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• Re: '86 vanagon choke problem?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Apr 1996 21:35:47 -0500
  ...So check if there is power to the unit and see if it moves when power is applied. Good Luck
• Re: Survey says? Please :)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Jared Michael
  Sun, 3 Sep 1995 12:49:22 -0600 (MDT)
  ...check #2) > > > > > > > > 4) What products or brands do you buy on a regular basis? > > > > > 5) Why do you buy this product? (for example check...
• Re: Herky-jerky slowdown -- '87 Wolfs
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 01:55:55 EDT
  The ohm reading of the idle switch will need to be checked. It needs to be less than .5 ohms of resistance so that...
• Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 16:33:01 -0400
  ...Since I dont have a fuel pressure gauge and can not drive to a mechanic, is there ANY OTHER WAY to check the fuel...
• Re: How to check motor mounts, second request.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 10:57:19 -0700
  ...How to check motor mounts, second request. Date: 09/30/1999 01:05 pm (Thursday) From: John Hurley To: "MIME :vw4x4@FYI.NET".TFS...
• vendors: trans mount
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 23:40:48 -0500
  ...Thanks Rob For the rest of youz, best get on that creeper and check checkie yo mounts. Could be an epidemic going round.
• speedometer probs
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 10:03:55 -0600
  ...So this morning bright and early before going to work I checked the cables from the wheel to the sensor box and then on...
• Re: mystery of the missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 18:31:01 -0700
  ...Can't find any leaks anywhere, coolant > level is normal in the refill tank just after driving, but when I check > again before driving...
• Re: Bench Testing switches
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 09:19:56 -0700
  ...I checked the foil, checked (and replaced the bulbs) and even > tried a new headlight switch. > > Does anyone have some info on how to...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome? ... please help
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Fri, 25 May 2018 13:58:40 -0700
  May sound off base, but check the grounds. Make sure they are all attached, clean and tight. Don’t forget the one from tranny...
• Re: Florida Camping and CCW
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 17 Feb 2004 08:15:49 -0800
  If one visits www.packing.org and checks out the requirements for a Florida CCW with its significant reciprocal agreements you could sleep a...
• Re: Vanagon Dirvability
  Historical mailing list - bob tickle
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 20:23:46 -0400
  ...Carbon Build up=20 It is very important to check for carbon buildup on the intake valves. To check this you must remove the...
• Re: Using the "extra" LEDs in the instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:10:46 -0500
  Scott, I do the prestart check with the camper and every vehicle I drive. The question was about making use of the "extra" LEDs...
• SA Grilles-Finally the info!
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 01:09:45 -0500
  ...I would prefer a certified check or MO, but if that's too big a hassle, I'll take a personal one. Gold bullion...
• Am I the only one that 'checks out' every vanagon I pass? <F>
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 11:09:41 -0800
  ...when I am driving my bus or bug, & I see an oncoming > > vanagon I check it out, similar to how a guy will check...
• Re: 1.9-idle probs&mixture
  Historical mailing list - Scott W.
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 06:19:51 -0800
  ...i'll double check it though. i have air and power steering, but only one boost valve, but i think it is in the...
• Cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Mon, 6 Apr 2020 12:19:26 -0400
  ...I even sent the cruise control module out to have it checked out to confirm proper operation. It checked out fine. I studied the...
• Re: Friday and list check in
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 22 Dec 2017 08:32:20 -0700
  ...And, as we have had uncertainty on list contacts. > How about folks checking in to let us know you are out there? > Eric Caron...
• Re: Checklist 4 buying Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:30:44 EDT
  ...See also my > _VW Bus & Westfalai Vehicle Inspection Check List_ (http://frankcondelli.com/inspect.htm) Credit goes to Ben for some of it ! This...
• Fuel injection trouble
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:24:56 -0400
  ...I have NO idea what could cause that or what to check next. I checked the relays and they are getting proper power where...
• Back on the list , New Bus, Books and New Website
  Historical mailing list - J.W.Brier
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 22:07:55 +0100
  ...If you want a sneek preview, checkout : http://www.hrps.demon.nl/lxb-bus.htm BUS BOOKS It's never been easier to get...
• what is engine clicking noise?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 15:25:03 -0400
  ...When you need info on fixing or upgrading something on your van check vanagon.com then check my site. Send me more links and...
• Re: Michelin Agilis tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:25:28 -0400
  You may also want to check the date code. Keep the receipt so you can show date of purchase if significantly different than D...
• Re: Labor, 28 hours, customer say, i have no money....
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 18:07:51 -0700
  Gosh, Benny; first he was going to write you a check....then he comes back and puts part of it on credit card and...
• Re: Parts Washer
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Tue, 9 Feb 2016 21:43:24 -0800
  Double check what solvents your pump can handle. Also, if your parts washer is near an ignition source you'll want to check out...
• Re: What the heck?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:26:12 -0400
  chek the grounds...check the grounds...check th On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 1:11 PM, Dean S <predsmaniac@gmail.com> wrote: > ​I...
• setting up multimeter to check current draw
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Fri, 7 Aug 2009 16:00:26 -0700
  ...How do I set my multimeter up to check for a current draw. Do I use the volts setting and go across the fuse...
• Thanks to all
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 May 1997 17:14:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the group when the mechanic who checked out the Westie inturrupted my list of things to check with "You sure are unusually informed about...
• replacing rotors: checking lateral run-out
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 17:06:19 -0700
  ...and the box containing the replacement rotors has instructions saying to check the lateral run-out after installation and refit if necessary. Is this...
• Re: Help with brakes!!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 09:53:41 EDT
  May be a stuck caliper piston,which you can check by unbolting the caliper and pushing the pistons back in their bores.Or,something...
• Another *&#$##** Virus is out (No Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 13:31:11 -0700
  Don't open the attachment on any email with the subject "Check this." It will be from someone you know. This is another Melissa...
• Steelwheels project - BIG camper - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 17:58:26 -0700
  ...You have to check it out, really! http://www.steelwheels4X4.com/ There are many comments one could make about it, but sheesh, it is...
• Re: carfax: Can someone check this 91 carat for sale on ebay ?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 23:01:06 EDT
  ...Can someone check this 91 carat for sale > on ebay ? > >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > >Its for sale at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Noel Cookson
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 16:45:35 -0600
  ...I checked the fuse which controls same along > with the A/C, power windows, power mirrors etc. Any suggestions on which to > check next...
• Friday is over!
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 07:55:30 -0500
  ...volksweb.relitech.com http://checkerweb.relitech.com 85 VW Vanagon Crew Cab 82 VW Westy Diesel=>Gas Conversion 81 Checker A-11 (Taxi) 65...
• nut mm rear wheel
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 5 May 2004 09:51:17 -0700
  ok something is weird i checked a nut size on a website it showed 30mm, but I'm almost sure my 85 is 45mm...
• Mtnc service 85 westy LA area
  Historical mailing list - Garry Owen
  Fri, 1 Dec 2006 18:39:25 -0500
  <P><BR> Anyone recommend shop get oil changed and machine checked over</P> <P>in Los Angeles, Fullerton/Santa Fe Springs area after a...
• test
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 14:00:24 -0400
  Just checking
• Re: MO's
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 20:40:05 -0700
  ...Seems him > and some friends were doing checks, MO, and other cash equivalents. Dept of > colorado has him for checks and local MO. I...
• Re: clutch replacement - anything else while I'm in there?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 20:48:59 -0800
  ...If you had knocking noises or driveline slop, this could be a cause. -check/replace TO bearing -check/replace trans input shaft seal. Looks...
• Re: mom's USA trip: your advice (so far)
  Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 05:39:11 -0800
  ...check AC, check freon > 10. check headlights > 11. check spare tire-pump to max pressure > 12. get new, 2-ply steel-belted tires > 13...
• Re: Vanagon mechanic in Albuquerque
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 15:01:52 -0500
  ...I checked further, nothing listed anywhere "nearby" in Texas, either. Amarillo seems closest. you can check at Roadhaus.com, or simply back up on...
• Re: Noid Light Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:25:13 -0800
  ...buy one! > > > > I have checked at sears and they do have about three different models. > > > > I would like to check both VW and Subbie...
• Thanks for info on CV joints
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 1996 14:46:30 -0700
  ...Went down to the local dealership to check on some boots and bolts just in case I needed some and learned that they now...
• Re: minor electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 4 Jul 1996 11:21:39 -0700 (PDT)
  ...That's what I would check first. Then the positive battery wire. After that, I'd check all the rest of the ground connections...
• Re: Checking Transmission Oil
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 12:32:40 -0700
  ...Checking Transmission Oil > > > With all the discussion on what oil to use in the manual transmission I > want to check mine. > > What is the...
• Re: alternator advice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 02:59:41 -0500
  ...Pulled the alternator have it checked. Auto Zone checked it ok, and had another rebuild on the shelf. While playing with the pulley, we...
• Still need help!
  Historical mailing list - Dan Eggert
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 13:18:32 -0500
  ...I taped up all the loose wires from the heat booster and tucked them away, checked the fuses and no problems there, checked all...
• Re: Smog Check Test Only (California)
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 10:15:30 -0400
  ...Smog Check Test Only (California) I smoged my '85 Vanagon GL a couple of months ago. What is a "test only"? Richard -----Original Message...
• Starting Issue - Ran for 3hrs, shut off engine, lights fully on, interior lights on, but would not start.
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 23:54:54 -0400
  ...I checked to see if the exterior lights were working and they were, then I checked the interior lights � worked, stereo worked, and the...
• Re: Anyone seen this auto?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 21:52:09 -0700
  ...Anyone seen this auto? > > David, I would check w/ Daryl at AA transaxle to see what kind of pricing > he > gives on an auto...
• Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 17:51:17 -0700
  ...if there is a sheen do compression check and check oil cooler. > > > >Thanks, > > > >Jere > >90 GL > >88 GL > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > >From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Removed Distributor Cap, Now Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:33:32 -0400
  ...I took my distributor cap off to check and clean. After I replaced it, the van wouldn't start. I'm thinking I disturbed...
• Cost to R&R seal between tranny/differential
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:02:46 -0800
  I took the van (1984, AT) to a local VW mechanic, Steve's Place, here in Bend, Oregon, today to check into the "thunk...
• A FUNNY AT THE LOCAL QWIK LUBE
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 19 Sep 2021 05:34:10 -0500
  ...oil in?" Fourth question: "Where do I check the brake fluid?' Fifth question; "Where do I check the washer fluid?" I do get so...
• Re: #radwoodphilly ?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:27:30 -0400
  ...will have to check it out On Tue, Oct 16, 2018 at 9:26 AM Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > Saw pix on...
• Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:28:48 -0700
  ...it was running with the engine. Checked the ATF and it was nice and pink and full. Checked the linkages under the car and...
• Re: buyer's checklist
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 25 May 2010 21:33:04 -0600
  ...i have sent her a check list I quickly dashed off, > but I wonder if anyone has nice big authoritative one they can send...
• Re: any words of wisdom for a virgin to the world of westy's?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Mon, 10 May 2010 19:02:08 -0500
  ...Try Vanagon.com, check the frequently (constantly) asked questions. Also, check out ratwell.com for info on how a good set of 7" rounds...
• Help: radiator leak - tonight
  Historical mailing list - Mercedes Thomas
  Wed, 13 May 2009 00:17:23 -0500
  ...Not sure when started, but when checking in the desk person said "did you know you have green liquid dripping from the front end...