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  • Re: Dex-Cool . . . I hesitate to ask this
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:03:32 -0400
    ...BASF makes G 30 to meet the VW specs, and G 34 to meet the GM specs. You can bet that if they could...
  • Re: Carb Specs, Heartfelt thanks... (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Mon, 17 Apr 1995 17:21:19 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Carb Specs, Heartfelt thanks... Thanks for the info on the mixture screws. They were out half a turn. I gave 'em a tweak and...
  • Snow Chains/89 2WD Westy
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
    Thu, 2 Dec 2004 11:02:00 -0600
    What specs and link style should I purchase? Thanks Chuck
  • Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:14:21 -0400
    ...There are relatively few 15" tires that meet Vanagon specs, and scarcely any 16" ones. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com
  • Oil press. sw. specs ?
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Mon, 25 Mar 1996 11:19:51 CST6CDT
    ...the PN on the box is 056-919-081 C can anyone tell me specs of this switch (not marked on the body like...
  • Re: alignment
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 2 Sep 2009 17:09:16 -0400
    ...alignment Bentley makes no distinction in the alignment specs between a van and a Westy. Is that correct? I need to get an alignment...
  • Re: GoWesty2.3--how do you like it?
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:48:00 -0800
    ...But their website also had other > questionable claims, indeed *one could pickup 5 horsepower by scrolling > from the specs at the middle of the...
  • Re: My Mechanic's Odd Reaction
    Historical mailing list - tom ring
    Fri, 17 Oct 2003 19:20:28 -0600
    ...What is the euro spec? And is it in the list of specs I sent? I also found since then that Cummins Diesel approves...
  • 15" or 16" wheels on the Syncro?
    Historical mailing list - Paul Uusitalo
    Mon, 4 Nov 1996 15:55:22 -0800
    ...Has anyone on the list upgraded their Syncro to 15" or 16" wheels? If so, what wheels were used and what are their specs...
  • Syncro body height
    Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
    Sat, 4 Oct 1997 15:18:07 +0000
    ...I was checking out my Bentley this morning trying to find the ride height specs for my van. Well, I went through that manual...
  • 3-Point Seatbelt Help
    Historical mailing list - Gregg Howald
    Tue, 30 Apr 2002 17:29:11 -0700
    ...Can someone out there who has done this before be so kind to look up the specs on the bolts that I need to...
  • Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ?? or Honda 1.8
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Mon, 26 Jul 2004 21:44:15 EDT
    ...It's not 230 HP like the suby but respectable >for 1800 cc. >What are the HP and Torque specs on the VW 1...
  • Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 3 Oct 2005 12:45:28 -0400
    > >The fact that VW updated these specs > >throughout the years (i.e. updating > > inflation specs on Vanagons) > Are you saying that the correct tire...
  • Re: alignment
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 2 Sep 2009 14:24:25 -0700
    ...The alignment specs would be the same, whether westy or passenger van, or 800 lbs sitting on the rear floor - you just need to...
  • Re: 112HP @ 4800RPM on a stock WBX?
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 23 Mar 2000 19:33:53 +0100
    ...PerL 87 Syncro 112i http://members.tripod.com/perlindgren/wbx-specs.html
  • engine mounting bolts
    Historical mailing list - Cameron Campbell
    Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:58:45 -0700
    Hello List! Does anyone have any specs as to length and thread size for the engine mounting bolts? I have an 85 Westy and...
  • FS: 2.1L engine, complete
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 23 Jan 2000 01:41:49 EST
    FS: 2.1L '86-'91 Vanagon engine. p-mail for specs chris Allentown, pa
  • Re: Syncro speedo is different?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
    Sat, 10 Apr 2004 20:49:25 -0400
    You're right, Ben. 1650. Time for new specs for these old eyes. Michael
  • Re: Aust.Transporter TDI
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Mon, 17 May 1999 21:36:49 -0700
    ...The dealer >said that he already had an order list. > >I am getting prices. > >Can anyone tell me where I could find specs on...
  • Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Thu, 28 Dec 2006 14:17:06 -0800
    ...0 motor) -specs? ground height?? > -subaru 2.2, 2.5, and flat 6 - specs? ground height? > -zetec (ford focus motor) - specs? ground height 4...
  • Re: speshul tires for the vanagon
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 20 Oct 2006 13:23:40 -0400
    ...It is true that all tires that meet VW specs (that I know of) have 2 ply sidewalls, but the converse is not true...
  • Re: Wheels
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 3 Jan 2007 16:15:47 -0800
    RE: Wheels Jeff, that's great but you didn't give us the specs, like size and offset...
  • Re: Wheel torque specs?
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Fri, 19 Jul 2002 06:51:22 -0700
    ...Wheel torque specs? > > >What was the general consensus on this? > >Adam P >81 Westy "The Brick " >70 Single Cab "Whitey" >74 Beetle "Ol Yeller...
  • Euro-Drive: 90 Volkswagen VANAGON, Emissions/Poor-mileage
    Historical mailing list - "Bela Zabajnik (by way of Derek Drew )"
    Wed, 19 Apr 2000 02:26:03 -0400
    ...fuel pressure - normal cts - with in specs air flow meter - with in specs ats - with in specs _______________________________________________________ iATN Industry Sponsors: http://www.iatn.net...
  • Re: List of Vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
    Historical mailing list - Jack R
    Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:15:28 -0500
    ...so far i know of: -Tiico (inline vw 2.0 motor) -specs? ground height?? -subaru 2.2, 2.5, and flat 6 - specs? ground...
  • Re: Subject: Re: Design of a New Microbus
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 3 Mar 2006 23:08:40 -0600
    ...Conforming >to >safety specs may require changes in the concept car, which then >affects other features. > >I'd expect that it is more dealing...
  • suspension specs
    Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
    Sun, 5 Aug 2007 17:58:14 -0700
    ...Would be nice to know the actual spring specs, but I could find nothing at all. All vendors claim to have designed the springs...
  • Re: 2.1L engine
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 29 Jan 2002 21:29:17 -0600
    ...The original 1.9L engine in my 84 Vanagon was worn out. > I looked at the specs of the 1.9L and 2.1L...
  • Re: adjustment specs for headlights?
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Mon, 15 Mar 2004 02:34:24 -0500
    ...jesse johnson <> Hey All, What are the adjustment specs for high and low beams for an 89 vanagon.. I want to do the old...
  • Re: Cheapest fuel pump I've ever seen
    Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
    Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:36:49 -0700
    ...There is OE (original equipment from the automaker itself, that obviously meets OE specs), OEM (a part sourced outside the automaker's system but...
  • Re: any late-model Eurovans out there?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Wed, 10 Jul 2002 23:27:26 EDT
    ...the alignment folks are acting stupid and claim they can't find any specs for his bus. also, on the same bus, he says...
  • ?Equivalent CV Grease?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Thu, 8 Apr 2004 12:25:55 EDT
    Does anyone know what commonly available greases have the same specs as the VW G6.3 CV grease? Thanks, George
  • any late-model Eurovans out there?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
    Thu, 11 Jul 2002 20:35:24 -0700
    ...Alignment specs for the 92-99 Eurovans are at my elbow. Oh-fish-al Factory Repair Manual: Volume2, Section N, Pgs44-1 through 44...
  • German transporter military specs
    Historical mailing list - Ron & Marianne
    Thu, 11 Sep 2014 18:30:24 -0400
    Someone might find this transporter of interest . asking $15,900 Canadian in Toronto Have a look http://www.beromotors.com/
  • HELP--need torque specs for raceware studs
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 1 May 2010 18:30:21 -0500
    I need the torque progression for diesel vanagon raceware studs. Let me know if you know. Jim
  • Re: European vs. US specs.
    Historical mailing list - Dave Nielsen
    Mon, 22 May 2000 18:21:10 +0200
    ...The first was an 83.5 (German specs) and the one we currently have is an 85 (U.S. specs). We bought the 85...
  • Re: engine swap muffler solutions
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 5 May 2003 09:49:33 -0600
    ...http://www.dynomax.com/documents/muffler_general_specs.pdf go down to the 4th page and it will give you all the specs. It...
  • Re: Tire Question (not the dreaded tire thread at all)
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:52:05 -0400
    Online tire retailers have have specs such as tire circumference and rev-per-mile specs. Hankook RA08, which I'm assuming you had previously...
  • Subaru engines
    Historical mailing list - John C.
    Mon, 18 Feb 2002 15:35:19 EST
    Subaru engines uh-huh... fer yer bus uh-huh... checkum out... http://www.cars101.com Everything Subaru: options, prices, specs. Year by year.
  • Fuel Pressure Info
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Wed, 1 Aug 2001 17:46:40 -0500
    ...With a calibrated gauge it was running around 4#'s higher than Bentley specs. I put on a new Bosch regulator today from BD...
  • Re: wheel torque specs
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 7 Apr 2006 13:55:59 -0700
    ...with new tires and I confirmed with them, according to their specs, > that 125lb is the right torque. > > I am going to have them...
  • Re: Syncro Alignment & Vibrations
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 26 Mar 1998 23:39:20 -0500
    ...I had my syncro westy aligned >to Derek's specs at a BMW dealer (at no charge, for reasons not relevant >here...). The operator...
  • Club Joker
    Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
    Sun, 5 Nov 2000 22:49:27 -0500
    Hello: Does anyone know what are the Joker and Club Joker models standing for (which specs? or appliances?) TIA, Javier Zavala Fono:( 01) 9696933
  • Re: specs
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 11 Apr 2001 15:19:42 -0500
    The owners manual says length 179.5 inches width m72.6 inches heigth vanagon 76.7 heigth camper 80.7 calculate about 2900 lbs.
  • Re: Comparative tranny opinions / 5 speed specs
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Fri, 20 Aug 2004 15:45:36 +0000
    A table of all the Vanagon transmission ratios may be found at: http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM
  • Re: Syncro Alignment Spreadsheet
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Wed, 20 May 1998 11:02:11 -0400
    ...To perform these calculations, you will need to translate the Bentley specs to the specs used by our alignment mechanics on their machines so...
  • Re: Tire Report - Summary Conclusion
    Historical mailing list - Bernard
    Fri, 7 Oct 2005 09:01:30 -0700
    ...I now am driving with tires that meet specs. I would never consider driving the vehicle without tires that meet those specs. If the...
  • Chinese Tires
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Fri, 25 Oct 2002 08:33:58 -0700
    Seen on clients Vanagon, but also good specs for T-II. JING LUNG Made in China Beijing Tyre Factory (US/Canada Mkt) 185R14C 1872...
  • Re: End of the list? Was Re: Rear axle torque specs?
    Historical mailing list - David Higginbotham
    Thu, 4 Jun 2015 10:10:31 -0400
    VIVE LA LISTE! David Higginbotham 85 Westy (retirement project 209 days to go) Silk Hope, NC
  • Re: Rear axle torque specs?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 3 Jun 2015 22:45:27 -0400
    At 09:09 PM 6/3/2015, Alistair Bell wrote: >I was thinking about turtles :-) Oh, Turtles! <wink wink nudge nudge> ;) d
  • Re: Syncro shifting?
    Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
    Thu, 4 Dec 1997 11:40:51 EST
    It should say in your owners manuel if you dont have one then I can get ya the specs. tim g 87 syncro gl
  • Torque specs please!
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Thu, 6 Apr 2000 12:46:48 -0400
    ...so I was hoping somebody could look up the following torque specs and post them to the list. Bolts, flywheel to crankshaft. (my guess...
  • Syncro front end alignment specs. needed
    Historical mailing list - Sanford Schulwolf
    Sun, 5 Dec 1999 22:46:44 -0800
    ...Syncro front end alignment specs. needed > Comments: To: Vanagon list > Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII > > Morning All, > > > Does anyone have the front...
  • Re: Lighter tyres for lighter steering?
    Historical mailing list - JonR
    Wed, 26 Feb 1997 09:58:47 -0500
    ...psi 36lbs)to a Uniroyal LT195/75R-14 (inflated to vehicle specs) and noticed a slightly stiffer ride, but little or no difference in...
  • Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
    Thu, 28 Dec 2006 19:07:31 -0800
    ...so far i know of: -Tiico (inline vw 2.0 motor) -specs? ground height?? -subaru 2.2, 2.5, and flat 6 - specs? ground...
  • yokahama guardex 720?????????
    Historical mailing list - Blake Porter
    Sun, 7 Oct 2001 04:15:38 EDT
    has anyone heard about these tires, do they meet the weight specs. the snow ice technology sounds good but how about dry handling and...
  • Re: any late-model Eurovans out there?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
    Wed, 10 Jul 2002 20:15:29 -0700
    ...the alignment folks are acting stupid and claim they can't find any specs for his bus. also, on the same bus, he says...
  • Re: Need torque specs for AC bolts
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:12:04 -0700
    ...Sometimes the just don't feel right at the torque spec, and I think many torque specs on general engine parts are a little...
  • larger filter for 1982 aircooled
    Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
    Wed, 19 Nov 2003 12:21:32 -0500
    I just called Wix filters tech line and had them look up the largest filter with the same specs as my stock oil filter...
  • Re: I need advice/help getting a letter of conformity
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 6 Feb 2005 10:19:33 EST
    ...looking at a instrument cluster swap to convert from Canadian specs to US specs and thats pretty much it. since most new US vehicles...