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• All About 16" Wheels - CV-900s Have Arrived
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 18:44:14 -0500
  ...Seth suggests switching to alternate brake pads, whereas I see that there are now devices on the market to physically block the dust from...
• The SECRET...Never break another stud, nor round a bolt head.
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 11:26:49 -0500
  ...Next, using a small hammer, and light blows, begin firmly tapping the end of the ratchet extension, as if to drive the tool into...
• Re: HELP!! What is the State of my Title?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 00:49:40 -0500
  ...Permission was granted to have the brake and light inspection done by an > official state inspection outside of CA. (Naturally, MN has no vehicle...
• Re: WESTFALIA ADVICE NEEDED! (Long) (Bus Summary Included)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 1 Feb 1995 12:59:10 -0800 (PST)
  ...1600 single port engine) and lousy brakes (4 wheel drums, no power assist). The engine could be switched to a dual port engine easily...
• Re: Increasing security in Vanagon, Cabinet locks
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 01:35:58 EDT
  ...And so we come to a kill switch. Install one to stop thieves and give yourself piece of mine. It can deactivate the fuel...
• Re: "Watch out where the Huskies go"... (long and plaintive)
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Sun, 1 Feb 2009 16:26:18 -0500
  ...Since purchase I've dealt with tires, brakes, > bearings, exhaust leaks, headlight switch, speedo, and transmission > issues and now the heads are dripping. I...
• first trip in newly restored van. Verdict is still out if Westy will stay...
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Mon, 15 May 2006 20:18:36 -0400
  ...Brake lights wouldn't work I was told. Finally figured out they only work with hard breaking (I'm assuming there is a switch...
• Eurovan Camper C/D Test
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Jan 1995 13:46:16 CDT
  ...The momentum created by all that weight might also explain the noticeable brake fade, which is generally uncommon in German vehicles. The thinly padded...
• vw parts and cars/vans/buses for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 May 1999 15:33:06 EDT
  ...from '65 bug (gauges, etc) -'71-'79 bus mast cyl w/ brake fluid res. -misc parts from '75 bus -'85-'91 vanagon sliding door...
• (long) VW-Winnebago Rialta 20' magazine test
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 12 Oct 94 10:20:55 CDT
  ...From the doorposts back, Winnebago builds its own steel frame and rear suspension, which utilizes VW wheel and brake components. To this frame is...
• Re: Vanagon update paying to undo other's work
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 2 Jun 2023 21:21:02 -0400
  ...Some wires were even dangling hot. > > > > As for stopping, brake fluid needs to be changed but not immediately. > > > > And He replaced a complicated bunch...
• Re: What could have gone wrong? - hey, sorry it's long
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 6 May 2008 13:46:24 -0700
  ...That will keep that light off -( unless it's a dash or electrical problem ) - I just like it out of the picture, temporarily, untl...
• Re: watch out ..bit of a rant - about coolant etc.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 May 2012 13:17:57 -0700
  ...could run an oil pressure gauge and a oil pressure warning light switch at the same time.. He kept saying : ..'you can't do...
• Re: conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 19:45:13 -0400
  ...that > > puts two pressure sensors on the master cylinder for > > the brake lights!) > > > > Can I simply share the connections on the temp2 > > sensor as...
• Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:05:03 -0700
  ...But that's why the P-38 Lightening has counter-rotating props. I hadn't ever thought that tail draggers never have variable pitch...
• Vanagon through South America! Caravana Adventure!
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 21:55:39 -0500
  ...We did have problems with our batteries both of which we replaced and with the rear brakes which were sabotaged by an Argentinian brake...
• Lugnut worries + Repost of Secret to removing stuck nuts
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:55:04 -0500
  ...Larger bolts/nuts would take harder blows, smaller; lighter. Tap if you were driving a picture-hanging nail into a cheap sheet rock wall...
• Re: Vanagon through South America! Caravana Adventure!
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Sun, 17 Jun 2001 17:10:35 -0500
  ...of which > >we replaced and with the rear brakes which were > >sabotaged by an Argentinian brake man who didn't know > >what he was...
• Re: remanufactured parts and alternators
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 02:40:41 -0400
  ...For improved > reliability, whenever possible all limit switches and > other > "contact" sensors will be converted to non-contacting > sensors such as proximity switches or...
• Re: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 08:50:37 -0500
  ...beginnings of various seam rust. Brake >> backing plates and dust shields were approaching lacy >> condition. LIcense-plate lights rusted solid. There was also a...
• Re: Vanagon update paying to undo other's work
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 3 Jun 2023 01:59:34 +0000
  ...a couple of fellow travelers installed the fuel injector by flash light.  I learned that my wife was an amazing bus partner, less stressed...
• LiMBO Want Ads ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 13 Oct 95 12:07:12 CDT
  ...needs brakes, tires, and some TLC. Would make a nice second car. $1500 OBO, Jim, Adams (413) 743-4968 (MA) 1985 Vanagon Westy, PS...
• Re: Hybrid Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 10:26:28 -0700
  ...DC #K91-4003...CURTIS #1209B-6402...CURTIS #PB-6...ALBRIGHT #SW-180B ...FERRAZ/SHAWMUT #A15QS400-4...G.E. #TQD-150...KTA SWITCHPLATE...WESTBERG #A2C6...
• Re: Lugnut worries + Repost of Secret to removing stuck nuts
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 12:28:18 -0500
  ...Larger bolts/nuts would take harder blows, > smaller; lighter. > Tap if you were driving a picture-hanging nail into a cheap sheet rock > wall...
• Re: Lugnut worries + Repost of Secret to removing stuck nuts
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 09:07:42 -0800
  ...Larger bolts/nuts would take harder blows, >smaller; lighter. >Tap if you were driving a picture-hanging nail into a cheap sheet rock >wall...
• Re: conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 21:35:50 -0400
  ...that > > > puts two pressure sensors on the master cylinder for > > > the brake lights!) > > > > > > Can I simply share the connections on the temp2 > > > sensor as...
• Re: Vanagon update paying to undo other's work
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Jun 2023 16:21:37 +0000
  ...a couple of fellow travelers installed the fuel injector by flash light.  I learned that my wife was an amazing bus partner, less stressed...
• Re: Hybrid Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 13:37:24 -0400
  ...DC #K91-4003...CURTIS > #1209B-6402...CURTIS #PB-6...ALBRIGHT #SW-180B ...FERRAZ/SHAWMUT > #A15QS400-4...G.E. #TQD-150...KTA SWITCHPLATE...WESTBERG #A2C6...
• Re: Hybrid Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 10:39:13 -0700
  ...DC #K91-4003...CURTIS > #1209B-6402...CURTIS #PB-6...ALBRIGHT #SW-180B ...FERRAZ/SHAWMUT > #A15QS400-4...G.E. #TQD-150...KTA SWITCHPLATE...WESTBERG #A2C6...
• Re: Lugnut worries + Repost of Secret to removing stuck nuts
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 12:32:12 -0500
  ...Larger bolts/nuts would take harder blows, > >smaller; lighter. > >Tap if you were driving a picture-hanging nail into a cheap sheet rock > >wall...
• Re: conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 19:16:43 -0700
  ...that >> > > puts two pressure sensors on the master cylinder for >> > > the brake lights!) >> > > >> > > Can I simply share the connections on the temp2 >> > > sensor as...
• Re: NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:33:19 -0800
  ...We used to joke lightly that if you had a german car, like a fancy Benz or Porsche say, the only smart and practical...
• Re: Hybrid Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 16:37:32 -0400
  ...DC > #K91-4003...CURTIS > > #1209B-6402...CURTIS #PB-6...ALBRIGHT > #SW-180B ...FERRAZ/SHAWMUT > > #A15QS400-4...G.E. #TQD-150...KTA > SWITCHPLATE...WESTBERG #A2C6...
• Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:07:19 -0500
  ...say too much here. > But that's why the P-38 Lightening has counter-rotating props. > > I hadn't ever thought that tail draggers...
• Finally! Big Trip Report!
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Fri, 21 Jul 1995 11:12:33 -0700 (PDT)
  ...We bought a pair of those "itty-bitty book light"=20 things so we could read in bed, and so Christa could read=20...
• Re: NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:50:37 -0800
  ...We used to joke lightly that if you had a german car, like a fancy > Benz or Porsche say, the only smart and practical...
• Re: Rolling resistance
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:59:05 -0400
  ...For best fuel economy you want lightweight tires/wheel/rotating mass. The rest of the unsprung weight is irrelevant towards fuel economy (though yes...
• remove
  Historical mailing list - Les Ross
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 16:38:29 -0600
  ...I purchased a = >new switch (Dealer $77) and installed it Saturday. The job was a piece of = >cake and while I was at it...
• Re: Rear closet permanent removal Was: Rear closet temporary removal
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:29:05 -0700
  ...I also want to get behind the siding for > > > >>>> the > > wire > > > >> for > > > >>>> the rear upper GW brake light. > > > >>>> > > > >>>> Can I remove the bolts connecting...
• Re[2]: Tundra Toaster Heater and Propane Safety II
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 06 Nov 95 11:16:59 mdt
  ...You will be able to easily identify the air leaks by finding the sources of the light leaking out. When you find 'em, mark...
• Re: Rear closet permanent removal Was: Rear closet temporary removal
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:26:11 -0400
  ...I also want to get behind the siding for >>>>>>>> the >>> wire >>>>>> for >>>>>>>> the rear upper GW brake light. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Can I remove the bolts connecting...
• Re: Newbie question
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 05 May 95 08:35:56 CDT
  ...Wipe system for 60W - - Headlamps Cigarette Lighter 100W 100W - Auxiliary Driving Lamps 55W each - - Supplementary Brake Lights 21W each - - Glow Plugs for Starting 100W...
• Re: AC convert
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 02:27:37 -0400
  ...Specifically, this test measures the temperature at which a substance will spontaneously ignite, without any external ignition source like a match or lighter. Certain...