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• Re: A/C cures for Westy's
  Historical mailing list - R J Bellanca
  Mon, 07 Jul 1997 13:02:13 -0700
  At 03:12 PM 7/7/97 -0400, Dave Richards wrote: >R J Bellanca wrote: >> >> Volks, >> Having dealt with the dilemma of trying to...
• no power: running lean (i think)
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 15:47:24 -0600
  ...if it is running lean, my first suspect is the AFM--slow response or limited travel of the vane. What would be other sources...
• Re: Zetec Westy Site
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 09:48:06 -0700
  ...Trust me, not getting rich on these... or unfortunately anything else that I sell! ;-) David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road...
• Control arm bushings!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
  Thu, 5 May 1994 17:51:59 -0500 (CDT)
  I noticed that between Richard Jones' description of the bushings "groaning" that I have had this problem since spring of '87. Now the control...
• Re: Oxygen Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 3 Jul 1997 14:32:26 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Called the "Lean Stop Test" and the "Rich Stop Test", they require a CO meter. However, if the CO doesn't return to the...
• Re: more o2 trouble
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 10:23:13 -0800
  ...It sounds like the car is running way too rich with the O2 sensor hooked up, so the first thing I'd do is...
• Re: round > square headlight conversion / What Bullshit.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 17:32:03 -0700
  ...quicker and more accurate responses. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Rich Barker Sent: June 4...
• Re: A/C leaking
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 29 May 2008 09:23:43 -0400
  ...On May 29, 2008, at 6:17 AM, R DIXON wrote: > KimB & JackR > > Thanks for your responses to my A/C question - it does...
• Re: Considering some big repairs and upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 22 Mar 2023 21:53:53 +0000
  ...had a good conversation.  This was my response.  I am forwarding just for your amusement.  We all have our stories. On Wednesday, March 22...
• Re: List Split Announcement [IMPORTANT]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Chanin
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 11:25:30 -0700
  ...off onto another list.... > >You said that this is in partial response to those who had problems with the >amount of traffic....to those...
• Re: Wheel bearing dustcap fell off... trouble ahead?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 13 Jun 2015 08:48:50 -0500
  ...What position relative to the hub would exclude air? Thanks, mcneely ---- Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > Hi richard, > > i’ll watch your responses...
• '86GL - fuel or ignition?
  Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 14:43:00 -0500
  ...The responses to my last post suggested that the Hall sender was dying, but wouldn't that make it run poorly all the time...
• Re: Emissions Test Failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Sep 2017 14:39:25 +0000
  ...In order for the three way catalyst to control HC, CO and NOx both oxygen rich (lean) and oxygen deficient (rich) reactions are required...
• Re: Wheel bearing dust cap fell off... trouble ahead?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 13 Jun 2015 09:10:22 -0700
  ...trouble ahead? Hi richard, i'll watch your responses with interest. I had mine fall off twice last year. I ride in the passenger...
• Re: Long Pipes- Copper replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 11:57:30 -0400
  ...Tim Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Westfalia Camper, Wolfsburg Edition Winter Park, Florida http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Bias" <rbias@HOTMAIL.COM...
• Re: Hunting idle on Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 12 Apr 94 8:29:42 PDT
  > > On Tue, 12 Apr 94 09:04:25 CDT Richard Eager said: > >Jim & Dean, I'm also very interrested in everyone's responses as...
• Re: Gas versis catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 08:58:07 -0700
  Good thoughts Joel on the searching question response.. I will have to see how much the change is. I have been told that it...
• ECU Chip Upgrade Info.
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 22:12:24 -0700
  ...I have spoken several times over the past few days with a gentleman named Richard Holzl, of Vintage Vee Dubs in Australia about this...
• Re: V6anagon hmmmm...
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 24 Apr 1996 11:08:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...BTW, I've gotten more incredulous response for that little tagline at the end of the post about Chev 2.8L vibrations, than for...
• Re: Birth Certificate Requests Received to Date
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 16:13:44 -0700
  ...a response. I hope he answered, everyone on the list who did not receive their certificates, questions. Bill > -----Original Message----- > From: Richard Golen [mailto...
• Re: '85 Engine hesitation help
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:14:06 -0700
  ...I (sometimes) loose all > throttle response and then it dies. It's usually hard to restart, no > rich smell at the tailpipe. It always...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 12:51:05 -0700
  ...Why then is there an injector at each cylinder, instead of one big > one in the throttle body? Faster response? Why not more than...
• Re: Bogus engineering
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 4 Feb 2021 17:59:52 -0700
  RK Just to clarify > My Bogus response was not pointed @ VW Engineering,, It was an answer to David McNeelys question > > “is my thinking that...
• Re: Paint Code and Vanagon FB list
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 24 Feb 2022 23:38:38 +0000
  ...On Thursday, February 24, 2022, 11:50:03 AM PST, Richard Golen <rgolen@hotmail.com> wrote: Hi All, Two questions.   1.  where can I...
• Re: Testing after some computer issues
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:15:15 -0400
  Hi Richard, Personally I find that particular group unhelpful, and often nasty in tone, and left it. Same with Bent’s Van Cafe . I...
• Re: 86 digifant running rich
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 03:52:33 -0700
  ...86 digifant running rich Glad if I can provide anything of use -- You wrote: "I always would like to know how to check and...
• Re: Wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 31 Dec 2019 00:27:58 +0000
  ...Second or Third Hand via their responses.  Frustrating.  Others are likely to be having these same issues.  Rich San Diego On Monday, December 30...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 3 Feb 2017 02:35:29 +0000
  Sorry, but Yahoo mail is acting up and disappearing my emails.  That post was to have been a response in the thread about Vanagon...
• Re: 1991 Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 6 Jul 2014 09:29:05 -0300
  ...been viewed 20 times) en français and have not had a response either. A hoax is not out of the possibility, but perhaps the...
• Re: '85 Engine hesitation help
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:07:58 -0600
  ...I (sometimes) loose all > throttle response and then it dies. It's usually hard to restart, no > rich smell at the tailpipe. It always...
• Re: Engine o2 out of spec
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 08:33:38 -0800
  ...What is that? > Disconnected it is much richer and almost out of spec. Here is my > mechanics explanation who is by the way a...
• My gas milage woes-resolved?(79 Westy)
  Historical mailing list
  14 Mar 96 18:21:00 +1800
  ...In response there were some comments made about the carb conversions, and what have you, and Joel suggested that it may be my choke...
• Digitool data help needed...more info..................
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 31 May 2002 17:47:22 -0400
  ...Fire it back up, step on the throttle, and very slow response, then all of a sudden it kicks in. Did that once more...
• Re: re; smog sympathies
  Historical mailing list - Scot Douglas
  Mon, 2 Mar 1998 21:35:27 -0500
  ...Your motorcycle is also tuned to run a bit rich for the best power and throttle response, but emits very dirty exhaust. FYI, motorcycles...
• Re: ECU Chip Upgrade Info.
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 09:59:18 -0700
  ...Yes, you > get a larger power boost but you will end will end up with a _very_ rich > exhaust mixture. Apparently the airbox is...
• Re: 82 westy, custom modifying circut to run cooler (?)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 11:20:33 -0700
  ...that will trick into running richer. and if it runs richer, it might run cooler. BUT........a big but.............warmer is better. Unless you...
• I'm back from Germany!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 24 Apr 2004 08:44:37 -0700
  ...This will allow us to read the complete dialogue in one message and will result in quicker and more accurate responses.
• Opinions on purchase
  Historical mailing list - Katy
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 10:07:17 -0600
  ...If it is appropriate or the list is interested I would like to post one or two responses I've had and get your...
• Re: MAF Sensors and the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 23:07:14 -0500
  ...this inertia into account? I have always felt that the throttle response of the WBX was very sluggish. It seems to me that the...
• Video system for Vanagon sale (Canceled)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 06:52:55 -0500
  ...I would like to publically thank Richard Cardo for helping me see that not only was this sale not going to be a good...
• Re: 86 digifant running rich
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 06:32:31 -0700
  ...86 digifant running rich > > > Glad if I can provide anything of use -- > > You wrote: > "I always would like to know how to check and...
• Re: Testing after some computer issues
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 18 Jul 2022 23:15:52 -0600
  ...We all know these guys know their stuff. >> >> On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 01:49:16 PM PDT, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net...
• Re: Roadhaus - Clearing the air
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 21 May 2004 07:51:40 -0700
  ...I am not rich, have never been rich and have never played a rich person on TV. I was at a low point in...
• Re: '85 1.9L Stumbles Off Idle When Warm
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 20:23:20 -0500
  ...My suggestion is to move the static setting slightly richer. After using this, you may find that you want to make the spring tension...
• Re: Removing Head Studs
  Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 00:10:32 -0600
  ...I decided to let well enough alone. > Thanks for the response! You're a wiser man than I - I've managed to break off...
• Re: 1991 Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 6 Jul 2014 11:25:01 -0400
  ...been viewed 20 times) > en français and have not had a response either. A hoax is not out of the > possibility, but perhaps the...
• Re: aircooled exhaust studs
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 08:52:15 -0700
  Thanks for the helpful responses, but I think I wasn't clear in my question. Studs seat in the flanges of the crossover pipe...
• Re: List Split Announcement [IMPORTANT]
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 06:10:48 PST
  ...off onto another list.... > >You said that this is in partial response to those who had problems with the >amount of traffic....to those...
• EveryBus 2000 Carabus list
  Historical mailing list - Chris
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 09:16:06 -0500
  Hi Everybody, We are less than one month away and it looks like by the responses I have so far we are going to...
• Re: Alcohol, Baby ! (Was Octane)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
  Wed, 23 Mar 2005 12:05:23 -0800
  Robert Keezer wrote: > --- Andrew Richards wrote: > >>A question for you Vanagon drivers: >>What grade gasoline do you put in your rides? I've >>been...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:18:39 +0000
  ...while stopped and getting really boggy... > Too rich. > > I'll be watching for some more responses and hopefully both if us can get > this...
• EveryBus 2000 Event Caravan list
  Historical mailing list - Chris
  Sat, 18 Mar 2000 22:41:21 -0500
  Hi Everybody, We are less than one month away and it looks like by the responses I have so far we are going to...
• Re: test message
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:55:43 +0000
  ...Send an email to listserv@gerry.vanagon.com You should get immediately a response back: “> THANKs You're welcome! Summary of resource utilization ------------------------------- CPU...
• Re: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 10:50:16 -0500
  ...Helena, Napa County Thanks for all the great responses. On 11/30/2014 7:20 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Are you looking for help...
• Re: Insurance - credit check
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 10:19:03 -0800
  this was purely in response to another message on this list extolling the virtues of capitalism and the wisdom of charging the highest amount...
• Re: Air Flow Meters <sigh>
  Historical mailing list - Dave T. Richards
  Tue, 31 Dec 1996 12:40:12 -0500
  ...look for voltage dropouts or non linear > response. each afm that i have tested with resistance alone, has tested 'bad'! > > also, it is very...
• Cold start 3 cylinder stalling and bucking idle insanity!!!
  Historical mailing list - Adam H. Behle
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 23:44:51 -0500
  ...10 minutes, all is well-great power, throttle response, 17 mpg. Exhaust smells a bit rich, but it has for quite some time. This...
• Re: AFM Voltage Ratios
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 4 Nov 2006 11:41:02 -0800
  ...I have done this and improved the apparent functioning of AFMs with respect to throttle response. If the circuit board swiped surface is bad...
• Re: For those of you who needed EMZ's response to: NO VAN CONTENT, THIS BORDERS ON SPAM, DELETE IF YOU ARE ORNERY
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 21:58:49 EDT
  ...n'roller): It takes every kinda people to make the world go round / Every kinda of people to make what Life's about. Rich
• Re: Wheel bearing dustcap fell off... trouble ahead?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 13 Jun 2015 10:21:41 -0400
  ...What position relative to the hub would exclude air? > > Thanks, mcneely > > ---- Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote: >> Hi richard, >> >> i’ll watch your responses...