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• Re: Bad idle or idle van
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 16:46:50 -0500
  ...Jumping the idle control device didn't help. Any ideas? Mike
• Re: I get no respect
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 11:24:21 -0400
  ...AERODYNAMIC TEST VEHICLE (control group) A carwash peeled it off, though. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia '86 Volvo 240DL wagon
• Re: Usable Parts--Aircooled 83 to Watercooled 84
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 23:39:11 EDT
  ...Will any of the engine control parts work? specifically what? > > 4. Ditto alternator? no.. > > 5. Ditto rocker arms, pushrods and lifters? no.. > >
• Re: Rewiring sound system
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 07:54:43 -0600
  ...Modern sound systems need independent control of each speaker, so you need to rewire them anyway. Installers either don't want to or don...
• Re: Porta potty go boom
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 13 May 2005 12:06:29 -0600
  ...hint, a call to poison control was involved. larry chase roadhaus.com
• Re: Selling 86 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - James Benthall
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 15:34:09 EDT
  Stu, This is really sad...why must the women in our lives think they can control us so? If the van is a piece...
• Re: Alternater light
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sun, 10 Dec 2006 11:48:44 -0500
  Wayne, A new idle control unit fixed this problem on my truck. The old one didn't give that initial RPM kick to wake...
• Re: Outhouse fan
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:53:48 -0700
  ...I'll be using a 50 watt solar panel and controller to supplement, it will get a week long workout the middle of next...
• Re: sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:44:05 -0400
  ...sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year >> >> My drivers side upper control arm bushings are screaming like crazy. >> These >> are new Meyle bushings...
• Re: Drop in gas mileage update 2
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 12:22:55 -0600
  ...The potter controls this by varying the intake air using the fuel valves and one or more dampers. The result is some glaze colors...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:48:13 -0700
  ...Both fuel pump and digifant control relays are supplied with 12V from 30 (B+) to one side of the "switch" in the relay. When...
• Re: [Fwd: [Syncro] Westy/vanagon floorplans? + heater!!]
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 11 May 2000 14:21:13 EDT
  ...The Truma is even a bit smaller than the Carver, as they have outboarded some of their controls. The Truma can even be mounted...
• Re: A/C 4-position fan speed selector problem
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 18:08:46 -0700
  ...Ryan On Thu, Feb 21, 2019 at 3:47 PM Ed <email99@nc.rr.com> wrote: > These combination fan switches / thermostat controls also suffered...
• Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 18:34:03 -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: PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 3 Jan 2017 19:50:36 -0800
  ...The idle controller looks at engine speed, temperature, and those other inputs and then modulates the valve to get to the desired speed. The...
• Re: Dash control lights question
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Sat, 10 Jul 1999 02:38:33 EDT
  ...rocker switch, > Hazard lights rocker switch, > Rear heater fan, > Ventilation slide controls, > Front heater fan, > Cigarette lighter. > > My headlight switch does not light up...
• More stuff I found.
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:17:49 -0600
  ...Fuel Supply Fuel Injection, AFC System Exhaust System- Emission Controls Ignition System Manual Transmission-Controls,Assembly Special Tools New Vehicle Delivery Inspection Lubrication,.Emission...
• Shocking Dilemma...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 23:07:59 EDT
  ...Will the stock Boge shocks be able to control the Performance Boge springs adequately so that there is not too much oscillating after a...
• Re: upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 10:04:49 -0800
  ...upper control arm Cross section of upper control arm bushing: I was asking before if anyone ever cut one in half. I guess not...
• Throttle switch testing
  Historical mailing list - Paul Holmquist
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 17:01:36 -0400
  Thanks for the responses to my question about peculiar bucking a few weeks ago, most pointing to the throttle control switch. I finally got...
• Re: Is THIS the "boxer" transplant we've been waiting for?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 8 Mar 2018 14:27:21 +0100
  ...So how can you control intake/outtake strokes? You would need to modify the position of the opposing pistons to each other, maybe. That...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 May 2012 10:16:07 -0700
  ...That's what I meant, though with more words. ;^) Bentley refers to part between lower ball joint and lower control arm as "Ball joint...
• Re: Front Heater Core Shutoff
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:02:07 -0700
  ...Fan not withstanding, heat is obviously >>>> controlled via flaps in heat exchange box. Not the best arrangement >>>> IMO. Especially if the flaps in the...
• Re: Bilstein HD shock report
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 4 May 2010 13:32:38 -0700
  ...I'll be re-installing the Alkos when I have the time as they control the suspension much better. Jake On Tue, May 4...
• Engine Disassembly, EGR, Air Pump
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Nov 1994 11:04:34 -0500
  ...Is it possible to remove this and plug the hole? I expect that a motor tuned to run without the aforementioned pollution controls will...
• Pooh's on the mend - update
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 09:58:50 -0000
  ...At least that explains the horrible smell of exhaust fumes in the cab and also why the heater controls do not work. My thanks...
• Re: Coleman Plat Cat Heater Report
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 09:01:10 -0500
  ...With The Coleman Duracat heater and the Bloss Porta -O-Matic A/C, every camper will have the ultimate in comfort and climate control...
• re. Heated seats
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sat, 21 Dec 2002 00:24:17 -0700
  ...Old Audi 5000s from 1980 and up commonly had heated seats in Canada, you could cut out the heating elements and get the control...
• Re: 10 cent life
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 7 Aug 2025 18:40:02 -0600
  ...Anyone have contact information for 10 cent life [I forgot his name]? I need a controller module for his external oil cooler. >> TIA >> Mike
• Re: AGM battery that will fit in the box
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 13 Jun 2022 20:41:47 -0700
  ...Dc dc charge controller needed. I’ll say more later Ab > On Jun 13, 2022, at 6:05 PM, gary hradek <hradek@yahoo.com...
• Two fuses behind driver seat?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:40:22 -0400
  ...Which one is the water pump? What does the Refrigerator control? What is usually on the spare? Sorry I can’t just look in...
• Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 May 2018 13:26:03 +0000
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• Idler Stabilizer Control Unit (ISCU)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 11:45:16 -0500
  Anyone, I've tested my idler stabilizer valve on my 87 Westy and it has continuity, yet it does not buzz. Checking the book...
• 83 aircooled front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Rio Rafael
  Wed, 14 May 1997 17:10:02 -0400
  ...the link rods that connect the sway bar to = the lower control arm and the other is broken! If anybody is parting out a...
• Re: Granny Gear
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Thu, 14 May 1998 08:32:07 EDT
  ...this on I-80 in nevada at 65 mph...on cruise control... >> Yet another Vanagon listee who needs to wear a "Certified, Nuts" sticker...
• Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 17:12:26 -0800
  This is going to seem like a dumb question, but which position of the valve on the rear heater is supposed to be "on...
• Dash light short
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 09:19:46 -0500
  ...in the instrument cluster go out. (The lights on the heater control, cig lighter, remain lit). Then a couple hours later they work again...
• Re: Suggestion, Re: Checking a Radiator.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 16:11:50 -0700
  ...Mike Snow > > Would it be correct to suggest that there should be a thermostatically > controlled electric water pump installed in the line to alleviate...
• What's the difference between GH and DG speedo?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 16:57:58 EDT
  ...Cruise control maybe? Thanks, BenT
• Re: How to keep cool in your van
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 20:30:20 -0400
  Drop your spare tire and crawl underneath, you'll find the valve that goes to the temp control lever for your vents. Make sure...
• Re: Cruise Control - Slow to engage?
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 08:58:27 -0700
  On 4/14/05 7:52 AM, "Robert Campbell" <vanagon-rcampbell@USA.NET> wrote: > It seems to engage very slowly -- in that you must...
• Brake swap
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 15:30:07 +0000
  Hi, I have a late-year '85 with cast control arms. Can I swap out the old small calipers/discs for the '86 and...
• Re: replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control problems
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 20:17:07 EST
  That's a good idea. I thought about that but thought that Bosch plugs were "pre-gapped". The last few sets that I have...
• Suspension Gurus Opinion Needed
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:40:00 -0500
  A few of our list vendors sell the lower control arm bushing for the front of the 2WD Vanagon, but I don't see...
• Re: Transmission, Automatic, Question
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 1 May 2008 06:40:52 -0700
  If you are driving SLOWLY in snow/ice, and lose stopping control of your automatic transmission vehicle, jam it into reverse then hit the...
• Re: Free Stuff-see pics
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:18:38 -0600
  rear heater units, the tail light and the temp control panel. TAken On Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 12:55 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead...
• Re: Burnt Wires!!-Please look and advise
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:36:25 -0500
  It is also possible to inadvertently get this plug (idle control valve) and the idle position sensor plug swapped. This puts a short across...
• Re: Westy wants to cruise, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 20:30:25 -0400
  Not only can you blow up the cruise control unit, after it shorts out you can also blow up your ECU. Just add the...
• Re: don't use cruise control in the rain?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 14:19:24 -0400
  ...don't use cruise control in the rain? > Many years ago (as a young driver) I was traveling at night on the > Maryland eastern...
• Re: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 May 2008 23:19:01 -0400
  ...Charge Controller & Vents Okay then, so which batteries do you guys think is best? From: Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Connecting a 2nd battery & fridge questions
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 06 Jan 1997 22:58:05 -0800
  ...The result was that the fridge only received 12v when the engine was running while the control panel and water pump had 12v all...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 20:34:05 -0800
  ...For a cleaner design and > possibly more reliability I'd avoid a separate PWM controller, if I could. > > If there were several pwm signals...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:17:48 -0500
  ...The combustion process has not changed over the years, only the tolerance of the controls. > > Start with the fuel system. Make it is tight...
• Re: Blown fuse
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:29:34 -0400
  ...The third (which I described in my previous post) is essentially to fake a very sensitive ohmmeter by passing a large but controlled current...
• Re: Passat Syncro??(non-vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 01:52:48 +0200
  ...This system uses an electrically controlled Haldex clutch (http://www.haldex.com) instead of the famous VC to control amount of power to the...
• Re: Ball Joints and Tie-Rod Ends -- Squeaking suspension [was Re: Nice 84 California Westy for sale in Seattle/Vancouver]
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 11:54:32 -0700
  ...Maybe change in humidity? vanagain.com has upper control arm bushings for $25 per piece. If I need two per side, then I could...
• Re: To weld or not to weld upper control arm bushings..
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 08:21:31 -0600
  ...Hey all, >> Is it necessary to tack weld in the upper control arm bushings back in >> as per bentley? or will the bolt hold...
• Re: Speaking of Cruise Control...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 06:57:38 EST
  ...Just wondered how many of you with cruise control find that when engaged, the "CC" is always trying too hard to keep a constant...
• Re: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 13:19:22 -0700
  ...It can't happen on your Vanagon from your upper control arm bushings wearing out. No guarantees for your Fiat 128, Renault 5 or...
• Re: Leaky front heater valve?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 07:50:31 -0700
  ...Mark Shawn Wright wrote: > While replacing my rad, I also removing my front heater control valve, since > I still seemed to be getting heat...