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• Re: electrical weirdness after 2nd battery install......
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 11 May 2008 16:22:12 -0700
  ...I disconnected the two other little >> wires at the old relay, not really knowing what they are for, and used the >> thickj red existing...
• Re: Brake Repair '81 Vanagon => DIY Everytime
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 08:21:13 -0100
  ...Most are not crazy about this, but many (including some brake chain franchises, such as my local Monro and Speedy Muffler King shops) will...
• Re: dash lights dim w/brakes
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Sun, 27 May 2001 09:58:33 -0400
  ...Always disconnect the negative battery terminal when working on electrical wiring for safety sake. As for the head light switch, check out my web...
• Reviewing what's been done
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:43:46 -0500
  ...3 Vans) Brake Master Cylinder (1) Brake Cylinder (wheel) (1) Front Rotors (discs) (1 van) Brake Pucks - front - (1 van) Rear Brake Shoes (1...
• Re: Weird lighting issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Jan 2015 08:25:51 -0500
  ...be able to determine whether the brake lights are working. My gut feeling is that something is disconnected somewhere or connected incorrectly. I installed...
• Mystery wiring
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 13 May 2022 12:20:00 -0400
  ...I’d like to simplify that or just leave what I need to tap into for a third brake light and possibly an extra...
• 87 syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 08:29:49 -0500
  ...usual disclamers Bob Donalds Available: '87 Vanagon Syncro GL, 2nd owner, have all maintenance receipts since new. Burgundy red (original paint) with very nice...
• Re: Big Brakes (review) Whiteline swaybars
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 7 Jul 2004 19:41:57 +1200
  ...They are the best, they do not break or >>>corrode (unlike Addco) and unlike Addco, are available front & rear >>>(Addco has discontinued the front...
• Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part V???+ pH
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 20:32:06 -0600
  ...The old antifreeze was simply collected in their holding system for disposal along with their other liquids like oil, brake fluid, etc, etc, etc...
• Re: PETE O-BUS BRRRRR!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 19:20:11 -0800
  ...I think you already have 4 wheel disc brakes on that year 356, but these are front vented nice big discs. I think it...
• Re: Just Gotta Be A Vacuum Leak!!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 22:54:53 -0700
  ...lot of travel in my brake pedal despite repeated >> adjustments to the rear shoes and the front disc pads have plenty of >> meat left...
• Re: In search of 1.9 exhaust pipes
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 05:33:18 EDT
  ...It turns out it was a brake all the way across....yeah no wonder it started bucking. Well, the front one...I bet that...
• Re: Upgrading wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:44:44 -0500
  ...They allowed me to go with larger front disc and rear disk brakes On Thu, Aug 12, 2021, 11:30 PM Bruce Todd <beeceetee...
• Re: Steering Box Swap
  Historical mailing list - M.Grant
  Tue, 9 May 1995 16:28:10 +0100 (BST)
  ...I don't know exactly when but it probably when the disc brakes/rectancular rear lights/ etc arrived but I can't be sure...
• Re: 87 AFM Cold weather problem, capacitor fix, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 15:49:06 +0000
  ...MD > > 89 Syncro GL, soon to have SA suspension and 15" disc brakes > 85 Westy Weekender, new to me 8/01/03 > 84 Vanagon...
• Re: Headlamp upgrades to brighter lights - think of others
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 08:04:09 -0400
  ...MD 89 Syncro GL, soon to have SA suspension and 15" disc brakes 85 Westy Weekender, new to me 8/01/03 84 Vanagon...
• Stroke of Good Luck!
  Historical mailing list - THE BUSLADY
  Mon, 20 Oct 1997 22:22:42 -0500
  ...And the cruise control is just disconnected, not broke as I thought. He also showed me a little rust spot he had a problem...
• Re: BA 6 Heater Booster - text
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 25 Nov 2006 12:25:20 -0500
  ...Also the parking brake cable and shift linkage needs to be disconnected,most likely, to manuver the vent ,out.A large diameter hose is...
• Factory Tools List Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Feb 1995 12:42:22 -0500
  ...US1039/3, 13, crankshaft pilot bearing Engine US1042, discont., brake adjuster tool to turn starwheel? BRAKES US1064, , optional? torque gague for TRANS (2wd only...
• Re: any interest in clear/smoked/all red vanagon taillights?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 14:52:59 -0500
  ...as long as the brakelights appear red when the >> brakes are applied, thats all that matters to pass state insp. > > >Just an update... > >Well...
• Re: '88 Vanagon - failed cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 21:06:57 -0700
  ...The clutch and brake pedals disengage the cruise system. There are two systems which back each other up to ensure the pedal disengage works...
• Re: '91 GL -- no brake lights, no license plate lights, but have tail lights, directional signals, and back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Tue, 24 Sep 2019 08:34:42 -0400
  ...All turn signals common fuse, brake lights fused I > think with the horn, taillights fused right-left side. Look for a bad ground. > Why...
• Re: Alternate axle shaft locking mechanism for front brakes
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:49:45 -0600
  ...a different vehicle >> can be used to secure the bearing and disc. It can be used over and over >> again as opposed to the...
• Re: Cleaning CV
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:29:01 -0700
  ...Still have to pack the new ones, and cleaning with lacquer thinner or brake cleaner is necessary on new ones too. Stuart -----Original Message...
• '87 Westfalia GL for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 04 Sep 95 12:06:38 -0400
  ...4 new Michelin MXL's New O2 sensor New temp coolant sensor New idle control stabilizer New front brake rotors and pads New spark...
• What tools to own?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Nov 1994 13:30:00 -0600 (CST)
  ...I know that tools have been discussed here in the past but I was thinking about a little more comprehensive list. At a minimum...
• Re: On Longevity, Displacement, Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 23:30:47 +1200
  ...Now, I >do understand that fact probably has no place in this discussion, but tough. >A B&W comparison can be made readily for...
• Re: Will someone please go KISS this guy!!!
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 14:53:39 -0400
  ...Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL, soon to have SA suspension and 15" disc brakes 85 Westy Weekender, new to me 8...
• Re: Got a new Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 29 Jul 2020 08:38:48 -0600
  ...kit Horn Relay > Has been discontinued,, Darn It https://sites.google.com/site/vanagonheadlightrelays/parts---spares-replacement/discontinued/horn-relay LEDs ~ where avail' http...
• Re: 84 GL fs 5sp
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:53:41 -0400
  ...a bad way to go?with my dream BB front/rear disc brakes setup and 2.5 subie dream engine)? -----Original Message----- From: Don...
• FS: 82 Diesel/Swap project, KC
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Thu, 7 May 1998 08:44:56 -0500
  ...Driveable w/ minor work, but hauling recommended. (brake vacuum line is broken off and cooling sensors are disconnected) Also included: 1989 VW Fox 1...
• Re: Bought an SVX for the motor.......but I like the car too much to rip the heart out
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 7 May 2002 21:18:40 -0700
  ...the car > with a perfect suede interior., ABS, cruise, 4 wheel > disc brakes and 153 mph > top speed and the uniqueness of the car...
• FOR SALE - 86 SYNCRO GL
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 05:20:43 -0600
  ...VEHICLE DETAILS - 1986 SYNCRO GL, 132 M, 4 speed + low, power steering, brakes, mirrors, A/C (needs hose repair, but you can fix that...
• Re: Type IV
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 08:02:42 -0800
  ...top, '65 body, '69 chassis, > '72 Ghia front disc brakes, '74 914 rear > disc brakes, '78 Transporter engine) > _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free...
• Re: "The Bus" movie premier
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 8 Feb 2012 21:56:09 -0330
  ...release the e-brake, drive away > from the safety net of home. Travel the Highways and Bi-ways in your westy. > Explore. Dream. Discover. >
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 18:49:02 -0400
  ...jam and overheated my brakes, destroying the grease seals and throwing wheel bearing grease all over everything, including the pads and discs. Regards, Ed
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 20:20:17 +0100
  ...Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS > Raimund, Chris and the Vanagon mailing list... > > Please see http://www.syncro.ca/tech/brakes/AudiBrakes.jpg for a...
• still looking
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 10:24:17 -0500
  Thanks for the posts over the weekend, discouraging or otherwise. Here's what has happened since Friday. I bumped into a guy Saturday morning...
• Re: Rear hub tightness
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 17:19:32 -0700
  on a bug the nut actually stripped and i ripped the spline grooves right out of the brake drum. didnt harm the axle at...
• Re: Squealing brakes! Where to find missing shims?
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Thu, 23 Oct 2014 14:22:59 -0600
  ...say out of stock: > http://www.carpartkings.com/beck-arnley-front-disc-brake-pad-shim-084-2019.html > > There is a rumor that the...
• Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 4 Feb 2012 16:58:41 -0700
  ...Also the rear brake pressure >>>> valve can fail causing poor rear brake action. With good pads up >>>> front >>>> and the rears working properly the...
• Re: Roll starting a Vanagon (manual trans only)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 09:12:37 -0400
  ...week I > discovered an easy way to roll start the van. Why not push in the > clutch and take off the brake and roll...
• VW do Brazil parts CD for trade
  Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
  Sat, 25 Mar 2000 17:27:19 -0600
  ...With disc brakes no less. Since the current mexican Bus Micro Fiche shows the ball joint axle and that Bus is also made in...
• Re: speaking of tools (was "Huge Nut on Rear Drum")
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 19:24:18 -0400
  Jeanne Maly (traveller57@cableone.net) said on the date of 7/20/00 7:01 PM >This is a timely discussion. I still have...
• Re: Snakes in a Bus (volkstransport)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 5 Nov 2008 09:18:10 -0800
  ...But I digress, as I > often do. > Change yer smoke alarm batteries, check your fuel lines, > change the brake fluid, swap the tires around...
• Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 20:37:44 -0400
  ...I decided to start the engine and it started very fine, better than when the ISV was disconnected but after a while the engine...
• Fwd: Buying a Van - Bought a Van
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:34:07 -0700
  ...new Go Westy canvas, clean body, workable interior, peppy (for a > VW van), brake discs are good. > > Cons: no air conditioning, paint is old...
• Re: hey vanagonheads, I need some adwice. Please!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 22:42:37 -0800
  ...I have long since given up > any pretence to being any kind of a mechanic (long since discovering > the joys of hydraulic valve lifters...
• Re: YIKES! was clutch not working
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Sun, 20 Jul 2003 23:12:03 -0400
  ...No problems at all with the brake or clutch hydraulics, but I'm careful to totally flush the hydraulics out every two years. Dave...
• Re: Vanagon 5-Lug spacing distance?
  Historical mailing list - Holly and Chris Mills
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 14:45:51 -0500
  ...Regis � 1980-73 Aspen, Dart, Demon, Sport, Swinger, Volare (Ex 76-65 WO/Disc Brake) � 1977-57 Challenger, Charger, Coronet,Magnum, Monaco, Polara (W...
• Re: /f acceleration
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Oct 95 17:30:48 -0700
  ...And as he was inspecting what he thought to be a wreck of some space ship, commandered by an alien life form, he discovered...
• Re: Smog test failed - here is my plan
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:01:35 -0400
  ...They've all wanted to make sure that the wheels were likely to stay on and the brakes and handbrake and lights and wipers...
• Re; Seeking Advise About Long Distance Vanagon Buying.
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 10:44:08 -0500
  ...Yes she was nice, but-------no tail lights, turn signals,or brake lights working, crack in the windshield, that he "just forgot to tell...
• cutting up a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 15:27:44 -0500
  ...headlamp buckets, under body brakets, etc etc make offer on other items you dont see like master cylinder, brake booster, pedals, gear shift, plastic...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 23:38:21 -0600
  ...5) Squealing Disc brakes, binding rear brake >> _Action:_ Machine rear drums and front rotors, lube front wheel >> bearings. Install new rear brake cylinders, install...
• Another Bus adventure!!!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 12:51:59 -0500
  ...Since then, I discovered the insidious rust-monster was eating away at my trusty '67 camper, and the damage was more than I had...
• Re: SA grill availability
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 21:16:05 -0700
  > Rumor has it that it's been discontinued Well, according to Groschi who used to do the SA parts thing (he's given up...
• Re: towing my van
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 19:31:08 -0400
  ...to disconnect and drive the van separately. Check the laws of the states you will travel through, many require you to operating brakes on...
• Re: I'm Back!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 10:22:52 EDT
  ...CV's, re-bush front end, front wheel bearings, brakes including new drums and discs, Cat converter, and muffler, etc. All this seems to...
• Syncro 16 trailing arms now in stock!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 12 May 2003 23:25:52 -0700
  ...wheel bearing housing bolts - New metal brake line These trailing arms are better than the now discontinued factory trailing arms that Steyr remanufactured when...