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Re: Syncro fool sender ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:06:42 -0700
...Oh Yeah! not a good idea to light up at 4:20 doing this job. OK so there is also a rubber seal where...
Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:56:59 -0800
...2.1 Boston Engine installed in MAR 2008 > New AFM > New Idle Control Unit > New 02 sensor > New Distributor and Hall sensor > New ECU...
brake fluid info
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 06 Jul 95 14:16:11 CDT
...You won't hurt anything if you do the conversion correctly. (generally by replacing all sealing components in the brake system.) 2. If you...
Westy auxiliary battery setup
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 Feb 1995 23:52:51 -0800
...and they stop at idle! So right now I only use the aux battery sparingly, say keeping the fridge going for a few hours...
Re: persistant clock problem resolved
Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
Tue, 16 May 2006 22:53:14 EDT
...Also the idiot lights have a common ground (oil, alt, etc) so if there working then the ground to the clock is also good...
Re: ride height adjustment? (long post)
Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
Sat, 18 Aug 2007 13:49:31 -0700
...Anyway, my two cents: > > > > The contact force of each tire in a static > situation > > is determined by the a couple of components. A) > > unsprung...
Re: Wasserboxer reputation (Long)
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Sat, 7 Dec 2002 17:27:14 -0800
...First by generating high repair costs >> due to unnecessary component replacement and secondly by failing to diagnose >> critical mechanical shortcomings in time to avoid...
Re: Evaluating a "Found" Engine
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Mon, 3 Nov 2008 21:22:52 -0500
...t that hard to do, and I still have all the components. The "new-to-me" engine came complete with all the goodies from...
Re: update - Rocky's results - was Westy Karma, was stuck in Custer
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Tue, 5 Oct 2004 17:19:15 -0700
...Hi all, Thank you everyone who sent ideas on what's bugging Matilda. You mostly seemed to think that it was fuel pump/fuel...
Re: No current at FI injector plug - a repsonse
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:00:23 -0800
...Any ideas as to what component could have failed or where to find AFC Troubleshooting Guide (pg 7) catalog no. US 42-00-5955...
Re: Fixing Vanagon Air Conditioning....trying at least
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Fri, 9 Aug 2019 09:12:45 -0400
...Good idea. To solve this problem once and for > all. But...with a potential leak in evaporator (as already determined by > sniffing by my...
Re: Dimensions for A/C hoses
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Thu, 27 Oct 2016 09:41:55 +0200
...it, if my search here isn´t successful. > Usually, A/C components are cheap in the US, but shipping and tax usually ruins the...
Digifant dashboard analysis tool you are making
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Fri, 26 Jun 1998 07:37:05 -0400
...Somehow I prefer the latter--it gives you more design room, and there is a lot of storage room behind there to store components...
Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
Historical mailing list - Leslie Schwartz
Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:49:18 -0500
...advertising and identity schemes sold on the mass media for these new vehicles. I do not watch TV; I reject the component of willing...
Re: Power Steering Pumps - Again!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:25:12 -0700
...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: Bus Depot: Pierburg Fuel Pump
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Thu, 20 Jun 2019 12:20:53 -0700
...New > Mexico and the engine stalled at a stoplight while at idle. There were no > problems during the prior 1,700 miles of the...
Re: occasional hesitation
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 25 Dec 2017 09:51:48 -0700
...The fuel filter in the engine compartment is a bad idea. > Additional connections on top of the engine and it can pick up engine...
Re: battery questions
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Wed, 31 Mar 2004 17:12:26 -0800
...At idle, place one > lead on the batt + and the other on the alt output. If you read more than > 1/2 volt you...
Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:33:48 -0700
...So you will want to find a > new one > then try to replace one at a time to identify the bad one. > > One of...
DM: Oil, The 100 hour test.
Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
Sun, 24 Oct 1999 23:31:41 -0700
...I suspect it was just the necessary data needed to insure the best oil was identified at any moment in time for some of...
Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 6 Apr 2009 17:59:53 -0700
...bad idea? > Anyone used them before? Have any feedback? > > Secondly is there anything regarding the rebuild that is a must to > replace component wise...
Re: Logging roads and trailers
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:20:47 -0700
...stones and extra rough road - are all your joints and steering components greased - Question # two if you have a failure of any of items...
Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:59:12 -0700
...After poor running following the > rebuild, entire new brake components all around (that was a week and a > half > ago) and now a buzzing...
Re: Second Battery / Battery wiring / 110vt Inverter
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Sat, 16 Oct 2004 12:39:44 -0700
...Founded in 1984, Xantrex's Trace division is the leading provider of inverters, which are the key components to converting the sun's rays...
Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 7 Jan 2017 18:06:28 +0000
Dennis, I think that would be a great idea and a great help to the list. A lot of us know how to successfully...
Re: Oil Filters
Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
Sun, 17 Oct 1999 12:02:51 -0700
...Since they are all of the DM school and supply massive numbers of other components as original equipment to VW, I would expect it...
Vanagon Utopia finally found
Historical mailing list - Bergin, Richard
Tue, 16 Sep 2003 18:57:46 -0700
...They really do produce more power, meet emission standards, idle smoothly and have good mileage. After going through my second rebuild experiences and having...
Re: Vanagon Alternative...just thinking
Historical mailing list - Richard Duvernay
Mon, 16 May 2022 01:08:07 +0000
...new plugs, etc. > With some newer cars getting at the engine components, to swap out > something or changing an oil filter or replacing bulbs...
Vehicle Recall
Historical mailing list
Tue, 1 Jul 1997 23:19:55 -0400
...You provide the first information we use to identify safety problems. We review your complaint and compare it to other complaints. If a trend...
Re: Engine Puzzlememt
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:02:09 -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: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
Historical mailing list - Jerry
Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:41:30 -0600
...I worked on my Vanagon today with fresh ideas after reading all suggestions provided. Here is what I came up with: The "Green" 02...
Re: wondering out loud (several questions) in Colorado
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Fri, 29 Oct 1999 21:05:12 +0000
...The Rabbit Diesel was built to fit in exactly the same hole as the gas version, so is externally identical. Using the Diesel Vanagon...
Re: Audio options for a Westfalia...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Tue, 16 May 2000 22:24:17 -0400
...I also got > killer deals on some 5.25" components, and 4X6's for > my Scirocco. This was when I lived in Houston with...
Re: ... richly blessed ... amazing wife ... everything else nice too ... update on Pastel Van TOAST and other emails on van crash
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:44:53 -0800
...upper > grill > appeared intact but did not inspect > > i have no idea if the tranny case broke but i did find grey water drain...
Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Fri, 18 May 2012 09:13:55 -0500
...DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV><BR><DIV><DIV id=SkyDrivePlaceholder></DIV><DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>You know. I don...
Re: Coolant Rising Mystery
Historical mailing list - Marshall
Sun, 24 Mar 2002 12:42:44 -0600
...Especially if you have been adding pure water to make up for the overflow losses OK, it is concentrated enough, then next idea: Are...
Engine swap project report
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Mon, 2 Jul 2012 18:40:49 -0400
...We started occasionally having a flickering oil light at idle and a mechanical gauge confirmed oil pressure was indeed low. It's quite possible...
Re: Need Help diagnosing a Non-starting '86 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
Tue, 29 Sep 2015 00:12:35 -0500
...Any idieas and suggestions as to additional components, >>>>> grounds, or >>>>> voltages that I should check would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! >>>>> >>>>>
Re: Failed Emissions Check
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Thu, 26 Aug 2004 12:11:55 -0800
...To allow the vehicle to continue to operate in this state may lead to collateral damage of other components, including the engine. Yes, there...
solar panel article
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Mon, 31 Oct 94 15:28:38 CST
...Other folks buy a large battery charger to use along with the generator, or run their motorhome engine at fast idle for several hours...
Re: Hesitation on 87 Vanagon O2 sensor? reply
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Fri, 7 Aug 1998 04:26:29 EDT
...many of the ECU components and thought you may have some thoughts on or shoot down my observations / ideas on oxygen sensors. Darrell >> Darrel...
Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:13:41 +0000
...Engine running at idle, fuel pressure is 32.5 psi. Engine running at 2500 RPM, fuel pressure is 28 psi. I'm wondering if...
Re: coolant hose number
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 11:34:15 -0700
...Note that > > it's a Group 121 (Water Cooled Component) part number, which is weird > > considering most coolant hoses are not manufactured in fuel...
Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Wed, 8 Apr 2009 11:27:26 -0700
...bad idea? > >>> Anyone used them before? Have any feedback? > >>> > >>> Secondly is there anything regarding the > rebuild that is a must to > >>> replace component wise...
Re: update - Rocky's results - was Westy Karma, was stuck in Custer
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 22:18:40 -0700
...Mon, 4 Oct 2004 22:50:52 -0600 > >Hi all, > >Thank you everyone who sent ideas on what's bugging Matilda. You mostly >seemed...
Re: Wasserboxer reputation (Long)
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Sun, 8 Dec 2002 09:13:28 -0800
...First by generating high > > repair costs due to unnecessary component > > replacement and secondly by failing to > > diagnose critical mechanical shortcomings in > > time to avoid...
Re: Removing Luggage Rack Pop Rivets
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Sun, 13 Oct 2002 12:35:39 +0100
...Any ideas? > Chris, the pop rivets can be drilled with a drill bit of a somewhat smaller size than the pop rivet so you...
Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Wed, 18 Sep 2002 16:37:18 -0400
...Unless you are going to swap out the clutch to the new motor, this is idle chatter. If you ARE going to swap out...
Re: 2nd Oil Cooler...(Long-ish)
Historical mailing list - DOUGLAS
Fri, 21 Jun 1996 18:09:29 -0700
...Increasing engine displacement without beefing up the > cooling system is a bad idea. Even if the stock and enlarged engine are > pushing the same...
Re: Electric Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:49:55 -0800
...the idea of the electric anything requires that there be electricity available everywhere ... it is not always the case ... so we also require gen...
Re: ruined my dash
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 18:47:01 -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 - craig cowan
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:17:45 -0400
...But I am not sure how to identify a > good one from a bad one without getting some business done first. > > David > > > > > --- Ken Wilford...
FS: 87 syncro westy weekender
Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:24:39 -0700
...It runs great no major issues has vw vanagon syndrom fix plug, replaced idle stablizer and afm. New cat and recent emissions. Doesn't...
Re: Engine Puzzlememt
Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Fri, 22 Jun 2018 18:26:23 -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: Engine Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Tue, 7 Apr 2009 01:43:36 -0400
...bad idea? >> Anyone used them before? Have any feedback? >> >> Secondly is there anything regarding the rebuild that is a must to >> replace component wise...
Re: Red tek r-134 question
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Mon, 7 Jul 2003 10:58:25 -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: Engine Removal
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:26:55 -0700
...But I am not sure how to identify a > good one from a bad one without getting some business done first. > > David > > > > > --- Ken Wilford...
Re: Bus Depot: Pierburg Fuel Pump
Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
Thu, 20 Jun 2019 13:04:21 -0700
...New >> Mexico and the engine stalled at a stoplight while at idle. There were no >> problems during the prior 1,700 miles of the...
Re: Woody's woes (temporarily) over
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 9 Mar 2000 08:18:34 -0700
...The mechanical parts, like bearings and brushes, will gradually go away, but the electronic components generally either work or they don't. Don't...
Re: Mystery starting issue 85 auto
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 23 Dec 2023 13:32:03 -0500
...Is there a particular seal needed for this component Is this the one you once mentioned you used a particular seal from a VW...