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Chirping/Clicking Sound
Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
Sun, 16 Aug 1998 10:11:55 -0400
...I've noticed lately that when I travel at slow speeds, I will get this intermitent chirping/clicking sound which sounds like it is...
Propane tank concern
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 8 Jul 2013 17:25:58 -0400
...I turned the valve all the way to open and as I turned the sound got louder. at the full open position the sound...
Re: VW sounds as ring tones
Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
Thu, 10 Dec 2015 16:42:07 -0500
Hello Eric, Did you include the "ticking lifter" sound? Or the infamous sliding door sound? Thanks, Ken Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 10...
Re: solar panels
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Thu, 9 Apr 2009 13:16:24 -0500
...could we make some sort of little fit-together enclosure (like a four-panel box) with sound insulation in the walls, and fit it...
Re: Sound
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 21 Nov 2010 19:45:38 -0800
...on a waterboxer it's doesn't make a sound when they do that .... until it overheats....then there's gurgling and other sounds...
Re: Sound insulation info and tips
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:27:44 -0500
...Sounds like the other doors , which have expensive sound proofing material inside. This pad allows for water drainage too. I understand that the weight...
Sound
Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
Sun, 21 Nov 2010 19:13:39 -0800
Does a WBX engine sound like an AC engine? Mark
Identifying sounds
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sat, 1 Mar 2014 21:34:29 -0600
...Right now I've got a sound issue. I know what valve rattle from flat lifters sounds like. I know what a bad CV...
Thumping & Wining from rear of van
Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
Wed, 4 Mar 1998 10:50:12 -0500
...I also have a wining sound coming from what sounds like the transmission. This sound is only present when I am on the gas...
Re: Knocking sound
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 25 Jun 2018 09:33:25 -0400
...It is a very serious sounding sound. dull and heavy, like a big piece of metal is hitting another big piece of metal. it...
question about bad sound when releasing clutch pedal
Historical mailing list - David Most
Mon, 6 Jan 2003 16:13:38 -0600
...Meanwhile, however, I've noticed a grinding/gurgling sound (coming from the rear somewhere) when releasing the clutch pedal. The sound is not audible...
Re: Sound
Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:49:14 -0600
As someone who can tell when our office server is running less than optimally just by the sound of the fans, I would say...
Re: sound deadening
Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
Wed, 31 Mar 2004 10:45:32 -0600
...How big of a job is pulling the dash? I think I'll follow your lead and install some sound deadening in there as...
Guess That Sound!!!!!!!
Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 17:43:37 -0400
Somy 2.1 is making a tapping sound. My local mechanic friend says it sounds like a valve. What does this indicate?, what can...
Re: Another weird noise from rear (85 Westy)
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Mon, 16 Dec 2002 00:01:25 EST
In a message dated 12/14/02 2:59:42 PM, jvol6321@POSTOFFICE.URI.EDU writes: << it sounds almost exactly like the sound Bugs...
sounds like a go-cart
Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 06:07:48 -0700
Hello, and what a lovely AM.............well yesterday afternoon my vanagon began sounding like a go-cart. Make that drum roll sound with your...
Re: Dripping or popping sound behind glove box
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:47:03 -0500
On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 10:27 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: > I can hear a sound that sounds like dripping...
Re: Thanks for the Sage Advice-NOT Re: Dripping or popping sound behind glove box
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:59:42 -0500
...I've had several vehicles that made similar sounds. Don ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> Date: Thursday, February 12, 2009 8...
Sound damping product
Historical mailing list - Troy
Tue, 9 Dec 2008 14:05:51 -0900
...Has anyone tired this product and care to comment about its performance? http://noxudolusa.com/sound_damping_products/Sound_Damping.html Troy ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe...
Re: Eureka! Sound dampening?
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Sun, 12 Jun 2016 18:04:35 -0700
Does adding sound deadening such as Fat Mat make bodywork more difficult? I'm planning on having some bodywork & painting done in 2-3...
Re: CEONCERN -- details + update
Historical mailing list - john Runberg
Fri, 4 Apr 2003 07:58:04 -0500
...Last night tried to start her a couple times and w/ clutch in sound went away. Sound would only come back when the clutch...
Re: Sound conundrum - input requested
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:57:04 -0400
...I could reproduce the heavy knocking sound by moving > the shaft by hand under the van. I believe the sound is the end of...
Hissing sound at throttle body
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:45:15 -0700
Mellow Yellow has developed a hissing sound which seems to come from where the throttle body connects to the air distribution manifold. I heard...
Re: Westy Soundproofing
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:23:10 -0700
"I have used butyl roofing for soundproofing in the front doors and under .... rear seats " Is that waht you were asking? On 10/18...
Re: Westy Soundproofing
Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
Wed, 18 Oct 2006 21:20:59 -0400
...Westy Soundproofing > > > I added a dynamat type of soundproofing to my van in the front door panels and floor. > > > > It reduced sound slighly - but...
Re: Sound conundrum - input requested
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:04:38 -0400
...I could reproduce the heavy knocking sound by moving >> the shaft by hand under the van. I believe the sound is the end of...
Re: Was Metallic sound when depressing the clutch---Now happens in neutral when depressing accelerator
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 13:36:15 -0700
...Many parts make sounds when you listen to them specifically and for their internal sounds. Injectors click, distributors make a whirring sound, alternators make...
Re: Westy Soundproofing
Historical mailing list - Mark C
Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:05:51 -0700
...Westy Soundproofing > I added a dynamat type of soundproofing to my van in the front door panels and floor. > > It reduced sound slighly - but...
Whinning noise
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 09:42:10 -0500
...It's not a real high sound. It really sounds sort of like badly worn tires. My tires aren't worn. Also the sound...
Re: Friday's Badd A$$ Syncro
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:45:45 -0700
> > >What engine are they running in the video? > > > It sounded like a nice WBX. Those engines sure sound good! Yeah, it definitely had that...
Re: VW sounds as ring tones
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 10 Dec 2015 17:44:16 -0500
...That is the one stock sound I’d love to replace with a nice meditation chime or cricket sound or just about anything but...
Steering Wheel Rasp
Historical mailing list - Channell, Ralph
Sat, 11 Nov 2006 11:28:21 -0800
...I have a steering wheel the makes a rasping sound when it turns. It sounds like it is near the connection between the steering...
Re: electrical problems... confusing!
Historical mailing list - Seisen
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:49:04 -0700
...but it didnt sound like that before all of this... haha sounds silly i know. but would this have any connection to why its...
Fw: Downshifting into 2nd: whining sound
Historical mailing list - KBatzler
Mon, 2 Nov 1998 09:18:11 -0800
Sounds like tranny replacement time...second gear syncro sounds like it's shot! Karl Batzler -----Original Message----- From: Pollard, Matthew <Matthew.Pollard@OREADCA.COM...
Was Metallic sound when depressing the clutch---Now happens in neutral when depressing accelerator
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 11:50:17 -0400
...The sound (metallic squeal) happens if I accelerate to about 3000 rpms and the sound briefly occurs there and when I release the accelerator...
Re: sound deadening
Historical mailing list - Mr. Polak
Fri, 26 Mar 2004 09:09:02 -0600
...http://www.knology.net/~vw/vanagon/dash/5.jpg The tinny sound is definitely gone and the doors shut with a "thunk" instead of...
Re: Chopper on hot pursuit - or weird sound from rear-wheel
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 18 Apr 2005 18:25:51 -0400
...Mike '84 GL 7 pass '85 GL Westy Houlton, Manie Jens Jakob Andersen wrote: > Hi > > It sound like I have a chopper on hot...
Sound/Vibration/Heat Product links
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:44:45 -0700
...Also has Koolmat for high temperature sound deadening applications. http://www.coolandquiet.com/products.cfm Dynamat Expensive and popular http://www.dynamat.com/ Fat...
Re: Neils VanaJetta Engine "clack" Video.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 8 Nov 2010 20:52:31 -0800
...Crazy thing is now the sound appears to have stopped. I gave the engine a sound "thrashing" on I5 (took it up to higher...
Fwd: Payback
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:55:25 -0700
...Various sites for finding sound, vibration and heat insulation products for cargo and RV Sprinter conversions Armaflex Sheets Sheet version of the high-quality...
Re: Ordinary sounds of driving
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:10:08 -0500
...I'm not sure I remember what the front end should sound > like when driving. Right now I don't have a stereo installed...
RE: Chirping engines...
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Tue, 12 Mar 1996 08:39:00 -0800 (PST)
...A one-cylinder backfire into the muffler, made it sound like a startled canary. Some people used to remove this packing from the tailpipes...
Re: Whiring sound from transmission/engine rebuild
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 12 Jul 1999 11:15:26 -0700
...I thought for a while it was just the sound of my new tires purchased about 6K miles ago (it sounds just like knobby...
Re: Rear hatch vibration Why all vanagon sound alike
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:36:52 -0700
...I quickly realized > that if I did a Vanagon engine tempo it sounded as if my engine was > actually running. I always wondered why...
Re: VW sounds as ring tones
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 10 Dec 2015 15:48:55 -0700
...attached is a link to a zip file with several VW sounds made into iPhone ring tones. they are all Vanagon sounds from a...
Re: Front speaker recommendations watned
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Thu, 3 Jul 2014 16:59:23 -0400
...10'' sounds fantastic. I have it crossed over very high at 220hz with some EQ adjustments for the best sound. It's great for...
Intermittent knocking/rattle sound
Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 08:32:18 -0800
This week I started to get a intermittent metallic knocking/rattle sound that lasts a couple of seconds when I go into 3 gear...
Whistle-like sound from front brake (searched)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:22:20 -0700
...I don't recognize this brake sound. It's not a typical high pitched brake squeal. Hopefully list wisdom can some light. I drive...
Re: Clunking sound
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 09:22:48 -0500
...Clunking sound > > So I hear a clunking sound coming from the back tire or front tire - > pretty > sure back driver side > > clunk clunk clunk...
Re: Chirping/Clicking Sound
Historical mailing list - Edward Malinka
Mon, 17 Aug 1998 16:26:18 -0700
...I've noticed lately > that when I travel at slow speeds, I will get this intermitent > chirping/clicking sound which sounds like it is...
Loose Power steering belt?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:41:21 -0400
...My power steering or something makes a loud sound but it doesn’t sound like a belt to me. It happens when van first...
Re: noisy lifters
Historical mailing list - John
Sat, 2 Oct 1999 16:19:26 -0400
karen brown wrote: > > Arriving home after a hundred mile drive, I noticed a ticking sound that > sounds like the lifters tapping noisily. The oil...
Re: Westy Soundproofing
Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
Thu, 19 Oct 2006 19:24:15 -0700
An ultra cheap way to soundproof the firewall is to store sleeping bags under the rear seat.
Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 23 Oct 2010 16:44:40 -0700
Others who have done soundproofing claim that removing the headliner and covering the inside of the roof over the driver and passenger makes at...
Re: Sorting out mechanical issues 85
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 4 Sep 2022 09:35:24 -0400
So, both pumps sound unhappy when hooked up though a bit better with the new gas filter. Is there a good way to bench...
Re: Clunking sound
Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:13:32 -0800
...Clunking sound So I hear a clunking sound coming from the back tire or front tire - pretty sure back driver side clunk clunk clunk...
Re: Auto transmission sound question
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:11:27 -0500
...Auto transmission sound question > > Hi folks, > > Many auto trans vans make a sound I will describe as a chatter when > in drive and at...
Sound conundrum - input requested
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 15:20:50 -0600
...While they did, it turns out that wasn’t the source of the sound (lucky there). It’s a variable knocking sound that happens...
Re: Heater box
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 14 Jan 2016 12:39:04 -0800
you could glue some sound deadening sheets on front panel http://www.eastwood.com/autobody/sound-deadening.html
Re: Video Display Question
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 11 Oct 2002 14:49:11 -0400
On Friday, October 11, 2002, at 01:42 PM, Gnarlodious wrote: > OK, I have the TiBook but it has no USB Sound output. Also...