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• Re: 300 miles with a tank...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 17:53:42 -0500
  ...Mike, have your injectors been rebuilt recently? Do you get knocking ("nailing") at idle? I noticed a big reduction in smoke when I had...
• Re: Bad fuel economy (solution)
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Fri, 30 Aug 2013 23:39:41 -0400
  ...a 10% reduction in fuel economy for >> the gas with 10% alcohol. >> Only in my camper was it a 20% reduction. >> This evening I...
• Re: volt/ohm meters
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 02:31:39 -0600
  ...My objective is to operate the kiln with an internal atmosphere that is in a reduction state - that is, there is insufficient oxygen present...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 21:32:36 -0400
  ...noise reduction. I know there >> is plenty of stuff in the archives, but lots of this >> isn't objective. It's pretty normal to...
• Swing Axle Bug to bus questions.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ham '64 Type ][
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 08:19:53 -0800 (PST)
  ...The reductions boxes are UP SIDE DOWN, to make it go foward not 4 speeds backwards (which would be kewl anyway). So how do...
• Re: Lean running - any risks?
  Historical mailing list - Rich Burdick
  Sun, 02 Feb 1997 10:03:39 -0500
  ...As you get more power (by tuning, lower restriction exhaust/intake, proper lubrication, ancillary friction reduction & etc.), you're burning the fuel you are...
• Re: Vibration induced electrical failure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 14:51:18 -0400
  ...Lights, fan, wipers -- classic combo (also the rear defroster) because those are the circuits served by the load reduction relay in position 8 (#2...
• Re: Brown Bread/B-quiet/Dynamat
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 06:57:16 EST
  ...It made quite an improvement in noise reduction, and how the doors sound when closed :)
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 18:52:35 -0800
  ...Most of my repair strategy is based on worry reduction. My last name is apparently quite appropriate with regard to my Vanagon driving temprament...
• WVO Conversion for an '82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:25:07 -0700
  ...I'm considering WVO (for long term fuel cost reduction) and later a TD or TDI conversion (for power increases). Any thoughts? I like...
• Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:43:41 -0500
  On Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:01:21 -0800, Steve Williams <sbw@SBW.ORG> wrote: >GoWesty announced a new gear reduction starter: > >I looked...
• Re: Stock battery / Montreal / Mont Tremblant
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 28 Jul 2018 14:11:01 -0700
  ...Eliminator battery I installed and it was still turning my gear reduction type starter when removed. (I have aux batteries installed so I don...
• Re: new driveshafts for raised vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 11:42:57 -0700
  ...AndreasBilder/KurbelgelenkwelleCleanKlein.jpg > --------------- > Wow, what an improvement over the ol' gear-reduction boxes on the early > Busses. > I dog-leg VC-Jointaxle� So simple...
• Re: GoWesty Starter Install Questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron 96
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:57:57 -0400
  ...I went with the more modern gear reduction starter and Karl M’s adaptor. Also has a secure wire connector. I hope this one...
• Re: "Trip" report: journey in a cruddy '65
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 05:21:51 -0800
  ...you're heartless. > >>This bus is bone stock, with the original reduction gears (not >>IRS). > > >If the wheels are sprung so that they move...
• white smoke/power loss?????
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 15:00:45 -0700
  ...spark but rather a general loss of power (about a 50% reduction) but it still stays running. Thanks very much for any ideas! Andrew...
• AC high current problem fixed and improved AC performance
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 20:46:42 -0500
  ...I eliminated the problem with the switch by installing a gang of three 40 amp load reduction relays inside the air conditioning cabinet to...
• no start no click
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:34:59 -0400
  ...The ignition switch is only a couple years old starter is a gowest gear reduction starter it's probably 10 years old now. Usually...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 22 Jan 2017 07:15:12 -0800
  Thanks Ron. Wasn't aware the GW warranty would be void on an engine converted bus. Neil. On Sunday, January 22, 2017, The Bus...
• Headlights, Fans not working - Resolution
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 04:37:38 GMT
  ...We thought it tested OK, and were playing with the load reduction relay and the dimmer switch, but - it was the ignition switch all...
• Re: Soundproofing recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 10 May 2008 04:50:10 -0700
  ...Not as much reduction in sound, but much easier to work with in the tight spots. Personally, I think one of the best courses...
• Splittie engine swapping
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 05 Feb 1996 17:45:43 -0800
  ...Any comments? He's also wondering how much extra power the reduction boxes will take . . .? Peace, Kev(who-will-hopefully-know-enough-about-these...
• RE: Re[2]: 911 motor in a VW transporter
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 05 Apr 1995 15:16:41 EST
  ...And good luck -- 125hp with reduction gearboxes sounds like something that could lift the front wheels on a good day. B.
• Re: Vanagon 5 Speed Trannies. RPM in 5th gear question.
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 18:52:15 -0600
  ...A reduction of the RPM's > would be nice. Thanks. Michael, However I wonder if the Vanagon doesn't -need- those RPM's to...
• FS: wheel locks for SA & Carat wheels for 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 29 May 2002 13:46:31 EDT
  ...I was told we cab get a substantial cost reduction if we order at least 20 sets of whatever. Happy posting, BenT
• Re: Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Allan Kirk
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 00:44:58 -0600
  ...back to a smoke-free condition there will be no significant reduction in power. Drivers of semi-trailers, especially in the mountains, will confirm...
• Re: Wipers suddenly not working, trip tomorrow
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Sun, 2 Jun 2013 00:46:59 -0500
  ...If yes, load reduction relay is ok, check for > problem at fuse S10. > > > Also where is that load reduction relay, and how would I...
• Re: mufflers
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Oct 1994 13:33:33 -0400 (EDT)
  ...They have a free flow muffler for my particular breed o' bus ('78 siebsitzer) for, get this, $126.00!! The reduction of back-pressure...
• noise reduction sound deadening
  Historical mailing list - James T.
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 23:41:31 +0000
  Sorry for the redundant title but I thought it might help in archive searches. Found very cheap stick-on sound deadening sheets at parts...
• Re: X relay
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 20:17:18 -0400
  ...There should be something in the first slot, then an empty, then the load-reduction relay that you want. It should have four pins...
• Re: The latest in snake oil....
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 08:43:30 -0400
  ...Any improvement in performance will be due to the reduction in weight of your wallet. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Diesel Westfalia '94 Honda Civic...
• Re: Wipers suddenly not working, trip tomorrow
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Sat, 1 Jun 2013 19:44:26 -0500
  ...How can I test if > power is coming off that terminal? > > Also where is that load reduction relay, and how would I check it...
• Re: Sudden drop in milage
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 09:36:06 +0100
  ...83.5 digijet Wasserboxer runs better than ever, EXCEPT for a reduction in >MPG (From 18mpg to 15 mpg) and a over rich stench...
• Re: Wanted: Driver side power mirror glass only
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 19:29:47 EDT
  ...I can drive backwards pretty good but that goofy "size reduction mirror" throws me off. John, just get the mirror refaced with a new...
• Re: Jetta Power Supply relay questions (Vanagon conversion) PIC of wiring diagram.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:23:29 -0700
  ...of the diagram shown, I'd guess that is the > load reduction relay. Terminal 30 is battery +. The ECU brings terminal > 5/86a high...
• Update Re: MORE info Re: headlights not working after towing? (still not working)
  Historical mailing list - David Most
  Sat, 2 Aug 2003 14:28:42 -0600
  ...He told me that the ignition switch just provides power to the load reduction relay though, so though some of you have indicated that...
• Re: Should I buy this 66 Deluxe
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Jul 1995 14:39:46 -0600
  ...big oil sump installed >at that time. > >no nasty gear box/ reduction gear noise, moves under its own motive >power in all gears to...
• Re: [DIESEL] What is function of Vanagon sheetmetal?
  Historical mailing list - BADASSBUS
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 18:31:36 -0400
  ...The only positive things I've > heard about having the tin is maybe slight noise reduction from the motor > and motor protection(?). That said...
• Re: sound of CV's?
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 16:06:04 -0400
  ...When I went from junker tires to some good stuff recently, I also got some reduction in noise from the back end. John Lauterbach...
• Re: User friendly fuels (was you fixed it..)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 22:53:06 -0500
  ...They require expensive precision reduction gears to gear them down to wheel speeds, they can't be throttled efficiently except over a small range...
• Re: loud fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 22:11:27 -0700
  ...In simplest terms, cavitation is the process in which a liquid changes to a vapor due to a reduction in pressure. This can occur...
• Too many Vanagons!
  Historical mailing list - Dale Ward
  Tue, 29 Feb 2000 16:58:14 -0400
  ...My '84 Sunroof will most likely be the first candidate for my fleet reduction program. It's running, registered and state inspected; but also...
• help in Monterey, Ca
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 14:33:38 -0800
  ...If some one has a used tranny for sale ready to go into a bus, or a good reduction box tranny, I would be...
• AUTO TRANS
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Thu, 2 Feb 2006 08:09:04 -0800
  ...I have fluid loss at the rate of reduction from the high mark to the low mark on the dip stick about every two...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 09:58:40 -0700
  ...noise reduction > > >> The additional weather stripping in the later model vanagons "fills" >> in >> the leading edge door gap. The earlier vans used that gap...
• Re: Repost. Troubleshooting a Circuit
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:52:15 -0800
  ...The relay Mike refers to is the "load reduction" relay. This is a distant memory from my VW Bug days, but can the older...
• Re: 2mpg reduction in fuel economy: confirmed when sporting a roof rack.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 21:35:19 -0800
  My personal van (unlifted) has an aftermarket air dam.....I made it from Home Depot garden edging...that plastic crap that fancy landscaped houses...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 11:17:10 -0400
  ...noise reduction If you wnated to do a quick and painless experiment in front door gasketing, this is how I would go about it...
• Re: On I4 Engine Vibration/ hard mount of carrier
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 23:12:57 EDT
  ...they are positive then the action is energy dissipation and a reduction in the peak amplitude of the wave. If some of the coefficients...
• Re: Bad fuel economy (solution)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 31 Aug 2013 04:43:42 -0700
  ...a 10% reduction in fuel economy for >>> the gas with 10% alcohol. >>> Only in my camper was it a 20% reduction. >>> This evening I...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 3 Feb 2017 18:58:36 -0800
  Apologies Karl. Got a little mixed up. Yes I used your manual adapter. And yes, I clearanced the starter for the top fastener. D...
• Re: Gen Set
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:38:06 -0800
  ...agree that one should use those other methods > strictly for noise reduction. > > I have gone camping with a little Honda inverter-style generator, and...
• Re: Shifter extension
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 27 May 2003 15:54:49 -0400
  ...http://4crawler.cruiserpages.com/Diesel/ForSale/ShiftLinkage.shtml#FAQ7 it says that any play will be magnified by the degree of shift throw reduction...
• Re: window tenting - question!
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:30:31 -0800
  ...my Mercedes wagon, and I heartily > recommend this expense, as the reduction in heat soak is amazing. It cost > about $250 here in Olympia...
• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
  Historical mailing list - James
  Tue, 4 Mar 2014 23:29:30 -0500
  ...from leaky vapor recovery systems are a common failure > the NOx reduction is an extremely important part of smog control. This is > why the...
• Speed
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 14:27:29 -0800
  ...This transaxle had early reduction gears (for 15" wheels), with 14 inch wheels and tires on the car so revs were higher than stock...
• Re: Questions about crossing the border into Canada with rebuilt engines to show and maybe sell
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 8 Dec 2001 13:39:14 -0500
  ...The engines are not sold at this point but they could be more atractive without the additional shipping costs and a possible reduction of...
• Re: vanagon 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 18:20:22 -0400
  ...I'd like to do more later VW stuff > but right now am very busy converting the > older Type2 reduction gear box transaxles to...
• Re: Causes of fuel inefficiency
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 18:14:46 -0500
  ...What else could cause such a drastic reduction in fuel efficiency? If any one could help it would be greatly appreciated. Besides being evironmentally...
• Re: Electrical - Lights and Fan: More
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Sun, 18 Jul 2004 23:49:24 -0400
  ...for suggesting the load reduction relay. Jumping the L/R output terminals makes everything work - except still no headlights. At the headlight switch, there...