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  • Re: clutch problem!
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
    Tue, 24 Jul 2001 23:43:52 -0400
    ...Thanks guys! doliva2@home.com A leaking rear main seal or trans input shaft seal can lead to oil contamination of the clutch disc...
  • Re: adjusting CO with O2 sensor
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Sun, 20 Oct 2002 15:33:28 -0400
    ...Warmed up, hook the + lead of the VOM to > the > single black wire from the O2 sensor, ground the - VOM lead. The > reading > should...
  • Re: Aux. Heater Problems
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Fri, 12 Sep 2003 14:27:32 -0600
    ...if it works, put a voltmeter (VOM) between the hot lead and ground (at the motor) and turn on the fan switch. You should...
  • Re: '78 Chrysler Omni or Plymouth Pacer Sought
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:39:47 -0400
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: '78 Chrysler Omni or Plymouth Pacer Sought If anyone has a lead on tone of these, I would appreciate...
  • Re: Fw: What circuit runs the cabin light?
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Wed, 26 May 1999 20:33:33 EDT
    ...I don't think you can exactly "disconnect the main battery lead from the fuse panel" for just that one circuit, though - I think...
  • Re: Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 5 Apr 2010 12:19:33 -0500
    ...Jury still out on that regarding toxicity, but then most copper is made up with lead solder. That's no problem here, with our...
  • Re: Vitrifrigo: two corrections to my earlier post
    Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
    Tue, 4 Oct 2011 00:11:27 -0400
    ...Wet Cell, Gel, AGM; each are lead acid batteries but, of a different type or form. Each type will respond better to a charging...
  • Intermittent starting problem and temp II
    Historical mailing list - Philip Chidlaw
    Fri, 25 Feb 2005 19:10:16 -0800
    ...In doing so, I noticed that the leads to the coolant temp II coolant sensor are brittle and are nearly broken right at the...
  • Re: SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate)
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:02:57 -0700
    ...lead > plates) comparable to an Interstate deep cycle? > > It seems the AC Delco is * not * be made by a manufacture like Johnson Controls. > > Link...
  • Re: Fitting a Bosch AL33X alternator into a Diesel Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:27:43 -0700
    ...The AL33X and AL27X differ in that the 33 has a W lead for diesel tach. The 27 sometimes has the W lead but...
  • temp sensor Q
    Historical mailing list - Rolf Pechukas
    Fri, 1 Oct 1999 12:47:47 EDT
    ...what's in the loop electrically? there seem to be leads/sensors from back of head, top of main coolant hose into head, and...
  • Bilstein Jack Needed
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sun, 28 Mar 2010 07:11:54 -0500
    ...Anyone got a lead on another. Guess I could wait till next swap meet, but not alot of vans here. Thanks. Michael in San...
  • Re: 911! call..more info
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan 'Snuggles' Edwards
    Tue, 30 Jul 1996 02:49:20 -0400 (EDT)
    ...got so bad.) so install another in case this is the problem? maybe a bad sesnor or the wires leading up to it...? jonathan
  • Where are we from ?
    Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
    Wed, 29 Sep 1999 11:07:08 -0400
    ...called Henri Gilles Turmel Charg� de projet CFAO-CAD/CAM Project leader T�l: (450) 532-2211 Ex 5471 E-mail: gilles.turmel@recreation...
  • Re: OIL, What do you use?
    Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
    Thu, 21 Oct 1999 09:32:17 -0500
    ...If synthetic does lead to increased head temps, how could Porsche specify Mobil 1 for the air cooled 911 engine? Danno Director of Electrons...
  • Re: idiot's guide to vanagon seam rust repair. please RED
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 1 Mar 2005 13:47:27 EST
    ...RED LEAD PRIMER. You will not live long enough to see the rust return, George
  • Gas Tank Groms
    Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
    Fri, 1 Sep 2006 15:19:54 -0700
    ...Any Ideas or leads on these beasts? Thanks Rob
  • Tranny Pump
    Historical mailing list - Scott Dempster
    Mon, 3 Nov 2008 21:29:36 -0800
    ...Does anybody on the list have a lead on these? Thanks! Scott
  • Re: AFM Capacitor fix
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Mon, 21 Jan 2002 12:40:26 -0600
    ...tantalums by connecting two in parallel. (Connect the > > 2 + leads together and the 2 - leads together). If your putting it > > inside the AFM, I...
  • Re: Oil pressure data...need interpretation
    Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
    Thu, 12 Sep 2002 21:41:32 -0400
    ...Leads me to > wonder if the > larger hole is more susceptible to slight pressure > fluctuations in the > system, leading to false positives? > > I'm...
  • Re: timing these beasts
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Tue, 8 Jul 2003 07:53:51 -0400
    Jumper the idle stabilizer (connect the two leads together). Factory is 5 ATDC, but the DH's run better advanced to 5 BTDC. The...
  • Re: Radio Reception Fix or Upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sun, 16 May 2010 18:43:35 -0500
    I think he may have said to hook up the power antenna lead from receiver to the power lead on adapter, even though there...
  • Re: repost of message (replacing expansion tank, plus some wire questions) [long]
    Historical mailing list - George Wietor
    Sun, 6 May 2001 20:20:59 -0700
    ...I believe that the hose leading from the crankcase breather stack has an electric heating element. This probably is intended to prevent water vapor...
  • Re: Headlight dimmer switch woes
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:09:23 EST
    ...on me this evening and I'm > hoping someone has some leads (outside of the dealer) on where to buy a new one. > > I...
  • Re: external temperature gauge
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:59:56 -0600
    ...In general, the resistance is so high (100's of kOhms at ambient), and the temperature/resistance curve is so steep, that adding lead...
  • Re: Fridge flame sensor LED replacement - DONE
    Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
    Tue, 25 Sep 2001 20:45:35 -0700
    ...Now solder the > > leads in place and clip the excess lead flush. > > > > Reassemble the indicator panel in reverse and test your work by lighting...
  • Battery Location - Rear Behind RR Taillight
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Angrisani
    Tue, 20 Aug 2002 23:08:36 EDT
    ...It is very near the alternator for the main lead as well as the field/trigger lead...wiring would be simplified and short power...
  • Re: noise reduction
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Fri, 22 Oct 2004 10:58:11 -0500
    ...You'll chip the heck out of the paint on the leading edge of the door before you get it back in the door...
  • Re: Eriba Puck camper
    Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
    Mon, 29 Nov 1999 15:24:36 -0600
    ...If >anyone has any leads, please email me directly. > >I know I saw a listing for one in Portland a few >months ago, but...
  • ECU?s
    Historical mailing list - Tristan Henderson
    Tue, 9 Nov 1999 21:22:41 CST
    ...any leads would be appreciated. TIA Tristan "VWLOVER" ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
  • Re: Air Conditioning Work?...Salt Lake
    Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
    Wed, 14 Jul 2004 20:14:00 -0400
    Thanks to everyone for the info and great resources in Salt Lake - I've got names of mechanics and some leads on camping spots...
  • Wanted: '86-'91 speedometer w/ trip
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 10 Dec 2004 12:51:03 EST
    ...p-mail me with leads thanks chris
  • WTB Oil Filler Tube for AC Project
    Historical mailing list - Doug
    Fri, 1 Jun 2007 08:02:17 -0400
    ...Any leads appreciated! Thanks, Doug in CT
  • NVC: where to get a hatch for a 97 golf?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:22:49 -0500
    ...Any leads are much appreciated! Thanks Jeff
  • Re: Push covers/enging tins
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:50:14 -0500
    ...Draining the head was what lead to removing the parts in the first place. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one...
  • Clear Tape
    Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
    Fri, 21 Apr 2000 08:55:11 -0600
    ...I bought a roll and did the leading edges of my hood, my foglights, headlight doors and windshield posts on my Mercedes and still...
  • Re: Buzzing in dash
    Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
    Sun, 24 Oct 1999 22:36:24 -0700
    ...Some of the guys on another list suggest drilling a small hole at the top of the mirror, and then putting small lead shot...
  • Re: Boy or girl or my van true face?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
    Tue, 7 Jun 2005 22:55:50 -0400
    ...I ride an old paint I lead an old dan I'm going to Montana To throw a hoolihan They feed in the coolies...
  • Re: New battery is dead
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Mon, 1 Sep 2008 20:38:55 -0400
    ...All modern head units have two power leads - one goes to constant +12V, and provides power to the unit, the other should go to...
  • Re: Engine died, ecu quick look
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:58:07 -0400
    ...That's quite possible -- but all the ones I saw had a matching soldered one a resistor or jumper length away, with the leads...
  • 1971 Westy trailer hitch
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 20 Jun 1995 18:01:55 -0700
    ...Any leads? Thanks, Eug, '71
  • RE: More songs for da trip....
    Historical mailing list - Eric Lowe 356-7589
    Thu, 15 Sep 1994 11:32:00 -0700 (PDT)
    More more songs for a RT Sugar Shack- forgot the group Leader of the Pack- The Shangra-La's The Canada Song, Hockey Song...
  • Re: New PBS Special (Was: '57 Mystery Deepens!) /f
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
    Fri, 1 Mar 1996 10:47:48 -0500 (EST)
    ...Bird as my wife is too moody as it is. (8 months pregnant she is) Larry \ \ ===________\ /_] [__][__]| Alpha Phi Omega .|_|---------| "Bearly Muven" ^(*)=====(*)= Leadership-Friendship-Service
  • Question: Polishing Glass
    Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
    Mon, 13 May 1996 15:15:39 -0500 (CDT)
    ...quest for solutions, I wonder if polishing or rubbing compound would lead to the same result. Any experiences, thoughts, rebuke? Thanks! Joe ('71 campmobile...
  • To Dr. Jim (Burns?) in Calif.
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 26 Jun 1996 11:36:14 -0400
    ...p/n 1-211 841-605D) please contact me (assuming this is the part you need) I may have a lead for you. michael
  • Criuse Control
    Historical mailing list - John Shattuck
    Mon, 2 Dec 2002 20:28:25 EST
    Hi Everyone, Has anyone successfully installed an after market cruise control on a water cooled Vanagon? I would appreciate any leads to help me...
  • Calling all OPTIMA BATTERY USERS!
    Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
    Tue, 10 Feb 2004 22:09:35 -0700
    ...why? Given the much higher cost, what are the advantages of using it over a good lead acid battery? Thanks for sharing. John
  • looking 4 bug screens front pass/driver window cheap
    Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
    Tue, 20 Jul 2004 10:36:00 -0400
    ...Does anyone have a lead???
  • Power supply, Pump, Potable water
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:04:49 -0700
    Below the sink in my 81.5 Westy there are two leads (black & yellow) connected to the water pump. They're not supplying any...
  • Re: Help. traveling with problem
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 17 Mar 2014 18:38:23 -0400
    ...Signal lead to chassis, ~.5-.6 volt. Outer shield to chassis, real close to zero, outer shield to signal lead, .5 to .6 volt...
  • Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
    Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
    Mon, 21 Nov 94 09:30:02 PST
    ...Haynes said to connect the test light between the _uninsulated_ lead to the switch and ground, but both leads were insulated. So I tested...
  • Fridge flame sensor LED replacement
    Historical mailing list - Tom Moritz
    Thu, 20 Sep 2001 21:41:24 -0700
    ...Now solder the leads in place and clip the excess lead flush. Reassemble the indicator panel in reverse and test your work by lighting...
  • Re: Vanagon Awning
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 15 Sep 94 09:30:35 PDT
    ...I actually did not get a specific >lead to that brand but I did get other leads, and one that I eventually >pursued to...
  • Re: '87 GL Temp Gauge - Long
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 3 Aug 2002 20:00:10 -0400
    ...Either one, with the coolant level sender leads shorted should have no effect on the gauge. With the leads open, the short one will...
  • Re: A question for the electronically knowledgeable
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 10 Jun 2006 17:35:48 -0500
    ...It has three leads >> coming out of it, two of which are messily soldered two leads coming >> out of the blue cable. The middle...
  • Re: Antenna Replacement
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 8 Aug 94 17:49:35 PDT
    ...Don't forget to disconnect the antenna lead from the radio, you do have to take the instrument cluster out (and removing the ashtray...
  • BEHR A/C controls
    Historical mailing list - Pat Patterson
    Wed, 9 May 2012 14:51:14 -0400
    ...Any leads would be great. Pat in SC near Charlotte NC
  • Buying Front Wheel Spindle
    Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
    Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:23:18 -0700
    ...Does anyone have any leads? Thanks, Blake Heinlein http://blakeheinlein.googlepages.com/
  • 2.1 Wasserboxer engine needed
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 12 Jun 1996 20:18:17 PST
    ...Any leads would be appreciated. BTW I only need the longblock, no ancilliaries needed. Thanks Justin 88 wolfsburg w/ blown engine (my 1st Vanagon)
  • Correction for Mid-Atlantic Camping Weekend
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Tue, 21 May 1996 11:24:58 -0400
    Through the miracle of frames, I cut and pasted the wrong URL about trails in GW National Forest, though it can lead you, slowly...