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• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 09:32:08 -1000
  ...One terminal to the + from the battery, one to the fuel pump side of >>>> the switch, one to the ignition (warning lights came on...
• Re: Hesitation with acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Sat, 13 May 2000 19:35:07 -0400
  ...The problem is most evident when pulling away from a stop > light or stop sign. I sometimes feel it when I'm accelerating in...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 2 Sep 2015 18:39:04 -0400
  ...Tri-Pressure Switch, as by-passing resulted in unit running, > but > that didn't fix it > Checked the resister behind head-light, working fine...
• Jackson Tale
  Historical mailing list - Grotz, Kurt
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 17:51:15 -0400
  ...Where does the brake light switch go? Bentley missed this one and I need it to pass current inspection. 2. At 230,000 the...
• FS: 1982 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 17:43:04 -0800
  ...Switch for water pump is funky so the owner installed a toggle switch. The body I'd rate as "very good." There's a...
• Re: rising cost of Vanagon parts...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 07:09:55 -0800
  ...lighting and reflections - not sure if gauge lighting with a flush faced cluster would reflect annoyingly off windscreen > 6. accommodation of stock switches - sure...
• Re: what differences form 83 up
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 10:15:14 -0500
  ...Headlight switches and any kind of light bulbs with the holders, especially the front turn signal bulb holders and lenses. Keep an eye out...
• Re: Speaking of modifications...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 01:31:34 -0600
  ...wheel wells (syncro mud flaps) extra lights (front fog and driving, rear fog and backup) extra courtesy lights brake lights grab handles Gene Berg...
• Re: Road trip from Florida to Pennsylvania
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 6 Mar 2017 15:29:15 -0500
  ...It's now having a brake cylinder replaced and a wire (that serves the oil pressure light) replaced, as it was flickering and is...
• Re: clean & lube idle air control valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 May 2010 10:01:04 -0400
  ...There is a separate controller in front of the passenger side tail light. The intermittent symptoms you describe can be caused by a bad...
• Little Martha running, but not driving yet (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 18:02:48 -0800
  ...Turn signal switch ok, replace blown fuse, works. * No brake lights, replace bulb (L), fix broken wire (R). * Right headlamp has no low beam...
• Re: Center Console
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 15:04:49 -0500
  ...Space for the right fist on the hand brake is a little cramped, but the box moves around a bit making that a non...
• Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:58:06 -0700
  ...image, brake light switch connector failure: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Q-4lZVwrO80/Tbtu321lSTI/AAAAAAAAEvE/bKRQo9geZ4U/s576/BrakeLightPlugConnector.jpg why: brake fluid spill corroded terminal...
• Re: Road trip from Florida to Pennsylvania
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 6 Mar 2017 14:45:00 -0500
  ...It's now having a brake cylinder replaced and a wire > (that serves the oil pressure light) replaced, as it was flickering and is...
• FS: 87 sycnro gl.
  Historical mailing list - susan hafler
  Sun, 4 Oct 1998 09:36:49 PDT
  ...rebuilt - Front rotors machined and rear and parking brakes adjusted in august - Headlight rocker switch replaced with a used one in september. Other stuff...
• Re: What goes here? and a part request for a 85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 12:54:21 -1000
  ...warning lights will be on if key is on but engine isn't running. we could/should all try this ....just to make sure...
• Fast German Auto stinks to high heaven
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 07:23:06 -0800
  ...That's an odd part of the dash to > break down > by the light switch. The plastic is pretty thick. Unless maybe someone > pulled...
• Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 22 Feb 2020 17:40:46 -0800
  ...Diesel snorkel elbow of course takes up the left hand space in front of the tail lights. Wbx elbow the right hand side space...
• 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:54:25 -0700
  ...new disk's and pads in the front, new drums in the back ( had rust vibes from sitting ) new emerg brake cables and guides...
• Re: go over for '91 camper, mechanical soundness and reliability
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 12:32:12 -0700
  ...Where do you draw the line ? are the brake metal lines all new ? are ALL the suspension bushings, including in the rear, new ? Is...
• Re: Lola's first test trip: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly. (Sorry, Long)
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Mon, 3 Jun 2013 08:22:33 -0700
  ...two switches down at the clutch and brake pedal if you have an automatic then you just have on at the brake pedal. �Pull...
• Re: Taking out the dash for BEHR unit / Radio relocation
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 21:34:57 -0500
  ...CIGARETTE LIGHTER. The cigarette lighter must be removed. The hoses coming out of the Behr evaporator need that space. I relocated mine down to...
• Re: Right turn into driveway kills engine (1.9L '84 2-WD)
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:28:48 -0400
  ...It is a slight downhill into the garage so van will move on its own once I let uo on the brake pedal. As...
• Re: Fully restored 1990 Westy Value
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:43:58 -0700
  ...LED lighting strip along side, activated by switching on the converted LED standard rear light. Spotless interior with GW carpet set. Bus Depot awning...
• Re: Problem installing a baby seat - caution, long
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:50:01 -0800
  ...He says, on the phone 'don't be bothered about the brake warning light' .....it's on from poor switch contact on the parking...
• FOR SALE - 85 WESTY >>> $3000
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 25 Dec 2002 10:26:10 -0700
  ...New AC Switch 07/02 New Brakes 07/01 New Upper Ball Joints 09/01 New Fuel Vapor Recovery 09/01 Front Heater Control...
• Re: Turn key - nada
  Historical mailing list - Ward Smith
  Fri, 24 May 2002 19:47:36 -0700
  ...The ignition switch runs to a female "blade type" connector (sometimes through an external starting-solonoid). If this connection isn't tight and clean...
• Re: Let me introduce myself- finally!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 00:04:49 -0400
  ...light these two things? If I understand correctly, I should first cool the fridge for 24 hours on electric power and then switch to...
• Re: Syncro drove! For the first time in 13 years!
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 16 May 2011 13:41:58 -0400
  ...one light on the whole car seems to work, just enough to prove that it's not a blown fuse or switch.... (Still could...
• Bus Fire!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Sep 1998 21:25:44 -0400
  ...brakes, new gas tank, new starting battery, Cdn$1500 worth of just installed second electrical system (all accessories rewired, dual mode voltmeter, additional lights...
• Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Wood
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 16:19:10 -0600
  ...Blower Fan Heater Core Heater Core Valve Heater Box Clips Ignition Switch Brake Master Cylinder (no clutch MC since it is an auto) Wiper...
• some stuff i did to my buses ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 23:53:35 -0600
  ...i also spliced the ground wire into the passengers door button. -------------------------- high-mounted brake lights: i installed a Hella brake light kit in the...
• Frank G.'s TDI instrument cluster - Details and Comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 12:56:57 EST
  ...On the back side of the Vanagon cluster, I removed the plastic shell support for everything except for the light switch and the lowest...
• FS: '89 Vanagon carat, '84 vanagon wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 19:27:19 EST
  ...new heads/gaskets, complete new S&S exhaust, all new fuel lines, water pump, starter, ign switch, tires, brakes, pushrod tube seals, a/c...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:22:53 -0500
  ...light controls this > along with the idle air valve on the top of the engine. I would start by > checking your throttle position switch...
• stuff, like grab handles and courtesy lights and such ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 6 May 1999 14:30:53 -0700
  ...i also spliced the ground wire into the passengers door button. -------------------------- high-mounted brake lights: i installed a Hella brake light kit in the...
• Re: Idea Mods for lighting the goon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:32:43 -0800
  ...I might plug into the van > now. > 6) add 110v lighting and Dimmer switch close to sliding door so when you > wander in at...
• Rebuild, Replace, or Start From Scratch? (Long)
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 21:46:46 -0500
  ...I have replaced the brakes, clutch slave, tires, turn signal/dimmer switch, ignition switch, exhaust, etc. as necessary. The van is in pretty good...
• For Sale - 1985 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 13:44:48 -0700
  ...New AC Switch 07/02 New Brakes 07/01 New Upper Ball Joints 09/01 New Fuel Vapor Recovery 09/01 Front Heater Control...
• Re: Audi Turbo alloys wheels are ok by me
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 19:39:47 -0700
  ...The Vanagon alloys chip, crack, dent, and bend so >badly that they drag on the brake calipers. My Audi alloys suffered no >such damage...
• Re: 87 Cruise Control--followup
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:37:14 -0800
  ...diagram with a test light and passed the first several > checks, including the tests for the clutch and brake > switches.� Since I passed those...
• A little something for Robb Lightfoot.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 05 May 1995 21:24:04 +0600
  ...fuel pump >4) Double cylinder brake system with warning light >5) Square side marker reflectors and marker lights, moved to before > front wheel well...
• Re: Throttle body/idle stabilizer woes...
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 11:36:15 -0400
  ...I first tried to clean my idle stabilizer with brake cleaner - didn't do anything. So I got a good used idle stabilizer valve...
• Re: Road trip from Florida to Pennsylvania
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Mon, 6 Mar 2017 20:01:16 +0000
  ...It's now having a brake cylinder replaced and a wire (that serves the oil pressure light) replaced, as it was flickering and is...
• Re: Fully restored 1990 Westy Value
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:36:16 -0700
  ...LED lighting strip along side, activated by switching on the converted LED standard rear light. Spotless interior with GW carpet set. Bus Depot awning...
• Sioux Falls South Dakota or Bust!
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 4 May 2001 10:26:10 -0500
  ...Oops ! no brake lights. I said to the kid-" what the hell is this?" "Wow man, I've been driving this for 9 months...
• Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:58:56 -0400
  ...Was more in the Engine compartment. > > Diesel snorkel elbow of course takes up the left hand space in front of the tail lights. Wbx...
• repair procedure: starter on 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 14:21:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Lift the van, leaving the emergency brake off. Spray all bolts to be turned with liquid wrench. Now is a good time to change...
• Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 22:58:12 -0700
  ...drums in the back ( had rust > vibes from sitting ) > > new emerg brake cables and guides > > new upper ball joints > > new main coolant pipe from...
• MUST sell '89 Carat, '84 wolfy w/ 78k mi ..prices reduced
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 18:37:29 EST
  ...new heads/gaskets, complete new S&S exhaust, all new fuel lines, water pump, starter, ign switch, tires, brakes, pushrod tube seals, a/c...
• for allistair: unimog field test (long)
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Mon, 03 Oct 94 23:14:31 CDT
  ...speedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temp., brake air pressure Warning lights: brake air pressure loss, parking brake on, battery condition, emergency...
• My westy one year later (was oil pressure woes 2/01)
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 11:44:31 -0800
  ...drive, BUT I'm still using the VDO idiot light sender which switches the light on at 7psi rather than the stock sender at...
• Re: [vanagon] Is anyone going to be interested?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 3 Jan 2006 08:13:57 -0500
  ...For example, I need to replace the brake-light switch. Looks easy enough, but nothing in Bentley tells you how to do it or...
• Re: I get no respect
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 09:33:50 -0700
  If i have to slow down from a speed sometimes I'll do the hazard lights on to let the car or cars know...
• Re: Phrydae Question: Who drives a TDI?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 13:12:50 -0400
  ...Switching over now to B50 for >> the winter. >> >> (This is not related to Grease conversion, home cooked or WVO use. >> Biodiesel is Diesel -- Certified...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:35:13 -0700
  ...the 'ideal' ...is a manual control switch .. in addition to the stock automatic control of the rad fan...and the switch has a light...
• Re: Noisy speedo
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 29 Dec 2015 19:49:48 -0800
  ...Sewing machine > oil, a very light pure oil used for instruments and of course sewing > machines. But tool oil is much cheaper and you...
• Greetings
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cazares
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:28:51 -0700
  ...part replacements, heating parts replaced, a few switches, running lights suss'ed out, water pump, brakes, etc. I'm still in process of a...
• Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 08:59:40 -0800
  ...The right hand side space infront of the tail light was free. And my memory fails me with the two dokas I’ve worked...
• A few unrelated questions
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 19:58:49 -0400
  ...With a timing light I can see the V mark jump around a bit (a couple of degrees or so to the left) 3rd...