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Re: So wha-da-ya call a Vanagon with no legs? (Frayday humour)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 9 Feb 2008 09:57:11 -0800
...c�st la vi�.. > > not slamming you niel, but it does make me shed a tear :<( > > oh well, on the bright side, you made...
Re: Vanagon Syndrome/AFM Mounting Orientation?
Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
Fri, 7 Feb 2020 09:40:33 -0800
...When the ECU is closed loop and hesitation occurs, the mixture temporarily slams rich and/or lean. This looks different than the normal closed...
Re: Performance Wasserboxer: Fact or Fiction
Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
Sat, 15 Jul 2000 23:59:36 -0000
...Not to slam anybody, but you don't need coatings, big valves, balancing or any other expensive machining to get 200 reliable horses from...
Re: TIICO oil pump RECALL!?!?!?
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Mon, 5 May 2003 19:50:43 +0000
...From almost day one when driveing along with engine hot OR cold (it does not matter), if you slam on the brakes and make...
Re: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Thu, 22 Dec 2005 18:22:09 -0800
...I would like to know how they tested that? Was it on loose gravel or an ice covered road or was it just slamming...
Re: replacing heater blower!
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 29 Jun 1999 17:30:39 -0400
...This is supposed to make it harder to take out the ignition lock, I think -- but I also think that most people use slam...
Re: Looking for Special Camping Utensil
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:14:29 -0700
...The thing worked on spring tension. >>> When cocked, and then the trigger pulled, the two flaps would slam >>> together much the way your hands...
Age 'n VWs & age'n VWs
Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
Tue, 11 May 2004 05:55:02 -0700
...tearing the paper", when the cars in front stopped and we slammed a brand new Audi. The old guy gets out crying "Zwei wochen...
Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
Historical mailing list - BA
Fri, 2 Feb 2007 20:37:10 -0800
...As smug engineer types, everything else seems to us like a slam-dunk ... ) B&S Both Of Us Engineer-Type Nerds And Proud Of...
Re: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 18:01:20 +0200
...Just >> slide door >>>>>> slowly to the front and pull the handle in to engage the latch rather >> than >>>>>> slamming it. From the outside you...
Re: Hippie Vans?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Thu, 9 Apr 2015 15:10:30 +0000
...rid of it). Anyway, there was a patina-ed, bumperless-and-slammed split in the lot. They are still around. Stephen On Thursday, April...
Re: Convert 85 auto to 4sp? And HP increases please
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Fri, 5 Jan 2001 07:51:52 EST
...Big difference? Still doesn't slam me back in my seat but I get around better. Make sure your engine is very solid before...
Re: Rear Hatch Power Lock Problem
Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
Tue, 16 Feb 1999 08:16:27 8
...What happens is when you slam the > door momentum carries the pivot arm out of the unlock position a little > ways and as the...
Re: More fun with mechanics
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 Apr 2011 10:10:21 -0400
...Previous mechanic, here in Bend, Ore. (p-mail me if interested, not slamming here w/o him being able to defend himself) put it...
Re: What is this part/piece?
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:48:01 -0600
...I knew as soon as someone identified it, it > would slam into place in my brain (not literally) and I would feel like a...
Re: Local VW Parts Dealer
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Sat, 4 Nov 2000 20:27:33 -0600
...No slam on the list vendors, >> they are very nice folks trying to make a living, just a statement of >fact. >> >> The parts person...
Re: Vent Question
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Sun, 7 Mar 2010 20:32:29 -0800
...that it is a >> pain to get the door closed without slamming it.� If you roll the window >> down an inch, the door closes...
Re: /f Road hazards
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Sat, 1 Jul 1995 07:50:12 -0700 (PDT)
...The truck blows by us, and the deafing noise of the remains of the truck's tire slamming into our bus follows. I look...
Go Westy sales tactics-on my soapbox with a long diatribe
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Thu, 1 Jan 2009 22:28:20 EST
...When do you ever see any auto ad that mentions and slams the previous owner that way? Part of the joy of owning a...
Needed for Scirocco: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES
Historical mailing list - Antaki
Mon, 25 Nov 2002 20:17:36 -0800
...guy started going real slow, then slams on his brakes in the middle of the road - long haired crazy man gets out, starts threatening...
Bus Boys: Great. The other, questionable
Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
Wed, 17 Nov 1999 21:11:21 -0500
...Especially after all the hell I put that one poor dude through after he slammed Bus Depot recently. Actually though, I thank BD. "Thank...
Re: Draining Fluid From the Fuel Filter
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 19 Jul 2004 23:26:54 -0400
...As for Diesels >being noisy, the noise is due to a combination of the injectors slamming >and the higher compression ratios/combustion process. > >Dennis...
Re: Ethanol..Corn only?
Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
Tue, 27 May 2008 16:05:25 -0700
...it makes food prices go up. > ( and there was a 3rd slam on it, but i forget what it was just > now ) .. > scott > turbovans...
Re: Bug screen for front windows idea
Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
Mon, 29 Mar 1999 14:14:12 -0800
...so that it will still stay on if the door is slammed shut. That will add another $2 to the final price, but I...
Re: Oh Deer, Oh Deer
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:24:11 -0700
...She was > also holding the wheel at 9 & 3, and when the airbag deployed it slammed > her left hand into the drivers side door...
Re: Shear bolts on steering column
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 25 Feb 2000 11:29:08 -0700
...Around here I don't think > that would even occur to a thief, they use a slam-hammer to yank out the > switch. And...
Re: [Syncro] Why SA big brakes saved my ass today
Historical mailing list - Leon
Mon, 7 Mar 2005 13:38:02 -0800
...Shiiiiiiiiit, I say, slamming on the brakes and > bringing a >> center console-mounted vanilla latte to rest on my foot. My > adventurewagen >> topped full...
Re: Accident. was RE: Good to see the list is back-
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 6 May 2008 22:34:10 -0500
...The old man was slammed forward into the little space between the seat and the dash.- but still in his seat. The old lady...
Bus Boys Saga Continues..... But there is hope... maybe....
Historical mailing list - Rob Clay
Mon, 18 Aug 1997 18:23:34 -0500
...actions of his employees. (In no way am I trying to slam Jim or Bill, I am just relating what the guy who *stole...
Re: converting gl to be more camp-able (FREE TOP)
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 11 Apr 2000 17:21:53 -0400
...Next, not to slamn Chris, but I don't buy this at all. I was looking at doing the '81 top onto the '87...
Re: Thanks RE: Photo ticket at stop lights
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Sat, 14 Dec 2002 19:56:58 -0800
...turns yellow just as you're entering the intersection, >you can slam on the brake, if you're going slow enough that the driver...
Re: Mechanic vs Master Craftsman was Mechanic VS customer (i need you imput!)
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Tue, 1 May 2007 00:27:54 -0400
...No slam intended. > >Your attention to detail, honesty and fairness are becoming legendary. > >Let the customers waiting in que be the guide as to...
Re: Some good info about E-code headlamps & "City Lights"
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 9 Apr 2002 16:36:38 -0700
...and hopefully nobody slams you because they didn't see your > tail or nose sticking out. > > And speaking of driving with your "city lights...
Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:15:34 -0800
...At least I didn't start slamming the company that cleaned > >> them (WhitchHunter), or I probably would have sold the van and > >> dropped out...
Won't Start after Heads Back On!
Historical mailing list - Art Beutler
Tue, 21 Dec 1999 07:16:43 -0800
...more valves hung up such that the valve stayed open then slammed shut. After a rotation or so, this behavior stopped and the valves...
Re: Some good info about E-code headlamps & "City Lights"
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Tue, 9 Apr 2002 16:15:17 -0700
...and hopefully nobody slams you because they didn't see your tail or nose sticking out. And speaking of driving with your "city lights...
Re: newby to the list from Australia
Historical mailing list - mike g.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000 21:38:34 -0700
...when > descending steep grades - Any thoughts? > The Side sliding door whether slammed or gently closed, frequently doesn't > latch in the rear section. It...
road rage...my first experience tonite.. LOCK YOUR DOORS!!!
Historical mailing list
Sat, 10 Feb 2001 04:19:45 EST
...window (it a wonder he didnt break it) and the door slams closed..i quickly lock the doors, didnt know what to expect.. he...
Re: source of more cv grease?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 12 Mar 2006 16:58:47 -0600
...In fact > some people I know pack those boots slam full!!!! > > I always got extra when I ordered, so have not run against the...
Lugnut Update (Whew!)
Historical mailing list - Chris Gkikas
Wed, 26 Jan 2000 21:52:04 -0500
...He took a 'bigger' cold chisel (than mine) and a 'much bigger' hammer (than mine) and slammed only twice, and the shredded stud end...
Re: [WetWesties] When You Are Being Tailgated
Historical mailing list - Ron
Sun, 13 Mar 2016 13:07:10 -0700
...I just hope that when that a-hole passes and gets slammed head-on or goes off the road, that they do not cause...
Re: Why We Keep Odds & Ends (bolts etc.)
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 9 Apr 2011 09:00:01 -0500
...While driving to the Rec Center a couple of weeks ago, I had to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting someone that pulled...
Re: converting gl to be more camp-able (FREE TOP)
Historical mailing list - margie reyes
Wed, 12 Apr 2000 07:27:21 +0100
...anyone who takes the > van along with it. > > Next, not to slamn Chris, but I don't buy this at all. I was looking...
Re: FRYDAY-----horror stories on Surf Mex Trips
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 29 Mar 2002 17:28:24 -0600
...now condos)....and after going through all our stuff the cop > slammed > his thumb in our > door and bled all over the place....needless...
Re: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Thu, 22 Dec 2005 22:21:43 -0500
...I would like to know how > they tested that? Was it on loose gravel or an ice covered road or was it > just slamming...
Re: NVC Porsche 911 Toronto>Phoenix (long story)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 2 Oct 2007 07:48:59 -0700
...had an indication of radar once west of Ely, Nv and slammed on > the > brakes hard! "Aha," I thought, "I escaped again" but the...
Re: Starter related question.
Historical mailing list - C. Abney
Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:46:07 -0700
...I head what sounded > like the solenoid “slam” into place, but only the once. I then went aft > with my stand of 14/2...
Re: Very Hot Blowing over Accelerator Pedal
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Thu, 8 Jul 1999 21:02:41 -0700
...you have a sudden emergency need > > for > > > maximum defrost you can slam all the levers to the right with one hand > as > > > you engage...
Re: More fun with mechanics
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 3 Apr 2011 07:22:56 -0700
...Previous mechanic, here in Bend, Ore. (p-mail me if interested, not slamming here w/o him being able to defend himself) put it...
Re: Ethanol..Corn only?
Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
Tue, 27 May 2008 15:54:55 -0700
...it makes food prices go up. >> ( and there was a 3rd slam on it, but i forget what it was just now ) .. >> scott >> turbovans...
Re: More fun with mechanics
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 2 Apr 2011 12:43:56 -0700
...Previous mechanic, here in Bend, Ore. (p-mail me > if > interested, not slamming here w/o him being able to defend > himself) put > it...
Re: Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 5 May 1999 14:19:48 -0400
...never heard of this happening, as they have a decent spring slamming them shut, but... Any thoughts from Darrell about the circuit that triggers...
Re: rough running
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Thu, 21 Jun 2007 03:00:39 -0500
...Don't slam it into the stops at each end and don't flip it back and forth like mad; just a nice smooth...
Re: Westy shopping over the internet
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:37:20 -0400
...do you want to spend the summer driving around in no slam intend or the other fellow van just tring to make a point...
"Eazy Awning" from busdepot.com
Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 21:08:13 -0700
...Again, I am not slamming the product or busdepot, I am sure there is a simple answer. I also understand busdepot is not able...
[NVC] The Electric Potter
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 15 Jun 2006 23:01:24 -0500
...In a split second I was slammed against the wall four feet behind the potter�s wheel. I slid to the floor, stunned, unable...
Re: Ethanol..Corn only?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 27 May 2008 16:19:52 -0700
...it makes food prices go up. > ( and there was a 3rd slam on it, but i forget what it was just now ) .. > scott > turbovans...
Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 29 Dec 2007 11:57:34 -0800
...At least I > didn't start slamming the company that cleaned them > (WhitchHunter), or I > probably would have sold the van and dropped out...
Re: Need sliding door handle for '82 (outside)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 30 Dec 2004 18:57:26 -0600
...late at night without > > all the ruckus leading up to it slamming, but I expect it would have to be > > a sturdy handle, and...
Re: Tranny Repaired!!!
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:53:54 -0700
...the structure of > phone failed under the impact of the door slamming shut .......$200. > > Grand total related costs for a tranny jammed in reverse...