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• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 21:53:41 -0700
  Robert, do you know how the newer vans are vented? Can older vanagons be retrofitted? Thanks, Reinhard, 83 Westy, "Moose" --- Robert Cardo <rrecardo@WEBTV...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 14:43:13 EDT
  In a message dated 10/22/04 11:23:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time, vanagon@ASTOUND.NET writes: > > If they bolt on perhaps Chris...
• Re: OOPS Re: HELP HELP HELP Big Headlight Trouble
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 11:56:24 -0500
  ...The headlights do run through the >load reduction relay (which I assume you are referring >to as X relay). No, I'm sorry -- Take...
• Vanagon 5 Speed Trannies. RPM in 5th gear question.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 23:27:57 EST
  ...A reduction of the RPM's would be nice. Thanks. Michael 87 syncro 87 quattro
• Re: Load Reduction Relay Failuire
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 19 May 2011 17:12:05 -0700
  ...Has a big "18" on the back side. > > When the ignition switch is turned on, this thing is activated - load > reduction relay. You can...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 24 Jan 2017 14:18:57 -0800
  ...Gowesty reduction starter user input please > > So FWIW, I emailed gowesty asking if the warranty, if required, would be > valid with my Jetta 2...
• Re: VW cat converter : 2 or 3 way?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 23:35:59 -0500
  ...The 3 way uses a Reduction Catalyst employing Platinum and Rhodiun to reduce NOx emissions in addion to the standard "2 way" Oxidization Catalyst...
• Re: What does x mean on fuse/relay panel wiring diagrams?
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 19:42:41 -0400
  15 = switched power from the ignition switch 30 = always-on power from the battery x = switched power from the load reduction relay 31 = ground...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:37:38 -0700
  ...noise reduction > At 06:25 PM 10/21/2004, you wrote: > >Why don't you use a noise cancelling system? Measure the frequency of...
• Re: Load Reduction Relay/X-Contact Info
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 16:09:37 -0500
  At 03:40 PM 2/27/2002, Jay L Snyder wrote: >Looking for a basic primer on the Load Reduction Relay and the X...
• Re: Crazy idea?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 14:32:51 -0400
  ...The gear reduction is orders of magnitude too high. Yours, David
• Re: 2mpg reduction in fuel economy: confirmed when sporting a roof rack.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 22:16:23 -0500
  Lift by proxy? Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia Dec 7, 2011 o godz. 0:15 Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> napisał(a): > so...
• Re: 86 Westy Electrical Questions/Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Sep 1996 19:24:09 -0400
  ...What does the load reduction relay do ? It turns off non-essential electrical loads while the ignition key is in the start position. This...
• Oil Level Min vs Max
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 12:12:25 -0800
  ...cooler oil OR is it an sensor 'artifact' caused by a reduction in the amount of 'hot' oil (due to sub-optimum oil level...
• Re: Drop in gas mileage update 2
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 12:22:55 -0600
  ...Most times at high temps reds burn out and are quite ugly, but not in a properly controlled reduction firing. But the trick is...
• Re: A/C 4-position fan speed selector problem
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 18:08:46 -0700
  ...Placing a > load reduction relay in the rear for the compressor clutch helped > protect the switch. > > I found the rather large current draw of...
• Re: Dynamat...
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:21 -0500
  Yeah, on balance it was money well spent for me and I noticed noise reduction in driving and better sound from my car audio...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 3 Feb 2017 02:23:16 +0000
  ...I got the adapter and an off brand gear reduction starter and so far so > good. It's probably been in for 6 months...
• Re: Difficulty starting my 86
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 12 Nov 2013 13:08:57 -0800
  ...I have had a gear reduction starter be difficult about cranking 'every time' when operating it off the regular 'start' position in the ignition...
• Re: VW43% staff reduction(Re
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  14 Sep 1994 09:55:59 U
  ...RE>VW43% staff reduction(Re: R-134) On 9/14/94, Derek Drew wrote: >Today's paper says VW is reducing its white collar...
• Re:Dumb as a Goose <correction!>
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 15:45:57 -0700
  ***VanBondo stepped on himself when he gave the wrong size of the reduction box/spring plate bolt*** >The correct size should have been 12...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon GL passenger -- Fuses 12 and 13 Good, but things don't work -- Update
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Sun, 15 Dec 2019 13:31:26 -0500
  ...Everything else works except what Bentley says > > are on 12 and 13. > > > > Both those fuses run off the load reduction relay. The fact that...
• Splittie Reduction Box Trauma
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Tue, 14 May 1996 15:23:44 MST
  ...all the bolts but ONE fell out of the driver side reduction box/swingarm assembly. I got under there last night to install a...
• Re: On the Lower Perceived Lifetime of Diesel Vanagons ACT VW Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 12:17:04 EDT
  ...Not because of gearing! This reduced mean lifetime (greatest reduction for fully loaded Westfalia, least for unloaded utility transporter) is further exaggerated by poor...
• Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:53:57 -0800
  ...GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter > How easy are these to rebuild yourself? Are parts available? > I have 3 automatic starters that could be fixed...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 24 Jan 2017 14:07:20 -0800
  ...Gowesty reduction starter user input please So FWIW, I emailed gowesty asking if the warranty, if required, would be valid with my Jetta 2...
• Re: If You're Against Mandatory Daytime Running Lights...
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 11:42:18 -0700
  ...A 28% reduction in daytime running light relevant daytime two-vehicle crashes corresponds to a 15% reduction in all daytime two-vehicle crashes. This...
• Re: starter
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 30 Oct 2018 02:06:31 -0400
  ...The 'Bus Depot' and 'Rocky Mountain / Van Cafe' adaptor plates using the 'gear reduction aka TDI starter are of my production, I supply all...
• Re: Cooling
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 May 1995 19:48:41 -0400
  ...I spent money, added things (oil cooler) and gotten Zero reduction in Oil temp. Is your engine overheating? Try a Gene Berg Oil temp...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 09:09:29 -0400
  ...noise reduction > > > > Does anybody have a picture of these parts? (or any they'd sell?) > > I'm quite sure you'd need to remove...
• Re: Tire Load Index
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 00:29:40 -0800
  ...uses of passenger car tires somewhat > obscurely (and results in a reduction of 9% due to the calculation > method!): And here in Norway, and...
• Re: Good Bye - Traded Westy for Kia (F)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 10:13:12 EST
  ...Then came the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back....the reduction boxes >> ha ha ha :<) those aircooled waterboxers sure are a pain...
• LR Relay discontinued by VW? (No Wet teen content)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 16:33:00 EDT
  Thanks to all those that helped with info on my malfunctioning load reduction relay. Looking to replace it the dealer says it's a...
• Re: noise reduction sound deadening
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 15:37:12 -0700
  ...noise reduction sound deadening >Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 10:35:41 -0400 > >I tried a different material to calm the clatter in my...
• Re: noise reduction sound deadening
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 15:39:08 -0700
  ...noise reduction sound deadening >Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2001 23:41:31 +0000 > >Sorry for the redundant title but I thought it might help...
• Re: ~2mpg reduction in fuel economy: confirmed when sporting a roof rack.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 15:11:00 -0800
  ...Monday, December 05, 2011 8:51 AM Subject: ~2mpg reduction in fuel economy: confirmed when sporting a roof rack. > I posted recently that with...
• Re: Fuel & Temp gauge full scale
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 30 Apr 2016 22:18:04 -0400
  ...Than led to the > failed load reduction relay. Replaced it and the aux gauges are working. > But NOW… the fuel and temp gauges go...
• FS 88 Vanagon Gl Price Reduction.
  Historical mailing list - Mbunwe, Fred
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 01:10:00 -0500
  The Vanagon that I had listed for $4,500 has been reduced to $3,000 for a quick sale. This van has factory cruise...
• Re: 2mpg reduction in fuel economy: confirmed when sporting a roof rack.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 08:19:45 -0600
  ---- Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > so by inference, impersonally lifting a van is ok? No, Alistair, that's not the ticket. You get...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Thu, 2 Feb 2017 17:06:46 -0500
  I got the adapter and an off brand gear reduction starter and so far so good. It's probably been in for 6 months...
• .82 gear for 4th gear?
  Historical mailing list - Jay Fitzgerald
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 10:32:16 -0600
  ...Anyone done this to a syncro? What was the reduction in RPM's? How much in parts/labor? I think this, coupled with a...
• Wild Idea from the driveway...
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 15:02:36 -0800
  Has anyone considered installing early Transporter-style reduction gearboxes at the wheels for our Vanagons? The originals may not be suitable, but the idea...
• Re: Is there anybody out there?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Feb 2018 11:46:15 -0500
  ...I did not send that message about the National Park reduction to the whole list, due to I have not met everyone on the...
• Re: noise reduction sound deadening quiet
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 16:06:23 -0500
  ...noise reduction sound deadening quiet Really? http://bulley-hewlett.com/VWindex/ I got the idea from your website. Go figure. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Difficulty starting my 86
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Mon, 11 Nov 2013 22:52:32 -0800
  ...The van has been equipped with a gear reduction starter. Could that be the problem? The van has160k kms only and has been maintained...
• Re: 2mpg reduction in fuel economy: confirmed when sporting a roof rack.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 18:08:14 -0800
  ...2mpg reduction in fuel economy: confirmed when sporting a roof rack. > My personal van (unlifted) has an aftermarket air dam.....I made it from...
• Re: 2mpg reduction in fuel economy: confirmed when sporting a roof rack.
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 19:08:27 -0800
  Also, it has been observed lowers fuel ecomony of cars.� Perhaps less air flow under the vechicle, perhaps less frontal area.�� I wonder how...
• Re: Door window scrapers
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:48:20 -0700
  ...Since we were NOT discussing the below-mentioned rubber strip, can we >talk about it now? Can the rubber noise reduction strip be installed...
• Re: Wasserboxer Engine Codes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 23:39:44 +0100
  ...same as MV, with an extra small muffler and some noise reduction stuff Ralf Milewski Berlin Germany 84 GL 2,1 L 78 thing...
• Electrical - Lights and Fan: More
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Sun, 18 Jul 2004 20:31:44 -0700
  ...for suggesting the load reduction relay. Jumping the L/R output terminals makes everything work - except still no headlights. At the headlight switch, there...
• Emissions failures make me feel like a failure
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 22:53:58 -0500
  ...Could you please post emissions results when you do this? I'd like to know what the reduction actually is. I have data for...
• ~2mpg reduction in fuel economy: confirmed when sporting a roof rack.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 08:51:13 -0800
  ...cross bars on my tin top Vanagon, I noticed a significant reduction in gas mileage. Between jobs, I popped off the rack and my...
• Re: Is there anybody out there?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 9 Feb 2018 23:28:32 -0500
  ...about the reduction of >> national parks. >> >> Eric Caron >> Lost without his bus! >> >>
• Re: Coolant Drain and replace
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Fri, 24 Dec 2004 18:28:53 -0800
  ...Why? Ethylene glycol breaks down using the same biological reduction systems already in place to break down sewage at water treatment plants. Municipal water...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Tom Altman
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 15:57:09 -0500
  I had heard once that you could use the rubber ice dam stuff (to put under the shingles on a roof near the over...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 3 Feb 2017 19:13:20 -0500
  On Thu, 2 Feb 2017 17:06:45 -0800, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >Thanks Michael. That is what I ended up doing...
• Yikes! No head lights!
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 18:44:14 -0500
  ...Someone on the list suggested I may have fried the Load Reduction Relay. My question is: Which relay is the LRR and how do...
• Re: Electrical Unsolved Mysteries
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 05:58:46 -0400
  ...Well, I feel that the probable problem is either, the load reduction relay or its turn on power source, since Vanagons have the head...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 22:03:15 +0200
  ...noise reduction > Good point to all. > I am sure it does make a difference or vw designers would not have opted > to > go to...
• Re: Model year question on 90/91 Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Mar 2016 22:22:56 -0400
  More likely while they were able to modify the engine operation to reduce the NOx during testing the reduction wasn't sustainable without some...