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  • Re: New Youtube video about radiator fan resistor
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 19 May 2013 15:45:29 -0400
    ...Normal A/C operation sequence: a) Radiator fan runs at low speed whenever system is on, A/C ups it to second speed if...
  • Automatic transmissions? (friday little vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:40:47 -0800
    ...Is this because automatics have become sophisticated enough to surpass the performance of a manual transmission during off road and low traction operation? Is...
  • Re: Used Van Help: I bought the Van!
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
    Tue, 1 Jul 2003 10:16:46 -0400
    ...Here, used car owners tend to unload older vehicles when the A/C fails and major ($$$) repairs are needed to get it operational. Most...
  • Re: Front heater never shuts off
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sat, 25 May 2024 18:02:38 +0000
    ...brain is exploding.  Your method is far superior. >> >> The swap out operation is almost trivial. Don’t try to work with your >> hands up...
  • Transmission quits after 310,000 miles
    Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
    Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:30:36 -0500
    ...Are there recommendations on how to have the torque converter and transmission tested for proper operation before this conversion? I would like to know...
  • Re: Subie engine prices
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
    Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:45:17 -0700
    ...The guy running the parts operation spent two hours with me going over what was what. Really nice, ethical people... http://www.superrupair.com...
  • Re: Gen Set
    Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
    Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:38:23 -0800
    ...062956) Board member - Western States Great Dane Rescue Association Director of Operations & Training - Deaf Dane Rescue Inc. Oakridge, OR USA My Homepage - http://gracieland...
  • Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:28:32 -0800
    ...more than I have! > Ditto on the seals; for both the operation of the windows and the = > doorlocks, too. > Oh, and also the warpy...
  • Re: idle question
    Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
    Mon, 17 Jul 1995 14:17:08 -0700
    ...However, > during the first few minutes of operation, it will not idle and it stalls. > Once it warms up a bit, it idles just...
  • Toronto area Refrigerator Service
    Historical mailing list - Ron Mighton
    Sun, 19 Apr 1998 13:34:50 -0400
    ...It refused to display 1000 or accept its code and now it just seems hung in non operational mode. I have removed the fuse...
  • City water connection leak
    Historical mailing list - Riley Kettner
    Fri, 5 May 2000 10:52:09 -0700
    ...Last week I had this setup working for about 5 minutes when in normal operation. Hopefully there is not much water within the walls...
  • Re: Why burning out a diesel glow plug in less than 40 miles?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Tue, 18 Jul 2000 22:39:19 -0600
    ...burn out - Is it a pump > timing thing? Steve, Check the operation of the glow plug relay. If it's not disengaging, the current...
  • which way does the coolant bleed valve line up?
    Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
    Mon, 17 Jul 2000 14:14:42 -0400
    ...Front of car -- O -- Rear of car So, which way is "bleed" and which way is "normal operation"??? Thanx in advance! Michael J. Sullivan...
  • Re: Digi-whatever question
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 10 Aug 2001 09:02:59 -0400
    ...digi-thing responds to? >Something else in the digi-mc-bobber operation? Nope, it doesn't know or care about the starter. Ignition switch...
  • coolent level sensor
    Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
    Fri, 9 Nov 2001 06:11:42 -0800
    ...Really not much in the Bently with regard to the operation of this sensor. Does anyone have any information on the response that should...
  • Re: Need advice please....too cool?
    Historical mailing list - Jon Schaer
    Fri, 21 Nov 2003 18:26:04 -0500
    ...I'm wondering if it's actually running too cool for best operation. Had to do a hose replacement summer '02. Could incorrect bleeding...
  • Re: Secret of the Exhaust Nuts?
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:06:43 -0500
    ...http://www.benplace.com/head3/100_0007.jpg It's an operation...you need a PH.D...he he he Like someone said, propane...
  • Remote Starter Switch Wire-up for '88GL
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:02:30 -0500
    I want to permanently wire up my starter for remote switch operations so it's more convenient by having a couple of leads tucked...
  • Re: Digitool for digifant?
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Tue, 6 Jun 2006 19:28:45 -0400
    ...I solved a long standing operational problem on the Weekender and therefore didn't follow through on buying one from him, though we had...
  • Re: List Vultures/Parts Dealers and the List
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 17 Jul 1996 03:30:03
    ...If that makes me a "commercial operation" than there are a whole lot of commercial operations here. There are, in fact, several fairly large...
  • Re: Continuous Duty Solenoid vs Starter Solenoid; Visual Difference?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 20 Oct 2015 23:41:29 -0400
    ...Relays designed for starters that do have built in solenoids such as those found on older Fords are designed for short term operation, under...
  • Re: 2.1 rebuild - hone lifter bores?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 7 Jul 2011 13:40:11 -0500
    ...up the slack from the loss of metal in any honing operation. So honing for the lifters would simply make for an even more...
  • Re: Was "In defense of Ron", Other Vendors
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
    Wed, 26 Aug 1998 09:18:02 -0500
    I second Ken's comments about Ron , his operation, knowledge and prices . The man is jumping through his butt to keep up, even with...
  • Re: Bearings for alternator
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Tue, 1 Apr 2008 21:35:43 -0700
    ...Due to health (heart) reasons, I closed the full-time operation in 1999, but still buy and sell on-line stuff (mostly Bus, Vanagon...
  • Re: of mice and mirrors
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 7 Feb 2013 13:22:59 -0500
    ...I have motorized mirrors on other vehicles, and >those have always been responsive and smooth in operation. Thanks >for letting me know. I won...
  • Re: SW BC, PNW Meet Update!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 28 Apr 95 17:52:26 PDT
    ...iceman@whidbey.net | |Old Antarctic Explorer "Operation DEEPFREEZE" | |-----------------------------------------------|
  • Re: Westy-Vision
    Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
    Mon, 20 Oct 1997 14:03:05 -0700
    ...However, another friend has a Citizen TV/VCR with remote, AC/DC operation, timer, etc. He uses this in his boat and in the...
  • Re: Help - Setting Idle Mixture
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 15 Apr 1998 22:46:45 -0400
    Check the O2 sensor operation. It should correct the mixture automatically unless some messed up the air flow meter or something. Dennis -----Original Message...
  • Fwd: 1981 Westfalia - Refrigerator Propane problem
    Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
    Fri, 28 May 1999 12:39:47 -0800
    ...ignitor and safety button - Won't light! Propane side of refrigerator operation does not work. Need suggestions and how to remove refrigerator in case...
  • Re: Let's fix our Dometic refigerators
    Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
    Sat, 22 May 1999 16:49:19 -0700
    My fridge lit right up on propane, and after 24 hours of operation had chilled down to 50 degrees. Seems that my fridge will...
  • Re: Buying the ECU Chip- What version ECU to put it in!! -Works w-no rockers!
    Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
    Thu, 3 Aug 2000 17:34:16 +0100
    ...Engineer +353-21-284316 WW Operations Apple, Cork, Ireland.
  • Re: CO adjustment
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 17 Mar 2001 09:03:57 -0600
    ...far off that the > system was never going into "closed > loop" operation (maybe). Still something of > a mystery to me. > > Take care, > Larry A. >
  • redline mtl vs. mt-90
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Fri, 15 Jun 2001 14:21:29 -0700
    according to the syncro.org site, redline recommends mt-90 for high-temperature operation in the transaxle. i will soon be changing out my...
  • Re: refrigerator - high altitude operation
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
    Wed, 19 Jun 2002 19:41:07 -0600
    >For high altitude problems, you can install a smaller jet (prolly not >available) or adjust your regulator to lower pressure Get a set of...
  • Re: Check Compression: Warm or cold engine?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 12 May 2003 20:25:21 -0700
    ...I've seen Air Cooled heater boxes that were run without the Alternator Blower fan in operation and the aluminum heat sinks were melted...
  • Great fuel injection diagnosis document I found on the net (Digitool related)
    Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
    Tue, 25 May 2004 17:33:03 -0700
    ...FI system, looking to better understand the theory of it's operation to be able to debug a hesitation problem, I came across this...
  • Re: running without idle stab unit
    Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
    Thu, 16 Feb 2006 18:05:07 -0600
    I agree it would be nice to have it operational (which it has been for 200K) What are your thoughts on why two different...
  • Re: OXS and battery light on intermitant
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Wed, 12 Oct 2005 21:49:08 -0500
    The OXS light does not indicate anything about the operation of the O2 sensor. It is wired to come on with the battery light...
  • tire sale at Summit Racing
    Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
    Sun, 4 Dec 2005 14:38:53 -0800
    ...062956) Board member - Western States Great Dane Rescue Association Director of Operations & Training - Deaf Dane Rescue Inc. Springfield, OR USA My Homepage - http://gracieland...
  • Re: Dometic Fridge propane operation stuff
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:29:24 EDT
    In a message dated 18/08/2008 12:31:00 P.M. Central Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Thanks Keith ! Like I...
  • Re: After Market Radiator Fan?
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Sun, 27 May 2001 15:06:15 -0400
    ...R12 level shouldn't directly influence the operation of the radiator fan, only the operation of the compressor and A/C system. ----- Original Message...
  • Re: Dometic condensation drain
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Tue, 3 Jun 2008 20:04:07 -0700
    ...placement of > the > tip of the flame under the evaporator is critical to proper operation. The > way the dometic unit was designed, the "offset...
  • 85 Westy stuck in gear
    Historical mailing list - Shawn
    Wed, 26 Dec 2001 17:03:52 -0600
    ...Is there a procedure to confirm proper operation of the shift linkage? I don't own a Bentley for the Vanagon yet:-). 2) If...
  • Re: Dometic fridge question
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
    Tue, 3 Jun 2014 09:14:13 -0400
    Mark wrote: "The 12 volt mode operation often has degraded due to aging of the wiring connections. This can be remedied. Also the cooling...
  • Re: SW BC (W WA?) Pizza!!
    Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
    Mon, 24 Apr 1995 19:28:09 +0000
    ...It is a family run operation and their food and service is EXCELLENT :) Custom order, you name it. Plenty of parking, and very accomodating...
  • Dometic Question
    Historical mailing list - W. Silva
    Fri, 4 Sep 1998 07:32:57 -0400
    ...Would this make any difference in the propane operation? Does what ever covers the hole "magnify" the flame so that you see it more...
  • Vanagon Water-cooled best year(s)
    Historical mailing list - Scott A. Harvey
    Tue, 11 Aug 1998 20:34:28 -0700
    ...Harvey UCLA - Communications Technology Services Manager - Data, CATV, & 800MHz Campus Backbone Network Operations 741 Circle Drive South CSB I, 2nd Floor Los Angeles, CA...
  • Re: Princess Auto
    Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
    Fri, 16 Apr 1999 09:47:26 -0700
    ...However, they also have operations here in the US >under the name Princess America (or Princess Auto America). There is also a US >version...
  • Interior Fridge Fan
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Mon, 24 May 1999 21:35:41 -0500
    ...Although operation of the fan will be controlled by a toggle switch mounted somewhere on the cabinet exterior, should I be concerned about the...
  • Re: Mistery Item
    Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
    Wed, 22 Sep 1999 10:05:17 -0700
    ...Engineer (916) 394-5302 - phone Sacramento Operations Center (916) 815-0762 - pager Apple Computer Inc.
  • Wierd digifant problem today!
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Wed, 13 Mar 2002 17:45:49 -0500
    ...Drove into town, and no power...black smoke.....occasional normal operation. I looked at the fi connections and all seemed well. Most of the...
  • Re: Extra propane tank under door
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Fri, 10 Jan 2003 15:52:19 -0500
    ...Any ideas where I can find one? > >-Phil > >Phil Walker >Product Operations Manager, APF >Brooks-PRI Automation >(801) 736-3330 >(801) 736-3443 Fax
  • Dometic Fridge Electronic Ignition not working?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis
    Sun, 18 Sep 2005 13:03:50 -0400
    ...This weekend all I got was a solid orange light, no clicking, and certainly no propane operation. My archive searches came up with nothing...
  • Re: Fridge operation
    Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
    Wed, 8 Mar 2000 14:11:58 -0500
    ...I >just am wondering if I am experiencing normal operation of need to >do this pita job. I think you are normal, fridge too...
  • Re: Idle issues
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 17 May 2020 05:51:12 -0400
    ...Any thoughts/ideas would be > appreciated. > The ECU does not control the operation of the ICU. If the valve does not hum at key...
  • Re: Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 3 Aug 2016 13:49:45 -0700
    ...My logic regarding purge valve operation may be a bit backwards or possibly misleading. On Wednesday, August 3, 2016, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com...
  • Re: Tools and spare parts
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 8 Feb 2012 07:43:13 -0800
    ...ago. > > actually, 1960, which is 52 years ago: > > " Instructions for > Tropical Climate Operation > Group Z4 > September 1960 > 534 074 20 > VOKSWGENWERK AG > Service Department"
  • Cost of Operating Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Bobby "Butch" Stokes
    Mon, 4 Dec 1995 12:24:56 CDT
    I did a cost of operation for my 83 Waterboxer - details below. Is this about right?? My 83 Waterboxer turned over 114K miles this...
  • Re: What would you do?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 12 Oct 94 18:37:15 EDT
    ...It might be a good idea to have the compression checked before you undertake this operation. If the compression and other vital organs are...
  • Flip-Down Drink Holders
    Historical mailing list - Doug Warren x2760
    Wed, 4 Dec 1996 15:23:53 EDT
    ...WARREN *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+ -------------- Reactor Operations Engineer ------------------------- Brookhaven National Lab Phone: (516) 344-5649 Work HFBR Bldg 750 FAX: (516) 344-1362 PO Box 5000 Email: goofy...