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• Re: Vanagon crash safety
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 19:27:04 +1200
  ...The van's front wheels do not leave the ground, as can be seen by checking the relative positions of the front tires with...
• Re: Oil cooler upgrade for WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 00:24:54 -0800
  ...hence faster warm ups) and since at operating temperature, coolant is relatively colder than the oil, the coolant in the oil cooler will cool...
• Re: Crazy idea - hail shelter
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 18:23:47 -0600
  ...We had had it relatively > cool and lots of rain. > Most of the rain is accompanied by storms close by and we are > frequently...
• Anyone know of a good cooler for a Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 7 Sep 2003 09:48:40 -0600
  ...ever possible when we are camping or parked at friends or relatives. We use the 12 volt option when we are driving but I...
• Re: ECU Wire Corrosion relative to Length and Load (and?)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 12 Feb 2018 19:00:33 -0800
  ...ECU Wire Corrosion relative to Length and Load (and?) > > Hi folks. This is for OBD1 Motronic on an ABA engine swap but the question...
• Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 2 Dec 2013 15:43:09 -0600
  I don't know what that would be called - except - that on relatively mover small airplanes the throttle and the propeller control are both...
• Spare Tire Goes Flat
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:48:21 -0700
  ...I just need it to work in an emergency for a relatively short distance. Information and advice please? Thanks, Mike '84 GL since new...
• Re: Fuel Line Firewall Piece
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 21:09:37 -0500
  ...this evening - what's the easiest (I realize > this is a relative term) way to replace the plastic piece at the fire wall? > Can...
• Re: Power Stearing pump
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:09:16 -0500
  ...As I recall, the rebuild was > pretty simple and the kits were relatively cheap. Are they still > available? > > Jim > > On Sun, Oct 25, 2009...
• re:Heat shields on Type 4 manifolds.
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Mon, 09 Oct 1995 08:55:00 -0400
  ...On the relatively cherry '77 one is OK the other mostly gone so I removed it. Now I ask, do these things do anything...
• Re: What food to take in a Westie
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 08:31:18 -0700
  ...Kraft Dinner is easy to make, is relatively nutritious and can be made fancy with the addition of tuna, peas, peppers, green onions, bacon...
• Re: Where have all the Vanagons gone
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Sun, 8 Mar 1998 22:40:43 -0500
  ...Seriously though why would people in SA where they have put relatively trouble >free motors in their Vanagons, want Vgons from this country with...
• Fw: 87 tranny removal/replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dave & Sharon Good
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 21:43:20 -0700
  ...Am I the chichaua chasing the bus.....about to become road kill? If in your opinion yes....please recommend a relatively reputable/reasonable local...
• Re: moving to LA, will I pass smog test?
  Historical mailing list - t
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 23:37:04 -0700
  ...or do I just get charged a surcharge? > > I have a relatively new engine (30,000 miles)and fly through New York City > emmissions...
• Re: Ground for O2 Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 18:11:48 -0400
  ...In my opinion, the AFM voltage signal is floating relative to chassis ground. In very dry climates where dusty air flow builds up quite...
• Re: To Yellowstone in a Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 08:05:22 -0600
  Well, I just drove through the Tetons and the road south of Yellowstone which is pretty view and relatively flat. On that road the...
• Re: computer speakers?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 22:15:44 -0600
  ...computer speakers? Volks, Has anyone out there used any computer speakers for his/her Vanagon? The speakers are relatively inexpensive, sound pretty good, and...
• Re: Clutch slave cylinder and leaking coolant
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 20:10:08 -0800
  ...when both have numerous >miles on them? Since the master is relatively new (10k), I was hoping I >didn't have to replace it...
• Re: On the Issue of Drag Coefficient Numbers for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 20:45:16 -0700
  ...The relative Cd ratio .44/.52 = .85 suggests that a 15% reduction in drag should be achievable if somehow it is possible to restore...
• Astronomy via Westy (aNVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Mon, 2 May 2005 07:31:52 -0700
  ...We'd like something relatively compact enough to fit in the Westy for weekends spent camping and stargazing in the north woods, so she...
• Re: Stalling at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 19:01:59 -0400
  ...GL Driver John Schaper wrote: >84 1.9L westphalia, manual transmission. Relatively (less than 5K miles) >new valves and heads. Its been running great...
• Re: Rear Hatch Material
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 20 May 2005 10:11:46 -0400
  ...vehicle it's > >embarrassing that I haven't replaced these two > >relatively inexpensive itme (which I plan to do soon). > > > > > >To my point: I...
• Re: High Idle until warm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:32:36 -0500
  ...I have a relatively short commute to work and by the time I get there the van is idling at its regular mark. Thanks...
• Re: Anyone know Java?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:56:25 -0400
  ...a variable for inverter efficiency and variable battery losses (over time) relative to capacity? I'm pretty sure I could script this if I...
• Re: Heading into hell (up 395) -- any last words of advice?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 7 Jul 2007 16:42:58 -0700
  ...shop there) while my engine cooled down and hit the thing (relatively) fresh, taking my time and taking it easy. Much more interesting than...
• Re: one van for two people?
  Historical mailing list - Ware, David (EM, PTL, Contractor, ARC)
  Thu, 20 Nov 2003 08:34:58 -0500
  ...Any relatives you can borrow from? Any trustworthy relatives you can "sell" the van to, with the understanding that you can buy it back...
• Re: Front Heater Motor: Lube Dries Out?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 2 Jan 2016 18:29:08 -0600
  ...Both relatively low tech. > > Karl Wolz > Sent from my electronic umbilicus > >> On Jan 2, 2016, at 4:03 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL...
• Re: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:56:30 -0400
  ...That area has plenty if friendly hikers and overnight backpackers to make it relatively safe. 2010/6/28, Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" <camping.elliott...
• Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels2100-2300, 3400- 4000r...
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 15:36:50 -0400
  ...For the relatively low compression they hold up as long as they aren't abused or subjected to lack of maintenance. Karl Scott Daniel...
• Re: Boiling radiator light etc.
  Historical mailing list - Smith Woody
  Wed, 07 Jun 95 14:30:00 edt
  ...Now if I could just find a CHEAP (but reasonably conscientious) place in the Washington, D.C., area (preferably Virginia suburbs) for some relatively...
• Red and White Bus on Blocks, or should I bother?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew L. Dekker
  Sun, 26 May 1996 10:01:19 -0700
  ...Does the FAQ contain info about relative value of busses? (For example, this bus looks fairly straight and complete, but is rumored not to...
• eurovan/winnebago ... on sale! :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 10 Dec 95 23:06:33 CST
  ...they've been nice enough to tolerate my snooping around the place several times! :) no relatives working there; all other standard disclaimers apply. :) joel
• Re: Carpet or Something else?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Aug 1996 22:55:14 -0700
  ...any suggestion on what to use to >protect the floor that is relatively tough yet looks spiffy? Really short carpet works well. A friend...
• Re: Syncro seal
  Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 14:15:02 -0600
  ...be pretty valid reason too!! Anyone else? Tim Deep water is relative. I don't think that you'd want go any deeper than...
• Installed Waterboxer Rebuild Prices
  Historical mailing list - David Shepherdson
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 11:15:00 -0700
  ...Price does not include clutch or water pump which are both relatively new. One of the major VW shops here (Heckman & Thiemen) quoted me...
• Re: Vent Block-off Part Number
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
  Tue, 9 May 2000 16:29:16 EDT
  ...If your biggest concern with your van is over a relatively minor vent cover, then it's running remarkably well. Rusty J. '80 Westy...
• Re: moving to LA, will I pass smog test?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 23:38:30 -0700
  ...or do I just get charged a surcharge? > > I have a relatively new engine (30,000 miles)and fly through New York City > emmissions...
• Re: Rad. fan R & R
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 07:48:10 -0400
  ...Is this possible, or is it just worn out > bearings/bushings, or something else vibrating? > Is there an easy (relative to Vanagons) way to...
• Re: address before I forget to
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 07:14:45 -0700
  ...Second; kind of a gut reaction here, but if you have to consult with relative strangers to figure out this major a personal life...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 23:15:24 -0600
  ...It's a royal pain to be sure, >but there is a little reassurance that other vehicles licensed in my >state are relatively up...
• Re: ECU schematic
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 12:45:09 -0700
  ...They have preferred > to charge > an outrageous sum for "rebuilt" units instead. > To a knowledgeable electronic type, these would be relatively easy to > repair...
• Re: Looking for good Vanagon mech in Harrisburg, pa area
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:01:09 -0400
  ...see a huge advantage in going out the way for a relatively simple issue like brakes. That being said: Larry Chase's shop review...
• Re: Dirty vs. clean
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:50:27 -0500
  ...Keep my engine relatively clean. I too find working on a clean engine much easier and, yes, it's easier to diagnose when things...
• Re: electrical weirdness after 2nd battery install......
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 12 May 2008 15:47:00 -0700
  ...the beauty of this list. >> you can come up with a relatively simple approach, finally get it >> running, >> and the someone tells you another...
• Replace WBX with more efficient engine? Well....
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 12:01:02 -0700
  ...you'll have the best of both worlds--you'll be forced to drive slower ;-), and you'll get terrific (relatively speaking) mileage! Stuart
• Re: Solar Power Charger for Van Camping
  Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:15:54 -0800
  ...What I like about it is that it's small but can collect and store a relatively heavy charge. I really like to have...
• Re: Grey Market, was: A different camper van (somewhat O/T)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 20:19:20 +0000
  ...Vito camper conversions are relatively rare, I think because of the relatively small size of the bodyshell. The most popular conversions are on the...
• Re: Wiper Shaft Stripped
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:18:46 -0700
  ...clearly not tightly > as I can move the wiper arm with relative ease once it's tightened down. It > will work for now, but...
• Re: break-ins was Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 4 May 2011 19:53:03 -0500
  ...spears, bear traps, and other > similar devices in their respective holsters relative to this discussion. > > > Regards, > > BenT > Mod > > On May 4, 2011, at 4...
• Oil P&T sensor - Vanagon application
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL PJETRAJ
  Wed, 3 Dec 1997 12:38:58 EST
  ...his oil pressure light comes on when the engine is hot (relative term, I know) He doesn't have an oil temp guage, pressure...
• Re: Weep No More For Me
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 20:09:37 -0700
  ...Bloss" wrote: > > based on the original poster's assumption that the water pump has to work > > relatively hard to pump coolant uphill, would it...
• Re: Rocker Switch for Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 13:31:57 -0700
  ...If you add fog lights, it makes it relatively easy to may it look nice and stock. I'm guessing that there was probably...
• German First aid kit for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sat, 21 Jul 2001 13:10:43 -0700
  ...In Germany, they are very common and relatively inexpensive. Their content is standard. Mostly a bunch of gauze, and burn bandages, and a crummy...
• Re: Westy Fridge Performance
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 10:05:31 -0400
  ...run off house current -- you'll get an idea of the relative power available. Someone more knowledgable than I (pretty much anybody i guess...
• Re: rotating cvs and axles and lions and tigers and bears, Oh my!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 15 May 2002 09:32:16 EDT
  ...Also, switching the pencil from hand to hand without flipping it end-for-end, does not change its relative rotation. Perhaps, twisting a popsicle...
• Re: Lowering an 85'/
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 16:03:37 -0500
  On Fri, 14 Mar 2003 BenTbtstr8@aol.com wrote: > Since the rear has a tendency to sag relatively to the front, won't you...
• Re: Tools
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 21:16:59 -0700
  ...easier (with 6 vehicles...this is something that will come up relatively regularly....) I finally got myself a vacuum pump. Based on another listee...
• Re: Share your ride/websites
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 23:46:02 -0700
  ...Appartenly one of the previous owners was a close relative of Mickey Mouse. I'll soon have more entertaining pictures to share. -john <html...
• Engine swap - I4 - which angle, motor and FI?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Altman
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 22:51:40 -0600
  ...They are relatively inexpensive and have a good increase in hp unless you convince me otherwise. 2. What angle? I would like to keep...
• Re: Syncro question... vibration!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 13 May 2005 10:24:46 -0400
  ...When it gets bad, the drive train may lock up completely in the parking lot at very slow speed upon a relatively slight turn...