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    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:30:05 -0700
    ...Thus energizing both rear and front wash wipe > constantly. > > You know how in these type switch assemblies you have the brass power > trace held...
  • Re: Rear end rattle
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:43:29 -0700
    ...87 2WD hardtop that has just had axles pulled, all 4 new CVs (GKN) and bearings greased.� There is a persistent but not constant...
  • Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:50:28 -0700
    ...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: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:34:47 -0400
    At 09:36 PM 9/28/2009, Mike S wrote: >My understanding is that the constant blinking is caused by a leaky >cap. It...
  • Re: WTB Seat belt parts
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 4 Mar 1996 14:12:06 PST
    ...Oh and also I can't figure out how to make Microsoft (gag-spit) mail use a constant signature string. Clay
  • Re: defying gravity on vanagon seats
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Crooks, RN,CDE
    Mon, 25 Jan 1999 21:38:56 +1100
    ...not braking/acceleration - this phenomena happens even if > you maintain a constant speed. > > Enquiring minds want to know. > > dan > -- > Dan Resler email: dresler@vcu...
  • Re: Oil cooler: possible to use AC condenser?
    Historical mailing list - Karl M.
    Fri, 18 Feb 2000 13:50:31 -0500
    ...and it breaks down at about 300 deg. Keeping the temp. constant > is best. > > Eric 86-VW4x4 > vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z > Pittsburgh, PA...
  • Re: REAR HEATER VALVE - 'Not' Understood (Sorry Zoltan)
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Tue, 27 Mar 2001 10:06:05 -0700
    ...a marginal solution that it requires a heater to be > >on constantly? Or does yours have a problem? This is the first I have...
  • Re: Price of gasoline - an older perspective ;)
    Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
    Wed, 12 Feb 2003 23:58:05 -0600
    ...At constant dollars, and as a percentage of income, gasoline has hardly been cheaper than most of us pay in the United States and...
  • Re: Towing a Vanagon with a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
    Wed, 23 Jun 2004 17:27:00 -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: Car advice please: 91 Passat. NVC
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 1 Mar 2005 21:19:38 -0500
    ...lock and the power steering racks leak and the engine mounts constantly collapse and the AC never holds a charge etc. Any Audi 100...
  • Re: More Energy Saving (driving)
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:23:09 -0400
    ...i live in mountainous terrain and recognize flatlanders immediately > from their constantly glowing brakelights and the smell of cooking > pads - > i just don't...
  • Re: Outside Temperature
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:09:19 -0800
    ...interior climate each morning In coastal British Columbia it is a constant arm wrestle with the ubiquitous sideways rain Regards On Monday, December 19...
  • Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:33:12 -0500
    ...The constant splitting of this new rubber product everyone has gone to is what has me concerned. Jim On Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at...
  • Re: Blown fuse
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:29:34 -0400
    ...The branches with no current flowing will show a constant low voltage, but the branch with the short will show a voltage that decreases...
  • Coolant - What color?
    Historical mailing list - Kevin J. Turinsky
    Mon, 8 Dec 1997 08:32:44 -0900
    ...I'm constantly amazed at how helpful you all are. I hope that someday after I graduate from my Newbie status, I'll be...
  • Re: Why did this mod increase my fuel economy?
    Historical mailing list - John Wessels
    Mon, 27 Mar 2000 12:52:51 EST
    ...The Fuel Curve in a CIS system would remain constant. It really is pretty dumb. It will only deliver the amount of fuel that...
  • Re: AA Trans is back..Trip report(long)
    Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
    Tue, 17 Jul 2001 07:47:56 -0700
    ...I constantly have to remind them of the difference between a diesel and gas engine (like, you use different oil - didn't they cover...
  • Re: Gear shift parts question (me too)
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Tue, 10 Sep 2002 09:24:18 -0700
    ...the shifter feels all "floppy" now, as opposed to the relatively constant (but good) resistance the shifter had with the original transaxle... what could...
  • Transmission cooler
    Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
    Wed, 14 Aug 2002 09:41:50 -0400
    ...to overcome pressure drops while maintaining oil flow rate (for a constant oil temperature). So when I add an oil cooler, the pump increases...
  • Re: window tint (LONG)
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Sat, 8 Mar 2003 18:41:48 -0500
    ...I do have to point out that light > does not "slow down." It loses energy, but the speed of light is a constant in...
  • Re: OT Re: "Green" solar battery charger - drop it already, please.
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Wed, 19 Nov 2003 15:41:53 -0500
    ...ohmic materials, however, obey the equation I = V/R, with R constant; >>i.e., ohm's law. >> >>here is a beautiful application of ohm...
  • Re: Speaking of Cruise Control...
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 30 Oct 2005 06:57:38 EST
    ...Just wondered how many of you with cruise control find that when engaged, the "CC" is always trying too hard to keep a constant...
  • Re: bashing was: vanagon engine conversions
    Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
    Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:53:45 +0000
    ...She constantly complains that her Mitsu Lancer sits out while the VW's stay in the garage. Jeff PS- Also thinking about a Boston...
  • Re: GPS recommendations, handheld & incar?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:13:36 -0700
    ...Then when they're ready ..........and everyone is thoroughly addicted and trained to use GPS constantly, they'll shut it off, or introduce incorrect...
  • Re: Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Mon, 11 May 2009 19:19:18 -0700
    What is the safety issue with a constantly running pump? I know someone on this list who has a continuosly running pump on a...
  • Re: making a little headway but need advice
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 7 Dec 2013 11:29:37 -0800
    ...Also wondered if there was a possible "negative" off shoot if applying constant power to the fuel pump. If there was poor residual fuel...
  • Re: Blinking Red Light of Death
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:07:54 -0700
    ...It began halfway into a 12-mile drive, but now blinks constantly. > > So, I thought, I'll evacuate an air pocket, and all will...
  • Re: Sure Flow faucet problem
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 15 Aug 2013 15:22:23 -0500
    ...and no city water is hooked up I get a > small constant flow out of the city water intake. > > I suspect a faulty check...
  • Re: '68 front-end into '59 Bus? Disc brakes?
    Historical mailing list
    13 May 96 13:48
    ...This is because the hydraulic system for discs means that the pads are in, almost, constant contact with the discs. In town driving the...
  • Dometic question.
    Historical mailing list - W. Silva
    Thu, 1 Jul 1999 08:00:16 -0400
    ...We seemed to have no trouble running it on gas during the day, the highest it ever got was about 48 in constant 85...
  • Re: Mexico/Vanagon report-Guadalajara/Puerto Vallarta
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 11 Jan 2001 12:10:02 +1200
    ...It's a constant source of confusion. I believe someone posted that the VW pickup in Europe IS a Toyota. I wonder if the...
  • Re: lawsuits
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 29 Apr 2001 09:53:35 EDT
    ...are recorded constantly in temporary memory in real time. If the airbags are set off, the last 10 seconds prior are held in memory...
  • Re: Westy Fridge- Checking Propane Pressure Setting]
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 24 Sep 2002 00:56:38 -0400
    ...Or you could rig up some sort of constant-bleed arrangement. Prolly should put out the cigar... david -- David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws...
  • Re: OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 23 Feb 2003 13:36:36 +1300
    ...A constant complaint in the Aussie car magazines is that VW doesn't make a single can that handles well... a real turnaround from...
  • Re: Randomly Parking Wipers
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 6 Apr 2005 11:59:55 -0700
    ...when you turn the switch off from either of the 2 constant speeds. Fuse 11 is the main wiper fuse and the wipers will...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Apr 2007 (#2007-423)
    Historical mailing list - vt
    Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:14:35 -0500
    ...as who are too broke to > afford ye lifestyle maintenance of constant cash-infusiatosis and who can > but only find such improvisos as them...
  • Re: Vanagon Syndrome-What Exactly Is It?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 7 May 2003 21:17:58 -0500
    ...All Vanagon Digifant Fuel Injection Engines CONDITION After driving for 1/2 to 2 hours at a constant speed, vehicle experiences lack of power...
  • Re: Yup, those are my symptoms! ... here's Joel's info
    Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
    Mon, 1 Nov 1999 16:48:29 -0500
    ...All Vanagon Digifant Fuel Injection Engines CONDITION After driving for 1/2 to 2 hours at a constant speed, vehicle experiences lack of power...
  • Re: Sliding door bearing
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:23:22 -0500
    ...I actually try to leave my door open if I’m going to be in and out so that I minimize the constant movement...
  • Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 7 Jun 2014 17:09:07 -0700
    ...It's been a constant source of frustration for me. I'm >> presently readying to pull the trans in preps for a TDI install...
  • Re: engine trouble, repair shops in boulder area
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Thu, 25 Sep 2003 12:58:40 -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: Long Distance Drive After Motor Break-In?
    Historical mailing list - James V
    Fri, 8 Apr 2005 23:41:49 -0700
    ...a 900 mi road trip? Can it be driven >>> as normal at constant highway speeds? Mountain passes? 20W-50? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> James V >>> 90 Carat >>> >>> >> >> >> >>
  • Re: Bucking/misfire on the Freeway.
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 30 Jul 2006 09:23:50 -0500
    ...If there is a steady constant > speed, and I slightly lift the accelerator, the behavior begins. > > >
  • Re: NVC: I want a sports car
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Fri, 1 Feb 2008 16:24:18 -0500
    ...I'd say the "constant dollar" (true) cost is actually in favor of the Audi TT.
  • Re: repost optional bulb sizes/wattages?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Wed, 6 Feb 2008 07:40:51 -0800
    ...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: Wow, disaster anytime now ...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:25:09 -0800
    ...I kept on testing things according to the Bentley. > > Now, as I have the key “on”, the pump is running constantly and the injectors...
  • Re: cluch problem
    Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
    Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:15:47 -0400
    ...play on the operating lever because there should not be any. Constant contact. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- after it cooled down i pulled the slave...
  • Re: HELP ;)
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:21:30 -0400
    ...It sends a constant 5volts to the instruments, and when it goes bad the voltage gets all out of whack. Don't see how...
  • Re: 102mph - Turbo vs. 6-cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Tue, 22 May 2007 15:48:38 -0700
    ...Now if we had a constant 200lbs-ft from 1000 to 15000 rpm we could do with a two speed transmission. (ref Jim Hall...
  • Re: Best VW Meet Awards (F)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 28 Jun 1996 10:27:39, -0500
    ...This was used in Ithaca to Syracuse trips constantly in the worst of winters!- ah those push starts with the 6v ignition!) Mike Benthin
  • Re: Shifting, No Clutch
    Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
    Wed, 22 Jan 1997 12:50:14 -0500 (EST)
    ...When ready to shift, apply a constant GENTILE presser to the shifter and let off the gas. It will come right out of gear...
  • mileage / cup holders
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Fri, 15 Nov 1996 19:43:42 -0800
    Hi volks ! Mileage - ref '87 2wd Vanagon, 98k miles; I've been getting a *very* constant 21.8 @ 65mph, 19.4 around town since...
  • Re: OH NO!!- Fuel gauge stuck at Full
    Historical mailing list - Lash Briggs
    Tue, 7 Oct 1997 16:00:53 -0400
    ...I know that my Westy Syncro has been a > constant 20 m.p.g. vehicle. > > I haven't had the time (have to work...
  • Re: Bus Depot SPAM, again! - Note from the List Admin!
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Tue, 19 Jan 1999 01:18:08 -0500
    ...totally, but I realize that is not well serving to a constant growing readership. Frankly it hadn't occured to me, but your second...
  • Re: 85 with uneven idle
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Sun, 29 Oct 2000 19:03:55 -0600
    ...This is the mixture going from rich to lean as the ecu hunts constantly for the perfect mixture but never quite gets there. The...
  • Re: Van/squid connection...
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Sat, 19 May 2001 06:22:04 -0700
    ...Is there some > connection > >between Westfalias and ex-squids? Maybe it's wanderlust...or the > constant > >maintenance...or maybe just living in a confined...
  • Advice.......RE: Van Dies
    Historical mailing list - Chad G
    Wed, 7 Nov 2001 14:31:34 -0500
    ...This is the part I'm not sure of.......should the test light stay lit indicating that there is constant power going to the...
  • Re: mystery temp guage problem to solve
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Thu, 26 Aug 2004 21:41:42 -0400
    ...tach, fuel gauge sweep, temp > sweep) with the exception of a constantly blinking > temp LED in the temp gauge. > > The original gauge LED blinks...
  • Re: Propane Gauges
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 16 May 2005 07:56:32 -0500
    ...But at a constant temperature, > the pressure in the tank will be the same, > regardless of how much liquid propane there is > in the...