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• Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:57:54 -0800
  ...The load reduction relay seems to work fine (e.g. headlights >>> on + ignition on = headlights work, and when you crank the starter >>> the >>> headlights...
• A/C wiring warning
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 02:58:09 -0400
  ...That fuse is supplied by the X line in the panel which is the output of the load reduction relay and is powered when...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:59:16 -0500
  ...since they seldom get broken and don't gain the cost reductions afforded front windshields through large volume production. But is the breakage rate...
• Re: Snow Driving was: NOT a Fryeday Funnie
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 10:09:30 EST
  ...At the bottom of a steep hill I took advantage of the super low gearing provided by the reduction gears and started up very...
• Fw: Emissions failures make me feel like a failure
  Historical mailing list - John Brigstocke
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 09:02:45 -0500
  ...when you do this? I'd > like to know what the reduction actually is. I have data for > another vehicle, but not for a...
• Re: MPG
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 17:02:36 -0500
  ...The goal is a controlled reduction of O2. The reduced air charge at altitude lowers the dynamic compression, thus both power and efficiency suffer...
• Re: Occasional use insurance in Canada? Was: Declared Value Insurance?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:12:30 -0800
  ...car > (Vibe), but thats > > only a 20% rebate for a 95% reduction in used days. > Not fair! > > But insurance agents I call seem clueless...
• Re: no start no click
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:29:46 -0700
  ...is only a couple years old starter is a gowest > gear > > >> reduction starter it's probably 10 years old now. Usually when this > > stuff...
• Re: please help me decide!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 18:29:53 -0500
  I had a 66 Splittie with a very good 1776 engine, five rub tranny, open drive axles (reduction boxes removed). It was really great...
• Re: Ethanol Free Gas.. No fuel pump buzzing?
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Sat, 27 Feb 2016 22:06:02 -0600
  ...So by adding alcohol to gasoline you get a power reduction, yet you still pay the same price. I know the corn subsidy to...
• Re: Vanagon LEDs uthr than HeadLights
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:51:08 -0500
  ...And I’m very happy about the reduction in voltage and increase in visibility. >>>> >>>> Eric Caron >>>> 84 Westfalia >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Nov 14, 2023, at 12...
• Re: Trip report Busses By the Bridge
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 20 Jan 2023 19:46:27 -0800
  ...And, I did purchase his adaptor in anticipation of installing a new Gear reduction starter in my 84. > > Probably one of the most surprising...
• Re: Van insolation
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Sat, 2 Apr 2022 20:44:16 -0600
  ...And yes, very significant road noise reduction, so worth it to me. > > > On Friday, April 1, 2022, 06:41:43 PM PDT, Gil Ngai...
• Re: Converting Vanagon to Audi 15" Rims
  Historical mailing list - Erik Lundberg
  Thu, 4 Feb 2010 21:08:38 -0800
  ...May not sound like much, but anytime there is a reduction in unsprung weight and rotational force, you are improving the acceleration, braking, and...
• Re: Who has the real skinny on R-12?
  Historical mailing list - paul banks
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 17:56:43 -0400
  ...Seriously though, I support the reduction of all pollutants in our atmosphere, including freon. However, I reserve the right to question all authority, especially...
• Bus for sale....(which year is best)
  Historical mailing list - Ward Smith
  Sun, 12 May 2002 10:55:09 -0700
  ...Also with the elimination of the reduction boxes from the earlier split window versions, the max speed jumped to a respectable number. The bay...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 11:58:48 -0400
  ...Also part of the ignition timing plan does include emissions reduction. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: Westy rear shelf support-now high mount brake light & DRLs
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 19 Jun 2016 16:49:16 -0700
  ...weight reduction on new piece. Can you carve out "Westfalia" or VW >> or something of that ilk? Bell Industries could have a nice market...
• Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:26:27 -0700
  ...Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 3:11 PM > > Hi Craig, > > I'm unsure what you mean by "Who knew there was a reduction of hdrm...
• Re: '81 Westy Deep-cycle/group 41 combo Q's
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Mar 1997 12:19:58
  ...temporarily >shutting off the wipers and lights? I noticed a 'load reduction relay' >in the WISE AND POWERFULL BENTLY MANUAL's wiring diagrams, is...
• Re: Radiator temp sensor question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:09:09 -0400
  ...Seems like that might have been a good thing for noise reduction or was that always just open? >> >> Thanks for the tip on the...
• Re: Van insolation
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 4 Apr 2022 01:01:19 -0500
  ...And yes, very significant road noise reduction, so worth it to me. >> >> >> On Friday, April 1, 2022, 06:41:43 PM PDT, Gil Ngai...
• Re: Starter review 4 years later
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:19:12 -0700
  ...adaptor for the vanagon allowing the use of a TDI > gear reduction starter. >> >> 4 years ago I purchased it and a starter. Dennis installed...
• Re: Van Dies while in motion
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 22:08:47 -0800
  ...However, if a motor is heavi= ly loaded and a voltage reduction occurs, the current would go up from a fa= irly high value...
• Re: Expected Life of a Cat Converter??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:42:44 -0500
  ...This load (dyno) test tests the cat and EGR systems for HC, CO, and Nox reduction. The NOX is only created when the engine...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:27:24 -0700
  ...Would be bummed by a -5 MPG result, but a couple MPG reduction would be acceptable. Still thinking about my design....rounded frontal end...
• Re: Car climate tags for your vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 13 May 2007 00:00:44 -0700
  ...install a bypass pipe. - lets face it - they > help with pollution reduction > [ not carbon] > > [They cost $99 /$55 from our vendors...] [ > that's less...
• Re: 88 Vanagon alternator light problem
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:51:12 -0700
  ...AND there appeared to be no > reduction in battery > power when I restarted, so I'm thinking something other > than a gross failure > of...
• Re: AC causes engine reduction in performance and stalling
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:18:18 -0400
  Gregg, the problem is definitely in the oxygen sensor circuit. Since the oxygen sensor is new then let's rule that out. What we...
• Re: NVC Re: VW, honour, and culture
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 22:58:35 -0400
  Almost all Diesels 2007 and newer use selective catalytic reduction and the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (urea) to control NOX emissions. VW saved money and...
• Re: .................... and vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:45:16 -0800
  ...to ( did that a few times recently when an IMI gear reduction starter deciced not to cooperate ) ....and more precise control on slippery surfaces...
• Re: bus depot snap in fender liners any one use them?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 18:33:31 -0400
  ...I was also hoping they would help with sound reduction. > > > My driveway is now a ice lake as we head into Vermont mud season...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:15:38 -0500
  ...Research on Aerodynamic Drag Reduction by Vortex Generators http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/cor...004/16E_03.pdf <http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/corporate...
• Re: Question about hard start relay
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:36:53 -0500
  ...relay with the GoWesty Auxiliary Battery Kit or the GoWesty Gear Reduction Starter may result in complications where the starter will continue to spin...
• Re: Gas, milage, etc (was Air Engine)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:14:33 -0700
  ...There is technology being developed in carbon fiber parts, aerodynamic design, weight reductions in vehicles, and research in things such as reducing friction in...
• Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:49:20 -0700
  ...Mark Neil2 wrote: > Hi Craig, > > I'm unsure what you mean by "Who knew there was a reduction of hdrm in a sr > van...
• Re: Defroster questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 17:09:06 -0500
  ...Right) >> > 1) Turn signal / emergency flasher relay >> > 2) Vacant >> > 3) Load reduction relay >> > 4) Key in buzzer >> > 5) Intermittent wiper relay >> > >> > Bruce >> > >> > On Fri...
• Re: Butting Heads with Transform
  Historical mailing list - JOHNSON THOMAS H
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 12:59:22 -0900 (AKST)
  ...I ordered two $.95 reduction box gaskets and they sent the wrong ones. When I called to tell them, they never questioned me and...
• Re: Talk to me about AT's!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:19:18 -0700
  ...there are now a lot of gears turning to make >>the >>reduction. > >Thus the marked change in the sound of the transmission -- the sonic...
• Re: Tires sizes and speedometer errors
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 21:40:14 -0600
  ...on the Euro ETKA that shows a 1:0.967 gearing reduction (171 957 501 - Golf part number).... let's do the math - 0...
• Re: A/C wiring warning
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 18:51:03 -0700
  ...That fuse is supplied by the X line in the panel which > is the output of the load reduction relay and is powered when...
• Re: Carbon fiber van tops...?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 09:04:01 -0700
  I think it began with weight reduction and degenerated into bling. Stephen --- Wesley Pegden <wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU> wrote: > Something I've missed in...
• Re: Ideas for lifting water into the Westy water tank?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:25:27 -0700
  ...easily dealt with with a prudent reserve policy along with simple reduction in use when you decide you may stay longer. For a beautiful...
• Coatings for exhaust systems
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 09:19:38 -0500
  ...From oxidation to reduction and other harsh environments such as high temperatures and proximity to molten metals, molten glass or glazes ****************** All the information...
• Re: Bosch #72137 oil filter question (have searched archives....)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 17:37:37 -0700
  ...Bosch Oil Filters is there can be (but > not always) a reduction in oil pressure. That can be the death knell to an > air...
• Re: Trip report Busses By the Bridge
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 21 Jan 2023 10:44:48 -0700
  ...And, I did purchase his adaptor in anticipation of installing a new Gear reduction starter in my 84. >> >> Probably one of the most surprising...
• Re: AC causes engine reduction in performance and stalling
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Fri, 18 May 2012 09:01:48 -0400
  Thanks guys. I'll definatly try that this weekend. A quick visual inpsection didn't reviel anything obvious. In having the engine work done...
• Re: Westy rear shelf support-now high mount brake light & DRLs
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 19 Jun 2016 19:02:36 -0700
  ...weight reduction on new piece. Can you carve out "Westfalia" or VW >>> or something of that ilk? Bell Industries could have a nice market...
• Re: Fryeday - Bio-Diesel Exhaust/Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 22:24:42 -0400
  ...This was to support the use of exhaust after treatment such as selective catalyst reduction and other means to reduce particulates and NOx. As...
• Re: Opinion regarding new lowered 88 2wd Doublecab w/ Porsche/Pirelli 17's
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:00:43 -0700
  ...You would need to removed the reduction gear boxes to lower a T1 Doka. Lot's more work and way more intrusive. There's...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:28:09 -0700
  ...Would be bummed by a -5 MPG result, but a couple MPG reduction would be acceptable. Still thinking about my design....rounded frontal end...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 09:44:15 -0800
  ...I guess NOx > reduction and anti knock was part of the plan. Idle speed control is a bit > on the lazy side. > > Quirks: For...
• Re: Radiator temp sensor question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:05:56 -0700
  ...Seems like that might have been a good thing for noise reduction or was that always just open? >>> >>> Thanks for the tip on the...
• Re: What is this Vanagon with TiiCo engine worth ?
  Historical mailing list - James Adams
  Wed, 28 May 2003 00:51:17 -0400
  ...now before I have to endure many more headaches and wallet reductions. It's been in the shop more in the last year (8...
• Dr. Strangelove is clearly still alive in the Pentagon.
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 13:40:47 -0800
  ...integration of nonnuclear capabilities into the nuclear force is what permits reductions in traditional long-range weaponry. But the blueprint laid down in the...
• Re: Dometic Exhaust O Ring
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:19:48 -0700
  ...BAD IDEA I suspect this also removed enough metal from groove where O-ring sits, to allow a reduction in OD of ring. This...
• Re: Replacing the starter on my 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 21 Jan 2017 14:10:41 -0800
  ...recommend looking into an Karl’s adapter and a TDi gear reduction starter. The starters are more readily available and cheaper than the GoWesty...
• Re: Wrap exhaust pipes with fiberglass?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:40:27 -0700
  ...heat stress on electrical >> components. >> >> I guess I can see the reduction of waste heat part in a general sense, >> but I am puzzled...
• Re: 88 Vanagon alternator light problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:22:15 -0700
  ...AND there appeared to be no reduction in battery > power when I restarted, so I'm thinking something other than a gross > failure > of...
• Not Friday, but....
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 14:10:30 -0700
  ...5) You *and* your Junior/Senior Prom date blew-off the dance to help a friend rebuild their reduction boxes. 6) Your mother has...