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  • Re: SYNCRO AUTOMATIC- POSSIBLE...
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:33:42 -0800
    ...Subarus have engine in front You guys sure get technical around here..... (Going to get another cup of coffee so brain is engaged before...
  • Re: Excellent and elegant opinion!
    Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
    Tue, 6 Apr 1999 19:49:01 -0700
    ...In his opinion Vanagon was " avoidable technical disaster " with an excellent engine management system.. EMZ wrote: > Being and Electronic Designer, this answer is easy...
  • Re: convert auto trans to manual?
    Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
    Fri, 6 Dec 2002 20:28:53 +0000
    Hi Sean, Forget about it! From your post it appears that you're short on $$$ and technical experience, so you shouldn't approach a...
  • Exodus/Personals/S.U.P.E.R. List
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Fri, 1 Oct 1999 07:33:53 -0400
    ...One camp wants a purely "technical" list-a Bentley Manual typed in by people around the world. These folks are here to gain technical...
  • Re: Google syntax to search the Archives?
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:19:47 -0400
    ...http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/technical/how-to/cv-joint-repair.txt In the first how-to, Unca Joel gets down and dirty! Geo...
  • Re: Audio/Music Upgrade Solved
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:25:21 -0700
    On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 4:10 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > Loren, > It's technically a radio. > ;-) > BenT > Sent from...
  • (water-cooled) blinking light ... some tech bulletins
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 11 Jul 94 19:12:31 CDT
    well, noisy me found these two in the tech stuff (kinda hard to believe that the concentration would make the light blink!) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technical Bulletin...
  • Re: Brake fluid DOT 3-4-5-?
    Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
    Mon, 5 Apr 1999 22:44:39 -0600
    ...http://www.vtr.org/maintain/brake-fluids.html http://www.technicalchemical.com/tcc-tec4.htm http://www.type2.com/library/brakes.htm
  • VW Tech manuals, Must haves, and DIY maintenance & vehicle reliability
    Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
    Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:39:46 -0400
    ...The Bentley is more technical. a little thicker, but the reading and instructions are a little more technical. they can be moderate to pricey...
  • Re: Big Thanks and Brake Wear PICS
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 12 May 2016 23:41:13 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Anybody have any Westy luggage rack tie down loops for sale?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
    Tue, 4 Apr 2006 08:44:36 -0700
    ...Dana, you may be interested in my latest Technical write-up on this topic, found here: http://www.vanthology.com/1Layout/Technical/Roof2.html...
  • Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:16:27 -0400
    ...VW technical service bulletins regarding driveability complaints read as follows- The first details problems with Digifant engines and the second one supercedes the first...
  • Swirlon, Spinsogood, Twistizmo, Rotoair, Swishyfast, & Spiralmax (et al)
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Tue, 26 Oct 1999 17:55:55 -0400
    ...From a technical-writing perspective, the sure sign that this thing is bogus is the complete lack of accredited data on their site (dyno...
  • Seeking Derek's and Jim's technical info on VCs
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Fri, 20 Nov 2015 12:37:22 -0800
    The vanagon.com server seems to have misplaced these papers. Anyone have a reference or a technique to get access? Or a copy? Thanksgiving...
  • Fuel Injection
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:18:10 -0800
    ...It covers everything with complete explanations of all the technical stuff. -- John Bange
  • Great VW/Audi Repair shop in Loveland CO.
    Historical mailing list - Rick Berman
    Fri, 22 Sep 2000 09:58:17 -0600
    ...and this shop is Great, good technical and honest. Just food for thought. Rick. [text/html]
  • Re: Middle Seat Shoulder Belts VW PAYS
    Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
    Mon, 18 Jun 2001 08:18:42 -0400
    I was not able to get a copy of the technical bulletin, so I can't answer many questions. Please call VW and ask...
  • Re: Your email requires verification verify#t0FGNneoh53TSci9xWtLZgNLdjWvDNRa
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:55:56 -0600
    ...from kooky by >>> server1.technicaldepot.com with local-bsmtp >>> (Exim 4.63) >>> (envelope-from >>> ) >>> id 1H9x7L-0007oa-Ko >>> for kooky@server1.technicaldepot.com; Thu...
  • unscribe
    Historical mailing list - H. Rickert
    Thu, 16 Jul 1998 21:29:20 -0700
    ...Harve Harve A Rickert - Technical and Environmental Monitoring Services 5778 Broadway Road, Nanaimo B.C. V9V 1E9 Ph. (250) 758-7612 Fax: (250) 751...
  • 4-sale Vanagon Technical Service Manual
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Pham
    Fri, 19 Sep 2003 17:52:23 -0700
    this is the green soft cover tech service manual. in almost NEW condition. best offer. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use...
  • Re: cooling system design
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Mon, 8 Mar 2004 09:34:23 -0500
    ...what is the > technical problem with having a little air at the highest point in the > system or in an expansion bottle. The technical...
  • Re: Better gas mileage without $$$$
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Sun, 27 Aug 2000 21:52:32 PDT
    ...Don't get technical unless you're really going to get >technical. For Vanagon purposes he means going faster or going slower. For >your...
  • Re: Syncro Fest 2015
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 20 Apr 2015 18:48:33 -0400
    ...without a locking diff or LSD, technically speaking your correct lol
  • Re: Vanagon List vs. Vanagon Owner's Group on Facebook
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 22 Jul 2020 23:58:14 -0700
    On 7/22/20, Rob <vwrobb@gmail.com> wrote: > Now in the VW world I use the list for technical stuff, it's worked...
  • Re: Long, but true, saga of Galley Space
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 19 Dec 2001 13:16:36 -0500
    ...b.) within a vehicle (recreational trailer, RV, >etc.)" Technically, the connections inside the Westy at the back of the >range, and outside at the...
  • FRIDAY -- Re: Seeking Derek's and Jim's technical info on VCs
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Fri, 20 Nov 2015 16:54:30 -0500
    As I understand the VC were ineffectively contained by the anti-communist junta. It may be more worthwhile to ask this history books at...
  • Re: The most butch vanagon I've ever seen
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Mon, 3 Feb 2014 16:33:47 -0800
    Technically speaking, it's triple axle (not dual) Doublecab.😉 BenT sent from my electronic leash > On Feb 3, 2014, at 4:02 PM, "Chris...
  • Re: Water Pump Replacement
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Thu, 9 Jun 2011 08:42:06 -0700
    ...unless you've deigned to tackle the same task on a Porsche 928<http://jenniskens.livedsl.nl/Technical/Tips/Files/pirtle_tbelt.pdf> -- Casey
  • Re: Vanagon Tech Talk--free download
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Sat, 25 Jan 2014 14:00:58 -0500
    ...http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/ http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/technical/index-to-vanagon-technica.txt http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/technical/VW-Technical...
  • Re: The List & CD issues
    Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
    Tue, 14 Apr 1998 10:07:40 -0400
    ...weed out all the non-technical posts such as > "unsubscribe vanagon" and could create an archive of useful technical > info, with maybe a separate...
  • Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 17 May 2015 19:18:35 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Rear Brake
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 19 May 2016 23:18:03 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Descriptive Color
    Historical mailing list - James Huskins
    Fri, 11 Aug 2000 11:44:27 -0400
    ...I believe the technical term is Kindchen Scheise, but I could be wrong. James [text/html]
  • PIAA bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Trooz
    Fri, 13 Dec 2002 19:52:03 -0800
    ...And are there any limitations without adding a relay which = is probably beyond my technical ability? Thanks for any input. Bob Trousdale '90 Westy
  • Re: Importing a vehicle to USA - need advice
    Historical mailing list - Buffalo 66
    Sun, 29 Oct 2006 06:44:17 -0800
    I know a few grey areas, that are technically legal, but requires a bit of legwork. email me privately if you want the details...
  • Re: Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:54:26 -0400
    ...this engine could technically produce gas!!! Although a good filtration systems would be required, or it could be a stink'n TDI alternative!
  • The Sermons of Bob Hoover...
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:03:40 -0800
    ...3340.html - particularly useful for aircooled folks, but anyone with a eye for good technical writing will enjoy them. -- Angus Gordon birdworks@gmail.com
  • Re: Parts Place
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Thu, 27 Jul 2000 20:49:37 -0700
    ...I forgive her lack of technical savvy but Jack Finn > knew better. I will NEVER spend another dollar at the Parts Place. I'll...
  • Re: Electric Water Pump
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:17:33 -0800
    ...When you say 'technically speaking' ............then it could mean more than the normal way we use these words. Most words have numerous definitions if...
  • Vanagon TSB's Technical Service Bulletins
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:33:31 -0400
    Reminder, a lot of helpful VOA information is on this site; http://www.vanagonparts.com/tech_bulletins.html VW Vanagon Technical Bulletin Summaries This...
  • Re: A Great Idea!!!
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 28 Mar 2000 20:08:39 -0600
    ...I think that the scope of this group goes beyond technical q&a. We > are a community, and we discuss not only how to...
  • Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Reply from AT&T/BellSouth Part I
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Tue, 20 May 2008 10:21:35 -0400
    ...This is pretty much what happened with the Mercedes-oriented mail lists at mbz.org -- folks got tired of endless technical problems, and finally...
  • Re: Cross-country trip report
    Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
    Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:10:50 -0700
    ...engine conversion is the AAZ turbodiesel, with standard waterboxer gearing, for those who can't get enough technical details! Sorry for the omission, Gary
  • VW Run PDX
    Historical mailing list - Danny
    Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:56:14 -0700
    ...I herd it was a run from the VW technical center to Camp 18. Thanks Danny '84 Westy (Vanny) �
  • Hailing TOM CARRINGTON
    Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
    Thu, 15 Jul 1999 12:54:08 -0400
    ...I'd like to update the links for his technical articles at Type2.com (his www.relitech.com address is not working). Thanks, Ron...
  • re vanagon screensaver
    Historical mailing list - David Gleeson
    Fri, 9 Jun 2000 08:32:02 +1000
    Well I suppose that query was a bit technical. So can anyone tell me who made the screensaver? Maybe I could contact them direct...
  • Anyone have this tech text?
    Historical mailing list - Alan Watts
    Tue, 31 Jul 2001 13:53:04 -0500
    ...ftp://gerry.vanagon.com/pub/technical/how-to/starter-solenoid-fix.txt Anyone have an off-line copy they can send to me? Thanks...
  • Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:54:19 -0800
    ...cheap work ain't good This axiom applies pretty accurately to all technical trades from auto repair to dentistry. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: gas leak update, coupled with questions
    Historical mailing list - Samantha
    Mon, 10 May 2010 18:11:11 -0700
    here is the link to the photos, technical ignorance made me fudge up the delivery. Mr. Mustard photos no new updates on the gas...
  • Hello?
    Historical mailing list - Seth C. Bruggeman
    Sat, 23 Jan 1999 11:27:48 -0500
    Hello--Anyone out there? I haven't received any vanagon.com mail for over a day; technical failure or lack of interest? Seth B...
  • Automatic Transmission Manual
    Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
    Fri, 4 Oct 2002 11:23:35 -0500
    Volks, gonna rebuild the spare auto tranny (from an '89) and wondering what the better technical resources are. Anybody (read novice) rebuild their auto...
  • Temporary Everybus Web Site
    Historical mailing list - ncbus
    Fri, 19 Mar 2004 22:11:58 -0500
    ...com is experiencing technical difficulty. I have put up a temp site at http://www.mindspring.com/~everybus/ . I will be updating the this...
  • Porsche Boxster
    Historical mailing list - Martin Wolf
    Thu, 11 Mar 1999 11:25:55 EST
    As we line up to abandon the water boxer I was just wondering if anyone knows technical specs on the engine in the porsche...
  • Re: Idaho Vanaru?
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 30 Dec 1999 00:09:05 +0100
    ...with two engines, let alone three! Where have you hidden'em? ;-) Ok, its not friday yet, but its thursday (technically) PerL 87 Syncro 112i
  • Online Language Translation
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Thu, 11 Jan 2001 01:51:24 -0600
    ...Many of us are interested in German Language technical material - but cannot read German. Here's a great solution, IMHO: http://officeupdate.lhsl.com...
  • how to get files/dirs added to the Vanagon.com site?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
    Fri, 2 Jul 2004 10:14:01 -0700
    Have a folder with photos and text on my kill switch install (technical details) How do you get such uploaded/posted to the vanagon...
  • Re: r&r clutch master cylinder Q
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Tue, 17 May 2005 17:36:47 EDT
    ...http://www.vanthology.com/1Layout/Technical/Clutch1.html Jeffrey-- Thanks. You've set up a great website. Very helpful. -Jeff
  • Re: [NVC] technical term
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Fri, 9 Oct 2009 07:10:18 -0400
    ...Re: [NVC] technical term > What's the term that is used to describe the process when, > over time, dissimilar metals in fasteners bond together...
  • Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 25 Jun 2016 12:18:50 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Back Hatch Emblems
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 7 Jul 2010 09:25:59 -0700
    ...There is technically no > >such thing as an Audi Syncro. They call their AWD system Quattro. > > >I say 'technically' because some Syncros actually carry...