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• Eurovan Camper
  Historical mailing list - Stan Dur
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 10:00:34 +0400
  I am looking for some leads on Eurovan camper. Did Westphalia make a full scale camper out of the Eurovan (with pop up roof...
• Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 26 Apr 2016 17:05:45 -0400
  Okay, I've gotten zero responses to my questions about the lead vent wing seals which are NLA. Is anybody making something out of...
• Re: catalytic mod
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 2 Apr 1995 10:30:55 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The reason for leaded gas becoming scarce is because of the concern of the toxic lead itself being pumped into the air. When cars...
• Re: Fridge wireing?
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 12:13:25 -0400
  ...I ended up running a positive lead to both the brown and the black and ran a negative lead to the blue. I think...
• Re:Speaking of batteries...
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Fri, 21 Apr 1995 20:22:13 -0600 (MDT)
  As promised, here's the text of one of the articles I've collected on EDTA relative to lead-acid batteries. I have another...
• Dead Sparking Plug!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 14 Jan 2013 01:01:46 -0600
  ...Next tested the lead by running the engine and putting a strobe on it. totally dead. Pulled the plug, check the electrodes - near new...
• Radio hook up
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 04:36:12 -0400
  ...the fuse panel and find a lead that is controlled with the key and move your radio hot lead there. regards. clarence 1990 multi.
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Wed, 27 Apr 2016 12:22:01 -0700
  Looks like a lead washer, formed to suit by the part being inserted. Alistair > On Apr 27, 2016, at 10:51 AM, Jim Felder...
• Need help, Quantum question
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 00:00:36 -0400
  ...The AC stopped working, the compressor clutch lead is only supplying 3 volts. I believe the clutch needs 12V to engage. Do any Quantum...
• Re: Battery Light
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 09:54:57 -0500
  ...Doing that could short out the power lead > from the ECU relay. The way the PS switch works is it has one lead that...
• '89 Wolfie Subwoofer Question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 18:53:30 -0700
  ...We've found the subwoofer leads from the stereo and some unused wires from the old radio wiring harness. The Bentley shows 5 leads...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 27 Apr 2016 11:41:14 -0400
  ...There's a big torx-head screw (T-25) that goes goes through the lead piece and into the pivot. I finally got tired...
• Re: timing light
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 16:40:51 -0400
  Roger, when I check the timing on my '84, I clip the timing light lead that needs +12 volts on the +12 volt alternator...
• Re: Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 10:23:44 -0700
  ...You can get multilayer lead or lead-substitute silencing material from marine suppliers, intended for lining engine boxes/rooms. It's pretty spendy IIRC...
• Re: Seeking "Ice Guard"
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 15:18:46 -0700
  ...Googling for 'leak stopper roof tape' brings up some leads, and from there leads one to Google for ' "Peel & Seal" roof tape'. This looks...
• Re: Vanagons as electric vehicles and other stuff....
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Sun, 4 May 2008 19:13:32 -0700
  Matt, We need to get the lead-acid battery outlawed. Force the production of large quantities of advanced batteries for all cars that would...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 26 Apr 2016 19:55:00 -0700
  Ken, the latch that keeps the vent closed is held by a screw that fastens through a lead piece. It is perhaps a half...
• Re: 2.1l ECU - Solder Fatigue
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 7 Aug 2009 01:54:17 -0400
  ...I've also seen oxidation on component leads on Bosch boards, which prevents the solder wetting the lead; so the solder has to be...
• adjusting CO with O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 08:07:17 -0700
  ...Warmed up, hook the + lead of the VOM to the single black wire from the O2 sensor, ground the - VOM lead. The reading should...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:11:12 -0700
  ...Melted enough lead making bird's feet (don't ask) to know. It's lead. Now, why's the water leaking in below the...
• stereo wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 02:18:03 -0400
  ...Thanks to my multimeter, and a new box of 15 amp fuses (doh!), I've located the battery lead, but it appears to be...
• Double Cab Leads?
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 11:35:23 -0700
  ...Are they impossibly rare in the U.S. (Northwest to be exact)? Any ideas or leads are greatly appreciated! [Brad Anderson] 87 Vanagon Syncro
• Re: Ignition Timing - '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:19:10 -0500
  ...When it is right re tighten the collar, shut the engine down and remove all the leads. Pretty much a no sweat deal. Chuck...
• Re: Great fuel injection diagnosis document I found on the net (Digitool related)
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Sat, 29 May 2004 17:09:29 -0700
  --- David Brodbeck <gull@gull.us> wrote: > It's because Europe had leaded gas much later than > the U.S. did. Lead > kills oxygen sensors...
• Re: Seeking "Ice Guard"
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 17:29:45 -0500
  <<And he has a product name! Googling for 'leak stopper roof tape' brings up some leads, and from there leads one to Google for...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 27 Apr 2016 15:45:33 +0000
  ...Yes you can cast lead in plaster. You will need a two piece mold to do this right since the front is formed as...
• Fridge Relay etc.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 4 Jul 95 17:32:38 PDT
  ...If the diode is there the resistance one way will be greater by far than the resistance with the leads switched ( the ohmmmeter leads...
• Re: Dometic Wiring Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:04:29 -0400
  At 07:21 AM 8/16/2008 -0700, mdrillock wrote: >I think it is for the negative lead to the optional flame meter found...
• Re: Speaking of batteries...
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 22:30:47 -0600 (MDT)
  ...EDTA has > been used to reduce the activities of metals in solution (Activity refers > to the free ion concentration) In lead acid batteries, the...
• Re: WTB: Passenger power window switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 21:43:21 -0400
  ...Tha Vanagon use two different window >>switches and each has different leads/ connectors attached. ( I >>bought much cheaper ones that don't have the...
• WTB: passat 6cyl wagon or sedan (NVC)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 20:35:54 EDT
  ...and no gold painted cars :<) i know, picky, picky :<) pls p-mail me if you have any leads, or know of one in your...
• Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 13:02:37 -0400
  It's been a few years but iirc one lead 'goes' to the all-purpose red/hot wire/nut on the back of the...
• BACKWARDS was Re: Westy water tank level indicator problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 Jul 2014 23:13:56 -0400
  ...The instructions about how to change out a chip I'll add later, basically if you have the slightest trouble getting the leads free...
• Re: If it's not one thing, it's another...
  Historical mailing list - George Hahn
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 15:51:52 -0700
  Gary Shea wrote: > Have you checked the spark? On my westy I just stick a plug lead near the > plug instead of on it...
• DM: Dead Dynosaures in the form of carbon.
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 08:44:20 -0700
  ...It was during the time of lead reduction and the first now lead gasolines and the less high octane leaded fuel being, more or...
• Re: high beam indicator
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 07:24:49 -0500
  ...The LED leads just slip into holes on the foil. So all you need is a standard LED with two wire leads coming off...
• Re: Quick and dirty headlight buzzer for 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 9 Apr 2015 06:00:57 -0500
  ...Insert the copper on the positive lead > partway into the S20 socket and plug the fuse back in so the copper > is trapped between...
• Re: Bypass, Transistor, Potable water tank pump circuit
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:53:43 -0700
  ...It appears the yellow and black leads on the > board are both connected to the can (transistor). Those match the colors of > the leads...
• Re: Silicone "Rescue Tape" ... it works
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:54:36 -0700
  ...The motor leads are bolted to the line leads, then wrapped with this kind of silicone fusing tape. We also use it over the...
• Re: Ongoing saga: Dometic and Multimeter . . .
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:51:13 -0400
  ...So don't go poking around at the end of it, just use the wire leads. If you can reach them with the probes...
• Re: TIRES
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:39:16 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- Gab and Em <shoesandbikes@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I have a lead on 4 new Continental Vanco2's, an all season tire no longer...
• Re: Digifant ECU: Corrosion? And.... Rosin or Heat Damage? PICS
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 15:24:17 -0400
  ...They cheaped out on their alloy (I think) for the wave soldering process, leading to rough, crystallised-looking joints. At any rate, something wasn...
• Re: Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 09:55:35 -0700
  ...the van, for obvious corrosion reasons). >> > > You can get multilayer lead or lead-substitute silencing material > from marine suppliers, intended for lining engine boxes...
• Re: FI Wire Harness Meltdown/COME ON ! LET'S HELP THIS GUY
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 07:24:31 EST
  ...The green is the signal to the ECU and should be connected to the black lead of your generic OXS. The white is the...
• Re: stereo wiring
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 09:15:20 -0400
  I would see if the red lead is actually drawing any power from the battery when the radio is turned off with its power...
• radio whine, need help
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 17:58:24 -0700
  ...What I have done: -redid all grounds, signal, and power leads to front speakers, crossovers, and amp - no change -swapped in another amp - no...
• Pop Top Seal - leading edge
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Fri, 15 Aug 1997 16:24:16 -0400
  ...Now the front piece (leading edge of pop top) is split between the "bulb" and the area the clips are in and Bus Boys...
• Re: the westy came home, shop gave up, still running rich
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 12:00:14 -0500
  ...Since it's not connected, the sensor is having no effect at the moment -- the other two leads on the sensor are just a...
• Re: stereo
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 9 Sep 2008 09:52:42 -0400
  ...the lead to the radio comes from the center. You can get this switch at any Radio Shack. Once the power leads are hooked...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 26 Apr 2016 23:14:58 +0000
  I'm sure I could probably recreate about any simple shape out of lead, but even after 26 years of Vanagon ownership I don...
• lead & valves
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 20:37:20 -0600
  ...Anyways what I was wondering is whether it would be worth my while to use lead addative. When I break it in I've...
• Digijet Diagnostic Aide
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 15:22:17 -0500
  I am thinking of running a cable with 4 or 5 leads from the engine compartment to the front so I can monitor the...
• Re: deep cycle: best place to put? best size?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:15:06 -0600
  ...http://www.batteryuniverse.com/Sealed-Lead-Acid/Universal-Battery/UB12220/GZ12180NB_Universal-Battery_UB12220_Sealed-Lead-Acid-Battery bob
• Re: High beam dash bulb
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 1 May 2015 08:18:05 -0400
  ...The 2 wires leads are way longer > than they need to be so I guess I have to shorten them up. Has anyone else...
• Eriba Puck camper
  Historical mailing list - Michael B. Harrnacker
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 09:08:57 -0800
  ...If anyone has any leads, please email me directly. I know I saw a listing for one in Portland a few months ago, but...
• Re: Battery Light
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 15:25:37 -0500
  ...Doing that could short out the power lead > >> from the ECU relay. The way the PS switch works is it has one lead that...
• No start issue solved with great diagnostic tool found on The Samba
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 00:00:15 -0400
  ...First lead I removed was to the coil. Fired right up. Second was the lead to the ECU relay. Nothing. Cool, we're getting...
• Re: timing these beasts
  Historical mailing list - armando guzman
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 18:15:31 -0700
  ...The black lead of the timing light goes to any good ground. like the PS pump bracket. Beware of the timing light leads not...
• Re: Buying Front Wheel Spindle
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:31:48 -0400
  ...Does anyone have any leads? No leads on that, but on your website is that an illusion on that photo or did you really...
• Temp II sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 16:06:34 -0500
  ...What I am calling pin 1 on cable leads to pin 7 on Ignition Control Module. Thank you very much in advance. John Lauterbach...