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Road Test 1989 VW SA Caravelle Syncro
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:30:27 CST
...Pneumatically operated differential locks are provided front and rear, while protection plates or rails guard the front diff/viscous coupling unit, the gearbox/engine...
Re: � � � New conversion site for your perusal
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 17 Sep 2004 02:38:03 EDT
...control with the combo of new pump inlet and windage tray with diesel oil pan. I tested the setup on my RV engine in...
Re: ATF and Final Drive
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Thu, 5 Dec 2002 20:53:01 -0800
...The valve body (the control unit in the trans) <DIV></DIV>>uses this information to decide when to shift. <DIV></DIV>>The...
Re: [vanagon] Re: Vanagon Engine Temps & Oil Levels
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:48:03 -0600
...To > > make things worse, the sum playout is such that engine angle makes it > > difficult to get a consistent oil level reading. The engines...
Re: Another safety point of a Vanagon re: road monsters, was Re: California law (smog)
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Thu, 1 Feb 2007 09:14:56 -0800
...California law (smog) > > > What in heaven's name are you doing running CRUISE CONTROL on the I-405 (much less any other freeway in...
Re: Advice on when to buy propane heater
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Sun, 12 Apr 2020 15:51:35 -0300
...about any water cooled engine. I have them both in the LT and in the Jetta wagon. The control units work on a timer...
2.0L I4 Opportunities
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 14 May 2013 06:28:23 -0400
...The engine is also readily available at a cost equivalent to the 1.8L RV unit. Of course, the diesel oil pan and bell...
Re: Lowering Cooling Sys pressure
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sun, 2 May 1999 18:08:40 PDT
...The pressure is controlled by the pressure cap on the coolant reservoir. MM >From: "Steven X. Schwenk" <Steve@SCHWENK-LAW.COM> > >I would put...
Re: Uncle... '91 won't catch
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Fri, 28 Feb 2003 14:05:24 -0800
...They put the coil > driver's in the ECU (makes the ECU hotter) then they moved the ECU from > the engine compartment (plenty of...
Sorry, Oops: Off topic: Proud (long semi-rant)
Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
Mon, 4 Nov 2002 16:47:32 -0500
...jet engines, including > the > > F414 military engine - the best d**n tactical engine built today > (flames > > acoming?:), built right here in the United States...
A Comment on TDi Engine rpm vs. Longevity and Economy
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sun, 24 Feb 2008 07:24:45 EST
...As engine speed increases the time available to complete the burn gets shorter. On the 1Z/AHU and ALH engines, the stock controller shuts...
Re: Inside the Air Flow Meter / AFM
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:41:44 -0500
...learned lately. > > While working through a wire issue this fall, > (Hall Control Unit thread), > I learned all I could about the AFM and installed...
Re: From rags to westy in a week.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 12:34:06 -0700
...very interesting to read ............... " USA based Injury Board claims domestic propane tank explosions are a major source of personal injury in the United States...
Re: LVC/ Re: Why Americans Are the Jerks of the World!
Historical mailing list - Shawn Watson
Fri, 22 Jul 2005 19:57:08 -0600
...We who control and use it aren't even as smart as > a virus, which knows that if you don't control your ability...
Re: Cheers to Steve!, was: Detlev Hanschke DBA The Vanagon Projekt
Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
Mon, 4 Oct 1999 20:03:14 -0400
...In > > > > addition, the air conditioning compressor, idle control unit, alternator, and > > > > various belts and pulleys along with all parts not used in your attempt...
Re: [Syncro] 1.9 WBX -->Tiico , my latest experience (long)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Bell
Tue, 7 May 2002 22:51:44 -0500
...This engine was > no different. I have found the main culprit to be the engine support > cradles, mainly the left one. For whatever reason...
Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:12:29 -0700
...Jetta engine I > installed in my Westy. > > The ECU and wiring harness are from an automatic Jetta. Auto tranny > TCM (trans. control module) NOT...
Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:06:55 -0700
...Costco (Sam's Club in some areas, I gather, not in Oregon) has Johnson Control-manufactured "Kirkland" 220 A/h (they say) GC2 6V...
Re: electrical experts: voltage drop and the fridge theory.
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 23:00:40 -0500
...If I have to replace it with a traditional Norcold I want a 12v unit that will cycle on/off duty and will already...
Re: Rough running till warmed up
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:15:08 -0700
...I disconected the Idle control unit and > plugged the two together. Then, i turned the screw till the idle was > properly set and replugged...
Re: LVC/ Re: Why Americans Are the Jerks of the World!
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Fri, 22 Jul 2005 14:19:56 -0400
...We who control and use it aren't even as smart as > > a virus, which knows that if you don't control your ability...
Re: Is this coolant pipe position correct? (Pic included)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:40:44 -0800
...Get the 'power unit' ..........engine and transaxle mounted in the van first. Then do things like shift linkage, clutch control, axles..........cooling system is...
Re: LVC/ Re: Why Americans Are the Jerks of the World!
Historical mailing list - turbodieseltrooper
Fri, 22 Jul 2005 11:12:10 -0700
...We who control and use it aren't even as smart as >> a virus, which knows that if you don't control your ability...
Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:47:50 -0500
...I see that on your list already), oxygen sensor, and idle control unit. Have your injectors cleaned and flow tested. I also have rebuilt...
Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE?? Now Vanagon TDi Transmission Survival Strategy
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 5 Jan 2010 22:07:35 -0500
...This essentially randomizes the metal unit cell and makes the surface harder than any crystalline equivalent. Done incorrectly, the cryo-treatment can give very...
Re: Electrical pollution?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 8 Jan 2005 14:51:07 -0600
...These power units could run a single home for 20 years before having to deal with spent fuel cells. No unit costs were given...
Re: vanagons scaring women away!! Happy Thanks giving!
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Wed, 24 Nov 2004 09:02:32 -0800
...The son unit is pushing to change the locale to a campground Wright's Beach north of Bodega Bay was mentioned] so we can...
Re: A Comment on TDi Engine rpm vs. Longevity and Economy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:39:31 -0500
...As engine speed increases the time available to complete the burn gets shorter. On the 1Z/AHU and ALH engines, the stock controller shuts...
Re: Which Type 2 to recommend?
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sun, 25 Feb 2007 13:30:03 -0500
...This is arguably the "best" year for aircooleds since it is the only year that got the type1 engine and disk brakes. The type1...
Demographics
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Wed, 15 Apr 1998 11:11:44 -0400
...It had a blown engine when I bought it and I have been through much trouble getting a good rebuilt engine for it. But...
Re: Overfilling the oil issues
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sat, 28 May 2011 03:29:19 -0400
...going on .. > Is it a simple oil leak, > or an engine oil control issue or what . > > I can't remember right at the moment...
Re: Advice request; 1986 Vanagon automatic
Historical mailing list - Art
Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:35:20 -0500
...and I just realized........I have this subaru legacy 2.2 engine .. and I was going to put that engine into a manual trans...
Re: '84 value?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:20:38 -0800
...Re: '84 value? What advantage is there with the cast vs the stamped lower front control arms? Robert 1982 Westfalia --- Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK...
'71 Westy
Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
Thu, 21 Sep 95 20:54:31 UT
...Replaced all of the old vacuum line from the servo to the engine. 24. Bosch driving lights. The engine is a GEX 1835 with...
Re: Electrical pollution?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sat, 8 Jan 2005 22:35:01 -0800
...These power units could run a > single home for 20 years before having to deal with spent fuel cells. No > unit costs were given...
Re: The "Other" Vanagon Syndrome, Part II
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 18:45:51 -0600
...bit, without a huge change in the voltage fed to the control unit. Which allows it to recover, and do the cycle again. The...
eurospec-tion
Historical mailing list - ddawson
Tue, 10 Nov 1998 07:54:46 -0800
...believe cruise control (?). Because of brackets and belt requirements, the customer must pre-specify their vehicle�s options then, each engine package is prepared...
CARB VS FUEL INJECTION
Historical mailing list - Russell O. Gunter
Thu, 18 Feb 1999 20:53:08 EST
...A more advanced fuel injection system was needed to aquire more control over the engine operations. Control over timing and more maps were needed...
Re: Replacement fuel tank question
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Tue, 22 Jul 2014 05:23:45 -0700
...The >> vehicle and the emission control system including the vapor recovery >> is designed for that size tank. Back in 1998 I tried to upgrade...
Re: Idle question
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sun, 27 Sep 2020 11:07:08 -0700
...I replaced the control unit about 2 years ago after having a > > > > > fluctuating idle that would slowly begin to increase to 1800 to 2500...
Re: Billy Bones' never ending story
Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
Sat, 13 Mar 2004 04:52:39 -0600
...Idle Control Stabilizer Unit 2. Idle regulator (the thing that hums) 3. Idle switch (beneath the throttle body) 4. Coil 5. Fuel pump 6...
Fwd: Fw: Gasoline: Any VANAGON People buy this concept?
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Sat, 5 Mar 2011 13:17:51 -0800
...This� was sent by a retired Coca Cola executive.� It came from one of� his engineer buddies who retired from Halliburton.� If you are...
Re: LVC/ Re: Why Americans Are the Jerks of the World!
Historical mailing list - Bill James
Fri, 22 Jul 2005 14:23:37 -0400
...We who control and use it aren't even as smart as >> a virus, which knows that if you don't control your ability...
Re: Which Type 2 to recommend?
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sun, 25 Feb 2007 11:50:56 -0800
...I'd look for something with an already rebuilt engine, something with enough miles on it so you know the motor will hold up...
Re: BA6 heater install and ... (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Mon, 14 Oct 1996 14:42:04 -0700 (PDT)
...The purpose of the flame switch is to provide a signal to the control unit that the heater is up to temperature. This signal...
Re: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question? NOW What's next?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:28:14 -0400
...Then the coolant temp in the engine wil raise, the thermostat will open further. The radiator fan is controlled by a switch sensiing the...
Re: vanagon Digest - 24 Feb 2008 - Special issue (#2008-238)
Historical mailing list - sam mccarthy
Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:24:11 -0800
...As engine speed increases the time available to complete the burn gets shorter. On the 1Z/AHU and ALH engines, the stock controller shuts...
Re: Buying a Van
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:40:04 -0700
...a messy tangled engine compartment.. >> and that fuel injection is regarded as problematic. >> >> the 'good kind' of EFI is electronically controlled ...identified >> by having...
Re: Friday nvc: Sprinters
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Fri, 26 Aug 2016 12:22:24 -0300
...Other than the parking heater is not working at present (control unit is not turning on) and the OEM tyre size is becoming difficult...
Re: location (wee bit long)
Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
Mon, 26 Oct 1998 10:31:32 -0500
...I am currently running our small consulting firm, she is Director of Organizational Development for another consulting firm in RTP, and is the controlling...
RE: Vanagon Parts Stores
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 02 May 96 09:12:31 CDT
...00923 818706 Unit 1E telefax: 0923 819395 Watford Business Park VW Heritage Parts Centre telephone: 01273 424330 Unit 5 telefax: 01273 422229 Freeman's...
Eberspacher BA6 heater article (long)
Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
Thu, 27 Jul 1995 17:24:34 -0600 (MDT)
...The purpose of the flame switch is to provide a signal to the control unit that the heater is up to temperature. This signal...
Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:41:49 -0700
...Jetta engine I >> installed in my Westy. >> >> The ECU and wiring harness are from an automatic Jetta. Auto tranny >> TCM (trans. control module) NOT...
Re: [WetWesties] Introductions
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:53:33 -0800
...fuel pump/injector unit. Right now this means that > a small amount of fuel is being spilled on the engine. For obvious reasons > I...
Re: No start/ Yes spark II
Historical mailing list - George Laubach
Tue, 1 Nov 2011 19:02:38 -0500
...that did not check out is the test for "Ground >>>> connection/control unit", 7 and 25 pins (should be 0 ohms). I tested >>>> 22...
BA6 Heater Information - long
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Wed, 6 Oct 1999 02:46:18 -0500
...The >purpose of the flame switch is to provide a signal to the control unit >that the heater is up to temperature. This signal...
Re: Lowering Cooling Sys pressure
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Sun, 2 May 1999 18:36:42 -0700
...The > pressure is controlled by the pressure cap on the coolant reservoir. > > MM > > >From: "Steven X. Schwenk" <Steve@SCHWENK-LAW.COM> > > > >I would put...
Re: Is this coolant pipe position correct? (Pic included)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:14:26 -0800
...Get the 'power unit' ..........engine and transaxle mounted in the van > first. > Then do things like shift linkage, clutch control, axles..........cooling > system is...
Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 20 Dec 2002 01:47:51 -0600
I'm an old time engine swapper. First was a 48 Mercury engine into a 40 Ford Coupe in 1957. (I was in high...
Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Tue, 14 May 2013 07:57:12 -0400
...The engine is also readily available at a cost equivalent to the 1.8L RV unit. Of course, the diesel oil pan and bell...