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Re: OT: No-training wheels bicycle advice needed - Some RVC around A/C
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:27:49 -0700
...I guess if I wanted to give my kid a coaster bike and then a pedal bike, I'd get the pedal bike I...
Re: Gas pedal woes
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 6 Sep 2012 23:14:20 -0600
...Today entering a >> freeway the pedal went to the floor and I barely moved, van just >> idled. Managed to pull over to the left...
Re: Help! Brake trouble - 83.5 liquid-cooled Westy
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Mon, 8 Nov 1999 20:17:54 -0500
...When I press the pedal it goes down at > least halfway before anything happens, and then the brakes seem weak. But, > if I pump...
Re: Clutch not fully disengaging near Seattle
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 13 Oct 2013 10:41:14 -0700
...Kinda like not fully depressing the pedal. Has come on fairly suddenly. Actuating the pedal does not move any of the components, other than...
Re: engine dying while driving
Historical mailing list - Richard Jones
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:27:45 -0600
...Classic vanagon syndrome happens after steady pedal on the highway for some extended period of time. Think level interstate highway at 65 mph for...
Clutch Pedal Freeplay
Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
Thu, 8 Jun 2006 09:38:41 -0600
Hi folks, I checked the archives, and found some ideas and thoughts on 'adjusting' the clutch pedal freeplay, and figured to ask the present...
Re: Weak Brakes - '88GL
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:59:13 -0700
Any difference if you pump the brake pedal like a mad man? Karl Wolz |-----Original Message----- |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
Re: Need advice on replacing accelerator pedal(correction!)
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Wed, 21 Aug 2002 22:48:06 -0500
...I just went out and depressed >the pedal hard all the way, and it stayed down. From underneath I >believe that I verified that...
Re: Clutch Throw-out bearing
Historical mailing list - neil
Thu, 8 Mar 2007 16:55:39 -0800
...one might end up with a poor clutch "adjustment" or worse a ball that doesn't seat in socket when pedal depressed? Sign me...
Re: Spring gremlin no 2: detached accelerator pedal.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 21 May 2023 17:58:50 -0400
...Accelerator pedal has detached itself. Assuming it rusted out over the winter. I couldn’t spend much time with the van and didn’t...
Clutch
Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:08:37 +0000
...What I mean is when I push the clutch pedal down the catch point is still ALL the way at the bottom. I did...
Re: netiquette
Historical mailing list - mike miller
Mon, 16 Oct 2000 10:15:52 -0700
...netiquette > When your brakes break, you'll have to find someone like Ron, who peddles > pedals! > > Sorry, > > Karl > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Scott Walker" <s...
Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 1 Sep 2019 10:30:08 -0700
...One thing especially intriguing, that is a special tool that goes between the driver’s seat and the brake pedal. It’s just and...
Re: question regarding clutch bearings and shifting problems
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 8 Jun 2003 16:14:09 -0700
...Since both shafts turn together anyway when you are in neutral with the clutch pedal released the suspect pilot bearing is not needed at...
Re: Syncro Clutch Cross Shaft problems
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sun, 28 Nov 2010 09:24:10 -0500
...I had my foot pressed hard on the clutch pedal and still no movement. Then suddenly the engine caught and started (wasn't expecting...
Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 3 Oct 2009 09:16:35 -0700
...I was driving home but after about 5 minutes the gas pedal suddenly would not depress. The engine dropped to an idle and I...
Re: Brake Problem , 82 Westy
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:00:54 -0800
...I'm assuming firm pedal, but high effort, when it's 'doing it.' Scott www.turbovans.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
Re: 84 Westy stumbles off idle
Historical mailing list - Geo
Wed, 5 May 2010 11:24:58 -0400
...the engine revs nicely -- > but if I trounce the pedal too abruptly the engine stumbles... >
1991
Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero (by way of Ron Lussier )
Fri, 13 Dec 1996 09:43:19 -0800
...When I depress the break pedal the stop lights do not come on. I notice that I have to press the break pedal quite...
Re: starting
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 24 Jun 2002 17:56:37 -0500
...With Fuel Injection you should not need to even touch the gas pedal. Stan Wilder 83 Air Cooled Westfalia On Mon, 24 Jun 2002...
Re: D'Oh! Broke My Vanagon!
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Tue, 1 Nov 2005 12:50:40 -0500
...The little wire thing underneath the pedal is loose, > though. Anybody had to deal with this? > > Mark, Pop your engine hatch and have a...
Re: Subaru conversion
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Thu, 29 Mar 2001 05:14:39 -0600
And please take note----- He shut it off at 115------- He still had more pedal !!! ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL
Re: Bit of Toyota Syndrome in '84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:56:48 -0400
Automatics have lots more places between pedal and throttle valve to get stuck.
Re: Clutch Pedal Does Not Move
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 5 Jul 2006 16:43:31 -0700
...Clutch Pedal Does Not Move > > > > > > > > > > After putting in my locking differential, replacing the clutch, > > > > flywheel, brake master, clutch master, clutch slave, and brake > > > > switches...
Re: 1.9 engine HELP!!!
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Thu, 7 Jan 2010 08:15:47 -0500
...The first- When driving the van on the freeway > going around 60mph on flat surface with the pedal pushed down about 30% it > starts...
Re: brake question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:01:52 -0700
first question is, when the brake pedal went nearly to the floor, did you pump the brakes some ? it's the natural thing when...
Re: Whistle sound--Gland nut??
Historical mailing list - Jon Peters/UB Networks
1 Apr 95 12:05:08 EDT
...When the clutch pedal is depressed, it puts tension on the clutch cable, which in turn, pulls the lever attached to the T/O...
Re: Brakes-
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:43:50 -0500
...but the first pedal-push is smooshy and close to the floor. The second pedal push seems to "pump it up" and feel higher...
Re: Compatibility of A1 Rabbit/Jetta Autotrans
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:45:13 -0500
...Sort of like Tiptronic in >that there is no clutch pedal but seems to defeat the convenience of >an auto trans. Namely, no shifting...
Re: 81 steering wheel height
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 11 Jan 2000 13:37:30 -0800
...I don't recommend, try welding a second "outrigger pedal" to the clutch pedal so your leg/foot will be moved over to the...
Re: Cold Morning Puzzlement Part Deux
Historical mailing list
Thu, 17 Feb 2000 07:53:51 EST
The Throttle position LED should be on when your foot is not on the pedal and then when you push it all the way...
Re: Cold Morning Puzzlement Part Deux
Historical mailing list
Thu, 17 Feb 2000 07:53:51 EST
The Throttle position LED should be on when your foot is not on the pedal and then when you push it all the way...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Tue, 17 Dec 2002 21:20:21 -0800
Check the switches at the clutch and brake pedals. When these go bad, the CC will not engage. Todd '88 Westy george jannini wrote...
Re: turn signal trouble when hitting brake pedal
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Sat, 8 Nov 2003 09:12:16 -0800
...Z --- mykarmann <marcusu240@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Hello all > In my 86 gl the turn signals work fine but when > I apply the brake pedal...
Re: Clutch adjustment/bleeding/whatnot?
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Thu, 18 Jun 1998 21:35:25 -0400
...There should be a pedal adjustment screw there. This messes with nothing in the hydraulics but does adjust pedal travel etc. > -----Original Message----- > From...
Re: front brakes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 4 Jun 2012 19:36:35 -0700
...Usually 'pumping the brakes' is what one does to get a high firm pedal when the pedal isn't as high as it should...
Re: Brake Booster question
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Thu, 8 Feb 2007 11:38:28 -0500
The test for the booster is to pump up the brake pedal until it is hard and then start the van. The pedal should...
Re: Pulsating Brake Pedal (Need Solution)
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:00:16 -0700
...Pulsating Brake Pedal (Need Solution) Hi everyone, so here's my situation. My 1984 Westy has a pulsating brake pedal and undulating slowing during...
Re: brakes
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 22 Dec 2002 21:45:18 -0600
Daryl, I had a problem requiring me to pump to get a pedal, and it required replacement of the brake master cylinder to get...
Re: Replacing clutch pedal
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 17 Jan 2017 18:06:30 -0800
...removing the instrument cluster, removing the brake master cylinder, removing the brake booster with the pedals attached to it... > > I think I will bite...
Worn Clutch or bad Slave?
Historical mailing list - The Blackhams
Fri, 15 Sep 2000 15:53:59 -0600
I'm getting a deminished clutch pedal of only about a 1/3 to 1/4 pedal. Is this a sign of a worn...
NOT a broken throttle cable
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 21 Jul 2007 07:31:11 -0700
...Turns out that the pushrod from the gas pedal to the bellcrank under the van popped out of the back of the pedal. Easily...
foam footpads
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Thu, 2 Aug 2007 22:34:39 -0400
...I have once seen pedal pads that came in the shape of bare feet (with toes) and were the full size of feet....had...
Re: Briefly unresponsive engine
Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
Wed, 12 Dec 2018 16:04:58 -0500
...The pedal > moves normally, and the sound of the engine changes so I think the throttle > opens, but there's no change from idle...
Re: busdepot
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:53:47 -0800
...then put it all back together ? > > I don't think a pedal assembly is a 'service part' .. > that would be like buying a body...
Re: Cold MN Effects on Clutch?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 2 Feb 1996 00:31:37 -0500
...There is no resistance at all when I depress the pedal. Once >during the past two evenings, I noticed my clutch seemed to be...
Re: '88 Vanagon Cruise Control question
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Mon, 5 Mar 2012 09:47:26 -0500
>>...My cruise control has 'gone away' and I don't know why yet....<< A quick & dirty place to start would be the brake pedal...
Re: clutch pedal
Historical mailing list - jimt
Tue, 12 Apr 2005 15:37:19 -0600
...revealed worn out hole for pin. > Any suggestions other than replacing pedal assy? > wait untill it wears thru? > TIA > > Don�t know if either...
Clutch Pedal Does Not Move
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Tue, 4 Jul 2006 09:17:52 -0400
...Then overnight, I got in and the clutch pedal won't move. It is not spongy, it doesn't sink to the floor (like...
Re: Brake help needed
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Wed, 15 Aug 2001 18:15:16 -0500
...Brake pedal goes to the floor when trying to stop Ever since I got the van the pedal would SLOWLY make it's way...
Re: Lack of brakes long version saga actually
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 5 Mar 2009 23:40:00 -0600
...First pump to the floor them pedal build but not a full hard pedal. No air in the lines and clean and clear fluid...
Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 4 Jul 2010 02:11:01 -0700
...If replacing the switches doesn't work, adding a pedal actuated electrical switch seemed like a good idea to me too. But if Marks...
Re: Help under the dash
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Fri, 25 Sep 2015 23:15:15 +0000
...Last pedal assembly I did ...I left the dash in .. it was a very, very tight fit getting the pedal assy out ..but it...
Re: Brakes
Historical mailing list - Lebron,Nathan
Tue, 9 Dec 1997 13:48:00 E
...When I hit the brakes, there is very little resistance on the pedal and I have to press the pedal almost to the floor...
Re: Flushing brakes ATE calipers rebuilding
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Wed, 3 Jan 2007 21:38:54 -0800
...The upper bleeder is to remove the air (air rises!) You can open the lower bleeder and press the pedal repeatedly until new fluid...
Re: clutch on 85 westy
Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
Mon, 16 Aug 1999 13:58:45 -0400
...The clutch doesn't start to engage until i've brought the pedal >about 2" off the floor. After it starts to engage, there...
Dead / not dead clutch pedal
Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
Fri, 11 Aug 2000 16:48:48 -0400
...pushed the clutch in and everything was fine but when the pedal reached the bottom it felt dead, like it didn't have the...
Re: Red light rev?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 30 Jan 2002 15:13:52 -0600
Every 80 - 83 Aircooled I've had requires a touch of the pedal to get the EGR, Alternator light to go off. Stan Wilder...
Harmonic clutch
Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:16:41 -0700
Occasionally, as I release the clutch pedal there is a brief sound and, strangely enough, a matching vibration felt in the pedal itself. It...
Re: Rust hole through the floor - how do I best repair?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:16:36 EDT
...I first thought it was the connection to the feed rod ant the top of pedal, that that pedal had come loose at the...