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• Re: speedometer reads fast----what size tires are supposed to go on?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 22:59:03 -0500
  ...speedometer reads fast----what size tires are supposed to go on? After being constantly passed on the highway and on the backroads and on...
• Re: gas tank;
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 16:37:43 -0700
  ...If you are constantly running into this discrepancy as a problem, > maybe you should consider carrying a FULL can of fuel with you at...
• More light on the 84 "red light" mystery
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 17:42:46 -0400
  ...The light stoped blinking for several days after I installed a used temp gauge then started blinking constantly again. My next step will be...
• Re: Trusting Your Machine
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 21:34:04 -0500
  ...but I >> gotta tell ya, I'm a bit terrified! >> >> Reading the constant issues that seem to randomly arise in these >> machines makes me...
• Re: Headlight upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 19 Jan 2016 16:06:26 -0600
  ...are Accustomed >>> >>> to Seeing as Our Eyes & Brains, in Concert, are Constantly Adjusting to >>> make the Ambient Light >>> >>> that We are Immersed in, @ any...
• Re: The TRUTH about Vanagons: info for newbies
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 22 May 2010 19:49:25 +1200
  ...4) Something constantly ignored by most people: Tires... don't skimp by buying cheap & nasty rim-protectors. Saving money on tires can easily cost...
• Re: Aux. Batt
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 07:36:20 -0500
  ...in my own and customer vans and cars. > > > I use a constant on solenoid that is used to run the light bar and other...
• no more pulling - BAD tires
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 19:38:21 -0800
  ...the way a Vanagon should drive, not having to battle it constantly. I'm planning to have it aligned anyway, it's been a...
• Re: Loud high frequency earsplitting squeal at idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 9 Dec 2005 16:31:56 -0600
  ...for a long >time with the overheat/level warning light >flashing constantly. They told me they put water >in it every day. I replaced...
• Re: "Living in a van" article [VC]
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:17:24 -0800
  ...t totally out their hunting for places to stay with the constant worry of being found out and interrupted by the police and such...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:24:54 -0500
  ...outfit, but a modern vehicle that I could simply maintain without constant concerns, maybe 40K, I'd have it in a flash.&nbsp;</DIV...
• Re: Hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 29 May 2011 22:11:44 -0500
  ...Jury-rigged, would like better solution to plugging unused coolant hoses that formerly went to auto trans ATF cooler. > Use narrower or constant tension...
• Fw: Shifting, No Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 13:24:11 -0500
  ...When ready to shift, apply > a constant GENTILE presser to the shifter and let off the gas. > It will come right out of gear...
• Mystery oil&gas leak
  Historical mailing list - Flat Four
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 23:23:23 -0400
  ...My question is, if the connections or lines have been leaking only under pressure wouldn't it smell of gas constantly at low speeds...
• Re: window tint (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 18:25:19 -0500
  ...I do > have to point out that light > does not "slow down." It loses energy, but the speed of light is > a constant in...
• Re: Engine siezed . . . Next steps?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 18:10:12 -0800
  ...The valet parking guys where I work are constantly asking me when I'm > going to sell them my Vanagon. I laugh and tell...
• Re: Curtains, magnets, etc.
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 28 May 2007 19:24:24 -0700
  ...for the magnets, but I'm not sure that I would constantly remember to keep my "at risk" devices away from them - especially my...
• Re: Blinkers not working???
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 1 Mar 2008 09:14:04 -0800
  ...What I'm getting is dim green led that's on constant, if the flip the > > stalk to use the blinker the green light...
• Fw: Trusting Your Machine
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Fri, 2 Jul 2004 01:38:10 +0200
  ...but I > > gotta tell ya, I'm a bit terrified! > > > > Reading the constant issues that seem to randomly arise in these > > machines makes me...
• Re: Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 23 Oct 2021 17:34:10 -0700
  ...Ground, > Constant 12VDC, Switched 12VDC. I just kept splicing into existing > things. I need a better way.....it is definitely looking like an Octopus...
• Re: D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 22:55:37 -0400
  ...IR describes the current decreasing as the resistance >increases (assuming a constant and nominal 12dc). So, how does this >burn the wire junction? Same...
• Freeze-12 Status report
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 17:52:11 EDT
  ...Today it was around 85 degrees and after driving with it on constantly at around 55mph for a half an hour or so it...
• FW: low power 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 18:01:39 -0400
  ...I literally have >to keep the pedal all the way down constantly to maintian 60-70mph once >it gets up to speed, which can...
• Re: REAR HEATER VALVE - 'Not' Understood (Sorry Zoltan)
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 23:27:26 -0800
  ...a marginal solution that it requires a heater to be > on constantly? Not at all. There is no need to run coolant thru heaters...
• 86 2.0 Sputtering
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Fri, 15 Aug 2003 14:52:38 EDT
  ...Determined to finish my errands I continue, constantly pulling over because sputtering, then regaining power, starting off again then losing power, pull over, restart...
• Auxiliary Battery Issue
  Historical mailing list - Josh Greenberg
  Tue, 9 Sep 2003 11:11:04 -0600
  ...Could my alternator be going bad and not outputting enough juice? Has my auxiliary battery been effected by the constant charging and fully draining...
• Re: How much fuel efficiency gained by shedding 300 lbs?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 21:48:43 -0500
  ...When loaded down and towing I drive slower >> and >> at a more constant speed, except up hills of course. >> >> Mark >> >> Jim Felder wrote: >> >>> I...
• Re: Smells like Gas
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Sun, 1 Oct 1995 19:55:40 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Before this I would drive a > constant 55mph. > The car did this once after I added fuel injector cleaner awhile back, > but when I...
• Re: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 2 Apr 2020 22:08:41 +0000
  ...on light.  Note that > power to the switch has to cone on the correct wire or the light will be on > constantly. > > Yrs, > d >
• Re: Stereo Off; USB Device Current Draw Through Stereo
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 16 Dec 2017 18:52:09 -0800
  ...Neil, > > My Pioneer non-cd stereo has maintenance power from some constant 12v > source on the fuse box. The actual power to make noise...
• factory cruise
  Historical mailing list - Jonyqest22
  Sat, 16 May 1998 21:26:57 EDT
  ...it up as much as I could while keeping the idle constant. Then I checked the diaphram itself, disconnected the pump hose, pressed the...
• Re: Engine Conversion and MPG
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 19:33:30 -0400
  ...We traveled in convoy, so the conditions and speed were identical. > Two way average at a constant speed. > > Any one up for the challenge...
• Re: looking to buy...
  Historical mailing list - Houston
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 23:36:19 -0700
  ...The temperature gauge doesn't jump into the red, and the fan doesn't run constantly, so I don't view it as a...
• Clutch Chatter
  Historical mailing list - Dan Neu
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:06:35 -0800
  ...I guess what he thought is that the clutch is constantly flexing because the transmission input shaft is not at exact right angle to...
• Re: Galley lighting addition
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 Jun 2014 19:35:33 -0700
  ...7:50 PM, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >> I am constantly using my Dot-It fixture over the stove. Need to >> install real...
• Re: It's Frydaye and...
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:49:07 -0600
  ...back out to the range -- repeat until inspiration is constant ... and i didnt even mention that a few hours of dedicated prayer and meditation...
• Blinking Dash Warning Lights! - reply
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 09:20:02 -0400
  ...light by replacing the temp gauge only to have it go out again a week later(stayed on constantly and then finally went out...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 11:28:28 -0500
  ...slowly > > leaking out of the cylinder? > > > > Or - Do you apply a constant pressure through a flow > > restrictor to the cylinder and measure the pressure...
• Re: Searching archives - 50 most discussed topics
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 20:55:58 -0700
  ...I know, we have over fifty general problems, but that would solve the constant asking for the same questions. And instead we send the...
• Re: leaking in the rain
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:17:39 +0000
  ...Has anyone > else had this happen when they installed struts? As if there is constant > pressure lifting the poptop, creating a space for water...
• Re: Battery Charger ?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 09:12:02 -0700
  ...The S350 series work to charge batteries since they run Constant Current (CC) up to the set voltage and then constant voltage (CV), so...
• Re: A damn OS question again, yea!!! now i need some help, it's my turn....
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 7 May 2002 12:11:03 -0400
  ...It does not attempt to hold exactly at the 500 mV mark but rather is constantly flipping back and forth past it, therefore the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 1 Jul 2014 (#2014-347)
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 13:33:53 -0600
  ...Maybe silly, but I hate tha= > t constant draw on the battery when I am not there. > > Alistair > > > >> >On Jun 30, 2014, at 9...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:05:38 -0700
  Only EDPM rubber (ethylene propylene diene monomer synthetic rubber) boots will last with the constant flexing they endure. Same for the coolant hoses due...
• Re: Wow, disaster anytime now ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:56:11 -0800
  ...I >>> kept >>> on testing things according to the Bentley. >>> >>> Now, as I have the key �on�, the pump is running constantly and the >>> injectors...
• Re: 6 guys and vanagon x-country-UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Ted Titcomb
  Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:54:03 -0400
  ...Which took their toll on velma, asking her to constantly dowshift into 3rd gear, and once even second. After we got throught the mts...
• Propane While Driving (response)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 00:07:02 -0400
  ...its just that with 12 volts you are constantly turning the fridge on and off as you start and stop the car. Derek >Propane...
• siezing brakes (was: '68 front-end into '59 Bus? Disc brakes?)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 13 May 1996 08:44:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...This is because >the hydraulic system for discs means that the pads are in, almost, >constant contact with the discs. In town driving the...
• oil pressure problem
  Historical mailing list - Michael Y. Feng
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 15:30:08 -0400
  ...The oil temperature constantly goes up and eventually the oil breaks down. The oil level was fine; as a matter of fact I just...
• Re: 87 Van Bucking (Solution...?)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 14:26:36 -0800
  Bucking and stumbling while crusing at constant speed and light throttle pressure (light load, level ground). Most pronounced at 35-55 mph, but that...
• Re: squeak be gone
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 09:45:56 -0700
  ...in the universe or >we aren't." Bob, Is the squeak constant? Or only with the up-and-down movement (bumps, etc.)? Your diagnosis...
• Re: Help - electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 13:19:12 -0700
  ...The idiot light stays weakly lit constantly > and I can't find a short anywhere. The alternator is > new and kept the light out...
• Share your solar success story?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 13:37:53 -0700
  ...Even a bit of shade would shut the thing off, and it required constant care to make sure it was facing smack into the...
• Re: How far can you go on a tank of gas?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 24 May 2007 22:09:02 -0500
  ...cause poor gas mileage in > a 4 cylinder vehicle, other than constant use of power draining items, > or a gas leak? 1) Driving habits...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 19:26:22 -0400
  ...into the side of the relay box, the red wire is constant battery power for use by the fuel injection system, so careful, always...
• Re: Troubleshooting Blinking LED
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 2 May 2014 21:04:42 -0400
  ...If that pin is shunted to ground or any constant level by less than about 180 kilohms it will swamp the square wave; and...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:20:20 -0700
  ...People don't normally drive around holding the hi/lo selector lever up constantly. Holding the lever up provides a separate but ABNORMAL current...
• Re: 87 passenger from southwest
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 Mar 2009 13:08:58 -0800
  ...I deal with them constantly actually. in about 2003 or so I had a customer just ask for a 'rebuilt engine' for his 84...
• alternator oddness
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Wed, 1 May 2002 08:50:27 -0700
  ...There I get a pretty constant 13.8 volts, after some really weird peaks and valleys, like down to 5 volts then back to...
• Re: Aftermarket cruise control speed sensor
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 16:24:39 -0400
  ...Both of > those were manual transmission, so the unit just relied on the tach signal > to keep the rpms constant. This won't work...