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• Re: Westy fresh water tank gauge
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Jun 1995 13:56:47 -0300
  Any sound of water sloshing in the float? Get a pan of very hot water and drop in the float. The heat will expand...
• AZ vw mechanics???
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 17:49:17 -0800
  ...called this PM to tell me he's hearing sounds 'coming from the engine-sounds like marbles in a tin can' ('92 VW Golf...
• A Braking Question
  Historical mailing list - Alan S Gondry
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 22:16:29 -0700
  My brakes go to the floor making a whooshing sound when the pedal is depressed. The sound is coming by the master cylinder or...
• Is vw.com for real????
  Historical mailing list - John Branstrom
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 21:57:52 EDT
  ...Checked out a few other pages and it just doesn't look or sound like a corp. site. http://vw.com/legal.htm Blitz
• Re: Soundproofing - do I or not?
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 23:20:29 -0800
  ...use on the floor of my Westy to use as a sound proofing. > > Okay I've established a few things - I'm going to...
• Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
  Historical mailing list - Tracey
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 22:52:49 -0500
  Jeff, Sound infuriating! In my experience as a retailer, AMEX will most likely be in your corner as a customer. They are notorious, from...
• Strange sound and other problems
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 02:42:06 -0700
  I was driving along slowly in a parking lot when I heard the strangest sound. It sounded like something under great tension had suddenly...
• Re: noise reduction sound deadening
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 15:39:08 -0700
  ...noise reduction sound deadening >Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2001 23:41:31 +0000 > >Sorry for the redundant title but I thought it might help...
• GUN (NON)CONTROL + VW ?????
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 18:12:52 +0500
  ...hyperbole@presidential.politics.gov or soundbites@solutionsRus.smart.folks ????? Now, if the topic of discussion is mounting a (preferably laser) gun turret on top...
• Re: Can I get a diagnosis please, Part II
  Historical mailing list - Access Systems
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 22:12:24 -0400
  ...sounds like at least that head has to come off, I would guess that a connecting rod let go somehow?!?! > This engine is a...
• Re: Left Front Chirp
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 14:26:25 -0800
  ...My '84 Westy has a left-side front wheel chirping sound, usually heard in warmer weather (heard because the window is open). Closing the...
• Re: Engine bay sound dampening
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 2 May 2007 12:34:29 -0700
  ...I got >> one a >> few months ago from Bus Depot and it actually made the sound louder than >> before. Not a complaint, though, as...
• noise from gas tank after engine shutting off
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:47:10 EDT
  ...The noise sounds like pressure or a vacuum releasing on the gas tank ("donk" sound). Almost sounds like someone stepped on the tank and...
• Re: clunking sound
  Historical mailing list - Gary Anderson
  Sun, 23 Dec 2007 16:44:51 -0600
  ...Clunking sound So I hear a clunking sound coming from the back tire or front tire - pretty sure back driver side clunk clunk clunk...
• Re: Westie luggage area
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Thu, 18 May 2000 09:20:51 -0700
  <snip> Surly some soundproofing here and under the rear seat would be highly beneficial. <snip> It Surly is beneficial to soundproof the engine compartment...
• Re: Radiator removal
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 30 Aug 2006 11:37:50 -0400
  Your brass radiater sounds in good condition.At least before you tore it apart.(I do this often to perfectly fine parts,too).One...
• Re: Friday thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:24:55 -0800
  Funny, that's the sound my wife makes when she's in the mood :) N. On 12/22/06 1:29 PM, "joel walker...
• Re: Sound deadening material
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:12:42 -0500
  ...Sound deadening material > > Hi Chris and others, > > This sounds like a nice advancement . And, if I’m reading correctly it can be used even...
• Start-up after long storage [1976]
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Tue, 19 Mar 1996 20:24:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...It sounded like this: Whhrr, Whhr, (engine fires up with good VW-with-leaky-exhaust throaty sound accompanied with) BANGBANGBANGBANGBANGBANGBangBangbangbangbang(bang)(bang)..... (sound disappears...
• Re: Knocking sound
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 24 Jun 2018 15:49:14 -0600
  ...I pulled the > tire off banged on the rotor and shook the axle a bit and the sound went > away for a day then...
• Re: Radio Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 13 May 2010 12:50:17 -0700
  dear sounds nice http://www.nakamichi.com/flash.html nice website headquartered in Singapore ... doing blue tooth too and a nice in dash model...
• Fw: Speedometer Cable Noise
  Historical mailing list - George D. Chapman
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 22:36:55 -0700
  ...The noise literally sounds like the cable is rubbing against something rubber-like, which makes the "squeaking" sound that I can hear. The sound...
• Diesel Vanagon Starter ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 5 May 2016 05:52:59 -0700
  ...I have had this strange "squelching" sound when I start the vehicle...not every time but frequently. Been doing this now for a few...
• Re: Cleaning Moly grease from clothing
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 19:57:58 -0500
  ...No more clunking sounds coming from the problem > area-- (Yet.) It took the final step of forcing the grease toward the > bearings to complete...
• Re: Propane tank concern
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 20:50:41 -0400
  ...I turned the valve all the way to open = >> and as I turned the sound got louder. at the full open position the = >> sound...
• Re: Strange sound and other problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 07:27:54 -0400
  ...Strange sound and other problems I was driving along slowly in a parking lot when I heard the strangest sound. It sounded like something...
• Re: Soundproofing '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 21 Oct 2012 11:10:51 -0400
  ...To reduce that you'd need to add sound insulation in the wheelwells. Since you are sitting on top of the tires, its actually...
• Re: WowWowWowWowWow sound when rolling on down
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 22:10:15 -0400
  ...WowWowWowWowWow sound when rolling on down I have this sound in the running gear on 'Ol Red. I have the same new General Altimax...
• Re: Scraping sound from rear
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:05:24 -0800
  ...In my experience a failing CV tends to make clicking, clacking or clunking sounds. My first thought would be something to do with the...
• Re: sound of CV's?
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 16:06:04 -0400
  ...sound of CV's? > Do CV joints make a sound when they're going bad? I've heard a bad one in my > rabbit...
• A/C Compressor and Transmission noises
  Historical mailing list - James Lowe
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 18:37:59 -0700
  ...But I now am concerned that the sound may be coming from the transmission since I only hear it when I moving. Its a...
• Re: refrigerator behavior
  Historical mailing list - Richard Jones
  Mon, 24 Jun 2013 22:26:12 -0600
  ...So just as you should listen to your whole vehicle--so you know when something "changes" or "doesn't sound right"--you should listen...
• Re: Strange sounds from my engine
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Dec 94 21:32:40 EST
  ...does the sound peak at 58-60 and then decline above say 65 or get worse? If the former it could be some kind...
• Fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - Tim Ness
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 10:52:58 -0400
  I have started to notice a loud sound coming from the fuel pump. It sounds like a bearing starting to fail. I haven't...
• Re: List Stickers
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 7 May 2003 07:23:13 -0700
  ...Joe On 07 May 2003, Frank Condelli wrote: > John, your proposal sounds good to me. > What do other List Members think of > John's...
• muffler options
  Historical mailing list - Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69)
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:29:00 -0400
  ...Looking for muffler recommendations that have a nice throaty sound. Right now my muffler is just a rusted shell and I kind of like...
• Re: Clunking sound
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:33:47 EST
  In a message dated 12/23/07 3:22:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, sanfordchef@COX.NET writes: > So I hear a clunking sound...
• Fwd: Afternoon of progress
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 09:17:22 -0700
  ...I chose fatmat for lining the interior skin of my vans doors, panels, and floor, and have appreciated the difference in interior sound. I...
• What's THAT Sound? (71)
  Historical mailing list - Rowe-Uhlig
  Thu, 19 Sep 1996 11:52:26 -0700
  ...A couple days ago, a new sound appeared. The sound is sort-of a dull (but loud), rythmic vibrating noise-- somewhere in rear underneath...
• Re: oil question...
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 20:34:36 -0400
  ...i'm experiencing > a subtle clicking sound and when you first start it up it will stall unless > you put it in reverse or...
• Great Ideas!!! Thanks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Sep 1995 10:52:13 -0700
  ...I thinking about using regular insulation material in the walls as it would not only deaden the sound but insulate as well. I like...
• Re: 83 Westy knocking sound
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
  Thu, 19 Dec 1996 23:05:54 +0200
  ...Turning right or left does not seem to make a difference in the > sound. Had exactly the same symptoms 9 months ago with my...
• intermittent sound w/ steering--'87 GL Westi
  Historical mailing list - Gail Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 00:32:31 -0700
  ...For the past week or so, I've been hearing sounds associated with turning the steering wheel, just every so often. I have power...
• Re: Sound Insulation & Air conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 07:53:21 -0700
  ...I just haven't had a chance to go to my local autobody supply store and see what they have for sound damping materials...
• Re: [Fwd: Re: Metal engine lids - what year?]
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 18 Nov 2001 21:48:32 -0700
  ...It is lined with sound damper.Yes, it is very strong, it is not plastic but high density fiberglass. I burned one some months...
• Re: sound dampening materials???
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 20:37:48 -0500
  ...sound dampening materials??? what have people used as sound dampenign materials? Q pads are $$$. Has anybody used b-quiet's products? thanks matthew 86...
• Re: Free Sirius satellite radio - who got one?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 00:50:50 -0700
  ...My only complaint is sound quality. The music channels are o.k., roughly equivelant to f.m. but with a slightly tinny quality. Talk...
• Strange new noise - EEEeeerrrrrrr
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 19 Oct 2003 17:52:07 -0400
  Esteemed Litstees, I first heard this sound 2 weeks ago. SCREEERRRrrrrrrr. Like a heavy desk with legs being dragged a few inches across a...
• Re: Sound Recording of my Mystery Noise
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:17:56 -0400
  ...Sound Recording of my Mystery Noise I hear a rattling sound. It sounds for all the world like a loose shock. This happened to...
• Re: noise reduction sound deadening quiet
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 16:06:23 -0500
  ...noise reduction sound deadening quiet The home-supply roofing/guttering stuff is not the same as automobile soundproofing in the least. It's like...
• Re: Sound System Suggestions needed
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Sat, 31 Dec 2005 00:34:03 -0800
  ...But the end result is clean, and sounds good. The angle of the dash, coupled w/ the angle of the tweeter's base directs...
• Re: Stereo / CD Issues
  Historical mailing list - jim ellis
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 22:58:43 -0700
  I have sunk a couple of bucks into the sound system of my early '83 Westy. Nicer name brand cassette head unit w/ removable...
• Re: Strange new noise - EEEeeerrrrrrr
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sun, 19 Oct 2003 21:12:22 -0400
  I had a sound like this when my ignition switch was deteriorating and it wanted to engage the starter with the engine already running...
• odd stalling/rich running
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:31:41 -0500
  ...The sound changes from the sound of a healthy engine pumping along, to dead silence (which shocks me everytime i see the Tachometer still...
• Re: Video: TVS Test Light Driving. Discovered Whistle Sound? What is it?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 08:34:23 -0400
  ...ken <snip> > What is that whistle sound at ~ 39" - 55" ? Vacuum leak?.......
• Buzzing when accelerating
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Sep 1996 11:00:10 -0400
  ...It sounds like an insect buzzing againt a window. I wonder if it's the fuel pump working hard or maybe the sound of...
• Re: Fuel pump Cost - '93 EV
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Wed, 6 May 1998 03:47:42 EDT
  ...Does this sound reasonable?? I know it's a high pressure unit but ..... Thanks, Rick >> It sure dose. The fuel tank has to be...
• Re: sound of CV's?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick N. Malone
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 17:31:57 -0400
  On the right side of my van made No sound and the left was Popping so bad that I toke my van in to...
• Re: sound proofing showdown
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 08:32:50 -0700
  ...to before but it looks like a good site. > > > > http://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/ > > > > -- mark > -- Blake Heinlein 1984 Westfalia Sacramento, CA blakeheinlein@gmail.com http...
• Re: a speaker recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Fri, 30 May 2008 10:06:29 -0700
  ...It's a bit tricky getting the bass to sound full but not thumpy. No rap in my van! Keith O