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• Post-maiden-voyage voyage
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 16:22:32 -0700
  ...some work, and it sounds like the radiator fan is running constantly on the van, so I have to check that. Stephen __________________________________________________ Do You...
• Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 11:26:01 -0700
  ...S8 supplies constant (battery) + to brake switches via a red/yellow wire. This wire enters one switch connector then splits off to the other...
• Re: EV mats
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tommaselli~+212.238.2563
  Sat, 11 Nov 1995 11:08:59 -0500
  ...of floor mats from VW? I did and have had > >a constant problem with the rear mat (in the "cabin" under the table) not...
• 2.1L Extremely Rough Running
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 14:11:32 -0500
  ...and constantly falling in engine off and cold idle conditions, and fluctuating slightly around .90v at warm idle. - Oxygen sensor readings were constant 8...
• RE: Cruise control for '80-82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 16:41:10 -0700
  ...His experience was in holding engine speed constant over varying generator loads rather than automotive use though. So, I tried the Zemco in the...
• Re: Air bags
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Nov 1996 10:09:37 +0000
  ...Never a problem but always in constant fear. In ABS's defense I drive fairly well and can modulate a stock system better than...
• Idling- at steady or variable speed ?
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Sat, 28 Feb 1998 01:57:24 -0800
  ...Idle is normal but vary constantly between 850-950... and it shows in the sound that the running engine produce (variable speed). I can...
• Re: Engine management (manual control of mixture)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 09:08:49 EST
  ...A car engine is constantly going from 800 rpms up to 4000 rpms and back again. An aircraft engine spends most of its life...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 11:56:16 -0500
  ...s the whole point of a pressure regulator - keeping a pressure constant regardless of flow (leaks, in this case). Thanks for clarification! --tabe > Date...
• Re: Long Distance Drive After Motor Break-In?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 10:00:34 -0700
  ...900 mi road trip? Can it be driven > > as normal at constant highway speeds? Mountain passes? 20W-50? I'm no expert, but from...
• Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 21:00:20 -0700
  ...It still beats keeping my foot on the gas constantly though. Good luck, Tim Hannink Winter Park, FL Goldibox, 1987 Vanagon Camper Mike Collum...
• Re: Van runs hot in traffic jams
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lofting
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 17:26:18 -0800
  ...These are the models most likely to loose >low speed fan operation due to this resister being burned out from >constant summer A/C...
• Digifant harness & Bucking Technote
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 10:06:19 -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: I love my Audi 2.0L engine
  Historical mailing list - Terry Buchanan
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 09:14:09 -0700
  ...Driving a constant 90km/h on the level this figure goes down to > >> >10L > >> >/ 100km with no change in the temp. Timing is set...
• Dipstick out, rough run explained was: Update: 81 Air-Cooled Vanagon Stalling at Warm Idle
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 08:30:01 -0400
  ...That valve and hose are constantly sucking waste gases out of the crankcase, and burning them during the combustion process. You'll notice that...
• Re: A damn OS question again, yea!!! now i need some help, it's my turn....
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Wed, 8 May 2002 23:14:08 -0500
  ...It does not attempt to hold exactly at the >500 mV mark but rather is constantly flipping back and forth past it, >therefore the...
• Re: ETKA 7 Install Aborts
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 22:59:01 -0700
  ...watch out for the constant requests to become windows 7 compliant which is really vista with the heavy stuff removed ... yours On Mon, Sep...
• Re: question of oil level
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Fri, 30 Sep 1994 12:41:42 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The air acts as a cushion to the constant, violent pressure changes in there. The oil doesn't compress as well as air. This...
• Re: Van/squid connection...
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Fri, 18 May 2001 19:41:50 -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...
• Re: Windshield Removal and Installation
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 12:09:19 +1000
  ...with a sharp knife....although if you use gentle but firm constant pressure with you legs, the screen will pop out. Obviously it prudent...
• Re: Automatic Westy's vs Manual Westy's - two wheel
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 20:41:07 -0700
  I too have tried both and would have to agree that the automatic gave me no trouble whereas the standard is a constant worry...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:06:01 -0700
  ...Yes, there is an advantage to the spring-type clamp, also known as "constant-tension" (or something like that) clamps, in that they can...
• Re: Wet weather power loss
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 02:10:49 -0400
  ...When idling, the idle stabilizer unit constantly adjusts input airflow to maintain constant rpm. It uses an electronic control that drives an air valve...
• Power Measurement and Comparison of Modifications
  Historical mailing list - T. Thompson
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 11:33:44 -0300
  ...to 60 I can make Velocity a constant And if I stick in a couple of constants so you can work in lbs and...
• Re: How many bulbs in a tail light assembly??
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 1 Jul 2023 21:50:35 -0500
  If all it requires is a switch, how hard would it be to put in a white LED with constant power and have a...
• Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:56:56 -0700
  ...that environment, but most of the volks I travel with do constant maintenance and preparation, and even then things fail. Almost always related to...
• Syncro rumble at 50+ mph
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 11:30:20 -0400
  ...while cruising down the highway from work I heard an awful, constant "rumble" noise, similar to the sound and vibration caused when you run...
• Re: Why not...?
  Historical mailing list - LAWS HOME
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 11:11:03 -0500
  ...I was supposed to run a constant 90psi. when using an old aircooled 1600cc engine and one side Cyl's. 1&2 were the...
• Re: Weep No More For Me
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 08:23:23 -0400
  ...uphill, would it do less real work if the van >> were constantly driven downhill? > >Forget differential equations. If it's a closed non-leaking...
• fuel pump noise
  Historical mailing list - Curt Newsome
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 01:13:05 -0700
  ...It will sometimes subside at idle and is least likely to happen right upon startup, but is otherwise pretty constant. I don't really...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - manual trans. - jerky ride ?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 9 May 2007 15:41:13 -0400
  ...to be tough > on my pilot bearing? > > Also....trying to travel constant speed in third is jerky also. If I'm on the gas...
• Re: Fix it as it needs?...or Go For IT!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:43:30 -0700
  ...can commiserate, swap ideas and parts. > And the people who are constantly willing to answer the many questions that > are thrown at us are...
• Re: Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 23 Oct 2021 23:53:04 +0000
  ...kludging" the connections, kept hop-scotching.  There are primarily three:  Ground, Constant 12VDC, Switched 12VDC.  I just kept splicing into existing things.  I need...
• Re: Odd (to me) Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 00:54:55 -0700
  ...to > understand why it's all or nothing instead of a constant drip. Any > insights would be most welcome. > > John Meeks > '91 Vanagon MV...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 25 May 2010 12:09:15 -0700
  ...a mixture that's water rich cause the light to blink constantly? Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com...
• Re: Flush PS?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:15:10 -0400
  ...Keep in mind, that since this is a recirculation system, the fluid is constantly flushed through, so you can also extract as much as...
• Re: Window Rust-Not ready to paint
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 21:13:44 EDT
  ...it will get worse since it will be constantly wet under the seal. sand down the rust, treat it, prime, and paint. even if...
• Aftermarket Cruise Control on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - William Ward
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 17:37:12 -0500
  ...suffer from neuropathy of the feet, which makes it painful to constantly hold my foot in one position, so cruise control is almost essential...
• Re: Speedometer clicking - any recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 16:08:22 -0500
  ...to spend the big bucks for the parts to >> fix the >> constant and annoying click sound without seeing if there are other >> listmembers who...
• Re: relay problems
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 22:12:18 -0800
  ...Fuel pump relay switching constantly (buzzing). Remove fuel > pump relay buzzing stops (of course) plug back in, it comes back. Swapped > relays no change...
• Re: rear air vents for Westfalias? Possible to install?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 02:03:54 EST
  ...rear side window would be unaccessable (of course the curtain would constantly get caught). However I'm pretty sure no one offers such and...
• Re: Alternator warning light problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 20:44:08 -0400
  ...At 70 mph the light was fully on, constantly glowing bright red. Just below 60 mph it went out. In between it flickered, gathering...
• Re: Van runs hot in traffic jams
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 08:34:31 -0800
  ...An electric on the other hand runs at a constant speed and doesn't increase it's HP requirement as engine RPM goes up...
• Re: VDO Coolant Temp Gauge Sender...where to put???
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 12 Jul 2003 09:37:43 -0500
  ...Since coolant flows through that hose constantly, I think I made a reasonable choice. DM&FS At 10:38 AM 7/11/2003 -0700...
• Re: FS: 87 Synchro
  Historical mailing list - Michael Brenner
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 21:38:13 -0800
  ...engine, but it runs pretty good, and I drove it pretty constant for three weeks and then my temp registration expired. It did fail...
• general transmission ?s
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 15:39:27 -0700
  ...My 1988 Fox was the same way (in fact I am constantly amazed at how similar the vanagon feels to the fox). In some...
• Re: Bostig Oil Level Warning Light Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 13:05:40 -0500
  ...MFD or more, depending on the resistor value and what time constant you wanted. Larry A. On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 12:57...
• Re: transmission toasted?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:45:43 -0400
  ...it is not a constant, as it seems to occur more later in the day after some use than at first start up. any...
• Re: Purpose of "Voltage Stabilizer" in Instrument cluster?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sat, 5 Jul 2008 12:33:21 -0700
  ...The "voltage stabilizer" provides the temp gauge and fuel gauge with a constant voltage no matter what else is going on so these gauges...
• Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Letter of resignation
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:29:08 -0800
  ...Be constantly prepared to lose it and we > all should be ok, but also be thankful for the value it's provided > thus far...
• Re: Low readings from gas gauge and temp gauge..84 tintop
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 13 Sep 2017 14:45:43 -0700
  ...You surely understand that for the resistive type gauges to work consistently they need to be fed by constant voltage . The chip puts out...
• Re: Tim's problem??
  Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 09:39:57 +0100
  ...Because he has the right to tell how he feels. >.> >> this constant sniping is really getting old and not at all >>worthy of this...
• Any one activated rear fog in back light cluster?
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 08:31:57 -0600
  ...I do use 50W halogen bulbs in the reverse, brakelight and turnsignal holes as they are not constantly on and I've not melted...
• Re: Engine siezed . . . Next steps?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 15:13:17 -0800
  ...The valet parking guys where I work are constantly asking me when I'm going to sell them my Vanagon. I laugh and tell...
• Rear-end squeaking
  Historical mailing list - Michael W Peterson
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 23:38:05 -0600
  ...Over the last few days it's grown to a near constant "squeak-squeak-squeak-squeak", with or without the breaks applied. When I...
• Re: Third brake light possibility found
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:26:50 -0500
  ...light assemblies. > One thing is that the 3rd brake light wont constantly be on instead it just > pops on when the brake is pressed...
• Oil, octane
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 12:52:21 -0700
  ...Our gear boxes have hypoid gears, constant mesh, and need the oil for 'em. The constant mesh means lower noise but also means the...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 11:47:22 -0800
  ...on, each FI plug should have a constant B+ on one side. There is a B+ junction in the black junction box. IIRC, this...
• Re: Fryeday: machine screws and Loctite?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 21:04:20 -0500
  ...DMc ---- "Mike "Rocket J Squirrel"" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > On reading glasses, that is. > > One gets a little tired of having to constantly...
• Re: propane gauge?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 10:05:15 +0300
  ...With a liquified gas, the pressure will remain constant as long as there is liquid in the tank-in other words, the gauge will...