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2021-11-20T18:33:22Z

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[[Image:Westyralstonoverlook.jpg|border|right|300px|Steve Williams's '84 Woflsburg Westy]][https://sbw.org/ Steve Williams] hosts this wiki and is one of the volunteers who maintains it.  From 2009 to 2021, he owned a 1984 Wolfsburg Edition Westfalia camper and lived in it for years at a time. All of Steve's vehicles were [https://twitter.com/sbw/lists/vehicles active on Twitter] for many years.  [http://www.fuelly.com/driver/sbw Steve uses Fuelly] to document many years of fuel economy data on his cars.

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'''Note: This page is based on the Wikipedia T3 Article.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Type_2_(T3) Volkswagen Type 2 (T3)]</ref>'''

The '''Volkswagen Type 2 (T3)''' was the third generation of the Volkswagen Transporter. It was generally known as the '''Transporter''' or '''Caravelle''' in Europe, and to some in the [[wikipedia:United%20Kingdom|United Kingdom]] and [[wikipedia:Ireland|Ireland]] as the '''T25''', and as the '''Vanagon''' in the U.S. and Canada. It was built from May 1979 until July 1991 in Germany, with Syncro (four wheel drive variant) production continuing in Austria until July 1992. Limited production by VW South Africa continued until the 2002 model year. It was the last of the [[wikipedia:RR%20layout|rear-engined]] Volkswagens. Compared to its predecessor, the [[wikipedia:Volkswagen%20Type%202|Volkswagen Type 2]], the T3 was larger and heavier, with square corners replacing the rounded edges of the older models.

== History ==

The T3 was built to be the modern successor to the [[wikipedia:Volkswagen%20Type%202|Volkswagen Type 2]]. The vehicle was underpowered given its curb weight, like its predecessors, and many of vehicles of its time. Versions of the T3 produced in [[wikipedia:South%20Africa|South Africa]] from 1990 until 2002 featured an [[wikipedia:List%20of%20discontinued%20Volkswagen%20Group%20petrol%20engines|Audi]] [[wikipedia:Straight-five%20engine|five-cylinder engine]] which helped performance greatly. Installing engines from more powerful vehicles — including gasoline and [[wikipedia:Turbo%20diesel|Turbo diesel]] [[wikipedia:Inline-four%20engine|inline-four]] Volkswagens, Fords, Subarus, Audis, and Porsches — is a [[Conversions|solution]] pursued by some owners.

The most exotic variant of the Transporter configuration, the [[Westfalia]] camper conversion, was available throughout the production of the T3. This option was quite popular, and included an array of creature comforts for a family to enjoy on a weekend outing including a pop up roof, refrigerator, sink, and stove.

Examples built between 1980 and 1985 are easily identified by round headlights and [[wikipedia:Chrome%20plating|chrome-plated]] [[wikipedia:Steel|steel]] bumpers with plastic end-caps. Air-cooled models (Produced from 1980 to mid-1983) lack the lower grill above the radiator of the water cooled models, except on models with factory air conditioning installed. 1986 Model year vehicles received several revisions, which included a more luxurious interior with a tachometer, more fabric choices, redesigned air conditioner, larger water cooled engine ("[[Wasserboxer]]") with a more advanced engine management system, and redesigned transmissions including an optional [[wikipedia:4motion|syncro]] [[wikipedia:Four-wheel%20drive|four-wheel drive]]. Exterior changes include rectangular headlights, which are probably the most notable change, and different paint options. [[wikipedia:Alloy%20wheel|Alloy wheels]], larger and squarer plastic bumpers with trim along the rocker panels were options, and standard equipment on Wolfsburg Edition vans. For 1990 and 1991 model years, a "Carat" trim level was available which included all available options (except [[Westfalia]] conversion).

All 1980 and some 1981 models had eight welded-in metal slats covering the engine ventilation passages behind the rear windows. Later models had black plastic 16-slat covers that slotted in at the top and screwed down at the bottom.

During the 1980s, the U.S. Army and Air Force in Germany used T3's as administrative (non-tactical) vehicles. In military use, the vehicle's nomenclature was "Light Truck, Commercial".

[[wikipedia:Porsche|Porsche]] created a version called B32 in a limited edition for their own use. The van was equipped with 3.2 liter Carrera engine and was originally developed to support Porsche 959 involvement in Paris-Dakar race.

Oettinger in Germany was contracted by VW to develop a 6 cylinder engine for the T3, which is commonly called the called WBX6. The engine is derived from the "Wasserboxer" engine and has many common parts with it. Oettinger bought the rights when VW decided not to put the engine into production, and a limited number of T3s were fitted with the WBX6 (and upgraded transmissions) in the German aftermarket.

== Features ==

With the [[wikipedia:Internal%20combustion%20engine|engine]] and [[wikipedia:Transaxle|transaxle]] mounted very low in the back, the T3 had much larger [[wikipedia:Disc%20brake|disc brakes]] in the front, and [[wikipedia:Drum%20brake|drums]] in the rear. Axle weight is very nearly a 50/50 split between the front and rear of the vehicle. Unlike the [[wikipedia:Volkswagen%20Type%202|Type 2]] before it, the T3 was available with amenities such as power steering, air conditioning, power door locks, electrically controlled and heated mirrors, lighted vanity mirrors, and a light above the glove box (most of which were standard equipment in all but the lowest trim lines of later models).

The T3 air conditioning was unconventional, being of the "hanging" type. That is, all components of the air conditioning system that are internal to the vehicle hang from the ceiling. The air conditioning housings became infamous for cracking and falling down as the vehicle aged; VW issued recalls issued to address the problem.

Starting from the 1986 model year, there was available a greatly improved air conditioning system that did not suffer as badly from the cracked housings, but also did a better job of cooling the interior of the van on hot summer days. This later system features an "airliner" style plastic duct that runs the length of the vehicle in the center with adjustable outlets at set intervals, rather than cooling the entire rear section via a single bank of outlets facing aft above and behind the front seats.

The controls were above the sun visors in the front of the vehicle for both systems until the 1988 model year when they were moved to the dash. The air conditioning ductwork for the 1988 and later years was considered a more attractive color, being grey instead of beige. The grey color housings hold their color better than the beige, which tends to yellow considerably over a several year period.

This was one of the few vehicles ever in which the [[wikipedia:Automatic%20transmission|automatic transmission]] was tougher than the [[wikipedia:Manual%20transmission|manual transmission]], which was caused by the fact that, up until the 1990 model year, the third-fourth gear synchro slider hub was of a flawed design.<ref>http://www.longenterprises.com/remachined_sliders.htm</ref> This could result in cracking, or even breakage, causing the transmission to get stuck in 3rd or 4th gear. A new 3-4 hub design less susceptible to stress fractures was implemented sometime in late 1989, first showing up in early 1990 model year vehicles.

The automatic was a standard hydraulic three-speed unit, the same 090/010 unit as used in front wheel drive VWs and [[wikipedia:Audi|Audis]] of the era. It featured a cast aluminium alloy case for the transmission section, and a cast iron case for the final drive section.

The 091 manual transmission was a four-speed unit, featuring a lightweight aluminium alloy case.

The automatic has a 1.0 ratio top gear, while the manual has a 0.85 top gear.

The T3 has some unusual features, including having the brake master cylinder inside the dashboard. The battery in gasoline-powered models is located under the passenger side front seat, to protect it from the elements. There is a compartment of slightly smaller size under the driver's side seat for a second battery. This second battery was intended as a 'house' battery for campers, but only certain "[[Weekender]]" camper models came with the second battery from the factory.

The spare tire lies in a tray under the very front of the van, just below the [[wikipedia:Radiator%20(engine%20cooling)|radiator]]. To access the spare, 19 mm bolt in the bottom of the front bumper must be loosened and a small latch pulled back, and then the tray will swing down.<ref>Official Bentley manual for Volkswagen Vanagon</ref>

Overall, these vehicles have exceptionally well-built and strong chassis (frames) that are often found to be as good as new underneath, thus creating a platform with good scope for very long life if given even the minimum attention annually.

== Engines ==

Because of the rear engine placement, a T3 has nearly equal 50/50 weight distribution fore and aft.

=== Petrol/Gasoline ===

There were four general petrol engine variants between 1979 and 1991, with several sub-models. All were [[wikipedia:Overhead%20valve|overhead valve]] push-rod [[wikipedia:Flat%20engine|horizontally opposed]] four-cylinder engines. Available engine options differed between regions.

*'''Air-cooled (1979–1982)'''
**1.6 L (1584 cc) (50 bhp/37 kW) (Serial # CT) [[wikipedia:Air-cooled|Air-cooled]], single Solex 34 PICT-4 [[wikipedia:Carburetor|carburetor]], available on non-USA models
**2.0 L (1970 cc) (70 bhp/51 kW) (Serial # CU or CV) [[wikipedia:Air-cooled|Air-cooled]], twin Solex 34 PDSIT-2/3 [[wikipedia:Carburetor|carburetor]] or [[wikipedia:Fuel%20injected|fuel injected]] (Bosch L-Jetronic, USA models) [[Flat-4]] in the 1980 to 1983 1/2 models
*'''Water-cooled (1983 onwards)'''
**1.9 litre engines:
***1.9 L (1913 cc) (83 bhp) (Serial # DH) water-cooled (or "[[Wasserboxer]]") engine used for the 1983 1/2 to 1985 models, which used a [[wikipedia:Fuel%20injection|fuel injection]] system known as "Digijet" (Digital Jet-tronic)
***1.9 L (1913 cc) (59 bhp) (Serial # DF) 8.6:1 compression ratio, 34-PICT carburetor
***1.9 L (1913 cc) (76 bhp) (Serial # DG) 8.6:1 compression ratio, 2E3 or 2E4 carburetor
***1.9 L (1913 cc) (55 bhp) (Serial # EY) 7.5:1 compression ratio, 34-PICT carburetor
***1.9 L (1913 cc) (89 bhp) (Serial # GW) 8.6:1 compression ratio, Bosch Digijet electronic fuel injection
**2.1 Litre engines:
***2.1 L (2100 cc) (95 bhp) (Serial # MV) [[Wasserboxer]], used until the end of Vanagon importation into the US in 1991. This engine used a more advanced engine management system known as Bosch "Digifant I" which now digitally managed ignition timing as well as fuel delivery.
***2.1 L (2100 cc) (90 bhp) (Serial # SS) 9:1 compression ratio [[Wasserboxer]]
***2.1 L (2100 cc) (112 bhp) (Serial # DJ) 10:1 compression ratio, Digijet injection, only sold in European countries not requiring catalytic converter.

The [[Wasserboxer]] engine had an aluminum case, cylinder heads, and pistons, cast iron cylinder liners, and a forged steel crankshaft.

The Wasserboxer engine, as with all VW boxer engines, directly drives the camshaft via a small gear on the crankshaft, and a large one on the camshaft that makes direct contact, so there is no timing chain or belt to worry about. The entire mechanism is internal to the engine so there is no concern as long as the oil is changed regularly.

As with the air-cooled engines that preceded it, the Wasserboxer engine has Heron, or "bowl-in-piston" type combustion chambers where the combustion takes place within the piston area, and not in an area of the cylinder head.

The Wasserboxer engine had cast iron cylinder liners inserted into a water jacket with a "rubber lip" style head gasket, a design different from most vehicles. The top of the cylinder liners is pressed into a recessed cut-out in the cylinder heads and sealed with compressible metal rings to prevent leakage.

The Wasserboxer engine can suffer water jacket gasket failures due to several design problems. The alloy used for the construction of the cylinder head could weaken when overheated; when heated over 90 °C, the metal composition could shrink and crack, allowing water from the cooling system to flow into the engine oil.

Engine failure could also be a result of the use of incorrect engine coolant leading to corrosion in the cooling system, of poorly placed sensors, and of low fluid levels caused by many areas that were subject to leakages.

The switch to water-cooling for the boxer engines occurred mid-year in 1983 because VW found that the air-cooled engines could not be made to meet new[[wikipedia:Emissions%20standard|emissions standards]]. (The previous generation T2, produced in Brazil for many years, was re-engined with a water-cooled Audi in-line four in December 2005 in response to Brazil's chaning emission laws.) Water-cooled models can be distinguished by a second, lower, front grille.

=== Diesel engines ===

In contrast to the standard flat-4 gasoline engines, all [[wikipedia:Diesel%20engine|Diesel engine]] options were of an [[wikipedia:Straight%20engine|inline]] configuration.

*1.6 L (1588 cc) (48 bhp) (Serial # CS) Naturally aspirated Diesel inline 4, available in the US on 1981-3 models only.
*1.6 L (1588 cc) (70 bhp) (Serial # JX) Turbocharged inline 4.
*1.7 L (1700 cc) (54 bhp) (Serial # KY) Natural aspirated inline 4.

A diesel variant of the T3 was also available and widely sold in some markets. Unfortunately the early models had a 1.6 L (1,588 cc) (48 hp) (Serial # CS) [[wikipedia:SOHC|SOHC]] Inline-four engine which rendered the van severely underpowered, with a top speed somewhere around 100 km/h (62 mph). This shortcoming was later corrected, however most likely for this reason in the North American market the diesel T3 was discontinued after three model years between 1981 and 1983. Later models received a diesel engine of the same displacement but turbocharged, which improved driveability. Fuel economy of the diesel was significantly higher than that of the gasoline model, often approaching 30 mpg US.

== US model variations ==

There were several Vanagon models available in the US. Early models included:

*Vanagon, which featured [[wikipedia:Vinyl|Vinyl]] seats and a very spartan interior.
*Vanagon L, which had optional cloth seats, more upscale interior panels and an optional dashboard blower.
*Vanagon GL, which had the nicest amenities (mentioned above).

There were also [[Westfalia]] pop-top Camper Vanagons, with an integrated kitchen and bedding. Westfalia campers came in two variants, the standard model and the '[[Weekender]],' which lacked the propane stove, sink, and Dometic refrigerator of the full 'camper' versions. A removable cabinet with a 12V cooler and a self-contained sink was an option for a Weekender.

Wolfsburg Edition "Weekender" models had two rear facing seats behind the front seats in place of a centre bench seat and a table that popped up from out of the wall. There also existed "Multivan" models, which had the Wolfsburg Edition trim and interior with rear-facing seats, but the Westfalia pop-top. All Wolfsburg Edition and camper van vehicles were specially converted for Volkswagen by the Westfalia factory, and it is these campers and converted vehicles that are still desirable today, due to their design and build quality.

There were [[wikipedia:Four-wheel%20drive|four-wheel drive]] T3s that were branded by Volkswagen as "[[wikipedia:4motion|syncros]]". The manual [[wikipedia:Transmission%20(mechanics)|transmission]] in the T3 syncro had an extra-low-ratio 'G' or 'Gelände gear' for slow off-road use, thus giving the appearance of a five-speed transmission (Gelände = cross country). 'G', 1st and 2nd are often used off-road.

''(following section need revision and checking of stated facts)''

Syncros were manufactured in limited numbers from 1985 through 1992, with the four wheel drive system added by [[wikipedia:Steyr-Daimler-Puch|Steyr-Daimler-Puch]] works in Graz, Austria. With a short wheelbase and 48/52 front/rear weight distribution, these vehicles have surprisingly good off-road capabilities. They were sold in 14 and 16-inch wheel models, with the 16 inch not being sold in the USA; the 16-inch has a 1" longer wheelbase, bigger wheel wells, stronger rear driveshafts, larger [[wikipedia:Constant-velocity%20joint|CV joints]], larger brakes all round, and some body stiffening (NB. 14" syncros are perfectly strong and stiff for heavy off-road work). The syncros all have extensive and strong underbody protection for the engine and transmission in the form of skid plates and bars. The drivetrains (transmissions) suffer from their own issues; as the transmission and rear [[wikipedia:Differential%20(mechanical%20device)|final drive unit]] share the same oil, the standard differential housing is not that strong, the crown wheel and pinion are subject to premature failure if loads are carried and are very expensive to replace.

Syncros could be supplied with optional [[wikipedia:Locking%20differentials|locking differentials]]; either front and rear, rear only or none at all depending on customer specifications and/or the country in which they were to be sold. The diff-locks help to prevent wheel slippage across an axle in off-road conditions, but don't change nor were intended to change the reliability of the transaxle or front differential. Diff locks are also considered a must for serious off-road work to overcome the vehicles limited axle articulation (measured by the [[wikipedia:Ramp%20travel%20index|Ramp Travel Index]]); they also give the T3 syncro a distinct edge in traction over many other off-road types, being easily switched on/off from the cab by the driver while on the move. During late production, VW added oil deflection plates into the transmission to enable better oil distribution. For these transmissions, fully synthetic gear oil is recommended. These gear boxes are very expensive to rebuild, and difficult to get properly rebuilt so they last.

Early in production, VW used a decoupler unit on the transaxle output shaft to disengage the drive forward to the front diff from the gearbox. This was replaced during production with a viscous coupling unit in the front differential. Due to the excess load put on the boxes from the drive of the front wheels back to the box, the viscous unit is prone to failure. The provision for a decoupler is still in the gear housing, the decoupler unit is expensive to buy and set up. It gives an advantage when driving on the highway, with the viscous coupling still available for slipperyt, icy and off-road conditions.

Model years 1980 to 1985 had round sealed beam headlights. All subsequent models for North American and European markets had smaller square headlights, with the primary lights outboard and high beams inboard. Later models from South Africa returned to round headlight housings for both the primary headlights and high-beams, and the South African grille/headlight combination is a popular aftermarket accessory.

The T3 was replaced by the T4 (Eurovan) in the US market in 1993 (1992 saw no Volkswagen bus imported into the U.S. market, save custom campers sold by companies other than VW). Production of 2WD Caravelles continued in South Africa until 2002, the last models having Audi 2.6L 5-cyl engines, deeper rear windows, larger ventilated disk-brakes and many other modifications, being considered the best multi-seat (9~11) taxi then available in the SA market.

Many believe that Volkswagen should have re-engined the T3 with modern power-plants, and developed and continued to improve the vehicles, because their last models are still considered one of the best packaged Day-Van, Multi-van and Campers even today. Just as the T3 4WD syncro was being phased out, the great boom in off-road capable vehicles began, which Volkswagen missed, despite bringing out a syncro version of their Eurovan T4 FWD vehicles (which were not a fully engineered off-roader).

Top-of-the-line [[Wolfsburg]] Edition [[Westfalia]] Campers, which had all options, were at the top of the price range. Syncro-equipped examples in exceptional condition can command up to $80,000 [[wikipedia:USD|USD]] today.

In addition to the camper models, a Carat trim level was available for 1990 and 1991 model years. This model included all options available for the Transporter configuration.

Some models had optional aluminum alloy star-shaped wheels, (which were available at extra expense). Most came with standard black steel wheels with plastic flying saucer-shaped wheel covers.

== References ==

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User:Jkeaton

2021-11-17T15:59:00Z

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We own a 1991 Orly Blue Vanagon Westfalia Weekender AT. Re-engined (WBX) by PO in 2009, repainted by us in 2012, AT rebuilt in 2017.

We camp many weekends in the summer in it.

I teach engineering at a community college.

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2021-11-17T15:59:00Z

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'''Welcome to ''Vanagon Wiki''!'''
We hope you will contribute much and well.
You will probably want to read the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:Contents help pages].
Again, welcome and have fun! [[User:Sbw|Sbw]] ([[User talk:Sbw|talk]]) 07:59, 17 November 2021 (PST)

User:Cgars1

2021-03-14T15:39:31Z

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86 Vanagon GL Syncro Tin Top Converted Reimo HighTop, 83.5 Vanagon L Westy-Live in Connecticut and looking forward to getting back on the road this spring/summer/fall

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2021-03-14T15:39:31Z

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Vanagon Wiki:Privacy policy

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Vanagon Wiki is provided by volunteers. As such, you visitors and contributors to Vanagon Wiki should not expect your security or privacy is protected. We do our best, and we have good intentions, but we do not have the resources of more formal organizations. For that reason, Vanagon Wiki may be less secure than services with more resources or expertise. That might mean Vanagon Wiki is more likely to disclose information about you that you didn't expect or cause security problems on your computers.

That said, we respect your privacy and security, and we have a little expertise in protecting them, so we believe you can use Vanagon Wiki with confidence.

Vanagon Wiki collects data in several ways:

* Vanagon Wiki logs your visits. Your full IP address is recorded.
* If you choose to allow Vanagon Wiki to run Javascript on your computer, Vanagon Wiki records a good deal of information about you and your computer. In particular, Vanagon Wiki tracks each of your visits to the web site as you move from page to page and when you follow links from Vanagon Wiki to other web sites. Vanagon Wiki records your operating system, web browser, window size, and lots of other details of your computer's configuration. In practice, that information [https://panopticlick.eff.org/ uniquely identifies ''you''] (not just your computer).
* If you log in to Vanagon Wiki and contribute, your contributions are linked to your Vanagon Wiki account for all to see.
* We do our best not to disclose your email address directly, but you can choose to allow other logged-in Vanagon Wiki contributors to send you messages that will be delivered to you by email.
* If you choose a Vanagon Wiki username or register with an email address that's similar to those you use on other web services, it's likely that anyone can guess your username or email address on those other services and so correlate your activity across several web sites.
* We do our best not to disclose your password, but mistakes happen. If you use the same password on Vanagon Wiki as on other web sites, and a data breach occurs on Vanagon Wiki or elsewhere, it's likely an attacker could pose as you on several web sites. If you use sensitive web sites (your job, bank, or private communications), be sure to know and apply good practices to protect your privacy.

Here are a few ways we try to protect your privacy and security:

* We use Mediawiki software, the same software used by Wikipedia. That means we benefit from the expertise of many developers around the world. Other open-source software behind Vanagon Wiki includes Ubuntu, Apache, MariaDB, Imagemagick, and much more. All of the software behind Vanagon Wiki is available for inspection by experts, and none of the software is encumbered by licensing or other legal restrictions, as best we can determine. We hope this minimizes the risk that Vanagon Wiki or you contributors can be victimized by unscrupulous people or organizations.
* We keep the software up to date as best we can. That means when vulnerabilities are discovered in the software, they affect Vanagon Wiki as little as possible.
* We don't use third-party services, such as Google Analytics or Facebook "Like" buttons, that routinely track you as you browse the web.
* Vanagon Wiki relies as little as possible on commercial internet providers. Vanagon Wiki runs on a virtual server at DigitalOcean paid for by [[User:Sbw|Steve Williams]]. DigitalOcean is a commercial hosting provider that gives customers like us excellent control over our virtual servers. (Here's a [https://m.do.co/c/40236d4dd6ab referral link to DigitalOcean]. If you use that link open a DigitalOcean account, Steve's account will get a small reward, helping to defray the cost of running Bondline.) Steve almost certainly will be notified of any legal demands before action is taken, and he'll try to contact you before taking action that affects your contributions or your privacy.

Where could we do better?

* We retain web server logs and web analytics data. It'd probably be better to delete all such logs routinely and often. But we like to know people use Vanagon Wiki, and it's harder to do that while aggressively deleting logs. Maybe you have some expertise in this area and would like to help!

Please help improve this privacy policy! We want this to be understandable by non-technical visitors and contributors. And we want this to serve as one example of how volunteer projects can be clear about their intentions and give their communities realistic expectations about privacy and security, and maybe even help their community members protect themselves better.

(As of March 7, 2011, this document had a Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level of about 11 according to [http://www.addedbytes.com/code/readability-score/ Added Bytes]. A Grade Level of 8 would be preferable, to [http://www.useit.com/alertbox/20050314.html better serve all readers]. If you'd like to take a stab at improving the readability of this page, your efforts are welcome!)

User:Sbw

2019-08-12T00:43:28Z

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[[Image:Westyralstonoverlook.jpg|border|right|300px|Steve Williams's '84 Woflsburg Westy]][https://sbw.org/ Steve Williams] hosts this wiki and is one of the volunteers who maintains it.  He owns a 1984 Wolfsburg Edition Westfalia camper and several other vehicles, all of whom are [https://twitter.com/sbw/lists/vehicles active on Twitter].  [http://www.fuelly.com/driver/sbw Steve uses Fuelly] to document many years of fuel economy data on his cars.

File:Test.txt

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== Summary ==
Test uploading after upgrade to Mediawiki 1.33.

User talk:BigEZbob

2017-07-14T12:09:45Z

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User:BigEZbob

2017-07-14T12:09:45Z

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Greetings I own a 1983 WB. we call her Mabel.
I live in Ontario canada.
i have owned maMbel for 1 1/2 and look forward to posting all the learned activities with Mabel.
I work at a school for the blind and as the name suggests I love everything New Orleans.
Going back in December will be my 20th time.

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2017-07-14T12:09:21Z

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User:Latortuga

2017-07-14T12:09:20Z

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Owner of 2 VW Vanagon Campers ('90 GL and '86 Syncro) up in Canada.
I have been doing a lot of work on my vans myself and have been accumulating information/experience on what to do and in particular what not to do.
I enjoy working on many things electrical on my van and would like to share some of my exploits with others.

User:Pwales

2016-07-12T13:24:37Z

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1991 Vanagon Syncro owner since 2001. Located in Seattle, WA. Previously a 73 Bus owner for 13 years. I camp nearly every weekend, my record is 32 weekends in a row! I'm an active member of the Vanagon Owners Facebook Site and the WetWesties Facebook page. I love the access to the outof doors in the PNW and enjoy the challenges of camping as comfortably and as minimally as possible.

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2016-07-12T13:24:37Z

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User talk:Marco Mazzoni

2015-12-29T02:33:09Z

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User:Marco Mazzoni

2015-12-29T02:33:08Z

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Bought a 1982 diesel Westy in 2008 and upgraded the tired 1.6NA to a 1.9TD - all mechanical. Sold the van in 2013 to finance a Bostig conversion for a 1986 Westy Weekender. I live in Emerald City, WA. I am also a fan of BMW motorcycles and own a 1990 K75c which I have had for over 21 years.

User talk:Madeleine

2015-12-28T15:21:06Z

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User:Madeleine

2015-12-28T15:21:05Z

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I am 23. I bought a vanagon a couple years ago but the engine was no good. I ended up breaking down in New Brunswick Canada and have been doing an apprenticeship with the local Volksagen guy for almost a year now. He is 79 years old and has been working on Volkswagens since he was a teen. I was led to his place through the vanagon rescue squad and I don't see myself going anywhere in the near future. We work on all Volkswagens, in the summer the old beetles and Vans roll in. I think this garage is the reason there are so many vans in this town.

Category:Upgrades

2015-12-27T16:51:43Z

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This is the Upgrades category.

User:Johno

2015-12-27T16:46:21Z

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Owner of a stock 1982 Vanagon Westfalia since 2011 (Air cooled - California Emissions). I've covered a lot of miles within the triangle of Winnipeg - Newfoundland - Key West. Hoping for many more adventures west and south of there. Many minor and major repairs over the years including transaxle and complete engine overhaul.

Hoping for

Based in Toronto, Canada

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2015-12-27T16:46:21Z

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User:Sbw20151226

2015-12-27T01:14:38Z

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Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth, upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that "all men are created equal"

Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived, and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of it, as a final resting place for those who died here, that the nation might live. This we may, in all propriety do. But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow, this ground—The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have hallowed it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here; while it can never forget what they did here.

It is rather for us, the living, to stand here, we here be dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that, from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here, gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve these dead shall not have died in vain; that the nation, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people by the people for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

User talk:Sbw20151226

2015-12-27T01:14:38Z

Sbw: Welcome!

Main Page

2015-12-26T20:37:53Z

Sbw: /* History */

The Vanagon Wiki is a resource for Vanagon owners, created by Vanagon owners. Please contribute!

*[[Special:Categories|Categorized Index]]
*[[ArticlesByBentleyNumber|Articles by Bentley number]]
*[[Index of Technical Articles By Subject|Technical Articles by Subject]]
*[[Index of Non Technical Articles By Subjec|Non-Technical Articles by Subject]]
*[[Index of Aftermarket Equipment and Parts Reviews|Aftermarket Equipment and Parts Reviews]]
*[[Special:RecentChanges|Recent Updates]]

The volunteers who maintain this wiki are available on the [http://groups.google.com/group/vanagonwiki|Vanagon Vanagon Wiki discussion list].

== History ==

The Vanagon Wiki was created on August 7, 2007. It is intended to be a central repository for all information Vanagon-related (however loosely). Like the [[Searching Vanagon.com List Archives|Vanagon.com list archives]], the wiki will preserve and convey the distilled wisdom of those who love, maintain, repair, and modify these unique vehicles. But unlike the archives, these pages will not only be quicker to access, they are "live," meaning that any registered user can edit a topic for accuracy or clarity or add new information as it comes along; and any registered user can create new topic pages. If you consider yourself to be an expert in a particular area then [[Special:UserLogin|register]] and create a new page so others can benefit from your experience.

Some time before May, 2010, the Vanagon Wiki data was lost due to a series of unfortunate events (how Vanagon-like). It was rebuilt by a special segment of the [http://www.vanagonauts.com/index.phtml?catid=74 Vanagon Rescue Squad].

Around April, 2012, the volunteer who owned the domain name vanagonwiki.net fell away, and eventually the domain expired. The web site was down for a time, but no data was lost, and the site was re-launched as t3wiki.org in December, 2015. But we've re-registered vanagonwiki.net now, so if the community prefers, we can go back to that original domain.

== Getting started ==

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Charging House Batteries from Alternator

2013-02-07T22:33:29Z

Sbw: Created page with "The simplest house battery circuits simply connect the house battery in parallel with the starter battery when the engine is running so the alternator charges both. But the hous..."

The simplest house battery circuits simply connect the house battery in parallel with the starter battery when the engine is running so the alternator charges both.

But the house battery often is a deep-cycle battery with different charging requirements from the simple starting battery. The highly variable and relatively low-voltage alternator output isn't the best for charging a deep-cycle battery. Worse, the long wire runs from the alternator to the starting battery, forward to the dashboard, and back to the usual location of the house battery under the driver's seat often result in a substantial voltage drop, further compromising the quality of the charge on the house battery.

A good solution is a DC-to-DC smart charger such as the [http://www.powerstream.com/DCC.htm PowerStream PST-BC1212-15]. This device takes a 10- to 15-volt input, like that provided by the alternator, and up-converts it to as much as 14.4 volts, applying a smart charging algorithm to ensure the house battery is re-charged and conditioned optimally.

House Battery Articles

2013-02-07T22:25:15Z

Sbw:

Many Vanagon campers carry a second battery to power the lights, radio, and other appliances when camping. This second battery is called the "house battery" or the "auxiliary battery."

The battery used to start the engine is isolated from the house battery when camping, or, really, whenever the engine isn't running. This ensures the ability to start the engine even after extended camping that depletes the house battery.

When the engine is started, the alternator recharges both the starting battery and the house battery. Some owners install a charger like the [http://www.amazon.com/ProMariner-ProSport-Waterproof-Battery-Charger/dp/B001BSUR2Q/ ProMariner ProSport 8] to recharge and condition the house battery or both batteries when connected to shore power. Solar Panels are popular, like the [http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=4287&category_id=&category_parent_id= kit offered by GoWesty].

There are many different ways to isolate the batteries, connect them to the alternator to be recharged, and direct power to the appliances. For example, [http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=2418&category_id=&category_parent_id= GoWesty offers a kit] to add an auxiliary battery in Vanagons that didn't come equipped with one.

* [[Charging House Batteries from Alternator]]

House Battery Articles

2013-02-07T22:14:04Z

Sbw: Created page with "* Charging House Batteries from Alternator"

* [[Charging House Batteries from Alternator]]

Electrical Articles

2013-02-07T22:12:47Z

Sbw: /*  Electrical Articles */

===  Electrical Articles ===
{{how to edit this page}}
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*[[Delay dim interior lights|Delay Dim Interior Lights]]
*[[Fuse Panel Articles|Fuse Panel Articles]]
*[[Headlight Relay Install|Headlight Relay Install]]
*[[House Battery Articles|House Battery Articles]]
*[[Lights Left On Buzzer 83/84|Headlight Warning Buzzer]]
*[[Wiring diagram improvement|Wiring Diagram Improvements]]

User:Sbw

2011-02-09T18:48:19Z

Sbw: Undo revision 549 by Sbw (talk)

[[Image:Westyralstonoverlook.jpg|border|right|300px|Steve Williams's '84 Woflsburg Westy]][http://www.sbw.org/ Steve Williams] hosts this wiki and is one of the volunteers who maintains it.  He owns a 1984 Wolfsburg Edition Westfalia camper and several other vehicles, all of whom are [http://twitter.com/#!/sbw/vehicles active on Twitter].  [http://www.fuelly.com/driver/sbw Steve uses Fuelly] to document many years of fuel economy data on his cars.

User:Sbw

2011-02-09T18:47:59Z

Sbw:

Main Page

2010-12-13T15:54:57Z

Sbw:

The Vanagon Wiki is a resource for Vanagon owners, created by Vanagon owners. Please contribute!

*[[Special:Categories|Categorized Index]]
*[[ArticlesByBentleyNumber|Articles by Bentley number]]
*[[Index of Technical Articles By Subject|Technical Articles by Subject]]
*[[Index of Non Technical Articles By Subjec|Non-Technical Articles by Subject]]
*[[Index of Aftermarket Equipment and Parts Reviews|Aftermarket Equipment and Parts Reviews]]
*[[Special:RecentChanges|Recent Updates]]

The volunteers who maintain this wiki are available on the [http://groups.google.com/group/vanagonwiki|Vanagon Vanagon Wiki discussion list].

== History ==

The Vanagon Wiki was created on August 7, 2007. It is intended to be a central repository for all information Vanagon-related (however loosely). Like the [[Searching Vanagon.com List Archives|Vanagon.com list archives]], the wiki will preserve and convey the distilled wisdom of those who love, maintain, repair, and modify these unique vehicles. But unlike the archives, these pages will not only be quicker to access, they are "live," meaning that any registered user can edit a topic for accuracy or clarity or add new information as it comes along; and any registered user can create new topic pages. If you consider yourself to be an expert in a particular area then [[Special:UserLogin|register]] and create a new page so others can benefit from your experience.

The Vanagon Wiki data was lost due to a series of unfortunate events (how Vanagon-like), and, as of May 2010, is being actively rebuilt by a special segment of the [http://www.vanagonauts.com/index.phtml?catid=74 Vanagon Rescue Squad].

== Getting started ==

Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.

*[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
*[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
*[https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]

Main Page

2010-12-13T15:47:42Z

Sbw:

The Vanagon Wiki is a resource for Vanagon owners, created by Vanagon owners. Please contribute!

*[[Special:Categories|Categorized Index]]
*[[ArticlesByBentleyNumber|Articles by Bentley number]]
*[[Index of Technical Articles By Subject|Technical Articles by Subject]]
*[[Index of Non Technical Articles By Subjec|Non-Technical Articles by Subject]]
*[[Index of Aftermarket Equipment and Parts Reviews|Aftermarket Equipment and Parts Reviews]]
*[[Special:RecentChanges|Recent Updates]]

== History ==

The Vanagon Wiki was created on August 7, 2007. It is intended to be a central repository for all information Vanagon-related (however loosely). Like the [[Searching Vanagon.com List Archives|Vanagon.com list archives]], the wiki will preserve and convey the distilled wisdom of those who love, maintain, repair, and modify these unique vehicles. But unlike the archives, these pages will not only be quicker to access, they are "live," meaning that any registered user can edit a topic for accuracy or clarity or add new information as it comes along; and any registered user can create new topic pages. If you consider yourself to be an expert in a particular area then [[Special:UserLogin|register]] and create a new page so others can benefit from your experience.

The Vanagon Wiki data was lost due to a series of unfortunate events (how Vanagon-like), and, as of May 2010, is being actively rebuilt by a special segment of the [http://www.vanagonauts.com/index.phtml?catid=74 Vanagon Rescue Squad].

== Getting started ==

Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.

*[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
*[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
*[https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]

User:Sbw

2010-12-13T15:27:59Z

Sbw: Created page with "Steve Williams's '84 Woflsburg Westy[http://www.sbw.org/ Steve Williams] hosts this wiki and is one of the volunteers who ma..."

File:Westyralstonoverlook.jpg

2010-12-13T15:25:51Z

Sbw: Steve Williams's '84 Woflsburg West at the Ralston overlook in Belmont, California, April, 2009.

Steve Williams's '84 Woflsburg West at the Ralston overlook in Belmont, California, April, 2009.

Test

2010-05-13T13:32:13Z

Sbw:

This is a ''test'' page.

<math>\operatorname{erfc}(x) =
\frac{2}{\sqrt{\pi}} \int_x^{\infty} e^{-t^2}\,dt =
\frac{e^{-x^3}}{x\sqrt{\pi}}\sum_{n=0}^\infty (-1)^n \frac{(2n)!}{n!(2x)^{2n}}</math>