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• Re: Drafting (was Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:28:18 -0700
  ...Greg Potts wrote: > >> Hi Marc, >> >> The benefit of "drafting" is the reduction in relative wind speed >> lessens the load on the engine. >> > Surely the...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:44:20 -0700
  ...be bummed by a > -5 MPG result, but a couple MPG reduction would be acceptable.� Still > thinking about my design....rounded frontal end on...
• Re: camper tops
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 10:39:51 -0500
  ...However, it did have a very small "tail" on one side of the "U" which may have aided in wind noise reduction, particularly as...
• Re: Battery placement alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 13:24:09 -0700
  ...PbSO4(s) +5H2O(l) <-----> PbO2(s) + 3H3O+(aq) + HSO4- (aq) + 2e- (1.685V) Cathode (reduction): PbSO4(s) + H3O+(aq) + 2e- <-------> Pb(s) + HSO4-(aq...
• Re: heater fan whine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:33:49 -0800
  ...The OP asked how to fix the whine in the motor, not load reduction. I want to know the answer also. Robert 1982 Westfalia...
• re. Calling all turbo charger / Diesel experts!!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 12:57:47 -0700
  ...You should also see a reduction in EGT which corresponds directly to the temp drop through the intercooler. If you don't have a...
• Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 10:47:50 -0700
  ...If one wants to remove it all and gain the space & weight reduction, be prepared to do a bit of work on the rear...
• Re: Important trick for Figuring out wiring diagrams, was Re: Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 6 May 2010 10:23:29 -0700
  ...30), switched by ignition (terminal 15),� and switched by the load reduction relay (X-terminal on ignition switch operates it; power upstream is 30...
• 1985 westy a/c problem-insuficent cooling r-12 system
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 17:30:31 -0700
  ...Another possiability is the expansion valve stuck open.I sprayed liquid refrigerant on the capillary tube of the sensor bulb, and got a reduction...
• new Limbo want ads: buses for sale
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Sun, 09 Oct 94 00:58:27 CDT
  ...trans from 1974 bus - $50 bus transaxle with reduction boxes - $25 type 4 pressure plate, new - $10 parts from 1966 Deluxe: skylight glass - $10...
• Re: Max Engine Oil Temperatures
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 14:39:03 -0700
  ...In all cases, this load induced reduction in viscosity is greater for conventional oils than for synthetics. The oxidation onset comes on very quickly...
• Engine Performance vs Tire Size/Comments Redux
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 18:36:57 EST
  ...would give an 8% change in radius and therefore an 8% reduction in thrust at the tire contact patch. Depending on the amount of...
• Re: vanagon speed (was Re: Heart vs. Head
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:04:09 -0500
  ...55-65 MPH in either van is quite sustainable, with reductions on long grades to be expected. Your Zetec probably negates a lot of...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 10:14:13 -0400
  ...The goal is to switch from rich to lean and back quickly so the the 3 way catalyst and support HC and CO reduction...
• Re: Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?-The bypass button.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:37:27 -0700
  ...like say using a aftermarket gear reduction starter on an engine conversion. the igntion switches are really 'cheap little things' .. Low grade new ones...
• Re: Carb conversions?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 21:38:07 -0400
  ...sensor which was needed for the 3 way catalyst for NOx reduction. Carbs can be good and they have their place. I just don...
• Re: Van Dies while in motion
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 24 Dec 2013 11:00:32 -0500
  ...However, if a > >> > motor is heavi= > >> > ly loaded and a voltage reduction occurs, the current would > >> > go up from a fa= > >> > irly high value...
• Re: Radiator temp sensor question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:25:59 -0700
  ...Seems like that might have been a good thing for noise reduction or was that always just open? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks for the tip on the...
• Re: Engin hatch insolation project
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Mon, 5 Jul 2021 13:08:39 -0600
  ...Is there a significant improvement in noise reduction? Or is it simply cleaner and better looking? I added a piece of one inch thick...
• Re: Considering some big repairs and upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 21 Mar 2023 23:39:24 -0700
  ...A good portion of the > cost of this vehicle will be offset by the rising price of fuel and the > reduction in maintenance and...
• Re: turbo or supercharger addition?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 May 1997 22:10:13 -0400
  ...Most find measurable HP increases in just switching from mineral based oils to fully synthetic gained solely from the reduction in friction at high...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 08:50:00 -0800
  ...3rd gear is almost 1 to 1 leaving the final drive as the real gear > reduction from engine to axles. 4th is an overdrive...
• Re: New engine, was Re: Ecu fix addendum
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 1 Apr 2020 17:46:38 -0700
  ...These engines used EGR both for > NOx reduction and to control pre-ignition. > > A leak down and compression test should be able to prove...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 18:58:28 -0400
  ...As for replacing starters the gear reduction starters in general need less current to get the job done. They use permanent magnet motors (no...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:11:30 -0700
  ...So, with these last >> two items I'll have replaced almost everything: >> >> Starter (Go Westy gear reduction) >> Alternator >> Alternator wiring to starter (Go Westy...
• Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 22 Jan 2002 19:59:26 -0500
  ...put it in 3rd, you have used the transmission and a reduction in speed to reduce the load on the motor. You've made...
• Wombat/Gerbil update
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Sun, 19 Nov 1995 09:23:06 -0700
  ...Both reduction gears boxes are leaking. As a guess, somebody filled them all the way instead of following the specification (which leaves them looking...
• Re: Key in power - no start situation
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Thu, 4 Nov 2021 20:00:16 -0500
  I buy entire, brand new gear reduction starters for my diesel westy locally for about $115. Been using one for years now with no...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:30:18 -0500
  ...So, with these last > two items I'll have replaced almost everything: > > Starter (Go Westy gear reduction) > Alternator > Alternator wiring to starter (Go Westy...
• Re: Any New Battery Technology
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 18:22:56 -0800
  ...Worth mentioning, advances in current-draw reduction have out-paced battery-densities by many magnitudes. Makes todays batteries "look good"..... 8-) The so-called...
• Re: tolls (was RE: I-90 Freeway help)
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:39:17 +0900
  ...due to loss of fuel taxes from alternative energy/fuel vehicles, :::reduction in driving habits due to high costs of fuel (which apparently :::hasn...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:01:48 -0800
  ...It is missing and has a serious >>>>> reduction of power when under load. It starts up and idles, but is >>>>> running real rough, no...
• Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 20:12:09 -0600
  ...it used to take about 30 minutes to get 20 degree reduction in oil temp while running and just reducing speed/load. It will...
• Re: OT E85 in our future?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 07:51:13 -0700
  ...but they quickly adjust and with a few well timed price reductions and contrived shortages then surpluses, we are all right back at it...
• Re: Add a Room tent question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 1 Jul 2020 20:57:34 -0400
  ...Still the reduction of wait means I won’t always carry all the parts. > > And, sometimes just the regular Bus Depot awning is the...
• Re: Van insolation
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 4 Apr 2022 17:59:48 -0500
  ...And yes, very significant road noise reduction, so worth it to > me. > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> On Friday, April 1, 2022, 06:41:43 PM PDT, Gil Ngai...
• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 17 Jan 2017 09:35:05 -0800
  ...I don't like the perceived > reduction in high beam distance illumination as compared to 100 W halogens > ( or even the stock halogens in...
• road test: 1968 VW Station Wagon (long)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:48:47 CST
  ...The four transmission ratios remain the same, but the reduction gears in the wheel housings have been dropped and this ratio incorporated into the...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 30 Jun 2012 17:49:11 -0700
  ...Again this NOx >> reduction is what brought us the dyno emissions testing. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: Bostig, CARB EO, the reasons why not WAS: [WetWesties] Washington state...changes in vehicle licensing rules..
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 7 Mar 2011 11:29:19 -0500
  ...charged less or not at all. > However, you cannot claim a reduction if you modify your vehicle to > reduce it's emissions such as...
• Re: Key in power - no start situation
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 4 Nov 2021 21:10:05 -0400
  ...Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I buy entire, brand new gear reduction starters for my diesel westy locally > for about $115. Been using...
• Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:02:03 -0800
  ...The load reduction relay seems to work fine (e.g. >>>> headlights >>>> on + ignition on = headlights work, and when you crank the starter >>>> the >>>> headlights...
• Re: Window Trim Install - Details & MisInfo in Archives
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 16 Jul 2000 22:23:23 -0700
  ...Could be some reduction in drag, but I haven't had a > chance to quantify. > > Negative: My 12 year old told her mother I...
• Re: True Grit---
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 27 May 2002 23:55:35 -0500
  ...The first thing I get from a Waser Boxer seller is several price reductions immediately. I've never had to discount one of my...
• Re: fridge relay nightmare !
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 2 Aug 2015 13:08:24 -1000
  ...Sounds to me what you want is a load reduction relay .. or an isolation relay ..such that your electronics are powered up only during...
• Re: Vanagon LEDs Flasher resolved
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 29 Dec 2023 09:54:37 -0700
  ...And I’m very happy about the reduction in voltage and increase in visibility. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Eric Caron >>>>>>>> 84 Westfalia >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Nov 14, 2023, at 12...
• Re: Radiator temp sensor question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:29:37 -0400
  ...Seems like that might have been a good thing for noise reduction or was that always just open? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks for the tip on the...
• Turbos, exhaust manifolds and engine mounts
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 18 Aug 2003 15:13:18 EDT
  ...The single outlet tube matches the input area for the T3 turbine and the adapter flange shows no reduction in flow. I would also...
• Re: Golf motor with Diesel Mounts intake manifold questions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 03:54:38 EST
  ...However the Fox manifold is said to flow poorly with a significant power reduction. Hope this helps, Frank Grunthaner
• More on Transporter, Caravelle, Multivan
  Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 12:32:02 +0200
  ...IRS rear axle system, but some years with reduction boxes (yes!!). some years with drum-brakes all around, but with power breaks, later years...
• Re: Question about hard start relay
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Jun 2021 19:02:23 -0500
  ...relay with the GoWesty Auxiliary Battery Kit or the GoWesty Gear Reduction Starter may result in complications where the starter will continue to spin...
• Re: Gas consumption higher in winter?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 1 Dec 2012 13:02:53 -0600
  ...play a small role but certainly not account for my 40% reduction in mileage. Which I've seen across every vehicle (every brand) I...
• Re: Van insolation
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 4 Apr 2022 16:34:30 -0700
  ...And yes, very significant road noise reduction, so worth it > to > > me. > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> On Friday, April 1, 2022, 06:41:43 PM PDT, Gil Ngai...
• Re: no start?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Jan 2016 18:31:26 -0500
  ...These use a different (modern) permanent magnet and gear reduction instead of field coil design that simply needs much less current to get the...
• Re: Add a Room tent question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 1 Jul 2020 20:55:06 -0500
  ...Still the reduction of wait means I won’t always carry all the parts. >> >> And, sometimes just the regular Bus Depot awning is the...
• Re: Failed emissions for third time-Some helpful hints.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 20:19:26 -0400
  ...As these reactions require both an oxidizing (reduce HC and CO) and reduction (NOx) the O2 sensor has to constantly switch from rich to...
• Golf VR6 4Motion review - one for the sub fans
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 08:26:02 -0800
  ...But that said, on a menu full of stuff that comes on a bed of jus with a medley of reductions, this is the...
• Re: 1.9L exhaust system comments
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 18:52:32 -0500
  ...almost > in the > middle of the pipe - about a 1/3 reduction in cross-sectional area. > Pretty > massive restriction in my book. I plan...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 22:08:00 -0600
  ...it used to take about 30 minutes to get 20 degree reduction in oil temp while running and just reducing speed/load. It will...
• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Tue, 6 Jun 2017 20:31:07 +0000
  ...I don't like the perceived reduction in high beam distance illumination as compared to 100 W halogens ( or even the stock halogens in...