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• Alternator regulator voltage tolerances #
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 16:39:26 MDT
  ...A alternator regulator set too low (13.8V instead of 14.4V), causing constant battery undercharge (because the wiring dropped another 0.6V until...
• Re: Galley lighting addition
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 25 Jun 2014 19:50:43 -0700
  I am constantly using my Dot-It fixture over the stove. Need to install real lighting! Thanks for the blog post and info. Neil...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 5 May 2014 09:57:33 -0600
  ...In our case, we have the "Constant Velocity" joint that doesn't suffer from that limitation. -- Gnarlie On Mon, May 5, 2014 at 9...
• Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 28 May 2011 20:23:55 -0500
  ...That makes the vehicle much more pleasurable to me, as I am not constantly worrying while on the road with it. The other was...
• Like a bad penny...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 May 1996 11:15:21 -0500
  ...A poor season for road-trips, what with constant blizzards and weeks of below-zero temps here in the lovely upper-midwest. However, Die...
• Re: springs/ride
  Historical mailing list - Adam Culp
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 10:46:41 -0800
  ...It is built on a swamp and there are constantly new potholes growing/sinking! have fun, ADAM '87 Wolfie --- Chris Smith <chris.smith@AQUILA...
• loud alarm sound
  Historical mailing list - S. Marie Arnold
  Wed, 30 May 2001 10:05:36 EDT
  ...It's a constant sound not a beeping. It is "nails on the chalkboard" annoyingly loud. I don't know if all vans have...
• Re: Van/squid connection...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 18 May 2001 21:18:09 -0500
  ...Is there some connection > between Westfalias and ex-squids? Maybe it's wanderlust...or the constant > maintenance...or maybe just living in a confined...
• Re: Running Rich, need help (and wierd fuel pressure)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 10:32:11 -0400
  ...AFM could get jammed in an accident (or otherwise send a constant signal) whereas the Hall sender only sends when the engine is actually...
• transmission toasted?
  Historical mailing list - pepperd
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:07:30 -0700
  ...it is not a constant, as it seems to occur more later in the day after some use than at first start up. any...
• Re: Alternator regulator voltage tolerances #
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 22:07:38 -0400
  ...Even better. > A battery should NOT be >constantly charged to 14.4V because it will overcharge and dry out). Right. Even possibly go into...
• Re: Lifter adjustment VOODOO
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:50:32 -0700
  ...I have heard rumors constantly over the last 15 years that some aftermarket lifters have supply holes in the side TOO SMALL causing weirdness...
• Re: Do you ever pat your Vanagon on the head and say thanks?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Sat, 2 Aug 2014 23:10:41 -0700
  ...It's a thankless machine that requires constant attention, kinda like the.........I'll stop there before I piss off half the list Sent...
• Re: GPS speed accuracy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 9 May 2013 07:58:08 -0600
  ...The Scan Gauge that I run full time, constantly reported 1mph lower than the other 3 because it was "programmed" using a Garmin Colorado...
• Re: Defiled!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Jun 95 07:53:19 EDT
  ...I've use a leather-mending product but there's still an obvious horizontal line. * * * * * * * * * * Pete Sellers "Constant And Never-ending Improvement"; Preparing for...
• Waterboxer reliability and longevity issue / Subaru 2.2 /etc.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 02:10:43 EDT
  ...I'm constantly making fun at the Mazda and Subaru tech's. They are always looking for the engine hoist and the tranny jack...
• Yoko' Y370 tires
  Historical mailing list - Gentle Ridge
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 12:04:16 -0500
  ...I constantly have to keep correcting the steering as I drive, especially at highway speed. When there is even the slightest wind, I'm...
• 87 Vanagon fuse problem
  Historical mailing list - Kathy Jacobs
  Sun, 19 Dec 1999 16:48:15 PST
  ...You can press the headlight dimmer switch and the brights will come on, but will not stay on unless you constant holding the switch...
• new movie/lots o' buses!
  Historical mailing list - Paradigm Graphic Design
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 19:20:40 -0600
  ...is the movie pretty good but its LOADED with bus shots. Constantly. It's suppose to be late 60's and early 70"s...
• Re: Re: � � � 2 questions...(still looking for a westy)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 13:23:02 -0700
  ...Until you have all of the bugs worked out, and yes, there WILL be bugs, you'll be constantly tweaking, tuning and messing with...
• Re: Calling the list monitor
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 21:41:19 -0700
  ...If Joy got banned for using the s word surely eric should be banned for constantly spouting it. my 2 cents On Thursday, January...
• Re: Short range FM transmitters
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 10:32:00 -0600
  ...open station for a very long stretch..........making it necessary to > constantly resync w/ new stations........a pain! if you're camping in the...
• Re: Stupid question but - I'm stupid
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:35:45 -0700
  ...tops available or do I have to look for an AW and rip it off? > > Thank you for your constant attention. > > Peter Marsh > Naples
• Re: Fizzix, Springs, ride height etc.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 18 Jun 1999 08:49:27 -0700
  ...If my fizzix doesn't fail me now, it's F=K*x Where F is the resisting force, K is the "spring constant...
• Re: Fizzix, Springs, ride height etc.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 17:29:11 -0700
  ...If my fizzix doesn't fail me now, it's F=K*x Where F is the resisting force, K is the "spring constant...
• Re: Fuel tank problem solving (Almost)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 5 Apr 2018 12:48:30 -0700
  ...Car > turns over but won’t start, Maybe I'm misunderstanding what you wrote but are you saying the fuel pump runs constantly when...
• Re: Hissing at booster
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 24 Oct 2016 10:03:19 -0600
  With a Hose to Your Ear, try to determine where it is coming from ~ Is it Constant with Eng' Running ~ The Fitting where the...
• RE: generators.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jul 95 20:12:44 EDT
  * * * * * * * * * * Pete Sellers "Constant And Never-ending Improvement"; Preparing for The 21st Century!!Michael Wagner said: kids, kids, kids... don't squabble... has anyone looked...
• Re: Newest Vanagon Performance Mod...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 20:56:27 EST
  ...The kit includes one PT-6 engine (turbine) with fuel pump and FCU (fuel control unit), ignitors, ballast box, and a Hamilton Standard constant...
• Re: Leveling shims. Success report and mistakes to avoid.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 20:33:28 EST
  ...While I don't have the flow constants at my fingertips, the example I cited of 1/2 inch rod stock (4 inch diameter...
• weird noise on right rear continues
  Historical mailing list - Clay Moore
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 07:43:28 -0700
  ...seems like if it were the cv joint it would be a constant noise ? as suggested ,, tried driving in full tight circles, both left...
• Re: Horn won't stop blowing
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 14:49:03 -0700
  ...It certainly was blowing constantly when she pulled in. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. http...
• Rostra wiring question
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Sun, 1 Apr 2012 03:50:22 +0000
  ...Am I reading the Bentley right that the 'hot' side of my brake switch with a constant 12V is R/Y and the "cold...
• Re: Baby seat installed in backseat of Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 9 Oct 2011 05:41:47 -0700
  ...locking clip.� The locking clip keeps tension on the seat belts constant. Cheers, Anthony '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo) ________________________________ From: Scott Greiner <greines@YAHOO.COM...
• Re: What is kept in my van..
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:46:18 -0400
  ...He was the type that used to walk around with a beer can constantly. One day we were walking to the pool at the...
• Re: pick n pull
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 19:28:53 -0700
  ...what they are trying to accomplish..." Speaking as someone who is constantly on the phone trying to troubleshoot software problems, nothing can rile faster...
• Tire rollout, per jbrandt@hpl
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 10:18:37 -0800
  ...Call this constant 2RO1. Derek's fine work can calculate wheel rotations as a basis of rpm and gearing. Knowing your RO1 (half of...
• Re: Vanagon Doctor, Wheel squeal
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:44:58 -0700
  ...It is starting to get > louder so eventually the problem will be found, but I’d prefer finding it > before failure. > > It seems constant...
• Oddball CL find - pre-Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 5 Jul 2013 07:01:40 -0700
  ...One of the ships that constantly ran hauling VWs to North America and would return to Germany with a load of coal or other...
• The Oldest Profession
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 16:16:49 EST
  ...The lawyer leaned back, smiled and then said confidently, "But who do you think created the chaos?" * * * * * * * * * * Pete Sellers "Constant And Never-ending Improvement"
• 91 Syncro Westy: Hard to Steer.
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 11:07:33 -0500
  ...The difficult steering was intermittent when we had the worn out stock Michelins, but became constantly bad when we put on new BFG Radial...
• Re: '90 Westfalia Van Sun Shade Problem.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 14:00:17 EDT
  ...The rain gutters were not designed to handle the stress of constant flexing caused by your retractable awning hanging off the side. Or you...
• Re: 85 flashing coolant indicator
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 21:46:51 -0400
  ...on my is possessed, it flashes inconsistently, > some days it flashes constantly, other it turns off as soon > as the engine runs for a...
• hot summer w/ heater blues
  Historical mailing list - brian Honan
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 20:20:16 +0000
  Hi folks, I am aware of the valve that needs replaced to fix the heater from being constantly on. However I don't understand...
• Re: SEAM RUST - a picture is worth a thousand words
  Historical mailing list - Road Trip
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 22:46:14 -0800
  ...But we have MORE vanagons here in the northwest than anyplace Ive seen, more constant rain and moisture, and I almost NEVER see seam...
• Re: Auxilliary batteries
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:00:29 -0700
  ...When current falls below 1 amp, finish with 2 amp constant > current for 1 hour. > > Lifeline AGM, all: > The following charging voltages are recommended...
• Re: heater always on
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 09:23:56 -0600
  ...notice the heater will not shut off, the hot > air blows constantly.............. Droped the spare and notice that the > heater control valve has been...
• Re: vanagon heaven in trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 7 Jan 2010 11:25:51 -0800
  ...Services like that don't seem to constantly update images. Had to laugh at myself. Just google earthed my home. Saw a mysterious white...
• FW: transmission rebuilt: 4 speed or 5 speed?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 11:15:05 -0400
  ...but i don't want to damage my engine with a constant high motor revolution. thanks J�r�me Grenon 82 diesel westy Montr...
• Re: Full Sevice Gas Pumping
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 09:37:18 -0400
  ...Outside in all sorts of >>weather, constantly running back and forth dealing with the public. >>also, in the Northeast tipping is just unheard of...
• Re: Bus Depot OXS Dilemma; Where Is the Truth?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 08:54:05 -0500
  ...control. > > The full voltage range of the reaction will always be constant with the > elements themselves no matter who makes it. > > So the variables...
• Consensus wanted....OK to drive with power steering belt detached for awhile???
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 10:13:05 -0700
  ...My leak is getting worse and I don't want to have to keep filling it constantly...and I also don't want to...
• Re: [Syncro] 20 VW Vans spotted around Seattle and Bellingham
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 2 Jul 2005 23:57:31 -0700
  ...Evergreen State College affords me plenty of opportunities to see a constant ebb and flow of other assorted Type-II models on a daily...
• Re: Fuel Tank Grommets/Plastic Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Peter R. Guerzenich Small
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:30:56 -0600
  ...reading all the emails about burnt up Vanagons, and Benny's > constant nagging about fuel lines and the smell of gas permeating > throughout my...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:51:22 -0800
  ...standard hose clamps on cooling hoses? The spring clamps keep relatively constant pressure on the hose regardless of thermal expansion. The expand-contract cycle...
• =?UTF-8?Q?RE:_86.5_Westy_2.1_=E2=80=94_2_problems.?= =?UTF-8?Q?_No_High_Startup_Idle___=E2=80=94__Const?= =?UTF-8?Q?ant_ON_Oil_Light?=
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 10 May 2016 18:37:47 -0700
  ...No High Startup Idle — Constant ON Oil Light 1. Idle is okay after warm up but HIGH but won’t kick in at start...
• Re: Don't push ME around..Van directional stability
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 15:02:06 -0700
  ...On calm > > days, or > > days with a constant wind, no problem and I enjoy the drive > > immensely..But > > give some side gusts, or a...
• Re: Westy sliding windows.
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 07:55:30 -0500
  Being an 82 and the PO not being friendly to it, the felt seals are trashed and the rubber seals are falling out constantly...
• Re: Blinking red light of death
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Tue, 1 Oct 2013 19:13:08 -0400
  ...I don't know if this is a constant on or an on/off blink. Maybe if you are near the acceptable limits you...
• Re: Gas Mileage Improvements?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:36:52 -0400
  ...The most dramatic improvement that I've found on my '87 Westy automatic was measured at a constant 75 mph highway driving, versus 65...