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• Re: Life after speedometer, why do they break?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 12:13:06 -0600
  ...wrote: >I had trouble with my speedometer (88GL) for years and even disconnected the >trip tick by removing the connecting gear but I finally...
• Re: radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 20:15:34 -0400
  ...you just won't be connecting them to 12 volts so nothing will happen. Mike Troy wrote: >How do I go about testing it?
• Re: Looking for some manual steering parts for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
  Wed, 23 Oct 2013 22:02:50 -0700
  ...I'm guessing the connecting shaft is longer and the two arm flange at the rack end has a different number of splines? I...
• F.S. 86 Syncro,87 GL
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 23:28:55 -0400 (EDT)
  ...AC Very clean Interior almost perfect Body almost perfect Motor has bad connecting rod rap, oil light on. Asking $1500 Each. Located in PGH...
• Re: Waterboxer hop-up vs. swap
  Historical mailing list - davidb
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 11:19:28 -0800
  ...exhaust, better intake, even lighter connecting rods for higer > RPMs and lest fatique, etc. It might be cheaper and/or easier to just > make...
• Re: Aux battery solution??!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 21 May 1999 19:51:08 -0400
  ...The posts even come >with screws for connecting them up to ring leads. > >Any thoughts/experience with this type of battery? Should be good...
• Speedometer problem
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 18:20:31 -0500
  ...a/c hose) without too much difficulty and checked it before connecting lower end. Speedo moved. Hooked up lower end, and tested van. No...
• Re: Propane tank connecting to Black Cat heaters
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 15:31:03 -0500
  At 02:19 PM 11/1/2001, Cary Chiang wrote: >Does anyone know what the PSI is of the propane disposable cylinders the >heater...
• Re: exhaust studs/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 08:24:12 -0800
  ...shop.� Since there's a crossover pipe connecting #1 and #3 cylinders and a second pipe connecting #2 and #4. there's really no...
• new list member, syncro info?
  Historical mailing list - moon
  Sat, 17 Oct 1998 11:49:39 -0400
  ...looking forward to connecting! best regards, moon & brenda [text/html]
• Re: 1.9L WBX to 2.1L WBX -
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 14:44:53 -0600
  ...machine shop will have to grind a bit off of the > connecting rods (then ensure they are balanced) so they don't hit the...
• Re: Auxiliary battery for 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:12:03 -0600
  "What size deep cycle battery do you recommend for the Auxiliary Battery? Does anyone have have a "how to" instructions for connecting it up...
• Re: LVC adding LED interior lighting
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:54:36 -0700
  ...By connecting LEDs in serial you force them to all operate at a same current but different voltages. This would be a false design...
• Voltage Question
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Sat, 5 Mar 2016 19:39:19 +0000
  ...I did not think to measure the voltage after connecting the fan load. The reading is now 14 Volts. I can live with that...
• FW: No stalling @ idle/low rpms
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Taberski
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 18:50:52 -0500
  ...No stalling @ idle/low rpms on 4/8/00 14:59, Gina at GG811@SENTRYMICRO.COM wrote: **snip** > Check the angled connecting boot (appx...
• Re: 2 Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Knittel
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 22:11:30 EDT
  ...I found a 2 plug set of electrical connectors witch are connecting from the left side to the intake manifold i guess it is...
• Suggestions for installing pistons/cylinders in WBX.......
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Wed, 12 Nov 2003 18:23:39 -0500
  ...I am having trouble as you imagine getting it lined up with the connecting rod in the #2 and number 4 cylinders..............I am...
• Re: 02 mixture questions
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
  Thu, 16 Oct 1997 09:30:07 -0500
  ...You should be able to set your mixture just fine while > > connecting/disconnecting 02 sensor while engine is running. > > [snip] > > > Questions/comments? > > Rick Sherrod...
• Re: Replacing stock radio on '91 GL
  Historical mailing list - JOHN LAUTERBACH
  Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:09:33 -0400
  ...JVC KD-X370BTS receiver) from Crutchfield along with the parts Crutchfield recommended for connecting the new radio to the Vanagon electrical. > > > > Thank you, > > > > John > > > > >
• Re: ODBII for smartphones
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Thu, 15 Aug 2013 16:48:15 -0500
  ...I don't usually carry it around, but I like the idea of connecting my iPhone to the ODBII, since I always have that...
• Re: ATF Level too high - what now?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 5 May 2001 15:49:07 -0700
  ...Try as we might, we could not get a good purchase on one of the top bolts connecting the engine to the tranny (by...
• Re: rad shack voltmeter/thermometer on sale
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 11:55:44 -0600
  ...as a battery level check on my aux battery. (will be connecting to aux and not my start battery. ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best...
• Re: no cold start/hard start relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 19 Jan 2002 09:25:20 -0600
  ...More substantial current can be supplied to the solenoid by connecting the large post with the battery cable (on the solenoid) to the smaller...
• Re: cooling system modification, OK?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 12:20:19 -0500
  ...I used two of the sleeves, one for connecting the two new lines, and one for connecting the new line to the engine bay...
• Re: tie down
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Sat, 12 May 2018 02:49:20 -0700
  ...bookmarks> > www.facebook.com > Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, > family, and people you know. > -- ________________________________________________________________________ Mark Belanger - mbelanger@gmail...
• Connecting Fuel Level Sender After Tank Is In
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 4 Sep 2005 21:53:38 -0700
  Well, it's not quite possible to plug in the fuel level sender if the tank is in and bolted up. You can reach...
• quick question: my plastic firewall fitting is made of metal?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 3 Feb 2008 15:16:53 -0500
  ...Anybody heard of a metal replacement for these before? The clamps on the connecting hoses (and ONLY these hoses) were screw-type clamps, so...
• Re: Distributor cap
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 5 Jun 2013 12:25:15 -0600
  ...came off in my hand. > It was all carbon-no wires connecting anything! > What would cause this? > > I have been having power issues for...
• Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:31:31 -0400
  At 08:52 PM 10/26/2009, neil n wrote: >Bentley shows air cooled, Digijet, and Digifant, charcoal canister >bottom hose connecting to the...
• Re: HICCUPS, HICCUPS, HICCUPS!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Sep 94 19:16:59 EDT
  ...You can run your car with the idle stabilizer bypassed (connecting the links together-check the manual first!) to check on that potential area...
• Re: Haynes Manual
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 14:03:33 -0700
  ...mention things should be replaced and the Haynes provides enough information to make a better decision (connecting rod bolts immediately jump to mind)... dave
• Re: looking for westfalia diesel with bad engine
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 00:28:41 -0800
  There's a pop top with a carb'd motor from NW Connecting Rod on whitby, it's a non westy and no fridge...
• Re: Batteries in parallel?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 21:35:48 -0400
  ...It was about connecting batteries > together to generate more current for different applicatino, which is > quite acceptable as long as the batteries are closely...
• Re: no vanagon content - nice aeroplane spotted
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 18:21:19 -0700
  ...Come to think of it I've seen a Merlin throw a connecting rod in a manner very similar to our beloved waterboxers - <http...
• Re: Unused Fuse #14
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:59:44 -0700
  ...4 do what ever > you want it to do, by just connecting to the back of it. Thanks for the Stromlaufplane showing Fuse #4...
• AW: 82 Diesel Westy Problem
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kraewinkel
  Fri, 21 Aug 1998 08:11:41 +0200
  ...Try connecting the glow plugs with a second person directly to the battery, then start it up. if its now starting without problems change...
• Bus Depot Instrument Cluster Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Yellow Van
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 12:54:57 GMT
  ...When I called Bus Depot, Ron told me that it was a simple case of connecting a wire and would be an easy job...
• Re: Headlamps, adjusters and connecting wires
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 6 Oct 2013 15:20:39 -0700
  ...Headlamps, adjusters and connecting wires Replacing my headlamp I managed to break all the adjusters on the headlamp and high-beam lamp. Can someone...
• Re: Cylinder hone -conclusion?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 23 Jan 2004 10:41:05 -0500
  ...inline engines, because of the force reaction from pushing against the connecting rod at an angle? I'm just not sure I'm convinced...
• Re: 90 instrument cluster into 83 -- wiring help?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 04:45:29 EST
  ...Specifically, the 90 has a > blue/white & brown wire connecting to the speedo and the main plug has > different pin-outs. > > Anyone done this...
• Re: Retrofit Electric Pumps
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:04:59 -0800
  ...A few of questions, though : > > Is the U-Joint connecting the steering shaft to PS rack made to handle > the > greater forces now demanded...
• Re: Extend-A-Stay Propane Kit
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:54:30 +0000
  ...bottle and another one for the longer hose which is for connecting to a BBQ grill. The only logical place I could see to...
• Re: 81 rebuild - balance or not?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Apr 1996 20:27:06 -0400
  ...They support the piston a fight the side load the connecting rod palces on them. A full lenth piston would increase wieght and friction...
• Re: No stalling @ idle/low rpms
  Historical mailing list - Gina
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 23:32:07 -0400
  ...Am I wrong? -Jeff > on 4/8/00 14:59, Gina at GG811@SENTRYMICRO.COM wrote: > **snip** > > Check the angled connecting boot (appx 3...
• Re: side tent
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Fri, 24 May 2002 22:36:06 -0500
  ...the corners--cenet T's go in the ceter, and the connecting poles go in between--- Lay all the stuff out in your front...
• window does not roll up
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:34:45 -0800
  ...Any chance this is an easy fix where something "popped off" and just needs connecting again? I found this http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011...
• Machine shop recommendation...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 11:33:10 -0800
  ...Grind crankshaft (if necessary) balance a new set of pistons, my connecting rods & crank Do a good 3-angle valve job on two VW...
• BOLT ON TRANS
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 08:24:58 -0800
  ...Seems that on the bottom of the trans there are some bolts connecting it to the engine. On the drivers side, it appears that...
• Stereo Installation question: 83 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Rio Rafael
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 19:15:30 -0700
  ...Does anyone have experience with connecting a modern stereo to the rear? Specifically, can I connect my wires F and H to the grey...
• Re: AT speeds/rpm's
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 4 Jul 2002 18:39:48 -0400
  ...No core, no crankshaft and not connecting rod are available). And that also to keep a reasonable fuel consumption. I don't want to...
• Re: help! fuel leak @tank 88GL
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 14:16:50 -0700
  Matt, When gas came gushing out of the left side of my tank, I was able to feel that the crossmenber connecting the two...
• Re: SF East Bay Machine Shops?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 16:03:29 -0500
  I've heard that Northwest Connecting Rod company in Seattle area is about the best around for VW, Porsche. They're not internet folks...
• Battery Woahs Part II
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Fri, 3 Jul 2015 15:09:11 -0700
  ...I figured that other than connecting the series, I just reconnect the wires that went to positive and went to negative and it should...
• Re: Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:44:13 -0800
  ...I'm POSITIVE I got all the > >> bolts/nuts off and was hoping to crack this case to get my broken > >> connecting rod out...
• Need your opinions: stainless exhaust opportunity
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 19:40:54 -0500
  ...is cast iron - and usually not a failure point- but the connecting pipe and tailpipe would still not be stainless.) This would be for...
• Reinstalling wrist pins
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 10:28:22 -0800
  ...problem with one of the wrist pins not fitting in the connecting rod. It fits into other rods, but not the one it came...
• Westy Tent for sale
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 23:09:41 -0600
  ...all the zipper's are operable, and the rubber drip moulding connecting peice is in like new condition. P- Mail me if any of...
• Re: 1.9 water pump replacement question
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 29 Mar 2015 11:04:23 -0700
  ...251 121 058A Mark Stuart MacMillan wrote: > I’ve always replaced the two short hoses connecting to the water pump when > replacing the pump...
• Re: I lost my cool!!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 14:56:18 -0400
  ...134 A valves have to be closed (backed out fully) when connecting or disconnecting. That could have been the problem. The high side valve...
• Re: Fw: 86 syncro I-4 swap
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 12:18:18 -0500
  ...and stroked motor: > Specially machined crankshaft with 80mm stroke. > Specially machined connecting rods for 80mm stroke. > Go Westy exclusive modified 95mm pistons. > A different...