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  • Re: Bus Depot Snow Tires are in!!
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:48:34 -0500
    ...I hope to be able to test out >> the Nokians in January when I get the Silver Beast back operational. >> >> > > -- > John Meeks > > '91 Multivan...
  • Re: novel use of an old bus
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:35:02 -0700
    ...Maybe it is operational and the owners are managing their carbon footprint - will drive once they get it to its destination…kind of a...
  • Re: Low Coolant Warning LED
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 7 Aug 2021 09:29:58 -0600
    ...doesn’t sound like your problem but does fill out the operational picture. > > The temp sensor light should blink a few times when the...
  • Re: Is this web site still legit?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:58:00 -0600
    ...the web, but I'm curious if it is >> still an operational organization. >> >> Anyone know? >> >> Thanks, >> >> John Rodgers >> 88 GL Driver >> > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon...
  • Re: FS: 7" round E-code lights, square headlight grille, left side square headlights
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:18:44 -0700
    ...I need the switch to make it > operational. I had no idea VW offered the same feature. > >
  • Westy electrical ground question.
    Historical mailing list - joel hembel
    Wed, 17 Feb 1999 17:41:10 -0600
    ...seem to locate a grounding terminal? Need your help to be operational for spring camping. Any other input is also appreciated! Thanks in advance...
  • When the wind blows
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:03:59 -0500
    ...I'd really like to get this operational for this year's camping season.
  • FS: waterboxer motor and 4spd manual trans
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:58:22 -0400
    ...was operational pprior to accident. has been in storage awhile. asking $495 or best offer. engine is complete with all wiring, a/c compressor...
  • Re: Vanagon auto trannies
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:43:20 -0500
    ...I have a dead '91 auto tranny and have an opportunity for an operational '87 auto tranny. Just need to know if a swap...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Wanted: Propex or Carver P4 furnace
    Historical mailing list - westydriver
    Mon, 14 Oct 2002 20:32:22 -0600
    ...both are in operational vanagons. the company was bought out by someone but it looks like the product line was discontinued. if any body...
  • Re: Used Van Help: I bought the Van!
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
    Tue, 1 Jul 2003 10:16:46 -0400
    ...Here, used car owners tend to unload older vehicles when the A/C fails and major ($$$) repairs are needed to get it operational. Most...
  • Toronto area Refrigerator Service
    Historical mailing list - Ron Mighton
    Sun, 19 Apr 1998 13:34:50 -0400
    ...It refused to display 1000 or accept its code and now it just seems hung in non operational mode. I have removed the fuse...
  • Re: Digitool for digifant?
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Tue, 6 Jun 2006 19:28:45 -0400
    ...I solved a long standing operational problem on the Weekender and therefore didn't follow through on buying one from him, though we had...
  • Re: running without idle stab unit
    Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
    Thu, 16 Feb 2006 18:05:07 -0600
    I agree it would be nice to have it operational (which it has been for 200K) What are your thoughts on why two different...
  • Re: Digitool for digifant?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 6 Jun 2006 16:31:28 -0700
    ...make it for those who asked. > > I solved a long standing operational problem on the Weekender and > therefore didn't follow through on buying...
  • Re: '85 Vanagon power loss
    Historical mailing list - Lastfogel, Darren
    Tue, 21 Sep 2004 08:49:54 -0400
    ...Re: '85 Vanagon power loss For any year Vanagon engine management system operational problems, reference the VW Fuel Systems Pro Training manual. It has...
  • Re: Towing a vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Fri, 23 Dec 2005 14:02:30 -0500
    ...was to transport a water-boxer style Vanagon that is > non-operational & has a standard (NON-automatic) transmission? Is it to tow > wheels up...
  • First Syncro Screw-up: Oil seal
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 6 Feb 1995 12:08:06 -0400
    ...Dumped the oil in the drive, but the problem is that the oil light was non-operational and I drove for about 15 minutes...
  • Re: Bus Depot Snow Tires are in!!
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 17 Dec 2007 01:07:23 -0500
    When we got our first taste of winter here, I took my Westy out (only operational Syncro right now). I had no troubles at...
  • 88 GL - Resolved: Tach Inop after new coil install
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sat, 11 Jan 2014 16:42:10 -0600
    ...Engine fired right up - tach is operational. I cut the connector apart to see what was wrong and found the copper inside was crushed...
  • Re: Top Dead Center sensor
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 14 Nov 2001 17:14:03 -0500
    ...ANY SOLUTIONS? It's a sensor for an obsolete piece of dealer test gear, no operational function. It's normally attached to one of...
  • Re: Power Door Lock Consternation
    Historical mailing list - Robert Wing
    Wed, 5 Jul 2006 08:44:03 -0400
    ...I also had a non-operational rear hatch lock. All problems were traced to wire breaks. The power door and mirror breaks were at...
  • 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...
  • 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: 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: VW solar charger - operational?
    Historical mailing list - tom ring
    Tue, 11 Nov 2003 20:59:39 -0600
    Oops - a plug into the cigarette lighter type charger probably already has the blocking diode included. I assume that's what we're talking...
  • Re: Hydrogen powered?/FRIDAY
    Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
    Thu, 3 Dec 1998 21:24:51 -0500
    Victor - You're rubbing salt into old wounds!!! Indeed, I do hold the patent on the first catalytic converter to be successfully operational when...
  • Re: VW solar charger - operational?
    Historical mailing list - tom ring
    Tue, 11 Nov 2003 20:56:37 -0600
    At a minimum to charge a 12 volt car battery using a solar panel in a simple system, it should have 16 volts or...
  • Re: FWD: Fuel Prob
    Historical mailing list - Gaelen Gallashant
    Thu, 13 Aug 1998 10:10:35 -0300
    Have you checked out your o2 Sensor to see if it is fully operational. It will change your fuel mixture if it is not...
  • Parts needed for "Auto Stop" Propane Fill Valve
    Historical mailing list - Jensen, Peter E. (FTA)
    Tue, 08 Jul 1997 12:06:00 -0400
    ...I would appreciate any alternatives to get the system up and operational again. Thanks as always to the members of the list that make...
  • List status update
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Tue, 24 Feb 1998 10:36:33 -0800
    ...ll be attempting to get the 'old' list archives up and operational, one way or another. If I can be of assistance, simply write...
  • Sign Off
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:49:00 -0600
    ...monetary terms or overstated in the keeping of our treasured vehicles operational. I have "met" a lot of great folks here - and a curmudgeon...
  • Re: Print your parts
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:39:48 -0700
    ...seriously misled if you think that the printer spits out an > operational assembly with moving parts. �Those would all have to be > separately made...
  • Re: oil temps
    Historical mailing list - John Siple
    Sat, 06 Jul 1996 21:53:25 -0800
    ...Bartnik wrote: > > Hello all, > Well, now that I have an operational oil temperature gauge, I'm wondering what > "normal" oil temps are and what...
  • AC issues
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 21 Jun 2005 22:20:44 -0500
    ...Now it is not operational in that condition. I have found that the case has another set of bosses as part of the AC...
  • Re: hazard switch
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:12:36 -0400
    ...I could try the junkyard I use for NLA parts but I'm not sure they'll > have one that's operational. Any advice...
  • Re: Catalytic Heaters & 4500' feet
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 3 Nov 1998 17:48:20 -0400
    ...is not commented upon on the Co's URLs), but are "Operational up to 14,000 feet elevation". Just stirring the pot some more...
  • Re: Running Hot
    Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
    Mon, 6 Apr 1998 12:57:38 -0500
    ...Running Hot > so, the question, where does your temp gauge needle sit on your perfectly > operational digifant powered vanagon? When the weather's cool...
  • Re: My first Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 4 Dec 2005 15:47:02 EST
    ...is the sunroof operational? you need to put some alloys on that baby!!! :<) have fun with your new toy... chris
  • Newly operational AC just died...
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Tue, 18 Jul 2006 16:32:17 -0700
    I don't think its working anymore, just got a compressor installed (from a junkyard, for a legacy - had to replace the japanese compressor...
  • oil temps
    Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
    06 Jul 96 20:21:02 EDT
    Hello all, Well, now that I have an operational oil temperature gauge, I'm wondering what "normal" oil temps are and what an "extreme...
  • Coolant System Operational - was "Coolant Air prevents fan?"
    Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
    Fri, 16 May 2003 19:24:21 EDT
    Thank you to all for your advice. Dennis was kind enough to send along his procedure and it worked just fine. I've learned...
  • Re: anyone ever bypassed the 2.1L high oil pressure sender???
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Wed, 14 May 2003 07:41:57 EDT
    ...it has been done but I for one prefer the switch to be operational. cheers, Steve Cotsford Columbia SC
  • Re: Worst vanagon change
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Fri, 1 Aug 2008 07:26:03 -0700
    ...made the Vanagon harder to work with, or work on / keep operational?" Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> wrote: Okay, I got one of my...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons-idle air valve PWM.
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sat, 16 Nov 2013 21:33:27 -0600
    ...But knowing the > typical outputs at critical operational conditions will help us to ensure > that the new circuit design matches the performance of the...
  • Re: novel use of an old bus
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 30 Apr 2022 10:31:45 -0400
    ...Maybe it is > operational and the owners are managing their carbon footprint - will drive > once they get it to its destination…kind of a...
  • Mirrors, Can I put...
    Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
    Mon, 19 Jun 2000 08:25:02 PDT
    ...be to put them in my vehicle hooked up and fully operational? (provided they work now) and will they stay where I put them...
  • clutch or transmission
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Sun, 22 Nov 1998 00:21:24 -0800
    ...be appreciated, I have a long drive home for thanksgiving and would love to do it with a fully operational clutch. Thanks again, Don
  • WebSpace Offered
    Historical mailing list - TieDye
    Tue, 26 Sep 2000 19:12:43 -0400
    ...I hope to have everything operational by October 1st, mainly only thing holding me back is construction of the main website. If anyone is...
  • Re: Manual tranny 3rd gear jumpout
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Wed, 2 Mar 2016 13:39:02 -1000
    ...gmail.com> wrote: > >> After adjusting the shifter from" no shift" to operational on my van, it >> now jumps out of third gear ocassionally. Any...
  • Re: Coolant System Pressurization Woes
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Ryan
    Sat, 31 Mar 2001 21:13:27 EST
    ...cap twice before I became more sophisticated about the failure mode. Operationally, the "pressurization" is evidenced by the complete filling of the filler tank...
  • brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 16 Nov 2014 07:53:07 -0600
    ...Of course, others might say that so long as their is no operational problem, then why check them. But both these hydraulic systems can...
  • Re: [W] The Drive to Dublin. W stands for waffle.
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 17 Jan 1995 20:08:59 -0500 (EST)
    ...The gauge is accuracy-impaired, so I don't risk running it down too low, and the odometer is operationally-challanged, so I can...
  • Re: Soundproofing pix
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Thu, 28 Jun 2007 22:12:39 -0400
    Once my van is operational, I'll be more than happy to test it out with a range of speeds (0-120mph) Sudhir On...
  • 1.9 l bad ground
    Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
    Fri, 18 Jul 2003 21:31:39 -0400
    ...recent adventures in'84 electrical bonding: > >shunt around 800 ohm resistance also made operational flashing led for >both low coolant level (tested by momemtarily...
  • FW: Temps in the 100s today, need ideas on extra cooling
    Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
    Wed, 16 Jun 2004 09:03:06 -0700
    ...I like to keep the temperature at normal operational levels. On the weird shifting problem that I had, it is apparently a combination of...
  • Re: Cylinder Types
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Fri, 12 Dec 2003 13:16:22 -0700
    ...Aircraft cylinders were - operationally > speaking - > SNIP > > Anyway, I have wondered why no one ever came out with a combination > head/cylinder barrel for the...
  • Friday humor? TomC?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
    Thu, 16 Mar 2006 22:59:51 -0800
    ...Doh! I know I can send mail and my provider is operational because I've received some good responses to my earlier post regarding...
  • Re: door chime/seat belt light anomaly
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Fri, 14 May 2010 11:23:27 -0700
    ...My "new" '85 doesn't have it - well it might but it is > ewither > unhooked or non-operational. > > Whoever said they'ed rather have...
  • RE: a/c parts search
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 10 Aug 97 02:37:59 UT
    ...Even an operational system will have a tendency to absorb moisture. That is why a receiver/dryer is needed. Dennis -----Original Message----- >From: vanagon...