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  • Re: Some 'new van owner' rap (long)
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:56:54 -0700
    ...As far as the swivel seats go, bear in mind that the drivers seat will only swivel part way, because of the steering wheel...
  • Re: Advice please
    Historical mailing list - Brian Dipert
    Mon, 8 Sep 2003 09:08:02 -0700
    ...p.s...I also discovered the speed, gas mileage and engine temperature benefits of drafting off 18-wheelers on this trip! ============================== Brian Dipert Technical...
  • Re: Creepy white/tan powder inside windshield rubber
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:15:51 -0700
    ...it's like the O2 sensor wheel revolutions counting box thingy on the speedo cable? VW really thought this ahead on this one. Who...
  • road test: 1980/82 Vanagon (real long)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:56:49 CST
    ...what the front wheels are doing. Even without power-assist, the steering effort is never too heavy and low-speed maneuvering is not a...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 12 Jul 2004 to 13 Jul 2004 - Special issue (#2004-640)
    Historical mailing list - dgak sdfhkasjfh
    Tue, 13 Jul 2004 12:33:00 -0700
    What is the center of weight (Jack point) for removing the 1986 manual 4 speed tranny? I am changing my clutch. --- Automatic digest processor...
  • Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
    Historical mailing list - Tobias Gogolin
    Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:10:25 -0700
    ...Find bad wheel > bearings with it...endless uses. They start at about 30 bucks. > > plastic tank radiators in 83 and late vans .. > all I...
  • Re: UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
    Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
    Thu, 8 Nov 2007 22:27:58 -0500
    ...AA Transaxle 4 speed installed at same time as engine > rebuild. > (redline fluid installed) > > -South African VW 15 inch wheels and new 235/60...
  • Re: Digifant and Fuel Injection Basic questions(long)
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:42:40 -0500
    Hello Max, Most standalone engine management systems work on the same principles and the sensor inputs are identical. Having said that, some of your...
  • Re: List member saves the day
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:28:04 -0700
    ...Lead us not into tempting High speed Freeway Traffic but onto Blue Highways only And Deliver us from Evil by having our AAA GOLD...
  • Re: Replacing the master cylider
    Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
    Fri, 9 May 2008 13:14:05 -0400
    ...Next reach behind the Speedo cluster and squeeze the plastic retainer holding the cable in and release that. This gives you more play in...
  • Re: UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
    Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
    Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:04:03 -0500
    ...AA Transaxle 4 speed installed at same time as engine rebuild. (redline fluid installed) -South African VW 15 inch wheels and new 235/60...
  • Re: Can't get '80 Vanagon to pass emissions
    Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
    Fri, 1 Jun 2001 09:43:52 -0700
    ...This is the speed that " Bentley" says that is necessary to test timing. The readings show that it is about 20 degrees advanced. I...
  • Re: Master Brake Cylinder Install
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Sat, 2 Sep 2006 21:18:30 -0700
    ...Next reach behind the Speedo cluster and squeeze the plastic retainer holding the cable in and release that. This gives you more play in...
  • Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:19:49 -0800
    ...and what you produce...........and going to such technical lengths as to calculate wind chill factor for air intake temps at higher speeds...........for...
  • Re: Brake master cyclinder replacement procedures (LONG)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Mon, 17 Jul 2006 19:43:33 -0700
    ...Next reach behind the Speedo cluster and squeeze the plastic retainer holding the cable in and release that. This gives you more play in...
  • Re: VW inline four-bangers
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 4 Aug 2008 16:33:38 -0700
    ...Real air-fuel ratio sensors, not limited range convenstion oxygen sensor etc. and.........soon as they started having hybrids..........I thought soon all vehicles...
  • Fw: A few questions from a newbie
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
    Sat, 27 Jan 2007 18:12:46 -0800
    ...He said he had replaced = both high and low sensors and the sending unit, and since he is my mechanic= I had him verify...
  • Re: PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter
    Historical mailing list - James
    Thu, 11 Feb 2016 17:46:02 -0500
    ...Amongst things not fused you have the ignition coil, injectors, fuel pump, O2 sensor heater, and all that wiring from the battery and alternator...
  • Re: Instructions for trans mount and master brake cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
    Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:26:40 -0400
    ...Next reach behind the Speedo cluster and squeeze the plastic retainer holding the cable in and release that. This gives you more play in...
  • Fwd: Brake master cyclinder replacement procedures (LONG)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
    Fri, 9 May 2008 13:13:11 -0400
    ...Next reach behind the Speedo cluster and squeeze the plastic retainer holding the cable in and release that. This gives you more play in...
  • Re: Replacing the master cylider - In Bentley?
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Fri, 9 May 2008 13:29:17 -0400
    ...Next reach behind the Speedo cluster and squeeze the plastic retainer holding the cable in and release that. This gives you more play in...
  • Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:32:00 -0700
    ...All that I have ever found is bad sensor's on the radiators. Must be other parts of that system fail to work ... but...
  • Re: Coil Fires, 7.5KOhms
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 17 Oct 2000 00:33:52 -0400
    ...And if you jack up the current so it works well at high speeds, you tend to melt the coil at low speeds. Big...
  • 22D ECU Chip Upgrade: CREDIT CARD ONLY AT THIS POINT- TIL 4PM EST MON 28t...
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Sun, 27 Aug 2000 00:32:59 EDT
    ...The chip > with ratio rockers (1.4:1 I believe) gives about 85 horsepower at the > wheel. This chip was originally designed to add...
  • Re: Owning a Vanagon - Was Re: Transmission slippage - help!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:23:44 -0700
    ...Cranks out an error code 0221, drivers side side airbag sensor. Possible cause: incorrect sensor installed. What the ****! We've owned the car 2...
  • Re: -Now Engine Conversion - doing your own soobie wire harness
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:23:52 -0700
    ...over the years on vw's - like a speedo cable brazzed to the front wheel bearing cap, for example. It's hilarious really. Most...
  • Some 'new van owner' rap (long)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:37:04 -0800
    ...With that load, we averaged about 23mph on the trip, not bad considering the speed and the load..Certainly an improvement over my F...
  • Re: Engine replaced but still the same symptoms???--Someone stick me in the eye with a dirty spark plug
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:41:59 -0700
    the buzzer gismo is hidden inside the speedometer ... should you ever wish to remove it. not saying to hack your oil warning circuit ...or...
  • 2200 mi TRIP REPORT
    Historical mailing list - TBill
    Wed, 27 Aug 1997 13:03:57 -0700
    ...I knew the O2 sensor was bad, but the > > > > replacement didn't help. > > > > > > > > Anyway, it was running OK as I left Ft. Worth. Milage...
  • Re: 22D ECU Chip Upgrade: CREDIT CARD ONLY AT THIS POINT- TIL 4PM EST MON 28t...
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Sat, 26 Aug 2000 23:23:13 PDT
    ...The chip > > with ratio rockers (1.4:1 I believe) gives about 85 horsepower at the > > wheel. This chip was originally designed to add...
  • Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:44:28 -0800
    ...or 3 inches, and I'm after 4 >> wheel >> disk brakes and 15 inch wheels. >> >> All that leaves me with is questions. >> >> What opinions...
  • Re: ECU firmware location
    Historical mailing list - tinker man
    Sun, 23 Sep 2007 01:33:09 +0200
    ...Adapting to current sensors, problem solving and optimizing usually requires a whole team at the factory, and I don't have that kind of...
  • Re: Vngns ARE junk!
    Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
    Thu, 10 Mar 2005 22:40:07 -0800
    ...When steering the wheel sticks just off > center for a moment, but is easily dislodged. Is this the steering > rack? Hope so, it's...
  • Re: PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 11 Feb 2016 18:03:25 -0800
    ...Amongst things not fused you have the ignition coil, injectors, fuel pump, O2 sensor heater, and all that wiring from the battery and alternator...
  • Re: nuts vs head gasket job
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Thu, 5 Sep 2013 11:29:09 -0700
    ...coolant sensor popped off - its >>> whereabouts are still unknown. Both times the van was pretty heat soaked >>> and running at slow speeds - I learned...
  • My "new" Vanagon, and Camper to-be.
    Historical mailing list - Fin Beven
    Mon, 21 Jul 2003 14:40:37 -0700
    ...Always consider the effect on speed. Having had a '72 and an '84, I finally grew impatient with being passed by nearly everything if...
  • rich bad mileage syndrome miss stall
    Historical mailing list - zampano
    Thu, 29 May 2003 01:29:54 -0700
    ...I checked around her and saw that the J-pipe in the exhaust, the one that houses the OX sensor, had a hairline crack...
  • Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 4 Dec 2007 12:14:45 -0500
    ...Don't get it on the O2 sensor. On Dec 4, 2007, at 12:07 PM, Michael Elliott wrote: > Where be the best place...
  • Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:27:55 -0500
    ...I say or less, because there was significant temperature lowering at speeds above 45 mph. By 80 mph, I recorded wing chill of up...
  • Behr AC; Air Leaks; Alarms; Scope Creep
    Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
    Wed, 5 Jul 2000 11:12:56 -0600
    ...I installed the LED status indicator in the blank plastic plate above the steering wheel, and the motion sensor below the tachometer. On the...
  • Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Mon, 15 May 2006 09:52:49 -0700
    ...I have a manual transmission, and am using the magnets (no VSS speed sensor); is yours an auto or manual? Was wondering if you...
  • My Turbo Audi 2.0 Project (not short)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 20 Jun 2001 05:24:17 EDT
    ...frame on wheel well, with Mazda RX-7 oil cooler mounted below current radiator acting as heat exchanger, liquid level sensor in coolant tank...
  • Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:00:02 -0500
    ...Maybe the longer stroke (and resulting higher piston >speed) is the reason for their vibration problems. Original 2.0L VW I-4 >engines might...
  • Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:34:21 -0800
    ...Don't get it on the O2 sensor. > > On Dec 4, 2007, at 12:07 PM, Michael Elliott wrote: > > > Where be the best place...
  • Re: Owning a Vanagon - Was Re: Transmission slippage - help!
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:29:45 +0000
    ...Cranks out an error code 0221, drivers side side airbag sensor. Possible cause: incorrect sensor installed. What the ****! We've owned the car 2...
  • Re: Heat handling design error help
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 7 Jun 1996 14:23:17 -0400
    ...So these two radiator >mounted sensor locations appear suspiciously like design errors. It has been my experience that the coolant temperature stays just fine...
  • Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:48:17 -0800
    ...Don't get it on the O2 sensor. >> >> On Dec 4, 2007, at 12:07 PM, Michael Elliott wrote: >> >>> Where be the best place...
  • Re: Anything like this for 1.9L? (Marius content)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 28 May 2011 17:42:04 -0700
    ...by the > wheels. > >> >> on your thermostat housing .. >> where a main coolant hose joins on there. >> You'll see two temp sensors screwed in. >> the...
  • Broken belt to Water pump
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sun, 7 Feb 2021 23:23:56 +0000
    ...When are vans were sold the national speed limit was 55 mph and for that speed the 2.1 cooling system works well usually...
  • Engine and Transmission Swap BS: was Thinking Swap ...(Now Full)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 6 Sep 2000 02:33:18 EDT
    ...The human mind is a powerful agent but a lousy sensor. After you pay your money, bleed to do the install, then put it...
  • Re: Anything like this for 1.9L? (Marius content)
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sat, 28 May 2011 17:05:05 -0700
    ...by the wheels. > > on your thermostat housing .. > where a main coolant hose joins on there. > You'll see two temp sensors screwed in. > the...
  • Re: Fusible links (was PS pump switch, engine ...)
    Historical mailing list - James
    Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:18:18 -0500
    ...Amongst things not fused > you have the ignition coil, injectors, fuel pump, O2 sensor heater, and all > that wiring from the battery and alternator...
  • Re: nuts vs head gasket job
    Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
    Thu, 5 Sep 2013 04:34:46 -0700
    ...coolant sensor popped off - its >> whereabouts are still unknown. Both times the van was pretty heat soaked >> and running at slow speeds - I learned...
  • Owning a Vanagon - Was Re: Transmission slippage - help!
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:20:13 +0000
    ...Cranks out an error code 0221, drivers side side airbag sensor. Possible cause: incorrect sensor installed. What the ****! We've owned the car 2...
  • Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Thu, 1 Mar 2007 12:00:11 -0500
    ...They dont make a fuel that acomidates older cars peroid older meaning without knock sensors Bob Donalds Boston Engine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kim Springer...
  • Re: nuts vs head gasket job
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Thu, 5 Sep 2013 09:09:04 -0700
    ...coolant sensor popped off - its > >> whereabouts are still unknown. Both times the van was pretty heat > soaked > >> and running at slow speeds - I learned...
  • Re: Owning a Vanagon - Was Re: Transmission slippage - help!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:53:56 -0400
    ...Cranks out an error code 0221, drivers side side airbag sensor. Possible cause: incorrect sensor installed. What the ****! We've owned the car 2...
  • Fwd: Vgon syndrome on 1.9 WBX
    Historical mailing list - zampano
    Wed, 14 May 2003 03:04:59 -0700
    ...a combination of "problems", maybe? >> Front-end misalignment, low tire pressure, wrong tire/wheel size, >> overloading, a/c usage, dragging brakes, clutch? slippage, all...
  • Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
    Historical mailing list - mike .
    Thu, 1 Mar 2007 10:39:45 -0800
    ...They dont make a fuel that acomidates older cars peroid older meaning > without knock sensors > > Bob Donalds > Boston Engine > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kim Springer...
  • Re: Upstream Fuel Filter dissection results
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:48:12 -0700
    ...If the oxygen sensor is working and it's in closed loop, there is some mixture correction feedback of course. low fuel flow itself...