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  • Re: Electrical questions. Radiator fan circuit from 85 Vanagon into 81 air cooled Westy.
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:14:42 -0800
    ...On Jan 22, 2008 6:07 AM, Mark Drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > Neil, the high speed fan relay is seldom triggered and thus...
  • Re: Wagon-R power steering
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 7 May 2002 19:06:08 +1200
    ...It could be the tachometer, or else somehow put a magnetic trigger on one of the wheel hubs and a sensor on the brake...
  • Re: Help!! in big trouble with Jetta GLi ignition system
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sun, 17 Mar 2002 10:59:32 -0800
    ...C the hall sender ( in the distributor, under the trigger wheel). The Hall control gets hot , thus the need for the heat sink. I...
  • Re: lug wrench- was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:50:55 -0600
    ...It would go WhhhhrrrrrrrrrSMACK...hit the trigger again WWWhhhhhhrrrrrrrrrrSMACK, and repeat until the nut/bolt comes off. I didn't use it to install...
  • Re: 5 speed
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:06:36 -0700
    I knew when I wrote it that it would inspire some trigger-happy yahoo to say Nuh-uh. Shoulda known it'd be you...
  • Re: The details of Motronic (long)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Wed, 1 Oct 2003 12:25:48 -0700
    ...There are four apertures on the trigger wheel that allow a signal to pass every time a window is opened to the pick-up...
  • Re: Quiet Horn.
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 8 Jun 2008 10:45:30 -0700
    ...If i trigger it, you can hear it "click" and > > very, very faintly make noise. It cannot be heard at all with the engine...
  • Re: The details of Motronic (long)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Wed, 1 Oct 2003 20:04:02 -0700
    ...There are four apertures on the trigger wheel that allow a signal to pass every time a window is opened to the pick-up...
  • Re: 85 Man Tran Fluid
    Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
    Thu, 9 Jan 2003 09:57:14 -0500
    ...Pull > up and back towards the steering wheel at the same time. The cover > should pop right off. The reservoir is then exposed. > > License...
  • Re: Real time help needed
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 28 Mar 2020 19:58:31 -0700
    ...should fire all 4 injectors > > The hall wheel has 4 trigger points, so it should trigger 4 times per turn of the distributor shaft...
  • Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:11:30 -0700
    ...They usually use a magnet on a driveshaft to trigger a sensor and count wheel rotations to generate distance and speed data. I can...
  • Re: 15" Wheel/Tire Report - Caution
    Historical mailing list - Richard Green
    Mon, 14 Mar 2005 23:22:54 -0600
    ...15" Wheel/Tire Report >> >>Hello Gang! >> >>I pulled the trigger and purchased the 15" alloy wheel/tire >>set from GoWesty.com -- after about 50...
  • Re: No start :-(
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:26:25 -1000
    ...connect it to the Trigger Terminal on the Starter and good 12 volts.. see if it cranks that way. if it does ..that says...
  • Re: Recent Car Talk Shows - re air bags
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:32:25 -0700
    ...It was pretty dumb to make airbags for 60+ mph crashes, but that can triggered full force at 20 mph. Just happened to a...
  • Re: 15" Wheel/Tire Report - Caution
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 14 Mar 2005 21:47:28 -0500
    ...15" Wheel/Tire Report > > Hello Gang! > > I pulled the trigger and purchased the 15" alloy wheel/tire > set from GoWesty.com -- after about 50...
  • Tom and Ray: Vanagon adds excitement - and headaches- to driving
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Wed, 22 Jul 1998 08:58:00 -0700
    ...Then they redesigned it as a front-wheel-drive van and renamed it the Eurovan. Tom: Either one will completely wipe out the memory...
  • Re: Recommendations, anyone?
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Mon, 9 Jul 2012 19:31:05 -0400
    ...If you can take it down the street to someone with an impact wrench it will spin off with one press of the trigger...
  • Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:09:46 -0700
    ...They usually use a magnet on a driveshaft to trigger > a sensor and count wheel rotations to generate distance and speed data. > I can...
  • Re: Installing an after market radio?
    Historical mailing list - David Hally
    Sun, 2 Sep 2007 16:43:56 -0700
    I connected the "trigger wire" to the "key in lock" connection on the ignition switch (the one that sets off the beeper). Now the...
  • Re: Peloquin experience?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:37:13 -0500
    ...Peloquin experience? >> >> >>> The recent thread on traction reminded me ("1 wheel drive") about >>> the >>> Peloquin limited slip differential that can be installed in the...
  • Re: A few questions from a newbie
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sat, 27 Jan 2007 22:24:39 -0500
    ...IIRC the VDO sender is triggered at 5PSI, where the stock VW sender triggers at 3.5PSI. - It may be that the bottom end...
  • Re: Quiet Horn.
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 8 Jun 2008 10:47:21 -0700
    ...If i trigger it, you can hear it "click" and >> > very, very faintly make noise. It cannot be heard at all with the engine...
  • Re: Vanagon (DoubleCab) Crash Test Video
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Wed, 5 Jul 2006 17:40:24 -0700
    ...On the other hand, I found it interesting that the steering wheel went straight up, instead of back (yeah I have even less room...
  • Re: Real time help needed
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 29 Mar 2020 09:22:30 -0700
    ...should fire all 4 injectors > > The hall wheel has 4 trigger points, so it should trigger 4 times per turn of the distributor shaft...
  • Re: Starter Help!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:10:05 -0800
    ...I > did say it was a 91, but it is stock 2.1 and manual 2 wheel. > Thanks again > Kevin > > > Date: Sat, 13 Feb...
  • Re: 84 Vanagon GL, SW Houston area
    Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
    Thu, 24 Oct 2013 21:34:43 -0500
    ...Included with the 84 GL is a pair of new brake rotors, new front wheel bearings, and components for the AC system. The engine...
  • Re: Accolades for Dennis Haynes
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Tue, 6 Sep 2022 16:49:54 +0000
    ...Dennis has walked me through wheel and tire choices, thinking about upgrades to brakes, lighting, etc. figuring out towing capabilities and producing products that...
  • On auxiliary Gas Tanks, Solvents, Storage, Needs and Solutions
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Thu, 28 Feb 2002 17:26:32 EST
    ...I have added a bolt arrangement with T-handle to fix the can and wheel to the carrier pan (unnecessary, but made the whole...
  • Re: Starter Help!
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
    Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:36:30 -0500
    ...I did say it was a 91, but it is stock 2.1 and manual 2 wheel. Thanks again Kevin > Date: Sat, 13 Feb...
  • Re: Accolades for Dennis Haynes
    Historical mailing list - Carlos Perez
    Tue, 6 Sep 2022 23:09:48 -0500
    ...with equally > strong accolades and thanks. > Dennis has walked me through wheel and tire choices, thinking about > upgrades to brakes, lighting, etc. figuring out...
  • Re: 87 Vanagon Emission failure -No Va
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sat, 20 Mar 2004 08:39:17 -0800
    ...There were three things wrong with mine (inline-4, A-3 Motronic) One was mechanical-the distributor trigger wheel needed to be rotated one...
  • Re: Car Alarm Recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Sat, 29 Jan 2022 14:56:00 -0500
    ...That would require sensor triggers for this (or more easily a late factory OEM VW central locking system). I think all these systems would...
  • Re: 15" Wheel/Tire Report - Caution
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 15 Mar 2005 06:51:51 -0600
    ...15" Wheel/Tire Report >> >>Hello Gang! >> >>I pulled the trigger and purchased the 15" alloy wheel/tire >>set from GoWesty.com -- after about 50...
  • Re: Electrical questions. Radiator fan circuit from 85 Vanagon into 81 air cooled Westy.
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:40:22 -0500
    ...On Jan 22, 2008 6:07 AM, Mark Drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > Neil, the high speed fan relay is seldom triggered and thus...
  • Re: HELP!! Stalling, rain, leaking gas tank...
    Historical mailing list - Joe Volpe
    Tue, 12 Nov 2002 20:22:31 -0500
    ...In my case, the triggering circumstances weren't exactly rain, but rather a rain-slush mix that the wheels would throw up onto my...
  • Re: Hall Sender
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 10 May 2004 21:07:14 -0500
    ...The only mistake you can do is to put the trigger wheel 180 deg > opposite. > > Germain > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "T Berk" <tberk@sbcglobal.net...
  • Re: Remove Brake Caliper: Steering Knuckle Off Vehicle
    Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
    Sun, 19 Jun 2016 16:25:31 -0700
    ...Really..I'd just go to a Tire and Wheel Alignment Store ( much as I try not to ) and just say .. 'could you just...
  • Re: Starter Help!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:50:53 -0800
    ...I did say it was a 91, but it is stock 2.1 and manual 2 wheel. Thanks again Kevin > Date: Sat, 13 Feb...
  • Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:23:05 -0700
    ...I take off a vanagon wheel and it's been on there untouched for 10 years, and the studs or bolts are shiny dry...
  • Re: Quiet Horn.
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Sun, 8 Jun 2008 15:06:45 -0400
    ...If i trigger it, you can hear it "click" > and > >> > very, very faintly make noise. It cannot be heard at all with the > engine...
  • Re: Bleeding html
    Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
    Sat, 5 Jun 1999 20:55:13 -0700
    ...slips over the steering wheel. I can slide the plunger down onto the gas pedal and squeeze the "trigger" of the gun thus setting...
  • Re: Quiet Horn.
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 8 Jun 2008 12:45:05 -0700
    ...If i trigger it, you can hear it "click" >> and >> >> > very, very faintly make noise. It cannot be heard at all with the >> engine...
  • Re: Vanagon Science Degree - list archive/FAQ => Wiki
    Historical mailing list - JD Erskine
    Tue, 28 Feb 2006 15:00:42 -0500
    ...At the very least you should have references >> that trigger the brain as to where to go to find information for >> troubleshooting. The Vanagon...
  • Re: Electrical questions. Radiator fan circuit from 85 Vanagon into 81 air cooled Westy.
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:10:48 -0800
    ...to this list. --- :^) > > "Now wheres my drawings for that new oblong wheel I was > designing....." --- ;^) > > > Neil. > > On Jan 22, 2008 6:07 AM, Mark...
  • Re: wow.. got an extra $40k?
    Historical mailing list - joe trussell
    Thu, 1 Jun 2006 13:05:32 +0000
    ...Once getting the 16" wheel package, and then >a year or so later when I was passing by just to drool over the >"collection...
  • Re: Starter Help!
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
    Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:29:48 -0500
    ...I did say it was a 91, but it is stock 2.1 and manual 2 wheel. > Thanks again > Kevin > > > Date: Sat, 13 Feb...
  • Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 20 Dec 2002 01:47:51 -0600
    ...Through pure dumb luck we managed to set a ARHA Word record in an A Fuel Roadster, American Bantam body, 90" wheelbase 301 Enderly...
  • Re: best way to install a killer switch
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Wed, 31 May 2017 18:37:02 -0700
    ...So to start the car every time you had to put it in reverse to trigger the relay and pull the high beam dip...
  • Re: Electrical questions. Radiator fan circuit from 85 Vanagon into 81 air cooled Westy.
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:25:49 -0500
    ...to this list. --- :^) > > "Now wheres my drawings for that new oblong wheel I was > designing....." --- ;^) > > > Neil. > > On Jan 22, 2008 6:07 AM, Mark...
  • Re: Rock Auto makes it good
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Tue, 2 Dec 2014 13:30:44 -0500
    ...But, you can't beat the > > > service. > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > 1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels. > > Oldest son is an Eagle scout. > > >
  • Re: best way to install a killer switch
    Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
    Wed, 31 May 2017 22:17:00 -0400
    ...car every time you had to put it in reverse to trigger > the relay and pull the high beam dip switch. You could hand...
  • Re: coolant gauge were is normal
    Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
    Fri, 24 Aug 2001 21:19:50 -0700
    ...slips over the steering wheel. I can slide the plunger down onto the gas pedal and squeeze the "trigger" of the gun thus setting...
  • Re: A Mystery
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Sun, 1 Sep 2013 13:54:09 -0700
    ...Vehicle in 3rd gear - clutch in, ignition on but not to >> start, >> release brake, turn wheels towards down hill, start to roll. Pick up...
  • Re: Air Bleeder Installation/Cooling System Bleeding Procedure
    Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
    Fri, 4 Jun 1999 23:33:36 -0700
    ...slips over the steering wheel. I can slide the plunger down onto the gas pedal and squeeze the "trigger" of the gun thus setting...
  • Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 8 Sep 2016 09:33:37 -0400
    ...I later learned that you could use a broomstick inserted over the back wheel. Do the relay, but try to get one that can...
  • Re: Addition engine cooling thoughts/ Oil Cooler Issues
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sun, 19 May 2002 14:45:34 EDT
    ...The fan is triggered thermostatically from the engine oil temperature. One of the oil coolers is plumbed directly to Audi 5000T oil flange. The...
  • Re: What did you do for your Vanagon this week?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:23:44 -0700
    ...Installed new spark plugs (NGK BP6ET) and triggered a whole swarm of controversy here over whether they are smart to use or not; then...
  • Re: wow.. got an extra $40k?
    Historical mailing list - Smith, Bob
    Thu, 1 Jun 2006 16:29:01 -0700
    ...Once getting the 16" wheel package, and >then a year or so later when I was passing by just to drool over the >"collection...
  • Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Thu, 8 Sep 2016 14:04:27 +0000
    ...learned that you could use a broomstick inserted over the back wheel.   Do the relay, but try to get one that can handle inductive...
  • Re: What did you do for your Vanagon this week?
    Historical mailing list - Varotto Hugo
    Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:51:29 -0700
    ...One should get, I reckon, more than 10,000 > miles from a set of front tires. > > Installed new spark plugs (NGK BP6ET) and triggered...