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Re: 96R AGM Battery feedback
Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:26:15 -0400
...96R AGM Battery feedback > > Looks like my replies are getting blocked so I'll try from scratch. > > > Sometimes timing can be amazing. I have...
Re: Vanagon running rough
Historical mailing list - two.tone.tool.box
Sun, 9 Jan 2005 20:35:47 -0800
...in UK), so > managed to get a week off at very short notice and 'did Europe' - > 1350miles in 6 days (couldn't get any...
Re: 5th seat
Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
Tue, 11 Jan 2000 03:40:14 EST
...Are you sure about the "hidden under the plywood" case? Also, I think even full-camper Westies with tracks only have "short" tracks - long...
Re: Never Under Estimate Your Ground Straps!
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Fri, 1 Mar 2002 16:35:52 -0500
...short... Once I got the compressor out of the > engine compartment, > I was able to get a clear look at my engine block to...
Re: -Now Engine Conversion - doing your own soobie wire harness
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:13:38 -0700
...Just how it is. > > And shortened oil pan too, might be a factor in how they can do 300K just > fine in a Subaru...
rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
Historical mailing list - zampano
Fri, 10 Jan 2003 21:21:16 -0800
...It did that for couple more times the next two days, a very short lasting occurence. Each time I checked the coolant, hot and...
Re: Buying advice
Historical mailing list - Bernie
Wed, 7 Jul 2010 19:42:23 -0700
...worst in people just old* *guys who have been around the block once or twice.* *Old guys who don't like to lose their...
Re: need help, oil in coolant (bit long)
Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
Mon, 18 Jan 1999 20:02:18 EST
...But that would mean either a cracked block or head, or a bad head gasket. I assume you checked the oil level, considering the...
Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle..Was "vanagon syndrome?"
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 25 Jun 2014 19:37:52 -0600
...the ECU just says ~ OK this is Goofy, I need a short break ~ The Iffy Wires may indeed be contributing to the Issue but...
Re: 87 2.1 loss power
Historical mailing list - Amy Miner
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:58:04 -0400
...I checked to ground on the block and checked to the braid around the coax and there is no short to ground. The injectors...
Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not?
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Fri, 22 Mar 2002 21:42:33 -0600
There s a wild man locally that has dropped a small block chevy into the front end of Bug---he sits pretty much where...
Re: Optima Battery safety question
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 7 Jul 2005 23:11:58 -0700
...terminals, the way nothing can short to the battery cover tin. 3) Shim the battery compartment with wood blocks to keep the battery from...
Re: DIY alignments
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Fri, 9 May 2008 05:51:09 -0700
...With a pair of spacer blocks taped onto the level, you can read your vehicles camber by placing the level onto each wheel, with...
Re: Water pump impeller wore into case
Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:49:56 -0400
...Don't shortchange this step because you want the JB Weld to have the best bond possible to the case. 3. Because it's...
Re: Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
Wed, 26 Sep 2012 05:59:41 -0400
...Do > check the top breathers and make sure they are not blocked with road crud. > Unless you are looking to do a rebuild but...
AW: On I4 and TIICO Exhaust Fixes
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 30 Sep 2002 13:51:23 -0700
...At thirty dollars each, the short-lived dampers are not fun to replace. I never had any cracking problems during the 5 years I...
Re: High Mileage Maintenance Concerns
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 12:09:07 -0700
...In short, my time at the side of the road in the middle of nowhere is worth roughly 77,000 bazilion Molvanian dollars a...
Re: I am not alone
Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
Fri, 21 Feb 2014 23:34:43 -0500
...The >> Seattle area has three VW dealers, one four blocks from the University of >> Washington campus. They all sold a lot of campers over...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:43:59 -0700
...If this was a beheading, it is the very messy amateur sort; > nothing short of gruesome. > > The cylinder in question has the piston quite...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:55:57 -0700
...If >> this was a beheading, it is the very messy amateur sort; nothing short of >> gruesome. >> >> The cylinder in question has the piston quite...
Re: Parts Cleaner Recommendations
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 8 Sep 2008 21:41:12 -0500
...Does a pro job on engine blocks on down to small parts. Jim On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 4:55 PM, Jeff <vw...
Re: 16" alloy wheels on ebay 5x112 (vanagon bolt pattern)
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sat, 2 Feb 2002 13:42:19 -0500
<html> <font size=3>At 09:21 AM 2/2/2002 -0800, you wrote:<br> </font><blockquote type=cite cite><font face="arial" size...
Re: '87 Westy 2.1L, Running Rough, No Power, Dies at Idle (Long)
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Mon, 3 Sep 2012 23:10:09 +0000
...If the symptom clears for a short while then > the o2 sensor wiring is the problem. What to check? > The green wire to the...
Re: Serious Friday question -- stalling a few minutes after cold start
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 3 Mar 2011 14:11:31 -0800
...Very wastefuil of fuel, and shortens engine life. and always always check for air leaks .. everywhere ..in all the parts that flow air in...
Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Sun, 1 Mar 2015 16:47:35 -0800
...So with an already warmed up >> engine >> restarting clears the O2 sensor circuit for a short while each time. With >> a >> cold engine the...
Re: Gas prices
Historical mailing list - michael hann
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:18:08 -0800
...If you put "oil stored in tankers today" in the search block of > http://www.news.google.com/ you can find more questions to...
Re: Engine Fires: A Professional POV
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Mon, 11 Jun 2001 05:32:29 -0400
...When mounted in the wrong orientation and heat is applied, the liquid fuel inside can block the gas from escaping and the gas expands...
Re: Clutch Chatter
Historical mailing list - Daniel Neu
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:22:21 -0800
...I ended up buying a long-block 2.1L from a Southern California junkyard. I never tried to get anything from VWoA. Maybe I...
aircooled head torque, oil leak
Historical mailing list
Fri, 4 Sep 1998 12:46:24 EDT
...the base of the cylinder is a heat transfer surface--it transfers some of the heat from the jug to the block, where it...
Re: Broken New Engine, What is fair resolution?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Wed, 10 Apr 2002 10:00:55 -0600
...Seems like > it can only be a mating problem between the heads and block (less likely > since head was remachined during R&R, and...
Re: lifters for new engine? - and increased stroke
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 23 Mar 2003 20:12:11 -0600
...I recently say a stock 350 small block Chevy in a 52 five window body (FireBird Clip under front) It had a GMC blower...
Re: FW: berg shift kit (Lets get organized)
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Thu, 4 Mar 2004 04:46:21 -0500
...berg shift kit > >> > >> I am in the market for the Berg short shift kit. Is someone > >> planning to do a group purchase? > >> > >> John > >> > >> '89...
Re: automatic aux battery charger + inverter setup
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 25 Aug 2015 22:05:32 -0400
...battery charger Designed to be hardwired using quick-connect AC terminal blocks or by connecting AC through GFCI receptacles (included) Built-in 30-amp...
Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 8 Dec 2002 11:09:30 -0600
...One seller had a Champagne edition Bus up on blocks under a car cover that he apparently thought was worth its weight in gold...
Re: Checking pressure cap function???
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 29 Jul 2013 11:57:19 -0500
I took a bad coolant cap and a short piece of hose and made a tester. It works fine for what it can do...
Re: [subaruvanagon] temperature fluxuation, why?
Historical mailing list - No Name Available
Tue, 15 Feb 2005 19:52:03 EST
...And then only for short periods on acceleration while the thermostat is readjusting to the new temperatures. Folks, If you've got a Vanagon...
Re: Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Thu, 2 Aug 2007 10:25:53 -0800
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Is there any reason one couldn't relocate the stock valve to an > accessibleunder-dash location and shorten the operating...
Re: Broken New Engine, What is fair resolution?
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 10 Apr 2002 11:18:11 -0400
...Seems like it can only be a mating problem between the heads and block (less likely since head was remachined during R&R, and...
Re: Value of '82 diesel
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:15:21 -0500
...If the block saw enough wear to actually wear the cylinder walls the health of the rest of the vehicle is in question. Remember...
Re: holes in front wall of battery box.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 18 Jul 2016 08:20:27 -0700
...There is a short piece cardboard flex line on this opening which terminates under the vehicle inside of the passenger wheel well. I presume...
Re: Rebuilt engine
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Mon, 7 Apr 2014 00:17:20 -0700
I will keep this short. It's good to see people have had good experiences with this company. I can say one thing based...
Re: too much bleeding on this list
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Wed, 15 Jan 2003 14:37:47 -0500
...cooling part such as; thermostat, temp sender, faulty cooling hose, partially blocked radiator/heather and so on) >>>If you have a failing head gasket...
Re: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:28:45 -0700
...and the outer rubber 'joke' gaskets on a waterboxer - they get so mushy or pinched, or corroded, not much could help them short of...
List messages: Re: Starter for Syncro
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 16 Oct 2020 20:10:48 -0400
...on the dash for? > What is the cord handing off the block near the bell housing? > Where do I fill the washer tank from...
Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 22 Dec 2013 13:46:18 -0600
...It is so hot I >> am wearing shorts today - and it has been raining off and on - the >> perfect setup for a cold front...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:31:00 -0700
...have about 6 and don't want much for an assembled short block. You can make a 1.9 DH code engine into 2...
Re: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
Historical mailing list - Paul A. Blouin
Fri, 10 Jan 2003 21:35:23 -0800
...It did that for couple more > times the next two days, a very short lasting occurence. Each time I > checked the coolant, hot and...
RE: Price of a pancake; '72 engine removal
Historical mailing list - King, Robert
28 Sep 1994 09:36:50 +1000
...and burn your arms) until you successfully block the line. As a point of interest the 'short line' dumps petrol overboard if the fuel...
Re: Beyond Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:13:48 -0700
...For short stays, day or overnight trips, daily driving, bike races and windsurf outings...the Vanagon is perfect. It works pretty good as a...
WAY OT: Clearcutting, Forestry, Fairplay, Sustainability?
Historical mailing list - Barry & Margarita
Sun, 27 Feb 2000 00:06:14 -0500
...I object to the arrogance of my fellow scientists in downplaying realities and spinning public perception to accomodate greed and squandering resources for short...
Re: 87 2.1 loss power
Historical mailing list - Amy Miner
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:59:22 -0400
...I checked to ground on > the block and checked to the braid around the coax and there is no short to > ground. The injectors...
Re: Oil cooler
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Thu, 22 Apr 2004 11:02:20 -0400
...I was wondering if I should remove my stock cooler and just block off the hole in the engine tin providing more air to...
Re: '87 Westy 2.1L, Running Rough, No Power, Dies at Idle (Long)
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 3 Sep 2012 18:43:47 -0600
...If the symptom clears for a short >> while then >> the o2 sensor wiring is the problem. What to check? >> The green wire to the...
Re: Fuel gauge sender ground location
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Fri, 6 Mar 2009 22:14:11 EST
Shortly after dropping my fuel tank to replace each and every fuel line all the way to the injectors my gauge is not nearly...
Re: Timing Mark
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:27:03 -0700
...Kinda doubt you would've needed to do this, but if you had the timing gear out, (gear inside block that drives dist.) make...
Re: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
Historical mailing list - zampano
Sun, 12 Jan 2003 15:48:12 -0800
...The block was missing several items >> (coolant bypass plate for the 1.9s, other stuff such as bolts and >> o-rings), so I had...
Re: 2.1 running again, thanks, list!
Historical mailing list - The Westy man
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:29:12 -0700
...They would be omnidirectional--not that it matters once the >>>> engine is off the ground. >>>> >>>> I did use a block and tackle so I...
Re: Need to add a switch to shut off my accessories while parked
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 27 Jul 2015 08:46:56 -0700
...reach from the driver's side...in case of fire or shorts...also > convenient to just jump in and reach over to "activate" the...
Re: rod knock on ivory '84 westy
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:21:26 -0600
...The problem is > that the knock may not be heard, only happened for a short while, or denial > prevented the operator from taking the...
Re: Get GPS system ditch these Atlas was ..Re: For the Newbies - Vanago
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Thu, 31 Aug 2006 09:46:53 -0700
...On the hillside, > narrow winding short > > streets, lots of trees, lots of traffic and stop > signs. The GPS totally > > failed, only got there when...