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• Re: WBX Nightmares
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 23:21:50 EDT
  In a message dated 8/13/00 7:40:04 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Wolfvan88@aol.com writes: << I eliminated power LOSSES >> What you...
• Re: power loss then blue smoke!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 22:36:14 -0600
  ...Sudden power loss, then blue smoke. John Rodgers 88 GL with rebuilt engine (Feb. 2000) dawn wrote: > > Driving my vanagon this morning to work...
• Re: Inverters
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 24 Oct 2004 17:45:50 -0400
  ...It also works well to power interior lights, but it's a bit weak for power tools. Happy trails, Greg Potts Toronto, Ontario, Canada...
• Re: LEAKING POWER STEERING LINE
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Wed, 27 Oct 2004 23:15:08 -0400
  ...LEAKING POWER STEERING LINE It appears that the metal power steering lines have rusted through at the front of 88 vanagon. . Can I splice...
• Re: to rebuild or not, 89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 10:34:40 -0500
  ...Think V-8 power Think Inline 6 power. At a fraction of the cost. Yea, the Vanagon's are neat, and a bunch of...
• Re: subie power?
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 14:35:51 -0300
  ...Pascal '84 Westy - 1.9 original ;o) "This mailing list is about Vanagon, does this mean it has to be about VW powered vanagon...
• Re: Relay question again
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 8 Jul 2018 03:04:58 -0400
  30 -- unswitched power 87 -- switched (output) power 86 -- control circuit positive 85 -- control circuit negative Yrs, d On Sat, Jul 7, 2018 at 8...
• 90 Carat Power Window Wiring Diagram
  Historical mailing list - Greg McKinney
  Fri, 21 Jul 2017 19:20:28 -0500
  Can someone point me to the power window wiring diagram for a '90 Carat? Mine have had the same color wire spliced in at...
• Re: Power Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 16:34:33 -0400
  ...warmerwagen@yahoo.com> wrote: > Has anyone removed tie rods from a power steering rack? I'm trying to > figure out how to do it...
• Re: Starting problem or startER problem
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 7 Apr 2013 09:36:34 -0400
  ...I used a foglamp relay to switch the direct power to the starter solenoid in close proximity to it. Then I just used the...
• Convex mirror dot placement
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:21:48 -0700
  Any opinions on best location (and size) of those convex mirror dots?� � This is for power mirrors.� They were�on my old (non-power...
• Re: Looking for the plastic power window switch holder on the drivers side
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 4 Jun 2009 20:38:31 -0400
  > Does any have the plastic power window switch holder > on the drivers side? Yes. http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=191919550A - Ron Salmon The...
• low power when warm
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:45:32 -0700
  Totoro has been running well when cold but starts to hesitate and lose power after warming up. What's the first thing I should...
• Power Windows
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 01 Jun 1995 15:18:35
  ...Any suggestions? Also the power windows do not work. The fuse is OK.The circuit diagrams in the Bently book are sure difficult to...
• power steering pump
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Apr 1997 10:16:36 -0700
  Bought a 89 vanagon and on the head where the screws go in to hold the powersteering pump, the casting broke off the head...
• Power Steering Sender
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 11:55:29 EDT
  I just noticed what looks like a leak from the sender on the back of my power steering pump on my '91 Carat. What...
• Re: Power steering lines R & R
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 00:19:00 EDT
  With all this talk going on about power steering ,my rack has started leaking .I vaugely remember the list talking about rebuilding the rack...
• Solar powered Vent
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 23:34:50 -0600
  To all who are interested in a inexpensive, easy to install, self contained, stainless steel, or PVC construction, round, solar powered, roof vent, get...
• '87 Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Trevor Cradduck
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 10:56:17 -0600
  ...It has 160,000 km (100,000 miles) on the clock, has power steering, power assisted brakes, air conditioning and is in very good...
• Power Antenna for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 10:37:18 -0400
  Hi gang --- I was looking at www.bowwow.ca for something else and cam across this listing for a Vanagon power antenna ---- it's...
• Re: Need power window switch trim.
  Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 20:13:39 -0700
  ...bill >Anyone have a power window switch trim piece for the passenger side? Don't >need the switch. > >TIA > >Tom >'71 Westy, '85 Westy...
• Re: ? Power Window Switches?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 10:35:26 EDT
  I only need replacement power window switches for a Vanagon; I do not need the pleasure of passing a thick wad of greenbacks over...
• Re: 85' low idle, loss of power/compression, surging-UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 13:58:59 -0800
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• Re: Laptop Power Consumption?
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 13:24:32 -0700
  ...Note there is a loss due to the power converter.
• Re: [Syncro] Subaru WRX powered Vanagon in Puyallup
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Thu, 1 May 2003 18:31:27 -0400
  ...I don't know a lot about them, but I know the cooler the air, the better the power output. Looks nice though. > Picture...
• Re: Do vanagons come wired for power mirrors?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 21:56:26 EDT
  ...Time, Dieselslave@WMCONNECT.COM writes: > > > My old mazda was wired for power mirrors even though it was never > equipped-----would that be likely so...
• Adding Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - James Henry
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:35:44 -0400
  The question came up today on the Subaru Conversion list about adding a Power Steering rack to an early (83.5, 84, 85) vanagon...
• Re: is power steering fluid generic?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:38:56 -0400
  ...is power steering fluid generic? ::: :::If you suddenly needed to add power steering fluid, you have a leak. The :::worst leak is one you...
• Re: ECU and starting question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:02:07 -0700
  ...No power to fuel pump, but wires > are good and there is power at the relay. Today, while waiting for new > relays to ship...
• Re: Power steering rack seals shot/ PS vs Manual Steering
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 01:47:25 EDT
  ...You get use to the harder steering... <<<<<<< Hi all, Anybody ever swap out the power steering rack for a good old simple and trouble...
• Re: AC's are noisy!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 22:34:45 -0400
  ...Ratio of Volt-amps to watts is called Power Factor, and if you're bigger than a residential customer the power company will make...
• =?WINDOWS-1252?Q?Re:_No_headlights_=96_high_beam_indicator_stays?= =?WINDOWS-1252?Q?_on_=96_relay_upgrade_installed?=
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 9 May 2005 23:02:56 -0400
  ...The Red/Yellow wire should always have power, whether the headlight switch is on or off. The White/Black wire should only have power...
• Re: HELP! '64 ignition shot?
  Historical mailing list - Douglas
  Mon, 01 Jul 1996 00:25:02 -0700
  ...Where does the *POWER* come from and go to the > ignition switch? Line 30 goes from the positive connection on the starter (always > hot...
• Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:37:35 -0700
  In his case the ECU power supply relay isn't clicking on when the key is turned on. That is upstream of anything internal...
• Re: lighted switch needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 9 Feb 2008 21:05:27 -0500
  At 07:45 PM 2/9/2008, Mike wrote... >Every aftermarket radio I've ever installed had 2 power leads; one >smaller lead to...
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 27 Sep 2014 10:35:21 -0700
  I've owned an '80 AC camper, '82 Diesel camper, an '88 GL (w/all power options) and an '89 Bluestar (w/all power...
• Re: Help with speaker wiring needed
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 15:34:03 -0700
  ...Better mechanically and for power/signal transmission. - Consider running just low powered signal to the back (if your head unit supports it) and installing...
• Newer Vanagon Technology in older Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Davis
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:03:21 -0700
  Hi all, Was wondering how successful list members have been at bringing the newer Vanagon technology like power door locks, power windows, newer stereo...
• Re: Power Window Problem - Driver's Side Switch Quit
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 12:54:19 -0800
  ...Power Window Problem - Driver's Side Switch Quit > > Ben, > > Can you explain your fix (to the list, maybe) for the frame holding > the power...
• Re: Inverter at Radio Shack
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 20:04:47 -0500
  ...And my laptop is a bit of a power hog, it takes a 75 watt power brick. No trouble and the most power I...
• VW Syncro Camper classifieds
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 14:46:37 +0200
  ...Diesel Power: 51 kW Hubraum: 1589 ccm Colour: timorbeige Furniture: Westfalia Extras: Club Joker 3, cablewinch, 16" Wheels; Radio gamma, Powermirrors Dealer: AH NIBELUNGENBR...
• Re: 1980 Aircooled Automatic loses power on hills
  Historical mailing list - Chris Bracken
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 20:31:42 -0800
  ...think an automatic aircooled Vanagon loses power on >> hills, try >> merging onto an expressway in a Diesel. >> > > > Power? Hills? Expressway? These strange terms are...
• Re: Syncro Panelvan on samba
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 15:16:49 -0500
  Porsche powered Vanagons sound like a real hoot but Porsche had some engine issues that are costly to upgrade, maintain or repair. Don't...
• Re: Moan when turning
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 12:46:18 -0800
  You almost certainly do have power steering. It would have had to be removed by a previous owner not to be there. You might...
• Re: A3 engine in Westie / PS pump disable?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 11 May 1998 21:36:39 -0700
  The 16Vs arn't what you are looking for! Their power is strictly high end and the Vanagon really likes power in the 2500...
• Re: Power steering fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 16:51:08 -0800
  ...I absolutely love it in my power steering. Before I was using a bottle clearly labeled Power Steering Fluid. For some reason it no...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 08:52:15 -0700
  ...The power band requirements of our 4 speed manual trannys make the peaks much less important than the shape of the power curves. Since...
• Re: Intermittent Power Loss - '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 21 May 2017 04:47:15 -0700
  ...Seattle, without any power loss or other problems. The car repeated > the > power loss during a test drive, this time losing power completely and...
• Re: loss of power, stumped
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 20:30:21 +0000
  ...With the O2 disconnected it would just run a little rich but there is no way it would give a complete loss of power...
• Re: Question on Waterboxer Power vs transplants.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 30 May 2001 23:28:47 -0700
  I agree that powerband is perhaps more critical than horsepower. Michael Sullivan has a nice chart showing the WBX power at various RPM, and...
• Re: Our rigs ain't pigs (caution: major argument)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:46:06 -0800
  You make some good points, Nathaniel, about the power/weight/mileage picture but I really don't think you'd be happy with the...
• Re: opinions please
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 11:50:21 -0800
  ...My question here is; besides the lack >of power, can diesel owners give me the pros and cons of this vehicle? I >would sincerely...
• Re: Range on a tank of gas?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 17:28:36 -0800
  >I think everyone who owns a WBX powered machine needs to run it dry at >least once. Then fill it back up, one gallon...
• Re: Using a generator
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Westfalia
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 12:56:02 -0500
  Most "populated" campgrounds that I have been to already have electrical power. If you are out in the boondocks with nobody else around for...
• Testing the waters, investigating options.... opinions please, not flames.....
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stanford
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 08:40:14 EDT
  ...I have been well pleased with the power and economy of the inline 4 cylinder. I starts easily, runs well, gives good economy. This...
• Re: cool aftermarket window cranks, retrofit power windows?
  Historical mailing list - Audin Malmin
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 17:11:15 -0700
  ...I have aftermarket power lock actuators, may as well have AM power window motors. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd...
• Re: another power window question
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 6 May 2007 10:38:06 -0700
  Consider adding a "manual" power over-ride - just a toggle switch - so that YOU choose when the windows are getting their power when the...
• Re: power window fuse location?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 16:29:46 -0400
  ...power window fuse location? Hey Folks Just heading out for the weekend - blew the power window fuse during switch repair yesterday I cannot pin...
• Re: Power steering lines
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:21:40 -0400
  We have a power steering line kit available for $200. It replaces the long metal lines with high pressure hydraulic lines (3000 psi). This...
• Re: electrical question - ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:33:27 -0600
  ...the power on that cable now comes on when i move the key around a little in the ign on position. well I am...