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• Re: water heaters; also space heaters
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 08:38:24 -0700
  ...Check > out the combo units, but they have dedicated water heating units and space > heaters. The water heaters can be put on a stove...
• Re: OFF TOPIC! Vanagon discussions?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:01:27 -0500
  I've two Sirius satellite radio units. One is dash mounted with the siruis box a hide away unit. That's in my Westfalia...
• Wear Index
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Nov 94 22:16:20 EST
  ...I have yet to meet anyone who has squeezed > even 100,000 out of one of these hard working units. > Our '82 Diesel Westfalia...
• O2 Sens. Replacement
  Historical mailing list - ZUMBRENNEN JOSEPH CORY
  Sat, 6 Apr 1996 21:41:53 -0700 (MST)
  Hello all, I found in the archives that there are generic 3-wire O2 sensors available as well as some Bosch units that do...
• Porta Potty and showering
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 12:57:02 -0700
  ...These units hold about 3 gallons of fresh water. having recently made my hula-hoop shower (I need to get photos up on the...
• Diesel injection pump timing tool
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 15:27:54 -0700
  ...I see that Baum and VW Diesel Parts both sell units that are slightly different. Does anyone know what the difference between the two...
• Re: Espar Airtronic?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:14:01 -0700
  ...I know a fellow who installs the units (been doing so for years) and he does the u.S. prototypes for them. He's...
• Re: More: Re: Rear CV joints
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 10:39:35 -0500
  > I recently got a quote from a place called Europarts here in San > Diego for $125.00 each side for 'rebuilt units', on an...
• Re: 85 westfalia camper propane tank leak - need rubber o-ring
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 13 May 2001 23:13:04 -0400
  At 11:06 PM 5/13/2001, wilden1@juno.com wrote: >There was only manufacturer of these units, although these units were >cataloged as...
• Re: The end of MS Streets & Trips
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 7 Jul 2014 21:41:14 -0400
  ...12,804 <li>Housing Units: 17,974 <li>Housing Units Occupied: 17,125 <li>Housing Units Vacant: 849 <li>Housing Units Owner-Occupied: 9...
• Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:18:24 -0400
  ...As someone on the list explained a few years ago all the European sheet metal screws are inch sizes expressed in metric units. ;-> David
• Westy interior mods
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 17:57:08 -0700
  ...being done in europe and see many that are designed as units to be installed when heading out to camp and removed on return...
• Re: An AC idea for driving and camping
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 19:39:53 -0700
  I was looking at one of these small A/C units the other day at Walmart. I was wondering how difficult it would be...
• REGO smaller propane regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:03:38 -0700
  ...modify the propane lines??? With the newer Marshall Brass 2 stage units you have to cut and reterminate/flare the propane lines to make...
• Re: driving and fridge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 12 May 2000 20:09:26 -0400
  ...Larger units of this type have freezers -- do you suppose that every time the big RV folks start and stop that they shift back...
• Re: shocks
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 03:21:02 +0100
  ...Oh, as for shocks, I am pleased with Monroe units on the Syncro, and on other VWs too. PerL 87 Syncro 112i
• speaker wiring
  Historical mailing list - Baja Leo
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 20:13:34 -0800
  ...I replaced it with a couple runs of new speaker wire as most new speakers/head units don't utilize the common ground design...
• Re: Window A/C Mount
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sat, 24 Mar 2007 10:36:37 -0400
  ...of > a van? Got me one of those small A/C units this year. Just need some > visual pointers. > > Thanks, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL...
• Diesel starter for Kennedy adapter
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ewing
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:02:30 -0400
  ...Does anyone know what starter they actually use or is it something custom? I've got pretty good access to Bosch units for much...
• Re: An AC idea for driving and camping
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 23:24:54 -0400
  ...along with the question are there DC powered AC units... that aren't $5000(normal small camper rooftop stuff). I'm just guessing that...
• Re: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 10:09:18 -0800
  ...Looks > like recovery rates run around 20-30% for "home" units, and 50-75-90% for > industrial plants, and the units are tailored for...
• Re: camper heating
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 16:05:55 -0600
  ...Similar units are used on some of the big rigs and in class A RV. Below for some current units made. http://www.espar...
• Re: LED tailights/ Interior lights
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 29 Sep 2001 12:37:57 +1200
  ...LED tail and indicator units could be made in a "diffuse" style. That is, clusters separate LEDs set into vehicle's sheetmetal skin with...
• Re: Vanagon Toys FS
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 07:46:14 -0500
  Slightly on topic, after I finish the plug and play harness for our van, I will be selling fully assembled Megasquirt units. These are...
• Re: Trailers, Portable Generators and the like
  Historical mailing list - Evan Martin
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:40:41 -0600
  ...The Honda units are actually generator powered inverters. The output is always 60 Hz, and clean. The engine will actually change speed to support...
• Re: WBX into Thing and VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 08:39:34 EST
  ...I bet one of these units would make the Vanagon say, "Gitty Up!" Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com John 3:16 Office...
• Re: Leveling the van- shims made of teflon or nylon.....what's up!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Lewis
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 10:11:13 -0500
  Acrylic plexiglass [brittle;see below] Hmmm, anecdotal evidence on PMMA or polymethylmethacrylate (limited statistical basis of 2 units) 16 + years, no change in thickness...
• headache racks
  Historical mailing list - EARL J SMITH
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 17:53:43 -0700
  The rack over the sink/cabinet units in my 84 was very useful, could put spice bottles and similar small items up there and...
• Re: Syncro fuel level sending unit
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Sat, 10 Jul 2004 00:17:50 -0400
  ...These units tend to corrode at the return line nipple over time. Michael My personal VW Web Page: http://www.velocity.net/~vickrail/moshevw...
• Re: Free Stuff-see pics
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:18:38 -0600
  rear heater units, the tail light and the temp control panel. TAken On Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 12:55 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead...
• Re: Rear heater leaking
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 5 May 1999 08:02:26 -0700
  ...I have seen dozens of "universal" units designed to replace or augment the factory units in old Jeeps, Landcruisers, etc. Most have very simple...
• Re: Power Windows/Power Locks
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 22:54:50 +1200
  ...I believe these units are slower than stock, but far more reliable. They are complete regulators, with Bosch motors. apperently they don't have...
• Re: ARB bull bars
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 11:22:11 -0700
  ...they'd consider making a special run of 20 or > so units for Vanagons. > > To my amazement, they said this idea might just float...
• Re: Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 23:04:51 -0600
  ...Crane Company has several home distillation units....they're not cheap...but...Crane has a reputation of selling great stuff...I'm leaning towards...
• Re: Adapt 1.9 Coolant Reservoir to 2.1 ?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 3 May 2015 10:25:53 -0700
  ...He was painfully aware of the failing units. He had been in touch with a rep. Who that rep worked for, I don't...
• Bosch 2.1l MAF sensors $225
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Fri, 5 May 2000 14:47:59 EDT
  ...These units fit the 86 and up 2.1l motors. The web addy is http://www.importedcarparts.com/request.html or call 1-800...
• Re: shocks
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 10:39:23 +1200
  ...My old units are getting very soft. Andrew
• Re: Can you clean the headlights?
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 19:43:13 EST
  Pull the units off the van, take out the bulbs. Pour some solvent alcohol in the headlight and swish for a while. If they...
• Re: Free Sirius satellite radio system
  Historical mailing list - caverat
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 13:05:56 -0400
  ...I called and they are sending two free units. > > Bill in the Southwest > >
• A/C HELP!
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sat, 10 Jul 2004 22:00:26 EDT
  ...etc) but is that compatable with the BEHR front A/C units? this is a borg-warner #446. any help much appreciated. Chris VT...
• Eberspacher Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:33:24 -0800
  ...These are used units that come complete with all the goodies. There's even a few diesel versions included. I'm trying to decide...
• Re: Shocks Update
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Thu, 2 Feb 2006 21:16:03 EST
  ...These units are called "shock-absorbers" completely incorrectly. What they are in fact is dampers... they damp spring oscillations during & after road irregularities. The...
• propex heaters (group buy?)
  Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
  Mon, 20 Oct 1997 11:11:52 -0600
  ...350 pounds (=approx $570)+delivery Cost of 10 or more units: 280 pounds (=approx $450) (the fax I just recieved did not say specifically...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Stability (2 Parts)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 21:16:51 -0400
  I was selling these units as rebuilt for about $100 a couple of years ago. The problem was that about half of the units...
• *$39* POPTOP SKYLIGHTS!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 01:56:55 -0100
  ...These are aftermarket units. They look virtually identical to the original units, but are definately heavier duty (thicker plastic, more "substantial"). They also have...
• Re: Fuel Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:49:45 +1100
  ...they have GP/Sorensen units which are rebadged Lucas rotary disc units. Bosch injectors use a pintel nozzle. even if your local doesn't...
• Re: Shore Power Portable A/C
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 15:40:51 -0700
  ...Additionally, the 9000 BTUs is nearly double the output of the small window units. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Nvc: cooler recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 30 May 2014 20:55:54 -0400
  ...Have looked at coleman and mobicool units but they look a little flimsy. Any suggestions? > >Thanks >Jeff Check out the Truckfridge portable fridges I...
• Re: App request?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 19:23:12 -0800
  ...to do the same (POI File for S&t and GPS units) a couple of years ago but a lot of work and I...
• fridge replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Jeff
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 12:28:37 -0700
  Has anyone with a Westfalia camper tried replacing their Dometic with an Engle? I'm really impressed with the efficiency of these units and...
• Espar Airtronic?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:17:58 -0400
  ...is runs on Gasoline instead of Propane. (they also make diesel units for diesel vehicles) http://cgi.ebay.ca/Espar-Airtronic-5-L-12v...
• Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:06:29 -0400
  ...I have tried a number of high output alternatives over the years including some of the newer compact units. I now have one of...
• Re: Skylight Guy or Bus Depot??
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 09:06:11 -0700
  ...I think Ron (at Bus Depot) only carries the 1st quality units, so if you want on of the cheaper "2nds" you'll have...
• Re: Very Dim Rectangular Square Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Wed, 22 Nov 2006 14:02:13 -0600
  ...my old '85 Westy; - Replaced the 7" sealed units with 'Sylvania Halogen Performance Plus' units (~$25 each from Kragen's). These are standard wattage...
• Berg short shift kit group purchase?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 10:55:39 EST
  ...plus the shipping and reshipping for a minimum order of 5 units. I don't have the funds to front a group purchase but...
• San Diego event report
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 20:35:48 -0700
  ...After sharing travel adventures and admiring each other's units, we spent the rest of the day enjoying the beach, having dinner and watching...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 14:02:01 EST
  ...These units go bad alot and looking at them isn't going to tell you anything. There is a smell that they get when...
• Optima deep cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - Dan Aldrich
  Fri, 31 May 2002 14:33:05 -0400
  ...These units appear to have little black vents on the top. The current battery in my EVC needs replenishment every so often from deep...
• www.suvlights.com - pre-made wiring harnesses?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 15:05:24 -0700
  ...For $35 it sure is tempting, even if I have to replace the relays with higher quality Hella units (which I already have) Brent...
• Re: CD/MP3 Player suggestions
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 18:30:48 -0800
  ...There is a metal brace in back that could be removed to fit a deeper unit??? Crutchfield has a list of head units that...