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  • Re: Headlight low beam failure
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 4 Dec 2016 14:56:35 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 23 Jun 2016 10:34:25 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Electric Power Steering
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 23 Jul 2015 10:16:34 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • '84 temp gauge shoots up fast
    Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
    Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:01:03 -0800
    ...I only know, it's some kind of electrical technicality. Looked in my archives and could not find it. I will file it under...
  • Capacitor fix - what year?
    Historical mailing list - David Hunt
    Tue, 22 Feb 2000 22:56:00 EST
    ...Radio Shack, a special order item. The number is RSU 11295961. Technical information re: capacitor is courtesy David Beierl. I'm a little new...
  • Wolfgang Peschke's paper
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Wed, 14 Mar 2001 15:00:00 -0700
    ...http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/files/Viscous%20Coupling%20Paper/ Good technical reading. Keith Adams Calgary, AB, CA 86 Westy "Roxy" / 87 Syncro "Hugh"
  • [non-vanagon] Water Car Mailing List (for those interested/skeptics)
    Historical mailing list - Fryday
    Thu, 18 Jul 2002 21:52:27 -0700
    For those interested in getting more info on the water car (or to ask more technical questions) you can try the new group that...
  • Re: striking caution by dennis
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 8 May 2016 11:16:17 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:38:43 -0500
    ...DJ-code WBX technical specs > > The gentleman from whom I bought my engine sent me technical specs for > the mysterious and marvelous DJ-code...
  • Supercharger (was: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 14 Aug 2000 22:50:00 +1300
    ...Technical (and even more figorously so, scientific) terms are static; use a technical term incorrectly and it's abuse. Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:19:24 -0500
    ...DJ-code WBX technical specs >>> >>> >>>> The gentleman from whom I bought my engine sent me technical specs for >>>> the mysterious and marvelous DJ-code...
  • update - water pump working again!
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Thu, 18 Aug 2005 11:20:07 -0700
    Hi all, Thanks for all the clear and well-written technical emails you sent, explaining how to check if the pump is working, how...
  • Re: @#$%! Trees!
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 16 May 2016 13:47:36 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: NVC - Google Voice
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 10 Dec 2015 22:14:45 -0600
    ...office for jury duty until December 17th 2015 > > If you need technical assistance, please send email to: > > support@expresslogic.com > > or call: > > 858 613...
  • Re: No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather
    Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
    Thu, 6 Aug 2015 19:33:06 -0500
    All of this technical language is why I go to Ted Stevens ("The internet is a series of tubes.") for all of my Vanagon...
  • FS 1990 Westfalia $9900
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 1 Jan 2015 23:04:36 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Switch to LED lighting??
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 5 Jul 2010 09:43:30 -0400
    At 06:03 AM 7/5/2010 Monday, Jaap Nauta wrote: >Became a bit technical, hope still understandable :-) The LEDs may not be very...
  • Re: What's a good radio/CD player for the vanagon.
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:39:22 -0600
    ...round simply because they wanted to listen to the radio? check "technicality" in Ambrose Bierce's Devil's Dictionary, and you'll see why...
  • Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Thu, 9 Oct 2008 18:39:10 -0700
    ...wrote: > From: B.J.R. <beer_eighty@YAHOO.COM> > Subject: Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Thursday...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:32:49 -0800
    ...DJ-code WBX technical specs The gentleman from whom I bought my engine sent me technical specs for the mysterious and marvelous DJ-code...
  • Re: The List
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 19 Nov 1999 16:46:42 -0700
    ...This is the "Ask Ken" section of my > site where folks write in with technical questions about Vanagons and I > respond (and others are...
  • Re: On Longevity, Displacement, Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 27 Mar 2002 11:55:59 EST
    ...The replies from Subaru said, specifically, that their corporate policy was not to release any technical data on their engines other than peak torque...
  • The madness begins (VW inline 4 cylinder swap)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 26 Aug 2016 15:04:42 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Westy camping in Spain, etc
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 24 Jun 2016 16:09:26 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Missed it by 1 hour.....
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 22 May 2015 19:36:52 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: A few "new" Engine Questions: (Oil Change interval - Lifter noise)
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:51:17 -0500
    I just listened to the sound examples on the rattwell website http://www.ratwell.com/technical/HydraulicLifters.html I would say for almost cetain...
  • Fogg Lamp Wiring
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Oct 1994 14:21:45 -0400
    ...on no matter what so long as the key is on. Technically, this is illegal as it allows me to have the fogg lamps...
  • AFC Measurements
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Tue, 3 Apr 2001 12:48:03 -0400
    ...through the AFC measured by the "flapper" (for lack of a more technical term). Arm movement is different than the internal flapper movement? Jay
  • Re: striking caution by dennis
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 8 May 2016 13:53:06 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Now freeze plugs, Was Oops - I let the engine freeze
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 4 Feb 2011 13:27:11 -0500
    ...hold a sand core in place while the casing is being Which is why the technical name for them is core plugs... Yours, David
  • Re: Main crank pulley problem 85 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - dooley
    Mon, 12 Jun 2006 23:23:38 -0400
    ...Sorry, I can offer no technical help, just dribble; seeing how my Vanagon has a rabbit motor in it and never had a crank...
  • Re: westy rear seat width
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 29 Apr 2007 11:42:41 EDT
    ...so technically 3 feet 10 inches. chris ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
  • Please read...I'm concerned.
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 16 Jan 2001 20:48:14 -0500
    ...I'm talking about a recent virus/worm/Trojan program known technically as W95.hybris.gen, also as Snowhite [sic]. It tends to arrive...
  • Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:55:29 -0700
    ...wrote: > From: B.J.R. <beer_eighty@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal > To: dtkao0205@yahoo.com, vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • Re: Late Friday entry. LVC
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sat, 2 Jun 2018 17:59:21 -0400
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> >> >> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> >> >> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 7 May 2016 17:54:22 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> >> >> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> >> >> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: VW relay #53, 141 951 253B
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 3 Jun 2016 12:34:47 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> >> >> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> >> >> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical >> <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: [turbovans] VW Run PDX
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:17:00 -0700
    HI Danny, what is 'the VW technical center' in Portland, OR please ? I have not heard of it. Camp 18 ......that's before you...
  • Re: Air bubbles in coolant 2.1 wbx
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 5 Jun 2016 10:16:32 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 18 May 2012 14:29:19 -0700
    Well, air-cooled engines have an oil cooler because they are technically oil-cooled according to my understanding. In that application, one could refer...
  • Re: Fuel Injection rated hose
    Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
    Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:35:05 -0500
    http://www.ratwell.com/technical/FuelHoses.html#clamps On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 10:40 PM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>wrote: > dear...
  • Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:43:25 -0400
    ...We've considered this and decided that it's perfectly legitimate technical discussion, just the same as any discussion of mechanical bits. Anyone not...
  • Request for source of technical specs such as bolt spacing
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Sun, 26 Nov 2000 07:09:29 EST
    Hi Folks, I'm trying to find an information source for bolt spacing between the front caliper bolts on the Girling calipers used on...
  • '85 Westy paint Color
    Historical mailing list - Tracey
    Tue, 2 Jul 2002 12:17:14 -0400
    ...Have "Googled" on the net but found much more technical auto painting info than I care to decipher...just want a can or small...
  • Re: Vanagon Library
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 3 Sep 2003 12:32:34 -0700
    ...Karl Wolz I will happily act as collator for technical articles/messages links that listees have found particularly useful. Send me your favorite link...
  • Different fire-fighting methods/materials for different fuel formulations
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 12 May 2006 19:12:49 -0700
    ...Usually lots of fine-point technical/legal info, but it often addresses issues with broader applications. For those of you running 'alternative' fuels you...
  • Re: Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:02:15 -0400
    ...this engine could technically produce gas!!! Although a good filtration systems would be required, or it could be a stink'n TDI alternative! << That...
  • Re: Doesn't Anyone Read The Messages They Respond To?
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:22:59 -0400
    Technically, he is "threading" on thin ice... note play on words, e-mail thread... ha-ha -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
  • Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:19:05 -0700
    ...COM> Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 2:36 PM Subject: Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal > You may want to check the two...
  • Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 9 Oct 2008 21:33:47 -0700
    ...COM> Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 8:18 PM Subject: Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal > hi. > I think a Noid light is...
  • Re: Does anyone know anything about this van "1991 Vanagon Carat 5 Speed manual"?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 29 Jul 2017 11:56:42 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Late Friday Entry
    Historical mailing list - pcking
    Sat, 15 Oct 2016 07:22:33 -0400
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: FREE Vanagon Parts
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:30:35 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Spare won't fit
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 1 Nov 2014 14:16:04 -0400
    ...looks like the rods that hold the spare are too low. technically speaking the carats and other vans with alloys came with a slightly...
  • Wont' stop blinking
    Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
    Sun, 5 Feb 2012 10:06:44 -0800
    ...I have done; Full coolant system, new level sensor, new ground to the instrument panel, There must be some intricate technical reason why I...
  • Re: Building a Vanagon stretch
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 1 Apr 2011 18:24:25 -0700
    ...After digging through emails with Otmar, I found out that I had made technical inquiries about doing a stretch going back to 2007. BenT
  • Super-technical question
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 5 Oct 1996 11:37:17 -0400
    Does anyone know what type of steel is used in the WB head studs? I'm looking for the Modulus of Elasticity specifically, or...
  • Re: Roster
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Tue, 30 Nov 1999 02:58:54 EST
    ...learned the term, "academic prohbation") How long before this thread creates an onslaught of "this ain't technical!" bandwidth? Jeff 83.5 Westy NYC
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
    Wed, 11 Aug 2004 16:57:45 -0800
    ...attached to the "gutter" above the stove (I don't know technically what that area's called - to me it's a spice rack...
  • Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
    Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:33:48 -0700
    ...YAHOO.COM> wrote: From: David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM> Subject: Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Thursday...