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  • Re: Maps vs GPS
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:10:53 -0700
    ...Left at stop. > 8.91 10. Right at T. > 9.42 11. Right after "Stop" > 10.07 12. End odometer check at "35". CAST...
  • Re: Diesel good idea? Engine idling!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 6 Jun 2013 17:06:08 -0400
    ...So a few times if I was at a stop long enough and forgot to release the brake, or step on the throttle, or...
  • Re: 1.9 engine HELP!!!
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Thu, 7 Jan 2010 05:32:33 -0500
    ...Now for the second > problem- So if I stop at a stop sign or stop light and take off if I have my > pedal...
  • /f Computer Burnout Joke
    Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
    Fri, 1 Nov 1996 09:02:35 -0600 (CST)
    ...Thank you." As Enoch is leaving he stops, "Gotta warn you, there's gonna be some drinkin'." "Not a problem. After 25 years in...
  • if anyone still wants to talk about v'gons then please read!
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Tue, 30 Apr 2002 12:14:14 -0400
    ...have been driving for a while and come to a stop light or stop and turn off the car, after about 20 seconds my...
  • Re: Is Seam Rust Futile?
    Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
    Mon, 20 Oct 2003 16:40:19 +0100
    ...Should I grind it out putty and paint? What is the prognosis on stopping it and having my van live on rust free for...
  • Re: hick-up while driving
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Thu, 3 Jul 2014 22:31:45 -0600
    ...This morning I experienced a >> hick-up when i left the house, and my van died at the first stop light. it >> started back...
  • Re: Preemptive water pump replacement? Miscellaneous Chatter-coolant sealer
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:20:31 -0500
    well sorry but I have seen the subie coolant treatment stop waterpump leaks, had it do so on my own 88 fox lasted well...
  • Re: Website for Hard to Find Vanagon Parts on Fryday
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:42:26 -0400
    ...Every time some > idiot runs out in front of me at a stop sign and I manage to get stopped > within six inches of...
  • Re: vanagon speed (was Re: Heart vs. Head
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:08:36 -0800
    ...My old beast (Bessie the Charolais Camper) is quite content to leave a little earlier and arrive a little later with grazing stops along...
  • 71 bus, brakes, front end
    Historical mailing list - Mitch Covington
    Mon, 15 May 1995 14:59:45 -0400 (EDT)
    ...I don't need great stopping power...the bus is going to spend its final days on a small Gulf coast island with only...
  • short-term rust stopping
    Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
    Fri, 24 Nov 1995 08:47:23 -0700
    ...the moment, does anyone have any suggestions on a quick rust-stop that should last for a few months? My current theory is to...
  • Re: Safe 2.1/1.9 Rpm: survey/query
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Sun, 10 Oct 2004 22:28:11 -0500
    ...Consistency on the road is much better for any engine than road racing from stop light to stop light. Like I mentioned before, if...
  • Re: vanagon song
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Thu, 7 Dec 2006 09:02:08 -0600
    ...Roll down the window, put down the top, crank up the Beachboys baby, don't let the music stop, we gonna ride it 'til...
  • Re: vanagon seam rust repair
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:37:28 -0800
    ...I have my own huge bag of tricks for rust.....I just LOVE treating and stopping it for good. It's hyper easy too...
  • Auto transmission sound question
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 16 Jun 2023 21:30:20 -0400
    Hi folks, Many auto trans vans make a sound I will describe as a chatter when in drive and at a stop. It goes...
  • Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] weird engine behavior, stops on downhill coasting, diagnostic help?
    Historical mailing list - mike riley
    Fri, 14 Sep 2018 13:15:41 +0000
    sounds like a leaking pressure regulator or check valve in pump. the ecu shuts off fuel pump on down hill and there is no...
  • Re: Tires and Wheels - The best laid plans of Mice and Men.....
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Wed, 19 Mar 2014 19:53:10 -0700
    Hey! Stop talking about me.:-) BenT sent from my electronic leash > On Mar 19, 2014, at 7:35 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA...
  • Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Sun, 4 Jul 2010 18:13:40 -0600
    > you know, i sometimes have to stop and remind myself that there are a FEW > things the auto industry has managed to actually *improve...
  • Re: Field trip to M&M Salvage, RuckersvilleVA (short)
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Thu, 3 Dec 2009 06:35:55 -0800
    "I spent ALL day Sunday combing two junkyards in Maryland, " Way to go.� I've always wanted to stop at the place just north...
  • rear heater switch
    Historical mailing list - David Klein
    Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:47:21 -0600
    ...says they can get me one for $680 (I couldn't stop laughing for 20 minutes). I have also spoken to other vw fiends...
  • Anyone going to Va. Show Sunday?
    Historical mailing list - Richard
    Fri, 14 Jul 95 10:20:44 EDT
    ...anyone else was going. I quite possibly might make it up, in my Rainbow '67. Stop by and say hello if you go! Richard
  • Need Numbers
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 19 Sep 95 10:08 CDT
    ...Bus Stop (Rocky Mtn....) 1003 Tamarac Parkway Woodland Park, CO 80863 (800) 544-5357 (sales) Bus Boys, Inc. 18595 East Lake Blvd. Redding, CA...
  • Eberspacher BA6 Gas Heater for sale
    Historical mailing list - JordanVw
    Thu, 12 Mar 1998 19:05:35 EST
    ...can use while vehicle is stationary with engine stopped, also. 200 bucks. complete. email vwpieces@aol.com
  • Fast idle
    Historical mailing list - John Matchett
    Mon, 2 Mar 1998 12:05:38 -0500
    My 91 carat has a fast idle while in park both on startup and stop. In gear it idles fine ~1000, however when in...
  • Re: See you 'long the road, so long.
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 13 Nov 1998 17:25:22 EST
    ...If your adventures take you through eastern PA, please stop by. Doug Downingtown, PA
  • Re: Water Wetter
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Wed, 16 Aug 2000 17:08:03 -0700
    > I think my girlfriend may leave me if I don't stop spending so much time > reading the stuff on this list... Mick: Sage...
  • Popping out of 1st gear
    Historical mailing list - Hooper, Mark
    Mon, 6 Nov 2000 10:39:24 -0500
    ...driveway to stop sign). What could be the culprit behind this. Mark Hooper 83.5 & 87 Westies Charleston SC [text/html]
  • Get me out of here!
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Wisthoff
    Mon, 9 Jul 2001 23:22:41 -0500
    I've tried numerous times to unsubscribe or at least temporarily stop this barrage of posts but have been unsuccessful. Could someone give me...
  • Rear main seal replacement/flywheel removal
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
    Sat, 21 Jul 2001 22:26:53 -0400
    ...How do I stop it from turning while I apply the 100+ ft*lbs needed to turn the bolts? Any tricks known to work...
  • Re: Burning antifreeze 1987 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 30 Jan 2003 19:59:03 -0700
    ...Bob http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page...
  • Re: Cost of Freon R12
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 14 May 2003 21:52:47 -0600
    ...if they ever get there? Bob http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE...
  • Re: commands
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 23 Apr 2003 20:25:24 -0600
    Dennis Atkins wrote: > What is the command to stop mail while away? > Dennis Send the following" Address: listserv@gerry.vanagon,com Subject: (leave blank...
  • Stuck clutch pedal '84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - JAMES GIESEKING
    Wed, 20 Aug 2003 10:15:10 -0700
    ...it is a real hard stop, not moving at all......... any thoughts greatfully appreciated..... thanks...... James
  • Re: Stop calling hydraulics "Master" and "Slave" you sickos
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Sun, 30 Nov 2003 22:59:37 -0500
    Gnarlodious wrote: > <http://edition.cnn.com/2003/TECH/ptech/11/26/master.term.reut/index.html> > CNN.com - 'Master' and 'slave' computer labels unacceptable...
  • VREDESTEIN
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Wed, 9 Nov 2005 03:42:35 -0800
    ...the tires are taller then the rpms are reduced on freeway speeds.., but what does this do to your torque from stop to go?
  • Re: Lights out last night.
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Mon, 6 Nov 2006 14:44:18 -0800
    ...But when the heater stops, that tends to point to the ignition switch. ;) J On Mon, 6 Nov 2006, Loren Busch wrote: > But when...
  • Re: The three classes of Vanagons..(long)
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
    Thu, 5 Jul 2007 14:39:01 -0400
    ...I keep wanting to stop by and buy it but my wife gives me > "the look". > > Bryan >
  • Re: (NVC) Airing trailer tires
    Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
    Wed, 6 Aug 2008 09:32:18 -0700
    ...During your walkaround inspections, which of course you will do at every stop, place hand on side of all tires, feeling for excessive heat...
  • Re: Strange Static Buzzing Noise Coming From The Dash?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Sun, 20 Feb 2011 03:45:44 -0500
    ...It stopped for a few > seconds, then started again. The sound was so scary I immediately dove under > the back seat, grabbed a wrench...
  • Re: Cold defrost/warm heat 1.9wbx
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Mon, 17 Jan 2000 06:56:39 -0800
    ...when we > stopped for donuts I noticed that as soon as we got off the > highway the air > coming from the defrost vents started...
  • Vanagon spotting: was What can go wrong....
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Tue, 1 Aug 2017 10:39:17 -0700
    ...I was planning on a stop in Auburn and was hoping that they would stop too but I think he got tired of going...
  • Re: odd noise on new gowesty engine
    Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
    Sun, 15 May 2011 23:18:59 -0700
    Thanks, Yes good ideas, makes sense that it is something loose, and or something jerking as the engine starts/stops. I initially thought rear...
  • Re: Fryday
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Fri, 9 Jul 2010 07:59:11 -0700
    ...Then, I stopped at a party store that had parking that would not require the use of reverse, parked, and jumped out. I guess...
  • Re: Why go to big tires?
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:05:15 -0700
    ...placement thereof) contributes a small portion of the overall stopping force needed to stop a 4000lb vehicle? Or does it? If one assumes the...
  • Re: 84 temp. gauge and idle stabilizer electrical problem
    Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
    Fri, 11 Sep 1998 10:44:42 -0400
    Kurt Stoppkotte wrote: > On a trip back from the West coast my temperature gauge and the red > warning light suddenly indicated that my van...
  • fire sprinkler for vanagon
    Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
    Sun, 27 Sep 1998 20:52:54 -0700
    ...If the fire is in its early stage, it might be stopped. At least all the water steam should cool things down and buy...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Wassily Smyrnow
    Mon, 16 Jul 2001 14:09:23 -0400
    ...and she ran fine & started fine after that. (for a while) Now just recently, it will stall at a traffic stop if I do...
  • Last Call for JBB Carabus
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Wed, 13 Oct 2004 08:05:42 -0400
    ...We'll take Rt.5 West to 79 South and stop at the first rest stop south of Pittsburgh for a lunch break where...
  • Re: Dometic Frig Will not stay cold with DC current
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Mon, 4 Jun 2012 07:51:09 -0700
    ...If I stop for less than an hour I just leave it off and let it run when I drive off again. No problem...
  • Re: Brakes on an 87 Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
    Mon, 6 Jul 2015 23:34:05 -0700
    ...Then I read a thread somewhere that said the driver could lock up their front wheels in a panic stop. I decided to try...
  • RE thread on brakes, Dot3,4, etc.(long post)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:53:08 -0700
    ...A couple of different causes of poor stopping. The most common, probably, is what is commonly known as "Brake fade"...when the pedal sinks...
  • Erratic temp LED and gauge needle
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Tue, 15 Oct 2019 21:16:03 +0000
    ...position; LED stopped flashing after about 5 minutes.  Once warmed up, the gauge needle seems to work normally....slightly rising in stop and go...
  • Re: Emergency engine cooling - a common problem?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Wed, 25 Apr 2001 05:29:29 -0700
    ...Do you hear it in stop and go traffic? If not, this should be fixed. The fan and it's wiring circuit are easily...
  • Re: That "peppy" 2.2L
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:04:16 -0400
    ...2.5L van and a 2.2L 84.... (just a stop sign to stop sign). > > My van was heavy, fully loaded and full of...
  • Re: Gas prices
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:35:02 -0800
    ...http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/would-reducing-us-fuel-exports-stop-gas-prices-spiking If you put "oil stored in tankers today" in the...
  • Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
    Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
    Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:42:32 -0500
    ...Drove down the street 1 mile. > Stopped to get lunch. Came out after 10 minutes and the van wouldn't > start. Looked at everything...
  • Re: how to stop a runaway prius
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:14:43 -0700
    ...about runaway Toyota vehicles > lately. > > Below is one persons "how to stop a Prius" video. These techniques would > work on a vanagon as well...
  • RE: Hail & Well Met! (/f early)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 14 Mar 1996 23:09:27 -0600
    ...BUT, since this is going out to the list perhaps their next stop will see this and pass it along! -Marlin At 6:12...
  • Intermittent Stutter
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 6 Mar 1996 19:24:59 -0500 (EST)
    ...I got to the top of the hill, pulled into a parking lot and as I stopped, the idle went up to ~ 1100 from...