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  • Re: Logging roads and trailers
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:20:47 -0700
    ...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: Fuel Injection (Long)
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Wed, 23 May 2001 09:00:43 -0400
    ...Darrel's notes suggest 1.5, so I opened it up, marked the current location, and turned the gear wheel 2 clicks counter clockwise...
  • Re: Bumpers
    Historical mailing list - Oxroad
    Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:19:46 -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...
  • Viscous Couplings Arrived (Plus Why It Was 4 Months Late)
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 21 Jun 2001 10:27:56 -0400
    ...Proper balancing of the VCs is critical, and every VC has weights welded on the outside in precise sizes and locations. It would seem...
  • Re: Was: Middle Seat Shoulder Belts (LONG)
    Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
    Thu, 19 Jul 2001 15:55:01 -0400
    ...side belt assembly, noting to reverse dimensions accordingly * reinstall all other components in reverse order * check rear 3-point belts for proper function --------------------------------------------------- Automatic...
  • Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 4 Oct 2014 12:53:13 -0500
    ...The ambient temperature was about > > 80 F, very warm for the location for late September. The oil was conventional Castrol 20W50, and had been...
  • Re: '83 H2O head gasket advice needed (long)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 17 May 1996 12:54:18 -0700
    ...A hugely important difference was that this Datsun's highest internal location within the cooling system was at the radiator cap. The Vanagon is...
  • Re: Logging roads and trailers
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Mon, 20 Jul 2020 22:40:17 -0400
    ...stones and extra rough road - > are all your joints and steering components greased - > Question # two if you have a failure of any of items...
  • Questions About Adding Diff Lock To Non-Lockers
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Sun, 10 Nov 2002 14:26:01 -0500
    ...I would not worry too much about location as the cost of shipping these transmissions around via Federal Expresses new Ground service is quite...
  • Re: FTC, VWOA, Head Replacement Questions
    Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
    Thu, 20 Apr 1995 23:40:58 -0400 (EDT)
    ...All owners or lessees who experienced > internal engine component problems with any Volkswagen or > Audi vehicle, regardless of the model year and engine type...
  • Re: Possible...Overheating
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:24:43 -0700
    ...some shop is telling them a component under the hood is the fuel filter. She or someone , told them they were wrong. 12 year...
  • Re: "Syncronize" a 2 wheeler. (Long) Was T3 syncro production
    Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
    Sun, 14 Jan 2001 07:16:31 +1000
    ...I once owned a 1982 air-cooled T3 Caravelle and dreamed about finding a wrecked Syncro and cannibalising it of its Syncro components. Eventually...
  • Re: Bumpers
    Historical mailing list - Oxroad
    Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:04:53 -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: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto - Follow up
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 26 Jul 2006 06:23:32 -0400
    ...The cost is reasonable considering your location if it was really done right. Yes, these tings can be a bear to separate due to...
  • Re: Fw: Neils' Downpipe/"Y" pics + exhaust flex bushing and pipe reducer questions
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 4 Apr 2008 18:27:51 -0700
    ...Since the > change of flex-pipe location, no cracks at all. My MIG welder is looking > pretty lonely. > > If you consider the unusual configuration...
  • Re: Logging roads and trailers
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Tue, 21 Jul 2020 05:10:12 -0700
    ...stones and extra rough road - are > all your joints and steering components greased - > Question # two if you have a failure of any of items...
  • FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:29:51 -0800
    ...Put the cluster in a safe place that you will not sit or lay other components on. Vent lever removal: Release all the vent...
  • Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 9 Feb 2009 20:38:54 -0800
    ...all grounds, however >>> I combined some of the grounds at two locations on >>> the left engine firewall. >>> >>> I have a 2.1 Boston Engine...
  • 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...
  • On Exhaust Cracking, Vibration and Noise (not short) for Converted Vgons
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Fri, 28 Sep 2001 03:03:51 EDT
    ...effected by the location of the O2 sensor, leaks in the exhaust system, intake air leaks, air flow pattern between the air flow sensor...
  • 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...
  • Re: Logging roads and trailers
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 21 Jul 2020 07:03:30 -0700
    ...stones and extra rough road - >> are >> all your joints and steering components greased - >> Question # two if you have a failure of any of items...
  • Fw: Neils' Downpipe/"Y" pics + exhaust flex bushing and pipe reducer questions
    Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
    Fri, 4 Apr 2008 20:58:23 -0400
    ...Since the change of flex-pipe location, no cracks at all. My MIG welder is looking pretty lonely. If you consider the unusual configuration...
  • hokay ...it's FRYEDAYE!! ;) time for some off-topic stuff: national parks, part II
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Fri, 15 Jun 2007 03:08:36 -0500
    ...Because of its central location, we always try for Big Meadows at Milepost 51. ------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Yellowstone National Park Wyoming, Montana, Idaho Northwest http://www...
  • 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: Engine Puzzlememt
    Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
    Sat, 23 Jun 2018 16:15:27 -0400
    ...The van was driven a short distance to it's present > location. It was also started and run a few times here, all without...
  • Re: Engine Puzzlememt
    Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
    Sun, 24 Jun 2018 13:47:52 -0400
    ...The van was driven a short distance to it's present > location. It was also started and run a few times here, all without...
  • Re: Stereo status...long
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Sun, 16 Jul 2000 23:54:30 -0400
    ...I attribute this to the speakers' small size > > and their location in > > the door. At highway speeds, you can't turn the > > volume up...
  • Re: Starter related question.
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Mon, 18 Jul 2016 14:42:13 -0300
    ...I agree that introducing the relays gives another component that can fail, but it should be a cheaper replacement than a headlamp switch or...
  • Re: [Syncro] Re: 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
    Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
    Fri, 17 Jan 2003 11:27:14 -0500
    ...is concern about the structural integrity of such a critical suspension component, which in automotive engineering world "should never be welded", with the possibility...
  • Re: What to replace in a rebuild?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 29 Aug 2004 18:24:18 -0500
    ...It may be time to consider going for it, so I would like to > solicit input as to which components would be okay to...
  • Re: Starter related question.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:42:32 -0400
    ...I agree that introducing the relays gives another component that can fail, but it should be a cheaper replacement than a headlamp switch or...
  • Re: ECU optimization -- one quick question
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 4 Aug 2008 15:37:50 -0700
    ...Too late in this case.............but one thing that really works is when your van is running perfectly.........buy components at pick n' pull...
  • Re: Logging roads and trailers
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Mon, 20 Jul 2020 23:43:57 -0700
    ...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: Logging roads and trailers
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:41:32 -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...
  • Engine build and other things, part 3
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 29 Apr 1995 18:52:35 -0700
    ...I also got a fog light type of relay and I will hook all these engine components up to and run the relay off...
  • Re: Bumpers
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:50:34 -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: Logging roads and trailers
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
    Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:14:42 -0700
    ...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: Logging roads and trailers
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:09:52 -0700
    ...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: ECU optimization -- one quick question
    Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
    Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:57:58 -0700
    ...here -- the icU is the integrated circuit unit, a sub-board component either on or beside the motherboard of the eCu.� (I use caps...
  • 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...
  • Aux. battery & accessories installation report (long)
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Tue, 20 Apr 1999 21:59:30 EDT
    ...I think the most unique feature of the installation is the location: everything (including the battery) is installed in the "hidden compartment" in the...
  • 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: FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:42:16 -0500
    ...You may choose to service other >components of the heater unit such as the heater >radiator core of the vent flaps. You can check...
  • Re: ECU optimization -- one quick question
    Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
    Mon, 4 Aug 2008 19:21:07 -0700
    ...Too late in this case.............but one thing that really works is when your van is running perfectly.........buy components at pick n' pull...
  • 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...
  • Start of Draft: Analog VOMs for vans, was Re: AFM test readings
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 4 Jul 2014 21:06:07 -0400
    ...They *will* turn on semiconductors, and can potentially overheat or smoke small components on the low ranges. The ones using more than three volts...
  • Re: Bumpers
    Historical mailing list - Oxroad
    Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:27:58 -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...
  • Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
    ...TOO FAR FORWARD The snags arise in the gearshift, whose problems are compounded by its location too far forward, up against the foot of...
  • Re: Newbie question
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 05 May 95 08:35:56 CDT
    ...If you are short a couple of pieces then you can miss out an insert (which means that the location is wildcarded, any key...
  • article: Alternator Charging Systems (long)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 14 Jun 95 10:30:51 CDT
    ...A disadvantage is the remote location of the house batteries; in many motorhomes this may complicate the installation task. A second disadvantage is that...
  • Re: Acetone tip
    Historical mailing list - Leslie H Schwartz
    Sat, 2 Jun 2007 18:00:05 -0700
    ...While the components in a car's fuel system should be of high quality, and thus immune to any deleterious effects from exposure to...
  • All About 16" Wheels - CV-900s Have Arrived
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Fri, 15 Mar 2002 18:44:14 -0500
    ...Note that the shipping to European locations is minimal. I will be maintaining an inventory of spare wheels here in Washington DC in the...