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• Re: oil pressure -- next round
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sat, 2 Jun 2007 14:39:34 -0700
  ...i do not have AC so there i have a handy M6 thread on the engine block. I will make a metal band, insulate...
• Re: FW: Need injection pump number please
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 23:03:04 -0500
  ...For example, I have a new Oil Filter > mount but the threaded tub that you screw the oil filter to is short, as > if...
• Re: Broken Oil Pressure gauge/sender?
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:45:03 -0500
  ...Broken Oil Pressure gauge/sender? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I was wiring up my new VDO volt gauge and accidentally shorted the (+) >>>>> feed >>>>> to my oil pressure gauge...
• Re: (LVC) Friday: Wrong Way Driver & Vegi Carnage on Interstate-5 on way home driving new to me VW LT35
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:46:51 -0400
  ...Carp! Carp! I almost hit the damned TOMATO tub sitting > across I-5 completely blocking my lane and part of the left lane. We...
• Re: Sticky vent controls?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:06:29 -0700
  ...you will need a short phillips screwdriver. Loosening the screw that hold the cable, move the lever(s) one way or the other till...
• Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:32:33 -0500
  ...Other than my cat, which snapped off at beginning of > trip..... ;) > > Driving home, pedal to metal for short burst (less than 1 mile), going...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Wed, 16 Oct 2013 20:31:21 -0700
  ...If > this was a beheading, it is the very messy amateur sort; nothing short of > gruesome. > > The cylinder in question has the piston quite...
• Vanagon Life At 40 Below (Webasto)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 08:28:48 -0500
  ...I'm about to cave and get an engine block heater. Or another vehicle, but that means selling this one, and I sure hate...
• Re: rear brake shims
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:06:11 -0600
  ...In fact, I'm planning on replacing my 2.2 short block with a 2.5 short block and still use my 2.2...
• Re: holes in front wall of battery box.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 18 Jul 2016 08:43:50 -0600
  ...There is a short piece cardboard flex line on this opening which terminates under the vehicle inside of the passenger wheel well. I presume...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 23:26:43 -0600
  ...touring-camper-travel-lodge, emergency shelter for six on an avalanche blocked road, emergency delivery room type vehicle!!! There's NOTHING out there like...
• Coughing solved: Attn. AFC FI owners!
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Thu, 21 Dec 1995 14:30:28 -0500
  ...Letting up on the accelerator or pressing the accelerator to the floor usually remedies the problem over the short term. i.e. this is...
• Re: Short Tires, Tall Vans
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 12:25:32 -0600
  ...then) and so I had to put a couple of concrete blocks in. We never felt unsafe in it until my wife totaled it...
• VW Radios
  Historical mailing list - dean c aukes
  Mon, 03 Jun 1996 08:42:35 -0500
  ...A factory blockoff plate kept the dash looking nice and I didn't miss a radio except for the rare times on a road...
• Re: I am not alone
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:07:03 -0800
  ...The > Seattle area has three VW dealers, one four blocks from the University of > Washington campus. They all sold a lot of campers over...
• Broken New Engine, What is fair resolution?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 11:05:26 EDT
  ...Seems like it can only be a mating problem between the heads and block (less likely since head was remachined during R&R, and...
• Re: Billy Bones' never ending story
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 04:52:39 -0600
  ...I believe that there is a short > >> > somewhere in the system. Many years ago I had > >> > an old Chevy that acted the same way...
• Re: Dropped my motor...almost..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 18:31:28 -0500
  ...aluminum motor mount had sheered the >>> mounting bolts right at the >>> block..leaving the right side of the motor hanging.....As I began trying...
• Re: Sorry didn't mean to ignore- Work in Progress
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 17:22:33 -0500
  ...Make your email really short and to the point- telling me your life story is inspiring however I may become so emotionally moved by...
• On the Appropriateness of the Archive Word
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 00:36:38 EDT
  ...90% arterial blockage and now sporting two shape-memory alloy springs in my critical plumbing. The white garbed individuals bustling around me while my...
• Re: Need to add a switch to shut off my accessories while parked
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 08:43:50 -0700
  ...reach from the driver's side...in case of fire or shorts...also convenient to just jump in and reach over to "activate" the...
• Re: White Westy convoy, I-4 gasser advice
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:54:52 -0700
  ...A short jumper wire from a good battery to operate > the glow plugs at start-up would be helpful, but even this can be...
• Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Thu, 7 Apr 2016 09:35:25 -0700
  ...feels blocked >>>> from accessing second or fourth and if I apply pressure I get the >>>> unhappy >>>> sound of gears grinding. I shortened up the...
• Re: RE : Gerry Skerbitz's fuel pump problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felix
  Wed, 07 Aug 1996 14:02:31 -0600
  ...The fuel pump whines loudly, as if blocked or sucking in air bubbles. To recap, I have - replaced the fuel pump and filter - checked...
• Re: Stereo status...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Sun, 16 Jul 2000 07:00:58 -0700
  ...If you put some inline bass blockers in there your speakers will sound better at high volumes because they are not trying to hit...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] clutch takeup
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 18:50:26 +0000
  ...Not good for a short legged person. Any ideas of what this might be and/or how to fix it? Mike NorCal Mike who...
• Re: '90 2.1: What are the chances that I just fried my engine? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:28:40 -0700
  ...A small hose blew out - the one to the right of the crankshaft pulley ..........short straight hose there. The person kept driving. Then there...
• Re: Engine woes - what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 23 Dec 2013 14:31:20 -0800
  ...Counterflow & digifant would have shortened the development time about 9 months as it was the wiring that was the largest stumbling block (and it...
• Re: Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:57:34 -0400
  ...Do check the top breathers and make sure they are not blocked with road crud. Unless you are looking to do a rebuild but...
• Re: Broken bolts on 1.9L lower alternator bracket....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 23:24:23 -0500
  ...any harder than the other 8 MM studs used on the block and secondly when he says there is no room to use a...
• Newer updated list of PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 11:54:33 -0400
  ...very good(SOLD-waiting for check) *Oil filler tube(sale pending) *Short block(sale pending) *Various engine water pipes(sale pending) *Engine oil cooler...
• Re: Intermittent smoking and rough running.. Inline 4 conversion engine, long..
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:34:18 -0500
  ...Continues for a short time, perhaps a minute, maybe a little less. White-ish smoke, but a bit blue, too.. This usually happens after...
• Tampa Bay Progreso Ferry Service Update
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 18 May 2012 06:29:39 -0400
  ...Super high speed ferries are now being considered to shorten the crossing time, frequent user plans, and even free vehicle bonuses are being considered...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:24:24 -0700
  ...You'll need a Crescent wrench with a wide jaw and a relatively short handle (or the correct size wrench with said short handle...
• Re: bad news from mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:27:55 -0700
  ...sometimes badly........the very worst thing that can happen, or one of the worst, is a head stud breaks off down in the block...
• Re: Vanagon running rough
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 18:17:40 -0500
  ...in UK), so managed to get a week off at very short notice and 'did Europe' - 1350miles in 6 days (couldn't get any...
• Re: 2.1 running again, thanks, list!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:51:43 -0500
  ...They would be omnidirectional--not that it matters once the >>> engine is off the ground. >>> >>> I did use a block and tackle so I...
• Re: Cheap and easy fuel pressure gauge?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 15:07:11 -0400
  ...Compared to this one the chamber and rollers in the Bosch pump are much shorter, about equal length vs diameter on the rollers; and...
• Re: Mocal sandwich plate plus oil cooler equals overcooling
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:19:08 -0800
  will try to keep this short. I am under the impression that The Issue is ........ it runs at proper cooling system temp,,,,,,,,,but there...
• Re: '85 gl 1.9 manual - bogging out - no power over 2nd gear
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Edwards
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 07:53:01 -0600
  ...A large enough chunk must have temporarily blocked the inlet of the pump, or sump in the tank, but somehow it dislodged...? My plan...
• Re: Opinion on Long Trip w/young driver to Florida from Texas
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:26:47 -0800
  ...btw........on trips, at every short stop............I check that the pavement is dry under the van where I park it........ then check for...
• Re: Anything like this for 1.9L? (Marius content)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 28 May 2011 17:05:05 -0700
  ...not 'that worried' about the two hoses being joined in the short term. > > sure .hot coolant bypasses the radiator, and don't really want...
• Re: Automatic Trasmission Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:44:27 -0700
  ...Tranny fluids do >> contain cleaning additives and if you have a blocked or sticky valve, >> it's possible it will work out as varnish...
• Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - Joel
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:36:29 -0400
  ...Then plugged everything ups and the van has > been running great for 2 years now. > > There was accumulated crud in the gas tank blocking...
• Re: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 23:45:00 -0800
  ...To make a long story short he tried to help me without my knowledge and while heavily intoxicated. He just floored it until it...
• Re: Clutch alignment tool? and Lapping compound ?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 5 Sep 2010 08:13:05 -0400
  ...I am taking the whole mess > off > one block and re-mounting it on my "new" one. Maybe the whole clutch can > come out...
• Re: Oil pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 10:02:07 -0400
  ...Then I made a short jumper with 1/4" spade connectors and connected the 0.9 bar switch back into the circuit. This kept...
• more on problems with second battery
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 13:08:52 -0500
  ...I see a big difference in the voltage of the aux battery after shutting down the van after short runs now. Battery is always...
• Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 4 Mar 2018 16:01:03 -0800
  ...A short while (say 3-10 seconds), the tach will take off and I've got power again. It repeatedly does this except that...
• Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:51:05 -0500
  ...Using the 82 mounts will require rotating the front transmission mount and shortening the shift linkage rod by about 2" to accomodate the forward...
• Re: war of words
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 23:17:09 -0700
  ...anything more than a paper shuffler. > > > > I've been around the block a few times, and I don't care to see people > > in...
• Lighter Removal 101
  Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
  Sat, 29 Jul 2000 09:20:24 -0400
  ...We bought a 12vdc refrig and used it on a short trip to >Chicago. Everytime my daughter put her feet on the dash to...
• Voltage Drop - Less than 3% - 15 feet, 2/0, 150 Amps is on target
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:58:37 -0800
  ...Well, long story short, this requires 12 feet to connect to the battery selector, and then another foot to connect to Battery 1 behind...
• Re: Engine Still Overheating - Need Advice / Chapter Three
  Historical mailing list - Tim Olmstead
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 08:14:36 -0800
  ...Small block Chevy's have this problem with the lower (intake) radiator hose. * second thought is timing. Excessive retarded timing can cause overheating as...
• Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 23:01:51 -0400
  ...Make sure there are no shorts or bad >connections in the wiring and if all appears OK, then get another >sensor. > >Dennis > > >-----Original Message...
• Re: Disaster PT. 2
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:30:52 -0400
  ...But it sure begs > the question, can anyone be that rough on the engines as to destroy > them in so short a time.?? And...
• Re: Coolant Rising Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 12:42:44 -0600
  ...The short story is that I got a new engine > last summer, ran fine for 5000 miles, then coolant starts to creep up. Have...
• Fw: Neils' Downpipe/"Y" pics + exhaust flex bushing and pipe reducer questions
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 20:58:23 -0400
  ...Too bad you didn't hear this sooner, but the secondary pipes (the two that are parallel to each other) are too short, and...
• Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Reply from AT&T/BellSouth Part I
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 19 May 2008 23:42:17 -0700
  ...trunk, so anything >> that AT&T >> does to block spam on their networks also blocks spam on the >> networks of >> those that use them...
• Re: (LVC) Friday: Wrong Way Driver & Vegi Carnage on Interstate-5 on way home driving new to me VW LT35
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 09:35:58 -0700
  ...Carp! Carp! I almost hit the damned TOMATO tub sitting > across I-5 completely blocking my lane and part of the left lane. We...