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• Overheating Eng, Why ?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Sat, 8 Feb 1997 19:02:23 -0800 (PST)
  ...The air flaps are FULL open (i've checked, double-checked, etc.). I'm going to double check the valve adjustments in the morn...
• Re: Am I the only one that 'checks out' every vanagon I pass?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 15:00:08 -0400
  ...when I am driving my bus or bug, & I see an oncoming > vanagon I check it out, similar to how a guy will check...
• Re: A/C troubleshooting...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 07:46:36 EDT
  ...I checked the low pressure line valve but I couldnt find the high pressure valve. Does anyone have an idea where will I find...
• Re: What do I look for?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 22:48:11 -0700
  ...I always check tires for uneven wear, which tells you if the front end, shocks, etc. are OK. Check to see if the engine...
• 87 Westy running poorly
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 20 May 2003 12:25:53 -0700
  ...Anymore suggestions? I am going to check the O2 sensor & run the Bentley FI checks. Pat Callaghan 87 Westy GL 90 626 LX Portland...
• Re: Frydaye Follyes (sorry I missed it) - but check this out
  Historical mailing list - Tom Altman
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 16:32:46 -0600
  ...Frydaye Follyes (sorry I missed it) - but check this out Jeff, If you have the capability of enlarging the image several times, you'll...
• Re: Horn
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 10:58:11 -0700
  Try cleaning the ground connection and checking the grounding through the steering column. 1 pull the horn button off and use a file to...
• Since it's in the shop anyway
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 7 May 2005 13:31:32 -0700
  ...Check the water pump pulley shaft for bearing play and check for leaks at the vent hole on the underside of the pump. If...
• '87 Wf overheated on fwy; tank dry
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 29 Jun 1997 16:00:41 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I usually check it along with check my oil and power steering level. >From what you stated, I kind of doubt that anything too...
• Re: compression
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 06:18:20 -0800
  ---Scot Douglas <sdoug@CONCENTRIC.NET> wrote: > > Patrick Dooley wrote: > > > > >Here's the problem, just checked the compression today: > > > > > >1 100psi > > >2 100psi > > >3 150psi...
• Re: Sandwich oil cooler adapter question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 09:45:07 -0500
  ...The adapter didn't come with any instructions and the vendor called it a check valve and I just wasn't thinking that it...
• Re: Where best to check my Westy water system?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sat, 20 Jan 2018 15:36:49 -0500
  ...GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Today it warmed up a lot so I checked out a few things on my westy (1983). I discovered that my...
• Re: removing NA/dipstick
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 21 Jun 2013 17:38:47 -0600
  I can already check from the license plate trap door, the top half of my tube assembly is plastic/cracked/leaking. Velma 82 na...
• Headlights out
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:34:29 -0600
  ...Already checked the fuses. They are ok. Thanks, John
• Re: The saga continues -
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:02:22 -0500
  ...The fuel lines are good (and new) but I'll double check them anyway. On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 12:02 AM, Don...
• clicking right front wheel
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:47:34 -0500
  ...Thought it was a loose creaky hubcap, so took that off to check. Still clicks. Jacked up wheel, turn it, no click. checked thrust...
• Re: Westy faucet question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 26 May 2009 08:38:09 -0700
  ...Then check the voltage coming to the tp of the tank from the switch on the faucet. So, in order most likely culprit: Connections...
• Re: New vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu Bumper Stickers
  Historical mailing list - R.D. Robertson
  Fri, 10 May 1996 14:12:48 -0500
  ...mike.white@law.utah.edu - mwhite@eng.utah.edu] > Visit my '57 23-Window VW BUS at: [http://cloud8.law.utah.edu/] > Make checks...
• Re: no power;stalls
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 22:05:37 -0400
  > Any suggestions? > > Thanks again, > Bill M > Mystic, CT > 84 Westy bill, check your gas, maybe some water in it? then check that the intake...
• Re: Vanagon Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 11:41:28 EDT
  ...fail too often, since the part is hard to find. >> Bill Check the archives. I recall someone recently saying that the Audi 5000 fan...
• Fan
  Historical mailing list - Ed Henckel
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 15:10:42 -0700
  ...Pulled the headlight grill to check the 'green resister', it was a cruddy white but I have no idea how to check nor remove...
• Auto trans problem 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 19:53:28 -0600
  ...With the fluid level being checked and up to the level it is supposed to be , there is a problem . When he drives even...
• Re: Smog checks, how do you dyno smog a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 21:35:31 EDT
  ...You still have to go the smog check II or enhanced station, however. They just do the idle and 2500rpm test with the newer...
• Re: discount VANAGON parts new!! check this out!!! (f)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 20:11:40 -0700
  ...discount VANAGON parts new!! check this out!!! (f) > In a message dated 1/15/01 11:06:31 AM Eastern Standard Time, > ppg1@HOTMAIL...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 10:11:41 -0500
  ...I checked the fuse which controls same along with the A/C, power windows, power mirrors etc. Any suggestions on which to check next...
• Re: Help locating pin at harness for idiot lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 00:00:44 -0400
  ...As a bulb-check function it's wired to always light when the ALT light is lit. d
• 1985 Vanagon - slow, slow water leak in my old engine
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 21:26:25 -0500
  ...How to best check out this heater core to check for leaks.....will small seeping leaks be obvious to the eye? Or is a...
• Re: Looking to upgrade to an EVC? It's not malicious
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 7 Jun 2009 10:40:52 -0700
  ...This redirect will be removed once we will finish manually checking all files on this account. As far we check over 100 websites, it...
• RE: need advice about a bus...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Nov 1994 10:33:50 -0800
  ...For starters, you want a standard vehicle inspection- with checklist- done. If they don't have a checklist they normally follow, consider another shop...
• bus-buying checklist?
  Historical mailing list - Crazed Idiot
  Sun, 10 Dec 1995 18:20:39 EST
  ...This checklist could include problem areas, how to identify whether or not to buy the bus, what kinds of problems should you say no...
• ATF leaking & level too high on dipstick - '89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sytsma
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 09:23:45 -0700
  ...He said, if the ATF level is too high, check the oil level in the final drive. How do I check the oil level...
• 83 Westy - Sick......Ill......or Dead?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Noble
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 20:12:33 +0000
  ...Late tonight or tomorrow night I'll have time to do exporatory surgery....1st compression check........2nd check ignition systems....... Any ideas or suggestions...
• Questions about DigifantII (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 10:34:02 -0400
  ...However the temp sensor checks out OK when I check it with a meter, and also at the wiring harness plug. I have checked...
• Re: '84 Westy Speedometer Accuracy
  Historical mailing list - Owen Brand
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 13:41:20 -0600
  ...When I check speed using my Magellan GPS I find that 90mph on the speedo is 73 mph on the GPS and a tach...
• Re: Battery
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 15 Oct 2005 19:34:44 -0500
  ...Battery > I'm in a quandary -- battery only two years old -- checks out fine- have had > system checked for power leaks -- all okay there...
• Suddon loss of power - parial fix?
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 19:32:09 -0500
  ...I check plugs, rotor, cap, plugs.....cleaned them, same thing Checked the fuel filter (the one before the fuel pump, clear plastic), completely filthy...
• Re: Van Cafe
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 19:06:53 -0800
  ...Very conscientious to check before just assuming I was running the stock 20/50. And later, when I checked the oil level, it was...
• Re: Engine Cutting Out at Highway Speed
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 20:53:39 -0700
  ...Next I cleaned and flushed the petrol tank > and checked the pressure from fuel pump. Injectors were cleaned and > checked - all ok. Cleared the...
• Re: checking oil on '90 vanagon gl
  Historical mailing list - Larry Burt
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 22:26:56 -0800
  Kari Williams wrote: > > when i try to check the oil level, i pull the dip stick thing out, wipe it > off, shove it back...
• Re: Turn signal gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 25 May 2006 19:36:14 -0500
  ...Use an ohm meter to check the resistance from the ground terminal in the turn signal bulb socket to a known good ground. It...
• more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - jesse and monica johnson
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:55:17 -0700
  ...Also check all of the terminals on the ecu to be sure everything is to spec of the various components and all check out...
• Re: Warning!! Something doesn't sound right here, I need some advice please
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 08:26:44 -0600
  ...Everybody is in a hurry but when you get paid get the cash on the cashiers check and be sure your bank isn't...
• Re: ATF Level too high - what now?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 5 May 2001 15:14:17 -0500
  ...According to Bentley�s (37.9a) I am supposed to > check the final drive�s oil level now - however it does not say how...
• Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 22:11:21 -0500
  ...the cylinders: check all rubber boots on the intake, make sure gaskets are there and intact, clamps are tight, etc. Check all vacuum hoses...
• Re: Success and clunk question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 1 Jul 2022 22:10:48 -0400
  I’ll check both, I did notice that the spacer seemed ok, A rather thin disk at the bottom of the spring. Looks in...
• Re: Broken Odometer
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:41:03 +0000
  I taught my daughter how to do the vanagon fillup dance, peek in license plate, check oil coolant, squat and peek for drips, sniff...
• Re: 30k mile checkup? How much it too much? Is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 16:53:04 -0500
  Robyn, It's always a tough call if you want to bring your vehicle to dealer for 30K (or 60K, 90K etc.) check-up...
• Re: Power loss above 3000 rpms in 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:25:34 -0600
  ...It has new > plugs, less than week old but will check their condition when I do the > compression check. It doesn't burn any...
• Re: Hazards not working properly 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 21:50:35 +0000
  Thanks I will check that. > Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 19:25:55 -0700 > Subject: Re: Hazards not working properly 84 Westy > From: oldvolkshome...
• Re: brake light problem
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 16:35:05 -0800
  I had a similar problem and when I would check for battery voltage at the tail light with the brake pedal depressed, I would...
• New Westie (to me) in Indiana
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 14:34:23 EST
  ...Other than that it appears to be in excellent shape, now I'll check the fuses and test the above but if anyone has...
• Re: Fixing Problems today, help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 09:53:48 -0500
  ...I followed Ken’s directions and I’ve checked the impedance at the temp sensor and I’ve done all the tests on 24...
• Re: What could have gone wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Mon, 5 May 2008 14:52:34 +0200
  ...I continued another 4 miles to my destination (church) and > after the service checked the fluids, and they were fine. I checked > behind the...
• exact foot pounds for the oil plug?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 15 Jun 2016 18:10:37 -0400
  ...Can someone double check my memory and confirm it is 19 foot pounds? Sorry to ask but I don’t have a sighted person...
• Re: WTB: rear washer bottle tank cap
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 30 Jun 2015 09:48:53 -0400
  ...On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 9:43 AM, T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello List, > > Checking here first, Does anyone have one...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:24:48 -0700
  ...Maybe a updated sticker should read "check book, ATM or credit card maintained.... " ;) On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 11:52 AM, Mike South...
• Report: gas mileage, in town, 1.9L AT
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 15:12:21 -0700
  As promised, I'd check my in-town gas mileage when I filled up the tank again and report back. I don't normally...
• Question about rear turn signal wiring
  Historical mailing list - James G. Reed Jones
  Thu, 14 May 2009 22:12:58 -0400
  ...I have changed the bulb and checked the light assembly but it appears that these aren't the problem. So my question is does...
• Alldata WWW site
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 3 Jan 95 10:20:08 PST
  ...I checked out VW/truck/2wd and it had quite a list of Tech. Service Bulletins. I wasn't sure if all of them...
• Wheel Swap Bus / Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 15:05:00 -0400
  ...A quick check on busdepot.com indicates the same steel wheel part # for 71-91 Bus/Vanagon. I just wanted to double check this...