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• Re: Driving a PS Van w/o PS
  Historical mailing list - Skarloken, Donna S.
  Thu, 15 Sep 2005 07:59:04 -0700
  ...Driving a PS Van w/o PS Second question is if its worth moving my larger steering wheel from my non-PS vanagon over...
• Re: Steering rack leak....rebuild or trash? 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 11:22:56 -0400
  ...I took the ps belt off and have been using the van without ps for about 8 months( stole this idea off the list...
• Re: Last question of the night
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 08:37:46 -0800
  ...Just turning on the ignition switch, pump pressure, 80 psi. Regulator to fuel tank pressure, 70 psi. Cranking pressure: fuel pump, 90 psi. Regulator...
• Re: T3 Panelvan
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Feb 2008 19:17:42 EST
  ...seriously though, i have seen a canadian model panel with auto and PS before.. it was an option.. just like it was on the...
• Re: Reinforced tires AGAIN
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 00:45:42 +0000
  ...Remember the Ford Explorer problem? 185R14 C at 48 psi are probably close to a 205R14 LR97 tire at 40 psi, although the 205...
• Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Jan 2017 05:14:02 +0000
  ...PS Pump switch high idle question >> >> Hi, >> >> Can someone school me on the way the PS pump switch affects the idle speed? I have...
• Tires for VW Buses
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Fri, 28 Feb 97 08:37:40
  ...Front inflation pressure, indicate psi/kPa/bar (44 psi): Rear inflation pressure, indicate psi/kPa/bar (44 psi): Wear (bad/good/excellent): Traction (bad...
• Re: LTX Tire Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 11:00:51 -0700
  ...50 PSI is incorrect inflation pressure for the Vanagon. This thread (50 psi) has been dribbled to death here on this list. Sean Garrett...
• Re: ps rack install tips?
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Thu, 20 Oct 2005 16:14:27 -0400
  Here's the location for the description of the ps rack install: http://www.vanagonauts.com/Steering-Rack-R&R103.htm This was written...
• PS line replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Wed, 11 Jan 2006 12:22:13 -0500
  The PS lines in my 91 GL are getting pretty corroded and I would like to replace them. Do any of the vendors carry...
• Re: Now a new problem....leaky power steering rack...
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:55:23 -0400
  Easy now....I thought that there was a design difference in the steering column between PS and non PS equipped Vanagons. I thought that...
• Re: Tire pressure question
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 1 Feb 2021 09:38:49 -0800
  ...this is > > what I have now > > > > *Syncro tintop with General Grabber LT 27x8.5R14 ---> Front 42 psi, Rear > 46 > > psi* > > > > *Syncro Doka16 with Cooper...
• Re: Flush PS?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:21:01 -0700
  ...Flush PS? > At 07:15 PM 3/26/2009, Jack R. wrote: >>If you haven't replaced your PS lines to the rack yet...
• Re: Fw: Mexico listeees/parles vous francais?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 15:45:56 PDT
  ...PSavage <psavage@saber.net> >Reply-To: PSavage <psavage@saber.net> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Fw: Mexico listeees >Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000...
• Re: Oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 9 Jul 2015 15:56:44 -0700
  ...8 psi at idle, 24 psi cruising when installed. Over the next 10,000 miles pressure steadily dropped to 4 psi idle, 12-15...
• Re: '86 up vanagon owners....you still need an oil gauge!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 15:59:53 -0700
  ...8 psi at idle, 24 psi cruising when installed at 130,000 > > miles. Over the next 10,000 miles pressure steadily dropped to 4...
• Re: Still running rich
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 May 2001 15:21:10 -0400
  ...36 psi at idle with vacuum connected. 42 psi (at >any engine speed) with vacuum line disconnected. If increase engine speed >(with vac. connected...
• Front end bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:15:28 -0700
  I've got an 87 Syncro and I've decided to replace the PS rack and all the front end bushings since I gotta...
• Re: Significant improvment: Less wind deflection
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:49:57 -0700
  ...Also some of the door stickers list 6 ply 50 psi Max tires as well as 8 ply 65 psi Max tires for the...
• Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 3 Jan 2017 21:12:25 -0800
  ...PS Pump switch high idle question >> >> Hi, >> >> Can someone school me on the way the PS pump switch affects the idle speed? I have...
• Re: PS pump getting noisy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 15:59:46 EDT
  When you changed the fluid what did you replace the PS fluid with? The book says ATF (Auto Tranny Fluid, Dexron) and not that...
• Re: 20 psi oil pressure on freeway. Worry?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 22:42:04 -0400
  I would be nervous, especilly only getting 20 PSI idle with the engine cold. I suggest the following: 1) Get another gausge just to...
• Re: Tire Pressure With Different Tire Types
  Historical mailing list - J S
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 19:12:04 -0400
  ...I will have the Continental Contacts in the front (max psi is 40). I will have the Continental Vanco's in the back (max...
• Re: No Subject
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 01:00:09 -0500
  ...SAE 30R3---3/16" - 500 PSI ; > 1/4" - 400 > PSI. SAE 30R7 is rated at 50 PSI in those sizes. Check it out > yourself...
• Re: Tire observation
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 25 Dec 2013 09:07:25 -0700
  > What helps the most in my experience with non-PS Vanagons is front tires > with tall new tread. > when the Wildcat 195/75 R14...
• LTX Tire Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Richard Hotchkiss
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 08:57:47 -0400
  ...Vanagon GL? Right now I have them at 48 psi rear and 38 psi front. Hotch Philly Richard Hotchkiss http://www.hotstrings-inc.com
• PS High Pressure ling w/Banjo Fitting Needed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:43:52 -0500
  Got ready to install a new PS pump on my '88GL restoration project and discovered the above part is missing. Anyone got a spare...
• Re: TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:59:49 -0700
  ...1875lb at 65psi 102/100 PSI cold F/R empty: 50/55 PSI cold F/R loaded: 50/55 Note: Not a daily driver...
• Re: coolant system pressure
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:39:28 -0400
  ...I see another note that it may be only 7 PSI for the waterboxer. If so, replace the 15 in my previous post with...
• Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Jan 2017 17:16:00 -0500
  When the PS switch yanks the line high -- and I do mean yanks, it's connected directly to alternator B+ via the harness <cough...
• Re: PS Fluid Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:44:25 -0400
  ...PS Fluid Capacity Can't find in Bentley the fluid capacity of the PS system. Want to flush and have enough on hand. Thanks...
• Re: PS leaking
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:32:04 -0800
  I know where I can get one.. - a very non-rusted vanagon high pressure PS line. Shipping would be difficult . There are vendors that...
• Rear closet removal
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:49:22 -0400
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• Re: wind blown blues (was tires)
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Fri, 10 May 2002 23:57:03 -0500
  Doug-- I been running 32 PSI in mine,with no problems for at least 2 year's in my 85 GL, and the same...
• Re: PS Re: Electrical Question: Adding charger ports for accecories
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:26:02 -0800
  ...30, 2009 1:35 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: PS Re: Electrical Question: Adding charger ports for > accecories > > Actually an excellent and...
• power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 20:38:41 -0800
  ...I was losing power steering fluid pretty fast, and as we had it on the lift, he pulled the dust boot on the PS...
• Re: Installed VDO/PSI Gauge = oil light on at idle?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Mar 1997 08:41:01 PST
  ...I would expect to see at least 20 psi at idle whed hot and 40 psi when cold. Can you insert a tee at...
• Re: PSI and Bars, for tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 10 Feb 2020 19:10:48 -0500
  ...Eric Caron > On Feb 10, 2020, at 7:06 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > > the Europeans use Bar instead of PSI... > here...
• PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 3 Jan 2017 19:02:36 -0800
  Hi, Can someone school me on the way the PS pump switch affects the idle speed? I have a faint idea that it somehow...
• Re: Oil pump size differences? Boston Bob Customers?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 21:08:25 -0600
  ...I get 80 Psi + on cranking cold, 14-21 on full temp idle 800/900 rpms, 35 psi at 2500 rpms, 50/60 psi...
• Tencentlife Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 11:17:34 -0500
  ...Under those circumstances, my oil pressure gauge would read around 10-15 psi, and it would drop to 5 psi or so when slowing...
• coolant presure
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 21 Dec 1997 12:44:32 -0600
  ...After climbing to 10 psi it started dropping off gradually after 30 minutes of driving to 2-4 psi and stayed there the rest...
• Oil Pressures
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 15 Sep 2005 13:41:12 -0400
  ...At idle immediately after a hill, say, I will see less than 4 psi. This is with an 80 PSI electric gauge, so the...
• Re: AC pressures
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 12:09:44 -0400
  ...be looking for something in the range 220-250 psi high, 20-30 psi low. Be leery of higher pressures. This info is over...
• Re: Yokohama Y370D 195/75 R14
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 11:54:38 -0400
  ...Anyone >have any thoughts as too whether or not this is a good pressure? I >think the tire place left at around 35 psi...
• Re: Michelin Agilis Report
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 09:39:36 -0500
  ...My tires are Michelien XC4S's.These tires normal max pressure is 52 psi. I run 50 psi all around. Lowering the pressure 5...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Info
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 20:47:46 -0400
  ...I can't find anything on the back -- Bentley 24.25 and 24.55 say 2.5 bar / 36 psi. >That matches the 3...
• Re: Tire pressure question
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 2 Feb 2021 21:19:06 -0800
  ...this > >> is > >>>> what I have now > >>>> > >>>> *Syncro tintop with General Grabber LT 27x8.5R14 ---> Front 42 psi, > >> Rear > >>> 46 > >>>> psi* > >>>> > >>>> *Syncro Doka16 with Cooper...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:15:23 -0700
  ...DH 60 kW (82 PS; 80 bhp) Digijet (Digital-Jetronic) fuel injection, vane-type air flow meter 1915 cc, 82 HP @ 4800 rpm, 106...
• Re: Air Getting into Cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 11:08:33 -0400
  ...You shouldn't exceed 15 psi. If your van can't take 15 psi, you shouldn't be driving it. Running pressure is likely...
• Re: Oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:07:21 -0500
  ...8 psi at idle, 24 psi cruising when installed. Over the next > 10,000 miles pressure steadily dropped to 4 psi idle, 12-15...
• Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 5 Jan 2017 07:57:17 -0800
  David, Right, but when the ps switch is closed....? Btw, happy Xmas :-) Ab > On Jan 5, 2017, at 3:36 AM, David Beierl <dbeierl...
• Re: leaks leaks and more leaks -
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:10:20 -0800
  ...leaks leaks and more leaks - A very common place for the PS to leak is at a PS steel line where it routs to...
• Re: PSI and Bars, for tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 11 Feb 2020 03:16:27 +0000
  I guess the main thing...keep tires pressured rightly.  A couple PSI or Bar here or there don't matter much.  With all the...
• Power Steering Pump Whine
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 12:05:03 -0700
  My power steering pump sounds just like a mid-70's Ford pickup truck PS pump. Constantly whining... The steering works fine and there...
• PSI and Bars, for tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:31:39 -0500
  ...On one setting it read 37.5 PSI On another setting it read 2.5 Bars. Not sure how to Google this question so...
• Re: '88 VW Westphalia Camper Van FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Sep 1994 12:52:28 -0800
  ...In article <mmolthen.13.00074BCF@pspo.csuchico.edu>, you wrote: > 1988 VW Westphalia Camper Van FOR SALE! > > AT, AC, PW, PS, PB, PL > Awning...
• Re: PS Fluid Capacity
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:59:23 -0500
  Speaking of changing PS fluid every 30,000 .... Here is my policy on changing fluids and lubricants on my van. PS Fluid - 30000 miles...
• propane facts - Propex & Carver furnaces
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 22:22:24 -0700
  ...11" water = 0.03974 psi British: 37 mbar (= 15" water [14.86"] = 0.555 psi) Propex Carver Carver Propex 1800 P4 high P4 low...
• Re: Power steering component differences
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 5 May 2006 08:56:53 -0700
  On 5/5/06, Niall Mac Caughey <nmacc@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > I'm in the process of buying a used PS pump...