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• Vanagon vs. Volvo Crash Photos
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 02:01:29 -0600
  ...4 door (153k) 90 Associated RC10 Team Car, Aluminum 95 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 FS ------------------------------------------------------ St. Louis / Columbia, MO LiMBO - Gateway VW Club - VWoA VW...
• No stop lights, no lighter, but interior works on '84
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 15:10:35 -0500
  Have an electrical problem that is stumping me. A few weeks ago, I stopped getting power to the cigar lighter, I checked with voltmeter...
• Front running light/turn signal
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:23:17 -0500
  Heloo again - Ok, so this might be a silly question but I am stumped. We have a situation where the front signal on the...
• I'm stumped! (misfire)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Schmedlin
  Sat, 23 May 1998 05:23:33 -0700
  Hello Everyone, I have a problem that has got me stumped. I have an 82 Westy which has a misfire, both at idle and...
• Electrical Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 20:35:50 -0800
  ...Anyone have any other thoughts? I'm stumped. dave
• Re: Running Hot
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 23:51:24 -0400
  ...It has me stumped. I've been thur every pipe in the thing. > > Replaced the rad. thermostat, water pump, about half the hoses. > > Just...
• Sliding door handle - outside
  Historical mailing list - Brian Isherwood
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 15:35:56 +0000
  Well since I am fixing my inside door handle, here's a stumper for you folks. The outside handle is loose and it wiggles...
• Stereo sounds: a little more bass?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 08:44:26 -0700
  ...the glove box seems like a nice spot), but I'm stumped for a place for a subwoofer. Anyone had luck with those "tube...
• Vanagon stalling
  Historical mailing list - Bassim Dowidar
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 10:32:08 -0700
  ...Any definitive way to test that out? Other ideas? I'm stumped. Thanks Bassim __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail...
• Re: No Clutch
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 07:32:19 -0700
  On 3/2/05 6:49, "Eric Zeno" <vw4x4@FYI.NET> wrote: > Syncro clutch will not disengage > > This one has me stumped.....one minute...
• NVC Phone Lines
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Fri, 19 Oct 2007 22:54:04 -0400
  ...Any idea what the %$^& is going on? I'm stumped. Bah. tabe johnson/87 westy
• Re: Can't Get the Screws Back In
  Historical mailing list - Schmidt
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 22:57:04 -0500
  ...I am stumped. >Forgiving you in advance for the ridicule, >Humbly. >Phaedra >
• Re: Vegemite.
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 00:35:41 -0700
  ...When stump pulling just spread some around the tree stump and it will draw it out of the ground. ( Has a fetish for wood...
• Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 12 Nov 2013 20:30:17 -0600
  ...I would do such a thing - but like I said - on electronics, I'm dumber than a stump. Anyone game? Or maybe want to...
• Re: Where does Hella relay go?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:25:10 -0700
  ...By the time I looked back a couple > minutes later I was stumped, because there were three possible > locations open for the single relay...
• Re: Messed up Steering column
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 07 May 1995 11:29:31 -0700 (MST)
  ...I could probably pull stumps with it. GARY Gibson.
• Re: Vanagon 5 Speed Trannies. RPM in 5th gear question.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 02:32:09 EST
  ...Its nice if you have to pull a tree stump but is almost useless around town. -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Ground wire from heater blower warm
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 16:29:15 EST
  ...Does this sound like a short in the motor itself? I'm stumped.
• Re: saturday stumper: why do Canadian westys have the elec. outlet down low?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 18:15:23 -0800
  on 22/3/03 6:04 pm, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > why do the Canadian westys have the exterior electrical outlet down low by...
• Re: And now for something REALLY important
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 01:55:54 -0400
  ...On top of that, someplace where I won't knock it off on a stump or a rock, and someplace where it isn't...
• Replaced instrument circuit foil
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Tue, 8 Oct 2019 12:13:47 -0400
  ...It looks identical to the vanagon version so I'm stumped as to why it refuses to cooperate. Is it possible to install this...
• Replacing Windshield Wiper Motor
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 11:53:41 -0400
  ...I tried removing it myself - got the wiper arms off and the shaft assemblies unscrewed at the dash, but got stumped in how to...
• Engine teardown - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 10 Jun 2015 17:10:28 -0500
  ...The rebuilder is very good, but this one has him up a stump. I'm sure he will eventually succeed but any suggestions might...
• WTB: Digifant Idle Stabilizer Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 08:28:53 -0500
  ...4 door (151k) 90 Associated RC10 Team Car, Aluminum 95 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 FS ------------------------------------------------------ St. Louis / Columbia, MO LiMBO - Gateway VW Club - VWoA VW...
• wanted: propane tank fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bauermeister
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 18:45:26 -0500
  ...Anybody know a source for this part?(new or used) The local propane and RV places are stumped. Bus depot only sells the whole...
• "90 carat fuel dump problem.
  Historical mailing list - Eurotech
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 11:10:22 -0500
  ...I am stumped. so far I have done the following. - Pulled off cat and muffler, No change at speed. - checked for malfunctioning AFM, replced...
• Pop-Top Not Closing all the way
  Historical mailing list - Ryan London
  Sun, 6 Jun 2004 17:35:49 -0500
  ...Is it possible that these things warp? I'm stumped! Ryan London '90 Syncro Westy Chicago
• Re: Where does Hella relay go?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:18:05 -0700
  ...By the time I looked back a couple > minutes later I was stumped, because there were three possible > locations open for the single relay...
• Re: Messed up Steering column
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 7 May 1995 13:17:44 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I could probably pull stumps with it. GARY Gibson. This kind of speaks sadly of the direction VW has taken on quality when you...
• Re: Rad fan--2 or 3 wire???stumped
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 09:50:21 -0400
  At 04:51 PM 4/28/03 -0700, Mark wrote: >Your fan resister is likely bad. It lives behind the driver's side >headlight...
• VINS on Vans.... (was re: heres a stumper...two VIN's on dash?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:41:13 EST
  i just checked underneath the RF Frame outriggers all my vanagons here (all 15 of them! LOL) ...all US models and even my canadian...
• Re: Traction? Not very much
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:33:10 -0800
  ...When things get really difficult, there is tree stump pulling G-gear. Put chains on her and she will practically climb walls. ;-) BenT
• Re: Rad fan--2 or 3 wire???stumped
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 13:13:27 -0400
  That's kind of strange, because my old 2WD 1986, no AC, had a 2 speed fan, but no resistor at all! Go figure...
• Leaky rear hatch????
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Thu, 15 May 2003 13:25:12 -0500
  ...Does this ring a bell with anyone??? Is it leaking from under the pop-top??? Bad door seal??? I'm stumped. TIA! Rod Woten...
• Re: Friday Navigation Quiz;is mt. range quiz
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 11:25:32 -0700
  ...http://www.rain.org/~mkummel/stumpers/06nov98a.html Naturally the Hawaiian Islands are one of the US ones. Bill in the Southwest. ----- Original Message...
• gas smell
  Historical mailing list - corey hoffman
  Sun, 16 May 2004 17:50:31 -0700
  ...I am stumped as to where this could be coming from. If I drive the van for a bit it never smells of gas...
• can't find timing marks
  Historical mailing list - Paul Wyand
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 12:24:36 -0500
  ...I have set timing on many cars before, but this has me stumped. I was wondering if this is something that might have come...
• Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - Nik Maravich
  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:17:17 -0400
  Hi all I recently developed a problem that has me stumped. I have an 87 Vanagon GL with the 2.1 When she idles...
• Pink Autobahn Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 09:18:01 -0600
  ...4 door (154k) 90 Associated RC10 Team Car, Aluminum 95 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 FS ------------------------------------------------------ St. Louis / Columbia, MO LiMBO - Gateway VW Club - VWoA VW...
• Re: Re; Keys Locked in Van
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 09:40:39 -0400
  ...lock by pushing the button, and slamming the >door. >It's a saftey feature, to prevent this from happening. >Enlighten me, I'm stumped.
• Re: saturday stumper: why do Canadian westys have the elec. outlet down low
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 19:50:20 -0800
  David Brodbeck wrote: >> Water pump; 83 is submersible in the tank, 80-81 in line under the sink, >> 82 don't know, 78 under...
• Re: Door locks
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 00:00:15 -0500 (EST)
  ...sliding door routed? I am installing an aftermarket kit and am stumped at > how to do a sano installation, all the other doors have...
• 12V Power to Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLaughlin
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 19:29:51 -0600
  ...the wiring, hidden in there behind the refrigerator? It seems like there is no power going to the pump, but why not? Stumped Ed
• High beam not working
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 16:09:31 -0500
  ...socket, and a working light, how come it's not coming on? The connections are all clean, and I'm stumped. Greg 82 Westy
• Re: Who has the most Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 13:05:35 -0600
  ...heres a stumper...two VIN's on dash?" " i just checked underneath the RF Frame outriggers all my vanagons here (all 15 of them...
• Re: Overheating
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 17 Jul 1999 23:38:57 -0400
  ...We are both stumped, and my mechanic ( although mostly an > aircooled guy) has been working on VW's for 25 years. > > Anybody have any...
• Re: I am stumped
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 12 May 2001 18:26:12 -0400
  ...I am stumped > I am back on my recurring rough idle, heisitaion problem. I had changed the > points & condenser about two weeks ago & the...
• =?utf-8?Q?86_sliding_door_handle_mechanism_=E2=80=A6_stumped?=
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:43:35 -0700
  Hi, I have a good slider door I want to swap into my van. Taken all the hardware off, but I can’t the...
• Re: Loosening Axle (rear)
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:51:25 -0400
  ...My brilliant idea is to lift the >van's >corner, put the socket onto the axle nut with a long extension on a >stump...
• Syncro Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 10 Mar 1996 00:00:15 (EST)
  ...dragging junk car out of the woods, removing tree stumps, some towing of stuck cars. Am I looking for trouble?? TO all who have...
• Re: Stumped Man : ( Bosch ignition coil colors and there meanings�
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hooper
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 22:46:39 -0500
  >BLUE, GOLD, and BLACK Bosch ignition coil. >I'm still searching the archives for the color difference You'll come across a Hoover sermon...
• Tiico won't start
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 12:29:37 -0600
  ...Am really stumped and would appreciate if anyone could offer insight. Thanks, Chris '87 Westy Tiico _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share...
• Running rich after Head replacement,
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Mon, 22 Dec 2003 19:34:08 EST
  ...My mechanic is getting stumped because it runs fine till it reaches that magic temp. It runs great till its warm then like crap...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:44:00 -0500
  On Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:20 -0800, "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > perhaps a Tiico engine is differnt, but on all...
• Vanagons at the Tour de France- Stage 9 Col du Tourmalet
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:29:52 -0700
  ...2008 Specialized Roubaix 2007 Specialized StumpJumper 1977 DelaSanta (Reynolds 531 & Campagnolo equiped)� 89 Syncro Westy (CinnabarVan) 87 Syncro Transporter (Stella) 73 Westy Campmobile (agent...
• front seat arm rest removal?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 24 Mar 1998 12:14:16 -0500
  ...Got me stumped? The older style (1986) has a hex bolt down the center of the hinge point. It is covered by a black...
• clutch or transmission? PLEASE HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 23:34:02 -0800
  ...o bearing are all fairly new, I haven't heard any strange sounds from the tranny, I'm completely stumped. Any suggestions? thanks, Don
• Testing a Fuel Injection harness??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 15:09:51 -0700
  ...I then went on to test the 4 fuel injection connectors and here's where I got stumped. Looking at the wiring diagram, one...
• Re: Weird ignition timing - '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:55:11 -0700
  >I am stumped, what could make my timing be so far from stock? Jay you made the timing so far from stock the question...
• Re: 5 speed Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Mar 1990 20:12:16 -0500
  ...g* little switch on the dash- grrrr.) First is a real "stump-puller", although the diesel will even let you start in third gear...