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Re: For Sale: 1997 Vanagon VR6
Historical mailing list - marcus
Mon, 3 Aug 1998 19:50:34 -0700
...Burnsville VW number is > >612-894-3500. Ask for Frank Robinson. > > Do you recall how many miles it had rolled up? > > > >Oh, yeah. I...
Re: Parts FS
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Mon, 4 Feb 2002 09:20:51 -0800
...7) Chassis, body, and interior parts (black upholstery) for '85 Vanagon > (Quantity of body parts is limited- vehicle is pretty rusty) > > 8) Chassis, body...
Re: Engine is being flooded with fuel. Help??
Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
Fri, 23 Jul 2004 02:42:48 -0500
...number on them and it didn't help. What turns the relays on and off? >> Where is the engine grounded to the chassis? >> On...
can coolant bleeder from 84 retrofit into 83.5?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Tue, 8 Aug 2000 22:46:21 EDT
...The 83.5 water cooled Vanagons up to chassis number 25DO87511 have a different coolant hose set up than those with later chassis numbers...
Re: 396,000 miles!!?? can anybody beat that?
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:33:50 -0800
...But that's not what the original post was about - it was about record number of miles on a waterboxer vanagon, and that 450K...
Re: More electric drama.
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
Tue, 17 Jul 2018 17:50:24 -0700
...number of different ways they can be designed to work. Most of the automatic voltage controlled types will work in either direction. So chassis...
Re: Auto conversion to Manual?
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Fri, 18 May 2007 14:15:38 -0400
...Out in left field question number two: > > is it possible to install a Manual transmission in a van originally > > set up for an Auto...
Re: Engine conversion help sought
Historical mailing list - John Koloski
Thu, 5 Apr 2001 10:06:18 -0400
...pinout > list or at least the pin number for the shield? Could we > just use a chassis ground near the ECU? I'd rather...
Re: Turbo diesel 5-speed DOKA Made Legal
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Tue, 9 Nov 2004 11:22:55 -0600
...with the > law. > > Seems that if the chassis VIN doesn't have all the letters and numbers > then > there really isn't any way...
Re: Wear Index
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Tue, 15 Nov 94 9:13:33 PST
...76-79 | 0.82 | 4.857:1 | 3148 | 71mm | 1467 ft. ** From chassis # 2x3 2068 548 Hey, these numbers are almost all the same...
Re: vanagon factory front crank window knob extensions...they Do exist..
Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
Fri, 21 Jun 2002 08:40:32 -0600
...The adapter part number I mentioned before shows up in 1984, and is present until and including 1993, the last year for A1-chassis...
Re: More electric drama.
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
Sat, 14 Jul 2018 15:54:44 -0700
...number of different ways they can be designed to work. Most of the automatic voltage controlled types will work in either direction. So chassis...
Re: Subaru Performance Graphs SOTP data provider
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Thu, 1 Nov 2001 07:53:48 -0800
...With respect to BMEP, performance graphs and so on my trip to Palmdale will probably include some chassis dyno time and of course I...
Emissions, engine swaps, full-flow filters, 76 balls
Historical mailing list
Fri, 8 Mar 1996 18:13:18 -0800
...both could be right- .1% HC is 1000ppm, in other words, a HUGE ammout. .1% *of the limit* would be a small number, of...
Mudflaps and driver's step for an 85 GL?
Historical mailing list - patrice b
Thu, 13 Jun 2002 03:44:29 -0700
...gave me, and I looked at the sticker that has the chassis number and paint code, and I looked on the door sticker and...
Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:23:25 -0800
...Basically the fuse box is at the top of the page, And the bottom of the page is chassis ground. The current track number...
Re: bolts et al
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:40:09 -0800
...their] terminology/nomenclature of the item) > or numerically. �But much of the "finish" information disappeared, > leaving only the "N" number, a brief, sometimes encrypted...
1982 Air-Cooled Ex-Westy, for what it's worth...
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Mon, 21 Aug 2006 21:52:24 -0400
...Mileage is @ 12X,XXX, because the numbers to the right in the speedo change if you rap on the pod cover. The van was...
Fwd: Special Notice to Westfalia Owners
Historical mailing list - Laura Woten
Tue, 6 Aug 2002 10:20:39 -0700
...plate and chassis number to > name two. > This van was easily worth the asking price from what > I have seen of > late, possibly even...
Doktor Tim's Website was Re: KYB was deal on Boge
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Sat, 5 Feb 2000 08:19:18 -0800
...I am familiar with one 43 year old 220S with 700,000+ miles on the chassis with an amazing number of original parts, not...
Re: anyone with a 1.9L wbx advanced the timing???? as a performance mod?
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Wed, 30 Jan 2002 10:14:16 -0500
...I feel the software that came with the Chassis dyno is flawed so that I can not use data gathered on different days for...
Re: Subaru Conversions Longevity?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 2 Apr 2001 00:53:10 +1200
...The van itself is well and truly capable of handling the more powerful Subaru engines, its chassis dynamics and impact resistance (if ever needed...
Re: Front spindle possibly needed
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:20:38 -0700
...There is a chassis number, (which I don't remember, and can't find right off) at which bearing size changed. Get your VIN...
Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Tue, 6 Dec 2016 16:45:05 +0000
...says the spindle diameter changed in 84 model year > production at chassis number E - 023827 so most 84 would have the later > bearing. Only...
Re: KYB Shocks wont fit(rear).....Grind em down?
Historical mailing list - Tim
Sun, 21 Apr 2002 16:24:26 -0700
...Before you > grind, measure twice and call Bus Depot to compare numbers. > > Chris. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "phil stanhope" <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY...
Re: Towing a Vanagon with a Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 23 Jun 2004 13:12:18 -0700
...The number remaining is the approximate ideal maximum weight you should tow, although a numerically higher axle ratio can help compensate for heavier weight...
Re: Temp II (for ECU) Sensor: Voltage Range?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 28 Sep 2013 09:56:14 -0700
...The temp sensors sinks that circuit to the chassis. As the sensor warms up the resistance goes down, current increases and voltage drops. > > Even...
Re: Help in northern Ontario...
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:02:30 -0700
...The outer front wheel bearing changed during the 84 model year, on chassis number 023,828 of that year. I think the bearing inner...
Re: KYB Shocks Wont Fit(rear).....Grind em down?
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Sun, 21 Apr 2002 16:34:37 -0700
...Before you > grind, measure twice and call Bus Depot to compare > numbers. > > Chris. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "phil stanhope" <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY...
Re: MERCEDES WHEELS 62MM?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:43:54 -0800
...I'm not after any 'look' either - I'm after a well balanced and well tuned chassis and suspension system that works well, in...
Re: Turbo diesel 5-speed DOKA Made Legal
Historical mailing list - Dart 330
Tue, 9 Nov 2004 08:33:24 -0600
...Seems that if the chassis VIN doesn't have all the letters and numbers then there really isn't any way to trace if...
Re: New Ball Joints feel like I am driving on ice. Home-made toe gauge
Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
Mon, 18 Nov 2002 08:52:08 -0800
...Cut the all-thread so it will fit between the inside of the front rims as high up on the rim as the chassis...
Re: Engine is being flooded with fuel. Help??
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Fri, 23 Jul 2004 16:45:53 -0400
...number on them and it didn't help. What turns the relays on and off? >>>Where is the engine grounded to the chassis? >>>On...
Re: Recommendations for Aux battery hardware
Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
Tue, 13 Oct 2015 15:59:00 -0700
...Something like the Sure power 1315. (Check that number). Thus when the house battery is being charged the chassis battery will also benefit without...
Re: Engine is being flooded with fuel. Help??
Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
Sun, 25 Jul 2004 08:56:42 -0500
...number on them and it didn't help. What turns the relays on and off? >> Where is the engine grounded to the chassis? >> On...
Re: Installing a 1000W converter
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Wed, 14 Jun 2006 19:06:10 -0700
...feet connected from the - terminal to chassis, he's got 8 feet altogether. According to the endless number of web pages that list the...
Re: Would you buy this salvage title Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:19:22 -0700
...I don't even want much for the rolling body/chassis. > > 90 is a good year. if it's a good color and not...
Re: Supercharged Westy Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng
Mon, 21 Aug 2006 17:31:40 -0400
Hey Malcolm, Better than just the rpms and peaks, have a look at the chassis dyno we have posted in the forums on the...
Re: Multi Conductor Shielded Automotive Wire Temperature Rating
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 10 Jan 2018 15:19:28 -0800
...Generally speaking "ground" > > currents in the chassis will follow the shortest straight path to the > > battery ground cable. Running grounds belonging to one system...
Re: jumpseat brackets
Historical mailing list - jeff g
Tue, 18 May 2004 16:54:59 -0400
...VW had to use generic numbers for their calculations since they have no control of who will actually be in the vehicle. A typical...
Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 6 Dec 2016 21:01:21 -0500
...says the spindle diameter changed in 84 model > year > > production at chassis number E - 023827 so most 84 would have the later > > bearing. Only...
Re: Coolant Temp Sensor Problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:17:58 -0500
...Reduced voltage is supplied to it and the sensor completes the circuit to the chassis. As the sensor heats up, the resistance decreases. Less...
Re: Measurement help, data points
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:43:14 -0500
...The chassis/powertrain protrusion data are the comparable numbers that the end user cannot change easily(other than swapping to something else). This is...
Oil cooler placement?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 21 Jun 1996 18:38:51 -0700
...The oil cooler is the DERALE brand cooler with the 10" electric fan, part number 15800, same exact one Bernie Bergman sells. It will...
Re: Mercedes wheels
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Mon, 6 Mar 2000 12:13:32 -0500
...You want real problems folks, put a set of BMW 320 wheels on a A1 chassis VW, 20mm or better offset change, people still...
Re: Temp II (for ECU) Sensor: Voltage Range?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 28 Sep 2013 09:15:45 -0400
...The temp sensors sinks that circuit to the chassis. As the sensor warms up the resistance goes down, current increases and voltage drops. Even...
That darn tranny ground strap
Historical mailing list - W Monk
Sun, 30 May 2010 10:25:01 -0400
...It does run really nice but had small exhaust leak at the number three pipe. He shows up with his son. I try and...
Re: Bad battery cable? 90 tintop
Historical mailing list - Rob
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:56:10 -0700
...Add a number 4 ground from close to the alternator to the chassis. > > > > Dennis > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
Re: Bentley manuals- version page counts
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sat, 19 Jun 2004 09:20:43 -0700
...While VW has exact chassis number information regarding running changes to the base vehicle, I doubt that Westfalia was so precise in recording just...
Re: t-boned!
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Tue, 30 Apr 2002 08:51:47 -0500
...Sorry to hear about that, but I'm glad no one got hurt! I'd say a body should check alignment of the chassis...
Re: Recalls
Historical mailing list - Jerry Baker
Mon, 9 Jul 2007 09:33:20 -0500
...They will also provide you with the phone number for a dealer in your local. i.e. My 88 Vanagon required the air conditioning...
Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 6 Dec 2016 04:11:54 -0500
...says the spindle diameter changed in 84 model year > production at chassis number E - 023827 so most 84 would have the later > bearing. Only...
Re: Swap 1600 to a '73?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 14 Jul 1996 19:16:09 +0100
...the edge that goes up to join the part of the body where the chassis number is punched and the curve that goes down...
Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Sat, 10 Dec 2016 23:46:33 -0500
...says the spindle diameter changed in 84 model year >> production at chassis number E - 023827 so most 84 would have the later >> bearing. Only...
Re: Cold start issue [BACK AGAIN]
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:45:48 -0400
...the other goes to a chassis (ground) connection. Yes those bad grounds haunting us again. There are a number of things that can cause...
Re: Engine is being flooded with fuel. Help??
Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
Fri, 23 Jul 2004 06:52:57 -0500
...number on them and it didn't help. What turns the relays on and off? >>>> Where is the engine grounded to the chassis? >>>> On...
Advice on 92 Eurovan
Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
Sat, 20 Mar 2004 00:03:08 -0500
...I may be able to get phone number and contact original owner? If so would like to have some good questions to ask. Am...
Re: jumpseat brackets
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Tue, 18 May 2004 20:13:47 +0000
...VW had to >use generic numbers for their calculations since they have no control of >who will actually be in the vehicle. A typical...
Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 12 Dec 2016 11:25:31 -0500
...says the spindle diameter changed in 84 model > year > >> production at chassis number E - 023827 so most 84 would have the later > >> bearing. Only...
Charging circuit wiring upgrade/maintenance report/questions (longish)
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:50:49 -0600
...Cleaned transmission -> chassis ground cable contact points 6. Cleaned starting battery -> chassis ground cable contact points (ground paint off chasis bolt in point) 7...