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  • Re: 1.9 won't start when hot outside
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:16:58 -0400
    ...I push started it no problem. Then was able to drive all >>the way to Kimberly. I can hear the pump build up pressure...
  • Re: Stuck Clock, NH show
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Wed, 26 Jun 1996 08:39:35 -0700 (PDT)
    ...I obviously pushed too hard on the little > > button because now my hours keep blinking and I can't turn them off! Any > > ideas...
  • The Silver Socket Returns Again! (Was Re: tiny push button, etc....)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 18 Apr 1997 01:32:40 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Oh - the little button on the Handbrake activates the Brake Warning Light when the Handbrake is in use - push the button (which happens when...
  • Re: off topic, radio in SAFE mode - help needed
    Historical mailing list - W. Silva
    Sun, 23 Sep 2001 07:19:34 -0400
    ...She pushed every combination of buttons you could think of and the safe mode was still there. Just as we were about to give...
  • Re: 02 SENSOR
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 30 May 2006 09:49:17 -0700
    ...To reset the light there is a little button to be pushed on the box. Your mechanic knows this. Later Vanagons don't even...
  • engine noises
    Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
    Mon, 23 Jun 2003 21:40:16 -0400
    ...For all the other cylinders and the intake on #1 when you push down on the rocker arm to act on the pushrod you...
  • Re: oxs light came on
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Sun, 7 Dec 2008 15:50:05 -0500
    ...Push this button all the way in with the same finger that pushed the "G" on your keyboard and that will transfer the German...
  • Re: Rubber Smell from front.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:28:38 -0700
    ...like duh..........just remove the suspected offending object and see if that makes a difference ! having to push up some to get the spare...
  • Follow up on stuck in first gear problem in my '71
    Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
    Mon, 21 Oct 96 18:58:10 UT
    ...The lever, as the rod is pushed in and out, pushes or pulls the rods to engage the selected gear. What I found was...
  • Doors fall of or will not open.
    Historical mailing list - Knud Haugmark
    Fri, 24 Oct 1997 22:44:44 +0100
    ...on the rail about 12 cm from complete open position, and pushing it back so the wheel rolls on the rail and the little...
  • Re: flashing clock
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 31 Oct 1999 10:51:05 -0600
    ...I agree that the > hour pin might be stuck, but just push it in again and wiggle it so that it will > pop all...
  • Re: Trailer Fishtailing...
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 23 Aug 2001 18:52:20 +1200
    ...It developed a horrible weave which started to push the rear sideways on each swerve. Letting go of the wheel, if I remember correctly...
  • Re: passenger electric mirror not working, continued
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 27 Jan 2002 17:46:36 -0600
    ...Does the glass flop around freely? You should not expect the motor to turn just because you are pushing on the glass. If you...
  • Re: Lost coolant cap?
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Tue, 9 Jan 2018 17:35:56 -0800
    ...you will need a long stick, a flash light and push it out at the gap at the bottom of the bumper... have fun....
  • Re: Collapsable Pushrod Tubes?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:51:33 -0400
    > is this OK? > I think Tyler means this type... No, those are for air cooled engines. Tyler's talking about the ones for water...
  • Heidleberg Radio ?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 4 Mar 1996 16:37:02 -0500
    ...If you have a brochure, could some kind heart copy the page re setting the channel pushbuttons? I've done it before, but I...
  • Re: Replacement of an accellerator cable
    Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
    Sun, 23 Jan 2000 09:45:16 -0700
    ...Believe it or not the new cable can just be pushed through the tube from front to back. Cable is stiff like bicycle brake...
  • Re: Where is the O2 sensor LED reset button?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
    Sat, 23 Mar 2002 00:09:44 -0500
    ...You will need a small screwdriver, or something similar to push the button in all the way. MJV My T3, T4 Web Page http...
  • clutch?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
    Fri, 24 Jan 2003 18:34:47 -0500
    ...I have to push all the way in to shift, and it engages 1/8" from the floor - shifting is difficult- and the gears...
  • Re: Vanagon Syndrome in Digijet?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Mon, 20 Jun 2005 18:12:26 -0400
    ...Remove the plug(carefully!)that attaches these 3 wires and check that they are pushed all the way in , and not broken.Other possiable...
  • Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:29:49 -0700
    ...Adjust the push rod to take up the slack but do not >> actually push out the shoes. Now notice how the hand brake can...
  • '59 Pickup Windshield Rubber Installation!
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 20 Sep 1994 23:28:04 -0700
    ...On the fronts, I was able to push them into the openings (with rubber on) fairly easily, and then use the soap and string...
  • Re: Clutch Problem/Question/Help
    Historical mailing list - Racer X
    Mon, 14 Sep 1998 20:30:44 -0500
    ...Finally I noticed that the lever on the clutch was staying down went I pushed on the pedal realised that the release arm itself...
  • what did I do wrong? brake bleeder question
    Historical mailing list - Dave Caston
    Mon, 11 Dec 2000 18:23:55 -0500
    ...I ended up with my wife providing power to push the fluid through by pushin the brake pedal just like regular. But I need...
  • Re: Clutch pedal engagement
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Mon, 12 May 2003 08:49:44 -0700
    ...My guess is you have a big egg > > shaped hole in the linkage to your pedal > > which attaches to the yoke which pushes the...
  • Re: Stuck Side Table IT"S OPEN NOW !!!
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Wed, 23 Jul 2003 23:19:36 -0500
    ...Preparatory to brute force, I had been advised to spray WD40 in the vicinity of the catch and to firmly push the table in...
  • Re: Body Shop in Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
    Tue, 3 Jan 2006 14:51:00 -0800
    ...Her left rear wheelwell got a nice push from my bumper and > sent her for a spin. The bumper and cover are trashed, the...
  • Stops on its own (sometimes violently)
    Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
    Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:07:04 -0500
    ...I'll start backing out of my driveway (or backing up anywhere) and as soon as I push in the clutch in the van...
  • Re: Oil dipstick pushed out of the tube
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:36:28 -0400
    ...After a drive, the dipstick was > still pushed out of the tube. > > I might try to do a compression test today if I can...
  • Re: On the Road home and need help getting there!
    Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
    Tue, 6 Nov 2001 20:10:46 -0800
    ...I don't know how that would make the clutch engage as you push the brake, although it would make the pedal push easy...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 26 Sep 2004 12:53:49 -0400
    First, You need to make sure the push rod is properly seated in the lifter. They sometimes will sit on the edge. For cylinders...
  • Re: BFG Radial AT Spare Tire--fitting it in there
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 11 Nov 1998 20:01:30 -0800
    ...high. > >If you push that tire out of the way and then use a file folder in >there you can push it around until...
  • Re: Solenoid-operated manual shifter?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 13 Dec 2003 22:57:56 +1300
    ...So how will the clutch be itself actuated? >The right button being used to select >the gear - push in to go up push out...
  • Re: heating project..
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Wed, 19 Apr 2017 18:17:13 +0200
    ...the hot coolant will run thru the A/C core and > the warm air will be pushed to the front the same way as...
  • Re: Dometic Rear Fan *prop* Better than CPU Fan?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 4 Aug 2009 16:38:19 -0700
    ...my homemade fan, feels > like it pushes more air than either CPU fan > and with a wider pattern. It draws ~ .16 amps. About the...
  • Re: wheel bearings (Baja)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:54:07 -0800
    ...When checking washer to gauge adjustment, pushing against keyed part of washer (and opposite side) won't allow as much movement as pushing @ 90...
  • Clutch Throw-out bearing
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Thu, 8 Mar 2007 12:41:02 -0500
    ...even when the clutch pedal is release the slave cylinder still push on the lever/throw out bearing. http://www.benplace.com/clutch/clutch...
  • Re: Kombi's last wishes
    Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
    Fri, 4 Apr 2014 21:33:34 -0400
    ...if this has been posted before....well worth the 4 minutes. > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXynxODC4eY&sns=fb > > > woody > "keep on pushin"
  • Re: '91GL Remains Dead
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Wed, 08 Jan 1997 16:00:26 -0400
    ...I could push start it, tough looking for hills to park on all the time. Good luck. Rob
  • Pushrod tubes and N&D Automotive
    Historical mailing list - Pavneet Arora
    Mon, 7 Oct 1996 10:18:00 -0400
    Sorry about the missing subject in my previous message. I also forgot to provide N&D's phone number. It is: (905) 625-9393...
  • SA 5-speed transmission
    Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
    Thu, 13 May 1999 16:45:33 -0700
    ...I'd also be interested if you know what parts you need to get to allow you to shift into 1st without pushing down...
  • Re: Vanagon Weekender table info needed
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 12 May 2003 21:43:54 EDT
    ...latch mechanism > and let me know where the latch is and how bang on the right bottom corner..push in, then pull out.. chris
  • Re: ENOUGH, ALREADY! (was Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?)
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Fri, 12 Dec 2003 11:33:58 -0500
    ...anybody done this conversion? Can a stock 1.9L push all the brass of a mariachi band, or should I upgrade the engine (or...
  • Re: anther speedo problem
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 4 Jan 2004 08:24:50 -0500
    ...the instrument cluster? <snip> As long as your speedometer uses the "Push On" type of connector. As I recall, older speedos (up through about...
  • Re: 2nd Oil Cooler...(Long-ish)
    Historical mailing list - DOUGLAS
    Fri, 21 Jun 1996 18:09:29 -0700
    ...Its still pushing the same > >LOAD. > >No more energy is needed to push the load it under like conditions. > > > >If he still runs hot...
  • Re: Post chrome strip rubber cleaning Q
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 16 May 2005 10:15:39 -0700
    Frank G's "pushing out windows" experiment was pretty unscientific. Whether or not it seemed easier after he pulled the strip is a already...
  • Re: Rear hatch
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:31:07 -0400
    ...the hatch does not go down if I stop pushing it, it stays, > so I am safe here. It doesn't go up as...
  • Re: [A] 73 1700 push rod tube question ...
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 Feb 1995 13:06:51 -0400
    ...This lets the seals move with push rod tube thermal expansion and still seal against the heads/block. DO NOT use silicone sealer goop...
  • Re: Westi window screens
    Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
    Fri, 5 Sep 1997 08:33:50 +0200
    ...How hard is it to remove the screens from the windows? >- - - - - - - >It's been awhile, but I think one pushes up >on them and...
  • Re: reset? OS2 indicator light
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 8 Jan 2000 16:03:36 -0500
    ...There's a box in the middle of it, and there's a protrusion on the box which is actually a shrouded pushbutton. Get...
  • Miscommunication (vw, but no vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Fri, 12 Oct 2001 14:55:26 -1000
    ...I told her to get into our second car, a prehistoric oversized gas guzzler, and use it to push my car fast enough to...
  • Re: trip odometer myth
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 16 Apr 2003 18:12:12 -0400
    ...If you push in the trip odometer button while moving, you will reset the odometer. That's it. The first thing that happens when...
  • Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
    Historical mailing list - Pat
    Thu, 21 Mar 2002 22:08:07 -0500
    ...the type 1 motor just wasn't heavy duty enough to > push around the van and live for any length of time. However we...
  • Re: what are ratio rockers?
    Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
    Fri, 31 Jul 1998 20:12:34 -0500
    ...Now what do higher ratios do? A high ratio arm will move the valves more for an equal amount of pushrod/cam lift than...
  • Re: clutch pedal travel
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Mon, 10 Jun 2019 12:28:33 -0600
    ...I have to repost the answer to Dean... >> >> hi Dean, >> >> - as I push down the clutch pedal, the clutch release near the Beginning/Top...
  • Re: Rear side marker light guards
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 23 Jul 2015 22:31:05 -0400
    ...only issue I see is that instead if breaking the >> lense it will just push the body in ,if push gets past shove. >>> >>> >>> Stacy >>>
  • Re: 82 westy rear Brake Leak
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 3 Jan 2011 12:17:16 -0800
    ...DON'T push on the brake pedal with pads out !! There's an internal seal on piston that seals hydraulics so caliper can work...
  • Re: HELP! van broke on I80 trAveling East
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:44:13 -0700
    Kevin, Don't know if anyone else mentioned this, but assuming you're push starting to SLC, Never push start a Syncro with the...
  • Re: '81 Engine work
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Schuster
    Fri, 23 Jun 1995 09:27:34 +0200 (MET DST)
    On Wed, 21 Jun 1995, James Brill wrote: > I am helping a friend to replace the pushrod tube seals on his '81 > Westy. When...
  • Inline Heaters
    Historical mailing list - Chris Chubb
    Thu, 12 Jan 1995 08:36:39 -0500
    ...So I want to install a pusher fan. I should be able to install a fan that can push at least as hard as...