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  • (LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Wed, 12 Jan 2000 00:55:38 EST
    ...The digitool readings indicate the T1 and T2 sensors are in range of where they should be. It also showed that the O2 sensor...
  • Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Thu, 7 Nov 2002 02:12:37 -0000
    ...I also happen to think that the standard T25 brakes are pretty good and if yours aren't, then take a good look at...
  • Re: TDIs and Automatic -- Custom Gears?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:45:21 -0700
    ...Even the T2 has the 4.09:1 final drive. With stock 185R14 (25.6") tires gives us 3300 RPM at 100km/h (62MPH...
  • Re: Weird "idle" problem
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:50:13 -0700
    ...That makes it impossible to set the timing or throttle stop properly, but I'll see if disconnecting the T2 and O2 sensors help...
  • Re: The cost of VW Waterboxer ownership - a 15 year summary
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Fri, 2 Nov 2007 14:18:43 +1100
    ...T3 I also had a '68 1500 Beetle and a '76 T2 Double Cab. On these I did 99% of all work myself. All...
  • Re: [T2] Gas leak
    Historical mailing list - Nemo, the Bus Captain
    Fri, 11 Jan 2002 17:27:56 -0800
    --- munchkin48@webtv.net wrote: > I've got an 80 Vanagon that has a gas > leak. It appears the leak is in the overflow > tank...
  • Re: 1980 Vanagon air cooled :Dying engine
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:31:37 -0700
    ...I noticed someone had done a rebuild in August > on T2, so hopefully with some internet guidance I can get it done. > > First, Is...
  • Re: Just like a Vanagon, but modern..
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:20:55 -0600
    ...Jim On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 6:56 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > T1's, T2's, and T3's (Vanagon...
  • excerpt from Electronic Design
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 6 Sep 1996 17:07:31 -0700
    ...RO If you're around, could I ask you to post this to the T2 list? THANKS!!!!!! >Date: Fri, 6 Sep 96 11:36...
  • Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Sun, 17 Jun 2001 17:27:37 -0700
    ...The T2 was introduced in 1967 and had its best year in 1971 > > >just four years later. After that it was downhill all the...
  • Re: Another safety point of a Vanagon re: road monsters, was Re: California law (smog)
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Thu, 1 Feb 2007 05:03:55 -0800
    ...now in Vegas getting like KALFORNIA..lol T2 monster truck fest!! race me cat and mouse.. hehe ok ok.. i'll stop. I remember...
  • BNNTA - fw. from Bill Bowman
    Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
    Sun, 26 Aug 2012 14:00:49 -0700
    ...Sunday, August 26, 2012 1:25 PM Subject: [T2] A little help please! > I'm not currently on the "Vanagon List". Could someone, anyone...
  • Re: Trip report, British Columbia
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:08:46 -0700
    ...spots, but there were only four westies, two vanagons and two T2, so we > had plenty of space. > > Took the scenic ferry across Kotenay...
  • Re: Mechanics using customer supplied parts.. Was bars leaks
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:11:21 -0500
    ...Karl summed this one up a couple weeks ago in a thread on T2, he had someone with the gall to come after he...
  • Re: Sound Deadener Installation Concerns
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Mon, 29 Mar 2004 16:43:16 -0500
    ...Re: [T2] Link to Soundproofing your VW Bus? Message-ID: <9598138.1080312623010.JavaMail.root@waldorf.psp.pas.earthlink.net> Hewett-Bulley page. Dunno the...
  • Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:15:09 -0500
    ...Hoses is a GoodOne ~ But I have changed Several of those T2Snsrs & the T1s & have never lost more than a Cup of Coolant & due...
  • Volkswagen camping festivities at the 27th BNNTA
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:36:37 -0700
    ...August 26, 2012 1:25:12 PM PDT > To: "List - Type 2" <type2@type2.com> > Subject: [T2] A little help please! > > I'm not...
  • Re: difference's between model years
    Historical mailing list - Joe Novak
    Tue, 30 Sep 2014 06:12:20 -0700
    ...Then, they dropped it. > > > > Somewhere on-line there's a British review of an '87 or '88 T25 (as the > > Brits called the Vanagon...
  • Article about the ECU Chip upgrade from Vintage Vee Dub
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Wed, 16 Aug 2000 06:34:54 EDT
    ...Compared to the old Kombis or T2s, the T3s were higher and wider in size and much quieter in operation. Weight is evenly distributed...
  • Progress
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 10 Nov 1995 13:26:03 -0800
    ...Now I love splities, but the T2 is a better bus in all respects. The type IV motor was a revelation itself, and the...
  • Re: Eurovans future
    Historical mailing list - alan barber
    Sat, 7 Sep 2002 00:09:39 -0400
    ...Eurovans) of 1991-3 vintage now sell for less than used >T25s (Vanagons) with comparable milage and in similar condition. If that >doesn't...
  • Re: BNNTA - fw. from Bill Bowman
    Historical mailing list - George Laubach
    Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:01:58 -0500
    ...Sunday, August 26, 2012 1:25 PM > Subject: [T2] A little help please! > > >> I'm not currently on the "Vanagon List". Could someone, anyone...
  • Re: recommend good shop- Oceanside(san diego) CA?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:21:03 -0700
    ...W/o going into a lot of boring history, my 71 T2's PO had them install a 1776cc engines that they had built...
  • Re: difference's between model years
    Historical mailing list - James
    Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:00:26 -0400
    ...Then, they dropped it. > > > > Somewhere on-line there's a British review of an '87 or '88 T25 (as the > > Brits called the Vanagon...
  • Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Thu, 7 Nov 2002 02:33:31 -0000
    ...I > also happen to think that the standard T25 brakes are pretty good and if > yours aren't, then take a good look at...
  • Re: Tires (apologize in advance)
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:23:20 -0700
    ...Running Grabber !T2 Series 215/65/R16. Did the GoWesy big >>> brake >>>> thing, too. >>>> >>>> It's still a Vanagon Westy all that entails, but...
  • Re: Syncro 30 Year Anniversary Road Trip in Germany!
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 26 Jan 2015 09:20:08 -0800
    ...org%2Fwiki%2FBlack_forest&h=_AQH7SfbV&enc=AZP-7oL2nRjaZKAplRqEp9Aid8Ftr_gUM7p4BAQOU8tdANW3fI0NW6YK1SsX1dBWIAgJpF69VpGH_pp8blsrd0LKiNHRIO3SmVp7ui748rsXksFOo6yXevkIT1YfEVxAjjzTvKFutAUGCfspox-T2m-mV08CTlaDuHxSrhYBC-W-uA&s=1>) to meet the Rhine River (http://en...
  • Re: Tire paint?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:06:57 -0700
    ...Costello > Senior Accountant - Enterprise > KPMG LLP - Calgary > 205 - 5th Avenue SW, Suite 2700 > Bow Valley Square II > Calgary, Alberta T2P 4B9 > * Direct Line: (403...
  • Re: Porta Potties / Heating / Radiator Bleeding / MB Vito {Long}
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 15 Dec 1999 16:54:45 -0600
    ...any comments? Karl Loved the Camping hints I > think the last but one comment could also apply T2 1600 > Aircooled!! HeatingWe have a hot...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Oct 2004 (#2004-1051)
    Historical mailing list - Don Williams
    Thu, 28 Oct 2004 10:38:33 -0700
    ...October 27, 2004 3:12:05 PM EDT > > To: <type2@type2.com> > > Subject: [T2] 1.9l Vanagon P&C Blowout Sale > > > > List, > > > > We have...
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    Historical mailing list - =?UTF-8?B?Q2FycmluZ3RvbiwgVG9t?=
    Wed, 16 Aug 2000 16:26:48 -0400
    ...Compared to the old Kombis or T2s, the T3s were higher and wider in size and much quieter in operation. Weight is evenly distributed...
  • Re: difference's between model years
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 30 Sep 2014 20:21:18 -0700
    ...Then, they dropped it. > > > > > > Somewhere on-line there's a British review of an '87 or '88 T25 (as the > > > Brits called the Vanagon...
  • RE: more on tires/pressures
    Historical mailing list - mdstockr
    Tue, 25 Feb 97 16:22:17
    ...Nice 1968->? bus or Westi Previous VW's: '66-T3, '67-T1 & '70-T2 Westi ________________________________________________
  • Re: insurance
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 21 Nov 2017 22:23:49 +0000
    ...I had declared value on my t25 westie California - with no out side appraisals - the gov run insurance tried to play silly buggers and...
  • Re: umbrella question about reliability
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 24 Jan 2004 13:01:17 -0600
    ...and since they usually know that they have the only bi-folding whidjet valve for your 1984 VW Turbo Belchfire T25X, a lot of...
  • :) ... and here he is ... cuddly, furry 'n fat.
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Wed, 11 Jan 1995 19:20:13 -0600 (CST)
    ...In case you may be curious, England was lovely, I left it as I found it, there were few T2s, T3s or T4s to...
  • Cellpadding
    Historical mailing list - fryday
    Sat, 22 Mar 2003 09:04:11 -0900
    ...Ug17W9R1i4guWBt4ieMbrUUU7fdmfpdNDCDH6i7LR6THgiYj1FFaxBNN6II/0eKFIYgOlFG5 +kmuV6eQF/zjLiatLIRv+dKRkg9P0+VtrNS3GheT9kFjtv8ALLcuUfxN+bMB9bOFmtLOG7mc hXvJ5BNcUqy2dhHR6e7en/w+aQxlMxA/giPT/t2eXp/3TzpjKZiByxxHDH/b9TL0/wC7/wBi kOlJbXOkX+uzQ8bu5l42hINI4I922H+SG5HM/OZRyRxA+mI9f9KcnZagyhlhhB9EI+v+lkl/ x5ARx2eoNaG4LBLtby6uCp...
  • Re: seat belt replacement
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:46:16 -0700
    ...speaking from the point of view of a fellow who rolled the T25 at christmas in whyoming and came away with only minor scrapes...
  • Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:29:09 -0800
    ...Hoses is a GoodOne ~ But I have changed Several of those T2Snsrs & the T1s & have never lost more than a Cup of Coolant & due...
  • Re: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 7 Jul 2006 08:50:37 -0500
    ...I would enjoy >> a T2 or a T4/Eurovan but the T3 fits me like an old shoe. >> >> involved in keeping a 21 year...
  • Re: (LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Wed, 12 Jan 2000 07:16:21 -0500
    ...The digitool readings indicate the T1 and T2 sensors are in range of where they should be. It also showed that the O2 sensor...
  • Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 2 Feb 2015 10:46:51 -0800
    ...All grounds have been checked and cleaned, and the T2 socket is good (this is a rust free California/Oregon van). Only original parts...
  • Re: TDIs and Automatic -- Custom Gears?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Magee
    Thu, 13 Oct 2005 16:53:56 -0500
    ...Even the T2 has the 4.09:1 final drive. With stock 185R14 (25.6") tires gives us 3300 RPM at 100km/h (62MPH...
  • Re: 1980 Vanagon air cooled :Dying engine
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:53:01 -0700
    ...I noticed someone had done a rebuild in August > on T2, so hopefully with some internet guidance I can get it done. > > First, Is...
  • Re: timing tyro
    Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
    Sun, 28 Nov 1999 19:40:14 -0800
    ...Your van is a DIGI-JET model ('83-5), no? Someone suggested the timing will not be correct if the T2 sensor is not...
  • Re: seat belt replacement
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:35:49 -0500
    ...from the point of view of a fellow who rolled the T25 at christmas > in whyoming and came away with only minor scrapes and...
  • Re: Aerodynamics and the Westie luggage rack, etc..
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:31:49 -0700
    ...and probably why T3s have a very good CD (and > a T2 has a better CD than an E-Type Jaguar)... > > Of course, for...
  • Re: Which Type 2 to recommend?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sun, 25 Feb 2007 19:52:28 -0500
    ...I totally agree with you about the road handling and the brakes (over the T2 and 3)... both important features for the immature driver...
  • Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:11:30 -0700
    ...Hoses is a GoodOne ~ But I have > changed > > Several of those T2Snsrs & the T1s & have never lost more than a Cup of > Coolant & > > due...
  • Re: WTB Fridge Flue/vent:: David Lockshaw
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:57:39 -0800
    ...from [216.252.122.216] by t2.bullet.ukl.yahoo.com with NNFMP; 24 Dec 2007 00:03:43 > -0000 > Received: from [69.147...
  • Re: Which Type 2 to recommend?
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sun, 25 Feb 2007 13:30:03 -0500
    ...time permits. > There were lots of questions about Type2 and T1, T2 and T3. > Seems his raison d'�tre of his curiosity is a...
  • Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:30:18 -0500
    ...Hoses is a GoodOne ~ But I have changed Several of those T2Snsrs & the T1s & have never lost more than a Cup of Coolant & due...
  • Re: FW: Article about the ECU Chip upgrade from Vintage Vee Dub
    Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
    Thu, 17 Aug 2000 09:38:05 +1000
    ...Compared to the old Kombis or T2s, the T3s were higher and wider in size and much quieter in operation. Weight is evenly distributed...
  • Re: [T2] Thank you for participating in the 8th annual Westies at Watkins campout!
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:20:50 -0400
    Thanks for making it happen Joel -- it was our first trip to this great event -- see nyou next year :-) Doug On Mon, Sep 28...
  • Re: comments on Bentley manual
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wohlfarth (aka.
    Thu, 3 Oct 2002 11:16:58 -0400
    ...Hope this helps clarify some of the products that we have available for the "bubbles (T2)" and the "wedge (T25)". Stan Wohlfarth Product Coordinator...
  • Re: Aerodynamics and the Westie luggage rack, etc..
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:58:19 -0700
    ...and probably why T3s have a very good CD (and >> a T2 has a better CD than an E-Type Jaguar)... >> >> Of course, for...
  • Re: [T2] RE: Gene Berg Dipstick Sender
    Historical mailing list - Sharon Simpson
    Thu, 3 Sep 1998 22:05:35 -0400
    Bruce, I have the Gene Berg dip stick sender also. I think its great! If you are haveing to undo a bolt every time...
  • Re: umbrella question about reliability
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Sat, 24 Jan 2004 14:31:20 -0500
    ...and since they >usually know that they have the only bi-folding whidjet valve for your 1984 >VW Turbo Belchfire T25X, a lot of...
  • Check your grounds
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
    Sat, 1 Aug 1998 09:41:00 -0700
    ...I opened up the inline connector to isolate that path (wire connector T2a on p. 97.140 of the Bentley Vanagon repair manual). From...
  • Re: 86 digifant running rich
    Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
    Thu, 3 Jun 1999 03:52:33 -0700
    ...Reconnect T2 sensor, run engine to 3000, measure timing. I have to check the book every time I do this, but I believe the...