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  • troubles in maine
    Historical mailing list - pepperd
    Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:40:32 -0700
    ...checked fuses, and found all to be intact.� is there a commonality between the horn and the brake light? anything to suggest i check...
  • Re: Check out this Audi Powered Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 3 May 2009 13:23:27 -0700
    ...2009 at 10:36 AM, Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com>wrote: > Check out this Audi Powered Vanagon, if you look closely you can see...
  • City Water Connection Leak
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Sat, 7 Aug 1999 23:01:46 -0500
    ...I double-checked and triple-checked the exterior city water connection for tightness, no problem there. I suspect the problem is within the faucet...
  • !!!EveryBus Web page - important updates!!!
    Historical mailing list - ncbus
    Sat, 14 Apr 2001 22:09:19 -0400
    ...If you are coming please check it out. The carabus lists will be updated several more times as info becomes available. Keep checking and...
  • Re: not a fuse--wipers/heaters still not working
    Historical mailing list - kurt stoppkotte
    Fri, 15 Feb 2002 16:54:08 -0500
    the headlights are still working and if i understand correctly, the load reduction relay is in the main fuse panel....i checked this and...
  • List suspended
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Tue, 30 Apr 2002 14:28:22 -0400
    ...TomC tcarrington@relitech.com http://volksweb.relitech.com http://checkerweb.relitech.com 85 VW Vanagon Crew Cab 82 VW Westy Diesel=>Gas Conversion 81...
  • Re: carfax: Can someone check this 91 carat for sale on ebay ?
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Fri, 27 Sep 2002 18:23:14 -0400
    ...Can someone check this 91 carat for sale on ebay ? >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Its for sale at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws...
  • Re: O2 Sensor Checking??
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Fri, 14 Mar 2003 15:02:50 -0500
    ...know if anyone has written a post that could be titled > "checking the 02 sensor with a voltmeter for dummies"? ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno...
  • Backup light switch
    Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
    Mon, 6 Dec 2004 05:56:43 -0800
    ...Is it saft to take the switch off to check it without affecting the operation of the transmission (things falling off into the trans...
  • Re: Oil pressure light comes up ...
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 7 Jan 2005 19:55:11 -0700
    ...Where > do I check it and how? > Zoltan > > Check oil level and look for foaming and possible oil filter change needed. ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity...
  • Re: Gas mileage, in town, 1.9 AT
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
    Tue, 5 Apr 2011 11:52:05 -0600
    I just downloaded the Lite version which is free-will check it out, & then see if I need the fancy version. Thanks, Tom On...
  • Syncro starter problem
    Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
    Tue, 27 Sep 2005 16:38:20 -0700
    ...It's so cramped in there that I can't even get to the terminals on the starter solenoid to check that I have...
  • Re: Water in fuel. (85 westy)
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 29 Jan 2006 18:26:43 -0500
    In the order of both ease of checking and of probability: The first places I would check for water getting into the fuel is...
  • Re: Higher idle??
    Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
    Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:04:42 EDT
    ...What items would I check? I forgot to mention that's with the A/C on. I should have (I guess) checked to see...
  • Is the clutch engaging? How do I check? (A/C)
    Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
    Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:20:59 -0400
    ...I checked and it's empty. I got a freeze-12 kit to try filling it up, but it won't take a charge...
  • Apollo awning parts
    Historical mailing list - R DIXON
    Thu, 29 May 2008 10:30:25 +0000
    ...The awning is an Apollo model made by Norseman Awning of Alberta - parts no longer available from them - they suggested checking RV dealers but...
  • PPI needed for LT35 in Simi Valley, CA
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:38:57 -0700
    Hi Guys, Wondering if there is anyone in Simi Valley who can check-out the drivability of the VW LT35 that I am purchasing...
  • Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Tue, 20 Aug 2002 20:48:22 -0400
    ...A second smog check proved otherwise. He claimed that the smog facilities machine must be wrong. They did some checking and said they found...
  • Re: 87 vanagon quit while driving
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:21:01 -0400
    ...Using the Bentley, checked voltage to each injector (one at a time) and found every check between the ECU and injectors to be good...
  • Re: Check for rust!!
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 15 Jul 1999 15:43:42 -0300
    Yes, this is one of the places that I squirt the 'Krown' rust check stuff. Every month or so I go over the van...
  • Re: oil stick
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 14 Feb 2000 20:44:44 EST
    The time I like to check the oil is right after filling up with gas. That way the oil is warm, yet you have...
  • Re: Warm Off Idle Stumble Part Two -- Some Improvement
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sun, 25 Feb 2001 11:14:16 -0600
    ...I have found that when checking continuity, on the throttle positioning switch, that it is DOA. I checked it in every conceivable position, and...
  • Re: Engine overheating - Need Advice
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Fri, 18 Feb 2005 10:54:19 -0500
    ...the cap is new, still, others are right...check this one, just blow air in it....anyway, you still have the other one... Like...
  • Re: sluggish acceleration
    Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
    Tue, 23 Nov 2004 13:49:50 -0800
    ...where should i check? > valves? fuel pressure regulator? > i have new (used)icu, isv. i put new fuel filter. i checked for vacumn > leeks...
  • Mystery battery drain solved!
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 10 May 2005 20:12:52 -0600
    ...I put an ammeter on it to check draw and it was only 200ma, way to low to draw down even a weak battery...
  • Checking differential and manual transmission oil levels.
    Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
    Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:16:25 -0800
    ...My wife and I are taking the van out on its first big road trip and I want to check as much out as...
  • Re: Back Online
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Thu, 1 Apr 1999 06:50:48 -0500
    ...They signed the tranny off as having been checked... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Quoted from the UNIVERSAL 'SERVICE CENTER' MANUAL FOR 22 POINT 'SAFETY CHECKS, (used widely by...
  • Euro-Drive: 87 Volkswagen Vanagon, No-start
    Historical mailing list - "Randy Chevrier (by way of Derek Drew )"
    Wed, 13 Sep 2000 16:53:58 -0400
    ...Following manual--checked for power at hall effect device on blk/red wire--no power,according to my manual the hall effect gets it...
  • Fw: What's Wrong with my 83' Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - The Hammad Family
    Sat, 22 Sep 2001 00:32:24 -0400
    ...I have also checked out most off the sensors (coolant sensor #2, injectors, and etc) and any others my equipment could do all checked...
  • Re: door check for '91 camper
    Historical mailing list - Zolly
    Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:34:39 -0800
    ...door check for '91 camper > Dave, this isn't something that I have ever sold before and that is > probably why no vendor is...
  • need help on cooling/ac questions, 90 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
    Thu, 26 Aug 1999 20:22:02 -0400
    ...We remove the spare and check to see that the fan works. With the engine running and the AC ON, the fan is not...
  • Re: Charging or not?
    Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
    Sun, 12 Oct 2003 08:46:31 -0500
    I had the old battery and the same alternator checked at Napa with some meter they have. It showed the battery was borderline bad...
  • Re: sucking gas tank...
    Historical mailing list - Grungy
    Fri, 6 Sep 2002 18:43:53 -0500
    I checked the charcoal cannister and the check valve today. Both appear to be okay. When I cover any one port on the cannister...
  • Re: basic skills for travel - Friday
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 28 Feb 2003 09:44:40 -0600
    ...Learn basic lay out of wires and hoses so > they > can all be wiggled and checked. > What else? > > John Jensen, Mudbug Pottery > mudbug@toadhouse...
  • Re: Wanted - High top
    Historical mailing list - Kevin
    Thu, 13 May 2004 19:18:08 -0400
    ...You may want to check the archives for the link if the site is still up. Good Luck On Thu, 13 May 2004, Mike...
  • Re: Is the clutch engaging? How do I check? (A/C)
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:27:04 -0400
    ...Is the clutch engaging? How do I check? (A/C) My A/C blows warm. I checked and it's empty. I got a...
  • Vanagon Rescue Squad app
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 13 Oct 2016 17:57:00 -0400
    ...I’ve checked my area a few times and it looks like it is over due for folks to update their info. So, I...
  • Re: A/C Trouble shooting - 1991 Carat
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Tue, 6 Sep 2016 17:24:59 -0700
    ...I changed the temp knob just to be sure and check all the fuses.. it worked for few days and then stops and works...
  • Re: More On My Head Job
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 15 Feb 2014 08:13:36 -0700
    ...the rattle can coatings and they've always burned off quickly. Check your local ceramic coating shops. It may be less $$ than you think...
  • Re: Kickstarter to drive a Westy across China
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:42:00 -0400
    ...I'll check it out. The only thing that I wonder about is how they managed to use Kickstarter for this. Kickstarter is very...
  • 2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
    Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:13:34 -0500
    ...Took me awhile to discover this ( It shouldn't have because I should have checked the conductivity as a basic troubleshooting method at the...
  • Any listmembers near Renton, WA
    Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
    15 May 97 07:40:56 EDT
    ...If I could somehow entice someone into checking it out for me. Beer $$ !! Pretty please. << IF I don't have to work tomorrow and...
  • 4WD/Syncro stickers on a 2WD
    Historical mailing list - Kirk and Becky Stock
    Fri, 3 Mar 2000 18:41:32 -0800
    I was wondering if one could sneak through a chain check in a 2WD vanagon if they had the nice 4WD sticker right on...
  • source of free distilled water used to be Re: distilled water ?bad
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Tue, 29 Aug 2000 08:34:20 -0700
    i found that using the water from my dehumidifier in my basement works excellent i had it checked out by a dude i know...
  • Re: Speedo cable interchange
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 30 Apr 2001 21:51:23 -0500
    Guys you better check some other things. 1. Check your EGR black box oem number. Some have three electrical contactors and some have five...
  • Posting message stripped. Fixed?
    Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
    Tue, 8 Feb 2005 16:18:33 -0800
    ...I have made some changes to my OE settings and turned off AVG virus checker to see if the problem is corrected. Thanks for...
  • Re: [vanagon] Check out Volkswagen Blues
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 19 Feb 2005 08:40:48 -0800
    ...19-Feb-05, at 4:51 AM, RAlanen@aol.com wrote: > > Check this new book just out. "Volkswagen Blues" > > _Click here: > http://www.cbc...
  • Le Tour and vw's
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Fri, 22 Jul 2005 22:54:49 -0400
    I'm very much enjoying the tour with Lance wining but I'm wondering if others like me are checking out all the vw...
  • Re: Short version of checking ATF level?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 1 May 2007 20:33:54 -0700
    ...Can > someone please send me (or the list) the shorthand > version of checking the ATF level? I remember that > the transmission has to be...
  • Re: '90 Carat - Radio turns off and back on when starting the van
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:05:11 -0500
    ...I know have several paths to take to check into this. Thanks again and I will report back when I get a chance to...
  • Is anyone moderating this list anymore?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 4 Oct 2017 16:02:43 -0700
    Just checking. Stuart
  • rich bad mileage syndrome miss stall
    Historical mailing list - zampano
    Thu, 29 May 2003 01:29:54 -0700
    ...My plan is to - check and replace spark plugs, do compression test - check coil - check ignition wire resistance - try to perform a test on...
  • Smog check failed; Vacuum leaks
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Tue, 12 May 1998 11:53:58 +0300
    The Camper had to be checked for its CO readings last week. It was a too high CO proportion in the exhaust and the...
  • Re: How do you check compression?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:45:18 -0500
    ...How do you check compression? > > > > I was told by a mechanic that when checking compression for a 4 cylinder > > engine I should get 4...
  • Re: 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Sat, 11 Sep 2004 16:24:47 -0400
    ...also the Digital Idle Stabilizer should be checked. checking both of these requires a multimeter for anything other than a visual inspection. also buy...
  • Fuel pressure anomaly
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 27 Aug 2013 20:23:54 -0700
    ...I checked other things, arm track, connections etc etc. I had checked the swapped pump delivery rate out of the van and it seemed...
  • Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 8 Dec 2006 16:45:29 -0800
    ...One way to check inflation on your tires is to use a small IR thermometer like those available from Radio Shack. When heavily loaded...
  • Re: list problems
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sun, 5 Nov 2017 11:39:38 -0600
    ...I've checked my spam folder and other places where gmail likes to hide things. Nada. Any other suggestions on troubleshooting this? I'll...
  • Re: Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:48:22 -0800
    ...GMAIL.COM> wrote: From: Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Re: Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
  • Re: Alternator Light Just Came On
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Sun, 9 Aug 2009 21:03:06 -0400
    Easiest check is the voltage regulator. Take it off and look at the brushes. If you have a spare reg, pop it on. -----Original...