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• Gas Smell When Tank Full
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 13:27:53 -0800
  OK, when Lief's tank is full and I do a hard left, I get a gas smell inside. I brought it to the...
• Re: peanut butter storage in Campers
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jul 1995 23:05:20 -0400
  ...If it looks fine, see if >it smells weird. If it smells fine, try just a little bit. >Rotten peanuts can produce a deadly...
• Re: rolling haiku
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Thu, 22 Sep 94 10:30:38 CDT
  ...ve been noticing cars that are like rolling haiku gesundheit! :) 71 volkswagen bus, some rust but good shape. used to carry chickens. smells bad.
• Re: Fabreeze, was rodent smell
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 23:38:28 -0400
  Todd - I am a practicing veterinarian and received confirmation, last month, that febreeze is not harmful to pets. Have no idea how this stuff...
• Re: Auto Tranny question...slipping,shudder
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 16:54:17 EST
  In a message dated 2/5/01 2:50:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, planetp@EARTHLING.NET writes: << any smell?...darker color? >> yes, yes...
• Re: gas smell in oil update
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 05:38:11 -0400
  > so i immediately began to drain > oil.&nbsp; the oil runs out grey, like emulsified oil and gas > together.&nbsp; Gas and oil mix...
• Re: Code Red Air? (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Tue, 18 Jul 2006 14:41:57 -0700
  ...All we smell in the air around here is the ocean! http://www.gopismo.com/DavisWeather/Current_Vantage_Pro_Plus.htm The Girl ('87...
• Re: Code of conduct
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 18:31:36 -0500
  ...behaviour: >... >disrobing or appearing nude in a public or private place It's gonna get smelly, if we can't take showers or baths.
• Re: Smelly dirty vanagons ..
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Fri, 18 Mar 2016 21:44:26 +0000
  ...Eastern Daylight Time, >>>>> dhanson928@GMAIL.COM writes >>>>> >>>>> ive passed up many vanagons that looked and smelled like mobile dog >>>>> kennels...
• I'm back and loving it...but smell gas in the front...
  Historical mailing list - Fjazzbass
  Tue, 30 Jul 2013 18:36:41 -0400
  ...Runs great now, but after my first trip around the block I am smelling a gas odor up front by the fill side of...
• The Skylight Guy
  Historical mailing list - The Skylight Guy
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 19:55:03 -0800
  ...You mix that with a little duct tape or glue, some humidlity and wha-la...smelly skylight. So if your Westy needs a little...
• Still having cold start problems...
  Historical mailing list - Jesse and Monica Johnson
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 21:43:16 -0500
  ...the smoke is from it running rich....i smelled it... and it smells like a rich running car. Once warm...no problems. I did...
• Re: dometic 182b question
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 13:17:30 -0800
  ...It is green and smelled to high heaven.Operating the > frig overnite caused a smell that needed 4 days to go away.I found...
• Dying when warm and smells funky
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 15:23:47 -0700
  ...it :) Also, when the heat is turned on the hot air smells like old engine. Is this just how these things work and you...
• Re: Phunky Phridge Smells
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Wed, 3 May 2000 14:58:50 EDT
  ...That's not enough on it's own - the fridge would still smell bad after being closed up for a while, even when it...
• Re: Gas in oil
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Fri, 25 May 2001 00:22:24 -0000
  ...Pull the dipstick oil level is overfull. > Smell dipstick smells like gas! Limp to Jiffy lube. Replace 5 quarts of new > Mobil one with...
• Still need help!
  Historical mailing list - Dan Eggert
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 13:18:32 -0500
  ...No signs of fuel leaking anywhere, but when I am under the van by the fuel pump and filter I can smell a slight...
• Cure for Sqealing Belts
  Historical mailing list - MMunn
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 15:52:27 -0800
  ...It's just about the stickiest and sweetest smelling stuff imaginable. And, it won't go flying all over the place when you strat...
• Antifreeze smell when you turn on Heater?
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:24:39 +0000
  ...When you turn on the heat in the vehicle you can start to smell antifreeze. I am wondering if someone has had this before...
• Re: Sliding door panel
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 17:56:05 +0000
  Hi, Do you mean elaborate on Warwick NY, the '86 Syncro sale, the dead rodent smell or the needed trim panel? Regards, John _________________________________________________________________ Join...
• Clear A/C drain valve, or have a smelly swamp
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 22:46:32 -0700
  ...To avoid the "my Vanagon is a smelly wet swamp" effect, consider checking the two drain hoses behind the louvres at the upper back...
• Re: Why do I smell gas?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 22:20:59 -0400
  ...Why do I smell gas? > Hi folks, > > My hot start problem is out of control! It used to be that it would > only not...
• Re: dometic 182b question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 09:24:30 -0800
  ...It is green and smelled to high > heaven.Operating the > frig overnite caused a smell that needed 4 days to go away.I found...
• Difficult starting, smell gas, fires when pedal down (more air flow)
  Historical mailing list - Syncronicity1
  Mon, 12 May 2008 16:15:20 -0700
  ...After a few seconds of cranking I went to look in the back, and I could smell a bit of gas. 3. I tried...
• Re: seat belt retraction
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:27:11 -0400
  ...I now have clean, clean smelling belts--that >roll up just about as they did before. Sounds like time for the spring-tightening trick...
• Stinky Seats!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 19:49:33 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I have tried a lot of different thinks to try to the animal smell out of my Vanagon. I am growing desperate!! Does anyone...
• Re: FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures (WAS) Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 13:27:22 EST
  When our new 77 Westy developed a terrible smell the dealer found a German workers lunch, including a carton of milk in the rear...
• Re: camping amidst bears, safety question
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:52:16 -0800
  ...The bus smelled of bacon for days. And at night the bus was COVERED with raccoons. They would literally shake the bus from climbing...
• Sightings in Indy, More cup holders and Coolant Smell
  Historical mailing list - C.R. Rowland
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:17:02 -0700
  ...I have a question about my '85 Westy, is it common to smell coolant when running the rear heater? I never notice the smell...
• Re: A/C fan and burning smell
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 12 Aug 2015 01:21:46 -0700
  ...The burning smell is obviously worrisome. The rear A/C wiring is pretty notorious for melting and you may have to look pretty closely...
• Re: NVC (well, slightly VC): Questions about buying used generator/invertor
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 4 Nov 2013 09:04:22 -0700
  ...And I do not recall even once being able to smell it or any gasoline smell inside the van. > As for noise, in the...
• Re: Elephant Bark for your Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 5 Aug 2012 22:13:55 -0700
  ...Keep in mind the rubber smell when new. Best to bake it in the sun for a week or so to let it out...
• Re: Phunky Phridge Smells
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 1 May 2000 16:49:44 -0700
  ...Phunky Phridge Smells > > > No. This is not the latest flavor for Ben & Jerry's Ice > Cream. It > always seems when I first crack the...
• Re: It's FISH Friday Here in Austria.... BenT must be out FISHING
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 09:45:12 EST
  ...As for me, I performed my obligation this morning with a bouquet of much better smelling bunch of reds plus a dozen pinks. You...
• Re: Dash improvement? Silicone base vs oil?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 18 Nov 2014 05:56:10 -0800
  ...It smelled like leather, but leather on steroids! For the first few month I owned this vehicle I couldn't stand the interior stink...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:25:19 -0500
  ---- Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote: > ---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > You can’t smell NOx or CO. If you smell anything it...
• Re: 87 Westfalia automatic transmission problem
  Historical mailing list - Jeff klender
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 01:45:27 -0400
  ...You can be checking the fluid level in the automatic half and it could look and smell OK. But the final drive half could...
• Re: Stinky Heat
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 14 May 2002 17:40:35 -0400
  ...This makes the heat smell bad, so I have stopped using the heat. No problem usually, but lately I have been getting some fumes...
• 72 Bus project -- lotsa questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Gentry
  Thu, 22 Jun 1995 12:06:44 -0700
  ...Even before this engine had oil leaks, the heater smelled oily. The heat exchangers seem pretty well sealed up (and new ones are expensive...
• Re: camping amidst bears, safety question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:40:06 -0800
  ...one that's presumably permeated by food smells, at least from the >> perspective of a bear's nose. >> >> so i put the food in...
• Re: tracking down gas smell tips needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:48:47 -1000
  ...On 08/12/2016 11:17 AM, Eric Caron wrote: > Hi Volks, > > I’ve noticed a gass smell at fill up for a few...
• Re: Bad Gas Saga Update
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:40:04 -0400
  ...I wondered about bugs when he mentioned the smell, but I thought they only liked diesel. The diesel bugs, btw, that I sucked out...
• Let try this cold start thing again...
  Historical mailing list - Jesse and Monica Johnson
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 18:58:44 -0500
  ...the smoke is from it running rich....i smelled it... and it smells like a rich running car. Once warm...no problems. I did...
• Re: Smelly rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Oct 2019 12:29:51 +0000
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• Re: My EV/MV might be for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Heron
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 16:51:27 -0500
  On Fri, 9 Feb 1996 16:42:44 -0500 Dan Houg wrote: > HEY EVERYBODY!! Ric's buying a Caravan!!!! sniff sniff i can smell...
• Re: larger tires under the fron
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 16:19:48 -0700
  Hmmm, I played around with getting as much tension off that hose as possible and have not smelled coolant or seen any drips since...
• fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 20:18:10 EDT
  ...got the kit from ken at vanagain.com everything went pretty smooth, filled up with gas and didn't smell it anymore! thanks ken...
• Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 07:24:43 -0400
  ...It should be getting gas but I don't smell it. Any ideas? --peace-- stu
• Dying when warm and smells funky
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 17:51:05 -0400
  I had very good luck by takeing the hoses off the heater boxes and useing the 25cent car wash every 6 months or so...
• cooling system hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:58:45 -0700
  ...Since then I can smell coolant outside the van after driving it. I took it back to the mechanic, said they pressurized the system...
• Re: ***SPAM*** vanagon Digest - 18 Aug 2005 to 19 Aug 2005 - Special issue (#2005-673)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 15:54:53 -0500
  ...Leave us poor VW Van Lovers in peace with our Smell the Roses rides :) good road, good adventure, larry chase roadhaus.com - - - Date: Fri...
• Fw: Camp stove input requested - dual fuel conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:00:18 -0800
  ...I wonder if the purpose built ones smell bad when they run unleaded?? Take care, Courtney ----- Original Message ----- From: Greg Potts To: Courtney Hook...
• Westy upper bunk foam?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 16:34:54 -0700
  ...But, it's interesting that the lower bunk foam that covers the engine hatch does not smell... also, it is a different color... green...
• Re: Seasons Greetings -- little vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 09:28:52 -0800
  ...smell...kind of > like > >it actually, but now you've made me paranoid that > >something is about to go bad...what does this smell...
• propane leak
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 20:09:37 -0700
  If you can smell a leak turn off the valve. If you still smell the leak try Fred's in redwood city. Fix is...
• Re: Leaky rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 15 May 2020 16:29:07 -0000
  ...First one I smelled it and replacing the heater core fixed it. On my current 85 I replaced the core after fining some coolant...
• Re: [VB] Mystery oil&gas leak
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 00:49:22 EDT
  ...It also seems to smell gas on start up. After its been driven after 5 min the smell is gone. The Gas smell doesn...
• Re: What to soak radiator in to dissolve slime
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sat, 15 May 2010 18:10:52 -0700
  ...no citrus smell, just good cleaning action. ----------------------- Thanks Dave and Alistair. I'm with you both on the properties of citric acid... great stuff...
• Antifreeze smell with heat
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 19 Jan 1995 12:01:57 -0800 (PST)
  ...says: > I looked at an '87 Vanagon last night (I'm still a wannabus) and smelled that > sweet smell when I turned the heat...
• Re: Bug not starting
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 12:57:47 -0400
  If it smells like gas, its probably gas coming out the tail pipe that didn't get burned. Either the fuel mixture is so...