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  • Re: I got: 025 906 021C, what did I get?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 9 Oct 2006 11:28:44 -0700
    ...This confirms what I've suspected about the "021C" all along and that it was a Triumph-Adler unit. I will update my database...
  • Re: ICU issue?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:16:14 +0200
    ...Disconnecting the idle control unit removed a the idle surge and allows van to be drivable, though idle is too low. > > I’m a...
  • Re: Will this Radio fit in a Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 19 Feb 2017 16:59:11 -0800
    Yes, cut that useless metal out and you've got 6" before the unit hits the heater box. My unit is exactly 6" deep...
  • Free Topo Map Sources
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 10 May 2011 12:58:02 -0700
    This is primarily for those of you using Garmin GPS units and using Garmins 'MapSource' mapping software. Following a link provided an another list...
  • Re: Digifant Idle Stabilizer
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 7 Feb 1995 01:15:17 -0400
    >Does anyone out there have the part number for the idle stabilizer control >unit. This is the one located behind the passenger side rear...
  • Vacuum leaks? '85 camper
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kenneke
    Sun, 20 Apr 1997 11:41:33 -400
    ...The Hall unit checks out okay, fuel pressure and flow volumeseems good, but I think that the vacuum unit is not doing its job...
  • More on Hote/Warm Start
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Fri, 23 Oct 1998 07:16:43 -0400
    ...air regulator, found that existing unit was square and not round as replacements. "Had "Made in Italy" stamped into metal band around the unit...
  • defrost blower info
    Historical mailing list - jim&kim
    Sun, 2 Dec 2001 17:52:34 -0800
    ...I seem to recall reading these units are the same as the rabbits, is this true? If so I'll put in used unit...
  • Does anyone have a good used or rebuilt AFM for Air Cooled California Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Mon, 9 May 2016 09:49:44 -0400
    ...Can anyone help with either a good used unit or a rebuilt one? Any recommendation on a rebuilder? I advised him to try to...
  • Install Front AC or Keep Stock Unit???
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:07:59 -0700
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  • Re: '87 Adventurwagen Syncro Re: possibly interesting vehicle for sale in Tucson
    Historical mailing list - drc11
    Tue, 17 Aug 1999 12:25:35 -0700
    It's a high top fiberglass unit. Madeline
  • Re: UNITE!
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 28 Sep 2001 23:28:46 +1200
    >Hey, I'll be on the airplane at the time flying to Atlanta... Any important capitalist buildings there?
  • Re: skylight alternatives
    Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
    Wed, 21 Aug 2002 00:04:23 -0500
    Theshylghtguy.com is best price, best replace unit. He does the work for Bus Depot too. Fred
  • Re: Beat the heat portable AC unit for vanagon $77 bucks
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Thu, 30 Jun 2005 15:36:43 -0700
    ...Here's the 1750 xanax unit Costco now sells, quite a deal, no? http://tinyurl.com/b9guz I picked up the $77 window AC...
  • Re: radio and stereo question - ignore previous (incomplete) email!
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
    Wed, 3 Dec 2008 10:12:52 -0500
    I've been intrigued by this unit, but have no personal experience with it. Sanyo 1-DIN CD/Cassette Receiver FXCD550 A single DIN...
  • Old Spotlights.....
    Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
    Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:43:34 -0700
    Good Afternoon Don, You can get "old-fashioned" spotlights from Unity Manufacturing Company. I am negotiating with one of their vendors now as they...
  • Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:14:32 +0000
    ...At first, I examined the single DIN > combo stereo and GPS units that flipped a screen out of the unit to rest at 90...
  • Re: Portable Air Conditioner
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Fri, 22 Apr 2016 10:41:18 -0400
    ...If the air directing options of the AC unit are not robust enough to point rearward, I propose a fabric snorkel that would attach...
  • Re: The automatic tranny on vanagons
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:28:15 -0700
    I have three complete units from low mileage Carats available if anyone needs one. I bought the vans to use the interiors in Syncro...
  • Re: AC under rear seat?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:43:07 -0700
    ...On Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 2:38 PM, mdrillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > The A/C units I have seen installed under the...
  • Re: AC Question
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 25 Jun 95 10:43:02 CDT
    On Sun, 25 Jun 95 07:41:22 CDT Lewis Horn said: >Has anyone had any experience with top mounted AC units on a...
  • Re: Behr, of a price, A/C unit
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Thu, 29 Sep 2005 20:30:31 EDT
    ...You can but a brand new modern unit from Vintage Air for a grand !? JC... are they made specifically for a vanagon? or something...
  • FS: Sony XR-4147 head unit
    Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
    Sun, 17 Jun 2001 16:31:35 -0400
    ...CD unit with AM/FM, 22W per channel...sounds great and cheap: First $25 in PayPal money takes it including reg. shipping to US...
  • Re: ebay Diesel turbo unit: how much work?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Thu, 8 Nov 2001 20:38:50 -0800
    ...ebay Diesel turbo unit: how much work? Item: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=597594585& r=0&t=0...
  • Re: a refrigerator replacement
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 10 Dec 2004 08:11:59 -0800
    ...Any > suggestion of any units that will fit without major modifications? > > Davidb >
  • bad hall control unit = no spark?
    Historical mailing list - jeff kennedy
    Fri, 11 Mar 2005 07:44:30 -0700
    ...Would a bad hall control unit cause this? The tiico reuses the original digijet one, mine is the telefunken type, original to the van...
  • Re: alternator lifespan
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 7 Feb 2009 11:13:22 -0800
    ...though, quality of rebuilt units varies. I always and only use Bosch rebuilt alternators, and I also carry a spare good used one on...
  • Re: Passed inspection...Now idle is messed up.
    Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
    Fri, 3 Jul 1998 04:22:56 -0700
    ...Could also be the idle stabilizer control unit, located behind the right tail light. This unit can be repaired if you can locate the...
  • Re: insane a/c project
    Historical mailing list - andrewbell
    Sat, 4 Aug 2001 09:19:48 -0500
    ...Here's a thought - If you were thinking of mounting it in a case the size of a regular A/C unit you could...
  • Behr and general AC questions
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 13 Aug 2005 15:08:40 -0500
    ...All that said, is the Behr unit the most desirable? Would I be better off getting a late-model factory condenser and installing it...
  • Re: WTB Behr AC switch and switchplate
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Mon, 25 Jul 2005 16:27:52 -0400
    ...I am VERY close to having an AC shop plumb my BEHR unit into my existing system, so we should keep in touch on...
  • Re: 12v Aftermarket Coolers ? Any Good?
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Mon, 6 Sep 2004 11:55:41 -0700
    ...Like to hear others' experiences. > > >Like to know about any other supplimental fridge unit that work. > >Warren C. > > >
  • Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:23:11 -0700
    ...At first, I examined the single DIN > combo stereo and GPS units that flipped a screen out of the unit to rest at 90...
  • Re: Another portable hot water on demand system
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:30:29 -0400
    ...Another portable hot water on demand system Zodi used to make a unit that would work on top of the Westy stove. You may...
  • Re: oil pressure placement and clutch
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Wed, 3 Dec 1997 01:38:48 -0600
    ...The mechanic working on > it wasn't overly familiar with Vanagons and so was stumped after > replacing the sending unit in question and the...
  • Re: Need info on overhead A/C:Have new one FS
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Mon, 22 Nov 2004 15:03:51 -0600
    I have a brand new rear unit I bought from Bus Depot and installed in my 90 GL after using vinyl paint to change...
  • Re: vanagon passenger front a/c in a westy?
    Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
    Wed, 5 Mar 2003 20:58:54 -0600
    ...Although if you were to shorten the unit (length wise), the rear housing moves forward. Yes it uncovers the handle, but I think you...
  • Campground AC
    Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
    Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:32:03 -0500
    A few years ago I bought a portable LG air conditioning unit for my daughter and her husband to use until they got a...
  • HELP 1985 Westy Losing Power
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 3 Oct 1996 21:13:33 -0700
    ...Lost ignition in Arizona, replaced Hall sender in distributor and Hall generator (control unit) Power problem reapeared in Nevada running north on 95. Seems...
  • Re: More: Re: Rear CV joints
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 21 Dec 2001 10:39:35 -0500
    > I recently got a quote from a place called Europarts here in San > Diego for $125.00 each side for 'rebuilt units', on an...
  • rear spkr wires
    Historical mailing list - David Moyal
    Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:51:40 -0700
    ...Y'all have solved a mystery - the speakers worked on my old Blaupunkt, but not with a new head unit! Common grnd - not compatible...
  • Re: No heat at stoplights.
    Historical mailing list - David Prendergast
    Wed, 6 Jan 2010 15:23:22 -0500
    I have less than 4k miles on a Hepu water pump which I believe is a german made unit, I suppose it could be...
  • Weber Progressive and Thermostat
    Historical mailing list - Frank Schultz
    Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:24:57 -0500
    ...Are there any thermostats on the market that work well (oem replacements) How does the Mexican replacement work (spring unit)? I understand this unit...
  • Vanagon Camper/Roof AC
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 17 Jul 1995 11:43:14 -0300
    ...Has anyone any idea if an RV type roof mounted unit would work for a Vanagon. There was a 13,500 BTU unit FS...
  • Re:Westfalia A/C Warning
    Historical mailing list - John Welsh
    Fri, 13 Jun 1997 12:23:21 +0000
    Listees, I pulled off my left tail light unit, and to my surprise, a plastic ridge on the back of the unit had cut...
  • iPod solution?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:36:48 -0500
    I came across this today at the stereo shop when looking for a new head unit. I was looking for something to wire directly...
  • Re: Dometic idea? (was: Dometic question. (yes did search archives.... ;^)
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:45:42 -0700
    The H2/NH4 refridgeran can leak out of the Dometic units, joints fail etc. Our stock units are all pretty old, I am surprised...
  • Simple Weekender Camping Interior
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Wed, 15 Aug 2007 19:30:44 -0700
    ...Wal Mart stocks a fine plastic drawer unit for under $40 that I've used for the past couple of years. I have my...
  • Power windows
    Historical mailing list - David M
    Sat, 18 Jan 2014 14:52:58 -0800
    There was a guy on the list offering rebuilt power window units, is he still around? David (1987 Vanagon)
  • Water Temp Sensor
    Historical mailing list - Paul Gordon
    Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:08:26 -0500
    Any suggestions from the list as to a pickup point for water temp sending unit? VDO auxiliary gauge.
  • RE: Berg shifting gizmo
    Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
    Fri, 14 Oct 1994 17:46:03 EST
    Gizmo is for vanagons only; Berg also has whole shifter units for the vans before 1980. B.
  • Re: To unite, or separate (the air bags)
    Historical mailing list - Brian McClure
    Wed, 14 Mar 2001 18:40:03 EST
    theory-sshhmeoory!! Whats the part number!!!!!! :-) Brian 83 urabus with a droopy butt
  • Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
    Historical mailing list - Germain
    Wed, 10 Sep 2003 20:37:44 -0400
    ...Many mechanic guies change both units. They are expensive devices. This is why I am trying to fix it. The ISV should read continuity...
  • Re: Need brake light warning unit
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Wed, 15 May 2019 11:58:30 -0600
    ...Need brake light warning unit > > Pull the red lens cover and check the bulbs. Been some time, I think they can be replaced. > > Dennis...
  • The Vanagon as a standard unit of volume
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
    Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:42:42 -0700
    ...38'3'' x 12'10'' x 8' (Units are feet-inches.) Based on this, you can pour 6.8 Vanagons into one Bounder. I...
  • Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
    Historical mailing list - "Charles Barnes (by way of Derek Drew )"
    Wed, 5 May 1999 12:58:55 -0400
    ...stabilizer ,hall control unit , coil, wires, plugs, OK CLeaned all grounds on engine replacedfuel inj. ,control unit ,same problem -control unit shorted out again...
  • Re: 30amp relay
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sat, 21 Aug 1999 13:05:49 -0700
    ...Fat red wire from kitchen unit 6 o'clock: Blue wire 9 o'clock: Red wire center: Thin red wire from kitchen unit Hope...
  • Re: Installing Idle stabalizer.
    Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
    Tue, 16 Apr 2002 21:12:41 -0400
    ...Three wires run to the hall control unit, and three > wires run of to the distributor. The idle stabilizer has to plugs, a > short...
  • Re: Dometic idea? (was: Dometic question. (yes did search archives.... ;^)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:52:48 -0400
    ...The commonly available (Peltier-type) electric coolers have the same 40F-below-ambient limit as the Dometic's absorption cooling unit. But it should...
  • Re: Stereo in an '85 A/T with A/C
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
    Fri, 23 May 2014 12:54:55 -0400
    I have the Bluetooth unit with CD and auxiliary and USB input. Love it! Just basic, looks factory and the remote is excellent for...