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• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:37:53 -0400
  ...Most Mechanics are 75 to 90 Per hour in my area pending how good they are and location/ overhead. Small shops sometimes have lower...
• Re: WAS Re: Bottom end reassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 2 May 2000 02:21:41 +0200
  ...the vacuum advance unit > to turn without restriction against other engine components. As long as the > #1 firing notch on the rim of the...
• 1983 Tiico on rvtraderonline.com
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 14:11:17 -0700
  ...This engine is compared to a 92-93 Golf or Jetta motor, although it is from South Africa and some components are different from...
• Re: Conversion Choices
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 17:00:02 -0700
  ...as for rear battery location ...to make the battery closer to the starter I assume in the case of a DV, since vanagons have...
• Re: [Syncro] Front AC installation - GROUP PURCHASE >>> LAST CALL
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 18:51:35 -0700
  ...somewhere in > Texas. > Jerry builds his own AC aftermarket systems and does not have any > pictures or partnumbers of the particular components for the...
• Interesting 57 Single Cab--California
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 09:43:22 -0600 (CST)
  ...Price: $2500 or B/O Location: Sonoma County, CA (Approximately 1.5hrs north of San Francisco.) Contact: global1@sonic.net =20 Specs (Also see...
• Re: [Syncro] Front AC installation - GROUP PURCHASE >>> LAST CALL
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 17:24:45 -0400
  ...DIFFERENT YEARS OF THE VW VANS USE DIFFERENT COMPONENTS. That means we have to find 10 or more "Like Enough" Vanagons to qualify. PART...
• Re: Vanagon, Rear speaker enclosures- I have them!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 19:00:33 -0500
  ...with separate >components, with a 5 1/4" woofer in the lower door, and the tweeter >installed in the stock speaker location. And, of...
• technical bulletins for vanagons, campers, syncros
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Apr 94 22:33:51 CDT
  ...firmly positioned against the roof, work through the speaker holes, mark location of new bracket attachment points approximately 40 mm (1.575 in.) above...
• Re: [Syncro] Front AC installation - Sorry Bout That
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 21:15:25 -0500
  ...somewhere in > Texas. > Jerry builds his own AC aftermarket systems and does not have any > pictures or partnumbers of the particular components for the...
• Re: Changes to a '90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:34:30 +0000
  It's been reported that the Small Car unit is indeed the Vintage Air components which SC has already kitted to be a complete...
• Re: [Syncro] 6 1/2" speakers in the rear of a Westy - any suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 15:27:57 -0700
  ...I doubt they will fit in the location of the stock 4" units, and I am thinking that maybe building/buying small boxes to...
• Re: good shop / bad shop website?
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 06:16:51 -0500
  ...It should not be too complex to create a site organized by state (and country), with input lines for: * name and location of repair...
• Re: Electric Vanagon via EV West?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 21:14:04 -0700
  ...With the levels of scale coming from the global auto industry, we should see component prices dropping rapidly (once they get back to equilibrium...
• Re: Why do we all love our "bricks" so much?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Dec 95 13:05:01 MST
  ...I'd love to re-engine my '73 with a modern power plant, unfortunately I don't know how to handle the radiator location...
• Inside a GEX 2.0L engine, not pretty. LVC
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 20:50:10 -0700
  ...Actually they did great work in their Baldwin Park, CA location > up until the late 70s when management changes sent their quality into the...
• Re: Digijet ecu failures, "Bosch - Bosh?"
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 4 Sep 1999 00:22:47 -0700
  ...You can check every component in the system from the plug. Add to this a test for short-to-ground through every wire not...
• Re: [Syncro] Front AC installation - Sorry Bout That
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 10:01:29 -0400
  ...somewhere in >> Texas. >> Jerry builds his own AC aftermarket systems and does not have any >> pictures or partnumbers of the particular components for the...
• Re: iWesty
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 21:58:58 -0700
  ...Blaupunkt gives you the option of angling the tweeters rearward for better sound -- a real nice feature given their mounting location in the van...
• Re: solar setups?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:45:10 -0700
  ...i'm in the process of sourcing the components to wire in a 100w panel for my westy. just curious what brands/deals folks...
• Re: Stereo status...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Sun, 16 Jul 2000 07:00:58 -0700
  ...I attribute this to the speakers' small size > and their location in > the door. At highway speeds, you can't turn the > volume up...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:18:00 -0500
  ...They are both mounted solidly to the "frame" of the van, with no energy absorption between components. The only issue I can see is...
• Disassembling the DOA 87 Syncro (long)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  04 Mar 1996 13:50:13 EST
  ...the single component that took the most time. On a safety note, it is the most well protected gas tank location I have ever...
• Re: Front AC installation - GROUP PURCHASE INQUIRY STATUS
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 11:22:14 -0500
  ...I might suggest that all units be shipped to the same location and redistributed, thus offering additional savings on freight. I have no interest...
• Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:27:30 -0700
  ...enen in a rear cabinet, so the key could talk to the component that tells the ecu it's ok for the engine to...
• Re: '81 Westy Deep-cycle/group 41 combo Q's
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Mar 1997 12:19:58
  ...Re: '81 Westy Deep-cycle/group 41 combo Q's 1) Check marine suppliers for all components including SPDT centre off. 2) The battery...
• Re: 14" tires, report...
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 24 Nov 2016 21:32:09 +0000
  ...between the closest edge of the front wheel and any suspension component. I have had no rubbing and am using 205/65R-16 Achilles...
• AGAIN:Bottom end reassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 2 May 2000 10:07:17 MST
  ...the vacuum advance >unit > > to turn without restriction against other engine components. As long as >the > > #1 firing notch on the rim of the...
• Re: Manual tranny shift
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 2 Mar 2016 17:21:01 -1000
  ...I have heard numerous times that the components don't fail...just the soldered joints. They could be repairable. if anyone knows someone who...
• Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine / Digifant / AC Detail
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 12:07:48 EDT
  ...I bought (from a junkyard - Russ Recycling, City of Industry, CA) the Vanagon AC components (evaporator, condenser, blower housing, etc.). The hoses were cut...
• FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF GO-WESTY'S 2.2
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 10:12:51 -0700
  ...Put a mark on the torque converter at the location off the threaded holes. Make sure the mark is in a location as to...
• Vanagon Power loss Misfiring or Hesitation testing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 22:29:33 -0800
  ...Electric Harness Check the connectors in the ECU plug and at all the other fuel system components connections. Are the connectors in good shape...
• drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 3 Oct 2014 19:28:25 -0500
  ...The ambient temperature was about 80 F, very warm for the location for late September. The oil was conventional Castrol 20W50, and had been...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Oct 2015 to 6 Oct 2015 (#2015-376)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 05:24:59 -0400
  ...when needing to have the tank certified if your in a location that requires certification to fill. Once the old tanks have been pressure...
• Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:06:34 -0700
  ...yeah..building the components..that gets to be fun. I just scored a new tool at a flea market ...10 bucks. A power band...
• Re: 2.1 digifant MV engine Air Flow Sensor Wiring Harness 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - brad barcom
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 21:50:46 -0500
  ...Fortunately, you can test this while it is still attached (see your Bentley for the connector location, somewhere atop the passenger side of the...
• Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:40:20 -0700
  ...Since oil hoses run all the way across the engine from left front to that right rear oil cooler location, I asked why not...
• Re: ECU firmware location
  Historical mailing list - Leslie Schwartz
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:30:27 -0500
  ...ECU firmware location I agree. It's hard without a schematic and the PCB is covered with a protective paint makes it even harder...
• Reinhardt Lives!! (well, almost ...) {Longish}
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:30:40 -0400
  ...Beside, every time I unbolted some component, some other problem seemed to appear. I finally realized I was losing out on some major camping...
• Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 16:57:08 -0500
  ...I ave done plenty of sheet metal work building dirt late model bodies and other components. Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy On...
• More light on the 84 "red light" mystery
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 17:42:46 -0400
  ...There are four components in the system. 1. (volt stab, part No. 171-919-803, around $10 from a VW dealer.) This is really...
• Re: 2nd Oil Cooler...(Long-ish)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 12:02:25 -0800
  ...If that weren't the case, one would >> hear a lot of turbulence-induced noise from that location at higher fan >> speeds. The tiny...
• Re: Stereo / CD Issues, improvement suggestions
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 12:15:56 -0400
  ...We also did 4" in the back overhead location, I wanted 5" but it was a no go, without major messing around. Two 8...
• Re: Vanagon Dirvability
  Historical mailing list - bob tickle
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 20:23:46 -0400
  ...Electric Harness Check the connectors in the ECU plug and at all the other fuel system components connections. Are the connectors in good shape...
• Re: Photo of Fast Forward's prototype Vanagon ALH [TDI] Conversion Kit
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 22:39:43 -0700
  ...http://www.FastForward.ca/VanagonConversion/PicturesAHU/ComponentLocatio ns.j pg Comments, suggestions are always welcome! David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon...
• Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 17:23:56 -0500
  ...I ave done plenty of sheet metal work > building dirt late model bodies and other components. > > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy > On...
• Re: [Syncro] Front AC installation - Sorry Bout That
  Historical mailing list - olists
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 21:27:57 -0500
  ...I wonder if > >> someone has pictures of the system components from > EuroAir and the > >> manufacturer name / part numbers? I would like to check > into...
• Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 2 Jan 2017 23:12:28 -0500
  ...In either case, the point where ~12V changes to ~0V is the location of the break. Yrs, d On Sun, Jan 1, 2017 at...
• Re: solar setups?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:10:09 -0800
  ...i'm in the process of sourcing the components to wire in a 100w panel for my westy. just curious what brands/deals folks...
• Nice folks, or half a dozen people who didn't rip my throat out
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 22:35:19 -0800
  ...I'd like to single out a few: /Ward Smith - location unknown; wherever it is, they sell beer/ Ward spent a good part of...
• Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 19:23:26 -0800
  ...all grounds, however >>> I combined some of the grounds at two locations on >>> the left engine firewall. >>> >>> I have a 2.1 Boston Engine...
• Eberspacher BA6 heater article (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 17:24:34 -0600 (MDT)
  ...underdash components, engine area components and under van components. Check your work as you go and replace anything that looks borderline like rubber boots...
• Re: Nice folks, or half a dozen people who didn't rip my throat out
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 09:06:27 -0800
  ...again. > I'd like to single out a few: > > /Ward Smith - location unknown; wherever it is, they sell beer/ > Ward spent a good part...
• BA6 Heater Information - long
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 02:46:18 -0500
  ...underdash components, >engine area components and under van components. Check your work as you >go and replace anything that looks borderline like rubber boots...
• The Waveform is Different. Was: Extra Grounds on 1.9l
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 13:13:13 EDT
  ...Also, the engine components are actually cast of mechanical grade alloys (not electrical grade conductors). The actual resistance across the block from connector to...
• Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 3 Oct 2014 18:07:37 -0700
  ...The ambient temperature was about 80 F, very warm for the location for late September. The oil was conventional Castrol 20W50, and had been...
• New Milestone in the Turbo 3A Project
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 15:43:38 EDT
  ...This milestone relates to the three dimensional understanding of the oil pickup tube location in the vanagon diesel (in-line 4) configuration. Let me...
• Vibration Issues for TIICO and I4 Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 23:00:58 EDT
  ...The location of various components and the nature of the connection to the center of vibration (crank centerline) determined whether or not a resonance...
• Re: solar setups?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Whynot
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 17:41:01 -0500
  ...It's a portable set up so is easy to take advantage of the sun's location, >while being able to park the van...
• Re: BA6 heater install and ... (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 14:42:04 -0700 (PDT)
  ...underdash components, engine area components and under van components. Check your work as you go and replace anything that looks borderline like rubber boots...