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• ticking sound from engine
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 23:12:01 -0800
  After starting my 86 vanagon this morning I immediately heard a loud ticking sound, which followed the frequency of the engine speed. I quickly...
• Re: Birdlike Brake Noises
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Thu, 14 May 1998 15:41:14 EDT
  In a message dated 98-05-14 10:31:42 EDT, c455ssl@SEMOVM.SEMO.EDU writes: << I have traced a "chirping" sound to the...
• how to test fridge?
  Historical mailing list - DAVID MOST
  Sat, 18 Apr 1998 18:57:01 -0700
  ...Should I be hearing any sound at all? Also, I tried hooking up city water, and once the hose was turned on to let...
• h2o engine transplant sounds tinny/diesel-like
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 23:16:04 -0700
  ...Trouble is, it sounds tinny and more like a diesel than a gasoline powered. It's not the clicking sound of a sticky lifter...
• Re: Soundproofing pix
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:01:46 -0700
  ...Such a job doesn't take that > long; > it only takes ME that long. > > http://picasaweb.google.com/bike2vcu/Soundproofing02 > > P.S. A tip...
• Re: Knocking sound
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Jun 2018 12:24:55 -0400
  ...Knocking sound > > If I shake the cv back and forth it goes away. If you can inject some CV joint grease in there and...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:02:59 -0700
  ...Guy says $130. > > This sound about right or am I missing something here? > > Mike >
• Re: That wonderful ignature VW "chrip"!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:09:46 -0700
  ...Quite a nice sound. Nice tight air cooled engine with a properly sealed stock exhaust. Almost a "bleep, bleep bleep" sound. Ah the memories...
• Re: Cow mooing in wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 21:46:45 -0600
  ...Marshall Ruskin >Just wondering if anyone knows this sound. >Lately everytime I start up the van, and the engine >is cold, it sounds like...
• Re: sound of CV's?
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 23:25:05 -0700
  ...Leon 85 Subwagen Westy Bradley Flubacher wrote: > Do CV joints make a sound when they're going bad? I've heard a bad one...
• Re: 85 engine question
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 25 May 2001 21:19:22 EDT
  ...Whatever the hell that is, I don't like the sound of it. Sound like something to keep your "gentles" away from. BenT <A...
• Re: unique Westy floor covering?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Thu, 9 May 2002 11:48:59 EDT
  ...is actually a good transmitter of sound and vibration, i would stick with rubber, cork, and synthetic sound dampners. use dynomat, q-pads, rubberized...
• Re: Air cooled heater idea/questions
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 22:08:44 -0500
  ...The pipes exploded.Pressure got real high real quick.There was no pressure relief and no expansion tank.It sounds like lots of plumbing...
• Possible For Sale in Texas
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:43:21 -0500
  ...Thinks he wants to keep it, but sounds if someone offered right price????? Looks and sounds good. Anyway, also spoke tp a person w...
• Re: a speaker recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Monsieur Lafaire aka obeechi
  Sun, 1 Jun 2008 02:57:20 -0700
  ...a speaker recommendation > "I hate rap music, which to me sounds like a bunch of angry men shouting, possibly because the person who was...
• Re: 84 Westy Gas Mileage?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Sep 1996 00:31:12 -0400
  Sounds pretty normal for an 84. Ed
• newibie
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Engel
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 02:32:36 -0500
  Sounds a lot like a faulty ignition switch. Jeff 1984 Westy
• Re: Knocking sound
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Sun, 24 Jun 2018 20:01:26 -0400
  ...I pulled the > > tire off banged on the rotor and shook the axle a bit and the sound went > > away for a day then...
• Re: Subject: Re: Fuel issue: died on freeway
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 12:55:54 -0400
  ...But the pump doesn't sound quite right while it's still in the car. What "screen at fuel pump inlet" are you referring...
• Re: humming synchro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Oct 1996 19:03:04 -0400
  ...It sounds like someone's been playing a little bit of random badge "engineering". >After shifing into 4th it began making a fairly loud...
• Re: Help! Weird noises after installing injectors...
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 22:08:21 -0400
  the lifter noise sounds about right and is consistent with not having driven it for a while. it is quite a sharp and clattery...
• Mufflers, Mufflers, Mufflers...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 22:17:32 -0400
  ...The sound from the exhaust inside the van is quiet. From outside it is quiet also, but step on the gas and the sound...
• Chirping sound
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 19:40:46 -0700 (MST)
  What makes a VW uniquely sound like a VW (esp. in older models)? Is it the muffler (I don't think so) or is...
• Re: Strange happenin's this mornin' :(
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:20:45 -0500
  What does the new sound sound like? Since it's a new sound coupled with poor performance, I'd hazard a guess at a...
• Re: AHU MTDI vs. ABA?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 10 Sep 2019 14:29:06 -0600
  ...Sounds like maybe You have never driven a Vanagon that was powered by an EJ22 or EJ25 that has been properly installed & tuned by...
• Noise coming from front wheel
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 07:56:22 -0700
  Lately I've been hearing a knocking sound coming from the passenger side wheel. This only happens when I go up really, really steep...
• Re: Excessive Hydrocarbons
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Sep 1995 09:22:21 -0700
  ...It sounds like you aren't getting enough preasure between the two parts to make a good seal. The red RTV sealant MAY work...
• Re: talk about anal!
  Historical mailing list - Albrecht Jander
  Wed, 12 Jul 95 8:19:11 PDT
  PWEIS wrote: > I know this sounds anal, but here goes. Yesterday I added Dura Lube > Fuel System Cleaner to my gas tank. I noticed...
• Whining sound, 86 GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott P Johnson
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 09:04:53 -0500
  About a month ago I mentioned this whining sound coming from the rear. I'm pretty sure it isn't the (new) alternator. Has...
• Re: Cow mooing in wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 20:26:32 -0800
  ...steve '85 westy kent, wa At 04:54 PM 03/24/2000 -0800, harald_nancy wrote: >Just wondering if anyone knows this sound. >Lately...
• Re: Sound Deadening/Insulation
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 11:28:13 -0500
  ...This is because VW didnt' put any sound deadening material on them. This includes, the front doors, the sliding door, the side panel opposite...
• Re: Soundproofing and Trapping Water?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 14:02:47 -0700
  ...stay trapped. > >Also, what did you use to stick down the carpet after the soundproofing was applied? > > >Tom Salicos > >'87 Syncro Westy EG-33 > > >
• Re: iPod in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 21:59:25 -0700
  ...However, the sound from the Alpine through my 640 watt amp, four Polk Audio speakers and my 10 inch JL Audio sub (with a...
• Re: Friday's Badd A$$ Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 21:13:51 -0700
  That yellow van sure sounds like an inline four cylinder diesel to me. On 10/26/07, Karl Mullendore <groups@westyventures.com> wrote: > > Or...
• Re: 83.5 Runs for about 4 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 1 May 2006 07:50:01 -0500
  ...The sound from the pump is in the same one second >intervals and sounds like it could be the sound of the pump normally...
• West River Westies and ring tones
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 14 Jul 2014 12:38:14 -0400
  Hi folks, Last year I made some iPhone ring tones of VW sounds. I plan to re do those now that my van sounds...
• Re: Heat, Rust, & Noise in VW's
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 24 Oct 2004 10:22:03 -0700
  That treatment reminds me of when I was a teenager and I soundproofed my vw baja bug. I just used fiberglass mat and Henry...
• Fw: A/C Compressor and Transmission noises
  Historical mailing list - James Lowe
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 23:11:07 -0700
  ...But I now am concerned that the sound may be coming from the transmission since I only hear it when I moving. Its a...
• Re: oil question...
  Historical mailing list - Stucco
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 15:36:47 -0700
  In reference to the clicking sound, I get that usually when I go to the grease monkey and they (for reasons unknown) overfill the...
• Re: strange Clicking Noise from engine compartment (??)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:48:35 -0500
  ...Sometimes using a 2-3' long hose can help you isolate the sound by putting one end up near your ear. Be careful not...
• Re: Using FM stereo for film soundtrack
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 13:02:06 -0700
  I don't imagine there is much of interest above 15kHz on a movie soundtrack. And at 54 years old, it matters not. Haven...
• Re: Loud metallic knock from engine??????
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:33:02 -0700
  ...Loud metallic knock from engine?????? > Hi John > > Sound like I'll try to take it for a spin. > > The sound didnt go away after...
• Re: small car brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:12:49 -0400
  ...Now the > grinding sound is consistent during breaking and even a slight sound while > driving and not really going away. I just took the...
• Re: source for peel-n-stick sound deadening
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 6 Aug 2015 17:32:26 +0000
  ...source for peel-n-stick sound deadening Sent by:        Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> I like Fat Mat Rattle Trap Extreme.  Go...
• Re: Sound improvement success
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 17 Jun 2014 13:38:48 -0700
  ...2014 1:32 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Sound improvement success If it's kind of a "gritty" squeak, I agree...
• need help identifying cause of noise
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 16:53:57 -0800
  ...I have been hearing a scraping, clunking sound, from the rear end (passenger side) on my 89 westy vanagon. I thought the noise was...
• Re: Clunks, not squeeks
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 20:01:07 -0600
  ...Our 1990 Westy generates a clunking sound when we drive over rough roads. The sound is very audible from the drivers seat, slightly audible...
• FW: Clicking sound from manual shifter
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 09:06:46 -0400
  ...Clicking sound from manual shifter List members have complained about this problem for quite some time and to date as far as I know...
• Re: Rear End Rumble
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 21:51:48 -0400
  I've finally been able to produce the sound. Last night I drove a series of hard left/right/left/right turns, kind of...
• Re: Bad sounds update!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:22:23 -0700
  ...Great swap prospect if I'm wrong, and quickly done by the sound of things. Stephen --- On Thu, 7/10/08, neil N <musomuso...
• Ac compressor relay?? And front blower for defrost...
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Mon, 19 Aug 2013 16:58:29 -0400
  ...Any relay that might be stuck? Also, the front blower sounds like it wants to run, as evidenced in the sound of other accessories...
• Tech part of rant - anything else sound like lifters?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 12:03:30 -0800
  Is there anything else that could go wrong in an engine that would sound suspiciously like a clacky lifter? Could my cam be going...
• Re: Brown Bread/B-quiet/Dynamat
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 19:17:28 -0800
  ...I found that a good, loud sound system is very effective. In hindsight, knowing what you know now, would you do all the sound...
• Bettin on "The Bus" and the Steel Curtain
  Historical mailing list - gary goldey
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 21:37:56 -0800
  IN AN ATTEMP to get everyone off of the subject of vendor-bashers (who sound like the hippie-patchoulie-smelling liberals) and anti-vendor...
• Re: WHIning tranny ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 18 May 2006 20:22:18 -0400
  ...Mike Zoltan wrote: > I got some high pitch whining sound coming out of my transmission. This car I have only driven a year ago...
• Re: Death Valley Sun VW Gathering early December
  Historical mailing list - Bernie
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:12:36 -0700
  Panamint Springs sounds great! Bernie
• Re: Bay Area drive-in night!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jul 1996 17:29:01 -0400
  THta sounds great. keep me posted sam
• Re: Engine Computer Software Glitch???
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 26 May 2001 14:25:52 -0500
  Rachel Cogent wrote: > Sounds like Sync Miss Huh?
• Re: A/C question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 10:23:11 -0500
  Sounds as though the expansion valve is plugged up.
• Re: Soundproofing material
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 14:34:23 -0500
  15 inch tires that inflate to common car tire pressures.