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• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:50:55 -0700
  ...Tubes were consumables and mounted in sockets (and on the > opposite side of the steel chassis from the fiddly bits, so other > than getting...
• WBX Engine Showdown Test In Boston (Boston Bob)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 12:54:18 -0500
  ...I have improved flow threwout the valve lift and the increase in power is pleasing <br> &nbsp;I am Chassis dyno testing the 2...
• another story: Africa by bus
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 05 Feb 95 22:19:47 CST
  ...The third number of the series is the last number of the year. For example, if the chassis number is 26487956, the model year...
• Re: Legal swaps Was: Re: Audi 5 Cyl Swap: Alert! Possible Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Doug Jones
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 22:49:59 -0800
  ...engine combos available for your chassis year, period. Apparently, Utah sucks in this department. There are phone numbers and web pages for this info...
• Re: Victor Reinz brand front main seal from engine gasket kit?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 20:58:36 -0400
  ...number on them and it didn't help. What turns > the relays on and off? > >>>> Where is the engine grounded to the chassis? > >>>> On...
• Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 19:53:22 -0600
  ...On the body of >the > > radio there are a number of stickers. Several of them say "Premium." The > > part number appears in two places...
• Re: Tracing Electrical fault in Coach battery system? (lotta words)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 21:33:04 -0500
  ...battery ungrounded, I can read voltage between the pos >> terminal and chassis ground. This could only be if a grounded >> appliance is drawin that...
• Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:05:37 -0700
  ...24 Number: 92-01 Date: February > 29, 1992 > Subject: Vanagon Intermittent Misfire Model(s): All Vanagon > Digifant Fuel > Injection Engines > > CONDITION After driving for...
• Re: the 5th seat
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:35:47 -0400
  ...There are a number > of holes in the base plate to bolt to the track safety brackets so it won't > slide. If adding...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 14:51:55 -0800
  ...I'm saying this having experienced and tested a number of different bushings designs and materials so that I could speak honestly about the...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 14:05:09 -0400
  ...We have multiple dyno charts all taken from the same chassis dyno for a vanaru 2.2, tiico HO, 2 wbxers, 4 different zetecs...
• Re: Auto conversion to Manual?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 18 May 2007 18:39:24 -0700
  ...Out in left field question number two: > > > > is it possible to install a Manual transmission in a van originally > > > > set up for an Auto...
• Further adventures of Ras Bulli Split [Part the fourth].
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 7 Jul 1996 15:12:33 -0300
  ...ie I have two chassis numbers...the PO had registered the bus as a '67 based upon the number in the engine space. Any...
• Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 17:22:14 -0800
  ...On the body of the >radio there are a number of stickers. Several of them say "Premium." The >part number appears in two places...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 18 May 2004 17:04:43 -0700
  ...VW had > to > > use generic numbers for their calculations since they have no control > of > who > > will actually be in the vehicle. A typical...
• Re: Jonce and Sprinter
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:53:51 -0500
  ...as > there SEL 500 class. > Not sure if they upgrade the chassis on any of the big Winnebago > Views, Itasca Navions Icon or fleetwoods...
• Re: Oil cooler placement?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 21:32:48 -0700
  ...is the DERALE brand cooler with the 10" electric >fan, part number 15800, same exact one Bernie Bergman sells. It will not, >repeat NOT...
• Re: Slightly Overpriced GL on The Samba
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:50:58 -0700
  ...97,000 on chassis. Sacrifice $6500. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/2091177457.html There's also an ad for an '85 Westy from...
• Subaru transplant versus Ratio rockers and wasserboxer upgrades
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 15:46:15 -0800
  ...Malibu wrote last week > Anyone know if the numbers are out from Boston Bobs and his tests on the > 1.9L vs 2.1L...
• Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 16:50:02 -0800
  ...On the body of the radio there are a number of stickers. Several of them say "Premium." The part number appears in two places...
• Re: Trip report
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 2023 22:10:21 +0000
  ...Thanks for sharing your numbers.  I didn't use the bus much this winter, so not sure of my numbers, but yours sound close...
• Re: Cruise Control - Stock vs. Aftermarket
  Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:13:23 -0700
  ...Install was done by a guy in Oregon that had done a number of Vanagons, about four hours IIRC. The cable needs to be...
• Re: Stainless Pipes Determination and Deionized Water Query
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 20:00:50 -0400
  ...my vans, make sure that > these are NOT grounded to the chassis (Scott!!) or touching it or any > other metal in any way, and...
• Re: Another incredible garage find
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 27 Feb 2016 14:58:15 -0800
  ...been following > prices for five years and never seen anything like number I’ve seen this > year. Must be the rising values. When searching...
• Re: 2013 California
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:26:35 -0800
  ...They made the EVC because they avoided tariffs by shipping a partially completed chassis to Winnebago for conversion. Weekenders were almost as expensive (completely...
• Re: Inverter Questions
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:31:34 -0700
  ...the number one reason is fire ... yes yes i know .. there is some ventilation ... and self generated heat is of only a minor concern...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 14:37:59 -0700
  ...We have multiple dyno > charts all > taken from the same chassis dyno for a vanaru 2.2, tiico HO, 2 > wbxers, 4 > different zetecs...
• Re: Jonce and Sprinter
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:27:26 -0600
  ...as >> there SEL 500 class. >> Not sure if they upgrade the chassis on any of the big Winnebago >> Views, Itasca Navions Icon or fleetwoods...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Thu, 1 Dec 2016 11:23:41 -0500
  ...All Vanagons prior to later 1984 ending with 150001 as their chassis number (findable on the rearward side of the frame wall under the...
• Observational Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 17:15:01 -0800
  ...Note that every single individual chassis of any makemodelyear in use will be used uniquely. It will be subjected to unique events in every...
• Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:20:15 -0400
  ...24 Number: 92-01 Date: February > > 29, 1992 > > Subject: Vanagon Intermittent Misfire Model(s): All Vanagon > > Digifant Fuel > > Injection Engines > > > > CONDITION After driving for...
• Re: Warning light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 6 Nov 2014 06:30:01 -0500
  ...Defeating the .9bar switch will require connecting the signal >>> wire to a chassis ground. >>> >>> With key on, engine off, the low pressure switch will...
• Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 21:33:55 -0500
  ...On the body of > >the > > > radio there are a number of stickers. Several of them say "Premium." The > > > part number appears in two places...
• Re: Inverter Questions
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:40:17 -0600
  ...installing inverter in a location that is concealed or > inaccessible ... > the number one reason is fire ... > yes yes i know .. there is some ventilation...
• Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 20:05:49 -0600
  ...On the body of the >>radio there are a number of stickers. Several of them say "Premium." The >>part number appears in two places...
• tiico's, subies and diesels oh my...
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 23:22:24 -0400
  ...In fact, I better check that I haven't inadvertently left that in one of the sheets. * Give exact, cannot-be-disputed numbers * Provide...
• Fwd: Observational Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 17:22:34 -0800
  ...How do we >eVALUEate this??? The actual needs of your unique chassis for maintenance, >repair or restoration are all dependent upon actual use, unique...
• Re: Camper van
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 20 Oct 2013 09:42:37 -0700
  The GM Safari/Astro uses small truck chassis and drive line. Observe the next time you are driving around the number of old ones...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 1 Dec 2016 12:45:03 -0400
  ...All Vanagons prior to later 1984 ending with 150001 as their chassis number (findable on the rearward side of the frame wall under the...
• Re: Starter woes...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:35:35 -0400
  ...a jumper cable (car-starting type) from the starter case to chassis ground improve things? If the electrical stuff is all good, what's...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Sat, 10 Dec 2016 23:27:17 -0500
  ...says the spindle diameter changed in 84 model year >> production at chassis number E - 023827 so most 84 would have the later >> bearing. Only...
• Re: Value of a Rolling Chasis to a scrap yard
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:14:58 -0500
  ...me $200-300 for it (I don't remember the exact number). He proceeded to take it to a yard and sell it for...
• Vanagon stainless steel screws for the exterior
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 3 Jun 2009 13:28:12 -0400
  ...I use two coats of POR 15 black and then two coats of POR 15 Chassis Black to match the end cap. This is...
• Fwd: [VW-Vancouver] Water Jam 2001, Aug 12, Mt. Seymour
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 15:56:58 -0700
  ...The show will be a judged event >and all entrants will be placed in categories and classes based on >chassis, year and modifications of...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 11:42:46 -0700
  ...We have multiple dyno charts all > taken from the same chassis dyno for a vanaru 2.2, tiico HO, 2 wbxers, 4 > different zetecs...
• Re: 1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:46:09 -0700
  ...Current Pricing $200 I have also spent mega bucks on chassis dyno testing ( back when ) using my big valve engine in my 84 Campa...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:06:14 -0500
  ...I'm saying this having experienced and tested a number of different bushings designs and materials so that I could speak honestly about the...
• Re: Antifreeze and general
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 18:00:04 -0800
  ...Since July, I have run into a number of busses that I couldn't pass up. I have been buying them, fixing them, and...
• Re: idle stabilizer valve question
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 10:14:01 -0500
  ...Especially >inportant is the engine block to chassis ground strap on the driver's side. >This one often corrodes, and breaks when the A...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 15:12:11 -0800
  ...I'm saying this having experienced and tested a number of different bushings designs and materials so that I could speak honestly about the...
• Re: Rapid left blinker after fix
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 19 Feb 2017 11:52:44 -0800
  ...The 2 versions have different numbers but either > version works fine if the wires are plugged in to match. > > Mark > > > Stephen Grisanti wrote: >> This...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings and trailing arm mounts.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 00:24:30 -0500
  ...There are a number of methods to get those bolts and bushings out. If you're afraid of or can't get a real...
• Re: Slightly Overpriced GL on The Samba
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:25:58 -0800
  ...97,000 on chassis. Sacrifice $6500. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/2091177457.html There's also an ad for an '85 Westy from...
• Re: Lawrence Dongilli, Syncronaut!! (was: Check your grounds)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 12:09:25 -0700
  ...It is silver with a blue interior, and had 115k miles on the chassis, but the front differential unit was replaced at 62K miles...
• Tach install..aftermarket into 84 Long Post
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:21:20 -0800
  Hey all, I've long wanted/needed a tach rather than the analog clock that came with in the 84 chassis I have. My...
• Re: Making of a Vanagon - Now New T3: Remaking of the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 21:27:10 -0700
  ...short and long wheelbases, flat-floor versions (like the Japanese offer), cab-chassis, triplecab pickup, cab-chassis or flatbed (as offered in the Toyota...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 13:09:15 -0500
  ...The dyno numbers look impressive and I would love to try a 2450cc setup. The complete pricing details are not yet available afaik. https...
• Re: Fwd: Observational Inspections
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 21:33:08 -0600
  ...How do we > >eVALUEate this??? The actual needs of your unique chassis for maintenance, > >repair or restoration are all dependent upon actual use, unique...
• VW Radio Wiring Diagram pdf
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 18:31:18 -0800
  ...On the body of the >>>radio there are a number of stickers. Several of them say "Premium." The >>>part number appears in two places...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Thu, 1 Dec 2016 12:13:25 -0500
  ...All Vanagons prior to later 1984 ending with 150001 as their chassis number (findable on the rearward side of the frame wall under the...