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• Re: fuel pump producing bubbles
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:37:42 -0500
  ...fuel pump producing bubbles Sam, I'm stumped A google search revealed "insufficient fuel" as a possible cause. Said to check for holes in...
• Re: Need input on this overheating problem - hot and flashing light
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 05:42:01 -0400
  ...On our 89, we are having an overheating issue that is stumping us. Here are the symptoms: > > - Seems to heat up quickly - compared to...
• Re: Ignition problem now worse
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:41:36 -0800
  ...29/07, Nathaniel Poole <npoole@telus.net> wrote: > I'm officially stumped. I made sure the distributor drive gear is installed > correctly as per...
• Re: Help with Dometic 12v wiring
  Historical mailing list - Rick Foster
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:07:18 -0400
  ...I'm still stumped about how to know my house wiring is OK before installing the Dometic! - I checked output at my Alt blue...
• Rear Heater fan trouble shoot tips
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 12:20:26 -0400
  ...I then attempted to change the switch out but was stumped at one point. I have the switch off the dash plate but cant...
• Re: cold start
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:25:33 -0400
  ...The grounds are all clean and tight, so I am stumped on the cold start issue. Any ideas on where I should be searching...
• Re: gas smell
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Sun, 16 May 2004 19:11:18 -0700
  ...I am stumped as to where this could be coming from. If I drive the van for a bit it never smells of gas...
• Re: Headlights Still Out
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:54:25 -0400
  ...problem - probably not the steering column key switch, either? I'm stumped, and with early sunsets here in the PNW, I desperately need the...
• Knock Knock ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:02:17 -0800
  Stump the chumps: I've got an 85 auto with a rebuilt engine with about 5000 miles on it. It's running ok overall...
• Re: Westfalia Water Tank Level Indicator Issues
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Thu, 23 Aug 2018 20:12:38 -0500
  ...21 Ryan Perry <rjdperry@gmail.com> wrote: > > > This one has been stumping me for a while and can't seem to figure it > out...
• Re: Water leak on the passenger side creating a pool of water in footwell
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 18:19:18 -0400
  ...with a new window seam and it >> looks fine. >> >> I am stumped. >> >> Was thinking of taking a friend with me to car wash, using...
• Re: 1984 Westphalia Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 10:35:10 -0400
  ...He was pretty stumped about why, but said it sounded like the converter, it started making all kinds of noises. I went through the...
• Re: VANAGON FOR SALE? HELP Diagnosis needed STAT!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 03:42:43 -0400
  ...For >>some years now I have paid for a diagnosis only when I'm stumped. >>Usually this is my strategy. Determine the best place...
• Coolant leak puzzle mostly solved!
  Historical mailing list - Peg Piwonka
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 17:31:10 -0700
  ...gasket? Can anyone suggest a better gasket, Ron and VW are stumped. We went about 500 miles from here to North Adams Mass. and...
• Stumper: Can you use a gas radiator in a diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 18:13:11 EDT
  I have a customer that wants to buy a Radiator for his diesel Vanagon. The van is a beater and he really can't...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 14:41:31 -0700
  ...is yet to be done. >> >> Except for the injectors, I am stumped! Any one have any ideas or >> suggestions. I'm all ears! >> >> Also...
• Re: Headlights Still Out
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:16:00 -0700
  ...problem - probably not the steering column key switch, >> either? >> >> I'm stumped, and with early sunsets here in the PNW, I desperately >> need the...
• Kinda Stumped
  Historical mailing list - Matt Burkel
  Wed, 3 May 1995 15:33:28 -0400 (EDT)
  In response to the exorcism, I truly believe my bus is inhabited by a spirit with a bad sense of humor, but it keeps...
• Re: age of listees?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:30:22 -0800
  ...or other) > > > knees, hips > > They got it. > > > > New prosthetics use titanium stumps and mounts. > ..... > > > Because of it , they are doing some amazing things > for...
• Re: My overflow tank is full of oil!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:24:11 -0500
  ...Stuck a stick in there and no oil on the stick. > > > I am stumped how oil is in the overflow and not in the...
• Re: Stereo sounds: a little more bass?
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 16:50:44 -0700
  ...the glove box seems like a nice spot), but I'm >>stumped for a place for a subwoofer. Anyone had luck with those "tube...
• Re: That big nut on the rear hub...
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 20:50:13 -0500
  ...I got the biggest cresent wrench which opened to the exact size and stumped on that as hard as I could. I figured it...
• Syncro transmisions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 23:19:59 (EST)
  ...I don't plain on this stump pulling every day on any regular basis. BY the way -- I'm going to replace the fluid...
• Re: Re-occuring problem
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 11:56:40 -0700
  ...So now I'm stumped & don't really know what to >look > >for next. Please help me out if ya can. Thanks. > > > > Andrew Payton...
• Re: Westy Sink Pump Inop
  Historical mailing list - KEITH PIKE
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 17:16:21 -0230
  ...One of which > has me a little stumped with where to begin. The on board water system > doesn't seem to work. I turn...
• Unidentifiable sound
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 25 Nov 2006 21:24:34 -0500
  ...Any thoughts, citizens of the list? There were no unusual events to associate the new noise with am I am stumped. -- mordo 1990 Carat
• Re: Sad...oh so sad....electrical woes. Please help -- :^\ ( a little long)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 07:27:28 -0700
  ...work. > > > >......... > > I'm stumped. I triple checked wiring at aux relay. Any help appreciated. > > > > -- > > Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia. > > > > http://web.mac.com...
• Re: can't find timing marks
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 10:31:00 -0800
  ...I have set timing on many cars before, but this has me > stumped. I was wondering if this is something that might have come...
• Re: shifting grind
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 14:55:59 -0400
  ...With a KEP adapter you need to cut/grind off about 1/4" Eric >i'm still stumped, but will be out there under...
• Re: UPDATE - Won't idle but getting combustion-'88 2.1L (Long)
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 12:48:04 EDT
  ...I haven't received much response from the list on this problem so I hope this hasn't "stumped" the experts. Haven't had...
• Re: Engine teardown - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 10 Jun 2015 20:32:49 -1000
  ...The rebuilder is very good, but this one has him up a stump. I'm sure >> he will eventually succeed but any suggestions might...
• Re: Heater Box, how to remove the flaps?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 May 2012 18:40:56 -0400
  At 05:40 PM 5/5/2012, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >vents, that one has us stumped. The axle goes full length, has a...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:08:28 -0800
  On Thu, Dec 17, 2009 at 2:09 PM, Robert Ueltzen <robueltzen@gmail.com> wrote: ..... > 3. �Right now, the timing is at TDC. �I...
• "Muir solenoid trick" -- okay now what?
  Historical mailing list - Randy
  Wed, 20 Jul 94 19:26:48 -0400
  ...Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I think I'm stumped on this one. -Randy
• Re: is it just a matter of perception?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Dec 94 7:40:39 EST
  ...but now here's a real stumper ... > Although I'm not the kind who takes drugs I'd swear that when I drive my...
• Re: Strange happenin's this mornin' :(
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:20:45 -0500
  ...It is not the > rectifier/alternator, as I have recently repaired > that, and am getting good voltage. > > I'm stumped, and have checked the...
• Re: bizarre electrical problem (kinda urgent)
  Historical mailing list - timnew
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 08:25:10 -0800
  ...This van has't had many electrical problems, I am stumped. I did have to replace the load reduction relay a couple weeks ago...
• Re: Please help... Now my cooling fan is dead!!! 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 12:24:57 -0700
  ...SO, I'm stumped! I'd really appreciate some advice! I'm getting REALLY frustrated:-( Thank you so much! > > Barry > > Madison, WI
• Re: Moral question--no Bob-related content
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:39:43 -0800
  ...In a case where I can't solve the problem, I will either walk away without billing a dime (if I'm totally stumped...
• altenator light
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 12:22:20 EST
  ...one that really has me stumped is the altenator light. this light will go on with every start up and go off when i...
• Re: If You Have A Flat Spot in Acceleration...
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:44:13 +0000
  ...Two of the best Vanagon mechanics I know of have both been stumped > by this one after working on the rig and trying to...
• FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 22 Jan 2006 18:29:55 -0500
  ...I had an extra alternator, so I put it in, but absolutely nothing has changed, and so now I'm stumped. > > Any suggestions would...
• Re: here is a stumper....two VIN's on the dash??? anyone ever heard of that?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 22:36:10 -0800
  ...here is a stumper....two VIN's on the dash??? anyone ever heard of that? a good local friend of mine just bought a...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_86_sliding_door_handle_mechanism_=E2=80=A6_stumpe?= =?utf-8?Q?d?=
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 18 Mar 2022 20:33:42 -0400
  ...86 sliding door handle mechanism … stumped >>>>> >>>>> Hi, >>>>> >>>>> I have a good slider door I want to swap into my van. Taken all the hardware...
• Re: Electric locks.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:59:08 -0700
  ...Even had a professional mechanic look at >>> it >>> and he was stumped. was no a Vanagon man, however. >>> >>> Any ideas? >>> >>
• Re: Mechanic say's Oil pump can't leak slowly
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 15:29:18 -0400
  ...from and if its not from the oil pump I'm stump after cleaning off and watching it leak from the edge of the...
• here is a stumper....two VIN's on the dash??? anyone ever heard of that?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Jan 2006 01:16:09 EST
  a good local friend of mine just bought a vanagon Doublecab and had it brought in from canada... nice truck.. Now heres some wierd...
• Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 7 Apr 2011 12:41:29 -0700
  ...So > now I'm stumped. The ignition switch is supposed to be the most likely > culprit in wiper failure, but apparently not in my...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 07:58:23 -0700
  ...The norm are fast, rapid filled rivers and diminished lakes with shore lines that are long , muddy and stump filled. The trans-Labrador road...
• Re: '90 MV running lean at 2500rpm
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 07:55:14 -0500
  ...The following test's/possible solutions > have been done by my very competent but stumped mechanic: > Compression test - 135 - 155. > Coil/spark plug resistance...
• 87 Westy Coolant Temp Puzzle
  Historical mailing list - John W. Parkins
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 20:14:01 -0400
  ...working on this for some time, and it's got me stumped. Any suggestions? Thank you very much. Have enjoyed the list very much.
• 5 spds FS
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 26 May 1998 10:37:50 -0300
  ...but with gear ratios suited to diesels, so not for high speed, more a stump puller first gear if I got it right. If...
• Heat in an air-cooled Syncro (long, boring, self-involved)
  Historical mailing list - T.J. Sheffield
  Thu, 18 May 2000 13:37:08 PDT
  ...of how to pull heat from the 911 motor has always stumped me. One idea I've been kicking around is direct electrical heating...
• here I go again...
  Historical mailing list - Richmond Mike
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 00:23:10 -0400
  ...at the end of the line? An electrical short? I'm stumped. Should I look into a carb and save myself more headache? -Mike...
• Re: Finding TDC on I-4 Conversion, 1.9TD @ 15 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 12:07:23 -0400
  ...Mark Doug Fitz-Randolph wrote: > > I'm stumped. How do I get TDC? No access hole I can find, and not the > original flywheel...
• Re: Oil pressure light 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 10:36:31 -0500
  ...I'm stumped with a oil pressure light problem so I'm looking for >help! > >The oil pressure light in my 1987 Vanagon blinks...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 19:25:03 -0800
  ...got > > hundreds of these to make a match.Winner gets to stump the crowd > > with the > > next fastner,and so on. > > > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon...
• Re: cleaning westy matress covers > Reinstallation Tip!
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 26 Jul 2005 13:50:50 -0700
  ...Lacking Leroy or the requisite decanter of stump liquor, first slip a large trash bag or similar sheet of plastic wrap around the foam...
• why are these plugs here?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 19:07:56 -0500
  ...So kinda stumped i noticed that if you look towards the front of onside the rear tires wells, there are two plastic plugs there...
• Re: here is a stumper....two VIN's on the dash??? anyone ever heard ...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 15 Jan 2006 10:05:54 -0800
  ...here is a stumper....two VIN's on the dash??? anyone ever heard ... In a message dated 1/15/06 1:36:35 AM...