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• Re: moon caps, and who knows?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:21:28 -0600
  ...hubcap falling off I had > already run over it :( my own fault as I had just rotated the tires. > Local suppliers want a fortune...
• List down
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Wed, 13 Apr 1994 16:06:45 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I was dismayed by the lack of discussion and then horrified to realize it was MY fault. I'll try to keep this to...
• 1988 Westy low Oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Banks
  Sun, 28 Jul 1996 13:52:42 -0400 (EDT)
  ...he has low oil pressure, so the switches are not at fault. The problem gets worse as the engine gets hotter. His question is...
• Re: VANAGON digest 451
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 8 May 1995 14:49:14 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The solenoid could be sticking also, in which case it wouldn't matter whether the ignition switch was faulty or not. The starter "circuit...
• Re: dashboard fan?
  Historical mailing list - Robert L. Armitage
  Tue, 9 May 1995 13:24:58 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Might I suggest that your fan may have been old ,faulty or misplaced ..... The one I had installed in my '71 bus made the...
• Re: VW Argentina
  Historical mailing list - Craig Jon Anderson
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 10:36:33 -0400
  ...html > ### Craig Jon Anderson Strategic Accounts Business Development Marathon Technologies Corp. Fault-Tolerant Windows NT 978-266-9999 x145 978-266-0023 fax craig...
• Re: Performance Mufflers.
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 16:47:33 -0600
  Steve, Here is what I did, when I got my Van about 2 years ago, with a faulty exhaust system. I replaced all the...
• 100% UNCONDITIONAL APOLOGY TO ADAM P. FROM TIM SMITH
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Thu, 31 May 2001 22:01:56 -0300
  ...I have yet to receive any confirmation from PayPal for whatever reason, but this has nothing to do with Adam, my fault for being...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:57:59 -0500
  ...The text indicates that a faulty switch or improper adjustment can cause the irregular idle that I'm experiencing. Problem is, I can't...
• Re: Happy Friday & Question
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 11:17:06 -0800
  ...However, my defroster fan switch is going out - >are these fairly easy to replace? > >Donna, 1990 Blue Angel (w/faulty fan switch) _________________________________________________________________ Add photos...
• Front passanger bearing etc. Need parts and possibly instructions.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 11:24:20 -0500
  It's my own fault. The grease cap kept coming off and now the outer bearing failed. I kept putting it back on but...
• Why am I getting two copies of every message suddenly?
  Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 08:43:47 -0800
  ...Does Gerry need to see a doctor, maybe? (If you see this message twice you�ll know for sure it�s Gerry�s fault...
• Re: more idle issues revisited
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 20 May 2006 11:45:15 -0700
  ...is it > possible that the power steering sensor is faulty? Actually, it sounds like the power steering pressure switch is WORKING, and that something...
• Re: pinch the fuel line?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:50:00 -0400
  ...Not sure if it was the tools fault or Sears. I never had any problem with the needle nose vice grips. Of course, you...
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  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Wed, 2 Jun 2021 12:28:57 -0400
  ...I am beginning to suspect the radiator thermo > switch is faulty. So I can't confirm whether the new coolant temp sensor > (from GW...
• Re: 14in Empy PSI?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:59:16 -0700
  ...Searched for 10 minutes, so probably my >> fault...but what is the rec pressure for 185/14 Hankook RA08 empty in >> summer? Thx. >> Michael...
• Westy interior electrics, final solution
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Mar 1996 23:08:52 -0500
  ...As it turns out there was a faulty device on the L.E.D. panel that was blocking power to the pump. I suspect...
• What should I look for or avoid in 84 Westy?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 12:02:26 -0800
  ...water pump and cooling system in the early wasserboxers - were these faults really a big problem, and were they fixed in later models? So...
• clutch or transmission
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 00:21:24 -0800
  thanks everyone, after close inspection it turned out my problem is a faulty clutch master cylinder.Fluid running down the side of it, surprised...
• Re: Oil light?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 17 Dec 2000 11:30:22 EST
  ...If you cannot locate an obvious wiring fault which causes a false low pressure indication, it would be prudent to check the oil pressure...
• Subject: Broken New Engine
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 21:10:17 -0700
  ...I have rebuilt engines and repaired engines others rebuilt but proved faulty, the conditions above were in effect at our shop. Sincerely, Mark Keller...
• Re: [Syncro] 130 hp 2.5 VW boxer on ebay Germany (not a Syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 01:06:51 +0100
  ...the Bus along with it (which doesn't run because of faulty brakes). It is a Multivan Carat Magnum, and NOT a Syncro... It...
• Re: Towing with Uhaul 4-wheel dolly?/now weight
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 9 Dec 2004 09:55:04 -0800
  ...It's your >> fault. >> >> And you have no insurance coverage, no matter how current your payments or >> long term your coverage. >> >> Mike >>
• Re: COLD START PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! anyone!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 06:06:50 EDT
  ...also a faulty temp2 wiring.. giving black smoke... Benny Boy, time to hang up the tools again and get packed for a road trip...
• more idle issues revisited
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Tue, 16 May 2006 16:57:19 -0400
  ...is it possible that the power steering sensor is faulty? if so, wouldn't i notice poor power steering overall. i realize the power...
• Re: Engine dieing after coasting.. solved! Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 29 Sep 2018 13:17:41 -0400
  ...things already on > "my list" ....but one nailed it with a faulty idle control module...a part > I didn't know existed. > .Then I...
• Domtic Fridge Igniter problem, RM182B in my '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Trevor Reynolds
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 21:46:38 -0700
  ...I'm suspecting a ground fault or some other wiring issue. Does anyone have any first troubleshooting advice? I will be taking the front...
• Sorta Scary Event
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 25 Feb 2011 23:28:06 -0600
  ...I turned the ignition off, then back on, then to start, and it fired right up, and didn't fault again. For the engine...
• Power Mirrors not working
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:28:19 -0700
  ...Does anyone have any suggestions on typical faults? Switch? I'm going to look around in the dash and make sure no one cut...
• Re: Could Faulty thermostat cause poor mileage?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 08:53:10 -0700
  YES! I went from 22 to 10mpg and the heat in my car went from blazing hot to shivvering cold. Made for a very...
• Re: Heater Stuck on Hot
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 5 May 2003 22:34:47 -0500
  ...of the dash (disconnect your battery) and you can see the fault down through the ash tray hole. Stan Wilder ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to...
• Re: Radiator Fan Motor Low-Speed Inop
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 13:26:55 -0500
  Thanks, but it turned out to be a faulty ISV. In VW Love, Light & Laughter, Jay '86 Westy Springfield, MO jimt wrote: >Same diagram...
• List of external factors for engine replacement;
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 16:13:05 EDT
  ...I needed an AVP engine in the first place!) Before blaming faulty workmanship for an engine problem, you must rule out the multitude of...
• Re: Canada brokerage fees
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:44:46 -0700
  ...However, in the case of one Canadian > vendor I bought from, they DID mention the brokerage fees, and it was > simply my fault for...
• Weird little electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 22:10:16 -0500
  ...water in fuel or slightly low coolant level weren't at fault..... > > > > I can’t say about the water in the fuel—though it...
• Ground Fault in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Bass
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 08:34:18 -0500
  ...Ground Fault in Westy? > Put nearly a thousand miles on the 87 Westy over the holidays, but changed > plans to camp in the Laurel...
• Re: Back on the road but running warm or faulty gauge
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 17:52:46 -0400
  ...Back on the road but running warm or faulty gauge Hi Everyone, One week after the start of the project I'm back on...
• Fridge lights but does not cool
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 4 May 2016 12:19:57 +0200
  ...The 220V heater element is faulty, won’t heat. But I’m thinking, if it won’t cool with the gas burner, it’s...
• Re: Advice for traveling to Belize
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 20:53:15 -0600
  It really is our fault. We are the market they are selling into. Tom Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone -----Original Message----- From: Michael...
• Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
  Historical mailing list - David White
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:45:53 -0700
  ...The explanation for this buzzing is a faulty fuel pressure regulator, which is after the fuel pump and located on the top of the...
• Re: 83.5 underheating
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 18:11:06 -0700
  ...I'm convinced that we have a faulty thermostat, but it sure tests fine. (BTW, do NOT purchase a 1.9 thermostat from NAPA...
• Re: Boycott the malls
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Gibson
  Sat, 10 Feb 2001 19:31:01 -0500
  ...Let's all boycot the mall, it must be their fault. > > Maybe looking for blame beyond where it lies is really the root cause...
• Re: Tires.. Again..Insurance reasons...
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 21 Jun 2015 22:16:50 -1000
  ...s can more easily be proven to be the driver's fault if the car goes > front-first into the ditch...."That car was...
• Re: Heat Related Ignition Failure
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 08:44:29 -0700
  ...Will be prepared next time it faults however. Then I can test. But in the mean time - what else? Ken suspects the Temp II...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 15:02:59 -0500
  ...If each plug fires the good injector, this will tell me that the r/h injectors are faulty too and that the ECU and...
• Re: Hit 4 Deer...Need body Parts
  Historical mailing list - JD Foster
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 09:46:32 -0700
  ...Had I hit Bambi, it would have been a comprehensive claim and no fault assigned. JD ----- Original Message ----- From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon...
• Re: 99 Intermittent wiper function failure cause.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 13 Feb 2014 12:04:01 -0800
  ...When I discovered the fault, pushing sideways on a wire going to the relay caused the intermittent feature to work again. Initially I assumed...
• Re: friday subject - don't open until then - volvo c304 spotted close to home
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 9 Dec 2010 19:26:08 -0600
  ...Ya can't fault that logic, can you David and Ben? :) Noticed Volvo C304 by private hanger at Victoria Airport. Yup, another one of...
• Returned - 1. Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jesse L Reynolds
  Thu, 8 Aug 1996 11:39:25 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Is this a hazard? Am I going to die from faulty brakes? Thanks in advance for any help. More issues to come- Jesse Reynolds
• Re: Need help re Cylinder Leak Test
  Historical mailing list - Madeline Mullen/Ed Lowe
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 21:01:27 -0800
  ...It is important because it can show the condition of the engine and indicate the particular area at fault. While this is very important...
• Re: Locking Gascaps
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 11:26:16 EDT
  ...The cap was a hinky looking, utilitarian thing not meant to be seen by human eyes but, it served the purpose without fault. You...
• O2/ECU Coaxial wire...
  Historical mailing list - Chad
  Thu, 8 Mar 2001 10:10:59 -0400
  after all the discussion with poor idle and faulty O2 sensors etc in the last couple days I too replaced my O2 sensor and...
• Re: hose clamp/ Easy vanagon repairs,
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 16:02:05 -0700
  ...had wasn't leaky heads, it turned out >>to be a faulty hose clamp! > > >What kind of clamp? >This could sway the clap debate...
• No Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 13:00:12 -0600
  If any of you are getting blue screen exception fault errors on your computers you may consider my solution. Install a nice large 120v...
• Re: Power loss after traffic jam
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 09:45:48 -0700
  ...The above may help confirm if part or wiring is at fault. Does Bentley show test procedure for this part? Neil. On Wed, Jun...
• Re: blinking coolant light with full coolant
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 13:08:16 -0800
  ...If the blinking problem stops when the relay is out, the fault causing the blinking MUST be in the coolant level circuit. However if...
• Re: Pre-state insepction repair - somewhat URGENT
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:28:55 -0400
  ...Should it fail inspection for such a charming fault? > >Cheers, > >mordo > >
• Re: Riddle me this... Honda Brake question NVC!
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 17 May 2007 09:45:42 -0700
  ...81 Westy has one! If so could that valve(s) be faulty? "Fawlty! ........ Basil!" I digress...... Neil. On 5/17/07, Clint Kolda <clint...
• Re: Golf diesel hybrid... car electronic troubles
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 2 Mar 2008 14:04:37 +1300
  ...I just happen to know such a tech, who has repaired an "unrepairable" Mac power supply (dry joint and faulty coil) and a turbo...
• Battery/Charging system questions.. A lot of info included..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:14:46 -0700
  ...So how come so many volts? Is this bad? Or is my meter simply screwy or my testing technique faulty? Also, across my 'mechanical...