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  • Re: needed: plastic power window parts
    Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
    Tue, 16 Oct 2001 20:47:39 -0700
    ...Does anyone have > any broken or non-broken power window regulators > that they would like to sell? Altogether, these power windows are designed to...
  • Re: Window-Driver side door
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:40:40 -0400
    ...Window-Driver side door In my 88 this was the pop rivet coming out of the window regulator. It eventually allowed the cable to...
  • Re: can anyone beat $180 for a pass side window regulator?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 20 Jun 2000 14:18:07 EDT
    I have these new with a new Bosch motor for $120 each. Let me know if you are interested. Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www...
  • Re: Engine install question
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Mon, 22 Apr 2002 18:30:08 -0700
    ...With longer brushes it seems like the regulator assembly will be difficult to put back in. Any advice? William
  • Alternator rebuild
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Mon, 1 Dec 2014 09:50:17 -0500
    ...voltage regulator brushes look good. Is this as simple (or not) as replacing the 2 bearings in the alternator and cleaning things up? Advice...
  • FS: OEM power window setup complete w/ doorpanels even!!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 29 Mar 2006 22:17:38 EST
    ...includes both window regulators w/ motors, complete wiring harness, switches, and even grey doorpanels w/ the PW switch holes in them. fits all vanagons...
  • Re: Was: Leaky ... fuel injector? Now: suck fuel/air through vaccum side of fuel regulator?
    Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
    Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:00:24 -0500
    Squeeze a water bottle with a tube attached? On Nov 12, 2007, at 2:30 PM, neil N wrote: > > I will try to rig...
  • Re: CANCEL THAT: WAS Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity, now NO oddity
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 19 Aug 2012 17:50:34 -0700
    ...FURTHER STUDY REVEALS A THIN BLACK LINE FROM "2" TO THE >>> HOSE THAT GOES TO THE AFT END OF THE REGULATOR. >>> >>> I am such...
  • Re: oxygen sensor and alternator lights
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 23 Feb 2000 04:08:26 +0100
    The reason why some alternator lights don't go out until you rev the engine a bit, is that the regulator needs to hit...
  • Re: How to modify Bosch regulator for remote sensing.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:24:00 -0400
    ...That way the internal regulator voltage should never go >more than a diode drop above the regulator set point. Not ideal, >would want a...
  • Re: Idle stabilizer
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sun, 13 Jan 2002 12:14:55 -0800
    ...auxiliary air regulator. > >However the Bosh book paragraph I quoted is not referring to the systems > >with the > > > >auxiliary air regulator. > > Digijet has an...
  • NEED HELP Olympian Catalytic heater installation
    Historical mailing list - Mark Howser
    Sat, 11 Jan 97 20:34:15 -0500
    ...The supply line must be equipped at the cylinder with a listed regulator set to deliver the specified pressure." Questions. Is the regulator on...
  • Re: Pulsing idle UPDATE
    Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
    Wed, 14 Apr 1999 18:04:29 -0500
    ...The real problem is that the idle is too high, probably because of a broken aux air regulator, throttle valve, or an intake leak...
  • Re: Fuel pressure regulator?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 6 Jan 2010 13:58:13 -0800
    ...Fuel pressure regulator? > Any write up on how you did that? > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT 'Gringo' > 73 Beetle > > > On Tue, Jan 5...
  • Re: Low voltage
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Thu, 15 Jul 2004 09:48:38 -0700
    ...I would have thought that the voltage regulator would compensate for this, but apparently not. Has anyone experienced this ? Has anyone experimented with upgraded...
  • Re: Window fell down
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 3 Mar 2005 01:17:41 -0500
    ...Sounds like your window regulator broke. Door handle is held on with 4 screws. Two are hidden under plastic tabs. Pry the tabs up...
  • Replacement propane tank?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
    Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:04:53 -0800
    ...It > eventually allowed the cable to snag - which required a new window > regulator. > Someone once posted a recommendation to replace the pop rivets with...
  • Freezing Propane?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 28 May 1996 17:59:02 -0700
    ...Propane liquifies well below this temp so all I can think is that there is water in the pipes, tank or regulator. Can anyone...
  • Re: need fuel line help-please!
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Tue, 15 May 2001 23:22:28 EDT
    ...I SAW it at 100 PSI on my fuel pressure gauge tester; tested on a system with a clogging fuel pressure regulator. You want...
  • Re: starting
    Historical mailing list - wb6otg
    Tue, 25 Jun 2002 08:04:13 -0400
    ...starts fine! > now the things that i have replaced > Fuel pressure regulator > fuel filter > idle stablelizer > vacuum hoses > fuel lines > anyone have any suggestions...
  • Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Tue, 3 Nov 2009 06:26:40 -0500
    ...It is a brand new regulator and Bosch motor (different though). The regulator works the same was as a manual crank window regulator works...
  • Re: voltage stabilizer
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Thu, 3 May 2001 06:46:28 -0500
    Hi All, www.Digi-key.com or 1 800 digikey has the 10 volt regulators. $1.80 each lm2937et-10-nd It is a...
  • Re: Vacuum line diagram for 1985 vanagon need
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:30:22 -0400
    ...retard side to a "T" with a line to the fuel > regulator and the other going towards the back of the van. I think...
  • RE: RED LIGHT!!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 03 Apr 1995 13:28:53 EDT
    ...In other words, there may be an excessive voltage drop between the regulator terminal B+ and the indicator light. Check the connections as follows...
  • Low idle, hard cold starting
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:59:22 -0500
    ...fuel pressure regulator, fuel filter, bad compression, idle stabiliser, plugs, wires, dist. cap, rotor, vacuum leak, AFM, throttle body, low battery voltage at startup...
  • Propane Consumption Rates
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 04 Jun 1996 09:59:15 -0600
    ...If you set the regulator on the aux. tank just a fraction of an inch W.C. over the westie tank regulator and turn...
  • RE: Aux Battery
    Historical mailing list - Wiesner Craig
    27 Nov 1996 10:46:52 -0800
    ...He installed (one screw, 5min) an adjustable voltage regulator. Hooked up a volt meter and cranked up the voltage. Now I have the isolator...
  • Re: Gas in Crankcase
    Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (Certifiable VW mech)
    Wed, 26 Nov 1997 10:48:13 +0000
    ...A oil/fuel mix in the crankcase could be caused by something as simple as a blown fuel pressure regulator. Regulator diaphragm perferates, crankcase...
  • Re: Only 13V from Alternator
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Fri, 4 Sep 2009 13:16:54 -0400
    ...4 volts. > > So, is it pretty easy to replace just the regulator on the > road? �Somebody point me to a how-to? �(It's...
  • Re: refrigerator failure, '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:02:09 -0700
    ...Check the regulator carefully. It could be failing. If it is an original--square diaphram vs round, I'd replace it for sure. It...
  • Aux battery wire-up?
    Historical mailing list - Mick Forstag
    Wed, 26 Aug 1998 22:41:07 -0400
    ...Just purchased a deep cycle battery, along with a regulator to allow #1, #2, or both batteries engaged. Planning to install under the rear...
  • FS: westy propane tank/regulators, also speedo cluster in excellent shape
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 28 Oct 1999 11:53:08 EDT
    fyi, i have a propane tank, complete with all reg's valves gaurd, etc, no leaks, no rust. $175. also have a speedo cluster...
  • Re: power window regulators
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:40:09 -0600
    > The rivit is the weakest point > and it shears off.Letting you know that this is the end. Reriviting > this > wont fix it. Not...
  • Re: 1.9 wbx aux. air reg and later style throttle switch plug
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 23 May 2016 16:58:06 -0700
    ...Ironically, the way the wiring harness laid, the air regulator plug wires are shorter than the wires to the throttle switch plug. So it...
  • Re: dual battery? hobigesuss!/Lets try this again!
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 16 Jun 2000 01:02:14 -0400
    ...The last 15% of charge will take several hours no matter what, whereas by using "smart" regulators you could charge up to that point...
  • Re: Dying when warm and smells funky
    Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
    Mon, 16 Oct 2006 07:26:44 -0700
    ...It does sound like your fuel regulator. Also, good idea to change your fuel filter if you haven't for a while. Your fuel...
  • Van down -- DeLand, FL, trobleshooting data obtained to date
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:44:10 -0800
    ...Fuel pressure regulator -- disconnected line to intake manifold and sealed off end of that line so vacuum connection on regulator is open to atmosphere...
  • Re: Voltage at alternator blue D+ lead?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 14 May 2011 21:38:31 -0500
    ...If the brushes in the regulator pak are worn, you can get replacement paks for anywhere between $13.95 and $30.00. I bought...
  • Re: Propane regulator question
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 15 Feb 2015 11:40:21 -0800
    ...Propane regulator question Hi to all, I have tried three of them and all leak at that little hole. I have installed them in...
  • Re: Battery overheating
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 18 Sep 2000 16:08:24 -0400
    ...However the dude really did not know what he was >doing. > > >Voltage regulator bad? Sure is. Fix it quick -- thermal runaway in a charging...
  • Re: Update on Alternator Light Problem
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Wed, 21 Mar 2001 12:02:22 -0800
    Thanks for the info Bill.....but I put in a new set of brushes/regulator as a preventative maintenance thing in August, so they...
  • Re: '84 1.9: 3/4 power and running ugly
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Wed, 25 Aug 2004 14:45:48 -0400
    ...test done to eliminate the fuel pump and regulator (sound to me like the regulator could be a problem, but you should see black...
  • No propane at my stove??
    Historical mailing list - courtney hook
    Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:52:59 -0700
    ...My regulator has a knurled ring that is spring loaded (excuse my poor knowledge of this) that you can wind back a bit, and...
  • Re: How to modify Bosch regulator for remote sensing.
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:10:29 -0400
    ...That way the internal regulator voltage should never go >more than a diode drop above the regulator set point. Not ideal, >would want a...
  • Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:59:21 -0400
    ...To cut a long trouble shooting story short, the problem turned out to be a bad fuel pressure regulator. It had a pin hole...
  • Re: Battery/OXS LED
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 26 Sep 2003 06:46:25 -0700
    ...On our vehicles the brushes are part of the voltage regulator assembly that is screwed to the back of the alternator. New regulator assemblies...
  • Re: Brakes on an 87 Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Mon, 6 Jul 2015 00:55:30 -0700
    Guessing the brake pressure regulator may have something to do with it. BenT sent from my electronic leash > On Jul 5, 2015, at 9...
  • CB Fuel Pressure Regulator
    Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
    Thu, 17 May 2001 23:06:43 -0600
    Does anyone know if this can be used on a Vanagon. http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=315 It's a little more...
  • Re: Fuel gauge system test
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:09:58 -0400
    ...The voltage regulator VW chose (TCA700Y) has a nominal 10 V rating.
  • Re: CANCEL THAT: WAS Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity, now NO oddity
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:36:16 -0500
    ...FURTHER STUDY REVEALS A THIN BLACK LINE FROM "2" TO THE >>> HOSE THAT GOES TO THE AFT END OF THE REGULATOR. >>> >>> I am such...
  • Re: Replacing copper propane lines
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:57:34 -0400
    ...This because, apart from my > longer >>>> regulator, I also have a solenoid shutoff valve between the >>>> regulator and >>>> the t-adapter which is connected...
  • Re: Too much heat?....
    Historical mailing list - JOHNSON THOMAS H
    Tue, 12 Dec 1995 11:26:42 -0900 (AKST)
    ...The fuel pressure regulator should be set so that 20-21 cc's of fuel are injected every two minutes--then tighten the lock...
  • Re: throttle to intake body tightness
    Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
    Fri, 17 Aug 2001 09:21:40 -0700
    ...t forget to examine the brake booster, auxillary air regulator, and distributor/fuel pressure regulator vacuum circuits. Scott Terry '85 Westy "Pearl" Santa Barbara...
  • Re: Power window disaster, help needed! (update)
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:03:23 -0400
    ...Replace motor and current regulator with the windup regulator. You have to pull the existing one out anyway. Truth is, I find the power...
  • Re: Propane
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Tue, 8 Jul 2003 20:01:01 -0700
    ...I tie my spare tank in on the low pressure side of the regulator. I modified my system so the output of the westy...
  • Re: Do the voltage regulater brushes "chrip"like a bird when they get short?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Thu, 29 Sep 2005 11:35:12 -0400
    ...You can remove/replace the regulator with the alternator still installed. Fairly easy, remove the two screws and 'tilt' the regulator out to clear...
  • Re: Fridge fan, turbo version?
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Tue, 5 Nov 2002 13:31:15 -0500
    ...If your motor draws less than 1 amp, you could design a circuit to vary its speed using the LM317 variable voltage regulator. All...
  • Re: Propex heater or regulator
    Historical mailing list - Clint Carson
    Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:51:19 -0800
    ...Propex heater or regulator On Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:02:11 -0700, Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >For whatever it's worth...
  • propane tank fill valve wierdness
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Mon, 25 Jun 2001 21:38:38 -0400
    ...It is small, like the size of the output fittings on the regulator. (I think that is the 80% thing by its positon.) Below...
  • Re: Propane for BBQ for Westy
    Historical mailing list - David Garth
    Wed, 28 Jun 1995 18:42:02 -0700 (PDT)
    Marshall Brass makes a special tee which goes between the tank and regulator just for this purpose. It's available with a hose in...