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• Re: Do You Love Your Bus? (VL, very sappy)
  Historical mailing list - Ryan McGee
  Mon, 13 May 1996 09:46:51 -0500
  ...Something that would get you and a half ton of cargo from point A to point B with a minimum of fuss. Every Saturday...
• Re: WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES INCITE ROAD RAGE...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 10:52:43 -0800
  ...People driving them with the FOG lights on all the time complained that others were constantly flashing them as they thought the high beams...
• Re: Timing tips for Idiots
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:43:54 -0700
  ...Once you've found it, mark it with some paint so you can see it when the timing light flashes. Tom Young ----- Original Message...
• Re: Top Overhauls
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 12:37:11 -0500
  ...The 1.9 one piece bearings are a molded and machined aluminum coated with a protective flash coating. All of the larger 2.1...
• Re: painting my Vanagon , need advise
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 20 Jul 2020 17:25:19 -0400
  ...Metal requires little prep work to apply it, the primer flashes/dries quickly, and it came in 1K Aerosol cans for small jobs. However...
• Re: Battery usage shouldn't be our style. (p-mail)
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 18:57:14 -0700
  ...What the hell were you thinking????? Any device >>>that needs 12v had better also need to be portable (flashlights, PS >>>etc) and these fans...
• Injector Line Replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 28 Sep 1998 23:44:07 -0400
  ...amount then let them sit to flash off 15 minutes before tightening the clamps till the point where you just can't rotate the...
• Re: FS rare jumpseat tray....(most vans are missing these)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:48:41 -0600
  ...When we would go on a road trip they'd always go in place to hold maps, inverters, sunglasses, parking change, GPS, cables, flashlights...
• Re: Foil Replacement - GW Kit
  Historical mailing list - LarsP
  Fri, 5 Jan 2024 18:07:27 -0700
  ...The diagnostic trick was when I noticed the oil pressure warning light was flashing to the ignition pulses. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Tobias Gogolin
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:14:27 -0700
  I suppose the most important purge point on my '84 is the one in front on top of the radiator (are there others?). I...
• Traveling Tips ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 18 May 1998 21:30:28 CDT
  ...then get something TWICE that size!> * Flashlight: remember to check the batteries frequently. Make it a part of your regular maintenance program. <i recommend...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:33:16 -0700
  ...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: Need Help with Headlights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 09:05:07 -0500
  ...6,000 miles on it. SA Grill Kit, >Upgraded Relay Kit. Point to or send a diagram for how the relays are wired? >have...
• Re: towing with a vanagon in an emergency.(NVC) . .
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kirstein
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:21:18 -0400
  ...what looks like a lemon can easily be > lemon > aid > more to the point - it is not what you get - but what you become...
• Re: Overheating
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 05:07:05 -0600
  ...On another make I have seen the water pump impeller corrosion to a point that the blades were falling off. A thermostat is a...
• Re: TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size)
  Historical mailing list - Mike B.
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 06:14:36 -0500
  ...that is, straight out for a left turn, >>> hand pointing up, elbow bent, for a right turn, hand pointing down, >>> elbow bent for slow...
• Re: Did a silly thing, white elephant acquired
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 9 Sep 2022 18:33:21 -0700
  ...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: RedTek and the Sight Glass
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 30 Aug 2013 14:40:49 +0000
  ...I generally use a Q-tip or similar with a solvent to reach in and clean the glass, then shine a flashlight to see...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:40:51 -0700
  ...Point it at the ceiling of the van and go crank - it flashes on the ceiling. :) I've got a customer coming at 10...
• Re: Spring Cleaning an Air-cooled Motor
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 15:32:01 -0600
  ...timing, bad points, leaking > hoses > > produce a fireball that can ignite any oil that has enough fuel in > it for > > a flash. > > I consider...
• Re: acci/insur: put cheap camera in g. box.
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Thu, 7 Jan 1999 09:17:37 -0800
  ...Spring for one with the flash in case it is at night. Then you can immediatly document the incident. the 10$ for the camera...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Lois Luckovich
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 11:45:53 -0800
  ...I think it makes some valuable points and is worth a read. Kathy Buxton HR Manager, Lucas Tree > -----Original Message----- > From: Geoffrey Doughty > Sent...
• Re: Semaphores (was TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size))
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 08:30:47 -0600
  ...that is, straight out for a left turn, > >>> hand pointing up, elbow bent, for a right turn, hand pointing down, > >>> elbow bent for slow...
• Re: Dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 13 Jan 2019 00:39:51 +0000
  ...RARELY fails in the wires but COMMONLY fails in the connection points.  Corrosion. Rich San Diego On Saturday, January 12, 2019, 3:25:17...
• Re: coolant light / temp sensor - need advice please!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:29:43 -0600
  ...When I did this the flashing would immediately stop. It would start blinking again at some point, though. The permanent fix was to remove...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer-Arrgh!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 20:58:35 -0700
  ...turn on the key, oil light does not flash. which means the low rpm portion is not working .........it's probably been that way...
• Re: Upon seeing bostig's handiwork
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:35:22 -0700
  ...You really hit the key points that have held me back from using your product thus far. The dry sump is a huge plus...
• Re: More 89 Bluestar questions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 20:21:08 -0500
  ...I was having problems > with a flashing oil light and the low oil pressure switch started leaking > quite fast so I contacted BD and...
• Re: living in an rv (no vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 07:01:47 -0700
  ...racks) I pointed my head out the curtain separating the front drivers cockpit and my living area. The cop flashed his flash light in...
• Re: Top Overhauls
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 15:12:15 -0600
  ...The 1.9 one piece bearings are a molded and machined aluminum > coated with a protective flash coating. All of the larger 2.1...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 13:43:14 -0800
  ...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: Auxilliary gas can
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kenneke
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 22:10:22 -0700
  ...my '83 Vanagon on bio-diesel, which has a really high flash point...I don't worry about carrying extra fuel...I have tried...
• electrical plumbing- was dash gremlins
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 06:49:45 -0800
  ...Over this winter, on cold days, temp >>> needle went nuts and temp LED flashed until car was warmed up. >>> >>> Replace the temp "relay" and...
• Re: Driving In Canada
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Tue, 14 May 2002 22:06:50 -0400
  ...My anger comes from a couple of points. I am pissed off that I am being picked on because of my recreation vehicle and...
• Re: paint?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:25:28 -0800
  Bryan has several good points in his post copied below. Not only does quality of work vary from shop to shop but even between...
• Re: Hot water system thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 18:59:59 -0600
  ...That is a heated platinum impregnated catalytic media which facilitates gas oxidation at temperatures well below the flash point of gasoline, paper, cloth or...
• Re: Radiator disappointment
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:40:51 -0500
  ...That is the one I sell and recommend at this point. I haven't had any issues or failures with them so far. I...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 23 Mar 2017 20:38:38 -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...
• Friday humor(non-VW,long)
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Fri, 21 Feb 1997 11:26:02 -0500
  ...No sign of resistance so far..." But before he could sign off >>a bluish particle beam flashed out of nowhere and blasted a hole...
• Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Fri, 1 Jan 2010 09:52:04 -0500
  ...As always with Old Systems (such as my all-too-human body) I think there were multiple factors; and several points along the way...
• Re: overheating weirdness - expansion tank temporarily going empty
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 10:58:51 +1000
  ...First happened when I was travelling almost 2000kms from home and the coolant light started flashing as I slowed down entering a town. The...
• Re: 1.9 Running issues when wet out
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 22:01:14 -0500
  ...Then again I don't >> really know anything. >> >> Any advice at all pointing me in ANY direction at this point is welcome. >> >> -- >> Thanks, >> >> Jeff...
• TDD setback
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 18:16:04 -0500
  ...furnace, quit after a couple hours of working with only a flashlight after my trouble light broke (duh--trouble light). Got a new trouble...
• Re: Brake light circuit current with trailer, WAS: Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:05:50 -0700
  ...signal and 4 way flasher can handle the load of 3 or even 6 > turn signal bulbs all flashing at once. > > I think you...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 23 Mar 2017 20:41:27 -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: Distributor Cap and Rotor, Leads, Timing
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 7 Sep 2017 14:55:54 -0400
  ...Once they can flash or arc over you can get > carbon tracks or what is often called a cracked cap. > The real original ignition...
• The "Other" Vanagon Syndrome, Part II
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Sun, 28 Sep 2003 16:48:33 -0700
  ...After a very long day of slow driving, we limp into Butte, Montana with 35 mph and the emergency flashers blinking. Camp at the...
• Re: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 17:50:00 -0700
  ...If you have a point set ignition the points should be inspected and adjusted to .016/. 020, this will get you within the required...
• Re: E85 thermodynamic advantage?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:28:04 -0400
  ...You also need to be able to re-flash or reprogram the FI computer for the new fuel curve, easy if you have megasqirt...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:40:39 -0400
  ...Point it > at the ceiling of the van and go crank - it flashes on the ceiling. :) > > I've got a customer coming at 10...
• Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:32:10 -0700
  Hi Scott, No, no 6V bulbs, no extra bright flash. When I use the stronger fuse I get perfectly fine brake light operation, and...
• Trip Report: On to sunny CA!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 02:52:59 -0400
  ...We spent the morning at Cabrillo National Monument on Point Loma in San Diego-absolutely beautiful location. To the west lies the Pacific Ocean...
• Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 08:38:33 -0700
  ...If you have a point set ignition the points should be inspected and adjusted to .016/. 020, this will get you within the required...
• Re: Sound proofing, was: Muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 19:06:10 -0400
  ...For exhaust at some point the complete system will need changing. A worth while upgrade for the 1.9L vans is to go with...
• Re: Headlight mods: was RE: Does the H4 bulb put out more light than the 9004 bulb?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:27:47 -0500
  Robert, It looks like a great mod, but what's the point of replacing DOT crap with more DOT crap? Sealed beam headlights are...
• Re: New VW Rotten Unvieled // TDI?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 8 Feb 2008 21:17:53 +1300
  ...At least, with Renault's new particulate-filter/flashburn technology, sooty exhaust will become a thing of the past with new diesels, once other...
• 87 Westy Engine/Trans removal Day 1 - or Boy, do I miss my 67 Westy!!!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:08:27 +0000
  ...about 3 or 4 hours a day working on the project. FLASHBACK! By way of background - I worked my way thru college working on...
• Re: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 06:48:21 -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: Found my Syncro project.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 14:07:19 -0700
  ...I can just hear it now in the future at some point .......'I have this vibration between 45 and 50 and nothing I do...
• Re: parts list for radiator replacement on 1988 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 20:43:39 -0700
  ...At this > price-point check your local Hot-Rod shops for custom-made racing > radiators. Your Subie will be a cool-running cucumber under...