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• Re: AC high pressure hose leaks-87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 May 2004 17:06:08 -0500
  ...I've read that soaking a certain sensitive area in a constant ice > bath works wonders. Won't work for the wife though. > > Mike...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:38:46 -0700
  ...I am the only technically competent person among my friends, so I'm constantly fielding questions and fixing stuff for them. Everything from cars...
• Re: Fix it as it needs?...or Go For IT!!
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:31:04 -0700
  ...And the people who are constantly willing to answer the many questions that are thrown at us are certainly among the best around. There...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Harness
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 00:52:43 -0500
  ...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: Cylinder hone -conclusion?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 18:29:59 -0600
  ...That way the temperature was maintained constant over a period and pressures on the engine were fairly constant. There was no stopping and starting...
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:59:04 -0800
  ...It struck me as odd that the voltage should swing > rhythmically up and down like that when the engine is at a constant speed...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 22:28:09 -0700
  ...These are not 'starter' batteries, >> and are not made to be bulk charged, with a constant dump of current > > In other words, just putting...
• Re: OEM LPG Tank, Burn time
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Tue, 5 Jul 2016 16:30:54 -0700
  For what it's worth� We've been full-time for almost three years and cook constantly on the Westy stove. Our standard is...
• Re: Gas Mileage Improvements?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:12:01 -0400
  The most dramatic improvement that I've found on my '87 Westy automatic was measured at a constant 75 mph highway driving, versus 65...
• Re: thermostrat.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 6 Nov 95 16:15:04 PST
  ...The thermostat helps them stay at as constant a temperature as possible. Leaving the flaps open doesn't prevent overheating - when the engine is...
• (F) forgive but this (if it's true) will happen before friday
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 23:52:33 -0500
  ...Also, this will be the closest perigee of the Moon of the year since the moon's orbit is constantly deforming. If the weather...
• Re: High performance fuel rail system.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 10:39:07 -0800
  ...However, since the fuel pressure regulator is keeping the pressure constant, and the limiting factor the hose to and the injector itself are still...
• Re: Bus Depot OXS Dilemma; Where Is the Truth?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 20:43:48 EDT
  ...control. > > > > The full voltage range of the reaction will always be constant with the > > elements themselves no matter who makes it. > > > > So the variables...
• Re: ugh!! fridge still blowing out!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 00:39:31 -0700
  ...because i am constantly > climbing over 1000 feet just > about everytime i drive. i go from 3300 feet to > 4700 to work or 3300...
• Re: What voltage do injectors need to fire?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 6 Sep 2004 21:43:25 -0700
  How often does a down draft carb dump fuel into the intake? CONSTANTLY ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daniel L. Katz" <katzd54@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon...
• Re: mice
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 08:40:52 -0500
  ...I store a few other VW's in my pole barn and its a constant battle with the mice. I once had a cat...
• Re: Reimo mushroom top group buy
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 14 Feb 2020 20:12:54 -0800
  ...Ben T <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi Gang, > > My apologies for constantly leaving out you (old farts who don’t Facebook) from group deals...
• Re: headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:12:50 -0700
  ...Given a constant > voltage, 12 volts, the resistance of the load (headlights, horn, etc.) > limits the current. If the resistance decreases, say a wire...
• Great Eastern American/Canadian Road Trip
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 5 Aug 2012 07:54:45 -0400
  ...Due to constantly adjusting life situations, I have some time on my hands. Starting August 17th, I finish up work in Rye NY with...
• Re: High Altitude
  Historical mailing list - Kenyon Fairey
  Tue, 24 Feb 1998 22:37:41 +0000
  ...3) We only say a real loss of power climbing to the Eisenhower tunnel (in the truck lane) due to it's constant steep...
• Re: No brake lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 09:25:39 -0400
  ...The single wire lights the test light constant >with brakes on or off. The other side (2 wires together) does nothing. >Brake pedal has...
• Re: tranny rebuild for my "new" westy
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 19:35:08 -0800
  ...what would be the cause? the front end seems fine other than the constant squeaking.\ other than that, she's beautiful. i also wanted...
• Re: CIS-E FUEL INJECTION BAD O2 sensor TEST , LVC
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 14:01:53 -0700
  ...Normal operation is for the voltage to constantly be going up and down around the "normal" optimal air/fuel mixture. I think that it...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - batt./OXYS dash lights on?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:19:54 -0800
  ...Fla., these 2 lights started to "blink" and now are > running constant at high rpm? > > Is this an "bad oxygen sender" light and if...
• Re: Flickering oil sensor light (long)
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 11:42:08 -0600
  ...60 - 65 mph (constant highway speed). Pulled over >immediately-oil level was ok and engine idled fine with no oil light. Started up >on...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 13:15:52 -0600
  ...FWIW, all the older Blaupunkt (and CSS-6600) stereos I have ever used have the yellow wire as constant "on" for memory backup, and...
• Re: Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:07:53 -0700
  ...Ground, > Constant 12VDC, Switched 12VDC. I just kept splicing into existing > things. I need a better way.....it is definitely looking like an Octopus...
• Re: Not in R or D
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 23 Mar 2019 08:56:06 -0400
  ...Idle stabilizer advances timing in distributor to keep idle constant. Remember that when you restart the van, the O2 sensor is cut out for...
• Re: Horns, improvements
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:52:42 -0700
  ...gets split off to also feed 86 of the relay > trigger, constantly. Then 85 is wired to the horn button wire and the > horn...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 31 Mar 2012 12:18:38 -0500
  ...outfit, but a modern vehicle that I could simply maintain without constant concerns, maybe 40K, I'd have it in a flash. Oh, and...
• Re: Webasto HL 18B Air Heater
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 2 Sep 2011 10:37:11 -0700
  ...i just set it to run on constant and set the dial at high or low (1 to 5 setting numbers) open the roof...
• Anyone have a Eurovan Country Homes? Looking to use poptop on T3 Doka canopy
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:38:08 -0700
  ...Does anyone here have one which was made for the Eurovan? If so, how well has it survived the constant pushing and pulling to...
• Re: Keeping things from freezing shut
  Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:42:18 -0900
  ...The constant going in and out of garages makes for a daily > freeze-thaw cycle and by the time you get out of the...
• Re: I had it!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:10:22 -0400
  ...harder jobs, and so you aren't working your butt off constantly. You have the reputation and the skills to make the money you...
• Electrical problems are driving me mad!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 20 Oct 1994 21:58:26 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Light is on constantly now. OK, here are the troubleshooting steps I've done: (BTW, it's a 12v conversion that hasn't given...
• Re: Lack of EV Manual
  Historical mailing list
  18 Jul 1995 05:55:29 GMT
  ...Fan speed stays constant regardless of which of the three AC settings is selected. Also, when cruising on the open road, the temp needle...
• Westy Syncro Specifications
  Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 09:07:56 +0100
  ...Max speed 125 km/h Fuel consumption 11.2 Liter/100km (constant 90 km/h) Fuel consumption 15.4 Liter/100km (Town cycle) Regards...
• Re: What's going on in my Engine...
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 06:57:17 -0600
  ...On the Freeway > at a constant speed (63 mph) it was fine. Press the gas and hesitation, no > bucking just hesitation. I have an...
• Re: Ticking ECU again..
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 12:10:48 -0500
  ...do > some interior work, and I've noticed that the ECU > constantly ticks when the > engine is running. Is this normal? Or is something...
• Re: road salt pH
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 15:17:59 -0800
  ...OH- ions to "create" a > pH. > > Whether NaCl affects the dissociation constant of H2O I cannot say, but I > would guess that the road...
• compression and leak down test
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 08:35:29 -0500
  ...of air, but had a constant leak from both cylinders. I placed my fingers inside of the intake ports touching the back side of...
• Re: [Syncro] rescue a SyncroSUNROOF from the crusher, RESCUED!!!??
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 13:53:30 -0800
  ...you. ......... > > > > When I was into this biz full swing I would constantly have an eye > peeled > > not for the flashy over priced "one-offs...
• Re: Friday Story
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 25 May 2007 19:45:40 -0700
  ...Not at 75 MPH but constantly pedal to the metal. Since I had bad seating rings I lost quite some oil but never threw...
• Re: Was: Leaky ... fuel injector? Now: suck fuel/air through vaccum side of fuel regulator?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:13:01 -0800
  ...I think one of the injectors has its > > core shot out and the engine has become a deep pit for receiving > > constant flow of...
• Re: Purpose of "Voltage Stabilizer" in Instrument cluster?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 5 Jul 2008 23:37:15 -0700
  ...conjunction with the engine >>> coolant temp gauge? >> >> Yes, it provides a constant 10 volts for the gauges. >> >>> i.e. if one took the engine...
• Re: New battery is dead
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 13:37:10 -0400
  ...All modern head units have two power leads - one goes to constant +12V, > and provides power to the unit, the other should go to...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:33:47 -0800
  ...Typically in PWM applications the frequency of the pulses remains constant and the width, or length of time the voltage is on is varied...
• STP WAS==>Re: 20W-50 oil question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 16:13:01 +0000
  ...The Vangon's cooling system is unable > > to keep the coolant at a constant temperature in slow traffic or in > > climbing > > long hills, unlike...
• Re: Capacitor fix - what year?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 01:04:14 -0600
  ...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: Parasitic drain
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:49:10 -0700
  ...it’s turned off, really .013 because I think the > battery constant is drawing .004. So when I have my mppt plugged in and...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light Flickering
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 19 Feb 2014 17:56:55 -0700
  ...He also said the oil temp and pressure senders are installed low in the sump for constant, accurate reads. Bob
• Re: installed new engine.. now have ecu/fuel pump woes....anyone help me?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:36:46 -0400
  ...All four injectors have constant +12 on them and fire by having the other lead pulled to ground. All fire simultaneously. Are you saying...
• Re: overheating vanagon 86
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:45:10 -0600
  ...The stream > pumping in seems like it could be more constant. but if the bubbles are > coming out of the radiator bleeder it could...
• Another Vanagon Stall?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 05 Jan 95 13:06:21 pst
  Steven Johnson said: >Well, if yer referring to the old stalling on the long drive at constant >speeds, then you are referring to Technical...
• Another Vanagon Stall?
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Thursday, January 05, 1995 3:06PM
  Steven Johnson said: >Well, if yer referring to the old stalling on the long drive at constant >speeds, then you are referring to Technical...
• Post Card from the road (east coast leg)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 08:33:11 EDT
  ...In the last two weeks I have been on the road almost constantly and yesterday's trip was very tiring but now with my...
• Re: FI Weirdness -- please help
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 09:34:52 PDT
  ...trouble finding out > where it's coming from. >> > >There is a constant "hot" wire from the positive terminal (sees the glass as >half full...
• Re: Clutch replaced after only 72K miles??
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 22:54:33 EDT
  ...like to start out in second gear) or use the clutch constantly (like in stop and go traffic in big cities) or sit at...
• Re: Vanagon Bucking - A Proactive Approach?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 17:16:04 -0500
  I aquired A Technical Bulletin from April 30,1992,It states After driving for an extended period of time at a constant speed,the...
• Re: Van/squid connection...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 18 May 2001 14:00:19 -0500
  ...Is there some connection > between Westfalias and ex-squids? Maybe it's wanderlust...or the constant > maintenance...or maybe just living in a confined...