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• Re: Syncro front hub question
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 16:49:22 +0200
  Hi Ben, I am planning to fabricate my own rear brake disc system, too. I already have my rear hubs machined so that MB...
• Re: Did the mechanic do something?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 30 Aug 2006 19:37:51 -0700
  While there may be good reasons for checking the effect of disconnecting the oxygen sensor, the fact that an engine runs better with it...
• Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Sun, 6 May 2012 21:05:00 -0400
  ...source for solder-on quick disconnects? When I'm feeling like soldering on something like a ring terminal, I take regular crimp on terminals...
• towing capacity with big brakes and turbo zetec engine
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:44:59 -0400
  ...torque but probably slightly less) westy outfitted with bigger front disc and rear disc brakes assuming suspension is in good shape (I have HD...
• Re: And now for NEW TIRES
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 4 Mar 2011 16:04:03 -0500
  Not to dispute what Mcneely said about Discount but they will not always match prices. When I got tires last spring (Genral Altimax 205...
• Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 21:56:36 +0200
  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: news group
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Wed, 1 May 1996 09:58:41 MST
  ...Apologies to all who were accidentally confused/disconbobulated/decapitated as a result of my error. BTW, whoever has the fire-engine YELLOW breadloaf in...
• Bobbing idle in '86 - not surging though
  Historical mailing list - Eric Pickering
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 03:46:17 +0000
  ...When I disconnect the idle stabilizer it seems to go away but same is true when I disconnect the little, upside down black box...
• Re: Bus Depot SPAM, again!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 17:44:14 -0500
  ...I personally don't give a rat's butt about all the Syncro and Westy discussion, let alone the interminable "will Jeep/GM/Passat...
• Re: Headlight wiring harnesses and voltage drops
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 12:06:04 -0400
  ...Some kinda discount because I bought bulbs too maybe? They also sell the bulbs for the H4's in different wattages and colors for...
• O2 Sensor Disconnected=better mpg???
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 12:26:43 -0400
  ...I recently disconnected the O2 sensor and the van has been running great....the mpg is much better as well. I did notice at...
• Re: funny disc?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 16:14:41 -0500
  ...I just received a > longblock from AVP and it has these discs on each head > about the size of a dime (one also on...
• Re: funny disc?
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 15:00:57 -0600
  ...I just received a > longblock from AVP and it has these discs on each head > about the size of a dime (one also on...
• Re: Scary Westy on German eBay
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 16:18:19 -0800
  ...Scary Westy on German eBay >>> >>> So does that mean I'm discussing Art when I look in the mirror in the >>> morning to shave...
• Re: Antifreeze WAS: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sat, 8 May 2010 05:59:04 -0700
  I use the water from my dehumidifier. maniacal laughter here as topic now morphs into long discussion about distilled water.....
• ADMIN: Re: [VANAGON] Best Discount Pharma Vicodin !!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 6 Apr 2010 04:19:03 -0700
  Mr. Yoder has been placed on moderation until the spambot gets taken care of. Jim Arnott List Admin vanagon@gerry
• Vanagon wiki down?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 7 Oct 2009 23:47:34 -0400
  Is the Vanagon Wiki down for good? I was going to submit some (laughable) material. -- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
• 2" lower springs available
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:46:12 -0800
  Discounted from retail, with shipping included, still below. New and unused. Not needed and taking up space. http://tinyurl.com/lowering-springs dylan
• For Sale....
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Nov 1995 15:35:55 -0500
  ...Usual disclaimers..... Brad
• y2k and making it thru it
  Historical mailing list - richard
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 09:59:07 +0000
  yall check this site for the y2k tips on making it thru with out too much discomfort http://www.readyfory2k.com/
• Re: More 16" Wheel info
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 16:22:18 EDT
  In a message dated 7/23/00 1:15:26 PM Pacific Daylight Time, inua@hiwaay.net writes: << http://www.discounttiredirect.com/ >>
• syncro westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 08:57:01 -0700
  not mine, usual disclaimers. http://www.buysell.com/showad.asp?id=8626442 bill '87 syncro westfalia http://www.scruznet.com/~kasper/pics/westy/
• Re: Metalic brakes
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 23:53:10 -0500
  In Virginia, any grease on the drum (or near the disc in front) will almost always cause you to fail the yearly safety inspection.
• Mail Forwarding Service
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 01:27:51 -0700
  Found this....take a look....seems they've figured out what people on the move NEED....disclaimer....never have used them! http://vmfs.com/
• Re: Transporting extra gasoline on/in a Westy Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 20:54:18 -0600
  Where do you find the good, heavy five-gallon cans that have been discussed in this thread? Jim
• Vanagon fridge
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 22:11:57 -0600
  ...That's what disconnects the propane feed.
• Same brakes fit 2WD & Syncro knuckles?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:03:38 +1300
  Are 1986-and-later brake discs & calipers interchangable between 2WD vans & Syncros? That is, do they have the same mounting points?
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 13 Apr 2021 22:44:39 +0200
  ...But usually, the biggest advantage of a brake conversions is not the pure size, but changing from solid to vented discs. Standard: The first...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 12:27:11 -0500
  ...Some > time in the sixties IIRC disk brakes began to be available, and there > was discussion in the magazines like Motor Trend and Road...
• Removing Fridge from 84 Westy tips
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 15:44:22 -0400
  ...b) Make sure you disconnect the Fridge propane line, NOT THE STOVE LINE. The arrow #7 in figure 76-104 points to the gas...
• Re: '85 Vanagon power loss
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 20:33:20 -0600
  ...Is there an easy way > to clean these without disconnecting everything & possibly creating a bigger > nightmare for myself? > > Thanks again. You guys are absolutely...
• Timing Issues
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 29 Dec 2013 15:31:47 -0600
  ...Third - timing Engine now starts, runs ok, but once warmed up and I disconnect thee Temp II sensor - it runs like crap. Like running...
• Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 21:22:44 -0600
  ...Conditions - ISV disconnected due to Idle issues O2 Sensor Disconnected to put ECU in default mode. Cold engine: starts easily, idles easily, but upon...
• Re: Compression test - cold engine or warm engine? PLUS USED CAR BUYERS TIP!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
  Sun, 2 Jun 2013 06:58:38 -0700
  ...Remove the high tension (coil) wire from the distributor cap and connect to a known good ground to avoid spark discharge, or disconnect coil...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:29:53 -0700
  If we're going to be nitpicking, the original discussion was Jeff giving away free steel wheels with tires.;-) I think we should thank...
• Re: What would make you disconnect your front axle on your Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:45:37 -0400
  ...What would make you disconnect your front axle on your Syncro? I have the prop shaft out of mine right now. I got an...
• Re: Hankook I-Pike Winter
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
  Sun, 29 May 2011 23:58:07 -0400
  ...33 PM, Jamie Auch wrote: > >> Excuse me if this has been discussed in the past, but the website >> will >> not load for me. Has...
• Re: Driving: Right vs. Priveledge
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Mon, 7 Apr 1997 08:00:26 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I > don't care if you banter like biddy hens off the list, but political > discussions aren't appropriate on the list...at least...
• Re: Running syncro w/o driveshaft?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Apr 1997 02:47:30 -0400 (EDT)
  ...With the front DS disconnected the front plates will not turn at all. The faster the van goes, the greater the speed differential between...
• Re: Any better BRAKES? for 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 08:50:34 EDT
  ...certain person is working on a kit to install bigger, vented disc brakes on the Vanagon. This is a stock kit from South Africa...
• Oxyboxer Motors
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 22:48:22 +1000
  With the continual discussions about engine transplants for the much berated Wasserboxer motor which powered T3 Transporters or Vanagons from 1983 to 1992, one...
• Re: O2 sensor and exhaust questions
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 22:32:38 -0400
  ...It's $39.95 (minus 5% listmember discount if order totals over $50). > I also need a muffler, I plan to go cheap on...
• Syncro "replacement" drivesafts on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 16:38:52 -0400
  ...I have not seen this item discussed on the vanagon list. My question: Does anyone on these lists know who is selling these and...
• Re: West Propane Tanks
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 11:43:31 -0500
  ...At one time the tank was $249, but we now get them factory-direct so they've been $219 minus listmember discount for quite...
• Whatever happened to that German guy who put 4 wheel disc brakes on his Vanagon? EMail the group and let us know when we can buy the ada ptors?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 18:28:46 -0600
  Hello Mr German guy who engineered the adaptors for the vanagon to take rear discs......what is the latest developments on your project? Did...
• Re: oil consumption
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Wed, 29 May 2002 15:18:46 -0400
  ...Is there a way to discover if it is the pushrod tubes, or something worse? John
• Testing fuel injectors
  Historical mailing list - jbclem
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 16:19:16 -0800
  ...I'd like to start a discussion on the ways to diagnose and test a bad injector. Does anyone have experience using any of...
• Re: 88 vanagon battery/water level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 13:54:39 -0700
  ...Vanagon GL Camper 1993 Mazda Miata (for sale) 1996 Land Rover Discovery 2005 Mini Cooper S -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Correct hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Tue, 31 May 2005 21:04:18 -0700
  ...Jeffrey Earl 1983 diesel Westfalia "Vanasazi" http://www.vanthology.com/ __________________________________ Discover Yahoo! Use Yahoo! to plan a weekend, have fun online and more. Check...
• Re: Those undersink hoses!
  Historical mailing list - Troy Delnicki
  Tue, 3 Jul 2007 15:56:56 -0400
  ...Do you have a >link to that discussion on the other site? There is really not much discussion to speak of but here's...
• Re: Mean Email from the Samba member
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 19 May 2009 11:32:24 -0600
  Did not discount for condition of shredomatic. Discounted for : 1)AC likely/estimated repairs 2)Compression #s (these don't scare me, but scared...
• O2 problems
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 19:42:58 -0500
  ...thing.&nbsp; if i disconnect the green wire but not the snap wire, it runs fine.&nbsp; if i disconnect the snap wire but...
• Re: Can O2-sensor make engine run too lean?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:46:53 -0500
  ...Yes a properly working O2 sensor will lean the mixture out as compared to having it disconnected. Most likely the richer mixture with it...
• Re: 2.1l Air Intake boot also discontinued
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 08:20:13 -0600
  Kenneth Wilford wrote: >Another item that has been discontinued by VW (there is no other source >at the moment) is the 2.1l Vanagon...
• Re: Syncro Coolant Flush
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 14:42:24 -0500
  ...the local VW dealer in my area (central Ontario) does this.....disconnects a hose then pumps & flushes running the motor, while pumping, fills the...
• That California Law wont be signed....
  Historical mailing list - David Ian Utley
  Tue, 13 Aug 1996 01:38:02 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Although mentioning it for discussion is good, and we need to discuss this, it will not become a reality. If it does, I know...
• Scan gage blank then Dennis fixed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:31:32 -0400
  ...This may have happened after I disconnected battery ground to change fuel pump. I dreaded trying to figure it out but Dennis Gabe me...
• No vacuum @ locking diff control
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:12:08 -0700
  Greetings folks, I discovered awhile back that the locking differential wouldn't engage, and the dash switch didn't hiss like it normally does...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 07:35:37 -0500
  ...Now, if drum brakes are less effective than disc brakes, why do so many vehicles have rear drums? Vanagon content here in that vanagons...
• Re: This is weird.....
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:00:33 -0800
  ...This is definitely a Friday or Never discussion. You guys are essentially discussing the contents of Spam email. BenT Sent from my mobile device...