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• Re: Intermittent Power Loss - '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Sun, 21 May 2017 10:45:15 -0700
  ...Seattle, without any power loss or other problems. The car repeated the power loss during a test drive, this time losing power completely and...
• Re: Radio Reception Fix or Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 May 2010 14:43:47 -0400
  ...Dunno how power antennas are wired; but it that is indeed a power-antenna feed then putting voltage on it will make no difference...
• Re: PLEASE READ- 1.9 vs 2.1...Driven both? Give your input..
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 10:42:56 -0700
  ...Power > steering and A/C rob some power. Many 1.9s have neither so they would > feel stronger in comparison. I have had a...
• Re: Power bleeder (brakes/clutch) opinions
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:41:27 -0400
  ...I used the term "Power bleeder" in subject line, which might have been misleading. This is what I'm thinking of: http://www.amazon...
• Tough spec to meet
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 10:45:48 -0700
  ...Almost all the solar panels I've looked at don't do much without sunlight ;) Also keep in mind that the rated power is...
• Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 25 Dec 2003 22:40:10 -0500
  ...I don't think eurocars is using a big cam to make power It is easy to make claims of huge horse power and...
• Re: subject Re: Westy aux power straight from the dealer
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 2 Oct 2010 20:18:24 -0700
  ...removed > and powered is applied directly to the hot side from the auxiliary battery > then all those things are only powered from the aux...
• Re: Carry spare ECU? What else?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:51:02 -0400
  ...There is no power going to any >pin of the ECU when the key is off. Other VWs can have memory in the ECU...
• Re: Power Steering
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Dec 1996 11:34:37 -0500
  I had the power steering rack to leak down all of a sudden when my 85 Vanagon was about 5 years old. The rack...
• Re: More Power to the Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 02:34:54 EDT
  ...I need all the power I can get for my 87 Syncro. Thanks , Michael.
• 1987 GL for $4500/bo in San Francisco
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 31 May 2000 21:26:22 EDT
  ...For Sale 1987 Vanagon GL, 4spd, power steering, power windows, power locks. Maroon color. Gray interior. AC. Nice cassette deck. 24K on new engine...
• Re: WBX Nightmares
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 22:38:53 EDT
  ...I eliminated power LOSSES due to friction, vibrations, harmonics, restrictive intake and exhaust, exhaust cooling and slowing down exhaust gasses reducing the exhausts effectiveness...
• '72 w/Waterboxer power (little/NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Tue, 7 May 2002 12:08:33 -0700
  ...My '72 needs no smog :-) so the thought of ample power, decent heat, and [possibly] more reliability sounds interesting. I know similar transplants have...
• Re: power mirror glass pass. side auction
  Historical mailing list - insyncro
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 21:09:51 -0500
  ...side auction > Hello List, > I have a passenger side power mirror glass available. > > eBay Item number: 2454567216 > > It is at $1.00 without a...
• Re: finding switch able power
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 02:59:24 -0700
  Oops, I should have pointed out that the power to G9 will switch on with the headlight switch while the power to G3, G2...
• Re: Wiring trouble- 1985
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 14:38:44 -0700
  The larger of the two black wires from the ignition switch is the one that powers on the engine related systems in the rear...
• HP increase
  Historical mailing list - Eric B. Pickering
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 15:47:14 -0400
  ...Making an engine more efficient makes power and doing the heads makes it more efficient. I do understand that there is a point where...
• Re: Power...Power...Power... Can be found in the WBX...
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 09:50:35 -1000
  ...of most of the conversion projects and just want some more power out of their engine< As I have reported several times to the...
• Re: Power source for relay headlight
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:10:27 EDT
  ...However, one has taking power straight from the battery, while a= nother shows a schematic taking power from the alternator. = I believe it would...
• Relay with time-delay to off??
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 15:55:45 -0400
  Hi guys, I'm not sure if such a thing exists, but really want to get a relay circuit that keeps power to a...
• Re: generators/inverters for camping
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:44:12 -0800
  So..it seems my Powermate pm0401853 sends out a crappy sine wave...whatever that may mean..which both my trailer invertor panel and the...
• Re: Interesting discovery, electric Power steering
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:45:08 -0600
  ...electric power steering conversion kit vanagon >> >> >> >>> On Sep 28, 2021, at 5:03 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Easy to find...
• generators/inverters for camping
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:37:53 -0800
  I usually use solar for powering my camping stuff but during prolonged rainey and cloudy weather I sometimes find insuficient solar coach battery power...
• Re: electric or hydraulic power steering
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:58:43 -0700
  hi, This is an estimate from my mechanic: * "The conversion to Power steering usually runs around $2500-$3000. This includes a new pump, rack...
• Re: 87 Wolfs. Power Door Locks.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Mar 1997 12:05:24 -0500 (EST)
  ...If you have these contacts, you have power door locks. > 1) What do I have to check to get the Power door locks to...
• Re: Power window problems
  Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 08:12:45 -0800
  Hi Ya David I had my power window go out me about a year ago. I turned out to be the window regulator. an...
• Re: Adding Horns. B+ (30) To Power Horns OK?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:49:38 -0700
  ...On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 10:34 AM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > I bought a power distribution block which I'll...
• Disable power windows?
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:06:20 -0700
  Is there a way to disable the power windows on a 1987 Wolfsburg Vanagon? According to my manual, there is a fuse called 'automatic...
• Totally Trivial Question About The Digital Clock
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:32:05 -0700
  ...When the clock gets power again it starts at 1:25. It's done this several times now so the 1:25 isn't...
• RE: Power Steering Fluid Loss
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Mon, 30 Jun 97 23:23:54 UT
  For loss of power steering fluid check the ends of the steering rack - inside the boots. The rack in my '87 began leaking, but...
• FS 1997 Eurovan Panel Van, Calgary, AB, CANADA $25000CAN
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 4 Apr 1999 22:20:13 -0500
  ...also says it has power steering, power brakes, and power locks (!?). with am/fm/cassette radio. Fifth Avenue Auto Haus 3404 - 5th Avenue Northeast...
• Re: 91 vanagon FS
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 09:51:50 -0400
  ...000 > miles on Volkswagen factory replacement engine, automatic transmission, power > widows, power steering, power door locks, factory five-spoke alloy wheels, > correct Michelain tires...
• > need a catalytic converter...
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 10:05:43 -0700
  ...dying (loss of power often gradually on acceleration, near stalls, sometimes does stall shifting into drive from reverse, and low power upon accelaration from...
• Re: engine dieing while AC on high--solved
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 12:05:45 -0500
  ...power from the Vans battery / alternator. (This is why the vehcle has a high speed AC motor relay ) On the lower speeds the power...
• Re: My first Subi ride
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 4 May 2007 23:59:37 -0400
  ...you guys keep on driving VW power plant, do what ever you want, be a PURIST, good for you, me, i'm sick and...
• Re: Jetta Power Supply relay questions (Vanagon conversion) PIC of wiring diagram.
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:45:06 -0400
  ...The ECU brings terminal 5/86a high to remove power from unnecessary components during cranking, so the starter gets more power.
• Re: Power windows
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 15:06:59 -0800
  ...M <covrambles@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > > There was a guy on the list offering rebuilt power window units, is he still around? > > David (1987 Vanagon)
• FryDae: The Power Pot
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Fri, 4 May 2012 07:55:00 -0400
  ...http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1203647021/the-powerpot?ref=48hr Regards, Peter Kraiker nextchapter.kraikerphoto.com Toronto, ON, Canada '82 L Westfalia 1.9...
• 88 GL Power mirror base & spring assembly
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:01:39 -0500
  Long story, but I needlessly disassembled the power mirror from the swivel base. Now I can't seem to compress the spring enough to...
• 1989 Westfalia for sale in Memphis
  Historical mailing list - Herbert S. Phillips III
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 15:56:34 -0600
  1989 Westfalia GL- all options, white with grey interior, four speed, excellent condiditon, only 86 k miles since new, power windows, AC, cruise, power...
• 86 Syncro FS
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Mon, 2 Oct 2000 17:25:46 -0700
  ...7-passenger, with weekender style rear seat bed, power mirrors, power steering, cold AC, cruise control, and Kenwood stereo. 140,000 miles, excellent shape...
• Re: Taking out the engine
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 08:22:30 -0500
  ...Chris M. <"Busbodger" of "TEAM SLOWPOKE"> Cookeville, Tennessee ICQ# 5944649 scm9985@tntech.edu '78 VW Westfalia (67 HP -> that is...67 Hamster Power) '65...
• Power Steering Rack sources ??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Mon, 3 Nov 2003 14:32:05 -0400
  ...My '86 Westy just suffered a massive power steering fluid "leak". It's coming out around the shaft that goes into the rack (from...
• power steering pump
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Kahler
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 09:18:03 -0700
  Looks like I need a new power steering pump. Anyone rebuilt a dead pump with the bus depot kit? How can I tell if...
• Homemade pressure bleeder links
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:48:40 -0500
  Personally, I use a Motive Power Bleeder model 0100 but here are links to 3 different homemade power bleeders for those who are considering...
• Re: Power Measurement and Comparison of Modifications
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 22:36:04 -0600
  ...Note that time, weight and power are all equally dependent on each > other so that a 10% increase in power will result in a...
• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 09:43:41 EST
  <<< This is very true but what is missing is that (I bet) 95% of the time power increases available in the aftermarket provide the...
• Re: Power Lock Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 08:37:05 -0800
  ...Power Lock Trouble > > The power locks on my 90 Westy automatic went crazy on me all of a sudden. > First they started locking and...
• Re: Re: � � � '85 Vanagon with a loud identity crisis
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 11:26:24 +0100
  ...Of course you also notice how LOUD the engine is (after all, it is Exploding gas to make that power!).. I'd suggest that...
• Re: Hoo Boy! (Was: Corrado Powered Westy Syncro -
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 May 1996 22:43:40 -0500
  ...The G60 BTW makes best power and torque from 3000-5500 rpm, aside from supercharger propganda, in reality you got to have her spooled...
• Power Steering Hose Length
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 01:48:10 -0400
  ...You can drive without the power steering hooked up if you take off the power steering pump drive belt, disconnect the PS hoses, and...
• Re: steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 06:44:28 EDT
  ...My question has any one replaced the power rack with a non power Manual rack. I am thinking just replace and be done with...
• Re: question about electrical inlet
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 1 Mar 2009 22:29:39 -0500
  ...The supply to this circuit can switch between the exterior shore power plugin, and an inverter located in the secret compartment next to the...
• Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 20:53:41 -0400
  ...I don't think eurocars is using a big cam to make power It is easy to make claims of huge horse power and...
• Re: Camper Light power and ground
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jan 2022 19:08:38 +0000
  ...Camper Light power and ground On the front interior light yes there are 2 ground wires. One is grounded full time and the other...
• Re: Aftermarket power window regulators?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:29:10 -0400
  ...They are different than the stock power window regulators in that they use the crank method to move the window like a manual regulator...
• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 21:00:53 -0400
  ...Add to that another slightly smaller fan inside the car and a compressor which I would bet consumes a lot more power than a...
• Re: power steering problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:34:40 -0400
  ...power steering problem My power steering pump has play in the pulley of about 1/16 inch. evrey thing works fine and pump has...
• Re: power in bus for a PC (little Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 28 May 2000 09:51:14 -0700
  ...There is a great difference in the quality of power output by the various inverters on the market... and some computers are more particular...
• Re: Solar Power your VW
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 02:32:40 EST
  ...Solar powered. Fan draws air outward. The idea is it sucks air via your existing airvents. Don't remember where I got it from...