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• Re: Solar charger NOT to buy
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:56:16 +1300
  ...Sounds like a diode failure or something, so failing to regulate properly. -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand 64 (3) 473-8863 <andrew.grebneff@stonebow...
• volkscafe headlight relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 09:05:53 -0700
  ...My lights are bright enough now that I could easily see they weren't aligned properly. my advice? Go do it now! (no affiliations...
• Break-in oil
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Tue, 24 Feb 2004 14:05:22 -0600
  ...need to run dino oil to allow the rings to seat properly. Many thanks. Advice is appreciated. Warren 88 Westy "Billy Bones" (in dry...
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 09:04:42 -0500
  ...Oh I failed to > mention that the caliper has to come off to to do this properly. Are Vanagon caliper bolts of the "use...
• dash upgrade(friday)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 22:52:32 EST
  ...For Christmas my little brother gave me the highly prized " DASHBOARD HULA GIRL" ! Any suggestions to properly attach her to the dash? She came...
• Re: odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 15 May 2011 23:25:31 -0600
  ...Like David said, also the air filter housing could give you a pleasant clunk if not tethered properly. In short, this motor was recently...
• Re: NVC: Unimog
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 13:16:41 +0000
  ...his camper conversion didnt weigh enough to make the unimog drive properly on the freeway. so he went back home and added half a...
• Clutch job... done properly
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 12:20:58 -0500
  I'm about to have the rear main seal, throwout bearing, plate, pilot bearing, pressure plate, flywheel o-ring and felt ring done on...
• Re: Loud Fuel Pump/Fuel Pump Mount - Was: Thank you Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:04:55 -0700
  On Mar 15, 2010, at 12:25 PM, miguel pacheco wrote: > > If the pump is properly installed and it is making noise, it's...
• coolant leak fixed
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Wed, 4 Sep 1996 12:58:54 -0400
  ...me when I said that the temp sensor wasn't sealing properly. A guy at the dealer said that the plastic housing on the...
• Re: Pzwo lower grille foglights NLA
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 17:41:05 -0800
  PROPERLY adjusted foglights are counter productive on a clear night and are HARMING your distance night vision by making your near field too bright...
• Re: Brake
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:32:43 -0800
  ...Now this post makes sense in spite of the somewhat limited subject line. <grin> I would think running one side with properly set up...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 01:50:36 -0700
  This proves that a properly designed luggage carrier "trunk" if designed with the air flow in mind could possibly be in the air flow...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:49:35 -0400
  >actual low oil pressure... (...caused by a pressure relief valve that didn't seat properly when coming off of high engine rpm in hot...
• RE: one vs. two Carbs
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 08:17:58 -0700
  ...The main problem I had with the single Weber was in cold weather, the bus took much longer to warm up and run properly...
• Re: A/C question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 10:17:20 EDT
  ...Then I can get a better idea if you system is working properly or not. Thanks Ken Wilford John 3:16
• Re: VW=On-going maintenance concern
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 14:21:45 -0700
  ...I feel that if it is properly and regularly serviced there should be no more fear of being "let down" than with any other...
• Re: Anyone see this ridiculous ad?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 18 Jul 1999 13:31:03 -0300
  ...Our vans are increasing in value if properly maintained and I love to see ads like this. M2CW. malcolm s Rian wrote: > karl wrote...
• Re: interesting picture of south african syncro .. :)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 16:07:41 -0400
  So THAT's the angle required to properly bleed the radiator! Michael -----Original Message----- From: John Andersen <tincat@RELAYPOINT.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: fresh air vents
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 23:29:05 EDT
  ...writes: > I;ve never gotten my fresh air vents to close properly. > > I took out the vents and put small plastic bags on the...
• Re: Head Gasket Job Costs?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 24 May 2002 22:38:33 -0700
  ...Otherwise, you too will learn the fine art of *properly* resealing a wasserboxer. Jim
• VW section is up, please repport dead / broken links.
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 11:58:00 -0400
  ...running, it took me 20 hours to get that section running properly. Always bookmark the main page! (for now) http://www.benplace.com/ Cheers...
• Re: Continuing saga of symptoms imitating vanagon syndrome--85 westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 12:55:23 -0500
  ...closed? If this isn't all right on the money, the switch cannot be set properly which will cause all the problems you described.
• Re: Failed Crankshaft seal - 2nd time!
  Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 12:33:27 -0400
  Got to wonder if the seal was installed properly or if someone hit the seal with the flywheel while in the process of reassembly...
• Re: Dash removal - how long
  Historical mailing list - jaime forero
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:26:37 -0500
  ...Make sure you re-seal the heater box properly with the clips you should have bought from one of the VW guys on line...
• Re: Possible Solar Charge Controller Warning ?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 7 May 2015 07:55:52 -0700
  ...the charge controller will not function until the battery is connected properly. A 40 amp fuse needs to be placed in the positive wire...
• Re: aligning distributor
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 19:31:42 -0400
  ...where get?) On reinstalling, forgot to seat it properly. Isn't the contact on the rotor supposed to line up with the notch on...
• Re: Ticking ECU again..
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 12:10:48 -0500
  ...It turned out it was not grounding properly at the ignition key. Once grounded properly the ticking stopped. When I was trying to find...
• Re: Bad Cat = No Smog?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 08:47:45 -0700
  ...The tail pipe reading says the cat is functioning properly, but the pre cat reading says way too rich. This will eat the cat...
• oh, brake I think I need thee
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 00:07:04 -0400
  ...The shaft has some interesting (and necessary) bends in it so that the hook properly engages the ratchet. If things aren't aligned properly...
• Re: Life of spare tire in clamshell---Lug Wrench!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:14:23 -0800
  ...I do use a cheater bar for the lugs, and like Rich, I do the best I can, and then properly torque later. I...
• Re: Should 1982 bus steer straight?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 22:04:52 +0000
  My '82 pulls but only (I believe) because I need an alignment, a good set of properly inflated tires and probably some bushings on...
• Re: DC to DC Charger for Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:45:14 -0700
  This looks like an interesting device, would allow the alternator to properly charge AGM batteries. -Mark > On Jun 18, 2024, at 7:47 AM...
• Re: Fuel pump noise?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 18:49:19 -0700
  On 07/22/2013 05:59 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Also make sure the pump is properly mounted. Those rubber isolators > make a big...
• Re: Won't accelerate
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 5 Nov 2011 12:29:32 -0700
  ...The engine runs fine, idles well but it won't accelerate properly. It wants to die. Takes a few tries to have it accelerate...
• Re: Coolant Gauge Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 6 Jan 2011 11:21:53 -0500
  ...I hope you can get to the bottom of this - driving without that operating properly would be a little scary. Good luck! -- Thanks, Jeff...
• Battery for 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
  Fri, 16 May 1997 07:11:56 -0700
  ...Anything true to it not fitting properly? And, what sort of life-span should I expect out of it? Durby 87 GL Wolfs.
• Where can I rent a CO meter in East Bay (CA)
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Sun, 17 Nov 1996 14:42:05 -0800 (PST)
  I need the CO meter to properly set idle and timing on my Vanagon. I've called all the usual rental places around Lafayette...
• Re: Temperature fluctuations
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Jan 1997 21:20:53 -0500 (EST)
  ...on the outside temperature. >> After a warm up period, In a properly operating system, outside air temperature should only have an effect at the...
• Re: Low MPG & Carbon Monoxide Smell
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Fri, 8 May 1998 00:42:03 EDT
  ...change, cap & rotor what else can I check fix or replace? >> Have your O2 sensor changed and the fuel injection properly dialed in. Michael.
• Garbage emails
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 15:33:04 -0400
  ...Probably need to setup your email client properly. Cheers, <bold>Michael J. Sullivan </bold><italic>Director of Catalog Design Open Market, Inc. </italic> ************************************* work...
• Dumb Hubcap Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ross
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 14:22:37 -0600
  ...Anyway, the problem I am having is that the dust caps for the front wheel bearings are preventing the hubcaps from seating properly on...
• Help, no brake lights!
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 09:58:55 -0500
  ...All of the other tail lights are working properly, so I don't suspect a bad ground... Where do I go from here? Thanks...
• Re: 2nd battery full-time?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:53:53 -0700
  The battery seperator or isolator you installed, if installed properly, will take care of that. Even the basic factory relay system works to do...
• Re: Being Politically Correct on The List
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:15:59 -0700
  ...How did trying to manage and administer this list properly become a Christianity issue? Sheesh!! Now go watch some more Fox noise........... Miguel ------------------------------------------------------------ + To...
• Re: twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:12:25 -0800
  ...I suspect the Strut Rod bushings not being in place properly, at the forward end, and metal to metal contact there. I find them...
• '82 Diesel vanagon. Starter isn't turning over.
  Historical mailing list - J.C.
  Tue, 23 Aug 2022 21:42:55 -0700
  ...I followed the advice here and got a properly sized alternator and swapped it in. Thanks for all that help!
• How to repair Sun visor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 24 Sep 2016 16:17:23 -0400
  ...I had hope to keep it but can't figure a way to properly repair it. Has anyone successfully repair one? Any ideas would...
• Re: Oldest
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 17:26:42 -0700
  ...Ed put another A-wagen top on - original everything, broken in properly, uses no fluids, will still top� 80+ / peg the needle (on 80...
• Re: Are waterboxers junk?ECU CHIP.
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 02:43:36 EDT
  ...When it's time to put new heads on it, it should last at least a 100k if installed properly. Also it looks like...
• Re: PS rebuildable
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Wed, 10 May 2000 07:38:19 +0300
  ...THEY ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE BUS DEPOT >(IF MEMORY SERVES ME PROPERLY) FOR NOT A GREAT >DEAL OF DOLLARS. AND THEY ARE EASY TO...
• Re: risking wrath, but it's Friday...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 5 May 2000 23:00:54 -0600
  ...3) 15 minutes later, write a check and leave with a properly maintained > vehicle. Todd, You forgot number 4: Have your car towed to...
• Re: clutch chatter
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 31 May 2001 23:21:01 -0700
  ...The engine runs beautifully but I fear I didn't install it > properly. > > Thanks for the help. > > Chase
• Re: Rad Fan isn't working properly
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 21:45:41 -0400
  Clogged Radiator will block the coolant flow mostly at highway speed, more air resistance, more heat, less flow, more pressure. He said that the...
• Re: coolant system trivia
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 09:48:29 -0400
  ...The van was designed to run properly with a 50/50 mix...if yours is running hot, something's wrong. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '86...
• Re: Camp stove input requested - dual fuel conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 21:40:21 -0500
  ...is actually light paraffinic naptha, which is different than automotive gasoline. Properly, "white gas" refers to gasoline with no additives. For stoves, you want...
• Re: metal coolant bottles
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:53:47 -0700
  Oh, I have no doubt that the people who make them are charging properly for what they've put into them. It is just...
• Re: Late night - blinking light
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 09:53:37 -0500
  ...while driving. > � I suppose I could or should fix that light properly, but that tape is so > elegant in it's direct approach...and...
• Re: 91 Westy - Sliding Door Pops Open While Driving
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 19:49:00 -0500
  ...It eather needs adjusting so it properly latches when it's closed or maybe just needs lubricated. When it is latching properly it's...
• 84 Westfalia outside mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Richard Kunkel
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 20:21:29 -0800
  ...The right (passenger) side front door mirror cannot be adjusted - no matter where the driver (left) seat is - to see properly along the right...