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  • Re: Q:Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap Size for power bleeder?
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:25:21 -0700
    ...Most European cars use the same type of brake systems, so a quick troll through the local junk yard should yield what you need...
  • Re: members affected by SE storms
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:56:09 -0400
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 09 ~ 12, 2011
  • Re: Squeaky front end parts
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:46:23 -0400
    ...Under Automotive Use they say: "Will stop freezing of trunk lids, doors, and locks, it will also waterproof ignition systems, silence door hinges, lubricate...
  • Re: fridge problems
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:51:35 EST
    ...http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html) _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com...
  • Re: [vanagon] Auto tranny question
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 11 Jan 2007 07:16:40 EST
    ...http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html) _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com...
  • Re: Brief Report on Norcold after a Week of Camping
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 19 Jul 2007 05:55:56 EDT
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com...
  • Re: Door Plate Tire Pressures
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:55:19 EDT
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com...
  • Re: stock 7 passenger ac in double cab?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:38:21 -0800
    ...Dan Fleming has a frigid AC in his Syncro made out of more contemporary general use systems such as ours. BenT ps: don't...
  • Re: Big brake conversion
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:22:22 -0700
    ...I tend to think that because of ABS the brake system is very different from conventional non ABS systems. Traditional brake systems may want...
  • Re: serial hybrid conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
    Sat, 19 Nov 2005 09:41:34 -0500
    ...the parallel systems use the normally wasted > kinetic energy to charge the batteries and are able to use the stored > charge to save on...
  • Re: Cooling systems/hoses/tanks for I4 conversions?!?
    Historical mailing list - Double-Cab Guy
    Fri, 6 Dec 2002 20:34:35 -0700
    ...Cooling systems/hoses/tanks for I4 conversions?!? Hi, In my 1.9TD conversion I choose to stick with the '82 1.6D coolant hoses...
  • Re: Bike carrier
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Sat, 15 Jan 2005 10:48:30 -0800
    ...For real cheap - you can buy just the fork mount piece and avoid expensive bike holding systems. Look at a few websites and you...
  • Re: My Digifant Opinion
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
    Sun, 26 Apr 1998 22:44:14 -0700
    ...I've had both systems, and prefer the "Luft" version, but the "Kontinuerlich" versions at least will kontinue without the electronics, which the "Luft...
  • Re: Soliciting VW Engine Recommendations
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
    Thu, 23 Jan 2014 13:01:50 -0800
    ...Any of these systems have a lot of opportunity for engine enhancements. Very simply as the engine sucks more air you get more fuel...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Kit
    Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
    Wed, 18 Apr 2018 11:40:08 -0400
    ...Does anyone know of any other systems that do not use a sandwich > adaptor? > > > Thanks > > Dave B. > > Boise >
  • Re: Friday flammables
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:18:16 -0700
    ...It's also nice as a test refrigerant for vehicles with unknown AC systems that you want to examine with a temporary "top-up...
  • Re: digifant II has a barometer was: Mileage at altitude
    Historical mailing list - Roger Bowman
    Mon, 1 Nov 1999 08:59:15 -0800
    ...Lots of FI systems have a baro sensor, or something to tell the FI what the air density is (hot wire systems just look...
  • Re: Sanity Check - Wire gauge for wiring SA headlights
    Historical mailing list - westydriver
    Sat, 5 Oct 2002 11:55:24 -0600
    ...electical controlled systems for the mechanical stuff on the car were shown to be anywhere from 4 to 10 times more efficient depending on...
  • Dream tool
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Mon, 22 May 2023 20:07:11 -0400
    ...I think I remember some folks using smoke to find some leaks in some systems. I’m wining because I smell a slight gas...
  • Re: Baja Whale 2013 trip report, 10 vans... part 3...Thar be Whales!
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:21:41 -0400
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 06 ~ 09, 2013
  • Re: Source for 1" flexible hose
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:34:19 -0400
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 06 ~ 09, 2013
  • Re: Harbor Freight IR Laser Thermometer
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Wed, 2 May 2012 07:23:13 -0400
    ...Heating/cooling systems, AC, prepatellar bursitis,... Larry A. On Tue, May 1, 2012 at 1:13 PM, george jannini <georgejoann@gmail.com> wrote: > got...
  • Re: Advice on Spare 2.1
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 6 May 2010 17:01:14 -0700
    ...those 1.9 Digiget systems are passe. not ! I run a 2.1 on a Digijet system... 2.1 engine, complete 2.1 exhuast...
  • Re: Vibrations under load?
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:45:58 -0500
    It can really only be either motor mounts, a front transmission mount, bad CV, or something rubbing between these "suspended" systems and the frame...
  • Re: Power Inverter Review-Just got one
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:50:59 EST
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://www.busfusion.com/) a VW...
  • Re: GEX Omen
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Fri, 2 Dec 1994 13:54:14 -0800 (PST)
    ...That needs to be wrung out! ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • Re: Exhaust Parts -- Aftermarket sources?
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Wed, 21 Sep 94 13:56:44 CDT
    On Wed, 21 Sep 94 12:50:21 CDT Andy said: >is -- are there any recommended aftermarket sources for VW exhaust systems? >I'd...
  • Re: Painting Pop Top
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Thu, 13 Oct 1994 09:07:31 -0700 (PDT)
    ...and hungry. Then things get worse. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • Re: [f]Re: red rock canyon answers from sgl
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Thu, 9 Feb 1995 22:37:44 -0800 (PST)
    ...He who laughs last thinks slowest! ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • coolant leak
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 22 Jan 1995 09:20:19 -0600
    ...t tell which. bcnu - G (John Gladu) .Opinions are just that. Systems Support Center -- Baylor College of Medicine INTERNET: jgladu@bcm.tmc.edu | VOICE...
  • Re: stats: see if you like this any better. :P
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Mon, 23 Jan 1995 16:30:01 -0800 (PST)
    ...country but I fear my government. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916...
  • 11MPG Possible Cause
    Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
    Mon, 30 Nov 1998 22:57:32 -0700
    ...Use a VW, not aftermarket part!!! Regards, Jon B Kanas Lockheed Martin Flight Systems Spacecraft Test Lab 303-977-6354 jon.b.kanas@lmco...
  • Re: Stainless Exhaust
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Wed, 25 Nov 1998 20:37:04 -0700
    ...Big Sky Country ---Ronnie Van Zant <>< ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >is why stainless systems are usually VERY HEAVY, since they use thicker >pipe to keep this from happening...
  • Re: catalytic heaters-web page photo
    Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
    Mon, 2 Nov 1998 16:32:12 -0500
    ...However, one of the best values in heaters for VW campers is the Platinum Cat from Thermal Systems in Tumwater, WA. A photo and...
  • Re: Cooling Systems
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 13 Feb 1999 12:30:53 -0600
    Dan Aldrich wrote: > While this is written for SAABS, a lot of it applies to any motor. I'm using the Mercedes Benz factory...
  • Re: HOWTO: Audiovox cruise control install experience
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Tue, 15 Jun 1999 08:06:46 -0700
    ...Depressing the clutch on a car with one of these systems engaged causes the engine to increase speed momentarily and then the cruise shuts...
  • Lower 1st gear in 091-1 - forgot to add this
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Thu, 3 Jun 1999 10:18:03 -0700
    ...gap between 1st/2nd? Has anyone tried this? tia. ======================== Shawn Wright Computer Systems Manager Shawnigan Lake School 250-743-6240 swright@sls.bc.ca
  • Stickers in Almonte
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 1 Aug 2000 21:30:33 EDT
    ...Westfalia Service for the Ottawa Valley STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems Almonte, On Visit me on the web.......> <A HREF="http://members.aol...
  • CAT vs EGR (or both?)
    Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
    Mon, 24 Jan 2005 09:26:11 -0800
    ...I just wasnt sure if one of those systems would be effective enough in reducing emitions to warrant skipping the other. thanks for any...
  • Good VW shop near Yuma, AZ?
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Sun, 20 Mar 2005 08:56:48 -0800
    ...I suspect it could be ABS related, but know very little about these newer systems. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks. Shawn Wright http://zuiko.sls...
  • Re: Westy Rear Closet Modifications
    Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
    Fri, 25 Nov 2005 19:54:52 -0800
    ...http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html) > _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ > (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) > _BusFusion_ > (http://members.aol.com...
  • Re: VW rebuilt
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 18 Feb 2007 06:05:10 EST
    ...http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html) _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com...
  • Re: Vanagon Alchemy - Square headlight alignment screws & springs neede
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:52:30 EDT
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com...
  • Re: What do you call this piece???
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 7 Oct 2008 05:38:32 EDT
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com...
  • Re: GPS equipment?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 2 Jun 2005 17:25:00 -0400
    ...I'm not >>> talking >>> about the built in systems that are in so many new cars, but the >>> 'stick on the dash' systems. I...
  • Anyone use TREMCO paint
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Wed, 30 Oct 1996 23:30:54 -0500
    ...I will likely topcoat with hardened Delstar, tempting fate even further by mixing systems. Same place also sells a "Western automotive finishes" acryllic and...
  • Re: Warning! Do not use...
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 18 Jan 2007 06:22:18 EST
    ...I have been using stainless steel hardware on all exhaust systems here for over eight years now and this little problem you just experienced...
  • Re: Electrical charging options?
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 30 Apr 2023 11:19:41 -0700
    ...However they > really work best with dedicated charging systems and smart controllers if > alternator charging is to be used. For the Class B RV...
  • Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Oil temp gauges, choices? Using water temp sender + gauge?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 14 Sep 2012 05:25:40 -0400
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 07 ~ 10, 2012
  • Re: Suddenly nothing
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:48:12 -0400
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 07 ~ 10, 2012
  • Re: Front brake compatibility question
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:23:22 -0400
    ...What I want to know is are the calipers for both systems interchangeable? Can you use 90 calipers, for instance, on an 83? And...
  • Re: Water tank
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Wed, 18 May 2011 14:11:13 -0500
    ...Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > > For most VW camper water systems, if there is an off taste, I'd guess it is the...
  • Re: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:14:59 EST
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome...
  • Re: Air shocks
    Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
    Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:21:29 -0700
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley > _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ > (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) > _BusFusion_ (http://www.busfusion.com/) a VW...
  • Re: Insert came out with oil drain plug - What to do?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 4 Aug 2010 05:49:49 EDT
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://www.busfusion.com/) a VW...
  • Re: replacing power steering lines with hoses
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:03:50 -0700
    ...Just out of curiosity, how does the cost of high performance hose systems compare to replacing corroded steel lines in the case of the...
  • Re: Freeze-12 and other A/C supplies
    Historical mailing list - Richard Jones
    Sat, 19 Jun 2010 21:30:00 -0600
    ...for Freon, > the refrigerants used most often in automobile air-conditioning systems. He currently holds 7 US patents on refrigerants. If you don't...
  • Re: Headlight wiring for 80/100 bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 16 May 2010 05:44:28 EDT
    ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://www.busfusion.com/) a VW...
  • Re: home-made pressure bleeder
    Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:09:04 -0700
    ...is all that's needed for bleeding the brake or clutch systems.&nbsp; Much more than that and you could break the reservoir or...
  • 71 Westy and Door Handles
    Historical mailing list - Terry Erb
    Wed, 27 Sep 1995 14:20:28 -0700
    ...Has anyone seen this or know of the fix? 71 Bus (In need of a new rubber band) -- Terry Erb Adobe Systems, Inc. x6703