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• Re: A/C Compressor - generic?
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 19:08:17 -0400
  ...The AC > in the vanagon are constant problems. > Eric > > Rusty Zarse wrote: > >> I was wondering if qanyone had used a generic A/C compressor...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 10:55:35 -0700
  ...Unlike petrol (gasoline) engines, diesel engines vary fuel flow to control power rather than throttling air intake and maintaining a constant fuel ratio as...
• Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:35:40 -0500
  ...The solder fountain holds a considerable amount of solder, perhaps a couple hundred pounds? which constantly circulate up through the "wave" and back into...
• Re: BURNINGvAN 2011
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:20:50 -0700
  ...Buzz of > constant conversation. Will it really happen? > > YES ... Rain, sleet, snow, dust storms, tsunami, blizzards, tornadoes, > hurricanes, we've had them all and...
• Re: glove box light
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 18:29:25 -0500
  ...The brown wire is ground, and the red one goes to constant power. Joshua Van Tol -- jjvantol@lear.csp.ee.memphis.edu
• Re: Questions about Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 13:24:44 -0400
  ...in it, but the stuff's a bit expensive to replace >constantly to avoid the sludgies. Michael J. Sullivan IPS "SWATteam" Architect Open Market...
• Another weird noise from rear (85 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - jvol6321
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 14:38:01 -0500
  Anybody have a good guess about the source of a kind of soft, constant, and slightly high-pitched whirring sound coming from the engine...
• Re: Dripping sunroof on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 26 Apr 2003 12:57:19 -0700
  ...for the first time while driving, a nice sized gush (a constant flow, really), which lasts for about 5 seconds comes down from the...
• Re: BLOCK BEARING SIZES ...
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 15:19:31 -0400
  ...We are here to do constant makovers on our beloved friends. I hope, some of you would know what I am talking about and...
• screen in gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Hosage
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:52:57 EDT
  ...He told me that his fuel pump whines, (I am not sure if this is constant or periodically), and from my previous post it...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:03:10 -0800
  ...Fuel pressure and > injector flow rate are relatively constant, so it should be a simple matter > to calculate the average duty cycle on the...
• Re: Subie Vulchers
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 2 May 2008 07:57:53 -0700
  ...Ah, the > constant chanting of high MPG! > > But I march on ignoring the circling shadows and the low-hanging oil pans. > They can not...
• Re: Rear External Fridge Fan
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sat, 10 May 2008 03:22:16 -0400
  ...However, on hot summer days, the fan will run constantly trying to cool the fins to the cut off temperature. My intent is to...
• Fwd: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Apr 2020 09:06:29 -0400
  ...Note that power to the switch has to cone on the correct wire or the light will be on constantly. Yrs, d
• 2.1 WBX Noise Is?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 20 Oct 2014 23:15:33 -0700
  ...It's a constant set of "krrrrrk" sounds coming from the driver side of engine, not too far from centre. AFAIK, it doesn't...
• Re: Do you ever pat your Vanagon on the head and say thanks?
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sun, 3 Aug 2014 08:29:09 -0600
  ...It's a thankless machine that requires constant attention, > kinda like the.........I'll stop there before I piss off half the list > Sent...
• Re: Power window fuse location
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 15:56:27 -0700
  ...The constant flexing causes wires to break inside the boot, and both the driver and passenger side window wiring passes through the driver side...
• 81 engine swap ?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 12:49:37 -0500
  ...mostly-present tweedling/chirping sound (on revving/acceleration, and sometimes a constant slow chirp at idle) and the availability of a low-cost replacement...
• Re: Cooling Intake Air?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jun 1996 18:51:04 -0400
  ...All that air is constantly changed especially at HWY speeds. When engine is shut down or even at idle speeds, air flow is greatly...
• Re: CV advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 19:17:26 -0500
  ...in three languages (German, English and >French) it only says: > > "Genuine: Constant velocity Joints. G6.2" > "Contents 90g Made in Germany" > >TTFN >Larry >'86...
• Re: frozen SAFe radio update
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Winterpacht
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 23:55:04 -0500
  ...My > problem is getting the constant SAFe to change to 1000 so I can imput > the > code. I've left it turned on for...
• Re: Steering column cover (Friday whining)
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Densford
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 23:28:02 -0400
  Hi, Paul, all, I missed the Friday routine, but that plastic cover drives me crazy with the constant squeeking. Tightnened the screws, I guess...
• priority start battery system
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 12:31:13 +0000
  ...PriorityStart! is a computer-controlled electromechanical system (handles 1000 cranking amps) that constantly monitors the vehicle's electrical systems and battery power level. If...
• Your early Morning/digifant/digitool brain teaser
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 07:26:22 -0400
  ...Yesterday got the 88 running (turned out to be shielding on O2 sensor green wire touching connector, thus giving ecu constant lean signal) adjusted...
• Bubbles, bubbles...
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 10:29:40 -0700
  ...In the process I noticed that bubbles were constantly coming out of the top hose of the pressure tank and I traced it back...
• leaking in the rain
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:57:56 -0500
  ...Has anyone else had this happen when they installed struts? As if there is constant pressure lifting the poptop, creating a space for water...
• Re: cluch problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:58:20 -0400
  ...play on the operating lever because there should not be any. Constant contact. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Continuing Engine Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Sat, 11 May 1996 20:18:06 -0400
  ...starter wire had a break in it and the computer was constantly going into the cold-start mode and enriching the mixture. The moral...
• Re: vanagon off-road capable?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 21:35:08 -0700
  ...70 (Corvair powered) bus, and since getting the '87 Vanagon am constantly amazed at how much worse it is compared to the 'loaf'. Howsomever...
• Re: turbo? supercharched?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 09:06:25 -0500
  >i constantly see postings for increased power via engine swaps. why hasn't >anyone been able to turbo or supercharge their 2.1 wasserboxer...
• Trip report and Vanagon impressions
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 18:55:50 -0400
  ...The method of unlocking the rear hatch is a constant pain, I wish it was a simple lock/unlock key switch with no power...
• Re: OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 16:01:53 -0500
  ...back then were clattery rust-buckets - but they did run. > > A constant complaint in the Aussie car magazines is that VW doesn't Must...
• Re: Alko Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 10:38:21 -0400
  ...trick is to listen to what the experiments tell you - and to not be fooled by the myths of authorities -- Constantine Spyropoulos (1928-1984)
• Re: Long Distance Drive After Motor Break-In?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 20:55:00 -0500
  ...a 900 mi road trip? Can it be driven >>as normal at constant highway speeds? Mountain passes? 20W-50? >> >>Thanks, >> >>James V >>90 Carat >> >> > > > >
• CV axel repair
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 09:04:19 -0700
  ...http://www.vanagonauts.com/%5B42.7%5D-Constant-Velocity-(CV)-Joints140.htm When you're done fixing your CVs, feel free to go back...
• Ipod installation in your van
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 4 May 2006 19:39:05 -0400
  ...How would I take a constant draw off the cig. Lighter and hardware the power supply for the ipod? That way the cig. Lighter...
• Re: closest VW parts
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Sun, 25 Mar 2007 07:51:29 -0800
  ...This is a major diversion and very slow with extremely poor surface and constant switchbacks. I can't say what it looks like going...
• Re: Question About ECU Programing
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 23:19:35 -0800
  ...If the ECU receives constant road speed data for a specific amount of time, like ten minutes or more of non-stop highway driving...
• Re: Which cruise control for '91 Vanagon with manual transmission and Subie engine
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:18:52 -0700
  ...US 17 to US23. � My right > knee does not like the constant pressure on the gas pedal. > > Thank you, > > John toodle pip, -- Dug Smith...
• Re: "Brake Warning Light" grounding question. (searched)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 21:56:33 -0400
  ...A ground goes to one side from the oil pressure light (when pressure switch closed), the other side has a constant ground from the...
• '67 Resto ~ on the road Saturday!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Feb 1997 17:33:37 -0700 (MST)
  ...texas.net, Blue and Jean-Ray, the CCC's for the constant harrassment, Tom B. at the NEATO org. and Bank of America. Most...
• Re: Waterboxer reliability and longevity issue / Subaru 2.2 / etc.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 14:42:10 -0400
  ...YauMan Chan <.....cut all up to suit my twisted logic:^) >but they all (VW's) (along with my Vanagon) have problems - they require constant...
• Re: 85 flashing coolant indicator
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 03:11:02 +0200
  Byron MacIntyre wrote: > The coolant light on my is possessed, it flashes inconsistently, > some days it flashes constantly, other it turns off as soon...
• Re: Wiring Question.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 10:46:00 -0800
  ...Red is 12V constant. At 11:11 AM 20/11/1999 EST, Stefan Weir wrote: >If you're gonna flame me, flame on. > >I...
• Re: Tires + trip report
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 20:30:00 -0700
  ...LOTS of wind meant constantly steering to the west. Blea. Gotta love the van, however. Two people up front and one sleeping in the...
• Re: Share your solar success story?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 1 Jul 2005 14:23:16 -0400
  Well, over a 24 hour period, that's just over a 4 amp constant draw... or, half a Dometic fridge on 12V power. At...
• Re: [WetWesties] Satellite Radio?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:48:44 -0800
  ...That time it was cutting in and out constantly. -jon
• Re: 20W-50 oil question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 01:28:21 -0400
  ...The Vangon's cooling system is unable >>>>> to keep the coolant at a constant temperature in slow traffic or in climbing >>>>> long hills, unlike...
• Odd (to me) Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 19 Sep 2013 19:58:12 -0400
  ...to understand why it's all or nothing instead of a constant drip. Any insights would be most welcome. John Meeks '91 Vanagon MV...
• Re: Window tinting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 21:34:59 -0500
  ...And using radar detector, cell phone, and CB constantly. No problems. Not to say it won't occur with some other configuration. John Rodgers...
• Re: Auxilliary gas can..Part 67&1/2
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 22 Jul 1999 08:36:40 -0700
  ...Fuel injected vehicles constantly pump fuel to the injector system and then return unused fuel back to the tank through the fuel pressure regulator...
• Van/squid connection...
  Historical mailing list - JOHN REYNOLDS
  Fri, 18 May 2001 22:17:11 -0400
  ...Is there some connection >between Westfalias and ex-squids? Maybe it's wanderlust...or the constant >maintenance...or maybe just living in a confined...
• Re: Waxoyl Alternative
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 15:50:40 EST
  ...mineral/light engine oil Use a cheese grater to crumble the wax into the turpentine, stirring constantly. Place in a warm (not hot) place...
• Re: Vanagon In Autoweek Magazine - August 1, 2005
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 12:07:51 -0600
  ...I am neither, but am constantly dealing w/ these stereotypes. I guess it's better than looking of middle eastern ethnicity at the moment...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:13:16 -0500
  ...Never have I seen evidence of either water or dirt >> in >> an INTACT CV joint. >> >> The constant splitting of this new rubber product everyone...
• Re: Constant improvement
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:58:13 -0700
  Lots of people still use flip phones, and a fair number have no wireless phone at all. My sister-in-law tells people that...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:32:38 -0700
  ...a place to get off the brakes and let them cool. Constant downgrade and suddenly overheated! > What gear were you in? Was there a...
• Re: Weep No More For Me
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 20:09:37 -0700
  ...uphill, would it do less real work if the van > > were constantly driven downhill? > > Forget differential equations. If it's a closed non-leaking...
• Re: ?Polisher/Buffer or Sander/Polisher?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 12:02:06 -0800
  ...The thing seemed to be constantly asking,"Should I burn through or not?" > >My question: Do the orbital polisher/buffers (WEN for one) work...
• engine fart
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Oost
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:43:28 -0700
  ...I have an 86 wolfsburg with 168k 2.1 liter, a little head leak in cold weather soon to be fixed, getting constant mileage...