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  • Re: HOE-LEE schmokes~ hohoho, 48megs and a bottle of rum...
    Historical mailing list - Bill N
    Fri, 1 Nov 2002 21:32:36 -0700
    ...tail light blackout items, GPS units, Satellite radio, gas heaters, > HAM/Sideband/CB eq, solar battery trickle charging units, C.C. Crane dried > food...
  • Re: Vanagon InFlight Entertainment
    Historical mailing list - Tom Altman
    Tue, 9 Nov 2004 13:02:59 -0700
    ...Comes with a built in battery (unlike > at least one of those units you posted on). Larger screen. Can do other > things than play...
  • How to remove the ....
    Historical mailing list - thewestyman
    Sat, 26 Apr 2014 15:14:55 -0700
    Hi to all, I am trying to remove the kitchen units face plate. It’s rusty and needs to be repainted. I took out...
  • BEHR-AIRE Wanted (Front A/C)
    Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
    Sun, 11 Jun 2000 16:52:24 -0700
    ...These units were made by BEHR-AIRE, but are no longer available. They were common in early eighties vans. Looking for one from a...
  • Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
    Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
    Fri, 15 Jun 2001 21:04:20 -0700
    ...c At 10:24 PM 6/15/01 -0500, Terry Kay wrote: >Vanagon Geeks? > >No, No !! >I consider Vanagnites,----------- >Afficionados of finer units of...
  • Value of Veb trailer
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
    Tue, 2 Sep 2003 07:27:14 -0400
    ...trailers? I noticed that in 1985 there were only 17,300 units produced at the factory in Germany. These trailers tow very well behind...
  • Re: aftermarket AC unit from the factory
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 21 Aug 2001 23:43:58 -0500
    I've seen both the older type AC units like fit the Air Cooled Type IV with the overhead unit above the drivers head...
  • I still have Air Flow Meters! And MORE!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 Oct 1997 12:24:26 -0700
    I had posted before about these units, I'm reposting for the people that may have missed it or forgot about this great deal...
  • Re: Power locks that won't
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 7 Dec 1999 19:32:47 EST
    ...If you can't fix it either way I have new front door lock units for $70 each and sliding door and rear hatch...
  • Re: Stereo weirdness, electrical gremlins...
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 11 Jun 2017 17:26:52 -0700
    ...Compatible with newer head units.
  • Re: breather hose:-)|:-(
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 24 May 1996 02:51:26 -0400
    Although the "fiche" says (Order in units of 5 [5 being 5 meters long]), the price in the parts price list for any and...
  • Re: Oldest Vanagon on the list??
    Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
    Thu, 13 Feb 1997 22:42:48 -0800
    ...That would be almost 2000 units newer than my 91 Transporter. Todd Francis
  • Gauges - H2O Tank
    Historical mailing list - Josh, Courtney & Althea Wilson
    Wed, 18 Jan 2006 20:50:37 -0500
    My Westy has had the sink, stove and fridge units replaced, and with it went the water tank gauge. Can anyone recommend an aftermarket...
  • Re: DTV Transition and AC/DC TV in Van
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sat, 13 Sep 2008 12:22:47 -0400
    ...set and am only providing the link to show that small units are indeed available. http://www.lcddigital.tv/7_tv_digital.html Google...
  • portable fridge (long)
    Historical mailing list - azsun99
    Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:14:05 -0700
    I know some on the list have replaced the OEM Dometic 3-way fridge with the Vitrifrigo, but I am looking at portable units...
  • Fw: 1981 Vanagon Brake Servo Replacement?
    Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
    Thu, 13 Nov 2003 17:06:20 -0500
    ...Questions-- should I replace both brake M/C and servo? > Remanufactured units OK, or should I only go with new more expensive > Busdepot or...
  • Re: another great portable BBQ
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 2 Jan 2014 09:31:52 -0800
    I've been using the Campfire Grill units since I retired the Pyromid. I have both the Rebel and the Original with optional pan...
  • Westy Fridge Conversion questions
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:40:44 -0500
    Volks, Getting ready to pull the old Dometic Fridge and install one of the new DC units. Leaning towards the Truckfridge T-49 because...
  • disk brakes on a splitty. how?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
    Wed, 13 Dec 1995 14:21:19 -0800 (PST)
    ...will any late model units bolt on. i heard that a 911SC will bolt up there. is this true? any help, ideas or leads...
  • Re: Fan
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 30 Jun 1997 15:09 -0600 (MDT)
    Gail- Seems the A/C equipped units have a two speed fan - quite a shock the first time you hear it on high, eh...
  • Gauges
    Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
    Tue, 22 Jul 1997 15:18:40 -0700
    ...I'm looking for the definitive source for tach, oil pressure, oil temp gauges with sending units for my 1.9L TD. Any suggestions...
  • Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 26 Feb 2003 15:13:39 -0500
    ...Someone convert these oddly round numbers to our units please. Hmm, my conversions bring that to 134Hp, 147 ft/lbs.
  • FS: Blaupunkt MDP01
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Sat, 13 Mar 2004 13:14:35 -0800
    ...Works with any CDC enabled head unit, full functionality naming etc with the listed compatible units. Mine works well with the venerable RENO CM147...
  • Re: Struck Oil, Rebuilt CV's and a Tense Trip Home
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Sat, 11 Dec 2004 13:12:04 -0600
    ...my experience with rebuilt CVs - NOT WORTH THE MONEY! >Original, new, Lobro units will be slightly more expensive, but they last >literally 100X longer. > > >
  • WTB: single Bilstein front shock
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 25 May 2007 16:15:31 -0700
    ...I bought a set of Bilstein HD units for 2wd from a listmember but I am missing one of the fronts. I have an...
  • Re: VC fluid - take a chance on this
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 3 Apr 2010 10:52:57 -0700
    ...I have a couple of leaky VC units on the shelf. I have been tempted to take them apart and maybe try to fix...
  • Re: 12v Aftermarket Coolers ? Any Good?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 6 Sep 2004 10:52:50 -0700
    ...units that >are now available from a lot of sources, i.e Vector, Coleman, Igloo, etc. > >I have one of the console units made...
  • Re: Vanagon Subwoofer
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Apr 1994 11:38:31 +0800
    ...s not bad, and I think would fit in many places in a Westfalia other larger units would not. /martha rubin nrubin@csuhayward.edu
  • Re: Ford Excursion is DEAD ?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 1 Aug 2002 22:27:55 +1200
    >Wouldn't it be more wonderful to see all of those UN terrorism >investigation teams riding around in Bullet Proof White Excursion units >than...
  • FS: 2 Swivel Seat Base Units
    Historical mailing list - Mark Hooper
    Fri, 5 Dec 2003 16:47:49 -0500
    I have 2 complete swivel seat mechanisms for sale that will fit any vanagon. This includes the base plate that is welded to the...
  • First timer Valve job
    Historical mailing list - Vince Jahn
    Fri, 8 Oct 2004 00:59:37 -0700
    ...However, the Bently manual says to first remove both the A/C compressor and power steering units. I believe I can get to the...
  • Re: New to list question
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 20 Oct 2004 19:45:59 +1300
    ...Water cooled units are not known for their reliability. What he means is: Look for one with a Subaru conversion. -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New...
  • Re: Automatic Transmission Mystery Solved
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Thu, 14 Jul 2005 13:31:47 -0700
    ...He says that a couple months ago they ran short of Vanagon automatic transmissions, so they took a bunch of Audi configured units off...
  • Re: Who is making those new front AC units?
    Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
    Wed, 30 May 2007 21:42:44 -0700
    Hi everyone, I spent some time updating my web site and responding to questions posted. Please take a look at the question and answer...
  • 1.8T and 1.9TDI motors for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 1 Nov 2000 20:12:11 EST
    ...These are also test units and come with ECU and wiring loom. They have about 10000 km on them. $3400 each, which is the...
  • Re: Blaupunkt stereos
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Sat, 24 Sep 2005 21:48:19 -0700
    FWIW The Blaupblaup CD72, MP72 head units all have the same logic at the interface for the faceplate. So... if the Los Angeles MP72...
  • Re: REQ - Dead Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Donation
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 23 Oct 2005 11:06:00 -0700
    > > Maybe > do as Daryl did with the Digifant Digitool - make units and sell them > AND make the info available on a web site for...
  • Re: Trailers, Portable Generators and the like
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:53:02 -0500
    The Honda and Yamaha generators are really cool, high tech units. They are well built but the real advantage is in the electronics. I...
  • Re: Heater Box Question and Front Air Conditioning Revisited
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 29 Jan 2003 11:20:31 -0600
    ...If you're going to be working towards something for Wasserboxers you need to secure one of these complete units for evaluation before you...
  • Re: Fire
    Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
    Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:54:31 -0800
    ...And West Marine sells Halotron extinguisher units too. -Dick- -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of miguel...
  • Mud Flaps
    Historical mailing list - Arthur,Dave
    Sun, 4 Oct 2009 19:34:38 -0300
    ...Does anyone have suggestions or recommendations about these or other units? Best Regards Dave
  • Camper unit wiring
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Tue, 10 Oct 2006 21:54:59 -0600
    > anyone know how to get wiring diagram info of the water/refridgerator units? 97.29 of the Bentley is the best you can do...
  • Re: Who is making those new front AC units?
    Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
    Wed, 30 May 2007 08:21:27 -0700
    Hi everyone, I'm not ignoring your questions. I'm at work today, but I'll try to respond to the questions tonight once...
  • Re: Throttle switch
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Fri, 9 Mar 2001 11:56:39 EST
    We're talking about the same thing in different units (.05mm = .00197"). I'm still using te same primative feeler guage I've had...
  • Re: e15/ electronic over-ride
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Sat, 29 Dec 2012 16:46:22 -0800
    ...NJ and FL toll collection units recognise the NY units. your speed can be calculated from point to point and you can get a...
  • Re: speedometer light
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 18 Nov 1999 00:36:25 +0100
    ...Don't worry, most Jettas and Quantums uses the same bulb units, just make clear that you need the black style. There are also...
  • Re: 'Cool' turn signals
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 18 Feb 2000 02:48:50 +0100
    ...Just like most new cars these days! Look at Steven Schwenk's Syncro Westy, he has the white units. http://www.concentric.net/~Sxs...
  • WTB a new radio.....
    Historical mailing list - Philip Baird
    Sun, 13 Feb 2000 13:47:19 -0800
    ...Surely, there must be other units that will fit. I prefer an AM/FM CD or Cassette. BTW, I checked the archives.....nada. Any...
  • Re: Lighting Options....??
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 2 Jan 2001 15:59:57 EST
    ...These are original euro units and are made by a company called Cosmos. I would like $80 for the pair and they come with...
  • Clutch Master Cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
    Thu, 29 Nov 2001 06:28:07 -0800
    ...What is the expected life on one of these units? Temperature ranges in the Mojave Desert are 10-120 or more degrees. William
  • Re: 85 Vanagon head thumper
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 11 May 2007 08:47:56 -0500
    ...door up. > > They don't seem to survive cold winters. > > Are there preferred quality/types/brands recommended for replacement? > > Care of future units? > > Garry > > >
  • Re: Compact Air Conditioner
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Wed, 24 Aug 2016 10:21:01 -0700
    ...The smallest window units are around >>> 5,500 btu/hr. >>> >>> Dennis, >>> >>> On Aug 23, 2016, at 8:28 AM, Ned Savoie <ned@HARBOURLIGHT.COM...
  • Re: Updated Tail Lamps
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:37:26 -0400
    ...I think that when they say "candlepower," they really mean effective mean spherical candlepower, which is really flux (lumens), but in Imperial units. A...
  • Re: If you've fixed your odometer...Thanks!
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:25:09 -0800
    ...On the '84 and earlier odometers (what I'm calling the "metal frame" units) you have room to maneuver once you remove the speedo...
  • Re: What's AC worth...and Fuel pressure regulator question
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 1 May 2000 10:55:29 EDT
    ...storage capacity. >> the a/c units on the passenger vans arent worth anything..but the a/c units on the westys are. complete unit...
  • Re: smoked tail lights
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:27:11 +1200
    ...Or LED units, as I'm thinking to do. -- Regards Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand Fossil preparator Mollusc, Toyota & VW van nut
  • Re: OT VW VR6 engine..life expectancy?
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Tue, 16 Sep 2003 10:08:40 -0700
    > >Looking at some Jetta VR6's (100,000 miles and above) and wondering what >average life expectancy is on these units given average service...
  • Re: 134 conversion
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 1 Feb 2005 12:17:10 -0500
    ...On Feb 1, 2005, at 12:04 PM, Jim Thompson wrote: > And keep in mind that almost all Dealer supplied/installed AC units > for...
  • Laptop TV Tuner?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 3 Dec 2005 12:02:33 -0800
    ...I'm getting ready to add such a device to my new laptop and the variety of units on the market is confusing. Thanks...
  • Alternator
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:59:55 -0700
    ...Looked online and it looks like there are two choices of Bosch remanufactured units - AL27X and AL33X - how do I know which one he...