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• Re: oil light question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 08:56:11 -0700
  ...Regular flashing is not an OP light symptom, but is indicative of a missing coolant sensor wire, which he says is the situation on...
• Re: was: Friday Wal Mart;what would you do?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 19 Jun 2004 00:04:46 -0400
  ...come out, they must be working in the store." at which point i go back to reading my book with my head light on...
• Re: Paint Code
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 15:12:58 -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: engine/starter problem, advice sought:)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Erb
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 14:18:14 -0700
  ...till it got to the point where > it would barely turn over, and then nothing more than the oil and > gen lights would dim...
• Off-Road trip lists
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 11:33:29 -0400
  ...Low point: What are the lowest items under the vehicle? Where are these low points located? B. VEHICLE / FOUR-WHEELING ITEMS TO BRING 1...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Tobias Gogolin
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:20:18 -0700
  ...14 PM, Tobias Gogolin wrote: > > I suppose the most important purge point on my '84 is the one in front on > top of the...
• Re: Who has the real skinny on R-12?
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Sat, 12 Jun 1999 21:58:11 -0700
  ...Magee" <condor2@FLASH.NET> wrote: > Steven, et. al., > You bring up a good point; Monied Interests. From my > review of the case for CFC...
• Re: Radiator Fan Keeps coming on
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 18:44:52 EDT
  ...This should prevent the van from beginning to >overheat, >> at which point the red light in the temp gauge will start blinking >> furiously. If...
• Re: 2 questions
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 12:03:03 -0400
  ...It's difficult to see even if you know about where it is, but look around with a flashlight or feel around with your...
• Re: Tranny Whinning in 84 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:37:43 -0700
  ...But the point is - > weigh carefully just how really important a trip is, against the > possible consequences that may follow. Some trips just shouldn...
• Re: long term parking on hills
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:33:18 -0600
  ...In some locations, the posted speed reduction sign accompanies a flashing light that is on during the hours of speed reduction. That too makes...
• Re: 2.1 puked coolant near oil filter when hot
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 19:58:05 -0400
  ...I will try at some point to rig up a dial indicator to measure it. the shaft turns smoothly by hand with a little...
• Re: Just cause
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 16 May 2002 16:40:05 -0400
  ...I have a variety of data points: I have cops in my family, and I used to be a vehicular fuck-up. The cops...
• Re: Fraydaye -- What Was Your Favourite Westy Moment This Week?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 06:51:28 -0700
  ...Jetta flashed me a peace sign and >> kids playing football stopped play to point and wave! >> >> >> ______________________________**__ >> From: Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@GMAIL.COM> >> To: vanagon...
• Re: 86 GL with Black Interior
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 27 May 2012 21:12:49 -0400
  ...do this but I am planning on selling my trusty 86 Flash >> Silver GL as I don't have space or funds for three...
• Re: Engine fire... again!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 14 May 2008 16:48:32 -0700
  ...the point is ... this is a known problem ... it is very likely that we who have vans still on the road are most likely...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:55:33 -0800
  ...Very good point. In light of Dennis' correct comments on my, "ahem", electrical work, IMO, my planning seems to be fairly non existent or...
• Re: running hot....any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 13:18:28 -0500
  ...if remember correctly this tends to involve the light flashing when its not supposed to be flashing. also one other variable on this system...
• Re: More 89 Bluestar questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 19:54:20 -0500
  ...I was having problems with a flashing oil light and the low oil pressure switch started leaking quite fast so I contacted BD and...
• oil pres woes....solved?!?! part 1
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 17:52:47 -0800
  ...is flashing away as I'm going 65-75 down I90. I've been so stressed out I reached a breaking point and just...
• 88 Newbie makes trouble for self
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 18:17:53 -0400
  ...Light flashes at start up, but still trying to establish test points and parameters with a new sender on the way. - Seller tells me...
• Re: Syncro abuse (long)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 May 2005 18:39:22 -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: Starter removal
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 22:39:32 -0400
  ...I > > went right out > > and checked the situation with a flashlight. Just as you > > described. Is it > > possible to get to the 17 mm...
• tune up
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 14 Jun 97 14:00:27 CDT
  ...headlights, high beam indicator, parking lights, side marker lights, license plate lights, emergency/hazard flasher, stop lights, tail lights, backup lights, turn signals, horn...
• Re: 1,6TDSL changing engine drive belt
  Historical mailing list - Martin Kennelly
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 00:43:27 +0000
  ...one points upwards". Then you can observe that a suitably thick plate can be inserted onto the the other side of the cam and...
• Re: At long last protype waterbox bleeding, draining and purging installed and operating
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 20:55:51 PDT
  ...I have drained and filled the system > >many times at this point and have never had the flashing low water >idiot >light on the...
• Re: VW OBD Handheld Code Reader Questions (Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:46:40 -0700
  ...the OBD-I systems I am familiar with generally use counting flashes of the Check Engine light to get out basic OBD- I one...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:20:33 -0700
  ...It sure schemcks of a vacuum leak, but at this point, I think the ECU has so many fault codes, that it's forcing...
• Re: Bus Depot and debate for Californians
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 4 May 2002 19:41:22 -0700
  ...Palo Alto struck me as pretty conservative, and anti-flash (no glitzy electronic signs et et...). There's more economic might, despite the current...
• Re: cooperative Westy ownership?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:30:54 -0500
  ...all because they had lights > > > flashing, strange noises, and refused to stop and check them out. When > > > people rent or borrow a vehicle it...
• Re: Propane fired airconditioning
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:38:15 -0500
  ...to > ignite the gas/air mixture which had a higher > flash/compression-ignition > point. > > Okay... so the thought is this... there ARE > diesel-fired...
• Re: Propane fired airconditioning
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 01:18:20 +0200
  ...to > ignite the gas/air mixture which had a higher > flash/compression-ignition > point. > > Okay... so the thought is this... there ARE > diesel-fired...
• Re: Syncro abuse (long)
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 9 May 2005 18:19:52 -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: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 22 Mar 2017 10:52:55 -0700
  ...the point of containing an explosive mixture before you > > can use it or the first time you light something it could flash back > > through...
• Re: No current at FI injector plug - a repsonse
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:01:16 -0800
  ...for a while, I was shocked to see air cooled vanagons with points, and no oxygen sensor. No feed back to the ecu ? how...
• Re: Phydaye Phollies ... an oldie. that's it. just an oldie. :)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 22:51:07 -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: Another Vanagon Burns Up
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 08:43:17 -0800
  ...Once rubber starts to get to full burn it becomes very difficult and then the temps will rise to the ignition (flash over point...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Double Check (fuses)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:51:30 -0700
  ...Am only using 2 bulbs total. (I'm converting to round headlights) Great points! I considered possible effects of higher wattage bulbs on other...
• FW: results of tests for Das Boot
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 21:59:34 -0600
  ...I read 10.5 to 11 volts at this point. The coil voltage is about 6 volts with the ignition on. Grounding the center...
• Re: E85 thermodynamic advantage?
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Tue, 12 Jun 2007 10:50:49 -0600
  ...You also need to be able to re-flash or reprogram the FI computer for the new fuel curve, easy if you have megasqirt...
• Re: Colin Kellogg Story
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:29:57 -0800
  ...Little red flashy light came on. Along with all the other > lights. Continued to drive until it was surrounded by the cloud of steam...
• Re: power window regulators
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:13:10 -0500
  ...The rivit is the weakest point and it shears off.Letting you know that this is the end. Reriviting this wont fix it. Not...
• Re: 2.1 puked coolant near oil filter when hot
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 19:05:35 -0500
  ...in terms of measurement, I know. �I will try at > some point to rig up a dial indicator to measure it. �the shaft turns...
• Re: 2.1L Dynam oil press sys check
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 04:05:28 -0500
  ...Reduce speed below 2000 rpm and ground the LP wire -- if light flashes, LP electronics are ok. If you get to this point, your...
• Re: Snake Oil or Legit?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Sat, 24 May 2008 18:46:21 -0700
  ...content, stability and flash point are also very important. In colder > weather, cloud point and low temperature filter plugging point may be > critical factors...
• Re: HELP Flashing red temp light! PS: Electrolytic..
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 23:58:44 -0700
  ...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: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:23:25 -0800
  ...I'm sure that pointer will help other people! And the current track is ground? Neil. On Sat, Feb 23, 2008 at 5:04...
• Re: Product Review: Octopus cup/drink/bottle holder.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 12:05:54 -0700
  ...I suspect you'd take offense if I pointed and greeted you in a loud voice on an airplane. So I wont'. Slow day...
• Re: Dash wierdness, was- Aux Battery.....
  Historical mailing list - David Gunning
  Sat, 27 May 2006 17:29:43 -0400
  Saw my ace VW mechanic today (Reggie's VW Repair and Salvage, Waterford, Maine) and he pointed-out that a reworking of VW ground...
• Re: User Input: Oval's Motorsport Rebuilt Engines
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 3 May 2016 11:38:16 -0700
  ...I may wear out my 4 way flashers (emergency blinkers) on long steep grades but on my '88, the power is acceptable overall. This...
• Re: In addition to a 3rd brake light, clean your contacts for the rear lights
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 08:20:25 -0500
  ...Several people on the list have pointed out that you can get a big boost in brightness if you simply clean up the contacts...
• Pan-a-mint Happenings at last
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 8 Nov 95 13:50:34 PST
  ...Some Razberry beer (Wasatch, Black Dog, Petes Winter Brew, Pyramid, Hood River etc etc.) Flashlight Money for the bar and campsites Dutch Oven yer...
• Power Antenna How To (No VendorWhining) Warning: Has Tech Content!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 3 May 2002 22:41:37 EDT
  ...Suddenly a flash of light and the long train of modifications was begun. (Actually, I had installed the auxiliary fuel tank before this point...
• Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 16:03:28 -0400
  ...As for turn signals-flashers there are no relays in the back. There is a "flasher" on the fuse-relay box and the wiring...
• Re: cheap '89 Bluestar on CL
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Wed, 22 Jan 2014 13:12:10 -0800
  ...I never liked that striped-pattern interior anyway ...too flashy or 'busy' ...more bling than good taste let's say, IMO. But some people...
• Re: After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans
  Historical mailing list - bemba
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 11:44:24 -0800
  ...At that point the needle starts to climb past the indicator light, engine always at >2000 rpm. If I run it longer, it will...
• Re: Red Rock Trip Report Part 4 - Happy Trails
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Apr 1995 01:33:13 -0700
  >Red Rock Trip Report Part 4 - Happy Trails A brilliant report, needing only one correction that I can see. >In a flash, the thought...
• Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sat, 11 May 2002 23:09:05 -0500
  Oh my god! Thanks for the pointer! Maybe that's why, whenever I drove in the US, a long line of cars always seemed...
• Re: Octane smoctane
  Historical mailing list - chrisrvanagon
  Sat, 26 May 2007 14:23:40 -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: Ignition question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 30 May 2007 06:42:59 -0700
  ...Also, now when I turn on my bright lights > the dome lights flash with the switch. Lastly the ignition switch when > turned to the...