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• Re: For those of you who needed EMZ's response to: NO VAN CONTENT, THIS BORDERS ON SPAM, DELETE IF YOU ARE ORNERY
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 08:04:44 -0700
  ...drugs, rock n'roll, Segovia, Puccini and real smoked bacon sliced 1/4" > thick then fried in a cast iron skillet, > Rich > > > > > > If you
• Re: Temp gauge reads high....
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 13:45:17 -0600
  ...Maybe the rich fat cat capitalist pigs at VW planned this so people would spend lots of money buying overpriced replacement parts (just kidding...
• Re: Porta-potti box / seat
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 15:48:47 -0800
  ...Seems to be a rare item over here. > Hi Rich, Check out the email response below that I got from someone that makes a...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Harness
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 18:45:14 GMT
  ...Is this not true? >David Bierl sent me a rather terse response that he believed otherwise. >Usually David is on the mark. The VW...
• pfeiffer
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Nov 1995 18:39:24 -0800
  ...Here's the response so far: - Pfeiffer/Big Sur Anniversary/Reunion Trip: January 5-7 John/Carol Hugenard hugie@lindy.stanford.edu/carol@tonto...
• Re: GNATT tour update (small)
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Wed, 05 Apr 95 10:16:51 EDT
  I posted about reversing the path of the Western leg, and got several > enthusiastic responses, and almost no negative ones. Therefore, unless > a bunch...
• Re: Mileage at altitude - responses/experiences requested
  Historical mailing list - Dan Aldrich
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 12:11:56 -0700
  ...going through the engine, so fuel air mixture goes >to the rich side ... > >Think the air mass sensor compensates and this is only true...
• NC Busses This Weekend!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
  Wed, 7 Aug 1996 12:11:17 -0400
  ...I've had several responses, so I hope to see a lot of you there! Therefore, the Triangle Area Busses of North Carolina are...
• Re: Rust Project
  Historical mailing list - Brien K Dews
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 09:01:45 -0400
  ...Rust Project > Rich, > > I had seam rust at the same location. I sanded down to bare metal along the entire seam, picked the seam...
• Re: Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!,LONG
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 11:05:28 -0400
  ...Matthew Bulley, Thank you for the response. I am at my work e-mail right now, ehall@btv.ibm.com. The plugs are Bosch...
• Re: 82 westy, custom modifying circut to run cooler (?)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 21:49:43 -0400
  ...A rich mixture will wash the cylinder walls of oil. It will also trash your catalytic. If your engine is overheating, why not find...
• Re: 1991 Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 23:52:16 -0400
  ...been viewed 20 times) en > français and have not had a response either. A hoax is not out of the > possibility, but perhaps the...
• Re: Mileage at altitude - responses/experiences requested
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 22:00:17 -0700
  ...going through the engine, so fuel air mixture goes to the rich side, you >get incomplete combustion and a loss of power is the...
• Re: Connecticut-RI
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 07:44:16 -0700
  ...We >lean toward rural areas, (I see enough people here in Richmond) but would >appreciate any suggestions. Thanks much, Patrick. > >ps sorry for the...
• Re: What Vanagon years will this heater distribution box fit?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 5 Dec 2013 10:42:39 -0600
  By now I'm pretty confused from all the responses : ) but I will do my best to answer your question: The one I have...
• Re: Connecticut-RI
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Mon, 2 Mar 1998 10:10:01 -0700
  ...We >lean toward rural areas, (I see enough people here in Richmond) but would >appreciate any suggestions. Thanks much, Patrick. > >ps sorry for the...
• Re: [ev_update] VW to replace my Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Donald Newman
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 09:53:50 -0800
  ...The treatment Richard Golen has received makes me wonder. Donald Newman, 1999 EV W/E. (I need to start checking my gas lines) Richard...
• Re: list stickers
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 05 Apr 96 10:16:03 CST
  ...no matter how silly or angry or diatribical (? is that a word??) the responses to a simple request for info about tires ... no matter...
• Re: On the road again!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 14:41:18 -0500
  Hi Charlie, No, I haven't had any response yet. I think it's partially due to the list server being down and the...
• Re: Wheel bearing dustcap fell off... trouble ahead?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 13 Jun 2015 09:12:06 -0400
  Hi richard, i�ll watch your responses with interest. I had mine fall off twice last year. I ride in the passenger side so...
• Air Flow Meter/'81 Van/Failed smog
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Sat, 21 Dec 1996 16:15:13 -0800 (PST)
  ...The air vane (as indicated by the "sweep" arm I could see) definitely moved in response to my adjustments! I guess just because the...
• Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:16:55 -0800
  ...cox.net] > Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2006 7:50 PM > To: Rich Bennington > Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Michelin Tire Experiences > > We...
• Re: '68 Bus B of A TV ad
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:44:39 -0700
  ...response is ... hey this vanagon owner is canadian ... i am just having some fun with them eh ... yours On 10/27/07, Richard A...
• Re: A/C leaking
  Historical mailing list - R DIXON
  Thu, 29 May 2008 10:17:15 +0000
  KimB & JackR Thanks for your responses to my A/C question - it does appear to me to be related to the drip lines. I...
• Re: Ox sensor use
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 08:18:41 PDT
  ...Mon, 25 Oct 1999 08:08:59 -0700 > >Well, if the O2 sensor isn't working, that is, not generating voltage in >response to...
• Re: List Split Announcement [IMPORTANT]
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 13:23:40 -0500 (EST)
  ...You said that this is in partial response to those who had problems with the amount of traffic....to those I say (to play...
• Re: Dealers and Vanagons, was Re: Pics Of The Blue Star
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 5 Nov 2012 08:52:28 -0800
  West Broad VW here in Richmond is fortunate to have Gary at the counter since he actually DRIVES a Vanagon. �He even has a...
• Silicon Chip Online - A Smart Mixture Display For Your Car
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 6 Jun 2004 19:41:55 -0500
  ...Basically it's an add-on gadget for the motor enthusiast, to track the car's fuel mixture, rich or lean, by monitoring the...
• Re: 82 won't start when hot
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:35:18 -0700
  ...What should I check next? I think you're on the right track with you thoughts about a too-rich situation. One cause of...
• Re: Loss of Power and surging
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 13:48:32 -0800
  ...response. Went through a 1/4 tank of gas in 20 miles. > Stopping at a gas station, exhaust smelled like engine was running rich...
• Re: Loss of Power and surging
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 16:42:16 -0500
  ...response. Went through a 1/4 tank of gas in 20 miles. Stopping at a gas station, exhaust smelled like engine was running rich...
• Re: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 07:26:26 -0800
  Thanks for all the great responses. On 11/30/2014 7:20 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Are you looking for help or a shop...
• Re: where is the gas?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 23:22:55 -0400
  ...Also check whether you are putting out black smoke from the exhaust - if it's running rich, you will be, as a rule. Over...
• Re: No Orig' Posts
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:22:07 +0000
  ...Likely that people post, never get a response and wonder why.  When many of us never saw the original post. Eric  Caron > On Mar...
• Re: 1991 Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 6 Jul 2014 07:15:47 -0300
  ...been viewed 20 times) en français and have not had a response either. A hoax is not out of the possibility, but perhaps the...
• Single-cab hoops
  Historical mailing list - Mitch Hendrickson
  Tue, 30 Apr 96 19:47:24 PDT
  ...So: * what are they worth, roughly? (I know, condition, etc...) * If they're too rich for my blood (I've got a fair bit...
• Re: 1991 Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 18:36:11 -0400
  I replied awhile ago and never got a response....maybe they didnt like my English! Cherry looking if its real. Jason On Jul 4...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 11:31:53 -0400
  ...Why then is there an injector at each cylinder, instead of one big one in the throttle body? Faster response? Why not more than...
• Re: Headlight switch help
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 09:48:10 -0800
  ...quicker and more accurate responses. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Rich Pournelle Sent: January 2...
• '85 Engine hesitation help
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:42:15 -0700
  ...I (sometimes) loose all throttle response and then it dies. It's usually hard to restart, no rich smell at the tailpipe. It always...
• Help in Madison,WISC!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jul 96 12:00:04 -0100
  ...I'm over in Barcelona (recently posted and got great responses re : Buy in Germany?) and I'm looking for a Westie (ideally a...
• Re: Ox sensor use
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 08:08:59 -0700
  Well, if the O2 sensor isn't working, that is, not generating voltage in response to chenges in air/fuel mixture, then disconnecting it...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 10:00:02 -0500
  ...Too rich. I'll be watching for some more responses and hopefully both if us can get this issue resolved. Abel Longoria. On Jun...
• 82 westy, custom modifying circut to run cooler (?)
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 16:52:50 -0700
  ...van running > cooler" I tracked him down and this was his response ".I can give you the basics, but don't remember much beyond...
• Re: might be an injector that is
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Thu, 13 Jan 2005 09:58:42 -0600
  Larry, I was confused with Joel's response. But when I checked the tail pipe this is what I found: Black inside, yes. Dry...
• FIXED: 88 Westy running rich and missing
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 31 Aug 2003 17:30:19 -0700
  ...88 Westy running rich and missing>> <Problem>> <> <> <Help Needed: 88 Westy running rich and missing>> <Needed: 88 Westy running rich and missing>> <Westy running...
• Re: ..TD conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Dec 1996 00:58:20 -0500
  in response to td conversion questions >Are you using the standard diesel injector pump or the pump for a >turbodiesel along with the added...
• Re: Cold Engine Problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 09:53:27 +0000
  ...Sincerely, Mark Keller 91 Carat "MOST,DAVID" wrote: > > > > > You said the engine essentially has a delay in throttle response when > > cold; and the last...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 89 Volkswagen vanagon, Emissions/Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - "David Hagen (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Thu, 5 Oct 2000 12:36:28 -0400
  ...The vehicle now runs well, good power,throttle response, 02 waveform and function, stable idle, no richness noted. The key seemed to be the...
• Re: Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Tieitup
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:37:04 -0600
  Thanks for the response neil. Yes currently running without the cat and boy does it sound like a VW. I have a malicious little...
• Re: '84 Vanagon AFM - Set screw
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:29:45 -0400
  ...When things go wrong adjustments are never the appropriate response except after someone has already messed things up. Things to look for are the...
• Re: Testing after some computer issues
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 18 Jul 2022 20:49:16 +0000
  ...On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 01:18:54 PM PDT, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Somewhere....in some cubical...in some building...
• Type I thermostat (need union nut)
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:21:42 -0500
  ...82 won't start when hot Tom writes: <<< I think you're on the right track with you thoughts about a too-rich situation...
• Re: Testing after some computer issues
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 18 Jul 2022 21:10:43 +0000
  ...On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 01:49:16 PM PDT, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote: I will add....actually there is a...
• Re: O2-sensor blues and more on '84 1.9L engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:19:53 -0700
  ...system for response. With the >> engnine warm and running, short the O2 sensor lead to ground. The engine >> should go rich. You can use...
• Re: test message
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:35:28 -0400
  ...Send an email to listserv@gerry.vanagon.com You should get immediately a response back: “> THANKs You're welcome! Summary of resource utilization ------------------------------- CPU...
• Re: 2.1 WBX - Cold starts easy, Hot - failure to start
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 25 Apr 2017 08:37:29 -0500
  ...Bad temp 2 sensor or connection (including ground) can cause an > over rich condition on a warm engine which will prevent firing bad spark...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:48:52 -0400
  ...Why then is there an injector at each cylinder, instead of one big > one in the throttle body? Faster response? Why not more than...
• Re: Weber DFEV's and heat
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Jun 1995 14:56:07 -0700
  ...responses. It seems that some electrical part of the carb >hits the fan housing but can be fixed. One person had theirs running >rich...
• Re: Loss of Power and surging
  Historical mailing list - Johnson, Darrell
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 16:56:13 -0800
  ...response. Went through a 1/4 tank of gas in 20 miles. Stopping at a gas station, exhaust smelled like engine was running rich...