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  • '80 RHD UK Camper for sale in Maryland
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 10 Feb 1999 12:36:34 EST
    ...pop top (pops to the side, like accordian) 4speed, 2.0L aircooled w/ single weber carb, legally registered in US, current Md inspection, no...
  • Re: Lumberyard carb conversion
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 30 Jun 1997 14:16 -0600 (MDT)
    ...Chuck the duals (apologies to anyone named Charles) and buy a Weber progressive conversion kit. Consists of a complete manifold set (two pair of...
  • Re: Weber Carburetor Jets
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 11 Oct 1995 08:36:45 -0600 (MDT)
    There is a Haines manual just for Webers -- I got one at MOFOCO a couple weeks ago for about $17 -- BTW, does your carb...
  • Oil in exhaust
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 23 Apr 1996 19:37:04 -0400
    ...The vehicle is a 1980 Vanagon, w/ a 2 bbl Weber. Could the valves be maladjusted? Whatever it is, its probably expensive. The vehicle...
  • carbs & elec. ig
    Historical mailing list - Erik W. Burtis
    Wed, 24 Apr 1996 08:03:06 -0400 (EDT)
    I have been thionking about upgrading my stock 1600DP by adding an after market carb (weber, etc) and electronic ignition system. I would like...
  • Re: Rich Van $$ Update
    Historical mailing list - VANAGONE
    Thu, 5 Mar 1998 14:55:11 EST
    There used to be a guy around my way that ran a single 2bbl weber on his 1.9 waterboxer- havn't seen him...
  • Re: Dual Webbers on a 2.1 water cooler
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 21 Aug 2003 17:51:42 -0700
    ...With my Weber (DFEV) the power is right NOW, not the smooth acceleration of FI. No computer to control things, just raw fuel - now...
  • Who said that VW engine are not solid???? Who!!! (maybe me!!!)
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:21:35 -0500
    ...ok, am out to FL now, the weather was way to bad and cold for me to leave...single Weber doesn't like that...
  • Re: '79 f.i./carb coversion (finally)
    Historical mailing list
    1 Dec 95 00:10:00 -0600
    ...Once I finally figure out the tuning details, just bought a book called af all things "Weber Carburetors" by Pat Braden. The publisher is...
  • Re: Emissions shuffle - quick fix for test
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Andrew Burczyk
    Sat, 23 Dec 1995 01:11:25 -0700
    There is a solution to the over rich mixture that the Weber puts out. Firstly the mixture is purposely jetted over rich for a...
  • Re: ! Magnesium grinding
    Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
    Wed, 5 Jun 1996 16:38:23 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Craig ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Craig Standley University of Washington Physics "Life is like riding the bus, it cstand@u.washington.edu requires change." -Dennis Miller http://weber...
  • Re: Carb conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 16 Aug 2006 17:30:08 -0700
    ...I just preferred the weber. Malcolm (Halifax) --- Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@whispllc.com> wrote: > Hi David > Did it come with the runners and all for...
  • weber parts source for guy stuck in driveway
    Historical mailing list - Paula Lazeski
    Wed, 1 Mar 2000 21:42:00 -0500
    ...These people deal with Webers and are very personable and helpful. Another is Fast freddies, their ad is in Hot VWs. Best of luck...
  • vanagon listmember spotted on dilbert web page
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Wed, 5 Jul 1995 10:08:26 -0700 (PDT)
    ...des@teleport.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Sleeper) http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • Water tank drain cap replacement
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 31 Aug 1998 11:50:23 -0400
    ...Does anyone have a supplier or source for replacements? Kris Weber 86 Westy Syncro {F.S. at the right price} 98 Jetta TDI 98...
  • Re: Carburettor Set Weber 44 IDF VW Wasserboxer 2,1
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:06:31 -0500
    These carbs don't have carb air heaters, and are subject to icing when conditions are right. Makes operation in nasty weather that much...
  • Re: 71 Westy - Alameda, CA - $1,000
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Thu, 29 Jun 1995 08:39:16 -0700 (PDT)
    ...des@teleport.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Sleeper) http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • Re: Factory sticker estimaged mileage?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 26 May 2004 05:20:51 -0700
    ...1989 Vanagon/ Camper Syncro models 16 City 16 Highway As I get about 17 mpg on my 91 syncro Westy with a Weber carb...
  • Soon to be FS: CDN 91 Syncro Westy
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 12 Dec 2005 15:41:08 -0800
    ...305,000 Kms and running a Weber Carb = no EFI problems! it will be listed for near CDN$26,000. malcolm (halifax ns) --------------------------------- Yahoo...
  • Re: mailer working(rickgo@halcyon.com)
    Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
    Wed, 27 Dec 1995 22:09:42 -0800 (PST)
    ...Van University of Washington Physics Major "Heaters? We don't need no stinking cstand@u.washington.edu heaters." http://weber.u.washington.edu/~cstand -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  • Re: synchro - more power ?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 25 Jan 1999 21:51:21 -0400
    ...I have a weber 2 barrel progressive carb on my 91 syncro westy and it works OK, but I don't have to worry...
  • RE: AH...why didn't i check the air filter? (and others...)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Sep 1995 12:28:57 EST
    ...Sounds like you have an after-market (non-vw part) weber progessive carberator set up. check the regular vw rags to see if you...
  • Re:asciidoodle
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 14 Apr 95 15:41:16 PDT
    ...into that yawning pothole on Superior Avenue (right in front of Weber Cams) on the way to work this morning? Jack '73 Westy ----------------------------------------------------------------- Jack...
  • Re: Cooking the roll
    Historical mailing list - S Stones
    Fri, 1 Mar 2002 11:20:52 -0500
    ...http://weber.ucsd.edu/~mruben/cooking.html But I can't find them under any keywords that seem to make sense... Anybody remember the...
  • Re: Wow--150hp engine (snicker snicker)
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Tue, 12 Mar 2002 23:18:15 -0700
    ...was pushing 150 HP >what with the stump pulling cam, dual webers, rockers, larger pistons, >ported heads, yada, yada, yada.... >So, 150 HP out...
  • Re: fuel filter: before, after, indifferent?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sun, 14 Mar 2004 07:52:12 -0800
    ...AND after the fuel pump, and FWIW, I'm running a Weber carb and a low pressure fuel pump. Malcolm 91 syncro westy. M...
  • Re: WBX Carb conversion?! - Still a Hoax!
    Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
    Mon, 28 Aug 2006 13:32:57 -0700
    ...My set up with a Weber DFEV carb works nearly perfectly! m > > --- Mark Drillock wrote: > > >>After this thread last week, I ordered one of...
  • Re: The gutted cat girl...who knew nothing
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Mon, 10 Apr 2000 14:52:34 EDT
    ...I'm not sure what type of dual carbs you have, but if they are the aftermarket weber 34s, then these are far better...
  • RE: one vs. two Carbs
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Tue, 30 Apr 1996 08:17:58 -0700
    ...The main problem I had with the single Weber was in cold weather, the bus took much longer to warm up and run properly...
  • Re: Weber DFEV's and heat
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 30 Jun 1995 14:56:07 -0700
    >I had asked about the Weber Progressive DFEV carb and got mostly >positive responses. It seems that some electrical part of the carb >hits...
  • Re: Carburettor Set Weber 44 IDF VW Wasserboxer 2,1
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Tue, 31 Jul 2012 05:26:00 -0400
    On 7/30/12, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > These carbs don't have carb air heaters, and are subject to icing when > conditions...
  • Mileage Milestone.
    Historical mailing list - All of Us
    Thu, 12 Apr 2001 16:12:12 -0500
    ...You people are great! Dan Weber "Miss Blue" - '87 GL Weekender [text/html]
  • Re: BLUE PAZ
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Sat, 8 Jul 1995 09:23:11 -0700 (PDT)
    ...des@teleport.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Sleeper) http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • Rust Free (Dc/MD/VA) Area 81 Vanagon For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
    Sat, 29 Jun 2002 23:58:52 -0400
    ...Engine runs well with baby webers. Clutch won't disengage so it need to be towed. Asking $700. Vanagon located in Harpers Ferry, WV...
  • Re: Weber setup on a '73 bus...
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Wed, 27 Sep 1995 09:07:17 -0700 (PDT)
    ...des@teleport.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (14.17@99.34) http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • Re: New to list & not without questions/comments
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 6 Apr 1999 13:05:47 -0300
    ...I tried to pmail you but your email address does not work, it was bounced back to me, twice!! I also have a weber...
  • Re: Re; portable heaters <F>
    Historical mailing list - ed
    Sat, 4 Mar 2000 11:48:31 -0500
    ...Terry Kay wrote: > I myself,for lack of heat in my 85 GL this winter, used a weber > grill,bolted to the floor in...
  • Re: Issues with CIP?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 1 Sep 2006 17:58:52 -0700
    Just to give another side to this discussion, several years ago I ordered a Weber carb and jet kit. The order was filled as...
  • Stuff for sale and Diesel Rabbit Wanted
    Historical mailing list - VW Addict aka The Bus Nut
    Mon, 26 Mar 2001 15:28:26 -0800
    ...34ICT Webers good used fit type 4. Come with manifolds and all hex bar linkage. These were on a 73 Bus and would work...
  • 2.7 Porsche engine $1200
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Mon, 26 Jun 1995 10:23:31 -0700 (PDT)
    ...des@teleport.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Sleeper) http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • Who needed early bus rear bumper?
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Sat, 6 May 1995 18:31:25 -0700 (PDT)
    ...schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Sleeper) http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • weber carburetor
    Historical mailing list - Jack F Bradley
    Tue, 16 Apr 1996 09:28:46 -1000 (HST)
    ...I have a Weber progressive (32/36) carb attached to my 1600 d/p in my bus. Now, I've owned this type of...
  • Flat Spot
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 28 Dec 95 13:14:02 EST
    ...yeah i know that ain't got nothin' to do with my flat spot! :-) ) any ideas? i have a singe weber carb. thanks! jonathan
  • Re: spark, stumble, and misses...
    Historical mailing list - Jose Antonio Madriz
    Wed, 18 Oct 1995 21:07:38 -0400 (EDT)
    ...its now time to finally find out the right jettings for the Weber carb... James, any luck? -Jose A.
  • diving in Mexico
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Wed, 21 Jun 1995 12:16:26 -0700 (PDT)
    ...des@teleport.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Sleeper) http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • Re: Re- Cutting out
    Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
    Tue, 8 Oct 1996 15:35:26 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Craig ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Craig Standley cstand@u.washington.edu University of Washington http://weber.u.washington.edu/~cstand Physics -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  • Re: Thanksgiving smoked turkey in a Weber directions
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:53:21 -0800
    I soak them for 30-60 min and just put a small hand full directly on the coals (both sides). Rob becida@comcast.net...
  • (fwd) 66 Volkswagon Bus
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Thu, 29 Jun 1995 18:14:33 -0700
    ...schwarze@nosc.mil '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • Re: FLAPS
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Wed, 1 Nov 1995 12:18:02 -0800 (PST)
    ...des@teleport.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (14.17@99.34) http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • Re: Tire Questions
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Thu, 27 Jul 1995 10:04:54 -0700 (PDT)
    ...des@teleport.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Sleeper) http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • Re: Wanted Koni Shocks for my 87 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jim A
    Sun, 16 Jul 2000 08:22:34 -0700
    ...Konis are like Webers in that using anything else is just an excuse for not having the real thing. ;o) Jim Arnott WetWesties Union...
  • Re: Complete Fuel injection system for 1982 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 7 Sep 2004 10:01:28 -0500
    ...The lack of choke on the webers makes cold starts awkward starting in November and they get to be a serious PITA from December...
  • Re: Carburettor Set Weber 44 IDF VW Wasserboxer 2,1
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Tue, 31 Jul 2012 05:20:11 -0400
    On 7/30/12, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > These carbs don't have carb air heaters, and are subject to icing when > conditions...
  • Convert back to FI??
    Historical mailing list - Scott Oyer
    Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:21:19 -0600
    ...It has the 2.0 engine but someone had converted it to a Weber 2 barrel carb. Is it worth it to convert it...
  • pics (Dave Easterwood) on the web page
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Wed, 12 Jul 1995 08:01:09 -0700 (PDT)
    ...des@teleport.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Sleeper) http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • Re: Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode
    Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
    Wed, 27 May 1998 10:46:47 -0700
    ...Craig ------------------------------------------------------------------ Craig Standley cstand@u.washington.edu University of Washington http://weber.u.washington.edu/~cstand Physics ------------------------------------------------------------------
  • Re: Carb Replacement
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 6 May 1996 19:51:27 -0400
    ...The current one is a >2 bbl Weber, but has no power in the lower RPMs. Has anyone had any >experience in this area...
  • Thom's bus pics up on the web
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Fri, 30 Jun 1995 13:51:03 -0700 (PDT)
    ...des@teleport.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Sleeper) http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • Re: baja trip - dates?
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Wed, 21 Jun 1995 07:39:20 -0700 (PDT)
    ...schwarze@nosc.mil '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • Re: Porsche's SUV
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sun, 6 Oct 2002 16:25:44 -0600
    ...2.4L, bigger pistons/barrels/ '67S cam, 2 rejetted triple-throat Webers. Ya, telephone poles looking like picket fence at 140 mph. Noisy, stiffly...