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• bad knock
  Historical mailing list - David Moreland
  Sat, 25 Jul 1998 12:01:34 -0700
  ...While I was in the Terwilliger curves my oil light came on and a buzzer sounded. Then it went away. the oil light went...
• Very cold 2.1l groans in complaint
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 09:50:46 -0500
  ...It sounds sort of like "whoooeeeuuszz." It has twice done this and sound quiets down when I drive away slowly and gently, eventually disappearing...
• Re: Acoustic properties of common materials
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 14:56:48 -0500
  One product that will not work on the exterior for sound deadening, is Kool seal. I see this mentioned in the archives, and I...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Mon, 29 Jul 2019 23:56:19 -0400
  Great sound clip -- reminds me of the sound of my green and mighty 1974 Volvo 245 station wagon (a.k.a. The Zuke) sounded...
• Re: Woody Woodpecker Sound.....
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 30 Oct 2002 20:34:40 -0700
  ...Woody Woodpecker Sound..... > > > Rod noises I have heard are usually pretty heavy thudding sounds, and more > of a knocking as rpms increase. But I...
• Re: Sounds Like a Bad CV joint?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 14 Feb 2014 18:13:38 -0700
  ...I've had all 3 and they have all sounded about the same, at least initially. When they all of a sudden come loose...
• Engine knocking noise: description
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 10:32:34 -0700
  ...The sound is like a deep-throated knocking...like something is loose. It "keeps time" with the engine.. ie: it increases as rpm increases...
• Re: Sound-deadening material question
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:17:33 -0700
  ... more coverage would increase thermal protection. sound transferance insulation wouldn't require as much material. I attempted to answer another question on this matter...
• Re: only 3 pistions are firing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 21:29:08 UT
  ...While I don't know what this sounds like, it could be a stuck lifter. The engine sounds horrible until the lifter gets unstuck...
• Re: sound proofing showdown
  Historical mailing list - River Clan
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 10:59:03 -0700
  ...AMAZING! It sounds like a very quiet high end car. Ri On Apr 2, 2006, at 8:32 AM, Blake Heinlein wrote: > Mark, > > I...
• Fuel pump noise?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 11:08:14 +0000
  ...When I turn on the key, I hear the normal pump sound, but then once I start the engine the noisy dremel sound starts...
• Cow mooing in wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 16:54:23 -0800
  Just wondering if anyone knows this sound. Lately everytime I start up the van, and the engine is cold, it sounds like a cow...
• Re: 4th to 3rd gear tranny issue
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 20:08:29 -0800
  ...Check that first as it is about 1500$ cheaper that the other option... > Sounds like the infamous 3-4 slider hub is cracking. > > The...
• Re: Sound deadening
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 24 May 2015 18:01:34 -0400
  ...However, you could also use two similar vanagons on the same road one with sound deadening and one without and test each one. I...
• Re: loud skreeeeech?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 21:21:27 -0600
  ...then the sixth seventh eight > times no skreeeech. > One time I ran around to the engine and the sound appeared to be coming from...
• Re: Sound System Suggestions needed
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Sat, 31 Dec 2005 05:02:24 -0500
  ...This system does not have to be loud at all to sound good. And, since I got through applying soundproofing material throughout the van...
• loud metal clanking sound in exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 09:52:21 -0700
  After a nice week of the van running sweetly, I developed a really loud metal clanking sound in my exhaust system yesterday on the...
• Re: 85 Auto transmission making strange sounds
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Davis
  Sun, 19 Apr 1998 20:38:07 -0400
  Danny Fuller wrote: > > Stephen, > > It sounds a lot like mine did (90) when it had a clogged filter, prior to a > major breakdown. I...
• Re: Steering whir (not vanagon or VW)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 17:48:51 -0400
  ...At 02:29 PM 9/30/99 -0700, you wrote: >Hi, > >My wifes Saturn is making a very very vaint, yet definite 'whirring' sound...
• Re: sqeaky whine
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Fri, 20 Aug 2004 06:05:47 -0400
  ...i > am > hearing a squeaky sound that sounds kind of like a running wheel for a > mouse that could use some oil. its more...
• Re: Sound deadening and door speakers
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 16 Jan 2011 16:34:20 -0500
  ...Sound deadening and door speakers On Sat, 15 Jan 2011 23:09:23 -0500, Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET> wrote: >Sound deadening butyl is plain...
• Re: Sound proofing, was: Muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 18 Jul 2013 10:13:26 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I have found that as I have gotten older, my declining hearing accomplishes > the same result as adding sound insulation...
• Re: nicknames for the generations
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 4 Oct 94 10:58:32 PDT
  So jackr@starfleet.scs.ag.gov says: > > > > Rounded? Tall? Short nose? Sounds like Stimpy! > > > > -David > > Uh uh. Sounds more like like a whale to...
• 88 With a Squeaky Front End
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 11:49:53 -0500
  My 88 Vanagon GL has a squeaking sound that comes from the front suspension somewhere. My mechanic replaced bushings and the sound stopped for...
• Re: Rust issues again....
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 17 May 2004 20:07:11 -0500
  ...Link Below... > > > > http://www.shagadelic.org/VW/info/gmbulley-soundproof/intrir1.html > <http://www.shagadelic.org/VW/info/gmbulley-soundproof/intrir1.html> It all...
• Re: Searching the archives, suggestions for successful searching
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 07:37:38 -0700
  At 9/9/2006 07:23 AM, George Thorburn wrote: >Sounds like the Deception Pass, Whidbey Island area. Sounds like a good location to...
• WHIning tranny ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 18 May 2006 17:10:34 -0700
  I got some high pitch whining sound coming out of my transmission. This car I have only driven a year ago. I did not...
• Sound system recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Doug Ezell
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 16:46:18 -0700
  ...What do people recommend for not too extravagant ways to beef up the sound system in my '89 synchro westy? I've replaced the...
• Re: Sound improvement success
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 17 Jun 2014 14:12:26 -0700
  ...Sound improvement success The steering wheel sound for me is not gritty more like a high squeak. Still checking this area and cleaning up...
• a word on soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Fri, 21 May 2004 01:42:14 -0400
  ...so i bought a bunch of this stuff called dynamat from best buy to soundproof my 87 syncro westy as per bulley's website...
• Loud clanking sound from exhaust - pushrod unseated?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 09:43:03 -0700
  ...It appeared to sound like a nut was rattling in the exhaust. (I don't think there is one, but it sounded like this...
• Re: Stereo upgrade, stock speaker adequacy?
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 23:46:26 EDT
  ...2) improve the sound 3) not be obtrusive 4) not bring the ductwork down on someone's head I have some ideas and will...
• Re: Horn upgrade: Can you make it LOUDER but still sound like a veedub?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 01:06:30 EDT
  ...Retained the stock sound and added a LOT of respect on the road.
• Sound Deadening - Dynamat or Something Else?
  Historical mailing list - Nate Saylor
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 06:50:38 -0700
  Yes, I have experience with sound deadening materials. And to some degree all of the info you have is correct, though I'll never...
• Re: Horn upgrade: Can you make it LOUDER but still sound like a veedub?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Impellizzeri
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 11:57:03 -0400
  ...They worked great and were loud and sounded really good. Paul Impellizzeri 87 Weekender 82 Westy -----Original Message----- From: 80 Westy Pokey [mailto:pokey...
• Re: strange whirrrrrring sound
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:01:54 -0700
  ...strange whirrrrrring sound Finally got the drain plug removed today. Kind of wishing it wasn't looking so christmassy. Here's a link. Let...
• Re: Knocking engine? or hyd lifters? how to tell?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 19:33:23 -0400
  ...Lifters, however don't usually make a knocking sound...more like a TACK, > TACK, TACK, TACK, TACK TACK, TACK, TACK, TACK. A knocking sound...
• Re: Horn upgrade: Can you make it LOUDER but still sound like a veedub?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 07:01:32 -0400
  ...Can you make it LOUDER but still sound like a veedub? >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >In a message dated 8/12/02 8...
• Weird engine sounds!?!
  Historical mailing list - sallad
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 21:16:27 -0500 (EST)
  My engine is making weird buzzing noises, and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions of what it might possibly be...it sounds...
• Re: [Re: 85 engine question]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Tue, 29 May 2001 10:04:16 MDT
  ...Whatever the hell that is, I don't like the sound of it. Sound like something to keep your "gentles" away from. BenT <A...
• LOUD Engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
  Sun, 7 Sep 1997 15:03:08 -0700
  ...All of the sudden, my '85 Vanagon engine sounds really loud - much louder than normal. It sounds like it is coming from the passenger...
• cv joints, sounds and other symptoms
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT A COPICH
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 06:44:32 -0500
  I am familiar with the click sound that can come from cv joints going bad (mine have been clicking for years) Has anyone out...
• syncro driveshaft 'clunk!'
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 10:28:01 EST
  ...Should I be concerned or is this a normal Syncro sound? What advice do you have on this? Any ideas are appreciated! Salud, Loretta...
• Re: Stsbilizer Link Broke
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 19:43:21 EDT
  ...It sounds like the cheapest way to go for now. If it breaks again I'll search for something used. Prices for new or...
• Re: Speedo cable "squeels" at low speeds
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 04:35:59 EST
  ...Is there a fix for the squeeling sound that I believe is my speedometer > cable (the sound is coming from inside the instrument/dash...
• Soundproofing and Trapping Water?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 12:30:51 -0600
  ...Also, what did you use to stick down the carpet after the soundproofing was applied? Tom Salicos '87 Syncro Westy EG-33
• Westy Soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:36:18 -0400
  ...I have found the sound proofing works well, when traveling at 55 mph or less, otherwise wind noise overtakes everything. I have a lot...
• Re: What does the oil pressure warning buzzer sound like?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:49:22 -0800
  Mordo, the light flashes and there's a HUGE buzzing sound; you won't mistake it for anything else, believe me. Sounds like an...
• Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 20:39:31 -0400
  ...Not much difference between the sound of closing the two doors either. Then I got some Peel and Seal today and put that in...
• Re: Clicking sounds
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 10:31:44 -0500
  ...Clicking sounds The engine in my '84 Vanagon has picked up a clicking sound. Sometimes it sounds like valve noise, and other times it...
• Re: Metalic Chirping Sound ~More Details
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 17:23:51 -0500
  ...sound could be your alternator or water pump belt. > > Try a little (really very little) spray on belt dressing and hear if the > > sound...
• Re: Emissions - does this sound right
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Jul 2013 00:10:19 -0400
  ...Does this sound right? Sounded weird to me. � David (1987 Wolfsburg)
• Re: Brake woes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 10:38:41 -0600
  ...I > tried > using brakes as little as possible and I noticed as I took my > offramp > home that I could hear a new sound...
• Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 14:18:24 -0500
  ...The grinding sound is probably from the starter gear not making solid contact with the teeth on the flywheel. I don't have a...
• Re: 93 Eurovan piston slap question
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Roderick (strg)
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 05:33:03 -0800
  ...My '93 EV MV with 97,000 miles just started making noises which sounds like piston slap. It occurs only when cold for the...
• loud alarm sound
  Historical mailing list - S. Marie Arnold
  Wed, 30 May 2001 10:05:36 EDT
  My van occassionally sounds this horrible loud alarm. Sometimes in the middle of no where. It seems to be when I slow down or...
• Re: Scarlett's New Battery Update ;-)
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 5 May 2007 10:51:12 -0400
  ...Geza "As an incidental, whenever I start the van, I hear a high-pitched, low volume sound for about 30 -60 seconds. The van...
• Re: AZ vw mechanics???
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Sat, 25 Jan 1997 00:04:43 -0700 (MST)
  ...called > > this PM to tell me he's hearing sounds 'coming from the engine-sounds like > > marbles in a tin can' ('92 VW Golf...
• Re: Strange noise
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 06:48:44 -0800
  ...Has anyone heard of this? Your thoughts appreciated. >>TIA > > That sound might be the water pump bearing...sounds like gravel > rattling in a drum...
• Re: why did VW ditch the boxer motor?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 16:45:17 -0700
  I also read that Porsche spent thousands tuning the sound of the muffler for the new watercooled engines to get them close to sounding...