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• Re: Heater Box Question and Front Air Conditioning Revisited
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 08:30:07 -0800
  ...The second option is to install a complete aftermarket unit with heat, defrost and a/c. Most -but not all- of the aftermarket units...
• Re: running without idle stab unit
  Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 18:05:07 -0600
  ...running without idle stab unit Nice thing about the idle stabilizer; it produces that surge of rpms when you first start the engine. This...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 14:42:03 -0800
  ...Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering >I recently received an ISV control unit (1986 and later) for disassembly > (among other things). Thank you Mike...
• Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 23:04:43 +0100
  ...There should be plenty of these > around. > Karl Batzler Errrrr, wrong! The Volvo diesels are a VW unit, but not the same unit as...
• Re: Fuel sending unit question.
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:20:16 -0500
  ...Ordered another tank, seal kit and sending unit o ring. Fuel leaks > from sending unit after replacing the seal twice. Sending unit does not...
• Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:49:06 -0700
  The recent VW parts list I saw listed different control units for a 90 Syncro versus a 90 2wd. 90 Syncro 443 907 305...
• Re: Portable AC Units
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 06:56:13 -0400
  I have one of these standing units with the A/C and the heater, and I do plan to use it with my westy...
• WTB - Behr A/C unit
  Historical mailing list - David O'Bryan
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 21:55:47 -0400
  ...This is the perfect time for me to upgrade to a front Behr A/C unit. I'm finishing up on a Subaru engine...
• UNITE!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 15:37:07 -0500
  The President has asked that we unite for a common cause. Since the hard-line Islamic people cannot stand nudity and consider it a...
• westphalia and other towns ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 06 Dec 95 23:10:18 CST
  ...0 Westphalia 1 18083 Knox 2 IN Indiana 3 US United States F 45 Populated place L 38 51 46 N 87 13 32...
• Removing front AC from 84 Vanagon - need some info
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 16:25:52 -0500
  ...I hope to put this unit in my 85 Westy or my Syncro in the future. (Could then put a sunroof or poptop on...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 15:22:28 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver x2 jon wrote: > I recently received an ISV control unit (1986 and later) for disassembly > (among other things...
• Re: Sound systems (yet again)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 12:02:28 -0800
  I have looked a many units over the years and have yet to see any unit that does not have selective tuning. The only...
• Re: Portable Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Kun Chang
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 08:54:44 EDT
  ...The most challenging part is to secure the 50+ pounds A/C unit close to the window. With the summer heat and mosquitoes around...
• Re: Looking for a 1.9l waterboxer distributor
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 13 Nov 2013 11:49:06 -0800
  ...This is the one > that has the vacuum advance/retard unit on it. That means it has the > vacuum unit on the side and...
• Re: Koolatron
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 02 Aug 1996 21:19:16
  ...I put a Koolatron unit in my '77 Westy. Contacted the manufacturer directly (don't have the number anymore, but it was an 800...
• Re: Remove front suspension etc. as unit?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 15:19:35 -0800
  ...On 12/3/07, Mark Drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > Neil, it is possible to do it as a unit but I wouldn't...
• Computer Temp. Sending Unit
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 14:59:51 -0400
  ...Replacing the temp sending unit on my 84 made all the difference in the world in how the engine is running. Idles great too...
• Re: Compact Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 24 Aug 2016 08:08:06 -0700
  ...http://nostalgicac.com/evaporator-units/underdash-evaporators/ud-110-under-dash-a-c-only-evaporator-unit.html Mark Jim Felder wrote: > And, a vanagon...
• Odometer rerpair, 1985
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Sun, 19 May 1996 15:02:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Can someone share your experiences about fixing this problem or replacing the unit. Junk yard? Rebuilt? If you have to replace the unit, can...
• Re: Help With 110 Volt A/C BTU Requirement Sought
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 20:03:24 -0700
  ...My 5500 BTU GE unit cooled my Westy just fine on days when it was 110 (but Westy parked in the shade). Unit cost...
• Re: To unite, or separate (the air bags)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 18:40:00 -0600
  Air Lift Part number is--#60789 for the unit's without the optional compressor ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL
• Re: Portable Air Conditioner aka hybrid electric vehicle continued
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 1 Jul 2005 05:25:03 -0500
  ...You must exhaust the warm moist air that's coming out the back of the unit outside of the Van. The newer AC units...
• Fuel Level
  Historical mailing list - dan rick
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:46:53 -0700
  ...Does that automatically mean I need to replace my fuel level sending unit? Is there a way to know the sending unit is bad...
• Re: Wanted - Rear AC for 85 Westy.
  Historical mailing list - Victor Montgomery
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 11:48:17 EST
  I got a retrofit rear AC unit from COOLER AIR at Rt2 Box 22A in Rockwall Texas the number is 800-324-9378. They...
• Re: Bus Depot site acting weird to you?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:03:59 -0700
  ...33 Irvine, CA, United States 4 23.819 ge-6-15.car2.Tustin1.Level3.net 4.79.142.41 , , United States 5 58.597...
• Remove front suspension etc. as unit?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 12:23:51 -0800
  ...Can I remove the lower wishbone/calipers/steering rack/radius/knucles as a unit? i.e. for one side at a time, put a...
• Re: FYI Satellite Radio Users
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 17:23:47 -0700
  On 2/14/05 4:28 PM, "caverat" <caverat@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > Does the unit stay on when the key is removed from the...
• Questions about Idle stabilization control units and ECU compatibilities
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 07:28:12 +0300
  Hello Volks, As part of my analysis work regarding the Vanagon Idle stabilization control unit (ISCU) some of you might be aware of, both...
• Re: Removing front AC from 84 Vanagon - need some info
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 00:38:17 EST
  ...part of the unit thru the housing to > the mid van part of the unit and then disappearing into the unit. My > guess is...
• Switched 12V power in Engine compartment and hall unit to ecu question. (1984 van)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:41:40 -0400
  ...1 comes from the AEM hall unit and when grounded shows just under battery voltage, and 13 is from a relay which shows battery...
• Re: Below Floor Storage Unit
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 26 May 2000 08:53:12 EDT
  ...This unit was built here in Tampa....I putting a unit in as well. >> Ed, This may be a great solution to the storage...
• Has anyone modified a non-westy ceiling mounted AC unit to fit a westy?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 25 Aug 2001 10:09:54 -0700
  I just bought a ceiling mounted AC unit for an air cooled van (non-westy). A similar unit can be seen at: http://blackhead...
• Re: CD/MP3 Player suggestions
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 18:30:48 -0800
  The stock unit in my 85 GL is approximately 5 & 7/8 inches deep, 7 inches wide and 2 1/16 high. There is...
• Re: That stubby DIN size
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 6 Mar 2012 23:07:08 -0800
  RE: Depth for Head Unit/Radio Have you removed the 'V' shaped bracket behind the unit? That gives some additional depth.
• NEED Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (P/N 251 907 393D)
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 11:02:04 EST
  Does anyone have an Idle Stabilizer Control Unit, P/N 251 907 393D for sale? Rich
• 1985 Vanagon - front swivel seat set-up
  Historical mailing list - Larry Word
  Mon, 21 May 2007 10:48:19 -0700
  ...swivel seat unit I purchased years ago on-line and have ?'s. The unit I purchased supposedly came from a full camper Westy, it...
• Re: MIG welder advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 08:07:53 CST6CDT
  Be cautious about the Century units. I have heard reports of them developing 'bird nests' in the wire spool and frustrating service. but the...
• Fuel tank and sending unit
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:12:10 -0600
  ...rusty inside and sending unit is iffy at best!! Who's got the best deal on a tank&sending unit and has it on...
• Re: UNITE!
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 08:39:39 +0900
  Chris wrote: > The President has asked that we unite for a common cause. --- Snip --- > The United States appreciates your efforts and applauds you. > God...
• FW: Hall Unit Failure - Again
  Historical mailing list - al jordans
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 14:59:27 -0500
  ...Hall Unit Failure - Again Looks like my hall unit has failed again. Westy wouldn't start after driving it and it being parked for...
• Fuel Inj Testing
  Historical mailing list - Vahid Lajevardi
  Tue, 16 May 95 9:44:14 PDT
  ...But, the control unit doesn't fire up the fuel injectors. I have checked the power supply & the ground connections to the control unit...
• Sony Car Stereo's
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 02:29:33 -0500
  So I just purchased a new car stereo, the previous owner took the unit he had in there out. In my last Van I...
• Power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 08:34:13 -0400
  I recall a thread recently about power steering units and their relative quality and availability. I'd like some opinions about them. Both boots...
• DigiJet Hall Control Unit Maint' Point & Poll
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:21:12 -0700
  How many 1.9L H2OBoxer DigiJet owners have ever Cleaned & Reapplied Heatsink Compound on the Hall Control Unit ? ORR ~ DeanB
• Re: Wanted: Idle Stablizer
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 14:54:52 -0700
  Actually, this is a good question. I need the idle stabilizer control unit from the '86-on. Do you sell this unit? Malcolm
• F.S. ECU, AFM, ISV control unit, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 12:04:38 EST
  For Sale: ECU, Air flow meter, ISV control unit, etc. have both for 1.9L and 2.1L chris
• Re: Blower Fan troubles
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 13:33:07 -0500
  ...Best price was from GoWesty for a Meyle brand unit. (Worst price was also GoWesty for an AEG unit.) YMMV depending on freight from...
• Re: Stereo Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:20:08 -0500
  ...I'd like a unit that has a port for plugging in an MP3. Jeff, I highly recommend Alpine head units and JL-audio...
• Re: Window-unit A/C?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 11:20:55 -0400
  ...Window-unit A/C? >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Has anybody on the list rigged up a small window unit air conditioner for >camping...
• Re: adding a/c - '85 down pass vanagon overhead unit v.s. Behr
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 18:02:53 -0700
  At 3/26/2007 04:56 PM, John Runberg wrote: >Now, if someone could offer me market price AND remove the unit from >my...
• Generic Stereo Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:32:30 -0700
  ...Is the connector (plug) and wiring for a stereo head unit (receiver/CD player, etc) standardized between different brands? In other words, if I...
• Rusted out fuel tank wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 07:26:41 -0400
  ...I'm going to adapter a 2 wheel drive sending unit. This will require that I cut out a piece from a fuel tank...
• hall unit needed for 81 California Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 17:19:55 -0600
  I sold my 81 Vanagon Westy several years ago and the new owner needs to replace the hall unit. He also needs the connectors...
• Re: Currently in Bend
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 14:08:53 -0700
  ...Dwell & Timing never varied for 10 years after I installed the unit. m2cw m ____________________________________________________________________________________ Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research...
• Vanted: 1988 ECU (Engine Control Unit)
  Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 20:19:53 EDT
  Does anyone have an ECU (Engine Control Unit) for a 88 vangon (2.1L engine)? Erik ErikValeur@AOL.com 978-921-0656
• FS: Complete Westy Airconditioning Unit
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 10:46:23 -0800
  For Sale in SF Bay Area: Complete Westy air conditioning unit in excellent condition (35k miles). Good price assured. Steve 415-387-3434
• WTB: Blaupunkt Stereo
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 22:20:58 -0600
  ...A few years ago I purchased a Blaupunkt "Sydney" head unit and CD changer for my G60 Corrado. That went with the car when...
• Re: ecu 025 906 022 d
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 12:07:04 EST
  ...I have put TA unit in my 90 GL with no problem (originally had the 022D Bosch unit). Also put the 022D into the...
• Re: FW: add A/C
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 13:04:09 -0400
  ...Your unit sounds like a small house window unit? Is 5000 btu's overkill? How many amps would this size unit draw? Jay