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Porsche up to 18.5 percent
Historical mailing list - jimt
Fri, 7 Oct 2005 09:09:24 -0600
...Together with its current interest of 10.26 percent, the Stuttgart-based firm would control 18.53 percent of Europe's largest carmaker, Porsche...
Re: Stereo Suggestions
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:50:55 -0500
...I thought it was a bit screwy until we used it for just what you said - controling the radio while in bed. Sweet! On...
Re: Heater control lever
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:18:33 -0400
...mhoffmann@RCN.COM writes: > So one of my four heater/air control levers has had the tip get > loose and > pull off. It's...
Re: dash lights (was: [WetWesties] pumped out -VOODOO)
Historical mailing list - Rob
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 21:43:48 -0700
At 10/8/2008 07:15 PM, Allan Streib wrote: >Is there supposed to be any illumination of the HVAC controls? Mine are >totally...
Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 09:11:44 -0400
...The cast iron lower control arm *acts as a flywheel*. It absorbs the energy caused by bumps in the road.* Stores it and keeps...
Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 20 Nov 2016 10:08:38 -0500
...My first thought was that the lower control arm brackets got bent > rearward. With the passenger side wheel turned to right, if anything, I...
Re: General Vanagon List Question
Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
Wed, 26 Nov 1997 12:42:36 -0800
...1) We'd have absolutely no control over the list once it's started. No I'm not a control freak! But I surely...
Vibration
Historical mailing list - David Boan
Tue, 21 Jul 2020 23:19:29 +0000
Dear Van Types I just had some suspension work done that included upper control arm bushings, new shocks, 1.5" lift springs in the...
Re: Idle issues
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Sat, 16 May 2020 22:26:18 -0700
...Idle control valve does not vibrate/hum > but will open/close on bench test. idle Control Module and valve has been > changed out with...
Re: Wipers - Go/No-Go
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:57:21 -0700
...Could be the relay but I would also try jiggling the wiper control stalk a bit to see if that helps. You may have...
Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:12:46 -0800
I'm curious to findd out what is causing this . Is your engine boiling over? The mechanic said the coolant isn'nt flowing. one...
Re: Cruise (more) blues.
Historical mailing list
Mon, 25 Sep 1995 14:53:07 -0400
...I've used their model where the controls are mounted in a little rectangular box - not the stalk mount controls. This box fits perfectly...
Syncro Tranny Status/Diff Lock Controls
Historical mailing list
Tue, 6 Feb 96 21:58:10 EST
...Anyone know of sources for the control pieces for the difff lock?? From Bentley it looks like I need vacuum tubing, a vacuum cannister...
(Fwd) Re: 89 Westy with crazy German Blaupunkt radio.
Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
Tue, 25 Feb 1997 11:48:15 +0200
...To adjust the front/rear balance, try pushing the volume control in and turning it. Similarly, pulling the volume control out should let you...
Re: Solenoid-operated manual shifter?
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Thu, 11 Dec 2003 14:41:02 -0600
...I've been tossing around the idea of solenoids to control the >>shifting, but like I said, tossing around the idea. > >I once saw...
Re: cruise control speedometer sensor
Historical mailing list - Steve
Tue, 26 Oct 2004 07:14:48 -0700
At 10:58 PM 10/25/2004, jbange wrote: >Anyone know where to find an OEM-style cruise control speedometer sensor? >Building a trip...
Re: Need a couple more things
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 9 May 2016 16:45:33 -0700
...Need a couple more things I am also looking for a turn signal switch with the cruise control switch in it for a late...
Re: Lower ball joint video's
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 18 Dec 2015 23:11:52 -0500
...You unbolt the top ball joint from the control arm. Then loosen the nut on t lower joint and using a proper tool or...
Re: Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
Historical mailing list - Pat
Sat, 26 May 2012 22:57:31 -0400
...And the idle control unit is eliminated? What controls the air bypass? Or maybe the new system just bumps the timing to compensate. For...
Re: '84 value?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:56:09 -0500
...Many will have the cast front lower control > arms. > > The 2.1 is different in many ways including better front brakes. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message...
Re: For those with automatic transmissions
Historical mailing list - Rob
Thu, 19 Feb 2015 17:54:35 -0800
Thermostat controlled oil cooling devices are nice, they insure the oil will get to the needed temps. Rob vwrobb@gmail.com At 2/19...
Re: AC Question
Historical mailing list - David M
Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:29:42 -0700
...That enables the front controls to still work. -David (1987 Wolfsburg)
Re: Nice 91 Carat w/Subie near Austin TX
Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
Tue, 21 Sep 2010 05:25:45 -0700
I had checked into this one and had noticed 2 things missing (as�typical w/ subaru conversions)-- cruise control + AC not working. Maybe you...
Re: VW as a Sex Symbol
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Thu, 30 May 1996 12:12:00 -0700 (PDT)
...O______|___|___@________|__|___|________|__|__ ___/|___|___|________|__|___|______@____|__|____@____|__|___|_______@___|__ __|_/_\_|___|_______@___|___|___________|__|___|____@___|___|___________|__ ___\|/__|___|___________|___|___________|__|___|________|__O____________|__ / O | Steve Maher smaher@gi.com '80 V6anagon '66 Mustang Coupevertible http://www.wp.com/IrishMafia "Gun control means using both hands!"
Re: killer bee noise in my 84 wesy
Historical mailing list - Emmett Bearden
Mon, 15 Jun 1998 15:51:49 -0400
Message text written by marcus >Maybe pressure regulator,sits on top of engine,has 4 ports and controls gas pressure.Mine went out but...
Re: A close call with propane....
Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
Fri, 14 Aug 1998 00:22:26 EDT
...Wouldn't stop the gas from getting turned on (unless you get the expensive kind that controls the gas valve), but at least the...
loping idle fixed! (finally)
Historical mailing list - Richard C Welsh
Mon, 10 Jan 2000 08:55:00 -0500
...it turns out the hinged metal strip on the throttle control valve had swung out of position and wasn't making contact with the...
Re: Windshield Wiper Problem
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Mon, 21 Aug 2000 03:37:00 EDT
...He had heard that the relay controlled the park feature in some vehicles. Chango -- presto! The wipers started parking the way they were supposed...
Re: Idle Control Whatzit
Historical mailing list
Mon, 2 Apr 2001 12:46:33 EDT
I have new idle stabilizers for $50 that will work with either 80-83 aircooled Vanagons or 83.5-85 1.9l Vanagons. These...
[Re: Trip reports] - one of my own
Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
Sat, 12 May 2001 15:12:42 -0400
...You and your comrades showed an incredible amount of self control and restraint. Plus, you must have some cash on you in order to...
I need an ICU
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Sun, 1 Sep 2002 15:16:53 -0700
I need an ignition control unit. Does anybody have an extra they like to sell or trade me? Note, this is NOT an ECU...
Radio hook up
Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
Tue, 20 Aug 2002 04:36:12 -0400
...back to the fuse panel and find a lead that is controlled with the key and move your radio hot lead there. regards. clarence...
Looking for interior Plastic 91 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
Wed, 25 Jun 2003 08:09:32 -0400
...one that goes on top that the directional and wiper control arms go out of and the other one clips on under the wheel...
Re: Cutest Vanagon toy!
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Wed, 19 May 2004 12:54:42 -0700
...Cutest Vanagon toy! > Have you played with those miniature remote-controlled cars? > You'll love > this! > > http://www.universalhost.de/html_bit/bitmac/VW...
OXYGEN SENSOR LIGHT IS ON---
Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
Thu, 15 Apr 2004 19:00:48 EDT
...to remind you to take your vehicle in for scheduled emmision control maintenance. Well, can I shut it off myself? and if so how...
Re: heater controls
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Mon, 7 Jun 2004 17:30:44 -0700
If you Google it, you'll find: http://www.gowesty.com/flow-thru_ventilation.html and maybe others. M --- Bike Florida <bikeflorida@EARTHLINK.NET...
Idle computer (?)
Historical mailing list - Eric Olson
Tue, 26 Apr 2005 21:19:54 -0600
...My mechanic told me the computer behind the licence plate that controls idle needs replacing - $500 - $700. What other options do I have for...
Re: cheap '88 westy for sale.. $5000
Historical mailing list
Mon, 4 Sep 2006 23:57:38 EDT
...like flo said, the grey interiored westy's stove control faceplate panel always turns from grey to yellow because of the heat/age. and...
Was 2nd battery relay system; now Voltmeter
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:44:10 +0000
...was "on." Is the reason that these seem to always be controled by a switch because they draw so much current that they would...
Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 westy
Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
Mon, 8 Feb 2016 15:53:09 -0600
...On Feb 2, 2016 9:20 PM, "OlRivrRat" <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote: > Patrick > > It's Not a TerriblyDifficult Job ~ Can be done With ControlArm...
Re: How many volts can ECU handle?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:56:39 -0800
...There is nothing in the main relay to control voltage to the ECU - I sure don't think there is. the hyper fast wipers...
Re: Idle Control Issues
Historical mailing list - Craig Forney
Sat, 20 Jul 2013 22:21:39 -0700
...It is controlled with a pulse width modulated (PWM) 5 volt signal (from the ISCM) that is going from 0 to 5 volts and...
Re: IKEA Multicolour Dioder Lightstrip
Historical mailing list - J B
Thu, 2 Aug 2012 01:07:01 -0400
I like the remote control on that Yeah, I know it was expensive but I was at IKEA and just couldn't resist. I...
New Solar Charge Controller
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Thu, 17 May 2012 08:55:41 -0400
I just wanted to mention that I picked up one of these solar charge controllers off of eBay http://specialtyconcepts.com/SPECIALTY_CONCEPTS_PDF...
Re: Such a splendid waste of time
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:02:32 -0800
GoWesty does a pretty good job of trying to explain heating and ventilation controls. http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=311 Actually...
Re: Blinking coolant level light
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 25 May 2010 15:50:08 -0400
...Blink timing is *entirely* controlled by the internal gauge circuit -- each time the light is triggered it should run about three seconds. Taking longer...
Re: Front Heater Motor
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Wed, 6 Dec 2000 13:07:48 -0600
...The heater/vent controls on my 85 Westy are totally inoperable. That is, the levers move, but nothing happens in the way of air...
Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 11:28:15 -0600
no clear resolution to something that you can't control or modify anyway. ------------------ Clip ---------------------- I got that from the President of France out of...
15" Audi Wheels
Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
Sat, 20 Sep 2003 09:50:27 -0600
...George, '85 Westfalia >>I found out the hard way that my '85 has a clearance problem on the >>control arms with the rims + LTX...
Re: A/C and P/C brackets, hoses for I-4 or Tiico conversion
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:41:40 -0700
...According to Jim at Bostig, > the conversion does not have A/C or P/S (and probably not cruise > control). My 87 Westy has...
Re: rear wiper inop
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sat, 1 Jul 2006 08:38:55 -0700
...If this works, the relay or the control signal from the switch are suspects. Else the motor or its wiring may be bad. The...
Re: Subject: German quality?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 23 Aug 2013 15:44:37 -0500
...For example everyone associates Bosch with Germany, right? I bet you did not know that Chrysler manufactured Bosch ABS controllers under contract for over...
Re: Q: AC modification
Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
Thu, 27 Apr 2000 01:46:00 EDT
...A liquid line and suction line would > have to be run to the unit as well as power and control wiring. I would > probably...
Re: No idle when engine cold
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 25 Apr 2020 12:17:37 -0400
...06:49: > > OK back to my home turf! > So the first thing to do is make sure the idle control system is even trying...
Re: BusDepot Fuel Tank, have you installed one?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 10 May 2000 10:03:52 -0400
...It used back-emf feedback for speed control, and achieved a control of +/- 5% (barely adequate at the time) at a cost of about...
Re: Help! irratic idling while wet
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Thu, 3 Jun 1999 03:52:31 -0700
Hi Paul, The power steering is connected to the idle stabilizer control unit which lives in front of the right hand taillight assembly. The...
Re: Weird Stuff----
Historical mailing list - David Richoux
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 09:48:49 -0800
...to the Fuel control unit (and probably to the unit marked TRNSTR IGN CNTRL Unit - [translates as Transitional Ignition Control, I guess, and is...
Re: Why no reverse lights? Why is coolant light flashing? 85
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 24 Jul 2002 14:18:09 -0500
...The sensor in the tank > > controls the blinking light? The sensor in the radiator controls the temp > > gauge. Is this correct? The sensor in...
Re: i can hear my fuel pump, now gas heater
Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
Sun, 6 Aug 2006 07:57:25 -0600
...should be >>self explanatory, i know, but heres where it confuses me- its not a >>push-pull control, its one that is rotated, and...
Re: Fridge LED light question
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Thu, 3 Nov 2016 09:21:18 -0700
...The green LED light on the control panel stays on wether or not the fridge is running on propane. After checking everything I can...