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OH NO!!- Fuel gauge stuck at Full
Historical mailing list - Jim Spevacek
Mon, 6 Oct 1997 09:29:03 CST
...I know that my Westy Syncro has been a constant 20 m.p.g. vehicle. I haven't had the time (have to work...
Extra Vanagon Cooling
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 23 Apr 2004 16:12:21 -0500
For those of you that are constantly mulling over fixing your A/C or convertting it to R134-a this might be a simple...
Re: LVC Low State Sales Tax
Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 19:31:31 -0400
...Assuming prices are > relatively constant across US States, which States have really low State Tax > so I can maximize my efforts. > > Chris > > P.S...
Trusting Your Machine
Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
Thu, 1 Jul 2004 18:57:34 -0400
...but I gotta tell ya, I'm a bit terrified! Reading the constant issues that seem to randomly arise in these machines makes me...
Re: Fwd: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Thu, 2 Apr 2020 06:27:12 -0700
...Note that > power to the switch has to cone on the correct wire or the light will be on > constantly. > > Yrs, > d >
Re: Idle Control Valve - Part 2
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 22 Jun 2014 08:57:16 -0700
...Swapped out idle control box...no change. > > Any ideas as to what is keeping the idle control valve open constantly? > > Ric > > Sent from my...
Photo Campground competition
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Wed, 3 Mar 2010 09:17:02 -0800
Folks, Digital Review magazine constantly runs photo contests. There is now a contest entitled Campgrounds. While this includes tents high up in the mountains...
aging problems
Historical mailing list - Felix Bello
Mon, 15 Nov 1999 09:55:25 -0500
...They need assistance going up. ???? 3- Temperature light blinks constantly, but temperature does not go up. This, even after flushing and filling the system...
Horray!! No More Bucking!
Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
Sun, 3 Sep 2000 23:50:08 -0700
Hello List After spending the weekend with my parents, I am excited to report that the BUCKING that has been a constant problem with...
Re: Cutting out
Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
Sat, 23 Nov 2002 06:28:07 -0500
...But it would pick up and run only if i would keep it at a constant pull on the feed.It would not idle...
Re: Will MK1 Scirocco steering wheel fit on Vanagon? - YES, but.........
Historical mailing list - Veronica Fraga
Sun, 18 May 2003 22:40:58 -0700
...People constantly shoot me the finger. Tomorrow I'll try driving with the blinker on and see if it's worse or better... I...
Re: Radiator fan dead?
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Tue, 17 Jun 2003 06:34:38 -0700
...So far, its working well, it runs almost constantly where I am at in Florida. Good luck, ===== TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg...
Re: Vanagon 89 Auto Carat Heating Up
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Thu, 9 Oct 2003 08:47:42 -0700
...since the A/C isn't keeping the radiator fan on constantly. Good luck, Tim --- robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM> wrote: > A question for the...
Opinions on this Inverter?
Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
Tue, 23 Nov 2004 17:36:04 -0800
...off" switch - I don't want the fan to be running constantly if I'm trying to sleep. Any opinions would be welcome. I...
Re: Vanagon Doctor, Wheel squeal
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 22:21:42 +0000
...It seems constant and not different depending on speed. More likely at faster and harder turn. Doesn’t seem to be changed by putting...
Re: 81 engine swap ?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 11 Mar 1996 14:24:04 -0500
...mostly-present tweedling/chirping >sound (on revving/acceleration, and sometimes a constant slow chirp at >idle) and the availability of a low-cost replacement...
Re: Westfalia Propane Leaks
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 11 Apr 1995 10:55:41 -0700 (PDT)
...Sorry. > > Steven > Isn't it the plastic box/cover over the reg? Constant gas leak from there means that you nead a new reg...
Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Sun, 12 Dec 2010 09:56:48 -0600
...These new stereo units need constant power from the battery so that the memory of all of your settings remains intact, and also I...
Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sat, 7 Jun 2014 10:06:59 -0700
...It's been a constant source of frustration for me. I'm presently readying to pull the trans in preps for a TDI install...
Re: 87: follow up on leaking head
Historical mailing list
Sat, 4 May 1996 09:39:03 -0400
...Small cost to ensure constant clamp load at the head. Dennis.
Re: performance tires
Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
Wed, 19 Jun 1996 22:47:11 -0500
...second tire lifts, and how do you tell?;-) They slide!! I constantly scare the sh*t out of newbies in the 78 camper. The...
how to change AFM track?
Historical mailing list - John McLean
Fri, 29 Dec 2000 22:32:46 -0800
...The screws back out under constant tension and it feels like you are stripping the head. I just thought they were self tapping screws...
81 Camper No-start
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Wed, 25 Dec 2002 16:31:09 -0800
...Also have 12V on ECU pin 4 when the starter operates and on pin 10 constant. I've run out of places to look...
Re: Now that the mileage survey is done . . .
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:09:12 -0800
...mystery > problem (bad injector, i think) that makes it run rich, constantly make > jackrabbit starts, and nearly always have the AC running full blast...
Re: Dometic in 100F ambient?
Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
Wed, 15 Aug 2007 15:32:05 -0700
...hot day even with the fridge off that fan would run constantly. I suppose if the sun is shining on the D/S that...
Re: Brake pedal fades to floor at stops
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Tue, 13 May 2008 20:28:08 -0700
...Brakes work fine, but under constant pressure fluid leaks past the piston seals and the pedal slowly sinks to the floor? Seen it in...
Re: Use for the key left in buzzer
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Wed, 9 Sep 2009 09:40:24 -0700
...a fine art, so I seem to have the thing out constantly :o) > I'm wondering if the blue/white headlight wire is > also...
Poptop Rattle
Historical mailing list - Mark Bowie
15 Nov 95 17:14:36 EST
Hello- I am an occasional subscriber to the list, and am constantly amazed at the level of knowledge and commitment that is expressed here...
pelonis ceramic heater
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Wed, 5 Feb 2003 16:34:49 -0800
...and not constantly cycling on and off with cold/too hot spells.. </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>The thing was honey combed... </DIV></DIV...
fresno lens
Historical mailing list - karen davis
Sat, 16 Aug 2003 15:18:53 +0000
Got a fresno lens because it's hard for me to see towards the passenger side due to the mirror constantly moving. Where is...
Blinkers not working???
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Sat, 1 Mar 2008 11:16:52 -0500
...What I'm getting is dim green led that's on constant, if the flip the stalk to use the blinker the green light...
Re: COSTCO's - Kirkland group 41 battery
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 23:00:53 -0400
...A deep cycle battery should easily outlast and outperform a starting battery in constant use, powering things like heaters, fridges and the like. Advertisements...
cv joints
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 05 Apr 94 18:51:48 CDT
...from the infamous parts fiches: (as of 1992) Vanagon Constant Velocity Joint, with boot, with grease: 251-598-101 (and coincidently, i had called...
Re: Help: 89 Westy w/Noisy Speedometer
Historical mailing list
Mon, 20 Nov 1995 13:09:57 -0800
> >>Does anyone know a common failure/problem that would cause a speedo to >>click constantly while driving? (needle bounces also) Current mileage >>92,000...
Re: Eurovan Catalytic Converter
Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
Thu, 9 May 1996 22:31:53 -0400 (EDT)
...heats the interior of the vehicle, which requires > running the air conditioner constantly. > > Has this been your experience? > > Thanks for your help, > > Dave Maguiness > >
RE: silver secret
Historical mailing list
Mon, 29 Aug 94 8:21:19 EDT
...A single constant 12 volt line runs to the back. The ground is the dash itself...the idea that it may be a charging...
Re: bodega update 5/30
Historical mailing list - Marcus Doherr
Thu, 1 Jun 1995 09:33:57 -0700 (PDT)
...Each one > of these posts contains the latest info, so don't assume the content stays > constant if this looks like past posts. I...
Questions
Historical mailing list - George Bosch
Wed, 29 Oct 1997 01:16:52 -0800
...1) I monitor it on a weekly basis and was receiving between 17.5 and 19 mpg constantly. The last two weeks my mpg...
No brake lights
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Fri, 30 Aug 2002 03:46:12 +0000
...The single wire lights the test light constant with brakes on or off. The other side (2 wires together) does nothing. Brake pedal...
Re: WBX bashing
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 31 Jul 2002 22:12:49 +1200
...No other 80s engine that I know of needs constant painstaking care re coolant. Modern vehicles are supposed to be largely maintenance-free; this...
'85 Westy Fuel Pump Noise
Historical mailing list - MMunn
Sun, 26 Jan 2003 09:55:12 -0800
...The new pump made pretty much the exact same constant tone as the old. But, after 10 weeks, something happened this morning. The new...
RoadHaus - Filling LP tanks problem.
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Tue, 11 Mar 2003 10:09:32 -0800
...Its been 2 weeks since the last fill and have been running the fridge, furnace and cook stove constantly. Is there something in the...
Re: It's a Beautiful Day in America!...
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
Tue, 22 Jul 2003 23:55:30 -0500
...just frustrating. Guess which vehicle I've learned to love. Hint: constant plans to replace with Passat with a Kentucky-made Toyota. Donald Baxter...
Re: ?Polisher/Buffer or Sander/Polisher?
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sat, 20 Mar 2004 12:17:59 EST
...The thing seemed to be constantly asking,"Should I burn through or not?" My question: Do the orbital polisher/buffers (WEN for one) work...
gas mileage
Historical mailing list - Austin
Fri, 9 Sep 2005 19:22:00 -0700
...Slow lane, 55-60 constant. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Stereo Off; USB Device Current Draw Through Stereo
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sat, 16 Dec 2017 17:42:08 -0800
Neil, My Pioneer non-cd stereo has maintenance power from some constant 12v source on the fuse box. The actual power to make noise...
I asked the AI program ChatGPT to write a sonnet about finding parts for Volkswagen campers
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:33:12 -0600
...Your brakes and tires, in need of repair, But where to find parts, a constant despair. The mechanic scratches his head in thought, And...
Re: Deer whistles--do they work?
Historical mailing list - Jason
Mon, 9 Sep 2013 19:47:03 -0400
...no they don�t then! I conclude from this paper that constantly > honking your horn is the only effective method to alert deer. Not...
Re: Coolant bottle harbinger - opinions?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:31:04 -0400
...hill, fully loaded, >running A/C, but the engine temp stayed constant. Dear Peter, The pressure bottle must hold pressure or the system will...
Re: The Car Talk Brothers strike again
Historical mailing list
Mon, 21 Nov 1994 10:04:08 -0500 (EST)
...from MIT and they don't understand that FORCE = MASS x ACCELERATION, and holding Force constant with the same engine, and a higher mass...
spring clamps (was Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?)
Historical mailing list - Austin
Wed, 24 May 2000 20:56:39 -0700
...screw >type hose clamps. >Stuart MacMillan IMHObservation, spring clamps maintain a constant sealing force that self-adjusts for eventual rubber shrinkage, movement, etc; + they...
BLOCK BEARING SIZES ...
Historical mailing list - zolo
Sat, 25 Sep 2004 10:51:18 -0700
...We are here to do constant makovers on our beloved friends. I hope, some of you would know what I am talking about and...
Re: Short in Electrical System
Historical mailing list - jbange
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 09:56:25 -0700
...Any ideas how to start checking >where the >short may be? A friend of mine had constant trouble with his electrical system and his...
Re: fuel pump noise
Historical mailing list - DREW PHILLIPS
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:34:37 -0800
...1986 Vanagon seems to be > making a louder noise > > and > > running constantly. I plan on leaving on a > lengthy trip tomorrow > > but am > > getting...
Re: Rear heater - sweet smell
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 24 Apr 2010 09:32:42 -0600
...You will be constantly running an "open loop" condition and routing hot coolant through your cabin, even though under the seat, and in either...
"Brake Warning Light" grounding question. (searched)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 7 Aug 2008 13:58:27 -0700
...A ground goes to one side from the oil pressure light (when pressure switch closed), the other side has a constant ground from the...
Re: Canoe hauling, interesting figures,etc
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Mon, 8 Jun 1998 21:07:47 -0400
...road at 65 than when you are sitting still? You are constantly steering into the wind, in order to go straight....But the winds...
Re: Huge cost of constant breackdowns
Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
Tue, 13 Apr 1999 23:09:03 -0700
WHY sold in America Vanagons are so bad? Isn't it german revenge for destruction of beautiful Dresden? "M.R. Nimmo" wrote: > They probably...
Re: head gasket replacement
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 3 May 2003 14:47:02 -0400
...pass '85 GL Westy '58 AH Bugeye Sprite All three require constant attention ..... but NONE are for sale. Right after I picked up my...
Re: A/C Compressor - generic?
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Tue, 22 Jun 2004 11:26:54 -0400
...The AC in the vanagon are constant problems. Eric Rusty Zarse wrote: >I was wondering if qanyone had used a generic A/C compressor...