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• Re: Splittie Reduction Box Trauma
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 13:17:05 -0500
  ...all the bolts but ONE fell out of the driver side reduction >> box/swingarm assembly. I got under there last night to install a...
• Re: Advice on doing TD Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 4 May 2015 18:46:22 -0400
  With the TDI gear reduction starter that Overland supplies (utilizing a copy of my adaptor design btw), the stock battery location and cable should...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 13:07:31 EDT
  In a message dated 10/22/04 4:29:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, BarakaBusCo@AOL.COM writes: > Build a Cradle to hold the...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 04:42:21 -0700
  ...X - power output for headlights and to turn on load reduction X relay, on only when key is in run position. Mark Mike B...
• Re: FW: Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - Michael Garcia
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 10:00:28 -0500
  ...I am considering one of those >gear-reduction starters that Go-Westy sells; he makes a compelling case for >them. Anyone had similar probs...
• Re: Bosch #s for a deisel starter? Maybe..
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 1 Sep 2017 20:47:03 -0700
  ...One is direct drive, the other is gear reduction. I have the gear reduction one in my Diesel and the direct drive one in...
• Re: Replacing the starter on my 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 21 Jan 2017 16:07:05 -0800
  I have a gear reduction starter few months ago .. it's too young to tell the difference... anyway whatever starter you put in I...
• Re: Chevy Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 13:24:09 EST
  ...on the back of a vanagon automatic? What about a planetary reduction between the motor and trans as part of a conversion bell housing...
• Re: Doka Look Alike (friday reply)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:35:14 -0700
  ...so if you do need to put a Bug Transalxe ( without gear reduction boxes ) into a Bus .. where you have them.. you can split...
• Cold Weather starting
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Thu, 16 Feb 2023 23:21:24 +0000
  ...I am wondering if I would be better off with a gear reduction starter. I read that GoWesty recommends the high output gear reduction...
• Re: Bad fuel economy (solution)-Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 02:21:35 -0400
  ...Bad fuel economy (solution) FWIW, I've seen (across 7 cars) a 10% reduction in fuel economy for the gas with 10% alcohol. Only...
• Bottom line on A/C ?
  Historical mailing list - Vince Jahn
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 00:54:17 -0700
  ...I checked my 85 and it can only muster about a 15 degree reduction from the outside air temperature using the same refrigerant. Note...
• Re: 2mpg reduction in fuel economy: confirmed when sporting a roof rack.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 21:15:43 -0800
  so by inference, impersonally lifting a van is ok? alistair On 2011-12-06, at 8:42 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Personally lifting a...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - aircooled chris
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 15:55:26 -0700
  Ive noticed that most all of the noise in my cabin while driving comes from directly underneath the main floor, from the tranny. I...
• Using reduction boxes (was: Limited Vanagon content: using reverse running transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 09:02:43 -0500
  ...The early buses used them, why can't we? This would change the drive to the proper direction, but would give a gear reduction...
• Re: Crisp detailed Jpegs from Vanagon Microfiche wanted - pleasehelp
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
  Sun, 21 Feb 1999 00:26:14 EST
  Do you know the reduction rate at which the originals were recorded at?(might be someplace on the fiche)Wether they are com(computer...
• Hi-Tork Starter
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 31 May 2006 05:25:01 -0600
  ...Does anyone here have a source for reduction gear starters that fit the Syncro-TIICO? Any info will be greatly appreciated .. thanks in advance...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Sat, 21 Jan 2017 12:53:20 -0800
  I've been running the GW reduction gear starter for two years now and am very happy. That said, I may not have had...
• noise reduction sound deadening quiet
  Historical mailing list - James T.
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 18:49:42 +0000
  There is a sale at www.partsexpress.com (part sex press?) electronics that has some stick on noise reduction sheet "stuff" for $9.95...
• Starter question
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Sat, 19 Oct 2013 00:33:20 -0700
  My 1986 camper came equipped with a gear reduction starter. These are expensive but I wonder if they do the job. Often, I need...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - James Vogl
  Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:27:52 -0800
  ...User input in gowesty starters would be appreciated. > > Since I'm on a road trip, am considering the gowesty reduction gear starter > vs the...
• Re: Need TDI conversion info
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 09:38:13 -0400
  ...I don't know the weight but would estimate it at easily 300 kg with reduction gear. I believe it is a 2-cycle...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 08:51:08 +0200
  ...noise reduction > Does anybody have a picture of these parts? (or any they'd sell?) > I'm quite sure you'd need to remove...
• Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 06:25:51 -0700
  So I've got a Go Westy Whiz Bang Gear Reduction�Starter, and thinking about the best way to replace it. � Should I put...
• Re: noise reduction sound deadening
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 13:20:10 -0500
  But what of condensation in these cavities sealed with vapor barriers - humidity and temperature fluctuations would still lead to rust - right? Just trying to...
• '56 kombi update - new transmission
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 1 Jan 1995 00:09:36 -0800 (PST)
  ...4) the early reduction boxes look exactly like the later ones, on the outside, but the bearings are different sizes and the gears, while...
• '56 kombi update - new transmission
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 1 Jan 1995 00:14:07 -0800 (PST)
  ...4) the early reduction boxes look exactly like the later ones, on the outside, but the bearings are different sizes and the gears, while...
• Re: Cold Weather starting
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 16 Feb 2023 23:35:56 +0000
  ...Hi David,         I would recommend Karl’s adaptor that works with either a TDI or gas gear reduction starter.  Same advantages as GW or...
• axle removal
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 19:52:41 EDT
  ...I have a '65 deluxe) Do I need to split the reduction gear boxes? I have the old unit out and want to swap...
• Re: Splittie Reduction Box Trauma
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 02:03:53 -0400
  my solution to stripped threads in the gear boxes is to buy a thread tap and larger bolts. take a nice bolts into your...
• Re: Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:28:39 -0400
  ...Hate to hate on a product but I really don't like that GW reduction starter. My advice is to keep your old Bosch...
• Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 2 Feb 2017 17:06:45 -0800
  ...I got the adapter and an off brand gear reduction starter and so far so > good. It's probably been in for 6 months...
• Bolts / Re:Dumb as a Goose <correction!>
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 23:56:50 -0500
  ...Bolts to hold reduction gear boxes to spring plates Axles nuts, 36mm & 42mm Lug nuts up the yin yang brakes sproings etc. etc. etc.
• Re: T2/ T1/0.5?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 09:31:46 -0600
  ...It had reduction gears, not CVs.... This was in the US and was mid-year. Richard A. Jones Boulder, Colorado '81 Vanagon Mr Bus
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 19:50:31 -0600
  On 10/21/04 7:32 PM, "tmiller" <tmiller@VCMAILS.COM> wrote: > I break wind IN my Vanagon, does that help? > > Eric Zeno wrote...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 17:00:14 -0800
  ...this might be simpler with a larger pay- back in noise reduction, especially when combined with reasonable amounts of harmonic dampening materials on critical...
• O2 senor operation!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 May 2012 16:53:23 -0400
  ...The reduction of CO and HC requires an "oxidizing" approach to both burn off the HC and add that "O" atom to make CO...
• Re: Is there anybody out there?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 9 Feb 2018 19:20:23 -0700
  ...about the reduction of > national parks. > > Eric Caron > Lost without his bus! > >
• John Johnson Racing?
  Historical mailing list - charles fladger
  Tue, 18 May 1999 15:41:36 -0700
  ...Does anybody know if John Johnson Racing is still in business? They made a kit to install a Bus reduction box trans in a...
• Brakes updated - Changing fluids (reduction, tranny, brake) [T1]
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Sun, 24 Mar 1996 15:20:40 +0000
  ...Repacked the bearings up front and am preparing to drain/refill aforementioned transmission and reduction gears. My question is: what size is that damn...
• VW43% staff reduction(Re: R-134)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Sep 94 11:45:29 EDT
  Today's paper says VW is reducing its white collar work force by 43% by year-end. This is on top of a similar...
• Fuel & Temp gauge full scale
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 30 Apr 2016 18:26:50 -0700
  ...Than led to the failed load reduction relay. Replaced it and the aux gauges are working. But NOW… the fuel and temp gauges go...
• Re: Bad fuel economy (solution)
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:43:39 -0500
  ...John On 8/30/2013 9:19 PM, KIM BRENNAN wrote: > FWIW, I've seen (across 7 cars) a 10% reduction in fuel economy...
• Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 01:26:39 EST
  ...That derives from a 28% reduction in available torque, and an additional 28% reduction in hp because of the lower engine speed. As I...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 16:14:20 EDT
  Build a Cradle to hold the doors while you are installing them... JC... In a message dated 10/22/2004 9:02:12 AM...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 16:17:29 EDT
  Drop the spare tire holder, and the gas tank & Under coat the Puppy... JC... In a message dated 10/22/2004 12:32:56...
• Wanted - Load Reduction Relay - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 23 May 2011 16:00:41 -0500
  Anyone parting out a van have one of these laying around? It's the relay that controls the front and rear wipers, wiper water...
• Re: Alternator light mystery-High bean switch!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 May 2010 18:41:27 -0400
  ...thing ..applies 'ignition level' power to the light >switch and load reduction relay. X is everything they don't want running while you crank...
• Re: A/C 4-position fan speed selector problem
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 17:47:31 -0500
  ...Placing a load reduction relay in the rear for the compressor clutch helped protect the switch. I found the rather large current draw of...
• Re: Ceramic coatings
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 19:00:46 EST
  ...to be there you can see and feel first hand the effects the ceramic coatings have on my Wasserboxer engine and heat reduction. Robert
• Re: Swing Axle Bug to bus questions.
  Historical mailing list - JOHNSON THOMAS H
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 12:17:53 -0900 (AKST)
  ...The reductions boxes are UP SIDE DOWN, to make it go foward not 4 > speeds backwards (which would be kewl anyway). So how do...
• Re: VW cat converter : 2 or 3 way?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 12:41:56 -0600
  ...The 3 way uses a Reduction Catalyst employing Platinum and > Rhodiun to reduce NOx emissions in addion to the standard "2 way" > Oxidization Catalyst...
• Re: Loose as a Goose
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 23:10:10 -0500
  ...I >paid about $.90 per bolt at PEPBOYS and saved many $$ and time in agony >trying to get broken bolts out of the reduction...
• Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 13:28:10 -0800
  ...I doubt that cost reduction was the primary reason. The geometry was not changed AFAIK. There were various 2wd springs used over the years...
• Re: ~2mpg reduction in fuel economy: confirmed when sporting a roof rack.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 23:02:30 -0500
  I was still getting 28-30 mpg (US) with my Thule Classic on the roof until the left rear suspension decided to no longer...
• Re: Gen Set
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:17:24 -0500
  ...However, I do not agree that one should use those other methods strictly for noise reduction. I have gone camping with a little Honda...
• Re: Westy Windows
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 11:12:22 EST
  ...That Westy windows would yield approximately 17% reduction in you window opening. BenT
• Re: Cold Weather starting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:14:32 -0600
  ...I > read that GoWesty recommends the high output gear reduction starter for > operating in sub-zero temps. So, my question is, does anyone have...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Sun, 22 Jan 2017 19:57:38 -0600
  ...VW adapter plate among many other things) also sells a gear reduction starter which uses a brand-new Nippondenso motor. Around $250 with shipping...
• Re: center of gravity and handling in wind / Stay Out of the Wind
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 09:32:54 -0500
  George; Actually, both vehicles benefit from drafting; so when you draft on a truck, they also experience a reduction in fuel use for a...