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Re: Strategy for low-mess oil drain.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:28:19 -0700
...when you see the stuff coming out the exit connection ...at that point I take the hose off the suck connection and put it...
Re: battery questions
Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
Wed, 31 Mar 2004 22:21:00 -0600
...The long and short of it (previous posts), I found a jumper wire had melted and many of the connections in the fuse box...
88 GL - Resolved: Tach Inop after new coil install
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sat, 11 Jan 2014 16:42:10 -0600
...No way that was going to make a good mechanical connection. I can only believe that the terminal blades on the new coil were...
Re: Alternator question
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:41:18 -0400
...But make certain it's not a subtle connection problem. Cheers, d
Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:50:26 -0700
...On 4/27/07, Todd Last <rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote: > > I use Detoxit to clean connections. > http://www.deoxit.com/ > > For connections subject to...
Re: Is there such a too?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 22 Nov 2007 19:35:28 -0800
...To get inside of it and clean out the corrosion that hinders > connection. > > Anyone? > > Zoltan > > >
Re: Link to seam rust fix
Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
Tue, 1 Jan 2008 18:02:35 +0000
...The connection didn't just leak, it burst, and we were away from the camper at the time. As we were walking back to...
Re: Starter Wire Connection
Historical mailing list - Otmar
Sun, 21 Aug 2005 23:45:09 -0700
>>Today while making up the last few remaining wire connections in the >>engine compartment, I ran into something puzzling. The wire harness >>feeding the...
Re: net connections? (was: Help wanted!!!! here we go again - power problems in Custer, SD)
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 21:50:05 -0600
...I guess it's only on the Vanagon fulltimers list that we've discussed email connections till we're blue in the face! Well...
Re: Dometic Frig Will not stay cold with DC current
Historical mailing list - Jon Durham
Fri, 1 Jun 2012 17:09:35 -0500
...Anything more than a few > millivolts (less than five, say) is a reason to clean up the > connection or re-make the crimp connector...
Re: A/C Blower Fans
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 16 Aug 2012 08:05:36 -0700
Many of us have swapped those back and forth by dealing with the minor electrical connection difference. 86+ rear A/C uses 2 of...
Re: Voltage stabilizer installation?
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:37:47 -0700
...And connections to polish to sheen. Z ----- Original Message ----- From: "george jannini" <georgejoann@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, June 27...
Re: auxiliary battery power to cab?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 8 May 2011 20:24:05 -0700
...B11 is always the high current connection for fuse #3. Never E3 or B12. Quantum, Scirocco, Cabriolet, Jetta(German) Mark Alistair Bell wrote: > I...
Re: '81 Vanagon: 12V source in engine compartment?
Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
Mon, 18 Sep 2000 11:29:45 -0700
...If you don't have either of those, then I guess the coil connection as someone else had mentioned... dave
Re: Conductive grease for connections???
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 8 Oct 2007 09:51:01 -0700
...chassis, > that delays corrosion? > > What about the engine harness, do those connections do better with > something? > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Tonight's top picks. What will you watch...
Friday quiz- '53 le Mans
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 11 Feb 2011 07:30:33 -0800
question about a picture of the 1953 le Mans race... http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/10/whats-the-connection/ alistair
Re: How to reseal propane connection
Historical mailing list - Bill N
Wed, 6 Jun 2001 22:19:37 -0700
Teflon tape works fine, but be SURE to use the yellow stuff made for gas, not the white stuff. Bill
The ultimate tool?
Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:03:02 +1000
Could be useful for inspecting difficult places. http://www.chinavasion.com/product_info.php/pName/dental-intraoral-camera-computer-usb-connection/ Dave downunder
vanagon.com
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:42:27 -0400
Any idea what's up with vanagon.com? I've been getting a "connection refused" message on the main page for days now. Bill
Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
Historical mailing list - Elliot Kane
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:02:36 -0700
...Try messing around with the connections a bit--if the problem remains you could try throwing a new sensor or new connections/wires at...
Re: Electrical Connections/ Silicone Sprays/ Pipe cleaners
Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
Thu, 29 Oct 1998 15:49:26 -0500
...electrical connections > > Is it a good/bad idea to apply dielectric (non-conductive) grease on all > your engine wiring harness connections to help prohibit...
Re: 1991 Carat - the drama continues
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 22 Jul 2016 11:23:14 -0700
...But the connection to switch is clean and physically stable. image https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U4NVpLBXECg/VGEB7zHWkeI/AAAAAAAAKGs/upTNTit0fVMqT9u7OB_g4DNLDLOHKcAhwCCo/s600/2.1%2BOil...
Re: A/C Fan Blower Switch
Historical mailing list - Scott DeSanti
Tue, 30 Jun 1998 19:48:18 EDT
...Some of the connector plastic melted and interfered with the connection. I searched for a reason for the connector to overheat but could find...
Re: Coolant pipe connection
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:47:05 -0700
...Coolant pipe connection > Hi all, > New coolant hose from bleeder valve to steel pipe (85 Vanagon). The > connection is way too loose. Both ends...
Re: Fwd: Re: gas odor in engine compartment
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:28:13 -0600
...And make absolutely sure the connections on the stupid plastic firewall connection are secure and in good condition. There is a short piece of...
that old O2 sensor ground
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:19:14 -0700
...The connection was very poor, in fact just a little tug pulled the wire from the terminal. The wire itself was slightly corroded so...
Re: Propex and getting gas tight fittings
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:48:35 -0600
In the natural gas business, we use teflon tape on all threaded connections where we don't want gas to escape, which is all...
Re: A Westy "Utility" question
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 26 May 2003 21:25:01 -0700
...Is there anyway to fix this spring or are we > talking > about a whole new utility connection here? > > TIA. > --------------------------------------------------------------- > Tom Young '81 Vanagon > Lafayette...
Re: Door electrics problem
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sun, 20 Feb 2005 09:13:17 EST
...Connect one meter lead to a solid ground and take voltage readings at every connection point from the motor terminal back to the line...
Re: 91 Westfalia ground points, battery charging amps
Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
Thu, 8 Sep 2011 06:13:04 +0000
Don't use dielectric grease for this - dielectric is non-conductive, and while it's probably OK to smear it over the connection points...
Re: Rad Fan
Historical mailing list - Scott DeSanti
Thu, 2 Jul 1998 21:02:00 EDT
...The resistance reading should be zero; if not check the connection as follow: If a ground connection is thought to be faulty, dismantle the...
Re: Expansion Tank Hose Weeps: Fuel Tank Full
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:06:12 -0500
...Hadn't > noticed this before when filling tank. > > This connection at cross over tube: > > http://tinyurl.com/yzff5ew > > and other end at expansion tank...
Re: City Water Connection Leak
Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
Wed, 11 Aug 1999 19:49:56 EDT
...keepsake@PANGEA.CA (Roy O.) > > Since recently replacing the city water connection fitting on the outside > of my > '87 Westfalia, water leaks out of...
Installed new clutch, "used-in-good-condition, recently-rebuilt transmission, and, now, "no start."
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 18:52:05 -0700
...I have made certain that the transmission-to-chassis ground connection is shiny, intact and seated.. The connections to the starter are as they...
Re: Vanagon Electrical Puzzle
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 21:49:04 -0600
...reading on Temp Gauge but LED Blinks,, Make >> >> darn sure that Connection to T’1 Snsr is as good as can be (quite by...
Re: Male connector
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:30:06 -0500
...Looking online did Zolly, do you mean a permanent connection? Or just a regular automotive Fast-On type male-female connection that's nice...
Re: 2nd request- Measurements for side holes.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 13 Jul 1999 13:30:48 -0400
...Bob, on my '84 US Westy the forward edge of the city connection plate is precisely 21 in forward of the rear panel seam...
Re: Ignition switch - no start
Historical mailing list - Eric Olson
Tue, 5 Jul 2005 23:48:41 -0600
...start with cleaning the connections at the battery > terminals. . . connection at the starter, . . . body grounds at > battery and tranny. I'll certainly do that...
Send in the Grounds...
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Thu, 17 Jun 1999 19:22:53 -0700
Where are the main ground connections that if loose may affect FI performance? I need a little help due to time. Thanks steve
Keeping Cool in a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Sidney White
Sat, 19 Apr 2003 11:03:22 EDT
Has anyone tried Rain/Wind deflectors in connection with windconditioning especially needed in rain. If so, who makes them for the vanagon?
Re: tach connection
Historical mailing list - Leon
Tue, 5 Apr 2005 23:29:35 -0700
I am sure this was done a few times just need to find out what coil terminal to use for tach signal TIA Leon
Re: Alternator blue wire
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 9 Jul 2012 15:30:00 -0700
...I believe you year van can have a simple bad connection in the main 12 volt wires.. like juice gets to where it should...
Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:27:36 -0700
...Pls to show the "[...] little farther > forward [...[] third connection" in Ye Bentleye? > > -- > Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott > 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, > Bend, Ore. >
Misfiring '80 fixed...I hope!!
Historical mailing list - Jack Bateman
Fri, 28 Jun 1996 10:19:07 +0000
...so I unwrapped it and the connections were very loose. Closer inspection revealed the looseness was as a result of two cracks in opposite...
Re: troubleshooting intermittency
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:42:04 -0800
...I have since found many other electrically compromised connections and repaired as best I could using solder and weatherproof connectors. In summary, all electrical...
Re: Cold start issue
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 5 Jun 2011 13:59:07 -0400
...But certainly no harm to unplug/replug, exercise the connection. And to get more information, before you do that wait overnight then unplug the...
Re: '84 Westy Electrics - Stupid Questions
Historical mailing list - David Garth
Sun, 25 Jun 1995 06:35:45 -0700 (PDT)
In all the stock Westy's I've seen, there is no connection between the 12 volt and 120 volt system. i.e. your...
Re: '84 California water-cooled fuel probs
Historical mailing list - Jeff Tribble
Sat, 4 Aug 2001 10:03:36 -0400
Thanks John. >I had a similar problem with my '84, and it seems to be tied to >electrical connections. I removed the computer connector...
Forte's Auto Connection has moved! (Mass. Redline Dealer)
Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
Thu, 1 Nov 2001 08:57:25 -0800
...Forte's Parts Connection 376 Cambridge Street Burlington MA 01803 Tel. 871-273-9900 Fax. 871-273-9955 http://www.fortesparts.com/ I am...
Re: I could use a little help
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 2 Jun 2010 08:49:41 -0700
...And the connections become critical. If the clamps on the jumper cables are corroded and you can't get a good connection no joy...
Re: Possible Solar Charge Controller Warning ?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 7 May 2015 07:55:52 -0700
...FYI, My charge controller instruction manual says this about connection order: Connect the charge controller to the battery BEFORE connecting the solar panels to...
Re: Cleaning bad grounds
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Mon, 7 Feb 2005 10:08:58 -0500
I would do the pin test in the Bentley for the injection wiring harness and be sure that the crimp connections are good at...
Re: Van/squid connection...
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Fri, 18 May 2001 14:00:19 -0500
...Van/squid connection... > On 17 May, Holly and Chris Mills wrote "Also spent 3 years in Italy where > we always had a few unregistered...
Re: Fifth connection on relay
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Wed, 19 Feb 2014 07:24:23 -0800
...or 87a. > > The relay shown in Bentley shows a hard wired connection between the > two 87 pins. > > Neil. > > > On 2/18/14, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat...
Re: Blinker Relay
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sun, 16 Jun 1996 15:51:24 -0500
...on the blinker relay, i opened the bulb >housing and cleaned connections and everything is back to normal. That is, >like it was before...
Re: Coolant pipes
Historical mailing list - trooz
Wed, 17 Dec 2003 21:40:41 -0800
...It seems >as though I have one fixed but the connection to the lower hose will not quit dripping. I felt around on the...
Re: Turn signals Blinking Too fast???????
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Wed, 12 Apr 2006 17:45:26 -0700
...New bulbs, tried all the various manufacturer's versions of the blinker relay from my collection, scrubbed the connections clean. Still blinks too fast...
Re: was: co/propane RE: propex
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Sat, 2 Dec 2006 15:29:32 -0500
...Check out the current connection I'm doing on the regulator tee, or more accurately replacement of the original tee: http://westyventures.com/images...
Won't start..
Historical mailing list - stu schwartz
Tue, 12 Sep 2000 21:20:09 -0400
Thanks to all that responded...my westy wouldn't start but it wasn't the battery...it was a loose connection near the starter...
Re: Internet while underway
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Mon, 1 Nov 2004 06:55:16 -0700
Entity Frank Condelli spoke thus: > I thought you said you were > getting the Flying J connection for free ? I'm not a hacker :=) -- Gnarlie