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• Re: temperature guage on 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 18:35:30 -0400
  ...I am guessing that I want to order the two >pin sensor??? What do you think? Thanks gary From ETKA, if it screws in...
• Alternator, V.R. question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Dec 95 18:15:07 CST
  ...has pins labeled D+, D- and DF as does the alternator. Three wires connect the regulator pins to the corresponding alternator pins. D- appears...
• cluster swap problem
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Tue, 8 May 2007 08:37:59 -0400
  ...Pin #6 provides the signal from the temp sensor, but this pin is now empty in my air cooled van. Is there a way...
• Da Pink Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 23:12:30 -0600
  Anyone know of a less costly source for VW antifreeze? You know, the phosphate-free pink stuff. Dave in KC 85 Westy http://members...
• Re: Knock Knock ?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:47:38 -0800
  ...When i've driven cars > with ping, > usually the ping frequency is dependent on throttle/load too) > > It has rebuilt injectors that were flow...
• Sliding Door Hinge Torsional Spring
  Historical mailing list - Chayan Srisawat
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 09:11:32 +0700
  ...I found that torsional spring was released (no load) however pin still be in place????. I plan to pull pin out and preload the...
• Re: vanagon grill pics
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 12:00:20 +1200
  ...Repeat at other end, then pop center pin. I think that the grill may eventually split at the two inner pins due to fatigue...
• Re: Hall sensor install
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 16:55:50 EST
  ...Fashion a bench block to bed the coupling while extracting the pin. I made a bench block from AL which has worked perfectly well...
• Re: wing window
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 8 May 2013 03:43:43 -0700
  ...You will need to find a drift pin remover that is of the correct diameter to remove that pin, I have had good success...
• Re: repairing arm rest
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 16:31:17 -0500
  ...I MAY not have the right name for this "pin", but in my > >vocabulary, a Westy arm-rest drift pin is a metal tube...
• Re: waterboxer pinging
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:56:14 -0400
  So far as I can tell, my camper does not ping. But, having read the vendor articles and some list posts regarding the greater...
• Re: Bumper Stickers and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Wed, 22 May 2002 02:28:38 EDT
  In a message dated 5/21/02 7:39:09 PM Pacific Daylight Time, PinkysPals writes: > I know, I know. I have been spanked...
• Re: How to make a Syncro owner jealous
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 25 May 2007 09:01:33 -0600
  The Pinzgauer is also a Swiss Army vehicle-they make a 6 wheel drive version that's pretty cool. Parts/trucks are readily available...
• Re: OEM mud flap question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:00:31 -0700
  ...The pins into the mudflap are threaded into the rubber with plain shaft going into the bushing. Often the pins are rusted. Alistair > On...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 06:36:28 -0400
  ...Here is the ISCU pinout: Pin Pin name in STAMPED wiring on ISCU diagram Pin function ----- -------- ------------- 15 14 Switched +12V from ECU power relay...
• Re: '86 GL electrical (sound system) question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 15:29:04 -0500
  ...Get a standard Bosch 4 or 5 pin relay (only need 4 pin). Pins 85 and 86 go to the relay's coil and...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 02:46:53 -0500
  ...one has two pins per housing and the other has one pin per housing. The two-pin kind are often seen on the "detachable...
• Re: Curves (no Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 14:02:08 -0500
  I believe what you do is put the pins 22" apart (and level). Tie one end of the string to one of the pins...
• Re: Urgently need STRIKER PIN for rear lock on sliding door -- '91 Vanagon - FIXED
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 11 Mar 2023 08:39:26 -0500
  Door was fixed entirely by adjustment.  The pin was moved at least 3/16" more inward on the pillar than were it was.  The...
• Re: Taking apart a distributor -- arrgh!
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 21:24:32 EDT
  In a message dated 6/3/05 8:23:55 PM, xtabe@YAHOO.COM writes: << I can't get the pin out of the...
• Re: Vanagon T-Shirts
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:13:07 -0700
  ...Tom's pink one, but only if it's a really HOT pink, not one of > those namby-pamby baby-soft pinks. XXL. > > I...
• Armrest Pin Needed
  Historical mailing list - Toma Keller
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 20:44:40 -0800
  ...Are these available from any of > the aftermarket providers or does anyone know where I can locate one of > these pins? > > Thanks, > > Toma Keller...
• tail gate hatch question
  Historical mailing list - Ken & Sue
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:48:19 -0500
  ...Has anyone ever noticed that the hinge pins wear out. Does anybody get a little concern when they install a hatch bike rack with...
• Re: Table leg hole?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 6 May 2021 20:18:32 -0400
  ...The added pin locks the table in certain set positions >>>> with the pin. He didn’t discuss rattle or other things. ] >>>> He gave some...
• Re: shifter ball and cup - cuup removal
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 21:49:10 -0700
  The pin will come out either way. Usually use a pin punch and tap it upwards, then clean out the grease and retrieve the...
• Re: How to remover pistons from wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - david kao
  Thu, 19 Dec 1996 23:18:02 -0800
  ...If this involves removing the piston > pins, what is the best way to get very dirty pins out? > > I promised someone that I would...
• Re: Differences between 82 and 83 turn signals?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:20:33 -0700
  ...The dash light is supposed to be OFF when pin 14 has 12 volts. Mark Jim Felder wrote: > David; > >> For the turn signal -- I...
• Re: 90 instrument cluster into 83 -- wiring help?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 21:22:07 -0800
  ...The 2 brown wires on separate pins in the 83 harness should be connected together and put to the same pin as the 90...
• Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 12:27:16 -0700
  ...lots of carb cleaner first, figuring the pin is hanging up in goo on the wrist pin bushing - sometimes that helps. On 10/3...
• Re: '90 electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 14 Oct 2015 16:26:51 -0700
  ...You may want to replace that plastic pin with small screw and bolt. The pin on mine was broken and the cable jumped off...
• Re: Newer instrument cluster in '84 van
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 18 May 2014 18:39:37 -0400
  ...The pin that >gets bent aside is not a ground pin. It is the tach signal pin. >Without the tach signal the oil pressure...
• Re: Pinned down
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 12:05:54 -0500
  You can't think that roll pin can hold anything in place? It is there to locate the flywheel in position on the Crank...
• Re: Knock & Ping?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 21:56:25 -0500
  ...I'm very familiar with > how the VW inline-4s sound when pinging, but not so sure about the > wasserboxer. Are they prone to...
• Re: voltage stabilizer/gauges not working
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:40:34 -0400
  ...The middle pin is in the air (no female connector). All three >> have always been that way and work fine. > > The middle pin is...
• Fwd: Re: Diagnosing cooling fan
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 20:57:00 -0500
  ...Fuse S1, 30A; 2.5mm BK to thermoswitch pin 3; [short pin 3 to pin 2] ; 2.5 mm R/W to resistor pack...
• Re: Tach install from vanagon to vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 15:13:51 -0800
  The simple way is to compare the wire colors in each hole of both 14 pin connectors. Move the wires on the clock dash...
• Re: Wasserboxer piston pin removal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:58:16 -0500
  ...The head will drop down over the > far end edge of the pin. Slide key stock into pin next to the shank of > the...
• Re: Piston Pin
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 4 May 1995 09:40:39 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Can you not get the clip out? Or the pin itself? Which one? All of them? On my engine, I did this once with...
• Re: How to remover pistons from wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Don Kane
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 08:49:34 -0800
  ...If this involves removing the piston >pins, what is the best way to get very dirty pins out? > >What is a good source for...
• Need help; shifter linkage '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 21 May 1998 17:12:30 -0700
  ...I'm trying to install the large nut that goes in the end of the guide pin. But since the guide pin is round...
• Re: (STILL Has Not gone to GERRY List ... ) ... Another 1981 Aircooled Transaxle question (shift bracket + low trns. Oil)
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 5 Sep 2016 17:18:22 -0700
  Ken at Vanagain is selling new ones of that guide pin. There is a plastic ring that goes in the groove at the end...
• ECU Power;
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sun, 1 Feb 2004 16:04:44 EST
  ...Hi All, I'm not sure which ECU pin is # 14, but I'm guessing it is at one end or the other, on...
• Re: humming synchro
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Oct 1996 23:59:57 -0400
  In a message dated 96-10-07 23:20:55 EDT, you write: << I'd be curious to find out what it is.. >> Pinion...
• pinnacles caravan?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Mar 1997 08:54:00 -0800
  ...Anyone care to join in or have us meet you somewhere en route to Pinnacles? Lemme know.. /martha
• Re window tinting
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 14:12:15 -0400
  ...I live in Pinehurst, NC. the man who did mine is in Pinebluff, NC. which is about 5 miles from me. I will get...
• Re: Anyone have the VW piston wrist pin puller?
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 21:22:43 -0600
  ...all thread, a few nuts and washers, and a piece of pipe (that is just larger then the wrist pin). John Aircooled.Net Inc.
• Daily Update On My Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:35:39 -0800
  ...I assume pin 7 is ground to the ECU, as each injector shows one side to pin 7 (Bentley). I did NOT get continuity...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:17:29 -0700
  ...Any kind of sharp pin will do and I actually prefer safety pins since I can keep 1 or 2 clipped on my volt...
• Re: Black Box Relay question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 12 Mar 2013 06:01:44 -0700
  ...FI harnesses that are set up for the >> 5 pin relay have extra ECU wiring pins and the 5th relay pin connects to >> the...
• Re: 85 Vangon revs drops, revs drops, revs drops, and then dies after a few minutes of this cycle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:18:04 -0500
  ...Ignition on, you should have +5 on pin 3, +5 between pins 3 and 4. If those are good, open the air box so...
• Re: help! It's pink!
  Historical mailing list - Chris and Shauna
  Tue, 1 May 2007 13:15:56 -0500
  ...help! It's pink! > On 5/1/07, Chris and Shauna <shaunaandchris@shaw.ca> wrote: > > > > I have an 84 water-cooled that has been...
• Re: "W" pin on alternator? What for?
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Sat, 18 Sep 1999 10:51:44 -0400
  Paul, the 'W' pin is for the tachometer signal, as you suspect. No current should be applied to this terminal. Motorola alternators, in my...
• More Ignition/ Stabilizer electonics ?'s(way long!)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 01:15:13 -0500
  ...Pin six on the Haltech seems to go to the ignition signal connection to the Haltech ignition output conncector along with pin three. The...
• Re: Friday: Pinewood Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 23 Mar 2013 03:50:47 -0500
  Wow! Nicely done!! John On 3/23/2013 3:18 AM, honemastert wrote: >> I've seen another Pinewood ->Westy before, > > Here's mine :) > http...
• Re: Pin Stripes?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 May 2004 10:20:01 EDT
  ...Daylight Time, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: > The 1990 Carat I just bought has the pin stripes and no signs of a > repaint. > added aftermarket.
• Re: clutch pedal
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 14:27:21 -0700
  While installing new clutch cylinder I noticed lots of free play in clevis pin pushrod.Closer look revealed worn out hole for pin. Any...
• WANTED: Syncro tranny core or ring/pinion
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 13:56:09 -0400
  I need a good Syncro ring and pinion gearset (4.86 ratio), or complete rebuildable tranny. Anyone have either? P-mail if you can...
• AT ring and pinion; taller gear ratio?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:37:10 -0400
  Does anyone have a ring and pinion available for the auto trans in my '86 weekender? Is/was someone selling these with a taller...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:17:08 -0700
  ...They are wired in parallel and both connected through >>>> one single wire to Pin 4 of the ECU per Bentley's 97.55. Both...
• Re: Fifth connection on relay
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 23:37:24 -0800
  AFAIK, a relay with an 87a and 87 pin, are different. The ones I've seen allow power out to be switched between 87...