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• Re: vacuum servo question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 00:12:41 -0400
  ...vacuum servo question Hello all, I can't STOP buying new components for my braking system on my 81 van with a hydraulic clutch...
• Re: Coolant light won't stop blinking!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 08:39:28 -0800
  ...somewhere else? Todd '88 Westy Joe in NH wrote: >Actually it stops after the van is started following it's usual 12 to 14...
• Frozen Locks! after rain
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Mon, 20 Dec 2004 19:40:56 -0500
  ...of Absence SETI We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing. Never Be The First To...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 12:00:21 -0600
  ...Cleaned the ground wires and the blinking stopped! Alfred 85 Westy > Not sure about your blinking light, but a few years ago I had...
• brake parts quality question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:49:32 -0800
  ...Since then he has complained about the brakes not always working well and recently stopped driving it because it did not feel safe to...
• Rust: 6 mo, needed
  Historical mailing list - adam butler
  Tue, 31 Mar 2015 11:47:30 -0500
  ...How should I treat it? now to stop it, for say 6 mo. before paint, etc... Adam Butler 73 Super Beetle 83 Riverea 13...
• Low mileage! 149k...
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 26 Nov 2014 22:33:28 -0800
  I just saw this and stopped to see what the mileage was, 149,000. It's over 20 years old, I guess that qualifies...
• Re: Stop the madness.....NO VANAGON CONTENT, BUT VW ENJOYABLE ALL THE SAME!
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:45:54 -0500
  I know it wont be Friday for another 1 1/2 hours but it must be Friday somewhere!. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
• Dissapointing lack of Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:22:18 -0500
  ...I have seen two Rialtas at Flying J truck stops and one Eurovan camper. No Vanagons. Dennis
• Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:35:26 -0400
  ...You have to stop the rattle before it cracks. ed
• Re: The Stanley Cup and the westy skylight
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 10:50:49 -0400
  That just might be better than my bathtub stopper in the boot to the AFM fix. It sure looks a lot better too :) -- Thanks...
• Re: is anyone going to roast a turkey in the van?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
  Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:19:28 -0800
  ...http://tinyurl.com/ybbvj8b Stop at roadside stands and pick up vegies on the way to the campsite. Mark
• Stop with the JATO story already!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 10:47:34 -0400
  Take Dan Houg's recent advice and search the archives first! I did, and found this legend has been posted to the Vanagon list...
• Help with loping engine
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Fri, 17 Oct 1997 18:34:14 -0400
  My vanagon starts loping when I stop for a traffic light as it tries to adjust to idle. Does anyone know what might be...
• Master cylinder going out?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Sun, 7 Nov 1999 19:14:10 EST
  When I hit the brakes, I can get the pedal almost to the floor before the bus stops. Would this be the master cylinder...
• Corrosion Technologies Corporation
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 22:44:37 -0500
  Here is an interesting web site that has a product that will allegidly stop rust and corrosion in it's tracks. Probably be good...
• 88 Vanagon Automatic Transmission idling problems
  Historical mailing list - Robert and Sharon Mendon�a
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 11:02:12 -0800
  ...If throttled and engaged, it will go, but when you stop it dies on you. Have tried replacing spark plugs, air filter, cap and...
• Clean German mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 20:59:10 EST
  ...Always made sure to thoroughly clean the van before stopping by. Merv.
• gun hiding?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 15:35:06 -0500
  F&W "British Bulldog" .44 holstered on left ribcage when driving/camping, on dash if stopped/when Ranger Rick comes by. From historic, walkable...
• Lifter's sticking
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Hosick
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 22:12:51 -0800
  ...s happened to me a couple of times,but it always stops within a few minutes.I'm running Maxlife 20w50.Could this be...
• Re: right sized tires, wrong speed indication
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 10:08:18 -0800
  Don't you have > speed limits in California? > > david Sure we do but they speed too and rarely stop anyone for a mere 4...
• Re: Front wheel squeak
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 15:34:04 -0600
  ...I had that problem and I was sure it was a bearing, but then I got new tires and it stopped. Hope that makes...
• speedo cable
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Rueb
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 19:41:10 EDT
  heard relly bad grinding noise coming from drivers wheel speedo than stopped no more noise/rarely i believe its the cable that goes to...
• Front blower
  Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 19:44:38 -0600
  My front blower just stoped working all of a sudden. I haven't looked in the bentley yet, but how do I tell if...
• Re: Tranny woes solved we think - update
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 09:36:14 -0500
  "I'd be a little suspect of that 3rd to 4th shift!" Why is that Jay? Peace, Marla '87 Westy Van "Morrison" _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE...
• Re: Heater Box Photos
  Historical mailing list - michael johnson
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 20:16:17 -0800
  ...while enjoying this grrrrreat California weather.....in my shorts and tee shirt of course :).....with a stop watch of course. gatorxray@earthlink.net Mike
• I also lost the Free CARFAX link
  Historical mailing list - Brett Baer
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 10:02:50 -0500
  ...Thanks in advance, Brett Baer '87 Syncro Westy _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn...
• Re: Friday- This 1980's Camper Thinks It's an S.U.V.
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 16:01:36 EDT
  ...Daylight Time, wilden1@JUNO.COM writes: > > Matthew you'd probanly be more Cool of you just stopped dressing like > Elvis. He IS Elvis. BenT
• Digital clock. Can it be fixed?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 23:51:45 -0800
  ...push the clip in got stuck and now the hours keep advancing and will not stop. Can this digital clock be fixed? How? William
• Re: Coolant hose tape
  Historical mailing list - g august
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:09:00 -0500
  ...It will not completely stop a garden hose from leaking for long but should hold a rad hose as it has less pressure. Gerry...
• White smoke from exhaust - update
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:48:55 -0500
  ...The smoke has mostly stopped, my wife says that it smells like ash and sulpher. I am now getting occasional backfires and poor power...
• Re: Throttle Stuck Wide Open Leaving Me Stranded in Boise Idaho
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:51:32 -0500
  Christopher Gronski wrote: > I started my van after stopping at the Wal-Mart at W Overland and Millwaukee > in Boise Idaho and the throttlle...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Thu, 1 May 2008 12:01:11 +0200
  I've used it some time already, but it stopped working correctrly with Firefox. When you use IE for this site it works :-( Jaap...
• Re: 40 minutes drive and then cuts out.
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:39:17 -0400
  ...So, I was running the van until it stopped. Then went out to test whatever I could before it cooled down, when it started...
• Re: Girling vs ATE Calipers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:21:20 -0500
  ...There is no noticeable difference in stopping power. Pad and shoe selection is the most important part of brake performance. The best rear shoes...
• Re: Parts from the Bus Stop
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 1995 11:36:23 -0400
  ...head of the key? any replies much appreciated michael > hi Bus-Stop fans, > > I have also got their catalogue and it looks good - and...
• Re: stalling at stop lights. epiphanany - Thermostat stuck open or tempII what do you think?
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 20:05:58 -0400
  ...where it always has just at the top of the indicator. Stopped to get gas... Started van and drove a bit and noticed that...
• Re: Pin Insetion on Front Calipers
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 12 Jan 2020 18:23:17 -0800
  ...The pin can be "tapped" into place all the way; the step on the outboard end of pin stops up against the hole in...
• Purple Vanagon on CL in VA. Wowzer!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 27 Aug 2013 11:58:22 -0700
  ...It didn't suit her, so I drove it for a few months until the trans stopped doing 3rd. Great ride. It is at...
• Re: Gas prices - Political comment
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:18:28 -0800
  ...If it seems the mods are not paying attention, it's > because do not always stop off topic discussions. Sometimes telling > someone to stop...
• rear disc brakes project
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:48:17 -0400
  ...Can't wait to try the four wheel disc brakes in my van, I love stopping power and the safety that comes with it...
• Re: Blown fuse
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:29:40 -0400
  ...Thanks in advance! Replace the fuse with a stoplight bulb or better yet a 65-watt headlight bulb, then use a sewing needle and...
• Re: GPS died
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 19:19:33 -0500
  ...PM, Rob wrote: > The other night after I stopped at the store my TomTom GPS stopped > working. It wanted to reset from the very...
• Re: Why VW's + T&A?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 07 Nov 1995 16:04:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...It's merely to catch your eye, so that you will then say, "Hmmm, as long as I've stopped at this page, let...
• Re: 87 GL surges. . .
  Historical mailing list - Curtis Long
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 01:03:56 -0400
  In a message dated 97-09-08 20:06:23 EDT, tonya@MSMM.COM writes: << Matthew-- Your stop light episodes sound too familiar. Unfortunately...
• 85 Vanagon, Rainy Day Stalls
  Historical mailing list - Mike Wohlgemuth
  Wed, 22 Apr 1998 20:21:30 -0400
  ...It starts just fine, but about 300-400 yards down the road (at the first stop sign) it will hesitate/stall when I try...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 2 Apr 2000 01:48:39 -0600
  ...Then I looked away and calibrated it OK - but when I stopped the van again - it was out. There MUST be a way to...
• Re: sunroof leaking
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 13:44:35 -0800
  James, i did a stop-gap measure of putting silicon cauking over the whole seal. It sort of sucks, but keeps me from getting...
• Ignition Switch Help!
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 17:37:49 -0700
  ...I drove it around town, stopping at a couple of stores. She started right up everytime. This morning however, her mood changed. Nothing when...
• Re: AW: Syntheic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 11:01:04 -0500
  I had just the opposite experience, in two engines I've used synthetic oil in which had minor leaks, the leaks stopped. Presumably from...
• Re: Photo ticket at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 12:56:01 -0600
  ...Don't try to beat the light. > > A yellow light means "stop, unless you're too close to the > intersection to > do so safely...
• Re: Brake Peddle Fade
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 17:34:21 -0500
  ...Brake Peddle Fade On my '91 Carat, the brakes are stopping fine, but I notice when I'm stopped at a light with my...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:35:47 -0400
  ...The Transmission stop leak products work by softening/swelling seals. I never would have believed they could work until it happened to me. Several...
• Re: Engine Puzzlememt
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:05:12 -0700
  ...Manually turned engine to stop point in both >>>>> directions. It stops in the same places. I checked all three torque >>>>> converter bolts. All seem...
• VanBondo sneaks email access for a sec ...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hooper
  Sat, 15 Mar 1997 22:40:15 -0600
  ...The groove provides a roundish >appearence to the crimped metal "zipper stop." >I purchased the appropriate number of stops for about $0.20 each...
• Re: Transmission mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 06:29:24 -0400
  ...BUT, today after stopping at a stop sign and starting off again, the van completely died except for a loud clacking that slowly stopped...
• URGENT!!! need tranny URGENT!!! need todd hill
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 18:15:33 -0400
  ...then some driver decided to stop in the middle of the road for no reason, and i jammed on my brakes, double-clutched it...
• New Starter Stopped Working requires the RI wizard
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 09:22:06 -0700
  ...New Starter Stopped Working Hi listees. Questions about starter motors. I just put in a new starter that stopped working after only 6 days...
• Re: Third brake light
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 16 Mar 2015 08:40:53 -0700
  ...It also provides a redundant stop light signal in the event of a stop lamp malfunction. In North America where rear turn signals are...
• Re: Fridge on 12V
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sat, 30 Aug 2014 08:50:02 -0700
  ...So, if you drive for 8 hours and stop for gas, stop for lunch, stop at the store for a six-pack of camping...