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• testing capacity of house battery
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 1 Aug 2016 08:55:43 -0400
  ...http://www.banggood.com/ZB2L3-Battery-Capacity-Tester-External-Load-Discharge-Type-Module-p-1058571.html For the load I used a tail light...
• Re: I found a "Mystery Switch" ...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 May 2004 01:08:34 EDT
  ...you stated your question and opinion based on a biased disclaimer, i stated my answer and opinion based on factual evidence. Im by no...
• Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:52:59 -0700
  ...Not to argue with what David wrote, but Odyssey claims 400 cycles to 100% depth of discharge. Maybe "100% depth of discharge" has a...
• Re: High idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 14:47:30 -0500
  ...I've swapped out the idle stabilizer, disconnected >>and reconnected the plug on the stabilizer, checked to see if the >>stabilizer vibrates when it...
• Re: Moderator Comment Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 10:21:59 -0700
  ...If I go to 334mm > discs, I need 17's. What model MB were those discs from? > > �I think someone should come up with...
• Hankook RA08 tires
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 18:46:32 -0800
  I went into my local Discount Tire a few weeks ago and asked for the price of Yokohama 356 tires. The guy quoted me...
• Re: Insurance suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Peter K
  Tue, 18 May 2010 13:09:20 -0400
  A quick google turned up a few discussions including this one from the MGB community: http://www.mgexperience.net/archive/mgb_insurance_in_ontario...
• Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:47:27 -0600
  ...Although discs in the rear seem like a good move into the 21st century, I won't be doing that soon. bob http://www...
• Re: Disc brake setup, info finally!
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:48:21 +0200
  ...As discussed last week, shipping a complete brake kit to the US is not affordable. Therefore, the info mail I sent out a few...
• Re: restraint in postings
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sun, 9 Apr 1995 21:44:31 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Also, I do not permit discussions of list topic on the list. The list is about VW Vans and buses. If you want discussion...
• Battery discharging too soon?
  Historical mailing list - Mad and Ed
  Thu, 22 Jul 2004 10:44:44 -0700
  ...The only discharge I can see is the clock and fridge fan. It seems to be charging when running-- the red light goes out...
• Re: tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 08:57:33 -0600
  Ask Bob Stevens or many others that have bought these bumpers, of the quality! Chris, the disclaimer is there because of whiney ass customers...
• Re: Another Coolant Bleeding Question...bleeder valve in engine compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 10:18:13 -0700
  ...Check it out! > http://discover.yahoo.com/stayintouch.html >
• Running Without O2 Sensor Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 22:44:34 -0700
  ...This prompted me to think that if one needed max power (climbing mountains, etc.) and was willing to waste the gas, disconnect the O2...
• Re: Michelin Tire Sale at Costco - $60-$80 discount per set
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:18:23 -0600
  ...Michelin Tire Sale at Costco - $60-$80 discount per set > > > On Aug 9, 2008, at 10:33 PM, Kevin Mulligan wrote: > >> That surprises me...
• Re: Something draining my battery
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:02:01 -0700
  ...I jump started the van and it ran for 20 minutes, After the 20 minutes I disconnected the negative wire from the battery and...
• Re: Auxilliary batteries
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:38:38 -0400
  ...Better cycle life, better lifetime cost, better usable energy per pound, better discharge rate per pound, better charging rate per pound. All these are...
• RE: Embarassing moment: '79 westy on fire
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 28 Jun 95 13:10:11 CDT
  ...without disconnecting the battery ground strap. :( a word of advice to ALL the bus folk: DISCONNECT THE BATTERY whenever you do anything with the...
• Power Door Lock Problems Persist
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 13:38:55 -0800
  ...I disconnected each PDL actuator, one at a time. No elimination of the down-then-up problem except when the passenger door PDL actuator...
• Re: Wonder if this device will plug into a diesel Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 15:47:29 -0400
  ...Depending on results, discounts will range from 5% to 25%. - Gnarlie
• Steering wheel or brake pulsing???
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lee
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 21:39:33 -0700
  ...I check the history of the van, the brake disc was resurfaced once 50,000 ago, the mileage of the van is about 120...
• Re: 13 Year old Brake Fluid
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 16:25:14 -0600
  ...Only way to get at it is pull the tranny, replace the seal , and install a new clutch disc. If you have to go...
• Re: FW: Diesel No Start?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 10:26:43 -0400
  ...the preglow system, > disconnect them one at a time and turn on the ignition. > When the correct one is disconnected, the glow plugs > will...
• Re: Battery discharging too soon?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 22 Jul 2004 23:02:01 -0400
  ...Battery discharging too soon? >Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 10:44:44 -0700 > >Hi, > >What can I expect from a 3 year old Optima...
• Re: '86 full Westy for sale...$2000...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 8 Mar 2005 19:01:52 -0700
  ...You can read the disclaimer on the ad at thesamba.com: >>> >>> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=157107 > >> Disclaimer: >> Vanagons are...
• replacement Faucet pump hose etd
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sat, 30 Nov 2013 14:54:52 -0800
  about to take advantage of the go westy discount and order a faucet , water pump and hose with with the Tygon Silver (ours in...
• Auto trans operating test help?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 10 Nov 2012 21:40:26 -0500
  ...and I'd like both to discover if it's true and also have ammunition for the discussion with the people who recently rebuilt...
• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 09:11:19 -0700
  ...Hi listmembers, > > as some of you know, I developed a 4-disc brake setup for our Vanagons. > Since spring is on its way and...
• Re:Split Window brakes
  Historical mailing list - Martin Garramone
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 07:23:11 -0500 (CDT)
  ...earlier splittie and then discs from a later > bay window will then bolt up to the 68...ergo discs brakes in your split....I...
• Re: Auto Transmission Drain Pan fitting a 1990/2.1 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 22:42:11 -0700
  ...Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/weekend.html
• Discontinued -- Low Beam Horizontal Headlight Adjuster
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 10:23:24 -0500
  ...the Low Beam Horizontal Adjustment (255 941 141C) mechanism had been discontined and was no longer available to Bus Depot. I would like to...
• Re: Vanagon Auction
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:46:25 -0700
  On 4/29/2021 7:18 PM, Stephen Grisanti wrote: > Samba discussion on the topic ... Got a link? I can't find it.
• Brakes - an idea?
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Fri, 2 May 2014 15:20:40 -0700
  Still trouble with rear brakes. What are your thoughts on just switching to disc brakes? Sent from my electronic leash! Geneva Saint-Amour
• Re: feedback on 15 inch wheel options
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:17:55 -0400
  >> There is a brand of tire named Falken...<< Falken tire discussions. They seem to go on forever. Geo/ATL
• Re: More fun with mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 13:17:08 -0700
  I don't think the sexual proclivities of tiddlies are an appropriate topic of discussion for this list, gents. Cya, Robert
• Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:40:50 -0400
  Re, where's the parking brake? Old Chrycos located it on the forward end of the drive shaft. George/ATL
• The real SPAM problem.
  Historical mailing list - James R. Wetzel
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 06:44:39 -0500
  Let's see... Is the real problem the list vendors or is it the trivial discussions about the list vendors. ...I wonder.
• Bus Depot Sale
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 11:39:41 -0700
  Just curious about the Bus Depot Triple-Discount sale? Did many people order? Think there will be another sale? Chuck Anderson '86 GL
• Big Brake kits
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 17:18:35 -0500
  Anyone know if the pads used on the Big Brake kits are the same or different than those on the regular front discs?
• Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 14:00:12 -0000
  I just want to thank *everyone* who contributed to this lively and very informative discussion. Thank you!! Tony
• SMV's In #1Lane
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 1 Feb 2013 10:49:58 -0700
  An old discussion here, in one of our local rags. http://m.ksl.com/index/story/sid/23923913 Bob Sent from DAS4X4
• Dash Pad
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 13:58:28 -0500
  Somewhere in the Armour-All discussion, someone mentioned having a brown dash pad available. Please contact me, I could use a new one. Bill
• Nice WBX....
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:13:26 -0400
  http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=514460 This man has WBX skills. Discuss amongst yourselves....... -- Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
• Eurovan gage fix
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Mon, 9 Jun 97 12:51:00 -0500
  ...Open fuse cover, reach in and and disconnect the spedo cable. 9. remove the upper screw on either side of the instruments ( the lower...
• Re: Frozen emergency brake
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 7 Jan 2010 15:15:27 -0600
  ...I got in my van yesterday to drive it around and > discovered that the brakes weren't disengaging totally from using the > e-brake...
• Re: Speaking of batteries...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 11:23:57 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Its when the sulphate formation upon discharge is not completely reversed upon charging, and some sulfate remains, you have problems. I'm guessing that...
• Re: Query - Idle Stabilier Trouble Shoot
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 08:26:15 -0400
  ...If it is discolored a dark brown/black then chances are it is the transistor thats bad. I can't remember if it was...
• Re: Leaking starting battery
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 17:52:53 -0700
  ...First I've disconnected the negative connector. Then I'm > trying to measure the leak by putting an ammeter between to positive > post of...
• Re: Ignition System Question
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 14:13:03 -0500
  ...Ignition System Question >I checked my fuel injectors last night and found that when I disconnected >power from the left rear cylinder the idle...
• disconnect 02 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Mon, 17 Feb 1997 13:02:57 -0500
  ...the same VW dealer I battled with over the ECU) simply disconnected it. He said he didn't notice a difference but was worried...
• Clutch chattering and bucking 84 on
  Historical mailing list - Brian Steel
  Mon, 6 Oct 1997 22:46:06 +0000
  ...I have a shop in Tacoma WA and we have been having a real problem with the discs from Sachs that were manufactured in...
• Re: Bug screen for front windows idea
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 15:52:19 -0400
  OK, as long as we are discussing this again (it was discussed last spring too). I made the screens and used Shoe-goo to...
• Re: HOW RUDE!!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 13 Nov 1999 21:32:40 -0700
  Tristan, This is a discussion group. When you post the same message every day for two weeks (rude, I would think), you are bound...
• Re: mahle filters
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 11:54:23 -0400
  ...If your order exceeds $50, use Listmember Discount referral code list1e at checkout to get an additional 5% off. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot...
• Re: Rear disc brakes. Blower Motor. Secret Compartments.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:08:44 -0800
  ...Anybody got anything/info up on the Net about > doing rear discs with regular fronts as the donor? > Only drawback is that I can...
• What's a Pilot Bearing? ('88)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 1 Apr 1996 16:11:27 PDT
  ...I found that the clutch disc, throwout bearing, and pilot bearing were replaced at some shop in Fla. at 205,000km. Then at 250...
• Re: Relay powers up when battery connected
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 16:06:11 -0700
  ...If you don't have a fridge or a second battery, you can leave the blue wire disconnected and not worry about it. Oh...
• Re: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 17:12:08 +1300
  ...despite being decades older and lacking discs. >All this talk of rear disc brakes is crazy! Fact, the front brakes of a >vehicle do...
• Re: My 1st post- Re: The Energy Non-Crisis
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:55:35 -0700
  ...There have been so many >> opportunities recently to discuss all of the big issues of our day--like >> energy and and climate change--and...
• Re: OEM Pop Top Seals for Westy
  Historical mailing list - MC
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 20:42:51 -0700
  ...They will not give a discount. Does anyone know of a dealer that will sell at a discount and will ship out of state...