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• Syncro w/driveline vibration - but not the driveshaft?
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Tue, 26 Jul 2005 10:43:04 -0400
  ...But yesterday I pulled out the driveshaft out and it STILL vibrates strongly ...only now only between 45-65mph instead of constantly ...increasing with...
• CV joints - anyone tried these?
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 13:53:22 -0500
  ...These Constant Velocity Joints are identical in fit to the original equipment technology of each automobile manufacturer and each model of vehicle and under...
• noisy hydraulic lifter? not going away with oil change, marvel mystery additive.
  Historical mailing list - retro van
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:17:10 -0700
  ...Now the rattle is more pronounced and constant, even after the attempt described in the subject line. The Big Green Book says the hydraulic...
• Re: speedo/odo off
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:32:29 -0400
  ...It would also change the rate on the speedometer though, so your constant +4 would become -1 at full scale. Suggest talk to them...
• Re: Visibility - Rear Wind Deflector
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:28:20 -0800
  ...and went from having to use the rear wiper/washer > almost constantly, especially at speeds in excess of 40 mph, to almost > never > having...
• Re: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:33:30 -0300
  ...It's a > positive-displacement pump, so it pumps a constant volume for each > revolution of its motor. > > The pump is capable of pumping...
• Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:32:52 -0600
  ...The fuel system is a constant flow / recirculation keeping pressure on the system at all times, so the noise should be constant even at...
• Backup light puzzle anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 10 Apr 2017 18:08:50 -0700
  ...The switch on the selector is brand new (both parts), but there is a constant 5v at the backup lights and at the switched...
• Camping Alert - Smoke
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:31:01 -0700
  ...We are under a near constant vale of smoke here due to the huge number of wild fires burning. �Our visibility is mostly reduced...
• Re: Friday, LVC but MBC ( Mega Beer Content )
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 19 Nov 2010 23:38:51 -0700
  ...Westy |'93 EVMV |'98 Beetle |'04 A6 Avant | |http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=a4bwescab&v=001OwqOR7yhb |tU3mGsMItbIpvz2rY2hjbxhb0_cKOCOBRODOMNmLDE4TS_BHCOk3F3pC- |vuNqkNLnawZ_QNkqrKJO36wQMnrQYtBQ8jCSg6oiT32L-egFV4cg...
• Re: "Car Computer" in your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Arthur,Dave
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:45:24 -0400
  Hard drives, a key component in any computer, try and keep themselves at a constant speed, 3600rpm,5400 rpm or 7200rpm. Depends upon the...
• Re: OH NO!!- Fuel gauge stuck at Full
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 23:08:14 -0400
  ...I know that my Westy Syncro has been a > constant 20 m.p.g. vehicle. > > I haven't had the time (have to work...
• Re: Stat out OK?
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Wed, 5 May 1999 19:57:42 -0600
  ...All us shade-tree types know computers are mysterious and we heard somewhere the fuel injection software is programmed to expect a specific, constant...
• switched power to radio
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 15:39:13 -0800
  ...I followed his advice regarding using the DPDT switch to provide an alternative between switched power and constant power. The result is that now...
• Re: Hot Foot Syndrome...what is solution?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 08:03:01 -0700
  ...clear answer as to the fix for the heat that is >constantly blowing at my feet in my 1990 Carat. > >I need an answer...
• Re: Best way to wires from under sink to battery?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 12:36:34 -0600
  ...fuse block (back side) there may be two terminals that are constant on and one that is keyed that are not in use. This...
• Re: Safe 2.1/1.9 Rpm: survey/query
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 22:28:11 -0500
  ...An engine that runs at a constant speed, as if it was on a governor, as if were on a hydraulic pump, or heavy...
• Re: repost optional bulb sizes/wattages?
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 05:58:13 -0800
  ...300 hours +2 795 50W 108 cp - may melt lens with constant use Tail - BA15s - Single Contact Candelabra Bayonet Stock P5W 5W 3 cp...
• Re: Going air cooled on my water cooled?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Nov 2000 11:51:56 EST
  ...Besides you hit the wall when it comes to paying for parts and the constant scientific service that keeps you hostage. I even think...
• Re: Aux battery hookup
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 8 May 2015 06:43:07 -0400
  ...It’s like your new TVs, you turn it off, but really it is not off but constantly using power to keep the processors...
• Re: Parts needed for "Auto Stop" Propane Fill Valve
  Historical mailing list - R J Bellanca
  Tue, 08 Jul 1997 09:17:53 -0700
  ...My van by the way is a 1989 if that makes a >difference. > >Are these things pretty reliable, or are they a constant headache...
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 12 May 2000 13:36:21 -0300
  ...I have a Weber carb on my 91 so no computer to keep > >the idle rpms constant. When I put in the Bosch Platinum...
• low speed fan...
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Wed, 24 May 2000 08:46:44 -0400
  ...So it seems like the fan come on when the car is just slightly warm- and runs constantly there after. Any Ideas? I'm...
• Re: Poptop Seal Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 12:03:11 -0800
  ...The clips holding the old piece (the one sealing to the luggage rack) were in excellent shape - not subjected to the constant drainage of...
• Re: OT Re: "Green" solar battery charger
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 14:28:03 -0500
  ...ohmic materials, however, obey the equation I = V/R, with R constant; >i.e., ohm's law. > >here is a beautiful application of ohm...
• Re: OT Re: "Green" solar battery charger
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 03:19:20 -0500
  ...ohmic materials, however, obey the equation I = V/R, with R constant; i.e., ohm's law. here is a beautiful application of ohm...
• Re: Voltage Stabilizer Blows
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 8 Mar 1998 14:31:06 -0600
  ...Voltage Stabilizer Blows >My 84 Camper blows the voltage stabilizer (Really a 10 volt regulator which >provides a constant 10 volts to the water...
• Re: Running Hot
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 19:10:03 -0800
  ...The coolant temperature should remain pretty much constant. It will tend to creep up if you're stalled in traffic or slowly climbing a...
• Re: Bucking on acceleration?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 10:23:16 -0500
  ...Though I guess it does get worn out (especially if LOTS of driving at a constant speed). You can pop the top off it...
• Re: (costs)happenings/Boston Bob or Golf?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 15:43:58 -0500
  ...We love and hate them both: -We love the VW engine because it is totally predictable and has the List as a constant source...
• Re: Who wants a Tornado Red Carat!?!? CHEEP!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:20:27 -0500
  ...Only 13-14 MPG at constant 90mph. Even worse at >higher speeds. My 89 Syncro 16 Doka gets close to 30mpg at 65-75mph...
• Re: Nice WBX....
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:14:15 -0400
  ...since it would tend to keep the overall temperature a more > constant rate. > > It would be an interesting experiment to see if there is...
• Re: What Should I See On the Temperature Gage?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 12:22:27 -0700
  ...I determined that the coolant temp should be kept as constant as it can. Cylinder wear will increase if the temp is too low...
• Re: Alternator regulator voltage tolerances #
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 21:18:19 -0400
  ...A alternator regulator set too low (13.8V instead of 14.4V), causing constant battery undercharge (because the wiring dropped another 0.6V until...
• Re: hard to start in the morning
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 5 Nov 2016 10:21:21 -0700
  thanks for the suggestions... - one year old coil with ground cleaning beneath it - yes I hear and constant fuel pump faint buzz when I...
• Re: O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Marc Rainville
  Wed, 20 Dec 1995 16:29:13 +0200
  ...Now the O2 sensor light stays on constantly, is there something I need to reset to tell it I put in a new sensor...
• Re: How did older vans carry wheelchairs?
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 23 May 1996 16:51:16 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Thom -- > Variables won't; constants aren't. Thom Fitzpatrick thom@calweb.com - http://www.calweb.com/~thom Keeper of the Barndoor Bus Page: http...
• Re: Doubling propane capacity/ opinions on furnaces
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 00:06:54 -0800
  ...At those low temps it will run constantly,and only achieve an interior temp of 45 f. My next step is to insulate more...
• Re: loud alarm sound
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 30 May 2001 18:45:54 -0500
  ...It's a constant sound not a beeping. It is "nails on the > chalkboard" > annoyingly loud. I don't know if all vans have...
• Re: Middle Seat Shoulder Belts VW PAYS
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 13:35:30 -0500
  ...to be >injured or killed because >we drive Westy? It is constant concern of mine when driving with >passengers in the back seat with...
• A/C question
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 00:55:14 +0000
  ...However the compressor is not cycling, it runs constantly. The low side pressure is at 30-35, I can not measure high as I...
• Re: stereo remote turn off (won't)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 22:05:22 -0400
  ...I guess I'm just going to cut the switched power wire (I currently have the constant power and switched power wired together and...
• Re: pop up camper - safe towing with the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 23 May 2006 13:51:13 -0400
  ...He also constantly emphasizes that the Vanagon's brakes are much better than people think, if the brakes are properly maintained and get new...
• Re: 20W-50 oil question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 11:37:02 -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: Don't push ME around..Van directional stability
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 21:03:22 +0000
  ...On calm days, or > days with a constant wind, no problem and I enjoy the drive immensely..But > give some side gusts, or a...
• Re: Auxilliary batteries
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:12:46 -0400
  ...When current falls below 1 amp, finish with 2 amp constant current for 1 hour.<br><br> Lifeline AGM, all:<br> The following charging...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Apr 2007 (#2007-423)
  Historical mailing list - monte merrick
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:58:49 -0700
  ...as who are too broke to afford ye lifestyle maintenance of constant cash-infusiatosis and who can but only find such improvisos as them...
• Re: Hissing at booster
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:21:41 -0700
  ...Hissing at booster With a Hose to Your Ear, try to determine where it is coming from ~ Is it Constant with Eng' Running ~ The...
• Re: Electric door locks out of control!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:46:22 -0400
  ...The drivers door gets the most use and the constant flexing causes a failure. I spliced in an extra 12 inches to reduce the...
• Re: '87 Vanagon Power SteerProblem
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 07:06:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Some amount of pressure is now being exerted to the wheels but it is not even nor constant ?? Maybe there is some kinf of...
• thermostats
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 3 Dec 1996 17:55:54 -0800
  ...the poor thing never runs at design temperature, rather lt's constantly running as if it has just been started (& please don't ask...
• Re: In defense of Ron
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 10:43:45 -0400
  ...If you were to visit you would be assailed by a constant ringing >of phones, while Ron is on the other line with a...
• Re: Good Buy? Run to the bank? Fair Price?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 08:33:42 EDT
  ...I really think keeping her on the road constantly is the key. That and a little prayer never hurts. :) Hope this van turns into...
• Re: Torqued?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 11:21:11 -0800
  ...component of the vehicle vector), and assume the Dplz is a constant. bill On Tuesday, November 20, 2001, at 10:53 , Aristotle Sagan wrote...
• Re: Bleeding clutch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 11:56:25 -0500
  ...It's even > quicker > if you have a helper to constantly fill the resevoir for you. > > > jamie foust > '82 diesel pig > > > > Press on: Nothing...
• Re: Mechanic vs Master Craftsman was Mechanic VS customer (i need you imput!)
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 20:00:31 -0700
  ...When the pediatrist one day charges him $40 for relieving his foot from constant pain when walking, he just pays him $70. Not as...
• Re: Which Voltmeter to use?
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 10:45:26 -0700
  ...What I'm interested in is whether the input signal is constantly monitored, or read, in real time, so that a sudden glitch like...
• Re: great "personal cooling"device
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:09:29 -0400
  ...On the other hand, the westy fridge probably can't keep up with constantly having warm water bottles swapped in. I've been mulling...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:19:31 -0800
  ...on) there should be a constant supply of B+ to the + buss of injector plugs. This is a long shot, as I'm not...
• aux batteries and stereos
  Historical mailing list - Mike Edwards
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 07:13:00 -0400
  ...The STDP switch has one wire going to the aux fuse box for constant power that does not require the ignition switch to be...