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  • Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Thu, 12 Mar 2015 22:19:00 -0600
    ...Also, interesting approach on the lower control arm bushing. I would love to see some pics of this to make sure I understand..... *Miguel...
  • Re: Rear spring question
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Fri, 17 May 2013 20:00:50 -0400
    ...Jack up on the lower control arm. Remove the lower >> shock bolt. Slowly lower the lower control arm with a jack will allow >> the...
  • Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 13 Jun 2018 17:04:45 -0700
    ...This fellow has vanagon experience) to have the tires rotated and upper control arm movement checked. No play was felt at either arm at...
  • Re: rear ventelation question
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Thu, 17 May 2018 21:01:58 -0400
    ...The flow is controlled by the bottom vent control lever and sliding flaps at vents at bottom rear of front doors. Chris > Wiadomość napisana...
  • Re: Fridge
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:13:22 -0400
    ...cases with no electrical power at all the push button controls do not control the propane operation. The only thing pushing the "gas" button...
  • Re: first time buyer
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:14:31 -0600
    Checklists are the norm in all kinds of quality control. Finally, even in surgery. Always have been in aircraft operation. If I want to...
  • Re: [vanagon] Re: TIICO... Anybody in Cali been able to get theirssmogged and legal?
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Tue, 20 Nov 2001 10:56:53 -0800
    ...As I indicated at the time, >with > > closed loop operating capability (O2 sensor working in the control >circuit) > > and deep pockets on the part...
  • Re: Stalls in the rain
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Zenor
    Mon, 21 Apr 2003 09:03:59 -1000
    ...I found that water was getting in behind the right rear taillight and soaking the idle stabilizer control box... fixed the hole and zip...
  • Re: what else with the dash removed
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Wed, 14 Jul 2004 07:38:33 -0400
    ...Shortened and traightened the one broken heater control cables (it broke >about an inch from the control arm) > >I put some insulation up against...
  • Re: LEDs for the dash
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Wed, 9 Aug 2006 09:22:21 -0500
    In designing any LED circuit it is the current that you need to control. The manufacturer generally specifies the maximum mA or the typical...
  • Re: Source for dashboard lamps?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:10:31 -0500
    ...that of the other dash lights and varied somewhat with the control at the headlight switch. I believe that the value was in the...
  • Re: Free A/C plenum from 87' Wolfsburg Ottawa Ontario
    Historical mailing list - G-Reg
    Mon, 27 May 2013 21:54:17 -0400
    ...just the part the hangs over the front > window and has the controls on it. Its in pretty good shape (especially > where they usually...
  • Re: interior LEDs - get rid of the morgue
    Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
    Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:19:53 -0600
    Yes, and they don't work for the heater controls at all. Went back to a bulb for that one ! -- Alan Felder Austin TX...
  • Re: autopilot
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:25:11 -0700
    ...rope On Jun 17, 2010, at 4:07 PM, Michael Kimball <kimballmk@gmail.com> wrote: > oops! still on my sail boat- Yes cruise control! >
  • Re: Another German!
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 28 Feb 1995 16:19:00 -0600 (CST)
    ...And he's against all kinds of laws and controls; government, etc... Sami
  • Re: California Emissions...
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 8 Apr 1995 08:24:11 -0700
    ...race - because of all these hair brained smog checks and pollution control >garbage they make you use - that unless emergecy measures are enacted, >you...
  • Re: 83 Sink's 12V water pump
    Historical mailing list
    08 Jul 96 06:07:58 PDT
    ...I used a 3 position heater fan switch for control and mounted it behind the faucet. Keep the faucet as it is low profile...
  • re: Cruise control for '80-82 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Tue, 19 Dec 1995 15:29:00 -0800 (PST)
    >Boy do I know the feeling! I put a unit in made by ARA. It uses an >electronic actuator (does not rely on a...
  • Re: Horn & Backfire
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 8 Nov 1995 12:26:17 -0400
    ...Inlet back fires are scarier, and can lead to fires, due to bad valves/timing, may jam the control flap shut on an FI...
  • 1997 EV/Winnebago
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 18 Sep 1996 19:22:46 -0700
    ...torque (was 140lb-ft) Dual airbags added ABS made standard Traction control system added (low speed) 4-wheel disc brakes (rear added) Automatic transmission...
  • FW: HELP
    Historical mailing list - Wood, Stephen R.
    Tue, 19 Nov 1996 14:54:47 -0500
    ...WHERE IS THE THERMOSTAT FOR HEAT CONTROL? >CONTACT ME AT: STEPHEN.WOOD@GEP.GE.COM >Thank you, >Stephen R. Wood >Quality Labs. >(518) 233...
  • Re: cruise control doesn't
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 11 Apr 2000 13:31:55 -0700
    Check the fuses and then look for a loose wire in the engine compartment. Check the Bentley wiring diagram, my aftermarket unit hooks up...
  • Parts WTS and WTB
    Historical mailing list - ed
    Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:40:30 -0400
    ...Digifant ECU, idle controller relay, Syncro airflow meter and airbox (with good air cleaner, too), syncro air intake snorkel & all assorted bits. Engine and...
  • 2.2 Subaru engine f/s
    Historical mailing list - John C.
    Mon, 18 Feb 2002 15:51:09 EST
    ...mounts, throttle cable, air duct, igniter, air flow meter, and cruise control. Will ship, or pick up in SLC, UT. May deliver to Portland...
  • 84 Vanagon idles up and down part two
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Hosick
    Sat, 30 Mar 2002 22:07:40 -0800
    I'm still waiting for a reply on where to find and check out my idle speed controller.I've replaced my temp II...
  • Re: Radiator Fan will not turn off.
    Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
    Wed, 26 Jun 2002 18:32:42 -0400
    ...my AC compressor is disconnected, but a buddy of mine was playing with the AC controls while I was driving and turned the AC...
  • Re: dash removal DONE! 16 minutes
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 30 Jan 2003 14:15:58 -0600
    ...Mark > >mark drillock wrote: > > >>Ok, start the watches, I am pulling the dash out, 86 Syncro dash with >>diff lock control panel too. >> >>Mark >> >> > > >
  • Re: Dashlights
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sat, 8 May 2004 01:31:55 EDT
    ...Heater controls are lighted OK, nothing in the dash binnacle. Seems like they futzed something when working on the brakes, anything specific to look...
  • Dashboard Removal Procedure: where in Bentley's?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Thu, 19 Aug 2004 09:37:50 -0700
    I need to pull the dash to work on the climate control cables (the top lever's is broken). I spent some time this...
  • Re: The tale of the '87 Westy - Brand New! - Chapter 3 - Loss of power
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Mon, 18 Oct 2004 08:26:20 -0500
    ...The heater will not affect the ECU, unless of course it is leaking and blowing coolant right on the control unit. But as you...
  • Re: gas leaking when tank full
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Wed, 29 Jun 2005 17:41:50 -0700
    On 6/29/2005 5:17 PM Roger Sisler wrote: >Sometimes ,you can just stick your arm in, over the control arm , and >follow...
  • Throttle Stuck
    Historical mailing list - Tim Kasher
    Sat, 9 Jul 2005 20:43:03 -0400
    ...Now my new problem is my gas pedal/throttle is sticking on my 91 Carat...almost like it is on cruise control....Could anyone...
  • ventilation controls
    Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
    Tue, 10 May 2016 14:04:39 -0500
    <div style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; COLOR: rgb(0, 0, 0); FONT-SIZE: 16px">Hi All;<br />How does one adjust the cables...
  • Re: HIT DELETE NOW - This is only a test!
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 3 Dec 2005 14:58:38 -0800
    ...Then I hopped on an unmarked Mdiget Mustang and flew to an undisclosed Nevada airfield not under FAA direct control. I am also travelling...
  • Disabled Power steering...cause bad ball joints?
    Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
    Thu, 13 Apr 2006 06:17:51 -0700
    ...I've been trying to determine why my new ball joints and control arm bushing wore out after less than a year. A few...
  • 85 Westfalia heater controls
    Historical mailing list - garyowen
    Sat, 11 Nov 2006 16:06:09 -0500
    Can anyone tell me where to find explanation of heat and airflow for camper. Purchased copy original manual expecting it to be in there...
  • Radius Rods...slightly bowed or perfectly straight?
    Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
    Wed, 5 Apr 2006 11:55:38 -0700
    ...Roger Sisler has suggested my premature Balljoint/Control Arm Bushing wear might be related to my Radius Arm(s). One thing I've noticed...
  • Locks again in 86GL
    Historical mailing list - Janet Sanford
    Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:21:02 -0700
    Okay I didn't write it correctly, My care does not have the automatic locks that uses a control on the driver door, but...
  • Re: [Busesinzamora] Re: Solar panel
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 29 Jul 2007 08:55:40 -0700
    ...Same brand panel, same brand controller, same Anderson connectors, even same wire for part of the install. Except my setup is smaller (50 watt...
  • Re: 12v relay help
    Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
    Sat, 10 Nov 2007 07:17:57 -0800
    > The slider and rear hatch locks are really controlled by the > drivers door lock. Aha, but this is an aftermarket central locking system - my...
  • Re: Electrical Fire and wiring help
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 9 Mar 2008 10:41:14 EDT
    ...KOOKYMATHTEACHER.COM writes: > What does the fuse panel in the closet control? a/c fuse panel. i have a '90 vanagon here for parts...
  • Older Vanagon suspension R&R
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:10:19 -0700
    ...I'm replacing the right lower and upper control arms because of my recent accident, and I'm finding cracked rubber donuts, rusted and...
  • Bears and grey water. Done
    Historical mailing list - Mark Edwards
    Thu, 19 Aug 2004 18:47:47 -0600
    ...Took a major commitment and mucho bucks and effort to get it under control tho. Don't know if Yosemite-ites have the stomach...
  • Re: Vanagon-era technology..love it,
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:47:14 -0800
    ...I decided I could simply cut off some of the control cable housing and put a new Z-bend in the cable then re...
  • Re: Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:08:34 +0000
    ...Nolathane upper control arm bushings? > > Thanks Dennis. Helpful info. IIRC, the GoWesty upper control arm bushings > may require similar adjustments. The bushings supplied by...
  • Re: Vibration
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 21 Jul 2020 19:34:33 -0700
    ...For example, should both the upper and lower control arm bushings be done at the same time? Could they have knocked a balance weight...
  • Re: Digifant II quirky issue. 3000 RPM rev limit?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 11 May 2017 13:30:47 -0400
    The DIN circuit designation is 30 -- unswitched power, 87 -- switched output, 86 -- control circuit positive, 85 -- control circuit negative. Most relays don't care...
  • Re: sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:28:21 -0700
    ...www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=272333&highlight=upper+control+arm+bushings > > The photos seem to suggest that the Febi and other...
  • wasserboxer gas htr
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 27 Feb 1997 03:19:49 -0500 (EST)
    ...com (Louise Christensen) writes: << >I've never heard of an Eberspacher control panel mounted there. Are you sure >it's an Eberspacher?? >Yes, I...
  • Re: Engine management (manual control of mixture)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 15 Jan 2000 09:08:49 EST
    I don't know if this would work well unless you are cruising with cruise control set at one particular rpm on a straight...
  • Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Thu, 10 Feb 2005 18:52:19 -0800
    ...early 85(sheet > metal lower control arm).It was successful,and works great,but that cast > iorn lower control arm suspension is the only...
  • Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Mon, 13 Jun 2005 21:00:20 -0700
    ...I installed an equus cruise control system on my '85 1.9 (vacuum type) and installed a vacuum reservoir at the same time. The...
  • Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Sat, 10 Jul 2021 18:45:57 -0700
    The compressor clutch needs a control wire from the A/C wiring to turn the compressor on/off as needed. The wire I was...
  • Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Fri, 11 Oct 2013 21:05:54 -0700
    ...Those Idle Control Units though .. I've seen a ton of dead ones of those. Just figure you had an extra effecient and fast...
  • Re: Aux. Gas Heater -Eber...
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 27 Feb 1997 03:04:49 -0500 (EST)
    ...com (Louise Christensen) writes: << >I've never heard of an Eberspacher control panel mounted there. Are you sure >it's an Eberspacher?? >Yes, I...
  • Re: Fw: Re: gutless
    Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
    Wed, 2 Apr 2003 07:07:26 -0800
    ...4Motion would be optional, and traction control would be standard on the Carat version. The body and would be like a T3, although suitably...
  • Re: New product-Power supply controller
    Historical mailing list - Christensen
    Wed, 31 Mar 2004 19:38:44 -0600
    ...New product-Power supply controller > It's about time someone invented this: > > http://www.westmountainradio.com/PWRgate.htm > West Mountain Radio - PWRgate PG40 > > You...
  • Re: cleaning or R&R'ing the idle control valve
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 10 Dec 2004 13:29:48 -0500
    ...Good Luck. > I have 2 idle control valves. One put the idle at > ~2200 and the other at ~350. Both are old and tired...
  • Temp 2 Sensor Good, Anyone ever rewire this circuit?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
    Sun, 17 Sep 2006 21:45:42 -0500
    ...BTW this gray wire, after it goes to terminal 10 on the digifant it goes to the idle control unit by the right tail...
  • Re: Starting problems with 88 Vanagon, WIKI problems too
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:17:31 -0700
    ...BOTH relays are needed for the fuel pump to run. > > One relay turns on the ECU, controlled by the key switch. > > The other relay...