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• Re: Water temp gauge sender install question.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 12:45:19 -0500
  ...It would be nice if they ran at a constant temp. but not realistic. If you have a good gauge and can see it...
• Re: Fuel Tank Reseal Kit Update
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 11:55:34 -0500
  ...Havent pulled mine yet but you may have solved my > mystery water problem and constantly clogged fuel filters with a contaminant > that feels like...
• Re: FS: mint condition 82-84 westy front seat (brown/tan/blue vertical stripe)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 13:02:07 -0600
  ...the east coast where I used >> to be. >> And they are constantly giving things away for free. Just this past > Saturday at >> 3 a...
• Re: Clips for RainWind Guard...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 09:25:20 -0500
  ...But that > constant sliding down is an aggravation. I don't know what to do about > it, either. > > Anybody?? > > John Rodgers > 88 GL (with...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - manual trans. - jerky ride ?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 10 May 2007 08:35:45 -0700
  ...to > be tough >> on my pilot bearing? >> >> Also....trying to travel constant speed in third is jerky also. If I'm > on the gas...
• Re: noisy hydraulic lifter? not going away with oil change, marvel mystery additive.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 14:32:07 -0700
  ...Now the rattle is more pronounced and constant, even after the > attempt described in the subject line. > > The Big Green Book says the hydraulic...
• Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:36:11 -0700
  ...fuel pressure is fairly constant ..........how much they'll flow is constant .....it is only how long they are held open by the ecu...
• Re: Vanagon Driveability Complaints - VW part number 025 906 302A
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Thu, 1 May 2003 23:14:04 -0400
  ...Btw - my van was stalling constantly, had a ton of power and bad gas mileage (14-16 MPG). It had the O2 sensor disconnected...
• Yahoo (and possible other) E-mail issues - NVC but List related
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:51:58 -0500
  ...For them, the constantly > rising cost of handling spam is so incredibly high that they are > constantly > evaluating new technology to try to contain...
• RE: *&^%@#!!!! (Out of Gas)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Oct 94 07:00: 0 EDT
  ...If any of you have a better suggestion, let me know. * * * * * * * * * * Pete Sellers "Constant And Never-ending Improvement"
• Re: Oil Level Min vs Max
  Historical mailing list - Meier Michael
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 09:20:31 +0100
  ...oil (due t= o sub-optimum oil level) that is supposedly constantly bathing the sensor ? Any thoughts ? Chris vanagon list admin ************snip just another...
• Re: Tim's problem??
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 20:34:47 -0500
  ...Because he has the right to tell how he feels. .> > this constant sniping is really getting old and not at all >worthy of this...
• Re: Blockaide gerry.vanagon.com
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 22:18:28 -0800
  ...I had more than enough stress after three weeks of constant haggling from certain individuals. So, again, for those who are interested in leaving...
• Low Top Speed - Help!
  Historical mailing list - gbasey
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 11:05:11 -0500
  I've been having this recurring and now constant problem with my '80 vanagon (California emissions). At idle everything is fine. Even when I...
• Weep No More For Me
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 09:14:53 -0400
  ...One of the weakest links in the waterboxer design is the is the constant strain on the waterpump to push coolant uphill to the...
• 1.9 L waterboxer woes
  Historical mailing list - Buffy and Philip Simmons
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 20:00:15 -0800
  ...Fixed the weird idle problem, now it idles well, but there is a strange knock and the oil light is on fairly constant at...
• Re: A/C Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 19:34:35 -0400
  ...When the outside air temp is below 80 degrees I don't have a problem with the constant cycling on and off of the...
• Re: Batteries in parallel?
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 20:47:36 -0400
  ...following conditions are met 1) The circuit is in ( or near ) constant use, where frequent charging is happening. 2) The batteries are connected in...
• Re: start - won't sart - solution ( update ) HELP
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 10:43:07 -0700
  Joe, if the injectors spray constantly with the key on even though the engine is not turning then that is a big problem. This...
• Re: Cooling system questions for 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 14:43:47 -0700
  ...succumbed to a broken head stud (corrosion induced, prob from that constant flow of fresh tap water into the cooling system). -- John Bange '90...
• Re: Dual battery chargers
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:47:05 -0500
  ...although an ordinary charger is not a constant current source, and the charging current naturally tapers off as the battery reaches full charge, there...
• Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - WiFi Boingo [Non-Vanagon-Content]
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:13:53 -0800
  ...That way, me like the rest of of the listmembers�don't have to be annoyed by these constant� warnings of infractions we aren...
• Re: Shearing CV Axles constantly... What to do next?
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 21:10:01 -0400
  ...Shearing CV Axles constantly... What to do next? Kurt, You got me curious to where you got your aftermarket axles from. I got the...
• Re: oil advice
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 6 Aug 2012 09:24:57 -0700
  ...See www.toptiergas.com A constant diet of cheaper EPA minimum quality gas (Arco, Costco, Sam's, Safeway, etc.) can lead to carbon buildup...
• Re: Thermostats - 87 degree vs 80 degree
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:56:42 -0500
  ...If the 80 degree > stat is used, the FI will be constantly adjusting for a too cold engine with > a too rich mixture, wasting...
• Re: Diagnostics needed 2.1
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:11:12 -0500
  ...line, or an open T-II sender. >water level sensor blinking constantly Not related. Unplug the 42/43 "relay" from the panel -- if it...
• oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Seamus Padraic Ragan
  Mon, 7 Oct 1996 13:04:40 -0400 (EDT)
  ...After driving on the highway for about two hours att constant speed i slowed down and coasted with the clutch in for a bit...
• Re: Aux. Batt
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 12:22:29 -0500
  ...in my own and customer vans and cars. > I use a constant on solenoid that is used to run the light bar and other...
• Gas Tank--Thunk!
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 00:32:15 -0400
  ...As far as i can tell it does not occur while constant driving, only when stopped or filling.  Oh yeah, if I have...
• Re: Ordering Parts Online
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:41:35 -0700
  ...I think sometimes folks get involved with Vanagons who aren't fully prepared for the ongoing costs and constant challenges of owning an old...
• Re: MPG
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 08:55:24 -0600
  ...As Robert noted the FI system keeps the oxygen to fuel ratio constant at higher elevations. Has anyone else noticed their van running better...
• one last fuel tank question........
  Historical mailing list - Curt Newsome
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 13:53:16 -0700
  ...Is this normal, or just more evidence of a big sludge deposit at the bottom of the tank? I expected a constant stream until...
• Re: I love my Audi 2.0L engine
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 18:54:01 -0700
  ...Driving a constant 90km/h on the level this figure goes down to >> >10L >> >/ 100km with no change in the temp. Timing is set...
• Re: 20W-50 oil question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 12:04:05 -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...
• Re: loading your vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 25 Nov 2015 11:10:23 -0600
  ...to the engine, and with the added fun that you will constantly fight your boat blowing off the Vanagon when semi trucks pass you...
• RE: Chirping engines...
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 08:39:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...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: disconnecting syncro driveshaft
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 06:04:12 -0500
  ...Even minor road variations and tire wear make a difference that has to be constantly taken by the viscous coupling. Removing the shaft will...
• Re: CV Joint advice
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 07:05:35 -0400
  ...CV Joint advice With this great description of the workings of the constant velocity joint, I have always wondered: When the complete axle's...
• Re: "Swamp Cooler" questions
  Historical mailing list - Bill Nolan
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 12:46:41 -0700
  ...They work on constant air exchange, so if you put one in the middle of an enclosed space, it will only work for a...
• Fridges - are they worth it?
  Historical mailing list - JOHN REYNOLDS
  Mon, 3 Sep 2001 22:02:11 -0700
  ...F less than air, so if it is 90, than 50 is the coldest you can get" Do you constantly have to switch from...
• Re: weird noise on right rear continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 10:22:22 -0500
  ...seems like if it were the cv joint it would be a constant noise ? as suggested ,, tried driving in full tight circles, both left...
• Re: Vanagon Driveability Complaints
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 1 May 2003 11:35:38 -0700
  ...After driving for an extended period of time at a constant speed, the vehicle may, on occasion, experience a deterioration of performance which may...
• engine trouble, repair shops in boulder area
  Historical mailing list - Bravo Sierra
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 12:41:22 -0700
  ...earlier this week, as my gf was driving through idaho, she reported that it felt as if she was constantly going uphill. i took...
• Re: Consensus wanted....OK to drive with power steering belt detached for awhile???
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 13:12:03 -0700
  ...My leak is getting worse and I don't want to > have to keep filling it constantly...and I also don't > want to...
• Re: Searching archives - 50 most discussed topics
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 14:00:05 -0700
  ...I know, we have over fifty general problems, but that would solve the constant asking for the same questions. And instead we send the...
• Re: Gerry and Spam
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 11 Jan 2025 17:02:31 -0500
  ...They get it wrong some of the time, and they are > constantly changing. So when we think we fixed something, the fix only > lasts...
• '79 Fuel Injection Airflow Meter Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - R.D. Robertson
  Wed, 29 May 1996 09:36:38 -0500
  ...BTW, the ignition timing is right on and the dwell is constant, using a Pertronix Ignitor Hall cell points/condensor replacement unit. Anybody have...
• Re: proper oil temp
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 5 Jul 1995 08:37:35 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I run 20-50w oil with doghouse cooler, > and oil pressure running at a constant 45 psi at speed, 15-20 psi at idle...
• Re: FI Weirdness -- please help
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 08:03:59 EDT
  ...trouble finding out where it's coming from. >> There is a constant "hot" wire from the positive terminal (sees the glass as half full...
• Tim's problem??
  Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 18:20:44 -0500
  ...What is your side of the story, Tim?? Why do you have a problem? this constant sniping is really getting old and not at...
• Re: '87 ECU mysteries
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 18:33:27 -0700
  ...This is an improvement? Now it's a constant wrong number. > > With a brand new ECU which the mechanic just happened to have on...
• Re: 91(bus) dead on the freeway tech expertise needed !
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 16:18:07 -0800
  ...The pump should run constantly if you jumper pins 87 and 30 of the fuel pump relay socket, even with the key off. Mark...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension and P ogo-sticks
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 21:05:20 -0600
  ...1) The free length of the spring hasn't changed 2) The spring constant hasn't changed 3) Your weight hasn't changed If...
• Re: I-4 ecu woes?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 20:09:52 -0700
  ...They get constant power from the O2 sensor relay. The Ecu give is injectors their ground so they "fire" - this is controlled by pin...
• Re: Friday NVC: British Carburettor hilarity
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:48:23 -0700
  ...I liked that about the Constantly Depressed carbs. Overcast and grim in England a lot I think. Ok...extra points for anyone who knows...
• Re: One Way Vaccum Valve? -or- Could this be the problem?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Mar 1996 10:12:59 -0500
  ...to run better. > > The vacuum valve is needed to maintain a constant vacum supply in the brake booster. Since the manifold only has a...
• Dropped from Vanagon list ? - PLEASE READ!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 15:39:00 -0700
  ...It's easier for us to have the listees maintain their own accounts, than for us to constantly monitor the 700+ subscribers. Cheers, from...
• Re: homemade center console??
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sim
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 00:15:10 -0400
  ...homemade center console?? > Anyone ever build a center console for a vanagon to go between the 2 front > seats? I'm constantly dealing with...
• Re: Clips for RainWind Guard...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 03:59:04 -0500
  ...But that constant sliding down is an aggravation. I don't know what to do about it, either. Anybody?? John Rodgers 88 GL (with...
• Re: Little Miss Sunshine
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 12 Dec 2006 23:24:46 -0500
  ...Watch closely, their constantly being passed > by faster traffic. I love that aspect of it. > > > -Craig