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• A/C Units
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 19:16:42 -0600
  '87 Syncro a/c unit is a Sanden s 709; will a sd 709 work on it? Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy http://groups...
• vanagon swival seat mechanisms for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 14:36:05 EST
  ...complete units. these are VW units from westys. allow your existing seat to swival 360 degrees. can be used with any vanagon drivers or...
• NEEDED : Fuel sender
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sat, 13 Sep 2003 20:28:07 EDT
  Anyone have a fuel sender unit for a syncro. I can buy one new for 135. but I am lookin for a used one...
• Fuel sending unit testing procedure?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 11:49:54 -0800
  I got the fuel sending unit out but I don't know how to test one like this. I don't have any reading...
• 1985 Vanagon Gas 1.9l - idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:59:33 -0400
  I have two ?'s: (1) is testing this unit as simple as "plugging the ends together" and re-running car to see its affect...
• Re: Taking out the dash for BEHR unit / Radio relocation
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 06:55:51 -0500
  ...is the issue....plus getting the hoses to >them from the evaporator/fan unit. Things are tight behind the dashboard >after the Behr unit...
• Re: Learning Electricity Part Two
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 5 Apr 2009 18:49:46 -0300
  ...Therefore the >coulomb, rather than the ampere, was the SI base electrical unit. > >In 1960 the SI made the ampere the base unit.[5...
• Re: adding a/c - '85 down pass vanagon overhead unit v.s. Behr in-dash a/c
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 10:26:34 -0800
  Chris, You could put a nice a/c unit under the rear seat. That's what I plan to do in my Tristar, and...
• Radio/subwoofer wiring
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Sat, 14 Jul 2012 09:29:16 -0500
  So, since the rest of the Bostig kit hasn't yet arrived, I decided to install the new radio head unit and subwoofer I...
• AC Compressor Kaput!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 12:50:24 -0600
  ...Any suggestions??? What types of AC units were used on the 88 GL's? Anyone know? Are different units interchangeable ... Say 88 GL and...
• Cooling units for homemade fridge
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 13:13:00 -0800
  ...Cooling units for homemade fridge Hopefully this isn't off topic. I apologize if it is. Has anyone bought the cooling unit for a...
• Re: Need info on overhead A/C
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 18:27:39 -0800
  ...I have the H-shaped overhead unit, the tunnel style unit, and the Behr in-dash AC. Have them installed an also sitting loose...
• AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
  Sun, 25 Jun 1995 08:38:26 -0400 (EDT)
  Has anyone had any experience with top mounted AC units on a Westy? ie the type used on motorhomes and conversion vans? I spotted...
• Freon (R-12) to HF-134a on Vanagon A/C
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 19:11:41 -0600
  Volks, Has anyone converted their Vanagon A/C unit to HF-134a? If so does the A/C unit cool as well as before...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 13:34:36 -0800
  ...Thank you Mike!!! This research confirms several > > hunches that I had. > > > > The control unit consists of 16 op-amps (4 LM2902 quad chips), a...
• Re: Syncro Tranny Lube Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Apr 1995 10:00:30 -0400
  ...VW in its official obscure literature indicates that synthetic is OK for the front final drive unit but does not list synthetic as being...
• adding a/c - '85 down pass vanagon overhead unit v.s. Behr in-dash a/c
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:55:18 EDT
  ...the Behr In-Dash a/c unit.. which are hard to come by... and the other was the dealer installed overhead a/c units...
• Re: Anyone have a good used idle control unit for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 16:35:40 -0700
  ...Anyone have a good used idle control unit for sale? > Hi, > > > The latest wisdom on my idle woes on my 87 Westy is that...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 14:56:36 -0400
  ...Cabirolet uses a 3 wire unit, > >where your Vanagon has 2 wire unit. > > Eric > >
• ISC troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:28:54 -0500
  ...Hooray for that but now I'm am left very curious about what fails in these units. I did a fair bit of archive...
• hi beam headlight unit
  Historical mailing list - .
  Thu, 04 Apr 1996 21:41:50
  ...Performance unlimited 800 333-7862 #65115 $76 ditto high beam headlight unit for 86 Sherwin Sherwin Kaufman Spring Valley, New York 86 Westfalia Syncro...
• cooling system sending unit?
  Historical mailing list - Jen
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 17:33:20 -0400
  I have been told I need to check the sending unit on my '85 water-cooled vanagon. I am looking at my Bentley manual...
• Re: Portable Air Conditioner aka hybrid electric vehicle continued
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 23:44:10 -0500
  The inverter won't drive the AC unit. The AC unit requires 15 amps continuos. You battery or inverter won't be able to...
• Re: AC powered Air Cond.for van
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 15:37:42 -0500
  ...Also the automotive units move a great deal more air than a window unit. >Do I Need a bigger alternator? Quite likely. But first...
• Re: Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:41:46 -0800
  ...The something is either an infrared receiver or a radio frequency receiver in the head unit. Takes power to do that but half an...
• car audio noise finally solved, yes, really this time
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:13:53 -0700
  ...What finally cured it was grounding the RCA out shields on the head unit to the head unit chassis. From some internet research, it...
• AC - To junk or not to junk
  Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
  Tue, 12 Aug 1997 10:03:46 -0700
  ...1) Are AC units cheap to fix? 2) Would it damage anything to remove the unit (carefully)? 3) Would anyone be interested in purchasing...
• Re: repairing the idle stabilizer unit?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 16:05:36 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 Gl Driver Matthew Pollard wrote: > there was talk a while back about repairing the idle stabilizing unit. > Unfortunitly i was not...
• Re: Friday, update on Prius electronics rant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 11:34:17 -0700
  ...I paid $175 (including shipping) for the unit, and with a "loyal customer discount," got it installed for $99 (one hour labor at $125...
• Re: A/C to be or not to be
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 09:13:56 EST
  Very easy to remove, just a few bolts and screws to get the overhead unit off and undo the the A/C lines (reclaim...
• Re: Front A/C Installation - Aftermarket
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 01:49:36 -0400
  I just completed installing a Behr unit that was salvaged from an 84 Vanagon. Behr made a kit that was an "after purchase" dealer...
• Re: FW: vanagon ac upgrade *in dash unit info*
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 10:14:21 -0700
  ...I'd also like to know if there's a > way > to add a heater core to the unit so it could serve 2...
• Westy Propane/used vanagon questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 19:05:26 -0500
  ...Need advice on testing propane unit on used Westy '89 so that we don't torch it! No manuals. And the labels were scrubbed...
• Re: Syncro Alignment Spreadsheet--Angle Units!!??
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 12:35:23 +0200
  Derek and others, On Mon, 1998-07-13 18:24:35 -0400, Derek Drew wrote: > ... > What is an "angle unit"? That's the unit...
• Re: rad shack voltmeter/thermometer on sale
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 21:00:35 -0400
  I notice the backlight is on all the time when the unit is on 12v. Pretty good idea. I wonder if I put batteries...
• Re: Diesel starter for Kennedy adapter
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:44:12 -0400
  ...They offer a high torque unit for $250. >Does anyone know what starter they actually use or is it something >custom? I've got...
• Re: Strange AC sighting in MD junkyard
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 07:02:36 -0400
  ...My son's 84 has the front mounted AC unit, it was factory installed. All of the hoses, etc., run up the pillar between...
• looking for a source for temp 2/temperature gauge sending unit connectors
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 12 Jan 2013 14:30:11 -0500
  I was in the process of replacing the temp 2 sending unit on my 1990 vanagon and was also checking the wiring for the...
• AC While Camping - Portable Unit
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 01:55:58 +0000
  ...conditioner?ref=h/pricealert It's more pricey than a window unit, but may be easier to lug around. David Wilhite 84' Westy Middle...
• Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:14:39 -0700
  When I hear 'ignition control unit' I think of this guy: http://members.cybertrails.com/~ahwahnee/Ign%20Mod.JPG I always carry a spare...
• Re: Fuel Injectors other than Bosch
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 14:23:58 -0500
  Ill bet the Standard brand is a re-boxed Bosch unit. My Standard OXS was a bosch unit in a Standard Box. About 35...
• WTB Synchro servo unit
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:28:06 -0700
  ...I need that little servo unit for my syncro that resides just under the starter and controls the differential lock. Thanks for any info...
• Re: UNITE!
  Historical mailing list - Matt F
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 09:43:32 -0400
  ...To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2001 11:18 PM Subject: Re: UNITE! > I thought this message said UNTIE. Nevermind. > > BenT >
• Re: Idle stabilizer for 81 Calif Vanagon (was hall unit)
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 10:42:21 -0600
  ...Idle stabilizer for 81 Calif Vanagon (was hall unit) > if you or anyone out there has an idle stabilizer unit > that will work for...
• Re: Stove Repair
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 17:16:25 -0700
  ...Going backwards Flame spreader/mixer unit Main flow/expansion tubing Valve/orifice unit A low flame in this design could be Clogged spreader Spider...
• Re: (headsup) wasserboxer cooling system failure dujour
  Historical mailing list - Christopher P. Gibbs L.B.I.P.P.
  Sat, 03 Aug 1996 13:44:27 +0000
  Frank, Yes, the distribution unit that you mentioned does seem a little frail. Mine did exactly the same as yours and broke off at...
• Looking for Digifant Idle Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 10:38:57 -0500
  Hello all, does anyone have a used working Digifant Idle Control unit for sale. I've got an '87 Vanagon. I've been working...
• Parts Request
  Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 22:28:27 -0400
  ...and the cable was nice enough to shatter while i was attempting to remove it from the unit. the unit itself was nearly salvageable...
• WTB 87 jumpseat seatbelt
  Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
  Sat, 27 May 2000 08:05:53 EDT
  Hi all, I�m looking for a Seatbelt unit for the jumpseat behind the drivers seat on my 87 wolfsburg. The little plastic case...
• Re: Portable Air Conditioner for Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 10:43:45 -0500
  ...Actual price and manufacturer The unit below is is the closest to the unit I bought last summer. My wife reminded me that we...
• Re: Vanagon Headlamp Source ?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 12:34:43 -0400
  ...Sounds like you need the high beam unit VAG #533-941-062 and yes they're expensive from Hella. But here's a tip...
• Leaky Auto Trans
  Historical mailing list - BRUCE LYONS
  Fri, 1 May 1998 20:10:43 -0700
  ...I can get my unit fixed. 3. I can get a rebuilt unit. 4. I can get a used unit. I have 137K miles...
• Re: Norcold Recall...lets do it
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 13:28:24 -0400
  The Norcold 3163 is the Winnebago-spec'd unit that ships with the Eurovan Camper as well as the Rialta. It is much bigger...
• Re: WTB - Behr A/C unit
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 19:43:49 -0700
  ...This is the perfect time > for me to upgrade to a front Behr A/C unit. I'm finishing up on a Subaru > engine...
• Re: Battery recharge and stereo
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:57:38 -0800
  ...First, when I put in the Pioneer head unit in my '90 the face wanted to remain lit. To the manual, sure enough there...
• Re: HELP! What is GVW???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 18:04:22 +1200
  >I think for Force or Weight you mean N (Newton) & >something like 'lb.ft/s2' for the imperial/English >unit ...but your message is...
• AC in a westy?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 12:44:33 -0400
  I saw a vanagon today with a small ac unit mounted in the window! Anybody know anything about window unit ac for when you...
• Re: Portable AC for camping
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 09:43:57 -0400
  ...Single hose unit uses inside air to cool its condenser which gets pumped out via said single hose. This creates low pressure inside the...
• Re: Guess what?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 22:55:22 -0700
  ...He used the power unit of the Japanese small car. > Guys can't obtain this unit in the United States. > This small car isn...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 14:11:43 -0400
  ...Cabirolet uses a 3 wire unit, > > > > > >where your Vanagon has 2 wire unit. > > > > > > Eric > > > > > > > > > > > >Richard Golen wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Before I buy a used ISV...