Date: Thu, 10 Nov 1994 16:41:05 -0500 (EST)
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From: gt4281b@prism.gatech.edu
Subject: Re: Front door speakers and window crank
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> I have been thinking about replacing the front door 4 inch speakers on my
> '84 Vanagon. I have had the door panels off and checked out the existing
> speaker mounting apparatus which looks to me to be difficult to reuse with
> a replacement speaker. The current speakers mount flush with the door panel
> and the window crank passes over the speaker grill by just enough to cause
> problems. When the door is closed there is plenty of space between the
> speaker grill and the dash to mount a speaker that protrudes a bit. It's
> the window crank that makes things difficult. I was thinking of replacing
> the window crank with one that is just slightly shorter to eliminate this
> problem. The reduction in length would make it a bit harder to crank the
> window up but I can't imagine it being that much of a difference.
Hmm - I have an 84 also, but the top speaker (the one closest to
the window crank) hasn't been a problem. I'm not sure what your
arrangement is, but you could consider placing a 6" towards the
bottom of the door:
| X1 |
| W | This is the right door.
| | W = Crank
| | X1 = 4-5"
| ------- X2 = 6-8"
| X2 |
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The above works pretty good - IMO...
Also, and this is related to the post about 1000-2000 rpm
problems...
I have a AT FI 84 and have a similar problem. It only happens
occasionally and seems to be related to cold temperatures--
Atlanta hasn't been _that_ cold though...!
It only happens when I'm at a stop and begin to accelerate - I
seem to loose power and it feels as though there is some type of
clog in the fuel line or fuel filter. It slowly moves along until
suddenly it "catches" and begins to accelerate ok (although even
then it feels like it's not at full power). I've spoken to my
mechanic and he seems to think it may be the air box. He noticed
a small aberration with the metal piece inside the air box that
moves from the bottom of the box to the top depending on
acceleration - I have no clue what it's called I'm afraid :(.
In addition, although on nice days (this whole day related
thing is uncanny) it idles and operates beautifully, when the
above problem begins to occur, the idling is rough and slighly
under it's normal (1000) operating rpm.
Any help on this would be greatly appreciated - He's sort of
indicated that it may need a new air box (parts > $350). Kinda
expensive for my financial situation right now...:(
-Thanks
- Victor