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RE: Charles: Seat catalog?!?!
Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
Wed, 03 Aug 94 09:37:00 cdt
Ken, Check out my post on The Bus Stop catalog. Toll-Free catalog request number is 1.800.544.1066. This was the only...
Running rich & hot, How do I check my Oxygen Sensor?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 26 Dec 95 02:41 WET
...How do I check it? Does it put out voltage, or should it read so many ohms? Thanks for your comments, Rick Laney
No help in Sacramento?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 17 Aug 1996 11:32:10 GMT
...Emmett Goldsbourough, president of the local NEATO chapter but not on line, is having problems finding someone to help him either check out a...
Re: Checking Propane level
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 Aug 1998 14:31:37 EDT
...Time, rich_durant@MENTORG.COM writes: << Hi Folks, Any way to check the propane level? Any kind of meter or indicator for the propane...
Re: 89 Vanagon radiator fans runs constantly??
Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
Mon, 3 May 1999 22:48:03 -0400
First (if you have A/C and your fan only runs with the key on) check your temp controls. Second (if your fan runs...
"stealth Bus" article in Hot VW's
Historical mailing list
Wed, 29 Sep 1999 22:38:04 EDT
check out Nov, 99 issue of Hot VW's page 53 theres a good article about some performance mods to a '88 wolfsburg vanagon...
Re: Replacing burnt EV w/Westy - What should I look for?
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Thu, 20 Jan 2000 12:51:48 -0400
...http://members.tripod.com/~wetwesties/ Westy buyers check list. Malcolm Richard wrote: > Hi all, > > > I'm going to replace my EV with a Westy...
Biting the (Bentley) Bullet
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Mon, 7 Aug 2000 09:40:44 -0700
...I've agreed to pay him by check in advance of his mailing the Bentley. Anybody see any real liklihood for trouble with this...
PS Rack prices
Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
Thu, 6 Jan 2005 08:13:03 -0600
...I checked around for a used one and none were available locally. My local mechanic checked his sources and came up with $350 for...
Re: steering wheel size
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Thu, 2 Jun 2005 11:44:42 -0400
I saw that and figured I better double check as often places don't have correct information. If you've had good luck with...
Problem with checking messages for viruses
Historical mailing list - George Averill
Sun, 26 Feb 2006 15:41:32 -0500
Does anyone have a suggestion for getting Norton Anti Virus to check the messages that are being sent to the list? I am now...
Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:00:14 -0800
> I did check the coolant temp sensor resistance and the ohm range seems > fairly accurate between 740 and 1400 ohms from hot to cold...
Fw: Autistic man
Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
Sat, 24 May 2008 23:01:26 -0700
...Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 9:30 PM Check out the following video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAfaM_CBvP8 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wondering what's for...
AC stopped working
Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
Fri, 7 Aug 1998 13:27:35 PDT
...You may need a new relay :-( If all the electrical checks out with power, then check that you are getting 12 volts power to...
need help w/85 brake light circuit
Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:59:57 -0400
...Bulbs are good and I haven't checked the master cyl switches (yet) but don't believe them to be the no lights cause...
Re: Rich Van $$ Update
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Wed, 4 Mar 1998 12:27:13 -0500
...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler On Wed, 4 Mar 1998, The Martins wrote: > I checked ECU...
Re: 87 wolfsburg runs then dies
Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
Mon, 28 Feb 2000 13:17:52 EST
...i will have my friend who is doing the work on it check the valves but they are not rapping. i ordered a new...
Re: TEXAS SMOG LAW ORDEAL (don't fear!)
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Wed, 21 Aug 2002 11:19:04 -0700
...The > oxygen sensors and other sensors in the system actually monitor your > emissions and if they are bad the "Check Engine" light comes > on...
Re: lifter noise?
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:47:39 -0600
...best to do a compression check on that cylinder to rule out a bad/bent valve then check pushrod roll on a table see...
Re: Head Retorquing On New Engine
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Fri, 27 Jan 2006 15:31:23 -0600
...we did check these at installation. All seemed fine. But 10,000 - 12,000 miles later 9 were loose enough to cause combustions gasses...
Re: 87 Help AGAIN
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Nov 1996 09:31:00 -0800
...Use your household vaccuum cleaner to check whether large quantities of air can flow through the converter. Check the muffler too as along as...
Re: low power, no throttle response
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 12:39:53 -0400
Start with the simple stuff -- check that the intake boot is tight on both ends and check your vacuum hoses. The boot on my...
BOSTIG V.2 Web Site
Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:27:54 -0800
Speaking of BOSTIG, check out their new V.2 WEB site @: <http://www.bostig.com/> Dave --- On Sun, 1/11/09, aatransaxle <daryl@AATRANSAXLE...
Check your work!!!!
Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
Fri, 21 Mar 1997 16:37:10 -0500
...The moral of this, and most bus stories is CHECK YOUR WORK CAREFULLY!!!! I posted earlier about how I had successfully replaced my starter...
Burning up ECU; fixed!
Historical mailing list - wheelierider
Wed, 29 Mar 2006 09:34:30 -0800
...28.44 checking ignition switching function check for voltage to increase to appoox. 4.5v at pins 1 and 15 on coil with center...
Credit Security- Frydaye/NVC
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 2 Jun 2006 22:19:55 -0700
...If someone takes your checkbook, they will not know if you sign your checks with just your initials or your first name, but your...
Re: Have I damaged my control unit?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 6 Aug 2006 07:34:32 -0500
...Relays Checking (with relays >installed) > >I just read in Bentley "CAUTION: Do not connect any test light to terminal 86 >of adaptor C if...
Re: Help w/2.1 What am i missing?
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Mon, 8 Jun 2009 21:23:11 -0400
...I put in some new gas And It would not start, Checked my fuel pressure at the T and it was 35 psi I...
Re: Google Pages - oops
Historical mailing list - David Yates
Sun, 5 Aug 2007 13:10:00 +1000
...on Google! Cheers, Jeff -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11...
Re: No brake lights
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Sat, 4 Dec 2010 11:01:56 -0500
After you check the things that other folks have mentioned one more thought. I have had problems with aftermarket tow hitch wiring systems messing...
Ecu & Idle Stabilizer
Historical mailing list
Wed, 8 Feb 1995 19:22:48 -0500
...I told them I want them to check both the idle stabilizer and the ECU. (I've had a bad idle for some time...
Re: 87GL: O2 Warning Light Flashing Intermittent/No Other Symptoms
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 20 May 1998 22:35:46 -0700
...On a serious note, I would check the connection to the Instrument Cluster as well as the Foil that connects everything on it. Could...
Re: Spare Gas Container - My Solution
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 8 Sep 1999 13:03:26 EDT
...I left it there and checked it again several days later when we were to leave the campground. Still quite rounded, I checked the...
Re: How to check alternator output?
Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
Fri, 11 Feb 2000 17:11:14 EST
...Maybe double check your readings also with a FLAPS or battery shop that has the big load tester and will test it on the...
Checking crankshaft end play
Historical mailing list - Paul
Sat, 13 Oct 2012 12:11:52 -0700
Howdy List, Is there a poor mans version of checking crankshaft end play? If not what is the setup that I would need besides...
Re: Propane tank Certification.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:51:57 -0700
...http://www.mdcbc.com/pdf/BCSA_RV%20brochFINALMay07.pdf re-certification checklist http://www.mdcbc.com/pdf/BCSA-PropaneReCertChecklist%20May07.pdf more PR, but...
personal to Dworkin
Historical mailing list - Crazed Idiot
Tue, 05 Dec 1995 0:34:53 EST
...I checked my Bentley book wiring diagram for the 1971 Super Beetle and it seems that the rear defogger switch is a rocker-type...
Re: warm hard start
Historical mailing list - Modl6971
Mon, 27 Apr 1998 02:05:30 EDT
...problems. Any ideas. check your fuel pressure hot and your Rest fuel pressure. Your rest pressure should hold steady. Check you engine ground and...
Re: Intermittent ignition delay when turning key
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Wed, 21 Apr 1999 20:12:35 +0200
S2 wrote: > Now may be a good time to check the electrical connections and condition of > the wires in the starting circuit. > Start with...
Re: skylight ??? Oops Sorry
Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
Tue, 7 Mar 2000 16:22:43 EST
...Jerry Seinfeld GET PAID TO SURF THE WEB! Check out the link below - I get checks from these people every month... http://alladvantage.com...
Re: engine swap / finding mechanics
Historical mailing list - Michael Pidcoe
Sun, 7 Jan 2001 13:25:10 -0500
...That is why I checked with my local mechanic FIRST. My decision to do this conversion did not come on a whim. I did...
Re: collision insurance on an 83.5 westy
Historical mailing list - JonR
Tue, 30 Mar 2004 18:16:10 -0500
don spence wrote: > > . > Check for ads for special interest insurers in Hemmings, particularly > if it's not a daily driver. > check out www.grundy...
Re: 1980 Thermostat
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Mon, 19 Apr 2004 15:33:06 -0400
...If I check salvage yards and find a contracted thermostat, will it > likely be reliable or a waste of time? You can heat it...
Re: Tail lights and mirrors
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Thu, 7 Apr 2011 08:24:20 -0400
Hi Ralph, Check the classified section on the samba, you'll more than likely find what you need... also, you can check the ads...
vanagon list
Historical mailing list - Joe Flota
Wed, 4 Apr 2007 09:19:55 -0400
...I just want to check the forum at my leisure. Please direct me on how to set this up. Thanks, Joe Flota (jflots1) -- No...
Re: Fuel pressure anomaly
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:12:13 -0400
...Leaky injectors are easy to check. Remove them, jump the pump and look for leaks. Then get them to spray and check the spray...
Re: 87 Westy High Idle
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Thu, 2 Aug 2007 10:13:54 -0400
...turn on the ignition, but don't turn over the engine - you should hear/feel the ISV buzzing.  You can also check the...
Fuel pressure & injectors
Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
Thu, 9 Aug 2001 09:12:28 -0400
You know, while I have my ac compressor removed, it might be a good time to remove and check my fuel injectors, because I...
Re: Help! No ground to the fuel injectors???
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Tue, 18 Dec 2001 07:01:01 -0800
...I have > >checked the fuel injection via the harness per > Bentley > >and everything checks out. Also, I have checked > and > >rechecked the connections - everything...
Re: Hard thunk at startup
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:37:02 -0400
Don't rule out your mounts unless you physically check all of them. I would check not only your engine mounts, but tranny mounts...
Re: What do folks do when replacing Calforina Air Cooled Vanagon Exhaust?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sat, 24 May 2003 09:10:29 -0700
...The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) suggests that motorists first check with their new car dealer, local auto parts stores, and automotive recyclers to...
Re: Drinking water pump in the tank
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 30 Dec 2012 09:37:03 -0500
...I started the check with the fuse holder at the door the 2 fuseholder. I check the first fuse which is the fuse to...
No Spark '90 2.1 UPDATE
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Mon, 2 Nov 2009 08:20:04 -0500
...So I checked all conjnections again - crawled under and checked the starter connections. That wiring is brittle in places and int he process of...
re. head leakage and winter
Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
29 May 1997 09:50:53 -0600
...Last winter they did one so I took the fleet down for the free check. After the check, the Syncro developed a head leak...
Re: Do I REALLY have to check the endplay????
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Sun, 17 May 1998 19:07:43 -0400
...I would recommend it, just because you CAN.:) But then, it's your bus, and your engine...:) I dont check mine everytime I have...
Re: fryday: SCAM?? (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 8 Jan 2010 19:01:55 -0600
...You deposit the check, withdraw the cash, hand the cash over to the courier and then later the check bounces. It's the cash...
Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
Historical mailing list - mordo
Sat, 31 Mar 2007 20:49:39 -0400
...lately, check > inside, remove dust cap, check wires/hall sender), check the cap, inside, > the center pin should spring OUT, easily, check also the...
Re: Leaking Oily Fluid??? looking for some advice.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:33:45 -0400
...When you say "checked the coolant" -- the tank you need to check is the one under the engine hatch, not visible through the license...
Re: troubles in maine
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:13:52 -0400
...is there a commonality between the horn and the brake >light? anything to suggest i check on? Horn and backup lights are on fuse...
Re: coolant temp guage trouble shooting
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Thu, 26 Dec 2002 14:37:40 -0500
...I need to check the gauge itself does anyone know a simple test to check it without pulling the instrument cluster? >The red light...