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  • Re: Carat dash clock source?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 17 May 1997 00:27:32 -0400 (EDT)
    ...lodged back behind the plastic, thus the clock would run on constantly. Too lazy to take the speedo cluster out and fix it, he...
  • Re: frozen SAFe radio update
    Historical mailing list - Daniel
    Tue, 21 Apr 1998 08:50:27 -0400
    ...frozen SAFe radio update > My >problem is getting the constant SAFe to change to 1000 so I can imput the >code. I've left...
  • Re: UrgentHelp re; Coolant System
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 30 Oct 2000 13:29:37 -0800
    These tanks tend to split after about 10 years of constantly heating and cooling, and the sensor can also loosen and leak. Given your...
  • Coolant Temp/Coolant Level LED and Flashing Oil LED - Instrument Cluster Upgrade... Advice required on continuous flashing Coolant LED.
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mundy
    Fri, 12 Jan 2001 22:31:14 +1100
    ...My current Oil LED Flashes while awaiting for Oil pressure and the one on the replacement cluster does not flash, it has a constant...
  • Re: fuel pump noise
    Historical mailing list - Al Brase
    Thu, 30 Mar 2006 12:29:29 -0500
    ...fuel pump noise > >> The fuel pump on my 1986 Vanagon seems to be making a louder >> noise and >> running constantly. I plan on leaving...
  • Re: Automatic Westy's vs Manual Westy's - two wheel
    Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
    Tue, 19 Dec 2006 21:18:46 -0700
    ...the automatic gave >me no trouble whereas the standard is a constant worry. Not serious , >but small annoyances. > I have to say that I...
  • Stereo Off; USB Device Current Draw Through Stereo
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 16 Dec 2017 13:21:41 -0800
    ...Alternator charge system improvements aside, if that battery only sees short charge times and a "constant" Amp draw of 5 Amps a day I...
  • Re: Install CO and Smoke detector
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 27 Jan 2015 23:36:56 -0500
    ...Typically they are wired to be powered on constantly. They should be on the same fuse (branch circuit) as interior lighting so that if...
  • Re: re-use WBX Coolant Hose Spring Clamps?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 23 Sep 2014 04:50:38 -0400
    ...They clamp the the hose with constant pressure, so they tighten up as needed when the hose becomes hot, soft and pliable. They are...
  • '87 syncro + electrical problems: no power windows, wipers, headlights, etc.
    Historical mailing list - john russell
    Tue, 3 Sep 2013 12:07:44 -0700
    I was trying to make a "simple" repair yesterday to supply constant power to my radio. instead, something went terribly wrong. Thanks in advance...
  • Re: Voltage surges
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Sat, 22 May 2010 05:12:09 -0700
    ...cable, I can hear a hissing, buzzing noise in the speakers, constant but pulsing in volume once per second or so. It's inaudible...
  • Re: Friday question
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Sun, 7 Mar 2010 08:22:36 -0800
    ...too close for my > comfort. > When I'm driving, I'm constantly hearing about how, if I was in the other > lane, we'd...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 15 Jan 1999 - Special issue
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Sat, 16 Jan 1999 12:39:30 -0500
    ...the 1.6l Diesel and calculating mpg for driving at a constant 30mph you get an astonishing 60mpg! For comparison if you drive flat...
  • Re: REAR HEATER VALVE - 'Not' Understood (Sorry Zoltan)
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 27 Mar 2001 07:03:11 -0700
    ...Is the Soob swap such a marginal solution that it requires a heater to be on constantly? Or does yours have a problem? This...
  • Re: Middle Seat Shoulder Belts VW PAYS
    Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
    Mon, 18 Jun 2001 22:54:49 -0700
    ...to be >injured or killed because >we drive Westy? It is constant concern of mine when driving with >passengers in the back seat with...
  • Re: 1.9 L waterboxer woes
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Crighton
    Wed, 13 Mar 2002 09:59:02 -0500
    ...Fixed the weird idle problem, now it idles well, but there is a strange knock and the oil light is on fairly constant at...
  • Re: Fuel Pressure/Hot motor/Power Steering grease
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sat, 11 Jun 2005 09:04:35 -0500
    ...After constant problems with clogged filters I >checked mine after a suggestion. I found one had rotted out completely with >shreds down in the...
  • Re: fuel pump producing bubbles
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:10:14 -0700
    ...But during the test while pumping >> the gas into a glass beaker, I could see a fine, constant stream of pin- >> head sized bubbles...
  • Re: Reimo mushroom top group buy
    Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
    Sat, 15 Feb 2020 02:22:26 -0800
    ...Ben T <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Gang, > > My apologies for constantly leaving out you (old farts who don’t Facebook) > from group deals...
  • Re: Hankook I-Pike Winter
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Mon, 30 May 2011 21:04:49 -0400
    ...Much more and the torque > converter will constantly slip and make a real mess heat wise. External oil > coolers will only be of limited...
  • Baltimores OK, Motels suck
    Historical mailing list - John Grazul
    22 Apr 96 11:54:06 EDT
    ...hookers working the lobby, welfare rooms on the first floor and constant rap music played through the hotel speakers. I was disappointed that there...
  • Hall sending unit/other electrical??? ('91)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Jun 1998 06:36:24 -0700
    ...Well......, we replaced the Hall sending unit (new) and now the difficult start is almost a constant problem. It either cranks and starts when...
  • Re: Speedometer clicking - any recommendations? (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Mon, 4 Jan 1999 12:21:57 -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: Switch not referenced in the Bentley Manual
    Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
    Wed, 22 Aug 2001 16:35:08 -0700
    ...This switch is NOT heavy enough to handle the constant load going to auxiliary headlights. Coby -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
  • Re: auxillary heat
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 23 Nov 2004 14:37:47 -0700
    ...Had to have the heat on constantly, but what do you > expect, at that > temperature. Getting out of the van at a 7-11...
  • Vanagon Mirror replacement Option
    Historical mailing list - Tim
    Tue, 2 Oct 2007 20:05:04 -0400
    ...As soon as we hit 65 mph the drivers mirror would make a quick readjustment, making it almost impossible to use without constantly resetting...
  • Muffler Strap/Engine Tin Wanted.
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Mon, 7 Apr 2008 17:13:48 -0400
    ...With the help of David Milo and his son Peter, and Eric Zeno, with the constant omnicient guidance of Walt Spak, the engine is...
  • Re: Coolant Level Sensor observation
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 18 May 2019 13:29:37 +0000
    ...submerged pins there must be a constant small current >> passing through the coolant between the pins.�, This constant current may >> be removing ions from...
  • Re: Tests with eliminator/shumacher 2/8/12A charger.
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:35:46 -0800
    ...The '94 has a built in constant voltage (13.8V) > unit. However, that is not the ideal charge cycle, and > buying one also for...
  • Re: Waterboxer reliability and longevity issue / Subaru 2.2 / etc.
    Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
    Tue, 13 Oct 1998 08:59:21 -0700
    ...but they all (along with my Vanagon) have a problems - they require constant care and feeding.. a lot more than the average Honda/Toyota...
  • Re: Propane Tank. Shut Off Valve Won't Close?
    Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
    Wed, 22 Aug 2018 16:20:31 -0500
    ...Right now you don't have any control over when it is going to empty, and it's keeping constant pressure--if not all...
  • Re: new guy
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 27 Aug 2016 10:58:40 -0700
    ...to no road salt (haha), was well maintained, never overheated or constantly run too hot with a compromised cooling system, will provide less intermittent...
  • Re: Fryeday: machine screws and Loctite?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 9 Jul 2010 17:03:05 -0700
    ...machine screws and Loctite? > On reading glasses, that is. > > One gets a little tired of having to constantly re-tighten the bitty > little screws...
  • Re: HELP: '67 Deluxe Saga - Vaporlocking?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 14 Apr 1995 12:35:57 -0700
    ...Idles fine. >! Hit the gas pedal to take off, 90% stall, 10% barely runs. >! Now it takes 20 seconds of constant turning over, at...
  • Vanagon Engine Stabilizer
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 23 Mar 1996 08:27:57 -0500
    ...I also notice it during constant slow, steady and level cruising. I've thought of installing an engine stabilizer. This is a shock absorber...
  • Vanagon Engine Stabilizer
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 28 Mar 1996 20:07:38 -0500
    ...I also notice it during constant slow, steady, and level cruising. I've thought of installing an engine stabilizer. This is a shock absorber...
  • Re: 87 Vanagon fuse problem
    Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
    Mon, 20 Dec 1999 21:12:07 -0600
    ...You can press the headlight dimmer switch and the brights will > come on, but will not stay on unless you constant holding the switch...
  • Re: What to do about brakes
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Fri, 28 Jul 2000 19:31:40 -0700
    ...is it a pulsating vibration or constant? only during hard stops or all stops? do you notice it at all speeds? There are brake...
  • blinking temp light, (sorry)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
    Mon, 21 Aug 2000 08:02:34 +0000
    ...Its a bit of a haul, (especially if the red light is blinking constantly)
  • Re: for the record water is not corrosive
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Fri, 30 Apr 2004 10:45:18 -0500
    ...The equibrium constants would be very small however. In other words aluminum does not dissove very much in pure water if you are not...
  • Re: re-use WBX Coolant Hose Spring Clamps?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 22 Sep 2014 14:15:55 -0700
    ...On 9/22/14, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > Probably not, but spring clamps are the best because they maintain constant > clamping pressure...
  • Re: source for spring clamps for fuel lines
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Mon, 12 Dec 2005 10:37:25 -0500
    ...a clamp that would be able to maintain constant tension on the hose in spite of temperature changes. However when you look at the...
  • Re: AFM Voltage Ratios
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Sat, 4 Nov 2006 13:08:04 -0800
    ...in fourth gear) the signal returned to > the ECU should be constant. > > Otherwise, the engine will be running too rich or too lean. > > If...
  • Re: Installing an after market radio?
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Fri, 31 Aug 2007 21:31:23 -0400
    ...When on, the radio will draw almost all of its power from the battery (constant power) lead. From your question, it appears you've...
  • Re: Tire Performance Difference: 185 vs 205
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Tue, 9 Dec 2008 17:25:41 -0800
    ...means the tire is no ordinary tire but one meant for constant higher weight load applications. A P passenger tire is allowed to be...
  • Elec. Leak Draining My Battery!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 7 Jun 95 15:17:44 EDT
    ...It does not drain power constantly (unless you use the radio, that is...). > > So I am thinking that perhaps the little light demands too...
  • Re: Horns, improvements
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Wed, 21 Aug 2013 17:21:17 -0700
    ...gets split off to also feed 86 of the relay >> trigger, constantly. Then 85 is wired to the horn button wire and the >> horn...
  • Re: getting old.. is it a joke?
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Fri, 5 Apr 2013 16:41:59 -0500
    ...And I'm constantly finding that the very thing I need at the moment is always in the other van - and I'm on...
  • Re: No start/ Yes spark II
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 3 Nov 2011 08:23:53 -0700
    ...When you have the 2 relay sockets jumpered does the fuel pump run constantly as it should? The relay/fuse panel pin D15 burnout...
  • Re: Cost of restoring '67?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 4 Apr 1996 18:46:57 -0700
    ...The bus has eaten more of my time and resources than I can mention (or could have imagined at the outset)! Constant pushing to...
  • solenoid trouble?
    Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
    06 Mar 96 18:20:07 EST
    ...It repeated the problem when I got home finally after another three hours of constant highway driving. This problem does not occur when it...
  • Re: Automatic shifter light
    Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
    Mon, 26 Feb 2001 21:43:27 -0800
    ...quoted-printable Hello all, I was just making a list of those little things that constantly need = attention.=20 At night with the lights...
  • Re: Your early Morning/digifant/digitool brain teaser
    Historical mailing list - Marshall
    Fri, 14 Jun 2002 09:20:25 -0500
    ...Yesterday got the 88 running (turned out to be shielding on O2 sensor green wire touching connector, thus giving ecu constant lean signal) adjusted...
  • Re: Tiico Party!!!!!! - Godspeed!
    Historical mailing list - Richie Chunda
    Wed, 17 Jul 2002 09:52:01 EDT
    ...When a call is issued for men to gather together to work, the one necessary and constant ingredient in the stew is beer. A...
  • Re: More Energy Saving (driving)
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Wed, 26 Apr 2006 10:37:54 -0700
    ...On the other hand, I had a '78 280Z I downshifted constantly, weighed something like 2800lbs and had a monster of a 5-speed...
  • Re: Sheared CV joints
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:27:42 -0400
    ...still being accelerated by the ground seeing as it is in constant contact). If the binding is small, you might not even feel it...
  • Fw: 1985 Vanagon - manual trans. - jerky ride ?
    Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
    Thu, 10 May 2007 17:29:10 -0700
    ...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: How much fuel efficiency gained by shedding 300 lbs?
    Historical mailing list - Gabriel Ross
    Wed, 17 Aug 2005 13:46:40 -0700
    ...For one thing the 'C' in >E=MC2 stands for the speed of light (as in constant i belive)... > >It looks to me like...
  • =?utf-8?Q?Re:_All_wipers_on,_won=E2=80=99t_turn_off_=28fixed!=29?=
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:32:20 -0700
    ...Thus energizing both rear and front wash wipe constantly. >> >> You know how in these type switch assemblies you have the brass power trace held...
  • Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 4 Jul 2014 15:34:11 -0700
    On those 2 wires plugging into the side of the relay box, the red wire is constant battery power for use by the fuel...