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• rust
  Historical mailing list - Bob MacDowell
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:13:48 -0500
  ...Their's something in the vinager that stops rust. I'm not a chemist so I don't know why but it seamed to...
• Re: Initial start failures
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:24:03 -0400
  ...The engine starts out around >1k rpms then plummets and the engine finally stops running. Ah, that's good info, probably useful to some...
• oil light scare
  Historical mailing list - karen brown
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 16:18:27 -0400
  ...It stopped as soon as I got off the exit ramp and onto the straight highway. I checked my oil and it was fine...
• Re: 75 MPH - unusual?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 14:48:48 -0600
  ...He gave me a warnig because at a dead stop, with the engine off, the speedometer was still on 59. With the tires that...
• Re: Westy LP fill valve Blue's---
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 23:08:21 -0600
  ...Some propane places at holiday resorts refused to fill up my tank after one look at the auto-stop fill-valve. I replaced the...
• Brake booster problem
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 15:30:15 -0400
  ...When I come to a stop if i have my foot on the brake for a few seconds, the boost goes away and the...
• Re: Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 08:18:27 -0400
  ...They were braking fine, but at > the stop lights they would go down to the floor. > I opened the rear drums and it was...
• Re: Stiff Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 17:23:27 -0500
  ...Stiff Brakes Does anyone know if the Vanagon has a brake booster? I have an '82 and it became harder and harder to stop...
• Re: Another trip to SWFL
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 20 Oct 2013 20:12:46 -0600
  Especially don't mess with a 2.1 that will take you 1200mi without stopping for gas ~ {:~)) On 20 Oct , 2013, at 8:05...
• Re: Lags at low revs + BAD mileage
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 09:02:41 -0500
  ...When I pull away from a stop and > put my foot on the gas the van lags and the revs will not pick up...
• Re: Runaway digital clock
  Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
  Fri, 4 Jul 2008 09:40:11 -0400
  ...I went to reset my digital clock > and the "Hours" startedo rolling over without stopping. I can occasionally > get them to stop rolling over...
• Re: Leaking antifreeze from under rear passenger seat
  Historical mailing list - Todd D. Gadberry
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 11:18:10 -0800
  In my desperate attempt to stop the flow, I did fashion a stop with a cut rubber glove (to serve as gasket/thread tape...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Request - Change fuel hose from tank to pump
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 05:52:39 -0700
  I haven't followed the whole thread, but golf tees are handy stoppers when working on fuel hoses. I have a few in all...
• Re: Transmission mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Richard Adams
  Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:09:59 -0700
  ...BUT, today after stopping at a stop > sign and starting off again, the van completely died except for a > loud clacking that slowly stopped...
• Re: Clarification of noise
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 22:22:25 +0100
  ...Clarification of noise > In my experience, a noise in neutral which stops when you depress the clutch is coming from the gearbox itself. > When...
• Re: Don't Replaced that heater valve today!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 06:58:23 -0700
  ...As for the "proper piping system" remark, a stop valve is often there to allow the flow to be stopped while the control valve...
• Re: Front Heater Box Overhaul / Damper Gasketing
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 12:29:55 -0800
  ...Perhaps someone with an installed copy of the EKTA will do us all a >> favor and chime in with the part numbers. > I stopped...
• Re: Stopped in Moro... fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 20 Oct 2016 18:06:17 -0700
  ...Key cycling has no "reset"...all gauges normal, no flicker the lights...Stop, listen, fuel pump sounds normal. I have spares but it's...
• Rebuilt Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Sondergaard, Arlene
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:06:42 -0700
  Was Clunking on freeway , dieing at stop signs and the sound of a clacking wheel slowly stopping. That was the story for 2 months...
• Re: CV joint question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 15:30:03 -0500
  ...If the damage has been done then this will only stop it >from getting worse, not stop the present noise and vibration. > >To swap...
• Re: Mail failure
  Historical mailing list - Doug Jones
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 23:10:52 -0800
  ...Fred appears to be gone for good; It will not stop until we stop it. Best defense is a good offense. Just a thought...
• Proper Clutch use
  Historical mailing list - Dean Forshee
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 04:48:18 -0700
  ...I am in the habit of waiting at a traffic light or stopsign with the Van in first gear, with the clutch fully engaged...
• Re: idle valve surge 87
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 23:29:24 EST
  Bryan; Perform the idle position sensor and idle stop adjustment outlined in the Bentley. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW...
• Insurance/Camping
  Historical mailing list - Theresa Reinhardt
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 15:56:10 -0500
  ...Peoria police did a traffic stop over the Labor Day weekend. The paper listed all the DUI's, expired licenses, etc. that they were...
• Re: slow pressure buildup [diesel]
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 18:56:02 -0600
  I wanted to point out that I have seen the intermediate shaft slow down or stop from timing belt slip on two of my...
• Windshield cover part 2
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 15:24:17 -0700
  Could the "stock" windshield cover be used on the slider door window?? Seeking privacy more than heat stopping. Sent from my electronic leash! Geneva...
• Re: Leaking Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - tim
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 19:43:03 -0500
  ...I have clamped the hoses to stop the leak, and will remove the heater and block off the hoses this weekend.
• Re: Re: Personalized License Plates
  Historical mailing list
  15 Mar 1996 14:08:04 GMT
  ...a means the boys did a killer NFA on April 2, 1995 or may it should read NFA 8695 (The day the music stopped!)
• Philly Folk Festival
  Historical mailing list - Ed Stevens
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 16:02:39 -0400
  ...philly folk festival this weekend? Be on the lookout for Beige/Brown Wolfsberg Westie. Stop by and say hello... Sincerely, Ed Stevens Paoli PA
• Re: Odometer stopped
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 22:09:37 EDT
  Let me know what you find out about this. My Syncro developed the same problem recently. -Loretta 87 Syncro GL 90 GL 2-82...
• Does Pepper do the job?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Winesette
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 17:10:09 EST
  I read earlier this weekend about someone using pepper to stop the head gasket leak. Does this really work and what kind do I...
• Re: How tall is a Syncro Westflaia 'Joker'
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 22:27:09 -0600
  David Why not drive it across the country. You could stop in Regina for coffee. I would even buy. George '85 Westfalia
• commands
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 22:13:07 +0000
  What is the command to stop mail while away? Dennis _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join...
• Dumping your mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Adam B
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 04:11:46 EST
  ...Should I just stop calling, or what? I've just found something better in life. Adam 86 GL
• 30-50 Challenge
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 09:07:08 -0400
  Folks, It's the weekend and a perfect opportunity to get your stopwatch for a little fun! http://www.knology.net/~vw/30-50challenge...
• Re: Engine stop in 20 sec
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 19:56:04 -0700
  ...It's handy to have a fuel pressure gauge too, just to make sure FP stays where it should when it stops after 20...
• Re: Oil Light
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 19:19:53 -0700
  ...When warm, as I come to a stop, the engine seems to idle too low, > causing a flickering (sometimes on full) oil light. A...
• Re: TECH: Automatic transmission at cold idle...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 21 May 2003 18:14:46 -0700
  ...very annoying sitting at a stop light or stop sign. > If I put it in neutral at a stop light, the movement ceases. > After...
• Re: Auto tranny with hard downshift into 1
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 15:14:36 -0800
  ...I experimented by manually downshifting it to a stop. When you do that, no slamming. BUT...when you stop and then manually shifts back...
• Why do I have to pump my brakes?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 29 May 1998 17:52:22 -0700
  ...If I push the pedal down on the first pump it will go 2/3 of the way down and it will softly stop...
• Re: '91Westy Coolant loss
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 14:09:57 -0700
  Well, I've driven up VERY steep hills for several minutes, stopped and let it idle for 5 minutes. Run errands around town with...
• Re: will not start
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 20:34:03 +0000
  ...Regards, John _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 3 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail&xAPID=42...
• Re: Virus Spam
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 20:52:01 -0600
  ...What you need to do is to put some nice subtle and friendly pressure on your friends to stop using Outlook. And, if you...
• Re: Stalling at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 11:01:51 -0400
  ...It stays the same if the pwr steering is turned to the stops, as well. Mike James Benthall wrote: > John, > Is that 1500 rpm...
• Re: Local gas prices
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 23:08:34 -0400
  How do you figure? Would we stop going to work? Some people don't have many options... Jeff Palmer wrote: > Come on now guys...
• Please stop reposting this thread
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 13:56:28 -0700
  ...PLEASE STOP REPLYING AND REPOSTING TO IT!!! If you have an opinion about it, then please e-mail me privately and KEEP it private...
• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:19:41 -0500
  ...The leak appears to have stopped!?!? No telltale drips on the underside of the head/engine. No puddle or wet spot on the ground...
• Re: Need ECU for 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 07:10:27 -0700
  ...If the hesitation coming off stop occurs with only one out of the three units, then how likely is it that the problem is...
• Beyond Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:35:40 -0400
  ...But mostly I love my Westy because I can drive it everyday, I can drive it anywhere in North America, I can stop for...
• Re: Towing question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 22:52:25 -0700
  ...At 06:39 21/08/1999 -0700, Todd Last wrote: >The go power is not as much as a problem as stopping power. When...
• Re: The Wal Mart Camping Experience
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 May 2001 11:28:50 -0400
  ...Truck stops, Wal-Marts, back streets, rest stops, and industrial >parks have all been called home for the night. I have never had a...
• Re: Seam Rust - Both are 4 letter words
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 12:21:38 -0400
  ...The rust check will wick up in all the seams and stop the rust, will not repair it, but it will stop it. I...
• Re: Lags at low revs + BAD mileage
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 08:18:52 -0800
  ...When I pull away from a stop and > > put my foot on the gas the van lags and the revs will not pick up...
• Re: rear hatch STRUTS on '90 Westy stopped working
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 10:06:56 -0700
  ...rear hatch STRUTS on '90 Westy stopped working > > > > > > > > > > > > > The back hatch struts on my '90 Westy stopped holding the hatch up > > > > > yesterday. It seems...
• Re: Fridge Question - Maybe Aux. Batt. Related
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 08:24:50 -0700
  ...When you stop for the night the fridge should be switched over to propane since otherwise the cooling stops when the engine stops. If...
• Re: Sound conundrum - input requested
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 19 Oct 2021 22:39:56 +0000
  ...Once I discovered this I >>> just stopped worrying about it and never found a cure. >>>> Edward >>>> >>>>> On Tue, Oct 19, 2021, 4:21 PM...
• Re: power steering
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 11:09:10 -0400
  ...Work the steering from stop to stop several times, as it will force fluid out of the open fitting ports. You could elevate the...
• Re: Hesitation with acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 13 May 2000 17:00:51 -0500
  ...The problem is most evident when pulling away from a stop >light or stop sign. I sometimes feel it when I'm accelerating in...
• 21.7 MPG on my 1.9 with 198,000 on the odometer
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 16:44:26 -0700
  Just came back from an all day trip to LA and back.� Mostly freeway, about 10 events of stop-and-go lasting about 5...
• Re: Propane Tank Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 12:33:28 -0700
  If your tank is still out, you might want to take it in and get the Auto Stop valve replaced by a standard fill...