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• Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Apr 2011 18:28:36 -0500
  ...So >> now I'm stumped. The ignition switch is supposed to be the most likely >> culprit in wiper failure, but apparently not in my...
• Re: Electrical Gremlins?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 11:02:52 -0500
  ...This has me completely stumped. I have never had this problem before. I'm hoping that someone with some knowledge of electrical circuits can...
• Re: Westy Tap
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 23 May 2022 13:24:07 -0400
  ...Eric Caron > On May 23, 2022, at 12:06 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > > Stumped, > > Changed my pump, issue was only turned...
• Re: Water leak on the passenger side creating a pool of water in footwell
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 20:17:39 -0400
  ...with a new window seam and it > >> looks fine. > >> > >> I am stumped. > >> > >> Was thinking of taking a friend with me to car wash, using...
• Re: need advice
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:57:27 -0800
  ...Weld a steel washer to the steel stump remaining, then weld a steel nut to that washer. Nothing welded sticks to the aluminum head...
• Re: Heater Box, how to remove the flaps?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 5 May 2012 16:50:45 -0700
  ...It's the footwell/defroster flap assembly (the footwell and defroster flaps share the same axle) that has me stumped. I can't see...
• Re: Water leak on the passenger side creating a pool of water in footwell
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:53:34 -0400
  ...with a new window seam and it >> looks fine. >> >> I am stumped. >> >> Was thinking of taking a friend with me to car wash, using...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch R&R
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 06:21:43 EDT
  ...But here's one where I've become stumped. The "high side" oil pressure switch located just below the crank pulley and next to...
• Re: Engine teardown - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 10 Jun 2015 22:56:13 -0500
  ...The rebuilder is very good, but this one has him up a stump. I'm > > sure he will eventually succeed but any suggestions might...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 14:55:01 -0700
  ...is yet to be done. >>>> >>>> Except for the injectors, I am stumped! Any one have any ideas or >>>> suggestions. I'm all ears! >>>> >>>> Also...
• Re: Electrical Riddle (my dash...)
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 20:35:01 -0400
  ...the defrost switch is unaffected. >> >> So, any ideas? I'm totally stumped. None of the other dash lights >> appear at all out of the...
• Re: Knock Knock ?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:47:38 -0800
  ...David --- Michael Diehr <md03@XOCHI.COM> wrote: > Stump the chumps: I've got an 85 auto with a rebuilt engine with > about 5000 miles...
• Re: bizarre electrical problem (kinda urgent)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 12:03:57 -0500
  ...This van has't had many electrical problems, I am stumped. I did have to replace the load reduction relay a couple weeks ago...
• Vanagon Syndrome cont...
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 19:06:04 -0700
  Hi All, After much testing and head scratching, I continue to be stumped by this vexing problem on my 90 syncro. It is getting...
• Re: Rear Heater fan trouble shoot tips
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 09:30:54 -0700
  ...I suspect this is for a light. > > I then attempted to change the switch out but was stumped at one point. > I have the...
• Re: Foglight Project Update
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:00:02 -0800
  ...I was stumped. I knew the company, has a big name and big rep here in the south, but I could not find them...
• Re: Mac
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 11:30:16 -0800
  ...The small amount of experience I have with PCs leaves me stumped that the rest of the world gets by using those things. Clunky...
• NEW 1.9 TDI and TD engines for sale COMPLETE!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 14:27:26 EDT
  ...4000 rpms and 149 ftlbs of torque at 1900 (a real stump puller and this motor gets excellent fuel mileage to boot!) for $3500...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 09:00:13 -0600
  ...very strange, we are > > stumped. > > > > > fuel pressure is good. All injectors appear to be functioning good. > > > > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil...
• Re: 90 Vanagon/Westy fuel problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:44:10 -0700
  ...a Vanagon and do my own work, yet this has me >> stumped. >> Recent loss of pwr while at highway speed. Acted as if it...
• Re: What coolants are ok?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 12:52:30 EDT
  ...20 years and I usually follow his advice when I get stumped on something or other. There was one posting recently from a listee...
• Re: My overflow tank is full of oil!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:10:19 -0500
  ...I am stumped how oil is in the > overflow and not in the expansion. I will admit, sheepishly, that when my kid was ready...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 22:33:14 -0700
  ...Without some insight into how it's opening and closing the thing, I'm stumped. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Engine teardown - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 11 Jun 2015 10:05:25 -0400
  ...The rebuilder is very good, but this one has him up a stump. I'm > sure > > he will eventually succeed but any suggestions might...
• "Burping the cooling system" Long question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 19:37:23 -0800
  ...all the air out in the first place? Help! This is stumping me and I need to get it right as I am heading...
• So you bought bruces busRe: Oh no! Another one!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 May 95 14:52:43 -0400
  ...months/years later he banged into a stump and the bondo popped out!!! If I remember correctly (I looked at the bus also) many...
• Re: anti-sway bar
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 02:01:47 -0400
  ...They are stumped, the alignment shop says that it is >because of the rack and pinion steering and that's all they can >do...
• Re: Bus Running Cool - Cooling System Question
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 09:44:25 -0800
  ...which is > probably the easiest thing to > replace. > > This has me stumped. Anyone care to offer any > insite...? > > Alan Bosch > & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg) __________________________________________________ Get...
• Re: bURNINGvAN
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 23:34:37 -0700
  ...One night this smaller group dragged their giant tree stumps that they were planning to use in their own "bad-ss" fire. They figured...
• Re: Cigarette Lighter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 9 Apr 2014 10:31:53 -0700
  ...Cigarette Lighter To the listees smarter than me, all of you ! I am stumped. I have completed dozens of electrical mods over the winter...
• 87 vanagon fuel-air problem
  Historical mailing list - Brunton, Bruce Gene
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 23:21:58 -0400
  ...The dealer is 30 miles away and seemingly stumped. I know they can continue to replace different parts but I want my kids to...
• Running Trouble
  Historical mailing list - VW Addict aka The Bus Nut
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 13:08:45 -0800
  ...Were should I start looking? I am stumped. I do have a small exhaust leak, but it ran great before with an even bigger...
• Re: Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 20:33:15 -0600
  ...Bently doesn't show the brake hydraulic circuit, that >I'm aware of. > >So, I'm stumped, and asking for help. please. pretty please...
• Re: Coolant part confusion - need some help!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 19:12:43 -0500
  ...Good luck, John Rodgers Jeff Lincoln wrote: > I need to ordwer parts so I can put Grover back together but I am severely > stumped...
• Re: No stop lights, no lighter, but interior works on '84
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 18:45:59 -0700
  ...Mon, 2 Jan 2006 15:10:35 -0500 > >> > >>Have an electrical problem that is stumping me. A few weeks ago, I > >>stopped > >>getting power...
• Re: It's a mystery
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Apr 1997 10:19:09 -0500
  ...It's a mystery Hello all, I am stumped and I hope someone on this list can help me. My problem is with my...
• Re: Headlight bulb replacing... how??
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 2 May 2001 10:08:57 -0500
  ...how?? > > > > Greetings!! > > > > Okay, I'm stumped. How does a person replace the bulbs in a 87 Vanagon GL > > w/composite headlights?? I noticed the...
• Re: 87 Westy fridge wireing question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 15:33:50 -0400
  ...and any Dometic manuals I can find, but I'm still >stumped. > As the norm, the fridge in my '87 Westy runs fine >on...
• Re: Front disc replacement - '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 20:57:08 -0700
  ...discs on my > '85 (with a new set), and am somewhat stumped by the replacement of the > inner wheel bearings/spacers/seals. > > As usual...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 17:20:16 -0600
  ...is yet to be done. >>>>> >>>>> Except for the injectors, I am stumped! Any one have any ideas or >>>>> suggestions. I'm all ears! >>>>> >>>>> Also...
• Re: Stumped-Runs Rich/Stalls
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:45:02 -0400
  I would say the next most probable thing is the Air Flow Meter. If the track is bad this is pretty much impossible to...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:09:31 -0800
  ...it's more of an on/off failure so I'm stumped. Thanks > in advance. > > Gregory Smith > '88 Vanagon GL > '77 Lancia Scorpion > Olympia...
• Re: My overflow tank is full of oil!!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:34:54 -0700
  ...Stuck a stick in there and no oil on the stick. > > > I am stumped how oil is in the overflow and not in the...
• Re: here is a stumper....two VIN's on the dash??? anyone ever heard ...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Jan 2006 03:10:50 EST
  In a message dated 1/15/06 1:36:35 AM Eastern Standard Time, mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA writes: > I think there is something totally...
• RE: '83 Vanagon woes
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 02 Jan 1996 08:46:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Our local mechanics are stumped. >Any ideas?? Hmmm... you've eliminated the usual suspects, which leaves either gremlins, or that big black box of...
• Re: Westy Tap
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 May 2022 11:04:56 +0000
  ...2022, at 9:06 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: >> >> Stumped, >> >>      Changed my pump, issue was only turned on every now and then...
• Re: Soldered Connections
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 23:36:13 -0600
  ...4 door (154k) 90 Associated RC10 Team Car, Aluminum 95 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 FS ------------------------------------------------------ St. Louis / Columbia, MO LiMBO - Gateway VW Club - VWoA VW...
• Re: NVC at all - computer questions
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 11:52:41 -0500
  hi joy, On Mar 7, 2008, at 10:48 AM, Joy Hecht wrote: > Hi all, > > It's Friday, and I'm stumped on some...
• Re: What is a Vanagon, according to The Samba?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:08:00 -0700
  ...That "Model" thing has stumped me many times when searching for parts on the samba. Never can find Vanagons there. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel...
• Re: anti-sway bar
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 17:54:08 -0400
  ...They are stumped, the alignment shop says that it is because of the rack and pinion steering and that's all they can do...
• OXS and battery light on intermitant
  Historical mailing list - tunajuice
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 20:59:23 -0700
  ...the defrost switch is unaffected. >> >> So, any ideas? I'm totally stumped. None of the other dash lights >> appear at all out of the...
• Air conditioning stumper
  Historical mailing list - A J I
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:25:36 -0400
  I have a bit of a problem that just makes no sense to me at all. I tend to ramble so please be patient...
• Re: Knock Knock ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:27:24 -0500
  ...Knock Knock ? Stump the chumps: I've got an 85 auto with a rebuilt engine with about 5000 miles on it. It's running...
• Re: Won't Start...Again 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 05:27:12 -0400
  ...Does not get any better if I press the gas and eventually dies > after about 10 sec. > > I'm stumped at this point and...
• Fwd: LOUD 'Clank' in read end when turning?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 10:43:55 -0600
  ...what it is, but it being a "clank" has got me stumped!! >>> :-) >>> >>> John Rodgers >>> 88 GL Driver >>> >>> Jeff Gilbert wrote: >>> >>>> Apologies in advance for...
• Re: Headlights Still Out
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:46:17 -0700
  ...problem - probably not the steering column key switch, either? > > I'm stumped, and with early sunsets here in the PNW, I desperately need the...
• Having a problem with a starter
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 08:09:18 -0700
  ...However the slow spinning starter = has me stumped at the moment. I thought the problem was just that the old starter was hurt because...
• Re: Upper ball joint - WTF? GOT IT!
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:25:02 -0800
  ...Don't got that tool >> and I'm presently stumped. >> >> -- >> >> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott >> 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus >> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow...
• hard start, for 2 years!
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:53:20 -0400
  ...lifter? Does low vacuum have anything to do with this? thanks a ton, I am totally stumped and just about out of ideas. jake
• Re: Water leak on the passenger side creating a pool of water in footwell
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:57:49 -0400
  ...with a new window seam and it >> looks fine. >> >> I am stumped. >> >> Was thinking of taking a friend with me to car wash, using...