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• Buses on the Blue Ridge (long, late)
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Thu, 8 Jun 1995 16:25:40 -0400
  ...the night in the cab of my truck (sorry about that horn blast in the middle of the night when I 'rolled over'). Saturday...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 10:20:52 -0600
  ...Stan Wilder 83 Air Cooled Westfalia On Tue, 5 Mar 2002 09:35:04 -0600 Andy Yarnell <Andrew.Yarnell@KIMLEY-HORN.COM> writes: > I...
• Re: Possible Distributor Drive Shaft issue - Timing - Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 02:19:11 +0000
  ...clutch was not installed), tighten the emergency brake, and fix the horn. Then it's time to hit the road for some camping and...
• Re: OXS light
  Historical mailing list - Steven Sittser
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:35:37 -0400
  ...only run when the left turn signal is on, or the horn? >will beep when I put on the brakes, or I'll cause...
• Charge control 2 (Q&A) (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 16:42:34 -0500 (CDT)
  ...What differentiates such a relay from a cheaper horn or headlight relay? A: A good mil-spec'd relay costs about $100, qty 1...
• Updated For Sale Parts List
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 22:17:57 -0500
  ...blower motor $40.00 #46) One Black Steering wheel with padded horn bar from 85 Vanagon with power steering $60.00 #47) One air...
• Re: '84 1.9: 3/4 power and running ugly
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 12:11:50 -0700
  ...Last month, as i ascended Wyoming's Big Horn Mountains >> (up to >> 10000ft) , the engine switched from a smooth running hum to a rougher...
• Re: Meineke Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 14:18:27 -0500
  ...It seems to me that the former almost always lose to the > latter; presenting the twin horned dilemma of quality vs. quantity (ala Zen...
• Re: Vanagon ?Previa?
  Historical mailing list - James Henry
  Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:22:13 -0400
  ...Vanagon ?Previa? No, I think a 4x8 sheet would not go into any of the MiniVans without some serious shoe-horning. That is a...
• Stainless Steel Coolant Pipes from Van Cafe
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 22:28:43 -0800
  ...After some pizza and a beer we decided to use the horn of my bench vice to straighten the last two bends a little...
• Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 08:58:32 -0800
  ...of Pepto Bismol. > 1 Case mosquito repellent. > 1 Case wasp and hornet spray. > 1 Paint ball gun so Deer are always in season, also...
• Re: Wow! how bout this guy?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:59:24 -0700
  ...Then, over the rise behind come a semi...at about 65mph and >> HE >> locks em up....Smoke pouring off his tires, horn blasting...And...
• Re: 02 sensor life
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 10:36:36 -0500
  ...People behind me swear and honk the horn....I don't really > care, but it doesn't allow for the occassional "need to get...
• Key West Road trip...or Ric Meets Jimmy
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 16:26:32 -0500
  ...As I drove out of the campground I thought I just ran over a hornets nest....weird buzzing noise from under the Westy. Turned...
• Re: Safety Inspections
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 09:37:10 -0800
  ...no No NO > NOT A TIRE THREAD), a 'wake the dead' horn, corroded brake lines, an > overweight key ring, too much bling on the...
• Interesting Trip and Bench Seat
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Thu, 29 May 2003 00:29:34 -0500
  ...The trailer hitch was self-fabricated 2" box tube hanging on the tow loops with reinforcement from the loops to the original horns. Stock...
• Re: Anyone make the bold caps for the arm rests.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:15:46 -0700
  ...It’s toxic! Didn’t david B once propose that the spring contact for the horn is beryllium copper? Ab > On Aug 25, 2021...
• Funny bumper Stickers (F)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Howser
  Thu, 08 May 97 11:08:05 -0500
  ...Mark Howser * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- FUNNY BUMPER STICKERS * Horn broken. Watch for finger. * Your kid may be an honors student, but you...
• FOR SALE - 85 WESTY >>> $3000
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 25 Dec 2002 10:26:10 -0700
  ...inv/4060B777ED91B0D> http://www.fototime.com/inv/4060B777ED91B0D Know Minus's: Horn Contact Ring Needs Replacing - doesn't work Heads Leak about 1 pint...
• Re: Towing.. (no van, but tow related) Delete if long off topic story isn't of interest to you.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:35:54 -0700
  ...towing to > all the tracks in the west repeatedly and shoe-horning in amongst all the > race trucks and all..but on one trip...
• Re: Tiico Engine Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 8 May 2003 23:03:50 -0700
  ...Fix the horn, the dash lights, the cracked windshield, the broken door handle. The blown transmission. No wonder the wife wants a minivan. Since...
• Re: Friday humour: Top 5 Reasons why you SHOULDN'T try converting Friday humour: Top 5 Reasons why you SHOULDN'T try converting Re: Top 5 Reasons why you SHOULDN'T try converting an 81 AC Vanagon to water cooled (pic
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 15:38:31 -0800
  ...I saw an 80 air cooled vanagon once, it was such an early model it had this weird small horn pad, not the kind...
• Re: Electrical is not my strength
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:57:11 -0400
  ...I did the same with several fuses in my 84 for things like signal and horn and all seems fine now. This fuse is...
• Re: sucks in snow!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 18:58:43 -0500
  ...over years ago, it did not move when I honked my horn as I ran i > >t down. Further proof that both halves of...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:49:41 -0800
  ...SEQUENCE CONTROL DEVICE > 71 Input > 71a Output to horns 1 & 2, low > 71b Output to horns 1 & 2, high > 72 Alarm switch (rotating beacon...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion/extremists
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 12:36:35 -0600
  ...Mar 2002 09:35:04 -0600 Andy Yarnell > > <Andrew.Yarnell@KIMLEY-HORN.COM> writes: > > > I too have been looking at a lot of conversions...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 19 Feb 2022 21:28:52 -0800
  ...It supplies a few things, coolant level, back up lights, horn, seat belt warning light, windshield wiper motor… If that bus is undersized then...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 6 Dec 2016 21:01:21 -0500
  ...Samba… or, is that you and you're > > blowing your own horn? There was zero reference in that post to make > anyone > > think "wrong...
• Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 09:09:24 -0600
  ...of Pepto Bismol. > > 1 Case mosquito repellent. > > 1 Case wasp and hornet spray. > > 1 Paint ball gun so Deer are always in season, also...
• Re: 30K syncro
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 22:38:02 -0700
  ...don't think it's stealing unless he actively tries to hornswoggle some doofus. I know he's been a little liberal with his...
• A little [W]ednesday humor to brighten your week!
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Wed, 18 Oct 1995 10:04:07 MST
  ...If that failed, I'd honk my horn until the driver looked in his rear view mirror and saw me making helpful, suggestive hand...
• FS Lots-o-stuff!! [SVC]
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 20:37:30 +0000
  ...Scirocco steering wheels X2 one black 35$ one brown 25$ black horn button 35$ Brown MKI Scirocco rear decklid (no Holes) 40$ A2 Jetta...
• Re: Rebooting a idle 87 vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 23:15:27 -0800
  ...can, and keep going, and don't even try things like horn , radio or even wipers lest some weird short develop or something, if...
• Re: OXS light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:02:39 -0400
  ...only run when the left turn signal is on, or the horn? >will beep when I put on the brakes, or I'll cause...
• Re: Need Help with Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 11:40:42 -0500
  ...that my stalk is having problems? or the connectors under the horn? > > I never had issues with the lights ever till now. > > Any help...
• Re: Bumper Stickers (a bit of a rant) - passing story
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Fri, 17 May 2002 11:02:32 -0500
  ...I rushed to a hospital when I almost lost a couple finger and nobody would get out of the way - hazard lights, horn, etc...
• Re: sucks in snow!
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 20:20:19 -0500
  ...over years ago, it did not move when I >> honked my horn as I ran i >> t down. Further proof that both halves of...
• Re: Stolen Westy Syncro in Seattle--install an alarm-Fun with alarms!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:19:23 -0500
  ...Lights and horn blaring. Of course you get out of bed to deal with it so now the motion sensor sees you and you...
• kathy's trip report (pinnacles)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Apr 1997 09:02:00 -0800
  ...Then it was around the proverbial horn to the Pinnacles, which are only about 100 miles west of us, but took us 8 hours...
• Re: friday question(s)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 15:51:40 -0700
  ...are smooth and happy ! and I'll post my advisory about horn contact rings .. with no service ever ...in these 25 year old fine...
• Re: Possible Distributor Drive Shaft issue - Timing - Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 00:21:39 -0400
  ...clutch was not installed), tighten the emergency brake, and fix the horn. Then it's time to hit the road for some camping and...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 6 Dec 2016 04:11:54 -0500
  ...Samba… or, is that you and you're > blowing your own horn? There was zero reference in that post to make anyone > think "wrong...
• LiMBO Want Ads ... FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 19 Jun 96 20:30:42 CDT
  ...new tires, new front beam & axle - some electrical work done, new horn, new battery, new etc. etc. - lots of extras - sink and cooler inside...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Sat, 10 Dec 2016 23:46:33 -0500
  ...Samba� or, is that you and you're >> blowing your own horn? There was zero reference in that post to make anyone >> think "wrong...
• the 6->12 volt conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Sat, 07 Oct 1995 14:27:51 -0600
  ...headlights, coil, turnsignal/emergency flasher unit, all the other light bulbs, battery, voltage regulator. - The 6 volt horn will last a while, but will...
• For Sale - 1985 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 13:44:48 -0700
  ...Photo's: http://www.fototime.com/inv/4060B777ED91B0D Know Minus's: Horn Contact Ring Needs Replacing - doesn't work Heads Leak about 1 pint...
• Re: Wow! how bout this guy?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:02:21 -0700
  ...Then, over the rise behind come a semi...at about 65mph and >>> HE >>> locks em up....Smoke pouring off his tires, horn blasting...And...
• Re: Fridge problems
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 00:35:09 EDT
  ...I then put a charger on the dead battery. > Headlights, wipers, horn, dome light, etc. all work. Put fridge on 12v, > nothing. Next tried...
• Re: Friday humour: Top 5 Reasons why you SHOULDN'T try converting Friday humour: Top 5 Reasons why you SHOULDN'T try converting Re: Top 5 Reasons why you SHOULDN'T try converting an 81 AC Vanagon to water cooled (pic
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 10:02:48 -0800
  ...it was such an early model it had > this > weird small horn pad, not the kind we're used to that goes across the...
• Re: ground wire ohms
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:05:46 -0400
  ...Other control leads (relay, horn etc.): 0.5 (1.5) V. These are considered maximums. By sticking a needle into the wire you can...
• Re: camping europe in westy (long post with summary at top)
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 23:21:49 -0600
  ...It is a decent guide for a green horn like I was. It spends a decent amount of time on where to find a...
• Re: '84 1.9: 3/4 power and running ugly
  Historical mailing list - Shiva Polefka
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 10:17:00 -0700
  ...Last month, as i ascended Wyoming's Big Horn Mountains (up to > 10000ft) , the engine switched from a smooth running hum to a rougher...
• Re: Tiico Engine Questions
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Fri, 9 May 2003 06:25:06 +0000
  ...Any car . > >Fix the horn, the dash lights, the cracked windshield, the broken door >handle. The blown transmission. > >No wonder the wife wants a...
• more u.s. statz: CO-MA
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 04 Apr 97 21:12:00 CST
  ...Vanagon GL Larry Stichweh FL.NW PENSACOLA 85 Vanagon Camper Lewis Horn FL.S FT. LAUDERDALE 91 Vanagon Carat John Matchett FL.S PALM...
• Re: A twist on dual-battery configurations
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 16:32:40 -0500
  ...If you really want to have and use a deep-cycle battery, grab the bull by the horns and set things up so the...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 12 Dec 2016 11:25:31 -0500
  ...Samba… or, is that you and you're > >> blowing your own horn? There was zero reference in that post to make > anyone > >> think "wrong...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion/extremists
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 22:42:49 +0100
  ...Mar 2002 09:35:04 -0600 Andy Yarnell > > > <Andrew.Yarnell@KIMLEY-HORN.COM> writes: > > > > I too have been looking at a lot of conversions...
• Re: Need Help with Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 06:10:10 -0500
  ...that my stalk is having problems? or the connectors > under the horn? > > I never had issues with the lights ever till now. > > Any help...
• Re: Rebooting a idle 87 vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Sun, 2 Dec 2007 03:01:02 -0500
  ...can, and keep going, and don't even try things > like > horn , radio or even wipers lest some weird short develop or > something, if...
• Tuesday funnies
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Jan 1995 10:16:54 -0800
  ...I heard a horn blow and was struck violently in the back. Evidently a lady was trying to pass me. One wheel went into...