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  • Shifter Problem
    Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
    Wed, 13 May 2009 17:30:12 -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: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Mon, 8 Jan 2001 02:32:51 EST
    ...In the bolt hole areas, metal sleeves are molded into the gasket to control gasket compression when torqueing the pan bolts. The tray/gasket...
  • Eberspacher BA6 heater article (long)
    Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
    Thu, 27 Jul 1995 17:24:34 -0600 (MDT)
    ...The purpose of the flame switch is to provide a signal to the control unit that the heater is up to temperature. This signal...
  • BA6 Heater Information - long
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Wed, 6 Oct 1999 02:46:18 -0500
    ...The >purpose of the flame switch is to provide a signal to the control unit >that the heater is up to temperature. This signal...
  • for you early busers: a little entertainment ... (kinda long)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 01 Jun 94 12:50:33 CDT
    ...Not ol' super-cool, observant me, though. "It's okay," I said in a semi-strangled peep, try to regain control of my bladder...
  • Re: Advice on when to buy propane heater
    Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
    Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:57:29 -0500
    ...A grommet hole thru wheel well and forward to pump below where the heater is. So far it works great. Heats van in 10...
  • Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Tue, 14 May 2013 07:57:12 -0400
    You have put forward an interesting article Frank. I enjoyed reading it. You say the ABA is unnecessarily complex and costly. However your presumably...
  • FIXED runs well for a minute or two
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 22 Jan 2005 16:27:36 -0600
    ...top of the engine or the > Idle Stabilizer Control (ISC) - a black box located just forward of the > right hand brake light (remove the...
  • Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Mon, 8 Jan 2001 21:58:19 -0800
    ...In the bolt hole >areas, >metal sleeves are molded into the gasket to control gasket compression when >torqueing the pan bolts. The tray/gasket...
  • Major light upgrade (long)
    Historical mailing list - Bill N
    Mon, 29 Jul 2002 18:14:29 -0700
    ...Now I needed control wires for my relays. I needed wires that went to the high and low beams, so I went to the...
  • Re: Gas time line: nuclear nonsense
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Sat, 3 Sep 2005 20:08:12 -0700
    ...such a large part of our energy needs outside of our control? not trying to get flamed here but I see good things about...
  • On the Subject of Turbo's, Oil Pans and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 1 Aug 2001 13:49:08 EDT
    ...The engine package is also displaced towards the front of the vehicle canting the axle half shafts forward relative to the WB half shaft...
  • Re: BA6 heater install and ... (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Mon, 14 Oct 1996 14:42:04 -0700 (PDT)
    ...The purpose of the flame switch is to provide a signal to the control unit that the heater is up to temperature. This signal...
  • road test: 1980/82 Vanagon (real long)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:56:49 CST
    ...There is compliance and abundant wheel travel, resulting in a ride that is firm, controlled and yet still comfortable, without the jarring aspects common...
  • Re: 16'' conversion/syncros
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Mon, 21 Apr 1997 12:39:20 -0400
    ...Beware that over her AC, >cruise control, power-windows and mirrors, and stuff like that are not inclued >in most of today's VW...
  • Re: Bumpers
    Historical mailing list - Oxroad
    Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:27:58 -0800
    ...beating from cars that park around your vehicle using the pull forward, crash, pull back, crash...I'm in! The car starts to look...
  • Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions, ?GTI vanagon (long)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 4 Jan 2002 23:16:37 +1200
    ...proximity sensors (from Toyota Estima/Previa) performance swaybars front & rear aircon power steering cruise control auto lights (Skyline, Corona, Honda Legend) larger taillights using...
  • Re: Shifter Problem
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Wed, 13 May 2009 21:06:15 -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...
  • Re: Engine Conversions
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Tue, 4 Mar 2008 03:05:04 -0500
    ...You can have the greatest engine ever known to man, but if you have crappy old wires, or don't have control of the...
  • Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Mon, 13 Apr 2020 01:48:05 +0000
    ...A grommet hole thru wheel well and forward to pump below where the heater is. So far it works great. Heats van in 10...
  • Re: Engine Conversions
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:21:05 -0800
    ...You can have the greatest engine ever known to man, but > if you have crappy old wires, or don't have control of the...
  • Re: Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 12 Apr 2020 22:49:36 -0600
    ...A grommet hole thru wheel well and forward to pump below where the heater is. > So far it works great. Heats van in 10...
  • Re: Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Mon, 13 Apr 2020 07:30:44 -0700
    ...A grommet hole thru wheel well and forward to pump below where the heater is. > So far it works great. Heats van in 10...
  • Re: 84 running issue solved?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 31 May 2022 10:14:13 -0400
    ...As for mixture control the O2 sensor actually provides a some diagnostic capabilities. Using a good multimeter, the output can be measured and proper...
  • Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Mon, 8 Jan 2001 18:22:55 -0800
    ...In the bolt hole areas, > metal sleeves are molded into the gasket to control gasket compression when > torqueing the pan bolts. The tray/gasket...
  • Re[2]: Tundra Toaster Heater and Propane Safety II
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 06 Nov 95 11:16:59 mdt
    ...Basically, make sure that the controls are working properly, that all dampers operate correctly, and that the components, from the heater boxes forward are...
  • Re: Shifter Problem
    Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
    Thu, 14 May 2009 16:52:31 -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: Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:56:17 -0700
    ...A grommet hole thru wheel well and forward to pump below where > the heater is. > > So far it works great. Heats van in 10...
  • Re: 84 running issue solved?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 31 May 2022 20:45:39 -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...
  • Re: Fender Flares - custom made
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Tue, 13 Dec 2005 08:31:23 -0500
    ...on the year of manufacture, and there is no trying to control for this. I am not sure that I have acquired a view...
  • Re: Engine Conversions
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Tue, 4 Mar 2008 21:03:42 -0500
    ...You can have the greatest engine ever known to man, but >if you have crappy old wires, or don't have control of the...
  • The Tool List
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 13 Feb 1995 10:11:01 -0600 (CST)
    ...Please forward all suggestions and corrections to me and I will update and repost from time to time. If you ever want another list...
  • Syncro Changing 14" to 16" Version
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Sun, 26 Jan 1997 11:47:10 -0500
    ...I'll be looking forward to this.=20 If you want me to, I can send you some Syncro off-road pictures by email...
  • Re: Buying advice
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 6 Jul 2010 22:44:43 -0700
    ...buy a toyota >>> >>> 10 take a holiday on a cruise ship $$ are the same spent and >>> >>> adventure >>> is >>> >>> more controllable as onboard casino is...
  • Re: WESTFALIA ADVICE NEEDED! (Long) (Bus Summary Included)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Wed, 1 Feb 1995 12:59:10 -0800 (PST)
    ...Prior to that there was a knob on the platform under the forward edge of the seat opposite the heater control for the reserve...
  • Re: 81 Westy Heat/Air Distribution/Blower Box Rebuild
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:22:31 -0700
    ...To do this move the passenger seat forward, remove the plate under the rear of the seat protecting the battery and loosed the ground...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list
    12/10/95 10:27 PM
    ...Does it restart? Restart again. ___ _____ Does it run smoothly when cold? ___ _____ Now pull forward. Check for leaks on ground. ___ _____ Depress clutch several times. Noises...
  • Memphis or Bust...
    Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
    Mon, 11 Mar 1996 19:08:05 -0500
    ...Fast Forward Six Months After Christmas I realized that the '68 Westy and a '66 Hardtop Deluxe were not buses I needed/wanted and...
  • Re: Gas time line: nuclear nonsense
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sat, 3 Sep 2005 22:07:11 -0700
    ...such > a > large part of our energy needs outside of our control? not trying to get > flamed here but I see good things about...
  • Re: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Thu, 8 Nov 2007 13:13:31 -0800
    ...Darn ! The entire interior forward area has to come apart to deal with that ...well...the pedal assembly is still laying loosely in place...
  • Re:RE: The Suburban saga continues....Again
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 16 Apr 1994 10:37:27 -0500 (EST)
    ...Killed off by emission controls and safety regs. As to the watercooled vanagon engine, lets just say that was an error on VWs part...
  • Re: Sorting out mechanical issues 85
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Mon, 5 Sep 2022 14:21:16 -0400
    ...I so look forward to the day I get to go for a campout in this van and don’t worry about oil consumption...
  • Pt1: So what went wrong with Sharkey's "Todd Hill" tranny? (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
    Thu, 18 May 2000 10:11:46 -0700
    ...So what went wrong with Sharkey's "Todd Hill" tranny? (fwd) David, Could you please forward this to whatever list "Doktor Tim's" original...
  • Fwd: Safety Tips for Women
    Historical mailing list - George Wietor
    Fri, 6 Jul 2001 09:10:27 -0700
    ...Geo. > This "Safety For Women" information was forwarded > onto all employees of NA > by a Co-worker! While the message is directed at > women...
  • Fw: [vanagon] Vanagon Custom Coil Springs Are Ready to Order
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 18 Jul 2001 16:29:49 -0700
    ...Wednesday, July 18, 2001 3:12 PM Subject: [vanagon] Vanagon Custom Coil Springs Are Ready to Order > If someone could forward this to the...
  • Bulley manifesto against SUVs/marketing, Few Vanagon words
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Sat, 6 Mar 1999 16:26:23 -0500
    ...Copyright (c) 1999 Bulley-Hewlett & Associates -- Forward this message only in its entirety: keep this "copyright" portion & signature in the message. Thanks. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Summary-- Using...
  • Re: bears burgling for food? (way, way longer than long)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Thu, 19 Aug 2004 00:17:55 -0700
    ...we can carry anti freeze and propane safely, Better to seal the cockpit; if the bears can't get control of the pilots/plane...
  • Re: Reply to Robert Keezer
    Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
    Thu, 6 Mar 2003 03:34:17 +0000
    ...Damage control was his specialty. <DIV></DIV>&gt; &gt; He would drop the bomb on them. <DIV></DIV>&gt; &gt; <DIV></DIV>&gt; &gt...
  • Re: Pop top canvas replecement
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Tue, 22 Jun 2004 08:07:34 -0400
    ...Attached are four files I have saved from posts to the list that have "how-to" hints and tips. (Will forward to others who...
  • Re: Newbie question
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 05 May 95 08:35:56 CDT
    ...82 Vergasser 2E4 mit electronischer Leerlaufregelung (Carburetor 2E4 with electronic idle control) Nr. 86 Antiblockiersystem (Bosch) im Volkswagen Transporter (Anti-lock brakes (Bosch) in...
  • Re: Advice request; 1986 WESTY Vanagon automatic
    Historical mailing list - Art
    Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:03:18 -0500
    ...And indeed, I do look forward to being "checked out", once my travels commence. Thanks again, Art -----Original Message----- From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans Sent...
  • Fwd: Car Battery FAQ
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 28 Jun 1995 20:23:32 -0400
    ...Car Battery FAQ > > >--------------------- >Forwarded message: >From: 0005222166@mcimail.com (William Darden) >Sender: owner-toyota-l@bgu.edu >Reply-to: toyota-l@bgu.edu >To...
  • How Many Tows Does it Take to Get Canceled by AAA? (LONG)
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Tue, 24 Jul 2001 06:58:07 -0500
    ...Ken responded by doing a bit of preventative maintenance on the differential, as we were down 1 pint, fixed the troublesome cruise control, and...
  • Car Battery FAQ 2.0
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 16 Sep 1996 20:31:04 -0300 (ADT)
    ...Tim Smith >--- Forwarded message follows --- >From: wdarden@mcimail.com (William Darden) >Subject: Car Battery Frequently Ask Questions 2.0 >Date: 9 Sep 1996 11...
  • Europe trip report (HUGE FILE)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Apr 1996 23:58:51 -0700
    ...They carried in that store something I'm not sure if works here - a radio controlled clock - in other words, it somehow picks up...