Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:45:20 -0600
    ...algae produced diesel. > > If the technology advances enough to make algael diesel competitive without subsidy, we should see more diesel > > cars. It is my...
  • Re: "green" cars (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 16 Feb 2004 21:52:49 -0600
    ...Re: "green" cars (NVC) >> >>> ...and before anyone spouts off about that wonderful hydrogen >>> technology, >>> remember that the current technology for manufacturing hydrogen is >>> to...
  • Re: tire needs resolved, I guess
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 13 Jun 2014 07:48:17 -0500
    ...They worked very well > on my 84. > > My GoForm imitation Hankooks (their ad copy says they use Hankook's > 'technology' or some such) from...
  • Re: Electric conversions (Chevy Volt) NVC!
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 17 Sep 2012 07:46:26 -0700
    ...The Volt was meant to lend green cred and an aura of advanced technology to their product line as a whole. They invested heavily...
  • Re: How much should parts cost?
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Sat, 4 Sep 2010 10:38:20 -0700
    ...AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro Westy with a Zetec in the trunk > > > -----Original Message----- > From...
  • Re: Portable Jump Starter
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Wed, 8 Nov 2000 10:17:05 -0800
    > Has anyone had any experience with the SecureStart Portable Jump Starter > battery > made by Bolder Technologies, using thin metal film battery technology?? > They are...
  • Re: Vngns ARE junk!
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Thu, 10 Mar 2005 18:15:38 -0600
    ...I didn't want to learn about bores, cranks, cams, o2 sensors, ECU's, tire technology, figgin cracked heads or high compression time bomb...
  • Re: VW Necessity...
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:06:34 -0800
    ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk -----Original...
  • Vanagon Syncro's soon to be made in CANADA!!!
    Historical mailing list - Tony Schiebel
    Wed, 25 Mar 1998 16:29:06 -0700
    ...Well not really, but we Canadians now own the technology to make the darn things!!! You better be nice to us!!!! ;-) From the Globe...
  • Fw: yoke
    Historical mailing list - John P
    Fri, 26 May 2000 03:08:10 -0000
    ...yoke > > > In case you are unedumacated Amish people live very simply and don't believe > in technology.............. > > An Amish boy and his father were...
  • EKTA on Windows XP
    Historical mailing list - Neal R. Hansen
    Wed, 22 Aug 2001 19:45:28 -0700
    ...Jones Information Technology Services University of Colorado at Boulder '81 Vanagon Mr Bus '87 Syncro Westy El Jefe ------------------------------ [text/html]
  • Re: power banks for Vanagon travel and camping
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:11:34 +0000
    Go on YouTube and look for a young content creator named Will Prowse.  He has many videos about solar generators and modern battery technology...
  • New battery chemistries to watch for
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:54:41 -0700
    ...While the cell technology is mature by now, there's electronics inside these batteries to control charging, discharging currents and maintain cell voltage balance...
  • Re: hunting idle when cold
    Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
    Wed, 8 Jul 1998 11:37:21 -0600
    ...points which are one of the most annoying bits of pseudo-technology ever invented. Can you tell I'm sick of setting mine every...
  • Re: WeSTys FS!
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Wed, 11 Mar 1998 22:07:02 -0800
    ...BOX 3688 Networking Technology and Architecture Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com 94309-3688 415.517.3519
  • Re: [Fwd: square headlight upgrade kit< ooops]
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Wed, 13 Jan 1999 16:22:34 -0800
    ...BOX 3688 Networking Technology and Architecture Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com 94309-3688 415.517.3519
  • Re: Electric window inop (syncro westy)
    Historical mailing list - Tyrone L. Greene
    Thu, 1 Jul 1999 09:56:08 +0000
    ...BOX 3688 Networking Architecture and Technology > Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com > 94309-3688 415.517.3519
  • Re: loud fuel pump
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 23 Aug 1999 22:25:48 -0700
    ...BOX 3688 Networking Architecture and Technology > Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com > 94309-3688 415.517.3519 >
  • Re: Nit Picking In the Parallel Universe
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Thu, 2 Nov 2000 13:01:00 -0700
    ...Besides, anyone these days who > looks to "industry experts" to advise them re appropriate technology is > probably still driving > around with Firstone Tires! > You...
  • Re: Hypermilers...
    Historical mailing list - David Etter
    Wed, 21 Mar 2007 22:20:47 -0600
    We all need to look at getting better mileage, whether it's by newer technology or using diesel or driving slower. Thanks to the...
  • Re: Gas, milage, etc (was Air Engine)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:50:48 -0500
    ...Regardless, my impression is that some, or most, > of that technology and ideas, have been around for some time. Kinda > pisses me off. Especially...
  • Re: syncro snowhill climbing
    Historical mailing list - Tobias Gogolin
    Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:39:42 -0800
    ...http://zeitgeistensenada.blogspot.com/ You develop Sustainable Ranch Technology at http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/SURA-TECH an Open Source Electric Motor/Alternator...
  • Re: Window Seals
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Tue, 17 Jan 95 13:40:20 PST
    ...Ask any of Thom's "friends on the street" who visit his bus on occasion. -- -- ___ / __ __/ ____/ Al Knoll HP Performance Technology / / / / / Center Roseville, CA, USA...
  • Re: Eurospec in-line 4 conversion web site (longish)
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Sat, 12 Sep 1998 12:37:31 -0700
    ...BOX 3688 Networking Technology and Architecture Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com 94309-3688 415.517.3519
  • Re: VW=On-going maintenance concern
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Wed, 15 Jul 1998 14:08:02 -0700
    ...BOX 3688 Networking Technology and Architecture Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com 94309-3688 415.517.3519
  • Re: List Split Announcement [IMPORTANT]
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Wed, 10 Jul 1996 12:10:21 PDT
    ...412-772-6600 > Outbound Technology Group fax: 412-635-3350 > FORE Systems, Inc. email: cseren@fore.com > Research Park, 5800 Corporate Drive URL: http...
  • Re: Group-41 deep cycle gel-cel battery -payback
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 18 Apr 1997 15:48:15 -0400 (EDT)
    ...com writes: > Optima Deep Cycle Battery (not gel, new spiral wound technology) > 52 amp hours > 700 or 750 cranking amps > Sealed -- no gases > Can...
  • Do the math! Re: Wheels, once and for all, Bill in Lake Tahoe.
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Sun, 1 Nov 1998 20:23:04 -0800
    ...BOX 3688 Networking Technology and Architecture Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com 94309-3688 415.517.3519
  • Re: Agilis tires again
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Thu, 17 Feb 2000 00:01:40 -0800
    ...It is a new technology tire, so it >may not need "reinforcing" per se. > >I'm saving my money for a set! >-- >Stuart MacMillan...
  • Census info
    Historical mailing list - Jose R. Moscoso
    Wed, 6 Jun 2001 13:31:59 GMT
    ...Radiologic Technology Professor and Program Director (that's x-ray tech for the unknowledged) Part-time: Clinical and technichal photographer now turning digital graphics...
  • Re: Need to finish restoration
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:55:22 -0800
    ...Need to finish restoration >> >> >>> It might be the technology. Or ... >>> >>> You might be so personable in a techy sort of way that people think...