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• Re: '88 GL - Gradual Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:36:52 +0000
  ...No power, could barely maintain 50 mph. Changed the fuel filter and it got a little better, but the engine felt like it had...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Diesel to Gas engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 04:29:59 EDT
  ...If you never go over 52 mph it's fine, but it's screaming at 60 and you can never cruise down a big...
• Re: Porsche Flat 8? on ebay.
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:46:48 -0500
  ...0-60 mph 2.1 sec., 0-100 mph, 3.9 sec., 0-200 >mph, 13.4 sec.> > Source: Paul Frere's "The Racing...
• Re: How to tighten vent wing
  Historical mailing list - Dean S
  Fri, 8 Aug 2014 22:00:45 -0400
  ...Good up to about 86 mph. Did try to go faster. > > > > Chris. > > > > Wysłane z iPhone'a > > > > Dnia Aug 8, 2014 o godz. 9:15...
• Syncro on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 08:11:46 -0600
  ...Although I do see he gets 22 mph on the highway....is that what syncro does for you? ;-) (had to inject some Fridayness on...
• Speed accuracy and an app
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Wed, 8 May 2013 14:51:18 -0600
  ...Convulsing in the gauge!!! My husband was behind me in a Jetta and it seems as if the app was within 3 MPH most...
• Tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:44:55 -0400
  ...by 3-4 psi! That's just neighborhood driving at 25 mph, not at highway speeds. So, when VW says to inflate your tires...
• Re: Tire size
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:29:52 -0700
  ...that size after 44,000 miles. > > My speedo was off 4 mph on those (and the originals). Now with > 215/75/15s the speedo...
• Re: Cruising Speed
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:54:43 -0500
  ...On the open highway, I tend to drive around 60 mph, a little faster when traffic forces. Mine is a 2.1 waterboxer. -- David...
• Oil temps
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 23:42:37 -0400
  ...to 230 range and pressure is boosted to 30 + (55-60 mph). Following the big scrub, I'll try Joel's idea of switching...
• Re: mpg?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Apr 1997 15:20:46 EDT
  ...17-19 on the highway at 65-70 mph, depending on wind conditions. When following a long line of splitties, however, highway mileage jumps...
• Re: Mid 80s Vanagon mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Steve & Liz Fallin
  Sun, 24 Aug 1997 21:55:42 +0000
  ...I did this several weeks ago, and so far they have held through 80+ mph apparent wind. Steve Steve & Liz Fallin, Proud Parents of...
• Re: Correct Tire Pressures
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 10:27:41 EDT
  ...Living in Southern California, I keep up with local traffic on the freeways, so 80 mph is a normal (non rush hour speed). I...
• I'm outta here!
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 11:55:02 -0700
  ...And remember that the site is getting 75 mph winds... bring that rebar for staking down your van! Love and kisses, Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote...
• Survey: Fuel Mileage? /SPEEDOMETER CALIBRATION
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 20:29:06 -0400
  Kay, Just under the "MPH" on my '85 GL is "805". It's supposed to be the number of revolutions the speedo-cable makes...
• Re: A Canadian Gerry!! Don't read till Friday
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 17:28:23 -0800
  > Bravo!!! No more MPH or MPG on the list??? Only KPH and > Litres/100 Kms etc to be accepted on the list???? Colour, Behaviour...
• high fan speed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
  Sun, 29 Aug 1999 20:06:59 -0700
  ...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: worn cv joint symptom?
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 00:17:05 -0500
  ...ds At 12:59 AM 6/28/2002 -0400, James Shinosky wrote: > Help! When acelerating and cruising on freeway at 60 mph, I feel...
• New sound?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Donahe
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 09:44:36 -0800
  ...At freeway speeds (65 MPH'ish) going downhill if I lift completely off the accelerator I hear a sort of low pitched rumble from...
• Re: Utility trailer benefits...yay
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 14 Nov 2016 11:57:24 -0800
  ...Small utility trailers like the ones from Harbor > Freight (I have one) and Northern Tool are limited to 45 mph by the wheel > size...
• Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:53:44 -0800
  ...NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity Average velocity along interstate 5 > was 80.6 mph I thought the speed limit in California...
• Re: 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Tue, 3 May 2005 22:39:32 -0400
  Hi Matthew I have a 87 Auto Westy and I am able to get an average of 20 MPG at 55-58 MPH with...
• Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] YIKE! Lost 3 qts oil in 30 sec, messy eng. compartment...
  Historical mailing list - Nate Wall
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 14:22:18 -0400
  ...Engine will push bus to over 65 mph, and can cruise at 65 mph on level ground comfortably. I always cruise no faster than...
• Re: Vanagon Safety Honda Element
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:13:55 -0800
  ...A 50 mph side impact in any car is most likely fatal. Tests are for selling points. Many people die in cars that are...
• Re: high speeds
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 13 Jul 94 09:41:29 CDT
  ...even locally, the 55 mph zone of I-59/20 that runs through town is up over 65 in NON-peak times. so what...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:35:44 -0500
  ...It was built in a period when 55 mph was the norm. And, true to form, my stock 88 GL 2.1L with manual...
• Re: MPG Question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 22:17:44 -0800
  ...And I mean > exact same route! Maybe five miles difference over the course of 400 > miles. > > Claims of driving X MPH for such and...
• Re: '78 F.I. Problems.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 06:33:10 -0700
  ...I experienced this whole thing while 600 miles from home, fun :( I was having problems with it missing when at high revs ( 40 mph...
• Re: crash damage, Van front end
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 09:36:28 -0800
  ...Neither > are bunches of you who have slammed into the back of a semi- at 60 mph and > lived to giggle, lemme know. > > Hi...
• Trip report
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 19 Nov 2010 23:46:54 -0500
  ...I was checking speed with my GPS and 4600 rpm put speed near 80 mph. I have about 25,000 miles on Boston Bob...
• Re: A/C Shuts Off over 55mph
  Historical mailing list - John Van't Slot
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:13:09 -0400
  ...Do you think I would see a performance improvement? ie, A/C shuts off above 55 mph at the same ambient temperature? Anyone tried...
• Re: vanagon speed
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:18:06 -0500
  On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 10:22 PM, Peter DiFalco wrote: >>...I was at times fighting to maintain 60 mph with one eye...
• Re: Eurovan Tires
  Historical mailing list - james catterson
  Mon, 29 Sep 1997 06:13:02 -0700
  ...the tires also ran cool to the touch at sustained 70 mph. cheers jim catterson 91 syncro 93 ev gl ny _____________________________________________________________________ Sent by RocketMail...
• Re: weird problem w/ poor 85 Westy gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 23:17:22 -0500 (EST)
  ...I can imagine 23 being possible if the speed is kept > right at 60 MPH. > > > > Cheers. > > SStones, Toronto Ont. > <sstones@idirect.com> > Sorry, but...
• How Exactly Does the Vanagon Automatic Know When To Shift?
  Historical mailing list - Scott DeSanti
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 03:31:11 EDT
  ...the old girl didn't shift from 2nd to 3rd until about 50 mph....even when being extremely gentle with the accelerator. Does the...
• Re: gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 15:58:32 -0700
  ...Our '81 Country Homes air-cooled used to get 8-12 MPH. Changed out the injectors for a set of re-con ones & the...
• High Speed Bucking in an 85...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 08:13:22 PST
  All, OK, My wife does not want to drive it again (she almost got killed going 40 MPH up a big hill on Rt...
• Re: 81 steering wheel height
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 04:26:36 -0800
  ...I'm thinking a smaller diameter wheel would just shift the blockage to another mph range. DM&FS
• Re: windshield
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 15:58:27 -0800
  ...my golf currently has two large spidered cracks from *small* pebbles hit at around 50 mph. The pebbles made small cracking noises... My stock...
• Re: Epic Journeys (Long... Frustrating)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 20:47:31 -0400
  ...However the only thing different between 70 MPH freeway cruising and bumper-to-bumper beltway crawling is the heat transfer at the radiator/ram...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 08:47:33 -0500
  ...in line with old one 5, have friend increase speed to 80 mph 6, place head lamp in car during resulting collision Chris Smith
• mileage from a 1,9 wbx - was: Re: I Cleaned my AFM...
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Sat, 18 May 2002 17:16:16 -0400
  ...bem with a light foot and top speed of 63-65 mph in funinabox
• Re: 1986 Vanagon GL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Tue, 3 May 2005 23:14:27 -0400
  My 89 4 speed GL camper will get 20/21 mpg if I travel at 55 mph and don't have to deal with...
• Re: 5 speed question
  Historical mailing list - George Mercer
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 23:46:23 EDT
  ...The final drive is like an overdrive and lets me cruise about 5 mph faster at the same rpm on the highway. I like...
• Troubleshooting a noise
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Thu, 27 May 2010 13:29:07 -0700
  ...a couple of days ago, I began hearing a noise once I got above 30 mph. It sounds like a turbine engine or something...
• Hanging it over the edge
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Mar 2016 21:49:32 -0600
  I can't believe tonight! I'm in my '88 GL on I-65 going north to Birmingham, heavy traffic doing 70 mph, in...
• Re: Vanagon speedo marked '1000'?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 17 Jul 2012 05:54:36 -0700
  ...Or maybe all they changed were the labels KPM to MPH, or whatever was printed on the face to distinguish the type to fool...
• Re: Vanagon grilles and lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 13:49:04 -0500
  ...You get to drive at 15 mph instead of 0. But that's all they're really good for. They do fill in the...
• Re: Gas mileage problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Hotchkiss
  Sun, 23 May 2004 09:20:26 -0400
  ...75 MPH. I get closer to 18 MPG then. That's not supposed to make sense but it works that way. Hotch 86 Vanagon...
• Back from vacation
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Jun 95 11:22:30 PDT
  ...By keeping a constant 60 MPH the trucks and autos go right around you at 70+ MPH. No need to worry about passing and...
• Re: 84 NA Diesel - loss of 'performance'
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 18:58:54 -0500
  ...At around 90 km/h (55 mph) in fourth, pedal to the > metal, speed starts dropping down to 70 km/h (45 mph). It...
• Re: cv boots
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 11:51:44 -0500
  ...He has no vibrations but he does > cruise at 4200 - 4300 rpm or around 80 mph with 225 14 tires. I use > valvoline moly...
• Re: The Great Roof Rack Debate
  Historical mailing list - Chris Earl
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 19:06:39 -0400
  ...2 sea kayaks (or multiple whitewater boats) at 65 mph, and in general preferring to keep my van as close to "original" as possible...
• Re: bad shock?tire ovals
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Christensen
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:44:00 +0000
  ...When I was returning I noticed the faster I went the more vibration I would get at 65 MPH +. So I spent the finale...
• Re: dumb tire question..Studless snows..
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:08:36 -0500
  ...200 mph sounds a tad fast for street driving, or highway driving for that matter. DMc
• Re: Fridge blows out while driving....
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 19 May 2009 21:17:48 -0400
  ...If everything is truly sealed up it will stay lit at 85 mph in a fierce crosswind. I think the O-rings at the...
• Re: more tidbits,(f) Fiat 850
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Feb 1995 18:07:13 -0500
  ...The red pointer was all the way over to the right, which would place our speed at about 80 mph. Wolf
• Towing a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 04:29:05 -0500
  ...May it prudently be towed if the gearshift is in neutral and max speeds kept to 20-25 mph? Would this create a serious...
• Re: Where we're from... List of List Members
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 21:30:39 -0400
  ...Jose Rafael Moscoso, RT, BSc, MPH {jmoscoso@caribe.net} work: Universidad Central del Caribe {jmoscoso@uccaribe.edu} Call Box 60-327; Bayam�n PR...
• Re: Top speed of a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 18 Mar 2000 20:42:59 -0800
  ...For the americans, that is roughly 100 mph? Curious to see what others have travelled, Riley Kettner North Vancouver BC '87 Westy