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Re: look out Felder Industries! - westy table mod
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 21 Jul 2013 18:02:08 -0700
...You can > almost smell the Schadenfreude at Coswell Cogs... I mean, Bell! > > Jim >
Re: '90 westy 15000
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:27:52 -0400
...Verify that the fan is producing heat and that you aren't smelling coolant. if you do smell coolant, you'll probably have to...
Re: [Re: Burden or Blessing?]
Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
Thu, 28 Jun 2001 12:03:03 MDT
...sure people like to try and shove the VW vans off the road, but just keep focused and let them pass on by.. I...
Re: I think I'm at the Crossroads
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Mon, 23 Apr 2001 11:40:11 EDT
...Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC 86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe neksiwel.20m.com On Sun, 22 Apr 2001 09:41...
Re: Tranny Jack opinions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:00:47 -0800
...For years > after that if I even smelled gear oil I would gag and nearly hurl. > > Some things are better left to the young...
(no subject)
Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
Mon, 15 Jan 2007 21:05:31 -0600
...All that being said, I come from a long line of VW Transporter enthusiasts (my grandfather bought one of the first ever produced) which...
FYI Re: Engine Fires - A/C vs. W/C - Any Difference?
Historical mailing list - BILL
Fri, 25 Sep 1998 21:50:58 -0600
...Don't wait till you start smelling fuel! It could be to late! The Westy I just recently purchased had an engine fire. The...
Re: fixing old heat exchangers
Historical mailing list
Fri, 17 Nov 95 12:26:49 +0100
...The heatexchanger is a regular replacement part, if you drive your VW you'll have to replace 'em from time to time, so this...
Re: Vanagon burned to the ground ( long reply)
Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
Tue, 3 Aug 2004 09:06:21 -0400
...My wife said "I smell gas hon". I said "I see gas hon". So, I am thinking that it could be the same problem...
Shop Problems
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Mon, 3 Apr 1995 13:36:02 -0700 (PDT)
...While this is not exactly a VW-related story, the shop mentioned herein does advertise themselves as VW shop. Alsong with Mercedes, BMW, etc...
Re: bus stuff
Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
16 Apr 96 21:37:03 EDT
...the other being the filler neck hose) to cause the gas smell. Number one, it is a much less substantial hose than the filler...
Ranting and Raving
Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
Mon, 19 Mar 2001 10:44:50 -0600
...Then we tried to de-mouse smell the heater vents. We used high pressure blower and shop vac. I think we got most of...
Re: Stuck in Alturas with electrical mystery
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:51:47 -0700
...I smelled a little strange mixture from the exhaust, at times on this trip..at least I think it was my exhaust..but I...
Re: Fuel injector cleaner: harm O2 sensor?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 6 Mar 2016 09:26:43 -0500
...From VW there was a clip on shield that tried to help with both of those issues. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
Re: Something weird happened today at my California Smog Test
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 4 Sep 2014 21:36:15 -0600
...the in 2nd, but had hit 4th > instead. "Stupid low-powered VW! I've got to really give this thing the > gas a slip...
Re: bio based motor oil (no vanagon content)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:23:39 -0600
...John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 3/11/2011 11:48 PM...
Re: Engine lid insulation material?
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:02:12 -0700
...AM, neil N wrote: > > > Hi all > > > > Had some good hot/noisy/smelly "open engine compartment" test drives > > on my Jetta conversion recently, so am...
Road Trip *Yippie!*
Historical mailing list - Diana Patterson
Thu, 28 Apr 2005 10:13:55 -0400
...I plan to travel around the country with my greyhound in the VW (1984 Westy) for the rest of spring and summer and I...
Re: vanagon syndrome plus poor gass economy
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:21:09 -0700
...vanagon syndrome plus poor gass economy > Ellen, > > If you can smell gas, check all your fuel lines asap. These vans are known > for fuel...
Coolant temp warning lamp glitch?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 23 Aug 2004 14:28:55 -0700
...No steam smelled or seen. Re-started the engine and this time the lamp blinked for the usual lamp test period, then went dark...
Re: re hot air for cold nights
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Fri, 3 Nov 2000 10:50:35 -0800
...http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vwtrek > PA/NJ/DE/MD area VW bus "group" http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/pavanagon > LINUX - for IQs...
Re: Oil question....not the dreaded which motor oil is best
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 30 Dec 2012 23:46:53 -0500
...On my non Vanagon VWs and my Mercedes I use the Mobil 1, European Formula 0w-40 all year. Same for my Audi A8...
MIllee's Sally, Chapter quite a few...
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:12:10 -0400
...Tailpipe smelled very rich. We applied this method: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=356377&highlight=afm+adjustment to adjust the...
Re: Running Trouble
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Mon, 19 Mar 2001 19:56:09 -0800
...Jim Arnott WetWesties Union, OR VW Addict aka The Bus Nut wrote: > > Hello All, > Last week I asked about an emision problem I have...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 4 Jan 2012 00:34:47 -0500
...Gas Vapors I found the source to my gas smelling issue. On the top center of the tank under the van I was able...
Fw: AFM SWITCH Re: FIRE!!! (True story from this morning)
Historical mailing list - Andy
Wed, 26 Jan 2000 17:08:05 -0800
...I had >just started her up and had one luggage and the Graco Pack-N-Play in >when I could smell the dread smell...
Re: Always Look Under a Bus!
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:45:40 -0500
...Mmm...smells a little rich. Went in the house to get wallet to go fill up the tank. Looked underneath on way back to...
79 bus
Historical mailing list
Wed, 10 Aug 94 06:08:00 -0500
...one that there was a smell, the engine, when the !-heater was turned on, � You got a heater with yours? Mine ('79 Westy GTb...
Re: 87 GL Water Pump Woes
Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
Sun, 27 May 2001 15:46:47 -0400
...I think that there is a good article on "Tom's VW Page", http://volksweb.relitech.com/19wpump.htm. Tom continues to stay ahead...
Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
Historical mailing list - tmiller
Tue, 11 May 2004 23:18:46 -0400
...With biodiesel, they even smell >>better than gas exhaust. >>They are far superior to any hybrid car as well. >>More space, similar >>mileage with...
Re: Part out or Sell now No Lowly Vanagons
Historical mailing list - forum email
Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:27:41 -0400
...I dont need an indoor kitchen (and if I had one I wouldnt use it dont want the smells of cooking where I sleep...
Selling '81 Westy in Montreal
Historical mailing list - Johannes Emigholz
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:36:22 -0400
...The color is the original VW ivory that the guy got somehow on the market. New starter in March New windshield in March New...
'71 bus runs!
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Sep 1995 09:27:50 -0500 (CDT)
...It smelled real wierd. All that paint and gaskets and stuff. Also, oil was just about pouring out of the right hand valve cover...
1.9 L TD update
Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
Fri, 12 Sep 1997 20:38:21 -0700
...I called a VW rep I know and asked what they're using. Turns out they use 2 3/8" hose to the filter...
Re: PETRONIX MELTDOWN
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Sun, 5 Nov 2000 12:36:00 -0800
Ken...Thru my career of 30+ yrs as a VW Tech...I have seen many more electronic ign systems disabled than actually hooked up...
Re: Propane Leak
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Fri, 3 Jun 2005 12:51:25 -0400
...Finally after much playing > around it does mostly stop...a faint smell of propane when the camper > is camping. I did rebuild the filling...
Re: converting watercooled vanagon to aircooled
Historical mailing list
Fri, 30 Apr 1999 07:22:51 EDT
...Why do you think VW stopped using these engines anyway? It wasn't because they just felt like it. They had been using the...
Golf VR6 4Motion review - one for the sub fans
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 5 Jan 2001 08:26:02 -0800
Thought this would add "something" to the VW vs Subaru engine debate. Funny article, the style of writing is typically British - never see this...
Re: low oil pressure at warm idle
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Fri, 16 Apr 2004 10:08:59 -0400
...All three engines stunk of fuel and the shop reeked for days This is completely avoidable does your gas smell like oil and when...
Re: In praise of VW inline fours
Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:04:14 -0700
Hate to say this, but these inline 4s are actually modified Audi/NSU engines that VW got a hold of when they bought those...
RE: gassy oil
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Fri, 03 May 1996 09:15:00 -0700 (PDT)
...If it's crazy enough, someday somewhere a VW will do it, whatever it is. My $.02... ______________________________________________________________________ _ ______________ ______//________ Steve Maher smaher@gi.com //__][__||____\\ /o _ | -| _ \ San...
Re: How you will blow your motor using Bar's leaks
Historical mailing list - populuxe
Wed, 5 Mar 2003 21:39:45 -0600
...you could smell it a block away. 1990 w/ 8,000 miles on bar's leak. to date: rear heater hot front heater hot...
Re: '91 Syncro floods & dies, won't restart
Historical mailing list - Tim
Sat, 3 Jun 2000 07:09:12 -0400
...It smells > like it's flooded. Thre different mechanics have tried to replicate the > problem without sucess, and nobody seems to know what's...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Mike Boland
Sat, 25 May 2002 18:05:09 -0500
...I have a 1991 VW Westy GL I bought it last July > > has 107,000 strong engine. ran well when bought it. > > had exhaust...
Rant--LVC
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:18:18 +0000
...My wife comes in last Friday and tells me that the Passat ('01 GLX 4Motion Wagon) smells funny inside. I take a ride in...
Re: NVC Re: VW, honour, and culture
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:58:13 -1000
...noise, smell and health affects. And I'd sure make them so they can't idle more than say 4 minutes .. VW car owners...
Trip report (need parts)
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Wed, 12 Feb 2003 17:57:38 -0500
...i only need a few quick adress of VW bus part retailer, i will do my own research right now. Ok, am off now...
Re: VW camper van article
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 20 Sep 2015 00:18:14 +0000
...Hippy vans think about how > long it took to scrub the smell and other stuff out of it and re weld the > fender wells...
Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Tue, 16 Jun 2015 04:32:48 -0700
...smell or see leaking gas, the test fails. > > Raymond > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 15, 2015, at 4:48 PM, Jeff Schwaia <vw...
Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
Historical mailing list - jon
Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:33:37 -0800
...Do I smell a "What's the best oil/tire" thread coming on? As usual, use what works for you! I'm just sharing...
Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 2 Feb 2015 18:16:34 -0600
...mcneely ---- Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I attended a VW campout recently and was quite heartened to hear a > *very* nice sounding WBX...
Re: Slightly Overpriced GL on The Samba
Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:13:36 -0800
...But now imagine that your spouse has been through three >> or four MGs and a couple of VW buses. You want a Vanagon. She...
Re: Engine Choices - Call for Data
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Tue, 5 Jul 2005 15:44:50 -0400
...all VW parts (diesel bellhousing etc) and I love it. Not as much power as a big Subie, but I like to smell the...
Re: Car-top carrier advice needed
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Tue, 23 Mar 1999 09:11:16 -0800
...top of a vw bus/vanagon/eurovan. Although it wouldn't be a bad idea for carry all our wet smelly paddling gear after...
Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
Tue, 11 May 2004 23:50:11 -0400
...With biodiesel, they even smell >>>better than gas exhaust. >>>They are far superior to any hybrid car as well. >>>More space, similar >>>mileage with...
AIRS: [WetWesties] need help near Palm Springs
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Mon, 17 Jan 2005 20:08:08 -0800
...luckily > I can stay here over night with a friend, but not a VW > person at all ;-(( > > Oil came smoking out the rear driver...
Re: Exhaust Pipe Question
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Fri, 17 Sep 2004 11:16:28 -0700
...I've used both factory and aftermarket and the aftermarket pipes can't even smell what VW sells. Sure the VW pipes cost more...
Scary Halloween VW Bus Story
Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
Wed, 29 Oct 2003 19:19:40 -0800
...Show Pride in Your Ride with a yourname@vwmail.net address from http://www.vwmail.net
Re: GoWesty Spring Bonk
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Tue, 15 Apr 2014 16:20:29 -0600
...I smell a GoWesty lawsuit looming. >>> >>> but maybe a Spring Ker-plunk ... flyrods and westfalia's in the sierra's >>> >>> >>> On 15 April 2014...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sat, 28 May 2011 03:33:28 -0400
I noticed today where the fuel smell is coming from. Just under my seat where the tank under me I saw today a small...