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• Road Test 1984 SA Oettinger Microbus
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:32:09 CST
  ...This idea was apparently considered for the Oettinger two-litre Golf GTi, then dropped because of the servicing complexity it would have introduced. "Keep...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Oliver Mueller-Heubach
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:15:09 -0400
  ...The idea of commonplace mechanical competence has >> fallen out of grace thanks to disposable modern vehicles that simply >> don't require it. >> >> Simply put...
• Now charging of house batteries Re: New fridge replacement option for the Dometic
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 08:42:00 -0500
  ...The limiting component is th= e Shottky diode in series with the battery. The diode is rated at 8 amps = so the max power...
• Re: Zetec diesel
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:46:36 -0500
  ...The T2B5 emissions are the strictest on the planet, even with the low sulphur fuel you still need NOx traps, SCR, and particulate components...
• Re: vanagon difficulty
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 10:01:36 +0300
  ...Reason is the quality of components. In diesel engine everything must be made stronger, way stronger. Normal explosions that happen in diesel engines chambers...
• Re: New VW/Chrysler Minivan Update
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:21:29 -0800
  ...There's even a material choice for one component, if I have it right, I don't approve even. I'm sure they're...
• Re: Logging roads and trailers
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 21 Jul 2020 19:58:50 -0600
  ...stones and extra rough road - > >>> are all your joints and steering components greased - > >>> Question # two if you have a failure of any of items...
• 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg, WLE For Sale - Not Running
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 02:53:21 EDT
  ...Missing Fluorescent Light Cover The interior fluorescent light over the table is missing a little gray plastic cover which normally covers some electrical components.
• Re: Logging roads and trailers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 21 Jul 2020 23:11:48 -0500
  ...stones and extra rough road - >>>>> are all your joints and steering components greased - >>>>> Question # two if you have a failure of any of items...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg, WLE For Sale - Not Running
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 12:33:55 -0500
  ...thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=188699_ >(http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=188699) > >I'm the original owner, and...
• Auxiliary Battery Installation II: Hawker Odyssey battery, Hella relay, Chargetek AC charger (v. long)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Earl
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 22:14:38 -0400
  ...The idea is for the MDF to both brace the battery, keeping it from shifting around in the compartment, and serve as an insulated...
• Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 20:38:54 -0800
  ...2.1 Boston Engine installed in MAR 2008 >>> New AFM >>> New Idle Control Unit >>> New 02 sensor >>> New Distributor and Hall sensor >>> New ECU...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:38:06 -0800
  ...They are both mounted solidly to the "frame" of the >>>> van, >>>> with no energy absorption between components. The only issue I can see >>>> is...
• 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg, WLE For Sale - Not Running
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 22:12:33 EDT
  ...Missing Fluorescent Light Cover The interior fluorescent light over the table is missing a little gray plastic cover which normally covers some electrical components.
• HOT HEAT in an air-cooled van, (VERY long) was: 12 volt heater suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 10 Oct 1999 09:41:09 -0400
  ...There is a graphic (on the heat page) that shows all the components of the stock system. And the changes we made. The text...
• Car Battery FAQ 2.0
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Sep 1996 20:31:04 -0300 (ADT)
  ...If the parasitic load is prematurely discharging your battery, >start removing fuses one-at-a-time until the offending electrical >component is identified. Leaving...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:45:35 -0500
  ...say on a road in the middle of Wyoming? Well, we now have a very good idea of how it does work, as we...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:41:49 -0700
  ...Same old > missing/bogging at 1/4 throttle with uneven idle (hunting) > > Disconnecting the HO2 sensor made no difference to missing at 1/4...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:56:19 -0800
  ...They are both mounted solidly to the "frame" of the > >> van, > >> with no energy absorption between components. The only issue I can see > is...
• A Comment on TDi Engine rpm vs. Longevity and Economy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 07:24:45 EST
  ...Stress on engine components is directly related to peak chamber pressures (which are in turn directly related to cylinder temperatures). The higher the load...
• Re: Dash removal Instruction for all of you ready to fix your heater
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 19:30:40 -0500
  ...Put the cluster in a safe place that you will not >sit or lay other components on. > >2) Vent lever removal: Release all the...
• Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:03:49 -0700
  ...adjust valves, replace valve cover gaskets, check and tweak points if neccessary, lube points cam, adjsut idle and mixture ..and maybe change the oil...
• Questions About Adding Diff Lock To Non-Lockers
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 14:26:01 -0500
  ...The diff lock version of that part has a cutout in it to enable the diff lock components to be mounted. My best advice...
• Re: 1991 Carat AC System servicing Failed trinary switch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 1 Oct 2016 09:39:26 -0500
  ...Every component including the expansion valve has to be proved out. Flushing the system should have moved stuff and it is common for the...
• Re: Procedure on my 85 Westy tank reseal
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:04:08 -0700
  ...I'm the one who wrote the original additional web description describing the kit's components and when calling any of the Airhead sales...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 12 Jun 2008 (#2008-626)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:35:49 -0700
  ...under the vehicle where it encounters front suspension > components etc. This would be more ideal for the taller '84-'85 Vanagons > than the later...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:43:22 -0700
  ...and idled normally. > > From that, I reckon I may deduce that my ECU, coil, distributor/Hall sender > are all OK. > > But. I still am...
• Re: HOT HEAT in an air-cooled van, (VERY long) was: 12 volt heater suggestions
  Historical mailing list - JeanneMaly
  Sun, 10 Oct 1999 14:09:51 -0700
  ...There is a graphic (on the heat page) that shows all the components > of the stock system. And the changes we made. The text...
• Re: doc wattson or watts up?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:42:34 -0400
  ...It still wouldn't be ideal for RV-type use but that would be a matter of trading features against price, instead of worrying...
• Re: [WetWesties] Early Fri. Element pop top little vangaon content.
  Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
  Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:50:53 -0800
  ...Don't have any ideas on how to deal with that. Cheers, Pat _____ From: wetwesties@yahoogroups.com <mailto:wetwesties%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:wetwesties@yahoogroups...
• Re: A Comment on TDi Engine rpm vs. Longevity and Economy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:39:31 -0500
  ...Stress on engine components is directly related to peak chamber pressures (which are in turn directly related to cylinder temperatures). The higher the load...
• Re: Need inspiration. Lacking motivation on my engine conversion (Warning! Severe Whining Within! --- ;^)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 13:05:03 -0700
  ...zoom in further and the exhaust starts to break > down into components.. and on and so forth.. at some level you won't > need...
• VW-HINTS FOR LONG BLOCK PURCHASE FOR A 71 DUAL PORT BUS
  Historical mailing list - Nick Pace
  Tue, 05 Sep 95 13:09:40 PDT
  ...I thought that this would be a good idea since I would then be able to take any 1600 block if I needed an...
• Re: Drop in R-12 replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cutchen
  Mon, 26 Jun 1995 11:42:27 -0600
  ...A manufacturer had been identified, and this stuff is supposed to go on sale in September. I also have a copy of Goble's...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:54:48 -0700
  ...Same old > missing/bogging at 1/4 throttle with uneven idle (hunting) > > Disconnecting the HO2 sensor made no difference to missing at 1/4...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:15:41 -0800
  ...They are both mounted solidly to the "frame" of the >>>>> van, >>>>> with no energy absorption between components. The only issue I can see >>>>> is...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:07:43 -0800
  ...say on a road in the middle of Wyoming? Well, we now have a very good idea of how it does work, as we...
• Re: Poor mileage update
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 11:37:40 -0500
  ...I have all new ignition components, fuel injectors cleaned, new oxygen sensor, new exhaust systems, and they both run great. However around town I...
• Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:09:16 +0000
  ...I had a werid one ...2.1 wbxr ...the idle would just take off by itself, to over 2K rpm. Then I shut it...
• RE: VW Chronology
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 31 Jan 1997 15:45:04 -0500
  ...Apart from repairs to British military vehicles, 1,785 12/45 Volkswagens are �produced� from salvaged components and supplied exclusively to the occupying armed...
• Re: FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:42:16 -0500
  ...It's an >excellent idea at this point to install a cover >of some sort over the end of the rear bearing, >which is...
• Re: Engine Puzzlememt
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sat, 23 Jun 2018 16:15:27 -0400
  ...I removed or >>>>>>> disconnected all of the components connected to the engine >>>>>>> yesterday. They all spun freely, but the engine would not. I >>>>>>> will...
• Re: Engine Puzzlememt
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sun, 24 Jun 2018 13:47:52 -0400
  ...I removed or >>>>>>> disconnected all of the components connected to the engine >>>>>>> yesterday. They all spun freely, but the engine would not. I >>>>>>> will...
• should YOU own a vw bus? a test to tell you. :)
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Sat, 24 Sep 94 17:40:36 CDT
  ...Look through the Crutchfield catalog to see what components you can add to enhance the bass response on the CD-player. B. Look through...
• Re: Poor mileage update
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 23:03:27 -0500
  ...I have all new ignition components, fuel injectors cleaned, new oxygen sensor, new exhaust systems, and they both run great. However around town I...
• Re: Poor mileage update
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 09:15:37 -0800
  ...I have all new ignition components, fuel injectors cleaned, new oxygen sensor, new exhaust systems, and they both run great. However around town I...
• Here's my article (written for Australian Jaguar owners, where anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list
  10 Oct 1994 05:33:07 GMT
  ...In light of this it would seem that a "ideal" inhibition system would allow you to replenish these inhibitors without having to completely change...
• Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack? (+ crossing the creek)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 15:03:56 -0700
  ...I'm guessing that the strip everything down to the bare aluminum casting, The bare linear gear, and the other components, or many of...
• Re: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 08:50:37 -0500
  ...Suspension components, >> bolts etc etc etc. and the beginnings of various seam rust. Brake >> backing plates and dust shields were approaching lacy >> condition. LIcense...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:36:02 -0500
  ...say on a road in the > middle of Wyoming? > > Well, we now have a very good idea of how it does work, as we...
• Re: Electrical questions. Radiator fan circuit from 85 Vanagon into 81 air cooled Westy.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:22:16 -0800
  ...of the relay? > > And when I install the cooling systems' electrical components into my > air cooled Westy, (Jetta Gas engine conversion) could I eliminate...
• Confessions of a Latter-Day Idiot and Trip report #1
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Silliker
  Fri, 26 Sep 2003 00:38:16 -0400
  ...We were able to get use of a vise, hold the axle while we beat of the seized components, and then in the pile...
• More Transmission FAQ Including the original German
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 08:20:02 -0500
  ...The strongest ever built serienmotor was the 2,1l WBX with 82 kW/112 HP, engine identification letter DJ. this engine brings it on...
• Revised Air-Cooled FAQ:Novice
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 7 Jan 1996 16:29:30 -0800 (PST)
  ...It should give you a fair idea of what year bus you want. You should also obtain a copy of "How To Keep Your...
• belated Frydaye Phoolishness ... :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 20 Dec 2003 13:41:34 -0600
  ...Look through the Crutchfield catalog to see what components you can add to enhance the bass response on the CD-player. B. Look through...
• Re: Request for info about a bus file
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 15 Jan 95 14:12:16 CST
  ...Look through the Crutchfield catalog to see what components you can add to enhance the bass response on the CD-player. B. Look through...
• Re: should YOU own a vw bus? a test to tell you. :)
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Sun, 25 Sep 1994 00:56:10 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Look through the Crutchfield catalog to see what components > you can add to enhance the bass response on the CD-player. > > B. Look through...
• Re: Phydaye Phollies ... an oldie. that's getting older :)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 21:01:30 -0600
  ...Look through the Crutchfield catalog to see what components you can add to enhance the bass response on the CD-player. B. Look through...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:41:36 -0700
  ...Same old >> missing/bogging at 1/4 throttle with uneven idle (hunting) >> >> Disconnecting the HO2 sensor made no difference to missing at 1/4...
• Re: Electrical questions. Radiator fan circuit from 85 Vanagon into 81 air cooled Westy.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:11:07 -0800
  ...of the relay? > > > > And when I install the cooling systems' electrical components into my > > air cooled Westy, (Jetta Gas engine conversion) could I eliminate...