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• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 16:37:32 +0000
  ...Back it out a bit and more air/fuel mixture gets to the engine.  A blocked air cleaner will restrict air flow to the...
• Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:09:55 -0700
  ...My > first test drive was in the end of May, so that's a ton of miles in a > short > time period. > > I drive...
• Re: CV-Joints question
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 16:22:40 -0800
  ...I remember a shortened drive shaft for a > project car (blush) which got welded back together (don't ask) with the yoke > spun 90...
• Re: Need Help with Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 14:19:29 -0800
  "Just a blockage or leakage of fluids or electrons." the way I check fuses is .......energize the circuit... use a test light to check...
• Re: oil loss connected to power loss?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (Certifiable VW mech)
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 21:55:08 +0000
  ...When left in service too long, oxygen sensors can short out completely, resulting in a total rich or total lean condition. The computer is...
• Re: Clutch Adjustment ?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:45:26 -0700
  ...if it IS oil.. > one thing you can try in the short term is start out in a quite high gear > and slip the...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Tobias Gogolin
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:56:30 -0700
  ...etc. >> >> Short of that I call 'running to warm.' >> If you suspect it's running to warm first thing you do is get ( or...
• Re: now 87, was 88 GL - manual tranny - fail to start
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 3 Jun 2014 23:12:58 -0400
  ...It you get a spurt or short run then you know it was flooded. If so one of those problems is confirmed. Dennis -----Original...
• Re: Fwd: Stranded - my first heartbreak
  Historical mailing list - dan kapeller
  Thu, 7 Dec 2006 07:42:55 -0700
  ...12/5/2006<BR></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></div><br clear=all><hr> <a href="http://g.msn.com/8HMBENUS/2740??PS=47575" target="_top">Share...
• Re: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 11 Jun 2019 07:24:58 -0400
  ...If they manage to sneak in, they are > immediately removed and blocked from further interaction with the group. > Not only that, any inappropriate postings...
• Re: Drivability fix , I think
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 22 Apr 2023 16:43:42 -0600
  ...Only bucking at the end of that short drive . >>>> >>>> For some reason I suspected the ecu again. So I pulled and looked. I’m...
• Re: Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 14:22:30 -0700
  ...Here's a fav of mine - "Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe...
• Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 16:46:36 +0000
  ...It had a short in the negative battery cable... I took off the negative cable to the post, scraped around on it with the...
• Re: Clutch Adjustment ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:40:06 -0700
  ...I see flywheel bolts installed dry on the threads ........just all kinds of 'shortcut' work on vanagon clutches. I use btw ...Sachs clutches on...
• Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Thu, 17 May 2012 15:40:00 +0000
  ...It looks like they're using the 2.0 short block (block + head) as-is but with serious fabrication for the intake manifold, engine...
• Adding Dometic Fans by Bill Davidson
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 22:21:37 -0500
  ...Pay particular attention to > the use of plastic bags which tend to spread out and form natural blocks to > airflow! The fridges are small...
• Re: VERBOSE: fuel pump, ethanol, cavitation
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:21:31 -0400
  ...The only thing that made > me suspicious of sludge blocking the pump was the gas from the filter > appeared to be a bit rusty...
• Re: Checking pressure cap function???
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 29 Jul 2013 06:20:13 -0700
  ...I sort of tried to understand how it all was supposed to flow but I gave up after a short while because I didn...
• Re: New Tiico engine Overheating-Problem solved!
  Historical mailing list - Ki Hong
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 18:12:30 -0700
  ...It turns out > the > problem was exactly what all of you told me it was, > it > was a big air bubble blocking was i...
• Re: running hot....any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - rsf
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 01:27:15 -0500
  ...in gauge cluster (usually fails both gauges from what >> I read) >> Shorted wire will cause 100% reading >> >> If TRULY hot...and good heads and...
• Re: Oil pressure light in 1.9l at idle
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 20:49:45 -0500
  ...it only came > on after driving fast for a long block of time, and then letting the engine > drop to idle. After I first...
• Re: Waterboxer Power vs transplants
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 08:46:37 -0700
  ...It's more > > advanced with knock control, I don't known about the weight, with an > > iron block, my guess is that it's...
• Re: Zzzz . . . least interesting Friday ever
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:27:00 -0500
  ...Kennedy I've been noticing cars that are like rolling haiku -- a whole short story in one car. For instance: Spotless black 85 Cadillac...
• pissing and moaning coolant
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 29 May 2003 08:07:14 -0700
  ...Does anybody know where I can get a block tester that chemically tests if there is exhaust in my coolant??? Looks like I am...
• Re: I am not alone
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 17:13:02 -0700
  ...No shortage of parts here, >>> thanks to me! LOL >>> >>> >>> >>> Plus we have a really good shop here and another in a nearby town. I...
• Re: Regarding alignment..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:01:10 -0700
  ...you can figure out which tie rod to make longer or shorter to bring it towards exactly centered. I do it like this : First...
• Re: battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 18:14:14 -0500
  ...DMc ---- Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > In a rollover or collision, your 'too-small' battery with no positive post > cover will likely short on...
• Re: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 11 Jun 2019 15:55:31 -0500
  ...If they manage to sneak in, they are > > immediately removed and blocked from further interaction with the group. > > Not only that, any inappropriate postings...
• Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 13:01:20 -0400
  ...Get a bunch of big wood blocks (larger than 2x4s will work much better) and use them to hold the pan end (front) of...
• Re: Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 18:00:32 -0600
  ...Since the lifter clatter stops quickly after I drive a block or so (or let the engine idle a few minutes if it is...
• Re: Engine Stand [was Re: Re: Sears Cycle Jack reduced to $69]
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 16:45:36 -0800
  ...Once I have the 2.1 long block fitted with the cooling of a 1.9, I'm going to swap the engines. Then...
• Re: Gas prices
  Historical mailing list - michael hann
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:42:34 -0800
  ...If you put "oil stored in tankers today" in the search block of > >>>> http://www.news.google.com/ you can find more questions to...
• Re: Lost Vanagons in the Iowa Flooding?
  Historical mailing list - James Fritz
  Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:18:55 -0500
  ...Once the Upper Iowa receded (we're only 40 miles from the headwaters so flood events, while spectacular, are short- lived) the town started...
• Re: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 13 Jun 2019 16:17:41 -0800
  ...If they manage to sneak in, they are > immediately removed and blocked from further interaction with the group. > Not only that, any inappropriate postings...
• On Oil Coolers, Cooling System Design and Engine Life
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 19 Nov 2004 17:44:17 EST
  ...This is particularly important for city use vehicles which are often used for short trips which generally never let the oil get over 60...
• Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 17 May 2012 14:48:04 -0700
  ...It looks like they're using the 2.0 short block (block + head) as-is but with serious fabrication for the intake manifold, engine...
• Re: Custom Oil/Tranny Coolers for automatic vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 12 May 2009 07:09:32 -0700
  ...auto tranny, but you'd want to keep the lines as short as possible while being able to locate the oil rad. somewhere where...
• Re: Parking brake adjustment, '82
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 May 2008 10:17:17 -0400
  ...The lver goes against the >shorter fork. The lever should swing without the cable. Tak up the slack of >the adjuster but do not...
• Re: Drivability fix , I think
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 22 Apr 2023 20:16:48 -0400
  ...Only bucking at the end of that short drive . >>>>> >>>>> For some reason I suspected the ecu again. So I pulled and looked. I’m...
• Re: auto transmission slippage
  Historical mailing list - Laura Olson
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:00:58 -0500
  ...I trust Dan 100% and he is trying to remedy this problem before we purchase it, short of the transmission rebuild. Dan's dad...
• Re: list
  Historical mailing list - John Hurley
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 15:18:07 -0500
  ...Don't read em! Delete em!, Block em!, But don't quit the list only because you got your 50+ and you don't...
• Re: Internal Debate
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 13:42:12 -0800
  ...PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans < scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > damn, I fall short on a few of these ! > there's no one to cook and...
• Re: [Caravana] battery
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 27 May 2000 09:23:23 -0700
  ...This large cable is not exactly easy to manipulate and may be too short after cutting. Also, if your Optima goes dead you may...
• Re: Engine and Transmission Swap BS: was Thinking Swap ...(Now Full)
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 17:22:06 -0700
  ...In short, if your Van's engine is leaking around the heads and it'll be a bunch to fix, OR you like tinkering...
• Some Clarifications and Additional Cooling System Comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 15:49:18 EDT
  ...the engine cooling system (WBXer and around the block) is not included here except for pump capacity. 3. Thermal problems obviously can and do...
• Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 10:37:25 -0400
  ...I've gone a many short trips (under 400 miles) and a Few longer ones. Went through the Smokey Mountains on Both sides camping...
• Re: Bus Depot Shipping?...Was "order line?"
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 3 May 2002 10:19:34 -0700
  ...make it short, sweet, > and to the > point----and above all else--shoot straight from the > hip---- > No going around the block to get...
• Good/bad vanagon design, waS - Soft Brakes after driving with E-brake on for 30 miles
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:38:41 -0700
  ...For sure the shorter parking brake handle fitted before mid-85 is really weak and poorly designed. I have not had any problems with...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 May 2013 17:39:28 -0400
  ...I'm confused because the colors match those for the cat but I have already located that plug, which is much shorter, along with...
• Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:38:53 -0700
  ...I was worried I had to go through every wire to find the short .... Thx again! Thomas Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > I don't...
• Re: Always Look Under a Bus!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:32:19 -0500
  ...very likely you'll smell it right there in that vent. ( the right side is blocked off somewhat of course, but not the left...
• Da 2-liter boat (and tech help?)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 19 Sep 1995 12:57:21 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The FI, distributor, and hoses and stuff was all melted away, but I only wanted the short block anyway. Mike was nice enough to...
• Re: ECU optimization -- one quick question
  Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:05:38 -0700
  ...Removed and cleaned wiring harness; unwrapped looking for any shorts or > 'mystery' wires -- found nothing unusual > 2. Did a 'test reflow' on solder on...
• Re: Auxiliary Electrical System - Only CDN$1100
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 7 May 1998 17:25:57 -0700
  ...I can imagine the explosion if you slipped and shorted the posts on that fresh-cut metal! The mouse pads remove this risk. Once...
• Re: bad engine survey
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 09:06:51 -0800
  ...I always invision myself being the guy behind me that had some guy that pulled out into traffic only to take a couple blocks...
• Re: Vanagon handling.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 17:56:06 -0500
  ...Vanagon handling. > > > > > > > > > > The steering control arms on the later model power steering > arms > > > are > > > > shorter, IE you'll need to change the spindles. > > > > Outer...
• Re: Oil pressure light in 1.9l at idle
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:06:35 -0500
  ...it only came > on > after driving fast for a long block of time, and then letting the engine > drop to idle. After I first...
• Re: Some potentially stupid actions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 08:51:16 -0500
  ...A special little cement block house ws built, and gas > hot water tank placed i a closet in typical installation, and an open 3...
• Re: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Tue, 11 Jun 2019 18:11:43 +0000
  ...The largest which I participate in is the Vanagon Owners Group of VOG for short. They had 768 members when I joined the admin...
• Re: On the Appropriateness of the Archive Word
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 00:15:54 -0500
  ...90% arterial blockage and now sporting two shape-memory > alloy springs > in my critical plumbing. The white garbed individuals bustling > around me > while my...