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Partially burned rear wiper electrical connector. Motor Heat Damaged it?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 18 May 2016 09:51:32 -0700
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Re: Weird idle problem continues
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 18 Oct 2014 12:39:19 -0700
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Re: Westy water tank sender
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:36:36 -0600
...working system.++ See David Bierel's web page for a more technical fix to the electronics of the display panel. ;-) Richard ++ or maybe you...
Non-interchangeable cigarette lighters Part Identifier: 9062
Historical mailing list - Subject: Non-interchangeable cigarette lighters Part Identifier: 9062
July 11, 1986
...dash, i have been unsuccessful at doing this ... without destroying the plastic thingie around the lighter socket. ............................................................................ Technical Information Group: 97 Number: 87-05
Re: Archives Idea - oil leak
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Sun, 7 Feb 1999 10:35:40 -0600
...I've had the dealer (who's technical ability I question) tell me it was one of the oil pressure sensors while another, non...
Re: Propane Valve
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Thu, 21 Aug 2003 09:11:37 -0400
...About the only thing that can make the tank technically illegal to fill is if the information placard on the bottom is missing. Mine...
back on the list
Historical mailing list - Hermann de Boer
Tue, 3 May 2005 06:17:11 -0500
...Loved it.</P> <P>All I know is that I can't drive my westy w/o the list's moral and technical...
WTB: Clutch Master, Engine Gasket sets
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
Mon, 14 Nov 2005 15:13:18 -0800
...http://www.vanthology.com/1Layout/Technical/Clutch1.html Good Luck! Jeffrey Earl 1983 diesel Westfalia "Vanasazi" http://www.vanthology.com/ __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine...
Journeys under difficult conditions
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Fri, 2 Dec 2005 18:13:52 -0800
...Last night I got into a discussion that brought up Volkswagen's Technical Recommendation Z4, Journeys Under Difficult Conditions. That caused me to drag...
bed problems
Historical mailing list - Tim Leek
Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:38:38 -0400
...Tim Leek Technical Staff MIT Lincoln Laboratory Lexington, MA, 02144 tleek@ll.mit.edu
Re: how can you tell 4-speed vs. 5-speed apart outside of the van
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:30:14 -0700
...and original fitments. > > > http://www.club80-90syncro.co.uk/Syncro_website/TechnicalPages/T25_Transaxle_Specs.htm > > > Jeff Schwaia also has a good page. > > http...
another "weighty" question
Historical mailing list - John
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:40:12 -0600
...http://www.ratwell.com/technical/Weights.html This is a great resource for such things, but as luck would have it, no number given...
Re: Pictures of replacement of fuel filter
Historical mailing list - brions cars
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:45:54 -0600
...on - found out that even diesel pushers need to worry about hose failure - Technical comments welcome - -learning is the place where i live most
Re: Fixed dash lights, not certain how.
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 15 Dec 2016 21:19:26 -0800
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Re: Michelin Defender LTX M/S 205/65/15 or 16"
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 29 Nov 2016 17:28:55 -0800
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Re: What is the oil flow in a type IV cooler ?
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 9 Jun 2019 11:35:40 -0700
...your question, click > 1.47 Lubrication Schematic > > https://www.ratwell.com/technical/FAQ.html > > On Sun, Jun 9, 2019 at 11:03 AM Christophe...
Re: Propane Tank. Shut Off Valve Won't Close?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 22 Aug 2018 14:51:46 -0700
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Re: No Start: Fuel Pump?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 17 Aug 2017 16:46:33 -0700
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Re: Michelin Defender LTX M/S 205/65/15 or 16"
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 1 Dec 2016 20:15:54 -0800
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Re: Hey, I so excited
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 29 May 2015 18:46:54 -0700
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Re: VW of Canada Remanufactured Diesel Engines?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 13 Feb 2015 10:07:45 -0800
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Re: Scratching head over ECS-Mal Indicator Light wiring
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 29 Oct 2014 11:36:18 -0700
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Re: Burning Bus Crashes Into House
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:06:01 -0700
...I wish folk would explain such technical "jargon"....... is it "related" to a "kerb"? >> >> BenT, I'm glad you put in your location, but...
Re: Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Fri, 18 May 2012 09:23:03 -0700
...No, aircooled Vanagons do not have electric cooling fans -- unless you start talking about AC fans which are technically for cooling and are electrically...
Re: The list
Historical mailing list - Steve
Fri, 30 Apr 1999 15:02:56 -0700
...them privately > to an individual. > > I am not of the 'purely technical list' persuasion, but it really bugs > me when someone posts a request...
ECU and Throttle Question
Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
Tue, 3 Aug 2004 22:44:03 -0700
Fine point/technical question. Your driving your Westy on a noticeable upgrade. You notice that you have your foot to the floor but are...
Re: Exhaust system insulation
Historical mailing list
Fri, 20 May 2005 14:05:54 -0400
...Not sure why, I'm > pretty non-technical, perhaps something to do with condensation > settling between the wrap and the pipe? Can anyone elaborate...
Re: Missing Female at Oil Breather Base
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 4 Dec 2014 11:13:26 -0800
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Re: Is there any way to tell which clutch cylinder is bad?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 27 Jul 2012 23:15:18 -0400
...I wish I had a dollar for every customer who ordered one, and then ordered the other a few months later. (Okay, technically I...
Re: Diesel Conversions
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 15:04:31 -0800
...convertiong to natural gas is a source of overlooked bio-diesel > (technically not bio diesel).Diesel fuel = heating oil- road taxes. Casey Olympia, WA...
Re: Supercharger (was: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions)
Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
Mon, 14 Aug 2000 20:03:59 -0500
...Technical (and even more figorously so, scientific) terms are > static; use a technical term incorrectly and it's abuse. > > > Andrew Grebneff > Dunedin, New Zealand...
Re: looking for technical assistance in Wisconsin or Michigan/UP
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 10 Sep 2004 09:39:30 -0500
...looking for technical assistance in Wisconsin or Michigan/UP Hi all, I got lots of suggestions as to what could be causing my power...
Re: Facebook, does it really work?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 24 Mar 2020 22:56:12 -0400
...David Beierl (mailto:dbeierl@gmail.com)> wrote: >> >> >> >>> >>> I just wondered how the technical work was handled. >>> >> >> With a great deal of repetition. >> >> Yrs, >> d >>
Re: Fuel tank problem solving (Almost)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 5 Apr 2018 12:48:30 -0700
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Re: Hawaii Westy Rentals
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Thu, 14 Sep 2017 23:23:45 -0800
...we were never bothered camping all over the island, which is technically illegal unless you are actively fishing, and/or have a tent pitched...
Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 23 Sep 2017 07:07:56 -0500
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Re: removing z-bed for upholstering
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Wed, 17 May 2017 19:48:36 -0700
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Re: @#$%! Trees!
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Tue, 17 May 2016 10:40:09 -0700
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Re: What is it?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 1 Aug 2015 21:00:09 -0700
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New Vanagon: No Radio = No Antenna?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 30 Jun 2015 15:14:52 -0700
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Re: LED Headlight bulbs
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 1 Jul 2015 20:57:48 -0700
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Re: Poptop Lift Assists
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 2 Jul 2015 15:13:10 -0700
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Re: Friday: Craigslist Vanagon Ad
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 29 May 2015 15:02:21 -0700
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Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 18 Jan 2015 11:35:38 -0800
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Re: Weird idle-solved
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 21 Oct 2014 21:58:33 -0700
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Re: air cooled 2.0 1981 Cylinder head temp?
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Thu, 6 Feb 2014 14:33:11 -0800
...http://www.ratwell.com/ > > http://www.ratwell.com/technical/FAQ/FAQContent.html#0142 > > The late Bay's used a 2.0 air cooled. Some...
Re: air cooled 2.0 1981 Cylinder head temp?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 6 Feb 2014 15:24:27 -0800
...2014 1:32 PM, Neil N wrote: >> http://www.ratwell.com/technical/FAQ/FAQContent.html#0142 -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy...
Re: Leaking Power Steering Fluid
Historical mailing list
Sat, 17 May 1997 12:38:57 -0400 (EDT)
...The van is a 1987 GL with 120k, = original steering rack. >> technically, you can drive forever like that - tust keep an eye on the...
Speedo cable noise
Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
Tue, 14 Oct 1997 08:00:29 -0600
...Has anyone experienced this? Can I remove the plastic 'spinny part' (Technical Term) in the connector without breaking it to see what could be...
Re: Deutsche Bundespost highroof diesel panelvans
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Wed, 1 Sep 1999 04:11:26 +0200
...There is also a technical catalogue, and a leaflet for the LLE, or the Limited Last Edition. This model was the last 2500 Vanagons...
vacuum hose
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Mon, 12 May 2003 10:37:51 -0500
...the vacuum hose on my 87 that connects (get ready for technical jargon) -- the cylinder thingie at the top/middle of the engine - just...
Re: timing belt
Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
Sat, 26 Jun 2004 16:43:32 -0400
...The Bentley is still the best resource for knowledge. >> I don't feel like reading technical manuals, nor do I care to wrench much...
FA: Like-new Bus Depot "Koln" Tent w/Sleeping Cabin, Floor
Historical mailing list - Brian Dipert
Tue, 5 Jul 2005 16:59:07 -0700
...the list! Thanks in advance for your interest ============================== Brian Dipert Senior Technical Editor: Mass Storage, Multimedia (audio, displays, 2-D and 3-D graphics...
Technical Performance Qs Regarding Stock 2.1l
Historical mailing list
Thu, 5 Jan 2006 10:49:34 -0800
I am having two issues and am not sure if they are related. First issue is that when accelerating the engine it is very...
Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Re: 2 LEDs
Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:22:11 +0000
...http://www.theledlight.com/technical.html > > If you want to fight, take it off-list. (And keep it off-list.) > > Jim Arnott > List Admin...
Re: we're "new" vanagon owners
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 23:14:15 -0700
...So far as a more technical answer, you need a more technical person. As to your second question, my brother does auto transport. You...
Re: fuel line shield?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 15 Jun 2018 12:26:25 -0700
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Re: Email List Status?
Historical mailing list - Chuck Theobald
Fri, 20 Apr 2018 11:14:45 -0700
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Re: I wonder why
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 8 Jan 2018 09:09:22 -0800
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Re: AFM cap fix, maybe fixed my very intermittent problem
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 23 Sep 2017 22:31:04 -0700
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