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• Re: Leak Down Testing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 1 Jan 2007 10:15:52 -0600
  ...Why do you need even to measure the pressure? Are there > some specs to measure against, eg., each cylinder should hold x amount of...
• Re: 93-97 EV Syncro?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 06:22:15 -0500
  ...Save your money, time and effort if you are thinking of converting your EV to syncro specs....you will need different frame under the...
• New Battery specs???
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 14:07:41 -0500
  Hi gang, I've known my battery is on its way out --- and some cold weather last night convinced me that now is the...
• Eberspacher Diesel Heater on eBay?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 09:46:10 -0500
  ...http://www.espar.com/htm/Specs/D3LCspec.htm Thanks, Chris
• Re: My Mechanic's Odd Reaction
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 18:19:29 -0700
  ...Does not meet specs. Your experiment.
• Re: 83 wasserboxer - valve adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 09:51:44 -0700
  There is not Bentley manual advice on "specs on valve clearance (adjusting valves and measuring gap w/ feeler gauge, e.g)" because these engines...
• Re: Wheel torque specs
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 23:19:16 -0800
  Todd Last wrote: > > Can someone tell me the torque for the wheel bolts for the ALLOY wheels? > > Also where in either the Bently or...
• Re: Radio Size - dimensions?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 09:01:06 -0800
  ...1/8" so it would not jam up against the heater. Specs say it is 7" wide X 6-1/8" deep. I have...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 10:00:34 -0400
  ...The fact that VW updated these specs throughout the years (i.e. updating inflation specs on Vanagons) shows that they revisited the issue periodically...
• Re: Subtle hesitation- driving me crazy...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:15:58 -0400
  ...If you want to be technical, pretty sure the advance/retard specs are in Bentley somewhere, mark angles on rim of distrib body, use...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1372
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 26 May 97 08:44:08 CDT
  ...when one or more was waaaay out of specs (with regard to the others. not necessarily outside the manufacturers specs), things didn't last...
• Re: balljoint leaking grease
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 10:39:56 -0800
  ...I'd be curious to see the specs for these if you have them. CHRIS STANN wrote: > > Let's disspell some persisting rumors about...
• Re: After today, I am glad I did not give up on the Wasserboxer!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 20:28:35 PDT
  ...Only adjust the FI if you have done modifications to handle the changes OR CAN PUT it back stock specs. There are a lot...
• OE Audi wheels specs
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:08:35 -0400
  Hopefully these links will answer some questions for those looking for replacement wheels. http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/wheels/15-16-audi-wheels-5x112...
• Re: rear hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 04:44:19 -0600
  ...I'd bet a new key cut back to factory specs will solve the problem. A new duplicte will just be a worn out...
• is TDI EV avail. in USA?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 12:41:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...A post in the recent past had some specs about the TDI EV. This past saturday i test drove a TDI Passat and was...
• Re: lug nut lubrication or not
  Historical mailing list - Sid Marlin
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 12:04:50 EST
  ...And yes,proper torque specs are equally important for both steel and alloy wheels. SId Marlin, 87 Golf GT 88 Audi 5000S 78 BMW...
• Re: 1.6 TD torque specs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 20:43:32 -0700
  Turbocharger to exhaust manifold (polygon-head bold with threads and head contact surface coated with VW high-temperature grease)....40 Nm (30 ft. lb...
• AFM calibration
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 12:28:05 -0500
  ...Is this within normal specs? Geza
• Re: Exhaust gas Temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:04:50 -0700
  ...I saw egt specs for an AAZ engine somewhere once.. official vw specs.. it was so many degrees C measured so many millimeters after...
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:26:20 -0700
  ...or stupid. > >There is a difference between underinflated, inflated to vehicle specs and >the number on the sidewall. > >Underinflated is running with pressure low...
• Re: Oil Capacity, 1985 Westy
  Historical mailing list - BADBUS
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 16:33:11 -0400
  ...This could end up really wrecking your day! Of course if you went by the specs for capacity fill you might have the wrong...
• Transmission Oil & Drain Tools
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 10:35:41 -0800
  ...I bought MTL before researching which i should use since it meets the required specs. I am now wondering, however, whether MT 90 would...
• Re: Bay window bus rims on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:32:00 -0700
  ...This would mean the center your contact patch will be 29mm further outwards than where VW engineers designed the alignment specs.
• Re: Tire question: Sorry, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:39:58 -0700
  ...That was for tires with the proper specs but I'd give that a try. VW specifies that 10 psi difference front to rear...
• Rear Springs
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Thu, 3 Jul 1997 14:02:34 +0000
  ...In any case I need to get it level within specs. Is there another potential cause for this problem? Thanks for any advice, Rick
• Tune-up specs
  Historical mailing list - PhamA
  Tue, 18 May 1999 17:37:51 -0700
  5/18/99 Hi All, I recently become a proud owner of an 84 vanagon camper 1.9L stick. Can you advise of how...
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 09:42:50 -0800
  ...and found very few that were not gapped very close to specs for the application. There have been some, though, that were off. It...
• Re: 88 2.1 engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:58:15 -0700
  ...working on a TDi conversion, and don't need this >engine- >Specs- >able to ship VIA forward air- >www.forwardair.com This may sound...
• Conti Vanco Winter... Any feedback?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 14:42:12 -0500
  ...on Byron (85 GL). They seem to be OK so far. SPECS: Load rating - 102/100Q D Max Load - 1875 lbs. Max Inflation - 65...
• Re: 1.6 litre diesel heads - regular vs turbo-diesel
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sun, 8 Dec 1996 09:42:51 -0800 (PST)
  ...Do you mean that he uses a thicker gasket > than specs call for, so that the compression is lower and hence the motor > has...
• Re: VC fluid - take a chance on this
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 10:16:21 -0700
  we don't know as we don't know the specs for the original vc fluid. there are a few different forms of siloxanes...
• Re: the V5 Jetta...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 14:23:59 -0700
  ...sold with a 2.3 V5 in South Africa? > just thought it was interesting.. > > http://www.vw.co.za/models/specs/jetta.php > > chris >
• R 134a pressure specs
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Thu, 2 May 2002 09:37:28 -0400
  Greetings a/c gurus, I need to recharge my a/c with R134a refrigerant. I have done an achive search with no success. I...
• Re: Substitute Fuel Pump #
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 20:10:01 -0400
  ...This is $40 to $60 less than just about anywhere else - and it's the correct Bosch pump with the proper fit and specs...
• Spare-tire Pan Bolt Spec
  Historical mailing list - Barry Muller
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 22:48:58 -0400
  ...Does anyone know the specs of that bolt? Right now I have a jury-rigged wire holding things up. Sure don't want that...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings going? How long have I got?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 14:07:45 -0400
  ...in too much! It will expand and explode.File a match mark on the hub and nut so you can retighten it to specs.
• Re: DIY alignments
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Fri, 9 May 2008 09:16:21 -0400
  ...What sort of changes to alignment specs would be dictated for significantly taller-than-stock tires? Some people (I) have experienced poor tracking/stability...
• Re: Oil & Antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 14:02:28 -0400
  ...This stuff is otherwise known as (or meets the specs of) "Dexcool" which is a General Motors spec. Prestone and ?Havoline? make coolants to...
• Webcam #107i for sale with lifters
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 07:01:31 -0400
  ...00-140 N/A 00-142 Stock Hydraulic Grind New hydraulic cam, or yours, ground to factory specs. 00-370 N/A 00-372...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What ...
  Historical mailing list - Heath Vogt
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 14:39:53 EDT
  ...What are you're improved specs for your "Super WBX" - hate to harp on this, but until you provide a dyno sheet, you've...
• Re: optima batteries that fit under the driver's seat
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Wed, 1 Aug 2018 21:07:44 -0400
  ...Besides, the 40R specs were nomly better than the 41 specs. At the 1994 Electric Vehicle Symposium, I had the chance to listen in...
• Re: A very basic Inverter/Charger to consider
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 26 Apr 2020 10:19:49 -0700
  ...If I read the specs and what you say right then this one unit, if attached to my aux battery AND to shore power...
• Re: Group 41 Battery? As house battery, under Driver Seat?
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Tue, 4 Feb 2020 09:45:31 -0700
  ...I payed the not much extra for the premium which I think had the same cranking specs but better warranty. AAA discount.
• Re: what tire spec for westie in the boonies
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 1 Jul 2011 02:13:32 -0700
  ...What >tire specs do my kids look for tomorrow morning? > >Yay for road trips and music festivals! >Al > > >
• checking castor
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 1 Nov 2010 16:02:55 -0400
  ...The Bentley mentions this and give castor specs, but does not seem to give any clue about how to actually measure or check the...
• Re: In heat now, '87 Westy on horizon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Jan 95 14:54:12 PST
  >> >> >>Does someone have the 'specs' on compression for a 2.1L per VW? I know the real >>world ones run around 110psi (low end...
• Re: 87: follow up on leaking head
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Mar 1996 12:18:54 -0500
  ...They can also be easily fixed fixed by purchasing new bolts, using sealant, and installing to specs. Fel-pro "Bolt=Prep" is great for...
• Tires/wheels for 90 Jetta (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 05:38:27 -0400
  ...What are the specs for the wheels? Thanks Tim
• Re: specs for the 3 roll pins and six bolts for the clutch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 May 2012 19:23:32 -0400
  ...31, 2012 5:39 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: specs for the 3 roll pins and six bolts for the clutch Howdy...
• comprehensive rekeying
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 31 May 2010 21:40:28 -0500
  ...The first way to correctly begin would be to cut a key to new key specs for your ignition (assuming you want that to...
• Re: Tires.. Again
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 11:49:53 -0500
  Most of the tires listed here DON'T meet the specs for our vans. The Hankooks for our vans are sold by one of...
• Very Compact Aux Fuse Panel
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 27 Dec 2013 11:20:38 -0800
  ...Read the specs, includes a relay and a switch.
• Re: understanding tire sizes
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:25:13 -0700
  ...Understanding Tires Ratings One of the confusing things is selecting tires for our Vanagons is the reference in the original specs to 'Ply Ratings...
• Re: (was) I could use a little help - jump starters
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 09:14:14 -0700
  ...Jump start batteries and video Well, looking at that and the specs on their website both of the jump start batteries I have meet...
• Re: $5 Fuel Filter! Really!
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 01:46:42 EDT
  ...Tabe, my man? If you know how to read, all the specs for Fram filters are contained in their application book. The particulars are...
• 86 at speed shut off
  Historical mailing list - Mary-lyn Jenkins
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 19:54:51 -0500
  ...if it is not that check the fuel pump delivery rate. (you ll have to sit in the back while someone drives!!!!!!)al specs...
• Can someone double check my Engine / Tire / R+P math?
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Sun, 19 Jan 2003 19:17:50 -0800
  ...You can get rev per mile for many tire in the specs option at tirerack's web site.
• Re: Syncro Alignment
  Historical mailing list - Kerry G. Stanley
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 00:33:46 -0500
  ...Then you look up the specs on the vehicle >and the computer gives you a nice display of all the alignment angles, >and the...
• Re: 2.1L engine
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 11:57:29 -0800
  ...The original 1.9L engine in my 84 Vanagon was worn out. >> I looked at the specs of the 1.9L and 2.1L...