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• Re: Trip Report, K&N filters and coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 14:31:42 -0500
  ...I was quite surprised to find that I could easily go 70mph (according to the GPS) - vanagon speedometer inaccurately reading 80 to 85. Has...
• Re: Tires Update
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:03:43 +0000
  Yeah, isn't that the deal?!!  Put new tires on; speedometer not in compliance with GPS readings.  It's okay.  It's just basic...
• Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:01:58 -0500
  ...speedometer, headlight switch, > etc. Up to now I thought I would miss out on starting my own "Hydraulic > Lifter" thread. But apparently that is...
• oil pressure gauge install done (long)
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sun, 21 Sep 1997 14:38:02 +0000
  ...wire over the gas tank, up next to the speedometer cable, behind the left headlight and through one of the rubber tube/grommet things...
• Re: First impressions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 20:54:16 -0700
  Bob, I've had leaky heads, Dreaded Vanagon Syndrome, and broken 3/4 sliders. I've put 375,000 miles on my Westy, and...
• Re: why I now like my vanagon and our first trip
  Historical mailing list - john tomljenovic
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 19:38:48 -0700
  ...and the look of disbelief in my eyes when in a headwind and going uphill, had the throttle pinned and watching the speedometer roll...
• Re: reset? OS2 indicator light
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 8 Jan 2000 15:16:39 -0500
  ...under your van, follow the speedometer cable from the left front wheel, up toward the point where it enters the dash. You will find...
• Re: 14" to 16" Wheel Upgrade User Input Please.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 22 May 2013 09:58:22 -0700
  ...yes I noticed an immediate difference in hill-climbing (worse), indicated speedometer reading (lower), freeway MPG (better), and braking (ever so slightly worse).� Now...
• Re: Does mileage really matter?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 19:49:32 -0800
  ...vehicle purchase by boogie man hunters who have drilled into the heads of the average buyer - that the odometer is the tell all dial...
• Re: Speedo needle sits still sometimes
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 14 Jan 2014 08:00:25 -0800
  On longer trips I generally have my iPhone in a cradle right above the steering wheel, and run a speedometer app (shows a big...
• Re: last questions on 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Lee
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 01:20:01 -0800
  ...The essential electrics do (e.g., headlights), but the dash lights are weak, and the light over the speedometer area doesn't work at...
• Re: Looking for instrument cluster or tachometer
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Dec 2021 14:55:46 +0000
  ...and you keep looking straight rather then down at the instruments.  Heads Up Display.  Eric Caron  On Dec 9, 2021, at 8:44 AM...
• Re: don't use cruise control in the rain?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 15:28:07 -0400
  ...Maintaining speed and having no troubles at all > driving in the rain. > > I glancd down at the speedometer (infrequently enough) and suddenly saw > that...
• Re: another vin question...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 21:15:22 -0800
  ...If the vehicle is in front of you, the only definite difference between the Canadian and US van is the following: - KM/H speedometer...
• 85 GL with Digitool Dash console For Sale
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 20:24:26 -0700
  ...Head pitting was welded up and the heads rebuilt with new valves. Never a leak from the head gaskets. I�ve used Prestone Orange...
• Re: Diesel mileage update
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 03:46:15 +0000
  ...This is where the speedometer gets its signal. The rear tire size is pretty irrelevant if you are tracking mileage via the factory odometer...
• Re: Dynamic Oil Pressure Sensor behind Speedo, how do they work, wiring diagrams, tachometer changes, etc
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 14:29:36 -0400
  ...I'm guessing that the actual connector pins are 0.025" square pins on 0.1" centers -- if so the "Berg header" connectors to...
• magic bus is dead; want parts?
  Historical mailing list - Kragen Sitaker
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 18:53:59 -0400
  So our air-cooled 1982 Vanagon has a cracked head, and all of our attempts to find a new head over the last two...
• Re: 1987 GL question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 09:21:24 -0600
  ...replaced speedometer with brand new one, replaced exhaust system including new cat, muffler, O2 sensor, replaced expansion tank reservoir, replaced all the headlight adjustors...
• Re: Normal mpg?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:42:51 -0600
  Uh ohhh! The dreaded mileage thread has raised its head again. That being said, 1 only get 16-18 mpg in my 84 Westy...
• Re: Vanagon Acceleration Times
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 00:57:49 -0500
  ...I'm considering having some Vanagon heads ceramic coated in the right spots, ceramic coating some piston tops and building an engine with a...
• my vanagon - plans/ideas
  Historical mailing list - TieDye
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 17:08:24 -0400
  ...Also during the inspection, in removing the right front tire, the mechanic broke the tip from the end of the speedometer cable, it still...
• Re: What the heck is this?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:51:01 -0700
  ...which goes out the front 'firewall' near where the speedometer cable goes though. remove front grill. remove left head light bucket, several grommeted wire...
• Re: Big Valves for me?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 21:37:40 -0600
  ...I'm resonably sure that mileage, about 89,000 as I remember, was correct per the speedometer, because I did some work on it...
• Re: Heads-Up - Potential Odometer Fraud
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 21 May 2020 11:37:14 -0500
  Over the years I have routinely replaced damaged / worn out speedometer assemblies with junkyard parts and I have never set the replacement to the...
• Model Summary for 1987 Vanagon USA
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 12:58:53 -0500
  ...2 Black plastic front grills (common to 1986-1991) Chromed steel bumpers Rectangular primary headlights, seperate square high beam lights (common to 1986-1991...
• First impressions
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 18:12:59 -0800
  ...The speedometer is, by the way, the only way you know you are over taxing the little 2.1. It is so quiet (again...
• Re: Stalling problem, only on the hwy?!?!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 22:08:16 +0000
  ...plus one of the heads just popped off after pulling up on it. * weird * 2. my grounds on the block were green and I...
• Re: Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:10:50 -0700
  ...Further regards to that black box- the speedometer cable that goes to the speedometer comes out of the back of the black box. So...
• Re: Dashboard lights
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 16:03:51 -0800
  ...illuminate the > speedometer and tachometer from the top of the dash-board - all other dash > lights work including the "bright headlight switch". > > At first...
• Re: Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:06:34 -0500
  ...Remember ATF Dextron II only! > > *Coolant:* > Taking good care of the cooling system is extremely important because of > the head corrosion problems the WBX...
• Re: Heads-Up - Potential Odometer Fraud
  Historical mailing list - VW Vanagon
  Fri, 22 May 2020 18:47:23 -0600
  ...The usual procedure if the speedometer/odometer was > replaced would be for the new one to be installed with "0" miles and a > label...
• Re: Fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:13:54 -0700
  ...and moving the sensing to the radiator prevented that in an early rabbit, rad fan sensing in on the side of the cylinder head...
• 1982 Vanagon Westy for Sale, $6,000CDN Certified.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 18 Jun 2006 22:23:07 -0400
  ...The air-cooled 2L fuel-injected engine was rebuilt at 95,000 miles and has had both cylinder heads replaced within the last 50...
• Re: When & why replace heads? A Friday Dennis Discussion.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 9 Apr 2023 16:02:51 -0700
  ...Some years ago I bought a running WBX engine (the owner went to Subie), mileage unknown (broken speedometer), some head gasket leaks. I brought...
• Re: TDI bad camshaft
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 23 May 2011 21:58:49 -0400
  ...My WBX engines never had any head leakage in the many miles I covered. Did I mention both of my Vanagons had accurate speedometers...
• Re: Rolling right along on my 'new' block (inline VW swap into Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:12:14 -0700
  ...You also have to remove the Vanagon speedometer to add a VSS(standard cruise control pick-up)Motronic nneds a raod speed signal to...
• Of spare tires and broken wires...
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 20:54:20 -0500
  ...deer-in-the-headlights look. This little box appears to be where the cable from the transmission junctions to the speedometer - I think. But...
• Re: Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:10:07 -0700
  ...Remember ATF Dextron II only! > > *Coolant:* > Taking good care of the cooling system is extremely important because of > the head corrosion problems the WBX...
• Re: mpg enhancements
  Historical mailing list - ray landers
  Fri, 4 Nov 1994 07:01:29 -0800 (PST)
  ...i think there's some spiritual atraction to the number 100, specialy on speedometers. and since a 100 in the U.S. is bigger...
• FS- Subaru Powered Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:07:14 -0700
  ...Hot Jet coated exhaust headers custom free-flow exhaust/new catalytic converter (3,000 miles) H&R shortened oil pan ($250) modified coolant manifold...
• FS: 1984 VW Westphalia Camper in Rochester NY - $9000
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:51:22 -0800
  ...new radiator, front shocks, and speedometer cable at 70,000 miles; both heads re-gasketed and front exhaust pipe at 84,000 miles; CV...
• Re: When & why replace heads? A Friday Dennis Discussion.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 9 Apr 2023 20:59:31 -0400
  ...Some years ago I bought a running WBX > engine (the owner went to Subie), mileage unknown (broken speedometer), > some head gasket leaks. I brought...
• Cleaning out warehouse sale! (Cheap Stuff!)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 11:23:36 EST
  ...1- Upper Square Headlight grille (Used) but in decent shape- $75 1- Upper Round Headlight grille (Used) but in decent shape- $75 Thats it...
• Re: Looking for instrument cluster or tachometer
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 11 Dec 2021 11:15:58 -0500
  ...I think you are describing the speedometer. >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>> Not all vanagons have the gage for showing RPMs >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>> Eric Caron >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>>>> On Dec 8, 2021, at 1...
• Re: Vanagon Issue # 7 has been put to rest.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:50:27 -0600
  ...daily basis: > > #1 tire replacement > #2 Rear brakes > #3 Speedometer/Odometer repair > #4 Headlight switch > #5 Transmission whine/fluid change > #6 Power steering and...
• Vanagon Models, 1991 - USA
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 20:10:50 -0500
  ...2 Black plastic front grills (common to 1986-1991) Rectangular primary headlights, separate square high beam lights (common to 1986-1991) Large VW logo...
• holy smokes (melted the instrument circuit)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
  Fri, 6 May 2005 14:23:38 -0400
  ...Went to reinstall the gauge cluster on the dashboard and suddenly one of the little incandescent instrument illumination lights that lights up the speedometer...
• Re: Vanagon Issue # 7 has been put to rest.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:55:30 -0800
  ...daily basis: > > #1 tire replacement > #2 Rear brakes > #3 Speedometer/Odometer repair > #4 Headlight switch > #5 Transmission whine/fluid change > #6 Power steering and...
• Re: buying in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 08:59:42 -0400
  ...FMVSS, except for the speedometer, or headlights, you may have these components replaced at a dealer authorized by the factory to repair your vehicle...
• entertainment: 1956 road test
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 09 Jan 95 16:10:18 CST
  ...The most favorable run gave a dead 60.0 actual mph, with the speedometer indicating 62.5. Any Kombi, Micro Bus, or Camper owner...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 18 Feb 2014 (#2014-100)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Wed, 19 Feb 2014 13:17:12 -0500
  ...Choice of Lube > > ---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:=20 > > The squeaking-squealing is often from the speedometer head itself, not=20 > > the cable...
• Re: Fuel Gauge Behavior Changed
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:26:33 -0700
  ...my head, man. I'm still trying to suss what the single safety orange dot on the 20 mph tick on the speedometer signifies...
• Re: Electrical Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 18:13:23 -0600
  ...It was the very first over head cam engine mass produced. I recently bought an RX7 oil cooler (dealer retail $700.00) with the...
• FS: 1985 Westfalia - $6750
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 09:56:19 -0500
  ...ends $145 Speedometer calibrated $80 New fuel pressure regulator and cleaned throttle body $200 New water pump and replaced both head gaskets at 97k...
• Continental Tires - a little long
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 16:55:49 -0500
  Tires have raised their ugly head here again and too soon. Have appointment with front end specialist on Tuesday. In the meantime, I was...
• FW: San Patricio Melaque: Jellyfish!
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 20:35:41 -0800
  ...have fixed my erratic speedometer. Once I�ve had my fill of Melaque�s fruit smoothies I�ll head south. The current plan is...
• Re: FS- Subaru Powered Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:20:29 -0400
  ...http://homepage.mac.com/kenherman/PhotoAlbum9.html > > Engine: > > Hot Jet coated exhaust headers > custom free-flow exhaust/new catalytic converter (3,000 miles) > H...
• Re: Looking for instrument cluster or tachometer
  Historical mailing list - C Snyder
  Sat, 11 Dec 2021 17:05:58 +0000
  ...and you keep looking straight rather then down at the instruments. >> >> Heads Up Display. >> >> Eric Caron >> >>> On Dec 9, 2021, at 8:44 AM...
• Re: Speedo needle sits still sometimes
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:56:59 -0800
  ...But I am less-capable of doing 6 mph + 5% in my head very quickly. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans...