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  • Re: Archives
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 9 Mar 1996 14:28:33 -0500
    In a message dated 96-03-09 08:01:52 EST, you write: >I see constant reference to the archives but I've never...
  • Want to Lease/Buy VW in Europe
    Historical mailing list - jason sneed
    Tue, 19 Dec 1995 01:34:35 -0800 (PST)
    ...csp94@netcom.com thanks! jason csp94@netcom.com http://www.sanctuary.com/haven/consynpro constant synthesis project
  • Re: spacers and sproings
    Historical mailing list - kenstich
    Wed, 1 Jul 1998 20:32:04 -0600
    ...The constant of proportionality is called the spring constant. English units for a spring constant are frequently inches/pound. Most spring geometries result in...
  • Re: Synthetic Oil for 1.9?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 21 Jun 2001 09:02:34 -0700
    ...The reason for avoiding constant speed during break in has to do with lubricating the cylinder walls. At constant speed the cylinder oiling may...
  • RE: ASCII VW ART
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 4 Feb 95 11:14:43 EST
    ...Specifics please!!! * * * * * * * * * * Pete Sellers "Constant And Never-ending Improvement"; Preparing for The 21st Century!!
  • Re: [VB] Birth Announcement- Ellis Boy Born
    Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
    Thu, 27 Jun 2002 10:01:25 -0700
    ...The first child's willingness to wake up at 05:30 remains constant even when Dad got to bed at 04:30. Feeling happy...
  • RE: Philly Area VW Stuff?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 26 Jun 95 16:03:33 EDT
    ...delivery; may consider driving up there and meeting with yoyu as well! * * * * * * * * * * Pete Sellers "Constant And Never-ending Improvement"; Preparing for The 21st Century!!
  • Auto Tranny leaking
    Historical mailing list - kathy jacobs
    Tue, 8 Aug 2000 19:42:07 -0400
    ...We took a trip in it a couple of weeks ago and have to keep putting transmission fluid in it on a constantly. It...
  • Re: Weep No More For Me
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Wed, 12 Jul 2000 19:30:04 -0700
    ...Weep No More For Me > > > > >One of the weakest links in the waterboxer design is > >the is the constant strain on the waterpump to...
  • Re: Loud clackety sound on start up?
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:55:54 -0700
    ...It's more likely a bad lifter losing its pressure causing the valve tip to be constantly bang'ed by the rocker then smashed...
  • Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 8 Apr 2010 18:26:58 -0700
    ...changing, but it went a couple hundred thousand miles with a constant buzzing. It did finally give out, and the new one was quieter...
  • Anyone else having gmail problems?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:01:35 +1300
    I am constantly being reminded that gmail is dropping both outgoing and incoming messages... does anyone else experience this, or is gmail just out...
  • Re: Fridge fan upgrades photos
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Sat, 18 Jan 2003 11:43:49 -0500
    ...the thermo control fro the exterior fan and have it run constantly. Do you find that this helps your cooling? >> Not really. George/ATL...
  • Re: The details of Motronic
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Wed, 1 Oct 2003 11:59:46 EDT
    ...It is in a constant state of change, reacting to the engine input. Bill Marshall 85 GL Tiico "Pandora's Box" Aurora, IL
  • Fuse to Radio Memory keeps blowing
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sat, 30 Oct 2021 23:29:12 +0000
    ...working.  I've done a wonderful job of rewiring and fusing Constant 12VDC and Switched 12VDC and a dedicated ground to radio.  It now...
  • Re: 20W-50 oil question
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Wed, 3 Oct 2007 21:06:31 -0700
    ...The Vangon's cooling system is unable to keep the coolant at a constant temperature in slow traffic or in climbing long hills, unlike...
  • Re: measuring pressure inside of a propane tank?
    Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
    Fri, 2 Nov 2001 08:50:40 -0800
    ...Now comes some math... > pressureXvolume=molesXgas constantXtemp > you know v, n, r, and t. > n=moles= mass of gas/formula weight of gas (propane...
  • Re: RPMs constant, but pulsing vibration at idle
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 25 Mar 2015 12:21:43 -0700
    ...The pulsing does not > appear to be related to rpm fluctuations as the rpms seem to be holding > perfectly constant at around 825. The...
  • 89 syncro westy washer solution rubber cover
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Fri, 4 Aug 2000 12:33:19 -1000
    In the rear compartment passenger side of later model vanagons (maybe earlier), some idiot at vw came up with a rubber cover which constantly...
  • Re: Favorite Modifications
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Mon, 5 Feb 2001 10:34:56 -0500
    ...I thought this regulator was supposed to give a constant output (about 35 psi, as I recall) to the fuel rail. Cheers, Doug Alcock...
  • Re: Volt Ohm Meter: Continuity Checking, Ohm Range Settings
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 26 Feb 2014 13:22:52 -0800
    ...For the record, the wire I'm tracking down is supposed to supply the ECU (Motronic) with constant B+. As it stands, I think...
  • Does Idle Stabilizer Constantly Stay On?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Sat, 19 Apr 2003 09:45:34 -0400
    ...I've noticed that the stabilizer constantly "hums". Is it supposed to shut off after a while?? I disconnected the stabilizer and opened up...
  • Re: Weep No More For Me
    Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
    Wed, 12 Jul 2000 22:45:30 -0000
    ...Of > coarse, the level is constantly changing and you would end up > with a simple > differential equation. > > Is it Friday yet? > > John >
  • Re: Beyond Vanagon-Keeping older vehicles!
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Sat, 23 Mar 2013 11:34:35 -0400
    ...I want one the same size, same camping > capability, small engine, reasonable fuel efficiency, that I can use > without having to constantly work on...
  • Re: charge rate at main & aux batt
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 27 Mar 2006 09:03:39 -0800
    ...It's only job is to try to keep the alternator output voltage constant, no matter the load on the alternator. It does not...
  • how do you know when....
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Sun, 28 Jan 2001 15:59:18 -0500
    ...effect intial start up idle? would it effect traveling at a constant speed smoothly? what about ecu how can you tell when that may...
  • Qoute of the week..
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Fri, 25 Jun 2004 14:47:46 -0400
    ...Worrell's 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon,which the other members have lovingly dubbed the "Van of Constant Sorrow." Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew Cab 60...
  • Re: Home Made Bull Bars--Pipe Benders
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 30 Sep 2004 19:18:17 -0400
    <snip> I am constantly gently stepping up on the > bumpers of my vanagons for one reason or another and wish they provided a > designed...
  • Re: Long Distance Drive After Motor Break-In?
    Historical mailing list - James V
    Fri, 8 Apr 2005 09:27:01 -0700
    ...a 900 mi road trip? Can it be driven > as normal at constant highway speeds? Mountain passes? 20W-50? > > Thanks, > > James V > 90 Carat
  • Re: FI help needed
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 04 Oct 1996 17:37:44
    ...Dual relay may be failing to provide constant current to the fuel pump, due to either a fault in the wiring or in the...
  • Re: Radiator Fan runs constantly 84 vanagon camper
    Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
    Wed, 27 Oct 2004 17:59:13 -0700
    ...Radiator Fan runs constantly 84 vanagon camper I was hoping to have a funny story or something as my first post instead of needing...
  • Clock repair and another defect
    Historical mailing list - Parkie Parker
    Thu, 27 Aug 1998 14:30:17 -0700
    ...The hour was constantly recycling. I�ve had the same problem for a couple of years with our �90 Westy, but been afraid to...
  • O2 Sensor
    Historical mailing list - James E. Ferree
    Wed, 20 Dec 1995 14:18:32 -0500
    ...Now the O2 sensor light stays on constantly, is there something I need to reset to tell it I put in a new sensor...
  • Re: waterboxer longevity
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Sun, 29 Mar 1998 21:29:31 -0800
    ...survived without headgasket problems, I > > run them with aluminum stop leak constantly to ensure no leak gets > bad. > One has 190k and the other...
  • Re: Brighter lights
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Thu, 28 Jun 2001 21:35:02 -0500
    David, The Halogen bulbs are used only in the back-up sockets, where they aren't on constantly. I've had the 50 watters...
  • Re: What is the biggest & heaviest thing you've carried INSIDE your van?
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Tue, 8 May 2001 14:47:05 EDT
    ...Gently bumped the suspension limit stops a few times. >> And some wonder aloud why their vans are constantly in need of repair. Rich
  • Re: Electrical Saga Continues
    Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
    Sat, 16 Mar 2002 10:32:10 EST
    ...Just a constant spray of fuel. Rico
  • Re: LVC adding LED interior lighting
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:37:39 -0400
    ...I'd expect that they have a constant-current regulator, to maintain the output as the batteries discharge.
  • Radiator Fan runs constantly 84 vanagon camper
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Sprague
    Wed, 27 Oct 2004 18:44:57 -0500
    ...Well it won't cut off now it just runs constantly even with the engine off and the key out. I ended up taking...
  • vanagon digital clock repair
    Historical mailing list - DW
    Fri, 9 Jul 2010 13:30:51 -0700
    ...After attempting to set the digital clock it has now adopted a mode which constantly cycles through the hours. For some this may be...
  • Re: Torqued?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Tue, 20 Nov 2001 11:39:31 -0800
    ...also, Mqe is proportional and �qe is constant. bill On Tuesday, November 20, 2001, at 11:21 , Bill Kasper wrote: > well, i think you...
  • Re: Electrical puzzle
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Mon, 18 Jun 2018 10:10:04 -0700
    Headlights are a different matter, because the load is constant and overloads the circuit, causing it to heat up at the 'weakest' link. This...
  • Alternative regulator?
    Historical mailing list - Neil Y
    Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:22:01 -0600
    ...In South Dakota now - and noticed that my propane regulator is almost constantly venting through the vent hole on the smaller chamber of the...
  • Heater exchange eliminators?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Apr 1994 12:14:37 -0400
    ...I am constantly seeing ads for pipes to eliminate the boxes for the upright (type I) engines, but never for my (type IV) style...
  • SUBAGON WIRING
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
    Thu, 30 Jul 1998 09:07:09 -0500
    ...Also, does the heater coolant loop need to have constant flow for the Subaru system to work well over time? Hope to hear from...
  • Re: those of you who have installed a fuel line replacement kit
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Fri, 28 Oct 2005 07:38:55 -0700
    ...Spring clamps a much better solution apply a relatively constant clamping force regardless of small changes in the diameter of the hose and tube...
  • Re: Frydaye Phollies: road trips - part B
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 9 Feb 2007 17:01:10 -0500
    I'm constantly amazed at these little things that people write...on roads that I've traveled. :) Okay, I haven't traveled ALL of...
  • Re: Now that the mileage survey is done . . .
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:59:05 -0800
    ...mystery problem (bad injector, i think) that makes it run rich, constantly make jackrabbit starts, and nearly always have the AC running full blast...
  • FW: Vanagon Syndrome
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Tue, 21 Mar 2006 09:23:21 -0700
    ...After driving for 1/2 to 2 hours at a constant speed, vehicle > experiences lack of power, cuts-out or stalls, often accompanied by...
  • Re: Dometic replacement
    Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
    Mon, 11 Aug 2014 11:07:49 -0400
    ...I've got one and after several months of almost constant use I'm very happy with it. A big plus - Karl is a...
  • Re: MAF Sensors and the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Tue, 7 Dec 2010 08:05:09 -0500
    ...HP remains constant through a transmission (ignoring friction).
  • Re: Bike Rack for a Bus
    Historical mailing list
    Tuesday, 12 July 1994 11:40am PT
    ...I learned this the hard way. <g> It's amazing what a constant blast of hot exaust will do to a bike tire over...
  • Flickering Inside Lights in 91 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jahan Byrne
    Sat, 20 Jul 2002 10:29:51 -0700
    While driving at night, I notice my dash lights flicker constantly. My courtesy lights also flicker when the doors are open. The lights don...
  • Re: Labor, 28 hours, customer say, i have no money.... ubiquity ... its everywhere ...
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 8 Aug 2007 11:37:48 -0400
    I am constantly amazed, during my travels, that the number of Vanagon drivers I talk to that have never even heard of Vanagon.com...
  • Re: Check those fuel lines!
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 10 Apr 2010 15:46:12 -0700
    ...The constant extra flow keeps the fuel temps more constant as well. Mark miguel pacheco wrote: > I like Benny's way. He's eliminated...
  • Re: Voltage Stabilizer Blows
    Historical mailing list - Dave Fain
    Mon, 9 Mar 1998 08:12:53 -0700
    ...Voltage Stabilizer Blows > > My 84 Camper blows the voltage stabilizer (Really a 10 volt regulator which > provides a constant 10 volts to the water...
  • Re: FRYDAY: Stomberg Carbs
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:51:44 -0700
    ...Stromberg-Carlson carburettors (as they > spelled it) CD model stood for Constant Depression? > > Was that not the most accurate name ever for a British...
  • Re: In heat now, '87 Westy on horizon
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 20 Jan 95 14:54:12 PST
    ...curious as to >>what the actual spec is. >> >>TIA -- Dan >> I constantly checked compression on my 84 vanagon's engine. The readings were around...
  • Some progress with turn signal
    Historical mailing list - thewestyman
    Thu, 25 Jun 2015 22:11:52 -0700
    Hi to all, The emergency flasher switch was apparently on constantly and when I switched it off, the turn signals were working. Yes, but...
  • Wow, disaster anytime now ...
    Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
    Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:04:06 -0800
    ...Now, as I have the key “on”, the pump is running constantly and the injectors are having power all the time, filling up the...