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  • Must be the weather... the list is back
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:06:00 -0600
    ...No long technical stuff, no tire threads, few out-of-control fridays. Just the fact, ma'am. Now that there's a little snap...
  • Re: [WetWesties] LVC Should Have Been Posted Friday
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 23 Dec 2007 11:46:20 -0800
    ...body thinks it can simply > mandate events that will eventually slam technology into the solid wall > of the limitations imposed by physics. Makes no...
  • Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Wed, 8 Oct 2008 14:36:36 -0700
    ...wrote: > From: B.J.R. <beer_eighty@YAHOO.COM> > Subject: Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Wednesday...
  • Re: My List silence etc..
    Historical mailing list - Steven Brower
    Mon, 3 Jul 2023 19:47:33 -0400
    ...Except the fb group vanagon technical depository . Great source of files, tech files. > > And I haven’t been up dating my blog. > > So my...
  • Re: Cause of brake rotor warping
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 15 Sep 2013 12:59:29 -0400
    ...Edward At 12:55 PM 9/13/2013, J Stewart wrote: >And here is but one article I found... >http://www.stoptech.com/technical...
  • Re: Swirlon, Spinsogood, Twistizmo, Rotoair, Swishyfast,& Spiralmax (et al)
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 27 Oct 1999 01:41:31 +0200
    ...I remain highly skeptical. > > >From a technical-writing perspective, the sure sign that this thing is > bogus is the complete lack of accredited data...
  • Re: snow!!
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Thu, 23 Dec 2004 20:44:48 -0700
    ...Cant claim that imfamous walking distance to school as for high school I was only a block away but for junior college and tech...
  • Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
    Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
    Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:26:23 -0500
    ...How often do we depend on the VW dealer for technical information or advice about Vanagons? tabe johnson / 87 westy *** Cut Here *** Date: Wed...
  • Re: Cost of Tech Support was Frugal Mechanic?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:59:53 -0600
    ...Would you > pay a dollar or two extra per month to have a technical expert available to > tell you what part you really need...
  • Fumes Evaporator? 85GL
    Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
    Mon, 3 May 1999 15:16:41 -0400
    ...HOWEVER; As I'm putting air into the Passenger side Front - I see in the wheel well, a white plastic thingie (excuse the tech...
  • Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
    Thu, 9 Oct 2008 08:14:48 -0700
    ...Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2008 2:36:36 PM Subject: Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal You may want to check the two...
  • Re: how to stop a runaway prius
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:53:42 -0400
    ...These techniques would work n a vanagon as well. Disclaimer; the video is extremely offensive to many, especially if you don't ike hearing...
  • Re: Odometers - again
    Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
    Fri, 4 Dec 2009 21:27:37 +1000
    ...t really convincing) >> >> http://www.drivewerks.com/tech/mult_gauge_repair.htm >> >> http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Mult_gauge_repair/mult_gauge_repair.htm...
  • Re: Responding to Technical Questions On The List
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:43:22 -0500
    ...com> wrote: > A reminder about Reply or Reply All > When a technical question is posed to the list AND you have information or > experience...
  • Re: Pushrod tube seal question
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Schuster
    Thu, 23 May 1996 17:48:27 +0200 (MET DST)
    ...Obviously, you might be able to apply apply a promising technique of sealing your pushrod tubes when you have an aircooled engine. But what...
  • Facebook, does it really work?
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Tue, 24 Mar 2020 07:24:34 -0700
    I wondered how FB is working out? A lot of this list has been technical over the last 25-26 years and from what...
  • Re: Westfalia stove problem
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 10 Oct 2016 20:57:42 -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: Syncrofest 6 Photos Posted...
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 12 Aug 2016 10:29:49 -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: Fresh water pump experiment
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 1 Jul 2016 19:51:32 -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: POST: Steering Column Volt Meter
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 2 Apr 2016 11:48:56 -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...
  • Technical Transmission Question.
    Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
    Sun, 17 Apr 2016 15:47:18 +0000
    If a transmission is sent in to have "limited slip" added, does the shop access all or part of the transmission hearing? OR stated...
  • Friday: LeMons 24 Hour Race
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 18 Sep 2015 20:31:27 -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: NVC Re: VW, honour, and culture
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Sun, 27 Sep 2015 01:54:07 -0400
    ...Diesel fuel had to be cleaned up well in advance (<15ppm sulfur) well before the 2007 model year to support the technologies required for...
  • Re: Lousy mechanics RE: Start up,back fire?
    Historical mailing list - Raceing Cajun
    Tue, 19 May 2015 13:29:07 -0500
    ...can say; "You know Doctor's bury their mistakes, while auto techs live by their rep and warranty"! :>) Skipper >Would you agree with someone...
  • Re: Take two: New blue paint
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 21 Dec 2014 19:43:38 -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...
  • Re: VC: Late Friday Entry
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 19 Oct 2014 09:48:16 -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...
  • I was simply trying
    Historical mailing list - Fuhrel, Robert
    Wed, 30 Oct 2013 14:01:20 +0000
    ...My technical skills obviously leave a lot to be desired, but I had no evil intentions whatsoever. Sorry for the inconvenience, and best wishes...
  • South Florida Vanagon shop ???
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:24:38 -0700
    ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk 90...
  • Re: ebay Vanagon with extra headroom - poptop only - no roof.
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:35:48 -0800
    ...http://www.volkspage.net/technik/ssp/ssp/SSP_24.PDF It shows the beam on page 23. Karl.
  • Re: Query for Colorado Vanagon Owners
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:24:28 -0400
    On Jun 30, 2010, at 11:43 AM, Jon Kanas wrote: > The technician > repeated the test, in exactly the same manner three times, apparently...
  • OK to Power a Laptop W/ Inverter?
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:12:06 -0600
    ...I'd very much appreciate any advise !!! The Toshiba Tech said it's safe, but .... I'd Fell a Lot Better Hearing from the...
  • Clutch Disc, installing
    Historical mailing list - Subject: Clutch Disc, installing
    February 28, 1989
    ...corrosion before lubricating. * use only a thin coat of grease. * clutch disc must move easily on shaft. ............................................................................ Technical Bulletin Group: 34 Number: 89-03
  • Re: What has happened to gasoline prices?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Apr 1996 17:48:27 -0800
    ...octane $1.799 for 92 octane but, remember this stuff has "Techron" in it. Worth the extra 50 cents a gallon! ;-) Bren =================================================== Bren Smith...
  • Cargo Floor Liner
    Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
    25 Apr 97 11:05:27 EDT
    ...Does anybody? Charles "Luke" Lukey Windup Technology, Inc. Seattle, WA !^NavFont01F0007QGHHGF08A8A
  • Re: WIN98--No Vanagon Content
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Sun, 5 Jul 1998 11:11:30 -0700
    ...BOX 3688 Networking Technology and Architecture Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com 94309-3688 415.517.3519
  • Re: VW Service Technician Rating Database for LiMBO Members?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
    Wed, 12 Aug 1998 10:47:37 +0000
    Actually, both Coyote and I have VW mechanic lists that are based on recommendations by VW owners. The URL for my list is in...
  • Re: Fw: Syncro Parts or standard?
    Historical mailing list - Andreas
    Sun, 21 Feb 1999 02:24:30 +0100
    ...is, I dont do too well here in Norway with the technical side of the language and contacting the list seemed to be a...
  • usDepot Fuel Tank, have you installed one?
    Historical mailing list - Kapitan Ray Nemo
    Tue, 9 May 2000 20:09:15 EDT
    ...Maybe that's why my CV is going bad! der Kapitan IXOYE Huntington, Westy Virginia Recovering Sniveling Technophobe Lurker and Co-inventor of the...
  • Re: holding license plate down while checking oil? Techniques?
    Historical mailing list - George A Lehman
    Tue, 6 Mar 2001 20:18:47 -0600
    I also have always used the oil cap wedged into the hinge area to hold the door. Works great. George Lehman in Superior, Wisconsin...
  • Re: More Van Rollover news
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Mon, 9 Apr 2001 23:36:10 -0500
    Yea, Your correct on the over weight weeble figures, However, the pilots driving technics, sure do play a large factor in the rollover factor...
  • Re: Need a speedo head
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Wed, 11 Sep 2002 22:54:48 -0700
    ...California is tops. <http://www.paspeedo.com> 650-323-0243 Dave -- Dave Carpenter "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." -- Arthur C. Clarke
  • Rear hatch latch extension?
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Fri, 6 Sep 2002 07:28:57 -0700
    ...Thanks, Dave -- Dave Carpenter Whatever you wish for me, May you have twice as much. "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." -- Arthur...
  • Coolant question
    Historical mailing list - David Maurio
    Fri, 8 Aug 2003 15:52:27 +0000
    ...Also, does anyone have any experience with Volks-Tech in Burlington, NJ? thanks, -- David /NJ 85 Wolfsburg Westy "Beatrix"
  • Frydaye Follies - after the fact - NVC
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 14 Feb 2004 13:12:01 -0600
    >>>Hi, I am an Albanian virus but because of poor technology in my country unfortunately I am not able to do harm your computer...
  • 7 to 22 hp gain at wheels!?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 31 Aug 2004 17:31:58 -0400
    ...Cab, 60 T-5 Coupe http://neksiwel.20m.com/ O2 sensor monitor gadget, my cars, Vanagon Tech http://EB03.20m.com/ Everybus 2003 pictures
  • Re: Auto Tech Computer disk for Vanagon- Any good?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 6 Mar 2005 20:10:16 -0500
    I sent them an email asking if there was a money back "Satisfaction Guarantee". Here is the reply: Mike, We don't offer a...
  • Fuels for VW
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 18 Mar 2005 14:57:19 -0700
    ...http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com
  • Re: Who syncro-knows it all?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 5 Sep 2006 01:13:20 EDT
    In a message dated 9/4/06 4:33:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time, gruengeist@GMAIL.COM writes: > Is it technically feasible to convert...
  • Instrument Cluster Overhaul and Connector Replacement
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Tue, 12 Sep 2006 23:13:13 -0400
    ...go to www.snurl.com/vanagon and it's at the bottom under technical stuff... Edward
  • NVC: Baby Bohannan born
    Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
    Thu, 28 Dec 2006 20:37:34 -0500
    ...To circle back around on induction....the vanagon was not involved, but some other "techniques" prescribed by our midwife... :-) Dave -- Dave - KC9FYM http://fjazzbass...
  • Re: Crank Pulley: 3 groves vs 1 grove
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Mon, 21 May 2007 09:55:21 -0400
    ...Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Vanagon mods, tech info and O2 sensor help
  • Re: Left over parts....
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Sun, 3 Jun 2007 10:09:34 -0700
    ...I miss something? > > TIA > Ken Lewis > http://neksiwel.20m.com/ > Vanagon mods, tech info and O2 sensor help > O2 Sensor monitoring Gadget sold here >
  • Re: Water Powered Cars
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 5 Mar 2008 21:22:16 +1300
    ...StumbleVideo - Unbelievable Patented Technology ><http://video.stumbleupon.com/#p=duthduooyh> > >John Rodgers >88 GL Driver The operative word being "unbelievable". -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New...
  • Re: CV joint reversal?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:05:57 -0500
    ...http://www.ratwell.com/technical/FAQ/FAQContent.html Excellent, thanks much. d -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84...
  • Bosch Service Media
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Fri, 4 Feb 2000 07:42:45 -0800
    ...Price ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Automotive Handbook $27.95 Technical Terms $48.95 Automotive Electric/Electronic Systems $29.95 Diesel Fuel Injection $27.95 Automotive Brake Systems $21...
  • Re: UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:25:34 -0600
    ...STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP > > Hi. Help needed. We are stranded at Homestead, Florida, where Hwy 1 heads > into the Keys. > > 91...
  • Re: tech sheets on a web server
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Sun, 17 Apr 1994 21:54:40 -0500 (CDT)
    On Sun, 17 Apr 1994, Alan Laird wrote: > All these tech sheets are really great. I was wondering if there > was any archive somewhere...
  • Re: On Longevity, Displacement, Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 27 Mar 2002 23:30:47 +1200
    ...For years people have been promulgating the BS of higher >technology Japanese engines over German, American, British and Korean. Now, I >do understand that...
  • Re: Throttle Valve Stop Screw Adjustment.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 4 Jul 2012 14:05:13 -0700
    ...Took tests to be a certified smog tech even long ago .. tons of car tech acronyms on those tests ....no VSM though. so.. ? thnnx...
  • Re: Vanagons as electric vehicles and other stuff....
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Sun, 4 May 2008 22:38:36 -0400
    ...Sorry, I don't buy the conspiracy theories for squashing alternative technologies. As soon as the first person opens a gas station with $1...