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• Re: Electric Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:54:01 -0500
  ...Diesel, hybrids, > etc were all rolled out as production cars in those early years. The only > newer idea I can see would be the...
• Re: Smart Car..Wow.. NVC
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:11:01 -0500
  ...I also like hybrid cars but for my money (what little I have) i prefer diesel technology. These cars are all over Winnipeg, where...
• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - James
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 21:52:26 -0400
  I too am intrigued by the idea of running the AC with an electrically driven compressor. Dennis's note about the Vanagon AC compressor...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 09:00:59 -0500
  ...you drive off cliff and read your airspeed indicator on the way down. > I think Bruce just dropped the hammer on his hybrid toy...
• Re: Touareg wins Grand Challenge (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 10:30:41 -0700
  ...Touareg wins Grand Challenge (NVC) `Stanley' wins $2 million robot race By Alicia Chang Associated Press Published October 10, 2005 PRIMM, Nev. -- A driverless...
• Re: Diesel Powered Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 21 Sep 2005 19:53:44 -0500
  ...I drive my 90 waterboxer less often than my diesel westy, because I get great mileage in the diesel and it's competent and...
• Re: They said it couldn't be done....
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 12:40:25 -1000
  ...resistance, AC would have to be driven by separate >>>>> electric motor (latter would be like most hybrids and EVs on the road now, >>>>> factory...
• Re: Worst thing you ever did to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 01:25:44 -0500
  ...Funny though, my old 71 bus loved that abuse(higher 1st gear and final drive and less GVW, I guess). I ran out of...
• Re: Electric Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:46:08 -0800
  ...Diesel, hybrids, etc were all > > rolled > > out as production cars in those early years. The only newer idea I can > > see > > would be the...
• Re: 14" tires, report...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 24 Nov 2016 10:59:55 -0800
  My gas mileage hasn't changed much, but I added about 10% to the actual diameter of my drive-wheels when I swapped the...
• Re: CARB madness! (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 16:23:18 -0700
  ...I drive a car that gets minimum 52mpg and fairly clean emissions (that will only improve with technolgy) but CARB has tried to force...
• RE: how about a v-6
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 09:19:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...I sent him a new one (Sachs, original VW type), which he will install, and then I'll fly there and drive it all...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:24:30 -0700
  ...also gives a 1000 dollar cash back for buying a qualified "green" car, like the Hybrids, the Toyota Yaris, and the Mercedes smartcar. Courtney...
• Subaru DIY swap info
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 17:06:33 -0300
  ...to a hybrid Sub-agon flywheel I have made a smaller hub adapter that allows the use of ALL vanagon drive train. Stock flywheel...
• Re: Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 28 May 2008 12:39:07 +0000
  ...If so, what happened to that demand in the fall? My conservative friends say people cut back, they bought hybrids, which lowered demand and...
• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 21:55:56 -0500
  ---- James <jk_eaton@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > I too am intrigued by the idea of running the AC with an electrically driven compressor. Dennis's...
• Re: politics of e85 RE: E85 in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 May 2007 16:32:03 -0400
  ...engine in good tune, drive sedately, etc. >>>When it's time for another car, consider one of the hybrids or the newer >>>common-rail...
• Re: eBus project: A T2 Westfalia converted with electric motor and LiIon batteries.
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:57:43 -0400
  ...to make a stretch Vanagon into a hybrid; electric front wheel and gas rear wheel drive. Never heard if the project finished. Years ago...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light went On...Abort Trip?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Sat, 21 May 2005 14:55:17 -0400
  ...If the oil or oil filter is the problem can I continue > to drive it and ignore the warning? > > I appreciate anyones input on...
• Re: HHO Kits
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:00:07 -0700
  ...and I as owner/driver just get to participate a little. on the other hand .. sure there are electronics in vanagons that we don...
• Re: Friday question, Tires
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:23:08 -0400
  ...My new car is a plug in hybrid so very heavy. Most folks would be happy with a all season tire but we want...
• Re: Gas, milage, etc (was Air Engine)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:22:47 -0700
  ...When I saw hybrids showing up locally, I knew the green movement would take off and make someone some money. Sounds like a win...
• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 19:45:53 -0400
  ...As for an electric compressor this too is now common especially in electric and hybrid vehicles. For the Vanagon the compressor can probably take...
• Portable Air Conditioner aka hybrid electric vehicle continued
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 17:15:05 -0700
  ...Okay with the Xantrex X power 1000 inverter I picked up at Costco a few years back WILL drive this unit. The AC has...
• Re: This just HAS to be a new question...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 14:12:12 -0700
  ...If he drives it to the nearby bigger city, ( about 25 miles ) and he goes faster on the freeway, he's in danger of...
• Re: politics of e85 RE: E85 in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Tue, 22 May 2007 13:20:51 -0400
  ...engine in good tune, drive sedately, etc. >> When it's time for another car, consider one of the hybrids or the newer >> common-rail...
• Re: Touareg wins Grand Challenge (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 12:57:10 -0500
  ...Touareg wins Grand Challenge (NVC) > > > `Stanley' wins $2 million robot race > > By Alicia Chang > Associated Press > Published October 10, 2005 > > PRIMM, Nev. -- A driverless...
• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 20:23:13 -0400
  ...As for an electric compressor this too is now common especially in electric and hybrid vehicles. For the Vanagon the compressor can probably take...
• FS Parts
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 11 May 2004 20:30:10 -0500
  ...i will call hime > an > > hybrid... fir the first time i did a complete paint job, with good tools, > > good paint,,,my now bright...
• Re: Ever added up your receipts?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Tue, 15 Mar 2016 14:54:30 -0700
  ...Now > > the > > > heads leak (150k miles) and a Subaru engine donor is parked in my > > driveway. > > > The fun never stops. > > > > > > > > > > > > If he were to...
• Re: chill out andy!! LOL..:<) Re: '86 full Westy for sale...$2000...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 10:18:27 -0700
  ...Yeah if you spend thousands of hours and dollars and maintence > > maybe, then youll have an unrealiable unefficient deathtrap to drive > > around and sleep...
• Re: At the pump ...
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:23:35 -0700
  ...Prior to a serious road-trip, I used to drive into the slightly-higher-priced service station that offered full-serve. I'd tell...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 21:53:57 -0500
  ...you drive off cliff and read your airspeed indicator on the way down. I think Bruce just dropped the hammer on his hybrid toy...
• Re: Our rigs ain't pigs (caution: major argument)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:55:20 -0500
  ...hybrid engine. Joy **************************************************************** Joy Hecht now living in a real house in northern Virginia and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon now living in the driveway...
• Re: Transmission Gurus?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 18:48:17 -0800
  ...hybrid inline motor. When I have this gearbox totally apart > I'd really be keen on modifying it to somehow give me better drive...
• Re: Diesel Fanatacism
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Mon, 18 May 1998 21:06:19 -0400
  ...I was doing a morning story on a new "hybrid" bus that RTD was testing. It uses a combination of an Audi 5 cylinder...
• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 22:24:44 -0400
  ...So why not electrically drive the water pump > and power steering ? Just think, you could add a speed control for the water > pump - have...
• Re: dual fuel conversion (LPG, propane, etc)
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 3 Oct 2004 23:55:35 -0600
  ...dollars a year to drive into these zones in your vehicle. But..if you are lpg fueled or a hybrid vehicle, you are exempt...
• Re: The Price We Pay For Being "Cool"
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:13:40 -0600
  ...I don't drive it enough in town for that to matter, but if I use half a tank that way, it usually works...
• Re: Friday, update on Prius electronics rant
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 21 Sep 2013 08:22:22 -0500
  ...Kind of negates the > whole fuel savings thing for a hybrid if you ask me. $1500 to have fixed. > Grrrrr! > > Steven > 91 Westy > On...
• Re: I-4 conversion general info
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 25 Oct 2015 08:45:50 -0700
  ...In my hybrid motor, I did have to swap my distributor drive gear, in order to keep the digifant engine management system....Techtonic's...
• Re: More on TR 16x7 steelies
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:47:23 -0800
  ...There is a guy on Samba selling > hybrid >>>nuts >>>needed to properly match the > diameter of the smaller ball with the >>>larger diameter lug...
• Re: Our rigs ain't pigs (caution: major argument)
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:44:26 -0500
  ...hybrid engine. Joy **************************************************************** Joy Hecht now living in a real house in northern Virginia and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon now living in the driveway...
• Re: Portable Air Conditioner aka hybrid electric vehicle continued - live and learn
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 1 Jul 2005 09:53:47 -0700
  ...Portable Air Conditioner aka hybrid electric vehicle continued Well. The results are in for the moment. I purchased the 5150 unit from Sams, (interesting...
• Re: trip report with engine woes and choices Go the Tiico
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Mon, 6 May 2002 20:44:52 -0400
  ...It is a high performance hybrid, after all, (read high speed european racing bus, compared to the WBX). I just got back from a...
• Re: Conversion Commotion (rambling)
  Historical mailing list - John Olmsted
  Fri, 12 Dec 1997 19:23:10 -0500
  ...What other van can be driven to such an elderly age and still attract attention, not for being a junker, but for being 'unique...
• Re: emissions data
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 08:24:27 -0400
  ...That's why hybrids - the SULEVs (super low emissions vehicles) - are looking good these days, pending concerns about life cycle impacts (battery disposal). Fuel...
• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 22:30:28 -0400
  ...Electric Power Steering I too am intrigued by the idea of running the AC with an electrically driven compressor. Dennis's note about the...
• some stuff about coolant
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 10 May 2002 20:31:26 -0500
  from the June 2002 issue of Car and Driver. Patrick Bedard Top it up with green? Or orange? Which antifreeze? It's 2002. Do...
• Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part II
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 14:05:05 -0600
  from the June 2002 issue of Car and Driver. Patrick Bedard Top it up with green? Or orange? Which antifreeze? It's 2002. Do...
• Re: Global Warming My Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 02:25:16 -0400
  ...And :::when you pass someone in a hybrid just wave and say to yourself, "Nanny, :::nanny, noo, noo, I am greener than you, you...
• Re: 666 torque, say no more - NVC ;^D
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:22:45 -0700
  ...convert it to rear wheel drive with some solid rear axle.....and stuff that benz motor in the front somehow........ and for sure ...........for...
• Re: New to List, Best Bus?
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 20:01:03 -0700
  ...Have you ever seen Subaru converted Vanagon? You will be very surprised how well it looks, but after a test drive you will be...
• Re: Tonke-T6 camper van article link The future of Diesel for small vehicles-it's Friday.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 29 Jan 2016 22:07:30 -0600
  ...Hopefully the market drives demand down, but if legislation is necessary, so be it. Jeff > On Jan 29, 2016, at 7:33 PM, Stuart...
• Re: New Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 19:10:45 -0700
  ...All I >> could find was a vague statement that they "like to use" biodiesel >> type fuels, and that they had a hybrid MYT in...
• Re: Local gas prices
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 08:44:23 -0400
  ...At the ski resort I manage at about 70% of the employees are 21 and under and they simply cannot afford to drive anymore...
• Re: Assessing CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 Nov 2014 10:38:30 -0500
  ...The adjacent (driver's side) CV boot was full of nice blue Swepco gear oil mixed with the CV grease...So.... In went the...
• Re: chill out andy!! LOL..:<) Re: '86 full Westy for sale...$2000...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 13:51:30 -0500
  ...Some expectation control is good, so you don't have an irate buyer beating on your door eight days after they drive it away...
• Re: Since we've been talking starters recently on Vanagon list.....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Dec 2015 00:24:56 -0500
  With a Bendix drive there is no solenoid to push the gear out. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bendix_drive dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• electric eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 06 Jul 95 21:18:37 CDT
  ...Because of the inherent efficiency of the manual gearbox, the driver of an Elektro-Van finds a gear-shift lever connected to a five...