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• Re: Water Injection
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Sat, 24 May 2008 19:49:36 -0700
  ...achieve "Military Power" from the engines or in other words - achieve >> substantial power above the engines design capability for sustained >> maximum power. This water...
• Re: Sure Power 1314 vs Sure Power 1315
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 11:03:01 -0700
  ...But with the 1315 and solar (plus a battery charger wired in for when I have shore power) I have the assurance that my...
• Re: 90 Vanagon - Power Steering-Rebuild or Replace?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Tue, 16 May 2000 21:00:44 -0400
  ...90 Vanagon - Power Steering-Rebuild or Replace? > Has any one tried to rebuild their power steering pump? The bus depot > sells a kit which...
• need power- mirror
  Historical mailing list - HERMANN DE BOER
  Tue, 23 May 2000 09:50:19 -0500
  Hi! Last year, while camping in the Grand Tetons, a big RV backed into my Westy destroying among other things the right side power...
• Re: towing with 14 coversion
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 17:08:22 -0500
  ...As the owner of the same size/capacity powerboat I can tell you it's not the engine size/hp of the towing vehicle...
• Re: Low power limping vanangon
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 11:14:56 -0700
  ...Low power limping vanangon > > I just replaced FI componenets with the van running great until about 20 > minutes down the highway 60 mph the...
• Rear hatch lock source
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Tue, 17 May 2005 11:00:43 -0400
  Howdy List, I'm adding after market power locks to my 84 Westy. I need to replace my non-power lock machanism in the...
• Radio Install
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:29:08 -0500
  ...It is a removeable faceplate and when I take it off there is a blinking red light showing power is getting through. I pressed...
• power steering line in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:01:09 -0400
  Volks, I'm starting to lose a lot of ATF through a corroded power steering line located in the engine compartment: specifically, the lower...
• Re: 1.9 and 2.1 All that different in power?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 24 Apr 2017 21:16:42 -0400
  > So, what real differences in power are there? IMO the real-world difference is small, but it is noticeable when the engine is being...
• Re: HELP: Engine stopped
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Tue, 12 Jul 2016 17:40:39 -0700
  I bypassed the ignition switch by connecting pin 15 of the coil to power, activating the ECU relay and powering the ECU. Still the...
• Q:Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap Size for power bleeder?
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:00:38 -0700
  Hey Folks, I'm looking at a Motiv brand power brake pressure bleeder. For those of you in the know: Is the model 0100...
• power mirror switch -- removing
  Historical mailing list - Ervolina, Thomas R. (Tom)
  Wed, 22 Nov 95 10:20:05 EST
  I'm going to put some new speakers in my 87 and am not sure how to get the little power mirror switch thingie...
• Power window problem
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Sat, 27 Jun 1998 19:28:33 -0500
  My passenger side power window suddenly stopped working. I get a clicking sound from the motor when I press either the passenger or driver...
• Eurospec engine conversion for Vanagon info?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Capra
  Sun, 11 Apr 1999 21:45:52 -0700
  ...I am considering re-powering my '85 Vanagon GL and would like to hear from anyone who has driven a Golf engine powered Vanagon...
• A decade of vanagon gaining weight?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 13:31:38 -0600
  ...Obviously the waterboxersweighed more but I'm sure there were other additions that contributed to this need for power steering other than consumer demand...
• Re: switched power to radio
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 15:28:58 -0500
  At 12:53 PM 1/20/2001, John McLean wrote: >transfer of power is instantaneous What would that be in nanoseconds? I'm guessing...
• Re: BMEP question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 21:58:35 EST
  ...There are also discussions on engine efficiency, transmission issues, thrust required to move the vehicle, power reserves, fuel efficiency, etc., etc. Frank Grunthaner
• Friday Fun: Human powered Vanagon movie
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Fri, 23 May 2003 11:49:28 -0700
  ...Enjoy! Steve Gough '86 Westy, pedal-powered and fully exorcised
• 120v generator set up
  Historical mailing list - Marvin Westenburg
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 05:57:30 -0500
  ...They have a throttle control that controls the engine based on power requirements. The power provided is as clean as you can get from...
• Re: Power Steering To No PS Conversion
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 00:15:14 EDT
  ...COM writes: << A friend of mine threw the belt on his power steering. He didn't even realize it till I did a service...
• WTB: diesel vans
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Ellringer
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 15:15:05 -0500
  ...I'm looking for a diesel powered passenger van priced around or under $2000, or someone that would like to trade their diesel passenger...
• Re: Shore power indicator light ?
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:58:00 -0700
  > How would rig up a shore power indicator light? You could plug a night light into the 110V socket by the rear bench seat...
• Re: electric or hydraulic power steering
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Sat, 19 Mar 2022 12:01:10 -0400
  ...electric or hydraulic power steering >> >> >> >> Sorry got the full >> >> List on gowesty gonna see if I can source this stuff. Thanks >> >> >> >> On Fri, Mar...
• aux batteries and stereos
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:12:57 -0700
  ...The stereo is wired so that the key has to be in the �on� position to power it. The other day I took the...
• Re: tracing electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 09:11:05 -0700
  ...Wire 15 is usually BLACK and is powered on where the key is in the on OR start position. It is used to power...
• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:28:40 -0700
  ...Electric Power Steering > > http://www.ultimate-engineering.co.uk/powersteering.html > > and.... > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7150246&highlight=nsk...
• rear hatch lock failed locked...
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:19:41 -0500
  ...The power locks failed a long time ago, when the driver door power lock actuator got stuck in the unlocked position. Fixed that by...
• White "corrosion" in distributor cap
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 07 Apr 1995 13:09:55 -0700 (MST)
  ...There comes a time (about a month or so) when the engine loses power... I get into first or second gear, try to pick...
• Re: dual fuel Van
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 11:09:46 -0600
  ...Have you > lost any power with your conversion? I do notice a loss of power with the low compression ratio vanagon. Just barely noticable...
• Re: Fwd: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 2 Apr 2020 06:27:12 -0700
  ...That > will take care of panel lighting and and the power-on light. Note that > power to the switch has to cone on the...
• Re: Your GoWesty Engine...how do you like it?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:47:51 -0400
  ...A TDI-powered sunroof Syncro with a weekender interior AND a TDI-powered Westy! Ah, it's nice to dream. :-)
• Re: power window repair
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sun, 13 Oct 1996 19:47:44 -0400
  ...After spending a couple of hours > and numerous finger punctures trying to untangle the cable, I have never seen Vanagon power windows, but have...
• Re: The gods must be "Krazy"
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 23 Mar 1999 02:22:44 EST
  DeHanschke@AOL.COM writes about a 20V in a Vanagon...... << YOU WILL HAVE A FLAT POWER CURVE FROM 1200 TO 3200 RPM AND ABOVE...
• Re: SubaGon resale values
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 11:16:21 -0400
  ...Terry, You would do for the PURE DRIVING FUN that comes from driving a van with a better power to weight ratio. You would...
• Power Cat versus Buddy Heater
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sheridan
  Sat, 29 Dec 2001 23:35:33 -0400
  ...The Power Cat is 3000btu with fan, the Buddy heater is up to 9000btu with no fan. I am interested in anyone's experience...
• Re: is power steering fluid generic?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:47:53 -0400
  ...Re: [VANAGON] is power steering fluid generic? RE: Power Steering Fluid Bently specifies Dexron Automatic Transmission Fluid.
• Re: ECU and starting question
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:39:48 -0500
  ...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: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:18:14 -0400
  ...Use the smart charger for your solar array since you may then have power for enough hours for it to matter. Install a proper...
• Re: Some potentially stupid questions
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 09:15:19 -0700
  ...If you want to add a power antenna, I suspect you will need to run power to the fuse box under the dash on...
• Re: Power Brake Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 23:19:45 -0800
  May I humbly suggest the Motive Power Bleeder, http://www.motiveproducts.com/ I bought one ($45), and it works so well, and is so...
• Re: auxiliary battery power to cab?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 9 May 2011 07:14:49 -0700
  ...I was reacting to your conversation regarding an 8 awg > wire to run power to the fuse panel via E3. That implies a heavier...
• Re: power inverters
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 17 Dec 2014 09:41:58 -0500
  Dave, you have to ask yourself what you want to power with it? Then you can size it appropriately. I would recommend a setup...
• Re: Looking for a piece of power steering line
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:44:50 -0700
  dear powersteering can you go to a hydraulic assembly shop and have them bridge the missing piece for you regards On Tue, Jun 21...
• power to the fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Gus Cairo
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:21:05 -0700
  ...I just can not figure�why the pump is not getting power during the run cycle. Can anybody help. Thanks Gus�
• Re: Have you worked on a headlight switch?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 11:58:03 -0500
  ...If you don't have power on the X terminal with ignition switch on, the problem lies with the ignition switch or wiring from...
• power steering problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:05:44 -0400
  My power steering pump has play in the pulley of about 1/16 inch. evrey thing works fine and pump has 80k on it...
• Re: electrical systems
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 May 94 17:57:15 EDT
  By the way, everybody should buy their battery wiring supplies through Ron (owner) of Wrangler Power Products of Scottsdale, Arizona. Get his catalog. It...
• Porsche power
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Fri, 07 Jun 1996 16:29:58 EST
  Guy in CT that parts out Porsches has a reasonably priced start on your Porsche-powered VW van: a 2.7liter (roughly 150hp) Porsche...
• Auto Tranny vs. Manual?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 11:02:33 +0000
  ...I've been told by a friend (owns an '84 Westy) that an automatic transmission steals power from an already power-poor vehicle. True...
• Power Window Regulator Crunch!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 03:52:56 EDT
  Has anyone had a problem with their power window regulators. Both of mine are stuck in the same week. They make a crunching sound...
• Re: How many , Have installed Optima as Aux Battery in Westy's?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 11:46:55 EST
  ...While the Optima may be the most compact, convenient, and powerful choice (and expensive) for the space available, mounting two 6 volt deep cycle...
• Re: Top speed of a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 02:22:51 +0100
  Andrew Grebneff wrote: > I've had 180kmh (about 112mph) out of my Holden 3.8 V6-powered 84 Caravelle I thought the use of...
• Re: power mirrors? Heated or not?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 14:33:42 EDT
  In a message dated 7/18/01 9:23:10 AM Pacific Daylight Time, poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU writes: << are all (any??) power mirrors heated...
• power steering pump interchangability
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 10:07:37 -0800
  What's the deal with powersteering pumps? Can i swap one from year to year? What about from other vw's (like alternators, for...
• Aux batteries - Stinger
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 20:57:45 -0800
  Does anyone have any experience with the Stinger Power2 db battery? It is a dry cell and appears to have better capacity than the...
• replace power window?
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 06:16:10 -0500
  Is it possible to replace the power window regulator with a manual regulator? The cables have come undone on my second driver-side regulator...
• vanagon central locking system for sale - wasRe: Power Door Locks-
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 14:54:17 EST
  ...YAHOO.COM writes: > > Anyone know where i can get the sliding power door > lock that will fit an 84'? > > i have a whole factory...
• 87 power lock actuator
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 08:59:23 -0700
  Hi all, I am still looking for a passenger power lock actualtor for my 87 Westy. One list member has the whole set but...
• Re: Alternate Fuels etc. - Some info
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 22:00:07 -0400
  On Sun, 22 Jun 2003, Andrew Grebneff wrote: > Roll on genuine nuclear > (fusion) power!! Heh. Practical fusion power has been "just a couple decades...