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Re: cv-joints: Constant Velocity Marihuana?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 7 Jul 94 18:18:32 PDT
I don't know what it is about cv joints, but when I hear them starting to knock, my stomach twists and I become...
Re: Eurovan Catalytic Converter
Historical mailing list - William Alan Killian
Thu, 9 May 1996 17:14:16 -0400 (EDT)
...the interior of the vehicle, which requires > running the air conditioner constantly. > > Has this been your experience? Nope. Or not that I've noticed...
Re: Oil temp
Historical mailing list
Tue, 9 Apr 1996 21:19:53 -0700
...the temp so low as to put the motor in a constant state of "warming >up" and never reach proper range. >Brian Groot >groot14...
Re: service question
Historical mailing list - Modl6971
Sun, 26 Apr 1998 04:53:12 EDT
...I'm am constantly having to repair vw's correctly after they have visited the loosers at those other places. Always request for the...
Re: "dry" sound from wheel
Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
Sun, 12 Mar 2000 15:22:33 -0800
...Mark > > All: > Noticed a "dry" sound when simply driving,; its > not constant but becomes > louder when applying brakes. Going to inspect the > entire wheel...
speedometer reads fast----what size tires are supposed to go on?
Historical mailing list - dieselslave
Sat, 7 Feb 2004 17:04:43 -0500
After being constantly passed on the highway and on the backroads and on dirt trails I had doubts about my speedometer reading. After further...
Re: Can a bad alternator drain the battery.
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Mon, 22 Mar 2004 08:54:09 -0500
...ERic VWNut Hawk wrote: >I have a gold 85 that willd drain the battery dead if it isn't ran or >charged constantly. >Someone...
East Coast(ers), Particularly DC Metro People
Historical mailing list
Mon, 1 May 95 07:25:51 EDT
...If someone else wants to pick up the planning and active effort, I'll be supportive. * * * * * * * * * * Pete Sellers "Constant And Never-ending Improvement"; Preparing...
Re: Ring and pinion ratio on 5 spds...
Historical mailing list - travis dick
Wed, 27 May 1998 21:10:48 -0700
...I want big gears, big teeth, that will stand the constant > force of a hard punch to the pedal. The ratio is important. The...
defying gravity on vanagon seats
Historical mailing list - Austin
Mon, 25 Jan 1999 17:48:28 -0800
...not braking/acceleration - this phenomena happens even if >you maintain a constant speed. > >Enquiring minds want to know. > >dan It's the equal-but...
temperature (sorry)
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Sun, 8 Apr 2001 13:48:58 -0600
...does that mean that the 87 degree thermostat is constantly opening and shutting as engine temperture fluctuates. I had convinced myself that I was...
Re: Opinions on this Inverter?
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 24 Nov 2004 07:43:28 -0500
...off" >switch - I don't want the fan to be running constantly if I'm trying >to sleep. > >Any opinions would be welcome. I...
Re: Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:24:52 -0700
...phase control (AC world) or constant current reduction (CCR) (DC world). > > LEDs can also be dimmed via CCR (constant current reduction) which is the...
Re: Coolant Level Sensor observation
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Thu, 16 May 2019 16:14:02 -0400
...pins there must be a constant small current > passing through the coolant between the pins.Â This constant current may > be removing ions from...
Re: Friday mod discussion - language
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:17:12 -0400
...Life's too short for constant negativity. Not that the two are always mutually intertwined. Happy trails, John
Re: '79 FI Transporter - High Idle Speed
Historical mailing list
Sun, 19 May 1996 00:48:25 -0400
...The dwell is a constant 59 degrees. The timing is set at 7.5 >degrees BTDC at 900 RPM. (I managed to get the...
Re: Vanagon L
Historical mailing list
Thu, 25 Aug 94 18:07:11 EDT
...It has a constant 12 volt source and on the diesels its where the choke goes; on the wasserboxers its where the rear passneger...
RE: AC condensation
Historical mailing list - Fast, Timothy
Mon, 12 May 1997 08:53:41 -0500
...That is with the draining, the A/C has always been a constant headache. I find that I always have to have it recharged...
Re: VW content: obliquely re Miata page
Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
Sun, 14 Nov 1999 23:22:45 -0500
...miataforum.com/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi > Without offending those brave and constant souls who have kept this page > going I wonder what it would...
Re: 84 Westy std. trans
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Mon, 13 May 2002 16:59:41 -0700
...Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA 84 Westfalia Jeff Engel wrote: > Am getting a constant grind every time i shift from first to > second gear...
Need Vanagon aircooled heater flapper boxes.
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Fri, 19 Mar 2004 05:50:21 -0500
The flaps in mine have cracked out ( that explains the CONSTANT flow of hot air!) so i need one left and one right of...
Re: Why would it not accelerate?
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:00:25 -0700
...AFM is connected, fuel pressure is constant 40psi relays seem to work just fine battery is great lots of great spark timing is correct...
RE: Syncro Tire Inflation VS the VC
Historical mailing list - mdstockr
Fri, 25 Apr 97 23:12:53
...3) Suspension movement -- Any suspension movement will induce dynamic changes in tire toe and camber angle, therefore changing tire RPM constantly. 4) Steering -- Any...
Re: MAF Sensors and the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:30:53 -0500
...The MAF that I once knew a tiny bit about kept the filament at a constant temperature. It read voltage across the filament to...
RE: 81 engine swap ?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 11 Mar 1996 23:30:13 -0600
...mostly-present tweedling/chirping >>sound (on revving/acceleration, and sometimes a constant slow chirp at >>idle) and the availability of a low-cost replacement...
Re: Brake Drum Nut Size and Source of Wrench
Historical mailing list
Fri, 1 Nov 1996 09:51:51 -0500
...It has a place for a 1/2' drive breaker bar to add constant force whilst you're pounding. I have not used mine...
Fuel Pump stays on..
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Thu, 1 Feb 2001 18:27:45 EST
Hey Vanagang, A friends Diesel-to-gas Jetta engine conversion (Digifant 2) has a constant running fuel pump when the key is turned on...
1986 Wasserboxer making Clack clack clack sound? AND power steering fluid
Historical mailing list - John Morganfield
Wed, 28 Nov 2001 20:16:45 -0800
...souns like...a constant, loud knocking. metal on metal, internal. no smoke. no stalling, or performance change, but this loud noise. mysteriously, the noise...
Re: Fridge fan upgrades photos
Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
Sat, 18 Jan 2003 09:48:48 -0800
...Those of you who have made it possible to override the > thermo control fro the exterior fan and have it run constantly. Do you...
Re: Want an Easy Rear Light Upgrade? Bulbs Available
Historical mailing list - James Ballen
Sat, 30 Oct 2004 21:52:27 -0700
...The plastic around my running lights that are on constantly started to melt, bubble, and deform. I caught it before it got too bad...
Re: Who is the Manager of this list?
Historical mailing list - Syncronicity1
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:59:51 -0700
...I know that some people like to get all the messages in their email for various reasons, but then we suffer the constant problem...
CV knock off and on
Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:59:04 +0000
...I drove home with the knocking constant. After ordering a new axle from Bus Depot I took the Westy for a drive to confirm...
Re: Why would it not accelerate?
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Tue, 6 Mar 2012 21:45:15 -0500
...the List of Great Minds. > > AFM is connected, > fuel pressure is constant 40psi > relays seem to work just fine > battery is great > lots of...
Cranky front door latch
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:55:18 -0800
...It's mighty frustrating to have to constantly reach over ( it's the passenger side) and pull the door shut again, while under way...
Re: Trying to get radio to safe mode
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 26 Sep 2010 15:26:49 -0400
...You can see >pics of the radio, John, you need a constant +12v on pin 'S'. Rather than mess with the plug, I used...
Re: Ques: squeak under passenger seat.
Historical mailing list
Wed, 29 Jan 1997 13:14:20 -0500
...van > is stopped or moving? When going over bumps? Is it constant or > intermittent? > > >______________________________ Reply Separator >Hell oall > >There is a pronounced squeak emanating...
Re: Fan noise
Historical mailing list
Sat, 12 Jul 1997 09:14:36 PST
...It's intermittant and varies between a quiet squeaking to a >constant, irritating, squeal. > >I assume that the fan needs to be replaced (or...
Re: thinking about buying...S.F. area..........
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Wed, 23 Sep 1998 00:13:14 EDT
...One thing these vehicles may have in common is constant maintenance. Am I right? Briefly, any responses, irreverant or otherwise, are very welcome. I...
surge/hesitation
Historical mailing list - Martin
Fri, 21 Jan 2000 16:58:30 -0600
...I just started using fuel deicer, but the temps here are usually not constant enough for a good test.( although this week it should...
U.S high-top conversion?
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Tue, 2 Jan 2001 23:47:32 -0500
...The constant up and down of the pop-top took its toll(Im a lightwieght). After awhile I just said, "screw it, ill just...
Where is the Coolant Fan Control Relay on my '93 Eurovan?
Historical mailing list - The Southards
Sun, 7 Jan 2001 16:40:21 -0500
...I've unplugged the connector to the coolant thermal switch, but the fans still run constantly. Bentley page X142 leads me to suspect the...
Re: fuel pump noises
Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:02:03 -0700
...a small, >rapid clattering sound - I cannot find appropriate words) along >constantly? > > > >If it is the former ("concerned"), and the old one is on...
Re: 89 Vanagon "losing" oil
Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
Fri, 1 May 1998 20:41:38 -0400
...After about >1000 km of mostly highway driving, the oil light came on constantly and the >warning buzzer sounded. I pulled off to the...
Re: making a little headway but need advice
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sat, 7 Dec 2013 15:02:59 -0500
...This means that the injector switching is done on the negative side and nothing will happen to the injectors if the constant B+ is...
Re: 20W-50 oil question
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 00:47:28 -0400
...The Vangon's cooling system is unable >>> to keep the coolant at a constant temperature in slow traffic or in climbing >>> long hills, unlike...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:48:33 -0700
...Never have I seen evidence of either water or dirt in > an INTACT CV joint. > > The constant splitting of this new rubber product everyone...
Re: loud transmission clanging in reverse?????
Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
Mon, 29 Jun 1998 10:15:26 -0600
During a long highway drive the VC heats up and is then engaged constantly??? my tires are yoko y370LT with 47psi front and 50...
Re: Prospective '84 Vanagon owner with a few questions
Historical mailing list - Kristin Dewey
Mon, 23 Nov 1998 16:15:50 EST
...If you're getting a vanagon cause you think they're inexpensive and thrifty...they ain't! They need constant attention and get lousy...
Re: round > square headlight conversion / What Bullshit.
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Wed, 4 Jun 2003 12:32:48 EDT
...on his new F250 were so bright that oncoming cars were constantly flashing their lights at him because they mistook his lowbeams for high...
Re: Bucking/misfire on the Freeway. Its and 87 Syncro Manual tranny
Historical mailing list - SKP
Sat, 29 Jul 2006 19:06:30 -0700
...If there is a steady constant > speed, and I slightly lift the accelerator, the behavior begins.
Re: Battery Charger Sizing (Amperage) Woe and Warning (?)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 6 Aug 2013 18:16:19 -0700
...reefer wants for power, but > it likely wants a constant voltage (12v), not a constant current. > > The TF49 DC is spec'ced with a...
MORE Friday Fuelishness
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 31 Aug 2001 09:52:50 -0700
...Boyle's Law states that in order for the temperature and pressure in Hell to remain constant, the ratio of the mass of souls...
Re: 20W-50 oil question
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 09:54:53 -0400
...The Vangon's cooling system is unable to keep the coolant at a constant temperature in slow traffic or in climbing long hills, unlike...
Digijet help needed!!
Historical mailing list - Marc Rainville
Tue, 19 Mar 1996 21:07:07 +0000
...I got it restarted but I had to constantly rev it for about 5 minutes once it was >3000 rpm the emgine felt fine...
RE: Olga, et al.... [FFFFFun FFFFriday!]
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Fri, 21 Jul 1995 12:04:24 -0500 (CDT)
...would prefer to NOT received the "Olga-Type" messages. > > * * * * * * * * * * > Pete Sellers > "Constant And Never-ending Improvement"; Preparing for The 21st Century!! > P.S. I...
RE: generators.
Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
6 Jul 1995 09:33:35 -0800
_______________________________________________________________________________ * * * * * * * * * * Pete Sellers "Constant And Never-ending Improvement"; Preparing for The 21st Century!!Michael Wagner said: kids, kids, kids... don't squabble... has anyone looked...
Re: evaporative a/c option
Historical mailing list - Bill
Tue, 21 Apr 1998 15:41:51 -0700
...You get constant, cool fresh air, you can leave your windows open (actually you have to leave some windows open) and they don't...
Re: [Fwd: are we spoiled or what?]
Historical mailing list - Thing Guy
Fri, 13 Mar 1998 05:15:43 EST
...I've been here visiting in San Francisco the past week and constantly see Vanagons and buses. I have not spotted very many splitties...
Re: fresno lens
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Sat, 16 Aug 2003 08:59:48 -0700
...me to see towards the passenger side > due to the mirror constantly moving. Where is the best place to place this > fresno on the...
Re: [VANAGON] Re: � � � Re: V anagon Drag Co efficient?
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Wed, 24 Mar 2004 01:04:44 EST
...By controlling the inflation pressure, at a constant velocity, while optimizing manifold vacuum, one should be able to reduce drag by 20% or more...