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• Re: Towing.. (no van, but tow related) Delete if long off topic story isn't of interest to you.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:35:54 -0700
  ...Not time enough to > return > to Portland, so I towed over Sonora Pass, and spent a few days on my bike > in > the mountains...
• Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:51:43 -0700
  ...Not a good fit in my PERSONAL opinion...Need > sevearl more gears in that tranny to make it right..But then I may be...
• Now What Do I Do???
  Historical mailing list - Gina
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 08:18:50 -0500
  ...Any humidity, any rain, amplifies the problem, but in general and most always I get hesitation, surging, flooding out while driving (all gears and...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 10:41:31 -0700
  ...Constant downgrade and suddenly overheated! > > > > > What gear were you in? Was there a place to stop? Maybe not, on > some > > > mountain roads there is...
• A weekend in Leavenworth....wow! what a visit!
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 15:27:33 -0800
  ...Anytime the vanagon gearshift is in drive there is a certain lingering fear of mechanical trouble, whether spoken about or not. The white beast...
• Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] weird engine behavior, stops on downhill coasting, diagnostic help?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:21:32 -0700
  ...full throttle, its smooth and happy....going through the mountains in all 5 > gears like Dan Gurney, its sweet....if I keep a bit...
• Re: temperature-oil pressure (rather long)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:41:01 -0400
  ...I took the van to Mister Mechanic (Rocky Mountain Westy) in Fort Collins, Colorado. Mike Labate and other techs there were very desirous to...
• Trip Report: Cross Country, USA (Longish)
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 20:52:00 -0800
  ...all synchros, bearings, gears, clutch pilot bearing, resurface clutch flywheel, pressure plate, clutch input shaft, diff, etc. Ouch! While I enjoyed the unexpected serendipity...
• My trip to the Northwest , with the Westfalia Syncro TD (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 4 May 1999 00:14:01 -0400
  ...West of Denver, two mountain passes, tested the efficiency (or lack of?) of the cooling system. Down into 2nd and 3rd gears, 30~35...
• Re: .................... and vanagons (friday post with little Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:16:23 -0400
  ...If I'm caught going > > slow with a long grade ahead I like to have the option to be in any of 3 > > gears...
• Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 07:26:34 -0500
  ...speed) you can > climb > mountains all day long, and never tire more than on the flats, if > you > change gears appropriately to keep pedaling...
• Re: Anyone have experience with the F.A.S./GTA Auto trans cooler?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 23 Jan 2016 14:06:34 -0800
  ...Bend is at 3600', but the climb up the mountain is steep, and likely in second gear for most of it. If it's...
• Re: Hot brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sun, 15 Apr 2018 03:28:01 +0000
  ...The last set was making a terrific clunking as I drove off - going through the gears. When we opened them up, the grease was...
• Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:09:55 -0700
  ...Not a good fit in my PERSONAL opinion...Need >> sevearl more gears in that tranny to make it right..But then I may be...
• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 09:43:41 EST
  ...really big rear tires to get the gearing, and probably different gears are actually available too.) Vanagons are just utility vehicles and will never...
• $3K synchro, temps, free type 2 fan shroud, cheap rabbit, paint, model Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jul 1995 11:28:34 -0700
  ...Inspect it thoroughly for oil leaks and broken-looking stuff, and drive it in all gears, on level, up and down hills, and around...
• Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 10:37:25 -0400
  ...Went through the Smokey Mountains on Both sides camping in the snow and It performed Flawless. I even tow a small trailer now and...
• Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] weird engine behavior, stops on downhill coasting, diagnostic help?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:43:22 -0700
  ...full throttle, its smooth and happy....going through the mountains in > > all 5 gears like Dan Gurney, its sweet....if I keep a bit...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Mon, 31 May 2010 19:45:31 -0700
  ...Can this cause the oil to overheat? I was in a coastal mountain road a month ago going like 5 - 10 MPH uphill for...
• Syncro Weekend, Death Valley Report (Very Long!)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 02:14:00 EST
  ...This "semi-flat" spot was so steep that I didn't dare take my foot of the brake and trust the gears & parking brake...
• Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 01:03:47 -0400
  ...Not a good fit in my PERSONAL opinion...Need >>> sevearl more gears in that tranny to make it right..But then I may be...
• Road Test 1989 VW SA Caravelle Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:30:27 CST
  ...the gearshift is easy and relatively light; the clutch is smooth, progressive and well weighted; the brakes require no more effort than usual and...
• Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 19:50:13 -0400
  ...400 miles) and a Few longer ones. > Went through the Smokey Mountains on Both sides camping in the snow > and It performed Flawless. I...
• Re: Anyone have experience with the F.A.S./GTA Auto trans cooler?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Jan 2016 18:26:33 -0500
  ...Bend is at 3600', but the climb up the mountain is steep, and likely in second gear for most of it. If it's...
• Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
  Historical mailing list - Rolf Lockwood
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:15:45 -0400
  ...More gears in a transmission allows one to keep the engine running closer to it's maximum HP output, for better performance. The comment...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Wed, 25 May 2016 23:10:11 -0400
  ...It's only under load, cycling up through 1st and 2nd gears. The harder I push, the louder it is. On Wed, May 25...
• Re: Hot brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 21 Apr 2018 15:49:21 +0000
  ...The last set was making a terrific clunking as I drove off - going through the gears. When we opened them up, the grease was...
• Re: Anyone have experience with the F.A.S./GTA Auto trans cooler?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 23 Jan 2016 17:09:17 -0800
  ...Bend is at 3600', but the climb up the mountain is steep, and likely in second gear for most of it. If it's...
• Re: Hot brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sat, 21 Apr 2018 13:49:30 -0400
  ...The last set was making a terrific > clunking as I drove off - going through the gears. When we opened them up, > the grease was...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 26 May 2016 09:55:59 -0400
  ...It's only under load, > cycling up through 1st and 2nd gears. The harder I push, the louder it is. > > On Wed, May 25...
• Re: Stockton Wheel Service
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sat, 17 May 2003 18:19:50 -0400
  ...After changing to the tire size 215/70/16 the owner found that his van was pretty badly a dog in the mountains going...
• Re: temperature-oil pressure (rather long)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 21:05:29 -0700
  ...the depth to which the gears penetrated into the oil). > There was even some sealant on the pump gears themselves. At any rate, > new...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Thu, 26 May 2016 11:49:31 -0400
  ...It's only under load, > > cycling up through 1st and 2nd gears. The harder I push, the louder it > is. > > > > On Wed, May 25...
• Musing About Recent Trip - Too Long
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:33:49 +0000
  ...So I’m sort of thinking of possibly switching gears at this point in my Westies existence, but it’s really difficult. I love...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 31 May 2010 21:35:54 -0700
  ...Can this cause the oil to overheat? I was in a coastal mountain road a month ago going like 5 - 10 MPH uphill for...
• 95 Eurovan Camper
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 27 Feb 95 15:13:36 CST
  ...a quick-revving engine paired with the closely spaced gears of a five-speed manual transmission. I found it fun to drive. For those...
• Derek Drew's Syncro Yields $33 Million
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 9 May 2007 19:24:42 -0400
  One of the many uses that I have had for my syncro was to drive it up into the mountains where I could have...
• All About 16" Wheels - CV-900s Have Arrived
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 18:44:14 -0500
  ...Your wife, when driving such a tire up hills in the mountains with stock gears, will drum her fingers on the dashboard, and think...
• Re: Derek Drew's Syncro Yields $33 Million
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 10 May 2007 10:00:31 -0400
  ...had for my > syncro was to drive it up into the mountains > where I could have private time to invent things > on my computer...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 22:08:20 -0700
  ...Can this cause the oil to overheat? I was in a coastal mountain road a month ago going like 5 - 10 MPH uphill for...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 23:01:53 -0400
  ...Can this cause the oil to overheat? I was in a coastal mountain road a month ago going like 5 - 10 MPH uphill for...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 00:16:08 -0400
  ...Can this cause the oil to overheat? I was in a coastal mountain road a month ago going like 5 - 10 MPH uphill for...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:15:25 -0700
  ...Can this cause the oil to overheat? I was in a coastal mountain road a month ago going like 5 - 10 MPH uphill for...
• Re: Bio Diesel Vanagon Photo Booth
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:06:05 -0800
  ...Bio Diesel Vanagon Photo Booth > Hi All, > > I know zip about Diesel Vanagons! > (amongst the mountain of things I know absolutely nothing about !!! > heh...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:35:41 -0400
  ...Can this cause the oil to overheat? I was in a coastal mountain road a month ago going like 5 - 10 MPH uphill for...
• The cost of VW Waterboxer ownership - a 15 year summary
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:27:46 +1100
  ...WS1 200,500km $154.00 W10 208,500km (incl gearshift boot at gearbox) $380.70 WS1 216,500km (incl replace pedal pad rubbers) $199...
• funny NYT article about vans and families, from the wife's perspective
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Fri, 4 Jan 2008 12:21:45 -0600
  ...10,000 pounds of metal, gears and after-market hydraulics announcing to the entire neighborhood that someone in this house is having a midlife...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:19:25 -0700
  ...Can this cause the oil to overheat? I was in a coastal mountain road a month ago going like 5 - 10 MPH uphill for...
• Re: funny NYT article about vans and families, from the wife's perspective
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 12:42:36 -0800
  ...10,000 pounds of > metal, gears and after-market hydraulics announcing to the entire > neighborhood that someone in this house is having a midlife...
• Re: Subaru 2.5 issues
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:23:45 +0000
  ...just right; enough to get up the grades and tackle the mountain roads, yet not enough to strain the CV joints and the tranny...
• Fwd: VCs, My Bike Accident, Rad Syncro Stuff, Unfair? Nazi Whispers...
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 13:44:46 -0400
  ...I have obtained the 6.17 gears but have not installed them for want of 16 x 7.50 tires, which I have not...
• Ione #2
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:37:12 -0600
  ...Collins unrolls in high desert country, bordered with 10,000' snow-studded ridges and mountains. It goes through a red rock area of sedimentary...
• Re: Ione #2
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:05:25 -0700
  ...Collins unrolls in high desert country, > bordered with 10,000' snow-studded ridges and mountains. It goes > through a red rock area of sedimentary...
• Re: [Syncro] Derek Drew's Syncro Yields $33 Million
  Historical mailing list - mike .
  Wed, 9 May 2007 16:47:43 -0700
  ...had for my > syncro was to drive it up into the mountains > where I could have private time to invent things > on my computer...
• gak! another road test: 1993 VW Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 12 Jan 95 11:08:30 CST
  ...This lack of power also requires active use of the gearshift lever, but, unfortunately, neither the 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic is...
• Trip Report (Long!) LVC
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:51:46 -0600
  ...So very used to patient driving at low speeds in lower gears and watching the rear-view mirrors for Semis and everything else really...
• road test: 1980/82 Vanagon (real long)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:56:49 CST
  ...56 SPEEDS IN GEARS Maximum, 1st gear .............. 74 4th gear (4600 rpm) .......... 88 Constant 30 mph ................ 69 3rd (5200) ................... 68 50 mph ....................... 75 2nd...