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• hard to start in the morning
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 5 Nov 2016 07:47:47 -0700
  ...cap and rotor - hard start relay from Jay Brown - new starter from VC (rear reduction style) - all vacuum hoses - AFM has 20µF capacitor inside...
• Re: new driveshafts for raised vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 11:46:53 -0700
  ...AndreasBilder/KurbelgelenkwelleCleanKlein.jpg > --------------- > Wow, what an improvement over the ol' gear-reduction boxes on the > early Busses. > I dog-leg VC-Jointaxle� So simple...
• Re: Coolant filter - Correction
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 21:41:49 -0800
  ...But I do use 3/8 ball valves, because they're compact, and it's ok to have some reduction in coolant line at...
• Causes of fuel inefficiency
  Historical mailing list - peter hargreave
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 22:10:28 +0000
  ...O2 sensor checked.  What else could cause such a drastic reduction in fuel efficiency?  If any one could help it would be...
• Favorite Road Music Survey
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 08:11:24 -0700
  ...the results of these surveys can can have a "cash reduction" effect on your wallet :) Larry Chase Email: RoadGuy@RoadHaus.com Web: WWW.RoadHaus...
• Re: finding switch able power
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 20:56:53 -0700
  ...Just useing it to send switch power to my load reduction relay so my aux battery will charge (subie conversion issue). I just left...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 13:35:09 -0700
  if you're planning on buying a new starter regardless, would suggest a new reduction type and starting with that only. Neil. On 6...
• Re: Install Front AC or Keep Stock Unit???
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 10:33:26 -0700
  ...It's safe to see through and actually safe than clear given the reduction of glare at night and in bright sun reduction on...
• Re: Cold Weather starting
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Feb 2023 22:30:59 +0000
  ...Cold Weather starting > > Hi David, > >      I would recommend Karl’s adaptor that works with either a TDI or gas gear reduction starter.  Same advantages...
• Re: I need help identifying a part...........
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 22 Sep 2012 14:34:58 -0700
  ...sorry I can't recall for sure the thread size of reduction bushing off top of my head, (sender is M10X1.0) but I...
• NAPA hose conversion find
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 19:07:59 -0300
  ...It is a 1" to 1" hose (no reduction, but it sure makes the turn nicely). It is a Gates hose part # 20693 the...
• Re: Tires
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 13:06:35 -0700
  ...if the original rr is 13" and the new rr is 14" then the difference is 14/13 reduction in tractive force. If you...
• Re: vibrating tiico engine
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 11:00:50 -0800
  ...Others have gotten a substantial noise > reduction by putting a snorkel on the intake to muffle intake noise. > > > David Brodbeck, N8SRE > '82 Diesel Westfalia...
• Re: window tenting - question!
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 07:17:34 -0800
  I just had the windows tinted (35%) on my Mercedes wagon, and I heartily recommend this expense, as the reduction in heat soak is...
• Re: Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:10:08 -0400
  ...wrote: > So I've got a Go Westy Whiz Bang Gear Reduction Starter, and thinking > about the best way to replace it. > > Should I...
• re: Good News/ 3rd gears woes
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 03:24:47 -0500
  ...what year? A friend had a similar problem, but also the reduction gears lock up as well. Needless to say, this makes driving dangerous...
• Re: Fuel with water back please
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 19:39:14 -0700
  ...You may notice a slight reduction in power. North American vanagons with 9:1 CR never needed knock sensors. 1985 and newer VW GTIs...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 01:32:29 -0500
  Does anybody have a picture of these parts? (or any they'd sell?) I'm quite sure you'd need to remove the doors...
• this on my rss feeds from google gmail
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:36:51 -0800
  ...so let me get this right i have to look forward to an 18 mile /gallon REDUCTION to be impressed ... i think not ... :P...
• Re: Lights out last night.
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 10:02:00 -0800
  ...1) Ignition switch 2) "X" load reduction relay 3) Probably not the headlight switch My vote would be #1, since it just happened to...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: electric or hybrid conversion?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 22:06:03 -0400
  ...Most electric cars that have been produced have used a simple fixed reduction drive. Electric motors start producing torque at 0 rpm, and have...
• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Mar 2014 00:16:03 -0500
  ...While hydrocarbons from leaky vapor recovery systems are a common failure the NOx reduction is an extremely important part of smog control. This is...
• Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:40:17 -0500
  How easy are these to rebuild yourself? Are parts available? I have 3 automatic starters that could be fixed into 2 without much. One...
• Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 21 Oct 2013 15:31:02 -0500
  ...clutch and keep the engine rpm there is a big noise reduction? There is also some noise I hear Idling in neutral that goes...
• Headlight swtich diagnostics?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:20:16 -0800
  ...The load reduction relay seems to work fine (e.g. headlights on + ignition on = headlights work, and when you crank the starter the headlights...
• Drafting (was Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:59:59 -0400
  Hi Marc, The benefit of "drafting" is the reduction in relative wind speed lessens the load on the engine. I have a cylinder head...
• Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sat, 1 Jul 2017 00:27:50 +0000
  ...with the 82, 83, and the later smaller, permanent magnet gear reduction starters) The rebuild I just bought has no Bosch markings. What have...
• Re: Gowesty starter problems
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 5 Sep 2016 11:42:46 -0400
  ...for the starter to turn it over. > > Since installing a gear reduction starter, I've had zero problems > starting. It's one of my...
• Re: Power steering
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:54:17 -0500
  ...have them for $281 (Ouch!)) or buy a replacement from a trusted list vendor that will back up their claim of acceptable noise reduction.
• Re: Subagon starter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 10 Nov 2014 13:35:14 -0800
  You really need a gear reduction starter for the Subaru engine. GW sells one, and you can also use the VW TDI starter with...
• Re: Bolts / Re:Dumb as a Goose <correction!>
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 13:26:33 -0500
  ...screw you could have for paying the postage. > >Bolts to hold reduction gear boxes to spring plates > >Axles nuts, 36mm & 42mm > >Lug nuts up...
• Re: Out go the lights Yikes!
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 13:07:48 -0400
  ...but no power to the 'X' circuit that controls the load reduction relay. Have you noticed that with the headlight switch on full, the...
• Re: best design feature
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 13 May 2005 15:28:24 -0600
  ...Vanagon!!! Try driving an early bus w/ 36 hp engine w/ reduction gears or even slower, a crash box tranny Barndoor w/ 25 hp...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:23:00 +0200
  ...noise reduction > Are you sure they are vents? The newer style looks the same but are > really fake grills. If not fake maybe these...
• Re: No instament lights
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 15:49:45 -0800
  Randy, the load reduction relay is not involved in this. The wires from the dash lighting circuit go to many places in the dash...
• Re: Ask Yourself Folks, What Would a Good Running One cost?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Sat, 13 Jul 2013 10:54:56 -0700
  ...why is that so triggering for you ? need any vans ? I have about5 for sale.....might even have an inventory reduction sale . located southern...
• RE:Re: Cone air filter for V'gons/f
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Jun 1996 09:02:52 -0500
  ...cohesion to reverse and inhibit the particle frow resulting in a reduction in a net loss of horse power? Colin A Moran If you...
• Noise when releasing clutch in 1st gear...?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 12:45:12 -0600
  ...The noise seems to 'wind down' right before it goes away -- like a drop in pitch combined with reduction in volume. The clutch does...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 17:11:45 -0700
  I've noticed same. Seems even to be quieter sitting back seat than in driver's seat (wind noise contributes to that). Also think...
• Re: Is there anybody out there?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Feb 2018 15:23:57 -0500
  ...I did not send that message about the National Park reduction to the whole list, due to I have not met everyone on the...
• Re: Generic O2 sensor installation
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 23:17:30 -0600
  ...Plus voltage says the kiln environment is oxidation, Negative voltage says the the kiln environment is reduction. Reduction environments (not enough oxygen) force the...
• Grendel, Tues...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 19:27:56 EST
  ...through on this. (U mean I have to dissassemble those damn reduction boxes, man!). We can not expect these toils to always yield fruition...
• Re: Nuts!...Axle Nuts!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jul 1996 19:37:11 -0400
  ...Also, is there any chance that all this torking on the axle nut will damage the shaft/reduction box/ or trannie? >> What you want...
• Lowering Coolant Pressure for Headgaskets
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 16 May 1998 00:49:55 -0700
  ...He claimed that the only downside might be a slight reduction in fuel efficiency. He is a smart guy pretty knowledgable about vanagons. Is...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:48:53 -0700
  ...noise reduction > Robert, > do you know how the newer vans are vented? Can older > vanagons be retrofitted? > Thanks, > Reinhard, 83 Westy, "Moose" > --- Robert Cardo...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 24 Jan 2017 13:52:08 -0800
  So FWIW, I emailed gowesty asking if the warranty, if required, would be valid with my Jetta 2.0 conversion. Answer was still "no...
• Re: Tough driving(thin air)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Nugent
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 20:03:20 EDT
  ...The fringe benefit of higher altitude is the reduction in air resistance at speed, but hills are still hills. The only substitute for cubic...
• Re: noise reduction sound deadening quiet
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 15:27:50 -0500
  ...noise reduction sound deadening quiet The website mentions that the stuff is made from 'mineral-filled asphalt.' I went to FLoBuSS (Friendly Local Building...
• Starter solenoid wiring question - '86 AT
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 11:52:29 -0400
  ...Does anyone know what this does? This question is, of course, about original wiring and not an added auxiliary load reduction relay. Also, It...
• Re: Do the math! Re: Wheels, once and for all, Bill in Lake Tahoe.
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Sun, 1 Nov 1998 00:46:10 -0600
  ...It seemed to me that the amount of lower radius reduction which occurs as a result of foot print "crush" formation can vary significantly...
• Re: OOPS Re: HELP HELP HELP Big Headlight Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 08:30:46 -0800
  ...The headlights do run through the load reduction relay (which I assume you are referring to as X relay). Z --- David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL...
• Re: Fuel & Temp gauge full scale
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 3 May 2016 19:34:17 -0700
  ...Than led to the >> failed load reduction relay. Replaced it and the aux gauges are working. >> But NOW… the fuel and temp gauges go...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 27 Jan 2017 09:30:05 -0800
  ...Gowesty reduction starter user input please > > > I was, and may still be leaning towards your adaptor plus TDI starter > setup, but am Leary of...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 18:50:22 +0200
  ...noise reduction > The additional weather stripping in the later model vanagons "fills" in > the leading edge door gap. The earlier vans used that gap...
• Re: 2mpg reduction in fuel economy: confirmed when sporting a roof rack.
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 21:28:13 -0800
  Maybe you've heard this before and if not . . . maybe you will LOL "Time to eat grandma." "Time to eat, grandma." Punctuation - it saves...
• RE: VIRUS ALERT (f) (laiser les bon temp roulez)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 23 May 1996 17:15:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Not one purchaser has filed a complaint after trying it! >And what is the effect on your reduction boxes? Don't worry about them...
• Re: That slick plastic tape to quiet down the slider door?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 19:24:37 -0800
  ...By "worked" I > mean that there was a noticeable reduction in slider noise. Not amazing, > but noticeable. I have an '84. > > -- > Jack "Rocket j...
• From digester. What is it with the US.. NVC
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:35:19 -0700
  Using Dennis' numbers, with diesel power there is a 25% reduction in the amount of fuel used..(+/- 20 or 40%, depending on the source...
• Re: Raise the rear
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Dec 1994 13:10:21 -0600
  ...What year-model is yours? I doubt that you could do the reduction-gear years in this time, or I'd pay you next...
• headliner question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Oct 1994 22:24:01 -0700
  ...Am considering using something like a suede cloth, a vellux blanket-type material, or perhaps even polyester fleece for insulation, sound reduction, etc. Has...