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• Re: Interesting discovery, electric Power steering
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:41:22 -0400
  ...But it didn’t seem that hard to do. > > Had a sensor to adjust steering effort according van speed. But it’s was not...
• Re: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 08:32:23 -0800
  ...Here are some of my thoughts: - O2 sensor must be disconnected from the ECU - wait for the O2 sensor to get nice and hot...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 07:47:43 -0800
  ...You will need to remove the crank pulley and > oil breather tower to install the crank trigger wheel and sensor. Get a > gasket from...
• 1987 Syncro for sale near L.A.
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Wed, 23 May 2001 14:55:29 -0700
  ...5 speed transmission. 10 disc changer/stereo, amp, 6x9's and roof racks available. The ultimate road trip car. Most parts rebuilt or replaced...
• Re: Vanagon Subaru engine rough at speed
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 2 Feb 2023 22:26:19 +0000
  ...as >> Mine >> >> is the In Speedo type but 4mm of Clearence seems like A Lot for a Hall >> Sensor to >> >> actually be able to...
• First Long Drive, some observations
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Tue, 2 May 2006 00:16:12 -0400
  ...I suspect that the speedometer may be 5mph higher than actual speed is this normal? It has the stock size tires with alloy wheels...
• Re: other 87 questions
  Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
  Tue, 6 May 1997 09:46:19 -0500
  ...the steering wheel scrape? I have the same problem with my 86. Drives me crazy unless the radio is on! The speedometer make a...
• Re: Toyota Hiace luxury diesel vans cheap
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 12:08:27 -0600
  ...Very cheap, but >still beyond my VISA's reach. > >A 94 Hiace Custom 3.0 5-speed with alloy wheels �200,000 bid. Quite...
• Re: MPG
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 20:39:52 -0800
  ...a bad sensor , spark plug/wires/cap > rotor issue as there is more oxygen . > > Or you are driving at higher speeds , in wind, > with...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 3 May 2009 07:04:44 -0700
  ...usually work with some types of wheel speed sensors and a 'computer' that when it senses a wheel may be locking up during braking...
• Poor Milage and Automatic Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 21:34:06 +0000
  ...converter > new S&S exhaust system > new o2 sensor > four wheel alignment ( and new tires), > new injector hoses (old ones cracked) > > hours of messing...
• Cold Idle Diagnosis (1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 11:46:22 -0700
  ...Testing the O2 sensor -- unplug before cold start. If it runs better when cold (but worse when hot) then suspect your O2 sensor or...
• Boston Bob Engine, Low Compression and Low Vacuum - Update
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 18:48:11 -0000
  ...tendancy to die when the wheels are cranked, because the power steering sensor can't boost engine speed to meet the demand. I have...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - turbotransporter
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 08:38:36 -0800
  ...You will need to remove the crank pulley and >> oil breather tower to install the crank trigger wheel and sensor. Get a >> gasket from...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:05:39 -0700
  ...I have new O2 sensor. But most importantly, I drive under the speed limit on the highway. I figure when people see a VW...
• Re: fresh air intake(s)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 8 Nov 2013 21:29:18 -0500
  ...the O2 sensor from working. What a brilliant design sticking a part that needs to stay hot behind the rear wheels. Although once the...
• Re: Aluminum Wheel Hub Cap & Speedo Questions...
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 17:08:36 -0500
  ...Aluminum Wheel Hub Cap & Speedo Questions... > Hi there, hope y'all have a great Thanksgiving. 1. Anyone care to give up or sell a...
• Re: Success!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:04:20 -0500
  The water pump, radiator, all coolant hoses, thermostat, coolant temp sensor (on the thermostat), fan speed switch have all been replaced on my van...
• Re: mileage
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 17:17:27 -0800
  ...And lastly the antedotanal 18-20 mpg is a little suspect with speedo error and tire difference, and that the speedo and the odometer...
• Re: First Long Drive, some observations
  Historical mailing list - pete or nancy owsianowski
  Tue, 2 May 2006 21:07:26 -0500
  ...I suspect that the speedometer may be 5mph > higher than actual speed is this normal? It has the stock size tires with > alloy wheels...
• Re: lugs and studs for alloy LONG- Project & quasi TRIP REPORT
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 12:22:16 -0400
  ...What these two details(805 revs/mile and +12#/wheel) mean is that it does take significantly longer to get up to speed. It...
• Re: Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Wilsher
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 10:03:00 -0700
  ...No vibration, no out of alignment - just makes a > > noise as the wheel turns. The wow-wow changes speed as the vehicle > > changes speed...
• Re: HELP!My vanagon is missing OS sensor switch and trans fill plug
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 10:40:52 -0400
  ...HELP!My vanagon is missing OS sensor switch and trans fill plug Stephen, Perhaps to help a bit more, follow the speedo cable from...
• Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:09:46 -0700
  ...magnet on a driveshaft to trigger > a sensor and count wheel rotations to generate distance and speed data. > I can't see how one...
• Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - James Eaton
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 23:01:42 -0500
  ...gas and turn steering wheel hard for 90 degree turn. Have engine die 50% of the time. Reconnect PS sensor [or rather have Frank...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 11:05:20 -0800
  ...engine position unit has 2 hall sensors? The image they show of that part has a wheel with gaps. I'd imaging their part...
• Re: 1.9 low power problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 26 Dec 2007 23:04:27 -0500
  ...Bad O2 sensor would be always bad with improvement at full throttle or with quick ignition key blip for reset. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Cruise Control Vendors
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 23:48:15 +0000
  ...There were four major different items that needed to be ordered: - Servomotor & Controller - Control lever at steering wheel - Speed sensor that attaches to transaxle...
• Re: fresh air intake(s)
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Fri, 8 Nov 2013 22:48:37 -0800
  ...the O2 sensor from working. What a brilliant design sticking a part that needs to stay hot behind the rear wheels. Although once the...
• Re: Rostra 250-1223 Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 5 Jul 2021 19:48:04 -0700
  Richard Do you have a VSS for your Subaru? If so you can get speed sensor from that as well. I’ve installed one...
• Re: gutless AND unreliable...(C'mon Volkswagen!!)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 08:28:29 -0600
  ...jobs, complete exhaust system including new cat and O2 sensor, new speedometer, new speedometer cable, replacement of all engine compartement fuel lines and coolant...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:04:57 -0400
  ...I have new O2 sensor. But most importantly, I drive under the speed limit on the highway. I figure when people see a VW...
• Re: Toyota Hiace luxury diesel vans cheap
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 10:07:28 -0500
  ...Very cheap, but >still beyond my VISA's reach. > >A 94 Hiace Custom 3.0 5-speed with alloy wheels �200,000 bid. Quite...
• Re: passat feedback, same vintage as vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 00:26:53 +1200
  ...Last month I had to replace the oxygen sensor. And last year it >was front wheel bearings and an axle/CV joint. The year...
• Re: Oil in Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 14:01:08 -0800
  ...The 87 is an automatic, the 89 a 4 speed > with positraction and Rhein 15" wheels. Several questions, Now that there > is no further...
• Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:53:28 -0500
  ...to the O2 sensor, but is activated by a counter installed in the speedometer operating system. From the left front wheel there is a...
• Re: Chick Magnets & that pesky OXS ligh
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 10:59:56 -0800
  ...There is the speedometer cable that comes from the center of the left front wheel. Trace that until you come to a 'black box...
• Re: Rostra All-Electronic Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 29 Jun 2002 23:31:10 EDT
  ...Pop out the cover in the Vanagon Speedo and insert the Hall sensor. In the end, I just swapped the foil from the Jetta...
• Re: '88 GL - Gradual Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:24:34 -0700
  ...Hills > Cop), etc. > > 1) Power loss - Worse at speed, wont notice much when free wheeling engine > 2) Funny exhaust sound (somewhat of a "Hissing...
• Re: Still lousy gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 May 2012 17:05:09 -0400
  ...Especially if you drive at higher speeds or facing headwinds. 17 is a bit low but there are many factors that can influence fuel...
• Re: Cruise Control Vendors
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 21:53:10 +1200
  ...There >were four major different items that needed to be ordered: > >- Servomotor & Controller >- Control lever at steering wheel >- Speed sensor that attaches to transaxle...
• Re: aging problems
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 08:05:09 -0800
  ...Sensor ???? If there is no more than an inch of air in the pressure tank, yes, sensor most likely. > >4- Steering rack is leaking...
• Re: Fuel system...follow up
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 11:58:50 -0700
  ...I think the Temp ll sensor also > affects how rich the mixture is. > > One other thing. Set your idle speed correctly. Warm the engine...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:16:06 -0800
  ...gas and turn > steering wheel hard for 90 degree turn. Have engine die 50% of the time. Reconnect PS sensor > [or rather have Frank...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:38:23 -0700
  ...My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay > >Hi Todd, 185R14. Here are the data volunteered to me from when I initiated >this subject, like...
• Re: Blinking oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 7 Dec 2020 09:28:45 -0500
  ...sensors, disconnect them and use an ohm/continuity meter to see what they are doing with the engine off and running at various speeds...
• Re: Brake fade on trip
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 4 Sep 2019 19:16:14 -0700
  ...The temp sensors on the front wheel valve stem caps showed increase in temp over a very short distance, maybe 1 km. Rears showed...
• Re: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:46:17 -0800
  How about something as fundamental as being able to see the gauges? The steering wheel blocks my view of half the speedo and tach...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Mike Boland
  Thu, 23 May 2002 23:54:34 -0500
  ...I had to cut off the stud/weld with high speed cut off wheel to remove > exhaust. > > I removed the engine to get better...
• Re: Toyota Hiace luxury diesel vans cheap
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 13:31:26 -0500
  ...Very cheap, but > >still beyond my VISA's reach. > > > >A 94 Hiace Custom 3.0 5-speed with alloy wheels �200,000 bid. Quite...
• Re: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:16:35 -0600
  ...being able to see the gauges? > The steering wheel blocks my view of half the speedo and tach. I guess I shouldn't complain...
• Re: Hello Frank....
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 23 May 2005 16:53:09 EDT
  ...Water temp, oil pressure, oil temp, outside temp all work with the Passat TDi sensors. Coolant level sensor as well. Over the years, I...
• Re: AWD and Tires
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 17:08:32 -0900
  ...sensors which effectively measure wheel slip between wheels > and lock the differential between the front and rear when there is a > difference in speed...
• Re: Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:23:10 -0400
  ...to > the O2 sensor, but is activated by a counter installed in the > speedometer operating system. From the left front wheel there is a...
• Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:11:30 -0700
  ...magnet on a driveshaft to trigger a sensor and count wheel rotations to generate distance and speed data. I can't see how one...
• Re: Still lousy gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Wed, 2 May 2012 17:18:05 -0400
  ...Tires have 8K on them, all wheels aligned. How do I "test" a catalytic converter? Thanks, Bryan -----Original Message----- From: Dennis Haynes Sent: Wednesday...
• Comments on Dash and Gauge Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 23 May 2005 17:04:36 EDT
  ...Made a VSS sender for the road speed signal from a Jetta cluster. Fuel gauge adapted perfectly because of VW parts standardization.�� Water temp...
• Re: '91 Vanagon Multivan - hard to start
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 17:19:03 -0700
  ...tire in the wheel well, and are susceptible to the ravages of water being flung around this space at high speed in the rain...
• Vanagoning Solution
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Jun 1997 13:04:02 -0400 (EDT)
  ...After reading MPG/drafting information on the list for the last few days (including Hi Speed Vanagoning ideas) and reading of other challanges I...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:12:35 -0700
  ...18 185R14, 650ft elevation 84 n/a 1.9 manual stuart jeff 20 stock 14'' wheels 83 Westy 1.9 manual Wesley Pegden 20...