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  • Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Wed, 9 Dec 2015 11:14:44 -0700
    ...while you're messing around down there at a remote start button in the engine compartment? Close it up and go drive your Vanagon...
  • Re: Oil Seal Question
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:27:43 -0800
    > > RE: > To me, that could *remotely* spell trouble beyond oil loss harming the > engine. > > > The engine has other problems like coolant seal leaks, apparently...
  • Towing a Vanagon/Westy?
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Wed, 15 Aug 2001 21:36:01 -0700
    ...bumper and add a custom tow bar? Seriously thinking of buying remotely and towing locally. Dave -- Dave Carpenter Whatever you wish for me, May...
  • Re: 250lb struts on rear hatch.
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sat, 22 Jun 2019 10:31:40 -0700
    ...Thanks for the links. > > Now if we could get Bell Labs and/or Felder Industries to engineer a > remotely opening > hatch and remotely opening...
  • adirondack camping
    Historical mailing list - Justin Wolfe
    Mon, 13 Aug 2001 11:05:04 -0400
    ...Some where remote enough to be away from the resort towns (placid and lake george), but of course where we can still drive the...
  • Bugs in the Dometic burner
    Historical mailing list - roger sisler
    Fri, 4 Nov 2005 08:34:05 -0800
    ...gas.That is why they show up so often in this remote location. I have found them there myself.Dont think they cause any...
  • Re: fridge thermometer
    Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
    Mon, 14 Sep 1998 17:00:06 -0500
    ...It came with the remote sensor and has max/min as well as alarm. Bought it to use in our winter greenhouse but will...
  • Fwd: FS: '88 WESTY
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 25 Nov 1997 14:27:22 -0500
    ...4sp, alloys, p/w, p/m, cd w/remote, 82k, all standard camping options asking $10,700 call or e-mail tyler (215) 985...
  • My Favorite Vanagon Accessories
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 1 Feb 2001 22:35:02 +1200
    ...Remote central locking (Electric-Life) *Remote start (Electric-Life) -Reversing camera, bumper-mount (J C Whitney) *Sony cassette stereo w/10-disc changer & remotes...
  • Re: home-made pressure bleeder
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:57:38 -0400
    ...home-made pressure bleeder Hmmm, not sure whether the line from the remote reservoir and the master cylinder can withstand pressure, or what kind...
  • product report
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Tue, 22 Jun 2004 09:00:57 -0400
    well i noticed in the current Radio Shack flyer that they had a reasonably priced ($14.99) dash mounted Thermometer+voltmeter with remote temp...
  • Re: Meter Recommendation
    Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
    Wed, 18 Dec 2002 12:14:45 -0800
    While talking about meters, Radio Shack has the hand held (very small) remote temperature sensor on sale right now at $29.95, Christmas special...
  • Re: Stupid project thoughts...
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:18:51 -0700
    ...Yeah, remote would be nice for that too. Chris. --------------------------------- Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news...
  • Re: '82 diesel head leaking gas into the coolant.. need some advice on a fix.
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Sat, 25 May 2013 23:49:56 -0400
    ...I'm remotely remotely diagnosing the issue (van's in springfield,VA and i'm in baltimore,MD). Thank you for the troubleshooting steps...
  • Safely Returned from Northern Manitoba
    Historical mailing list - Marshall
    Tue, 25 Jun 2002 13:58:05 -0500
    ...Why? I was unable to get the remote switch that so many recommended I use, and I realized that if I screwed up or...
  • Re: Couple of minor propane fridge mods
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 20 Jun 2017 09:24:15 -0700
    ...And i saw somewhere on the web a guy using one to do remote start on propex. > > I have a simple little rf based...
  • RE: Self Adjusting Clutch
    Historical mailing list - Doug
    Thu, 5 Dec 1996 23:37:27 -0500 (EST)
    ...LuK is a German based clutch manufacturer so the chances of a self adjusting vw clutch are not too remote. If you want, I...
  • Re: Ham radio ?
    Historical mailing list - Phil Baird
    Sat, 1 Mar 2003 16:27:37 -0800
    ...Bakersfield '85 Westy Don Johnson Screwdriver Antenna Icom IC-706 with remote head on dash Alinco dualbander, DR 605 John Lunetta wrote: > > Just wondering...
  • Re: more oil pressure buzzer / light problems
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Mon, 1 Dec 2003 11:55:21 -0500
    Joe, Put a remote oil pressure gauge on it. Period. An oil temp gauge is a real good investment too. Ken Lewis 86 Transporter...
  • Re: Solar Panel Fitment
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Wed, 8 Apr 2009 11:53:28 -0700
    Depends on whether you want to set up the panel in a remote location or just leave it mounted to the roof. It's...
  • Re: EV oil filter relocation
    Historical mailing list - "Tony Treace (MS-Mail)"
    Tue, 16 Dec 1997 16:35:42 -0800
    ...I got a pair of hoses (about 4' long), a remote oil filter adapter, and a remote filter mount from the local Aeroquip dealer...
  • Re: Dameware? NVC
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Fri, 1 Aug 2003 22:36:56 -0500
    ...Fri, 1 Aug 2003 19:47:15 -0500 > >Dameware is a very nice remote control tool. If someone has access to your >machine then...
  • Thermometers was One More 'Fridge Thread
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:13:58 -0700
    If you look around you can still find the stuff from Oregon Scientific (and others) that will take more than one remote temp sensor...
  • Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sun, 29 May 2011 09:02:34 -0700
    ...Jaguar/EV front brakes <http://tinyurl.com/3vje6tg%20%20> 2. Remote locks <http://tinyurl.com/3zvde74> 3. Bluetooth stereo <http://tinyurl.com/3mxaare...
  • Re: New stereo w/remote
    Historical mailing list - Mark Edwards
    Sun, 17 Oct 2004 19:46:50 -0600
    In <000001c4b4ae$428a0ff0$45f74244@Home>, on 10/17/04 at 06:03 PM, Jason Kirk <Gojira@ADELPHIA.NET> said: >What's a "cassette player...
  • Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 15 Dec 2012 13:41:17 -0800
    Hi Neil, you did say your new remote str swi is bad .. how did you test it ? 'ICU' make me think of what I...
  • Re: new stereo/remote
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 18 Oct 2004 10:06:56 -0500
    ...new stereo/remote How about a portable phonograph for the car? It's been done. Now that's an idea. Wonder why it never...
  • Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:37:56 -0700
    ...I went > out and got a remote start switch (not a bad thing to have if I > remember where I put it next time...
  • Re: Dead 83.5 Westy (injector power)
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
    Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:37:17 -0400
    ...If your remote starter is the type with two aligator clip connectors on it then you can connect it directly to the starter. You...
  • vanagon wheelchair lift for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 31 Dec 1998 13:12:59 EST
    ...batt operated, with remote. use it to lift heavy equip into your van, or your mother in law. chris allentown, pa
  • Re: What is the best trailer hitch? Anyone have any experience with Fast Forw...
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Mon, 4 Jun 2001 08:00:34 -0500
    4 bikes? There isn't even a remote possibility that they would exceed the capacity of the hitch, or the tow rings. Now if...
  • Re: Vanagon 86-91 Models
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 14 May 2005 22:30:33 -0700
    ...of fresh air at dash vents) Later years, most with electric remote heated mirrors Other changes in the camper package but you didn't...
  • Re: Remote Oil Filter/Oil Cooler Hose
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Tue, 3 Oct 2000 22:33:51 EDT
    ...COM> writes: >What kind of hose is suggested for installing a remote oil filter >and/or an >external oil cooler on a 1.9l...
  • Re: Suggestions for car alarm, remote start, keyless entry?
    Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
    Sun, 22 Oct 2000 21:04:25 -0700
    > > > "Any advice for purchasing a after-market alarm, remote start, and keyless > entry? is there anything about the design of a Vanagon that would...
  • Re: Theft protection
    Historical mailing list - Cameron
    Wed, 1 Jan 2003 09:49:14 -0800
    ...I envision something that would operate much like the remote locking system on a car. Except the solinoid would actuate a fuel valve, shutting...
  • Junkyard speakers
    Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
    Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:00:57 -0700
    I'm going to get a new CD player with iPod in and remote for my Westy. But I'd like to get junkyard...
  • Re: Energy Myth - Remotely related to Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:10:31 -0400
    Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM> writes: > Maybe this html will work for you. The other works fine on my computer. > http://www.clearlydeparted.com...
  • Re: New stereo w/remote
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Mon, 18 Oct 2004 00:02:16 -0600
    Entity Al and Sue Brase spoke thus: > I've got a nice Lear 8 for sale. Same company > that made the Jets Sounds like...
  • Re: Vanagons in New Zealand
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 4 Jan 2008 19:49:40 +1300
    >He is in Dunedin, which is somewhat remote to the majority of NZ. Hey, Dunedin's the cultural CENTER of NZ! -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin...
  • Re: stereo
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Tue, 9 Sep 2008 06:35:08 -0400
    ...I got a nice Clarion with > remote, and aux input for about $100 shipped. It does not match my brown > interior, but has an...
  • Re: New Stereo
    Historical mailing list - Rusty Zarse
    Thu, 27 Feb 2003 10:22:50 -0800
    ...Also, consider the remote control. THis keeps your hands and EYEs on the road. You don't have to reach for the player once...
  • Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 15 Dec 2013 17:02:42 -0500
    ...But you can buy mechanics' remote start switches in any FLAPS, so if you don't want to go the plain clip lead route...
  • Re: Stereo suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
    Tue, 28 May 2013 15:43:34 -0400
    ...be >> >> sure to get a remote that will actually TURN OFF the head unit >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > -- >> > Neil n >> > >> > Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca >> > >> > '88 Westy http://tinyurl...
  • Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:06:31 -0700
    ...ECU > is in stock location, no parts needed. > > Somewhere buried in my first thread I mentioned that my NEW remote > starter switch tested bad...
  • Re: Old Cars and engine conversions
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Tue, 4 Mar 2008 06:44:16 -0600
    ...Old Cars and engine conversions > > "remote sniffers" > > ?? > > Are you serious? :^) > > That's way too scary! > > > Neil.
  • Question about car receivers (taking advantage of Friday)
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:04:25 -0800
    ...This final requirement gave them some trouble, but they found that the Alpine unit does shut down if the "off" button on the remote...
  • $80 Best Buy AM/FM/CD deck with remote for westy
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Mon, 9 Sep 2002 22:32:00 -0400
    ...It is 45 watts/channel, 4 channels, has a little remote that appears to control all functions, and an aux input on the front...
  • Re: Kill Switch Delay - any electronics experts?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 16 Aug 2005 13:35:00 +1200
    ...There was remote start and shutdown on the >box as well as an ignition style switch. >Personally I think a remote like this transmitting...
  • Slow cranking with fully charged battery
    Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
    Sat, 19 Mar 2016 14:34:51 -0700
    ...a better bet to change the starter? Has anyone tried a remote starter or jumpering something somewhere to troubleshoot the issue? Thanks, Raymond Sent...
  • Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sat, 14 Dec 2013 17:29:41 -0400
    What do you hope to gain by making one? I can't imagine you would save yourself much money. You could use jumper cables...
  • How to modify Bosch regulator for remote sensing.
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:15:24 -0400
    This illustrates how to modify a Bosch regulator so that you can take the sensing voltage direct from the battery instead of from inside...
  • Re: How to modify Bosch regulator for remote sensing.
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:49:51 -0400
    At 10:39 PM 6/12/2010, Jake de Villiers wrote: >My Subaru alternator does a much better job than the original one. The...
  • Re: Friday Wal Mart standoff comments withdrawn.
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Fri, 18 Jun 2004 19:33:05 -0600
    ...with the flash ON, turn on the radio LOUD with my remote control, grab my serrated knife in one hand and my air pistol...
  • Re: sliding door conversion, early-late
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 15 Aug 2005 17:50:26 EDT
    In a message dated 8/15/05 5:44:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, refisher@MCHSI.COM writes: > Get one of those remote/automatic...
  • Re: Stupid project thoughts...
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Thu, 12 Jul 2007 23:15:19 +0000
    ...Either a cable or rack and pinion type of set-up Don't forget the wireless remote How about electric pop-top opener and...
  • Re: Non-remote Mirror fix
    Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
    Thu, 14 Jan 1999 12:20:27 -0600
    The Bus Depot wrote: > > This is to pass along a fix for non-remote mirrors (which I covet). > > So, you've got floppy mirrors...
  • Re: 86 syncro doesnt start
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:15:10 -0700
    ...you have a Remote Starter Switch ( a tool ) in your tool kit. You've previously rigged a 'starter trigger' wire ( tied into the trigger...
  • Re: What's a good radio/CD player for the vanagon.
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:31:56 -0700
    ...Power off w/remote? Check (you can even toggle the "off" > display between completely off and clock display from the remote). > Station presets? Check...
  • Re: Non-remote Mirror fix
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 14 Jan 1999 09:57:53 -0500
    > This is to pass along a fix for non-remote mirrors (which I covet). > So, you've got floppy mirrors, eh? Well the following...
  • Re: FW: URGENT: Stranded in Remote Area with disabled wife - please h elp!
    Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
    Sun, 23 Jun 2002 22:13:07 -0700
    ...However, the point is that I made it home. :-) -- Craig On Sun, 23 Jun 2002, Mark Ingalls wrote: > Or maybe a remote starter tool...