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  • Re: True Grit---
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 28 May 2002 00:39:12 -0500
    ...The first thing I get > from a > Waser Boxer seller is several price reductions immediately. I've > never > had to discount one of my...
  • Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:49:52 -0400
    ...The only way to test NOx reduction is to create it which reqiures testing under load. That is why there are the Dyno tests...
  • Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:33:02 -0700
    ...Would be bummed by a -5 MPG result, but a couple MPG reduction would be acceptable. Still thinking about my design....rounded frontal end...
  • entertainment: 1956 road test
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 09 Jan 95 16:10:18 CST
    ...revolutions required per mile, while possibly the straight-cut 21/15 reduction gears used at each driving wheel may also be responsible. In any...
  • Article Buying Used Buses (Australia, 1979)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 10 May 95 16:07:04 CDT
    ...V-front, 1500 cc engine, 6V electrics; split windscreen; 14-in wheels on European models, 15-in wheels on Australian versions; axle reduction gears...
  • Re: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Mon, 12 Aug 2002 10:16:14 -0400
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long) Hi Volks! Recently, I had the radiator fan speed reduction resistor go...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Nov 2009 to 29 Nov 2009 - Special issue (#2009-1032)
    Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
    Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:34:23 -0800
    ...55-65 MPH in either van is quite sustainable, with reductions on long grades to be expected. Your Zetec probably negates a lot of...
  • Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:12:45 -0800
    ...Starter (Go Westy gear reduction) Alternator Alternator wiring to starter (Go Westy kit) Grounds: Cleaned connections in engine compartment, replaced battery ground strap and...
  • Re: DJ Compression Ratio
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:40:30 -0400
    ...One of these days i'll have an extensive inventory reduction > sale. > > What I would do - assuming one has the room for a spare...
  • Re: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Mon, 12 Aug 2002 09:09:51 -0400
    ...monitoring (long) > Hi Volks! > > Recently, I had the radiator fan speed reduction > resistor go down on me. As a result, the radiator fan > would...
  • Re: Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sun, 2 Jul 2017 22:57:06 -0500
    ...with the 82, 83, and the later smaller, permanent magnet gear reduction starters) The rebuild I just bought has no Bosch markings. What have...
  • Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:17:26 -0700
    ...Many after market units will not address >the NOx. > >The only way to test NOx reduction is to create it which reqiures testing >under...
  • Re: True Grit---
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Tue, 28 May 2002 00:54:03 -0500
    ...The first thing I get from a Waser Boxer seller is several price reductions immediately. I've never had to discount one of my...
  • Re: Golf motor with Diesel Mounts intake manifold questions
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 1 Mar 2002 09:17:08 -0800
    ...However the Fox manifold is said to flow poorly with a significant power reduction. Hope this helps, Frank Grunthaner
  • Re: DJ Compression Ratio
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:52:58 -0700
    ...One of these days i'll have an extensive > inventory reduction sale. > > What I would do - assuming one has the room for a spare...
  • Re: Failed emissions for third time-Some helpful hints.
    Historical mailing list - David M
    Sun, 21 Jul 2013 13:05:44 -0700
    ...As these reactions require both an oxidizing (reduce HC and CO) and reduction (NOx) the O2 sensor has to constantly switch from rich to...
  • Re: Any advise on timing of an oil change before or after winter storage
    Historical mailing list - Jack R
    Sun, 10 Oct 2021 17:22:40 -0400
    ...Those behaviors are more broadly termed oxidation and reduction. Thanks for the enhancement! mcneely On Sun, Oct 10, 2021 at 7:19 AM Larry...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Nov 2009 to 29 Nov 2009 - Special issue (#2009-1032)
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:36:19 -0800
    ...55-65 MPH in > > either van is quite sustainable, with reductions on long grades to be > > expected. Your Zetec probably negates a lot of...
  • Re: DJ Compression Ratio
    Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
    Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:13:04 -0700
    ...One of these days i'll have an extensive inventory > reduction sale. > > What I would do - assuming one has the room for a spare...
  • Re: Zetec diesel
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:46:37 -0500
    ...to ramp at the same pace AND the other > options for reductions in fuel usage fall short, then we might see > it.. but that...
  • Re: True Grit---
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 27 May 2002 23:29:45 -0700
    ...The first thing I get from a > Waser Boxer seller is several price reductions immediately. I've never > had to discount one of my...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Nov 2009 to 29 Nov 2009 - Special issue (#2009-1032)
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:27:54 -0500
    ...55-65 MPH in > > either van is quite sustainable, with reductions on long grades to be > > expected. Your Zetec probably negates a lot of...
  • Re: Engine question just curious (long winded reply)
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:53:00 -0700
    ...Also, those engines would possibly need more NOx reduction in the Vanagon. VW was always marginal in the emission controls deployment. Fuel injection and...
  • Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 9 Oct 2015 01:50:37 -0400
    ...Even 81 and up where three way catalysts and O2 sensors are there for NOx reduction. As for the EGR filter cooler and valve...
  • Cooling System failure Prevention Idea.
    Historical mailing list - mark keller
    Sat, 6 Dec 1997 15:00:53 -0400
    ...Ordinarily this rate difference proses no problems within a certain tempature range, and ordinarily this reduction in clamping force would necessarily mean that a...
  • Re: DJ Compression Ratio
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:35:46 -0500
    ...One of these days i'll have an extensive >> inventory reduction sale. >> >> What I would do - assuming one has the room for a spare...
  • Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 10 Jun 2017 08:32:42 -0700
    ...I don't like the perceived reduction in high beam distance illumination as compared to 100 W halogens ( or even the stock halogens in...
  • Re: True Grit---
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 28 May 2002 01:11:56 -0500
    ...The first thing I get > from a > Waser Boxer seller is several price reductions immediately. I've > never > had to discount one of my...
  • Re: True Grit---
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Tue, 28 May 2002 01:34:09 -0500
    ...The first thing I get from a Waser Boxer seller is several price reductions immediately. I've never had to discount one of my...
  • Re: Crankshaft Endplay Defies Me--Please Help
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Mon, 5 Mar 2001 10:08:00 -0800
    ...for awhile to see if > this technique would cause the desired reduction in thickness of the > flywheel by, essentially, sanding it away. Not sure...
  • Re: SMOG TEST failure
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 7 Feb 2008 22:54:39 -0500
    ...EGR, and >> > in > >> everything 81 and later the three way oxidation reduction catalyst with >> the O2 sensor for final mixture control. The downside of...
  • Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 10 Jun 2017 11:36:50 -0400
    ...I don't like the perceived > reduction in high beam distance illumination as compared to 100 W halogens > ( or even the stock halogens in...
  • Re: Zetec diesel
    Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
    Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:00:47 -0500
    ...to ramp at the same pace AND the other >> options for reductions in fuel usage fall short, then we might see >> it.. but that...
  • Re: Zetec diesel
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:10:18 -0800
    ...to ramp at the same pace AND the other > options for reductions in fuel usage fall short, then we might see > it.. but that...
  • Re: Non-Family Hauler / rear lap belts are much more safe than no belt - long but read
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Tue, 15 Jun 2004 10:21:57 -0400
    ...passenger cars, and only 10% less than the rate of fatality reduction for lap/shoulder belts in vans and SUV's. Lap belts alone...
  • Re: HELP! Westy Stranded in Bryce Canyon National Park...
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 1 May 2005 11:19:21 -0400
    ...At altitude with the air thin - less oxygen per pound of air than at sea level - the reduction of fuel to match results in...
  • VW Parts For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
    Wed, 13 Mar 1996 01:13:21 GMT
    ...Type 3 to 68; Bus to 67 211 501 285 1 Reduction gear bearing Bus to 1967 211 501 315 6 RWB gasket Bug...
  • VW parts for sale
    Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
    Tue, 26 Mar 1996 21:47:59 GMT
    ...Type 3 to 68; Bus to 67 211 501 285 1 Reduction gear bearing Bus to 1967 211 501 315 6 RWB gasket Bug...
  • AW: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh..
    Historical mailing list - "Robert KeezerHolen Sie mehr aus dem Web. Unter http://explorer.msn.de/intl.asp#de gibt es einen KOSTENLOSEN Download von MSN Explorer."
    Tue, 30 Jul 2002 13:50:44 -0700
    ...It's also easier to move > areound the shop having no heavy axles and reduction boxes attached. >> What, you dont like Chiropractors? ;-) > Now consider...
  • Re: 84 running issue solved?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 31 May 2022 20:45:39 -0400
    ...The goal is to switch from rich to lean and back quickly so the the 3 way catalyst and support HC and CO reduction...
  • Re: Failed emissions for third time-Some helpful hints.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 22 Jul 2013 21:10:07 -0400
    ...As these reactions require both an oxidizing (reduce HC and CO) and reduction (NOx) the O2 sensor has to constantly switch from rich to...
  • Re: Failed emissions for third time-Some helpful hints.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
    Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:20:56 -0700
    ...As these reactions > require both an oxidizing (reduce HC and CO) and reduction (NOx) the O2 > sensor has to constantly switch from rich to...
  • Re: worm type fuel line clamps
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:15:32 -0400
    ...A good case in point would be the gear reduction starters they were selling a few years ago. To call this product a "flaming...
  • Re: Engine question just curious (long winded reply)
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:49:33 +0000
    ...Also, those engines would possibly need more NOx reduction in the Vanagon. VW was always marginal in the emission controls deployment. Fuel injection and...
  • VW parts for sale
    Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
    Mon, 5 Feb 1996 21:08:09 GMT
    ...Type 3 to 68; Bus to 67 211 501 285 1 Reduction gear bearing Bus to 1967 211 501 315 6 RWB gasket Bug...
  • Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 24 Jan 2002 22:22:35 -0600
    ...put it in 3rd, you have used the transmission > and a > reduction in speed to reduce the load on the motor. You've made...
  • Re: Painting Van
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 Mar 2000 19:38:12 EST
    ...I have used with success other types that are meant to be applied right from the can or with some reduction with a basic...
  • Re: List advice on winter repairs , shocks, and tire sizes.
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sun, 1 Dec 2024 12:51:11 -0500
    ...This size is already ~5% larger then stock so there is already an engine RPM reduction. Forn the Vanagon this design tire offers benefits...
  • Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:10:22 -0700
    ...Many after market units will not address > >the NOx. > > > >The only way to test NOx reduction is to create it which reqiures testing > >under...
  • Re: jack, costs - At What Cost?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 18 Oct 2004 05:54:12 -0400
    ...Definite reduction in value from the raw materials. Awful motors. Horrible tools and machines -- but all so cheap in price you wonder how they...
  • Re: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
    Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
    Tue, 13 Aug 2002 15:55:55 -0400
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long) > >Hi Volks! > >Recently, I had the radiator fan speed reduction >resistor go...
  • Re: SMOG TEST failure
    Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
    Thu, 7 Feb 2008 20:21:03 -0800
    ...EGR, and >>> >>> >> in >> >> >>> everything 81 and later the three way oxidation reduction catalyst with >>> the O2 sensor for final mixture control. The downside of...
  • Re: New fridge replacement option for the Dometic
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sat, 29 Sep 2007 11:00:37 -0700
    ...instead of 50% and recharging life will be reduced, but the > >> reduction ...to something like 225 re charges...instead of > 500...seems > >> like something...
  • Re: 15" Wheels/Tires
    Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
    Thu, 3 Aug 2006 02:06:45 -0400
    ...If the speed and issue one can ship it off for gear reduction therapy. The only think I can say you are wrong on...
  • Re: 84 running issue solved?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 2 Jun 2022 10:11:58 -0400
    ...The goal is to switch from rich to lean and back quickly so the the 3 way catalyst and support HC and CO reduction...
  • Re: Zetec diesel
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:46:36 -0500
    ...to ramp at the same pace AND the other > >> options for reductions in fuel usage fall short, then we might see > >> it.. but that...
  • Re: AW: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh..
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Tue, 30 Jul 2002 17:16:17 -0400
    ...It's also easier to move > areound the shop having no heavy axles and reduction boxes attached. >> What, you dont like Chiropractors? ;-) > Now consider...
  • Re: "green" cars (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 16 Feb 2004 22:52:40 -0600
    ...The 60% weight reduction would allow higher engine speed and/or lower friction and less parasitic loss. Plain lifters could be substituted where expensive...
  • Re: Add a Room tent question
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 2 Jul 2020 13:02:19 -0400
    ...Still the reduction of wait means I won’t always carry all the parts. > >>> > >>> And, sometimes just the regular Bus Depot awning is the...
  • VW Parts and equipment for sale (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
    Fri, 13 Dec 1996 12:23:22 -0800 (PST)
    ...Type 3 to 68; Bus to 67 211 501 285 1 Reduction gear bearing Bus to 1967 211 501 315 6 RWB gasket Bug...