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  • Re: syncro-tire pressure
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Wed, 21 Jul 2004 07:00:50 -0700
    ...Max load/max pressure = current load/current pressure The above works fine in a static or a constant-load environment. I think the best...
  • Re: Fixing case damage due to water pump impeller
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Sun, 6 Mar 2005 22:27:44 -0600
    ...I'm not real sure I'd feel real confident or comfortable with the JB under constant pressure, with the added heat and coolant...
  • Re: air conditioner
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 9 Apr 2006 08:33:20 -0700
    ...50 to 60-ish, where it's better to take the constant economy hit from the compressor than the speed dependent hit from the...
  • Re: Coolant Level Sensor observation
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Thu, 16 May 2019 14:35:22 -0700
    ...pins there must be a constant small current > > passing through the coolant between the pins. This constant current may > > be removing ions from...
  • Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 16 May 2012 05:37:49 -0400
    ...With that method, the ECU is constantly changing the mixture. It enriches the mixture until the O2 sensor "bangs" over into a rich reading...
  • Re: Eric's 1.9 and West River Westies Campout
    Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
    Tue, 17 May 2022 22:55:05 -0600
    ...You constantly exemplify generosity and the spirit of this group in every way. I hope I have the privilege of meeting you one day...
  • Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:25:27 -0500
    ...Squirrel's constant, they'll call it. Jim On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 9:20 PM, Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com...
  • 3 Questions
    Historical mailing list - Seth C. Bruggeman
    Sun, 6 Dec 1998 14:43:05 -0500
    ...When parked, pressure on the break peddle maintains a strong "grip." When moving, however, the peddle sinks to the floor under constant presure...and...
  • Fwd: Re: Weep No More For Me
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Wed, 12 Jul 2000 22:58:46 -0700
    ...uphill, would it do less real work if > the van > > were constantly driven downhill? > >Forget differential equations. If it's a closed non-leaking...
  • Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
    Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
    Tue, 29 Aug 2000 02:17:15 EDT
    ...the resisistivity of the coolant is constantly monitored on the radar operator's control panel... and a preset level, when passed below by the...
  • Re: daily driver = RUST Re: Friday Ramblings, probably long, possibly pointle...
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:35:16 -0400
    JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > the definition of a beater car is one you dont have to put constant money > into, one you can just...
  • Re: heater always on
    Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
    Mon, 17 Jun 2002 09:56:42 -0700
    ...notice the heater will not shut off, the hot > air blows constantly.............. Droped the spare and notice that the > heater control valve has been...
  • Re: Coolant Loss/Hose clamp tips?
    Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
    Sun, 19 May 2019 05:07:49 -0400
    ...They apply constant pressure on the hose connection under all conditions. Do not be afraid of these clamps, with the proper tools they are...
  • Re: Help: 89 Westy w/Noisy Speedometer
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 20 Nov 1995 14:21:22 -0500
    ...a common failure/problem that would cause a speedo to click >constantly while driving? (needle bounces also) Current mileage 92,000. > Should I replace...
  • Re: flickering lights '86
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Tue, 23 Jun 1998 21:18:48 -0700
    ...The failure will come when one of the wires attached to the brushes breaks off from the constant flexing. Mark Drillock
  • Re: Hot Foot Syndrome...what is solution?
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:36:58 -0400
    ...clear answer as to the fix for the heat that is > constantly blowing at my feet in my 1990 Carat. Is it coming from...
  • Re: LVC Low State Sales Tax
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Thu, 4 Oct 2007 19:32:59 -0400
    ...Assuming prices are relatively constant across US States, which States have really low State Tax so I can maximize my efforts. Chris P.S...
  • Re: New battery is dead
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Mon, 1 Sep 2008 20:38:55 -0400
    ...All modern head units have two power leads - one goes to constant +12V, and provides power to the unit, the other should go to...
  • Re: Engine management (manual control of mixture)
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 15 Jan 2000 11:44:16 -0800
    ...A car engine is constantly going from 800 >rpms up to 4000 rpms and back again. An aircraft engine spends most of its >life...
  • Re: I asked the AI program ChatGPT to write a sonnet about finding parts for Volkswagen campers
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Wed, 1 Mar 2023 00:49:39 +0000
    ...Your brakes and tires, in need of repair, But where to find parts, a constant despair. The mechanic scratches his head in thought, And...
  • Re: vanagon heaven in trouble
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 8 Jan 2010 08:56:38 +1300
    ...Services like that don't seem to > constantly update images. Ha... a badge-engineered Mazda Proceed Marvie! > Had to laugh at myself. Just google...
  • Re: Rust....
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:29:40 -0400
    ...and install >the subie. >To me this looks evident of a constant exposure to SALT SPRAY from salted >roads and was never rinsed off...
  • 87 GL digital clock
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 16 Jul 1997 21:01:22 -0700
    Hello; I finally found the time to check out the problem with the digital clock constantly cycling the hours. I took out the dash...
  • Re: Canoe hauling, interesting figures,etc
    Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
    Tue, 9 Jun 1998 02:26:23 -0230
    ...road at 65 than when you are sitting still? > > You are constantly steering into the wind, in order to go straight....But > the winds...
  • Re: Dometic Refridge pilot lamp indicator not working!
    Historical mailing list - W. Silva
    Sat, 19 Sep 1998 08:27:44 -0400
    ...from the combustion chamber and gotten into the sensor and is constantly conducting the electricity needed to light the LED. So conversley, possibly the...
  • Uh-Oh Spaghettio: Broken Exaust Bolt Stuck in Block!!!
    Historical mailing list - Mike Williams
    Tue, 13 Nov 2001 16:29:07 -0800
    ...get this damn bolt off...and after about 10 minutes of constant swearing...the bolt head snapped off...and of course...the rest of...
  • Re: AFM upgrade - digijet?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 20 Jan 2002 16:31:01 -0500
    ...though it happened to me in Scotland...) where driving at a constant speed and throttle for some period (quite a trick in Scotland!) would...
  • Re: Parking Brake Slipping
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 13 Aug 2002 00:14:39 -0700
    ...Mark Steven Dodson wrote: > > Sounds like there are good ideas and some conflicting views but one thing > seems constant, I'm going to have...
  • =?utf-8?Q?Re:_All_wipers_on,_won=E2=80=99t_turn_off_=28fixed!=29?=
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:15:44 -0700
    ...Thus energizing both rear and front wash wipe constantly. You know how in these type switch assemblies you have the brass power trace held...
  • Re: Turn signal weirdness
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Sun, 24 Aug 2014 12:41:29 -0600
    ...Took a look at the front and it was on constantly. No blink. Not dim. As I was writing this, I went out to...
  • Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Sat, 7 Jun 2014 15:54:51 -0600
    ...It's been a constant source of frustration for me. I'm > presently readying to pull the trans in preps for a TDI install...
  • Fridge Fan
    Historical mailing list - J B
    Fri, 21 Jun 2013 17:46:37 -0400
    ...Has anyone else expe= rienced the fan being on almost constantly for 2 days? Does anyone have any = pics of secondary cooling fans they...
  • Re: yearly miledge
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 10 May 2010 09:47:19 -0500
    ...taken care of, but I have learned that these things demand constant attention -- that is, it is an expensive beast to keep. Sort of...
  • Re: 1.9ltr vanagon timing help needed.
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:43:56 -0400
    ...On the 1.9l the idle stab system works by advancing and retarding the timing to keep the idle at constant speed. Since it...
  • Re: ? Splittie rust-repairable?
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Wed, 26 Jun 1996 16:31:28 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Down by the > jackpoints (or where the jackpoints are on a baywindow, I'm assuming they > remain constant) there are holes about 2-3...
  • Re: VW USA and Warranty Claims
    Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
    Thu, 05 Oct 95 22:54:42 -0700
    ...which describes a decade long problem [fuel starvation > symptoms after extended constant speed driving] and the cure [either wiring > harness part number 025 906...
  • Wind Power
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Sun, 8 Nov 1998 12:08:15 -0800
    ...The skys are typically more overcast and the wind more constant during the winter and there are fewer dyalight hours. a wind generator would...
  • CV JOINTS FAQ
    Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
    Wed, 9 Dec 1998 04:22:57 -0800
    ...The constant velocity referred to is meant to imply that this demonstrated oscillation does not exist. This was also demonstrated to the entire class...
  • Re: 87 Vanagon fuse problem
    Historical mailing list - John McLean
    Sun, 19 Dec 1999 18:38:48 -0800
    ...You can press the headlight dimmer switch and the brights will > come on, but will not stay on unless you constant holding the switch...
  • Re: List access through the www regardles of list closure
    Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
    Wed, 18 Apr 2001 14:22:46 -0700
    ...archives or what but i know it is better than getting mail constantly or even getting it in clusters. and if i am accessing...
  • Re: (no subject)
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 9 Sep 2001 00:56:14 -0400
    ...Also, if you are constantly adding fresh coolant, the fresh oxygen with this coolant promotes corrosion. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • NEED HELP!! <-- hybridizing my vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Tue, 28 Aug 2001 07:39:33 -0400
    ...www.powertrain.se mae.ucdavis.edu/~futurcar/Coulomb/ the only difference would be the batteries would be constantly recharging as in the first websites...
  • Re: No brake lights
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Fri, 30 Aug 2002 04:32:34 -0600
    ...The single wire lights the test light constant with brakes on or off. The other side (2 wires together) does nothing. Brake pedal has...
  • Re: Heidelburg radio questions- Nazi plot????
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sat, 27 Sep 2003 13:39:30 -0700
    One of the wires needs to be connected to constant power- the red one. The black wire is for key-on power, and the...
  • Re: OUCH - Vanagon Doka crash test
    Historical mailing list - mad madeline
    Fri, 20 Jul 2007 05:49:20 -0700
    ...I did a 200 mile run up to the mountains to Prescott yesterday and had to constantly watch it to keep the speed down...
  • Re: Who is the Manager of this list?
    Historical mailing list - Peter R. Guerzenich Small
    Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:16:50 -0600
    ...in their email for > various > reasons, but then we suffer the constant problem of managing the > emails in > some form or another. Today's...
  • Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension and P ogo-sticks
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Tue, 30 Jun 1998 20:30:16 -0700
    ...constant > weight compresses the spring to the same length. > > Because: > > 1) The free length of the spring hasn't changed > > 2) The spring constant...
  • CIS pressure tests - now what?
    Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
    Sun, 8 Dec 2002 15:58:20 -0800
    ...If I turn the mixture screw clockwise (richer) the time between the pulses decreases, but I never get a constant spray. If I move...
  • Re: 20W-50 oil question
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Wed, 3 Oct 2007 22:16:36 -0700
    ...The Vangon's cooling system is unable > >>> to keep the coolant at a constant temperature in slow traffic or in climbing > >>> long hills, unlike...
  • Re: Coolant Pump Gently Weeping
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 7 May 2016 05:39:34 -0400
    ...Period ! Constant pressure and they do not CHEW up the hoses ! Here at Frank Condelli & Associates I toss all other style clamps in favour...
  • Such Questions
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 5 Dec 94 14:57:29 EST
    ...helped to keep American workers working on quality products for a grateful American consumer. * * * * * * * * * * Pete Sellers "Constant And Never-ending Improvement" '93 Eurovan, Weekender
  • '79 FI Transporter - High Idle Speed
    Historical mailing list - R.D. Robertson
    Fri, 17 May 1996 16:47:40 -0500
    ...The dwell is a constant 59 degrees. The timing is set at 7.5 degrees BTDC at 900 RPM. (I managed to get the...
  • Subaru Swap
    Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
    Thu, 2 Sep 1999 13:29:49 -0500
    ...I clearly hear the concerns about the wiring difficulty, but constantly leaking heads and inadequate (for me) power are nightmares also, and they are...
  • Fwd: why is you van named what it is?
    Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
    Tue, 20 Mar 2001 11:10:56 EST
    ...17 days of adventure and constant mechanical challenge...quite an education. Thanks to the List and a patient and supportive family, we made it...
  • Re: Is this the dreaded "bucking"???
    Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
    Mon, 1 Oct 2001 08:54:39 -0700
    ...decelerate even the slightest bit (as in trying to hold speed constant when cresting a hill.) Then I can get a fairly violent bucking...
  • in dash MP3 player??
    Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
    Fri, 4 Jan 2002 16:31:45 -0700
    ...I use this constantly to switch from FM to CD-MP3 and to skip through the songs. This player also turns its face into...
  • Where's my coolant (I know)
    Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
    Wed, 10 Jul 2002 17:20:21 -0400
    I posted a few weeks ago about my coolant level constantly going down but no leaks that I could see. Thank you to everyone...
  • Roadhaus - Denver B/Que Event Report
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sun, 6 Apr 2003 17:31:28 -0600
    ...I'm constantly reminded what an incredible community we have. Cory, Ben McCafferty, Jason Knadler, Jim T, Rachel aka Gnarlodious, Mike Blotz, Andrew.Yarnell...
  • Re: Squeaking Wheels When Brakes Not Applied
    Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
    Fri, 9 Jul 2004 11:34:07 -0400
    ...trick is to listen to what the experiments tell you - and to not be fooled by the myths of authorities -- Constantine Spyropoulos (1928-1984)
  • Re: Rear heater core during summer
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Fri, 10 Jun 2005 22:52:50 EDT
    ...Run the van at a constant speed until the temperature gauge is rock steady. Accurately note or mark the position of the temperature gauge...