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Re: ignition buzz in speakers on 88 vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Fri, 26 Jul 2002 09:25:36 -0400
...When you're using an external amp, you can get yourself into the same trouble if you're using shielded line-level cables to...
wierd brake stuff :-(
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Thu, 29 Jan 2004 23:10:47 -0700
...Master cylinder failure *most* often (barring external leakage) results in a *hard* pedal, with minimal actual braking. If the piston seals are leaking by...
Re: wonky temp gauge?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:31:48 -0400
...Look for any signs of external leaks. Look for any signs that coolant is getting pushed out while driving. Keep in mind that these...
Re: Rented an '87, heard same 2nd gear thump
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:59:23 -0700
...tranny is dropped a bit to put on the GoWesty ATF external cooler kit. So I have backburnered more inspection until then. Well, Mrs...
Re: mystery of the dragging clutch
Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
Thu, 15 Jun 2006 20:02:59 -0700
...nubbin/ball/whatever on the end of my new transaxle's > external clutch actuator lever (you know the point that the clutch slave > assembly...
Re: '87 gl stereo cheap fix
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Fri, 28 Jan 2005 22:36:00 -0800
...Not even sure plugging the mp3 player to an > external poewer amp would work with potential impedance mismatches. > The > Audi World group has a...
Re: Jalousie windows (cleaning/restoring)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 5 Apr 1996 09:42:48 -0700
...It's the same stuff typically found on screen doors/Arcadia sliding glass doors in homes. *Weather Seal (external)* -Grey Seal* The grey rubber...
Re: RE : sink pump mystery - 1981 westy
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 17 Jun 2002 08:34:04 -0700
...sink pump mystery - 1981 westy > > Early Westy models had the external pump mounted under the sink. These > models had a separate inline fuse holder...
Re: Transmission cooler
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 20:43:38 -0400
...If you decide you need an external cooler, remove the stock cooler from the front of the transmission, block off the coolant hoses and...
Re: Subject: LVC also going in for surgery tomorrow..Maybe TMI for some
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 1 Aug 2005 15:49:22 -0700
...The Hernia Clinic in Southern Ontario does hundreds of repairs a day(!), all of them of the old-fashioned external variety, the laparoscopic version...
Re: Rented an '87, heard same 2nd gear thump
Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
Sat, 30 Apr 2011 22:10:35 -0700
...tranny is dropped a bit > to put on the GoWesty ATF external cooler kit. > > So I have backburnered more inspection until then. > > Well, Mrs...
86 Vanagon with head gasket leak
Historical mailing list - Russell Kackley
Sat, 14 Aug 1999 13:17:23 -1000
...Both heads were replaced with new OEM heads at about 78000 miles when coolant was noticed seeping external to heads. The cylinders were honed...
Re: Coolant Leak
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Wed, 5 Sep 2001 14:38:16 +1000
...expose the origin of the leak (if it is indeed an external leak) it is possible that it is an internal leak.Coolant could...
Re: What to carry?
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Thu, 21 Oct 2004 15:24:08 -0700
...horn with a 100-song memory and a hookup for an external keyboard A musical doorbell with a 125 song memory A 3-phone...
Re: NVC - 86' Cabriolet
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 2 Jun 2007 15:00:57 -0400
...Even after an external check up, some of these tings will need future attention. Of course all belts, hoses, and tires will need inspection...
Re: Substituting 1.9 with 2.1 would that end my bad luck streak???
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Mon, 24 Apr 2017 17:56:39 -0400
...PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > A leaking head gasket (external) by itself is usually not reason to replace an engine. Even replacing...
Re: Substituting 1.9 with 2.1 would that end my bad luck streak???
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Mon, 24 Apr 2017 19:26:27 -0500
...PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > A leaking head gasket (external) by itself is usually not reason to replace an engine. Even replacing...
Re: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
Historical mailing list - Mark C
Mon, 5 May 2008 17:28:02 -0700
Park in the middle of nowhere, and power a laptop for a week straight, plus an external hard drive, maybe an oversized monitor, run...
Re: Fuel/gas tank question
Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:35:48 -0700
...My fuel tank >>>> is >>>> bare steel would it be wise to coat the exterior with some form of paint/ >>>> bedliner stuff to prevent external...
Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's normal again.
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:08:54 -0500
...Since that time the external connector has been held to the distributor with a sturdy cable tie, and everything has been fine. I checked...
FS: CDN 91 Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sun, 1 Jan 2006 18:40:15 -0800
...Sink's external water supply is not hooked up. Sink water reservoir's external fill may not be hooked up. Speedo cable needs to...
Re: Cable TV in the Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:27:15 -0500
...cable TV into the Vanagon? Did you mount an 'F' connector > externally? Modify a hook up box? Wife wants to go glamping. > > > Pat > -- Thanks...
Re: Dometic failure on propane, one time
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:57:01 -0400
...of safety gained by not using the flame underway *unless* the external supply valve is closed. If the valve is open, the significant danger...
Re: Installed new clutch, "used-in-good-condition,recently-rebuilt transmission, and, now, "no start."
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 19:30:17 -0700
...Did you perhaps look closely at it before installing the tranny? A rebuild does not necessarily mean this external bushing was replaced. Mark "Thomas...
Re: Shore batteries
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 7 Aug 2012 08:39:29 -0700
...Had a charger installed that > charged the batteries any time the alternator was running or anytime the > vehicle was connected to external AC power...
Westy fridge fan
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Wed, 1 Sep 2004 15:32:30 -0700
...i want to do after this trip is to replace fridge external > cooling fan with one that moves more air. I stuck a smallish...
Re: Repairing a coolant hose
Historical mailing list - Annie
Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:18:52 -0700
...have a curled up lip so the hose wont' > slide off. > > external patches are just that, patches, and may not last real well. > > if...
Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:44:32 -0700
...and that's if there are No external or internal coolant leaks. also ..one odd failure mode ..that is not thermostat, or tired radiator...
Re: 89 (was 90) Wheelchair Vanagon for sale
Historical mailing list
Tue, 1 May 2001 08:57:34 EDT
...at the lowest spot of the motor, then you have an external head leak (most common type). If you had an internal head leak...
Re: 87 Westy fridge wireing question
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 18 Jun 2002 11:37:31 -0700
...The fridge will run in propane mode with no external electrical source needed to light or run. All it needs is propane at the...
Re: VW Trends
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 15:01:36 -0700
...trying to repay for advanced advertisers or contracted columns or contracted external personnel. She showed me the notes on a local mag that her...
Re: Earth Hour- don't forget!
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:09:33 -0700
...Hour and > > help spread the word through their own internal and external > > communication > > channels. > > What you can do: > > 1. Sign up for Earth Hour...
Re: Aircooled Vanagons
Historical mailing list - neil
Thu, 16 Nov 2006 14:11:57 -0500
...It runs well and I'm > >> confident that this engine won't overheat. > But..... > >> > >> An external cooler can't hurt, especially in > hotter > >> climes...
Re: Is there anybody out there?
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Sat, 10 Feb 2018 14:11:29 -0500
...This allowed me to > >>> remove the JBL external unit clutter from the dash. > >>> > >>> Sunny and spring like out here in Sacramento. Sorry for those...
Re: Locking lug nut/high lift jack
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Thu, 26 Nov 2015 07:14:27 +0000
...Locking lug nut/high lift jack > > Vanners, > > I have an externally mounted spare tire. I went to get a locking lug nut just cause...
Re: Oil Temperature??
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 25 Sep 2015 22:40:09 -0400
...An external cooler using air properly sized can benefit of getting the oil temp towards ambient, not the hot coolant. Some engines use oil...
Re: Installing A Second Battery
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Tue, 16 Dec 1997 13:06:03 -0800
...and get juice as if I was hooked up to a external power >source. Nope. In order to do this, you would need an...
Re: Why does engine run cooler w/ heater, The real reason
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Fri, 22 May 1998 09:37:12 -0700
...The > external radiator can only dissipate heat passed by the thermostat where > the internal radiators pull coolant from the heads and send it to...
Parts for Sale
Historical mailing list - CC
Sat, 19 May 2001 03:20:12 CDT
...One bad piston; no heads or external pieces. 4 spd. transmission from '87 van. Shifts and works fine, but whines. 1.9L Waterboxer flywheel...
Re: heaviest oil to use??
Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
Mon, 29 Aug 2005 08:48:37 -0400
...I do not use straight weight oils in a water-cooled engine, as they are not flexible enough with external temperature changes. I use...
Re: Injector Color Codes
Historical mailing list - David Gunning
Sat, 20 May 2006 07:09:50 -0400
...They appeared otherwise to be exactly the same, externally, not that that necessitates that they maintain the same funtional specs from one color to...
Re: Another bumper built update
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 4 Apr 2014 08:49:22 -0700
...I have to say the newest ABS/plastic that is used on most modern vehicles now instead of an actual external bumper....that is...
Door Lock Harness Info For The Record
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 5 Mar 2012 19:42:08 -0500
...And truth be told, you really don't need the external add-on harness if you understand the pin-outs of the new door...
Re: Aux Battery in GL-Sure Power Instructions Needed
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 10 Apr 2010 09:50:36 -0700
...The SurePower 13xx products use heavy duty relays from generic applications and add their own logic board externally to control the relay. You can...
STAINLESS STEEL Exhaust is HERE!
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 15 May 2000 10:20:05 -0400
...bodies are 409 stainless. (The flanges are not, nor is the external heat shield.) I verified their claim to my own satisfaction by taking...
Re: charge batter in the vehicle
Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
Thu, 7 Dec 2000 15:00:48 -0600
...question but I'd like to charge the battery on my >external caharger but I'm wondering if I have to pull it out...
Re: Sliding Door Problem Revisited
Historical mailing list - George Averill
Tue, 3 Apr 2001 15:23:09 -0400
...The question is...which piece is worn out? I have > both an external and internal lock. If you decide you want to try one...
Re: Coolant Tank Issues
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 7 May 2013 12:13:28 -0700
...if it uses more than that ...and you can't find any external leaks (there are dozens of spots that can seep of course...
Re: No heat at stoplights.
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Wed, 6 Jan 2010 21:21:28 -0600
...their captive heat with the radiator. (which > transfers heat to the external air mass.) So, the heater core is > disadvantaged from the beginning. > > The...
Re: Installing A Second Battery
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 16 Dec 1997 13:34:42 -0800
...and get juice as if I was hooked up to a external power >source. Forget about running a heater off of your battery. Even...
Re: Water in the exhaust
Historical mailing list - Shortlidge D Joel
Mon, 24 May 1999 23:49:32 -0400
...Have the cooling system pressure tested >and >properly repair all external leaks. Then have the coolant tested for >combustion gases. Then you will know...
Re: HELP! 82 Westy Water tank pump
Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
Wed, 30 May 2001 22:01:37 -0400
...When I turn the faucet to work the pump, it doesn't do anything. > The > > external water input works great, as normal. What should...
Re: Coolant - Have I screwd up my engine?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Thu, 3 Jun 2004 22:45:33 EDT
...Very possibly, and hopefully it is an external leak and you can find it. Mine has had tiny leaks in the past which were...
Re: What is the best location for an external oil cooler?
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Tue, 16 May 2006 19:46:09 -0700
Try a fan? On 5/16/06 6:30 PM, "David Marshall" <mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA> wrote: > Volks, > > I�ve recently upgraded my TriStar to...
Re: What is the best location for an external oil cooler?
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 16 May 2006 19:17:04 -0700
David, on air cooled Vanagons I've had good luck putting a large plate style oil cooler on the left side of the engine...
Re: Questions on a 2nd battery
Historical mailing list
Sun, 31 Dec 1995 01:30:58 -0700
...Mostly, I want to run a laptop >> computer and perhaps an external drive.) Just calculate using the Amp-Hour of the battery, and the...
Re: Heaters for winter camping
Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
Thu, 4 Dec 2008 17:14:53 -0800
...Heaters for winter camping > > >>> Heating a van in winter when camped out and away from external electric >>> power is always problematic, it seems to...
Re: Anyone have a 3rd Party External Oil Cooler or Transmission Cooler installed?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 19 May 2009 12:18:10 -0700
...Anyone have a 3rd Party External Oil Cooler or Transmission Cooler installed? Hello Everyone, I just purchased the Bus Boys Oil Cooler kit and...
Re: Leaking Heads
Historical mailing list - yahi
Tue, 23 Mar 1999 19:10:47 -0800
...No evidence of any external leak. Under load engine exhibits intermittent misfiring. Much has been said about this symptom on the list i.e...
Re: Performance Upgrades?
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Wed, 29 Dec 1999 02:25:31 EST
...All these are external items, IF you KNOW that your valve guides are in good condition, you can add ratio rockers (I would not...