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  • Re: Optima Batteries - Red Yellow or Blue?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 15 Oct 2005 19:42:43 -0400
    ...They have some starting batteries with capacities that can really surprise you. Here is the deep cycle page. http://www.trojanbattery.com/Products/RecreationalVehicle...
  • Re: filling or refilling tranny?
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Sun, 12 Dec 2004 11:26:22 -0800
    ...So, I checked Bentley again and it says in a footnote that the >> > capacities given are for a RE-fill because normally 1.5...
  • Re: balljoint leaking grease
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Tue, 20 Feb 2001 17:46:25 EST
    ...The following specs > >> are for the '86 Syncro Westfalia. > >> (http://www.tiu.net/~des/vw/reports/synchro.html) > >> > >> DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES > >> Wheelbase ........................ 96.6...
  • Re: Ventilation and vegetarian controls
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 31 Jan 2002 12:23:03 -0700
    ...I never cease to be amazed at the understanding and mental capacities of the > members of this list!! > > I am in a quandary and...
  • Re: adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 20:30:34 -0500
    ...I am very interested in improving my 2wd capacities on icy conditions. I normaly only drive my westy in summer. Rust and snow/ice...
  • Re: Aux Oil Cooler install...Friday !
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 28 Jun 2002 13:04:37 -0500
    ...is added to air, it changes its properties, > and > thus cooling capacities.what i thought (from some long ago fluid > dynamics > class) is that...
  • Re: propane tank going bad
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 14 Oct 2015 23:56:54 -0400
    ...rated pressure vessels those used for single dwellings or having heating capacities under 200,000 btu’s or under 100 gallons seem to be...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:14:37 -0800
    ...2 bar @ 2000 rpm @ 80C/176F > > Lubricants and capacities > > engine oil: 10w30 (sf) > oil capacity with filter: 4.5 litres > gearbox oil: 80W - 90W...
  • Re: CDN Tire: Two 6 volt vs One 12 volt battery question
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:22:07 -0400
    ...The T125 and T-145 have higher capacities in the same size case. The T-145 is 215-5 hour and 260 for 20...
  • Re: Moving with a Vanagon, cross-country
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 22 May 2005 10:57:59 -0400
    ...Any models I should look for, sizes, capacities? Anything to watch out for? What kind of place installs these? Question 3: Where could I...
  • Re: filling or refilling tranny?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sun, 12 Dec 2004 18:25:42 -0600
    ...So, I checked Bentley again and it says in a footnote that the > >> > capacities given are for a RE-fill because normally 1.5...
  • Calculating Proper Inflation PSI for Tires
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sun, 24 Jul 2005 17:51:22 -0700
    ...the vehicle GAWR Capacities 1323 lbs front and 1433 lbs rear per tire. The difference is the safety margin VW determined was needed (1323...
  • Re: Tire Pressure - Hankook RA08 185R14C
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:07:07 -0400
    ...http://www.tiresafety.com/images/Tire%20Replacement%20Manual.pdf Note it also has information regarding the different sizes, load capacities etc. Note that for...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:32:49 -0800
    ...2 bar @ 2000 rpm @ 80C/176F Lubricants and capacities engine oil: 10w30 (sf) oil capacity with filter: 4.5 litres gearbox oil: 80W - 90W...
  • Re: Using a UPS unit as inverter
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:50:45 -0700
    ...However in practice > thjere are some problems to watch out for. > > Here are some experiences: > In general take capacities with a grain of salt...
  • Re: Tire Pressure - Hankook RA08 185R14C
    Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
    Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:53:28 -0400
    ...pdf > > Note it also has information regarding the different sizes, load capacities etc. Note that for passenger car tires and XL versions increased pressures...
  • Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
    Historical mailing list - turbodieseltrooper
    Fri, 2 Sep 2005 18:07:27 -0700
    ...these docs are PDFs. > > Essentially they are capacitors which permit larger capacities, quicker > responses and are more appropriate for uses in a hybrids. > > I...
  • Re: Moving with a Vanagon, cross-country
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Sun, 22 May 2005 03:57:23 -0700
    ...Any models I should look for, sizes, capacities? Anything to watch out for? What kind of place installs these? Question 3: Where could I...
  • Re: Tires and Wheels oh my.
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Sun, 27 Jun 2021 07:46:00 -0700
    ...In my opinion the sweet spot for tire choices, reasonable diameters > and adequate load capacities and ride compromise-handling benefits is 17 > inch. > In...
  • Re: adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Thu, 3 Feb 2005 19:31:13 -0800
    ...also in Montreal. > > I am very interested in improving my 2wd capacities on icy conditions. > > I normaly only drive my westy in summer. Rust...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:51:17 -0500
    ...2 bar @ 2000 rpm @ 80C/176F >> >> Lubricants and capacities >> >> engine oil: 10w30 (sf) >> oil capacity with filter: 4.5 litres >> gearbox oil: 80W - 90W...
  • Re: Moving with a Vanagon, cross-country
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Sun, 22 May 2005 21:12:26 -0400
    ...Any models I :::should look for, sizes, capacities? Anything to watch out for? What :::kind of place installs these? ::: :::Question 3: :::Where could I...
  • Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
    Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
    Mon, 12 Feb 2007 03:01:58 -0800
    ...The higher quality SLA's with > their heavy thick plates will provide better low temperature discharge > capacities than a wet-cell but the costs...
  • Re: Wheel strength , cast vs forged, TUV
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:44:23 -0700
    ...beforehand. > >> > >> The German authorities rate various wheels for their load carrying > >> capacities, I don't know if they are bound in the specification to...
  • Re: vegetarian flaming
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Thu, 31 Jan 2002 11:14:21 -0800
    ...I never cease to be amazed at the understanding and mental capacities of the > >> members of this list!! > > > >How ironic, these words coming from...
  • Re: 15" Wheels
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 28 Dec 2014 10:20:20 -0500
    ...There is so much more choice of performance type tires with adequate load capacities in realistic sizes. My favorite for 2WD Vanagons is the...
  • Re: Calculating Proper Inflation PSI for Tires
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 24 Jul 2005 21:55:49 -0500
    ...the vehicle GAWR Capacities 1323 lbs front and 1433 lbs rear per >tire. > >The difference is the safety margin VW determined was needed (1323...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:17:34 -0500
    ...2 bar @ 2000 rpm @ 80C/176F > > Lubricants and capacities > > engine oil: 10w30 (sf) > oil capacity with filter: 4.5 litres > gearbox oil: 80W - 90W...
  • Re: Tires and Wheels oh my.
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 27 Jun 2021 11:58:47 -0700
    ...In my opinion the sweet spot for tire choices, reasonable diameters >> and adequate load capacities and ride compromise-handling benefits is 17 >> inch. >> In...
  • Re: 2nd batt. charging and relays. The whole truth
    Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
    Thu, 15 Jun 2000 16:12:19 -0700
    Beckett, Good explanation about the charging capacities with different wire sizes. I think a pretty effficient installation is the one VW factory- installed in...
  • Re: Tires and Wheels oh my.
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 27 Jun 2021 10:52:16 -0700
    ...In my opinion the sweet spot for tire choices, reasonable diameters >> and adequate load capacities and ride compromise-handling benefits is 17 >> inch. >> In...
  • Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 9 Mar 2011 11:50:30 -0800
    ...standard load of > your van cannot exceed 94% of the above capacities - so 1301 lbs on your > summer tire and 1461 lbs on your...
  • Solution - Re: Dometic fridge (external) fan replacement...
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Mon, 29 Aug 2016 08:47:11 -0600
    ...They come in so many sizes/capacities the "muffin fan" designation was a bit ambiguous which was bothering me. Thinking about volume... 75 cubic...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:00:57 -0800
    ...2 bar @ 2000 rpm @ 80C/176F >>> >>> Lubricants and capacities >>> >>> engine oil: 10w30 (sf) >>> oil capacity with filter: 4.5 litres >>> gearbox oil: 80W - 90W...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:20:28 -0800
    ...2 bar @ 2000 rpm @ 80C/176F Lubricants and capacities engine oil: 10w30 (sf) oil capacity with filter: 4.5 litres gearbox oil: 80W - 90W...
  • Re: Solved! Re: Having Problem with Overheating (1.9l to 2.1l conversion)
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Wed, 10 May 2000 15:36:16 -0700
    ...but not in the guts model years and provisions for different capacities? Your funding the research, remember? Do you have all the variables and...
  • Re: Aux Oil Cooler install..Humidity
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 28 Jun 2002 16:19:21 -0500
    ...is added to air, it changes its > properties, > and > > > thus cooling capacities.what i thought (from some long ago > fluid > dynamics > > > class) is that...
  • Re: Moving with a Vanagon, cross-country
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sun, 22 May 2005 19:40:36 -0700
    ...Any models I > :::should look for, sizes, capacities? Anything to watch out for? What > :::kind of place installs these? > ::: > :::Question 3: > :::Where could I...
  • Re: Tires and Wheels oh my.
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:08:58 -0700
    ...In my opinion the sweet spot for tire choices, reasonable > diameters > >> and adequate load capacities and ride compromise-handling benefits is 17 > >> inch. > >> In...
  • Re: 2" receiver hitch
    Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
    Tue, 14 Mar 2000 21:32:50 -0700
    ...For those of you whom are Spec minded the towing capacities for this hitch follow the same rules for any Vanagon limits, and a...
  • Re: 2nd battery...an alternative??
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 5 Apr 1999 19:37:42 -0400
    ...Battery capacities are specified at the so-called 20-hour rate, i.e. a load current which will discharge the battery in 20 hours...
  • electrical plumbing- was dash gremlins
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 6 Mar 2009 06:49:45 -0800
    ...The capacities of the drains have to be equal to or larger than the fresh water sources or there will be backups. Likewise the...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:38:43 -0500
    ...2 bar @ 2000 rpm @ 80C/176F > > Lubricants and capacities > > engine oil: 10w30 (sf) > oil capacity with filter: 4.5 litres > gearbox oil: 80W - 90W...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:19:24 -0500
    ...2 bar @ 2000 rpm @ 80C/176F >>>> >>>> Lubricants and capacities >>>> >>>> engine oil: 10w30 (sf) >>>> oil capacity with filter: 4.5 litres >>>> gearbox oil: 80W - 90W...
  • Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 1 Apr 2005 08:43:17 -0800
    ...They'll get into the whys and hows and chemicals and capacities and applications and such. Should be a required course in high school...
  • Re: VW Water Pump specifications
    Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
    Sun, 4 Feb 2001 13:32:19 +1100
    ...The reason I ask for the capacities has nothing to do with a craving for trivial knowledge. As said I have fitted the 2...
  • Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 9 Mar 2011 12:39:23 -0800
    ...standard load of >> your van cannot exceed 94% of the above capacities - so 1301 lbs on your >> summer tire and 1461 lbs on your...
  • Re: Tires and Wheels oh my.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 28 Jun 2021 21:18:26 +0000
    ...In my opinion the sweet spot for tire choices, reasonable diameters and adequate load capacities and ride compromise-handling benefits is 17 inch. In...
  • Re: Voltage Drop - Less than 3% - 15 feet, 2/0,
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:40:36 -0500
    ...You're going to be needing interrupting capacities up in the 10-20,000 DC ampere range, I would think. [Incidentally, in the early...
  • Re: Voltage Drop - Less than 3% - 15 feet, 2/0,
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:15:02 -0500
    ...You're going to be needing interrupting capacities up in the 10-20,000 DC ampere range, I would think. [Incidentally, in the early...
  • Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....long
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 8 Apr 2004 22:03:44 +1200
    ...Of course an engine of a given design will tend to develop more power in larger capacities, up to a point... cylinders over 250cm3...
  • Re: Understanding Amp Hours
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 20 Jun 2006 16:09:46 -0400
    ...That is why real deep cycle batteries have different capacities based on discharge rates. Most likely, that inverter is cutting out at ~10.5...
  • Re: Solution - Re: Dometic fridge (external) fan replacement...
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 29 Aug 2016 07:56:08 -0700
    ...They come in so > many sizes/capacities the "muffin fan" designation was a bit ambiguous > which was bothering me. > > Thinking about volume... 75 cubic...
  • Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Fri, 1 Apr 2005 11:11:43 -0600
    ...They'll get into the whys and hows and > chemicals and capacities and applications and such. Should be a required > course in high school...
  • Re: Ventilation and vegetarian controls
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Thu, 31 Jan 2002 12:00:33 -0800
    ...I never cease to be amazed at the understanding and mental capacities of > the > > members of this list!! > > > > I am in a quandary and...
  • Re: More on rods and bolts/2.1 in '83.5-'85
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 23 Aug 2000 09:11:04 -0700
    ...The cooling capacities are identical, and Vanagon has a HUGE and efficient cooling system that contains over four gallons of coolant, twice as much...
  • Re: Solved! Re: Having Problem with Overheating (1.9l to 2.1l conversion)
    Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
    Thu, 11 May 2000 09:49:14 -0400
    ...but not in the guts model years and provisions for different capacities? Your funding the research, remember? Do you have all the variables and...
  • Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Sat, 18 Jan 2014 11:30:25 -0500
    ...40 years so I am familiar with large engines and oil capacities but somehow I didn't switch modes. Steve On Jan 18, 2014...
  • Re: Oil Suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
    Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:46:01 +0200
    ...floor MEASUREMENTS CAPACITIES Length overall ...... 4570 mm Seating ...... 10 Width overall ....... 1845 mm Fuel tank .... 85 litres Height overall ...... 1920 mm Luggage trunk .. 712...
  • Re: Electrical Consumption & Battery Recharge Calculations
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 20 Nov 2002 05:27:39 -0500
    ...And I would suggest to increase by 1.5-2 the battery capacities you're talking about, under the rule of thumb of carrying...