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Re: Sick of overheating....Friday question and comment....
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Sat, 12 Dec 2015 00:24:37 -1000
...my coolant level was getting low....I made what > I guess is a Libby Bong....I took a length of steel brake line and...
Back Online
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 31 Mar 1999 22:54:57 -0500
...He had done a brake job for me, replaced steering rack boots, installed new O2 sensoe, new cat converter, new muffler and tail pipe...
Re: Friday flammables-Flammables vs. combustibles.
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:33:50 -0700
...behind us (well behind me, I have a westy) We have brake fluid in front of us, it's a flammable with a high...
Re: vanagon difficulty
Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
Thu, 3 Sep 2009 16:38:20 -0700
...I pay attention to sounds; check my fluid levels, keep oil and coolant in the vehicle ,etc. It's old school car maintenance, and...
Re: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 13:47:23 -0800
...when the van body has the amount of rust it has. >Brake fluid for those has probably never been changed from the sound of...
Re: lifter problems
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 13 May 2004 12:46:43 -0500
...makes sense to me as a maintenance item. *Brakes: *Bleed and flush with new break fluid every two years - I do this because of...
Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
...We refused to pay the R72 for the brake adjustment, after pointing out that while the front brakes were in fact self-adjusting, a...
road test: 1986 vanagon camper syncro
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 06 Feb 95 15:11:22 CST
...A rush down a mountain, however, might reveal brake fade. Still, these are very good brakes. An enlarged and upgraded engine does its best...
Re: How to do a head reseal on a diesel vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:57:22 -0700
...are getting worn out, and dry, and lube is getting old, brake fluid is getting old and water-contaminated, gear oil gets old, CV...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:36:02 -0500
...With the dry sump setup we're working on, there will be both oil level indicators for the res, and pressure warning both light...
Re: Tire size question
Historical mailing list - Karl
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 14:35:18 -0800
...Front > brakes are now Audi A6. > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/JD6nnDNE1aT4KRuSA > > > On 11/17/2024 12:12 PM, David McNeely wrote: > > And tell...
Frank G.'s TDI instrument cluster - Details and Comments
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 9 Nov 2004 12:56:57 EST
...but...what's your plan for the interference with the > brake master cyl./fluid reservoir? > > Serge, Recently, I'm lurking and only post when...
Re: trip out west
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:48:48 -0500
...electrical wires, some look like they convey fluids (two small metal >>> >> pipes >>> >> that might be brake fluid related?) in addition to the coolant hoses...
Turbo Audi 3A Project Update: Scavenger Pumps
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Thu, 4 Oct 2001 02:56:45 EDT
...For the Audi 5000, a large combination unit is used which includes a PS stage and a brake booster stage. The Audi 4000 mounts...
Re: What could have gone wrong?
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Tue, 6 May 2008 13:01:00 -0700
...If the needle stays in the middle, > > temp > > > > is fine, and the red light indicates level too low. Level was OK, so > > > > sensor is...
Re: 89 (was 90) Wheelchair Vanagon for sale
Historical mailing list - Tony Gould
Tue, 1 May 2001 21:03:04 -0700
...ok - no pulling; brakes worked good - > no > > pulling or diving to one side/other > > (15) no weeping of water/oil/fluids around engine > > before...
Re: Tire size question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 20:45:00 -0500
...Drivability is great and it climbs hills like crazy and is stopping fine with stock brakes. But of course I’m comparing that to...
Re: lifter problems
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Thu, 13 May 2004 11:29:49 -0700
...makes sense to me as a maintenance item. *Brakes: *Bleed and flush with new break fluid every two years - I do this because of...
Re: Castrol Hypuron 15W-40 Synthetic Blend?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 14 May 2012 11:58:10 -0700
...whether hydraulics of brakes, or clutch hyd system.. or engine ....or anything ..wheel bearings , whateer. it's not hard to push something that's...
Re: Tire size question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:28:17 -0500
...In my case I have an engine that is more powerful then original, I have disk brakes all around, and front are larger then...
Re: Diesel vs. Gas
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 28 Apr 2005 23:31:54 -0400
...Only maintenance was fluid changes and tires. The regenerative braking even saves the brake pads. He also has solar power on his house set...
Re: Tire size question
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:28:38 -0700
...Drivability is great and it climbs hills like crazy and is stopping fine with stock brakes. But of course I’m comparing that to...
95 Eurovan Camper
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 27 Feb 95 15:13:36 CST
...8-gallon gray-water tanks; a 4.7-gallon propane tank; fluid-level and power monitor; and an optional 12,000-BTU forced- air...
We went to Mammoth Lakes for a few days too....
Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:49:05 -0700
...tuned up and fluids replaced - I basically drove it as it arrived from the PO except for overhauling the brakes. So far they found...
Re: Tire size question
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:40:15 +0000
...Front >>> brakes are now Audi A6. >>> >>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/JD6nnDNE1aT4KRuSA >>> >>> >>> On 11/17/2024 12:12 PM, David McNeely wrote: >>>> And tell...
road test: 1968 VW Station Wagon (long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:48:47 CST
...brake fluid reservoir is mounted under the left side of the dashboard for ready accessiblity, and is transluscent for checking the fluid level at...
A Comment on TDi Engine rpm vs. Longevity and Economy
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sun, 24 Feb 2008 07:24:45 EST
...For a given speed, on a level highway the power required to maintain that speed is a function of the mass, the aerodynamic drag...
Re: A Comment on TDi Engine rpm vs. Longevity and Economy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:39:31 -0500
...For a given speed, on a level highway the power required to maintain that speed is a function of the mass, the aerodynamic drag...
(long) VW-Winnebago Rialta 20' magazine test
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Wed, 12 Oct 94 10:20:55 CDT
...From the doorposts back, Winnebago builds its own steel frame and rear suspension, which utilizes VW wheel and brake components. To this frame is...
Re: new (well, kinda) to the list with a newly-aquired '90 westy
Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
Tue, 29 Jun 1999 21:34:42 -0700
...If the level warning light comes on within days, even a couple weeks of bleeding the system, don't panic. Check the level in...
Re: vanagon Digest - 24 Feb 2008 - Special issue (#2008-238)
Historical mailing list - sam mccarthy
Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:24:11 -0800
...For a given speed, on a level highway the power required to maintain that speed is a function of the mass, the aerodynamic drag...
Re: Tire size question
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 14:56:11 -0800
...Front > > brakes are now Audi A6. > > > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/JD6nnDNE1aT4KRuSA > > > > > > On 11/17/2024 12:12 PM, David McNeely wrote: > > > And tell...
Re: lifter problems
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 13 May 2004 14:32:06 -0500
...makes sense to me as a > maintenance item. > *Brakes: *Bleed and flush with new break fluid every two years - I do > this because of...
Re: Tire size question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:09:12 -0500
...Front >>> brakes are now Audi A6. >>> >>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/JD6nnDNE1aT4KRuSA >>> >>> >>> On 11/17/2024 12:12 PM, David McNeely wrote: >>>> And tell...
eurospec-tion
Historical mailing list - ddawson
Tue, 10 Nov 1998 07:54:46 -0800
...joints, rims, tires, relays, fuses, bulbs, switches, seals, sensors, senders, fluids, lubricants, filters, brakes and so on. I still have a lack of reliability...
Re: Sorting out mechanical issues 85
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 5 Sep 2022 14:21:16 -0400
...reason was leak at fuel level sensor. I think there are 6 metal tabs on the hole; guys on The Samba recommended slightly bending...
Re: What could have gone wrong? - hey, sorry it's long
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 6 May 2008 13:46:24 -0700
...If the needle stays in the > > > > middle, > > temp > > > > is fine, and the red light indicates level too low. Level was > > > > OK, so sensor is...
Re: Tire size question
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:05:08 +0000
...Front >>> brakes are now Audi A6. >>> >>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/JD6nnDNE1aT4KRuSA >>> >>> >>> On 11/17/2024 12:12 PM, David McNeely wrote: >>>> And tell...
Re: Diesel vs. Gas
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 1 May 2005 23:00:52 -0400
...Only maintenance >was fluid changes and tires. The regenerative braking even saves the >brake pads. He also has solar power on his house set...
Steering column shear bolt removal
Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
Sun, 16 Feb 2014 13:36:41 -0800
...the front brakes frequently squeal and don't controllably > bind due to tire grip. After new pads, machined discs, all new fluid and > bleeding...
Re: Steering column shear bolt removal
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Sun, 16 Feb 2014 14:41:02 -0700
...the front brakes frequently squeal and don't controllably >> bind due to tire grip. After new pads, machined discs, all new fluid and >> bleeding...
Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
Historical mailing list - Mike
Fri, 1 Feb 2008 21:09:36 -0500
...Check fluid levels to make sure that they are correct. Get what you're paying for. Call the regional office, if a dealer refuses...