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  • SYNCRO SHOCKS
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Wed, 24 Feb 1999 18:45:31 -0800
    ...These will be high end units and thus will cost from $400 to $600+ for a set of 4 for the shocks. steve
  • OT VW VR6 engine..life expectancy?
    Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
    Tue, 16 Sep 2003 10:43:22 -0500
    Looking at some Jetta VR6's (100,000 miles and above) and wondering what average life expectancy is on these units given average service...
  • Re: Freeware
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 11 May 2004 20:18:18 -0500
    >I like this online one because it can convert a *lot* of different units... Need to know how many Angstroms in a Furlong? Or...
  • Re: Ring and Pinion Wear
    Historical mailing list - Mark Fisher
    Thu, 2 Sep 1999 23:39:39 +1000
    ...75% of the early 7 >>tooth units are fine even after 200,000 miles. OVER 50% of the later 6 tooth >>units I rebuild...
  • Re: HHO Kits
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Sat, 16 Apr 2011 19:15:49 -0400
    ...diesel fuel to obtain 1.125 units of HHO fuel. Now you run it back >into the engine and burn it at 40% efficiency...
  • Re: Dash Power outlet..?
    Historical mailing list - dylan
    Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:25:26 -0700
    http://www.marinco.com/product/12-volt-receptacle � I have replaced all stock units with this one and have added them in all spots...
  • Auto Transmissions $1395
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 26 Mar 1999 19:10:08 -0500
    I have four Vanagon automatic transmissions available, new Volkswagen units with torque converters, for $1395 each. These are originally for '83-85 Vanagons. They...
  • Vanagons For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sat, 25 Mar 2000 23:19:16 -0600
    ...Classifieds2000.com For those of you looking for a ride, there are some inexpensive units here. Terry 85 GL
  • Re: garber bike rack
    Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
    Sat, 15 Apr 2000 00:04:58 EDT
    Is the name Garber or Graber? If it is Graber, I've have good luck with one of their units that would adjust to...
  • Garage sale at Zoltan's place
    Historical mailing list - thewestyman
    Fri, 19 Apr 2019 15:02:27 -0700
    ...heads computers for 2.1 or 1.9 Idle Stabilizer Control Units Idle valves Air Flow Meters for 2.1, 1.9 and Air...
  • Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher/Halon suppressant: Can original units be refilled?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sat, 26 Jan 2008 18:14:55 -0800
    ...Can original units be refilled? I we still have our original factory fire extinguisher that has thankfully never been used can they be refilled...
  • Re: CD/MP3 Player suggestions
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Thu, 2 Jan 2003 15:21:30 -0500
    ...When pushed out of the way, a depth of 7 1/2 >inches ( I believe) can be accommodated with standard DIN units. > >What can...
  • Early Vanagon Shift Linkage Available Again!
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:12:19 -0400
    ...Our new units are all steel so no more trouble prone plastic. We are selling these units for $110 each and we also have...
  • Re: (NVC) But my comments on the concept Microbus..., now Phaeton
    Historical mailing list - G. Lee
    Mon, 22 Dec 2003 14:17:29 -0700
    ...Apparently they have only sold 6000 Phaetons this year, half the original target and below the revised target of 7200 units. Next years target...
  • Re: Propane fired airconditioning
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 24 Jul 2006 18:38:37 -0400
    ...He said that originally AC units were propane then went to R12 and that didn't work too well for the environment and then...
  • Instrument cluster interchange
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
    Thu, 18 Jun 1998 20:24:45 -0500
    ...I have the two units here, and don't have the nerve to plug 'er in & let 'er smoke. Chuck Hill
  • Oil pressure guages
    Historical mailing list - Jonc
    Sat, 20 Jan 2001 23:33:54 -0500
    Gauges used in #2 fuel oil heating units are calibrated 0-150 PSI ... they are cheap and available in plumbing supply shops and at...
  • Re: ?Brighter Turn Signals?
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Mon, 27 Jan 2003 09:31:44 -0800
    There are available some rather high Candela, low heat LED units that are designed to fit the single filament sockets. White and red and...
  • Re: Chineses Diesel Heaters Youtube series of technical evaluation
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:55:17 -0700
    ...He largely dismisses a 2kw model as having some drawbacks due to design differences with the larger units. However the 2kw units I have...
  • Re: Portable Air Conditioner aka hybrid electric vehicle continued
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Fri, 1 Jul 2005 08:01:22 -0700
    All the portable units I've seen have had a tube, kinda like a dryer vent hose, that you stick out the window (or...
  • Wasatch Vanagoners parts cache
    Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
    Fri, 11 May 2001 18:55:37 -0600
    ...I stock almost a complete set of things for my air cooled units because I have parted out several Buses and AC Vanagons in...
  • Heater Box Question and Front Air Conditioning Revisited
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Tue, 28 Jan 2003 13:49:29 -0800
    ...Aftermarket units are sold for the classic car and hot rod market. They are designed to be fully concealed up and under the dashboar...
  • Re: Strange AC sighting in MD junkyard
    Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
    Sat, 23 Oct 1999 09:48:33 -0400
    I saw one of these front mounted units in a Maine junkyard earlier this year. Pretty unusual looking beast. If anyone's interested, let...
  • Re: HELP! What is GVW???
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 4 Nov 2000 18:04:22 +1200
    ...It's been a while since high school physics! Wasn't sure about the units for weight. Andrew
  • screech upon starting
    Historical mailing list - Don Williams
    Thu, 2 Dec 2004 09:54:56 -0800
    ...Is this waterpump-----I just replaced the sucker about a year ago? Probably got one of those units that fail at a high rate...
  • Re: Vanagon total drag and mechanical losses
    Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
    Sun, 29 Nov 1998 19:10:13 -0600
    ...speeds was in metric units. Many List members are more acoustomed to English units. Here is a conversion of that table's values, Plus...
  • Fuel Injectors
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:39:25 -0700
    ...they have GP/Sorensen units which are rebadged Lucas rotary disc units. Bosch injectors use a pintel nozzle. even if your local doesn't...
  • Which fuel distribution manifold?
    Historical mailing list - George Laubach
    Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:25:17 -0600
    ...Preference? The alternate aluminum units from our esteemed suppliers? Or a pair of used black plastic ones (OE)? Thank you for your opinions and...
  • R&R Idle Control units?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
    Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:13:17 +0000
    Idle ICU Does anyone know someone who rebuilds or R&R's the A or B Idle control unit for 86-91? _________________________________________________________________ Buy what...
  • Vanagon suspension parts
    Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
    Sat, 3 Nov 2007 17:31:20 -0400
    ...Are there any GREASEABLE (stronger than normal rubber covers) units available I should know of....? Larry Ga.
  • PD9130
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:35:04 -0400
    For anyone interested in following in Loren Busch's footsteps, Progressive Dynamics now has the 9130 in the discount aisle (refurb units, in other...
  • Beware of "hot/cold Igloo coolers "
    Historical mailing list - Leif Paulsen
    Fri, 12 Mar 1999 12:08:26 -1000
    I had one of these units and IMHO they should aptly be described as Coolers or warmers, as in 20 degrees "cooler" than the...
  • Re: Turn Signal Flasher Replaced-Wipers NG
    Historical mailing list - Richard Schmittdiel
    Wed, 29 Jan 1997 19:09:22 -0800
    ...But then I wouldn't have learned as much about programmable delay units as I now have 8-) For the record, the part number...
  • Re: Altimeter for dash?
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:11:20 -0700
    ...I do have some old handheld units at work, so I'll check them out. Thanks On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 6:32...
  • Re: jet powered engine conversion.....check this out..(f)
    Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
    Thu, 8 Mar 2001 14:35:11 -0500
    ...The combustion chambers appear to be several round units in the trunk of the car. The exhaust turbine is feed by another large pipe...
  • Re: Air flow meter box wanted
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 18 Aug 1996 00:36:38 -0400
    Bryan, Bosch sells rebuilkt units for less.I have found in my experience that the airflow meter is usually not defective, but needs adjustment...
  • Re: gun hiding?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Fri, 25 Jan 2002 12:16:31 -0800
    front spare rack on the syncro...belt feeds up the inside of the window pillars and to the units. there's a website somewhere...
  • Cooling units for homemade fridge
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
    Sat, 25 Feb 2006 11:31:25 -0700
    Hopefully this isn't off topic. I apologize if it is. Has anyone bought the cooling unit for a 12v/LP fridge and installed...
  • Space heater warning
    Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
    Fri, 22 Oct 1999 08:33:37 -0400
    ...The units have two knobs on the top. The date code, which includes the number 98, is located on the back, right-hand corner...
  • Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:14:48 -0700
    ...Both are described a "genuine Bosch Rebuilt units." This pretty much what you're recommending? -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott Bend, Ore. 1984 Westfalia...
  • Re: water heaters; also space heaters
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Thu, 3 Mar 2005 22:15:21 -0500
    ...Check out the combo units, but they have dedicated water heating units and space heaters. The water heaters can be put on a stove...
  • Re: Power windows
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Sat, 18 Jan 2014 15:06:59 -0800
    ...M <covrambles@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > > There was a guy on the list offering rebuilt power window units, is he still around? > > David (1987 Vanagon)
  • Re: Camper side windows
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:11:49 -0600
    On Oct 13, 2011, at 7:45 PM, Frank Lee wrote: > Can screens be added or retrofit easily to non camper windows units? Go...
  • Re: speedometer light
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 18 Nov 1999 01:10:55 +0100
    Scarlett Semko wrote: > Per, > Do you mean that the bulb/socket units from the jetta/quantum is the same and wil fit the Vanagon...
  • Re: Eurovan mirrors rear view solutions.
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Thu, 19 Sep 2002 15:01:39 -0700
    ...Pep boas has similar aftermarket 8"x 2" units. p
  • LVC - Just ugly enough to be appealing - Suzuki X-HEAD
    Historical mailing list - mordo
    Fri, 5 Oct 2007 09:19:52 -0500
    ...I like the different units that go into the bed, especially the CAMPER unit. -- mordo 1990 Carat
  • Re: GPS
    Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
    Thu, 11 May 2000 20:08:15 -0500
    ...All of the GPS units that I know of work off a 12v auto power system. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Grebneff" <andrew.grebneff...
  • 1981 Vanagon Brake Servo Replacement?
    Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
    Wed, 12 Nov 2003 17:21:58 -0500
    ...Questions-- should I replace both brake M/C and servo? Remanufactured units OK, or should I only go with new more expensive Busdepot or...
  • Re: Stereophonica
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:28:24 -0400
    ...However, that bracket can > easily be bent out of the way, and full depth DIN units will fit > without problems usually. Crutchfield either chooses...
  • Retro-fitting F.I. (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Mon, 17 Apr 1995 10:50:20 -0500 (CDT)
    ...I got rid of the dual solex units years ago for Del Orto units and now have tons of power, but am paying for...
  • Re: rear vent windows for Eurovan
    Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
    Thu, 6 Jul 1995 12:53:44 -0700
    ...Simply > exchange the stock units <windows> for the Projektzwo motorized units, > install the motor and wire the cable. Cost is 495DM <about $330US>. > > Contact...
  • Re: Anyone else have a sunroof vanagon w/ A/C???
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
    Sat, 11 Nov 2000 21:22:43 EST
    ...IMHO a/c units were shipped over to the states loose as kits with their Vanagons. The a/c units are installed somewhere in...
  • Breakthrough for TDI conversions!
    Historical mailing list - Karl M.
    Wed, 12 Sep 2001 23:18:08 -0400
    ...If you are interested, mail me quickly, as the first batch of 6 units may go quickly! Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures 1987 Syncro Westfalia...
  • Re: Idle control relay
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Wed, 1 Jan 2014 11:13:06 -0800
    ...On 12/31/2013 1:13 PM, Alain Thibault wrote: > Allo all > Are the idle control units prone to break? Is it a must...
  • Re: 4wd Breadloaves
    Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
    Wed, 20 Sep 95 17:24:38 PDT
    ...The book is "The VW Bus Custom Handbook" and there a black and white photo of one of these units in the field. Dave
  • Re: Gauge Mounting Options
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:15:38 -0400
    I have a VDO oil pressure and temp gauge with sending units that I recently took out of my vanagon. I also have a...
  • Re: Tire Choice Question
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Wed, 14 Mar 2007 21:39:12 -0600
    ...tread depth revs/mile overall dia 185 5.1 812 25.8 195 5.5 790 26.3 (depth, dia units to be determined...
  • Re: Hall Effect Sender? Speedo question
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Thu, 29 May 2008 15:17:59 -0600
    you could add one of the vss units that we use in the subaru conversion for vanagons. smallcar is selling one at www.smallcar...
  • Cargo Hatch locks for 70 single cab (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Tue, 18 Apr 1995 07:27:41 -0500 (CDT)
    ...My pickup has keyed locks that look similar outside to the lockable engine cover lock/latch units, but are very different inside. The splitie...
  • Re: AC powered air conditioner
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Thu, 18 Jan 2001 13:47:49 -0600
    Several us here in Texas use window AC units in our Westys....installed in the drivers window when we camp. As far as using...