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• Re: questions about automatics
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:46:31 -0400
  ...This one also has 3 shift points marked even >though it is only a 3 speed and only shifts twice. The points are: one...
• Re: The "Other" Vanagon Syndrome, Part II
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 30 Sep 2003 09:52:48 -0700
  ...It has two connection points on the pickup, which presumably the designers did to make it more reliable. It probably doesn't, as both...
• Re: tranny mount and CV-joint bolt questions
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 10:00:55 -0600
  ...If you get good boot kits, they always come with new bolts anyway (12 points). Stripping the inside of one of the inner CV...
• Re: Cleaning engine compartment/Grounding Points - 91 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:45:00 -0700
  ...I have scanned through the > Bentley, but I can't seem to find a comprehensive list of grounding > points. Does anyone have any pointers...
• Getting rid of interference from distributor?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 11:22:34 -0400
  ...This Vanagon still has the points type ignition. Has anyone success- fully sheilded the distributor? My Bently book has a picture of a "radio...
• Late Split VDO Clocks...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 01 Feb 1996 11:30:51 EST
  ...It appears to me the clock operates via a contact (point) system similar (visually) to the points in the distributor). As the clock ticks...
• Re: Allison Ignition still there?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 14:00:36 -0500
  ...http://www.cranecams.com/ignition1/electoc.htm > > FireBall Points-Conversion Ignitions are the drop in points > replacements. > > I had one on my Bug and...
• Re: Mice entrance points to seal HELP! - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 12:55:50 -0500
  ...Mice entrance points to seal HELP! - 87 westy
• Re: Not shifting into 4th gear...maybe?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:43:48 -0500
  ...I did dismantle a syncro, but wouldn't it have had a tach and no shift points indicated. I do have a couple of...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 22:13:02 -0400
  Huh???????????? On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 9:04 PM , Loren Busch wrote: > Minus ten points for Off Topic posts....:)
• Pertronix installation report
  Historical mailing list - Stebbins
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 14:02:58 +0200
  I took this morning to install the Pertronix ( http://www.pertronix.com/home.htm ) points replacement kit that I purchased about 3 months ago...
• Travel plans to Central America
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kimball
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 17:14:08 -0700
  Any one or group planning drivingt to Mexico and other points south?? Any links to helpful hints and experiences re above.
• 81 Vanagon Type 4 Motor Timing
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Wed, 8 Apr 2020 09:36:58 -0400
  As a followup to this discussion, I swapped out the points and condenser for a new Bosch set. Put the points gap at 18...
• Re: '81 Vanagon Ignition Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - meta/morph
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 22:48:30 -0400 (EDT)
  ...i did have a set of > points go "bad" and give me the same sort of symptoms you describe ... about > 1/8th inch had...
• Q:009/Electronic Ignition, '77 FI Engine
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 May 1996 14:44:40 -0400 (EDT)
  ...In my '60 bug, I have a Bosch 009 distributor, and a Compu-Fire electronic ignition replacement module instead of points. I'd like...
• JRMBBC II ...last warning
  Historical mailing list - Art Long
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 17:24:07 -0500
  ...From OKC and points north...I-35 South to exit 51, turn on to US 77 South, go 1 1/2 miles, entrance on...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Sun, 25 May 2003 10:30:50 -0400
  ...of removing the flimsy front bumper & welding some attachment points to the bumper mounting points. -- Frank Miller Date: Sat, 24 May 2003 18:46...
• Re: dizzy position and ht lead order !!?? help please !
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:54:57 -0400
  At 02:49 PM 6/23/2008, Paul Clarke wrote... >so after doing the points where should the dizzy angle be !!?? > and which ht...
• Re: New Tech. in Old Applications.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 14 May 2000 00:17:43 -0400
  ...I think >that as the leading edge of the magnetic field encounters whatever the >switching device is, they 'Open' just like points and when...
• Re: 85 vanvagon 1.9 electrical prob
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 08:52:36 -0400
  ...I was >wondering if it could be the points(does it have >points), or the coil, or a fuse, or what? any help >would...
• Re: 91 Westfalia ground points, battery charging amps
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 06:13:04 +0000
  Don't use dielectric grease for this - dielectric is non-conductive, and while it's probably OK to smear it over the connection points...
• Re: auxiliary battery power to cab?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 9 May 2011 07:47:24 -0700
  ...for certain points coming off the >> panel, did they also increase the brass size on the inside of panel >> at >> those points? I don...
• quick quiz/f
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 08:12:57 -0800 (PST)
  for 5 points... what can swim faster, a pop-top seal or a microfiche? (apologies to the authors of "1066 and all that") Alistair
• electronic ignition
  Historical mailing list - Yanik B�chard
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 08:40:12 -0500
  I would like to go from points to electronic ignition in my 81 westy. Which to choose? compufire or pertronix... Thanks. ________________ Yanik B. 81...
• Same brakes fit 2WD & Syncro knuckles?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:03:38 +1300
  Are 1986-and-later brake discs & calipers interchangable between 2WD vans & Syncros? That is, do they have the same mounting points?
• Re: Intermittant Start problem...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 17:54:54 -0800
  ...Can it be the points causing this > erratic problem? Something else? I figure if it was the points it would be > more consistant. However...
• Re: He will be a Vanagon owner in 15 years.../ college fund
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Fri, 2 May 2003 15:11:53 EDT
  ...He runs to the back, points to the hatch. I open it and he points to the bed, I lift it and he emphatically...
• shifting problem with 89 Westy 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 20:55:54 EST
  ...I talked to a mechanic today who suggested greasing the linkage points. However, I crawled under the van and found these points seemed to...
• Currently in Bend
  Historical mailing list - PHIL MURPHY
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 13:28:40 -0700
  ...The Pertronix ignition has been giving me some trouble, so I phoned "Steve's Place" in Bend, who happened to have the correct points...
• Fw: VW TREASURE HUNT CONTEST, PHASE I
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 02:41:28 -0600
  ...Participants who refer a valid item will receive 20 Contest Points. > > 7. Participants who make an unacceptable referral will receive 5 Contest > > Points. > > 8...
• VW TREASURE HUNT CONTEST, PHASE I (TREASURE HUNT ITEMS)
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 02:38:02 -0600
  ...Equal points will be granted for one seat of Item E. Reduced points will be granted if all mounting hardware is not included for...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 16:19:36 -0700
  oppps http://www.paintscratch.com/ _________________________________________________________________ MSN Life Events gives you the tips and tools to handle the turning points in your life. http://lifeevents...
• FS: 1966 MicroBus {Revisited}
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 18:12:45 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I will start off with the weak points, you will quickly see that the good do indeed outweigh the weak points. Weak points: Needs...
• electronic ignition?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 5 Nov 96 19:26:38 EST
  ...Hmm, I haven't had to worry about points for a while. My '78 had breakerless ignition. Sean
• Re: Newbie >>>> Intro .. sorry ... LONG
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 17:19:08 -0400
  ...http://www.pertronix.com/home.htm for points replacement. You'll NEVER have to get it times or replace points for your trip. For...
• Vehicle inspections
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 12:55:47 -0700
  ...On prepurchase inspection of any RV class A to class C (westy) the first three points of the inspection were Roof (from inside) Floor...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 12:20:41 -0700
  ...Since with a Subaru engine you want to raise shift points some, and you remove weight to accomplish that. page 37.17 in Bentley...
• Re: Distributor replacement choices???
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 09:11:21 EST
  ...It is a computer controlled module that sits on top of the current distributor and Eliminates the cap, rotor, points, etc. It has two...
• Bug tune up - No vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 17:49:12 -0700
  ...Does that mean you just change the oil and hopefully all the crap comes out then? Points? Are there points to replace? Should she...
• Re: Understanding Amp Hours
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 18:55:32 -0600
  Dennis's points are very good, and I second the Trojan website: http://www.trojanbattery.com/ We have their batteries in a PV-light...
• drain plugs - coolant - what now?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:28:08 -0800
  Hi, In attempting my first complete replacement of coolant for my 2.1 86 vanagon, Bentley points to the drain plugs between the pushrod...
• Re: Tiger581 CDI for VW
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Feb 1996 22:03:15 -0800
  ...Uses existing points as trigger >> and has the capacity to switch from electronic to points if the unit >> fails. > >Martin, > >did you notice any...
• Re: Soft shackles
  Historical mailing list - sailingfc dslextreme.com
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:07:16 -0400
  ...You just need to remember how to tie knots. ( I can tie a bowline knot) Just need to be careful at the contact points...
• Soft shackles
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 09:27:54 -0700
  ...Yesterday a rigger friend dropped by work and we started talking about the tow points on my rear bumper. I told him I had...
• Re: awnings, what I've learned
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 May 1996 20:09:45 -0400
  ...The jack points >are just too close together unless you had a short awning. That implies that the awning supports must be at the...
• automatic shift point adjustment was Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 10 May 2011 07:41:21 -0700
  ...Alistair Bell wrote: >> add weight to the gizmo that controls shift points? A listmember did >> this, was it Greg Potts? >> >> alistair >> >> >> On 9-May...
• Re: KEP/Group Response, #2
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 13:47:05 -0300
  ...I have no idea what it takes to modify the shift points, if even possible. DOes the governor unit control this? and can weight...
• Transmission Case Corrosion, Deterioration Repair, Ground Paths
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 2 Apr 2016 12:47:56 -0700
  ...http://tinyurl.com/hfr38vo and front mount bracket to transmission mount points (image, not tranny in question): http://tinyurl.com/zyecqly is disintegrating and...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
  Historical mailing list - James
  Wed, 16 Sep 2015 23:05:00 -0400
  That was so in Nova Scotia when I took my on-road test - plus, manual drivers could have more points lost than automatic drivers...
• Re: WBX Digifant Ground Check. No Continuity Between Some Points.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 12:49:23 -0700
  ...I do see continuity between the crankcase vent heater brown ground wire and the engine ground points. Neil. On Sat, Jun 9, 2012 at...
• Da Trip....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Nov 1994 18:13:25 -0400 (EDT)
  ...from my understanding this is going to be a circle tour of the US where people will be joining the tour at various points...
• RE: 1962 timing help + Dormobile (was RE: Hi Again + 1962 timing help)
  Historical mailing list - Sarah Gallagher
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 23:35:08 +0100
  ...Yes, if your points are old and have >a big stalactite on them, then the contact can vary somewhat, and the >apparent point gap...
• Re: Lube Points on New Front Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:56:45 -0700
  ...pads, but began to think it may be for lubing certain points on front > caliper/pads/hardware. So on with the search. > > Found this...
• Re: Warning!! Something doesn't sound right here, I need some advice please
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 09:09:35 -0600
  ...FROM_HAS_MIXED_NUMS (2.6 points) From: contains numbers mixed in >with letters >SPAM: SMTPD_IN_RCVD (2.1 points) Received via SMTPD32...
• 1973 Super Beetle in Atlanta, GA 30306
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 14:38:37 -0500
  ...Bad Points----rusted floor pans and heater channels, blown engine, no front seats or door panels, missing carpet and headliner, rusted out jack points...
• Re: NOT! 87 Syncro Westfalia For Sale-Cheap!
  Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 16:48:40 -0400
  Two points and a question: 1. It is *not* For Sale. It is For *Auction* There is a huge difference here, and you have...
• 1982 Westy auxillary heater
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 17:07:17 -0700
  ...As best I can tell this signal is controlled by a set of points in the combustion blower fan. I have pulled the fan...
• Re: Vanagon Hams
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 21:20:42 -0700
  At 08:12 PM 10/29/2004, you wrote: >here are pictures of the 3 antenna moint points I have used on my westy...
• Re: any words of wisdom for a virgin to the world of westy's?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 11 May 2010 13:21:08 -0400
  At 01:15 PM 5/11/2010, Matt Thyer wrote: >Peter, Dear Matt, Excellent points all. Yours, d
• Re: New England Events for June...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 May 1997 11:52:21 -0400 (EDT)
  I'll be there in my white 89 syncro Anyone what to convoy we could meet at different points along the way could be...