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• Re: VW Camper Cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 10 Nov 1996 19:16:35 -0500 (EST)
  ...Get on the highway, 4th gear, keep your foot on the floor at least up and down 2 large hills. (no joke this is...
• Re: Kayak Transport on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 17:32:02 -0800
  ...top on a Westy. > > >We will also be carrying four bikes on our new rear hatch mounted >Paulchen rack and an assortment of gear...
• Re: Normal mpg?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:13:43 -0700
  ...I drive > mostly freeway at around 50 to 60 mph, with camping gear. No canoes on > top or trailers behind. > > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel...
• Re: Gearshift lever broken, looking for replacement
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:50:32 -0500
  ...Even has a new shifter knob on top. >> I would like $250 each for them. Don't ask where I got them but they...
• Re: Thule Hullavator Kayak Carrier
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:54:15 +0000
  ...access to my > gear. > > Will not be carrying on my Westy as I do not want to drill the top to mount > the rack...
• Re: Dave O'Heare's request for info about the Westy hammock....
  Historical mailing list - william killian
  Sun, 23 Jul 1995 23:36:44 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It was only big enough for a small > (very) adult or child but convenient for storing gear off the floor while > camping. I never...
• RE: tinting vanagon windows
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Feb 95 9:39:16 EST
  ...He had every window done, and also installed a 4" strip across the top of the windshield. The front doors are probably about 30...
• Re: poptop installation (shudder)
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 10:47:13 -0700
  ...Personaly if I were >> you I'd just install the >> kitchen gear (not too bad > > obviously you did it the hard way!! take a...
• Re: speaking of lowering ...
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 11:12:51 -0500
  ...starter in gear. Whatta little trooper. I think it would be a bad idea to let it get deeper than the tops of the...
• Re: back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - Zach Hale
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:23:02 -0800
  Did you figure this one out? I also have had this problem with my reverse lights turning on in first gear. It's happened...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light 84 auto
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:25:06 -0400
  ...What is the fill level? Top mark is too high. How hot is the engine running? Use infrared thermometer on case. 200-210 max...
• Re: .................... and vanagons (friday post with little Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:21:17 -0700
  ...volvo sedan, > with > > > > electric button shifting in and out of overdrive top gear. > > > > > > > I can't recall ever owning an automatic vehicle. I do...
• LT28 Sighting / TDI Beetle Driving Impressions
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 10:37:50 -0700
  ...It had an Adventurewagon treatment (fixed fibreglass high top instead of pop top). There was some writing on the front indicating it was from...
• Re: Banging around, was Re: Compact cookware set
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 11:42:19 -0600
  ...Not likely you're going to get gourmet results from your Westy stove top. Stan Wilder On Sun, 16 Feb 2003 12:04:03...
• RE:RE: 3 Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 May 1996 20:04:05 -0700
  ...engine....he said that he burned the heads and did a top-end job on it...I have the heads, so I'll inspect...
• Faucet Fun, window sliders, & cupholders - '91 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 09 Jun 1997 10:53 -0600 (MDT)
  ...holder to the floor on either side of the gear selector (automatic - on top of the "hump") without risking puncturing something on the underside...
• bonehead maneuver
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 11:11:43 -0400
  ...Also, this morning, before my dumb disassembly, it did not want to go into gear at all. I haven't had a chance to...
• Re: constant lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 21:33:31 -0800
  ...Starts and idles just > fine; seems ok at lower speeds, except it won�t top about 3k rpm in any > gear. I did find...
• Re: 2006 VW Van
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 20:09:10 -0600
  ...The 2.5 TDI produces 80kW and 280Nm transmitted to the rear wheels through a five-speed gearbox. This translates to top speeds of...
• Tachometer troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 21:35:36 -0400
  ...here in western pa we have a lot of hills, on a highway what top speed is it safe to drive in 3rd gear?
• Buying a Van
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:55:45 -0700
  ...It's a westy top and weekender inside, which I like (wider bed, dont need the stove - I set up a table with a...
• Re: Engine rebuild/swap in an AT
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 May 2007 19:28:24 -0400
  ...They work very well and you stay with the stock gearing and some taller tires. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: " you fixed it with what?!"
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 22:30:32 -0600
  ...We topped-up the coolant and > drove away. > As far as I know, he is still driving the MG with its > black-pepper coolant...
• Need a travellin' companion?
  Historical mailing list - Vic Ahmed
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 12:53:47 EDT
  ...about 10K ago, new water-pump, brakes, tires, rebuilt steering gear, skylight, pop-top seals etc. 4. '87 Vanagon GL, Dove Blue metallic, 4...
• Re: Tranny rebuild/82 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Wed, 23 Jul 2014 16:31:58 -0400
  ...1st that you try not to use, and nice > gearing for highway in top gear. ) > Scott > On 7/23/2014 7:07 AM, Vincent...
• Re: Yakima racks
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 9 May 2005 16:53:35 -0400
  ...I can't lift the top from the inside (and I'd like to meet the person who could) but it can be done...
• Re: Westfalia alternative (was Re: A Ford Westy)
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 18:45:08 EST
  ...The high hard-topped units often felt like you had your head stuck up into this "slot" in the ceiling that ran between the...
• Re: Digifant 21. MV High Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 19 May 2009 09:30:22 -0600
  ...Dirt road driving in 2nd and 3rd gears doesn't give you great mileage .... but does give you so many other things it's...
• Growling into reverse
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Tue, 3 Jun 2003 19:07:04 -0500
  ...There was a faint growl of gears. I paused, not forcing the shifter, the growl stopped and it slid easily into reverse. My guru...
• Recent Transmission Adventures/ Rest of the Story
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 03:41:23 EST
  ...Also, if one compares the diesel manual transmissions (DZ,DU,DY) the reverse gear is 3.67 while the gear for the AC trans...
• vanagon camper plastic model kits
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 22:57:59 -0500
  ...for those interested, the kit can be made with sliding door open or closed, rear hatch open or closed, and pop-top up or...
• Fwd: [Syncro] ran out of Gas...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Heissenbuttel
  Fri, 23 Jan 2004 14:19:40 -0800
  ...But, I happened to have all of my camping gear, including a 750ml bottle of white gas for my WhisperLite stove. I dumped it...
• Re: More Energy Saving (driving)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:23:09 -0400
  ...was to the top. Not far (50-75 miles or so). On the east side, it was leave it in gear and go down...
• drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 3 Oct 2014 19:28:25 -0500
  ...The engine was not overheated, though the temp indicator was on the top side of the led and the high speed radiator fan was...
• Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 13:36:25 -0800
  ...We limped home the last two miles in 1st gear. This is the 3rd time in 3 years the van has broken down walking...
• Re: Now what have I done.... Flashing oil light??
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 16:54:17 -0800
  Does the oil pump need to be "primed" somehow? Could it be turning it's gears in air rather than in your oil system...
• Re: Friday OT...my Poor Man's Syncro...(AWD GM Safari)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 04:24:47 -0700
  ...I don't think it will ever be as controllable as using a clutch and gear lever to actually engage any gear and match...
• Hand Cranking a Bus
  Historical mailing list - Turbo
  Sat, 23 Nov 1996 19:33:47 -0800
  ...make sure its out of gear! prop open the engine lid kneeling facing the passenger side, insert the crank thru the slot and engage...
• Re: Linkage broke to the accelerator pedal
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 18:47:59 -0500
  ...adlustment up a bit and just fast idle over in first gear for the mile to the shop. > >Austin >91 multivan > >*********** REPLY SEPARATOR *********** > >On...
• Re: Manual or AT? Porche or Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 09:39:12 +1200
  ...And frightening to get DOWN a steep icy hill. > In an automatic you are at the mercy of the transmission as to what >gear...
• FW: VW Garage Sale Utah Area
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 12:02:15 -0600
  ...things: > > > > Westy top ready to put over someones moon roof .......$40 > > Rear hubs, drums complete (fairly new).................$10 each > > '78 Steering gear......................................$10 > > Master...
• Re: 2.1L engine parts for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 14:17:21 PST
  ...fifth gear was replaced with a .70 gear. Engine RPMs at 70mph will now be around 3100 RPMs not 4000 RPMs and top speed...
• Fire! (a sob story)
  Historical mailing list - mac stricklen
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 21:05:47 -0700
  ...run to the back and start clearing off bikes and gear from on top on the engine compartment. No sooner is everything out when...
• Re: warm idle prob.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 22:28:35 -0800
  ...On top of the throttle valve there is an array of springs and levers. The main throttle return spring is helical and is located...
• Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:43:27 -0700
  ...of us Van drivers want to argue about gear oils, tires and other Vanagon related topics. Thanks! =) On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 11...
• Re: A Snow Story (Whoa-vanagon!!!) and Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 12:21:58 -0800
  ...So, someone with the low gear on a syncro, for example, could just let the clutch out without giving it any gas and possibly...
• Re: dropping tranny to do clutch
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 17 May 2010 13:07:19 -0600
  ...can't really shift gears unless both > the > engine and vehicle are stopped or if they're both moving. (It feels > like it > hasn...
• newbie questions: offroad, addnl. seating, cover
  Historical mailing list - Klaus and Sandy Hahn
  Sun, 24 May 1998 16:25:32 -0700
  ...It has been great reading about all your joys and troubles while trying to get geared up to pick up our first Vanagon. We...
• 1969 Bus/Camper - help on purchase?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 11:26:33 -0600
  ...This 69 has a rebuilt dual port 1600 in it, no pop-top, but all the camping gear (stove, ice box, bed, etc.). Just...
• Re: Tire Pressure
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 14:30:48 -0700
  ...in tip top travelling shape. What > should I keep my tire > pressures at on a 1980 Westfalia with three people > plus gear? Its hard...
• Re: Craig list Find--85 vanagon GL W/Subaru 6 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 16 Oct 2013 05:58:02 -0700
  ...mine has 5 forward gears, so there!� One up on ya. On Tue, Oct 15, 2013 at 8:08 PM, WILLIAM WITZ <pbwitz@sbcglobal...
• Re: Part out or Sell now No Lowly Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:23:59 -0400
  ...Sure I have "pop top" envy from time to time - and some of those Syncros I see are really really sweet. However, I can...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:31:31 -0700
  ...On Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 11:10 PM, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > Just because the piston's at the top...
• Re: Load vs fuel consumption..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Mar 2015 12:13:52 -0400
  ...My 84 tin top with a westie interior and an inline ABA Jetta motor driving though a 5sp manual shifter: I just recently completed...
• Re: Berg Short Shift Kit????
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 11:22:56 -0600
  ...If you tried the extension without the short shift kit, > you would bash your knuckles on the dashboard in first and 3rd gear. > > I...
• Re: One-armed Westy Handling?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 12:01:25 -0500
  Try opening the sliding door before you pop the roof top. I find opening the door relieves the air vacuum that is formed when...
• Cracked Bell housing in Syncro
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 13 Aug 1996 08:06:37 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The crack is on the top/left of the housing (looking at the vehicle from the front. Bill, This is not your leak! The...
• Re: [Vibrations at 2600, 3600 rpm]
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 22:32:33 -0800
  ...Does not matter what gear he is in, what the weather is! All the work > has been done by reputable people. My VW guru...
• Re: Of Crotchety Knees and Autotranny Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 09:02:04 -0700
  ...another vehicle which cruises on the highway over 4000 RPM in top gear. (snip) Andrew Fox On Thu, 20 Feb 2003, Jeff Ensing wrote...
• Oil Pressure Light and Alarm after oil change
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 14:20:23 -0600
  ...I try not to go much above 3500 RPM while cruising (Wish I had that Euro 5th gear). I think 50 weight might be...