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• VERBOSE: fuel pump, ethanol, cavitation
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:39:29 -0400
  ...the theory that ethanol-blended gasoline is responsible for >> cavitation, its specific gravity being lower than straight gasoline. I've >> read the theory that...
• Re: What did you do for your Vanagon this week?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:50:20 -0500
  ...24 hours then will > check open-circuit voltage and compare with specific gravity to see if > they agree (temperature corrected). If things look wrong...
• Fwd: Michelin Agilis sizes, info ( a bit long)
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 23:06:55 PST
  ...REINFORCED SIDEWALLS ARE EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR VANAGONS BECAUSE THEIR HIGH CENTER OF GRAVITY AND NARROW TRACK PUTS EXCESSIVE FORCES ON THE SIDEWALLS! (Stand up...
• Re: A few questions from a newbie
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 19:04:57 -0800
  ...Be sure to use a correct Vanagon filter (the correct Vanagon-specific Mahle/Mann/VW fllter ONLY). > Second is a set of tires. I...
• FWIW: coolant article (v.long)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 18:55:48 -0800
  ...The specific gravity of EG and PG are different, so a mixture of the two will usually indicate a lower freezing point than the...
• Re: Snake Oil or Legit?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Sat, 24 May 2008 18:46:21 -0700
  ...should not be considered alone when evaluating diesel > fuel quality.* API gravity, BTU content, distillation range, sulfur > content, stability and flash point are also...
• Re: Tire question: Sorry, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:53:20 -0700
  ...Those ratings still > appear on tires only for backward compatibility with older > specifications. (i.e. for someone looking for a 185R14C 6PR light truck...
• Re: Poor man battery testing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:18:16 -0600
  ...If inclined take specific gravity readings of all the cells. If some cells are low try on equalization charge to bring them up. On...
• Re: Poor man battery testing
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:24:38 -0800
  ...If inclined take specific > gravity readings of all the cells. If some cells are low try on > equalization charge to bring them up. On...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 12 May 2012 18:19:36 -0700
  ...Leaks on top including the vent >>> tubes and the gravity valves on top of the wheel well expansion tanks are >>> common places for entry...
• Re: Poor man battery testing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:43:24 -0500
  ...If inclined take specific gravity > readings of all the cells. If some cells are low try on equalization > charge to bring them up. On...
• FYI: Battery Life
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 23:45:34 -0600
  ...of charge (12.45 volts on a digital meter or electrolyte specific gravity of 1.225), and that batteries should be kept at 100...
• Re: Making a 12v battery charger from a peecee power supply
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 09:56:02 -0800
  Hello, Unless you want to measure the specific gravity or your electrolyte on a constant basis it is good to be very carefull in...
• Re: VERBOSE: fuel pump, ethanol, cavitation
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:34:07 -0400
  ...the theory that ethanol-blended gasoline is responsible >>> for >>> cavitation, its specific gravity being lower than straight gasoline. >>> I've >>> read the theory that...
• Re: Clarification on Handling of Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 May 1997 23:03:05 -0400
  ...In this specific application,the change would be a 1/2 inch or less of change in the height of the chassis. I would...
• Re: Battery Life
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 22:22:13 -0800
  ...of charge (12.45 volts > on a digital meter or electrolyte specific gravity of 1.225), and that > batteries should be kept at 100...
• Re: Starter: it's one or another
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:41:25 -0700
  ...all 6 cells should show about the same specific gravity with the battery properly charged. a small battery hydrometer is about $ 4. buying a...
• Gerbil engine replacement, part IV
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Sat, 06 Jul 1996 23:42:20 -0600
  ...to keep the friction plate from moving under the influence of gravity, lined up the holes (with two other people checking the alignment), and...
• Re: Alternator Deal"what is busdepot's record on this"
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 12:00:44 -0700
  ...When a battery is fully charged the Alternator / Regulator do not charge the battery, the battery must first develop resistance (specific gravity of electrolyte...
• Re: VERBOSE: fuel pump, ethanol, cavitation
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:13:04 -0400
  ...the theory that ethanol-blended gasoline is responsible >>>> for >>>> cavitation, its specific gravity being lower than straight gasoline. >>>> I've >>>> read the theory that...
• Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 09:42:14 -0700
  ...http://cruising.stuffiminto.com/electrical-system/136-testing-deep-cycle-batteries-specific-gravity-hydrometer.html -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow...
• Re: VERBOSE: fuel pump, ethanol, cavitation
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:21:31 -0400
  ...the theory that ethanol-blended gasoline is responsible >>>>> for >>>>> cavitation, its specific gravity being lower than straight gasoline. >>>>> I've >>>>> read the theory that...
• SUMMARY: pilot bearing
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 14:17:06 +0100 (MET)
  ...Finding the center of gravity of the tranny is not easy and we had to hook the front back up and move the jack...
• Re: VERBOSE: fuel pump, ethanol, cavitation
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:02:27 -0400
  ...the theory that ethanol-blended gasoline is responsible >>>> for >>>> cavitation, its specific gravity being lower than straight gasoline. >>>> I've >>>> read the theory that...
• Cooling Systems
  Historical mailing list - Dan Aldrich
  Fri, 12 Feb 1999 10:01:21 -0700
  ...Mixing common ethylene glycol and the >newer, supposedly environmental friendly, propylene glycol, produces a mix >with a specific gravity unreadable by ball drop type...
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  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 16:26:48 -0400
  ...Article about the ECU Chip upgrade from Vintage Vee Dub According to this article, the fix was made specifically for Australian vehicles. What is...
• Re: FW: Article about the ECU Chip upgrade from Vintage Vee Dub
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 09:38:05 +1000
  ...Article about the ECU Chip upgrade from Vintage Vee Dub According to this article, the fix was made specifically for Australian vehicles. What is...
• Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 09:28:39 -0500
  ...Reputable Wasserboxer rebuilders, with many Syncro-specific >>references. >>2. Same interfaces, same low mass, low centre of gravity, nice ground >>clearance, no additional covers...
• another road test: 1983-1/2 VW Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 23:11:51 CST
  ...To be specific, the Wasserboxer develops 82 bhp compared to the air-cooled engine's 67, gets 19 vs 16 mpg in EPA city...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 09:47:05 -0500
  ...Reputable Wasserboxer rebuilders, with many Syncro-specific >>references. >>2. Same interfaces, same low mass, low centre of gravity, nice ground >>clearance, no additional covers...
• Road Test 1989 VW SA Caravelle Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:30:27 CST
  ...130* 146 (Tabulated from Tapley (x gravity) (Calculated at engine power peak* readings, car carrying test crew - 4800 r/min and at max. usable...
• How Many Tows Does it Take to Get Canceled by AAA? (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 06:58:07 -0500
  ...Prizes include a can of fix-a-flat, a $20 coupon at Precision Tune, and a four-ball specific gravity tester for batteries. The...
• Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
  ...The South African-built, specifically profiled power unit is superb in its rear-mounted role, providing power and refinement equal to the 16-valve...