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On Nov 23, 2011 9:04 PM, "Automatic digest processor" <
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> There are 7 messages totalling 353 lines in this issue.
>
> Topics of the day:
>
> 1. Cardboard isolation plates at the air intake & radiator
> 2. Simple Tire Question (2)
> 3. clearing up yellowed clear vinyl question
> 4. Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel (2)
> 5. interior LEDs - get rid of the morgue
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:17:35 -0800
> From: MICHAEL H <vwdash80@YAHOO.COM>
> Subject: Re: Cardboard isolation plates at the air intake & radiator
>
> I used corrugated plastic to replace the cardboard surround in the engine
> b=
> ay at the air intake. used another piece to dam the fresh air intake
> instea=
> d of the grille for the winter. sucked in the half of a blizzard driving
> ho=
> me from the T.S.O. show last year; siezed up the blower motor! got an
> entir=
> e sheet of the stuff from the post office - free. they use it on top of
> pal=
> lets of sacked mail. will probably use it to replace radiator panel in the
> =
> Audi too. take care, be well and enjoy a safe, happy holiday ... mike
>
> --- On Wed, 11/23/11, Frank Lee <techedteacher@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> > From: Frank Lee <techedteacher@GMAIL.COM>
> > Subject: Cardboard isolation plates at the air intake & radiator
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 2:04 PM
> > Can someone point me to a diagram or
> > photos of the air isolation plate in
> > the engine compartment?
> > I need to cut out a new one.=A0=A0=A0Photo works
> > so I know exactly where it goes.
> > (might have saved the engine from aspirating coolant spray
> > when the upper
> > coolant tank leaked)
> >=20
> > Also the air dams or plates at the front radiator
> > grills.=A0 Or tell be the
> > better replacements.
> >=20
> > I have heavy agricultural waxed corrugated cardboard that
> > should work well.
> >=20
> > Thanks
> >=20
> > Frank
> > Yellow Sub - 82 diesel na camper
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:28:31 -0800
> From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
> Subject: Re: Simple Tire Question
>
> nice size.
> I don't think I could mount them raised letters out though. Kinda tacky
> looking I think.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Schwaia" <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 6:30 PM
> Subject: Re: Simple Tire Question
>
>
> > 215/75-15 on alloy wheels. Westy Weekender in Bronze Beige Metallic.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Dennis Haynes [mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 5:59 PM
> > To: 'Jeff Schwaia'; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: RE: Simple Tire Question
> >
> > What size?
> >
> > I like raised white letters out.
> >
> > Dennis
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of
> > Jeff Schwaia
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 8:28 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Simple Tire Question
> >
> > Okay list,
> >
> > Discount Tire has a $50 off special & BFG has a $50 Gift Card Rebate.
> >
> > So... I'm putting on some BFG All Terrain T/A tires this weekend.
> >
> > Now for the simple question:
> >
> >
> > "White letters facing out or in?"
> >
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Jeff
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:29:13 -0800
> From: MICHAEL H <vwdash80@YAHOO.COM>
> Subject: Re: clearing up yellowed clear vinyl question
>
> the same cure may be possible - a few drops of 3 in 1 on a clean cloth.
> may also take a bit more patience and coercion due to texture. good luck
> and keep us in the know. take care, be well and enjoy a safe, happy
> (Canadian?) holiday ... mike
>
> --- On Wed, 11/23/11, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:
>
> > From: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
> > Subject: clearing up yellowed clear vinyl question
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 9:55 AM
> > I was given one of those clear vinyl
> > fresnel lenses that sticks on the rear hatch window to give
> > you a wee bit more of a viewing angle. But is a bit
> > yellowed, or hazy. Does anyone have a recommendation for a
> > product to clear things up? The Fresnel grooves might make
> > the process a bit more difficult than, say, a yellowed rear
> > window in a MGB :)
> >
> > alistair
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:44:08 -0600
> From: Alan Felder <dieseldoofus@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel
>
> Haha! that's a funny story.
>
> I top out in the range of 55 to 60, but I use my TomTom to gauge the
> speed. The Tomtom consistently shows 2mph slower at that range than my
> speedo.
>
> Alan
>
> On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 8:37 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > Must be very slowly! Of course the Vanagon optimistic speedo-odometer
> > helps.
> > The first time I towed the 87 Syncro behind a motorhome from Long Island
> to
> > Florida the Syncro traveled 67 miles further than the RV it was attached
> > to.
> >
> > Dennis
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of
> > Alan Felder
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 1:02 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel
> >
> > With my 82 na 1.6 diesel Westy I get approx 30mpg all the time... slowly
> > but surely !
> >
> >
> > --
> > Alan Felder
> > Austin TX
> > 82 Diesel Westy
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 9:12 AM, ralph meyermann
> > <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote:
> >
> > > With minor mods to the tdi and te old one wire injection pump juiced
> > > up too I should be able to get 200-300 ftlbs torque and keep about
> > > 20-25 mpg pulling probably 30+ not pulling and the simplicity of a one
> > wire pump!
> > >
> > > Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy
> > >
> > > On Nov 23, 2011 9:07 AM, "Robert Stevens" <mtbiker62@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > On Nov 23, 2011, at 7:47 AM, ralph meyermann wrote:
> > >
> > > > I would like to do a tdi upgrade from my n...
> > > Unless you are very attached to diesel, you can get better yet mpg
> > > and lower cost overall, by considering a Subaru H6 3.0 (minimum 16mpg
> > > while pulling a trailer), and the engine cost/installation is less $$$
> > > as well. The "power" for the least powerful (2001-2004 engines) is
> > > 212HP, 210Lb/ft. I'm getting 17mpg for all of my travels in the
> > > intermountain/Rocky Mountain region for the last 25K miles (since May
> > > 2009 conversion).
> > >
> > > Bob Stevens
> > > '87 Syncro Westy
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Alan Felder
> Austin TX
> 82 Diesel Westy
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:34:31 -0600
> From: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
> Subject: Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel
>
> Viva la pork fat!!
>
> John Rodgers
> Clayartist and Moldmaker
> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> Chelsea, AL
> Http://www.moldhaus.com
>
>
> On 11/23/2011 1:51 PM, Rob wrote:
> > At 11/23/2011 11:27 AM,Frank Lee wrote:
> >> Rob,
> >>
> >> Thanks for your apology, but you seem to be uninformed.
> >
> >
> > Uninformed? There is a free lunch? Probably not what you meant....
> > The fuel in YOUR rig comes from used deep fryers and chicken fat and
> > not from commercial agricultural at all is probably what you meant.
> >
> > I see that "Biodiesel" label a lot around here, who knew there was
> > that much used cooking oil & chicken fat? I didn't know that! All
> > this time I thought the biodiesel label was bragging about driving on
> > what the poor people used to eat.
> > Learn something new everyday if I'm lucky! Thanks.
> >
> > Rob
> >
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:43:18 -0500
> From: Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
> Subject: Re: interior LEDs - get rid of the morgue
>
> Some LED light bulbs (as distributed) are polarized. In other words, they
> work in one direction, but not the other. (technically all LEDs are, but
> some makers put circuitry in place so that you don't notice that.)
>
> On Nov 23, 2011, at 4:19 PM, Alan Felder wrote:
>
> > Yes, and they don't work for the heater controls at all. Went back to a
> > bulb for that one !
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Alan Felder
> > Austin TX
> > 82 Diesel Westy
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 3:02 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
> >
> >> The light comes out of the LED more from the tip than from the sides and
> >> that is not the best geometry for the Vanagon bulb housing.
> >> cheers
> >> '
> >> alistair
> >>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:47:52 -0500
> From: Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
> Subject: Re: Simple Tire Question
>
> It's a tall tire for a stock Vanagon, like Dennis said. On the other paw,
> I think its a great size for any syncro, and for nearly any engine
> transplant. I like how it fills out the wheel wells, and it doesn't rub
> with stock suspension.
>
> On Nov 23, 2011, at 10:16 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
>
> > That's a tall tire. Be prepared for brake and gearing issues with stock
> > engine, gearing. All will seem OK at first. Then you will realize the
> > difficulty getting to top speeds, climbing hills etc.
> >
> > Dennis
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of
> > Jeff Schwaia
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 9:31 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Simple Tire Question
> >
> > 215/75-15 on alloy wheels. Westy Weekender in Bronze Beige Metallic.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Dennis Haynes [mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 5:59 PM
> > To: 'Jeff Schwaia'; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: RE: Simple Tire Question
> >
> > What size?
> >
> > I like raised white letters out.
> >
> > Dennis
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of
> > Jeff Schwaia
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 8:28 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Simple Tire Question
> >
> > Okay list,
> >
> > Discount Tire has a $50 off special & BFG has a $50 Gift Card Rebate.
> >
> > So... I'm putting on some BFG All Terrain T/A tires this weekend.
> >
> > Now for the simple question:
> >
> >
> > "White letters facing out or in?"
> >
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Jeff
>
> ------------------------------
>
> End of vanagon Digest - 23 Nov 2011 (#2011-898)
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