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• Re: wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 01:03:35 PDT
  ...From page 34 of the 1987 Vanagon/Transporter Volkswagen Owner's Manual STOPPING ENGINE "Do not stop the engine immediately after hard or extended...
• Re: Aircooled ?s here for my 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 12:34:03 -0400
  Mine does 0-60 in a bit over 30 seconds (30-35), from a dead stop. Not having a tach, I shift at the...
• On the Road Again - NOT!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 21 Mar 2014 13:03:13 -0500
  ...Then I'm off the road, engine off, and coasting to a stop. Stopped - I can hear water gurgling/boiling but no steam. Then...
• Re: Heater core? Stop leak?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 5 Jul 2009 14:53:33 -0500
  ...Does anybody have a used heater core, or should I try stop leak first? >> >> >> The vanagon is an 83 diesel. >> >> Jim >> > > > IIRC, on that...
• Re: How do I stop this oil leak?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 May 1995 14:44:40 -0700
  ...How the hell do I stop this thing?! >> >> Thanks, >> >> --Jonny >> >Try Permatex Ultra blue or ultra copper in conjunction with the paper gasket. Use...
• Stuck odometer
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Tue, 16 Sep 1997 22:48:31 -0400
  Need some advice fellow listees, My odometer and trip counter stopped the other day. The speedometer cable is still turning because it registers the...
• Re: Cheap, non running synchro fs in Gray, ME
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 18:43:37 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Spotted a vanagon in a used car lot the other day and stopped to take >a look. It's a...
• Looking for rest stops on I75
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 10:37:33 -0500
  ...for an evening in case I need to make an unplanned stop. The trip takes me through Detroit, Cincinatti, Lexington, Mt. Vernon, Knoxville, Atlanta...
• Re: How much fuel efficiency gained by shedding 300 lbs?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 08:27:57 -0500
  << I like poking along on two lane roads, smelling the crops and stopping at will. I feel sorry for the drones ripping down the...
• Slightly OT - B-2 gas heater not shutting off fan after turned off
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:14:00 -0800
  ...Complete idiot guide would be nice with directions on how to stop this. Can I just clean up the points etc?? if it is...
• Re: Overheating at idle
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:14:24 -0400
  ...drive all day on the > highway and it's fine, but stop and idle for a few minutes, and the > temperature climbs. Rev the...
• Dash temp gauge stopped working
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:39:58 -0700
  ...The PO told me that the coolant temp gauge would stop working when the headlights were on. Now after a week or so, it...
• Re: Brake Fade
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:12:01 -0400
  ...alistair On 2011-09-11, at 6:26 PM, Don Hanson wrote: > Brake rotor "paint"? To stop brake squeal? Coat the friction > surface of...
• Re: 84 Westy stumbles off idle
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 5 May 2010 08:39:05 -0700
  ...Flat spot when accelerating from a stop with warm engine I'm following this thread with a lot of attention since I've been...
• Re: Brake Pad Advice Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:33:00 -0700
  ...I'm ONLY interested in stopping power (and fade resistance). > So, what SPECIFIC brand/make/model is going to give me the best stopping...
• Re: Vgon Crash Tests: no crush zones?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 20:26:07 +1200
  ...This would make a much more sudden stop, and the >occupants would get a get stopped just as quickly. Not good for injury >numbers...
• Re: Drafting for better MPG
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:09:03 -0500
  ...26 AM 6/21/2008, Mike wrote: > It's not the stopping distance that's a problem in causing a tailgater >rear-end collision...
• FLASH: party at Martha's tonite!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 Jun 1995 11:24:17 -0700
  ...Take the turnoff entitled "Central Lafayette/Moraga" - Turn Right (Southbound) on First Street -- Proceed past overpass to first stoplight - Turn Right (West) on Mt...
• Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:30:49 -0800
  ...After > > driving 3 miles, stopping to have lunch, I tried to start it after > > lunch and the van would crank strong and it was...
• Re: '90 electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Oct 2015 23:08:36 -0400
  ...One of my power windows stopped working or is making noise. How much to repair it? Shop rate now $110/hour and we need...
• Re: : Hi list. 90 syncro bad leak stuck in parking lot
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 07:47:25 -0700
  ...5 stops puddle about 1 foot in diameter each stop. Last stop not much of a puddle at all > > Already had power steering leak...
• Re: heavy steering wheel
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 01 Dec 94 08:20:34 EST
  ...I tap the guardrail, causing a slight burn mark on my bumper, and spin around and stop. Facing the wrong way, stopped, in the...
• Re: "stop fill" propane tank fill valve problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 20:46:24 -0500
  ...The manufacturer of Westy tanks is Manchester Tank -- they say on their web page that they use "stop-fill" internal valves in their ASME...
• Re: Expensive Noises....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 13 Jan 2008 05:47:38 -0600
  ...Find a big empty parking lot somewhere, crank your steering wheel all the way over to the stop in one direction, and drive the...
• Re: '90 electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 18:44:28 +0200
  ...One of my power windows stopped working or is making noise. How > much to repair it? > Shop rate now $110/hour and we need...
• Re: Speaking of being stopped by the cops....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Randleman
  Thu, 5 Sep 1996 07:37:52 -0400 (EDT)
  ...wait to determine what reason the officer has for making the stop. It is interesting to me that even officers do not understand the...
• Re: rubbing brakes.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 07:23:50 -0400
  ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler On Thu, 17 Sep 1998, Kurt Stoppkotte wrote: > I replaced the...
• Re: stop mail please
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 02:05:57 +0000
  Hi...need to stop mail while traveling...how the heck to I do this,,,anyone////thanks Susan Bernavich Arthur Sauerhaft wrote: > As long as...
• Re: how many times has this happened to you
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Mon, 13 May 2002 22:06:44 -0400
  ...Don't know if anyone has ever actually stopped and got out of their car though. Also, lots of highschool kids wave at me...
• Re: places to SHOWER!
  Historical mailing list - Jason Pufahl
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 12:30:17 -0400
  I often stopped at local schools and used their locker rooms (sometimes that was tricky though), or would just go to campgrounds and pay...
• Brakes not letting go all the way in the rear? Clunk after stopping...
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Wed, 7 May 2008 12:17:27 -0400
  I have a somewhat disconcerting noise and "feeling" after coming to a complete stop... It feels as if my rear brakes are releasing a...
• Disable analog clock?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:54:59 -0800
  ...Is there a simple way to stop the silly clock? When camped in a quiet place, my analog clock audibly "thunks" off each second...
• Re: 6 guys and vanagon x-country-UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Ted Titcomb
  Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:08:16 -0400
  In the gateway city, stop at the arch and then a couple hours at city museum before heading to Denver later today: http://picasaweb...
• Re: A recall to re-program the Air Bag System
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 18:45:22 -0700
  ...Any way to reprogram it to stop the occasional whining? Couldn't help it, Jim, it's FryDaye.
• re: language designation nonsense
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 11 Sep 1995 10:43:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...U U HHHHH ? H H U U H H ? H H U U H H ' H H UUU H H ? Can we stop now?
• Re: stoplight drag races
  Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 09:33:40 -0600
  Miguel Winterpacht wrote: > I enjoy drag racing against mustangs and trans ams when there's snow on > the pavement. Miguel, When you burn out...
• Re: Bleed Radiator (What AM I doing wrong??)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 10:47:10 -0500
  Steve STOP YOU CAN'T BLEED AND OR ADD COOLANT TO A HOT ENGINE OR COOLING STSTEM you must do this cold please read...
• flashing clock
  Historical mailing list - Keith Pike
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 14:02:13 -0230
  Hi; I can't seem to stop my digital clock from blinkind in the hour position. Tried poking in the little holes, but to...
• Camping along I-5
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Wilsher
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 17:39:46 -0800
  ...Does anyone have a recommandation for a place to stop for the night along the way? Somewhere about 3-4 hours south of SF...
• new muti switch
  Historical mailing list - Darrel
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 22:10:22 -0500
  ...88 vanagon? and also i need a new/used multi switch the rear wiper has stopped!!! Darrel Combs 1988 Vanagon With '92 Cabriolet engine
• Re: Air Filter Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 00:32:06 -0400
  ...I just really like to use analogies ...... "Does a stopped up nose affect breathing?" Mike
• Re: Coast toCoast
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Wed, 13 Apr 2005 07:24:11 -0500
  I can confirm that I have stopped at ( what I suppose to be a temporary) border patrol checkpoint near the New Mexico / Arizona state...
• Re: Instrument cluster -no oil, lcd or temp guage
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 12:11:38 -0800
  > > Just wondering if any one knows what then > temp gauge, oil light & the lcd clock have in common > all have decided to stop > >>Voltage...
• Subject: Re: Get GPS system ditch these Atlas was ..Re: For the Newbies
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:11:24 -0700
  ...It's a fun way to pass some time at the campsite or at stops along the way.
• Re: Campg sites
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Thu, 29 Jul 2004 13:52:12 -0400
  You can get a hooker at a truck stop????????? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Stan...
• Re: Vanagon ABS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:13:48 -0800
  ...and even with modern ABS.........if all the wheels are locked in a panic stop on a slippery surface................the ABS brake system will...
• make your own brighter stop lamp
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 21:26:38 -0800
  ...Vanagons are prone to getting rear-ended, so a common upgrade is to use expensive special 50w halogen bulbs in the stop lamp location...
• Re: stealth camping. Truck stop showers?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 22:43:43 -0700
  ...GOOD truck stops. Davenport, IA was the best. Watched a great thunderstorm from their parking lot. Great folks there. The most unusual was Cokeville...
• Re: Ideas about wiper problem.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 03:44:35 -0500
  ...They wipe a few >times and then stop. Normal right? Except they stop anywhere they feel >like >it instead of going back to the...
• Braille parking - what would you do?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 19:51:19 -0800
  ...but he just took off like nothing happened - he didn't stop, he didn't care. I could have ran after him and easily...
• Re: How I filled 1.9 with coolant, was; Roadside BREAKDOWN...Water Pump Belt
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:11:34 -0500
  ...After two or three stops like that, all the air is > out, and you can close the valve, top the tank, and you are...
• Re: Westy sink drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 3 Jun 2009 20:36:07 -0700
  If all yer needing is the stopper, it shouldn't be hard to find at a local RV Supply Shop, they're used on...
• Re: Is owning a van probable cause?
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Thu, 15 Jun 1995 15:45:59 -0400
  ...He CLAIMED I had run a stop sign (I hadn't) but let me go when he saw I wasn't drunk or stoned...
• Re: lighting questions
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 18 Dec 1996 23:03:56 -0800
  ...and to have brake lights that say "I'm stopping>NOW, dammit!" Should I go for these halogen dealies? Anyone have them on >their...
• Re: Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 27 May 1998 11:04:31 -0700
  ...Yeah, that's an icebox >then, but it will help keep the food cooler during trips between 110V >power outlets or stops when you...
• Re: Sears Stops Selling Suspect Tires
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 22:09:44 +1300
  ...1 >tire retailer, said on Friday it stopped selling certain Bridgestone >Firestone tires for sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and pickup trucks >after fatal crashes...
• Re: How hard can you push a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 17:40:52 -0400
  ...On 3 of those trips, the only stops were for gas and walks for my 100 lb Boxer. I usually run 65 to 75...
• Re: Pop Up window screen replacement
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 11:20:32 -0700
  ...1 last year Kirkhams has stopped doing any custom canvas work-they still do repair work on pieces you send them, but no new...
• Master Cylinder Diagnose
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:19:30 -0800
  ...Pedal is hard and there is no pumping needed to stop but if pedal remains depressed, eg such as waiting at a stop light...
• Re: Replacing my cheap Chinese starter after one year
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Oct 2018 03:55:02 +0000
  ...Early on it failed to retract the gear fully a few times, but that stopped. After 10,000 miles it occasionally bogs immediately, failing...