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• Re; Dynamat ,Heat, Rust, & Noise in VW's
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 17:23:37 -0600
  http://www.shagadelic.org/VW/info/gmbulley-soundproof/
• Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 10 Oct 2010 11:17:45 -0400
  Thanks for the tip, this sounds like what I've been looking for. Anybody else tried these? Edward At 07:38 PM 10/9...
• Re: New mystery. Faint rumble from right side of van
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 21:47:13 -0800
  I was wrong about the speed that I hear the "knocking" sound. It occurs between 30 & 40 and very faint. The front bearings were...
• Re: Horn
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 13:59:27 -0700
  You can get a set of nice air horns for about 30 bucks, they have a European sound and are nice and LOUD!. I...
• Re: ominous sounds from automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:24:56 -0500
  My auto trans knowledge is limited and foggy, but that sounds like the pistons that apply pressure to the bands which slow the drums...
• Re: Anyone tried quiet car?
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 13:56:24 -0500
  ...Or should I >say sounds less? > >http://www.quietcar.net/ > >If this stuff is any good, I could see lot's of folks on...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Starter ?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 5 May 2016 11:41:02 -0500
  ...I have had this > strange "squelching" sound when I start the vehicle...not every time but > frequently. Been doing this now for a few...
• Re: Front Brake Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 21:03:53 -0600
  ...Weird sounds are always worth investigating........... check the bearings. Stan Wilder On Sat, 26 Jan 2002 18:03:51 -0800 Les Shiaman <lamusicamellama@JUNO...
• Upper ball jont noise and symptoms
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:18:42 -0500
  What does a worn upper ball joint sound like? Have sound like a worn rubber bushing from right side of van every time van...
• re: Uh-Oh! Tranny or Shift Linkage?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Nov 95 15:51:29 PST
  This kind of sounds like my problem. I'm the originator of the 'Arg, my transmission went kaput' thread. Sounds like my syncros are...
• 82 van diesel still squealing
  Historical mailing list - Rolf Pechukas
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 12:18:33 EDT
  ...this is an intermittent chirping/chattering at the rear of the engine when the engine is running, generally at lower rpms definitely sounds like...
• Intro and question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 06:25:39 -0700
  ...I called the dealer asking how much the part would cost. $33.00 per housing! $66.00 sounds a little steep for license plate...
• Re: Upper lube
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:17:49 -0400
  ...To me it sounds like a great way to foul plugs and ruin oxygen sensors. ;) David Brodbeck, N8SRE '86 Volvo 240DL wagon '82 VW...
• Re: Need to buy---- 7 or 8 sq. ft. of sound deadening material
  Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
  Wed, 17 May 2006 12:47:39 -0700
  Hey Roger - check out soundproofing.org - they have a bunch of stuff like this, available by the foot for the most part, I think...
• Re: CV joints or differential problem... or???
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 18:09:30 -0800
  ...Mark Dorm <mark_hb@HOTMAIL.COM> > >Was driving happily down the road - suddenly a sound slammed into >existance... not good... > >at low speed it...
• Re: Sound proofing - my version
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 14:16:54 -0800
  http://www.mcmaster.com search for 'noise and sound control' at the bottom of the page, under acoustical damping there is a product named...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 21:44:10 -0700
  ...I added sound deadening carpet beneath both seats, as this was a big noise too. Next I added a similiar sound deadening pad beneath...
• Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 4 Oct 2014 16:29:37 -0700
  ...Wear in a CV joint can result in a rhythmic knocking sound. Assuming that is it the good news is that it probably isn...
• steering noise and crackling sound
  Historical mailing list - Marabeth Kopp
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 16:40:29 -0700
  ...The second noise it is making is a "crackling" sound, which sounds like it is coming from underneath the back seat. It almost sounds...
• Re: Thump, Thump, Thump when turning????
  Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 13:35:04 -0800
  Dave, Based on the sound and conditions you describe, it sounds like a CV joint to me too. I would be more convinced if...
• Re: Afternoon of progress
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 12:04:58 -0600
  ...It definitely sounds better than before just > tapping ot shutting r...
• splitting hairs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Mulligan-Shaw
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 10:03:35 EST
  ...I've enjoyed this list, but it sounds like time to move on. Anybody used to moving on? If Gerry would like the list...
• Re: Video Display Question
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 11:42:03 -0600
  ...OK, I have the TiBook but it has no USB Sound output. Also I have in dash a Kenwood mp3 player, fairly modern. Is...
• Re: Knocking sound
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 24 Jun 2018 13:56:25 -0400
  Pull off any wheel cover or hubcap, see if it goes away. Yrs, d
• Re: Death Valley Sun VW Gathering early December
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:38:13 -0700
  RE: In conjunction with BBTB That sounds even better
• Re: SW BC, PNW trip anyone?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Apr 1995 11:13:16 -0700
  Sounds ok. How about the labor day weekend? ***** Applied Information Services *****
• Re: Birdlike Brake Noises
  Historical mailing list - J. Andersen
  Thu, 14 May 1998 22:54:57 -0700
  Sounds like it is time for a brake job DrRufo SOCal-81 vanagon
• Re: Some Light Consversation
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 22:49:45 -0600
  Charlie, Sounds like the "Blinker" switch is poopey Ca Ca. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL
• Re: 2.1 l running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Dan Winget
  Sun, 1 Sep 2002 21:12:42 EDT
  Karl sounds like your o2 sensor needs to be replaced Dan
• Re: Vanagon Bass - My Solution
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 22:16:30 EST
  Chris, Puts the sound where you can really feel it! Frank Grunthaner
• Re: New Transmission Time?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 15:51:29 -0500
  "New engine time?"sounded like a fried engine. How did you fix it?
• Wayne Adamson
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:51:35 -0800
  Anybody know what the email from Wayne Adamson was about? And why? Sounded cool. Mike
• Re: Stereo speaker bass upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 11:41:54 -0500
  ...The sound pressure level(in db) would increase 3 db(barely perceptible to the human ear) for each doubling of power to the speaker...
• Cool Seal & sound deadening
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 08:51:20 -0700
  ...2 coats chaged the sound of the door from clang to thunk! I liked that! It took a little longer to set up in...
• Re: Steering Wheel Rasp grinding noise while turning
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 23:45:39 EST
  ...It sounds > like it is near the connection between the steering wheel itself and the > steering wheel shaft. Sounds like the bearings need grease...
• Re: Soundproofing recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 9 May 2008 22:16:13 -0600
  ...Solid sounding doors, totally different ride/driving experience on the road. Just does not sound like a vanagon. I have a roll of B...
• Re: how to make your locking gas cap accept the same key as your doors/ignition
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 13:24:28 -0800
  ...Vandal that." Can you imagine calling your a boxy truck Visigon? A Vis? Doesn't sound right. Yeah, there you see. Sounds better called...
• Mystification
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 3 Sep 2011 15:26:52 -0500
  ...After a few moments of fiddling - it sounded really good. Today it sounds like - you know - starts with a C! Engine fires right up...
• Re: Tranny noise: 1st and 2nd. (Short AUDIO Clip)
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:19:04 -0800
  ...Rob becida@comcast.net At 12/21/2009 06:47 PM, neil n wrote: >Hi all. > >Any opinions on what sound may be? As...
• Copy of: Re: Front door speakers - Westy vs. Pass van?
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  16 Oct 96 10:37:05 EDT
  ...Pass van? Maybe you have an optional upgraded sound system, better than the crappy Blaujunkt bottom line standard van speakers. How do they sound...
• Re: window sliders - '91 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Mon, 09 Jun 1997 11:21:13
  ...I'm betting that wear of the Nylon slides is the reason my windows > sound like the dreaded "fingernails-on-chalkboard" when I open...
• Re: Noisy lifter??
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 00:08:10 -0400
  ...Noisy lifter?? > Started my van today and I suddenly have a tapping sound that sounds > like a sticky lifter. Are there any fixes for...
• Re: Propane Scare.
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 5 May 1998 08:06:35 -0700
  ...I stumbled outside and kneeled down by the >propane valve, turned it on and heard a hissing sound. I also felt a >little flow...
• Re: Stereo Power Amp
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 15:43:40 -0500
  ...A Vanagon can sound quite good acoustically with the right equipment, and without going overboard. The stock speaker locations are rather close to ear...
• Re: RoadHaus - Escaping Air Sound?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 13:23:48 -0600
  ...RoadHaus - Escaping Air Sound? Volks, Ok .. so there I am last night, peacefully sleeping at around mid-night. The only sounds are an agitated...
• Re: Brake Booster question
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 21:30:21 -0900
  ...When I depress the brake pedal I hear a very low-level hissing sound, coming from what sounds like the brake booster. I have...
• Re: Friday: Vanagon on TV
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:47:42 -0700
  ...sounded like post production pulled up a small car > engine from apple loops and musical beds to ipaly on the sound track ... > more non...
• Re: Disappointing sound from new muffler
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 06:25:20 -0400
  ...Disappointing sound from new muffler Greetings and salutations; The new after market muffler and cat have been installed about three weeks now. I am...
• Re: What does the oil pressure warning buzzer sound like?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:09:59 -0800
  > SO does the light always come on when the buzzer sounds? No lights come on > when this sound occurs. As I found mith my...
• Re: Sound improvement success
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 17 Jun 2014 13:18:41 -0700
  ...17, 2014 1:11 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Sound improvement success Now, if I could just fix the squeak made by...
• Camper refrigerator
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Apr 1996 23:31:53 -0400
  ...It developed a periodic "drumming" sound that lasted for a few seconds every several minutes or so. It reminded me of a bildge pump...
• Re: Boston Bob? or GoWesty?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 10:57:37 -0500
  ...Much more power than the tired old block it replaced, and it sounds great at speed -- in fact, I blame my new engine entirely...
• Re: FS: '83 Westy in Richmond VA
  Historical mailing list - ---------------------
  Tue, 8 May 2007 08:29:21 -0400
  You can clearly tell a lot about the owner, when they mention how great the sound system is, but not even a hint about...
• Re: strange whirrrrrring sound
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:52:33 -0600
  Scott, you are way off! They look like garden gnomes, not golf balls...... Miguel
• Re: Need a Camping Spot in Texas
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Thu, 20 May 2010 17:48:20 -0500
  The man sounds desperate... > > Alan Felder > Austin TX > 82 Diesel Westy >
• Minnesota VW Show
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 21:17:07 -0400
  Yikes! Sounds like fun, but too far for me to drive... Scott... (local and express)
• Re: POSSUM/COON/SKUNK/SQUIRREL SKIN REUPHOLSTERY KITS!/F!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 17:34:04 -0500
  Lawrence - Beaver quilts sound nice, but PORCUPINE quilts? BOB
• Re: Front wheel thumping sound
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 00:59:33 -0500
  I had similar symptoms when the tires were planning to leave me... Javier
• Re: strange whirrrrrring sound
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:31:21 -0400
  ...1:13 AM, "Steve" <loudmouth_70@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >>> New 'rrrrrrrring' sound in my 82 1.9na diesel 4 speed vanagon. Looked >>> over the...
• Sound system upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Sun, 27 May 2012 19:28:12 -0700
  I've finally reached the sound system level of performance I wanted. Some cheap and simple mods gave me a killer loud and clean...