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• Re: Need engine work in Little Rock/Memphis
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 23 May 2003 13:07:58 -0400
  The sound could be due to low oil pressure and the lifters are collapsing. I ran into a similar sound after adding CD-2...
• Tell me about rear bearings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:10:29 -0600
  ...Suspecting races that were not fully seated on the front wheels (like all low frequency sounds, it's hard to get a location on...
• Metallic sound when depressing the clutch
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 20:40:46 -0400
  ...I just noticed a new sound from our 91 Westy and am wondering if anyone can give me a best guess as to what...
• FrontFire?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 14 May 2006 12:15:34 -0700
  ...The latest thing that has me worried is a bizare "clunk/zap" sound coming from the airbox. It happens intermittently when the idle is...
• Re: Soundproofing pix
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:36:34 +0000
  ...The sound deadening does make some difference but > >it is minor, and greatly overpowered by the wind noise from the front of > >the van...
• intermittent fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:27:01 -0400
  ...Has anyone experienced an intermittent problem with their fuel pump? Sometimes it pumps (that little buzzing sound when the keys are turned over), sometimes...
• Re: "weather watch" sound deadening material
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 18:09:20 -0500
  Try ebay for sound deadening material,or an education.Also I got a large piece of this out of a 93 dodge caravan(4...
• '89 Westy is growling!! Help.
  Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
  Sat, 7 Jan 1995 20:19:11 -0600 (CST)
  My '89 Westy has a growl that sounds like it is coming from the water pump. At least I'm sure that it is...
• Downshifting into 2nd: whining sound
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 07:54:47 -0800
  ...It makes a sort of soft whining sound, but will eventually get there after a few tries. I topped of the transaxle fluid (added...
• Re: It's alway something.......
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Fri, 31 Dec 1999 12:07:19 EST
  It sound to me like it's trying to die and I won't let it! Of the four vehicles that we have this...
• Re: very loud Screeching noise on very cold days - turns heads
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 09:58:49 -0500
  ...screeching sound" coming from my general engine >area at certain rpms when the engine is cold. (it's been -30 here). Sounds like a...
• Latest overheating inquiry--radiator needed?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 15:52:12 -0700
  ...Anybody have experience with this? Does this sound reasonable, and if it does (symptomatically, it sounds reasonable, but I mean can they not be...
• Weak..... so weak
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:28:12 -0700
  ...My wallet likes the sound of that. Or maybe air flow meter. My wallet likes that too, as I already have a spare. Any...
• Re: PHISH IS BACK LVC
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 19:58:37 -0700
  ...The sweet sound of those rattles playing along with the tires and engine. My brakes even sound like a high pitched fiddle sometimes! -- '84...
• Re: Vanagon List Moderator
  Historical mailing list - Tieitup
  Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:31:48 -0600
  42 conversations is alot, sounds like we all just need to get along. It's like your at the bar and you overhear something...
• Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Sun, 10 Oct 2010 09:31:52 -0700
  ...Installed the new Legacy's...NOW we're talking!!! I think >> they sound really good, amazing actually. Plenty of base, good >> highs, look like...
• Re: speaking of horns...
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:01:29 -0800
  ...They're >> loudish and sound okay and it's an easy install, but they sound too >> Caddy-like and not "urgent" enough for those...
• Re: reet-reet-reet... (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Oct 1996 19:46:49 -0800
  ...We left in the bus and I started to hear this reet-reet sound. I didn't think too much of it, I thought...
• Re: That wonderful ignature VW "chrip"!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:24:21 -0500
  ...But I loved the rumbley sound of those old engines. The sounds were unique, like our 2.1L WBX's at least. BTW, in...
• Re: AW molds safe and sound
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 9 May 2005 23:42:04 -0700
  ...AW molds safe and sound > Hello Everyone, > > I thought it was about time to let everyone know that the AW molds are > safe and...
• Re: Steering Wheel Rasp
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 18:59:13 -0500
  ...I have a steering wheel the makes a rasping sound when it turns. It sounds like it is near the connection between the steering...
• Re: Vent flapper noise?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 7 May 2008 07:36:44 -0400
  ...It > only occurs at about 50 and higher speeds and sounds like its in the dash > or behind the grill, possibly. I've driven...
• crazy? heat idea
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 05 Oct 1995 11:12:40 -0500 (EST)
  ...don't know if this has been suggested before, but it sounds reasonable. It would be safer than a gas heater, cheaper, and probably...
• Fare (fair?) price for '90 westy
  Historical mailing list - Christie Moritz
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 11:22:48 EST5EDT
  ...We bought what sounds like an IDENTICAL camper just a year ago in upstate NY: Camper, fully equipped, 4 spd, AC, alloy shls, stereo...
• Re: Cow mooing in wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sat, 25 Mar 2000 00:31:29 -0500
  ...Cow mooing in wasserboxer >Just wondering if anyone knows this sound. >Lately everytime I start up the van, and the engine >is cold, it...
• lost exhaust pipe
  Historical mailing list - Kate McLaughlin
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 09:37:46 -0400
  Hi volks, I noticed Stella, my 86 vanagon, was sounding a bit loud lately, and then it happened, the dragging sound from beneath the...
• sound and insulation material site
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 23:34:54 -0700
  ...COM> Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2001 4:00 PM Subject: Re: sound and insulation material site > In a message dated 10/14/01 3...
• Re: $5 Fuel Filter! Really!
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 12:05:48 -0700
  ...bwahaha - A sound made by the socialy retarded in a vain attempt to sound cool online. George
• Sound dampening
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:51:23 -0800
  After last weeks discussion on the secret ingredients in sound dampening "Paint" I've decided to experiment. I've got like ten gallons of...
• Re: Update on Blue Rustagon
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:18:59 -0400
  ...find your vanagon on Ebay and fill it with the loot.Sounds like a nice vacation.Sunny California for vanagon parts.Nice vanagons with...
• Re: Alternator Bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 7 Apr 2007 23:31:41 -0400
  In my experience, Kim, bad bearings sound like bad bearings whether they're in the alternator, the waterpump, or whatever. However, maybe it is...
• Wanted: used or rebuilt 2.1L engine (or Vanagon) in Southwestern PA
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 07:24:13 -0700
  ...Out of the blue my 1990 Carat developed ominous knocking sounds coming from the engine internally...I'm not sure what it is...but...
• Re: loud engine noise/water in the tail pipe
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:08:20 -0400
  ...Valve "clapping" is not a knocking sound, it's more high pitch and mostly on one side then center. Knocking is mostly a rod...
• Re: East Coast Suggestions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:58:31 -0500
  Richard, Near Winston Salem sounds like a good location. What sites are you considering? Jeff
• Re: Weird Electrical Problem (is there an electrician around?)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 13:54:10 -0400
  sounds like there's a demon in your wiring laughing
• For sale
  Historical mailing list - Andre Poirier
  Sun, 8 Mar 1998 20:25:37 -0500
  double cab pick up 1988 new motor,perfect condition.premium sound system andr� poirier (514)539-3759
• Re: How VC's work
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 19:46:48 -0400
  Joshua - Sounds much like "Silly Putty" I played with about 40 years ago. BOB
• Re: Soundproofing - do I or not?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 23:09:23 -0600
  What in the hell is Waxoyl? Olive Oyle's boyfriend?:>) ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL
• Re: here I go again...
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Rueb
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 00:25:56 EDT
  sounds like what i had runnin on 3 cylinders replace ignition wires and fixed
• Re: Engine power loss (need help)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 20:19:02 EDT
  It sounds like the timing is off to me (retarded) good luck, Steve
• Re: Acceleration Problem, Can't Pass NYS Inspection
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 02:55:42 -0400
  Robert, It sounds like it might be a clogged cat. BenT
• Clunking CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 23:33:31 -0600
  I would make sure that the sounds are not being caused by loose lug nuts. jp
• Re: Wood Stove Westy
  Historical mailing list - aircooled chris
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 22:18:47 -0800
  sounds like heaven. >cheese and beer.. and old splittys with wood >stoves in them.. :<) > >chris > > > >. > > >
• Re: Boy or girl?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 12:42:01 -0700
  "Breehy-hinnny-brinny-hoohy-hah." Sounds like a bad water pump to me! Karl Wolz
• Commie Martyrs
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 9 Mar 2012 09:45:48 -0500
  I love the sound of Firesign Theater in the morning. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofMoVRLUYdc
• Re: Relay Problems '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:50:33 -0500
  Sounds like a loose wire maybe . On the circut that pulls the relay in?
• CV joint going?
  Historical mailing list - smaur
  Tue, 15 Jul 1997 11:16:03 -0500
  ...A few times, I heard what sounded like a piece of gravel wedged in the tire treads, clicking at slow speeds with each tire...
• Re: Anyone upgraded the horn?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:33:16 -0800
  ...Another classic lame horn sound, is the early Honda Civic (75') horns. Classic teeny beep! How would a Vanagon and old Honda horn sound...
• Re: Fuel issue: died on freeway
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Eubank
  Sun, 1 Oct 2017 17:15:46 -0400
  ...If this sound plausible, and you want to know exactly what he did, I can probably find out. Many people had also suggested the...
• Re: Loud clackety sound on start up?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:43:42 -0400
  ...On top, you tolf me that you don't use the van everyday, so, that sound a bit like a lazy lifter... nothing else...
• Bump bump bump
  Historical mailing list - Skip Laubach
  Thu, 17 Jun 2021 20:55:19 -0500
  ...During the first 5 miles a noticeable bump, bump sound eminates from the rear of the vehicle. Not sure if it’s the CV...
• Re: Sounds Like a Bad CV joint? Keeping the old shaft.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Feb 2014 08:05:16 -0500
  ...2014 2:26 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Sounds Like a Bad CV joint? If the axles you have on there...
• Re: Finally, Some Sanity!!
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:29:29 -0400
  ...Either underpriced by an uneducated seller or not as good as it sounds. Edward At 11:28 AM 3/25/2012, JordanVw@AOL.COM...
• Re: sound-deadening ??
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 19:43:42 -0800
  ...Speakers elsewhere you'd have to change the timing so the sound cancelled next to your ear...which you then couldn't move. Mike...
• Front/Rear Windshield Washers, 1986 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 15:09:36 -0700
  ...The front one makes a sound, but does not pump fluid, the rear makes no sound. I tried to pull the front one, but...
• Knock & Ping?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 15:49:49 -0800
  ...I'm very familiar with how the VW inline-4s sound when pinging, but not so sure about the wasserboxer. Are they prone to...
• Anyone tried quiet car?
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:50:53 -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: My '86 "Blue Mongrel" - R.I.P.??
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 21:36:01 -0500
  One question I'd ask is whether a head gasket failure typically begins with a sudden Pop sound. If not, then maybe there's...
• VW Windows 95 Theme
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Sarantites
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 14:11:39 -0500
  ...Some of the sounds may reference to themes you haven't installed. This is because I don't have enough sounds/cursors to make...
• Re: FUNKY-SOUNDING VANAGON ENGINES!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 10:16:42 -0500
  ...FUNKY-SOUNDING VANAGON ENGINES! >The rack we are discussing would allow the addition of up >to three additional engines for a choice of 60...