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• Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
  Historical mailing list - michael schiesser
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 19:49:51 -0700
  ...50/50 water/coolant ratio > Michael, > > Running 100% coolant is to me a terrible idea. The heat transfer to a 100% > solution is not...
• Re: French Syncro Club
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 12 Dec 1996 09:01:36 -0500
  ...All North American Syncros come with a gear ratio of 4.86 but a check of a microfiche I got from Germany shows that...
• Re: Diesel Holes!
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 02:10:45 -0600
  ...this gives a 4.07 final drive ratio in 4th. (4.57 x 0.89) I can't remember the stock ratios, but it...
• Re: 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:41:07 -0800
  ...where it really shines is having 3 ratios to use between about 35 or 40 mph.. and whatever top speed is. additionally ..it's...
• Re: temp light blinking
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 1 Feb 2022 15:03:17 -0500
  Could be the wrong ratio water to antifreeze. Either too much or too little antifreeze will cause light problems. Also, corrosion of the sensor...
• Re: AT speeds/rpm's
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 18:11:30 -0700
  ...I don't know what the ratios are in the final drive/differential.
• Volks Cafe Big Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 11:34:58 -0400
  ...time and saving a bit on total shipping (OK I am rationalizing). Does anyone have any experience with these? I absolutely love the look...
• NVC: Catenary Curve: Final Answer
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 23:51:51 -0800
  ...http://www.2dcurves.com/exponential/exponentialhc.html Notice no mention of 1::1 ratio in the dimensions. Eyeballing the curve suggests that that could...
• Re: RPM?MPH
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:32:04 -0800
  No, stock tires are 185R/14 (note no aspect ration designation) in either C or D load rating. the P185's are passenger car...
• Re: BLACKBREARD - the debacle ESCALATES
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:04:01 -0500
  ...The rationale being, I guess, that often additional damage is found once repairs begin. Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
• Re: more Q's on the TDI
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 15:00:14 -0600
  ...If you use too high a ratio of gasoline, you will produce too much heat and the head and/or piston crowns may be...
• Past Info about the ECU upgrade READ Carefully(old info- FOR those that missed)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 22:18:22 EDT
  ...Apparently the airbox is 'overstimulated' with the ratio > rockers, and the _stock_ ECU cannot accurately process/calculate the proper > fuel ratios. The engine with...
• 5-speed
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 12:13:44 +1200
  My 5-speed had New Zealand-made 4th & 5th gears; 5th was a 0.63 ratio, which worked quite well...until its hardening began...
• Re: 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:36:20 -0800
  ...syncro does.. > with an extra low grawler gear below those 4 ratios., called G ..or perhaps > L. > > but for 2WD .. > I suggest put more...
• Re: tire size calculator Re: tire circumference
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:38:44 -0500
  ...The lack of an aspect ration indicates an 80 or 82 aspect ratio tire. A 195/75-14 tire is about the same diameter...
• Re: transmission types vs codes
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:26:39 -0400
  ...The DM >>has a 5.43 ratio while the DK has a 4.57 ratio, both having the same >>gears R,1-4. The...
• Choice of ratio rockers: 1.25 - 1.3 - 1.4 - 1.5 plus cam equals total lift
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 21:05:07 EDT
  <<<The ratio rockers in on these dyno reports are 1.4. The Pawter rockersare 1.3, and I believe the original rockers that Robert...
• More wear index
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 29 Nov 94 10:43:04 PST
  ...The references (Bentley and a german book of Joel's) do not agree on ratios for the wasserboxers up to '95. Bentley implies that...
• just in case you might know someone who is interested ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 11 Aug 94 12:48:02 CDT
  ...or maybe a diesel wants to convert to turbo-gasoline! :) close ratio 5-speed transaxle from '84 gti, code 2H, $300 wide ratio 4...
• Compression Ratios
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 25 Nov 2003 21:45:37 -0500
  I tried to calculate the effect of using 1.9L head on a 2.1L engine. The results are at http://neksiwel.20m.com...
• Gears & Big Tires
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Apr 94 16:13:57 EDT
  After studying my European microfiche, showing all parts for the Vanagon available over there, I have determined that the following final drive gear ratios...
• Re: RPM?MPH
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:33:29 -0500
  ...But the auto final drive ratio is 4.09 versus 4.85 for the manual. The Vanagon automatic does not have a locking torque...
• Re: New electric power option?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 10:57:04 -0800
  ...compound, similar to the Mg-Fe packs in military field rations' Flameless > Ration Heaters <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FRH>. The magnesium strips the...
• Oversize wheels for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Mark Flynn
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 14:46:14 -0400
  ...Syncro? I'm looking to decrease the engine speed for given road speed, ie, change the final ratios. Mark Flynn Louisa, VA [text/html]
• Re: Wankels
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 01:11:34 -0400
  ...my '85GL would coast beyond 80mph! I can't imagine the rationale behind using such a little engine as in the VW for braking...
• Re: SA 5-speed gearbox source?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 08:22:14 -0500
  ...You might have to change some of the 4 gear ratios to better match the engine powerband. Robert
• Re: compression data
  Historical mailing list - lumpy
  Fri, 20 Jan 1995 08:30:13 +0000
  ...The engine I have has a > compression ratio of 145 psi(air-cooled). The engine that I junked had > cylinders with a compression ratio...
• water pipelines
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  22 Jul 96 12:44:22 EDT
  ...All ratios and tolerances are critical, inlcluding the coolant mix ratio. Not that I have a leg to stand on.... Andy McKinley Cudahy, WI...
• Re: 85 Westy - need more POWER
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 14:24:55 -0400
  ...bostneng@fcl-us.net. > > Thanks, > lets start with higher compression ratios there is aprox .04% power increase with each point of increase in compression...
• Desperately need 81 vanagon transmission (DK ratios)
  Historical mailing list - gary a meek
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 11:06:56 -0600
  I am in need of a transmission from a 81 - 83 air cooled Vanagon Please let me know if anyone has one for sale...
• alcohol usage
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 14:07:50 +0000
  ...What are the maximum ratios for drivability ? e.g. 10:1 or 5:1 Paul '87 westy
• check our this site.....a AWD beetle but could this next our gene ration syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 17:58:28 -0600
  Any Volkswagen fan will enjoy this http://www.vw.co.za/flash.php Malibu Tony 85' Westy 6 degrees BTDC 78' 911SC Targa PS...
• Re: regearing a manual trans
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 15:34:04 -0700
  ...the spacing between ratios is just as important as the ratios themselves. as mentioned ...people have raised the top gear or two .. and lost...
• Re: Boston Bobs day at the dyno
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 22:15:03 -0600
  ...Boston Bobs day at the dyno > I am attempting to apply some rational thinking to the lean-mixture dilemma. > Tell me what you think...
• Re: Turn Your Car Into a Plug-In Hybrid
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 13:59:21 -0600
  ...Coal and oil are composed of much more complex molecules, with a higher carbon ratio and higher nitrogen and sulfur contents. This means that...
• Pop-Top mildew cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 23:37:06 +0000
  I have some moderate mildew spots on the pop=top ceiling, and would like to know what the ratio of water to bleach is...
• Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 00:01:13 EDT
  On the AWACS radar system, we (the USAF) use a solution of 65% ethylene glycol and distilled water... with a gazillion watts of power...
• Valve covers
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 17 Jun 2006 04:32:59 -0700
  ...I am looking at a stainless set to put on my 2.1, fitted with 1.25 ratio rockers. Is this do-able? TIA...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 09:34:43 -0700
  All the 2wd 5 speeds have the same 1st gear 4.11 ratio. Don has a DX code which combines the slightly lower 4...
• What's the richest air fuel ration you can still make run?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:10:37 -0700
  ...I know somewhere around 14.5:1 is stoichiometric (if that is that strange word and how you spell it) or the target ratio...
• VW Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 23:00:37 -0500
  ...Has anyone tried changing the pulley ratio or is there a hi capacity water pump. I doubt the std water pump was designed to...
• Fuel Injection tuning - wide band O2 sensors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 13:04:06 -0400
  ...They don't however, offer much with respect to reliable assessment of A/F ratio outside of 14.7:1 Here's a great...
• pop-Top mildew
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 23:38:15 +0000
  I have some moderate mildew spots on the pop=top ceiling, and would like to know what the ratio of water to bleach is...
• Re: Inappropriate mail
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Tue, 12 May 1998 06:20:12 -0500
  ...in October, it seems that the bombast- > fluff to useful content ratio of the list has gone down; even if one includes > the latest...
• Re: Why did this mod increase my fuel economy?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 16:15:49 +0200
  ...of is that you got a more efficient combustion when the fuel to air ratio was altered a bit. Maybe. PerL 87 Syncro 112i
• Re: 3 in a van
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 8 May 2002 11:24:41 -0500
  ...I think that would depend on the female/male ratio and sexual orientation of each. It could be rather interesting when you take turns...
• Need Sender Advice (Step 1)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 20:37:49 EST
  ...Has anyone ever used the "Fuel to Air Ratio" gauges that use your oxygen sender as the sender for the gauge? How do you...
• Re: understanding tire sizes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 07:55:11 -0700
  ...205/70R14. >> >> Does this ratio somehow become unimportant in the 185s? Or is there >> only one ratio offered and that's why the shorthand...
• Tires (The never ending story)
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 22:58:21 -0500
  ...Does anyone know the corresponding aspect ratio (i.e.. 185/70, 185/75, etc.) or does anyone know why it is not shown on...
• Re: SPAM Glorious SPAM.RE: Spam was:Vegemite.
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 12:09:29 -0400
  ...One can "lose" a few cans under the rear seat and have permanent emergency rations! BOB
• Re: 5 speed transmission for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 19:53:32 EDT
  ...You could also have the ratios changed around if you insist on using an old diesel trans. BenT
• Parts suppliers for Half Liley?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 13:03:59 -0400
  ...I need the names of parts suppliers for the Half Liley. Ratio Rockers? (are they the same as the T1?) Chromoly Pushrods? Bosch Platinum...
• Re: Jetta tranny to Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 11:28:41 -0500
  On Wed, 12 Mar 2003, Nock wrote: > I was very suprised that the internal ratios, as well as the transaxel, > are the same. Who...
• Ring and Pinion Wear
  Historical mailing list - Mark Fisher
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 08:40:18 +1000
  ...It looks as though Vanagons sold into Australia had a lowewr final diff ratio than most of the ones you got in USA. My...
• Re: coolant sensor 50/50 tolerance?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 18:00:18 -0700
  ...The water/coolant ratio shouldn't really matter that much I ran plain water with no anti-freeze in mine for a couple days...
• Re: Was: ...talk me out of buying diesel Vanagon?.... Now: gear ratios
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:03:10 -0600
  ...428 > > Does this mean 38 teeth to 7 teeth = a gear ratio of 5.428:1 ? > > My questions spawn from posting of Jim Felders...
• Re: [Q] Decreasing gear ratio
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Sat, 21 Jan 95 17:50:45 PST
  > > Maybe he meant a '66 bus, because I think I turn 4k RPM at 60 MPH. :) > And what is the stock tire size, 195...
• Re: I finally have a New passenger to ride in my Vanagon :)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 18:17:36 GMT
  Robert, Will the new addition have ceramic coated heads? Ratio rocking chair? Let's hope he's light on the "cranky". I can only...
• Re: morons
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 12:17:33 -0500
  ...Coolant/water ratio was also imporant. > Seems like he is the "moron" for expecting people to believe him. Sounds like kapiffle to me! Larry...
• Re: Jetta tranny to Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 07:27:45 +0000
  ...The final drive ratio for the Vanagon >automatic is 4.09. > >Dennis > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On...