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• Re: shortest propane tee available
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 8 Aug 2018 21:49:28 -0400
  ...In particular, it is missing the 1/4 inch inverted flare fitting, which I presume is what I would use to plug an external...
• Re: a speaker recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Fri, 30 May 2008 05:41:27 -0700
  So where do people typically mount an an external amp in a Westfalia? Thanks Tom F. --- On Thu, 5/29/08, The Bus Depot...
• Re: Cable TV in the Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 16 Nov 2015 18:44:11 -0500
  ...run cable TV into the Vanagon? Did you mount an 'F' connector > externally? Modify a hook up box? Wife wants to go glamping. > > > Pat >
• Primary battery ventilation?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 23 Jul 1997 18:50:30 -0700
  ...Where is the external vent connection for the primary battery? Is it bad to leave the battery venting into the battery compartment? Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron...
• Re: New user, needs radio
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 19 Sep 2005 16:28:36 -0700
  ...seems to have a 2.1l > wbx with ID MV 000687. Externally, everything seems to > be 1.9l though! So How can I find...
• Freebie..
  Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 14:54:54 -0700
  ...going to re install it into something else, however all the external parts are still on it which may be worth your trouble to...
• Re: Install external oil cooler? Re: Trans fluid in coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 01:14:42 -0400
  ...Some cars that use an external tranny cooler use that in addition to one inside the radiator. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Air cooled vanagon trip report
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 16:24:25 -0400
  ...83 air-cooled westy (moderately loaded) -Stock tranny, tire size etc. -Boston Bob 2.0 mostly stock, federal configuration plus: --external oil cooler with...
• Satellite radio antenna mounting for 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Fri, 21 May 2004 01:40:30 -0400
  Any suggestions on mounting a sirius satellite radio antenna? currently thinking of doing it in the external fiberglass well above the driver's head...
• Re: a speaker recommendation
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 30 May 2008 10:03:07 -0400
  > So where do people typically mount an an external amp in a Westfalia? In the past I have mounted them on the bottom of...
• Re: Overheated Westy '87
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 18:26:41 -0500
  ...those > pipes will last quite a long time, unless it's external corrosion > from a harsh environment. To protect against that, someone has to...
• Re: Vanagon Hot Shower Contraption
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 16:58:00 +0000
  ...I seem to remember a list member posting about an external On Demand Water Heater and using their internal storage tank for water and...
• Re: Jump starting without opening battery compartment?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 11:36:54 -0500
  ...Does anyone know of an easy way to jump start a Vanagon without opening up the battery compartment? Has anyone added external battery connections...
• Re: Automatic reply: [External] vanagon Digest - 22 Mar 2013 - Special issue (#2013-45)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:52:32 -0700
  Wallace and dealt with 30 minutes ago. Jim On Mar 22, 2013, at 7:36 PM, Joel VanderKwaak wrote: > Wallace? > > Sent from myPhone > > On...
• Re: Friday: So, where's the Westfalia version of this thing, komrade?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Stewart
  Fri, 13 May 2016 21:43:05 -0700
  ...On Friday, May 13, 2016, David Bohannan <fjazzbass@gmail.com> wrote: > > > I do love the modular externalities however and have wondered for years > why...
• Re: urban stealth camping..
  Historical mailing list - John Parson
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 17:54:16 -0400
  ...I've recently added TV back into my life with an external TV tuner box I got at CompUSA. It plugs into my laptop...
• westy sink faucet
  Historical mailing list - William Treadway
  Wed, 19 Jul 2006 11:48:47 -0500
  ...just bought my 5th westy camper, a 90 synchro sink faucet works fine for the internal water but cannot shut off external water. I...
• Re: What's a good radio/CD player for the vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:47:42 -0600
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > I just installed a DUAL 200 watt with external Ipod input. Got at JC > Whitney > for 84.00. Free shipping with...
• Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:30:36 -0400
  ...he said that the >blinking >fails to stop because "internal and external leakage prevent the cap >from >ever charging enough to trigger the shutoff...
• Re: Cinerama page is partially complete
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 23:19:04 -0600
  ...Inspiron built in under sink > External speaker jacks behind weatherproof plate on right underside > A/D/S external speakers -- Party! INCREDIBLE!! Please, just keep...
• Re: GPS Questions
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 18:39:49 -0700
  I had an eTrek vista and it is a great GPS - but it does not have the option for an external antenna mount which...
• Re: Question About ECU Programing
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 1 Nov 2003 10:17:09 -0800
  ...It does provide a way to connect external test equipment to the ECU and sensor pins with the vehicle running. The mechanic may have...
• Re: Jump starting without opening battery compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 13:51:15 -0500
  ...Does anyone know of an easy way to jump start a Vanagon without opening up the battery compartment? Has anyone added external battery connections...
• Re: Cruising Speed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:24:35 -0500
  ...recently installed external oil > cooler. OP increase was substantial at these highway cruising speeds. > > check it out here< > http://picasaweb.google.com/rylincoln/OilCoolerKit...
• Re: Tales of Woe
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Tue, 18 May 1999 13:12:56 +0000
  ...Is the bracket you mention internal or external to the duct? The "fix", which is supposed to be a bracket of some sort, is...
• Re: optima owners
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 21:03:54 -0800
  ...separation as the terminal is actually two (an internal and an external) terminals bonded/melted together. Any competnet battery shop can do this. A...
• Re: What's a Tristar Doka Worth?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 17:01:15 -0500
  ...no external antenna). It does not have the aluminum side panels (I like the look with the regular side panels better anyway). It's...
• Re: Engine Heaters
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 21:36:10 -0700
  ...Engine Heaters A few weeks ago someone mentioned connecting an external engine water heater to the water connections at the oil cooler. Are there...
• Re: Very Interesting Fire Suppresion System
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 19:06:28 -0500
  ...It doesn't >> appear to have an external tank so it must be pressurized in the tube. >> > > There's a pressure gauge in the...
• Re: Low oil pressure - how to improve
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:24:04 -0500
  If running at high ambient temperatures, an external oil cooler might help. It did for my camper, also a 2.1 engine. mcneely ---- HotelWestfalia...
• Whats a Doghouse
  Historical mailing list - Aaron J. Wood
  Tue, 3 Oct 1995 12:02:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I would like to know if I should put on an external oil cooler. I have heard you don't need one if you...
• Moroso opinions sought
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Sat, 10 Apr 1999 01:17:28 EDT
  ...Coolant disappearing from the overflow tank, and no visible external leaks. Some visible white steamy exhaust on startup. Thanks for any guidance. Kevin '84...
• AW: 100v -> 220v switch on fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 15:28:01 +0200
  ...I've never even run it on external power before, only on gas > or 12v, so it's no big loss if it's...
• Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care!
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 10:24:25 -0400
  ...IIRC, the scoops in question are being made by Mark to send air through an external engine oil cooler, and a turbo intercooler. Mounted...
• Propex question - attention Karl if you are on list
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:41:36 -0800
  ...One thing I worry about with propane heater tapped to westy tank, is freezing of external gas lines, just downstream of reg. Some european...
• Accessories for Wind trim seal etc.....84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:36:45 +0000
  ...Are these available for replacement? I know of course I can get new stickers and external camping attachments new. Will the body shop be...
• Re: Vanagon external sun visor?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 11 Aug 2012 11:34:16 -0700
  ...Vanagon external sun visor? >> >> Just returned to Ohio from a 5,500 mile trek to Missoula, Mt. and misc. >> points in between. The Westy...
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] wi-fi extenders
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 17:51:59 -0700
  ...BUT no external connection for an antenna. For my previous laptop I used a PCM/CIA card with an external connection for an antenna...
• Re: Missimg mail
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 19:49:02 -0700
  do you mean a sandwich plate fo an external oil cooler? On Thu, Jun 25, 2015 at 7:43 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail...
• Re: Good Multi- Gas detector?
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Thu, 3 May 2012 09:50:17 -0400
  ...When the switch is in the on position, the external > valve opens and the alarm arms. If it detects propane the valve closes and...
• Hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 28 May 2011 15:39:49 -0700
  I've replaced the ATF cooler on Mellow Yellow (1.9L) with an external ATF cooler from Gowesty. The two coolant hoses that used...
• # ECU / Digifant tool connector questions
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 22:23:07 MST
  ...isn't the ECU connector a standard one (DB25?) so that a Y splitter can be installed externally? cheers, T-man Cheers, T-man...
• Re: Oil block off adapter for WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 21:09:28 -0600
  ...replace the existing oil filter and provide an inlet and outlet oil line > that you can plump to an external oil cooler and filters? > >
• Re: Refrigerator drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:03:31 -0700
  ...t sealed -- lets air move sideways through the system impelled by external pressure instead of only in a loop impelled by the flue draft...
• Re: What is my problem?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 12:02:41 +1200
  ...No external leak will show. My Caravelle burst a rear wheel seal once, and I lost most of my braking. I assume you've...
• Window weatherstip question - 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - karen d
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 14:12:16 -0700
  The drivers and passenger windows...bottom external weatherstip piece which goes on bottom piece of window and up about 2 inches has been eaten...
• Hitches, Racks, and Stereos?
  Historical mailing list - Nate Saylor
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 10:10:23 -0700
  ...my Eclipse deck in with it's 7 wire pigtails and external digital converter you should be able to fit any regular stereo in...
• Re: No Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 09:00:12 -0600
  ...If > you are not leaking any fluid at the slave cylinder and you are not > leaking fluid externally anywhere else in the hydraulic system...
• Re: Air Cond Duct Recall - Part question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 20:17:21 -0600
  ...It the VW Dealer won't do it for you, it's about as easy to simply install a wide external strap over the...
• Re: camper water level indicator
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 13 Jun 2019 21:24:25 -0400
  ...http://www.busdepot.com/253070568 (early style, mounts externally onto tank wall) http://www.busdepot.com/255070812 (later float style, mounts through tank lid...
• Automatic Transmission external cooler
  Historical mailing list - Danny
  Tue, 19 May 2009 14:33:12 -0700
  I want to know what my options are for extra cooling of my auto trans (1984 vanagon full Westy). I think there is some...
• Re: Finding a slow battery drain
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 09:54:17 -0800
  All batteries will drain down over time due to internal discharging and discharging externally between the electrodes if there is any moisture or acid...
• Re: Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - LC
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 23:14:49 -0500
  ...My only problem is the weather to get under the van..I don't want to fix the transmission again, if something external has...
• Re: external temperature gauge
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:12:01 -0600
  ...Re: external temperature gauge > Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:56:22 -0600 > From: Tom Hargrave<thargrav@HIWAAY.NET> > Subject: Re: external temperature guage...
• Re: 89' Wolfsy - Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:17:08 -0700
  How to install 1 internal and 1 external micro cooling fans on your Ecu: The Ecu does get very hot, and it's a...
• Re: Bus Boys Oil Cooler Kit
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 15:54:51 -0700
  ...Is this an external oil cooler, or is it a repair/replacement for the small factory oil cooler? I have a ten cent life...
• Minutiae: Timing
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 95 17:57 CST
  ...Also, (though it says nothing about the involvement of the oil cooler in this problem) what is the impact of external oil cooler systems...
• Re: red rock canyon - no beauty contest
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Feb 95 10:55:47 PST
  ...immaculate restored Kombis? or are there a few >buses that need external work like mine? >sam williams We are certainly in the process of...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 15:08:45 -0500
  ...A/C fans and control within the vehicle with out an external ventilation unit. I don't know what HP would be required to...
• WiFi booster antenna (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 13:51:49 -0400
  ...at a greater distance than any card built into your laptop. Externally mounted, the vendor claims up to 1 mile range. It's powered...