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Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
Tue, 17 Aug 2004 13:01:20 -0400
...A second piece of plywood attaches to the plumbing pipe > > > roller with metal holders that function as bearings. The top piece > > > of plywood has...
Re: troubleshooting sliding door operation
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:52:12 -0700
...Does a functioning door unlock automatically if opened from the > interior? Mine does not. > I removed the panel and unscrewed the handle mounting screw...
corporate holiday:just for fun
Historical mailing list
Sat, 23 Dec 95 00:04:29 PST
...After all, everyone loves the French; - The four calling birds were replaced by an automated voice mail system, with a call waiting option. An...
Re: Wheel strength , cast vs forged, TUV
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:00:15 -0700
...Waay off the main road (which is not very Main anyway) on the Baja penninsula we fractured (no longer functional at all) a cast...
Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
Fri, 9 Jun 2017 00:12:30 -0400
...I'm curious if you hear the fuel pump whiz when you turn the key to Start? -George '90 Westy Camper Automatic I feel...
Re-engineering program/F
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 24 Dec 1999 09:42:46 -0800
...After all, everyone loves the >French. > >The four calling birds were replaced by an automated voice mail system, >with a call waiting option. An...
Re: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 9 Apr 2010 19:56:10 -0700
...Ha! > 'patience' ....patience and determination .....is highly useful in > autotmotive repairs. > Like 'you're gonna get it, no matter what it takes'. I'll...
Re: Propane and refrigerator success
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 27 Jun 2015 16:07:34 -0500
...in the same > >>>>>>> category as holding your tongue just right. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto > >>>>>>> trans, Bend, Ore. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> On 06/26...
Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 6 Jan 2017 20:31:15 -0500
The 11-function ones are full-size meters, three times the volume of the little guys. I have one of each, only difference (without...
Re: An Introduction, an Interesting Project, and an Inquiry
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 5 Aug 2011 21:37:51 -0500
...The first was blue with a running engine, automatic transmission, and non-functioning brakes. The second a gray 4-speed in rough shape missing...
Sink and water pressure
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Mon, 25 Sep 2006 21:42:35 -0700
...I understand that this is a function of little faucet > opening > and the pump pressure. Has anyone modified their sink faucets is > someway to...
Re: troubleshooting sliding door operation
Historical mailing list - Neil
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:52:46 -0700
...Does a functioning door unlock automatically if opened from the interior? I removed the panel and unscrewed the handle mounting screw. I was able...
Re: Microbus Concept in Production says this website...
Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
Fri, 20 Oct 2006 12:37:13 -0700
...I thought they had scraped the design shown at the auto shows in 2004 and had decide to redesign and have this thing made...
Re: A/C Conversion
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Thu, 2 Sep 2004 08:14:11 -0700
...If you are familiar with automotive air conditioning systems, its a pretty easy system to work on provided you have the proper tools. The...
Re: Shocks: Follow-up report/impressions
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:15:26 -0500
...20-XX Subaru, automatic, new tires,good heater, auto > tranny, AWD, fancy little unit. I went out the door fully intending to > 'take advantage...
Re: Urgent Starting Problem!/ Suspect Neutral/Park Starter Switch/Contact Bridge Problem
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Sun, 4 Feb 2007 11:44:41 -0500
...I took mine apart and did some solder work to it to get it back functioning correctly: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic...
Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Sun, 8 Jan 2017 16:27:35 -0600
...It has a hold function so you can catch a reading > such as testing the starter. Even nicer is that this economy meter is...
What's wrong with my VW? Friday
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 08:57:14 -0600
...The CVs are almost universal on the VW automotive line at the output shafts on transmissions even on front wheel drive cars. The ignition...
Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
Sat, 10 Jun 2017 19:13:21 -0400
...There’s one small screw that holds the lock > > > cylinder. Remove it, exchange lock cylinders, replace it. All done. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Jun 6, 2017, at...
Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 6 Jan 2017 19:24:08 -0500
...Manual ranges -- auto-ranging is nice, but if you can't turn it off it can drive you nuts in some circumstances. Much better...
Reviewing what's been done
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:43:46 -0500
...drive, with auto tranny, a pair of very nice jump seats behind the driver and passenger seats. folding table, curtains, cup holders, etc. Plush...
Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
Historical mailing list - GMac999
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 19:31:30 -0700
I've seen those on "auto-regulating" fuel pumps. They automatically adjust pressure based on outside air pressure. They will lower the pressure at...
Re: Question about hard start relay
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 19:02:23 -0500
...The hard start relay will not function properly in 1986-1991 Vanagon's with both Automatic Transmission and Factory Cruise Control due to a...
Re: [WetWesties] Help! Stuck in the middle of nowhere!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:27:43 -0500
...John On Jul 30, 2015 9:45 AM, "Jeremy Stovin" <jjstov@yahoo.com> wrote: > It is an Automatic. > > Tried to bang it. Wiggle it...
Re: Microbus Concept in Production says this website...
Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng
Sun, 22 Oct 2006 16:04:18 -0400
...I thought they had scraped the design shown at the auto shows in 2004 and had decide to redesign and have this thing made...
Re: yet another engine choice - VW "twincharger" HOLD IT!!
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 28 Sep 2005 13:55:55 -0500
...I find plenty of diesel turbo charged Dodge, Chevy and Ford trucks with 275,000 miles on them and the auto auction prices are...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:56:49 -0800
...I haven't had time to follow closely and didn't realize the Arduino has a built-in PWM function. If it lacks the...
fuel supply testing
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sat, 31 Mar 2007 09:03:07 -0800
...Dies, revs. > - If I hold the throttle steady it does this very consistently > > I'm at a loss. Any ideas? > > Thanks, > > mordo > > > ---------- Forwarded message...
Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
Mon, 12 Jun 2017 12:45:11 -0400
...There’s one small screw that holds the lock >> > > cylinder. Remove it, exchange lock cylinders, replace it. All done. >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > > On Jun 6, 2017, at...
Re: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 9 Apr 2010 19:29:31 -0700
...this means you have the engine and trans all mounted up - hot dog ! 'patience' ....patience and determination .....is highly useful in autotmotive repairs. Like...
Re: Engine oil
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 4 Nov 2012 09:54:02 -0700
...Despite being referred to as zinc, this additive actually contains zinc and phosphorus, with phosphorus performing the anti-wear function in the motor oil...
Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 6 Jan 2017 16:42:57 -0800
...Manual ranges -- auto-ranging is nice, but if you can't turn it off it can drive you nuts in some circumstances. Much better...
O2 Sensorama, was: A few unrelated questions
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 09:55:22 -0400
O2 sensor not important, eh? Just for 'clean air wack-o's' eh? From a functionality/engineering perspective, the O2 sensor is eyeballs of...
Re: What's wrong with my VW? Friday
Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 22:15:32 -0500
...The CVs are almost universal on the VW > automotive line at the output shafts on transmissions even on front wheel > drive cars. The ignition...
Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
Mon, 12 Jun 2017 13:30:00 -0400
...There’s one small screw that holds the > lock > >> > > cylinder. Remove it, exchange lock cylinders, replace it. All > done. > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > On Jun 6, 2017, at...
Re: On cars (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 1 Jan 2005 17:20:19 +1300
>It was my and my friend's opinion that the automotive designers (for >the most part) have lost their collective minds. There are a...
Re: Suggestion for List
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 8 Jun 2006 20:53:28 -0700
...recipient's name which highlights it and I press 'g' which autofills it with 'gerry' (only 'g' in my address book). The only time...
Re: [WetWesties] Help! Stuck in the middle of nowhere!
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
Fri, 31 Jul 2015 11:34:57 -0600
...Saves a lot of steps. > > John >> On Jul 30, 2015 9:45 AM, "Jeremy Stovin" <jjstov@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> It is an Automatic. >> >> Tried...
Re: "Troll" posting: Rescue Tape still in place...
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:29:38 -0500
...in my wrappings, it failed to hold the pressure, which is considerably more than in an automotive cooling system. mcneely ---- Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL...
Re: Table leg hole?
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Wed, 5 May 2021 09:02:00 -0700
...The table would hold itself semi-locked against the wall in this manner and only require a little effort to pull into place. You...
Re: Distributor Swap and Timing Issues - 88 GL with 2.1WBX
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sun, 15 Dec 2013 10:17:55 -0800
...if there's fuel for it ..and the starter and battery work...it'll function with almost no electrical systems working. A diesel vanagon...
Re: On the topic of Battery explosion/voltage reg Batt & Charging Discussion by SDF
Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
Mon, 2 Jun 2008 11:05:58 -0700
...Charging voltage should hold the same with lights on, or drop 0.1 volts at the most. Typically on a stock waterboxer vanagon I...
Re: DIY Vanagon Trip Computer Update
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 14 Jul 2002 22:09:27 -0400
...It has a function that will scan automatically through all > > of its readouts. It comes with 2 mounting kits so you can use it...
Re: Syncro as a daily driver?
Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
Wed, 9 Dec 2009 09:56:03 -0500
...serves all of your auto needs may be a more environmentally responsibility solution than owning several cars for different functions. at any rate, i...
Re: Power Steering Pumps - Again!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:46:30 -0500
...Power Steering Pumps - Again! >> >> Dennis, >> >> My pumps still function. BUT - they whine like crazy, it's loud, and >> it's far worse when turning...
Re: Propane and refrigerator success
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 27 Jun 2015 19:47:11 +0000
...in the same > >>>>>>>> category as holding your tongue just right. > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto > >>>>>>>> trans, Bend, Ore. > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> On 06/26...
Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sat, 31 Mar 2007 08:43:58 -0800
...Dies, revs. > - If I hold the throttle steady it does this very consistently > > I'm at a loss. Any ideas? > > Thanks, > > mordo > > > ---------- Forwarded message...
What not to do when rebuilting a starter.
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:38:41 -0700
...years) Good old Joe at the autoelectric's tab welds of the new brushes gone bad? Brush holder broken again? (caused the death of...
Re: [Syncro] Viscous Coupling Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Wed, 19 Apr 2000 13:51:03 -0400
...The factory seems indeed to be holding back in that it does not disclose the proper air percentage nor does it offer to sell...
Re: Urgent Starting Problem!/ Suspect Neutral/Park Starter Switch/Contact Bridge Problem - status update
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Sun, 4 Feb 2007 16:36:56 -0500
...All the dash lights came on >> but no start. >> >> I called the mechanic and he told me the contact from the Automatic shifter >> just...
Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Sun, 8 Jan 2017 16:44:21 -0600
...It has a hold function so you can catch a reading > such as testing the starter. Even nicer is that this economy meter is...
Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
Historical mailing list - mordo
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 20:53:19 -0400
...Dies, revs. - If I hold the throttle steady it does this very consistently I'm at a loss. Any ideas? Thanks, mordo ---------- Forwarded message...
Re: [WetWesties] Help! Stuck in the middle of nowhere!
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:39:30 -0600
...Saves a lot of steps. > > John >> On Jul 30, 2015 9:45 AM, "Jeremy Stovin" <jjstov@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> It is an Automatic. >> >> Tried...
Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 7 Jan 2017 01:07:03 +0000
...Much better to not have it than have > one that can't be turned off (most auto-ranging *can* be turned off). > > > > Accuracy -- the...
Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 8 Jan 2017 17:46:32 -0500
...It has a hold function so you can catch a reading > such as testing the starter. Even nicer is that this economy meter is...
Re: O2 Sensorama, was: A few unrelated questions
Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 10:19:22 -0400
...A few unrelated questions > > O2 sensor not important, eh? Just for 'clean air wack-o's' eh? > >> From a functionality/engineering perspective, the O2...
Re: "Troll" posting: Rescue Tape still in place...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:37:08 -0700
...in my wrappings, it failed to hold > the pressure, which is considerably more than in an automotive cooling > system. > > mcneely > > ---- Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL...
Re: coolant leak question...
Historical mailing list - Grungy
Fri, 28 Nov 2003 21:01:02 -1000
...Maybe it will hold. I still smell coolant when I get out, but I can't find any obvious leaks. Maybe it's a...
Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
Sun, 9 Jul 2017 15:48:09 -0400
...There’s one small screw that holds the >> lock >> >> > > cylinder. Remove it, exchange lock cylinders, replace it. All >> done. >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > > > On Jun 6, 2017, at...
Re: Questions re. Audi 3A engine swap (after searching the archives)
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Thu, 6 May 2004 02:11:02 EDT
...These engines were designed for prolonged 5000+ rpm operation on the AutoBahn, AutoRoute, Autostrada.� Noise is a legit complaint, but with insulation and the...