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V6anagon Trip: Day 1 (continued) /L
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Mon, 04 Dec 1995 18:45:00 -0800 (PST)
...I flash the headlights at Bob, who stops immediately as I coast up to him. The amber switch is no longer lit up, I...
Re: Preemptive water pump replacement? Miscellaneous Chatter
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:06:44 -0800
...My point is .........being concerned that the oil pressure relief system is inadequate to relieve enough pressure .. I really don't think vanogon people...
Re: engine dying while driving
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:59:58 -0400
...Then it got to the point where you had to let the van cool down for it to restart. In my case I had...
Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 2 Jan 2010 09:00:11 -0800
...The various forums are full of > instance and discussion relating this point. If the kit vendor is just a > subcontractor with inadequate primary engineering...
OH NO! he's after the Unknowns again! :)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 21 Mar 1998 19:58:50 CST
...Chris Dyer DYER@SDC.SRE.SONY.COM Unknown Eric Brown EBROWN@POINTCAST.COM Unknown Eric Solomonson ERIC_SOLOMONSON@EMAIL.MSN.COM Unknown C McCoy...
Re: advice on new propane tank
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Wed, 29 Mar 2017 22:05:29 -0700
...the point of containing an explosive mixture > > >>> before you > > >>> > > > > can use it or the first time you light something it could > flash > > >>> back > > >>> > > > > through...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:27:38 -0400
...overfilled. > > I don't know how to advise you at this point. Maybe someone with > "Experience" with this particular problem will chime in. (Experience...
MALCOLM & PAT, Cairo Report: Pilgrim's Progress #2
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Mon, 2 Jul 2001 20:17:15 -0700
...No flashy advertisings, no businesses, banks, shops, car based life, only the little hills with strictly olive trees, dry abandoned places. Finikunda is a...
Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
Sun, 9 Jul 2017 15:48:09 -0400
...Point being that if >> you're >> >> are willing and able to get under your van with a flashlight -- ** >> never >> >> with the van supported by...
Re: Seeking Coolant bleeding web site, coolant to use
Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
Fri, 28 Nov 2003 10:21:03 -0500
...From that point on you will only need to loosen the exhaust port nuts/bolts a few turns to slip the covers on and...
Re: The "Other" Vanagon Syndrome, Part II
Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 11:01:55 -0600
...After a very long day > of slow driving, we limp into Butte, Montana > with 35 mph and the emergency flashers blinking. > Camp at the...
Re: aux headlights
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 18 Dec 1997 10:03:29 CST
...you should be able to remove the glass lens, and rotate it so that the lens is pointed right (no matter which way the...
Re: The "Other" Vanagon Syndrome, Part II
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 05:36:52 -0500
...After a very long day > of slow driving, we limp into Butte, Montana > with 35 mph and the emergency flashers blinking. > Camp at the...
Re: Aircooled Lifter Replacement
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 4 Jan 2002 22:28:25 -0600
...Look down into the two center lifter holes to check cam wear, you will need a flashlight and a magnifying mirror but you will...
Re: Advance Auto AC recharge kit
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 1 Jul 2003 14:01:58 -0700
...Small explosion = Contains Butane, No Explosion, but blue green flash = R12. Now on to environmental issues .............. I frequent lots of junk yards. The EPA...
Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Sun, 9 Jul 2017 15:07:32 -0700
...Point being that if >>> you're >>>>> are willing and able to get under your van with a flashlight -- ** >>> never >>>>> with the van supported by...
Re: Front Blinkers are super Dim
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:55:00 -0700
...the good ones have a test point on the tops.. you just turn on the key and light circuits, rig your test light to...
Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 9 Jul 2017 22:27:43 +0000
...Point being that if >> you're >> >> are willing and able to get under your van with a flashlight -- ** >> never >> >> with the van supported by...
Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
Fri, 9 Jun 2017 00:12:30 -0400
...Point being that if you're are willing and able to get under your van with a flashlight -- ** never with the van supported by...
Re: A/C Grey Filter Spewing
Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
Wed, 21 Jul 1999 18:41:47 EDT
...Have a good flashlight to shine into the housing. One person works from the front of the housing, the other (doing most of the...
Re:RE: The Suburban saga continues....Again
Historical mailing list
Sat, 16 Apr 1994 10:37:27 -0500 (EST)
...Whats the point? >> >> About two months after I bought the EV, I was driving down a >> stretch of interstate...flat...straight...boring as hell...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:48:20 -0400
John, Good point.. Dennis do you recommend anyone in the Long Beach/Ocean side area? How do I find a good place? What do...
Re: Vanagon engineering some different perspectives.
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 7 Feb 2021 19:32:45 +0000
...How did we get fuel injection in 1975 and still use points? How about in 68 the Beetles and other vehicles got the rims...
Re: Front Blinkers are super Dim
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:01:45 -0400
...your voltmeter does not respond quickly enough to catch >>> the >>> full 12 volts during flasher ON when you probe the bulb. It only gets...
pirated article (FFFF): for older fixer-uppers. ;)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 09 Feb 95 00:16:10 CST
...Experts point out that this is because Lucas is British and all things British leak. British engines leak oil, shock absorbers, hydraulic forks and...
Re: Frydaye Air Sensors and Other Works of Friction
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 30 Sep 2005 23:13:01 -0500
...Experts point out that this is because Lucas is British and all things British leak. British engines leak oil, shock absorbers, hydraulic forks and...
Trip Report: Detlef has Left Utah & is Safely in Maine
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 7 Mar 2012 09:38:11 -0500
...Left the next morning for points east, having heard that the freeway was now open, but said road conditions were just as bad as...
temperature-oil pressure (rather long)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 22:33:30 -0400
...I went back, at which point the guys checked the pressure again, this time running the engine at high rpm until the cooling fan...
Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:41:36 -0700
...That would be the last thing to do (replace) but > thanks for the pointer. :^) > > I'll be checking the wiring to the HO2S relay...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Steven Sittser
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:39:08 -0400
...The buzzer comes on and the light starts flashing only under the following conditions: (1) It's hot outside, or at least pretty warm...
Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:27:02 -0700
...Gotta get ready for work! Thanks for the pointers and explaining more about the ECU. I thought maybe the engine was in "limp" mode...
Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
Sat, 10 Jun 2017 19:13:21 -0400
...Point being that if you're > are willing and able to get under your van with a flashlight -- ** never > with the van supported by...
Re: Distributor Swap and Timing Issues - 88 GL with 2.1WBX
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 15 Dec 2013 15:59:12 -0600
...As I understand, the engine should be >>>> turned by hand to the point where the 2nd timing mark is at top - ie >>>> the >>>> split...
Re: Wasserboxer cooling (was:Re: aftermarket instrumentation)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 16 Jul 1996 14:25:34 -0400
...An example like this of extreme conditions does not prove the point for the general case. Only that when pushed too far, any engine...
Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 2 Jan 2010 12:17:52 -0800
...The various forums are full of > instance and discussion relating this point. If the kit vendor is just a > subcontractor with inadequate primary engineering...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:10:15 -0500
...My oil level is fine. > > The buzzer comes on and the light starts flashing only under the following conditions: > (1) It's hot outside...
Re: Frydaye Air Sensors and Other Works of Friction
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 1 Oct 2005 00:05:39 -0700
...Experts point out > that > this is because Lucas is British and all things British leak. British > engines leak oil, shock absorbers, hydraulic forks and...
Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
Mon, 12 Jun 2017 12:45:11 -0400
...Point being that if you're >> are willing and able to get under your van with a flashlight -- ** never >> with the van supported by...
Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
Mon, 12 Jun 2017 13:30:00 -0400
...Point being that if you're > >> are willing and able to get under your van with a flashlight -- ** never > >> with the van supported by...
Re: temperature-oil pressure (rather long)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:41:01 -0400
...I went back, at which point the guys checked the pressure again, this time running the engine at high rpm until the cooling fan...
Re: Disappearing Coolant - Head Leak?-Engine Oil Viscosity!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 15 Sep 2004 21:12:24 -0400
...Please refer to the very good viscosity index as well as the flash point of the Mobil 1 vs other oil. http://www.vtr...
Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Mar 2004 (#2004-199)
Historical mailing list - Bob Bolton
Tue, 9 Mar 2004 19:42:59 +1030
...oil pressure light not working > > whats common to not have the led flash,switchs ,cluster, wiring any ideas > thanks > 87 wolfs 2.1l > > ------------------------------ > > Date...
Re: Water Pump // Alternator Belt problem
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Sun, 25 May 2008 12:55:11 -0400
...After looking at the Bentley, putting on a robe, and grabbing a flashlight, I went outside and inspected the van. Yep, made perfect sense...
Re: Trip Report: Detlef has Left Utah & is Safely in Maine
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Wed, 7 Mar 2012 12:19:48 -0900
...Left the next morning for > points east, having heard that the freeway was now open, but said road > conditions were just as bad as...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:58:56 -0700
...My oil level is fine. > > The buzzer comes on and the light starts flashing only under the following conditions: > (1) It's hot outside...
SSWMDAA Trip Report (Unabridged)
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
05 Sep 1995 15:16:15 EST
...He pointed us in the direction of our first campsite, a lovely state park alongside a stream. I could not get the refridgerator started...
Greetings/Trip Report <f> long
Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
Sat, 8 Nov 1997 02:21:19 -0800
...Suddenly, I see Ray's brake lights flash and he is going into a full 180 degree powerslide and coming back at me. This...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Steven Sittser
Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:59:01 -0400
...The buzzer comes on and the light starts flashing only under the following conditions: (1) It's hot outside, or at least pretty warm...
Memphis or Bust...
Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
Mon, 11 Mar 1996 19:08:05 -0500
...I change the plugs, adjust valves and points, then go on in to work. I hoped to get off work at 3 to leave...
Broken belt to Water pump
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 7 Feb 2021 23:23:56 +0000
...How did we get fuel injection in 1975 and still use points? How about in 68 the Beetles and other vehicles got the rims...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:30:09 -0400
...AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto John, Good point.. Dennis do you recommend anyone in the...
The 75..the epic continues!
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Sun, 28 Jul 1996 12:33:01 -0400 (EDT)
...not even t <at this point the server crashed, and i have since lost most of the train of thought.> The next day, after...
Re: Canadian shipping
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 09:45:24 -0500
...There is no way to track a package via > USPS except when it is delivered (who cares at that point?). > So what you wind...
1987 Replace Heads - Thermostat Problem (long)
Historical mailing list - Rich Dunsheath
Sun, 27 Sep 1998 11:06:39 -0700
...My problem was that the little green o-rings on one side had sort of melted/degraded to the point that although no water...
Re: Disappearing Coolant - Head Leak?
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Wed, 15 Sep 2004 17:28:00 -0700
...Please refer to the very good viscosity index as well as the flash point of the Mobil 1 vs other oil. http://www.vtr...
Re: Trip Report: Detlef has Left Utah & is Safely in Maine
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Wed, 7 Mar 2012 17:28:49 -0800
...Left the next morning for > points east, having heard that the freeway was now open, but said road > conditions were just as bad as...
Re: Idle Stabilizer 2nd check (regulator)
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Mon, 7 Feb 2005 07:17:27 -0600
...LED tester should flash while cranking. > > if yes: replace idle stab. control unti and proceed. > if no: repair open circuit between terminal 1 of...
Baja Syncro Chronicles vol 113, long
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sun, 18 Mar 2007 20:07:11 -0800
...In a flash we were up to speed and 20 minutes later arrived at the islet. We put on some lures and trolled slowly...
Maby a few ideas?? RE: Rusty Gas Tank. HELP!
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Sat, 11 Mar 2000 10:09:43 -0500
...Another alternative -- depending on your gas tank condition & your situation at hand, maybe try looking into your gas tank with a flash light to...
Re: Baja Syncro Chronicles vol 113, long
Historical mailing list - mike .
Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:32:14 -0700
...In a flash we were up to speed and > 20 minutes later arrived at the islet. > > We put on some lures and trolled slowly...