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• RPMs constant, but pulsing vibration at idle
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Wed, 25 Mar 2015 13:51:41 -0500
  ...The pulsing does not appear to be related to rpm fluctuations as the rpms seem to be holding perfectly constant at around 825. The...
• Re: Tips on passing emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:27:55 -0500
  ...Well, the test conditions are set to be constant for all vehicles. One is not testing against the ideal, but against the conditions of...
• Re: Dometic 182B wiring
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 09:23:22 -0500
  ...16px"><DIV>I&nbsp;know all that.&nbsp; I just need to know if the&nbsp;brown wire on the 182B has constant 12V...
• Re: (LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 09:57:56 -0500
  ...Actually, the signal is constantly changing so fast that a DVM can't gate quick enough to show them all. I purchased a lean...
• Re: Adjusting Valves
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Feb 95 13:16:34 PST
  ...Also the cam >>lobes have a constant radius over their back end (away from the raised part of the >>lobe used to actuate the...
• Re: Blue foil tragedy
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 18:25:52 -0700
  ...6, 2010 at 5:45 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > You could easily hardwire the clock from any constant 12v source. > >
• Message Retransmissions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 11:09:18 EST
  ...Derek Drew (about custom trailer hitches) being completely re-transmitted to me as a message from SJohnson? * * * * * * * * * * Pete Sellers "Constant And Never-ending Improvement"
• [Fwd: Re: good vibrations]
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 00:11:56 -0700
  I found that raising the tire pressure, 50 in rears, 45 up front reduced the constant minor vibrations, but really slaps on the those...
• Engine cutting out
  Historical mailing list - Tim Vogelin
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 16:22:28 -0600
  So is this 22 ufd cap just basically a filter cap set with a long enough time constant that when the air flow meter...
• Re: Precision Navigation compass
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 07:54:32 -0500
  ...Here, the magnetic deviation can be as much as 15� and it is not constant. -Larry Greg wrote: > Do you Know if maps use...
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 12 May 2000 12:01:45 -0300
  ...I have a Weber carb on my 91 so no computer to keep the idle rpms constant. When I put in the Bosch Platinum...
• Re: Heat
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 14:35:30 -0500
  ...It constantly emits heat from the vents. Is there any way to slow this >down? > >Tim New >Los Angeles >
• Re: CV belt tension, measurement
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 19 May 2008 19:59:55 -0400
  ...What? You mean there _isn't_ a constant velocity joint belt? :-)
• Re: Tips on passing emissions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:44:49 -0700
  ...Well, the test conditions are set to be constant for all vehicles. One is not testing against the ideal, but against the conditions of...
• Re: cruise control - aargh!
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 10:02:36 +0200
  ...footally :-) maintain a constant speed on the same road and without shifting? I mean did your engine provide enough umph for maintaining a constant...
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Aug 2018 21:31:09 -0400
  > > The controller triggers when it's an open circuit between the sender lead > and ground.** > Oops, forgot my asterisks there. **Connection to any constant...
• Re: Stock "squeeze" hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 12:53:46 -0500
  ...Tom, they're talking about the constant-tension spring clamps on the cooling hoses, not the ones that crimp on. Yours, David
• 1987 VW Transporter
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Barnhart
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 10:14:11 +0600
  ...you had information on the 1987 VW Transporter Van? It's constant 4 wheel drive and I'm looking for maintenance tip on the...
• EV mats [was Jetta heater core]
  Historical mailing list
  10 Nov 1995 17:08:06 GMT
  ...of floor mats from VW? I did and have had >a constant problem with the rear mat (in the "cabin" under the table) not...
• Re: Aggravating problems
  Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
  Fri, 10 May 2002 20:52:34 -0700
  ...Brake pedal requires >constant pumping up. Bad brake master cylinder I'll bet. How tough to >replace? Procedures? > >Thanks, > >John Rodgers >88 GL Driver
• FRYDAY: Stomberg Carbs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:48:07 -0500
  ...Stromberg-Carlson carburettors (as they spelled it) CD model stood for Constant Depression? Was that not the most accurate name ever for a British...
• Re: Any Guesses ~~ Now For Sure Your Turn Please ~ Update
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 7 Jul 2021 14:11:08 -0400
  > > Another Oddity > Coolant Level Warning Light Flashes Constantly with Key On > > Even with Connector Jumped & Relay 43 Removed ~ Any ideas on that ~ > Either gauge...
• Tachometer Needle-How To Remove
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:03:36 +0000
  Got my tach cluster out to replace a defective temp gauge (LED blinks constantly) and it *looks* like the tach needle would just pry...
• RE: My Robot To Find Cyber-Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Feb 95 07:15:40 EST
  ...Would like to know more about the 'robot' if yoyu can do that on a private message. * * * * * * * * * * Pete Sellers "Constant And Never-ending Improvement...
• RE: Replacement Turn Signal Switches For '73 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Eric L. Borgen
  Mon, 15 Apr 96 13:59:00 PDT
  ...wEIRD cAPITALIZATION oR wHAT? i fIND iT kIND oF hARD tO rEAD wITHOUT cONSTANTLY rAISING mY eYEBROWS. i lIKE mY wAY mUCH bETTER. rODNEY
• Long Distance Drive After Motor Break-In?
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 00:12:36 -0700
  ...1L on a 900 mi road trip? Can it be driven as normal at constant highway speeds? 20W-50? Thanks, James V 90 Carat
• Re: adding resister to center 1.9 coolant temp gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 6 Jul 2010 18:44:15 -0700
  ...Whether you add a resistor in series or >>> in parallel depends on whether the sender is a constant voltage source, >>> or a constant current...
• "dry" sound from wheel
  Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 14:12:13 EST
  ...Noticed a "dry" sound when simply driving,; its not constant but becomes louder when applying brakes. Going to inspect the entire wheel assembly today...
• Vanagon Intermittent Misfire
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Vanagon Intermittent Misfire
  Feb. 29, 1992
  ...After driving for 1/2 to 2 hours at a constant speed, vehicle experiences lack of power, cuts-out or stalls, often accompanied by...
• Re: 87 GL digital clock
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 13:59:36 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the time to check out the problem with the digital clock constantly cycling the hours. I took out the dash to get at the...
• Friday NVC: British Carburettor hilarity
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:12:12 -0500
  ...book is for the CD series though 1976, the CD standing for: CONSTANT DEPRESSION Now I remember why I switched to German cars. Jim
• Re: honk if yer a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 17:02:21 -0400 (EDT)
  There are some springs under the horn push plate, that if they come loose, will short the connection and the horn will blow constantly...
• Re: honk if yer a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 16:05:48 -0500
  There are some springs under the horn push plate, that if they come loose, will short the connection and the horn will blow constantly...
• Re: Underheating?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 10:21:55 -0700
  ...This will allow the coolant to constantly circulate. Vanagons seem to have pretty good cooling systems, and will run *really* cold if they can...
• fuel pump noise
  Historical mailing list - David or Sally Jensen
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 07:50:17 -0800
  The fuel pump on my 1986 Vanagon seems to be making a louder noise and running constantly. I plan on leaving on a lengthy...
• Re: Voltage from alternator
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:45:38 -0400
  Greg, You very well may have a bad alternator causing both problems i.e.low voltage and constant current drain. Most FLAPS should be...
• Re: Check those fuel lines!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 07:56:53 -0400
  ...The constant extra >flow keeps the fuel temps more constant as well. > >Mark > >
• Smells like Gas
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 01 Oct 1995 20:43:23 -0500 (EST)
  ...Before this I would drive a constant 55mph. The car did this once after I added fuel injector cleaner awhile back, but when I...
• measuring pressure inside of a propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 12:04:15 -0800
  ...pressureXvolume=molesXgas constantXtemp you know v, n, r, and t. n=moles= mass of gas/formula weight of gas (propane is 44grams/mole) v...
• Re: 87 Westy Stuttering?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
  Sun, 19 Oct 2003 01:34:05 EDT
  ...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: Replaced that heater valve today!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 12:35:50 -0500
  ...I have replaced dozens of them without later needing to > constantly > or even once adjust them. They do seem to only last 15 years...
• RE: Contact for VDO Gauges
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 15:19:00 -0800 (PST)
  >I am particularly looking forward to the in-dash, four-wheel >constant-monitor tire-pressure gauges. I forgot....might >need five of those! Depending...
• Re: [WetWesties] alternator output voltage?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 14:01:14 -0700
  ...it remains constant when i rev it. I'll put in another regulator i have and see what that does. So is the regulator...
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 22:49:05 -0700
  ...It constantly self bled the system purging the air out of the radiator. john Aircooled.Net Inc.
• Re: Thermostat-controlled gas heater?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 17:06:02 -0400
  ...The furnace draft fan ran constantly, and a bimetallic coiled spring sensor monitored the temperature of the incoming draft air (not the combustion air...
• RE: Birthday Parties.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Apr 95 22:07: 4 EDT
  ...Hope you can say a year later that you've gained more than you gave!!! * * * * * * * * * * Pete Sellers "Constant And Never-ending Improvement"; Preparing for...
• Re: Heat handling design error help
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 11:24:21 -0400
  ...gears; in fact most of the lower engine depends upon a constant supply of >circulating oil to cool it. snip! double that for air...
• Coolant leak??
  Historical mailing list - Jim Comer
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:42:57 EDT
  ...the right direction?? The heads are dry It's just a drip well pretty constant drip when the van is parked ..... Thank You..... Jim
• Re: Installed add on back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 23:16:52 -0400
  ...inline fuse in the wire from relay pin 87 to the constant 12 volt standoff. Of course, it will work without the fuse but...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 14:43:56 -0400
  ...This second thing really bugs me! Driving at a constant speed, for example 80 kilometres in fourth gear, I get a hiccup in the...
• Vanagon Syndrome??
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 10:17:43 -0700
  ...VW defines what we call "Vanagon Syndrome" as follows: "After driving for 1/2 to 2 hours at a constant speed, vehicle experiences lack...
• Re: AFM upgrade using 16 volt tantalum capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 20:14:47 -0600
  ...I don't know the time constants. The > capacitor approximation was arrived at experimentally by people trying 10 > uF and deciding that 20 worked...
• Re: start - won't sart - solution ( update ) HELP
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 12:12:10 -0700
  Another possibility for this behaviour (constant spray when key on), is, I think, a bad ground from transmission or engine to chassis and back...
• Stupid question but - I'm stupid
  Historical mailing list - Antony Marsh
  Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:08:50 -0400
  ...tops available or do I have to look for an AW and rip it off? Thank you for your constant attention. Peter Marsh Naples
• Hi idle, No deceleration
  Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:41:00 -0700
  ...Replaced it with a known good one.� Same problem, only it is constant now. Any ideas? Thanx in advance... -Danno- illic ain't haud...
• SJ meet
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Apr 1995 23:34:53 -0700
  ...At least the group's reputation is constant. :) Thanks to all for the tremendous gourmet culinary contributions! /martha
• Jumping Wiper Relay (91 GL)
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Boyd
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 13:54:07 -0800
  ...Does anyone know how to jump the relay to I can have constant power to check for when I get back there?? Enjoy your...
• Re: Adjusting Valves
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Feb 95 13:43:16 MST
  ...Also the cam lobes have a constant radius over their back end (away from the raised part of the lobe used to actuate the...
• cv joints ... another possible source
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 06 Apr 94 12:33:56 CDT
  ...CV Express offers same-day shipping of constant-velocity components at manufacturer-direct prices. CV Express stocks a complete list of OE-quality constant...
• Re: Anyone ever see a pinion shaft break just behind first gear?
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Mon, 8 Aug 2016 12:48:43 -0700
  ...I am constantly amazed how there can always be 'another VW failure mode never seen before." On 8/6/2016 10:13 PM, Dennis...