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• Re: "Favorite Vanagon Features" (& least-favorite)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 14 May 2005 22:28:19 +1200
  ...Slider locks in open position Rear-mounted engine layout IRS Handling Forward-control design Ultrastrong body design at BOTH ends Appearance (very dependent on...
• Re: suggestion for new gerry server
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 20:19:57 -0800
  ...If it was on ONElist we have no control over it. At 21:13 25/01/1999 -0500, Jim DiGennaro wrote: > Hi Volks, > The...
• Re: creaking coming from under pass seat area (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Al Jordans
  Fri, 16 May 2003 15:45:41 +0000
  ...alj ---------------------- Forwarded Message: --------------------- From: Stephen Overmyer <s.overmyer@UWS.EDU.AU> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: creaking coming from under pass seat...
• Re: Thoughts on conversions (kinda LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 10:20:38 -0700
  Yes, the rear controlarms ARE in the way. The inboard pivot points are too close together for anything except a Renault 5 engine & trans...
• Re: Power steering woes
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 17:29:45 -0400
  ...control arm. I also confirmed my suspicion >> that the whining was coming from the power steering pump. >> >> The pump issue seems pretty straight forward...
• heater stuck on problem
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 18:38:41 -0500
  ...This is a temporary fix - I'm not looking forward to fixing mine - it looks like a bear. Basically it's just a bad...
• Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:49:03 -0400
  ...ANY sudden control inputs to change direction (up, down, left right), will cause some hard-to-control output reactions, but a good pilot knows...
• Re: heater leak?
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 22:22:05 -0700
  ...The heater control valve pulls forward to open. The switch on the dash is the fan switch and serves no other function. The rear...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:40:24 -0600
  ...us have just removed that heater and run the > >hoses directly forward. I seldom have anyone in the back seat > >anyway, but those folks...
• Re: Tall wheels on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Madsen
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 00:20:16 -0400
  ...The only problem > > you might see is that the wheels may rub the control arm. Only way to see is to > > try, if this...
• Removing front springs from '86 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - WFryer
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 22:05:53 -0700
  ...I need to remove the control arms on my '86 Syncro to install new bushings in the inner pivots. Does anyone know if this...
• '90 Carat Runs Rough...the epic continues...help??!!
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 17:20:08 -0700
  ...I forwarded the mechanic suggestions from the list... He swears he has checked and re-checked the grounds, adjusted the valves, new o2 sensor...
• Re: Can Anyone Identify This "Thing"?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:01:36 -0700
  ...one engine goes to the intake plenum , and the other goes all the way forward. the other poster mentioning that that vaccum line may...
• FS: 1990 VW Syncro Westfalia, 132k, in NC (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Mon, 4 Nov 1996 14:51:41 -0600 (CST)
  ...PS, PB, PW, PL, Cruise Control, Viper alarm, Alpine remvbl cassette, immaculate in & out. Tires have about 34k, but comes with 2 add'l...
• Assorted Vanagon body parts FS
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 07:56:20 EDT
  ...Blue weekender interior with middle seat that folds forward and front captains chairs- $350 Smurf blue front doors (very good to excellent shape)- $100...
• Re: Diesel: Temp gauge gone crazy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 17:29:09 -0500
  ...The controller on the vans with that panel (pre '86?) is mounted on the cabin wall, above and forward of the panel (near the...
• Re: Vanagon Anomaly?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 09:19:09 -0800
  ...Vanagon Anomaly? 1/82 WV27G0255CH070810 --- "Fast Forward Automotive Inc." <sales@fastforward.ca> wrote: > What's the VIN? > > David Marshall > > Fast Forward Automotive Inc. > 4356...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 3 May 2009 13:06:56 -0700
  Troy, front lockup is what you want - it keeps you going forward. The rears are still doing some retarding of the forward motion while...
• Re: more dashlight led musings
  Historical mailing list - Audin Malmin
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 16:26:49 -0800
  ...stuff) http://autolumination.com/74.htm little bulbs for the heater controls: '#74 bulbs' (these fit in the sockets you can get from gowesty...
• Re: "RV rear-viewer thingy", was: Speaking of mirrors (was painting)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 20:30:11 -0600
  ...These grooves command and >control the passage of light, and offer you a 170 degree field of view. >I've used them for years...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:42:22 -0800
  ...I call bull-pucky. >> >> alistair >> >> On 2012-11-18, at 1:50 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >> >>> There is no 'control knob' .. >>> there is...
• Re: Can Anyone Identify This "Thing"?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:57:07 -0600
  ...I couldn't trace it forward of the gearbox/fuel tank, and the other wires/lines had been tied all down the drivers side...
• Ticked Off at oil filter adaptors
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 18:22:08 -0600
  ...I wish they would design a thermostatically controlled sandwich adaptor that allows oil to flow through the filter before going to the cooler then...
• Re: Floor Duct
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:58:29 -0800
  ...Then enjoy the much improved air/heat controls like 90% of Vanagons have. You also want the lower dash bezel for the later heater...
• Re: Failure to return to idle
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 21:16:19 -0600
  ...control?? You could have a problem with the cruise control actuating cable. If all is ok in the rear then the problem is forward...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 25 Jul 2008 - Special issue (#2008-780)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:43:16 -0700
  ...Same on the upshift from 2nd to 3rd.....just nudge it forward , even just bang if forward - it can't go into R or...
• Re: Idel stabiliser control unit repair
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 06:45:29 EST
  More on the idle stabiliser control unit. Yesterday, I opened up the one currently on my '87 Westy. It's still the original that...
• Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Sun, 17 Jun 2001 10:32:30 -0500
  ...You can bet that VW > >has been tracking such stats closely. > >Funny, the current Japanese van bodies (all forward-control/cabover >designs) were all...
• Re: AGM battery that will fit in the box
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 14 Jun 2022 08:23:29 -0400
  Hi I look forward to info on this. I have a lot to learn about batteries and set ups. I have a very good...
• Re: Child seats in VW vans?
  Historical mailing list - -Chip
  Sun, 12 Jul 1998 00:11:19 -0500
  DavidM wrote: > Can the rear facing seats be used? Is it possible to change the rear > facing seats to face forwards? As the father...
• Re: high idle when hot
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:13:31 EDT
  ...The idle is controlled by the idle control mechanisms which are the throttle position switch, the ICV (Idle Control Valve - on top of the...
• Re: Can Anyone Identify This "Thing"?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:56:04 +0000
  ...On the clutch (assuming std trans) and the brake pedal, there should be two "switches" which break the vacuum and disengage the cruise control...
• Update - 93 Eurovan Weekender For Sale - SOLD!!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 11:55:12 -0800
  ...Phil just sold his '93 Eurovan Weekender for $9000.00 It took about 7 weeks for a buyer to step forward. Andrew >>>>>>This van...
• Re: More email trouble
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 09:49:53 -0500
  ...Gerry should send you the complete list of control commands for the Listserv. If you are unable to get it to download, let me...
• Re: Subaru wiring harness
  Historical mailing list - SC KERBER
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 10:55:02 EST
  ...KEP says that VW heater controls will not allow the engine's cooling system to work properly and that the front and rear heater...
• Re: VW Audi "Fix It" Projects? HUGE Pre-Labor Day Sale!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 27 Aug 2015 07:57:06 -0700
  ...They're selling Ravenol 10W-60 Synthetic motor oil for $48 for 5 liters.I've never forwarded an ad to the List before...
• Re: Internal Pictures of ECU's and ISCU's
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 07:06:37 -0400
  ...tinker man wrote: >Hello again, > >In this never ending saga of analyzing the various versions of ECU's >and Idle Stabilization Control Units (ISCU...
• Re: Can Anyone Identify This "Thing"?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:56:46 -0600
  ...So where would the pipe that runs forward between the > gearbox > > and gas tank go? and what is that line that is providing the...
• Re: Eurospec problems
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 16:04:06 -0400
  ...I don't think that any OEM teaches control module internals so I don't think any training material would exist. Bosch or T...
• Re: Mystery connector
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 21:14:33 -0500
  ...a control unit behind the LHS rear tail light, a monovalve in the coolant line on the rear RHS of the engine compartment, and...
• FS: 1989 Synchro GL <-price reduced
  Historical mailing list - Ryan McGee
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 21:56:42 -0500
  I forwarded this to someone, and he is interested, but I guess I cut off the contact info when I did. Can someone tell...
• Questions about non-Vanagon instument clusters.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 5 Dec 1999 15:43:01 -0800
  ...brake reservoir and the trim piece holds the radio and heater controls? How do you "trim" it off and still have everything look neat...
• Re: Red light rev
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 21:02:27 -0500
  ...the >dash, and the (most likely) less than perfect connector just forward of the >pass. side tail light would contribute enough resistance to raise...
• Re: Front end help? 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 Jan 2004 14:24:34 -0600
  ...It looks like the play and the noise is at the forward control arm >bushing. In the Bentley, there's talk of spot welding...
• Re: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
  Historical mailing list - steve meassick
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 13:28:42 +0000
  ...Both use mocal sandwich with thermostat control in it and stock oil pump. I think I can remove the old stock cooler and just...
• Idle Stabilizer FIXED!!!, Thanks to Jim Davis
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 16 Oct 1997 07:46:20 -0700
  ...I traced this to the Idle Control Module located forward of the right/rear taillight. The dealer said list was $208. I called several...
• Re: inline 4 swap
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 18 May 2009 17:03:27 -0700
  ...These mount the engine forward about 1 1/2" from where the 85 tranny expects so watch out for that. If you are lucky...
• RE: Q's about your cruise control installation
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 31 Dec 1996 14:23:08 -0700
  ...Perhaps someone with a stronger mailer can forward this to him since he isn't reading the list. Mike ---------- >From: Michael A. Radtke[SMTP...
• Re: Heading East (NY, VT, ME)
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:26:31 -0700
  ...water management/flood control project of the last century. biggest dam thing of it's kind. the new bridge is a nice drive with...
• Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 01:40:30 -0400
  On Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:45:19 -0700, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: >Hi, >since you mention 'ign control unit' you...
• Re: Dual Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bolton
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 09:03:44 +0930
  ...I use a rotary marine switch, mounted under the driver's seat just forward of one battery. (The other battery is under the passenger...
• wasserboxer idle overheating
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 11:00:16 CST6CDT
  ...the frictional resistance of pushing the coolant all the way forward and back may be too much for the waterpump at idle. at idle...
• Re: 85 vanvagon 1.9 electrical prob
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 08:52:36 -0400
  ...There's a timing output to the ECU (engine control unit, big box of tricks forward of left taillight) but no inputs from it...
• Re: Throttle Body Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:41:10 -0500
  ...wrote: > it goes to the evap control device.....a vacuum operated valve. > which is hidden on the forward side of the firewall on a...
• Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 15 May 2004 22:02:55 -0700
  ...For those of you who lack the back ground on the vacuum controlled differential locks - this is how they work. There is a control...
• Off-topic van trivia...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 1996 20:56:36 +0000
  ...Anyone ever see a Willys 4x4 Forward Control Van??? Those of you from California (and as old as dirt, like myself!) may remember that...
• HEV conversion
  Historical mailing list - Tom Moritz
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 18:19:37 -0700
  ...The motor controller would utilize inputs of throttle position and brake line pressure to determine how much forward or reverse torque to generate at...
• W'falia AC Hop-Up
  Historical mailing list - by way of Ron Lussier
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 12:42:03 -0700
  ...be controlled by the three speed switch for the rear seat heater. This fan, even on low, brings lots of cool air forward and...
• Re: T5 Van - was Goodbye Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 14:18:34 +1200
  ...Forward-control (you can't call a rear-engined van "cabover", after all) is the only sort of van I'd ever buy; you...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:38:10 -0600
  ...I call bull-pucky. > >> > >> alistair > >> > >> On 2012-11-18, at 1:50 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > >> > >>> There is no 'control knob' .. > >>> there is...