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• Re: Eric's van is running again
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Tue, 3 Nov 2020 06:20:12 -0500
  ...Still to come, the gauges, scan gauge mounting, House battery with charger, etc. > > Dennis > > https://1drv.ms/a/s!AqaEiIhKCAKbke4uw4WpYYh8DTrxEQ > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
• Re: Hard/no start story, '86 2.1, AT, mostly removed AC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Dec 2015 23:52:20 -0500
  ...The stereo gets power from the auxiliary battery, not the main battery. I simply slid out of the mounting bracket and I unplugged the...
• index of tech bulletins affecting vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 17 Apr 94 01:35:27 CDT
  ...Vanagon Water Pipe Water-cooled Thru 27-87-04 Electric Alternator Mounting Bolt Vanagon Model loose/broken Diesel, Year Vanagon 1985 Vanagon ALL 42...
• Got my Vitrifrigo installed
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:07:44 -0400
  ...I then had to further enlarge the opening just where the faceplace mounting screws were. It just fit front to back after I trimmed...
• Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 9 Oct 2013 09:34:21 -0700
  ...camp > on long leashes? Then put a couple hundred pounds of battery in the > interior storage spaces, and do the solar panel shuffle every...
• Re: VW Fuel Injection Information (was SS header)
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 16:17:50 -0400
  ...is that the O2 sensor needs to be hot to work. Mounting out by the tailpipe would be mostly useless I would think. The...
• Re: Addition engine cooling thoughts/ Oil Cooler Issues
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 19 May 2002 14:45:34 EDT
  ...I also added a remote oil filter at the time mounting a huge filter in a vertical configuration. However, with the Audi 3A Turbo...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade: New Circuit and Switch?
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:31:01 -0500
  ...I found a 0.02V difference between the direct battery connection vs. connecting the relays to the terminals on the back of the fuse...
• Re: Eric's van is running again
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 3 Nov 2020 06:23:59 -0800
  ...Still to > come, the gauges, scan gauge mounting, House battery with charger, etc. > > Dennis > > https://1drv.ms/a/s!AqaEiIhKCAKbke4uw4WpYYh8DTrxEQ > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
• Re: Billy's in the hospital
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 08:33:34 -0700
  ...Finally, I pulled the battery ground strap and cleaned it up. I also cleaned and reattached the ground for the Hall sender to the...
• Re: Making a 12v battery charger from a peecee power supply
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 20:10:12 -0800
  Seems like a lot of work and hassle when you can buy a battery charger for $20 to $50. > I've been talking with...
• Re: What's a good radio/CD player for the vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:09:48 -0400
  ...I got one for my brother's volvo and its simple to use, it was pretty affordable, and it can tell you the battery...
• Re: Making a 12v battery charger from a peecee power supply
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 09:56:02 -0800
  ...The ones that are not automatic will fry your battery by overcharging. Too much current or too high a voltage will boil the electrolyte...
• Re: Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 19:44:53 -0700
  ...The Diesel battery like you pointed out makes mounting a stock box almost impossible. Normally I would do what your friend did and bolt...
• Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 10:35:27 -0500
  ...Problem is that the better the battery the cost per watt goes even > higher until technology improves and/or production costs come down. The...
• LiMBO's Bimbos: Buses for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 13 Feb 95 12:24:03 CST
  ...Clock (will fit '73-79 also); complete refrigerator system and dual battery monitor for '76-79 Westy (can be modified to fit earlier models...
• Re: 758227.jpg
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:34:53 -0400
  ...The current flow from the alternator through undersized wiring to the battery, then to the fuse box, ignition switch, headlight switch, back to the...
• [FIX]Wiring up your SA Grill (or just upgrading your wiring to use relays)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 12:02:37 -0700
  ...Ideally, relays should be located as close to the lamp as possible, so mounting them in the grill area is good, or if you...
• Re: advice for 6.5" speakers in front doors
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:13:00 -0400
  ...The >big amp went under the passenger seat where it could get a very short >wire to the positive battery post. this system has...
• VW-FYI-Gas Heater resources
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 16:41:58 -0400
  ...I'm looking for ideas on replacement parts, controls, and mounting one of these in a Syncro. I've got my aux. battery in...
• Re: On being well grounded
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 01:19:03 -0500
  ...So I ground down to bare metal on the upper ECU mounting screw area (where the ECU mounts to it's holder) and hooked...
• Re: Eric's van is running again
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 3 Nov 2020 08:52:00 -0600
  ...Still to >> come, the gauges, scan gauge mounting, House battery with charger, etc. >> >> Dennis >> >> https://1drv.ms/a/s!AqaEiIhKCAKbke4uw4WpYYh8DTrxEQ >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon...
• Re: Stereo sound upgrade - more bass
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 10:12:13 -0700
  ...The tube subwoofer could theoretically be made optional, by mounting it with velcro and a wiring plug, so I could remove it as needed...
• Ultra-Quiet, Solid 1976 For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Sep 1998 23:27:22 EDT
  ...unique mounting system for 94-quart self-draining cooler (included), propane tank, second battery (included), vastly improved interior lighting, undervan/engine compartment lighting, 100...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade: New Circuit and Switch?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:12:34 -0800
  ...On Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 12:24 PM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > Use 2 good quality relays, with mounting tabs. One...
• Re: Lovin' my new GPS!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 07:22:56 -0700
  ...My particular phone has great battery life so I don't really "need" to have it plugged in, but when it is, that coiled...
• Re: Elec.Gurus! DC ground question (fridge fans off shore power)
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 14:22:15 -0700
  ...That is fed directly (through a 40 amp breaker) > from the aux battery. Right now I have a ground buss set up and mounted...
• Re: Father's Day - New Radio/MP3 - front panel removable
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 13:41:54 -0500
  ...Has a fold-down, detachable front panel, Digital-AM/FM Stereo, 4 Channel-160 Watt Receiver, ISO mounting and removable trim ring, Multi-colored...
• Re: [FIX]Wiring up your SA Grill (or just upgrading your wiring to use relays)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 12:34:00 -0700
  ...Ideally, relays should be located as close to the lamp as possible, so mounting them in the grill area is good, or if you...
• Antennas (was re: massive oil leak (77 camper))
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Sep 94 17:16:05 EDT
  ...I have a power connector dangling out of the battery compartment which I hook up when I need to. I use the swingout shelf...
• Re: ## IMPORTANT!!! (was: Re: insane a/c project)
  Historical mailing list - Joe Reed
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 07:48:52 -0400
  ...We haven't forgotten about worst case scenarios -- that has been foremost in our minds while designing the safety of the mounting system...since...
• Re: no cold start/hard start relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 18:15:13 -0600
  ...BTDT on my > 76, > >80, & 84. > > More substantial current can be supplied to the solenoid by > connecting > >the large post with the battery cable...
• technical bulletins for vanagons, campers, syncros
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Apr 94 22:33:51 CDT
  ...1 evaporator housing (color coded) 2 mounting brackets 2 shims (color coded) 6 rivets 6 body plugs (color coded) 6 bolts INSTALLING - disconnect battery...
• Re: Speaker size
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:00:21 -0500
  ...Once i get an Aux battery hooked up to the stereo.....i'll be unstopable. -Craig '85GL On Jan 11, 2008 1:39 PM...
• Re: Eric's van is running again
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 3 Nov 2020 15:32:43 -0500
  ...Still to >>> come, the gauges, scan gauge mounting, House battery with charger, etc. >>> >>> Dennis >>> >>> https://1drv.ms/a/s!AqaEiIhKCAKbke4uw4WpYYh8DTrxEQ >>> >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Vanagon...
• Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 20 Mar 2016 22:29:45 -0400
  ...Connect a convenient source of voltage like a 9V battery to the positive terminal (3) and the ground terminal (4). Connect your meter to...
• Re: Father's Day - New Radio/MP3 - front panel removable
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 20:31:50 -0700
  ...Some radios don't like >> this as >> they will drain the battery as they don't really shut off until the >> key is >> removed...
• '67 Westy Resto Update (VL) (F)
  Historical mailing list - rusty vanbondo
  Thu, 9 May 1996 20:58:15 -0700 (MST)
  ...Most vote for the driver's side "battery" area even though they don't agree on the old in-out thing. Out for ease...
• Re: An AC idea for driving and camping
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 11:34:51 -0700
  ...I had planned to run dual alternators on my WBX and have several good used alternators and a complete WBX AC mounting bracket assy...
• Re: Audio options for a Westfalia...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
  Tue, 16 May 2000 09:43:42 -0700
  ...I didn't want to do that because my Fiat had a habit of draining it's battery when not in use and I...
• Re: [WetWesties] NVC the last moments of my friday involve a non vanagon related post about jappan
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:15:02 -0800
  ...They don't depend on snow in the mountings to run dams .. they don't depend on sun to make power..they would work...
• Re: Fuses-last response blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:31:59 +0000
  ...A unique feature of this design is that the mounting allows for easy cleaning of any light oxidation or contamination of the contacts. Simply...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:18:00 -0500
  ...Bumpers > what I question is why anyone would want bigger bumpers . > > if it's safety, making the van into a battery ram won't...
• Re: no cold start/hard start relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Mathieu Bertrand
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 02:29:43 +0000
  ...BTDT on my 76, > > >80, & 84. > > > More substantial current can be supplied to the solenoid by >connecting > > >the large post with the battery cable...
• Re: Fridge ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 17:00:07 EST
  ...It also comes in a 12v powered version with some sort of mounting bracket and switch, maybe even a pilot light -- cost about twice...
• Installing my Carver P4 heater (long, part 2)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 19:34:33 EST
  ...I ended up mounting my exhaust hose to the side of the rear jack point on the passenger side. Carver warns against mounting the...
• Re: VDO Gauges [was Trip report: East Burke VT]
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:17:08 -0400
  ...VDO-240-804 - 240804 - RUBBER MOUNTING BRACKETS THREE GAUGES-2-1/16 (52MM) � 1 of : VDO-310-106 - 310106 - BLACK VISION OIL TEMP GAUGE...
• Re: Heaters for winter camping
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 20:49:32 -0600
  Great idea, mounting it like that. It doesn't quickly warm the volume of the westy, but if you use it right--use it...
• Re: Making a 12v battery charger from a peecee power supply
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 22:53:59 -0700
  What Felder failed to mention is that this is no ordinary battery charger. This is a "Switched Mode" Power Supply. It doesn't have...
• Re: Towing with A-frame attached to front bumper mount?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 12:19:47 -0500
  ...I towed an 87 GL at highway speeds and on curvy 21 lane roads last summerby removing the front bumper and mounting an aftermarket...
• Re: Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 19 Sep 2001 08:44:59 +0000
  ...The Diesel battery like you pointed out makes > mounting a stock box almost impossible. Normally I would do what your > friend did and bolt...
• Re: Playing around with rear hatch carrier
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 18:11:30 -0700
  ...I'm not saying the hatch rack is the answer to all my problems :-) I was forced into it by mounting my big battery...
• LiMBO want ads ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 06 Apr 96 20:14:08 CST
  ...good tires and battery. runs, but needs new motor and brakes. includes bus tow bar and extra headlight assemblies, turn signal lenses, window rubber...
• Re: One board compressor.......Long:.... on wind
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 08:10:48 -0500
  ...I can see mounting the compressor maybe in the back left corner of my 84 engine compartment. A small tank might fit in the...
• Re: need electrics advice..wiring in some gauges and..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Oct 2010 17:28:23 -0700
  ...I am mounting Oil Temp and Oil pressure gauges..I know how > to get the gauge signals right and make the gauges work properly...
• Re: Update the database
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tommaselli
  Mon, 4 Dec 1995 15:37:13 -0500
  ...But the thing sat on the showroom floor for awhile and I think the > camper battery is suffering because of it. How long does...
• Re: Eric's van is running again
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 3 Nov 2020 09:39:50 -0500
  ...Still to > > come, the gauges, scan gauge mounting, House battery with charger, etc. > > > > Dennis > > > > https://1drv.ms/a/s!AqaEiIhKCAKbke4uw4WpYYh8DTrxEQ > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon...
• Making a 12v battery charger from a peecee power supply
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 17:51:46 -0800
  ...Take the two reds and the two blacks and double them for the increased current to the battery. 12. Cut a strip of plastic...
• FS: '86 Syncro Wkndr, ALSO: fridge Q, "weekender cabinet" project
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 12:05:55 -0400
  ...battery box (no battery there), or mounted just behind it. I don't really want to cut lots of holes in the side of...
• Re: Lovin' my new GPS!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 11:27:24 -0400
  ...My > particular phone has great battery life so I don't really "need" to have it > plugged in, but when it is, that coiled...