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Re: rear air vents for Westfalias? Possible to install?
Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
Tue, 30 Mar 1999 12:11:37 -0500
...rear side window >would be unaccessable (of course the curtain would constantly get caught). >However I'm pretty sure no one offers such and...
Re: Dometic question.
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Thu, 1 Jul 1999 08:36:30 -0400
...We seemed to have no trouble running it on gas during the day, the highest it ever got was about 48 in constant 85...
Re: Coolant Temp/Coolant Level LED and Flashing Oil LED - Instrument Cluster Upgrade... Advice required on continuous flashing Coolant LED.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 12 Jan 2001 14:51:06 -0500
...My current Oil LED Flashes while awaiting for Oil pressure and the one on >the replacement cluster does not flash, it has a constant...
Re: O2 Sensor Wire
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Thu, 13 Jan 2005 20:49:32 -0600
Matt, With the O2 sensor disconnected the engine runs fine and the Digitool shows a constant 0.40. The guitar cable sounds interesting. Are...
Re: where do the best vanagons come from?
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Wed, 19 Jul 2006 08:07:44 -0700
...But being a spoiled SoCal dweller I'm naturally appalled by what road salt and constant dampness do to cars in the midwest/east...
Re: HELP-- 45 MPH @ WOT ???
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:11:24 -0700
...tee test barb and do test again while watching pressure gauge. Constant pressure at spec? Mark TJ Hemrick wrote: > I'm going to throw...
Re: Oil Level Min vs Max
Historical mailing list
Tue, 17 Mar 1998 21:52:20 -0500
...The temperature sending unit is in the drain plug and is constantly submerged in oil. Other evidence of cooler oil is an increase in...
Re: Longevity tips (longish)
Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
Sun, 10 Jan 1999 12:09:31 -0600
...I have a lot of scepticism about the strident admonitions from some here to constantly change the coolant. That's one area where I...
Re: Oil cooler: possible to use AC condenser?
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Fri, 18 Feb 2000 16:40:47 -0500
...and it breaks down at about 300 deg. Keeping the temp. constant > > is best. > > > > Eric 86-VW4x4 > > vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z > > Pittsburgh, PA...
Re: ride height adjustment? (long post)
Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
Sat, 18 Aug 2007 11:04:14 -0700
...B) spring constant and compression of the coil spring, the most important one c) spring forces of other suspension components (sway bar torsion to...
Re: Power source for fan on my Dometic fridge under AC power only
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Sat, 30 May 2015 14:44:34 -0500
...understanding how the fan works, one of those wires should be >> constantly at 12v. >> >> However, I don't know if this is true when...
Re: Great Eastern American/Canadian Road Trip
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 7 Aug 2012 05:35:33 -0400
...established friendships that have stood > the tests of time. > Due to constantly adjusting life situations, I have some time on my > hands. Starting August...
Re: flashing coolant light purpose
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:49:33 -0700
...Flying small planes is like that a lot of the time, no constant stream of blind curves and crazy oncoming passers, no wild animals...
Asking advice for evaluating 84 Westfalia "leaker"
Historical mailing list - Dave Ritchie -- SUNY Cortland
Sun, 9 Jan 2000 21:58:05 -0400
...he had to add coolant regularly when he was driving it constantly. Van has been used only occasionally in past 6 months, since he...
Re: Van/squid connection...
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Sat, 19 May 2001 00:18:15 -0500
...Is there some > connection > >between Westfalias and ex-squids? Maybe it's wanderlust...or the > constant > >maintenance...or maybe just living in a confined...
Re: Extra Vanagon Cooling
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Fri, 23 Apr 2004 19:08:29 -0700
...GL Driver > > Stan Wilder wrote: > > >For those of you that are constantly mulling over fixing your A/C or convertting it to R134-a...
Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:16:55 -0800
...If you > constantly load at or near the maximum vehicle weight you should > probably buy heavier rated tires. I use 15" Load C tires...
Re: ride height adjustment? (long post)
Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
Sat, 18 Aug 2007 13:49:31 -0700
...Because the spring constant of vanagon spings is high, extending the spring causes loss of traction quickly. So the inner rear wheel starts spinning...
Re: map light
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 7 Nov 2012 11:21:29 -0800
...I'm constantly using my map light to find stuff in the cockpit at night etc. Mandatory equipment on any 'keeper' Vanagon I think...
Re: cluch problem
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:51:05 -0700
...play on the operating lever >> because there should not be any. Constant contact. >> >> Dennis >> >> -----Original Message----- > after it cooled down i pulled the slave...
Re: Big brake conversion
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:31:15 -0400
...The brake fluid level remains almost constant when the rear bake pads wear out. When new pads are put on the pistons need to...
On the road again!!!!
Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
Mon, 21 Jun 1999 09:59:07 -0500
...Any thoughts out there? The uneven operation manifests itself as a *slight* power loss and/or surge as the power comes back during constant...
Re: Boiling a Thermostat
Historical mailing list - Stones
Mon, 8 Apr 2002 09:54:34 -0400
...Does it seem to hold the engine at a constant temperature while driving? I suppose you wouldn't be doing the off-vehicle tests...
Re: Anyone have or know of where I can get a Gas Tank?
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:15:08 -0400
...If you were standing on the passenger side of the van, the front right side corner of the tank has a constant wetness and...
Re: Low readings from gas gauge and temp gauge..84 tintop
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 13 Sep 2017 15:09:06 -0700
...You surely understand that > for the resistive type gauges to work consistently they need to be fed by > constant voltage . The chip puts out...
Diagnostics needed 2.1
Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:50:26 -0700
...water level sensor blinking constantly would it make a difference if the wires from temp sensor at thermostat were reversed? I had pulled them...
Re: Insulation for a vanagon ...
Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
Mon, 14 Jul 1997 07:28:04 -0700 (PDT)
...The movement of the van while on the road can constantly shed tiny > fiber particles that find their way out of any crack. > > Those...
Re: AND THE WINNER IS [WAS: 85 GL No Spark/Start]
Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
Fri, 14 Apr 2000 15:40:43 -0700
...I remember > having to constantly put it back into position (I didn't know what it was > then) whenever I pulled the distributor cap...
Re: Full Sevice Gas Pumping
Historical mailing list - Kevin Barry
Mon, 8 Jul 2002 09:23:25 -0400
...Outside in all sorts of weather, constantly running back and forth dealing with the public. also, in the Northeast tipping is just unheard of...
Re: CIS-E fuel injection help needed
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Sun, 12 Sep 2004 22:44:52 -0400
...the oxygen sensor would put out if your burn mixture was constantly perfect. since the burn mixture is never perfect it will swing across...
Re: Battery Drain
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Wed, 28 Feb 2007 16:52:00 +0000
...Little did I >know >that these gauges constantly draw on an open electrical circuit and my >battery would run down in about 7 days...
Re: transmission toasted?
Historical mailing list - pepperd
Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:58:54 -0700
...it is not a constant, as it seems to occur more later in the day after some use than at first start up. any...
Is there a market for my VanaJetta Westy?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:19:39 -0700
...Runs at a constant acceptable temp. Haven't checked compression, but engine pulls great. Has a new clutch/flywheel/pilot bearing, some engine seals...
Re: RoadHaus - Sirius satellite radio report
Historical mailing list - caverat
Fri, 27 Jun 2003 15:10:52 -0400
...Two of the three satellites are always over the US and all are constantly moving in this figure eight pattern. As one satellite drops...
Re: Oil Pressure Light Flickering
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 19 Feb 2014 21:39:04 -0700
...He also said the oil temp and pressure senders are installed low in the sump > for constant, accurate reads. > > Bob
Re: Anyone have a Eurovan Country Homes? Looking to use poptop on T3 Doka canopy
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:24:27 -0700
...Does anyone here > have one which was made for the Eurovan? If so, how well has it survived > the > constant pushing and pulling to...
Re: Aftermarket Cruise questions . . .
Historical mailing list
Tue, 3 Jun 97 16:07:54 EDT
...If you have a voltmeter check so that voltage is constant during case 1-3 above. b/ Check all other wiring. c/ If a...
Re: Pop Top Rattle Solved---
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 9 May 2002 08:31:49 -0700
...was the only way to resolve this irritating as all hell > constant rattle---- > > Later, > > ______________ > |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ > | | | | > ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| > > Terry-- > > "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom" > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > http://community.webtv.net/CTONLINE/TerrysHighOnLife >
Re: Fuel Rails on Stock WBX
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Tue, 13 May 2008 08:57:47 -0700
...Fuel flows through the cigar tubes constantly when the pump is running, returning to the tank via the pressure regulator return line. That means...
Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Sat, 7 Jun 2014 22:03:48 -0600
...It's been a constant source of frustration for me. I'm > >> presently readying to pull the trans in preps for a TDI install...
Re: Fuel Pressure Info
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Thu, 2 Aug 2001 18:46:02 -0500
...Bosch wants fuel pressure to be a constant >2.5 bar or 36 psi greater than manifold pressure. > >At 06:46 PM 8/1...
Re: oli change question
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 10 Oct 2002 12:52:12 -0500
...If the car is garaged and stays at constant temperatures other than during drive times I'd just change it once a year. Stan...
Re: Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Sat, 15 Feb 2003 11:52:19 -0700
...But if you consider that once set, dwell >> is a constant, then changing gap will in fact affect timing. I'm basing >> this on...
Re: Headlight relay upgrade?_wire sizes
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Sun, 4 Jan 2004 09:55:38 -0800
...using much higher wattage low-beam lamps (+120 watt) and are constantly blowing the stock 10-amp fuses. You would be better served adding...
Re: 82 ASI Riviera camper 110v charging question...
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Fri, 4 Feb 2005 09:55:28 -0500
...I'm not sure why yours is on constant, but recheck the wiring of course.. now as a side note, I've discovered (in...
Re: leaking in the rain
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:45:00 -0500
...Has anyone > else had this happen when they installed struts? As if there is constant > pressure lifting the poptop, creating a space for water...
Propex v. Plat Cat
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Sun, 30 Nov 1997 20:42:28 -0800
...the air quality in the van is noticably better with the cat plat since it is constantly venting the interior air...the propex only...
Re: doc wattson or watts up?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 14 Oct 2012 20:34:12 -0700
...is intermittent 2.5A, I guess the stereo is the biggest constant draw, but I'm guessing it is 5A or less most times...
Re: No brake lights
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 4 Dec 2010 12:07:04 -0500
...You should have constant voltage on the red/yellow side of each switch, and voltage on the red/black side when your assistant stands...
Re: Source for small auxiliary coolant pump? (oil cooler idea!)
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Mon, 8 May 2000 16:15:39 -0500
...t found is a small coolant pump that >could be run constantly at 200 or so degree temps. I had thought of using >the...
Re: Water Wetter
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Wed, 16 Aug 2000 00:13:24 PDT
>This is why, in the upper ranges of air temperature and work load (when the >thermostat is constantly open), the wetting agent will lower...
Re: 2.1L Oil pressure problem: Rods: SYMPTOM NOT CAUSE:UNBALANCED crank the ....
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 12 Feb 2001 09:43:23 EST
...The constant hitting with one edge first is what wears the bearing. The rod wear is dependent of the center bearing wear, as it...
Re: Uh-Oh Spaghettio: Broken Exhaust Bolt Stuck in Block!!!
Historical mailing list - ID Workshop
Tue, 13 Nov 2001 17:01:31 -0800
...get > this damn bolt off...and after about 10 minutes of > constant swearing...the bolt head snapped off...and of > course...the rest of...
Can someone double check my Engine / Tire / R+P math?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 18 Jan 2003 16:47:37 -0800
...few weeks. I want to know if my math is correct. Constants: Wasserboxer is 117ft/lbs torque TDI is 149ft/lbs torque So it...
Re: ?Polisher/Buffer or Sander/Polisher?
Historical mailing list - James V
Sat, 20 Mar 2004 10:48:34 -0800
...The thing seemed to be constantly asking,"Should I burn through > or not?" > > My question: Do the orbital polisher/buffers (WEN for one) work...
Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Sat, 19 Jun 2004 02:23:00 -0400
...the real fly in the ointment is that "R" is not a constant. in fact, R is a function of the current itself, and...
Re: Tach goes down, engine cuts out, then back again ...
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Mon, 2 Oct 2006 17:29:29 -0700
...If it occurs or or less constantly it would likely take me all of 15 minutes to figure out exactly. Is it in or...
Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Apr 2007 (#2007-423)
Historical mailing list - vt
Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:29:27 -0500
...meat. << > > Sure, that qualifies you as hippy but I'm afraid constant maintenance > still > disqualifies you from "hippy way of thinking" in terms of...
Re: FLAPS? not in my experience (No Van Content)
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Wed, 16 May 2007 11:00:23 -0700
...those types of places. ;) > > joel > My 2001 Passat has got a constant humming sound starting from 25 MPH and up. At low speed it...
Re: Backup light puzzle anyone?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 11 Apr 2017 12:42:15 -0700
...The switch on the selector is brand new (both parts), but there is a constant 5v at the backup lights and at the switched...