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  • bosch coil info
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Fri, 25 Jun 2004 01:11:54 -0400
    does any one have or know where to get technical data for bosch ignition coils. specifically i would like to find out the differences...
  • Vw news items
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 25 Oct 2004 06:01:54 -0600
    ...http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com
  • Re: dometic 182b question
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Tue, 8 Nov 2005 09:41:42 -0700
    ...http://www.rvmobile.com/Tech/Trouble/mastic.htm Rvmobile has a lot of info about gas fridges and how they work, how to repair...
  • Re: coolant options
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Tue, 3 Jan 2006 16:08:19 -0500
    ...Dosent say phospahatefree, but the tech for Peak says it is.Call the number on the bottle.
  • Hydraulic lifter link
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Wed, 22 Nov 2006 14:47:14 -0500
    ...Wow! Now you really have something to be thankful for! http://www.ratwell.com/technical/HydraulicLifters.html Best to all, Geza
  • Re: Brights & lights
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 2 Dec 2006 21:15:42 EST
    ...so they switch up as the inners > come on. > > correct..and techically the inner smaller light is a driving light... but it comes on...
  • Re: A picture is equal to 1000 Tire posts
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 18 Feb 2007 16:59:07 -0800
    To be specific: <www.ratwell.com/technical/TirePhotos.html> Jim On Feb 18, 2007, at 8:20 AM, Courtney Hook wrote: > Already been done...
  • Re: Hittin' the road (UPDATE)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 11 Jun 2007 21:23:33 -0700
    ...8) On 6/11/07, John Reddick <SVYOLO@yahoo.com> wrote: > > I think parking on a down-slope is a learned technique of VW...
  • Re: OT E85 in our future?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:57:57 -0400
    ...where oil companies are putting their bets, and what they are trying to secure in terms of IP rights on various technologies. Jim Akiba
  • Re: Turn signals Blinking Too fast???????
    Historical mailing list - - Melissa Puckett
    Thu, 13 Apr 2006 12:38:13 EDT
    ...They didnt have anyone there that knew what ever it was he was talking about (we dont have techs that old) is basically what...
  • Re: Vanagon hit on Mt. Hood OR - A list member?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:35:48 -0800
    ...Never seen the 2nd "I" before and was > wondering what new technology they have in drunk driving laws these days. > Maybe the second "I...
  • Re: Temporary Winter chassis treatment
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:51:58 -0800
    I don't know a better technique.. because I am an old man... way older than my vans... :-) On Sun, Jan 10, 2021 at...
  • How to find the dates of manufacture on a tire
    Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
    Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:23:25 -0800
    ...gmail.com>wrote: > >> Here's a good link for determining tire manufacture date : >> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=11 >> >> Miguel >> >
  • New battery technology to watch for
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:15:44 -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: Battery and Battery compartment
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Thu, 24 Jul 1997 15:02:35 EDT
    ...Gel-cells I guess are the latest technology and I have yet to see one around in the Northern California area, but then I...
  • Re: Exporting parts to Australia
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 7 Apr 2000 21:58:09 -0400
    ...If you do go there and if you meet a technical boss named Kevin (sorry, can't find my old card-case from those...
  • New fuel standard
    Historical mailing list - Chip Shaner
    Tue, 25 Mar 1997 22:55:33 -0600 (CST)
    ...index.html CNN logo navigation =20 Infoseek/BigYellow/Pathfinder =20 =20 Tech banner World Book 1997 Multimedia Encyclopedia. Built upon the questions kids ask...
  • Truma Heaters, need help for Addresses
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 21 Oct 1996 10:35:59 +0100
    ...Truma Geraetebau Postfach 1252 D-85637 Putzbrunn Germany Phone +49 89 4617-0 FAX +49 89 4617-116 Technical request: +49 89 4617-141...
  • $80 Best Buy AM/FM/CD deck with remote for westy
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Mon, 9 Sep 2002 22:32:00 -0400
    ...Or tidying up all tech wires crammed in there.... With the rear clearance issue solved the install will look pretty good. (I don't...
  • Thanks....I needed that....
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 07 Jun 1995 17:56:34 -0400 (EDT)
    ...and the complaints by some that this list isn't too "technical" enough.....yep...go and start your own technical list!.... I'm glad...
  • Re: My $%&$%& van
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Wed, 12 May 1999 00:11:53 -0500
    ...There are also many discussions of shortcuts and alternate techniques in the Archives. Do not forget to use only a phosphate-free coolant. If...
  • Re: Ken removes sticker page
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 28 Mar 2000 21:32:03 EST
    ...93, and sorry to say folks, this list has NEVER been a techical list (if you want technical, buy a manual), a "serious" list...
  • 2.1 l running poorly
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 1 Sep 2002 20:55:46 -0400
    ...I'll admit to using about ten gallons of old gas after the Techron treatment (duh - my dumb). Thanks in advance, Karl Wolz
  • Re: Battery Light
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Fri, 16 Dec 2005 18:02:16 -0500
    ...it may help > ilustrate what Im saying. > http://www.vintagewatercooleds.com/tech/Techtips/Timbotechnotes/alternator/alternator.htm#Introduction > > Cheers, > El T > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo...
  • Re: New GRABBERS
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Fri, 11 Jan 2019 11:12:39 -0800
    ...https://www.offroadxtreme.com/engine-tech/wheels-tires/tire-pressure-does-airing-down-really-matter/
  • Friday: Idle Stabilization Valve. Should it BUZZ?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 18 Nov 2016 19:25:16 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Carfax useful in Canada?
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:36:11 -0700
    ...It's not technically Vanagon related, since I'm looking for a 2000-2003 Jetta TDI, so please reply off-list. Thanks -- Shawn Wright
  • Re: Etka 7 query
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Wed, 8 Jul 2009 16:23:52 -0400
    ...And if not, what are they? http://www.bus-boys.com/tech2.html and http://www.busdepot.com/links.jsp (look in the part...
  • Re: (water-cooled) blinking light ... some tech bulletins
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 11 Jul 94 17:32:52 PDT
    What's the "normal" temperature for an '83? The right edge of the temperature needle is always next to the right edge of the...
  • 1971 original windshield wiper length
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 06 May 1995 14:02:22 +0600
    ...Chris Bridge ''71 Westy (Sportsmobile?) Favorite quotes: "Virginia Tech- yea, the best 5, or maybe even 6 years of your life." "They even throw...
  • Alumaseal ?
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Wed, 15 Feb 95 10:49:06 PST
    ...whatever else you heat in the van. -- -- ___ / __ __/ ____/ Al Knoll HP Performance Technology / / / / / Center Roseville, CA, USA 95747 / _____/ / / 916.785.5317 (Telnet 785-5317) / / / / email...
  • Re: CB Antennas and stuff
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 12 May 1995 04:25:29 -0400
    ...Sioux Falls, SD 57107 1-800-852 3228 Orders 1-605-332 6513 Tech 1-605-339-4106 Fax Their catalog is free, and...
  • RE: '87 Synro jerky running on highway
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Thu, 11 Jul 1996 11:26:52 -0400
    ...The first step is to check out Technical Bulletin 92-01, located off the VW Bus server at http://killer-whale.automatrix.com:80...
  • Jos Lucas Ltd.
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Fri, 19 Apr 96 9:48:02 PDT
    ...afk c1971. -- -- ___ / __ __/ ____/ Al Knoll HP Performance Technology / / / / / Center Roseville, CA, USA 95747 / _____/ / / 916.785.9453 (Telnet 785-9453) / / / / email: alf@hpptc38.rose.hp.com / __/ __/ ______/ ___________________________________/
  • Filling westy water tank
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Tue, 29 Oct 96 11:20:03 PST
    ...flooding out the interiour (Br.)? eh? (Cdn) -- -- ___ / __ __/ ____/ Al Knoll HP Performance Technology / / / / / Center Roseville, CA, USA 95747 / _____/ / / 916.785.9453 (Telnet 785-9453) / / / / email...
  • VW VANAGON
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 11 Dec 1996 04:55:01 -0500
    ...I am rebuilding the engine and I would welcome some technical insights into procedures, tools to use, pitfalls, things to be careful with, etc...
  • Re: Somthing is up!
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Mon, 2 Mar 1998 21:20:23 -0800
    ...BOX 3688 Networking Technology and Architecture Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com 94309-3688 415.517.3519
  • Re: Rough idle, then stalling and now the solution
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Wed, 16 Sep 1998 22:29:08 -0700
    ...BOX 3688 Networking Technology and Architecture Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com 94309-3688 415.517.3519
  • Leaking Cylinder Heads
    Historical mailing list - John C. Iseman
    Thu, 21 Jan 1999 11:24:37 EST
    ...I need to know what the latest materials and techniques are for repairing this problem. I would like a repair to last another 80K...
  • Mirror
    Historical mailing list - Barry Mercer
    Wed, 5 Apr 2000 21:40:12 -0400
    ...Some of the shiny mirror stuff <technical term > has disappeared from the edges of the drivers side mirror. Lemme know! Barry Mercer Sudbury Moo...
  • Re: Clutch master cyl replacement procedure?
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Mon, 12 Jun 2000 13:33:17 -0400
    Hey Tobin http://www.type2.com/bartnik/tech1.htm has instructions Cheers, Doug '84 Westy Toronto, Canada >My clutch master cylinder is leaking fluid...
  • Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 7 Apr 2004 14:08:48 -0400
    ...Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew Cab, 60 T-5 Coupe http://neksiwel.20m.com/ O2 sensor monitor gadget, my cars, Vanagon Tech http://EB03...
  • Re: Other Engine Swaps
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 11 Oct 2004 20:39:26 -0600
    ...http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com
  • Re: Getting my 1985 Vanagon's front radiator fan to come on sooner
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Tue, 15 May 2007 19:23:46 -0400
    ...Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Vanagon mods, tech info and O2 sensor help
  • Re: SYNCRO AUTOMATIC- POSSIBLE...
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Wed, 28 Feb 2007 09:30:44 -0800
    ...Subarus have engine in front > You guys sure get technical around here..... > (Going to get another cup of coffee so brain is engaged before...
  • Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
    Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:28:55 -0700
    I decided to start the diagnosis over since Ive been at it in increments for a long time. Fuel pressure YES Spark From the...
  • Re: ECU & Coolant Temp Sensor
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:19:58 -0800
    ...There was a posting recently on "slime" affecting the level sensor in the pressure tank, and I plan to share that with the tech...
  • Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
    Thu, 9 Oct 2008 15:18:12 -0700
    ...Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2008 10:55:29 AM Subject: Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal My Bentley manual shows that ECU pin...
  • Re: I've been waiting ALL WEEK for Friday.....
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 5 Aug 2011 15:32:36 -0700
    ...I think the technology in that race series actually has a little > > more to cross over to street vehicle technology...Pretty incredible how > fast...
  • Re: LED solder gauge
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 20 Sep 2004 23:59:07 -0500
    ...I have never > experience this problem in decades of soldering. > > > When taught electronic circuit soldering techniques in civilian and military tech schools for electronics...
  • Re: Electrical pollution?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 7 Jan 2005 20:13:51 -0700
    ...A breakthrough in refridgerator compressor technology in the early 70s that started to see production in late 70s and on to current mods is...
  • Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:52:26 +1300
    > Japan was part of the Axis during WW II, and the Japanese got much > technical assistance and a lot of info on building warplanes...
  • Re: New Ground Wire for Rear Stereo - Part I
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Mon, 19 Apr 1999 19:37:36 -0500
    ...The problem is a clash between old and >new technology. Old technology rear speakers share a ground wire. >New technology speakers >require< a seperate...
  • Re: Facebook, does it really work?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
    Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:14:07 -0700
    ...It is ill-suited for the retention and presentation of technical material which I desire most from the community. On Tue, Mar 24, 2020...
  • '81 Westy SOLD
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Mon, 26 Oct 1998 16:50:40 PST
    ...updated too much :-) -- But if anyone else out there has written tech articles and how-to procedures, I'd be happy to post them...
  • Re: Fw: emotional - not technical VANAGON content (so there)
    Historical mailing list - Bill
    Sun, 21 Nov 1999 11:17:52 -0500
    ...emotional - not technical VANAGON content (so there) >> >> > List Administration >> > Spare Vanagon Bill -->> ICQ: 54525622
  • Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
    Thu, 9 Oct 2008 18:09:16 -0700
    ...Thursday, October 9, 2008 5:57:33 PM Subject: Re: Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal do you know how to check continuity...
  • Re: The List
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 19 Nov 1999 10:04:23 EST
    ...This is the "Ask Ken" section of my site where folks write in with technical questions about Vanagons and I respond (and others are...
  • Re: Tire Performance Difference: 185 vs 205
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Tue, 9 Dec 2008 21:17:30 -0500
    ...www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=70 > > http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=35 > > Mark > > > > > Matt Drew wrote: > >> Is...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Jun 2015 - Special issue (#2015-165)
    Historical mailing list - Richard Jones
    Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:40:08 -0600
    ...https://www.gas-refrigerators.com/ Nope, no 40 degree limit on the technology--if big enough. Shrink the fridge and at some point before...