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• Re: FYI - Refridge Propane Use
  Historical mailing list - drc11
  Sat, 18 Sep 1999 08:42:18 -0700
  Really empty. At least the refridge stopped running because the tank couldn't send anymore fuel. Madeline '90 Syncro Westie
• NVC: Gas Prices
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 13:01:23 -0700
  I know it's not Friday, but please take a look: http://pol.moveon.org/pac/stoppricegouging/ Sorry for the WOB... Jeff
• Re: rear hatch STRUTS on '90 Westy stopped working
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 11:04:21 -0600
  ...rear hatch STRUTS on '90 Westy stopped working > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The back hatch struts on my '90 Westy stopped holding the hatch > up > > > > > > yesterday. It seems...
• Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 17:46:31 -0500
  Where does one get an electric door stop? My doors are always opening or closing, opposite of whatever I want at the time. Maybe...
• Re: Stop the Urban Folk Myth: The IGNITION LIGHT
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 8 May 1998 13:36:44 -0500
  What a nice Friday :) I've always waited for the light to stop but not because I felt it in and of itself signified...
• shower mod - what NOT to do
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 11:34:05 -1000
  ...Naturally another woman stopped quickly in front of me... I was able to stop without losing the bag (why didn't I just put...
• Re: final drive cover leaking
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 00:22:27 -0400
  ...The "Right Stuff" will make that leak stop. Also, you do not want MT90 here. No Syncros or shifting stuff. You want a GL...
• Re: Vanagon ABS
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:11:33 -0800
  ...if you want excellent stop-ability -- Really good tires with excellent thread design suited for the climate you drive in Tires suitably wide enough...
• Tranny leaks a LOT of oil; HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Walter Gomes
  Mon, 7 May 2001 08:21:19 -0600
  On a gas stop half way between L.A. and S.F. on the road to Portland OR, I found a huge puddle of...
• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 25 Jan 2009 06:25:44 -0800
  Dave and many others have had similar experience with the stop leak products. A weep or occasional drip will dry up and the van...
• Re: Vanagon Stalls Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:24:31 +0000
  ...one just in case.   Would a bad temp2 actually stop a running car?  Or stop it from starting?  I've had a bad 02...
• LPG Tank, Fill Valve
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 21 Jul 2016 09:50:51 -0700
  So I've seen a thread or two on the modern 'float' or 'Auto-Stop' valves and it appears the new tanks sold by...
• Brakelights - 84 Westy - only light with hard stop
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:50:03 -0400
  ...However, I still do not get brake lights to go on unless there is significant braking pressure (a harder stop). Light braking doesn't...
• Re: Vanagon jerking
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 14:33:00 +0000
  ...30 Miles / hour),and with > >RPM's at between 1000 and 2500, particularly in stop and go traffic in a > >traffic jam, the Vanagon...
• Driving with the Gas On?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wawzonek
  Wed, 30 May 2001 18:22:30 -0700
  ...The suggestion was also to run 12 volt during travel, and light the fridge when stopping. Unless there's a really good reason, it...
• stopping a slight oil leak?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 12:09:25 -0700
  ...How can i stop these leaks? do i need to replace these seals or can i smear some goop on them? If i have...
• Re: Auto trans woes in a '90 Carat...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 16:24:28 -0600
  ...I've just had cars that squealed like power steering and the tranny guy said that the in the can fu fu will stop...
• stalling out, idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Hecht
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 23:44:38 -0500
  ...Did this for a few stop lights (fun!), and then was fine once warmed up. After another hour of driving, a half hour stop...
• Re: Engine Temp Gauge has stopped working, what do I do to fix this?
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:25:55 -0400
  ...robertmstewart@mac.com> wrote: > My Automatic 88 Engine Temp Gauge has stopped working, what do I do to > fix this? > > Note the blue and...
• door check for '91 camper
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:38:20 -0600
  ...The part that stops the door from opening too far, a metal piece on the front edge of the driver's side door that...
• Re: braided SST brake lines
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 12:38:02 -0400
  ...MOre pressure and I don't want to be in that vehicle in a panic stop. If you Van is not stopping, and everything...
• Re: Pop Top Heart Stopper
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sun, 5 May 2002 19:07:43 -0400
  Driven 40 mph with top fully opened on the Blue Ridge Parkway following breakfast stop.... "Hmm, what's all that breeze... what the h...
• Cooling system weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 21:50:46 -0700
  ...When I stopped I noticed that the back window was sprinkled with coolant and the licence plate looked like someone had hit it with...
• Re: Cold defrost/warm heat 1.9wbx
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 08:11:38 -0500
  ...when we > stopped for donuts I noticed that as soon as we got off the highway the air > coming from the defrost vents started...
• Re: rear hatch STRUTS on '90 Westy stopped working
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 14:31:12 -0700
  ...Taylor wrote: > The back hatch struts on my '90 Westy stopped holding the hatch up > yesterday. It seems like they went from 'working 100...
• Gasoline, dollars & a really bright moon
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 5 May 2012 01:37:40 -0700
  I was coming home tonight and I had to stop for gas, I didn't have time on the way to work as I...
• Re: ENGINE FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 09:43:06 -0400
  ...People won't stop, and I won't stop to pick up the hitcher, or when a hood is up. Too many scams. Looks...
• Second failure at sealing AT differential oil pan!
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 08:48:45 -0700
  ...Within 350 miles, I had lost almost a quart of gear oil and it got bad enough that I was had to stop every...
• Re: The flattery of flashing blue lights
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Sat, 10 Nov 2007 09:10:54 -0800
  Years ago on I-205 near Tracy, CA I was stopped for speeding in my 87 Wolfsburg. My ticket was for 62mph in a...
• Re: brakes
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 07:18:24 -0400
  ...Vented rotors do not help for single panic stops. They are >most helpful for extended down hill runs or if you have a lot...
• Now it starts: racing idle
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 21 Aug 2014 12:17:59 -0300
  ...After I was on the road for 10-minutes, I had to stop for construction. While stopped, the idle climbed to ~2000 RPM and...
• Re: Loud and heavy popping noise up front
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:44:26 -0500
  ...It does it at slow > speed, usually after a stop or slowing down. Or - after being stopped, > and stating off again - particularly when beginning...
• Re: 84 Vanagon stops running intermitantly.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 15:27:32 -0500
  ...84 Vanagon stops running intermitantly. My 84 has completely sporadic problem. It shuts off going down the road. It usually kicks back in before...
• engine dieing while AC on high--solved
  Historical mailing list - James Benthall
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 10:12:20 EDT
  Hi all, A few weeks back I had posted a query about my engine dieing when I was at a stop sign and the...
• Re: Subaru Coolant/Leak Stop
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:51:00 -0400
  ...name of the stuff Subaru uses to add to > coolant to stop leaks? > > Will it work for WBX engines - particularly for head leaks. > > Thanks...
• Re: How do I stop this oil leak?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 1 May 1995 11:14:38 -0700 (PDT)
  ...How the hell do I stop this thing?! Try permatexing the mating surfaces (shuddup Steve ;]). But be prepared to do some cleaning next time...
• route 50
  Historical mailing list - John P. Stoneback
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 12:56:17 -0500
  ...It's been awhile but I can't recall ever having to stop for gas and I sure didn't take any extra along...
• should've listened
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 10:56:36 EDT
  ...Several people warned me not to, but I couldn't stop myself, it just seemed like such a great idea. It did work like...
• Re: Towing question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 06:39:03 -0700
  The go power is not as much as a problem as stopping power. When I am towing, I find stopping much more problematic than...
• Shocks, shocked!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 19:47:44 -0500
  ...Two hours later Denise climbed in the back to stop the noise. She said it was coming from my rear wheel. Stopping I discovered...
• Re: Pop Top Heart Stopper
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 5 May 2002 08:07:08 -0600
  Whew! Heart stopper is right! Glad to hear that worked out as it did. I've had that same "nightmare", but not the event...
• Re: whistling vent window fix?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 17:48:44 -0600
  ...Does the whistling stop when you open any other window, or just that one? Jim >> >> Are you sure the sound is coming from the...
• sliding door stop
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 19:49:44 -0400
  anyone have a source for the curved plastic<85westy> piece that the slider hits when closing thereby preventing a large bang? thanks mike
• Count the Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 18:33:59 -0800
  Google must be testing their smart car software in Ethiopia-no need for stoplights here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj6Oc4TlblE Stuart
• Stopping a Head Leak
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:55:05 -0500
  Anyone ever use KW or K&W head and block sealer? I've got a leaker! Thanks John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• rear hatch STRUTS on '90 Westy stopped working
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Densford
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 17:42:05 -0400
  I'm convinced, I think I'll just buy new struts! Daryl Densford Blue '90 GL in NY
• Re: vanagon Digest - 4 Feb 2001 - Special issue (#2001-177)
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wilke
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 20:19:57 -0500
  Hey list manager please stop these annoying attorneys or I'll start posting lawyer jokes, eh!
• ETKA5 and Windoze XP
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 01:31:01 -0600
  ETKA stopped running when I installed Windoze XP on my 'puter. Any ideas about how to remedy the situation?? Thanks, John Rodgers
• Re: Auto stop propane fill valve failed (open)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 22:20:32 -0700
  RE: Propane Regulator Repair Any RV shop that does propane work should be able to replace the regulator.
• '87 Wf overheated on fwy; tank dry
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 29 Jun 1997 16:00:41 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Run the engine again and add coolant as needed until it stops going down. Then, taking your gallon of 50/50 mix of water...
• Time for a clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 05:12:10 EST
  ...I was going up hill and had been in stop and go traffic for about an hour. Seemed I would check trying to "rapidly...
• Re: 85 Vanagon w/non-stop blinking LED
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 16:40:16 -0700
  ...85 Vanagon w/non-stop blinking LED > Hi All, > > I recently had my 85 Vanagon into the shop for a little work. Well, now...
• Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 28 May 2016 18:02:17 -0700
  ...The fun never stops. On Saturday, May 28, 2016, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > If you as much as only use the brakes...
• Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 4 Oct 2014 22:44:33 -0400
  ...I rolled into Rochester on a snowy evening at 10 PM, stopped at a stop light, then when the light turned green, my van...
• Re: Fraydaye -- What Was Your Favourite Westy Moment This Week?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:15:48 -0700
  ...This week? It was last Sunday we were on our way home from the WetWesties Catherine Creek Reunion and just stopped for the afternoon...
• RE: Bus Semaphores
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Nov 1995 11:25:51 -0500
  ...any semaphores by the doors. >> >> Odd! >> >I'll guess that they stopped the same year as the bugs--1960 i think they may have...
• Warm starts in '82 van
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Wed, 30 Oct 1996 20:21:30 -0000
  ...Also when starting from hot, ie a few seconds or a couple of minutes after stopping, start up is instantaneous, again with no throttle...
• Why do I have to pump my brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Victor Montgomery
  Sat, 30 May 1998 08:16:01 EDT
  ...If I push the pedal down on the first pump it will go 2/3 of the way down and it will softly stop...
• Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - tonyd
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 09:12:10 +0000
  Hey folks, My '87 Vanagon has recently developed a "hesitation" when I first depress the accelerator from a stop. I give it gas and...
• Leaking windshield--- No more for me!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 15:54:25 EDT
  ...Well the leak stopped and I have been through at least five heavy downpours and still NO LEAKS. So if you are having leakage...