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  • Drop in gas mileage update 2
    Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
    Fri, 5 Nov 2004 05:50:17 -0800
    ...make the sensor work? I have another sensor (new) to try but wanted to find out more about the actual sensor operation first. William
  • Re: Halogen bulbs ... is there a difference between AC & DC bulbs?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Tue, 28 Sep 2004 10:34:16 -0400
    ...connected directly to >12 volt DC for use in the Westy or must I use halogens that are designed for >DC operation? > >Thanks, > >Mike
  • Re: NJ Boneyards
    Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
    Thu, 9 Jun 2005 09:04:38 EDT
    ...Is this true? If so, is it a pick-a-part type of operation? Thanx again... Danno Delaware Water Gap, PA 89' Jetta (Daily...
  • Re: Bucking vanagon again
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Sun, 7 Jan 2007 13:34:05 -0800
    ...afm arm supposed to flutter like this during normal steady state operation ? Because it does > http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/servlet/JiveServlet/download/49-26764...
  • Re: 90 Multivan auto locks problem
    Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
    Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:35:12 -0500
    ...I also had a non-operational rear hatch lock. All problems were traced to wire breaks. The power door and mirror breaks were at...
  • Friday
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Fri, 3 Dec 1999 23:02:23 -0800
    ...The head of the Defense Science & Technology Organization's Land Operations/Simulation division reportedly instructed developers to model the local marsupials' movements and reactions...
  • Re: Dometic-CAN't find it in the book
    Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
    Tue, 30 May 2006 22:02:42 +0200
    ...To test basic operation, plug the fridge power > cord into an extension cord, bypassing all the Vanagon electrical stuff. > Under the sink you can...
  • Re: what to do when you have the fridge out?
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Mon, 2 Mar 2009 16:58:31 -0500
    ...With the fridge powered temporarily with 12 volts, the operation of the > thermo switch can be checked by applying heat with a heat gun...
  • Re: Tools and spare parts
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 8 Feb 2012 07:48:52 -0800
    ...ago. > > actually, 1960, which is 52 years ago: > > " Instructions for > Tropical Climate Operation > Group Z4 > September 1960 > 534 074 20 > VOKSWGENWERK AG > Service Department"
  • Load Reduction Relay Failuire
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 19 May 2011 18:12:21 -0500
    ...This relay supplies power for headlight operations, and it also enables the front and rear wipers and the heater blowers,, both front and rear...
  • Re: Border Patrol operation (fwd)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 2 Apr 1996 15:15:41 -0600
    Hey, no fair!! Those of us on digest form get the 4-1 stuff on 4-2!! It's not April fools day anymore...
  • Re: clutch master cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Fri, 5 Dec 1997 13:33:12 -0700
    ...A two person operation for sure. After these initial cycles to get the first fluid flowing, the thing bled as expected. Mike Michael A...
  • Re: White Smoke
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Wed, 26 Apr 2000 09:51:07 -0700
    ...to the personal care and craftsmanship of of a one man operation > like Bob Donald's Boston Engine (or Daryl at AA Transaxle). Not...
  • Re: Stranded in Texas
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 18 Mar 2002 16:00:02 -0400
    ...unplugged (just like it does for the first few minutes of operations) so try unpluging one sensor at a time and try and run...
  • Re: O2 Sensor Readout
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Wed, 13 Nov 2002 06:07:32 -0500
    ...voltage, long wires will pick up electrical noise and cause erratic operation...... ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per...
  • Re: Air Getting into Cooling system
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 2 Apr 2006 08:42:04 -0800
    ...tend to indicate comustion gas leakage into the cooling system during operation, and the latter would tend to indicate pulling in air from outside...
  • Re: successful 2000 mile road trip
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:35:36 -0400
    ...kdlewis@northstate.net> said: > Allan, > i would check out the fan operation before taking any more long trips. > First check the fuses. To test...
  • Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Please trim your replies
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:28:56 -0500
    ...free-will? If we can't discuss the list rules and operation in a > public fashion, doesn't this leave the door open for...
  • Vanagon List Fund-Raising
    Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
    Tue, 17 Jun 1997 08:04:48 -0500
    ...So I suggest that we >add the minimal member's cost of operation of the Vanagon List to our ever- - >expanding itemizations of bucks...
  • Re: Any advice on bleeding lifters (2.1)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 6 Aug 2008 14:30:07 -0700
    ...The lifters getting noisyh from very short periods of operation where an issue for months..........and once one or two got noisy, it would...
  • Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:33:32 +0000
    ...One hour of operation is 2.8 amp-hours, size your aux battery accordingly. Yes !!! Both of them !!! :o) 16,000 btu is a...
  • Re: syncro with snorkel ? Yes/No?
    Historical mailing list - olmcons
    Wed, 18 Jun 1997 16:58:32 -0400
    ...breath, but seeing as this is not the intended mode of operation, I am not sure why this 'snorkel' is on my air intake...
  • Eurovan News
    Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
    Sat, 28 Feb 1998 17:58:21 -0500
    ...Clive Warrilow, president of Volkswagen America (which controls the Canadian operation), says the Eurovan will return with a V-6 engine and will be...
  • JB Weld
    Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
    Wed, 21 Apr 1999 09:59:27 -0700
    ...In my Dodge Cummins repair manual, it even lists JB Weld as an application for use in field operations in third world countries where...
  • Re: Burning Man, Anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
    Mon, 7 Jun 1999 14:31:21 -0700
    ...Engineer (916) 394-5302 - phone Sacramento Operations Center (916) 815-0762 - pager Apple Computer Inc.
  • Re: Odd Intermittent Source
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 20 Jul 2000 10:01:20 -0700
    ...speak) the coil wire was being slowly nudged forward > with co-operation from the silent action of Newton's Third Law. Should I > blame...
  • rear seatbelts
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
    Sun, 7 Aug 2005 10:34:21 -0600
    ...has anyone done this operation? thanks y'all! aaron '87 syncro gl
  • Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:34:41 +0000
    ...One hour of operation is 2.8 amp-hours, size your aux battery accordingly. 16,000 btu is a heck of a heater. Those...
  • Re: Heat: Gas vs. Propane
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 28 Oct 1996 19:00:32 +0100
    ...Trumas will be shipped with a temperature regulator and an additional timer to start operation on a certain time. A remote start will be...
  • Re: Refrigerator help-yes, I've already searched the achieves
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Tue, 3 Jul 2007 18:33:23 +0000
    ...115V operation heats the tube; propane > > heats the burner box and the tube, so makes more heat in back. > > > > The Norcold DC0040 folks can...
  • Re: Cause of weak spark?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:21:03 -0700
    ...Just in case you are getting the situation of bad connection causing voltage and current drop during operation, even though the static voltage measurement...
  • Re: Won't accelerate
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 6 Nov 2011 08:28:20 -0500
    ...Check the O2 and temp 2 sensors for proper operation. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
  • Still no go w/ sink
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Tue, 29 Oct 96 23:38:58 EST
    ...Does the anunciator panel have anything to do with the operation of the sink pump? I would think not... I'm stumped as to...
  • Rear CV Shaft Removal Question
    Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
    Sun, 19 Jul 1998 13:22:21 -0400
    ...I did this operation a year ago on the other side and had a FUN TIME that lasted longer than I would like to...
  • Re: Help with pricing
    Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
    Mon, 5 Oct 1998 16:42:37 -0400
    ...Your paying more money for a more precise operation. Mark
  • Re: Installing Power Windows
    Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
    Thu, 27 Apr 2000 13:07:49 +0100
    ...Engineer +353-21-284316 WW Operations Apple, Cork, Ireland.
  • 3-Way Fridge: LP Gas Operation
    Historical mailing list - Russell, William
    Sun, 2 Jun 2002 14:35:45 -0400
    While continuing to assess the things that I need to fix on my 1980 Westy, I realized that I cannot get the fridge operating...
  • Heater Cables/Controlls
    Historical mailing list - Brian Walker
    Mon, 11 Nov 2002 15:46:10 -0600
    ...However, while fixing these things I was testing some other components and realized I don't have a clue what the correct operation method...
  • Re: OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews
    Historical mailing list - Philip Chidlaw
    Sat, 22 Feb 2003 11:43:57 -0800
    ...includes the idler ($175Cdn.) for a total service cost of this operation of ~$900Cdn. In a word...Ouch! But since it is a 'zero...
  • Post AT rebuild troubles
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sat, 19 Jul 2003 15:28:45 -0400
    ...Could this be the adjustment or operation of the 2nd gear brake piston? The other thing is that it looks like there might be...
  • Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...
    Historical mailing list - Taeke Takeon
    Fri, 16 May 2008 18:02:54 -0400
    ...Does this mean my engine is > never > entering closed loop operation? If so, what are the standard things to > check, since the O2 sensor...
  • Re: Hatch Lock -- With Power Door Locks
    Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
    Wed, 12 Aug 2015 18:08:58 -0500
    ...wrote the following regarding operation of the rear hatch power lock: "There is a little spring loaded pin that slides back and forth and...
  • Re: troubleshooting Audiovox Cruise Control
    Historical mailing list - Mike B
    Sun, 4 Nov 2012 07:52:44 -0500
    ...The "bi-pressure" two-way pump in a VW/ Audi trunks (inside a foam package for quiet operation) is for vacuum-operated power door...
  • Re: Turn Signals
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:22:49 -0600
    Did you actually watch the light operation itself after the installation? A bad bulb will cause the fast clicking of the relay. It's...
  • Re: Vans for sale
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:08:45 -0600
    ...He has a grandfathered insurance policy that goes > with the rental business that is priceless for such an operation... > > Daryl of AA Transaxle I...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 15 Aug 2010 - Special issue (#2010-808)
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:24:11 -0700
    ...Although not all of us have had to adjust the regulator to get reliable operation some of us have had to and it's...
  • RE: 87 Westy questions
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 14 Sep 95 15:48:44 EDT
    ...brain"?)3) pop top canvas mildew 4) pop top sun roof operation (mine is a no-op as the thing needs to be replaced...
  • front parking light out
    Historical mailing list - ncdragonfly
    Wed, 29 Mar 2000 15:29:09 -0500
    NC inspection requires that I have both front parking lights operational, among others. The drivers side parking light does not illuminate when the head...
  • Re: Vanagon Happening on Iceland in 2002?
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Fri, 1 Dec 2000 09:39:20 -0500
    ...Engineer +353-21-4284316 > WW Operations Engineering > Apple, Cork, Ireland.
  • Re: VWfactory paint a joke/POR-15 paint
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 23:53:17 +1200
    ...Patrick >Phoenix, AZ Don't blame Toyota, blame their local assembly operations. Plenty of old Toyotas here and their paint is as good as...
  • Engine removal
    Historical mailing list - Jack Pronovost
    Mon, 18 Mar 2002 02:35:54 -0800
    ...No sweat one man operation done it twice. Strip engine of all unnecessary items first. Jack
  • Re: refrigerator - high altitude operation
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 20 Jun 2002 01:02:18 -0400
    At 09:41 PM 6/19/2002, Gary Lee wrote: >Get a set of "numbered" drill bits and use the bits to determine the...
  • Re: Cibie ecode night time pics! - error correction
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Thu, 17 Jun 2004 09:46:25 -0700
    ...It's a plug-n-play operation. --- "Chris S." <mrpolak@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Ok, so I'm excited about these things. I took some...
  • Re: About them Norcold refrigerators
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Tue, 12 Jul 2005 13:35:09 -0700
    ...That would give me about 60 hours >of operation on aux 2. > Dang! Given any thought to lining the inside of the rear bench...
  • Re: Bostig Oil Level Warning Light Circuit
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:19:01 -0500
    ...With this circuit http://clarkson-uk.com/555-timer/operation/frames3.html you'd let the float switch supply ground to the 555, and...
  • Re: dometic 182b question
    Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
    Wed, 9 Nov 2005 08:03:43 -0800
    ...This has been the > single most beneficial thing that has improved the Dometic > operation in warm weather. The amount of heat being blown out...
  • Re: Oil Light
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:36:56 -0400
    ...You can check its operation with a bicycle pump and an > ohmmeter. It should be the one that triggers at 0.9 bar. VW...
  • troubleshooting sliding door operation
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Thu, 6 Mar 2008 18:57:43 -0500
    My '86 wolfsburg model sliding door is finicky about being closed just right. Too hard and it "bounces" open, too soft and it doesn...
  • Re: FS: 7" round E-code lights, square headlight grille, left side square headlights
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:08:00 -0700
    ...I need the switch to make it operational. I had no idea VW offered the same feature. On Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 3...
  • Re: Another Update: Only 13V from Alternator
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Sun, 1 Nov 2009 07:32:32 -0800
    ...First, I'm interested in electrical systems, so I was curious to be able to measure the voltages during operation. I can probe the...