Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 12+: 60 results shown for Drag.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: WBX Transmission: Failing 3-4 Hub Feels Like?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:25:21 -0700
  ...Feels like it's > dragging. I still suspect a linkage issue, and have a few more things > to try (thanks Scott Daniel), but to...
• Re: adjusting front brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 16:05:16 -0800
  ...If you are experiencing noticeable drag with no brakes applied after driving the van, your rotors may be warped, which can cause them to...
• Fw: Reduced oil temperatures..
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 16:08:39 +0100
  ...But once above 50 mph, by far the dominant factor will > always be aerodynamic drag, as it's always increasing with the square of...
• Re: Renting a tow-dolly for vanagon core-HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 01:56:21 -0600
  ...It's called a Z-Drag and consists of a long rope(we tend to use the rope in our rescue throw bags, but...
• Re: 90 Vanagon with intermittent (brake?) hiccups -- H
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 22 Oct 1996 15:33:12 -0700
  ...It seems that your rear (drum) brakes are binding and dragging. This would explain the small lurch after braking to a stop (dragging brake...
• NVC Need Honda Automatic Transmission advice
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 13:32:06 -0600
  ...AT won't shift, makes a noise under acceleration like swishing, belt slipping or something dragging, but only when the pedal is depressed (I...
• FFFor Martha: FFFurther FFFragments of FFFollies ...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Jun 95 16:16:08 EDT
  ...Soon after I sent out the "where are the Friday sillies?" mail I was dragged into a whole bunch of stuff, only to manage...
• Removing tie rod ends?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron J. Wood
  Thu, 18 Jul 1996 23:12:46 +0000
  To all, I am trying to remove the drag link from my 74 Westy, but the front tie rod end is being a real...
• Re: bears and westys
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 17:31:51 EDT
  In a message dated 7/18/01 1:44:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, dragonlist@IPMTS.UCSC.EDU writes: << our 3-year old is...
• WV VW Club June Bug Show Pics
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 16:26:18 -0400
  Great "first annual" show at the Kanawha Valley Drag Park! Good turnout, good weather, nice camping the night before. I just posted some pictures...
• Re: which type of headlight upgrade would you recommend and why?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Putt
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 01:06:22 -0600
  ...Much less drag on the electrical system as well, but just something else to train my wife to maintain. Maybe this is why her...
• Re: Looking for some history
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 11:37:13 -0700
  ...What does it take to break this? Thank you, -- Scott Quinnett www.dragonflyvans.com 406-552-2980 dragonflyvans@gmail.com
• Oil Additive - OK?
  Historical mailing list - wsilva
  Fri, 29 Nov 1996 10:24:41 -0800
  ...Will it do any good? Will it make those first cold morning starts any less drag on the engine? Thanks for input Wendy '85...
• Sticking brakes
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 26 Sep 1997 23:07:42 -0400
  ...However the brakes are always dragging, never fully releasing. If I take a drive of 10 miles or so, I can get out and...
• Re: Engine Cart?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 17:38:05 -0400
  ...I don't want to have to drag the >>engine around balanced on a floor jack. > >It ain't elegant, but I rolled mine...
• HUGE VW SHOW THIS SUNDAY - READING, PA!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 22:46:41 EDT
  ...car show classes from '49 to present - air and watercooled, vw drag races, bikini contest (woohoo) plus food, fun for the whole family.. enter...
• Re: Here is a source of biodiesel fuel
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:21:24 -0400
  ...over from last winter is more the norm, on average.Still,dragging a trailer to 10 houses and pumping on a Sat.sounds profitable...
• New hatch struts installed
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 25 Apr 2007 05:08:44 -0700
  Stuff arrived from GoWesty yesterday and I dragged myself from my sickbed to see if the new struts worked. Five minutes per side to...
• Re: dragging caliper
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 13:13:30 -0400
  ...What's the > least expensive way to address the dragging caliper? I plan to move it and > then decide whether to restore it or...
• Re: Syncro bad handling problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:47:42 -0700
  ...If its 40/60 or something it might contribute to handling issues. --- On Thu, 6/26/08, Bill Kasper <dragonlist@UBS.UCSC.EDU> wrote...
• Re: Engine Conversion and MPG
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 11:50:04 -0400
  ...1/ Vehicle drag can be measured, or calculated using friction coefficients (for wind drag, tires...) For our Westy's I measured the drag at...
• Re: A/C Removal
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 3 Feb 2022 11:06:39 -0500
  ...I have read some comments that it is a drag on the engine, and I don't think I used it all last year...
• Re: Why don't we have these kinds of Pop top here in the USA "Atlantic "
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:31:20 -0700
  ...Yes, frontal > area is the same but with the rack the drag is much higher. > > > http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/Misc%20VW...
• Re: Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron 96
  Tue, 2 Dec 2025 14:17:50 -0500
  ...Eric Caron > On Dec 2, 2025, at 1:57 PM, Rowan Tipton <uther@dragonhome.org> wrote: > > I got this message and I did get...
• Re: Sliding door
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Dec 2025 23:25:43 +0000
  ...On Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 01:57:38 PM EST, Rowan Tipton <uther@dragonhome.org> wrote: I got this message and I did...
• Re: postings not making it to the list
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 13:15:34 -0400
  ...Eastern Daylight Time, uther@DRAGONHOME.ORG writes: I got it. r > On Jun 30, 2017, at 11:56 AM, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > > testing...
• Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 15:03:14 -0700
  I have a US model westy, which did allow me to drag a 40 ft extension cord out of driveway and along road for...
• Re: Renting a tow-dolly for vanagon core
  Historical mailing list - Stephen M Canapp
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:07:26 -0500
  ...borrow or rent a come-a-long, or cable winch to drag it up the ramps. Good luck, Stephen 87GL ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM...
• Re: What causes those windows to open...
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 11:39:19 EDT
  In a message dated 8/30/02 8:25:19 AM Pacific Daylight Time, midgard@DRAGON.ORG writes: << My 84 Vanagon has those two...
• Re: Vanagon Drag Coefficient?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 17:39:45 -0500
  As indicated by others, the autobahn was started prior to WW II. It was designed around the concept that the fastest speed on it...
• Re: doing more brake jobs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 22:48:39 -0500
  ...top of 6 coffee can sized pistons and see how much drag an oil burner has. I wonder why they also use an accessory...
• Re: Engine died, ecu quick look
  Historical mailing list - Scott Quinnett
  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 20:07:42 -0600
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > > > You mean the hall sensor connector on dist? > > > > > > Yes > > > > d > > > >> > >> > > > -- Scott Quinnett www.dragonflyvans.com 406-552-2980 dragonflyvans@gmail.com
• Re: Why don't we have these kinds of Pop top here in the USA "Atlantic "
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:27:05 -0700
  ...Yes, frontal > area is the same but with the rack the drag is much higher. > > > http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/Misc%20VW...
• Air intake "scoops"
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 13:59:09 -0500
  ...In a prefect world, the motor box would always be pressurized, thus the cooling fan would present less drag, and the chances of sucking...
• Re: adjusting rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 08:31:25 -0500
  ...Drive a few mile and check for drag (just jack the wheel and rotate, you'll hear if there's drag) before going on...
• Re: drag race in boulder
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 10:39:52 -0400
  ...Dave On 6/12/06, Mike Miller <mwmiller@cwnet.com> wrote: > > Snail drags. > > Who's Les Claypool? > > Mike > > On 6/12/06 6:51...
• Re: Friday moderation discussion - Starting point
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 27 Mar 2011 08:13:22 -0500
  ---- Rowan Tipton <uther@DRAGONHOME.ORG> wrote: > Maybe there could be a weekly email sent out to the forum that lists the rules/policies? > I...
• Re: 0-60 times
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 09:17:37 -0600
  ...at 8.3 sec! >http://www.vanagon.com/syncros/technica/car-and->driver/index.html See you at the drag strip. George '85 Westfalia
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 19:38:54 -0600
  ...1930sStreamlining.htm > > Including a neat photo of a 1921 Rumpler (lower drag than a Vanagon) in > VW's wind tunnel. > > > Angus > ================================ > Angus Gordon '89...
• Re: chrome window moulding
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 20:20:18 -0500
  ...It dries too fast and will drag the tool down to a slow yank instead of a smooth slide operation.
• Re: Bostig zetec kit, clearance
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:54:50 -0400
  ...the first pic in >the grass that looks like it is dragging. > >http://www.bostig.com/files/bobunderneath.jpg Ahh...the body skirt has...
• Thanks to you all...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 17:55:00 -0700
  ...This vehicle sat in the AZ desert for 18 months until I dragged it down to my house in Mexico, logged into this group...
• Re: [NVC} Computer Gurus Needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 09:59:23 -0700
  ...Now create category folders in which > you'll drag-and-drop program folders. Examples would be Music Editing, > Photo Editing, Browsers, etc. > > Trust me...
• The dragonfly chronicles, or, power mirrors....
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 18:58:07 -0600
  ...One of those huge dragonflies with black-and-white striped wings was my first casualty, and it landed directly at the front of my...
• Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:35:37 -0800
  ...NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > 'Along Interstate 5' is a direction... sort of. > > > > Cya, > > Robert > > > > On...
• Re: Friday mod discussion - language
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 27 Mar 2011 08:17:04 -0500
  ---- Rowan Tipton <uther@DRAGONHOME.ORG> wrote: > As far as kids go, I think that it is their parents responsibility to teach them how to...
• Vanagon drag racing
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Jul 94 13:32:48 EDT
  Having gone to high school in So Cal I'm acutely aware of the macho points one can gain by outdragging another vehicle. Yesterday...
• MPG and AC - Mythbusters
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:27:33 -0600
  ...Apparently episode 38, Season 3, concluded that above 50 mph you get better mpg with AC on and windows up (drag factor), but below...
• Belly Pans for speed or MPG
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 16 May 2008 09:02:24 -0400
  ...s a lot under there that snags airflow and causes unnecessary drag. I'm contemplating installing galvanized sheets under the van and some in...
• TODAY is the DAY: 8th Annual SF Bay Area VAN-O-RAMA
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:42:34 -0700
  ...No drag races. No >> Bikini Contest -- unless Mike Miller decides to perform again. Nothing but >> VANAGONS!!!! And an LT35 & a bunch of Dokas. Soooo...
• mystery of the dragging clutch
  Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 16:58:39 -0400
  ...but way better) Mystery is, the clutch in my 1984 Westy drags slightly ever since I swapped in a fresh rebuilt transaxle a while...
• Re: Some aerodynamic ideas..
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:00:21 -0700
  Don, good points but what about the rear end? In my opinion its the draggiest part of the beast. Alistair On 28-Jul-07...
• Re: Pictures - Trip to Burning Man
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 20:31:53 -0700
  ...Ron Tipton <uther@DRAGONHOME.ORG> >>From: Ron Tipton <uther@DRAGONHOME.ORG> >>Subject: Re: Pictures - Trip to Burning Man >>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> >>> Frank...
• Re: can you hear me now
  Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
  Wed, 9 Nov 2022 00:18:45 -0500
  ...r Rowan Tipton rowan@dragonhome.org > On Nov 8, 2022, at 5:54 PM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > > HI all.Thanks...
• Re: Free Splittie - maybe NOT
  Historical mailing list - University of Toronto Information Commons
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 12:48:34 -0400
  ...perhaps the operative thing should have been to keep it under yor hat drag the thing home _and then_ post to the list. sometimes...
• Dragging starter
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 19:57:21 +0100
  I have installed a relay to feed the solenoid on my starter. It did NOT make any difference, but I am keeping it, as...
• Re: Who has the duct tape?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 09:44:38 -0700
  ...fortino1@onebox.com - email (510) 360 -7829 voicemail/fax ---- Bill Kasper <dragonlist@ipmts.ucsc.edu> wrote: > on 8/31/2001 9:38 AM, Joseph...
• Re: Vanagon weight
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 13:02:33 -0700
  ...transport company).....! > > If yours is a standard transmission the two wheel drag along type should work okay. ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that...
• Weird braking noise
  Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 08:30:46 -0700
  ...I also think there is a bit of a rough dragging noise when simply driving, though I�m not positive about that as the...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:36:51 -0700
  ...your model for drag dos not indicate where the main areas of drag are. That needs much more empirical work. I can build a...