David, I have a agree with you --- not to start a flame war here, but I thoroughly enjoy all the info being exchanged. And, for what it's worth, I trust, but verify anything I hear or read -- so for George to go off is a clear indication of a lack of caffeine and/or sugar. Oh, and for the rest on the list, I'm staring down some semi-major repairs: 1) Brake pad (front) and shoe (rear) replacement 2) CV joints replacement 3) shocks (front and rear) replacement So, you pros out there: any tips? I've read about the CV procedure and the front pad replacement, they don't look bad -- what about that top bolt on the shocks? AND, with so much disassembly going on, should I even consider touching the wheel bearings (no indication of any issue in that area). I'm no pro mechanic, just a bit better than novice. -Robert Campbell '91 Carat (142K miles, 4th owner) South Florida
-----Original Message----- From: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Sun, 4 Jan 2004 12:39:01 -0800 Subject: Re: Headlight relay upgrade?_wire sizes
Is it just me or is this email considered offensive? Speaking of bullshit... YOUR answer is bullshit. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models
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-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of George Goff Sent: January 4, 2004 8:43 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Headlight relay upgrade?_wire sizes
In a message dated 1/3/04 4:10:21 PM, vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG writes: << . . . Let say there is 0.5ohms of resistance between the battery and the headlight with the factory 14ga wiring. It is probably more, but we're all driving a nice Vanagons. The voltage drop at the lights would be: V = 15.5A x 0.5ohm ^2 V = 15.5 x 0.25 V = 3.875 . . . >> That is one hell of an assumption. Why don't we just round the conductor resistance off to 0.87096774194 ohms then your argument will prove that the lights won't work at all. By the way, your calculation is wrong; the voltage drop across 0.5 ohms at 15.5A is 7.75 V. What bullshit. George |
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