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  • Re: Fuba on Vanagon. 10 inches fwd of lip
    Historical mailing list - Sean B.
    Thu, 25 Jan 2001 13:41:34 -0800
    ...Sean Birkner Technical Support Westfield Corp. 310-445-6854
  • Re: carfax: Can someone check this 91 carat for sale on ebay ?
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Fri, 27 Sep 2002 16:56:41 -0700
    ...cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1862567102> Dave -- Dave Carpenter "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." -- Arthur C. Clarke
  • o ring question
    Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
    Thu, 14 Nov 2002 22:27:58 -0500
    Hi folks Do any of you specialty technical types know how much an o ring is supposed to compress. Is there a percent of...
  • Re: More tire ???'s
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Wed, 7 May 2003 10:04:14 EDT
    "......-185R14 (185/80R14)...." Technically, the 185R14 is the equivalent of a 185/83R14. The 80 series is a slightly smaller diameter, although you might...
  • Re: AC concerns
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 17 Jun 2004 02:40:34 -0400
    Technically, no, you don't have to change the oil. Officially, in the US, yes you do. The USDOT, requires that vehicles using Freeze...
  • Qoute of the week..
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Fri, 25 Jun 2004 14:47:46 -0400
    ...of Constant Sorrow." Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew Cab 60 356 T-5 Porsche http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Vanagon tech, pixs, O2 monitor gadget
  • Re: coolant pressure testing
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Fri, 3 Sep 2004 16:43:19 -0400
    ...http://neksiwel.20m.com/photo2.html Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew Cab 60 356 T-5 Porsche http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Vanagon tech, pixs...
  • Trailer
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 27 Mar 2005 13:06:49 -0700
    ...http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com
  • Re: interesting hitch but will if fit a vanagon
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 11 Apr 2005 16:28:27 -0600
    ...http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com
  • Solar for Vanagons, Perhaps??
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sat, 21 Dec 2013 08:46:07 -0600
    ...For the technoids and/or crafty among us - this may hold possibilities. http://www.offgridworld.com/heat-your-home-with-240-recycled-aluminum-cans...
  • dimmable LEDS
    Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
    Tue, 14 Feb 2006 06:54:59 +0000
    ...This is the technique used with LED displays. WARNING ome fundamental frequencies will give you a migraine or seizure (personal, not vehicular). Robert 90...
  • VW's very cool high tech splitty
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:43:06 -0700
    well someone at VW is still carrying the torch, check out this nice splitty, made electric and with some cool gadgets again, long url...
  • Re: Cylinder Head differences
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Fri, 27 Apr 2007 22:20:16 -0400
    ...Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Vanagon mods, tech info and O2 sensor help
  • VW vs Subaru (picture)
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:12:29 -0400
    Here is an interesting picture that i made, 2 companies, 2 boxer type engine, 20 years of technological difference. WARNING! the following picture contain...
  • Re: German eBay Doka - Nice...
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Tue, 22 May 2007 22:04:46 -0400
    ...that monster! HA! Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Vanagon mods, tech info and O2 sensor help ----- Original Message ----- >I want to know what...
  • Re: Lifter adjustment VOODOO
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:09:01 -0700
    ...LONG talked about > lifter stuff to check out the FAQ under technical on www.type2.com written > 10+ years ago, by, oh yeah me...
  • Re: Zetec Using oil
    Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
    Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:25:12 -0800
    ...Sorry if this sounds like a Ford Z-tech Forum. � Chris C GBX --------------------------------------------- Zetec Using oil Bostig records show the engine they installed in...
  • Re: Supercharger (was: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was EngineConversions)
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 23 Sep 2000 20:34:19 -0500
    ...Technical (and even more figorously so, scientific) terms are > static; use a technical term incorrectly and it's abuse. > > Andrew Grebneff > Dunedin, New Zealand...
  • Re: EV mats [was Jetta heater core]
    Historical mailing list - william killian
    Fri, 10 Nov 1995 12:50:12 -0500 (EST)
    ...fixes to this incredibly technical problem w/ EVs ;-) Strange how much certain sects here whine about EVs when our technical problems of late have...
  • Re: Vanagon Snobbery
    Historical mailing list - Pfunky
    Wed, 20 May 1998 06:59:38 EDT
    ...I feel the more technicians who have more experience with Vanagons, the better off we'll all be. So do me a favor and...
  • Re: Maintenance database Was Re: Auto Tech Computer disk for Vanagon- Any good?
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Mon, 7 Mar 2005 10:14:36 -0800
    ...Low tech, but hard to access from home! >I'm sure someone has put something together. >Any suggestions? I personally use an Excel spreadsheet...
  • Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:27:15 -0700
    ...http://www.trojan-battery.com/Tech-Support/BatteryMaintenance/Charging.aspx http://www.trojan-battery.com/Tech-Support/BatteryMaintenance/Testing.aspx Richard Boulder
  • Re: Vngns ARE junk! Wilder's Law
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Mon, 14 Mar 2005 04:26:16 -0500
    One comment on what you've said, Larry - living in a Vanagon is not high-tech manufacturing. In the business world it's all...
  • Re: Was Ford Galaxy Friday, now Technology Comparison
    Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
    Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:21:54 -0500
    ...mike > > ---- Tom Hargrave <thargrav@hiwaay.net> wrote: > > Hybrid technology is just a add-in to the primary technology used to drive the vehicle. But...
  • MAJOR STOCK PLAY!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 11 Sep 2000 17:29:46 -0400
    ...Affordable Telecommunications Technology Corp. OTCBB: ATTP BUY AT $ 0.17 SELL TARGET $1.25 = DIAMOND PLAY ! SPECIAL ALERT (OTCBB: ATTP) MARKETING AGREEMENTS WITH SPRINT...
  • Re: Trans fluid in coolant system
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Thu, 5 Apr 2012 01:00:29 +0000
    ...http://zeitgeistensenada.blogspot.com/ > You develop Sustainable Ranch Technology at > http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/SURA-TECH > an Open Source Electric Motor/Alternator...
  • Re: radiator fan sending unit, coolant
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Fri, 19 Nov 1999 07:27:34 -0500
    ...fore and aft? (FYI mines also an '84) > > Thanks, Ray > Sniveling Technophobe Lurker and West Virginian > Ambassador to Vanagon.com > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Thu, 18 Nov...
  • Engine conversion help sought
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Wed, 4 Apr 2001 17:54:41 -0700
    From the international Automotive Technicians Network. Reply to address at bottom, not me. Jim +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1990 Volkswagen Transporter Van Engine: 2.1 L / 4 cyl...
  • Re: Travel necessities
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Sat, 27 Apr 2002 17:50:36 -0700
    ...They have first hand knowledge of the parts and assembly techniques used in the engine in question. Odds are that they will repeat what...
  • Re: friday note from cartalk
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 8 Jun 2012 17:04:58 -0700
    ...so maybe 80 % entertainment, 20 % tech content.. so much 'filler' with supposedly entertainment value never did that much for me personally. Makes me think...
  • Re: I've been waiting ALL WEEK for Friday.....
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 5 Aug 2011 15:39:41 -0700
    ...I'd rather see VW get involved in Endurance racing, like 24hrs of Le Mans....I think the technology in that race series actually...
  • electrolytic rust removal technique - very simple
    Historical mailing list - mordo
    Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:56:46 -0500
    ...electrolytic rust removal technique - very simple To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com I have been removing rust from all kinds of engine parts using a...
  • Re: BLUE TEC
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Mon, 26 May 2008 13:40:07 -0700
    ...think this Blue Tec could be retro > fitted > > it seems this technology improves low sulfur diesel performance > and allows vehicles so equipped to pass...
  • Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:43:03 -0700
    ...COM> Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 8:35 AM Subject: Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal >I swapped a igniter one time, van...
  • Re: 8000W diesel space heater $180
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Tue, 13 Nov 2018 23:19:45 -0500
    ...If you want to save $ and don't mind that someone copied the technology Espar spent years on, buy a Planar Russian-made copy...
  • Re: ECU Testing
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 12 Jul 2015 11:41:14 -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...
  • Friday: Craigslist VW for Sale Ad.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 26 Jun 2015 19:47:33 -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: Automatic reply: vanagon Digest - 24 Dec 2014 - Unfinished
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 24 Dec 2014 19:30:28 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Load-Inflation table for RA08 tire
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:17:58 -0400
    ...Britos Assistant Manager Technical & Service Team Hankook Tire America 1450 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07087 (973) 406-3614 (973) 633-9980 fax
  • Re: Techron
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:29:14 -0400
    At 06:49 PM 6/18/2010, Loren Busch wrote: >Such a strong advocate of Marvel Mystery Oil that one individual understood >Stan to...
  • Re: Need advice on Brake issues
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Fri, 4 Dec 2009 16:40:48 EST
    ...am thinking the only source of the pulse is a warped rotor installed by the tech. I would think the same. I have seen...
  • Re: VW Tech manuals, Must haves, and DIY maintenance & vehicle reliability
    Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
    Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:54:47 -0600
    I have two VW Training Manuals: the "Vanaton/Type II Fuel Systems ProTraining Manual (AFC, Digijet, Dijifant)" and the "Digifant I and Dijifant II...
  • Re: Michelin MXL Reinforced Tires for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 4 Aug 94 07:55:35 PDT
    ...94551 ~~RECOM Technologies Inc.~~
  • Re: More questions on my '85
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 15 Nov 94 16:59:07 EST
    There was very useful thread on rec.autos.tech on testing the o2 sensor, including one and three wire sensor differences. Very informative stuff...
  • Re: Flat Hogs in campground when?
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Thu, 15 Jun 95 12:17:49 PDT
    ...So which day? days? -- -- ___ / __ __/ ____/ Al Knoll HP Performance Technology / / / / / Center Roseville, CA, USA 95747 / _____/ / / 916.785.5317 (Telnet 785-5317) / / / / email: alf@hpptc38.rose...
  • Re: Passed Smog Test! (one more question)
    Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
    Thu, 08 Feb 1996 07:55:30 -0500
    In message <199602052003.AA003500581@hpsidms1.sid.hp.com>, Dave Kautz <dkautz@hpsidms1.sid.hp.com> wrote: > > Here's what the computer told the technician...
  • Westy Watch
    Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
    Mon, 31 Oct 1994 11:09:46 -0500
    ...it. - Frank ------------------------------------------------- Frank Terhaar-Yonkers fty@vislab.epa.gov Martin Marietta Technical Services/U.S. EPA P.O. Box 14365, Mail Stop 4201-2...
  • Re: bike racks in back
    Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
    Wed, 21 Aug 1996 08:26:00 -0500
    ...Bo Kersey Outdoor Technologies 203 Colorado Street, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78701 (512)479-7500
  • Re: Swivel Seats
    Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
    Mon, 03 Feb 1997 15:55:06 -0500
    ...Couls someone forward it to me please? > Thanks > John Flynn John, Would you by chance have ever attended TN Tech in Cookeville TN? I...
  • Re: Best Hatch Struts???
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Fri, 2 Oct 1998 19:54:42 -0700
    ...BOX 3688 Networking Technology and Architecture Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com 94309-3688 415.517.3519
  • Re: Service Bulletin for AFMs and harness
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Wed, 24 Mar 1999 10:47:38 -0800
    ...BOX 3688 Networking Technology and Architecture Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com 94309-3688 415.517.3519
  • Re: List Roster
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Sat, 27 Nov 1999 10:56:48 EST
    Hi , I have been reading the list and helping with tech tit bits that I have come across myself from time to time. Put...
  • Re: Throttle position switch location
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 22 Feb 2000 21:46:39 -0500
    ...Bloss wrote: >That's Digijet, David...outdated technology. > >Hey, hey, just kidding! ;-) > >Digifant is 24.59...he's got a '90 or '91, I...
  • Re: Oil pressure Alarm!
    Historical mailing list - John Patton
    Tue, 2 Apr 2002 18:51:57 +0000
    Hi, The attached Word doc 9 pages(5 text, 4 graphics) are a procedure that you or your technician can use to quite easily...
  • Re: Anyone has the Healight relay wiring diagram?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Wed, 5 Feb 2003 08:34:16 EST
    ...http://lighting.mbz.org/tech/relays/relays.html George
  • Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator Modification write up.
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Tue, 7 May 2002 09:09:22 -0700
    ...Go Back to 98 or so at http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S1=vanagon And please use good mechanical techique, new...
  • [NVC]- NC State automotive Inspections
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 31 Dec 2004 14:39:11 -0500
    ...Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew Cab, 60 T-5 Coupe http://neksiwel.20m.com/ O2 sensor monitor gadget, my cars, Vanagon Tech http://EB03...
  • Re: [NVC] IR Radio Remote Control
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 21 Jan 2005 07:20:20 -0700
    ...http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com
  • Re: New Products, rear tent & update on Westy screens
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 26 Jun 2006 11:36:31 -0500
    ...s the VanShower made of? I will try to get the technical details on this material, but it a vinyl product that feels like...
  • New! Wasatch Westies Google group
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
    Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:06:59 -0600
    ...It's not meant to be a technical discussion forum, but rather a social outlet and source for local help and support. Anyone is...