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• Re: To use Bars Leaks or not.....
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:51:06 -0700
  Something to keep in mind if you're reusing the current engine block - if, due to bad bearings, the water pump is spinning at...
• heated seats wanted
  Historical mailing list - Dan Cook
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 14:10:19 -0500
  ...Also on the wish list: -the seats be grey -they have the swivel arm rests that my current seats have -that the seats themselves...
• Re: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sim
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 14:36:31 -0400
  ...Matt New Cumberland, PA '81 Westy (current) '74 914 (current) '72 Type III Fastback '83 Rabbit '79 Rabbit > Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 15...
• Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:23:09 -0700
  ...That is the power for the coil and ignition module as well as the small pick/hold current for the 2 relays nearby. You...
• Re: gas + electric
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 10:25:10 -0700 (PDT)
  Cetin Seren writes: > > >From what I understand, you measured the current by attaching an ammeter to > the ends of the panels -- in this case...
• 1982 2l motor fs
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 15:54:01 -0400
  i'm posting this to the list for my brother, as a few people were interested, and as it currently sits in a friend...
• Re: List Census
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 20:16:41 -0500
  ...Commercial radio broadcasting announcing/engineering/management; telecomm information systems planning specialist. Current occupation: Jazz pianist and trombonist. Originally from Ohio, lived 8 years or...
• RE: Water Pumper Head Corrosion
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 08 May 1996 10:31:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...A current does inhibit galvanic action... but a current in the wrong direction *accelerates* the galvanic corrosion! On an even-less-VW note, I...
• Brake light circuit current with trailer, WAS: Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:45:51 -0700
  ...My guess was that the bulbs' inrush current** was responsible for the fast blow. In the thread, a couple list members took me to...
• Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:35:19 -0400
  ...And don't forget that the fuse box paths are also only expecting a certain amount of current. Too much current, and the metal...
• Re: Headlamp Relays; Fuse the Relay Control Circuit?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 15:10:57 -0400
  ...But, the relay control circuit would get its > current via the headlamp switch, thus making its > current path separate from the downstream headlamp > fuses...
• Re: New generation of vw busses (T5 photos)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 00:05:11 EST
  ...Wonder if it's > still "Passat" based. > > not any more "passat based" than the current eurovan since the chassis and most of the body...
• Re: A few Vanagon items over on eBay
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 17:37:30 -0700
  ...Rodriguez" <plrod@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote: > Hi Volks, > > I�ve a couple of Vanagon items currently listed on eBay and will be adding > more this...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 20:31:45 +0000
  ...At least that is the way the stereos worked when the Vanagon > >>>> was current. If you want to reduce the current through the ignition...
• Re: Vitrifrigo: two corrections to my earlier post
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 3 Oct 2011 17:13:42 -0700
  ...Smart chargers are also being designed to deliver high currents, and finally at least 2 manufacturers (Trojan and Interstate) are recommending higher charging current...
• Re: electronic rust control
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 31 May 2000 08:18:22 -0600
  Lee, This system is what is referred to as an impressed current cathodic protection system. One major difference/problem with this system between pipelines...
• Re: Warning Lights Audible Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 24 May 2010 22:15:47 -0600
  ...are on, no current flows because the voltages > are equal. > > If ignition is on but lights are not, no current flows because the diode...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 16:58:38 -0700
  ...Why wouldn't they be the same? Charging current into the battery working against the resistance of the wire feeding the battery -- some of...
• Re: Age of listees
  Historical mailing list - John Keith
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 20:38:07 +0000
  ...I'm 72. Owned a Squareback and a 71 Camper previously. Currently have an 83 Westphalia and an 87 Syncro Westphalia that I converted...
• Re: coil fires
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 10:43:21 -0500
  Hi Volks, The coil in our vans with the exception of the air cooled national models have little to no current flowing unless there...
• Re: Voltage Drop to Fuse Panel
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 19:15:33 EST
  Ken; Here's my solution to boosting the current to the headlights. Conversley, you could trace the current path with a good volt meter...
• Re: Elec. Leak Draining My Battery!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Jun 1995 16:32:43 -0300
  ...If your alarm draws current repeat for its fuse. You can figure out what these are drawing, then figure out what current is leaking...
• Re: Was: Mp3/FM + mono....reccomends? NOW: how much does your CD unit draw??
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:18:19 -0700
  ...That's where the 10 amp current draw comes in. If you're not playing any music, then the current draw will be quite...
• Re: Charging circuit wiring upgrade/maintenance report/questions (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:19:22 -0700
  ...Voltage drop varies as a function of current: Voltage drop = current X resistance. As current goes up, voltage drop goes up. And, as you...
• Re: Best Wire Selector -- Voltage Drop Charts Mayhem
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:13:56 -0800
  ...Your step 3 I think should instead be to see what wire size can handle the required current without overheating. My go-to resource...
• RE: Water Pumper Head Corrosion
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 08 May 1996 10:48:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...A current >does inhibit galvanic action... but a current in the wrong direction >*accelerates* the galvanic corrosion! Basic point was, I have a hunch...
• Re: Brake light trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 14:53:37 -0500
  ...Found that no current was coming > from up front when brake depressed. Checked switches on brake master > cylinder, they had current but never made...
• Need help with washer wiring
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 12:08:55 -0500
  ...The motor works with 12v applied, but there is no current to it when the switch is pulled. I recently had the dash out...
• Re: Midwest Gathering
  Historical mailing list - Richard Kurtz
  Fri, 7 Jul 1995 14:57:21 -0500
  ...Richard Kurtz rmk@sky.net http://www.sky.net/~rmk/ Current Fleet 60 Doublecab Pickup (current project) 61 Doublecab Pickup (parts donor fot 60...
• Re: dim lights when revved
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Sun, 30 Oct 1994 23:19:41 -0800 (PST)
  ...system, or least the capability of the alternator to deliver enough current > to handle both simultaneously. Have you considered the guage and length of...
• Re: [Syncro] Help! Igintion Won't shut off!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 11:50:50 -0700
  ...If you just replaced the coil, there shouldn't be anyway that current track 30 is hitting track 15 around the coil area... Though...
• EV Camper LED panel failures
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 00:38:31 UT
  ...This etch line appears to carry current for the entire panel. As tanks are filled and more LEDs light, this trace has to carry...
• Q&D High-current ammeter
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:31:24 -0400
  ...To slow the temperature rise for high currents you could make it serpentine and clamp it between a couple hefty chunks of aluminum. To...
• Re: [vanagon] LEDs for idiot lghts and temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 16:01:13 -0400
  ...Side note -- unlike incandescent bulbs, LEDs will light dimly with extremely small currents. My oil pressure LED, for example, is a super-bright poke...
• parts prices
  Historical mailing list - Mary-lyn Jenkins
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 21:37:19 -0400
  i currently have an 84 kombi, but found an 84 GL for a good price.but...... i need some ball-park prices & effort scale...
• battery
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Fri, 19 May 2000 05:03:48 PDT
  I'm thinking about replacing my current battery w/ one that delivers more "cranking power". Is there an upper limit to how "powerful" a...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 2 Mar 2022 07:56:09 -0800
  ...One size for low current uses and a larger pin for high current uses. The D15 pin is a low current one. There is...
• Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sun, 8 Jan 2017 16:27:35 -0600
  ...Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights. > > Depending on meter, some prefer AC current. I think but not sure DC > current is usually connected in the...
• Re: cracked poptop
  Historical mailing list - David O'Bryan
  Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:27:48 -0400
  ...cc258/fspeier/?action=view&current=DSC_5179.j pg > > http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc258/fspeier/?action=view&current=DSC_5180.j pg > > http...
• Re: Starter solenoid current
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:38:40 -0500
  ...Before > blowing, > it apparently reduced the current which didn't help starting. What should > I > be looking at for a solenoid current for a...
• Re: alternator--voltage vs. amps
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:35:44 -0500
  ...Here you have ohm's law which says that if a potential of one volt causes 1 amp/hour of current to flow, then...
• Re: Yandina combiners, charging and wire gauge
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 15 May 2008 19:46:31 -0700
  ...IF you know the current that the battery can draw at bulk charge phase then you can look up the voltage drop caused by...
• vanagon tires
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Mon, 8 Jun 2015 17:15:26 -0700
  ...I have a 90 westy ( non syncro ) that currently has Michelin Defender tires 215/65/16. I am looking for something a little tougher...
• Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:14:41 -0400
  ...Could we assume the injector drivers are not getting enough current to open the injector solenoids due to faulty solder joints limiting current flow...
• Interesting item on eBay web site item#74351816: Volkswagan Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 09:30:38 -0800
  ...1987 VW Vanagan GL, Blue, 4SP, Air,7 Passenger, current inspect, runs well, 161K miles Visit eBay, the world's largest Personal Trading Community...
• Re: Buses...Busses...???????? [No Vanagon content]
  Historical mailing list - Pat Collins
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 03:02:26 GMT
  ...Languages evolve rapidly, > and a dictionary is just a compilation of currently accepted usage. An > electronic dictionary is far more likely to be current...
• Re: CHEAP Headlamp upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 00:38:33 -0600
  ...Makes lights much brighter as most of the alternator current goes directly to the lights instead of through the switch, which bleeds current away...
• WTB: 83/84/85 Westfalia Camper (New Jersey area)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:11:36 -0400
  ...Am currently looking at some, but thought I would email the list in case anybody has anything they've been planning on selling. I...
• Re: 86 hot temp gauge---was '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:07:47 -0700
  ...The gauge measures current flow through the wire and sensor. As the sensor heats up it's resistance drops and more current flows through...
• Re: 758227.jpg
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 07:38:37 -0500
  <<Just curious, why do you need two 30-amp relays to switch power to two 55 watt bulbs? Wouldn't one carry enough current...
• current LT..not microbus. was Re: Picture of 2008 VW Microbus
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 03:21:58 EST
  ...au/i.vw.LT.front.white.05jul.jpg > that's the current VW LT, built by mercedes..aka the Sprinter with a vw nose...
• Re: Starter solenoid current
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:22:00 -0600
  ...Before > blowing, > it apparently reduced the current which didn't help starting. What should > I > be looking at for a solenoid current for a...
• Re: Horn upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 15 May 2011 20:31:40 -0700
  ...I > wonder if I'm losing too much current there? I measured the current > draw of the new horns, and it is about 5...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 12:37:00 -0400
  A lot of the speculation and contradictory "understanding" can be cleared up for any given radio by actually measuring the current draw thru the...
• Recommendations for Aux battery hardware
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 14:30:53 -0400
  ...the spot behind the driver’s seat is currently a storage area for my battery tender and other odds and ends. So, Which ket...
• Re: Current draw for Dometic 182a
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 23 Jul 2017 17:09:10 -0700
  ...On 7/23/17, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote: > Does anyone know off the top of their head, the current draw of the...
• Re: Friday free post, California beach fires to be taboo?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 31 May 2013 08:47:37 -0700
  ...Burn current and previous employees and customers. MIKE On May 31, 2013, at 8:17 AM, Ben wrote: > I agree! Let's burn all...
• Re: FYI - Value on older vehicl
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 07 Jun 1996 17:17:31 -0400
  Harvey Chao wrote: > > 6/7/96 12:53 PM > > I have discovered that Kelly Blue Book publishes a volume for older vehicles. > The current...
• Bumpers, Chrome v. Fiberglass
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:47:51 -0500
  ...I thought that everything T3 came fiberglass by '90! Most of the chrome on the current bumpers (mainly rear) is peeling off, and the...
• Head light relay modification.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 16:44:59 EDT
  ...The switch will now only carry enough current to operate the relays instead of the 19 amps of high beam current. >NONE of the...