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• Re: Problem: Oil pressure light/buzzer at over 2KRPM. Help!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:50:12 -0800
  ...A fault pressure switch or the wiring related to that (the yellow wire), faulty pressure circuit, which is located in your speedometer, or your...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 22:00:30 MDT
  ...An alternator regulator operation is different IMO and relies also on the alternator output characteristics. >(like the Vanagon speedometer) yes, AFAIK this is a...
• FW: Saludos de Mexico!
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 11:57:14 -0800
  ...So, after a look at the Korkin�s collection of beautiful art glass & Leon�s astonishing custom cabinetry�his handiwork�we headed to the...
• Instrument Pod rebuild questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 03:00:00 EDT
  ...I'm replacing the headlight switch. The original headlight switch is part number 251 941 531B. ETKA list the headlight switch as part number...
• Trip Report: Big Bend National Park (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 13 Apr 2005 15:38:49 -0500
  ...My buddies hit the road early one morning and headed out from Austin, Texas to Big Bend National Park, nearly 500 miles away in...
• Re: Low Alternator Voltage
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 22:58:18 MDT
  ...An alternator regulator operation is different IMO and relies also on the alternator output characteristics. >(like the Vanagon speedometer) yes, AFAIK this is a...
• OddBall Vanagon Items FS
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 03:40:25 EST
  ...Has Trip Odo Speedometer, Foil, Fuel Gauge and Clock) 021-998-031AD Spark Plug Wire Set, 2000 Air Cooled 80-83 $13.50 set...
• Re: Trip Report: Big Bend National Park (long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 00:18:01 -0700
  ...I can say that my Vanagon is quite possibly > THE > ultimate road trip vehicle. > > My buddies hit the road early one morning and headed...
• Re: 90 westy price
  Historical mailing list - Michael Schiesser
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 09:45:25 -0700
  ...had one new head -it did but wasn't put on > correctly. $2000 two year > later for 2 new heads at 95K > $1000 in...
• 2nd go through on Oil pressure alarm problems problems--this is a good one for any one up for a challenge.
  Historical mailing list - Kath Gene
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 07:11:54 -0600
  ...I then checked the connections and continuity all the way to the printed circuit board on the back of the speedometer. All was good...
• '71 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Thu, 21 Sep 95 20:54:31 UT
  ...Re-paneled the interior, doors, headliner, kick panels with door skins stained to match the wood grained "Westy" pieces. Added grab handles on doors...
• Re: Something only a Vanagon owner could come up with
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 11 Aug 2005 07:40:13 -0500
  ...Replaced the headlight mounts and adjusters which were broken. Replaced the speedometer. Repaired the instrument pod mounting points. Replaced insturment pod lights. Replaced HP...
• VW Transporter 1985 for sale
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Verner
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 15:47:16 -0700
  ...I had a head gasket changed once. It is pumping oil a little. But it is not making blue fume when running. Tires are...
• Re: Normal mpg?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:13:54 -0700
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Tom Buese typed: > Uh ohhh! The dreaded mileage thread has raised its head again. > > That being said...
• Ten Bar oil pressure .......... you gotta be kidding. Long
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 22:24:35 -0600
  ...Even calculating for Speedometer error I was running a full hard 4000 rpms. The Ten Bar gauge registered 7 bar with the oil temp...
• Re: Tire size question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 17 Nov 2024 22:20:07 -0500
  ...To say nothing of wheel nut torque.Wind direction variability between >> runs.Headlight variables, think of how many different headlights are >> available and the...
• Albuquerque Balloon/VW meet~ Part2
  Historical mailing list - jim ellis
  Sat, 11 Oct 1997 23:04:44 -0700
  ...Soon everyone was packed up and headed for home. The roadtrip home was mostly uneventful but included continuous craning of our necks looking for...
• Re: Normal mpg?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:13:49 -0700
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano > KG6RCR > > > > Tom Buese typed: > > Uh ohhh! The dreaded mileage thread has raised its head again. > > > > That being said...
• index of tech bulletins affecting vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 17 Apr 94 01:35:27 CDT
  ...w/ A/C Control Vanagon ALL 15-90-T01 Engine Cylinder Head Re-Seal Water-Boxer (1.9L and 2.1L) Vanagon ALL 20...
• Re: Exciting things happening at Van-Again!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 15 Sep 2005 07:47:35 -0400
  ...As for the S&S header exhaust and the wheels, I bought them from Ken at Vanagain, so clearly east coast PTH will have...
• Re: Vanagon burned to the ground
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 07:44:41 -0400
  ...My > headache > is gone. It was a pretty nice van though, and I just rebuilt the > engine down > to the crankshaft a few months...
• Re: 2nd go through on Oil pressure alarm problems problems--this is a good one for any one up for a challenge.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 20:58:28 +0000
  ...I then checked > the connections and continuity all the way to the printed > circuit board > on the back of the speedometer. All was good...
• This could happen to you....(a little long)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mancuso
  Thu, 11 Apr 96 09:29:49 -0400
  ...It's dark now so I have to use the headlights. I figure if the alternator is really bad, my lights will fade relatively...
• Speedometer Failure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 22:40:54 -0500
  ...4) On the left side of the panel is the head lite switch - on bottom, and a warning lite fixture on top. Both have...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:00:31 -0700
  ...The first thing wrong was about 5 chips of aluminum in the plastic bag the head was sealed in ! I mean ...you know, the...
• Tires...again
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 13:02:20 -0700
  I should be slapped upside the head a few times, writing stuff without going out and looking! This is a sample of one (me...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:09:21 -0700
  ...251957809J- Syncro Speedometer Drive Cable- $125 >>>> >>>>>> 4. 251609701D- Syncro Rear Brake Cable (left)- $75 >>>> >>>>>> 5. 251609702- Syncro Rear Brake Cable (right)- $75 >>>> >>>>>> 6. 094409181B...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:53:45 -0700
  ...251957809J- Syncro Speedometer Drive Cable- $125 >>>> >>>>>> 4. 251609701D- Syncro Rear Brake Cable (left)- $75 >>>> >>>>>> 5. 251609702- Syncro Rear Brake Cable (right)- $75 >>>> >>>>>> 6. 094409181B...
• Re: [FIX] Instrument Housing Repair
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 21:57:42 -0500
  ...My problem was around the > speedometer holes. All broken out except for one hole. I had the > speedo > held in place with "100 mph...
• Road Test 1984 SA Oettinger Microbus
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:32:09 CST
  ...Comparable results - possibly even slightly superior - might have been obtained by developing multi-valve cylinder heads, a technique enjoying increasing popularity in both Europe...
• What kind of Bus do YOU have? :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 20 Jun 95 20:10:46 CDT
  ...The Standard came with a full headliner, door panels front and rear, and with rear seats. The Standard came mainly in two-tone paint...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 12 May 2003 19:55:38 -0700
  ...Wiggle you hand behind the speedometer and unclip the spedo cable. Just squeeze the connector and it will come out. Next pull out the...
• Re: Cold starting oil report Mobil 1 15w-50
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Jan 2016 21:48:34 -0500
  I have a number of customers that are well over 200K on the original engines except for heads and/or head gaskets. As for...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 30 May 2003 12:25:38 -0700
  ...Wiggle you hand > behind the speedometer and unclip the spedo cable. Just squeeze the > connector and it will come out. Next pull out the...
• Re: gas consumption and guiness in the oil
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 19:53:01 -0600
  ...it's driven by a little box down on the speedometer cable. some dealer likely applied the "fix" to it years ago ... they cut...
• Re: Installing new defroster/heater fan INSTRUCTIONS - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 18:16:02 -0700
  ...Wiggle you hand behind the speedometer and unclip the spedo cable. Just squeeze the connector and it will come out. Next pull out the...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 30 May 2003 13:45:26 -0400
  ...Wiggle you hand > > behind the speedometer and unclip the spedo cable. Just squeeze the > > connector and it will come out. Next pull out the...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Fri, 30 May 2003 16:57:05 -0500
  ...Wiggle you hand > > > behind the speedometer and unclip the spedo cable. Just squeeze the > > > connector and it will come out. Next pull out the...
• Friday fun, decode your Vanagon factory M codes
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 8 May 2009 10:35:59 -0400
  ...BA6 (no Standheizung) M-061 Geschwindigkeitsanzeige in miles, temperature in degrees of F, city headlight, Great Britain M-062 Outside mirror on the right...
• GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 02:33:24 +0000
  ...With the speedometer feedback you also get trip computer functions such MPG and other stuff. The vehicle speed can also be offset to compensate...
• Re: 81 Westy Heat/Air Distribution/Blower Box Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:22:31 -0700
  ...Wiggle you hand behind the speedometer and unclip the spedo cable. Just squeeze the connector and it will come out. Next pull out the...
• The Bodega Incident - Part 1 Bugs and Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 27 Jun 1995 09:55:52 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I finally finished up the last of the work I was doing and headed out the door from work and hopped into my already...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 30 May 2003 13:04:54 -0700
  ...Wiggle you > hand > > > behind the speedometer and unclip the spedo cable. Just squeeze > the > > > connector and it will come out. Next pull out the...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 07:47:43 -0800
  ...With the speedometer > feedback you also get trip computer functions such MPG and other stuff. The > vehicle speed can also be offset to compensate...
• Re: Dash coming out. Any prev. maint tips?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:44:42 -0800
  ...Wiggle you hand behind the speedometer and unclip the spedo cable. Just squeeze the connector and it will come out. Next pull out the...
• Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
  Historical mailing list - Rolf Lockwood
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:15:45 -0400
  ...I cruised at 3300-3400 rpm, which looked to be about 96 km/h or about 58 mph, though the speedometer disagreed with my...
• Re: Cold starting oil report Mobil 1 15w-50 Now 5w-50
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 Jan 2016 22:35:03 -0500
  ...The heads have never been off and last time I checked the compression and did a leak down test it was good. The water...
• Re: removing dash / replacing front blower motor - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 17:04:38 -0700
  ...Wiggle you hand behind the speedometer and unclip the spedo cable. Just squeeze the connector and it will come out. Next pull out the...
• Re: 15" Wheels/Tires
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 09:43:23 -0700
  ...So I ordered a set of Bilstiens for the front and had them put on just before heading for Syncro de Mayo. I liked...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - turbotransporter
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 08:38:36 -0800
  ...With the speedometer >> feedback you also get trip computer functions such MPG and other stuff. The >> vehicle speed can also be offset to compensate...
• I have two busses!
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 15:10:41 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The speedometer was very optimistic - I figure it is at least ten percent off. I was cruising at an indicated 70mph, but the Mustang...
• Re: Update on Waterboxer vs Transplant Power Options
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 14:45:45 EDT
  ...This requires a straight and level stretch of highway, an accurate stopwatch, a calibrated speedometer and immediate knowledge of the mass of the vehicle...
• another road test: 1983-1/2 VW Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 23:11:51 CST
  ...So the wizards of Weissach devised water- cooled cylinder heads used with air-cooled cylinders to bring operating temperatures within optimum levels and make...
• Engine swap project report
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 2 Jul 2012 18:40:49 -0400
  ...nothing!!! A few headaches later and I realize I have the timing off by 180. With that fixed it starts right up and I...
• Re: lifter noise
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 14:47:30 -0800
  ...I run Castrol 20w-50) Do you have to pull the heads on a WB motor to get to the lifters? I would imagine...
• Re: Vanagon burned to the ground ( long reply)
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 11:10:31 -0700
  ...My headache > is gone. It was a pretty nice van though, and I just rebuilt the engine down > to the crankshaft a few months...
• HOWTO: Audiovox cruise control install experience
  Historical mailing list - Eric Brown
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 11:19:01 -0700
  ...I had to use a close hanger three times to get the wires over the gas tank, to the headlight and up behind the...
• Behr Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 11:36:43 -0700
  ...The overall repair job was excellent; I only figured out what happened when I pulled the dashboard to install an alarm, replace the speedometer...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 10:38:42 -0800
  ...and ..( sorry it got long ) how come the speedometer housing in a vanagon is made of such cheesy plastic that I've probably never...
• Re: Update on Waterboxer vs Transplant Power Options
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 21:27:19 -0800
  ...I am currently preparing a 2.0 L Audi 3A bubble block which will run the 8V Digifant head, stock compression, a SAAB T3...