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• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
  Fri, 12 Jun 2020 06:38:40 -0400
  ...They exert a constant pressure on the hose whereas the screw type clamps do not, plus they tend to dig into the hose causing...
• Coolant bottle harbinger - opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:20:42 -0700
  ...Yesterday the coolant light came on while pulling up a hill, fully loaded, running A/C, but the engine temp stayed constant. So today...
• Re: Redline gear oil
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 7 Aug 2009 15:08:07 -0500
  ...And the tranny is a pretty harsh environment for that oil, those long chains being constantly crushed between gears and other parts. Small wonder...
• Re: Heat handling design error help
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 09:26:53 -0700
  ...gears; in fact most of the lower engine depends upon a constant supply of circulating oil to cool it. The more oil in the...
• Re: The last word on Audi (?)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Mar 1996 01:29:10 -0500
  ...This not only annoys by constantly dragging accross one's head, but pollutes the interior with tar-like caked foam that falls out from...
• Re: '87 ECU mysteries
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 17:44:57 -0500
  ...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: mice and chewed wiring?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 14:50:56 EDT
  ...Rodents, of all sizes, have continuously growing incisors, and hence, need to chew on things constantly to keep the incisors worn to the right...
• Re: Infamous Vanagon Fuel Leak - No Fire!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 20 Jan 2004 02:55:58 EST
  ...But I figured while the discussion was open I pass on what I know.(which I'm constantly reminded isn't much.) Best, Jeff...
• Re: Why are campers higher at the rear?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 23:10:16 -0400
  ...I suspect that the rear will settle some over time, since the rear has the constant weight of the engine, and several hundred pounds...
• Re: Rear end rattle
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:44:33 -0500
  ...There is a persistent but not constant rattle that > sounds like it's rear and underneath. It is not a rotation noise, but > is...
• Re: Keys
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 22:21:09 -0500
  ...Either way, only cut a small bit away at a time. Constantly test your new key to see if it works. Remember, you can...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:14:44 -0400
  ...of "D" otherwise I'm kicking in and out of 4th constantly. Just because it's an automatic doesn't mean you can't...
• Re: cv-joints: Constant Velocity Marihuana?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Jul 94 11:15:03 EDT
  > > On Fri, 8 Jul 94 09:35:02 CDT Jerry Huff said: > >The VW mechanic I take by Golf and Vanagon to strongly recommends...
• Re: Fridge ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 11:21:56 EST
  ...amplifier to magnify the difference in the Fridge LED and a constant-brightness LED to compare with the Fridge one. david David Beierl <dbeierl...
• Re: Disappearing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 22:22:59 -0400
  ...The antifreeze absorbs most of this with the additives, but the constant addition is no good. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Kevin Gilbert <KGGILBERT@AOL...
• Re: O2 sensor stuff
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 06:46:32 -0600
  In Closed Loop the FI system constantly corrects the Fuel Injection to provide the best compromise between power, fuel economy, and emissions. 14.7...
• Re: Aircooled lifter noise
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 19:54:03 -0600
  ...Nothing > particularly harsh, but the "clicking" is definitely constant, and > seems to > be more prominent on the driver's side cylinder head. Would running...
• Re: Wiring color question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:20:58 -0700
  ...The ECU will need a constant ground that it would use to supply grounds as needed to various components connected to it. looking here...
• Re: Who is the Manager of this list?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:35:38 -0700
  ...I know >that some people like to get all the messages in their email for various >reasons, but then we suffer the constant problem...
• Re: Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 29 Oct 2021 23:48:30 +0000
  ...their own fuse....all readily available.  Also, I ran a Yellow Constant 12VDC (for radio station memory) wire, again with it's own fuse...
• Re: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:02:35 -0700
  ...regulator. �It's a positive-displacement > pump, so it pumps a constant volume for each revolution of its motor. > > The pump is capable of...
• '81 Vanagon Air Cooled Parts FS Vancouver BC Canada
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:41:08 -0700
  ...IIRC, it's possible the fuel pump on my air cooled engine ran constantly with key turned to ignition on. This is INCORRECT. Fault...
• Vanagon Electrical Work and DC - AC Inverter
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 9 Apr 2013 17:48:19 -0700
  ...Though I knew an inverter could hold a charge after being used, it seems that an inverter may constantly draw enough power, even when...
• Re: Those ramps
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 8 Feb 2011 14:12:09 -0600
  ...With deflation, you are good to go without having to constantly reset the ramps if a long sandy stretch occurs. Deflation is not a...
• Propex Install in '84 Wolfsburg at Westy Ventures
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:42:28 -0700
  ...Karl even tolerated my constantly snapping pictures of his work. I tried to capture photos of all the important steps: http://mira.sbw.org...
• Re: Water Wetter
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 11:10:15 -0700
  ...This is why, in the upper ranges of air temperature and work load (when the thermostat is constantly open), the wetting agent will lower...
• Re: Seeking warmth in my Westy
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 12:30:03 -0700
  ...While running, it constantly recirculates fresh air into the camper through the front vents, and pushes out the exhaust air/condensation. It keeps the...
• Re: Gas Tank--Thunk!
  Historical mailing list - Fin Beven
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 16:01:08 -0700
  ...As far as i can tell it does not occur while constant driving, only when stopped or filling. Oh yeah, if I have been...
• Re: 1 - power; 2 - cooling; 3 - weekender
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 22:08:35 -0700
  ...2 - what are the advantages/disadvantages of having a water-cooled versus air-cooled? Constant engine component temperature - much easier on valves, seats, etc...
• Re: gas tank;
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 15:20:11 -0800
  ...If you are constantly running into this discrepancy as a problem, maybe you should consider carrying a FULL can of fuel with you at...
• Re: one last fuel tank question........
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:13:11 -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: Nice WBX....
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:51:36 +0000
  ...since it would tend to keep the overall temperature a more constant rate. It would be an interesting experiment to see if there is...
• Re: Water Tank - Display Panel Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 14:15:05 -0400
  ...When the battery was plugged into the charger, the >yellow indicator light did remain constant and functioned properly. Once >I turn off the charger...
• Re: Vanagon Doctor, Wheel squeal
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 13 Jun 2019 18:55:43 -0400
  ...It is starting to get >> louder so eventually the problem will be found, but I’d prefer finding it >> before failure. >> >> It seems constant...
• Re: Headlight upgrades
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 19 Jan 2016 11:41:50 -0700
  ...are Accustomed to Seeing as Our Eyes & Brains, in Concert, are Constantly Adjusting to make the Ambient Light that We are Immersed in, @ any...
• Re: re-use WBX Coolant Hose Spring Clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 22 Sep 2014 13:46:24 -0700
  Probably not, but spring clamps are the best because they maintain constant clamping pressure the life of the hose, which will compress over time...
• Re: Sunforce 60113 For Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:33:22 -0400
  ...http://shop.pkys.com/blueseasystems7610solenoidsiseries120a1224vacr.aspx I also prefer the Blue Seas unit because it is capable of handling 120A constant current, so it...
• Re: Where's rear wiper switch on '87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 23:25:44 -0800
  ...If you find the wiper getting a mind of its' own (won't shut down, or wipes constantly without a delay between swipes), then...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - midworld midworld
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 22:57:35 PDT
  ...I now >have a constant drip from the left head gasket. So faced with the high cost >for replacing the heads and 150K+ miles...
• 91 rear heater core-pulled it
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Larsen
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 16:13:32 -0500
  ...Was it physically removed by the dpo, or is this common? As it is now (or was), coolant was constantly flowing through the core...
• Re: constant lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 21:33:31 -0800
  Mine just did that. Turned out it was a stuck lifter. Many other causes are possible, I'm sure. On 12/13/02 8...
• Re: LPG Regulator Leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Wed, 13 Aug 2003 10:10:14 -0400
  ...weekend camping, I kept smelling natural gas, and I discovered a >constant, small outgassing from somewhere around the regulator (this >was with main tank...
• Re: Brakes question
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 24 May 2007 15:56:47 -0400
  ...a) they have only > very recently been overhauled and b) the constant use downhill (sharp > turns) steep incline etc they got really hot and...
• Re: Back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:31:01 -0400
  ...300 hours +2 795 50W 108 cp - may melt lens with constant use Tail - BA15s - Single Contact Candelabra Bayonet Stock P5W 5W 3 cp...
• Re: VF vs Upgraded Dometic Current Draw
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:58:22 -0700
  ...Interior CPU fan on > constantly, rear muffing fan switched on/off by thermo switch, higher > CFM "city water" fan randomly manually on/off. At...
• Re: Shearing CV Axles constantly... What to do next?
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 19:08:00 -0400
  ...Shearing CV Axles constantly... What to do next? I have been using NEW half shafts from the Bus Depot on all my SVX Syncro...
• Re: Fwd: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 2 Apr 2020 09:36:23 -0400
  ...Note that > > power to the switch has to cone on the correct wire or the light will be > on > > constantly. > > > > Yrs, > > d > > >
• Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:26:09 -0800
  ...in one spot, as on long stretches on the flat at constant speed. Confusing signals get sent to the ECU. So shutting the engine...
• Re: Fryeday: machine screws and Loctite?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 17:52:34 -0700
  ...One gets a little tired of having to constantly re-tighten the bitty little screws that hold the temple pieces to the glasses. Especially...
• Re: Number of EVs sold in US
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Mar 1996 09:08:11 +0000
  ...Considering I live in the LA basin and am constantly amazed at how FEW EVs I see during my 70mile round trip drive on...
• Re: Viscous Couplings Everywhere! (was: Silicone Syncro Oil Source *maybe*)
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 14:39:22 -0500 (EST)
  ...One VC for each half-axle > to maintain the axle speed proportional to the driveshaft speed? This would > put a constant & heavy load on...
• AT questions
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 17:36:38 -0500
  ...the same item or is one inside of the other?) are constantly moving at the same RPM as the engine, right? I'd welcome...
• Re: Van/squid connection...
  Historical mailing list - LKY
  Sat, 19 May 2001 00:22:14 -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...
• bus bars for bus (engine conversion wiring questions)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 12:43:02 -0800
  ...are pretty limited - I basically need to have a point for constant 12 V from battery, 12 V. at start and/or run, and...
• Re: Clacky new(ish) lifter?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 14:23:56 -0800
  ...is going on there, but should be relatively independent of my constant lifter noise. Thanks, -Damon --- "sam.cooks" <sam.cooks@verizon.net> wrote: > Damon...
• Re: ***SPAM*** vanagon Digest - 18 Aug 2005 to 19 Aug 2005 - Special issue (#2005-673)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 23:42:16 -0500
  ...Try and tell me you cruised the highways and byways at a constant, take a nap as you roll at 55 mph--and I...
• Re: An AC idea for driving and camping
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 23:24:54 -0400
  ...An alternator producing 100 amps constant is also a bit of a concern... even the units that are rated as such are for peak...
• Re: Fitting dual tanks (propane)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:38:15 -0400
  ...It is common the regulators to fail where they will constantly vent. If the happens to one, the gas will also flow from the...
• Re: Rough Running 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 14:50:35 -0400
  ...Check the lead going to the ECU after unhooking the sender, should be a constant half-volt. If it's shorted to ground ECU...
• =?UTF-8?Q?RE:_86.5_Westy_2.1_=E2=80=94_2_problems.?= =?UTF-8?Q?_No_High_Startup_Idle___=E2=80=94__Const?= =?UTF-8?Q?ant_ON_Oil_Light?=
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 May 2016 20:26:55 -0400
  ...No High Startup Idle — Constant ON Oil Light 1. Idle is okay after warm up but HIGH but won’t kick in at start...