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• Re: LED to tell when fan is on.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:21:28 -0800
  There could be a slight teeny .00001 mph pick up in speed. There is also the aero affect of blasting that air back, down...
• Re: Highway driving
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 09:38:48 -0300
  ...65/16 at 44 pounds > > I usually highway drive at 63 mph, 3400 RPM, and average about 20 MPG. Is > that about right? > > > > What...
• Late Westy FS seen from I-64 in VA
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 10 May 2010 21:08:55 -0700
  ...s nothing on vehicles for sale.� It's the only Vanagon we spotted on the 4-day trip.� Looked good from 70 MPH. Stephen
• Need VDO speedo info
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Tue, 5 May 1998 14:33:57 -0700
  ...This speedo reads signals from the sender, and you you can set it to read mph or kph by pushing its button, driving for...
• Yet Another Tire Question....
  Historical mailing list - Scooter061
  Wed, 13 May 1998 19:13:20 EDT
  ...I'm looking at putting 215 70 14s on as my currently installed 205 70's make the speedo read 3 mph high. Feedback...
• Re: HELP!: radiator fan is loud
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 29 Aug 1999 16:32:16 -0400
  ...Usually when cruising @ 55 MPH the fan never cycles on (excluding a/c operation). So if your trip is highway speed you're ok...
• Re: RPM vs MPH
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 18:42:48 -0600
  > Joel Walker wrote: > > remember that for the 2.1 liter engines. the Max > > Torque rpm is about 3400 rpm. , > > the max torque for the...
• Re: Fuel octane
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 14:09:56 -0600
  ...seat-of-pants) performance when attempting to stay above 70 MPH up those hills when loaded with STUFF. It's just Regular gas around...
• 81 vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Buck
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 02:51:42 EST
  Should I just accept that my bus is going to take a minute (plus or minus 10 seconds) to get to 60 mph? I...
• Was that YOUR westy on the Left Coast?
  Historical mailing list - Ri
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 18:09:09 -0700
  ...of yachats driving with it's top up at about 40 mph! We honked, and chased them, but couldn't catch them in our...
• Re: kill this thread Re: 130 MPH Vanagon <-- simple solution
  Historical mailing list - Preston Grimes
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 11:33:53 -0800
  Eric is not the only one. I can attest that at least one other prominent listee has violated basic list etiquette by publishing with...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 19:27:30 -0700
  ...Just really startling to see a split REAL close in your mirrors at 60 mph! Jake ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob" <becida@COMCAST.NET> To...
• Re: What every Vanagon owner needs
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:33:40 -0700
  ...150mph) http://www.ebay.de/itm/VW-T3-Vanagon-Cluster-USA-Tacho-Tachoeinsatz-150-MPH- 240-Km-h-/190645048873?pt=DE_Autoteile&hash=item2c63549629
• Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 22 Jan 2002 22:52:46 -0600
  ...In these long 70 - 75 mph runs , against head winds, I've seen engine oil temperatures that reached 260 degrees and stayed at that...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 02:01:35 -0400
  ...I never tried for the official 96 mph top speed. > > > > Yrs, > > d > > > > On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 12:52 AM, Jeff Palmer <w...
• Re: FW: 90 Carat Auto TDI Conversion: MPG ect.
  Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 11:28:32 -0700
  ...We normally run about 65-70 mph and get about 12 mpg on that return trip. In the snow storm we could only safely...
• Re: Drafting (was Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:51:27 -0400
  ...in my honda fit if i drive on the interstate at 80 i get around 35 MPH. if i take side roads and drive...
• 1.9L TD, 2000mi update
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Sun, 19 Oct 1997 18:41:37 -0700
  ...The nominal flat out high end is 78 mph ( at 4000 rpm), this can be achieved at any time I choose, as opposed to...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 13:47:35 -0500
  ...101 MPH Vanagon! >> >> > > > >>As I understood it way back in the day my Renault R -10 had a better Cx and >>Ct than the...
• Muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:09:41 -0500
  ...All working as it should but at cruising speed, 60-70 MPH. There is quite a bit of noise from the muffler and coupled...
• Rumble
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:55:00 -0700
  VAN Folks, At certain speeds, 45-65 MPH, there is a distinct rumble to be heard on almost all road surfaces [some road surfaces...
• Delusional Seller Puzzle Number One
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 5 Feb 2009 16:00:16 -0600
  ...You can't include anything that's just a lie, like the statement that it cruises up to 75 mph. Happy hunting. Jim
• Re: Subscribe
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 21 Sep 1995 07:48:43 -0700 (PDT)
  So Bradley says: > > > Please subscribe Vanagon Marten Hebert > > mphebert@ix.netcom.com > > This must be why he didn't come to look at my...
• Re: Wheel squeak - help
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jul 1995 08:51:06 -0700
  ...I can hear it up to about 20 mph, but by then engine, road, and wind noise drown it out. What could it be...
• busforsale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Wed, 11 Jan 1995 00:08:47 -0800 (PST)
  ...Turns under 3000 RPM at 60 mph Disc brakes up front. Very solid mechanically. No rust, garaged, 2nd owner. $8900 Anyone else think this...
• fuel filter mystery 85 'gon
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 14:38:27 -0400
  ...difficult to start/ eventually engine "died" while running at about 90kph/55 mph. Good spark/flooding out Spark plugs fouled Changed plugs Started but...
• Re: Engine vs RPM vs MPH
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 22:10:48 EDT
  Robert, The trans on mine may have a taller fourth gear than the 87 WBX i compared it with. That and the tach could...
• Re: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 09:34:50 +0200
  > Cubic inches is a measurement of volume, easy to picture in you mind.. > Liters is how much Dr. Pepper you get in a 12...
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:30:45 -0400
  ...Hmmmm! I wonder if it has anything to do with the fact my poor old diesel doesn't break 50 mph until then. ;-) David...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 22:38:25 +0200
  ...101 MPH Vanagon! >I was being tongue-in-cheek with my comment about a rear wing. > > Sorry to say, I haven't heard of...
• Re: Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Fri, 21 May 2004 10:22:59 -0700
  ...high speed (70 - 75 mph, vs 55 mph) greater tire flex due to relatively underinflated tires for given psig at high altitude. it would...
• Re: hello and a new memeber.
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 08:40:56 -0600
  ...I'm NOT disparaging Stan, but if you use his method, PLEASE don't exceed 20 mph while the nut is loose! -Simon On...
• Lessons on gas mileage from VW's Autostadt
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 24 May 2008 11:30:35 +0000
  ...Driving around town, there's no need to quickly accelerate to 50 mph and then have to back down to 30 mph. Revs - it...
• Re: 91 Vanagon GL Top Speed?
  Historical mailing list - marty
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 16:01:17 -0400
  ...Not even HP choppers can dream of catching you...What about > fuel mileage at 154 mph cruising speed? > How do you get dreams like...
• Re: Expensive Noises....
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Sat, 12 Jan 2008 15:34:51 -0500
  ...I hear it around 40 mph in 3rd or 4th. The noise may be there before that but I cannot hear it. Thanks, Bryan...
• Re: An Even Littler Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 18:58:33 -0400
  ...kept going, then a few minutes later speedo was >showing 65 mph again) Hi Jeff, That's about as close to an impossible occurrence...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 May 2011 15:02:52 -0400
  ...Automatic limited to 30 mph/ 30 miles, manual 50/50. Yrs, David
• Re: Alloy Wheels - again!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 17 Mar 97 16:27:11 CST
  ...they are NOT reinforced and hydroplaned badly on my 86 bus!!! and i mean like in "moderate" rain at 40 mph. i got rid...
• Re: humming synchro
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Oct 1996 00:21:18 -0400
  ...in my 84 and you couldn't hear it until 40 mph in 4th(the races were pitted).I have rarely found the mainshaft...
• Re: 87 westy with auto tranny woes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 13:25:02 EST
  ...Have reason to believe she was towed for more than 30 miles at greater than 30 mph against owners manual recommendations. I'm thinking...
• Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - fran�oix gagnon
  Wed, 3 May 2000 21:00:42 EDT
  What does the red line near 60 MPH mean in my speedometer of and old gas westy 81. I wonder if it is related...
• Speedo calibration
  Historical mailing list - J. Kelly
  Wed, 10 May 2000 18:33:58 -0400
  ...Keep a > > steady pace and read out the mph on the GPS. > > > > Frank > > >
• Safe rpm's for 87 wolfsburg edition 2.1L????
  Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
  Mon, 26 Jun 2000 16:16:08 EDT
  Hi List, I have been travelling the Garden State Parkway(mostly flat) at speeds of 65-75 mph at about 3500-4100 RPM's...
• how far can a 1.9 go fast
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 18:20:45 -0500
  ...sometimes the bus would actually do 100 mph ... seldom was I traveling less than 80.. the engine lasted 30000 miles.. with regular 3000 mile...
• Re: Near Death Experience in the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 12:26:10 -0700
  ...the way, than hit a tree head on at about 65 mph, go here and >> see before and after shots..... >> http://www.home.earthlink...
• Re: Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 21:25:52 -0500
  ...went, >with the most severe shaking occurring at less than 20 mph. Adam, Remove the driveshaft and try it. Probably needs new U-joint...
• How to know RPM wothout a tach
  Historical mailing list - Steve Selin
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 16:17:20 -0500
  Hi, I once saw a chart that listed - for each van type - a chart that listed RPMs if you know MPH and what gear...
• Re: 200k
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 18 Nov 2004 16:30:41 -0500
  ...don't stop taking pictures of the speedometer while doing 60 mph ! =;-\ Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob Campbell" <rob...
• Re: so what's the skinny on water cooled Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 09:21:10 -0500
  ...phosphate free coolant Use Mobil 1 Keep your speed under 75 mph Watch your fluid levels Keep your crayons out of the sun Larry...
• Visibility - Rear Wind Deflector
  Historical mailing list - Gregory S. Morrison
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:46:45 -0800
  ...wiper/washer almost constantly, especially at speeds in excess of 40 mph, to almost never having to use the rear wiper at all. Honestly...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:44:50 -0500
  ...max speed of 30 mph for a max distance of 30 miles. The "Best" way is to disconnect the rear axles and tow it...
• Travel REport
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Mon, 10 Jul 2017 13:45:34 +0000
  ...I have been very happy with both, although if I drive above 75 mph for an extended time it does use some oil. Driving...
• Re: average mpg of the 2.1 L w/automatic
  Historical mailing list - T. Thompson
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 13:41:40 -0400
  ...I can get 21 or more if I only > drive 45 mph and don't have any kayaks on top. I have thought that...
• Intake noise (or: Woohoo! No more drone!)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 20:18:59 -0400
  ...Man, what a difference! It's easily half as loud at 55 mph as it was before. And I know some of the remaining...
• Re: Gearing and 15" Wheels....
  Historical mailing list - selten
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 18:52:24 -0500
  ...size and this puts you at an indicated 60 mph but a real 63 mph speed . This is an acceptable deviation for me as...
• Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:32:33 -0500
  ...I kept speeds at > ~ 55 mph. When ambient temps cooler, ran it at ~ 60 MPH. It ran just > fine, with no starting issues for...
• The sweet spot
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Jul 1997 09:58:19 -0700
  ...Then there was the 63 deluxe van that felt uncomfortable at any speed over 50 mph (36 hp) then there was the 69 van...
• Thanks for EV tire info and more.
  Historical mailing list - J Greenberg G Jannini
  11 Mar 96 09:54:23 EST
  ...handling was positively squirreley on the Interstate if pushed above 55 MPH, even with no wind. Semi's passing me became a white-knuckle...
• Survey: Fuel Mileage? (min., max., average...?)
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 17:22:20 -0700
  ...This was mostly highway driving (60-70 mph) with the airconditioning on. Is this typical for a 1980s watercooled Westy? What mileage do you...
• Re: 133 mph WB?? BUNK!
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 22 Jan 1999 13:08:42 +0100
  >>Helmut reported: >>"I got reports, that a Eurovan with 200 hp speeds up >>to 200 kph, the Eurovan with the 150 hp TDI is...