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• Re: Brake Pedal Pulse Questions
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:09:43 -0700
  ...That will take > away all the horizontal components of your load vectors on both van and > stands, and give you a setup that's...
• Re: Vitrifrigo Who to contact for purchase?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 22:40:15 -0400
  ...There are several other companies that sell almost identical fridges with the Danfoss compressor and controller. Waeco, boatfridge, and Isotherm. Same looks, same components...
• Re: Is Gerry Really Dead?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 12 Feb 1999 08:26:05 -0800
  ...This means keeping all of >>> its other components. What is the real root of the problem? I >>> would think that the only other component...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 11:06:16 -0400
  ...core leaks > >> 6 - Engine idle controls: throtle switch out of adjustment, idle stab > >> controller unit > >> fails, idle stab valve gets gummed up. > >> 7 - fuel...
• Re: 14" tires, report...
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 24 Nov 2016 21:32:09 +0000
  CLKs are ET37, which is just on the verge of too much inward offset.  I think stock wheels and ideal replacements are closer to...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 17:39:02 -0400
  ...I do not like the >Mobil 1 because of the symptoms at low pressure idle regardless of the Zinc >content. > >And yes I am...
• Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 6 Feb 2013 15:00:36 -0800
  ...suppression device, I have to wonder about the polarity of this component in each relay given the differences as shown in the Bentley diagrams...
• iWesty
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 14:57:42 -0700
  ...not investigated, but one that can page my cell phone Ideally, I'd love to just have a single PC handling all this, but...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 16:41:53 -0700
  ...The second idea worked well and is a real solution. The open > > underside of the > > vanagon is a real drag component. We got a...
• Re: Replacement Exhaust - Need Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 07:26:44 -0500
  ...This is virtually identical to what came with your van when new, in quality, fit, and performance, but at half of the dealer's...
• Re: Air cooled diesel Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 19:07:49 -0500
  I pulled all the WBX external components off an 85 Vanagon to make a Subaru Conversion into an air cooled 82 Vanagon. There are...
• Re: I Have Some A/C Questions, Too
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:52:26 -0400
  ...At first, I thought I would do the retrofit and replace the key components myself then take to a local shop to have the...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:46:10 -0800
  ...Conversion? >> >> Hi everyone.� I'm rolling around the idea of switching my engine out.� I >> have a 90 GL that I am extremely attached...
• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 22:38:00 -0400
  ...The basic setting for the mixture is only effective near idle speed. After that, anything wrong with the mixture requires diagnosis and repair. Look...
• 1985 westy a/c problem-insuficent cooling r-12 system
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 17:30:31 -0700
  ...Strange noises were coming from the compressor, and it was declared dead.I flushed all the hoses and components with mineral spirits,and a...
• Re: Soo- Oil Pan cracked
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 06:03:19 -0700
  ...Not a good idea on the diesel/inline pan. The consequences of over tightening are unpleasant, as Dana is discovering...Lots of extra work...
• Cooling System failure Prevention Idea.
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 15:00:53 -0400
  ...But in leiu of it I want to share some ideas. I've tried to take every thought as far or extreme as I...
• Re: rebuilding front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:48:56 -0500
  ...He says they function identically. Beware the that drop link bushings (four poly pieces where the links come down into the radius rods) need...
• Re: Burned FI wiring
  Historical mailing list - Victor Montgomery
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 15:06:07 EST
  ...It appeared to me that everybody was trying to sytematically replace every component hoping it would do the trick ! They had no clue... "we...
• Re: [T2] Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 15:21:18 -0400
  ...I have gone through all > the Bentley's checks on the fuel injection components and have found > nothing wrong. In the process I have...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:43:20 -0500
  ...I'm rolling around the idea of switching my engine out. I >> have a 90 GL that I am extremely attached to. Its got...
• Re: Fuel Master
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 May 2003 22:43:19 -0400
  ...I'm not an idiot. A friend of mine's mechanic has had this thing on his car for 6 months and has no...
• Re: Fuel Master
  Historical mailing list - vw4x4
  Mon, 5 May 2003 23:00:59 -0400
  ...I'm not an idiot. > > > >A friend of mine's mechanic has had this thing on his car for 6 months > and > >has no...
• Re: Idea! Please review- Clutch Dies in Cold Weather
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 10:42:36 -0800
  ...On 11/6/07, Ben Cichowski <cichowski@montana.edu> wrote: > OK, > > Thought of an idea to test to see if I am having trouble...
• Re: nuts/bolts
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:57:14 -0800
  ...now, I can most probably match bolt for bolt - I know I have one in a related component bin - hang on a minute�...������� =(:D...
• Re: Update Re: Engine died, March 31 update and maybe ecu smoking gun?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 31 Mar 2020 21:34:04 -0600
  Sounds like Great Idea to Me ~ If I still had an H2OBoxr in My VDubaru I'd do it to Mine For Sure ~ Will...
• Re: 89 Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 09:24:57 -0600
  ...so to stop the intermittent light banging, > > > which is just at idle. > > > > > > At this point I have seen some some slight coolant leakage coming...
• Re: '79 Bus emissions controller
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 10:11:50 -0500
  ...Anyway, are you sure the computer's toast? From what I hear and read (Bentley) those things are the least likely component of the...
• re Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:11:30 -0700
  ...For a few real world ideas..that chin spoiler...these are common on SCCA racecars, cars that are often put on track with just...
• Re: Need Help diagnosing a Non-starting '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 15:27:24 -0600
  ...Any idieas and suggestions as to additional components, >>> grounds, or >>> voltages that I should check would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! >>> >>
• Re: Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 6 Oct 2010 18:13:12 -0500
  ...the second to protect the FI components, ie, >>> the injectors. >>> >>> I note that one is a fuel STRAINER, while the other is a fuel...
• Re: why I discourage people from buying vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 19:18:37 -0700
  ...another same model vanagon, then it's really > easy to test components back and forth. > > Plus equipment and manuals to deal with them.. > and...
• Re: Which Type of Grease Lasts 20 Years?
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:30:40 -0700
  ...the > dashboard back on and closing everything up, and have no idea what > kind of grease to put in there. > > -- CV joint grease tends...
• Gerry is ill - suggestions for a server upgrade
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 20 May 1999 23:04:26 -0700
  ...This server uses very good quality components that leave plenty of room for future upgrades if we need them (unlike the current HP Vectra...
• Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 22 May 2016 11:39:57 -0400
  ...When the return line is clamped off engine runs perfect and idles perfect. > I have a new fuel regulator installed, all new fuel lines...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:24:59 -0700
  ...He had to put > all the components back on. > > So what are your thoughts? > > He is telling me this is going to cost me...
• Re: Horn installation
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:59:15 -0700
  ...I keep meaning to remove all the components and get some storage space back.) I'm a fully-qualified avionics technician. I've added...
• Re: last minute engine swap questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 May 2012 10:46:55 -0400
  ...I actually have a heavy duty three point but I have no idea where to now get one. The two point makes all the...
• Re: Adjusting Parking/Emergency Brake
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 31 Aug 2022 22:16:21 -0600
  ...piece molded for fingers. > > That is just an easy way to identify the later version, the other=20 > improvements it offers are more significant...
• Re: The end of the road (86 westy runnin' rich) - LONG STORY
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 15:53:40 -0700
  ...I > > changed every Digifant component. I was trying to > solve a very serious > rich > > running condition. My symptoms were exactly the > same as yours...
• Re: Sliding door opens by itself
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 03:28:11 -0500
  ...NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 85V152000 Component: STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC Year: 1985 Make: VOLKSWAGEN TRUCK Model: CAMPER...
• Re: Greetings
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:51:07 -0400
  ...been though the process. > Either way, it's a budget limiting idea at this time (must win the > +$mil lottery). > Snuff = being comfortable going...
• Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:39:38 -0700
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=860 Stuart '85 Westy, considering engine options while the 1.9 still runs! -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Oct 2015 to 6 Oct 2015 (#2015-376)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 05:24:59 -0400
  ...I currently have two in stock. <http://www.frankcondelli.com/staging1/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=61_112_123&product_id=923...
• Hall sender
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 07:09:52 -0600
  ...My objective is to replace every component that sends information to the ECU. From what I've learned from the list, the ECU can...
• Re: A/C info on 85 front mount Update
  Historical mailing list - A J
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 00:35:56 -0400
  ...Nothing about location of electrical components at all. It did have some info about the compressor but nothing about the parts inside the van...
• Re: VW writeup in Newsweek...and about the next vw van for the US
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 14:39:05 -0400
  ...If DiamlerChrysler was smart � they hopefully Milked VW out of some TDi engine and transmission components for the new car. Tom *The machine that...
• Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 2 Jan 2017 23:18:25 -0500
  ...In an ideal circuit you would get zero readings all along the length of both supply and ground wires, and have the full battery...
• Re: Mobil1 15-50 and setting a new piston ring
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 16:23:57 -0700
  ...But it is spewing blue smoke, I figured it would but I have no idea what a reasonable time it should take to stop...
• Re: Three Items
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:31:38 -0500
  ...Friend of mine had exactly the same mysterious problem, and he and I spent all day on it, and swapped every component, desperately trying...
• Re: 87 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 10:03:56 -0500
  ...After spending mucho time and mucho dollars getting my van back in shape, I had the brilliant idea to let my 17 year old...
• Re: Original vs. rebuilt fuel pumps
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 16:06:44 EDT
  ...The lowlife remanners and low grade new parts distributors count AND THRIVE on this idea // Also there is NO such thing as a lifetime...
• Re: Digijet ecu failures, "Bosch - Bosh?"
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 4 Sep 1999 00:22:47 -0700
  ...You can check every component in the system from the plug. Add to this a test for short-to-ground through every wire not...
• Re: Pre 85 dash cluster foils
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 31 Dec 2023 16:59:38 -0800
  ...It is almost identical to the original foil and thus installs within minutes. > > > > Today I picked another of Greg's 'inventions'. This is an...
• Re: solar setups?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Whynot
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 17:41:01 -0500
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php? id=23897&category_id=&category_parent_id= > >Some things to remember: MPPT is the most efficient...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE?? Now Vanagon TDi Transmission Survival Strategy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 22:07:35 -0500
  ...Conversion? JETTA ENGINE?? Now Some TDi Comments (Shortened Version) Scott, Frank Here are a couple of ideas on helping a tranny stay alive when...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 13 May 2015 15:58:12 -0400
  ...Just my ideas. Ken On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 3:27 PM, Gene P <olgreywoof@gmail.com> wrote: > On Wed, May 13, 2015...
• Re: Internal 115V power
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 01:47:26 -0600
  ...I think I will stick to my original idea - 1) Cut an opening in the kick board under the edge of the rear seat...
• Re: iWesty
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 21:58:58 -0700
  ...not investigated, but one that can page my cell phone > >Ideally, I'd love to just have a single PC handling all this, but...
• Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 06:48:33 -0500
  ...As they say in the birding world, you're only as good as your last mis-identified bird.... Re coolant changes and radiator, new...