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• Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Nov 2008 - Special issue (#2008-1183)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:55:14 -0800
  ...seal at combustion box can be a typical leaking point) From what I"ve read, a leak inhibits the ability of the fridge to...
• Re: He's Alive, He's Alive, HE'S ALIVE!
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 15:26:47 -0800
  Warren.K.Lail-1 said: > Flash!! > > At precisely 3:37 pm, Central Standard Time, > Billy Bones roared back to life! He's Alive! And...
• Opel
  Historical mailing list - John Galvin
  Sun, 22 Jan 1995 15:33:26 GMT
  ...As realisation dawned, the bushrat shouted "Mind that Audi!!!" (typical of a bushrat even when his life is flashing before him to think only...
• oil viscosity 1.9 vs 2.1 differences
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:43:29 -0700
  ...The second switch is ignored unless the engine rpm is above a certain point, 2000 rpm. Then the oil warning system starts monitoring the...
• Radiator fan switch solved
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 21:48:00 -0400
  ...guage flashed more than just at start up. I checked the expansion tank and the fluid was low. Now, let me point out I...
• Heater issues - Progress
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 19:53:20 -0500
  ...and here was an eletrical flash a while back when I turned it on to see if it worked. So the dash has to...
• Re: Ignition question
  Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
  Thu, 31 May 2007 07:28:35 -0400
  ...Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction. I'd still be outside probing trying to find problems. I guess the good thing...
• Re: 2.1 puked coolant near oil filter when hot
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 12 May 2011 20:57:41 -0400
  ...I bet it was a tiny split 13 months ago and the weakest point in the system. I know I looked at that hose...
• Re: long-distance Vanagon buying (I did it)
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wawzonek
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 23:53:10 -0700
  ...gone, me without a flashlite. I got out, reached around underneath, checked the ground by feel, and still nothing. Dropped the spare tire, and...
• Ignition question
  Historical mailing list - Billy
  Tue, 29 May 2007 23:08:26 -0400
  ...Also, now when I turn on my bright lights the dome lights flash with the switch. Lastly the ignition switch when turned to the...
• Re: Phydaye Phollies ... an oldie. that's it. just an oldie. :)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 18:43:55 -0800
  ...Learn to replace the headlight switch by flashlight in deep fog and 30 degrees, in your driveway. Replace the alternator belt with the new...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Dec 2012 19:43:18 -0500
  ...The major point is that no one got hurt. Investigation will be needed to determine what failed first. It is possible something else failed...
• Re: HIDs? Was: Does the H4 bulb put out more light than the 9004 bulb?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:42:54 -0500
  ...11/10 John Anderson <wvukidsdoc@yahoo.com> > This raises an interesting point. First, I know this is "illegal" but so > were all the higher...
• Coolant change
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 18:48:50 PDT
  ...John Rodgers <inua@hiwaay.net> >Doug, the flashing light in the temp gauge in the instrument panel is the >low >coolant level warning light...
• Re: Digital Camera
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Wed, 6 Jul 2005 08:27:57 -0500
  ...Had my laptop along and just downloaded at > >the end of each session to free up the Compact Flash cards. > > I bought an 8mpx...
• Re: Here is a source of biodiesel fuel
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:12:22 -0700
  ...He also says solvent has a 140 degree flash point and I can burn my dirty solvent there also... Daryl of AA Trans ----- Original...
• Re: Am I crazy?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 00:12:37 -0800
  ...Vanagons have less maintenance than the busses- brakes are self adjusting -no greasing of the suspension needed, The WBX -no points to gap, replace...
• Re: "Blue light" incidents..NVC..
  Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:02:12 -0500
  ...we encounter a policeman with > his > > car stopped and light flashing...Huh? He points right at us and motions > us > > to the curb...and...
• Syncro abuse (long)
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Mon, 9 May 2005 17:50:57 -0400
  ...I'm freaking out now, put on the flashers and crawled to the next gas station. Van made really horrible noises pulling into the...
• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 09:00:24 -0700
  ...Once rubber starts to get to full burn it becomes very difficult and then the temps will rise to the ignition (flash over point...
• Garage Terminology
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 14:59:10 -0600
  ...FROM GOD 17 - 19 volts The bulb flashed with the INTENSITY OF A MINOLTA FLASH POINTED 3 FEET FROM YOUR FACE 20 to 40...
• Re: Octane smoctane
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 26 May 2007 11:57:02 -0700
  ...No flash-over or at least less so than regular gas. > For some reason, although the total BTU's per liter are >similar, published...
• Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear, Solved!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 04:02:15 -0500
  ...When the fluid level gets low, the low fluid warning light will flash, and as more fluid is lost the light will come on...
• Re: anyone with a 1.9L wbx advanced the timing???? as a performance mod?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 10:14:16 -0500
  ...I was also tring to make the point that tuning can no longer be done without checking fuel pressure and setting the injection system...
• Re: (long)Re: If You're Against Mandatory Daytime Running Lights...
  Historical mailing list - Ed Stevens
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 15:08:51 -0400
  ...but exactly what point do YOU think this proves. It proves nothing about DRL except that you wanted to flash a story and an...
• Re: We went to Mammoth Lakes for a few days...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:42:47 -0700
  ...I wasn't yet very awake and stuck my head and flashlight out and started yelling at both of them. When the dog saw...
• Re: Paint Code
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 14:08:48 -0700
  ...I would swear I saw it at some point, > but > > > when I need it I > > > > can't find it. > > > > > > > > Any help? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Jake > > > 1984 Vanagon...
• Re: HELP Flashing red temp light!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 11:39:11 -0500
  ...so they add the antifreeze to lower the freezing point. it also raises the boiling point, and the engine becomes useful in most climates...
• Re: cooperative Westy ownership?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:58:51 -0700
  ...But there are lots of good points here for my neighbor to consider. Mark PS Was a Henry J named after Henry J Kaiser...
• Euro-Elec: 87 Volkswagen vanagon, temperture gauge
  Historical mailing list - "Jon Higgins (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 18:58:52 -0400
  ...gauges immediatly began to flash and the gauge went up to the hot line within a minute. When the lights were turned off the...
• Re: Weird over-heating problem, please advise!
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 07:21:28 -0400
  ...After 10-15 minutes of idling, the temp gauge climbs to about 3/5 and the red LED begins to flash. Increasing engine speed...
• Re: brake lights not working
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:45:14 -0700
  ...and at one point stayed on even though the brake pedal was not depressed. Results: The flashers, turn signals and running lights all now...
• Re: Some potentially stupid actions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 05:45:48 -0500
  ...In a few moments that would be a "Whump" sound, and a flash of flame would rush up the tube and set the rag...
• Re: Leaky rear heater---Autozone Loan-a-Tool program
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 22 May 2020 00:44:53 +0000
  ...of the metal parts and nice rubber to connect to those points.  Tightening of connections is first option, hey things loosen up over time...
• Carry Warning Triangles
  Historical mailing list - P.J. Kenny
  Thu, 23 Feb 1995 20:28:28 GMT
  ...at that point. Half way around the corner, in the middle of the road, was a Chrysler Sunbeam. Stopped. With people behind it with...
• Re: Coolant part2
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:08:39 -0400
  ...coolant light flashing and the temp gauge rising can be from true over heating or a loss of coolant. At this point you need...
• Re: Head gasket replacement: how much?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 07:10:02 -0500
  ...When you remove the heads, look inside the cylinders with a good flashlight. Do you see small lines that run parallel to the piston...
• 85 Westy Temp Guage - what's 'normal'?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 18:20:40 -0400
  ...Wolf seemed in good spirits first few miles down the road - but noticed the temperature gauge was above the half-way point where its...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:49:41 -0800
  ...K Excitation winding negative > Mp Center point terminal > U,V,W Alternator terminals > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > DIRECTION INDICATOR (turn-signal flasher) > C First indicator lamp > C0 Main...
• Re: Fwd: Re: gas odor in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:34:58 -0500
  ...Turn on the ignition to the point the pump come > on. then y ou have 30 pounds of fuel pressure all the way back...
• Re: "Blue light" incidents..NVC..
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:32:37 -0800
  ...we encounter a policeman with his > car stopped and light flashing...Huh? He points right at us and motions us > to the curb...and...
• Re: [Syncro] Front diff lock light not blinking
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 18:08:05 +0100
  Would a rear lock bulb failure cause the front lamp to not flash? I often wondered whether it was possible to operate the front...
• Re: 91 w/ Engine Kaput-need advice
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 12:44:44 -0500
  ...I see a white cloud behind >me, oil warming buzzer comes flashing on, one minute >later I am on the side of the road...
• Scary Halloween VW Bus Story
  Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 19:19:40 -0800
  ...Taking a flashlight out of my tool kit, I turned it on and pointed it toward my engine. What I saw inside the engine...
• Re: Telemetry (was Re: Coolant pressure test... video.)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:57:44 -0500
  ...You have a sensor that let that a coolant loss occur at a point where the pump inlet was still under water. You also...
• Re: VW bus and beetle on Yahoo's 10 deadlies car list. Any thruth?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:23:42 -0600
  ...These and other obvious points indicate that the guy isn't really connected with the automotive world in the first place. It reminds me...
• Re: how to change alternator belt?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:40:21 -0800
  ...Fire the engine off at the point to make sure the belt is where it belongs, turn off the engine, and recheck alternator belt...
• Re: for campers: Propane Safety
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Tue, 01 Nov 94 15:35:03 CST
  ...too little, and it just flashes, if at all. but you can't be tooooo careful. if you smell the stuff, get out FIRST...
• Dash wierdness, was- Aux Battery.....
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 27 May 2006 11:32:57 -0700
  As I have pointed out before, one of the weaknesses of the Vanagon that shows up more all the time is the dash grounds...
• Re: [WetWesties] Help needed- non-Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Mar 2016 09:49:12 -0500
  ...It could be the battery is tired and running the emergency flashers finished it off. Folks don’t think about but 4 22 watt...
• Re: Telemetry (was Re: Coolant pressure test... video.)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:49:54 -0500
  ...As an engine builder for many years, I have no problem overhauling any engine, unless the PO damaged it to the point of no...
• spares story, and a tip for the day
  Historical mailing list - Brian brian
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 09:28:30 -0700
  ...Two summers ago I had the van (1.9L 84 Westy, about 120K at this point) in the shop for a poor running diagnosis...
• Re: Shop experience gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 17:50:34 +0000
  ...I was suspicious and got under the car with a flashlight. Not a single bolt had been touched with a wrench. She got her...
• Re: 1987 VAN IDLE
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:39:59 -0400
  ...At this point you should hear a small click noise. Now move it slowly back to idle position and right when you reach that...
• Re: Bumper Stickers (a bit of a rant) - passing story
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Fri, 17 May 2002 11:02:32 -0500
  ...I glanced in the rear view mirror and noticed flashing headlights WAY, WAY, WAY back there. I pushed the pedal into the floor a...
• Re: Cascade audio double check
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:31:13 -0400
  ...Seal-Instant-Waterproof-Repairs-6-in-x-25-ft-Aluminum-Roll-Flashing/1018733 >>> >>> & then if You want the ultimate sound & Thermal Insulation check >> out...
• Re: Headlights Still Out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:31:17 -0700
  ...Additionally, I think the high beam flash functionis also working for left high beam- that is,. key off, light switch off, pull, you get...
• Re: � � � Help with diagnosis (please)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:39:28 EDT
  ...temperature gauge > middling, ran OK until > a vibration at 60-65 mph getting worse, to the point that rear-view mirror > blurrs, not throught...
• Re: Logging Roads and Trailers
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:10:26 -0700
  ...they are behind us honking horns and flashing high beams. In short they have a job to do and fast... so yes sometimes we...
• Re: Weird over-heating problem, please advise!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 07:21:28 -0400
  ...After 10-15 minutes of idling, the temp > gauge climbs to about 3/5 and the red LED begins to flash. Increasing engine > speed...