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• Re: sharing an incident
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 12:46:57 -0700
  ...easy... > > but then when finished the horn didn't work ! ! > > so... > > - I visual check for the fuse -> looking good > > - I check for the 12V...
• Re: Just when you think...
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:12:42 -0800
  ...Just when you think... > >> Wow! I have this thing running well. >> Oil leaks fixed - check >> New water pump - check >> New heads - check >> Stable idle...
• Re: buying a type 1
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Foley
  Fri, 05 May 95 11:34:02 PDT
  ...IMHO avoid the AA & RAC checks. There expensive and not geared up for = older cars. I check out bugs every so often for people...
• '91GL Remains Dead
  Historical mailing list - Herb Harmison
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 11:05:26 -0600
  ...I have checked everything I can think of including: Checked gas from the injectors. Nice cone of gas. Checked that the fuel pump is...
• Re: transmission problem - resolved
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 09:25:55 -0600
  ...I also have this same shop work on my westy-Very reasonable & honest volks! Ian doesn't do credit cards but does take checks...
• Survey says? Please :)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Jared Michael
  Sat, 2 Sep 1995 17:21:21 -0600 (MDT)
  ...check #2) 4) What products or brands do you buy on a regular basis? 5) Why do you buy this product? (for example check...
• Heisitating problem...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Wed, 30 Dec 1998 03:50:54 EST
  I was checking out my 88 Weekender for a family mountain trip and spotted a dripping leak (with engine running) behind the firewall. It...
• Re: [Syncro] Insurance - Replacement Value Policy?
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 20:33:48 -0700
  ...I had been with State Farm for years, >> and religiously checked with other insurace providers and State Farm >always >> won out. Not sure if...
• Re: ATF Level Theory
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 13:46:59 -0700
  ...Check the level with the motor running, when you shut off the engine there is a drain-back of fluid, and if you check...
• Re: what to do when you have the fridge out?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 16:43:02 -0500
  ...With the fridge powered temporarily with 12 volts, the operation of the thermo switch can be checked by applying heat with a heat gun...
• Re: Brake Fade
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:12:35 -0400
  ...Did you even bother to ask or check the friction rating? Not only did I not bother to ask or check, I didn't...
• Re: '86 a/c rotary combo thermostat/fan switch - where to get a replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:12:26 -0400
  Jeff, I will check to see if I have what you need. I won't be home until tomorrow, but will check then and...
• Vanagon Parts
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jun 1997 20:56:46 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Although I have no personal intrest in his business deals I would highly reccomend checking out what he has to offer. Check out his...
• Re: new site
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 11:11:13 -0400
  Don't know if you all checked this site, but geez this lady's ex is quite the guy. He gave her the '95...
• Vanagon high roofs
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 07:34:36 -0800
  Hi all, I checked the 1999 Reimo catalog last night. They indeed offer 8 different high roofs for the Vanagon. Unfortunately they don't...
• Re: Blaupunkt in Canada?
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Thu, 6 May 2004 10:55:49 -0700
  ...cheers, james _________________________________________________________________ Check out the coupons and bargains on MSN Offers! http://youroffers.msn.com
• Headlight Relay Revisited
  Historical mailing list - Wognacious
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 13:52:16 -0700
  I've check for power at the passenger side with a multimeter and no voltage. I'm going to check the grounds. I cut...
• Re: Frydaye Follyes (sorry I missed it) - but check this out
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 12:31:30 -0800
  > Check the massive outriggers on the green wrecker. It's not going anywhere. > Also not listing at all when the red one is halfway...
• Re: winterizing
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 3 Nov 2004 09:18:52 -0800
  Check the archives, but I'd suggest plumber's anti-freeze for the sink water-pump and sink water lines and sink trap. Freezing...
• sluggish acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 15:44:50 -0500
  ...where should i check? valves? fuel pressure regulator? i have new (used)icu, isv. i put new fuel filter. i checked for vacumn leeks...
• Re: Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 10:51:08 EST
  ...Dan You stated that you checked the fuel pump. Did this include fuel pressure check? A California fuel filter ahead of the pump makes...
• Re: REPOST after List hiccup (AC high pressure line adaptor valve VAG 1637?)
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:57:26 -0500
  ...I need to check my system pressures, but can't until I locate > one of these silly dealy-bobs. I'm sticking with R...
• Re: Engine Still Overheating - Need Advice / Chapter Three
  Historical mailing list - Tim Olmstead
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 08:14:36 -0800
  ...Fan - Checked / OK Resistor - Checked / OK Fuse for Fan - Checked / OK Combustion Gasses in cooling system checked - Checked / OK Water Pump - Checked / OK Thermo...
• Re: Syncro question
  Historical mailing list - Markus Samuelson
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 21:46:17 +0200
  ...Now is there anything > > special I should check out before using it in daily use? Besides the > > "normal" checkup of oil, water, brakes etc...
• Lucky me! (camp-side fuel line repair)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:06:20 -0700
  ...Van running a little too hot, so wanted to double check timing. Read the Muir Manual, cross checked with Bentley, and decided to check...
• Re: 87 vanagon quit while driving
  Historical mailing list - Don Preston Jr
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:10:22 -0700
  ...Using the Bentley, checked voltage to each injector (one at a time) and found every check between the ECU and injectors to be good...
• Re: AFC System Check Help
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 18:30:55 -0600
  ...Is this a problem? I can't address the other items, but check the ohm meter reading with just test lead to test lead...
• Re: thump, thump
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 15:24:16 -0800
  ...thump, thump > In a message dated 11/16/05 5:48:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, > starwagen@GMAIL.COM writes: > > > > Tire seperation, check the...
• Glows plugs
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 14:13:13 -0500
  ...The very first check of the system is to check for voltage at the glow plugs for a few seconds when you turn the...
• Oil Checking My '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Dustan
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 17:58:01 -0700
  Hi! I bought an '86 Vanagon about 3 weeks ago and have some questions about the oil lights and checking the oil that are...
• Re: Stranded in the Midwest Veedubless.
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 21:09:06 -0400
  ...have the local VW DEALER (not his/her favorite mechanic) check it out and fax the results to you directly, (tranny, compression, coolant) Have...
• Re: Very Rich running
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 1 May 2001 15:45:20 -0700
  ...How old is yours? Check the resistance per bentley. Even thouhg it may read in the ballpark or dead on, it may be bad...
• Re: 2.1L Dynam oil press sys check
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Crighton
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 09:59:25 -0500
  ...2.1L Dynam oil press sys check Hi Folks, The attachments depict a simple voltmeter procedure to check the 86-91 Vanagon Dynamic oil...
• '88 won't start, fuel pump problems LONG
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 16:04:27 -0700
  ...Still no pump noise. - Checked voltage to fuel pump, 10.6v (low, I think...). Checked current , no draw. - Hooked up secondary power supply to...
• Re: Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 16 May 2005 21:16:10 -0500
  ...JimF On May 16, 2005, at 8:31 PM, jimt wrote: > Had the alignment given a quick check and tire balance checked. I am...
• Re: Update Re: MORE info Re: headlights not working after towing? (still not working)
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Sat, 2 Aug 2003 16:14:10 -0600
  And 1 more thing to check. 4 - Reconnect the headlamps, but make sure you can still get the the low and bright connections. Check...
• Re: first time buyer
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:12:58 -0800
  ...first time buyer > > � > > Did you follow the link to the Vanagon.com > Checklist?� Did you read it? > > It's unreasonable. > > I picked up�our...
• Re: MO's
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 21:13:46 -0600
  ...Seems him and some friends were doing checks, MO, and other cash equivalents. Dept of colorado has him for checks and local MO. I...
• Re: misfire when hot
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 3 Oct 2013 17:43:07 -0700
  ...They are pretty touchy and they are cheap...I'd just swap one in and check the connections while you are messing around with...
• Re: Smog Check Test Only (California)
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 16:23:41 -0700
  ...Smog Check Test Only (California) > > I believe it's the one with the dynometer - also, no repairs are allowed at > the facility. I've...
• Re: Engine cover, History
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:23:36 -0700
  ...Not sure if that every leaks, but something to check. As a newb to Westies/Vanagons, I didn't even think of checking the...
• Re: A/C Trouble shooting - 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 21:44:44 -0500
  I want to check that the clutch does in fact, operate. I should be able to put power just to the clutch to see...
• Re: She's runninlike #$@@!!!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 23:34:03 -0400
  ...I > checked the air box and it seems to check out I also checked the coolant temp > sensor and it seems OK. > Please if...
• Re: Scam email
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 12:56:28 EDT
  ...certified check or MO its as good as cash.. chris
• Re: bucking and dying - check fuel pump!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 8 Apr 2006 17:24:23 -0400
  ...I checked and replaced a bunch or potential Subaru ignition bits only to find out that it was the VW fuel pump was flaky...
• 84 West Wolfsburg (fuel injection or fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Gordon
  Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:53:15 +0000
  ...I have checked the plugs, adjusted the timing, checked fuel pressure and changed fuel filters. I know little about the fuel injection systems, but...
• Check Your SPAM Folder
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 10 Jun 2014 10:09:08 -0700
  ...I'll post in case I'm not the only one. Check your SPAM box/folder for posts coming from this list. I'm...
• Re: Check out this Audi Powered Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 3 May 2009 14:47:29 -0400
  ...Dave On Sun, May 3, 2009 at 1:36 PM, Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com>wrote: > Check out this Audi Powered Vanagon, if you...
• Re: What to check first unstable idle
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:55:05 -0700
  > One way to check for vacuum leaks is to probe around with a propane > torch (unlit, obviously) and listen for the idle to change...
• Re: '88 westy water temp light flashing..... what to check first
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 19:13:52 -0400
  ...what to check next? > TIA > Keith, NL > Canada > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >
• Re: UK Single-cabs, leaking bell-housing
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Mar 1995 03:35:37 -0500
  > 4) List folks, can Marcus's friend check the torque on the >nuts holding the case halves together? - ie put a wrench on it...
• RE: VW camper interest
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Wed, 5 Mar 97 17:01:19 UT
  Darien and all list members - Anyone looking to buy a Vanagon or any vehicle needs to check at WWW.TraderOnline.com. This is the...
• Re: Rough running when Hot
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Mon, 06 Jan 1997 17:19:57 -0800
  ...I vote for all the easy and cheaps before spending money! Check connections and wiring too on everything that goes to the 'puter. Tonya...
• Re: to the list
  Historical mailing list - Chayan Srisawat
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 12:52:56 +0700
  Sam, For viscous coupling test on syncro model, check www.concentric.net/~sxs/vctest.html. However, it was not recommended to perform that even...
• Re: [Syncro] FS 2000 Passat alloys to fit Vanagons on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 03:06:55 EDT
  ...Just checked out the rims and found them to be ET45 and 15' X 7". I will trial fit them onto my 2WD this...
• no dashboard lights
  Historical mailing list - A Abian
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 15:33:51 -0800
  ...I checked the fuse, but it's fine, and I just replaced a couple of bulbs. I also checked out the main light switch...
• Re: Circuit breaker for sale
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 00:56:28 EDT
  In a message dated 8/20/02 12:53:11 AM, mwmiller@CWNET.COM writes: >Carefully checked for voltage the whole way from the...
• Recommended VW shop for inspection around Barrie (Ontario)
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 15:21:53 -0400
  ...I checked Larry Chase's list but I did not find one in the area. Thanks, JP PS: I have a VIN number to...
• Re: Just out of curiosity; was RE: where to advertise westy for sale SOLD
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 1 Jan 2009 21:32:47 -0700
  ...A good example is that I'm trying to sell a Tiico with 10K miles, and I have directed interested parties to check out...
• Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 16:59:01 -0700
  ...A second smog check proved otherwise. He claimed that the smog facilities machine must be wrong. They did some checking and said they found...