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Re: Considering I4 swap: 1.8 89 Golf vs. 1.8 VW Fox (90?)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 28 Jul 2001 22:35:46 -0700
...Usually we sell *complete*, tested and overhauled (not rebuilt in a machine shop - just fresh seals, o-rings, ignition system if necessary etc) 1...
Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
Historical mailing list - Rob
Fri, 8 Apr 2011 02:20:39 -0700
...In that case, I discovered the >>>new horn contact wire came with a different connector on the end of the >>>connection wire. The connection...
VW Parts For Sale
Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
Wed, 13 Mar 1996 01:13:21 GMT
...repair kit 22.2 mm 58-70 Bug, German 113 698 293 l Cyl. repair kit 22.2 mm 58-70 Bug, Brazil 361...
VW parts for sale
Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
Tue, 26 Mar 1996 21:47:59 GMT
...repair kit 22.2 mm 58-70 Bug, German 113 698 293 l Cyl. repair kit 22.2 mm 58-70 Bug, Brazil 361...
Re: Followup Re: 1991 Westy - Does Bentley describe relays on fuse panel?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sun, 25 Oct 2020 13:18:26 -0400
...in position 14 > and magically got energy to the blue wire controlling the "kitchen > relay" under the drivers seat.Â This is my whole...
Re: Rostra All-Electronic Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
Thu, 11 Jul 2002 17:54:40 -0700
...an ignition amp from a SAAB 900T. You can > also > > use their magnet drive kit. Still other options with some imagination. > > > > I wired up...
Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 8 Sep 2016 09:33:37 -0400
...Wait 10 minutes---starts and runs perfectly. > So....I first thought this must be ignition switch problem. Bought one at > Napa, the only game...
Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:10:05 -0700
On 08/29/2011 08:58 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > The ignition module! And you have one. > > Dennis > I do!?! Oh, goody! Scott's...
Re: Help! '87 Westy won't start...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:59:07 -0700
...In my opinion, you should always have a starter trigger wire that you've added, and hide in the engine compartment somewhere. It connects...
Re: Need Help with Headlights
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 9 Jan 2012 18:02:47 -0500
...SA Grill Kit, Upgraded Relay Kit. > > A couple of weeks ago my high beams went out. It was a broken wire on my upgraded...
Re: Rebooting a idle 87 vanagon.
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:25:52 -0500
...and just pull a spark plug wire w/o ill effect to the ignition? I'm also going to bring my O2 sensor monitor...
Well, selling the 71 bus
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Tue, 13 May 2008 20:12:38 -0700
...Upgraded SVDA distributor, new Bosch coil, new electronic ignition, new wires, plugs. Engine cooling flaps & thermostat tested and working, engine tin all restored to...
VW parts for sale
Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
Mon, 5 Feb 1996 21:08:09 GMT
...repair kit 22.2 mm 58-70 Bug, German 113 698 293 l Cyl. repair kit 22.2 mm 58-70 Bug, Brazil 361...
Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:52:24 -0700
...volt meter 6 feet of #12 red wire 6 feet of #12 black wire 4 each of crimp on insulated ends, blue color, 1...
Re: Aux Oil Cooler /VDO accuracy
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 28 Jun 2002 14:39:43 -0500
...installation kit wires, its unlikely > that > >you got the exact copper alloy in both the VDO kit wires and your > >extension wires, hence you...
Re: Vana's Blues
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Fri, 21 Mar 2003 16:50:52 -0500
...Vana's Blues My experience has been with all, repeat all, ignition parts go with OEM Bosch. Nothing else works. YMMV> Mike On 3...
Re: Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 11 May 2009 19:40:26 -0700
...I removed the relay, turned on the >> ignition and the pump still ran. Turns out the PO/Tech had run a wire >> from >> terminal...
Re: Headlight Upgrade: New Circuit and Switch?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:12:34 -0800
...Of note, find it interesting that on the '81 gas, #12 wire supplies the low beam, but hi beam is supplied via #16. Don...
Re: Is something killing my starters?
Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
Mon, 27 Jun 2016 21:22:24 +0000
...Also upgrade the wire from the alternator to > that cable and then either run another wire up to the fuse box-ignition > switch or...
Re: Is something killing my starters?
Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:18:41 +0000
...I assume that it has to do with the gauge of the wire. I replaced my alternator wiring with a kit from one of...
Re: Engine Swap (long)
Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
Wed, 17 Sep 1997 12:41:08 -0000
...Follow every wire and line. The knock sensor ignition module and all the wires. From the diesel: The engine mounts The oil pump (put...
Re: Starting problems...
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Tue, 31 Dec 2002 00:36:02 -0800
...all. > The design is marginal to begin with; the long wire from the ignition >switch to the starter ensures that there will be a...
Re: Lights out!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:38:27 -0700
...at least on stock-wired vanagons ..it's almost always the ignition switchin that case, that is keeping the hd. lits from working normally...
Re: Starter system woes
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:31:39 -0600
...hard start relay" kit. The problem is caused by a marginal design, resistance at the start terminals in the ignition switch, aged wiring with...
Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Fri, 2 Nov 2007 14:39:55 -0700
...ignition system which includes distributor, etc. (pre-installed on engine)intake / exhaust manifold and custom exhaust pipe (pre-installed on engine)4 wire oxygen...
Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:52:13 -0500
...Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty > Darn Quick > > Too tedious of a topic to cover fully. What all to carry largely...
Re: newbie questions '84 digijet
Historical mailing list - JM/CO
Thu, 24 Oct 2002 01:22:44 -0400
...Purrs like a kitten..till it > uses up the gas, so that rules out ignition. The fuel pump runs for the 3 > seconds, I...
Re: Re-occuring problem
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 14 Jun 2001 12:51:42 -0500
...The wire that connects the ignition switch to the number 50 > > > >terminal on the starter solenoid (the voltage drop culprit), is removed > > > >from the...
Re: Lost power while driving, now no start
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Tue, 14 Oct 2014 12:09:18 -1000
...what I do suggest as a very simple first step .. ( and it's totally silly not to have this simple too in your kit...
Vanagon Carat - 1991
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:40:48 -0500
...of genuine Volkswagen Vanagon oil filters), install new spark plugs, new ignition wires, distributor cap and rotor finger, fuel hoses. All parts courtesy of...
Re: Need Help with Headlights
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 9 Jan 2012 14:19:29 -0800
...SA Grill Kit, >> Upgraded Relay Kit. >> >> A couple of weeks ago my high beams went out. It was a broken wire on my >> upgraded...
VW Parts and equipment for sale (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
Fri, 13 Dec 1996 12:23:22 -0800 (PST)
...repair kit 22.2 mm 58-70 Bug, German 113 698 293 l Cyl. repair kit 22.2 mm 58-70 Bug, Brazil 361...
Re: [vanagon] Re: TIICO vs. CA
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Wed, 21 Nov 2001 11:49:13 -0800
...One guy had this huge butterfly shaped inductance sensor that couldn't pick out just the one ignition wire that it was suppose to...
Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 17 Feb 2014 10:56:57 -0800
...Those other relays can be easily wired to still work but not so with the cruise_control_auto_trans_relay. All 3 relays use...
Re: Dual Battery Relay - Part 2 (long)
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Mon, 1 Feb 1999 14:55:43 -0800
...A #8 wire is rated for 50 amp charging for a distance of 15' (according to Sure Power company) So with the #8 wire...
Re: Installed new clutch, "used-in-good-condition,recently-rebuilt transmission, and, now, "no start."
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 19:30:17 -0700
...Before > dismantling any components, I tagged all the wires and connections. The > battery is charged. to capacity. The ignition switch is operating as it...
Re: Question about hard start relay
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 19 Jun 2021 18:10:14 +0000
...Brown relay kit on my 82 diesel Westy. It worked fine. For some reason I can’t recall, I once wired the car back...
Second battery, the story on relays.
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 15 Mar 2004 20:06:40 -0600
...Big red and black wire coming from the ignition > switch wiring connector if I remember correctly. Better check Bentley > or do > a test with...
Re: New High Power Subaru Boxer Engines
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 24 Apr 2000 15:58:32 -0700
...A direct ignition system uses an individual ignition coil for each cylinder, eliminating the need for a distributor and sparkplug wires. The engine displaces...
What I carry in my Westy - Friday
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:01:42 -0600
...Double Relay, couple of ignition wires, ten patrician tray with injector seals, injectors, bolt and nut assortment, never seize, 12v soldering iron, assortment of...
Re: no start no click
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:01:01 -0400
...Is that >> > indicating the ignition switch died on me? >> > >> > >> > >> > On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 11:56 AM <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: >> > >> > First tap...
Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 17 Nov 2013 20:35:16 -0500
...The voltage drop on the battery > dash wire is pretty significant when the headlights are turned on. One measly 8-gauge wire feed the...
Re: HELP QUICK! NOT STARTING
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Wed, 26 Jan 2000 16:52:32 -0800
...related to your other fuel/air/ignition problems) When you have that much current passing through wires and components, any resistance can cause huge...
Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 17 Nov 2013 18:58:26 -0800
Right, well like I say, I will go about chubbying up the wire to the dash one of these days. I doubt the existing...
Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:58:21 -0700
...Sent from my kitchen. On 08/30/2011 08:50 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > I know ..I saw that later.. > that it followed...
Re: Starter system woes
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:50:55 -0500
...hard start > relay" kit. The problem is caused by a marginal design, resistance at the > start terminals in the ignition switch, aged wiring with...
Re: Alarming Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
Wed, 26 Aug 1998 07:24:00 -0400
...in front of the >ignition coil.) Front locations seem better for shorter more concealed >wiring runs. Do the wires to the starter cut-off...
Re: Vanagon Radiator Fan Resistor Available at Van-Again
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:35:54 -0400
...These two wires are fed by two switches, RAD > FAN THERMO SW 1 and RAD FAN THERMO SW 2. > > Wire 1 has a rectangular...
Yet another EE talks batteries
Historical mailing list - Stanley Pitman
Sat, 17 Jun 2000 08:45:29 -0700
...The Hella relay kit seems an inexpensive and reasonable solution for many people (see below). Yes, you can save a few $ by buying the...
Re: Vana's Blues
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 21 Mar 2003 13:51:34 -0800
...Vana's Blues > > > My experience has been with all, repeat all, ignition parts go with OEM > Bosch. Nothing else works. > > YMMV> > > Mike > > On 3...
Price of a pancake; '72 engine removal
Historical mailing list - (Jeff P. Schneiter)
Mon, 26 Sep 1994 16:53:26 -0700
...replace many wires due to age and fraying - is there a recommended harness kit to get, or just get similar gauge wire and cut...
Re: Vanagon Carat - 1991
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:02:29 +0000
...of genuine Volkswagen Vanagon oil filters), install new spark plugs, new ignition wires, distributor cap and rotor finger, fuel hoses. All parts courtesy of...
Re: Vanagon Radiator Fan Resistor Available at Van-Again
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 9 Aug 2011 18:58:42 -0700
...These two wires are fed by two switches, RAD FAN THERMO SW 1 and RAD FAN THERMO SW 2. Wire 1 has a rectangular...
Re: Halon Extinguishers, etc.
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Sat, 11 Nov 2000 14:25:16 -0800
...ignition. But > even so, the complications of an AUTO FP cut off are daunting. Hmmm > although I could imagine looping the 12V wire to...
Re: Propane Injected Diesel Westy?
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Fri, 26 Nov 1999 20:38:06 -0500
...It saw an increase of power from 187hp to 231hp! The kit consists of a propane hose, regulated solenoid, and a wire harness. It...
Re: Newer Vanagon Technology in older Vanagons?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:06:57 -0700
...Huh?! Power doorlocks work with ignition on or off. You can lock it from inside or outside (with a key) once the door is...
Fwd: Re: Road trip-2200cc Go Westy KIt
Historical mailing list - Skip
Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:48:06 +0000
...one spark plug wire...). After about 500 miles of shakedown, I am nearly ready to endorse the GoWesty 2200cc kit (into a 1.9...
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Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 9 May 2005 22:38:27 -0400
...No headlights - high beam indicator stays on - relay upgrade installed I installed the relay upgrade kit about two years ago in my 87 Westfalia...
Re: Installed new clutch, "used-in-good-condition, recently-rebuilt transmission, and, now, "no start."
Historical mailing list - Ward Smith
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 19:21:53 -0700
...Before dismantling any components, I tagged all the wires and connections. The battery is charged. to capacity. The ignition switch is operating as it...
Re: No start/no spark (fixed)
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:18:08 -0400
...I got a weak and intermittent spark from the coil >> wire grounded to the transmission bolt. I pulled a plug and did the same...