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  • Re: " you fixed it with what?!"
    Historical mailing list - Justin M.Mayrand
    Wed, 10 Mar 2004 21:54:33 -0500
    ...I was near a 120V power outlet, but has no battery charger. I ended up using the AC adapter from my Powerbook (24V @ 1...
  • Washed van run bad....
    Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
    Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:40:21 -0600
    ...Full acceleration (pedal to the metal) and everything is fine, full power. For a while, then it runs bad again, with no power. This...
  • Does anyone sell complete rebuilt front end?
    Historical mailing list - Mark A. Kreuzer
    Thu, 6 Apr 2006 11:48:47 -0500
    ...Currently, my project would include the rebuilding/replacing the power steering rack, all braking and all suspension components. Thanks -- mark
  • Re: Stupid project thoughts...
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Thu, 12 Jul 2007 23:15:19 +0000
    ...Power windows....power > SLIDING windows...
  • Re: generators/inverters for camping
    Historical mailing list - Mike South
    Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:09:08 -0600
    ...But > nothing from the Coleman... > So why would the Coleman Powermate run power tools and show the correct > current output but not run the...
  • Re: Power steering rack
    Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
    Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:29:16 -0400
    ...Power steering rack I have been looking at power steering racks and the prices to me are out landish. On my '85 van with...
  • Hesitation at low RPM
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 25 Aug 94 12:42:02 PDT
    ...after warming up, at low rpms, there is very little power, and under load, seems to switch between normal (a bit of power) and...
  • Re: [vanagon] power locks malfunction
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 1 Dec 2001 06:15:15 EST
    In a message dated 11/30/2001 2:04:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Re: [vanagon] power locks malfunction...
  • Installing power mirrors on vanagon & PM FS (wasRe: Permanent Door Mirror
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 24 Nov 2004 12:05:13 EST
    ...Thanks for > the input anyway, > Take care, > Reinhard, 83 Westy, "Moose" > > Installing power mirrors on a vanagon is one of the most simple upgrades...
  • Re: I need left door power window mechanism
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Thu, 27 May 1999 12:41:14 +0200
    Sorin and others, On Thu, 1999-05-27 02:08:31 -0400, Sorin Bejenaru wrote: > Anyone has a left door power window mechanism or...
  • Re: AC Troubleshooting - No Blower
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 17:01:00 -0500
    ...There is a fuse strip under the the D pillar cover that carries all the power to the AC system. Check that out if...
  • European ebay find, would this really work?
    Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
    Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:32:24 -0500
    ...We gain additional power without any consequence in relation to the driving comfort. Original ECU program is in process, but the signal of MAGNUM...
  • Re: Ignition Failures
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 4 Feb 2014 10:59:47 -0800
    ...The starter motor main power stud is a critical power wiring junction point. Any time the starter is messed with by someone there is...
  • power steering rack without hydraulic fluid?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:18:47 -0700
    ...I am installing a rebuilt power steering rack today. Will the rack be damaged if I drive without hydraulic fluid? Obviously, the belt for...
  • VW Crewcab Syncro classifieds
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 17 Jan 1997 12:50:00 +0200
    ...Diesel Power: 57 kW Hubraum: 2370 ccm Colour: white Extra: Undercarriage 20mm higher, 6-Seater, Prepared for 2 Emergency Lights, Powersteering Dealer: AUTOHAUS WERNIGERODE...
  • Re: Power steering
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Fri, 23 Apr 1999 18:12:47 -0400
    ...Joel Shortlidge wrote: > What kind of Power steering do you guys recommend for the '87 Syncro > with power steering? Mine leaks but it is...
  • fuel pump power consumption?
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Mon, 26 Aug 2002 16:46:45 -0400
    Anyone have their own testing data for how much power a working fuel pump draws? I am getting conflicting information from manuals on the...
  • Re: Power Window Regulators - On Sale!
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Fri, 31 Oct 2003 12:05:20 -0800
    ...Power Window Regulators - On Sale! >I recently picked up a limited supply of Vanagon power window regulators >(both sides). These are original equipment VW...
  • Re: Power steering fluid
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:29:33 -0500
    ...Power steering fluid I am needing to replace the resivor for my 1987 2 wd van's power sttering. My questions are (1) can...
  • Re: REPOST! ECU CHIP AND ROCKERS UPGRADE!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Erik O
    Wed, 15 Apr 1998 00:27:04 -0400
    ...It's > >not rocket science...more power, same basic hardware, more wear. > > Actually more power can also equal less lugging the engine, less overreving...
  • Re: Power Steering Pump Wiring Question?
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Fri, 2 Oct 1998 10:34:04 -0700
    ...what it is that is uses the electrical connection >on the power steering pump on my '86 Syncro? > >There is what appears to be...
  • Re: 1.9 heads on 2.1 engine. Why
    Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
    Thu, 21 Oct 1999 22:17:38 EDT
    ...I am using 1.9 heads on a 2.1 engine because it raises the compression, thus giving more power. My mechanic has done...
  • Re: Driving with no Power Steering
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Thu, 5 Jul 2007 14:35:44 -0400
    Getting a custom made hose locally can also allow you to make a hose that connects to both ports on the power steering rack...
  • Re: Camper Light power and ground
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 25 Jan 2022 19:26:39 +0000
    ...Camper Light power and ground Hi Dennis. Are you saying that when a LED light fails, it creates a short circuit, along with all...
  • Re: USB Van devices?
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Tue, 2 Nov 2021 13:30:46 -0700
    ...The flashlight also can power other USB devices. > I also have a simple USB battery power block I use in the house if power...
  • Re: loss of power question
    Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
    Wed, 16 Aug 2000 17:54:08 -0400
    ...loss of power question Is the power loss when warm or cold or both? If when warm, it may be a clogged cat. Your...
  • Re: ECU and starting question
    Historical mailing list - most david
    Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:48:57 -0700
    ...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: vanagon power steering
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Thu, 15 May 2008 12:32:57 -0400
    ...having just completed a swap of my Power Steering rack. 1. It is a good idea to flush your lines, by pulling the return...
  • Re: Inverter/Aux Battery question
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
    Mon, 1 Aug 2011 19:42:50 -0700
    ...Label each power cord/adapter your have > with a piece of tape and the description of the device it came with and is > intended...
  • Re: Hi beam power from the dimmer swich to fuse block divided into two fused cir
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 26 Oct 2005 07:38:12 EDT
    ...Hi beam power from the dimmer switch to fuse block divided into two fused circuits for left & right hi beams. Low beam power from...
  • Re: shore power vs batteries
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 1 Aug 2014 09:16:08 -0500
    ...There are a few devices which I'd like to power from 12V, including > a mesh wifi access point, and as many USB power...
  • Re: LVC: Learning Electricity & Testers
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Sat, 4 Apr 2009 17:58:07 -0700
    ...When use the Ohm meter functions you want to make sure the power (battery) is disconnected from the circuit being measured or tested. Existence...
  • Re: 12v outlet switch?
    Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
    Tue, 1 Apr 2008 10:08:18 -0700
    I was told on this list that it is powered by the AC from the external connection and believe that's it's only...
  • Re: Generators/Camping/Westies
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Fri, 3 Jul 1998 11:52:32 -0500
    I have a Coleman Powermate 1000 (850W nominal/1000W surge). It's a 2cycle that comes with both 110V AC hookups (2) and a...
  • priority start battery system
    Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
    Fri, 21 Dec 2001 12:31:13 +0000
    ...They claim aux power doesn't disconnect battery. From their FAQ: PriorityStart! is a computer-controlled electromechanical system (handles 1000 cranking amps) that constantly...
  • Re: 13 watt helical bulb in bus
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:25:24 -0400
    ...At 09:41 PM 6/28/2006 -0500, Warren Lail wrote: >Greetings Lubbers, > >I know we are having a discussion regarding the power consumption...
  • Re: Power steering hose that leads to rack is leaking -- easy fix?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 21 Sep 2019 07:50:12 -0400
    ...Lauterbach <john@jhl.mgacoxmail.com> wrote: > On my '91 GL, the power steering hose where it connects to the rack has > started > leaking, and...
  • Looking for a drivers side power window motor or a way to keep the motor bushing in place.
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:33:09 -0400
    Hello everyone, I was working a friend who was trying to repair my power window that seized up. Turned out to be a little...
  • Giving thanks today ...
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:50:29 -0800
    ...While personally I don't believe that God is a good old white man, or a person but being the power of the whole...
  • Re: question on 1990 power steering fluid and lower hose replacement
    Historical mailing list - David Cohen
    Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:02:20 EST
    Can Dextron III ATF be used for the power steering fluid? In a message dated 11/13/2009 3:48:08 P.M. Pacific...
  • low power in re-built 2.0 vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 05 Mar 1997 09:04:48 -0800
    ...My van has less power than when it had cracks in the heads. By re-built I mean, new heads, not rebuilt ones, and...
  • Re: Is there a Diesel Vanagon with Power Steering ?
    Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
    Sat, 14 Mar 1998 23:07:18 -0500
    ...that >I have to do something with the power steering pump. > >How is the power steering done in a Diesel Vanagon? Is it the...
  • Re: Synchro Power?
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Mon, 8 Mar 1999 21:50:04 -0800
    ...I'm considering > purchasing a Syncro to travel from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe. > > How is the power on the 1986 Syncro Westy engine...
  • intermittent electric window
    Historical mailing list - James Creech
    Tue, 17 Oct 2000 09:35:06 -0400
    Both my power windows occasionally fail to operate from the door switches. Since both door switches (actually 3 counting the double on the driver...
  • Help, 86 Power Steering Noise
    Historical mailing list - Edward Woenker
    Tue, 6 Feb 2001 10:52:20 -0500
    Hello, This past weekend I changed the power steering hoses on an 86 Vanagon since they were leaking. I could not see in the...
  • Re: Question on Waterboxer Power vs transplants III
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Thu, 31 May 2001 01:02:52 -0700
    ...Also, both the subaru and audi conversions were impressive as far as the power and match to the vehicle. The subaru comes on stronger...
  • Re: high idol
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Mon, 25 Mar 2002 17:23:57 -0600
    ...Excess electrical power is being drawn by the stereo's cassette player to play those records... You know big diameter records in that little...
  • Re: WINDOW SWITCH FRUSTRATIONS
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 6 Apr 2006 23:42:24 -0400
    The VW power window switches are held into a plastic surround. if the plastic surround is damaged, it will come off your door panel...
  • For sale, Santa Barbara CA
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:53:23 -0800
    ...Solar power system for backup in case of power failure. The ideal office pad for the mobile professional or longboard surfer. Includes 1989 SVX...
  • Re: Power Mirror Insert
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:01:50 -0500
    ...Does anybody have a picture of what the backside of a power > mirror insert looks like? Better yet, has anyone made their own insert...
  • Alternator blue wire
    Historical mailing list - Gene P
    Mon, 9 Jul 2012 14:35:36 -0700
    ...is no power to the spade terminal on the alternator that blue wire attaches to -- key on or engine running, no power to that...
  • Looking for Power Mirror
    Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
    Fri, 15 Dec 2000 19:06:22 -0500
    My local car wash did me a favor and broke my driver's side power mirror. If anyone has a used one (with or...
  • power steering whine
    Historical mailing list - tony gould
    Mon, 20 Nov 2000 22:57:47 -0800
    ...noise - pitch raises w/engine speed...owner said mechanic stated is power steering pump.....mechanic checked it - no leaks..normal performance noise...any thoughts...
  • Diesel question
    Historical mailing list - John \"Shaggy\" Donovan
    Sat, 20 Oct 2001 11:02:59 EDT
    ...thing...has anyone istalled power steering in their Diesel? I have the parts, and just wondering if it would rob too much power. Shaggy
  • Re: Power Steering Leak
    Historical mailing list - Robert Wing
    Tue, 16 Oct 2001 12:03:02 -0400
    ...Be prepared for a shower of power steering fluid. If there is fluid present it is time for replacement. The job is not too...
  • Re: 115HP wasserboxer on Ebay
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Sat, 6 Apr 2002 17:58:42 -0700
    >the addition of a point of compression gives you a 4 percent increase in >power So if I rebuild the top end of my...
  • Need power window regulator assembly- driver's side.
    Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
    Wed, 5 Jun 2002 08:48:02 -0700
    Help! I need fresh air! I need the driver's side regulator assembly for power windows. These are a complete assembly. My motor works...
  • Re: VW Dealer Mechanic for a day - solar panels
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Thu, 5 Sep 2002 08:45:27 -0500
    ...78 VW Westfalia (67 HP -> that is...67 Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom...
  • Re: p/s power mirror not working
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Mon, 8 Mar 2004 22:33:20 EST
    ...COM writes: <<< whats the common cause for the p/s side power mirror to become inoperable. switch is good have prob on my 87...
  • Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Wed, 12 May 2004 09:46:22 -0400
    ...Stanhope wrote: > With all the surplus corn and peanuts we produce, we > should be able to power ALL diesels off of > bio-diesel... But...