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• Re: HELP Flashing red temp light!
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 15:38:24 -0400
  ...If you let the engine return to idle with cap off, the coolant will back up over the tank, hit the exhaust, smoke you...
• Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 4 Oct 2014 12:53:13 -0500
  ...We went via Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington, mostly on interstate highways, and made the trip in three driving days, just stopping for...
• Rousing the napping van - wasting time on a miserably hot Tuesday
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 16 Jul 2019 23:42:13 +0000
  ...Anyway, as we sat there next to the garage idling and getting up to operating temp, that one lifter ticking obstinately from sitting, I...
• Re: so it turns out i like vanagons.....
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:56:59 -0500
  ...So after undertaking the ambitious engine removal > using > > >only a bag of mix and match tools, a floor jack, and the basic idea > that...
• Re: Propane power...anyone know about that?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:13:56 -0400
  ...The effective octane rating of LPG is around 104 and the 1.8L to 2.0L I4 VW engines are ideally suited for dual...
• Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 14:20:07 -0800
  ...I'll tell you, it SURE helps to have half a dozen other vanagons to try components from. Compression must be checked, like a...
• Re: 82 ex-Diesel Starter Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 12:25:48 EST
  ...It might have dropped a quarter > of a volt, probably due to the fuel pump and other components. This > leads me to believe I...
• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 12:21:34 -0600
  ...This time the HC was OK but the CO was >>> still >>> too high. >>> >>> The engine is, I think, mechanically sound and the ignition components...
• Re: Any info on the Mansispeed EFI
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
  Tue, 3 Sep 2024 16:59:22 -0400
  ...The factory 2.1 idle control valve is retained. It is coil-on-plug and has an ignition amplifier. The harness is pre-assembled...
• Re: Red tek r-134 question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 12:30:29 -0700
  ...It doesn't help much when you're just idling at redlights but when you have air flow it reduces compressor head pressures at...
• Re: clutch hydraulics or more serious?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hattrup
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 07:27:00 -0800
  Thanks very much for the ideas!! To answer your question, nope, the clutch pedal feels the same all the time. ...i.e. firm and...
• Re: Replacing the Power Steering Lines
  Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 06:44:10 -0800
  ...Then I > spent the pretty much the rest of the week scraping, prepping and POR-15ing the > space and components behind the fuel tank...
• Re: Van Upgrade idea your thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:53:47 -0500
  So many fun ideas. Dennis and I talked and as he had not yet put in my USB ports in the back we will...
• Re: Our new 1982 A-C M/T Vanagon/Westfalia. Questions and concerns.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:34:04 -0700
  ...Any ideas? > > Next thing I noticed was a rattling sound in the front passenger > side. Every time we hit some good cracks or potholes...
• Re: Van Upgrade idea your thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 29 Dec 2020 13:35:55 -0500
  ...Both require components to make it work. Since the cabinets are wood it is actually quite easy to add more boxes or even replace...
• Re: A different camper van... MB Marco Polo
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 23:53:12 -0500
  ...D/C import the RV components for the Vito converted EuroVans, >and supply ther dealer network with spares >5. D/C imports partial EuroVans...
• Re: Brakes not letting go all the way in the rear? Clunk after stopping...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 7 May 2008 12:09:27 -0700
  ...ve had drums be just awful to get off sometimes too. Ideally, after you remove the two 11mm little bolts, you just whack the...
• Re: ECU optimization -- one quick question
  Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 19:21:07 -0700
  Yep, that's just it, my van is not where it belongs!� Ideally I would be nearly home already if I lived close to...
• Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 21:23:21 -0500
  ...Evidence of sloppyness certainly, but maybe an oversight and forgivable at that. (I mention all this so you get an idea of the whole...
• Re: Engine Puzzlememt
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:28:16 -0700
  ...I removed or disconnected all of the components connected to the engine yesterday. They all spun freely, but the engine would not. I will...
• Re: Honest mechanics, etc. NVC
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 08:53:55 -0500
  ...I know this lacks in details because I really don't remember exactly how it went but you get the idea. Sounds like he...
• Re: Fixing Vanagon Air Conditioning....trying at least
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 9 Aug 2019 02:52:01 +0000
  ...bellows tubes" as a replacement for the standard rubber hoses.  Good idea.  To solve this problem once and for all.  But...with a potential...
• Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 20:35:42 -0800
  ...The bellhousing, input shaft, and shifter components what makes these transmissions different. The aircooled vs. diesel discussion is pointless unless you correctly identify the...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:29:56 -0400
  ...I removed or disconnected all > of the components connected to the engine yesterday. They all spun freely, > but the engine would not. I will...
• Re: Rear wheel bearing noise?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 May 2010 22:27:29 -0400
  ...The problem must have been either my installation technique, the grease I used, or perhaps another related component needs attention. I'm stumped. Andrew...
• A Christmas Goose
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 06:11:51 -0800
  ...After installation of the Exhaust system using the MCM recommended components, replacement of the questionable O2 sensors, installation of the improved oil pan, replacement...
• Re: Goofy CB + Coolant LED Stuff! (sorta friday content)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:57:16 -0700
  ...I didn't realize it might harm components to have antenna hampered like that. Just moved it outside using a piece of pre drilled...
• Re: Our new 1982 A-C M/T Vanagon/Westfalia. Questions and concerns.
  Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:32:25 -0400
  ...Any ideas? > > Next thing I noticed was a rattling sound in the front passenger > side. Every time we hit some good cracks or potholes...
• Re: Finding trustworthy mechanics; was RE: heads- bus depot or van cafe??
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:38:14 -0700
  ...Even if it is another completely rebuilt component... I'm in the habit of stamping my initials on an out of the way Non...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:32:01 -0400
  ...We agreed that I could take the top components, clean them, repaint them before installation. They are $60 an hour and would bill for...
• Re: Speedometer question
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 2 Jun 2016 18:05:59 -0300
  ...odometer to be a different size, the rest could be common components. >> Of >>> course, it is most probable that the drive gear which has...
• Re: If you could read French, But Of Course!
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 16:19:42 -0500
  ...is worse than my English so i don't have an identity, lost it somewhere... don't worry about "Gasket de tete", that "slang...
• Coughing solved: Attn. AFC FI owners!
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Thu, 21 Dec 1995 14:30:28 -0500
  ...from mhub2.tc.umn.edu by batnet.com (4.1/SMI-4.1) > id AA13469; Thu, 7 Dec 95 07:01:29 PST > Errors...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:50:41 -0400
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=456306 . He does a complete engine for $1,500. Of course it does not have...
• Re: prices was: In praise of VW inline fours
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 12:32:38 -0400
  ...http://bostig.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=2 "Excellent question! And maybe since you asked others are thinking...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? NEW Improved! With Wheel Bearings!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 22:19:56 -0800
  ...what you ideally want is non-power steering spindles 83 to 85 I believe. left and right are different of course. ( PS was not...
• Re: NVC: The Savvy Aviator #58: Why Mechanics Make Mistakes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Fri, 12 Jul 2013 19:36:25 -0700
  ...It's that aircraft and aircraft components have become much more reliable. As component failures become fewer and fewer, human failures represent an ever...
• Some good info about E-code headlamps & "City Lights"
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 15:27:18 -0700
  ...These are easily identifiable (they say "MOTORCYCLE" on the lens) and the beam pattern is not at all well suited to use on a...
• Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 20:49:53 -0400
  ...silent. > Such is human nature, right?" > > http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=1452 > > Jim > > On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 5:39...
• Re: installed new engine.. now have ecu/fuel pump woes....anyone help me?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:28:08 -0700
  ...with engine idling ...stall the engine on purpose to see if the fuel pump stops, even with the key still on. It should.. as...
• <syncro> spring pre-loads
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 13:16:19 -0300
  ...Still risking becoming coil bound!! The idea of Crown Victoria springs is good, go a little longer to get the lift, and a little...
• Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 07:27:28 -0700
  ...Evidence of sloppyness certainly, but maybe >> an >> oversight and forgivable at that. (I mention all this so you get an idea >> of >> the whole...
• Re: Noisy lifters, rockers, at startup, etc (long)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 8 Aug 2004 17:00:53 -0700
  ...I let it idle at about 1500RPM for ten minutes or so. By > that time, it is running as quiet, and as "happy sounding...
• Re: 1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:46:09 -0700
  ...But as it idled and changes or checking of tie downs and timing where made the engine lost power in a large way on...
• Re: Van Upgrade idea your thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:55:54 -0800
  ...mcneely On Thu, Dec 31, 2020 at 12:54 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > So many fun ideas. > > Dennis and I talked...
• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kote
  Mon, 12 Jun 2017 05:25:19 +0000
  ...At first id didn't like the color but I realized how much that color reflects off objects. Street and highway signs actually glow...
• Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Thu, 17 May 2012 21:28:30 -0500
  ...DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV><BR><DIV><DIV id=SkyDrivePlaceholder></DIV><DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>You know. I don...
• Re: Throttle adjustment
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 25 May 2014 20:25:02 -1000
  ...The kick-down is more or less an Idiot Feature IMO. S. On 5/25/2014 1:35 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > If using...
• Re: Power Steering Pumps - Again!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:18:50 -0700
  ...Plunking down > $900 for three pumps is not my idea of fun. And right now all three vans > have pumps that whine like crazy...
• Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:36:14 -0700
  ...often think 'component ... and so often it's not. just had one yesterday, 1.9 in an 84 Westy .. fast erratic idle ..just seemed...
• 1.9 engine tune up
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 17 May 2022 11:33:53 -0400
  ...Once I got all components in specification (air, ignition including timing, fuel) that went completely away and has never reappeared. > > On Mon, May 16...
• Re: Power Steering Pumps - Again!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:46:30 -0500
  ...As much as I dislike the idea, spendign the $900 for three pumps may be for the best to get the PS working again...
• Re: Help with stalling van
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 9 May 2010 13:07:43 -0700
  ...A failing cat can clog intermittantly and be hard to identify. Mufflers can mess up too, for restriction, though I have never seen a...
• Vanagon Power loss Misfiring or Hesitation testing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 22:29:33 -0800
  ...Electric Harness Check the connectors in the ECU plug and at all the other fuel system components connections. Are the connectors in good shape...
• Re: ECU firmware location
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 01:33:09 +0200
  ...are not limited to old archaic components. > Like GM parts? You can use a GM PWM idle speed controller. > Like Ford? You can integrate...
• Re: How Much to Rebuild 84 Engine???
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:35:02 -0500
  ...How Much to Rebuild 84 Engine??? > No idea on fuel mileage, but you'll have to run premium gas if you're > running the...
• Re: Van Upgrade idea your thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 30 Dec 2020 10:24:04 -0800
  ...Both require components to make it work. Since the cabinets are wood it is actually quite easy to add more boxes or even replace...
• Re: ps rack install tips?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 09:05:18 EDT
  ...Well worth the money when you think about the price of tires and the wear and tear on front end components. >> Prices certainly vary...
• Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 19:20:47 -0800
  ...Evidence of sloppyness certainly, but > maybe an > oversight and forgivable at that. (I mention all this so you get an > idea of > the whole...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:36:05 -0700
  ...I had every intention on replacing my > engine and all the components, as i have vaccuum leaks, everythings rusty > beyond use, and my fuel...