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• Power Steering Pump Whine
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 12:05:03 -0700
  ...just like a mid-70's Ford pickup truck PS pump. Constantly whining... The steering works fine and there are no leaks in the...
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 09:18:13 -0500
  ...It constantly self bled the system purging the air out of >> the radiator. >> >> john >> Aircooled.Net Inc. >
• Re: Bucking/misfire on the Freeway.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 18:14:08 -0500
  ...If there is a steady constant >speed, and I slightly lift the accelerator, the behavior begins. > > >
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 16:02:00 -0600
  ...The CSS stereo I have when switched off, and still connected to constant +12V, draws about 35mA. I think most of that is the...
• 87 Syncro Engine dying & Seattle Mech reference
  Historical mailing list - Krusinski, Kurt
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 13:09:04 -0800
  ...I was able to restart it after about 30 minutes and could only keep it running by constantly revving between 2K and 3500. It...
• Re: 81 Camper No-start
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 25 Dec 2002 17:35:33 -0800
  ...Also have 12V on > ECU > pin 4 when the starter operates and on pin 10 constant. I've run out of > places > to look...
• Re: ?Polisher/Buffer or Sander/Polisher?
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 18:51:03 GMT
  ...The thing seemed to be constantly asking,"Should I burn through or not?" > > My question: Do the orbital polisher/buffers (WEN for one) work...
• Re: transmission toasted?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:47:20 -0700
  ...it is not a constant, as it seems to occur more later in the day after some use than at first start up. any...
• Re: Visibility - Rear Wind Deflector
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:59:56 EST
  ...and went from having to use the rear wiper/washer > almost constantly, especially at speeds in excess of 40 mph, to almost never > having...
• Gas Tank Removal & clamps
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 23:44:45 -0700
  ...As rubber ages & dries it seems to shrink or take a set which either leaves you with eventual leaks or a constant re-tightening...
• Engine cutting out
  Historical mailing list - HP
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 23:40:07 -0800
  ...Vanagon Intermittent Misfire Model(s) All Vanagon Digifant Fuel Injection Engines CONDITION After driving for � to 2 hours at a constant speed, vehicle experiences...
• Rear wheel noise
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Fri, 14 May 2021 00:50:36 +0000
  ...Grinding down the edge did help at first when it was a constant rubbing noise, it eliminated the noise except in a turn, but...
• Drums Rubbing
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:50:29 +0000
  ...They did this constantly, driving straight or turning. I reported that I ground a 1/16" off the drum rim and problem solved. Well...
• Re: Turn signal weirdness
  Historical mailing list - TCollins
  Sun, 24 Aug 2014 22:37:11 -0400
  ...Took a look at the front and it was on constantly. No blink. Not dim. As I was writing this, I went out to...
• Re: CV advice needed
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 10:23:43 PDT
  ...in three languages (German, English and > French) it only says: > > "Genuine: Constant velocity Joints. G6.2" > "Contents 90g Made in Germany" > I just did...
• Re: What next? ... GREMLINS STILL OCCUPY 80 CA VANAGON
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 16:24:50 -0800
  ...If the pressure remains constant--eliminate fuel supply as the problem area. At least you'll know what it's NOT! Question for the...
• Heater cure
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Jun 1997 18:46:48 -0700
  ...parts guy how much for the digital clock, since it's constantly cycling. He says that will be 269.99. Back to reality. I...
• Syncro ride height data collecting...
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sun, 5 Oct 1997 20:03:03 +0000
  ...I'd like to add to Derek's definition that the measurements should be taken to the wheelwell lip as this is a constant...
• Re: small steering universal joint size?
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 22:56:31 -0800
  ...Sort of like being in a constant cross wind. John Scheckel
• Re: Slight shudder in steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 20:36:26 +1200
  ...There is no sound associated with it. > >If the Westy had front-wheel drive, I'd suspect the Constant-velocity >joints - it feels much...
• Re: Wiper Fuse Blows
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 23:33:45 -0600
  ...If I switch to either of the other two constant speeds > the > fuse blows. Couldn't find anything in the archives. Anyone had a...
• Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 08:47:51 -0700
  ...This is a tuff thing to > measure but it would explain the temperature > variations with a constant engine speed. >
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:14:04 -0800
  ...It struck me as odd that the voltage should swing rhythmically up and down like that when the engine is at a constant speed...
• Re: who has the best prices on westy Poptop canvas??
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:01:59 -0500
  ...I recently camped in freezing temps and I was amazed at how well my canvas held the heat in despite the constant 15 mph...
• propex heater problems
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:49:35 -0400
  ...The fan blows constantly. No heat, just cold air. Turning the thermostat dial makes no difference to any of it. What is supposed to...
• Distributor Worn?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 06:10:19 GMT
  ...At a constant engine speed, the dwell angle is steady. There doesn't seem to be a huge amount of play in the end...
• Oil temp
  Historical mailing list - MONKEY BREWMASTER
  Tue, 09 Apr 1996 23:50:41 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the temp so low as to put the motor in a constant state of "warming up" and never reach proper range. ...now let's...
• Q: one vs. two Carbs
  Historical mailing list - Jeff W. Bourdeau
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 08:22:22 EST
  ...Jeff 73 westy Constantly looking for busses I NEED!
• Subaru Swap
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 13:46:11 -0500
  ...I clearly hear the concerns about the wiring difficulty, but constantly leaking heads and inadequate (for me) power are nightmares also, and they are...
• PVC grey water tanks...
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 07:01:55 -0400
  ...trap" of some sort ( with a clean-out) or you would constantly have that "grey water smell" inside you van.You can purchase a...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Info
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 22:53:14 -0400
  ...Bosch wants fuel pressure to be a constant 2.5 bar or 36 psi greater than manifold pressure. At 06:46 PM 8/1...
• Re: 3 probe plugs
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 10:53:32 -0700
  ...Gas mileage may stay constant longer (ie, like you have a new plug for 3x as long!), but an *increase* in gas mileage over...
• Alternator warning light problem
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 00:15:18 +0100
  ...At 70 mph the light was fully on, constantly glowing bright red. Just below 60 mph it went out. In between it flickered, gathering...
• Re: Stuck in 4th gear !
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 09:42:52 -0700
  ...but instead, the shock loading from more power , "rough" driving or constantly getting on/off the gas instead of being smooth will take its...
• Re: Dissappearing products (was exhaust system / Kroil)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 09:59:31 -0700
  ...Being that I have a pressure washing business, I'm constantly trying different cleaners and degreasers in different situations. I've tried the stuff...
• Radio
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 20:34:44 -0700
  I have one of those little Grundig World radios that I've used constantly when I camp.. Very cool, with a bunch of short...
• Re: Power steering U-joint
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:31:24 -0700
  ...sure just how long that would last since this thing is constantly turning every time the van is steered. That's why I would...
• Re: Oops re: Preventive maintenance
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:41:03 -0400
  ...Maximus the Confessor said in around ?450? AD, "If the whole *universe* should commune with the Patriarch (of Constantinople) still I will not commune...
• Re: Temperature sensor II in '77
  Historical mailing list - Nick Kourtides
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 15:05:54 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The > engine would be running ok for a while and then would not idle at a > constant rpm at all. I put my multimeter...
• Re: idle surge diagnosis?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 09:26:59 -0400
  ...The shaft is probably worn from constant movement around the idle position. When the engine needs to rev higher - when cold or when the...
• Re: 87 Vanagon fuse problem
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 19:51:19 -0500
  ...You can press the headlight dimmer switch and the brights will >> come on, but will not stay on unless you constant holding the switch...
• Re: [DIESEL] Diesel Vanagon Tachometer-Yes!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 May 2000 04:41:08 -0400
  ...It flickers at a constant rate of twice the power >line frequency, 120 Hz or 7,200 flashes per minute on US power. If...
• Re: Purge the cooling system, NO VENT IT!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 13:14:10 EST
  ...the lowest, of course) in the system while filling from a constant supply of coolant. It is that simple. You will have heat, your...
• Re: Opinion on Long Trip w/young driver to Florida from Texas
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:27:24 -0500
  ...Thanks for the thoughts, BUT you are WAY MORE able to care > for this vehicle based on your experiences that I have been constantly...
• Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 17:05:07 -0700
  ...being able to extend the struts a little (it's just constant compression load, so I'm hoping it'll take the load). Either...
• Re: Subject: German quality?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 22:13:45 -0400
  ...Keeping on top of it is a constant battle that takes a lot of time and effort, and a dose of guesswork. - Ron Salmon...
• Re: Auto Trans Leak Location
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:38:13 -0400
  ...Both of the transmissions > showed the same condition, to whit: > > There was a constant leak in the trans. Sometimes not much, sometimes quite > a...
• Re: Coolant bottle harbinger - opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:30:39 -0700
  ...hill, fully loaded, >> running A/C, but the engine temp stayed constant. >> > > Dear Peter, > The pressure bottle must hold pressure or the system will...
• Deep Cycle Battery
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 08:52:16 -0500
  ...I was told that the Propane Alarm System is constantly drawing power from the deep cycle. So I removed that fuse. But the battery...
• Re: Oil Level Min vs Max
  Historical mailing list - ROGunter
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 05:52:02 EST
  ...hot' oil (due to sub-optimum oil level) that is supposedly constantly bathing the sensor ? Any thoughts ? Chris vanagon list admin >> I can attest...
• Westy Propane Tank Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 22:48:39 -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: 86 Coolant Pressure Leak/Problem.
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 07:57:11 -0700
  ...If you are positive that the expansion tank cap is working correctly, then something in the cooling system is causing pressure to constantly build...
• Re: Battery Mfg. Warranty Charging Voltage
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 08:13:03 -0700
  ...for any reason) 200mA, the charging program automatically reverts to the constant current charge stage until the battery is again fully charged, therefore providing...
• Re: Coolant Level Sensor observation
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 16 May 2019 22:57:51 -0400
  ...pins there must be a constant small current >> passing through the coolant between the pins. This constant current may >> be removing ions from...
• Re: Trusting Your Machine
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 18:37:20 -0500
  ...but I > gotta tell ya, I'm a bit terrified! > > Reading the constant issues that seem to randomly arise in these > machines makes me...
• Re: Battery or Charging System Help Please
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 22:53:55 -0500
  ...Radtke wrote: >So, I looked at the charging system and was reminded again that the >Vanagon uses an alternator that supplies a constant voltage...
• Re: Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:06:50 -0700
  ...And that was a lot (maybe most) of the > time > in 2nd gear because of the constant up and down as we drove the...
• Re: Don't Use: Click type torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - THOMAS CARRINGTON
  09 May 1995 23:21:23 GMT
  ...With the old deflection beam or dial torque wrenches, you can apply a constant force. With the click-type, once it clicks, who knows...
• low temp and howling
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sun, 16 Oct 1994 14:17:38 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Can anyone think of something that might cause a constant sound - moving or not? Thanks. -- Gerry Gerald Skerbitz <gsker@med.umn.edu> U of...
• RE: VANAGON digest 901
  Historical mailing list - michael.r.robison
  10 Apr 96 20:33:11
  ...The only thing that worked constantly was the headlights. One time I was driving and it started to rain - I had to hit the...