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• Re: Kamm tail + mpg
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Nov 94 12:24:39 AST
  ...Kammtail is thus a workable compromise for overall drag reduction. Those whale tails are to create down force only, plus push some cooling air...
• audio tach
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Apr 95 22:49:27 EDT
  ...If that does not work, try adding one of those "engine noise reduction" thingies available at auto stores. Good Luck, Cetin ======================================================================= Cetin Seren e...
• Re: high beams not working, 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 15:38:47 -0800
  ...headlight switch ignition switch load reduction relay ground wire connection parts can be ordered at www.busdepot.com Bill > > > Imua Camper Company, Hawaii, http...
• Re: vibrating tiico engine
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 13:58:25 -0500
  ...Others have gotten a substantial noise reduction by putting a snorkel on the intake to muffle intake noise. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Diesel Westfalia...
• Re: Cold Weather starting
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 17 Feb 2023 02:21:39 +0000
  ...Cold Weather starting Hi David,     I would recommend Karl’s adaptor that works with either a TDI or gas gear reduction starter.  Same advantages...
• Re: Crazy idea?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 13:57:35 -0500
  ...The gear reduction is orders of > magnitude too high. > > Yours, > David >
• VW relay #53, 141 951 253B
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 13:28:41 -0400
  VW relay #53, 141 951 253B seems to be a 40A relay used for load reduction in various circuits including fog lights, horns, rear...
• Re: Solar panel question
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Fri, 29 May 2015 07:39:11 -0600
  ...Depending on the MPPT controller, this may mean a reduction in power transfer efficiency, but should still charge the battery. Some MPPT controllers generate...
• Re: new driveshafts for raised vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 11:32:34 -0700
  ...AndreasBilder/KurbelgelenkwelleCleanKlein.jpg --------------- Wow, what an improvement over the ol' gear-reduction boxes on the early Busses. I dog-leg VC-Jointaxle� So simple...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 00:27:48 +0200
  ...noise reduction > Robin, > > I am stumped! I agree how does the door vent vent of the air can't get > pulled out of the...
• Re: Front Heater wiring
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:33:35 -0500
  ...The switch has one common lead that comes from the load reduction relay circuit and supplies the power, and three leads going to the...
• Re: Bad Tool, bad, bad, tool.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 09:46:26 -0800 (PST)
  > So I'm out there a'banging away, putting a stub axle of a gear reduction unit > together when the copper-headed hammer flys...
• Re: WTH!! First it headlights, now wipers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 16:27:44 -0500
  ...except headlights, IIRC, which are switched directly by the X terminal (which also controls but doesn't feed the load reduction relay. Yrs, d
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 10:50:18 -0700
  ...noise reduction Are you sure they are vents? The newer style looks the same but are really fake grills. If not fake maybe these...
• Quietest muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 30 Jun 2024 17:26:47 -0400
  ...I don’t mind a reduction in power if that is a side effect. The van is slow and I except that. Any thoughts...
• '56 kombi tranny update: day 5/?
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 5 Jan 1995 08:36:18 -0800 (PST)
  Ok,, Got the side plate put on and the reduction box back together! A brief moment of panic after I got it all bolted...
• Re: Wipers suddenly not working, trip tomorrow
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 1 Jun 2013 17:12:39 -0400
  ...the heater blower and rear defrost work? If so, the load reduction relay and its drive from the X terminal of the ignition switch...
• Re: transmission change
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 07:05:52 -0700 (PDT)
  ...If it is early, do ya have the reduction boxes on the new tranny? Thom -- > Stop discrimination - hate everyone equally. Thom Fitzpatrick tfab@netcom...
• Re: Wipers suddenly not working, trip tomorrow
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Sat, 1 Jun 2013 21:58:57 -0500
  ...If yes, load reduction relay is ok, check for problem at > fuse S10. > > > > Also where is that load reduction relay, and how would I...
• Re: Cigarette lighter wiring
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 16 Nov 2021 22:56:48 -0500
  ...You can get easy access to the X ("load reduction" circuit at pin 2 of the empty relay socket #7 -- just stick a regular...
• Regular vs. Super vs. Methanol
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Sep 1994 16:05:42 -0700
  ...felt the difference when they add the winter methanol for CO reduction in the winter. It was particularly bad with the BP gas, but...
• speedo cable
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 10:35:13 -0700
  An option is to open the box and remove the second reduction gear. This will transform the box into nothing more than a connecting...
• Oxygen sensors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 31 Oct 2014 18:22:31 -0400
  ...The 3 way catalytic converter has to actually support oxidizing (lean mixture) reactions to reduce carbon monoxide and unburned hydrocarbons and reduction (rich) reactions...
• Re: Power inverter - install question
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 14:53:36 -0500
  ...the ignition switch (terminal 15, or even better, after the load reduction relay), and the inverter only comes on when the ignition is on...
• Off topic parts
  Historical mailing list - John Dorn
  Sun, 16 Jul 2000 02:24:12 -0700
  ...I have a trans and reduction boxes (still in one piece) from a 62; 23 window bus. These parts are still fully functional, but...
• Re: Electrical - Lights and Fan: More
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Sun, 18 Jul 2004 21:45:12 -0600
  ...for suggesting the load reduction relay. Jumping > the L/R output terminals makes everything work - except still no > headlights. > > At the headlight switch, there...
• Re: Slow cranking with fully charged battery
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Mar 2016 19:09:13 -0400
  Just get the gear reduction modern starter from GoWesty or Van Café and be done with it. Self supporting so no need for the...
• Re: front/rear heater blower & wipers stopped.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 20:23:18 -0500
  ...If the headlights are still working it's the load reduction relay, third position from the left on the fuse/relay panel. If not...
• Noise Reduction
  Historical mailing list - Fin Beven
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 14:42:25 -0700
  I was considering ways to reduce engine noise and had a thought.... What about filling the low areas in the "corrugated" engine compartment cover...
• Re: ~2mpg reduction in fuel economy: confirmed when sporting a roof rack.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 22:23:04 -0500
  ...cross bars > on my tin top Vanagon, I noticed a significant reduction in gas mileage. > Between jobs, I popped off the rack and my...
• Re: Drafting (was Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:50:58 -0400
  On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 1:59 PM , Greg Potts wrote: > Hi Marc, > > The benefit of "drafting" is the reduction in relative wind...
• Re: "Trip" report: journey in a cruddy '65
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 00:04:32 +1300
  ...Shoulkd still do 70mph on the flat if you're heartless. >This bus is bone stock, with the original reduction gears (not >IRS). If...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 19:25:13 -0700
  >Why don't you use a noise cancelling system? Because I don't want to spend the next 20 years of my life to...
• Re: Electrical issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jan 2016 00:10:34 -0500
  ...The other contact of importance is the accessory or load reduction contact. This should be closed when the ignition is on, (run) but off...
• Re: Wipers suddenly not working, trip tomorrow
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Sat, 1 Jun 2013 19:33:44 -0500
  ...How can I test if power is coming off that terminal? Also where is that load reduction relay, and how would I check it...
• Puppy (Volvo)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 4 Jun 97 13:30:03 PDT
  ...Most functional looking and with a 5x2Forward and 2sp reverse and articulated suspension (read reduction gears) it probably could go whereever a unimog might...
• Re: Fan switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 11:57:50 -0400
  ...Mike Mike, that's supposed to be controlled by the load reduction relay, driven by the X terminal on ign switch. Bet you have...
• Re: Effects of tire sizes on fuel economy!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 20:52:17 -0500
  ...As someone who owns a diesel van with the metal noise-reduction pan under the engine, I can tell you that it will seem...
• Re: Jetta Power Supply relay questions (Vanagon conversion) PIC of wiring diagram.
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:45:06 -0400
  ...Based on the small section of the diagram shown, I'd guess that is the load reduction relay. Terminal 30 is battery +. The ECU...
• Re: Starter hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 19:05:53 -0600
  ...Some of the aftermarket gear reduction starters work very well as an upgrade. They are usually higher power and the permanent magnet motor with...
• noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 20:24:22 -0700
  ...noise reduction. I know there is plenty of stuff in the archives, but lots of this isn't objective. It's pretty normal to...
• Westy Waterproofing Question - Anyone Try Nikwax?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
  Mon, 15 May 2000 23:05:23 -0400
  ...Todd Guttman 85 Westy 'Rivendell' - recently re-titled here in Columbus, Ohio as a 'motorhome' with a $120 reduction in annual insurance costs. Thanks...
• Re: What does x mean on fuse/relay panel wiring diagrams?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 12:17:43 -0400
  ...if the 'load reduction' relay goes bad... then the symptom would be >that all the accessories would stay on during cranking (goes bad in...
• Crisp detailed Jpegs from Vanagon Microfiche wanted - please help
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 11:29:58 -0600
  ...To give you a feel for the scale of this reduction, that's about 1/1000th of the full size area per page and...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 23:53:29 +0200
  ...noise reduction > The aerodynamic discussion has gotten me on to my > favorite topic of late: noise reduction. I know there > is plenty of stuff...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 03:26:21 -0400
  ...X - output to load reduction relay and headlights, on in run position. P - not used (and not present in some aftermarket switches), on in...
• re. Noise Reduction
  Historical mailing list - G. Lee
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 16:26:35 -0600
  > I was considering ways to reduce engine noise and had a thought... > Any thoughts or other suggestions would be appreciated. I don't have...
• Re: Cold Weather starting
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 17 Feb 2023 02:57:28 +0000
  ...Cold Weather starting Hi David,     I would recommend Karl’s adaptor that works with either a TDI or gas gear reduction starter.  Same advantages...
• Re: Fuel & Temp gauge full scale
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 7 May 2016 00:24:36 -0400
  ...No power to >the fuse that I scabbed them on to years ago. >Than led to the failed load reduction >relay. Replaced it and...
• Re: Best chance of passing emissions?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 00:01:49 -0400
  The major purpose of the dyno test is to test the Nox reduction system. It usually isn't required for 80 and older vehicles...
• Re: Is there anybody out there?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 9 Feb 2018 20:10:50 -0500
  ...about the reduction of national parks. I’m inside while it snows in Vt. I haven't posted as much lately as my van...
• FS 4 Syncros In the Denver Post
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 May 1997 14:14:19 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I called on this one ; asking $13k but talked of 3 or $4k possible reduction.????? 86 Westfalia Syncro full camper, wht, overhaul eng., w...
• Re: Intermittent - itermittent wipers with loss of headlights. Huh?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:20:44 -0400
  Sounds like a load reduction relay on its way out. Sorry I don't have a Bentley in front of me to give you...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:53:34 -0700
  ...noise reduction > I think you're looking at slightly the wrong thing. I think it's not the > air being exhausted out the doors...
• Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 07:46:37 -0800
  ...How significant that reduction is depends on the person. From what he added he should have said: "how to removed AC compressor without spilling...
• Sudden drop in milage
  Historical mailing list - gcarcher
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 09:15:54 -0700
  ...83.5 digijet Wasserboxer runs better than ever, EXCEPT for a reduction in MPG (From 18mpg to 15 mpg) and a over rich stench...
• Re: What do you cook when camping?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 11:17:49 -0600
  ...your next camping feast? Regards, Tom-would consider a tenderloin in a red wine reduction sauce even if the smell stayed in the westy
• Re: Installing an after market radio?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:34:01 -0700
  ...You might also want to check if it has power when starting > - some circuits are powered through a load reduction relay which cuts > power...
• Re: Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:03:21 -0400
  ...wrote: > So I've got a Go Westy Whiz Bang Gear Reduction Starter, and thinking > about the best way to replace it. > > Should I...
• Re: Tiico
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 11:34:54 EDT
  ...So, obviously, the gear reduction remains the same and consequently the RPM / MPH does not change. One thing which I have always heard about...