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Re: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
Historical mailing list - Paul A. Blouin
Fri, 10 Jan 2003 21:35:23 -0800
...The temp indicator > suddenly rose all the way to the top, stay there for 10 seconds, with > the LED flashing, and then went back...
Type III clock into Breadloaf
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Wed, 22 Nov 95 10:45:31 PST
...At this point, I recommend buying the bracket. I added a thin piece of rubber between the mounting bracket and the gauge <a small...
Re: Need A Checklist...
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Mon, 10 Mar 1997 08:44:10 -0800 (PST)
...A second flashlight. - In case the first don't work. Sleeping bag. - It gets mighty cold at night. Gallon Jug of drinking water - You...
Re: Dielectric grease
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 13 Jan 2019 09:53:55 -0500
...The idea is to prevent oxygen and moisture from getting to the points of contact. This will not be very effective if the grease...
Re: Duh! What gear we in?
Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
Fri, 11 Oct 2002 08:48:59 -0700
...you just built up a bunch, a big bunch of brownie points. Did you need them? Mike On 10/11/02 5:30 AM...
Re: Need engine work in Little Rock/Memphis
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 23 May 2003 13:07:58 -0400
...It would be a good idea to have the oil pressure checked too at some point and better yet, have a gauge installed. I...
Re: running hot....any ideas?
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Sat, 4 Feb 2006 01:33:34 -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: Leaky rear heater---Autozone Loan-a-Tool program
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Fri, 22 May 2020 00:13:46 +0000
...immensely helpful I'm sure. I am totally encouraged at this point. Rich San Diego On Thursday, May 21, 2020, 4:34:01 PM...
Re: Car Insurance Renewal Time!
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Fri, 23 Jun 2017 12:50:18 -0700
...properly done, and actually required the roofing company to redo some flashing. Unfortunately, I can't get AAA insurance here in Washington. They sell...
Re: Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:43:16 -0700
...I will drive around with a timing light flashing where I can see it , just in case that reveals ign quitting when it falls...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer-Arrgh!
Historical mailing list - Ry
Sun, 1 Aug 2010 22:47:00 -0500
...actually ) waterboxer engine. > turn on the key, oil light does not flash. > which means the low rpm portion is not working .........it's probably...
Re: Head lamp mystery (real questions this time)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 4 Feb 2008 16:59:46 -0800
...There's a push-on multi point grounding spot above the fuse box on the left side of the underdash area. It's hard...
Re: Smartphones for Vanagoneers; was RE: CB
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:10:55 -0700
...has one. > > > > I haven't paid for any apps at this point and I don't plan to. Many of the > free ones are...
Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:22:54 -0700
...I'm not going to buy a set and disassemble them to prove my point but with the general poor quality of parts being...
How not to change your Oil!
Historical mailing list - Mike White
Fri, 17 May 1996 15:37:58 MST
...HIDDEN flashlight from inside the house, noting what I nice guy I am for lubing the doorknobs with my oily hands. I point it...
Re: VANAGON digest 1448
Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
Wed, 20 Aug 1997 10:20:57 -0600 (MDT)
...Knowing how everything fits together and where the REAL failure point is will save you $$$$ over the long term, even if you let someone...
Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 7 Apr 2012 17:58:04 -0400
...I sue this as a sign that it is time for replacement. > > As for turn signals-flashers there are no relays in the back...
Re: Arm Rests...what breaks and what is the fix?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 16 Apr 2005 14:10:50 EDT
...you might need a small flashlight you can hold in your mouth while you do this. you will need a centerpunch just under the...
Re: Enroute Camping
Historical mailing list
Tue, 3 Jul 2001 15:29:42 -0700
...I leave a 6-8 inch gap in the rear > curtain. > > Your choice of personal protection and a bright flashlight should be easily > at...
Re: Backup light switch malfunction - blinking backup lights when shifting
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:16:15 -0800
...additional washer but when I got it to the point that it didn't flash >>>the lights when shifting gears the backup lights wouldn...
Re: Shop experience gas tank
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 Jul 2016 14:29:41 -0400
...I was suspicious and got under the car with a flashlight. Not a single bolt had been touched with a wrench. She got her...
Re: Vanagons are too cool?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:42:24 -0700
...Everywhere we went people waved, gave thumbs up, or flashed >> peace signs. I understand that seeing 10 vans in a row is unusual and...
Vanagon Models, 1991 - USA
Historical mailing list
Fri, 22 Nov 1996 20:10:50 -0500
...Pastel White, Flash Silver Metallic, Orly Blue Metallic, Bordeaux Red Pearl Metallic and Tornado Red. Not all colors available on all models. Distinguishing Features...
Re: '85, 1.9 timing questions
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Sat, 9 Feb 2002 12:30:21 -0500
...I was also tring to make the point that tuning can no longer be done without checking fuel pressure and setting the injection system...
Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 9 Apr 2010 13:06:20 -0700
...KKRC out of Hanalei, Kuaui ....need flashplayer 10 to get it ...and I can't get if throgh Mozilla Firebox browser, but i get...
Re: clutch linkage wear -photos
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 5 Mar 2009 13:49:36 -0800
...If they've not been touched before two of the bolts near the steering column and bottom of the dash are anti-theft pointy...
Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Fri, 1 Apr 2005 11:11:43 -0600
...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: advice on new propane tank
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 23 Mar 2017 19:15:50 -0400
...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: User Input: Oval's Motorsport Rebuilt Engines
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 3 May 2016 17:17:03 -0400
...I may wear out my 4 way flashers (emergency blinkers) on long steep grades but on my '88, the power is acceptable overall. This...
Another safety point of a Vanagon re: road monsters, was Re: California law (smog)
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 31 Jan 2007 21:58:39 -0800
...Case in point: I had to go to heart specialist at UCLA on Monday and while I was down there I did some business...
Re: Seeing David, Dennis and others recently, was: Any Guesses
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 11 Jul 2021 21:38:31 -0400
...like the river ride was going to end well at some points! But, my wife says his son Chris always had a great smile...
Re: VW vs Rolls
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Fri, 15 Nov 2002 14:30:07 -0800
...From the lofty cabin of the rolls a portly matron scowls > > "pig!". > > > > Cogswell flashes his most significant digit, screams back "SOW!", and WFO > > drifts...
Re: The "Other" Vanagon Syndrome, Part II
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 18:45:51 -0600
...It has two connection points on the pickup, which presumably the designers did to make it more reliable. It probably doesn't, as both...
Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:28:52 -0500
...Anyway, as weak as the original headlight switch may be adding relays does also just add another point of failure. As for more powerful...
Re: stranded in northern Virginia, urgent help needed.
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Wed, 28 Dec 2005 14:50:03 +0100
...With lights flashing and buzzer buzzing, i pulled over and > realized (through deductive logic) that at least one of the connecting rod > bearings were...
Re: LED taillights WAS: Re: repost optional bulb sizes/wattages?
Historical mailing list - Robyn Lundstrom
Wed, 6 Feb 2008 09:10:23 -0800
...It is actually brighter than the stock bulb I had in it, to the point of being a bit painful to look at straight...
Re: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Sat, 11 Jan 2003 00:30:47 -0800
...The > temp indicator > suddenly rose all the way to the top, stay there for > 10 seconds, with > the LED flashing, and then went back...
Re: 2.1 puked coolant near oil filter when hot
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 7 Apr 2010 20:58:04 -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: Rolling resistance
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:43:37 -0400
...Say a Maglight flashlight. Which is easier for you to do? spin it on it's axial axis, or spin in lengthwise? Back to...
Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 4 Dec 2007 14:54:50 -0700
...would be like not having a flashlight or head lamp along. I > think > I've made my point. I hope it has some impact...
Re: Coil-itis
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 17 Aug 2015 01:14:05 -0400
...On the secondary side if there is too much resistance the spark at some point will flash through the insulation in the coil and...
rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Sat, 11 Jan 2003 16:46:24 -0800
...The temp indicator suddenly rose all the way to the top, stay there for 10 seconds, with the LED flashing, and then went back...
Re: Do you ever pat your Vanagon on the head and say thanks?
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Sat, 2 Aug 2014 08:42:08 -0500
...I was able to keep at about 50-55 mph in > 3rd; > >>>>> many people waved or flashed "thank you" when I used the pull...
Eurospec post trip update (kinda long)
Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
Fri, 9 Jul 1999 01:10:31 EDT
...Everything was clean, painted, and in excellent repair - if you're ever in the area, I highly recommend it as an overnight stopping point...
Re: AutoSpiel Update (Victoria, BC)
Historical mailing list - John Clemens
Thu, 4 May 2000 03:01:20 -0700
...If you haven't taken to the Vanagon to AutoSpiel yet ,you might want to drain the transmission again, and with a good flashlight...
Re: CIS Puzzler (Jetta content only)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 25 Nov 1999 18:20:24 -0800
...The best thing to do is to remove spark plug #1, get a flash light and shine it into the spark plug hole and...
Re: Did a silly thing, white elephant acquired
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 17:16:45 -0500
...wrote: > > > That would be great man cave decoration furniture.Throw some flashing > LEDs > > on it.-Dick W.-Sent via my phone. > > -------- Original message --------From...
Re: Leaky rear heater---Autozone Loan-a-Tool program
Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
Thu, 21 May 2020 17:30:42 -0700
...I am totally encouraged at this point. > > Rich > > San Diego > > On Thursday, May 21, 2020, 4:34:01 PM PDT, Pat Spragge <spraggepat@gmail...
Re: Antifreeze smell when you turn on Heater?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 1 May 2008 16:37:17 -0400
...I'm also >experiencing the dreaded "flashing red coolant light" because Air is >getting into the cooling system. But the light doesn't always...
Re: temp guage read-out
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:07:56 -0700
...then......you just point it at various spots and hoses on the engine and then you know what the real running temp of the...
Re: Gene Berg Dipstick Sender
Historical mailing list - Flat Four
Sun, 3 Sep 2000 02:05:15 -0400
...hazzards flash. As it heats up, a piece of metal moves and makes contact closing a circuit. Anyways right to the point. My thoughts...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 8 Nov 2015 14:09:51 -0500
...I'll just add one more point. The higher pressure switch logic is reversed as a fail safe. The switch closes when pressure is...
Engine Vacuum Gauge Diagnotics Uses.
Historical mailing list - mark keller
Sat, 6 Dec 1997 12:43:14 -0400
...For you and me, it give advance warning of problems, before idiot light start flashing. BEGIN with a warm engine at slightly higher than...
Re: Flex Neck LED Lamp
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 9 Sep 2012 11:07:41 -0500
...The Maglite flash lights are built that way. You can rotate the lamp head and vary the lighting pattern from a broad general area...
Oil pressure sander/switch anatomy. (explanation)
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Wed, 13 Mar 2002 15:42:46 -0500
...If you have just one oil pressure switch with a set point low enough (say 4.4PSI, 0.3 bar) to not engage at...
Re: towing with a vanagon in an emergency.(NVC) . .
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:42:22 -0800
...Here we usually replace them around 75,000 miles and that is also a recommended coolant change point, which we do in conjuntion with...
Re: Tools and spare parts
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Wed, 8 Feb 2012 14:45:15 -0900
...scenic route through the towns of Three Points, Sell, Ajo, and Why when the LED started flashing and temp guage climbed to the top...
My Advice- Re: Coolant hose fatigue
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Wed, 26 Nov 2003 13:21:16 +0000
...This is almost 13 years old at this point. The fact that German coolant hoses will last this long is not a reason to...
Re: Do you ever pat your Vanagon on the head and say thanks?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 2 Aug 2014 15:21:28 -0500
...I was able to keep at about 50-55 mph in > > 3rd; > > >>>>> many people waved or flashed "thank you" when I used the pull...
Re: Bears, Food, and Westies ( TRUE BEAR STORY)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 22 Sep 1999 10:18:48 -0700
...I madfe a bunch of noise and flashed my flashlight. The cub headed straight up a tree in my camp and the mother took...