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• Fridge fan switch
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Sun, 2 Nov 2003 15:24:46 -0500
  ...Is there a way to test the thermoswitch to see if its working properly? Roger Van Till 89 Westy
• friday fun
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 13:52:57 -0500
  ...None, if designed properly. Ha!
• Re: Defective Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 09:52:59 -0400
  ...The part that inserts in the upper control arm and > is held on by 2 allen bolts is not properly machined. This prevents it...
• Help! Front Heater Fan (install) fail
  Historical mailing list - Trevor Reynolds
  Thu, 11 Jul 2013 16:18:29 -0700
  ...During the work I tested the fan before installing and thought I had been careful to install it properly. Don't think there is...
• 1987 Vanagon Brake Light Warning Issue
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 14 May 2019 22:42:20 -0600
  Brake Light Warning Light won't turn off ~ Have checked switched switch under E'Brake Handle & it seems to be functioning properly & Switch on...
• Re: "Westfalia" DECAL install tips?
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 14:21:09 -0500
  Other than lining up properly, are there any tricks to applying a "WESTFALIA" decal? The crinkle finish looks like it could make it difficult...
• Somewhat ignorant oil pressure switch question..
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 13:30:09 -0300
  The VDO dual-terminal sender, such as http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=360006 Does it only work properly with the corresponding VDO gauge...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:59:47 -0500
  ...Cracking is ONE problem, pitting, stud stretching, head not mating properly are other know problem. Crack can occur in different location: Outside between spark...
• Re: camp cookery --was various
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:44:48 -0600
  ...Properly hammered (the steak should start at 7/8" thick, finish at 3/8 when hammered), properly flour dredged, and properly fried, it will...
• Re: 84 with sunroof problem
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 09:17:12 -0700
  ...The sunroof never wants to properly close, and at the front end, it doesn't seem to lift high enough to properly seal so...
• Re: put goo on gaskets or not?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 21:11:01 -0700
  ...When using an o-ring, if the o-ring fits properly, silicone is not needed, or even desirable. If the joint does not fit...
• Alignment : Tire Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Mudd Sparrow
  Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:46:37 -0800
  If your tire is not properly inflated, like 40 psi at front, and 45 psi rear, could that mess up an alignment job? Of...
• Re: Interesting Thing About My Westy...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 5 Apr 2013 20:32:36 -0400
  Gee, I think I'D start with fixing the rest of the bodywork properly. Wasn't impressed when I saw it after Shane bought...
• what is belt dressing?
  Historical mailing list - DAVID MOST
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 08:37:16 -0800
  If belts are good and properly tightned, yet they are still screeching when cold, is there something that can be done? I've heard...
• Another MMO question...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 06:26:25 PST
  ...The engine runs very nice (makes sense, now that it is "breathing" properly) except... when very cold, on a long high-way run (over...
• heater core & fan replaced 91 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Trevor Reynolds
  Sun, 14 Jul 2013 10:13:59 -0700
  ...During the work I tested the fan before installing and thought I had been careful to install it properly. Don't think there is...
• Oxygen Sensor Relay for Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Cheri (by way of Ron Lussier )
  Tue, 01 Apr 1997 20:02:31 -0800
  ...know is, what does the oxygen sensor relay do and how do I know if it's bad? (not working properly) Thanks Noel Cayetano
• Water Temperature Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Rodrigo Bonilla
  Wed, 7 Jul 2004 21:58:43 -0500
  I have a vanagon 83 water cooled, the engine is not working properly, I need the Water Temperature Sensor, Do you know if other...
• Re: temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 12:20:15 -0500
  ...and the wires are connected, maybe the gauge is NOT working properly. Larry A. On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 10:22 AM, Dean...
• Ethanol is the fuel of the future?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 22:48:03 -0800
  ...I seem to recall a thread on this a few months ago- what needs to be done to a WBX to burn ethanol properly...
• Winkler Photos up 2
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 12:30:53 EDT
  ...The first three pictures weren't linked properly. I have fixed them. Just go to the site at http://www.vanagain.com/winker1.htm...
• Re: Euro-Engine: 85 Volkswagen Van, Cooling, Coolant, Air
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 10:08:08 EDT
  ...Also if you have a flow problem with a properly working pressure cap, and your waterpump is working properly, then it is probably your...
• Clutch weirdness 84 standard trans ?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:33:25 -0800
  ...Once, the clutch was not doing it's thing properly..Then, after a few minutes of downtime..a trip into a store or a...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:08:00 -0800
  ...once it's pumped up, it > should stay there correct? > > It was threaded properly, and adaptor to hose was threaded properly too. > > Apologies for...
• Re: another brake saga
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:21:05 -0700
  ...Yah, I guess I should trust that the adjusters on mine are working properly. I replaced the shoes/hardware not long ago. All was...
• Re: 84 with sunroof problem
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 09:21:48 EDT
  ...The sunroof never wants to > properly close, and at the front end, it doesn't seem to lift high enough > to properly seal so...
• spent fluids
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 07:22:10 -0700
  I can recycle oil at lots of places but don't know what to do to properly dispose of dead break fluid from bleeding...
• new baby
  Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 11:27:52 -0400
  ...rust under battery & bottom of passenger door (which I will repair properly). Question: what is it worth? (How much should I insure it for...
• Re: Cylinder hone -thanks all
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Fri, 23 Jan 2004 15:47:16 -0700
  ...Most of the "cheap" rebuilds I've seen cost more then doing it properly after you added it all up after a year's...
• Re: Digijet Idle Problems
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:06:58 -0400
  ...Is the cold idle bypass valve opening and closing properly? Next I would try tightening the AFM spring a notch or two. Ken Lewis...
• lower temp tstat
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 8 May 2002 11:37:16 -0400
  ...signals are not getting passed throught the ecu properly thus not letting our vans run properly.  he says that they are designed to...
• Re: '87 GL "Stumbling" Problem
  Historical mailing list - Debi Webi
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 12:03:21 -0700
  ...My reason for saying it might solve your backfire problem is a new temp2 sensor will be properly regulating fluctuating coolant fluid temps and...
• hard to reach seam rust .. best options
  Historical mailing list - William B
  Tue, 30 May 2006 11:41:35 -0400
  ...But there's one spot i can't reach to treat "properly" it's on the inner rear wheel well. I was going to...
• 88 GL - Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 16:09:01 -0600
  ...Anyone have a copy of or a link to Dennis Haynes instructions on how to set up rear brakes properly? Thanks, John
• Re: W pretour #2
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Jan 1995 13:30:45 -0800
  The commander general of VW is going to limit beer if you don't vote properly, Steve et al, that's who! :) Yeah, I...
• Re: Syncro vs. 2wd front rotors
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 07:28:31 -0400
  ...USA 1936-Chrysler On Sat, 10 Apr 1999, Steve wrote: > will the syncro front brake rotors work/fit properly on a > 2wd vanagon? > steve >
• Re: On the road again!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 21:07:38 EDT
  ...It turned out to be that the timing was not set properly. Did it by the Bentley and it ran great! Ken Wilford Van...
• Need a hubcap, what's the going price?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 12:48:27 -0700
  The tire shop neglected to put on a hubcap properly and it escaped. How much would I pay for a replacement, say, at a...
• Re: E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 11:45:31 -0700
  Ian, Properly aimed E-code lights will not blind other drivers more then DOT lights unless improperly aimed. The lens pattern is designed to...
• Re: MB wheels on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 00:37:34 EDT
  ...and do the VW lug nuts seat properly in the M.B. wheels? I am wondering if it is possible with out to much...
• Re: Can someone try to subscribe to vanagon.com to see if it works properly?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 18 Apr 2017 10:54:26 -0400
  ...to try to subscribe to it to see if that works > > properly and also, after you are subscribed, comment on a post to see...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 22:27:52 EST
  ...You're preventing me from learning the language properly. The Spellingnazi
• Re: Damn! Rounded over CV Joint Bolt!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 23:45:14 -0400
  <snip> I'd kind of like to see if I *can* get the bolt out properly. <snip> Use a Sears "Bolt Out" or equivalent...
• Re: OEM alloy wheel center cap
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 23:11:08 -0600
  ...The wheel must be removed to get the new cap mounted properly. RC
• Re: 84 #1-#3 exhaust pipe doesn't match
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 19 Sep 2005 13:56:20 EDT
  ...Is this characteristic of exhaust pipes having to be "adjusted" to get them to fit properly or should they just pop right on? This...
• how i should have recently purchased 86 syncro westy inspected
  Historical mailing list - David Rees
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:36:03 -0500
  ...I'm assuming I need to take it somewhere other than a standard repair shop to properly inspect the inside body (e.g. look...
• Re: Clutch job... done properly
  Historical mailing list - James Henry
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 15:52:30 -0500
  ...done properly I'm about to have the rear main seal, throwout bearing, plate, pilot bearing, pressure plate, flywheel o-ring and felt ring...
• 91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile skylight
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:29:01 -0600
  ...Both skylight and gasket seem to fit properly. But it leaks. mcneely
• Re: Kitchen out; Any suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 15:04:38 -0600
  ...There's other options - check >>> out >>> gowesty's site for ideas. >> >> The Dometic works well for what it is intended for, when used >> properly...
• Any syncro specialists in Detroit area?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Charles
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 15:35:45 EDT
  ...Detroit but he's have problems finding someone to repair it properly. Any suggestions? He says the vw dealer he goes to is clueless...
• Re: ??? Solder Joint Design ???
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 09:01:37 -0700
  ...a tight fit (aka no gap, but not a press-fit). Properly heating the joint will cause the solder to be drawn into the...
• Re: Need input on radiator problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kurpius
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 07:51:32 -0800
  ...Did you test that both radiator fan speeds were working properly? You mentioned the high speed would come on, but nothing about the low...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 11:45:54 -0700
  ...As noted in Bentley (and previously missed by me), and as you obviously know, if shoes are set properly, e-brake cables are ok...
• RE: what kind of oil?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 02 Apr 1996 18:23:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Once they've properly done this (say, after a thousand miles or so on dino oil), they are good to go for the next...
• MB wheels on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - LA and Glen
  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 13:30:18 -0000
  ...and do the VW lug nuts seat properly in the M.B. wheels? I am wondering if it is possible with out to much...
• Re: Blinkers not working???
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 1 Mar 2008 09:14:04 -0800
  When reassembling my dash for the same job (amongst other stuff) I didn't put the plug to the instrument cluster on properly. I...
• Re: NEED GAS CAP FOR 85
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 19:32:38 -0500
  ...One of the two versions is very obviously wrong (too small, and also doesn't latch properly), and the other one looks correct but...
• Re: i've become a true vanagon owner [HELP!!]
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Wed, 16 May 2001 08:29:42 -0700
  ...he'll tighten them properly. and phaedra, re the parts...you didn't have to do that...but thanks. bill '87 syncro westfalia (currently...
• Re: cruise control - aargh!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 09:08:58 EDT
  Sounds to me like Jim might just need a vacuum bottle installed in his system to get this thing to work properly. Ken Wilford...
• Huge VW Show in CA?
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 01:52:53 -0500
  ...vacation in August and would love to attend if schedules mesh properly. Budd Premack 86 Syncro (and a host of others) Land of Sky...