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• Seeking advice for fixing many small rust spots
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:22:40 -0700
  ...I'm more concerned with corrosion control than cosmetics, but I'd like the van to remain all-white while I do spot repairs...
• Re: Radiator fan on without key
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 1 Oct 2012 23:16:38 -0500
  ...And for a while now I have installed a electric fan controlled by its own thermostat in any older car I've owned. I...
• Re: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:21:27 -0600
  ...and discovered >> that they had the basic "Everstart" with a 1 year full replacement >> warranty, >> also by Johnson Controls, 780 Amp / 650 CCA for...
• Re: Front shocks replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 Aug 2015 20:00:19 -0400
  ...During normal operation the weight of the van is sitting on the wheel with the lower control arm acting like a lever. The inner...
• Re: 87 Cruise Control--followup
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 14:58:08 -0600
  ...87 Cruise Control--followup I wanted to send an update on my cruise control problem for the archives. Thanks to the couple people that...
• Re: I am considering installing an auxiliary oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:17:01 -0700
  If you read tencentlife's ad you will find that it is thermostatically controlled 1. Oil Cooler Kit: all kits include Mocal sandwich plate...
• Re: A/C Trouble shooting - 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - David
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 20:00:46 -0400
  I know it probably sounds basic, but did you try to change the thermostatic knob at the controls? Does it "click" to show that...
• Re: Heater switch was Re: heater motor
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:52:47 -0500
  ...that switch is > overloaded at the full-speed position. �I recommend using that > position to control a relay that does the actual switching. �Saves...
• Cruise Control: IT WORKS!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 07 Jan 1997 13:00:00 -0500 (EST)
  ...When I let the clutch back out, the control brought it back to the previously set RPM. As a note, my system is set...
• Odd-Ball Vanagon Parts Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 17:24:41 EST
  ...Left Front control arms for syncro Vanagons- $75 each Syncro Vanagon front CV axle assemblies (new)- $199 each Syncro Vanagon Rotors- $35 each. Front...
• Re: oh boy... tires
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 18:44:43 -0700
  ...Not only am I pro-gun control but > I hate that English king too. As for tires, I don't any as I go...
• Re: Megasquirt FI Control and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 15:25:34 -0500
  ...terms and give a knowledgeable opinion about the programable >Megasquirt fuel controller? > >http://www.bgsoflex.com/megasquirt.html > >Is this one of those "To...
• Re: amusing, perhaps intriguing ECU auction
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 9 Dec 2005 23:39:50 -0800
  ...8020041 450&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT > VW VANAGON ENGINE CONTROL UNIT DIGIFANT ENGINE CONTROL UNIT CAME OUT OF A RUNNING, 1987 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON. PART...
• Re: 88 Vanagon radiater fan issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 22:14:45 -0400
  Not only is the fan motor different, so is the harness, resistor, and control methods. With the smaller motor, the fan switch actually has...
• a/c
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:44:08 +0000
  ...Trying to diagnose this I traced the a/c control wiring to the back overhead cabinet. In the midst of this fun project I...
• A-frame bushings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 18:41:12 -0600
  ...Is there any reason I can't use these on my '88 GL? I would install new bushings and also install new upper control...
• Re: JUNKYARD ALERT: 1981 9 passenger at Crazy Rays Junkyard in Laurel/Jessup...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Mar 2015 17:04:16 -0500
  ...There's an 81 nine passenger with Auto, A/C and dealer installed cruise control at this junkyard... The motor looked fairly new, and...
• Free Kenwood radio CD player
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 14:54:52 -0400
  Hi folks, I have a fully functional Ken wood CD radio with removable front panel, and if I can find it, a remote control...
• Re: Jetta Conversion Observations
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:26:10 -0500
  ...kept the whole vanagon control system , wirings ,ingnition, fuel, computor etc. used an audi 90 turbo exhust and kept the jetta AFM as it...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 09:07:48 -0700
  "Also do not step on the accelerator pedal when starting, this causes flooding." I thought the ECU controlled how much fuel the injectors spray...
• Re: Front Heater Core Shutoff
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:25:59 -0500
  ...New heater valve and careful realignment and lubricating the control cable solved it. mcneely ---- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > I need to install...
• tach quit, help with printed foil circuit board
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lipert
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:28:25 -0700
  While installing cruise control, and removing and replacing my instrument panel a number of times, my tach quit working. I believe I'm having...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:30:19 -0800
  ...My '87 300TD has an electronic idle control, but it will run fairly well even without that connected. Those engines use a vacuum engine...
• 197WTB: 1977 bus parts
  Historical mailing list - Mark E Ingles
  Wed, 06 Jul 1994 00:50:05 CDT
  ...left heat exchangers along with tubes that connect them to the control boxes. * I might be interested in a stock exhaust muffler Thanks in...
• baja update
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Oct 1995 15:21:20 -0700
  ...Baja trip, due to last minute work/schedule changes beyond their control. This leaves about 20 cars, and if memory serves correctly, hardly any...
• What does heater lever do?
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Thu, 6 Feb 1997 18:15:36 -0000
  ...For example, is the lever meant to control a valve restricting coolant flow to the front heat exchanger? Lionel Tun 84 Caravelle GL lionel...
• Re: squeaking bushings
  Historical mailing list
  05 Feb 97 08:35:32 PST
  ...sperimentin wit somthin > I've been following the postings about passenger side squeaky upper > control arm bushings, a problem that I have as wel
• Urgent help needed!!!
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Tue, 12 May 1998 09:40:05 -0700
  ...Is there anybody out there that has a recommendation? Could the cruise control be doing this? Ricardo Farinha farinha@sh.comminet.or.jp
• Wheel bearings or brakes
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 09:56:05 -0700
  I posted a question to the list a couple of days ago asking how to remove the nut that joins the upper control arm...
• Re: Is this a good price
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 12:24:25 -0700
  ...White, Good > condition, Automatic, 2 Wheel > Drive, 4 Cylinders, Air > Conditioning, Cruise Control, > AM/FM Radio, CD Player, > Tow Package > 26,000 miles on...
• Re: new to list
  Historical mailing list - David..M
  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 10:36:28 -0400
  ...Although this is more likely to happen at places like dealerships diagnostic equipment or perhaps emission control stations.
• I need your help.
  Historical mailing list - ROBERTO (by way of Ron 'Coyote' Lussier)
  Fri, 17 Sep 1999 06:25:38 -0700
  I am looking for the electrical engine control, and fuel injection diagrams for a vanagon gl 2.1 L 1986 I will tank you...
• Re: Skylight leak
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 May 2000 09:29:49 -0400
  ...and leaks, for the water to drip through the knob that controls >the skylight? Well, yes. But Westfalia in their wisdom forgot to put...
• Re: Irratic idle with AC on / Help
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 12:28:54 EDT
  The idle when the A/C is on is adjusted by the idle stabilizer control unit. If you have a friend with a '86...
• Re: remote mirrow problem
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 11:54:31 EDT
  ...Last time I had this problem come into the shop, the plug that attaches to the power mirror control switch, had come un-plugged...
• Anyone parting out a 83.5 - 85 1.9L bus? Part needed.
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 17:35:36 -0800
  ...I have found one. > I need a heatsink for my TiiCo ignition control unit. You can see a picture of one here... http://www...
• Re: Tiico conversion vs. other I-4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Clark
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 12:07:43 -0600
  ...I also can supply brand-new engines: > the mechanically-controlled 1.9TDI, 1.9 NA diesel (impressive and simple!), > and 1.8T turbo-gas...
• Re: Gas just went up $0.14 per liter!/No, per pint ... like blood
  Historical mailing list - Baja Leo
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 18:14:30 -0800
  What does this have to do with maintaining our Vanagons? Find another list "A great mind once said that if you want to control...
• Re: Actual Vanagon content!!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 14:50:28 -0400
  ...People with 1.9l sometimes put in a 2.1l engine and keep the old control system. I suspect that it limits performance somewhat...
• Auxiliary oil cooler on WBX?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 20:54:51 -0400
  ...Westy? I have a left over auxiliary oil cooler with thermostatically controlled fan left over (unused) that I am contemplating on using vs. selling...
• Re: Sticking throttle (long)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 21 Feb 2006 06:34:16 -0800
  ...I was able to control things by alternately turning the key 'on' then 'off' to keep going to my exit. Fun ride though. Malcolm...
• Re: Curious location change of water, electric vents 85 to 86
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 1 May 2006 20:16:33 -0700
  ...The knob also allows control of how much water comes out, letting > you conserve it and not make as much waste water either. dam...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 11:42:46 -0800
  > never seen a burnt out newer ICU. Now, I've tried replacing that BD438 > transistor and have had no luck. Maybe there are other...
• Re: And now for something REALLY important
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:21:00 -0700
  I have a thermometer that has a wireless sensor about the size of a remote control. It's been measuring the temp in my...
• Re: AC Controls
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 18 May 2008 08:49:37 -0700
  > all 1990 models that were NOT syncros were made in Hannover, Germany. about > halfway through the 1991 model year, ALL the vanagon models began...
• Re: List energy needed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 1 Apr 2021 19:47:10 -0400
  ...Electric Vanagon seats that move forward, back, up and down and of Cours swivel? Seat warmers? Alexa controlled cabin lights? Electric bed raising and...
• Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 9 Oct 2013 11:46:35 -0700
  ...If using >>> an MPPT controller, I'm told it won't properly function with two panels of >>> different size, but apparently will function at...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 12:03:23 -0700
  ...then you have full control of when it upshifts.. it will be early at light throttle.. just holding more throttle pedal while accelerating will...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:54:15 -0400
  ...Our controller applies >current until the battery reaches 14.1V then chokes back the current to >hold it there. After the controller is able...
• Great Engine test stand event.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 01:20:30 -0600
  ...I built a control station for the engine stand that consist of an old tackle box with the additions of a tachometer, oil temp...
• Re: Turbo overpressure
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:58:57 -0400
  ...In effect it should behave the same way as the computer controlled >> one does as it doesn't compare the ambient pressure with the...
• recall list
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 09:04:54 -0800
  ...TIRES COULD LOSE AIR, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL. REPLACE TIRES AS NECESSARY. SYSTEM: WHEELS/TIRES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN AND CAMPER TYPE VEHICLES...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:59:31 -0400
  ...Some people try to use a selector switch to let either the alternator blue wire control it or select battery voltage to force it...
• Re: Rebuilding sink
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sat, 5 Jan 2013 17:29:32 -0500
  ...The Shurflo is so much easier to use than the original faucet in that you can control the flow and can move the spout...
• Re: [NVC] An axe, shovel, and a bucket of water
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:08:23 -0700
  ...that "You should have a bucket, shovel, and axe available to control or > extinguish escaped fire." > > ( http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/recreation...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 09:51:27 -0700
  ...motor and >the a/c fans and controls. If memory serves, ac to dc converters are >available from JC Whitney, and the "transfer" switch...
• Re: Fwd: 1985 Vanagon - Replacing Engine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:45:59 -0500
  ...The ECU (Engine Control Unit) is a box about 2x6x7 (very roughly) and yours should be mounted vertically in the open space in front...
• Re: Ran out of gas ....now won't start ??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 13:00:10 -0700
  ...The fuel pump is controlled by the ECU and does not run continuously unless the engine is turning. It runs for a second or...
• Re: Lessons on gas mileage from VW's Autostadt
  Historical mailing list - taeke
  Sat, 24 May 2008 11:37:01 -0400
  ...If you have cruise control, use it! Cruise control saves gas as the computer control gently opens and closes the throttle. The computer is...
• Re: 2.1WBX running rich
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 15 Jan 2015 12:11:39 -0600
  ...Check that your idle control valve is humming, and then find an ICU > to borrow, they are expensive. If it fixes it find a...