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• Wont start in park?
  Historical mailing list - aaron bright
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:07:53 -0700
  ...Drop it down into N=neutral and it fires right up????? Ignition switch changed out about 3 months ago, started tested good and connections...
• Re: Something off reec.autos.vw
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 10 Oct 1994 21:57:02 -0500 (CDT)
  ...list, a vanagon list, and rec.autos.vw and > no cross-connection. Me and bruiser, Joel, here, we don't need no steenking netnews...
• RE: Heater Blower Resistor Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 09:16:38 -0700
  ...Perhaps all I have is a bad connection. Thanks for the note, Mike
• Re: tranny flange seals
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 13:00:36 -0700
  sorry for the typos! I was telneting with a really slow connection. The type where you type a line and then wait 30 seconds...
• Re: No start troubleshooting questions
  Historical mailing list - John Haddad
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 21:13:49 -0400
  ...I also ended up cleaning all of the relevant connections on the battery and starter/solenoid, and it now cranks with gusto. Too important...
• Re: FS: Beloved Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 10:40:06 -0700
  ...you think you have to > get for you Vanagon. > > Detlev > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.com
• Re: brighter vanagon lights
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 19:24:58 -0400
  ...clearing the windshield ('85 westie). >Behind the fuse pannel in the drivers footwell there is 1 or 2 ground wheels >clean all those connections...
• Re: Go Westy's 16" wheel offset ?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 17:02:33 -0800
  ...where do you get those spacers for $10?? I offered to get these to the listmembers via an connection in Asia, custom cut and...
• Re: Plumbing layout for headlight washers?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 16:01:49 -0400
  ...Got it from Lars Neuffer (tristar-connection.de; he advertises on thesamba.com)and received excellent service from them. /w
• 87 vanagon 2.1 muffler install used bd parts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman, MD
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 18:12:42 -0500
  Hi, I just finished installing the new muffler and rear pipe and now have an exhaust leak around the right head connection. Which way...
• Re: Go Westy tune up kit
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:15:13 -0700
  ...The new style has a positive pin and socket connection > and is a much better connection. However, either style works well on these > engines...
• Re: Vanagon airconditioning hoses
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Fri, 08 Aug 1997 11:25:18 -0400
  ...I haven't figured out a way to keep those connections tight. > Over time, engine vibration and motion seems to loose the connections. > Then...
• Vanagon Driveability Complaints
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Vanagon Driveability Complaints
  April 30, 1992
  ...025 906 302, between main harness connetion and air flow sensor connection. ***************************************************************** * CAUTION * * Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your * * Parts...
• Vanagon Driveability Complaints
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Vanagon Driveability Complaints
  April 30, 1992
  ...025 906 302, between main harness connetion and air flow sensor connection. ***************************************************************** * CAUTION * * Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your * * Parts...
• Vanagon Driveability Complaints
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Vanagon Driveability Complaints
  April 30, 1992
  ...025 906 302, between main harness connetion and air flow sensor connection. ***************************************************************** * CAUTION * * Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your * * Parts...
• Re: Go Westy tune up kit
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:33:36 +0000
  ...The new style has a positive pin and socket connection and is a much better connection. However, either style works well on these engines...
• Re: Both temp light and gauge not working
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 26 Mar 2017 17:26:59 -0400
  ...Check the connections to it as well. Also, check the expansion tank sensor and c connections. If those are okay, the problem is in...
• Re: gm stops reclamation program at same time as CAC Program delivers
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:24:46 -0700
  dear unsure no there is no connection as such between gm and vanagons it is friday and i pass along information for discussion only...
• Re: 89 vanagon: Something missing from the alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 09:37:33 -0700
  ...If it is a diagnostics >> connection, should there be a cover on it? > ... > > I have the same question. > >-- >><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> >Shalom >Mark B. Magee ... There are...
• Re: How to disable oil warning buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 May 2004 18:08:26 -0400
  The problem is not a short, but a poor connection. The buzzer part of the circuit is activated by the higher pressure switch, located...
• Re: Need help - will not crank
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 08:23:01 -0800
  It sounds like a connection is bad. 1. battery terminal loose 2. ground connection at the battery is rusty 3 same at the transmission...
• Re: Go Westy tune up kit
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:11:21 -0700
  ...new style has a positive pin and socket connection and is a much better connection. �However, either style works well on these engines. �So...
• Re: Electrical weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 May 2015 09:01:40 -0400
  ...Bad connections there can cause all sorts of grief. For the oil pressure warning buzzer there are two pressure sensors. The .9 bar sensor...
• Re: Blinkers not working???
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Sat, 1 Mar 2008 15:11:07 -0500
  ...It is probably a loose or broken ground connection at one of the two star ground connectors that are behind the fuse panel. The...
• Re: 2 LEDs
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 19 Sep 2007 07:51:21 -0400
  ...I've already pointed out, and provided a link to, how Luxeon sells a regulator which supports series connection of their high power LEDs...
• Re: A/C O-rings
  Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
  Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:13:57 -0500
  ...The connection that is bad is not on the back of the comp. but >> between the lo press. return hose and curved pipe that...
• Re: Headlight low beam failure
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 4 Dec 2016 13:15:18 -0800
  ...an NON-conductor) grease is to prevent communication between CLOSE terminals or connections; otherwise, you want the grease to not only prevent corrosion but...
• Re: Shopping list or kit for Molotov fuel lines?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 3 Dec 2014 14:34:21 -0800
  ...You wrote, "I think the most dangerous connection is the slip connection between the hard plastic fuel line and the hose under the vehicle...
• Wiring/electrical connections discussiions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 12:06:37 -0700
  ...the quality of the electrical connections, after all these years, likely was the heat- producing culprit that was the demise of this second resistor...
• Re: HELP LEAKING EXHAUST (DANSK)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Oct 1996 06:45:40 -0400
  ...Any missing bracket will palce strain on the connections and cause them to leak and break. Dennis.
• Re: head gasket or bad connection?
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 14:20:08 -0500
  ...When I do routine service on my vans, I apply 10-15 psi to the system then tighten any hose or connection that shows...
• Re: Oil pressure warning buzzer complaint
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 24 Dec 2000 09:29:07 -0500
  ...John c > who has some connection with "gerry" would be happy to > have this document for posting. As it is your work I > am...
• Re: electrical boots
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 10:26:24 -0400
  When I installed my new engine, I cleaned up all the electrical connections and re-assembled with di-electric grease. No problems so far...
• Re: Door electrics problem: digital vs analog meters?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 20 Feb 2005 08:52:19 -0600
  ...lead to a solid ground and take voltage readings at every > connection > point from the motor terminal back to the line side of its...
• Re: Starting woes again
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 16:34:22 -0500
  ...If you did all that, then it's got to be the connections between the wires and the terminals. If you've got any...
• Re: hard to start in the morning
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 5 Nov 2016 11:40:21 -0700
  ...cap and rotor, check fuel pressure, check Temp2 connection and some other stuff too.. and a question: What component(s) that need to be...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 12:37:14 -0700
  ...filter - bad/defective oil pressure sensors - bad/defective oil pressure sensor connections - too much oil in the engine (3/4 on the dipstick is...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:24:33 -0500
  ...On a drier day, try the spade connection on the starter (the solenoid trigger, I think); on my bus, it had corroded just enough...
• Brooklyn Vans
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 9 Oct 2010 12:11:39 -0500
  ...Just nice to have a connection to the area AND I can visit ya. hehehehe Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L...
• Re: O2 Sensor wire connection (wiring harness end - 2.1)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:25:56 -0400
  At 12:19 AM 9/11/2009, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >I have it powered off the fuel pump relay output. That might actually...
• Lotus Mail Exchange/Brian Gapco
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Mar 1995 20:35:03 -0500
  ...Check Server and Connection documents in Name &
• Re(2): Re(2): Rough running when Hot
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Jan 1997 15:28:55 -0500
  Shawn, I agree with your diagnosis of bad electical connections, especially since the van has been sitting for over a year. Corrosion on the...
• Re: Relay connection
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 10:51:26 -0500
  Just like this: __________ (Used to go to Starter Solenoid)| | Ignition (50) ---------------------- -- (86)| | | Battery Positive --------- -- -- ------- To Starter Solenoid |(30) (87)| | | | -- (85)| |____|_____| | ____ (ground) -- Ch '89 SyncroBeast...
• wiring for water pump and level indicator
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 18:34:08 -0400
  ...What I need to know is the proper wiring connections for the pump and indicator for an '82 Westy. For the pump I have...
• Front disc brakes - Piston??
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 11:34:04 -0700
  ...back into the housing without any special tool? Thanks Jeff __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.com
• Re: Crimp vs splice
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 22:23:51 -1000
  The basis for his argument was that the solder can easily heat up and then the connection goes to hell. He said he thought...
• Fried Tach
  Historical mailing list - robert asmann
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 10:49:36 -0400
  The Tach on my newly acquired 85 full Westy isn't working and I discovered the connection on the back of it is off...
• Re: Scraping Sound Source
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 13:16:00 -0700
  ...just my $.02 Bob http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare _________________________________________________________________ Get faster connections -- switch to MSN Internet Access! http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans/default...
• Remove AC Cabinet 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chris ALmida
  Sun, 20 Jul 2003 13:30:10 -0700
  ...the fans, any fuses that may be in there and electrical connections but cant figure out how to access. Appreciate any help. Chris Almida
• No-Fuel problem found
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 01:03:18 -0400
  ...When I put on the injector wires, it loosed the connection to the coil. John Lauterbach Macon, GA '84 7-passenger
• Re: no VW sports cars?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 28 May 2004 15:59:12 -0400
  ...They'll disavow any connection to the 914. ;) I've heard they call it the "Volkswagen Porsche". David Brodbeck, N8SRE '86 Volvo 240DL wagon...
• Re: Headlight / turn signal problems
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 10:57:32 -0400
  ...Anything over half a volt means you still have an inadequate ground connection. Otherwise,the headlight relay modification worked well on my truck. See...
• Muffler Bearings, was RE: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 09:46:46 -0500
  Sorry, I know it's Saturday but regarding muffler bearings- Many car exhaust systems use a "ball joint" type connection to allow the exhaust...
• California Country Homes confusion.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:08:42 -0700
  ...Country Homes Campers, Your California Camper connection.. The link to the fellow listed on the site with the top mold is inop. right now...
• Re: cooling system hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:12:54 -0700
  ...I suspect the leak may be at the hose connection on the front of the right head. This connection is above the exhaust outlet...
• Re: City water hookup
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 6 Sep 2023 20:06:39 -0400
  ...Often this connection leaks causing rust behind the driver side. Or adds to water left in the system to freeze over the winter. The...
• Re: Low readings from gas gauge and temp gauge..84 tintop
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 13 Sep 2017 18:57:59 -0600
  Remove & ReInstall the Instrument Cluster Voltage Regulator & see if that is all it needs ~ Connections may be slightly cruddy ~ On 13 Sep , 2017, at...
• Re: Replacing copper propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:04:00 -0400
  ...Since almost all leaks occur at connection points, you are best to also keep the tee outside. If using a hose it has to...
• Re: Leak at faucet base
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 11:53:40 -0700
  ...Get under the cabinet and look at the connections. Tank and external supply. Remove connections, a nut for the external, a hose barb and...
• Re: (F) Looking for a Vanagon kind of wife (Vanagon Love Connection)
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 22:13:59 -0700
  ...Re: (F) Looking for a Vanagon kind of wife (Vanagon Love Connection) In a message dated 9/14/2001 5:47:10 PM Eastern...