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• Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:17:03 -0500
  ...ANY sudden control inputs to change direction (up, down, left right), will cause some hard-to-control output reactions, but a good pilot knows...
• Re: Lowering Gasoline Prices
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 20:39:15 -0700
  ...Consumers do NOT control prices. Politicians control prices. >> I am sending this note to about thirty people. If each of you send it to...
• Re: Ignition Switch Procedure?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 18:00:43 -0700
  ...David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 Internet http://www.fastforward.ca Email sales@fastforward.ca...
• Re: Westy Front Seatbelt Extension/Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 22 May 2007 10:38:00 -0700
  ...That won't help this 5'2" driver; pilot seat > must be forward to the front stop for me to reach the foot controls...
• Re: twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:12:25 -0800
  ...I suspect the Strut Rod bushings not being in place properly, at the forward end, and metal to metal contact there. I find them...
• Power steering woes
  Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 13:43:16 -0700
  ...control arm. I also confirmed my suspicion that the whining was coming from the power steering pump. The pump issue seems pretty straight forward...
• Re: Theft protection
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 10:17:47 -0800
  ...I am using a 2000 New Beetle TDI motor that has the immobilizer key - it's a start! David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc...
• Re: Coolant light won't stop blinking!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 16:59:33 -0500
  ...If your level controller is accessible (on the new fuse panel it's in the relay section; on the old one it's mounted...
• Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 09:56:12 -0400
  ...Maybe that's too too. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: John Graham <theklube@gmail.com> Date: Sep 20, 2006 9:41 AM Subject: Re: Squeaky front...
• On CARB, TIICO and Vitriol
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 19:55:59 EST
  ...In this case the evolving technology of emission control has resulted in the most significant advances in automotive technology in the past 60 years...
• Re: VW Audi "Fix It" Projects? HUGE Pre-Labor Day Sale!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 28 Aug 2015 08:36:20 -0400
  ...They're selling Ravenol 10W-60 > Synthetic motor oil for $48 for 5 liters.I've never forwarded an ad to the > List before...
• Re: Fog Light wire fire, help!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 08:03:34 -0800
  > "This circuit has the relay controlled by the headlight > switch and the high current output of the relay directly connected to > the switch and...
• fwd: Re: Re.: Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list
  19 Aug 94 14:59:00 EDT
  ...He describes the 911 as an air cooled engine that, as HP and emission controls increased, became more of an air/oil cooled engine...
• Re: Starter woes
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 26 Jan 2016 06:02:48 -0800
  ...Let ot the clutch and the van >> tried to lurch forward. It barely made forward progress because of the >> incline it was on. There...
• '97 VW Stereo Install Complete
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 09:29:34 -0400
  ...It is also capable of controlling a factory cd changer. Crutchfield sells a Clarion changer that works with this unit for $200. The wiring...
• Re: Brrr - is it always so cold in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 22:45:46 -0500
  ...2) Make sure the hot coolant control valve opens fully with the sliding lever. 3) I installed an aux coolant pump used on Swedish...
• Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 22:54:30 -0700
  ...Vacuum from Brake Booster? > >Hi All, > >I'm still trying to find information where to grab vacuum for the >aftermarket Audiovox cruise control I...
• Re: Chris Turner's accident, was Buses By the Depot 2009
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Wed, 7 Oct 2009 11:30:16 -0400
  ...IT IS EASIER TO KEEP PAIN UNDER CONTROL THAN STOP IT ONCE IT'S > ESTABLISHED. It's been demonstrated that patients with > self-controlled...
• Re: Power steering rack leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 29 Nov 2018 17:28:42 -0500
  Hi Ed, I’m looking forward to responses. I had a interesting event with my recent power steering issue. I have a competent VW...
• AC advice
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Sat, 4 Sep 2010 20:52:19 -0400
  ...I am most worried about what I will need wiring harness wise like what runs from the front to the controls. Do I need...
• New Van-Again Community is On-Line!
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 30 Dec 2003 16:41:09 +0000
  ...If someone wants to forward this to the syncro list and the type 2 list I would appreciate it. Thanks for making a dream...
• Re: SA T3 Ventilation System
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 2 May 2008 19:23:08 -0700
  On 5/2/08, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > > If it was knobs, i bet it was servo controlled. One could probably > adapt...
• Not exactly...was: towing with a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 14:45:09 -0500
  ...shifts forward, pressing down on the tongue. In this scenario, you are far more prone unpredictable brake response, and loss of control. It is...
• Re: Auto Trans: Upshifting later, per GTA?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 15:09:37 -0700
  almost need a hand control for the gas pedal. I know the stiff ankle feeling .. from trying to drive with something like a downhill...
• VW CDROM Campaign Update
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 21:06:20 -0700
  ...This will give me better control of the project. We are gearing up for an "amateur" version of the product, and a couple other...
• Re: Overheat lamp
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:03:12 -0400
  ...Remove the coolant level controller (#42 or 43 -- on the 1.9l it's up over the star grounds forward of the fuse panel...
• Re: Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 20 Jan 2020 10:46:51 -0800
  ...If I keep the '81, I look forward to installing these UCA bushings and getting an alignment done; I played with the toe a...
• Re: Vanagon Anomaly?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 18:16:43 -0800
  ...Vanagon Anomaly? > > > > 1/82 WV27G0255CH070810 > > > > > > > > > > > > --- "Fast Forward Automotive Inc." > > <sales@fastforward.ca> wrote: > > > >> What's the VIN? > >> > >> David Marshall > >> > >> Fast Forward Automotive Inc. > >> 4356...
• Re: AutoStop LP fill Valve leak
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 11:49:33 -0400
  >...The attendant rapped on the forward side >of the Auto Stop fitting several times, and the leak stopped. Is >there a spring >loaded valve...
• Re: Vacuum pump
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:57:27 -0400
  ...down to common fault locations in that vacuum >line. > >cheers, > >mordo > >---------- Forwarded message ---------- >From: Doug <vanagons@cox.net> >Date: Sep 14, 2006 9:27...
• Re: replacing flex plate with flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Wed, 6 Dec 2023 14:02:20 -0500
  ...straight > forward as long as I have the proper shims, thrust washer etc which I would > use from the original "manual" controlled engine. Please...
• conversation with VW rep
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Sun, 9 Nov 1997 19:26:15 -0800
  ...Much of the engine weight appears to be forward of the wheels though - not sure how it actually handles. Interestingly enough - it appears that...
• Fwd: <syncro> front locker/rear locker
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 12:49:43 -0400
  From Tim, forwarded for the archives >Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 13:36:59 -0300 >X-Sender: smitht@pop.unb.ca >X-Mailer: Windows...
• Re: <FMBC> '85 Westy For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Thu, 23 May 2002 08:49:53 -0700
  ...Automatic, Cruise Control, A/C, AM/FM with 10-CD changer Full camping package (sink, stove, 3-way fridge, etc.) All original curtains. Screens...
• Re: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:21:29 -0500
  ...Both use mocal sandwich with thermostat control in it and stock oil pump. > I think I can remove the old stock cooler and just...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 23:02:28 -0500
  ...Remove the nut and slide the long bolt out forward. This is where I had the most trouble. Spent hours getting that long bolt...
• Re: More Mr heater..Now Friday
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 23 Dec 2016 08:26:36 -0800
  ...The thing is sorta cheesy and the control knob is placed wrong for right hand use..One of ours needs to be tilted forward...
• Re: Fw: melting lower thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 8 Mar 2013 12:55:36 -0800
  ...Even my 2003 Ranger is on its third heater control valve (at least it's $20). Anytime you can replace plastic with metal do...
• Re: diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 11:05:52 -0800
  ...David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone...
• Re: Reasonable price for 85 Westy poptop, how to remove and transport
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 11:30:39 -0700
  ...Tedious work and they are easy to control and much easier on the knuckles when putting the canvas top on the van top. bob...
• Re: Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:25:55 -0500
  ...owned vanagon (vehicle) ISV - idle stabilizer valve ISC - Idle stabilizer control (box forward of right hand tail light) and others. I'm sure such...
• Re: Campers
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 7 Jan 1996 20:35:11 -0800 (PST)
  ...Is there a major difference between the '73s and '74s? We are > looking forward to purchasing one. Thank you for all comments. > Bodywise, I...
• Idle stablilizer system testing
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 04:34:57 -0500
  walter bahm wrote: > > john: > > since the listserver is now automatically stripping > off attachments i wanted to ask you if you could > forward me directly...
• Re: Short shift for 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:43:25 -0700
  ...And VW > and Porsche did that decades before the electronically controlled > semi-automatic trans, or automated manual of today's crazy modern cars. > > Scott...
• Re: Portland Metro RV show
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Wilsher
  Thu, 7 Mar 2013 10:09:48 -0800
  ...box on wheels, and I doubt any manufacturer will sell a forward-control van of that size ever again, at least in the US...
• Re: 1986 Syncro Crew Cab 1.9 L
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 19:51:45 -0700
  ...work. > >Our feeling is that it relates to the oil pressure control unit in the dash >but from the manuals we have referred too...
• Re: Vacuum pump
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:43:54 -0400
  ...cheers, mordo ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Doug <vanagons@cox.net> Date: Sep 14, 2006 9:27 PM Subject: Re: Vacuum pump To: Helmut Blong <helmut...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:01:41 -0800
  ...New Delphi electronic control unit (ECU)—replaces NLA Digifant ECU and ICU (idle control unit) There are only four connections to be made to...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 21:06:18 -0800
  ...Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacement? Yes, the tack welds are needed. Mig! I have seen the bushings spin. The top ball joint bolts need...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 23:44:16 -0500
  ...Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment? Good tutorial John, but I beg to differ on the subject of the tack welds. Their purpose is to...
• Re: VW Audi "Fix It" Projects? HUGE Pre-Labor Day Sale!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 28 Aug 2015 09:14:16 -0700
  ...They're selling Ravenol 10W-60 >> Synthetic motor oil for $48 for 5 liters.I've never forwarded an ad to the >> List before...
• Re: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 12 Apr 2014 09:52:08 -0400
  We can take control of those rear wipers. A few years ago, I finally got fed up with the unreliable operation of the rear...
• Re: digitool and ecu service
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 18 Jun 1999 00:19:56 -0400
  ...It does however > give you the information of key engine controls via leds and various > sensors operational voltage status with the flip of a...
• Fwd: 1988 Vanagon Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:34:31 -0400
  ...Thank you, Dave ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Milo <dellaone@gmail.com> Date: Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 8:08 PM Subject: 1988 Vanagon Parts...
• Re: electronic rust control
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 31 May 2000 08:18:22 -0600
  ...an electronic rust control > device. I have been following up on it since and only recently had my > email been forwarded from australia back...
• Re: Second Battery Question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 15:12:50 -0700
  ...I use a second wire from pin 87 of this relay to control a separate relay for the second battery. On Diesel Westys the...
• Re: oil light
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:26:13 -0700
  ...of not putting back on the tin or cutting off the forward (front) portion of it.. since it's for a Syncro I didn...
• Re: Custom Gauge Installation Options?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 14:10:20 -0600
  I do a lot of work with electric kilns and temperature indicators and electronic controllers are a big deal. They are expensive, like in...
• Re: Eurospec egines?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 20:36:19 -0800
  ...Generally European engines have less pollution controls that US engines. Until about 1986 Canada got a lot of European engines in some VW models...
• digitool and ecu service
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 20:15:54 -0500
  ...It does however give you the information of key engine controls via leds and various sensors operational voltage status with the flip of a...