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  • Re: VW relay #53, 141 951 253B
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 3 Jun 2016 12:34:47 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> >> >> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> >> >> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical >> <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Spark plug gap-Tire air!
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:14:39 -0500
    ...The whole nitrogen inflation thing is a scam, though most of the technicians at most of the shops offering may not even realize it...
  • Re: [turbovans] VW Run PDX
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:17:00 -0700
    HI Danny, what is 'the VW technical center' in Portland, OR please ? I have not heard of it. Camp 18 ......that's before you...
  • Re: Which Voltmeter to use?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 27 Aug 1999 10:05:40 -0400
    ...Or have I been bamboozled? Back when I was building these things (before the bar-graph thingy appeared) they used a technique called "dual...
  • Re: Is there anybody out there?
    Historical mailing list - Pete O
    Sat, 10 Feb 2018 08:33:13 -0500
    ...t3technique.com> wrote: > Just curious.because I haven't had a message in quite a while. > > > > Thank you! > > Christopher > > T3 Technique <http://t3technique.com/> >
  • Re: Air bubbles in coolant 2.1 wbx
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 5 Jun 2016 10:16:32 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: syncro part
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Sat, 17 Oct 2015 15:38:34 -0700
    ...syncro part have you check Burley? http://burleysmotorsports.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2 or T3 Techniques?
  • Re: Ordering Parts Online ADD: A GOOD MECHANIC VERSES A PROFESSIOAL TECHNICAN, OR Prevent a fire, Not put one out!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Mon, 24 Jun 2013 14:31:55 -0700
    Ah, but after you've used them you can solve that problem, can't you? Jim -----Original Message----- From: mcneely4@cox.net I've...
  • Re: Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 18 May 2012 14:29:19 -0700
    Well, air-cooled engines have an oil cooler because they are technically oil-cooled according to my understanding. In that application, one could refer...
  • Re: Fuel Injection rated hose
    Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
    Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:35:05 -0500
    http://www.ratwell.com/technical/FuelHoses.html#clamps On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 10:40 PM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>wrote: > dear...
  • Espar Airtronic?
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:17:58 -0400
    ...http://cgi.ebay.ca/Espar-Airtronic-5-L-12v-Air-Heater-Kit-New-Item-/160390663477 http://www.espar.com/html/products/technology_air.html
  • Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:43:25 -0400
    ...We've considered this and decided that it's perfectly legitimate technical discussion, just the same as any discussion of mechanical bits. Anyone not...
  • Re: Coolant leak from coolant tank
    Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
    Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:52:14 -0700
    ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> > Here's one of my thousands of low tech but effective tricks........ > - for fluid leaks...
  • Re: Fuel Injection Cleaner
    Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
    Fri, 10 Feb 1995 14:04:33 +0000
    > I doubt anyone can prove or dispute the Techroline theory, but I have one > question: > > How do the deposits end up in your oil...
  • Other 71 bus questions.
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 30 Apr 1995 12:00:20 +0600
    ...Chris Bridge ''71 Westy (Sportsmobile?) Favorite quotes: "Virginia Tech- yea, the best 5, or maybe even 6 years of your life." "They even throw...
  • Starting a flooded engine.
    Historical mailing list - John Brown
    Mon, 20 Nov 1995 10:11:05 -0800 (PST)
    ...They screwed up the alignment and the tech flooded the engine so badly that it would not start. In the six months that I...
  • Syncro Westie GVW?
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Mon, 11 Nov 96 15:41:29 PST
    ...Jim...Tom...Derek ? -- -- ___ / __ __/ ____/ Al Knoll HP Performance Technology / / / / / Center Roseville, CA, USA 95747 / _____/ / / 916.785.9453 (Telnet 785-9453) / / / / email: alf@hpptc38.rose.hp...
  • Taking starter off...
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
    Fri, 12 Sep 1997 17:16:16 -0700
    ...System-Wide Technician | HomePage: ----------------------------------------------------------------------
  • Re: Vanagon Mechanic For Hire
    Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
    Wed, 8 Apr 1998 20:47:12 -0400
    Nice to hear someone say something nice about a technician Ron Semko Steve Elliott wrote: > FWIW, I recently had Ken do some work for...
  • Re: LOW TECH - Replacing wallpaper in van - has anyone done this?
    Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
    Mon, 23 Mar 1998 18:30:43 -0700
    Ken Wyatt told me he made new panels out of some kind of thin plywood with a nice outer surface, finished the plywood, and...
  • Request for source of technical specs such as bolt spacing
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Sun, 26 Nov 2000 07:09:29 EST
    Hi Folks, I'm trying to find an information source for bolt spacing between the front caliper bolts on the Girling calipers used on...
  • Re: Back door Witch
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Sun, 6 May 2001 17:32:18 -0700
    ...BOX 3688 Networking Architecture and Technology Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com 94309-3688 415.517.3519
  • '85 Westy paint Color
    Historical mailing list - Tracey
    Tue, 2 Jul 2002 12:17:14 -0400
    ...Have "Googled" on the net but found much more technical auto painting info than I care to decipher...just want a can or small...
  • Re: It's a Beautiful Day in America!...
    Historical mailing list - David Maurio
    Tue, 22 Jul 2003 19:29:33 +0000
    ...goodness there are companies like Apple and Volkswagen around to create > new products, trends, and technology - then find neat ways to promote them. > > Bryan
  • Re: Vanagon Library
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 3 Sep 2003 12:32:34 -0700
    ...Karl Wolz I will happily act as collator for technical articles/messages links that listees have found particularly useful. Send me your favorite link...
  • Re: 91 dead on the freeway tech expertise needed !
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Wed, 28 Jan 2004 18:32:34 EST
    Thanks Ken, If the relays aren't the problem I'll head in that direction next! John C. SLC, UT 91 Westy... In a...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Aug 2004 to 3 Aug 2004 - Special issue (#2004-710)
    Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
    Tue, 3 Aug 2004 13:49:54 -0400
    ...Ron Tipton IT Specialist III Laboratory for Information Technologies University of Tennessee
  • Re: Driveway/parking list
    Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
    Sat, 30 Oct 2004 13:11:48 -0400
    ...r Ron Tipton IT Specialist III Laboratory for Information Technologies University of Tennessee
  • Re: NVC-but some handy wheels / What Have we Wrought?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Sat, 29 Jan 2005 19:16:38 EST
    ...with the popularity of TV shows like "Monster Garage" and others of that ilk, have we entered the Baroque Period of Technology or the...
  • Different fire-fighting methods/materials for different fuel formulations
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 12 May 2006 19:12:49 -0700
    ...Usually lots of fine-point technical/legal info, but it often addresses issues with broader applications. For those of you running 'alternative' fuels you...
  • Re: "Kicking Out Window" Removal Technique
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 27 Jul 2006 05:56:36 -0700
    I would NOT use screwdrivers as they will/may scratch the paint. I use any plastic or wood implement to do the same job...
  • Re: How to aim headlights?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 22 Feb 2007 15:50:06 -0600
    ...Headlight Adjustment > Try here, all the info you need: > http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html >
  • Bus Pop Top canvas replacement
    Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
    Sun, 6 May 2007 09:39:54 -0500
    ...http://www.vwtrendsweb.com/tech/0404vwt_westfalia_canvas_camper_replacement/ Route 66 Rider! Ramon Hill Live Long and Be Free
  • Re: Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:02:15 -0400
    ...this engine could technically produce gas!!! Although a good filtration systems would be required, or it could be a stink'n TDI alternative! << That...
  • Re: Doesn't Anyone Read The Messages They Respond To?
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:22:59 -0400
    Technically, he is "threading" on thin ice... note play on words, e-mail thread... ha-ha -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
  • Re: Vanagon hit on Mt. Hood OR - A list member?
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:44:38 -0800
    ...Never seen the 2nd "I" before and was > > wondering what new technology they have in drunk driving laws these days. > > > > Maybe the second "I...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Light on-need help! (dealer cant fix it)
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Fri, 4 Apr 2008 21:51:39 -0400
    ...Most of their techs probably were in diapers when the last new Vanagon was sold in north america. Not that it means they shouldn...
  • Re: Re : synthetic motor oil
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 27 Apr 2002 22:32:37 -0500
    ...edge technology. > > It just doesn't make good sense to compare our cheesy little > $6,000.00 > > vehicles to the new technology vehicles power...
  • Re: hankook ra-08 copies
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 8 May 2016 07:50:33 -0600
    ...Their claim of using "Hankook technology" is based solely on the >>>> fact that their technical engineer used to work for Hankook. Given that >>>> employees...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Arco Lies!!!
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sun, 5 Feb 2012 13:11:11 -0800
    ...If BMW and Mercedes have approved of Chevron/Texaco's Techroline (Techron) for use in their autos, then that says a lot to me...
  • Sliding door hinge adjustment continued
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 28 Jun 2018 19:37:59 -0400
    ...I finally called GW and talked to a tech. He s suspects the hinge and not me. He says it doesn’t adjust up...
  • Re: VW better get on the ball.
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Fri, 15 Jan 1999 07:57:57 -0800
    ...Being the owner of a '98 Jetta TDI with 23k on the odometer > already, I'm in love with this technology. I love the...
  • Euro-Engine: 85 Volkswagen VANAGON, Cooling, engine temp
    Historical mailing list - "Dan Rickert (by way of Derek Drew )"
    Wed, 27 Sep 2000 22:22:37 -0400
    ...I suspect a water pump not pumping enough, is there anything else I should check? Dan Rickert drickert@thegrid.net Owner/Technician Almanor Import...
  • Re: "green" cars (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Mon, 16 Feb 2004 15:33:58 -0500
    ...and before anyone spouts off about that wonderful hydrogen technology, remember that the current technology for manufacturing hydrogen is to crack hydrocarbons... that's...
  • Paint for black fiberglass bumper
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Mon, 11 Jul 2005 19:23:17 EDT
    Is it possible to repaint black fiberglass bumpers roughly the same color with a spray can? I realise it's sounds low-tech, but...
  • Re: Distributor rotor heat damage? (Solving intermittent engine stall)
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 21 Jan 2017 17:05:13 -0800
    ...Distributor rotor heat damage? (Solving intermittent engine stall) Is this Chris of T3 Techniques? Hi Chris. Ah. Ok. There is a chance Ive mixed...
  • Re: F/ White Salmon River damn "burst"
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 4 Nov 2011 18:40:40 -0700
    ...canada's one and only ground breaking and world s most technologically advanced air craft carrier he tried to make super 8 movie of...
  • Re: Suggestions for car alarm, remote start, keyless entry?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Sun, 22 Oct 2000 09:36:15 -0700
    ...I looked around and educated my self as to all the high tech features of these things.... decided I didn't need the really...
  • Re: My Great Exit....... at last!
    Historical mailing list - Boroko
    Sat, 7 Jul 2001 11:13:12 -0700
    ...D'oh! Plus the fact that someone > with full access to a VW service techies/manuals has to ask why his vanagon > is running...
  • Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:19:05 -0700
    ...COM> Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 2:36 PM Subject: Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal > You may want to check the two...
  • Re: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP-water in fuel
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:02:40 -0600
    ...STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP-water in fuel Nobody PUTS water in the gas unless it's sabotage or theft. It does...
  • Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 9 Oct 2008 21:33:47 -0700
    ...COM> Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 8:18 PM Subject: Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal > hi. > I think a Noid light is...
  • Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 24 Jan 2015 22:21:35 -0800
    ...I have T3 Technique supplied Whiteline bushings ready to be installed. For those who are curious or just super bored, ha ha, added some...
  • My New Shocks - energy efficient
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:21:52 -0500
    ...New technology. All four shocks are wired to a voltage regulator feeding into the main battery and two under the back seat. The shocks...
  • WTB: 85 Vangon GL interior Panels (blue)
    Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
    Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:20:02 -0400
    ...TTYL Brian Cirulnick techrat@vm.com -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- V A N G U A R D M E D I A C O R P E...
  • TDI availability in the USA (info from European Car mag)
    Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
    Sat, 27 Oct 2001 19:01:01 -0700
    ...Look for some of this technology to come to the U.S. around 2004 when the sulfur content of our fuel is reduced and...
  • Re: NVC at all (computer question)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
    Fri, 9 Jan 2009 12:27:41 -0500
    ...Pays the > > salary of a full time 'hardware' tech.) > > > > Then get a Mac. > > > > Jim > > > -- Jim Wilmington, NC
  • Re: Does anyone know anything about this van "1991 Vanagon Carat 5 Speed manual"?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 29 Jul 2017 11:56:42 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Late Friday Entry
    Historical mailing list - pcking
    Sat, 15 Oct 2016 07:22:33 -0400
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: FREE Vanagon Parts
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:30:35 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...