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Re: Van adventure and tech quiz
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:30:00 -0400
...Van adventure and tech quiz > > I found this article most helpful in regard to idle issues: > > https://vancafe.com/blog/vanagon-running-problems?_kx...
FW: Car Care [TRACKING DOWN A BATTERY DRAIN - 02/16/2000]
Historical mailing list - Brian Asbury
Wed, 16 Feb 2000 13:14:41 -0600
...Brian TipWorld - http://www.tipworld.com The Internet's #1 Source for Computer Tips, News, and Gossip Proudly presents: Car Care ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- And now for...
Re: Living in a van
Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
Thu, 23 May 2002 11:47:18 -0700
...b On Thursday, May 23, 2002, at 11:36 , Brent Christensen wrote: > Not to be a enviro-Nazi, but technically, you should not rise...
Re: Ignition points wear
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 14 Apr 2005 21:05:49 -0500
...Anybody have any tips or techniques to share. How long can most of you go before your dwell and timing need to be reset...
Re: Take a look at the new T-5 Camper.
Historical mailing list - jimt
Tue, 13 Sep 2005 20:23:51 -0600
...They catch a few dozen usually from tips, and a few dozen more from insurance claims that get investigated. (don�t file a claim...
STRANDED....'81 Westy
Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
Fri, 2 Jul 2004 12:01:44 -0700
...href="http://g.msn.com/8HMAENUS/2749??PS=47575">Get tips for maintaining your PC, notebook accessories and reviews in Technology 101.</a> </html>
Auto tranny and diff mating questions
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Tue, 22 Aug 2006 22:17:53 -0700
...If you wouldn't mind responding with some tips, hints and reassurance, I'd appreciate it. 1) The second set of seals that I...
Re: transmission jacking up tips?
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Fri, 13 Aug 2004 09:07:36 -0400
...Is there any > technique or tool that can help me to keep the transmission stable > enough so that I can jack it into place...
Re: audio tach
Historical mailing list - Josh Poulson
Sun, 09 Apr 1995 21:59:22 PDT
> if you know someone who is a mobile ham radio enthusiast, he should be able > to give lots of hints/tips about silencing engine...
Re: old timers gone...
Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
Fri, 22 Jan 1999 21:00:36 -0500
...There >seems to be little room for honest debate of even technical issues, let >alone list issues. > >I sure will miss tim's wit...
Re: Lil change items link requests
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:07:24 -0700
...area and not the fill tube? > > Any draw backs, or special techniques? > > I do have a pump for doing oil testing but it only...
Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Wed, 11 Mar 2015 20:54:31 -0400
...Are these adequate, or should I go with the Moog, as recommended > by > > T3 Technique? Also, tried pressing Lower Control Arm Bushing on one...
Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 24 Dec 2023 21:28:37 -0600
...Both these sizes are becoming limited in choices and noe are available in AGM or other technologies. >> >> For the Westphalia the fit is even...
Re: Morning Gnarliness: how to deal with
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:54:46 -0800
...I would appreciate hearing tips from others who may have already sorted out techniques for dealing with bucketdrops. > > Those who own and use fancier...
Re: old timers gone...
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 22 Jan 1999 17:54:29 -0800
...There >>seems to be little room for honest debate of even technical issues, let >>alone list issues. >> >>I sure will miss tim's wit...
Re: Replacing A/C on 89 Westy... Help !
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Fri, 6 Apr 2007 23:48:39 -0500
...he is a novice auto tech and we have the Bentley manual. > Can this be done in our driveway or is it best to...
Inline gas VW Jetta motor swap. Progress, update.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:10:51 -0700
...bought from them and in return, they've gladly given me tech tips as needed. As I was swapping all the parts between the...
Re: Cascade audio double check
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:31:13 -0400
...Prime day for the material I like the most. >> >> Keep the tips coming! >> >> Eric Caron >> >> >>> On Jul 20, 2022, at 12:58 AM, OlRivrRat...
Re: removing input shaft seal
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Mon, 14 May 2012 08:18:23 -0700
...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk 90...
Re: FW: Salt project
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 4 Dec 2002 13:25:39 -0800
...Rico Baroga, WSDOT Maintenance, > 360-705-7864 (Olympia) > > > Changing technologies allow WSDOT to look again at > salt > > > OLYMPIA -- Advancing highway maintenance > technologies, motor vehicle...
Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
Sat, 7 May 2016 08:36:48 -0700
...Good tips. >>>> >>>> I've often wondered that if a backing plate became thin enough due to >>>> corrosion, >>>> would it flex under hard braking conditions...
Re: Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:05:31 -0700
...your wheels because the stuff is explosively > > >> flamable and tire shop techs have been seriously injured removing > tires > > >> that are full of Fix-A...
Re: Noisy speedo
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Mon, 28 Dec 2015 10:50:01 -0800
...I have small syringes with various fine plastic and metal tips that I can use to place the lube too. I'll give it...
FW: FW: Salt project
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Wed, 4 Dec 2002 14:53:37 -0700
...Rico Baroga, WSDOT Maintenance, > > 360-705-7864 (Olympia) > > > > > > Changing technologies allow WSDOT to look again at > > salt > > > > > > OLYMPIA -- Advancing highway maintenance > > technologies, motor vehicle...
Dynamat install ?'s on front doors(long)
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 27 May 2002 11:37:11 -0500
...Any tips on advantages of doing other vehicle panels with this stuff. It is kinda expensive, but a quieter van is a good thing...
Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 25 Dec 2023 19:40:28 +0000
...Both these sizes are becoming limited in choices and noe are available in AGM or other technologies. > > For the Westphalia the fit is even...
Re: Rear Brake Drum Puller
Historical mailing list
13 Dec 96 07:06:11 PST
Well, the technical part of this, beat the everloving cr*p out of it. Don't forget to use a little Liquid Wrench or...
RX7 oil cooler info update/Audi Oil temp Sender
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 28 Mar 2002 08:34:47 -0600
...During the past few years, I have been trying to compile a book of useful technical tips (of type not found in workshop manuals...
Re: Stainless Steel Brake Lines...brake performance tips
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Sat, 2 Sep 2000 11:25:17 -0400
...This is a racing technique that requires cutting an opening in the brake backing plate and attaching the hose. On the Vanagon these air...
Re: Bus Depot SPAM, again! - Note from the List Admin!
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Tue, 19 Jan 1999 00:23:22 -0600
...Do not discourage commercial enterprises from responding with answers to Listee's postings where that response also carries technical information that the individual list...
Re: Front Suspension Blues (Got the Squeeks)
Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
Thu, 16 Aug 2001 10:25:07 -0400
...I will file this artical with my tech tips folder. Thanks Bryan Belman Pt. Pleasant, NJ 1990 Audi 200 Turbo (Money Pit) 1982 Westy...
Re: Installing a slider window
Historical mailing list - Taeke
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:41:41 -0400
...Are old rubbers reusable and does this have a high chance of success using these tips? -----Original Message----- From: Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET> Sent...
Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:55:53 -0700
...Below is a link to their > tech tips page outlining the ABA/1.8 liter head swap. > > http://www.techtonicstuning.com/main/index.php...
Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
Historical mailing list - Scott
Fri, 6 May 2016 14:39:39 -1000
...Good tips. >>> >>> I've often wondered that if a backing plate became thin enough due to >> corrosion, >>> would it flex under hard braking conditions...
HELP: Mixed Feelings about 84 Diesel Vanagon Find
Historical mailing list - Craig Jon Anderson
Fri, 21 Aug 1998 12:00:21 -0400
...offer comments, tips, suggestions on how I can figure out more about the condition of this baby and whether I should spend any more...
Re: Why List Vendors Suck: Farewell Letter
Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
Tue, 19 Jan 1999 23:13:46 -0500
...Obviously, on the List, there is a mixture of those who offer technical tips and those who understand that making parts available to follow...
PROOF that Gene Berg LIKED WBX engines....
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sun, 20 Aug 2000 02:11:20 EDT
Go to: -http://www.geneberg.com/ Then click on: -Tech Tips Then click on: - Crankshaft Knowledge Then scroll down to: -Gene Berg Forged Cranks...
Re: ps rack install tips?
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Fri, 21 Oct 2005 09:05:18 EDT
...Hunter even has a directory of shops who have sprung for this marvelous and expensive piece of technology. Unfortunately, the only facility to have...
Re: Engine Swap - what about TDI?
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Thu, 10 Jun 1999 17:46:50 -0400
...This is for a variety of technical reasons that I will give later. In spite of my reservations (for others) of using this engine...
Maintainance: Good Advice
Historical mailing list - Howard G. Bernier
Tue, 4 Apr 2000 17:21:57 -0500
...Transmission filter Vacuum hoses Temperature sensors Lubricants Coolant hoses Belts *These technical tips are designed only as a starting point. We recommend you seek...
Re: [WetWesties] Really Dumb Question About Aux Batteries RESTATED
Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
Sat, 11 Jun 2011 11:00:42 -0700
...http://www.wetwesties.org/calendar For technical resources: http://www.wetwesties.org/links.htm Please conserve bandwidth and clip quoted material in your posts...
Re: removing input shaft seal
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 14 May 2012 11:23:53 -0700
...AA Transaxle >> 425-788-4070 >> "On the cutting edge of Old technology" >> 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk >> 90 Doka Tristar...
Was: Re: Swage Bit ... Pop Top Cable. Now: more info
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 4 Aug 2010 14:47:28 -0700
...I went to Pro-Tech Yacht Services Ltd here in North Vancouver to look at parts and get an estimate of cost to make...
Re: HELP: Mixed Feelings about 84 Diesel Vanagon Find
Historical mailing list - Dan Johnston
Fri, 21 Aug 1998 12:11:40 -0400
...offer comments, tips, suggestions on how I can figure out more about the condition of this baby and whether I should spend any more...
Re: Dual Battery Switch
Historical mailing list - Bob Bolton
Sat, 16 Oct 2004 09:03:44 +0930
...An auto electrician told me this is old technology, and wanted to replace it all with a relay. But I like things simple, that...
Re: Anyone want my 92 Vanagon V6 TDI?
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Sat, 20 Oct 2007 11:15:10 +0200
...You altered the > gearbox shafts to do it? > Have a look at http://www.v6bus.de/Tips.jpg The auto trans part output shaft...
Re: relay starter solenoid fix=brake warning light!?!
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 28 May 2003 00:34:34 -0400
...The relay fix was done according to the tech > article on vanagon.com. In a nutshell, the ignition switch hot lead is connected to...
Re: mpg display (was Re: Was: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:33:59 -0500
...the biggest problem with such a system isn't the technology to pull it off, but the provacy issue associated with having that kind...
Re: Rear trailing arm repair: Port Townsend (WA) Muffler?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 4 Sep 2014 14:05:50 -0700
...Excellent info and tips as usual Dennis! The front arms are the old style; stamped metal with the 3 bolt radius rod. They were...
Re: HELP: Mixed Feelings about 84 Diesel Vanagon Find
Historical mailing list - Pierce, John D
Fri, 21 Aug 1998 14:40:46 -0400
...offer comments, tips, suggestions on how I > can figure out more about the condition of this baby and whether I should > spend any more...
hole saws/floor cutting
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Sat, 22 Jan 2005 19:35:38 -0500
...And the hole will come out 1/8" away from the m= ain > side > beam. > Any hints, tips, suggestions on how to do this...
Re: Instant Horse Power Update
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sun, 14 May 2000 23:21:47 EDT
...see http://www.geneberg.com tech tips for more info. Robert
Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Reply from AT&T/BellSouth Part I
Historical mailing list - Lucas Thompson
Tue, 20 May 2008 09:32:27 -0700
...Then maybe we could make vanagon.com into a wiki and the listmembers could add DIY tech tips and sad pictures of burned up...
Re: Screen on pop top canvas.
Historical mailing list - Steve Kroll
Mon, 5 Jun 2000 15:56:32 -0700
...It is beginning > > > > to tear and I > > > > want to know what techniques to use to prevent > > it from becoming > > > > worse and the > > > > best method...
Re: Replacement AFM technology
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 23 Sep 2007 17:13:03 -0700
...About the biggest issue I see is for your ordinary non-auto-technical person is finding competent repair. Which is a bitch no matter...
Re: Some thoughts on a FAQ Proposition
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 29 May 2002 10:35:54 -0500
...the archives > surely, > >> but the > >> technical literature, the Bosch Automotive handbook, listees and > >> other web > >> sites, or their own base experience. The topic could...
Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:34:46 -0500
...Are these adequate, or should I go with the Moog, as recommended > > by > > > T3 Technique? Also, tried pressing Lower Control Arm Bushing on one...
Re: HELP: Mixed Feelings about 84 Diesel Vanagon Find
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Fri, 21 Aug 1998 11:09:42 -0600
...offer comments, tips, suggestions on how I can figure out more about the condition of this baby and whether I should spend any more...
Re: Morning Gnarliness: how to deal with
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:38:06 -0700
...I would appreciate hearing tips from others who may have already sorted out techniques for dealing with bucketdrops. > > Those who own and use fancier...
Re: Syncro Alignment & Vibrations
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 26 Mar 1998 23:39:20 -0500
...They key Technical Bulliten is number 91-05, August 31, 1990 which I see here in Fiche No. 2 of 2 of the Technical...