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• Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:54:52 -0800
  ...My first thought was that the lower control arm brackets got bent rearward. With the passenger side wheel turned to right, if anything, I...
• FS: Upper & Lower Control arms, sway bar w/ droplinks, front taller springs, non-PS rack, steering knuckle shaft, etc.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 25 May 2010 11:12:40 -0700
  ...1) Both upper control arms. Replaced bushings less than 500 miles ago but left it sitting for 5 years. Other than whatever wear and...
• Re: Mystery battery drain solved!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 10 May 2005 20:53:26 -0600
  ...When I got the van > back from the shop that did the work, which included a new radiator, > the heat control was all the...
• Re: dash lights (was: [WetWesties] pumped out -VOODOO)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:42:38 -0700
  hi.........yes, the heater controls are illuminated on most waterboxer vanagons. Not sure what year it starts......my 83 Westy had a bulb in...
• Re: High idle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Apr 2016 09:38:50 -0400
  You most likely have a bad controller. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Grant Johnson...
• Re: Circuit 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:50:29 -0500
  The dash and heater switch lights are controlled by the headlight switch and the rheostat in same. They are fused. The o2 warning light...
• Gauged Animals?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 09 Nov 95 17:41 CST
  ...Ground Control! Ground Control! Number 2 is running hot! I'll just cut spark to it and cruise on three cylinders for a while...
• Re: Auto or Man trans on '93 EV MV?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 22:13:51 UT
  ...We also had the xmission control unit go out at about 50k - replaced under warranty. (They replaced the trans first - then realized it was...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 02:21:56 EDT
  ...motor and > the a/c fans and controls. If memory serves, ac to dc converters are > available from JC Whitney, and the "transfer" switch...
• 87 westy vanagon owners manual
  Historical mailing list - m k
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 19:40:59 -0700
  ...How do you work the ac and heat, I know the controls are in international symbols, but I don't speak international. Blue wedge...
• Re: for those of you running the 15" South African Alloys...
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 16:19:23 -0500
  ...close to the control arm (i had to > remove one of the front wheel weights, because it was hitting the control > arm) > use the...
• New Ball Joints feel like I am driving on ice.
  Historical mailing list - James Wetzel
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 05:25:12 -0500
  ...At speeds over 55 , I can hardly control the van. If I hit a large bump, the whole van feels like I have lost...
• Re: vanagon rear sway bars..
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jan 2006 14:57:27 EST
  ...A simple bolt on , I believe. > > My late 85 has the solid cast iorn lower control arm that all the square > headlight vanagons have...
• Re: 10 cent life
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 7 Aug 2025 10:38:10 -0700
  ...Anyone have contact information for 10 cent life [I forgot his name]? I need a controller module for his external oil cooler. > TIA > Mike
• Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 May 2018 20:54:13 +0000
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• Subaru conversion part for sale
  Historical mailing list - Tim Mc Dermott
  Wed, 27 May 2015 09:49:54 -0400
  Due to a long delay in my engine swap and poor inventory control, I have an extra Small Car Performance quiet power steering hose...
• Re: Steel Rim Question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 20:49:42 -0700
  Ground control to Mister Tom: Yessireebob. No change in steel wheel spec for Vanagons 80-91. BenT On Apr 9, 2011, at 8:27...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 May 2010 15:46:26 -0400
  ...I In reality, anything between a dead short and roughly 180K ohms will keep the controller from triggering. Yrs, d
• Temperature compensated battery charger
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:15:29 +0000
  ...http://www.affordable-solar.com/xantrex.c35.charge.controller.htm (fine, only 35A...) There are lots of other models available too. tabe johnson/91MV
• '84 Westy call on Car Talk
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:53:14 -0700
  ...the car to whack the starter when needed although she had bought a replacement starter.� Sounds like she has the situation under control. Stephen
• Re: rear hatch lock extension
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:16:21 +0000
  The LiMBO website seems to be OK now.  Seems like GoDaddy took control for awhile? Link below. " Rear hatch struts available from LiMBO.   The...
• RE: Help: Vanagon Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 09:29:58 -0700
  Bo, On my '84, I clamped the cable to the water pipe that crosses the engine with a home made bracket. The cable pulls...
• repost: 90 camper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 23 Sep 95 10:18:51 CDT
  ...1990 VW Westfalia Camper, Like New 35k miles, VW's best stereo/cassette, cruise control and more. Metallic gray, $20,500. Do not reply...
• WTB: Vanagon Power Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 15:22:04 -0600
  Anyone have a set of power mirrors for sale for my 87 GL? I want the whole deal, controller etc., but can just use...
• Re: Need help for heating system
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 23:39:08 EST
  In a message dated 12/8/99 6:57:07 AM Eastern Standard Time, gmbulley@bulley-hewlett.com writes: << The "Vent Controls" Section on...
• Re: Squeeking Noise Passenger Front
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 23:45:12 -0500
  ...Diag: > Possible bushing for sway bar > > Diagnosis: > Fill in here :) Upper control arm bushings. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. http://www.busdepot.com...
• WTB Synchro servo unit
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:28:06 -0700
  ...I need that little servo unit for my syncro that resides just under the starter and controls the differential lock. Thanks for any info...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 17:19:38 EDT
  Question one: Were the new bushings spot welded in place? Or just pressed in place? Question two: could the spot weld have broken loose...
• Re: Cutest Vanagon toy!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 19 May 2004 16:33:48 -0400
  ...wrote: > Have you played with those miniature remote-controlled cars? You'll > love > this! > > http://www.universalhost.de/html_bit/bitmac/VW_Bulli.htm
• Re: VDO wiring help needed!
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:41:32 -0400
  You can also run the VDO lights to the power lead off the Rheostat that controls the instrument cluster brightness on the left side...
• Re: Headlamp Relays; Fuse the Relay Control Circuit?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 07:10:52 -0400
  Frank, In my humble opinion, any circuit should always be fused as close to the battery as possible. I added a small fuse box...
• Re: climate controls (faq?)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:32:35 -0500
  Allan, You should find everything you need at either of these links: http://www.vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Heater http://www.gowesty.com/library...
• Re: Throttle Stuck Wide Open Leaving Me Stranded in Boise Idaho
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:51:32 -0500
  ...Turn off or disable your cruise control. Mike
• Front end misery... but done.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 09:53:32 -0700
  ...I managed to replace upper and lower ball joints, upper control arm bushings, brake rotors and bearings and new shocks on the westy. I...
• Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 16 May 2004 23:41:22 -0400
  ...Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety > question > > > Dave, > How about haveing one valve control 4wd mode and the other > control...
• 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - John Thiessen
  Fri, 2 Mar 2018 10:47:02 -0500
  Hi, Looking for assistance in confirming with some certainty the part numbers for 3 of the 5 climate control (heater) cables on a: 1982...
• Re: temp gauge shenanagins
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 12:32:32 -0500
  ...you have an old-style coolant-level controller as found in roughly pre-'85 vans, and it has triggered. Could be a bad controller...
• Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 25 Jun 2011 23:51:55 -0800
  ...Just finished putting together my solar panel, and MPPT controller setup. My original plan was just to close the door on the wire, figuring...
• Re: '91 Vanagon Westy Cruise control diaphragm needed
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:52:26 -0400
  ...2 wheel drive '91 Vanagon did have a perfectly working cruise control > until recently. Now it fails intermittently to continuously and I suspect > the...
• Re: "Driveability" and more on heater cable snap
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Callahan
  Sat, 23 Mar 1996 00:52:29 +0000
  ...I started it now, how do I finish it? what is the other end of this control wire, specific to cold/heat control, attached...
• Front End Work
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 10:01:24 -0800
  ...I also decided to replace the upper control arm bushings. (i already have these parts). I now think I should replace everything if i...
• Re: HMHYPFAFEA?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 May 2002 19:59:43 -0500
  ...9 ( 251.407.097) 2 Lower Control Arm Inner, Lower # 17( 251 407 183) 4 Upper Control Arm Bushings #4 (251 407 077) Stan...
• Diesels on NPR this morning
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Tue, 11 May 2004 16:23:16 -0700
  If you look at the latest emission controls on Renault, VW, Audi and others, you'll find that the new Oxi-cats and soot...
• Re: torsion rod bearings vs. upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - stephen steele
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 18:40:41 -0700
  ...But prior to tackling this job I did a search of the archives for upper control arm bushings(UCAB). As expected there's a...
• Re: Rear heater core during summer
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 22:52:50 EDT
  ...Before you depart, tie a string long enough to reach the driver's seat to the rear heater control valve lever. Don't run...
• Re: Squeaking bushings upfront ??
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 04:32:00 -0700
  ...Squeaking bushings upfront ?? > >I just replaced the upper control arm bushings, that's the best thing to >do. I wished I had done it...
• Re: AC Troubleshooting - No Blower
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 13:08:47 -0600
  ...The one on > the right, turns on the AC system, and controls the temperature > (thermostat). The other controls the speed of the fans that...
• Re: rear wiper inop
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 21:47:02 -0500
  ...If this works, the relay or the control signal from the switch are suspects. Else the motor or its wiring may be bad. The...
• Re: Cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 6 Sep 2008 10:04:21 -0700
  ...up have you checked fuses - electrical connections to the solenoid which controls throttle the solenoid it self what about the sensor on the speedo...
• Re: Control arm bushings (front end madness)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 01:57:19 -0400
  The upper control arm bushings are no problem with a 12 ton press (I have a cheap one from Harbor Freight), and I've...
• Re: Galley lighting addition
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 18:31:19 -0300
  ...I recommend the little controller from superbrite led, the controller that looks like a iPod shuffle. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Alistair >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Jun 25, 2014, at 7:50...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Camber Nut
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 23 May 2024 18:04:21 -0700
  ...Upper Control Arm Camber Nut > > Thanks Richard! > > I doubled checked my tool box, and I went with Blue!!! That's good news!!! > I had...
• Camper A/C Switch (Outrageously Expensive)
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 12:41:34 -0700
  ...The inner one controls A/C on/off and fan speed, while the outer one controls temperature. Behind the switch is a black piece...
• Re: don't use cruise control in the rain? Hijacked
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 16:26:44 -0400
  ...don't use cruise control in the rain? Hijacked > Bryan, in the world before Heineken, there were many wonderful beers in > the > Niagara Region...
• Re: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 5 May 2008 16:33:22 -0700
  ...This is as big as I can fit with available roof space (already have two Thule cargo things). > > CHARGE CONTROLLER > Now I'm wondering...
• Re: AGM group 41 battery choices?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 10:38:41 -0500
  ...Johnson Control Industries makes > Duralast seen in Autozone stores, Diehard - sold in Sears, Kirkland - > the Costco brand, Motorcraft - which Ford sells, some of the...
• Re: Need recomendations for new shocks for an '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 11:02:56 -0700
  ...I've had >> Bilstein HDs on my 86 Westfalia for many years and, while they are long >> lasting and are adequate in controlling the...
• Front End Work (Corrected)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 10:15:12 -0800
  ...I also decided to replace the upper control arm bushings. (i already have these parts). I now think I should replace everything if i...
• [I-4] Audi 2.0 Donor Motors
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 23:16:03 -0700
  ...slight port n' polish for obstruction removal. - Knock Sensor system from an A2 Golf GTI I am parting out. - Thermo controlled external oil cooler...
• Parts Request
  Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 22:28:27 -0400
  hello list, any folks out there with a left side heater control box to sell? i just removed both of mine as part of...