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• Re: Burningman Labor Day Weekend
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 19:52:22 -0700
  ...into a hybrid electric stretch 86 Syncro 7 passenger Soon to be the front of the new stretch Several EVs (Electric Vehicles) Have owned...
• Re: Electric instantaneous water heater question
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 10:18:18 EST
  ...George, I'd like to know more about the electric water heater you mention below. Jim On Jan 25, 2005, at 7:07 AM...
• Re: Whoops Re; Electrical Device
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 17:55:37 -0800
  ...Whoops Re; Electrical Device Image here Will anyone offer guidance on this electrical device below the drivers seat belt post? And where the wires...
• Re: Electric power vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:00:41 -0700
  ...a Vanagon to electric motor > and how efficient it is? is this conversion High maintenance? > I have seen several electric 914 witch has a...
• rubber boots
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 19:29:02 -0500
  While doing an air filter change yesterday and cleaning electrical contacts on the engine I noticed that two of the rubber boots that protect...
• Electrical connections to injectors
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 01:05:34 -0400
  I need a temporary fix to keep the electrical connections to the fuel injectors from bouncing off. In the long term, I am going...
• Re: LVC: Learning Electricity & Testers
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 07:49:52 -0700
  ...recommend a good, > easy-to-read book that would be an electrical primer. Try "Managing 12 Volts" by Harold Barre. Covers the basics pretty...
• Re: This just HAS to be a new question...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 14:12:12 -0700
  I studied doing a 'pure electric' conversion to cars for a while. One guy was making a Syncro Vanagon into a pure electric vehicle...
• Re: HHO Kits
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:11:46 -0500
  ...Prius has electric power steering, and electric compressor for air conditioning (necessary if these accessories are to work when the engine shuts off, which...
• Re: Power Antenna
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 22:12:45 -0700
  ...Now use the metal nibblers to open the hole so that the motor of the electric antenna will fit. Install the electric antenna and...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:03:59 -0700
  ...Even Ford's first attempt was electric. Hence 'motoring' or 'motorcar'. Lack of good batteries and the fact that the oil companies had a...
• Re: Electric Power Steering in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 23 May 2011 16:38:31 -0700
  ...Don't like it! > > Here's a quick pic: > > http://www.autostadtwest.com/images/electricPS.jpg > > > Cheers, > > Jeff
• Re: VW Electrical contact enhancer
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Rokus
  Sun, 22 Jun 1997 14:16:58 -0700
  ...I have also used "NO-OX" paste that electricians use when connecting Aluminum wires so that they don't lose contact from corrosion. On...
• Electric Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 00:14:47 -0500
  I've sort of been working on this idea for a hybrid electric Vanagon Syncro. I have some of my notes posted to a...
• Horn Brush? in steering column?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Seitz
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 09:01:18 -0500
  ...I diagnosed my horn problem as a poor connection between the steering column electrical connector and the brass ring on the bottom of the...
• Electrical testing equipment
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 08:21:24 -0400
  Hi, I've got a few years experience with VWs and general maintenance, but I've never tackled electrical testing before, other than using...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:50:14 -0700
  Yah, ok! ;) But can one fit a diesel electric in a Smart Car? On 6/23/07, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > RE...
• Re: electrical insulation
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 3 Sep 2006 12:16:26 -0400
  ...It fuses to itself and becomes essentially a homogenous material much better than electrical tape. There are also brush on insulations. I've not...
• Electric hook up quick fix
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ing
  Sun, 8 Mar 2020 09:42:38 -0600
  Hi friends The earth pin in the electric hook up box broke off broke. New box is $ 60 delivered. Amazon sells the Leviton 5239...
• Electric power vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:03:43 -0500
  ...It goes behind your car and gives it a boost from the > electric motor, which is run by the batteries which of course plug...
• Re: Seeking warmth in my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 13:03:19 -0700
  ...Has anyone else used > electric > > blankets in their Westy? How long would it take to run a battery > down with > > one on all night...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: electric or hybrid conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 21:18:59 -0700
  ...electric or hybrid conversion? > > http://www.renewables.com/ElectricVanConv.htm > >yousa!! $17,500 for the conversion, NOT including the >batteries!!!???? :( 24ea. T145's no...
• Re: AFM upgrade, grounding and cleaning with electrical contact cleaner
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 14:05:57 -0800
  ...AFM upgrade, grounding and cleaning with electrical contact cleaner > At 04:46 PM 1/20/2002, developtrust wrote: > >Rather than glue the boot back...
• Re: Whoops Re; Electrical Device
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:18:41 -0500
  ...Whoops Re; Electrical Device Image here<http://75.140.30.107/images/elec_device.jpg> Will anyone offer guidance on this electrical device below...
• Re: Electrical Device
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 18:53:28 -0700
  ...On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 6:40 PM, zzyzx <zzyzx9@gmail.com> wrote: > Will anyone offer guidance on this electrical device below the...
• Re: Waving Vanagon drivers (again)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 17:07:24 +0600
  >So Martha says: >> If you think /showers are cool, you oughta check out Steve "Ratboy" Johnson's >> electric porta-potti. I think he has...
• Power mirror conversion how to??
  Historical mailing list - Brian Butler
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 23:24:07 -0800
  ...the conversion is electrically. I know the mounting on the door is different, but what about the electrical? Thanks, Brian
• Electrical pollution?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 18:24:25 -0600
  ...Where exactly should I be looking for said pollution? Jim >>> > >> Insane. Electric cars merely shift the source of pollution to the >> powerplants which generate...
• Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:32:14 -0700
  Yes -- the aging of the electrical connections in the van will lead to increased resistance and reduced current. Spots where the resistance is high...
• Re: electrical systems
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Thu, 19 May 1994 15:20:59 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Basic Theory of Electricity Electric Circuits The Battery The Wiring The Controls Transducers Recharging the Battery Trouble Shooting the System Using Meters Locating faults...
• Electric door locks
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 12:40:09 -0700
  ...William Andy, this is a common problem with the electric door locks. Most likely what is happening is that the electrical contacts inside one...
• Re: "green" cars (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mr. Polak
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 13:59:07 -0600
  ...Let's keep in mind that over 50% of electricity in the US is still produced by coal-burning plants, which makes an electric...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:56:35 -0400
  ...common electrical problems in vanagons > ok, anybody else working on this? > this is what i've got so far ... > > > Common Electrical Problems > found in...
• Re: Finger Sparks
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 22:36:59 EST
  In a message dated 2/14/04 8:29:21 PM, john.cook58@VERIZON.NET writes: << Re using dielectric grease on electrical contacts. Not...
• Re: Westie Conversion (Electric)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:12:04 -0800
  ...On 3/12/07, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > > Here's a link to Bill Atherton's Electric Vanagon page. I just...
• Re: Electrical issues
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Fri, 8 Jan 2016 15:17:25 -0800
  ...Hopefully this is a simple one. >> >> I'm having some electrical issues that are sometimes draining the battery on >> our '91 carat. It is...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: electric or hybrid conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 01:12:00 -0400
  ...Instead of huge engines driving a propeller in the water, they put smaller electric motors on pods outside the hull each driving a propeller...
• Re: Electric conversions (Chevy Volt)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 11:54:26 -0400
  ...Electric conversions (Chevy Volt) > > I recently replaced my main commuter car with a (leased) 2013 Chevy Volt. > I'm addicted to electric only (300...
• Re: German engineering vs British electrics
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 16:26:34 -0800
  ...German engineering vs British electrics > > > > > Japanese cars have far better electrics, or at > least Toyotas do, but > > > don't expect reliable electrics from mr...
• Re: Temperature Gauge Going Crazy...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 20 Jul 96 17:46:01 CDT
  ...3052 Affected Model Order Affected Model Years Number Component Subject ------------ ------- -------- ----------- ----------------------------- Vanagon ALL 90-90-02 Electrical Instrument Indicator Lights System Malfunction ALL ALL 90...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:18:46 -0400
  ...Here in Ontario it's a worst case scenario for all of the above, so an electric car may end up more of a...
• Re: Looks like the electric VW camper is coming
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 11 Dec 2021 10:52:24 -0500
  ...to-offer-electric-campervan-based-on-its-id-buzz-m >> odel/?fbclid=IwAR2H1HTcv5DijJNHt1SDXFK27O-5bUVVTBQfpBpsYHTzAeilnQ1rYX55T1s >> <https://rvbusiness.com/vw-to-offer-electric-campervan-based-on...
• Re: How to replace the electric motor
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 3 Jul 2017 21:45:18 -0400
  ...Does anyone know if there is a > > someone that refurbish those electric motors? > > > > Best regards. > > > > > > > > Salutations > > > > Gilles Turmel > > > >
• Re: Todd's crappy Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - =David-M=
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 00:51:39 -0500
  ...BRENT CHRISTENSEN <bchristensen@INFOGENESIS.COM> > >After several years with an Austin Healy and a Triumph with Lucas >electrics, >I can say that I have...
• Re: 500 miles per gallon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:42:05 -0500
  I think it would be relatively easy to increase electrical generating capacity at the present level of technology. It is simply going to get...
• Re: How to replace the electric motor
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 4 Jul 2017 05:32:57 -0400
  ...The motor can be removed by itself, bolts to the door and bolts to the regulator need removing, then disconnect the electrical plug. I...
• Electrical short, need advice...
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 15:35:56 -0700
  ...My electrical skills and knowledge are nill. Can one of you electricle gurus give me some pointers to finding out where the problem exists...
• electrical dimming
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 18:51:30 -0600
  ...once its running and i turn on a few of the electrical gadgets like the heater fans and headlights, the electrical system seems to...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 22:51:00 -0500
  On Wed, 12 Feb 2003, David Marshall wrote: > Why not use an electrical sender and gauge? These *are* electrical senders and gauges, but the...
• Re: Electric Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:29:50 -0800
  ...Electric Vanagon? >> It's the nature of electric motors to be very reliable anyway - the extreme. << Absolutely. When we go to electric motors all...
• Re: AFM upgrade, grounding and cleaning with electrical contact cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 16:23:45 -0700
  ...AFM upgrade, grounding and cleaning with electrical contact cleaner > At 04:46 PM 1/20/2002, developtrust wrote: > >Rather than glue the boot back...
• fuel injectors and relays
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 18:27:35 -0500
  Fuel people and electrical folk: Is it possible to repair, clean, or rebuild fuel injectors in any way...........? Does anyone have a list with...
• Hybrid technologies
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:23:47 -0400
  "The drive motors would be independent electric motors on each wheel...." Porsche would be proud since one of his first cars was something very...
• Re: Ignition Switch Electrical Repair
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 20:34:09 -0500
  ...The electrical portion is very easy, once you get the wheel off. There is no drilling needed for the electrical part, just the part...
• liquid electrical tape
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 21:41:59 -0700
  ...I was at a store called West Marine today and was in their electrical section looking for materials for my AC installation. I just...
• Yet another Vanagon Hybrid thought.....
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 11:14:48 -0700
  ...engine in conjunction with batteries and electric motor. Maybe there would be enough space in the engine bay for *some* of the batteries. Or...
• Re: exhaust brace how to:
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 14:23:32 EST
  ...I DID make my exhaust braces out of electrical conduit > Vanagoneers seem to have a penchant for electrical conduit which, I assume, they mean...
• Re: Electric conversions (Chevy Volt)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 12:10:09 -0500
  ...Electric conversions (Chevy Volt) > > > > I recently replaced my main commuter car with a (leased) 2013 Chevy Volt. > > I'm addicted to electric only (300...
• Re: Electric Locks
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Fri, 4 Jun 2021 21:45:32 -0700
  ...http://www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/ Go to Electrical > Door Locks Best Brent Sent from my iPhone
• WTB Electric window motor
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Sat, 6 Jun 2009 13:22:52 -0400
  ...It finally became hot here in the south and the inoperative electric window has to get fixed. I am looking for a passenger side...