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  • Re: newbie westy questyons
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Tue, 23 Jan 2001 11:39:26 -0800
    ...i am compiling and gonna discuss with my wife this evening. your help is very much appreciated. bill
  • Re: Automakers' contributions
    Historical mailing list - Adam Keats
    Mon, 8 Oct 2001 17:21:14 -0400
    ...Has anybody else found discrepancies?"
  • Re: This goddarned ebay thread.
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Mon, 27 Oct 2003 16:41:18 -0500
    maybe they could start a yahoo group. ;-) JFF >Surely there's some "ebay morals" list where this discussion could have a >home?! Or between...
  • Re: Rotor thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 18 Aug 2004 22:36:55 +1200
    ...the images, but have experienced piston sticking (causing binding and overheating) and also wearing the pads down to metal, which scratches the disc surface.
  • Is this hydralic lifter week?
    Historical mailing list - roger sisler
    Mon, 6 Jun 2005 12:14:40 -0700
    No text needed....more lifter questions than you can shake a stick at --------------------------------- Discover Yahoo! Find restaurants, movies, travel & more fun for the weekend...
  • Re: Vanagon Trivia
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Tue, 27 Dec 2005 09:02:37 -0500
    Interesting discussion Frank...or not! he he he.... leaving for AZ and Mexico in that Van? multi or not, lets call that thing a...
  • Re: the transmission ground
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
    Sun, 16 Sep 2007 17:31:35 -0400
    If the tranny ground is disconnected, you'll likely not have adequate ground for the starter and thus won't be able to start...
  • Re: Hanging Clutch Disc
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:41:45 +0000
    "94 Eurovan Westfalia 86 Syncro 85 Westfalia/Bostig 02 Jetta 1.8t 90 Audi 90Q 02 Duramax 2500" ..... and, you'd be talking about...
  • Re: Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 6 Dec 2015 16:10:55 -0600
    ...New discs, new pads, new bearings and races, new grease job. Rear shoes not worn sufficiently to warrant replacement. Brakes work fine! Thanks for...
  • Re: gas can in your westy cargo area?
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Sat, 11 May 2002 10:35:30 -0400
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >I'm a little confused about this "static discharge". IIRC my vanagon is not >electrically connected to the ground or...
  • Re: Costco Group 47 - cheap aux battery option
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:38:51 +0000
    ...Al Knoll <anasasi@GMAIL.COM> > The house battery as as been discussed before has different operating > parameters than the starting battery. CCA is a...
  • Re: Van Dies while in motion
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Fri, 20 Dec 2013 22:31:08 -0800
    ...Batteries will tend to discharge if > sitting directly on a grounding surface. The way they are built you > wouldn't think so - but I...
  • Re: And now for NEW TIRES
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Fri, 4 Mar 2011 14:22:20 -0700
    FWIW, You gotta watch the tire jockies at Discount Tires(probably all). I told the manager when I went in for rotating my Hakkas...
  • Re: Frozen emergency brake
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 7 Jan 2010 16:51:05 -0800
    ...I got in my van yesterday to drive it around and > discovered that the brakes weren't disengaging totally from using the > e-brake...
  • Re: need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 28 Nov 2001 22:22:40 +1200
    ...Pickuop discontinued. Notchback Jetta. Coupe Scirocco. Golf 3 (carried on nonenthusiast's nonhandling tradition introduced by Golf 2). First version offered with VR6 engine...
  • Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, UPDATE
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 1 Oct 2011 12:02:22 -0700
    ...So much for a definitive > answer....but hope this discussion was useful. > > David > > Quoting "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET>: > >> This discussion has all been...
  • Re: Electric Lock Disconnect?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
    Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:32:53 -0800
    ...Electric Lock Disconnect? > > > >Hi all, > > > >I've got an 88 Wolfburg with electric locks that are acting > >up. Same problems as posted a number...
  • Re: discount VANAGON parts new!! check this out!!! (f)
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 14 Jan 2001 15:01:10 -0700
    ...COM> Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2001 2:08 PM Subject: Re: discount VANAGON parts new!! check this out!!! (f) > In a message dated 1...
  • Re: Interior light switch
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 4 Mar 2001 23:04:38 +1200
    ...The PO might have >disconnected them cuz of the buzz. Glad only the US/Canadian markets got door-open buzzers! I'd disconnect it...
  • compression/vacuum/fuel pressure/O2 voltage
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Mon, 15 Oct 2001 21:46:08 -0400
    ...15" at 950 rpm, some fluctuation (GOOD/BAD??) 20" at 2,000 rpm, smooth I monitored O2 sensor voltage (with lead disconnected): 0.05V...
  • Fw: Need advice about chuck with stripped threads
    Historical mailing list - George Averill
    Sun, 21 Jul 2002 22:20:26 -0400
    I finally got a little time to try and use the small Craftsman 109 lathe only to discover problems in the chuck. I needed...
  • Re: Clutch replacement Hints
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:03:27 -0700
    ...getting a clutch kit which includes " Pressure Plate - Clutch Disc - > Throw-out Bearing - Clutch Disc Alignment Tool - Pilot Bearing", what other > parts my I...
  • Re: AGM group 41 battery choices?
    Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
    Wed, 3 Jul 2013 13:40:11 -0700
    I was pleased to discover that my local NApa gives 10 percent discount on most parts. I received that discount on my recent battery...
  • Re: rear disc brakes project
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:54:03 -0800
    ...wrote: > > > > It's finally Ursula's turn to get the rear disc brakes mounted this Friday, > > I took some pictures of how the parts...
  • Group-41 deep cycle gel-cel battery -payback.
    Historical mailing list - Clark M. Carr
    17 Apr 97 02:44:05 EDT
    ...Deep Discharge Protected: Defined by stating that after 29 days of deep discharge, a battery must demonstrate successful recharge within 48 hours, utilizing a...
  • O2 Sensor?
    Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
    Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:41:29 -0600
    ...Checked the voltage output from the O2 sensor (disconnected) and just wildly varies from about .05V to about .15V, nowhere near the .45V ish...
  • Re: o2 Sensor on 2.1L
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 8 Aug 2005 17:22:32 -0400
    ...All of them were disconnected. > > > > Two of the wires, both white, were disconnected at the plug. The plug > > was very difficult to reconnect. I...
  • Re: What to do about brakes
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Fri, 28 Jul 2000 19:47:28 -0700
    ...This leads me to suspect that my discs or drums (or both) are warping/out-of-round when they reach operating temperatures. Your service...
  • Re: Starting problem
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Thu, 13 Feb 2020 01:47:25 +0000
    ...I next disconnected and reconnected the coolant temp sensor located in the thermostat housing. The van then started, although it ran a bit roughly...
  • Re: True cost of AMC heads for 1.9L and 2.1L: bare for $240 to $2 16!
    Historical mailing list - Mladen, Zoran
    Tue, 9 Jan 2001 09:33:00 -0700
    ...Price Disc. 2 = The purchase of TEN cylinder heads of any kind. Part No. O.E. No. Description Price Disc.1 Disc.2 910084...
  • Re: Advice on Disney Tickets
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Wed, 2 Sep 2015 21:10:59 +0000
    ...If you know someone who lives in Florida, Florida residents can buy tickets at a discount - and then give them to you.  They have...
  • Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 6 Sep 2020 17:55:30 -0700
    ...Disconnect the rar hinges before disconnecting the raiser bar in the > front and > > 2. Do I disconnect the hinges from the body, or the...
  • Re: Need rear brake backing plates (now rear Discs?)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:13:46 -0700
    ...of my rear drum rebuild just went up another $200, rear > discs are looking interesting again. Has anyone seen these? > > http://burleysmotorsports.com/zencart...
  • Re: wives and vanagons...rant... LOL
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:28:04 -0500
    ...But i get what you mean, half of my customers need a discussion with the wife before spending 10K$ on a Subi engine. I...
  • Re: High pressure tire valves - do I need 'em?
    Historical mailing list - STEPHANIE WOLZ
    Thu, 21 Mar 2002 17:52:44 -0700
    My bro-in-law is a Discount Tire manager. I'll ask him about that. Seems to me that he mentioned them one time...
  • Re: Anyone pulled a Wiring Harness?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:32:24 -0400
    ...Disconnect ECU, beneath back seat, and > disconnect ground, which is attached to multi pin connector. Push > multi pin connector out of van and work...
  • Timing Help
    Historical mailing list - cesar quiros
    Sun, 4 Jul 2010 08:30:29 -0700
    ...Haynes says disconnect Vacuum advance and time at 5 Degrees ATDC Bentley say unplug Idle Stabilizer and plug into itself to 5 dregrees ATDC...
  • thermostrat.
    Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
    Mon, 06 Nov 1995 15:52:31 -0800 (PST)
    ...he says he routinely disconnects the thermostat in bus engines (remember, that accordeon-looking thingie under the right lower engine tin with the wire...
  • Temperature gauge and red light
    Historical mailing list - Erik O
    Sun, 26 Jan 1997 12:35:34 -0800
    ...If you disconnect it and short it to ground you will "peg" the needle in the hot zone and cause the LED to flash...
  • Had surging, fixed it, but did I just bandaid it?
    Historical mailing list - Nate Saylor
    Tue, 15 Mar 2005 05:31:01 -0800
    ...On hot engine (off) I disconnected it then turned on the engine to check sensor voltage. With the sensor disconnected it started to hunt...
  • Re: Removing Cigarette Lighter Socket
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:05:01 -0400
    ...2nd disconnect the wiring. (here things get fuzzy) If I remember correctly, once the wiring is disconnected you should be able to move one...
  • Re: Engine noise...loose Flywheel ? Opinions?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:33:38 -0700
    ...Perhaps you have a broken flex disc, but usually when a flex disc fails it fails catastrophically and the van will not move. Good...
  • Re: Tires for a 90 weekender
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:05:24 -0500
    ...I got my 195R14 from Discount Tires for $73 plus installation. They match prices, so I brought them a prinout of the cheapest online...
  • another CV option
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:59:46 -0700
    I thought some might be interested in this thread on the IG16 forum (translated link) discussing using an Audi 80 cv joint on a...
  • Re: Brakes still going to the floor
    Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
    Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:26:16 -0400
    ...I will hopefully be taking the van in tomorrow to have this checked and will discuss it with the mechanic. William
  • Re: Do I just cut the wire from the O2 sensor?
    Historical mailing list - Bernie
    Sun, 17 May 2009 14:52:00 -0700
    I am mechanically challenged so when you say to disconnect it do I just cut the wire coming from it. Thanks Bernie
  • Re: what color?
    Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
    11 Jul 1994 11:11:04 U
    ...It kinda goes along with Ric's Moby Van... (we ARE discussing VWs, right, not STDs?..... :-0 ) Norman
  • RE: Changing air in camper
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Thu, 06 Jun 1996 12:37:54 -0400
    Jim said: >(snipping a detailed technical discussion about using fans to >reduce moisture buildup in campers) >Comments? Did you try opening some windows? :-) Tom...
  • EGR Valve removal???
    Historical mailing list - Mike Hunter
    Tue, 30 Jul 1996 10:15:40 -0500 (CDT)
    Anyone know what needs to be done to remove and disconnect the EGR Valve in a 2 Litre FI Bus engine? Any vacuum lines...
  • snow?/f
    Historical mailing list - karen brown
    Thu, 24 Oct 1996 17:08:03 -0400
    What's with all the discourse on heaters and hot mirrors and snow tires and traction and what do you DO with those chains...
  • Re: Volkswagen Lawyers....
    Historical mailing list - David..M
    Mon, 22 Feb 1999 09:17:36 -0500
    ...Maybe > that would discourage the subversive EV volks from showing up? > > How about Volksvanthusiasts.org
  • Re: Volkswagen Lawyers....
    Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
    Sun, 21 Feb 1999 21:55:25 -0500
    ...Maybe that would discourage the subversive EV volks from showing up? BOB - WA4RRN '85GL - "BOURGEOIS" http://www.funkygermaniron.com
  • Re: Mold in ducts.
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 21 Apr 1999 15:12:37 EDT
    ...I don't know if it would discolor the ducts though. Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16
  • Cleaning Carpets
    Historical mailing list - R.Joseph Murphy
    Sun, 4 Jul 1999 06:09:58 -0700
    Just discovered lacquer thinner and /or brake cleaner for the removal of anything. evaporates quickly removes absolutely everything. Starter fluid came in a close...
  • Dry Sump for Subaru Engine
    Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
    Mon, 10 Jan 2000 13:37:03 -0700
    ...Usual disclaimers apply. John-Reed Maffeo '86 Syncro Mesa, AZ
  • Cup holders...
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Thu, 19 Apr 2001 15:03:34 -0700
    Yes, I know, it's been discussed. I still wonder where I would get them for a reasonable price. Color brown. It is for...
  • Re: HCIDFATE
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 7 Mar 2002 17:31:12 -0600
    ...I give. > > How can I disconnect from all this e-mail? > > Thanks > Sterling Send the following TO: listserv@vanagon.gerry.com Subject: (leave blank...
  • Friday Topic: Weird German eBay Stuff
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Fri, 29 Nov 2002 16:32:55 -0500
    Neither are mine, usual disclaimers http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1790573539 http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item...
  • Friday: no VC content
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Fri, 1 Nov 2002 16:22:35 -0500
    ...funny :-) and similar effects were discussed here too :-) http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~attse/honduh.htm -- Karl '81 Westy "Jenny" Wilmington, DE
  • Syncro to tame for you?
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Tue, 26 Nov 2002 12:40:36 -0500
    ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=1873464479 Not mine, usual disclaimers... Thanks, Chris