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• Re: Mechanical Geniuses please note! (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 07:20:35 -0500
  ...The motor - by way of pulleys - >>> will drive a shaft whose rotational speed should have a controllable >>> range from 0 to 200 RPM. >>> >>> I...
• replacing flex plate with flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Tue, 5 Dec 2023 15:44:19 -0500
  ...I have the proper shims, thrust washer etc which I would use from the original "manual" controlled engine. Please advise if not. Thanks Rick
• Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 08:33:45 -0800
  84 vanagon. Is there an alternative to spot welding the bushing shell to keep it from spinning? Maybe drill and tap in a short...
• Looking for some rear seat heater valves
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 25 Jan 2014 13:38:41 -0500
  I guess that rear heater core control valves are suddenly no longer available. I am looking for several of them for stock. If you...
• Re: Audible Idiot "Light"...EE Inventor Wanted
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:26:38 -0500
  ...http://www.flatsurface.com/pics/buzzer.jpg You'll need a pulse stretcher for the coolant-level signal -- the newer controllers only put a...
• Re: Blasphemy, tires, and handling.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sat, 15 Apr 1995 21:23:25 -0700 (PDT)
  ...trailer with a Caravan/Voyager > > > > Putting the Caravan/Voyager on Cruise control and just having the peace > of mind that you will arrive at...
• Re: time vs. rpm vs. wear
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 00:05:42 -0500
  ...Dennis, > >Is this fan switch just a bypass to the thermo-controlled switch? > >Steven > >sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com No, it is a replacement for...
• remove spring to replace F shock?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Apr 1996 15:01:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the shock? can I just pass the shock by the lower control arm? Is there clearance? later, porter_fred%pax9@mr.nawcad.navy.mil...
• Stumped
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Aug 1996 13:45:33 -0400
  Do you know anyone who sell's cruise controls for a 73 bus with a 1700 engine, will this screw up my vacume? Also...
• re: EuroVan wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 May 97 15:27:34 EDT
  ...I'm curious though about the special tool you used to hold up the upper control arm.....did you make it yourself (always my...
• Re: Rain problem and Upper control bushing question
  Historical mailing list - JanetDA
  Thu, 26 Jun 1997 20:46:12 -0700
  Go to a Pep Boys or a NAPA auto parts store( actually any real auto parts store, not Chiefs or Trak, some place with...
• for sale; 1987 syncro vanagon!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - NACHTAIN 7
  Thu, 7 May 1998 22:52:37 EDT
  ...cruise control(what a plus). burgundy in color with tan interior. i am asking 4500.00 or make an offer. i can provide pictures...
• Rear Fog Light
  Historical mailing list - Jose Rivero
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 08:06:22 +0000
  ...the pre-instalation doesn't come and will have to put cable until the control panel. Could somebody say I like making it? Thanks.
• Digifant circuits
  Historical mailing list - John Patton
  Sat, 23 Jun 2001 22:30:38 -0400
  ...I have an '86 and a '91 Vanagon-both Digifant controlled. The '91 uses two additional circuits; pins 20 & 23 that are not used...
• EBay item Throttle Cable
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 18:28:17 -0700
  ...How would such a cable be linked to the pump control? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=597180328 Rachel...
• Re: cruising speed
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 21:27:41 EST
  ...The aftermarket cruise control seems to like 4000 rpm and seems always to end up there even if I set it higher. Steve Cotsford
• Heater controls, 84.
  Historical mailing list - T.
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 17:24:20 -0700
  Hi all! I need a bit of help. I can't turn off the heat in my dashboard. The lever that opens the heat...
• Re: Dash printed circuit
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 15:59:31 -0700
  You get better control with acetelene. :-) Bill in the Southwest ----- Original Message ----- From: "Aristotle Sagan" <killer_jupiter@HOTMAIL.COM> > > I tried. Everytime the flame...
• Re: cleaning or R&R'ing the idle control valve
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 14:01:13 EST
  In a message dated 12/10/04 1:02:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, mpteleski@YAHOO.COM writes: > Anyways, is there a > way to...
• Replacement bulbs needed...#'s & sources...anyone?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Tue, 31 May 2005 20:34:17 -0700
  ...I will need to replace the light bulbs in my dash heater control panel and in the auto transmission shifter console. Anybody know what...
• AC speed control?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Jansen
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:49:36 -0500
  I have a 1989 Westy with AC. The #3 speed sometimes works then goes off and sometimes does not. The switch on the dash...
• Re: Heat won't turn off
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 21:51:11 -0400
  ...On Jun 4, 2006, at 4:18 PM, Mark Pry wrote: > My mechanic replaced the heater control valve, but the problem > persists.
• Closed-Loop: what's the ECU waiting for?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 10:20:31 -0700
  What determines when the Digijet ECU decides to go closed loop to control the air-fuel mixture? The Digijet Training Manual is not real...
• Front heat always!
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Tue, 13 May 2008 20:05:53 -0700
  No matter how I have my front heater controls set I always have warm air coming from under the dash. Is there a way...
• Re: Question about hard start relay
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 19 Jun 2021 19:35:16 -0500
  ...The hard start relay will not function properly in 1986-1991 Vanagon's with both Automatic Transmission and Factory Cruise Control due to a...
• Re: Cold start valve
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Mon, 3 Jun 2013 23:13:39 -0700
  ...I meant Idle control valve, > sorry. > It is buzzing even if I take the key out. No wonder the battery goes down. > Strange. I...
• Re: Stutter and Low Batt
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 7 May 2010 15:44:58 -0700
  ...but you have FULL control , plus more than one mode. Ever notice that a basic Cessna single engine aircraft has full manual controls on...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:01:21 -0800
  Our old family house had low voltage switched lights and a rotary switch in the master bedroom that could control all these lights. Trouble...
• Dual Air Conditioning in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 23:05:32 -0500
  ...I modified the controls from what Cooler Air suggested. The thermostat for the front unit controls the compressor magnetic clutch and the rear unit...
• Re: Ball Joints and Tie-Rod Ends -- Squeaking suspension [was Re: Nice 84 California Westy for sale in Seattle/Vancouver]
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 14:07:05 -0400
  ...What do >these do? The steering knuckle is suspended between the upper control arm (wishbone) and lower control arm by means of two ball...
• Front end suspension
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 11 May 2011 16:08:05 -0400
  ...They couldn't do it - said I need upper control arm bushings and upper ball joints. The shops price parts and labor was almost...
• Re: Idle Stabilization parts Costs
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:04:01 -0500
  ...Is anyone currently experimenting with, developing, playing > with, an alternative to the VW idle stabilizer control? Someone started > out that direction but haven't...
• Re: steering problems
  Historical mailing list - BILLV
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 21:17:00 -0600
  Does it sway? I replaced my upper bushings and I got back my steering control. Bill Hi, I have an 85 Westie that is...
• Re: Solar Panels - from where?
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 21:03:46 -0800
  ...The charge controller should limit > the > current/voltage on your battery with no prob. And you can parallel it > with > other charging devices (e...
• Re: instrument cluster swap
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 3 May 2004 16:56:10 -0400
  ...the electrical portion of the cluster hook up really doesn't bother me as i built alot of industrial control panels. jonathan On Mon...
• Re: Can Anyone Identify This "Thing"?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:28:16 -0600
  ...In about '91, > maybe '93 there was a recall on cruise controls and some variety of > aftermarket-type CC's were installed by dealers...
• Ultimate Fix #1
  Historical mailing list - Alpha Auto Sales
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 22:43:47 -0700
  ...Anyway, the Dr's idle stabilizer valve, properly called an I.S.C., or Idle Speed Controller by the rest of the industry, would...
• Re: Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 19 Sep 2021 18:05:19 -0700
  ...It wasn’t the German control valve sold by GW - so eventually I will replace what is there. > > The van ran very well on...
• Re: AGM group 41 battery choices?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 13:39:29 -0500
  ...Johnson Control Industries makes > > > Duralast seen in Autozone stores, Diehard - sold in Sears, Kirkland - > > > the Costco brand, Motorcraft - which Ford sells, some of the...
• Re: (LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 10:42:25 EST
  ...The IDLE STABILIZER CONTROL UNIT (P/N 251-907-393B/D) is the 'black box' mounted in front of the right tail light. Unless...
• Re: squeeks
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 16:51:28 -0700
  ...Last year I replaced the Upper control arm bushings on the right side, but the driver's side is still fine. I've also...
• Re: AC ON / High idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 15:24:47 EDT
  ...So, on Digfan/late Van, i can not trace what control the higher idle when AC is ON, i know that the ISCU (Idle...
• Re: Reverse Vanagon syndrome??
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 09:56:16 -0500
  ...See, the so-called 'gas pedal' doesn't control the amount of gas that goes into the engine, it controls the amount of /air...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 01:24:02 -0400
  ...Temp 2 > sensor good (or so says my mechanic), level control module good. > > But here's a puzzle. When I turn on and turn...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 22:02:42 -0400
  My '84 Vanagon Westy has front steel welded control arms and power steering. They are not "sheet metal" but made form very thick pressed...
• Re: Where does this relay go?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:20:18 -0600
  ...I DID was pull the cluster and replace the coolant light > controller module/relay/whatever. It was not cold enough to test it > (it...
• Re: Seeking advice for fixing many small rust spots
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:03:12 -0400
  I suggest that you find indoor storage with climate control or at least an outlet to plug a dehumidifier into. Northern New England's...
• Re: ^_Vanagon^_ ^_Stalls^_ Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 27 Apr 2025 08:08:09 -0700
  ...I'm testing this with ignition off. > Pin 12 is for the injectors, pin 14 is for the digifant control relay. > Maybe one of...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Thu, 13 Jul 2017 10:55:40 -0700
  ...I tried to re-install the radius rods but neither side would > line up with the threaded hole in the lower control arms (my...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:39:11 -0600
  ...Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > > there are lots of vanagon owners that don't know about the heater > > control lever under the back seat. -- David McNeely
• Re: Friday - Geo Metro Race
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 17:31:35 -0800
  ...I ask my mom if it is like a cruise control acceleration.. No. it doesn't have a cruise control.. And she proceed to...
• Re: HEAT glorious heat!!! + 2�
  Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 17:48:09 -0500
  ...with high temp silicone to seal) of the heater control boxes, adjustment of the control box flaps, as well as a quick removal and...
• Re: How to keep cool in your van
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 22:13:58 -0400
  Deb, Your temp control cable is kinked . . . at the top. Replace it and all will be well. BTDT. My first camping trip, I took...
• Re: RoadHaus - Coolant level LED Problem
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 07:09:31 -0800
  ...I do believe (not certain) that one of the plug-in black/silver thingies on the fuse panel (by driver's left knee) controls...
• Digest response to Supercharger thread
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 17:58:06 -0700
  The supercharger applications I have seen have a boost knob or lever that controls a by-pass valve, I guess. So, yeah, the supercharger...
• Re: Lubrication of Heater/Ventilation Control Cables
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 18 Dec 2023 23:46:12 -0500
  Hi Karl, The link doesn’t work for me. Could you send again? Eric Caron > On Dec 18, 2023, at 9:28 PM, Karl...
• Re: solar charge controller any suggestions THANKS and more ??
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:10:08 -0500
  Good to hear Ed! +1 on what Dan said; I think the battery combiner is a great solution for letting the charge go in...
• Re: Lead Acid Battery Bank and Solar Charging
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:40:31 -0600
  ...like to maintain with > 100 watt solar panel. > > What configuration should I use? What charge controller/monitor? > > Any help appreciated. > > Thanks! > > Steven > 91 Westy
• Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:09:01 -0400
  At 12:45 PM 4/14/2011, neil n wrote: >"24-C-117944" Positions 7-8, 10, 12-17 of the VIN 24 is...
• Re: Solar Power Charger for Van Camping
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:50:21 -0800
  ...look at a good 50 watt or better solar panel and controller to keep up your aux battery and then run/charge off that...