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• Re: fridge fan fuse
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 20:46:37 -0700
  ...That's always a good idea since some of the stuff varies from one year to another and you can be getting the right...
• Re: What's wrong with my VW? Friday
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 12:05:35 -0000
  ...basically, I can agree with Stans overall sentiments, with all the ancillaries functioning ideally, there isn't much in the basic engine to go...
• Learning Electricity Part One
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 23:17:32 -0400
  ...In steam I have no idea what name if any that resistance has -- it's more usually spoken of in terms of its effect...
• Stereo Question - Looking for answers from people
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 09:31:47 -0400
  ...Fosgate HE2 RFP4208 8" Dual 4-ohm Voice Coil Component Subwoofer $130 Have no idea on the power amps, any suggestions? Where is the...
• Re: The end of the road (86 westy runnin' rich) - LONG STORY
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 06:23:17 -0400
  ...We are at a loss here don't know > where to go next....any more ideas would be great...so far ideas have been...
• Re: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 2 Apr 2020 01:14:09 +0000
  ...it could be pilot error; yes, it could be failed illumination components.  Too much cleanup work after Baja trip (that mud is like concrete...
• Re: Anyone widened a VW van?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 13 Sep 2003 09:46:16 -0700
  ...The T3 suspension would be easier to widen, as none of the major components are bilateral; the T1/2 torsionbars and housings are bilateral...
• Re: ebay mystery doka
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 23:29:40 EST
  ...Then install the Mexican Beetle body and all components on the US registered floor plan and have a "restored 70 Beetle" legally registered. I...
• Re: Coolant pipes replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 23:17:52 -0400
  ...set up. >> >> >>but in the car, one seemingly can isolate metal components "on the >>return path". And yes, there are dissimilar metals in the...
• Re: 89 Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 2 Feb 2014 17:21:54 +0000
  ...so to stop the intermittent light banging, > > which is just at idle. > > > > At this point I have seen some some slight coolant leakage coming...
• Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 8 Jan 2015 10:25:54 -0800
  ...I'm very curious of your motor mount - off idle theory. I've gone through all I can on my '88 (idle switch etc...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 18:05:42 -0700
  ...I do not like the Mobil 1 because of the symptoms at low pressure idle regardless of the Zinc content. And yes I am...
• Re: 89 Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 2 Feb 2014 03:19:11 -0800
  ...so to stop the intermittent light banging, which is just at idle. � � At this point I have seen some some slight coolant leakage coming...
• Re: Sudden Loss of Power
  Historical mailing list - Luke Sponholz
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 00:02:39 -0400
  ...The AFM is probalby the newest, nicest looking component of the engine at this point. haha. :-) On 4/20/06, Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@optonline...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:33:56 -0500
  ...core leaks >> 6 - Engine idle controls: throtle switch out of adjustment, idle stab >> controller unit >> fails, idle stab valve gets gummed up. >> 7 - fuel...
• Re: Can I swap a 2.1 into a 1983 with a 1.9?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 21 Sep 2015 06:41:56 -0700
  ...I added some water > and drove it 5 miles home -- no leak at all until I let it idle at home a > while and...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 11:26:55 -0700
  ...bad idea? Anyone used them before? Have any feedback? Secondly is there anything regarding the rebuild that is a must to replace component wise...
• gas, spark, still no love
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 18:54:21 -0800
  ...I pulled the idle mixture plug out and played a little with the allen screw adjustment but with little change. I'm pretty sure...
• Re: how to keep that annoying a.c. duct on the ceiling - COVERED BY RECALL
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 18 May 1999 12:15:13 -0400
  ...Here's some info > I got from the www.nhtsa.dot.gov site: > > NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 93V175000 > > Component: AIR CONDITIONER:HOSE:DUCT:AIR...
• FS: Parting Out '80 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 11:15:59 -0600
  ...The interior is worn or trashed depending upon the particular component and your level of scrutiny. Much of the interior appears as if I...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 12 Sep 2013 15:07:08 -0600
  ...Right now it is being diagnosed after not passing emissions at idle, but I'm doing all the maintenance aside from the electronic diagnosis...
• Re: Brake Pedal Pulse Questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:15:51 -0700
  ...I have mild claustrophobia and the idea of that van coming down > on me > just makes my hair stand on end. Sometimes I even...
• Re: Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 6 Oct 2010 15:27:19 -0700
  ...the second to protect the FI components, ie, >>> the injectors. >>> >>> I note that one is a fuel STRAINER, while the other is a fuel...
• Re: "Smoke in the Cockpit!!!"... Vanagon Drama in Real-life, Part , Deux
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 19:54:47 -0700
  ...That makes sense to me because very little exhaust is actually passing through the pipe (none at all at idle and WOT) because of...
• Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
  Historical mailing list - caryccc
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 04:33:57 -0600
  ...These are only ideas, and I haven't looked at my diff-lock components in awhile. There could be space and clearance issues. The...
• Re: Intermittent Power Loss - '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Sun, 21 May 2017 10:46:54 -0700
  ...Next day, they started the vehicle and left it idling for an hour or so, without problems. Subsequent test drives also went without problems...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Mar 2018 00:30:14 +0000
  ...I swapped most of the Digifant components out of it and into my '87 (AFM, throttle, idle control valve and fuel pressure regulator). Replaced...
• Re: 87 Syncro "cutting out" electrical
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 13:53:23 -0500
  ...I am at a >loss. > >Any ideas? > >Michael Vickey >the current VW collection: >84 Vanagon Wlfsbrg blue (parts) >85 DblCab Pickup lt gray >87...
• Re: What should I be looking at next?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 12:09:08 -0800
  ...These things get intermittent connection problems inside as well as components that go bad. Mark John Carpenter wrote: > > Hi All, > Thanks for all of...
• Re: Shift Components - Replace or not...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 6 May 2010 10:26:04 -0500
  Jim, It's a good idea to replace all those parts that comprise the lower end of the shifter lever. The plastic parts, particularly...
• Need advice for head gasket leak
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Mon, 23 Sep 1996 17:53:08 -0400
  I know, the subject heading is quite surprising, but I thought a few of you might have some ideas. First, I just replaced the...
• Re: Sorta Scary Event
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 26 Feb 2011 08:38:15 -0600
  ...I tested every electrical component in the car. The problem seemed to go away when I epoxied the hall effect sensor back together. It...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 21:52:41 -0500
  ...Replacing components one by one might get expensive so i > was hoping on narrowing it down on what it **could be. > > Idle is fine...
• Re: JiffyLube, extras
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 07:55:33 -0500
  ...Prolongs life of the major components, and prevents inconvience unschduled maintenance and/or breakdowns. On my manual tranny, I change the tranny fluid every...
• Re: '86 Westy A/C Problem
  Historical mailing list - Deke Rivers
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:11:27 -0600
  ...The compressor clutch does not engage and the idle does not kick up. Deke -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Subaru Motors Wreck Trannies?--Commentary
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 12:44:35 +1200
  ...VW factory actually reengineered upgraded components to >strengthen the syncro >transmission, and this upgrade is a good idea for >2WD owners looking to upgrade...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 18:37:44 -0800
  ...11:01:50 -0700, you wrote: >The idea has both sound and not so sound components. While use of the >hinged pole that David...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 3 Feb 2015 19:52:42 -0800
  ...For the idle hunt this is sometimes > common. What is the idle speed with the idle valve unplugged? This > should be about 800 on...
• Pop Mechanics/AllData CDROM Vanagon Shop Manual
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 01:53:50 EST
  ...There are detailed diagrams, photos, schematic diagrams in addition to text detailing how to diagnose problems and how to remove and replace components with...
• Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 12:14:53 -0500
  ...space vacated by the WBX airbox and idle control unit." Of > > course, with my waterboxer, those components are essential. DMc > > > > ---- Jonathan Berg <jonbergga@GMAIL...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:05:08 -0700
  ...looks like you'll be digging until the ruined stuff is all identified and removed. The nice way from that point is get the...
• Re: RoadHaus - Incredible Vanagon Reliability Story
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 07:24:02 -0700
  ...Just returned from a weekend trip to Francis Lake, an idyllic spot about 2 hours away, which requires crossing a creek 12" deep, and...
• Re: Fuel Prices
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:29:29 -0700
  ...Some of these costs could be recaptured by selling the ICE and other components you will not need. The Solar array will cost a...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Oct 2008 - Special issue (#2008-1075)
  Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 13:31:56 -0700
  ...It looks just like this one from GoWesty http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3811&search_phrase=a/c&start= It...
• Re: glad to meet you
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 22:59:02 -0800
  ...The components : are ECU, Cool temp sensor, AFM, Idle stabilizer, O2 Sensor, idle /full throttle switches, Hall control, Hall sender, Fuel pump, pressure regulator...
• brass nuts
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 12:07:09 -0700
  ...to > 2000F and specifically > lists that it is good for exhaust components > including turbochargers. The > Corvair club found that brass nuts tend to loosen...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 2 Feb 2015 13:51:43 -0800
  ...It's really more of a low idle when cold that causes off-idle stumble for the first few minutes. I set the idle...
• Re: Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 6 Oct 2010 16:17:49 -0700
  ...the second to protect the FI components, > |ie, > | the injectors. > | > | I note that one is a fuel STRAINER, while the other is a fuel...
• Re: Speaking of dashes...is "Armor All" destructive to vinyl?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 19:02:32 -0800
  ...overwhelms the anecdotal evidence that it isn't. > > > > The idea that a plastic interior component can be turned into "crap" by > > a single application...
• Re: braided SST brake lines
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 12:38:02 -0400
  ...How would SST put more > wear and tear on my master cylinder if the ID is the same? Did i miss > something here? Eric...
• Re: Frozen Locks! after rain
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 09:03:37 EST
  ...sun for hours to make the phenomenon truly go away! Any ideas???? too much grease? not enough grease? kinda frustrating........ >> I expounded on this...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 20:26:46 -0700
  ...While it may be common for > some to see the oil light flicker at idle, it is not good. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
• Re: Rubber Bras
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 31 May 2001 08:34:52 -0500
  ...What a job. > > Looked great originally, until the paint started coming off of it. > > The only way I'd recommend this idea, is if...
• Re: Fuel Injection (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Wed, 23 May 2001 03:38:21 -0000
  ...The idle stabilizer in fact adjusted by >disconnecting it, and then adjusting the idle manually. > >I wrote this kinda quick, so email me if...
• Re: HELP! van broke on I80 trAveling East (update)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 21:06:29 -0700
  ...the idea being to measure how much voltage is 'lost' in an old circuit due to age, corrosion etc... ideally ....if say 11.8...
• Re: Is it Calming to Drive a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:16:21 -0700
  ...Turned out two similar looking electrical plugs had been put back the wrong way so it looked like the idle/full throttle switch was...
• Re: Pulling a BA6, was: Diesel Auxillary Heater (DA6)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 17:00:23 -0800
  ...If you put it on it's side- remove the under dash components, the rear air intake screen and metal cover, harness and tank...
• Re: Engen VW Cup
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 13:18:44 -0800
  ...Powerkote Coats Polo Components for Engen VW Cup Johannesburg - June 2005 - Powerkote has successfully applied its high temperature microfilm ceramic coatings to the exhaust...
• Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:16:28 -0700
  ...and/or other components of the fridge, worked. Even though I had it working minutes before in AC. I got cocky and thought I...
• Re: Rislone Ring Seal and Other Oil Pressure Thoughts
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 13:03:06 -0400
  ...I'd suspect nothing is seriously wrong with your van, but something is seriously wrong with your idiot light system. Bringing your ideas to...