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• Re: Fun with fixing up stuff...(long post)
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 11:15:22 -0400
  ...all the headlight switches, grounds, relays (I have Hella > H-4 > headlights)..Then I got to the brake and running lights...brighter bulbs > and...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:37:26 -0700
  ...I'm under the hood of my cars a lot. > Also, I replace items like belts & hoses & coolant & brake fluid & brakes & > tires when they...
• Re: Considering sale of Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 17:24:28 -0800
  ...Outer lights are Cibie 7" E code >>> H4, stock wattage >>> * Bosch foglights with correct instrument panel >>> mounted switch >>> * 4x New Continental Vanco tires mounted...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 20:05:09 -0700
  ...I hit the switch, the engine >> started right up, oil pressure light went out. I noted no strange >> sounds, and the oil pressure alarm...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:30:43 -0700
  ...test light , volt-ohm meter, some spare bulbs , some jumper wires, stuff like that. I *always* carry a Remote Starter Switch .. one of the...
• Re: Must sell my Vanagon - Comments appreciated
  Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
  Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:28:48 -0700
  ...gas tank to fuel injectors; new ignition switch; replaced > various running, brake and turn signal lights. Hard to start. Needs more > work. I've...
• Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 01:06:55 +0000
  ...an emergency situation.  Spare parts could go in there too (ignition switch, spare fuel pump and filter, some wire.....).  It's a big volume...
• Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 09:28:25 -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...
• Poor Man's Syncro...Friday OT..Safari AWD (a bit long)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 30 May 2014 07:17:04 -0700
  ...A second set of good snow tires and wheels, tow package, drilled rotor brake upgrade, etc.. Amazingly, it's got all the luxury options...
• Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 22 Feb 2020 18:46:34 -0800
  ...Was more in the Engine compartment. > > Diesel snorkel elbow of course takes up the left hand space in front of the tail lights. Wbx...
• Re: Stalls when hot. won't restart. 1.9 wbx
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 10:21:01 -0700
  ...play toe tag > >> with > >> the brakes and accelerator to keep it running. Stalled again at > >> another red light and same no start, cool down...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 23:09:26 -0800
  ...Rear brake backing plates replaced, fronts antisplash plates have rusted to nothing and need replacing. Horn switch ring wore through (repaired with bronze brazing...
• Re: what's it worth
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 09:07:23 -0600
  ...like driving light switch failure on a winding mountain road at midnight or somewhere equally thrilling. As for engine choice, it depends on how...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:16:34 -0700
  ...unplug the brake warning light switch plug on the left. unclip the 4 way flasher switch and heated rear window switch on the right...
• Thanks for all the help, the van is looking better
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 1 May 2007 17:19:15 -0400
  ...I added a 3rd eye brake light to the rear cabinet. Lots of misc parts from GoWesty, including the best part, that cool flip...
• Re: Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 2 Oct 2019 23:28:22 -0600
  ...Wheel bearings and CV Joints were both attended to, and also my 3 year annual brake fluid flushing. No leaks or drips anywhere. Brakes...
• 315,000 !?!?
  Historical mailing list - Walter Gomes
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 16:26:33 -0700
  ...lights light and it starts immediately. Pulls well through all the gears (downhill) [daaah] Onto the freeway, up to speed smoothly and Lynn says...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:35:42 -0500
  ...I'm under the hood of my cars a lot. > Also, I replace items like belts & hoses & coolant & brake fluid & > brakes & tires when they...
• Re: 87 Westy Engine/Trans removal Day 1 - or Boy, do I miss my 67 Westy!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:16:09 -0700
  ...remove leads from generator, oil pressure switch, back up light switch, +lead to coil 4. Slide milk crate under the engine and slide in...
• Re: Bus for sale....(which year is best)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 14 May 2002 20:15:07 +1200
  ...74 & later had better wiper/light switches on the column. "Yep - 67 whole horsepower. That gets you 60-65 mph on the flat ground...
• Re: Thanks for all the help, the van is looking better
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 1 May 2007 19:02:42 -0700
  ...I added a 3rd eye brake light to the rear cabinet. Lots of > misc > parts from GoWesty, including the best part, that cool flip...
• Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:01:48 +0000
  ...Added Cruise Control - Audiovox CS-100 > > .          New LED Driving Lights under bumper, with switch inside van. > > .          Added two USB w/voltage plugs (1 on...
• Re: Need Suggestions for Craftsman Tool Set (NO Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 11:39:01 -0700
  ...pressure switches and the steering wheel nut. > > One of the best tools I have ever bought is from Sears. It's a brake > shoe...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 00:18:25 -0600
  ...Need to think it through and research options. > > Well for the light coming on...I changed the oil, added the lucas oil > treatment and...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:58:27 -0600
  ...I'm under the hood of my cars >> a lot. >> Also, I replace items like belts & hoses & coolant & brake fluid & >> brakes & tires when they...
• Re: Vanagon Issue # 7 has been put to rest.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:00:40 -0800
  ...a daily basis: >> >> #1 tire replacement >> #2 Rear brakes >> #3 Speedometer/Odometer repair >> #4 Headlight switch >> #5 Transmission whine/fluid change >> #6 Power steering...
• Re: Vanagon Reliability (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Katherine Lee
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 12:32:02 -0800
  ...The oil pressure warning light came on steadily, along with that dreaded buzzing. My partner was not too happy about trekking up the freeway...
• keeping your car for a long time <long>
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 2 Mar 1998 00:20:25 CST
  ...KEEP YOUR BRAKES IN WORKING ORDER It's a given that every time we get behind the wheel, we're certain our brakes will...
• Re: Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 3 Oct 2019 08:15:36 -0700
  ...Wheel > bearings and CV Joints were both attended to, and also my 3 year annual > brake fluid flushing. No leaks or drips anywhere. Brakes...
• Gas heater fix (long)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 08:14:39 -0600
  ...so why wasn't it lighting?.. At this point it was time for lunch and another look at the Bentley manual. Finished lunch and...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 20:31:35 -1000
  ...Need to think it through and research options. >> >> Well for the light coming on...I changed the oil, added the lucas oil >> treatment and...
• Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:56:34 -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...
• Worldwide Solution For 16" Wheel (Advances Made)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 14:42:04 -0500
  ...Either wheel is an advantage if you wish to mount the South African upgrade brakes for Vanagon, which brakes won't fit in the...
• Massive Maintenance and cost
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:59:03 +0100
  ...Also, I replace items like belts & hoses & coolant & brake fluid & brakes & tires when they should be serviced & not when they fail. Then I throw...
• VAnaoong and waterboxer engine - was : Exhaust Design - caution longish
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:48:25 -0800
  ...the brake fluid for a full flush opf brakes and clutch hydrualics, costs a shop ........not even $ 15 probably in brake fluid. An hour...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:30:51 -0700
  ...I'm under the hood of my cars a lot. > > Also, I replace items like belts & hoses & coolant & brake fluid & > > brakes & tires when they...
• Re: small coolant hose replacement tips needed
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 11 Jan 2014 19:12:04 -0600
  ...steering pumps and CV Joints, and rear bumpers and ignition switches and lighting upgrades, and starter changeouts, and, and, and, and, and the list...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 11:44:30 -0400
  ...Need to think it through and research options. >> >> Well for the light coming on...I changed the oil, added the lucas oil >> treatment and...
• Re: Poor Man's Syncro...Friday OT..Safari AWD (a bit long)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 30 May 2014 08:48:11 -0700
  ...A second set of good snow tires and wheels, tow package, drilled rotor brake upgrade, etc.. Amazingly, it's got all the luxury options...
• Daily Drivers
  Historical mailing list - Dan Eggert
  Thu, 10 May 2001 22:11:23 -0500
  ...So far I had to put in a new cold start valve and then new brake light switches. There is a few small problems...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 22:55:32 -0500
  ...I hit the switch, the engine >> started right up, oil pressure light went out. I noted no strange >> sounds, and the oil pressure alarm...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 18:04:11 -0500
  ...For the sensor the VDO gauges have sensors that also include a contact for a warning light. My memory may be off so follow...
• Re: Gas heater fix (long)
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 17:05:53 -0800
  ...so why wasn't it lighting?.. At this point it was time for lunch and another look at the Bentley manual. Finished lunch and...
• Ongoing engine build, it starts! part 4
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 May 1995 08:35:18 -0700
  ...Will put a 15 psi pressure switch here someday. Run four wires to oil filter; filter warning, pressure sensor, 15 psi switch and filter...
• Re: Unused Fridge and weight (long)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 26 May 2005 08:59:35 -0700
  ...sometimes playing footsy, we switch seats often, enjoying the view or a glass of wine and the candle light, listening to my CD mixes...
• Brick Tour Packing List!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Aug 1994 09:39:22 +0800
  ...tires and spare, top off all oils and fluids, belts, hoses, seals, gaskets, filters, shocks, wheelbearings, clutch, brakes, transmission, air-conditioning, have wheels and...
• Re: Massive Maintenance and cost
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:22:30 -0600
  ...I'm under the hood of my cars a lot. > Also, I replace items like belts & hoses & coolant & brake fluid & brakes & > tires when they...
• Re: Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 2 Oct 2019 20:16:37 -0700
  ...Wheel > bearings and CV Joints were both attended to, and also my 3 year annual > brake fluid flushing. No leaks or drips anywhere. Brakes...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 11:58:09 -0700
  ...Need to think it through and research options. >> >> Well for the light coming on...I changed the oil, added the lucas oil >> treatment and...
• Re: Massive Maintenance and cost
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:23:36 -0700
  ...I'm under the hood of my cars a lot. > Also, I replace items like belts & hoses & coolant & brake fluid & brakes & > tires when they...
• Dead Bus Report
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 3 Mar 97 14:02:50 EST
  ...Then Steve got some surprisingly nice rear light housings and lenses from the back while I took most of the switches out of the...
• Re: Fun with fixing up stuff...(long post)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 13:24:28 -0700
  ...all the headlight switches, grounds, relays (I have Hella >> H-4 >> headlights)..Then I got to the brake and running lights...brighter bulbs >> and...
• Re: Phydaye Phollies ... an oldie. that's getting older :)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 21:01:30 -0600
  ...switch operates the backup lights, the bass button on the radio works the parking lights and the heater fan, the rear defroster switch works...
• Re: When things gor real bad.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:39:35 -0700
  ...or brake or steering failure. I can just imagine how fried and ruined that differential looks. close call, so glad you got through it...
• Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
  ...VW 124 Chisel (peening) VW 159a Oil pressure switch wrench VW 161a Circlip pliers VW 165 Socket wrench for cylinder head nut VW 170...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:48:48 -0500
  ...unplug the brake warning light switch plug on the left. > unclip the 4 way flasher switch and heated rear window switch on the right...
• pirated article (FFFF): for older fixer-uppers. ;)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 09 Feb 95 00:16:10 CST
  ...British engines leak oil, shock absorbers, hydraulic forks and disk brakes leak fluid, British tyres leak air and the British defense establishment leaks secrets...
• Re: Install a 5 speed syncro tranny in my 2WD Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:31:46 -0800
  ...Do I have to locate a > syncro > dash module with the locker switches or can I just rig up a regular > switch. > Is there...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:32:00 -0700
  ...up a light that helps me understand in which situations the fan > would come on... > > I have started now to switch to neutral when...
• Re: Poor Man's Syncro...Friday OT..Safari AWD (a bit long)
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 30 May 2014 09:32:04 -0700
  ...A second set of good snow > tires and wheels, tow package, drilled rotor brake upgrade, etc.. > > Amazingly, it's got all the luxury options...