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• Compression and power
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Tue, 27 May 2003 08:08:01 -0700
  ...Because there seems to be a decrease in power, I did a compression check with the following readings: 100, 110 , 120, 130. Per Bentley...
• Re: Starter Power Question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 10 Jun 2014 10:04:11 -0700
  The starter is comprised of 2 main parts, a solenoid actuator and a powerful motor. The 2 parts get power from 2 very different...
• Re: Power Steering Rack sources ??
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 3 Nov 2003 12:12:03 -0800
  Tom, I sell rebuilt power steering racks for $175/exchange ($100 core charge), plus shipping. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Electrical pollution?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 19:21:50 -0700
  ...Electric cars merely shift the source of pollution to the >>> powerplants which generate the power needed to recharge the car's >>> batteries. > > Out here...
• Power to Standard Steering Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:12:21 -0300
  I have an �86 Westy, steering rack (power) is suspect, previous owner left the pump unhooked due to leakage. I have a new standard...
• Re: Power Steering Removal (WAS: Re: Vanagon handling.)
  Historical mailing list - mike ingle
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 09:12:33 -0700
  I have both in front of me, and the manual steering wheel is larger than the power. I guess I will live with the...
• Power window question.
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 07:35:29 -0800
  The passenger-side power window does not work on my 87 Westfalia. I don't hear the motor when I operate the switches or...
• '87 vanagon power steering problem
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Apr 1995 07:21:46 -0400 (EDT)
  My power steering has quit on my '87 vanagon. I don't see any leaks and the reservoir is full. Any ideas ? Pump ? Is...
• Re: Power Lock Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 01:05:47 -0800
  ...It's a well known trouble spot for power locks. BTDT many times. The power window motors do get wet but not the powerlocks...
• Interior lights out
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Thu, 4 Sep 2014 09:38:47 -0500
  ...If I got power to both those fuses, why no power to the acc. connected to the 2nd battery?? Dave B.
• Re: Power Window Motor/Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 22:23:50 EDT
  ...Vanagon ran like a champ but halfway through I lost my power door locks. Today, closing the driver side window, it seemed to fall...
• Re: Power steering fluid
  Historical mailing list - MIKE MOERY
  Sat, 8 Dec 2001 00:43:46 -0900
  ATF (automatic transmission fluid) is different than power steering fluid. If the book calls for ATF, use ATF only. Many cars, over the years...
• Re: Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 08:33:24 -0800
  ...com> wrote: > Has anyone had experience with Vanagons having power steering verses no > power steering? I'm trying not to be too picky about...
• Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:24:09 -0500
  The motor itself is replaceable separately (not too easy!), and, IIRC, is the same as any other power window motor on late VW's...
• Re: Key in ignition to power radio
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:13:04 -0700
  I use this wire to trigger a relay which supplies power to�my stereo from my aux batteries. jake ________________________________ From: Jeffrey Vickers <jeff@VICKERSDESIGN...
• CO and mpg on my Wolf...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 22:10:37 PDT
  ...I tried that and it did not make the power I expected. With MORE fuel the power is there and the mpg's are...
• Water Injection
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 24 May 2008 20:19:38 -0500
  ...achieve "Military Power" from the engines or in other words - achieve substantial power above the engines design capability for sustained maximum power. This water...
• Ample Power Products?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Dec 1995 17:43:42 -0700
  Nothing in Seattle directory assistance for Ample Power Products -- anyone know where they're located? Thanks! >resistance of a battery which contains antimony, as...
• Rusty Power steering lines...
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 13:04:05 -0500
  I've got very rusty power steering lines and I was wondering about parts. Are these generic lines of do I buy these through...
• Power of a 2.0L Air cooled vs 2.1L???
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 01:11:12 -0500
  I just wonder? The vanagon is bigger than the Bus, less power than the 1.9 or 2.1L, how is it???? driving a...
• FS: Vanagon Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 18 Feb 2004 21:05:38 -0800
  ...power window motors, power mirrors, power locks, Wolfy curtains, fiberglass trim pieces, engine stuff, lights, and more. Please have a look to see if...
• Power steering pump rebuild kit?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:24:23 -0500
  Anybody have a link to a power steering pump rebuild kit? Thanks, Jim
• power stearing
  Historical mailing list - Neal Powers
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 11:16:30 EST
  what year did vanagon start using power steering and can i adapt it to a 81
• Re: Internal 115V power
  Historical mailing list - Dave Brune
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:44:07 -0800
  ...Internal 115V power > RE: Using an inverter to power lights, etc inside the van > I've talked about this before but will hit the...
• Re: What years power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 7 Jun 2008 23:23:16 EDT
  ...It was not that early and it did have power steering. My recollection of the year was simply wrong. Thanks. I shall continue my...
• Re: Christmas lights??
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 22:46:14 -0700
  A power converter is to provide 110 when not plugged into the house. The two internel outlets have nothing to do with a power...
• Re: power steering pump
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Tue, 29 Feb 2000 08:06:54 -0800
  ...power steering pump > > > Hello- > Anyone know if the vanagon power steering > will become very heavy if the power steering pump's > output pressure is...
• Re: Which fluid for power steering
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 20:09:48 EST
  <<auto tranny fluid as it's power steering fluid? Dexron III OK for both?>> Yes, I have used Mobil synthetic ATM fluid now for...
• Re: Fridge Fan Questions
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 08:52:05 -0700
  ...It runs all the 12v stuff when you are connected to city power, and also charges the batteries. When you disconnect the city power...
• More Westy Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 22:46:22 -0400
  ...Check for power at the pump (well connector above the water tank.) No power. Check at connector before sink switch. Power. Hmmm. Take sink...
• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 21:52:52 -0500
  I have enjoyed the electric power steering on my Prius, except for the slight hum, which bothered me initially because it sounded like something...
• Re: Fw: Power Assisted Steering.....What exactley is it?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 18:58:25 -0400
  At 21:01 6/9/2000, The Gunnings wrote: > > 1985 WBX 1.9 Wolfsburg claims to have "Power Assisted Steering". That is the proper...
• Re: Mounting an inverter.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:40:34 -0400
  At 01:16 AM 8/23/2010, DW wrote: >Go-Power! 300 Watt Pure Sine Wave >Inverter<http://www.compactappliance.com/GP-SW300-24...
• [Fwd: Re: Power window problem]
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 11:18:58 -0700
  Hi Todd I repaired the power mirrors in my van a fews months back. It was a broken wire in the rubber tubing between...
• Power Steering conversion quesions (my arms are tired)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 5 May 2000 17:19:45 +1200
  >I would like to convert my non-power steering westy over to the >Power-steering luxury. >It's an 84, but can I use...
• LOL!! check this out..power puff vans LOL what next??? :<)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 21:37:54 EDT
  ...i think these must be the vans that belong to the "power puff girls" :<) (sat morning jap. anime cartoon...umm..hey, dont knock the...
• Parting out '90 vanagon carat, jumpseats, 2.1L, capt chairs, alloys, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 2002 13:38:08 EDT
  ...good 2.1L motor, auto trans, full carat interior with both jumpseats, flip out side table, sofabed, cushion, capt chairs, power mirrors, power windows...
• Location wire for 91 GL power locks and windows
  Historical mailing list - Koren
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 14:42:32 -0700
  ...I'd also like to hook up the power windows and need to know the location for that hook up as well. Any help...
• Re: New Stereo Install Questions (First Anual Noob-Aid Concert Series)
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 15:34:38 -0700
  ...If it gets power with the key, it goes to the red lead on the stereo. If it gets power with the lights, it...
• Re: Consensus wanted....OK to drive with power steering belt detached for awhile???
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 13:12:03 -0700
  ...Consensus wanted....OK to drive with power steering belt detached for awhile??? > Hello All: > > My second Power Steering question of the day... > > Awhile ago...
• FS: front doors w/ pwr windows, pwr mirrors,pdl, fit all vans
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Mar 2001 11:57:40 EST
  ...they have power mirrors on them, power windows in them, and power doorlocks in them. doors in excellent shape. i have all window switches...
• Re: Jetta Power Supply relay questions (Vanagon conversion) PIC of wiring diagram.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:23:29 -0700
  It seems a weird setup but that relay output provides power to 6 engine related circuits, the largest gauge wire of which goes back...
• Re: power steering recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Jun 2015 20:27:06 -0400
  ...power steering recommendations ​Hello,looks like my 2 year old Power steering pump died a horrible death. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks...
• Power steering install to 84Westy.
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 17:28:48 +0900
  ...Then, he is thinking about exchange to power steering. Is Power steering exchange possible? What part must he prepare? I want to know all...
• Power Steering Leak
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 09:27:35 -0400
  ...Also noticed that my power steering fluid is low. I filled it up and it's low again - obviously a power steering leak somewhere...
• converting an 83.5 to power steering ?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 10:29:48 -0500
  I want to convert a 83.5 Westy from Manual to Power Steering. I have an 86 power steering rack and pump, and can...
• Re: How do you hook up a stereo in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 15:47:43 -0400
  At 16:47 4/15/99 -02-30, Bob Norman wrote: >On a seperate plug (power plug I assume), were five wires, I used...
• no power
  Historical mailing list - mat christensen
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 17:26:50 -0700
  ...cruising at 65 up hill and lost all power no leaks no smoke no power limped home about five miles at 20 mph bucking...
• Re: vw part # for power steering pump switch
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:30:43 -0700
  ...part # for the power steering pump > switch that sends the signal to the ECU to increase the idle when the > power > steering pump is...
• FS: interior vanagon door/slider/hatch panels ..heres the INVENTORY
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 01:29:53 EDT
  ...the "power" doorpanels also have power mirror holes as well as power window switch holes. "armrest holes" means they were from vans that didnt...
• Re: power banks for Vanagon travel and camping
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:11:34 +0000
  ...Do any of you use "power banks" when traveling and camping in your Vanagons?  I am talking about 2 different animals here.  First, those...
• Re: driving an unbelted, leaking power-steering rack
  Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 07:39:33 -0500
  ...I once drove a 78 Mercury Zephyr (aka Ford Fairmont) in that condition...I had a bad leak and eventually the power steering accessory...
• Re: Power Steering To No PS Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 15:43:06 -0400
  ...The '85 Westy has power steering. The '84 steers almost as easily as the '85 but it takes more turning of the steering wheel...
• Re: power back on...yay!!
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:51:32 -0600
  ...nvc..but...just got my power back on at 7pm after being without power/heat/or water since early Saturday morning because of this...
• Re: Mirror Insert Needed for Power Mirror
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:11:19 -0800
  I believe in the past I was able to salvage a mirror from a non power vanagon plastic housing for the power mirror, by...
• Re: Power Inverters, which one to buy
  Historical mailing list - CANNON.E.C-
  Mon, 3 Nov 1997 09:01:47 -0500
  ...10/31/97 10:25 PM I just received a Damark catalog in the mail and found 2 power inverters for sale. Power to...
• Re: Engine Conversion and MPG
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 11:09:17 EDT
  If you make the engine produce more power out of the same volume of fuel, then the power increases along with the mileage&#8230...
• Power consumption & recharging with Vitrifrigo
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:03:37 -0600
  I ran a test on power consumption of the Vitrifrigo and measured the alternator's capacity for recharging. Then I looked at solar PV...
• Re: Consensus wanted....OK to drive with power steering belt detached for awhile???
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 11:10:35 -0700
  been driving my 91 van with no power steering pump or fluid reseroir since 1998 and PO a year before that Nearly 80,000...
• horse power
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 9 Nov 2019 08:41:45 -0800
  hi all, there are many talks regarding horse power for a vanagon and there are different opinions out there and none conclusive... and since...