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• Westy Tire Pressures?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Doniach
  Sun, 23 Feb 1997 21:24:09 -0800 (PST)
  ...The max tire pressure is 40 psi, yet the sticker on the door calls for 48 psi in the rear tires. The dealer (Wheelworks...
• parting out '86 vanagon weekender
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 20:12:12 EDT
  i just got this van in - '86 vanagon , at, ac, ps, 2.1L (good motor) , blue weekender interior, tach/dig clock, square headlights, good...
• PS line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:09:42 -0500
  I have a pair of the correct fittings for the high pressure side of the PS system, if anyone is interested. You'd take...
• Re: Retrofit Electric Pumps
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:34:59 -0500
  Going with disconnecting PS Pump and large diameter steering wheel sounds like the way to go. A few of questions, though : Is the U...
• Re: Use Fuel Pressure Tester to Test Cooling System Pressure? (engine running)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 21 May 2017 17:46:38 -0400
  A gauge for coolant pressure should have full scale reading of at least 20-25 psi since you're expecting readings up to 15...
• PS Hose kit - a cautionary tale
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:48:02 +0000
  ...I followed the directions religiously, but found that I had to really stretch the hose to make it all the way from the PS...
• Re: leaking power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 07:47:33 -0600
  A LOT of us have had to replace leaking PS racks. I know in my case and many others they were running the right...
• Eurovan stats (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 9 Jul 1995 10:35:08 -0700 (PDT)
  ...liter Leistung 45 kW/61 PS 57 kW/78 PS 62 kW/84 PS 81 kW/110 PS bei 3700/min bei 3700/min...
• Re: Turning kills engine--??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 May 2007 13:47:48 -0400
  The 83-85 vans with power steering or AC get one valve, PS and AC get two. 12 volt + goes to one side of...
• Re: Tire observation
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 25 Dec 2013 17:18:51 -0700
  ...While my '81 Vanagon does not have PS, my '87 Syncro Westy does, and I appreciate it--more so after driving from California back...
• Re: fuel pressure regulator and manifold vacuum experiment
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:03:48 -0700
  ...I measured it > last weekend at 32 psi unconnected and 39 psi connected -- slightly too > high but not enough to worry about, I hope...
• Power steering conversion on 84 GL
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 23:38:27 EDT
  I'm considering adding PS to my 84 GL. Has anyone out there done this? Big job? Can the PS lines and hoses be...
• Re: NVC Friday
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 22:56:04 -0500
  ...PSavage <psavage@SABER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2001 10:09 PM Subject: NVC Friday > Hi Honeys, I'm...
• Re: Power Steering To No PS Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 21:21:24 -0500
  > pain......but just think how much extra horsepower we > are getting not having a PS pump!.....actually, does > anyone know how much, if any...
• Re: PS leak
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 15:59:06 -0500
  ...Consider driving without a PS belt. Wont hurt.
• Re: TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 15:06:53 -0400
  ...Unknown PSI cold F/R empty: 42/42 PSI cold F/R loaded: 44/44 Note: Whenever I increased the rear pressure over that...
• Windows, Electric, Failure
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 29 Mar 2017 09:33:06 -0700
  Hey volks, I need to do a quick and dirty repair to my PS window circuit. I have reason to believe there is an...
• Vanagon LEDs uthr than HeadLights
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:15:46 -0600
  ...psc=1> REAR Brakes ClickThis <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WGAUIR2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1...
• Re: PSI? Cooling system Mods, OK? THANKS!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 12:05:40 -0800
  ...PSI? Cooling system Mods, OK? THANKS! > While we are on this thread, I noted copper pipe was suggested as a > replacement, would this not...
• Re: wtb: PS intermediate shaft for Syncro ALSO wtb AC brackets - my mistake
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:49:24 -0800
  ...where he wrote 'don't want to shorten a 2WD PS intermediate shaft' my brain thought 'don't want to shorten a manual steering...
• Re: Last question of the night
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 10:29:21 -0500
  ...Just turning on the ignition switch, pump pressure, 80 psi. Regulator to fuel tank pressure, 70 psi. Cranking pressure: fuel pump, 90 psi. Regulator...
• Re: Air Lift Results
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 22:54:08 -0400
  At 21:49 10/14/2000, Terry Kay wrote: >than 25 PSI, and I guesstimated a little too much air, and I wound up...
• Re: Driving a PS Van w/o PS
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 00:01:00 -0400
  Thanks everyone... I pulled the belt off earlier today and took it for a spin...seemed to be fine.. Depending on how crusty the...
• Tire Pressure With Different Tire Types
  Historical mailing list - J S
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 14:58:13 -0400
  ...Maximum PSI is 40 (arg!). While the tread on all 4 is very good (12K miles), I picked up a nail that is too...
• Re: PSI? Cooling system Mods, OK? THANKS!
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 20:55:50 -0000
  ...PSI? Cooling system Mods, OK? THANKS! > > > > While we are on this thread, I noted copper pipe was suggested as a > > replacement, would this not...
• Re: Oh Boy! Tire Thread! (was RE: Michelin LTX/MS 215/75R15 tires...)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:54:26 -0400
  ...The tires (Bridgestone's) have a maximum inflation pressure of 44 psi. My observations 44 psi is too much for the front. It makes...
• Re: 15" Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 22:01:20 +0000
  ...The biggest problem I see with the MX4 is the max pressure, only 35 psi. My door sticker recommends 48 psi rear for a...
• Re: Significant improvment: Less wind deflection
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 16:10:22 -0700
  ...Also some of the door stickers list 6 ply 50 psi Max tires as well as 8 ply 65 psi Max tires for the...
• Re: Fuel Pressure a bit high -- OK???
  Historical mailing list - Greg O
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 21:01:04 -0600
  ...The spec is > 29 PSI at idle and 36 PSI with the vacuum line removed. > > My regulator is giving me 34 PSI at idle...
• Re: [vanagon] manual steering vs. power steering
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 09:38:11 -0800
  On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 09:04:57 -0800 (PST), Joe Lin <joeminglin@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Is a manual steering rack easier to turn...
• Re: Low compression results accurate?
  Historical mailing list - tim clark
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:15:06 -0700
  > After rebuilding and breaking in it now has 150 PSI all 4 cylinders. > It was tested cold. I thought a good rebuild you should...
• Re: Favorite Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 10:34:56 -0500
  ...Adjustable fuel pressure regulator, 50 Psi and love the throttle. >Mileage is unchanged at 21 hwy. and 19 city. What is an 'adjustable fuel...
• Re: how much psi does the fuel pump produce at the pump
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 13 May 2005 12:51:02 -0700
  The pump is capable of nearly 100 but the pressure regulator should keep it in the 30-35 psi range. Mark Mark Cumnock wrote...
• Re: Volks Cafe's phone #?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 08:58:25 -0700
  ...9:00-6:00 PST M-F, 10:00-4:00 PST SAT Phone number: (831)426-1244 Address: 1823 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz...
• Re: I Rest My Case (Re Vanagon List Wives)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 14:10:26 -0600
  ...PSavage <psavage@SABER.NET> > >Re: Vanagon List Wives > > > > Dear Phandera, > > Some of the women on this list need an attitude adjustment also. > Chill out...
• Re: Fuel pressure question (FI)
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 07:04:04 -0400
  ...Fuel pressure question (FI) > > Hi, > > Bentley says 28 psi at idle with vacuum hose on. 35 psi with vacuum hose > disconnected. The book does...
• Re: PS leaking
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:33:05 -0500
  ...I recently started it up to move it forward one space >>> and >>> it immediately dumped a large amount of PS fluid. It left an...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 30 Jul 2017 09:54:38 -0600
  ...So whether the relief spring is working at 30 or 40 or 50 psi it just doesn't matter. So a new spring is...
• Re: Was: question: Sorry, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:04:24 -0400
  ...of water at 13 psig is 246F -- slightly above >optimal range What type of race vehicle runs at 13 psi, except those swamp things...
• Re: Coolant pressure test... video.
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:02:02 -0500
  ...A leak down resulted in a climb of 8 psi in the coolant pressure tester. Do you get that? Injecting compress air into the...
• Re: Installation of gauge (85 water-cooled Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 12:41:11 -0400
  ...I have a JC Whitney gauge that reads 0-100 psi and has a switch that opens at around 10 psi. I ran 12v...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 20:23:07 -0700
  ...If my gauge is reading 3 psi higher than the real pressure, that is a problem. If the warning sounds at 3 psi too...
• Re: Compression? (PSI)
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 14:22:56 -0400
  ...40PSI (Bentley 36PSI) Engine OFF 10 minutes check 34 PSI Ben ps.: what is the max and min PSI reading??????? vanagons@cox.net wrote...
• power steering lines(semi-long)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 00:02:33 EST
  ...I need to replace the high pressure metal power steering line that bolts up to the PS rack. While my friend is in the...
• Re: Vanagon Winter Survival Kit Question
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 13:21:52 -0600
  <Why don't you guys take your pseudo-intellectual, pseudo-informative pissing> <contest> <off the list as it has no appeal or value any...
• Re: Secret Hiding Place
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 17:51:28 -0700
  ----- Original Message ----- From: "PSavage" <psavage@SABER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, July 13, 2001 3:37 PM Subject: Secret Hiding Place...
• Re: AC Drip Drop..absolution NVC...
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 22:47:51 EDT
  ps you know it is funny, since his shop is called "Healing Hands VW" ;-) UMMMM, Healing Hands VW ??? Pop Top Heaven ??? Miracles ??? I knew...
• Re: [Syncro] Question on Silver Sticker & GVWR info for various vanagon platforms
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 13:17:00 -0500
  ...48 psi 205R 14C / 6pr ... 36 psi 205R 14C / 8 pr ... 43 psi 205/70R 14 97R Reinforced 36 psi 40 psi * Door Jam...
• Re: Wrong tires and wrong tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:37:08 -0400
  At 10:41 PM 3/15/2009, Bernie wrote: >The tires has a maximum of 36 pounds psi and apparently the shop that >maintained...
• Re: Tire Pressures
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Sun, 8 Aug 1999 12:10:07 EDT
  ...The label in the door jam says that the front tire > pressure should be 39 PSI and the rear should be 48 PSI. > However...
• Re: Nokian recommended tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 15:27:54 -0800
  ...load rating X Sticker's recommended PSI / Original tires max. PSI X New tires max. PSI / New tires max load rating. -- No virus found...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 21 Oct 2015 05:28:46 -0400
  ...product/B00EP1SU7K?psc=3D1 <http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EP1SU7K?psc=3D1> = > <http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EP1SU7K?psc=3D1&redirect=3Dtrue...
• Re: VW's have feelings?jung
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 16:53:57 -0700
  ...Ray Seth F Gordon wrote: > >> > >Carl Jung, the great psychologist, thought that it was best to speak well > >of his cooking pots and pans...
• Re: Oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:56:19 -0400
  ...8 psi at idle, 24 psi cruising when installed. Over the next 10,000 miles pressure steadily dropped to 4 psi idle, 12-15...
• Re: [tiico] Re: vibrating tiico engine
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 14:34:22 -0800
  <<"The problem is that the tiico-supplied brackets to hold the alternator, ps pump, compressor, etc are homemade pieces of junk."?>> That's right...
• Re: PSI and Bars, for tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 10 Feb 2020 22:56:00 -0500
  ...On one setting it read 37.5 PSI >>>> On another setting it read 2.5 Bars. >>>> >>>> Not sure how to Google this question so...
• Re: Power steering rack seals shot
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 11:49:47 -0500
  I'm NOT trying to "mislead" people (like our President did) to buy more expensive VW PS fluid. Besides, it's NOT expensive if...
• Re: Oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Jul 2015 21:00:56 -0500
  ...8 psi at idle, 24 psi cruising when installed. Over the next > 10,000 miles pressure steadily dropped to 4 psi idle, 12-15...
• Re: PSI and Bars, for tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:32:41 -0400
  ...On one setting it read 37.5 PSI >>>> On another setting it read 2.5 Bars. >>>> >>>> Not sure how to Google this question so...
• Re: Unpowered PS rack impressions plus manual rack FS
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:11:14 -0700
  ...Not 'dissing' you, as they say, but my spare non-leaking PS rack is reserved for the next poor soul who wanders into my...