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• Re: Vanagon List Meet/Campout Version 1.?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
  Wed, 1 Feb 2006 21:42:52 -0500
  ...20Settings\HP_Administrator\Application%20Data\M icrosoft\Signatures\www.busesbythebeach.com> www.busesbythebeach.com Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2006 14:22:36 -0700 From...
• Re: [WetWesties] Crazy Idea On Mismatched Tires
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 15 Jul 2015 22:50:42 -0600
  ...to cruise along @ 80MPH (whenever the law allows) @ a very pleasant 3600RPM ~ I prefer the combo not only to lower the RevsPerMinute but to...
• FW: Help! Eurovan overheating (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew L. Dekker
  Thu, 7 May 1998 10:17:39 -0700
  ...4```````"!*Q^DOJ,0&9UN`-T!#U0"`````%9A;F%G;VX@36%I;&EN M9R!,:7-T`%--5% `=F%N86=O;D!'15)262Y31...
• Oil temp data, sender adaptors, (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 11:45:16 -0700
  ...Dave Kautz <dkautz@hpsidms1.sid.hp.com> [snip] According to one of the technical reps. at Pennzoil, 180 degrees F is too cold. The...
• Re: Fwd: Towing a trailer
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 4 Oct 1998 01:32:28 -0700
  ...Now with the 115+ hp 2.0L take off and acceration is not a > problem. The problem that I had is stopping. My brakes...
• Some Questions about the ECU Chip Upgrades- Answered....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 00:31:23 EDT
  ...It had a Porsche 914 hydraulic performance cam, Modified 914 racing exhaust, electronic ignition AND DUAL- DUAL Throat 36mm Dellorto carburetors. I was getting...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:24:25 -0700
  ...replacing the broken "hockey > stick" in the > tranny and "rebuilding" that 36 HP engine. He did > buy it after all, > and he paid for...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 18 Nov 2006 20:06:38 -0500
  After rebuilding the 36 hp engine on an old Beetle of mine, (and it not starting) I recall finding out that I had installed...
• Re: 86 syncro I-4 swap.... let it go
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 15:19:02 -0700
  ...Urner <dlu@canishe.com> Port Orchard, WA +1 360 769 5565 Robert 1982 Westfalia 1987 Wolfsburg _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8...
• Re: Yes! It's working great! All-time best MPG..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:05:02 -0700
  ...slow ? how slow do you think a stock 48 hp 1.6NA diesel vanagon is ??? 'very' is fair to say ! can't tell if...
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 30 Sep 2014 08:50:42 -0400
  ...Among other advantages > (140 hp!) they noted an improvement in fuel economy from 21 mpg (imperial) > to 26 mpg. > > Like a few other features...
• Re: Bostig, CARB EO, the reasons why not WAS: [WetWesties] Washington state...changes in vehicle licensing rules..
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 12:47:06 -0800
  ...Face it, most do it because of HP and/or reliability. Spend $8000 to get two more MPG? I don't think so. -----Original...
• Re: was vanagonfulltime-now VW Treffen
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 09:44:03 -0500
  ...It's a good trek. -Craig On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 8:36 PM, David Clarkson <dvdclarksn@aol.com> wrote: > I want to...
• Re: Fuel economy--the real sweet spot!
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 24 May 2008 07:16:42 -0400
  ...I remember seeing swept back race-car like carbon fiber soapbox racers with 2 hp engines and 7 speed transmissions. Claimed mileage was at...
• Re: Sleeve valve engines - off subject
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 13:22:31 +0100
  ...It was 90 > degree > > V-12, single sleeve valve engine, the turbocharger receiving 36,000 > exhaust > > pulses per minute! Note that by their nature...
• road test: 1986 vanagon camper syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 06 Feb 95 15:11:22 CST
  ...9 hp 50 mph ......... 27 hp 70 mph ......... 63 hp FUEL ECONOMY EPA city driving ................. 15 mpg EPA highway driving .............. 17 mpg C/D...
• Re: 130Amp alternator upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 22:20:08 -0700
  ...This means you will loose more HP to the Alt the higher > amperage you choose. > > I also think if you RELAY all those lights...
• Re: When a 20-yr old can't afford a hippy bus
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 21:19:55 -0700
  ...84 hippy bus than back when I flipped burgers for the 36hp 57 > South > > > African panel van...But a carpenter's wage now is...
• Re: WESTFALIA ADVICE NEEDED! (Long) (Bus Summary Included)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 1 Feb 1995 12:59:10 -0800 (PST)
  ...1950 - late 1953 25 hp 1954 to December 1958 36 hp January 1959 to December 1959 - "Bastardized" 36 hp "high torque" engine used only...
• Re: Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:44:38 -0800
  ...Not that anyone is going to gain 10 HP out of this.just >>> wondering. >>> >>> >>> >>> Kim >>> >>> 88 Tristar #7 (it's either going to get...
• Re: Coolant question
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 00:05:09 -0600
  ...Granted, we're >>>>> running a 700 HP, 360 cu in Chevy V8 that runs on alcohol, but the >>>>> concept is the same: improving the...
• Sleeve valve engines - off subject
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 11:16:13 +0100
  ...Although the Bristol Centaurus was their ultimate engine, the workhorse was the Hercules, rated variously at about 1650 - 1800 HP, by 1945 it had...
• Trailer wiring, and Kar Kaddy use with Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 11:11:18 -0600
  ...I'm leaving today for the east coast with the articulated steering Demco Kar Kaddy towed by my 58 hp. diesel pickup. I called...
• Re: Diesel to Gasoline Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:50:18 -0700
  ...times the HP of the 1.6 diesel. Hope that helps Don Hanson On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 8:36 PM, Scott Daniel...
• Re: Some Questions about the ECU Chip Upgrades- Answered....
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 23:36:12 PDT
  ...It had a Porsche 914 >hydraulic performance cam, Modified 914 racing exhaust, electronic ignition >AND DUAL- DUAL Throat 36mm Dellorto carburetors. I was getting...
• Re: Yes! It's working great! All-time best MPG..
  Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:39:13 -0700
  ...slow ? how slow do you think a stock 48 hp 1.6NA diesel vanagon is ??? 'very' is fair to say ! can't tell if...
• Re: Vanagon List Meet/Campout Version 1.?
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Thu, 2 Feb 2006 14:56:56 +0000
  ...20Settings\HP_Administrator\Application%20Data\M >icrosoft\Signatures\www.busesbythebeach.com> www.busesbythebeach.com > > > >Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2006 14:22:36 -0700 > >From...
• Re: Possible...Overheating-Rebuilding engines. Car experiences!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:10:59 -0400
  ...crank > disassembly. "What? Mom? I can't put an engine crank in your oven?") I > rebuilt a 36 HP VW engine as an early...
• Re: Hoop Humbug----
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 23:49:31 -0600
  ...Metzeler AG - EA, EB, EC Michelin - FF to FY, HA to HP Mitsuboshi Belting - LX, LY Mohawk Rubber - CA, CB, CC Nitto Tire (Japan...
• Re: Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:32:04 -0800
  ...Not that anyone is going to gain 10 HP out of this.just > >>> wondering. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Kim > >>> > >>> 88 Tristar #7 (it's either going to get...
• Fw: Neils' Downpipe/"Y" pics + exhaust flex bushing and pipe reducer questions
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 20:58:23 -0400
  ...I-4 conversion with HP and torque peaking at @ 4,800 rpm, wants secondaries that are close to 36" long. This causes the low...
• Re: Complaining to the World first ...
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:48:08 -0800
  ...I started out at 14 with a 36 HP seized engine, nasty seized nuts, bolts, studs, and a "Transporter" shop manual. I "rebuilt" it...
• Lessons on gas mileage from VW's Autostadt
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 24 May 2008 11:30:35 +0000
  ...I learned to drive on a 36 hp Beetle...you had to learn to maintain your speed, so anticipating your "moves" became part of...
• Re: Reality Check on New & Better VW Campers
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:22:26 -0500
  ...Did another that towed a 34 or 36 foot triple axle trailer that held his and hers Mazda miata. Hard to believe it but...
• Re: Towing a Boat?
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO)
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 13:58:19 -0400
  ...I have a 90 = GL, 305K miles (2nd replacement engine), which pulls a 1975 15ft bow rider fiberglass Cobia, 7 passenger (70 hp outboard...
• Re: Alternative to deck lid raising
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 18 May 1999 23:03:33 -0700
  ...QX%DT69$8/H;HWW> >MP5;'< V0<V /T+HP2%_IP2E0#\%F14)*=FN'+G_#(.HP8/I!:V;@OP!ZD&CM >MNC!3V3 -T51.,.H20D...
• Re: Hoop Humbug----
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 21:50:15 -0800
  ...Metzeler AG - EA, EB, EC > Michelin - FF to FY, HA to HP > Mitsuboshi Belting - LX, LY > Mohawk Rubber - CA, CB, CC > Nitto Tire (Japan...
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - Joe Novak
  Tue, 30 Sep 2014 06:12:20 -0700
  ...Among other advantages > > (140 hp!) they noted an improvement in fuel economy from 21 mpg > (imperial) > > to 26 mpg. > > > > Like a few other features...
• Re: Coolant question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 07:41:11 -0500
  ...Granted, we're > >>>>> running a 700 HP, 360 cu in Chevy V8 that runs on alcohol, but the > >>>>> concept is the same: improving the...
• Why convert..Subie engine..etc, etc. (from Digest) Long.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 08:00:09 -0700
  ...From a VW Beetle to a 36' Bounder towing a Nissan p.u. with a boat on that.. When the cost of diesel rose...
• Re: Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:43:52 -0600
  ...Not that anyone is going to gain 10 HP out of this.just > > >>> wondering. > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> Kim > > >>> > > >>> 88 Tristar #7 (it's either going to get...
• '84 TIICO westy for sale on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Tom Wayne
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 03:18:21 +0000
  ...you pass them at 70 MPH going up mountains with 118 hp @ 4800 rpm / 132 ft/lb. torque @ 3500 rpm!! I am the third...
• Re: Coolant question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 09:09:44 -0500
  ...Granted, we're > > >>>>> running a 700 HP, 360 cu in Chevy V8 that runs on alcohol, but the > > >>>>> concept is the same: improving the...
• Re: Reality Check on New & Better VW Campers
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 27 Nov 2010 12:26:40 -0800
  ...Did > another that towed a 34 or 36 foot triple axle trailer that held his > and hers Mazda miata. Hard to believe it but...
• The maiden {again} voyage.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:05:43 -0300
  ...Of the other two, I missed one - a '90 Atlantic with AHU (tuned to 135 HP) while travelling for work {timezone issues} - and the...
• Re: Lessons on gas mileage from VW's Autostadt
  Historical mailing list - taeke
  Sat, 24 May 2008 11:37:01 -0400
  ...I learned to drive on a 36 hp Beetle...you had to learn to maintain your speed, so anticipating your "moves" became part of...
• Re: Mandatory VW Reading / A Fairy Tale?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 3 May 2003 13:56:53 -0500
  ...On Sat, 3 May 2003 13:35:36 -0500 Stan Wilder <wilden1@juno.com> writes: > Porsche's > only dirty little idea was to steal...
• entertainment: 1956 road test
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 09 Jan 95 16:10:18 CST
  ...22.3 SPEEDOMETER ERROR CALCULATED DATA Indicated Actual Lbs/hp (test wt.) ........... 77.8 30 mph ................. 29.0 Cu. ft./ton mile ............ 61.0...
• Re: Coolant question-Water pump lubrication
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 01:04:40 -0400
  ...Granted, > >>> we're running a 700 HP, 360 cu in Chevy V8 that runs on alcohol, > >>> but the concept is the same: improving the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 30 Jan 2021 to 31 Jan 2021 (#2021-25)
  Historical mailing list - Robert MacDowell
  Mon, 1 Feb 2021 09:57:32 -0500
  ...On Mon, Feb 1, 2021, 12:00 AM Automatic digest processor < LISTSERV@gerry.vanagon.com> wrote: > There are 8 messages totalling 362 lines in...
• Re: Unexplored engine swap possibility?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 20:24:44 +1200
  ...I have towed Corollas for up to 365km, up & down hills, with no problems, cruising at 110kmh and could have gone faster. The 1L...
• Re: Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 14:28:53 -0600
  ...is there any complication to > > fitting a 2.1 in there instead of the 1.9? > > Is it really worth the 8 HP? > > What...
• RE: air filters
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 13:34:05 -0700
  ...0>0!@`(````Y 0```````#H``$(@ <` > M& ```$E032Y-:6-R;W-O9G0@36%I;"Y.;W1E`#$(`0V ! `"`````@`"``$$ > MD 8`$ $```$````,`````P``, (````+``\.``````(!_P\!````00`````` > M``"!*Q^DOJ...
• Diesels (IMHO), 'Da Trip', Winter Driving
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Nov 1994 02:20:08 -0500 (EST)
  ...I haven't done any 360's but I did do a 900. Around the longitudinal axis. Not in a VW bus, though. And...
• Bus Benefit! Buses By the Beach May 19-21 Itinerary
  Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
  Fri, 12 May 2006 23:27:32 -0400
  ...If you have not made your reservations yet please do so by calling 616-361-1053 and let tell them you are with the...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 22:54:28 -0700
  ...It also makes the same HP as a Vanagon > motor..but it weighs 365lbs (is that really almost 10:1 better ratio in HP...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:28:50 -0230
  ...replacing the broken "hockey > > stick" in the > > tranny and "rebuilding" that 36 HP engine. He did > > buy it after all, > > and he paid for...
• Spare parts in 2003
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 30 May 1997 11:02:58 -0400
  At 01:36 PM 5/30/97 UT, you wrote: >Hi Derek, > >now I realize why I din't hear from you for such...
• Re: Lessons on gas mileage from VW's Autostadt
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 24 May 2008 16:13:31 +0000
  ...I learned to drive on a 36 hp Beetle...you had to learn to maintain your speed, so anticipating your "moves" became part of...
• Engine log, part 7
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Jun 1995 20:24:24 -0700
  ...I'm finding it responds alot better with around 36-38 psi of fuel pressure rather than 30-32 (which I tried in order...