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• Re: (Correction) transmission rebuilders - any last-minute advice? - Dennis Haynes
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 11:46:02 EST
  ...His postings are not only numerous, but also manifold and without fault. His generous advise to this list is well tempered and demonstrates that...
• Re; Very dented muffler from Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 06:46:58 -0800
  ...And if they do refuse repeatedly to fix the fault, than you go to Daddy. We do not like to see a vendor being...
• Re: ignition switch-- how to article
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:33:46 -0700
  ...Unfortunately, I think this particular ignition switch was > faulty, and I'm now having more problems than I ever started with. So much > for...
• Fwd:Euro: Chassis: 88 Volkswagen COMBI, Alignment, FRONT TYRES
  Historical mailing list - Pfunky
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 07:18:21 EST
  ...No major fault was mentioned. PLEASE HELP! Andy Lewitton bgelec@intekom.co.za Owner/Technician B&g Auto Electrical Fochville, South Africa>> [message/rfc822]
• VW Taro pickup
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 22:39:15 +1200
  ...it can't (Mac w/damaged hard drive & 14.4k modem, faulty IE copy). Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW...
• Re: TWIN CARBS
  Historical mailing list - Kim Howe
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 10:58:50 +0800
  ...Have fitted 009 distributor as electronic was faulty. It all > works, but as new to VW I wonder if it should work better... The...
• Re: Air Cooled Vanagon Won't Start in cold weather
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 11:33:34 -0800
  ...If all those check out (which I virtually guarantee, one of these is the prob) then you have a fuel system fault, like injector...
• Re: 86 syncro I-4 swap
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 08:29:57 -0700
  ...After all, the objective is to replace a WBX with known design faults with something more reliable and perhaps with better performance. What if...
• Re: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 11:29:20 EST
  ...An intermittent fault in the Hall Sender should not effect the set up of the engine because whenever a Hall Sender queefs out either...
• Re: turbo?
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 16:13:11 -0600
  ...and wonder why it blows up, and then it's the fault of the N2O or turbo kit? LOL Mine passes emmisions with flying...
• Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 22 Jan 2006 18:23:05 -0500
  ...if she fires up every time only with a boost (jump), then battery is almost certainly at fault. batteries absolutely exhibit this behavior when...
• 2.1 wbx overheat-1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Sat, 21 Mar 2015 01:12:26 +0000
  ...It was really my fault because I was trying to nurse the Radiator before replacement. So support System just as Dennis says.
• resolved, was: oil pressure warning system anomaly?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 17:23:24 -0800
  ...It may be that the L-board > logic recognizes that as a fault condition, which of course it is -- > that sender should be open...
• Re: Tyres... Snow?
  Historical mailing list - George Bosch
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 21:32:23 -0700
  ...winter except when I hit that ice patch. (that was my fault) I've heard thru the list thta because of the disproportionate weight...
• Re: The good old days ;) What the list could be again. Was: SPAM
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 16:43:25 -0500
  ...We need to share the blame for this too, it's not really all the vendors fault. John Anderson made a comment about list...
• Re: Complete lock set $75
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 11:23:35 -0800
  ...Could be a deal for > > someone with non-matching or faulty locks. > > > > Here's the link: > > > > http://www.wolfsport.com/joe/joe.htm#vanlock...
• Re: A/C guru's help needed
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 08:42:35 -0700
  ...If you get normal pressures, your switch is faulty. I don't recommend bypassing the switch without gauges; if there is no freon in...
• Re: Roadhaus....partial solution for helping!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 6 May 2004 14:16:26 -0400
  ...is the problem, am thinking of a bad rod a alignment > / faulty and defective main bearing, but now we are getting deap, maybe Bob...
• Re: What's wrong with that picture....
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 12:33:20 -0600
  ...bending!!!!!! >> The #4 piston rings where almost seized due to a faulty head gasket, coolant >> was leaking in the cylinder drying this one and...
• Radiator fan question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 12:26:25 -0500
  ...I am looking for instructions to determine if the fan or the sender is faulty. I also understand that later-model senders are set...
• Re: Fiamma 45i awning
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 16:51:05 -0700
  ...I'm happy with it een though I've had some problems that were my fault. As for partial deployment, I do that all...
• Re: Van Upgrade idea your thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:45:52 -0500
  ...Eric Caron > On Dec 28, 2020, at 11:30 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Generally speaking Ground Fault Circuit Interruption (GFCI) is...
• Turn signal won't work at all
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sat, 23 Feb 2019 11:07:43 -0800
  ...Changed the #21 relay but it is not the faulty item. That relay works in other cars. I’m baffled. Did not work on...
• Re: Hmm. Headlights don't ...
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Baker (Guido)
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:32:21 -0600
  ...As much as I can understand by looking at the > wiring, could not point to anything that would be at fault. > > Anyone? Would be...
• Final - 91 bucking and Digitool
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 08:36:20 -0800
  Last post I spelled out the symptoms and the digitool readings which pointed me directly to a faulty throttle position switch. I purchased a...
• 86 Westy's WORKING AC!!!
  Historical mailing list - Barry Rokusek
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 03:08:35 -0400
  ...Unfortunatly due to a faulty can of R-134, I'm not sure how much of that one went in... What I'm wondering...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 26 Jan 2005 - Special issue (#2005-81)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 12:54:30 -0600
  ...His postings are not only numerous, but also manifold and without fault. His generous advise to this list is well tempered and demonstrates that...
• Re: Friday NVC: Bad writing: carbs & bosoms
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Thu, 28 Jul 2005 19:33:59 -0700
  ...i was about to fault the writer for citing strombergs -- the stromberg 97 was the favored carb on the classic flathead ford & merc hot...
• Re: No voltage at injectors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:09:10 -0500
  ...What do I have to do to make it happen? Is there a check-list to go through to find the fault? Help! Bless...
• Re: hard start, for 2 years!
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:12:44 -0400
  "faulty air intake boot?" I wish. I have thoroughly inspected the boot several times and have not found any problems. the rubber looks good...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 21:49:41 -0600
  ...The only other fault ever was having ro replace the water pump at 205,000 mile. This 88 GL I now have gives excellent...
• Re: Temp 2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 Jul 2006 12:19:45 -0400
  ...I have found that many of them have a problem that seems like faulty temp II but it is actually the wire going from...
• Re: Idle Control Valve - Part 2
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 22 Jun 2014 09:32:37 -0700
  ...allowing constant full power to flow to the valve? (it's faulty?) Neil. On 6/22/14, Richard Golen <rgolen@hotmail.com> wrote: > Any...
• Re: Leaking Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 20:28:42 -0600
  ...Jim On Dec 5, 2011, at 8:06 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote: > Casey, I don't think anyone would fault you...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Banks
  Sun, 28 Jul 1996 13:33:29 -0400 (EDT)
  ...he has low oil pressure, so the switches are not at fault. The problem gets worse as the engine gets hotter. His question is...
• Re: Boycott the malls
  Historical mailing list - John Fleming
  Sat, 10 Feb 2001 17:31:37 -0500
  ...Let's all boycot the mall, it must be their fault. Maybe looking for blame beyond where it lies is really the root cause...
• Re: leaky injectors
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 07:12:18 -0800
  ...It might also point to either a bad fuel pressure regulator or faulty check valve in the pump. --------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Young '81 Vanagon Lafayette, CA...
• Re: Turn signal gremlins
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 25 May 2006 18:55:29 -0700
  ...My right side flashes fast and the hazard light trick indicates it's the front right at fault. Too lazy to figure out what...
• Re: 88 GL Failure to start - the Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 21:51:19 -0400
  ...I drove a bit with the new coil and could not get the ignition to fault. Started every time. Will see what today brings...
• Rear Bumper Needed for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Jul 1995 17:14:17 -0400
  ...that they will believe that it was the traffic pole's fault. If anybody knows what years would fit on the 87 that would...
• Re: Overheating Prob rabbit
  Historical mailing list - Choreboy
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 22:11:12 -0700
  ...The problem turned out to be a pratically faulty aftermarket thermo-radiator fan switch. It is located on yhe driver's side bottom part...
• Re: Clean German mechanics
  Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 20:50:33 -0800
  oh, so it's *your* fault... bill >But what kind of American? I'm Polish, German, Canadian American. I just got >my American citizenship...
• Re: AC Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 21:09:49 -0700
  ...my two bits and 13 pense.. --- George Averill <averill@LDL.NET> wrote: > The most common leak is faulty "o" rings where the lines > connect...
• Coolant guage(?) problem; possible overheating
  Historical mailing list - Alan Gondry
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 22:21:54 -0700
  ...I suspect a faulty temp gauge and possible thermostat. If the temp is less that low 80s outside all is good. I am not...
• Re: 88 Westy: Faucet or Water Pump?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 18 May 2005 00:07:05 -0400
  > Is there any way to tell whether it's a > faulty pump in the water tank that's to > blame, or if it's...
• Re: DIESEL VANAGON QUESTIONS
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 1 Apr 1995 06:44:21 -0800 (PST)
  ...It had 85,000 miles on it and the only faults were a very slight oil leak at the head gasket and the oil...
• Re: Refrigerator gasket and flame goes out remedies
  Historical mailing list - Leonard Sitongia
  Sun, 5 Aug 2012 12:55:31 -0600
  ...Do I have a bad safety valve? The service manual troubleshooting has "faulty safety valve magnet" and "no contact between thermocouple and safety valve...
• Re: Coolant Level
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 11 May 2002 22:32:34 -0700
  ...Sounds as though the expansion tank cap is at fault and is letting coolant out at too low a pressure. you don't say...
• Re: Glass houses
  Historical mailing list - Norm - RoweBoat
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 19:48:34 -0700
  ...The corruptor (explanation) Tom wrote: "I have too many of my own faults to spend time lashing out at good people." That says it...
• Re: lock yer doors without keys?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:39:43 -0400
  ...So do I have faulty handles, or is there a trick im missing? > > thanks! > > airkooledchris > >
• Friday NVC: Bad writing: carbs & bosoms -- fixing
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Thu, 28 Jul 2005 23:35:24 -0700
  ...i was about to fault the writer for citing strombergs -- the stromberg 97 was the favored carb on the classic flathead ford & merc hot...
• Re: Fuel injector cleaner: harm O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Mar 2016 09:26:43 -0500
  I don’t see that as causing an O2 sensor fault. If the O2 sensor is mounted as it was in the 2.1L...
• brake booster diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 19 Jul 1996 13:22:11 CST6CDT
  ...Another test is to > check for vacuum leaks on the power booster itself and for faulty > operation of the check valve. With the engine...
• Re: alt. light
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 06:32:21 -0700
  ...If that isn't happening, then suspect failed alternator or faulty wiring to it. If that does happen then suspect a fault in the...
• (Fwd) brake booster diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 16:00:15 CST6CDT
  ...Another test is to > check for vacuum leaks on the power booster itself and for faulty > operation of the check valve. With the engine...
• Reply on Engine Power
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 15:58:35 -0800
  ...I have been asked several times over the years to fix an engine's faults while being told to ignore a noticeable major fault...
• Re: No voltage at injectors
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:39:34 -0800
  ...What do I have to do to make it > happen? Is there a check-list to go through to find the fault? > > Help! > > Bless...
• Re: "Hitachi" starter in a Vanagon - the real scoop
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 21:06:22 -0600
  ...Only time I ever had an IMI go bad was my fault. And the parts to fix it were cheap. IMI sent them to...
• Re: Turn signal woes (splittie)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 14:48:41 -0400
  ...A way to check that this might be the problem (or that a bulb-socket connection is at fault) would be to check the...
• Re: blinkin' light
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Mon, 03 Mar 1997 14:04:40 -0600
  ...can't blame you for fiddling around and causing a problem which was really his fault. Tonya 87 Vanagon GL Wolfs 74 S. Beetle