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• I need help with an overheating 2.0
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Oct 1996 22:02:14 -0400
  ...The problem- New rebuilt 2.0 overheats quickly topping 210 in five flat miles, timing has been checked and the advance verified, the FI...
• Re: Oil light on
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 16:06:25 -0600
  ...I -think- if the light is just flashing, there's no buzzer, if its on solid, there is a buzzer, but check your owners...
• Ignition System Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 12:22:53 -0500
  I checked my fuel injectors last night and found that when I disconnected power from the left rear cylinder the idle did not change...
• Re: Brake pedal pumping/master cyl Q
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 14:10:06 EST
  ...the rear shoes--so how do I check the master cyinder and how to I check if the right is braking harder than the...
• Re: HELP, 78 westy, 2L FI trouble (high
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 10:39:20, -0500
  ...Idle adjustment- if fully turned in, check: 3. Aux. air regulator not closing-block hose-if it drops, it's dead wire or bad...
• Re: Cold Engine Problem - Please !Help
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 23:13:19 -0400
  Rich, Check your throttle position switch, sometimes they don't close properly and can cause this problem. If you can get a digitool or...
• Re: Radiator fan switch
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 12:03:32 -0700
  ...Fuses check out OK. How does one check the radiator fan switch. I > know that I have to jumper something, but not sure what...
• brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 07:53:07 -0600
  ...As one who is compulsive about checking fluid levels, especially when preparing to depart for an extended drive, the location is quite inconvenient. One...
• 2.1L Dynam oil press sys check
  Historical mailing list - John Patton
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 04:09:16 +0000
  Hi Folks, The attachments depict a simple voltmeter procedure to check the 86-91 Vanagon Dynamic oil pressure warning system. The Bentley shows this...
• Re: problems...fridge on 12 v
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 08:59:38 -0700
  Is there 12v at the fuse? Have you checked the connection wires? They can be found by sticking your head in the cabinet under...
• Re: Dometic refrigerator fail
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:34:13 -0500
  ...No, I did not check the breaker, overlooking it like an idiot. And, it was off. And why was it off? Because I had...
• Re: propane leaking on 82 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:03:04 -0500
  ...First, I'd check all plumbing with soap. Leaks will show up as bubbles. If you are not smelling the odorant inside the van...
• Re: 2.2 legacy engine... oil levels...
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:33:10 -0400
  ...say like 10 minutes) then check your dipstck. thats your full mark! On 10/24/06, Mark C <obeechi@runbox.com> wrote: > I have...
• Rusty Sucks a Valve! =(
  Historical mailing list - rusty vanbondo
  Tue, 21 May 1996 22:26:47 -0700 (MST)
  ...She just looked at me weird and said "No why did you ask THAT!?" Jus' checkin sweetie darling dear, jus' checkin... 8I OK so...
• Re: clunking from driver's side wheel
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 17:47:08 PST
  ...Have them checked and balanced. 3>Remove all the drums. Mike them. 4>Check out the the brakes. (87.49% probability you will need...
• Re: Check out this Westy
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Tue, 17 Aug 1999 14:31:40 -0700
  ...Anderson'; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: RE: Check out this Westy > > 4WD IS an option. Check out the options page... > > G. Matthew Bulley > Director...
• Oil Pressure Light on-need help! (dealer cant fix it)
  Historical mailing list - JR Denton
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 18:59:49 -0400
  ...Here are the particulars on the van- - 74K orig miles on engine- dealer check compression/head leaks/oil pressure- all check out perfect - The...
• fuel gauge troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 09:07:38 -0500
  Hi All, I'm looking at 90.9 of the Bentley which suggests using VW 1301 test equipment at two different settings to check...
• Re: Registering the Otter
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:51:21 -0500
  ...For the collector Plate check if there are any restrictions both with the insurance and the DMV on driving times distance ect. Good to...
• fridge (again)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Aug 1994 19:44:42 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I have now checked the heater element once again and, as far as I can tell, it's working. BTW, the measured resistance between...
• Running rich & hot, How do I check my Oxygen Sensor?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Dec 95 23:13 WET
  ...How do I check it? Does it put out voltage, or should it read so many ohms?
• '87 low RPM/idle - (mostly) fixed, THANKS!
  Historical mailing list - Gordon C Smith
  Fri, 7 Feb 1997 09:17:42 -1000
  ...I checked out my throttle switch and it was not switching at all in the idle position. I've readjusted it by eye/sound...
• No V'gon Content, but pretty cool
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 12:19:00 -0500
  Anybody checked out Hober Radio? If you have a fast connection, a Realplayer and want to hear music that you won't hear on...
• Re: diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 16:24:26 EDT
  Jim, You ought to check with DMV about the possibility of gettting an exemption based on the use of alternative fuels. You can find...
• Re: '90-'91 Non-GL vans..Re: Production dates: Is this van a 90?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 16:29:06 EST
  ...bed, just no table. (go out and check your van :<) >> NOT A BED@!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just checked my parts guy's 90 non-GL as...
• Re: Insurance - credit check
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 03:24:33 EST
  ...He is right on why insurance companies check credit too. I've dealt with both situations. Insurance while licensed as a Fire and Casualty...
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 14:21:34 -0500
  ...Checked the break fluid, to the > upper line, checked for puddles, none. Anybody with some explanations? > > KARL >
• Carfax Check Please?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 19:23:12 +0000
  If anyone has a current Carfax account and could run a VIN check for me, I would appreciate it. Thanks! - Mike Mike Finkbiner '87...
• Re: FW: Time to check the fuel lines! R & R !! No burnt VW's in 2005!
  Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 16:04:00 -0500
  ...Is there a fuse? Have I burned something out? I've triple-checked all the connectors. Any ideas appreciated.
• Re: overheating issues
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 08:10:36 EDT
  ...ideas on what else to check or remedy? >> Was the cooling system working properly before the engine rebuild? Check for coolant in the oil...
• Re: Is this bay window auction for real?
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 21:06:16 -0400
  >> Just make your check out to: The National Bank of Nigeria << No no no... You need to supply them with your bank account and...
• Re: Friday rant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Sep 2013 09:46:55 -0400
  ...As a Vanagon owner you should be able to the basic checks on your own. Check the fluids including looking for signs of leaks...
• Re: ox sensor/battery ligfht on suddenly
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 15:09:13 -0600
  does it do it with the headlights and everything else like heater fans turned off? if not i would check belts for slippage. if...
• Re: oil level question
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 08:16:31 +0000
  ...When is the proper time to > check the oil, when it is cold or after it has been running for awhile??? > > I have checked...
• Help! No ground to the fuel injectors???
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 17 Dec 2001 13:15:51 -0800
  ...I have checked the fuel injection via the harness per Bentley and everything checks out. Also, I have checked and rechecked the connections - everything...
• Re: Electric Supercharger
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 12:42:01 -0800
  ...Electric Supercharger Check out his other 41 Auctions for the same item .......... bet E bay just loves him. I didn't see a single...
• Got dem ole lousy idle blues again,mama
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:08:42 -0700
  ...I went through the Bentley twice and all comoponents check out.the all did so ,before the swap party.I went over all hose...
• Re: More obsolete Vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 18:15:44 -0500
  Hi frank Check West Coast Metric out of California at 1800-247-3202. I picked up a set of black for my vanagon this...
• Re: Power window not working...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:57:50 -0700
  Before you take the window motor out and apart etc, check the wiring for continuity. Since your motor "clicks" it may not be wiring...
• Vgon syndrome on a 1.9WBX
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Mon, 12 May 2003 18:12:38 -0700
  ...My plan is to - check and replace spark plugs, do compression test - check coil - check ignition wire resistance - try to perform a test on...
• '83 H2O head gasket advice needed (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jul 1996 06:42:05 -0700
  ...They checked the fan and found the switch OK too. They then checked for combustion gas in the coolant by using some blue colored...
• Re: Syncro Springs Payments
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sat, 6 May 2000 08:56:32 -0700
  ...Syncro Springs > Payments > Brent suggested that I > check out paypal for > handling the syncro spring > purchase. I did and it > looks great ...no checks...
• Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's,normal again.
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 00:02:28 -0600
  Why not perform the continuity and voltage checks as listed in the Bentley. These tests will check your coil, hall sender harness, ECU and...
• RE: '71 Ignition Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 17:09:12 -0400
  ...I've checked all the fuses, all good. Any ideas where to >>go from here? > Also, check the wire from the fuse box to...
• Re: help:DA6 gas(diesel)heater
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Fri, 5 May 2000 11:02:01 -0600
  ...So the Bentley is the first step. <Friday content> Computer support first question: "Have you checked that it is plugged in?" VW translation: "Have...
• AW: Wobbly Still Won't Go... Gurus pleassssse heeellllllppppp...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 01:09:00 -0700
  ...will check tomorrow. Also, Alternator has been weak for some time... checking that as well... and praying. One question keeps eating at me... why...
• Re: Insurance - credit check
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 11:41:54 -0700
  ...If it was a valid reason, how did they do quotes before the law allowed the credit checks in the first place, and how...
• Small Oil Leak 91GL
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:19:36 -0500
  ...Had them check it and all tight. Didn't believe them so removed the filter, cooler nut and checked the seal and reinstalled. No...
• RE: AH...why didn't i check the air filter? (and others...)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Sep 1995 12:28:57 EST
  ...an after-market (non-vw part) weber progessive carberator set up. check the regular vw rags to see if you can spot your set...
• need EV checked out in cleveland
  Historical mailing list - james catterson
  Mon, 8 Sep 1997 05:23:05 -0700
  any listees available in cleveland to give an EV a cursory check in cleveland before i fly there to look at it myself. just...
• Wire checking / Multimeter Use
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 24 Sep 1999 09:55:49 -0700
  ...I need to check for broken wires in the rubber boot going through my drivers side door. I have a multimeter but am not...
• HELP! Oxy & Batt lights
  Historical mailing list - Henckel
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 10:28:05 -0700
  ...Battery checks +12v (Radio Shack cheap tester). Found no voltage output, between red and black on the rear of the altenator. Do I assume...
• Re: Subject: Westy Cookware
  Historical mailing list - Katherine Maas
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 07:21:23 -0700
  If you live in Canada, check out Mountain Equipment Coop. They have a wide range of nesting pot sets, and you can pick the...
• Wind Powered Westy
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 15:58:29 -0500
  ...com/davebaker1/westy/westy.htm I always like to check out listee trip reports --- check out the wind and solar power link on Dave...
• coolent check
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 18:40:51 -0700
  Sorry to spam the whole list, but I know their is someone in the San Jose calie area that might have a coolent checker...
• Gerry is back online
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 23:39:18 -0500
  ...Happy Mailing! Take care, TomC tcarrington@relitech.com http://volksweb.relitech.com http://checkerweb.relitech.com 85 VW Vanagon Crew Cab 82 VW Westy...
• Re: oil pressure switch question 1.8 bar?
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Sun, 26 Jan 2003 21:03:15 +0000
  Hi Dylan, The 1.8B switch appeared in later 2.1L WBRs and just raised the 0.9B check point to 1.8B @ 2K...
• Re: running rich is making me poo
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 18:55:13 -0400
  ...Say your prayers and check your plugs for signs of oil fouling. A compression check would be good too. If you want a 2...
• Re: Moral qestion
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:51:13 -0800
  ...And if the customer writes a check, takes the car and goes to the bank and immediately stops payment that can be prosecuted as...
• Re: air conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:27:32 -0400
  ...Today I'll take Ursula to have the a/c checked. The compressor was overhaul about four months ago. She's not overheating, though...