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• Re: Lousy mechanics RE: Start up,back fire?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 19 May 2015 14:42:01 -0400
  ...Rely on it constantly. Yes, Oil pressure issue was one, then wheel bearings forgot to reconnect speedo at front wheel, changed the clutch slave...
• Re: '80 Air Cooled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 13:49:37 -0500
  ...This constant one side hitting will sometimes cause the valve stem the break at the head of the valve. ( the term is "Dropping a...
• Compression Ratio, Sensitivity Test
  Historical mailing list - christian krahforst
  Tue, 19 Mar 1996 12:21:54 +0000
  ...The sensitivity test was perfomed by varying one of the above parameters (while holding the others constant) and observing the change in the calculated...
• Re: YUK YOU PEOPLE DROWN ME IN BOREDOM
  Historical mailing list - Joe Beckham
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 10:35:34 -0800
  ...The so called spam postings of the last few days is not a constant problem, but does come and go. I have a 1985...
• Re: Parking lot encounter
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 12:40:45 -0500
  ...Those of us who live in areas of high (native) Hispanic residency live in constant fear of a traffic-related "incident." I have several...
• Re: voltage converter needed. 12vt to 3vt
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 15:46:59 -0400
  ...Virtue of this is you get a fairly constant voltage. Otherwise, a resistor...you want to drop say 10.5 volts at two amps...
• Re: Frank G.'s clutch
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 11:23:32 -0600
  ...and it > was a good installation, performed well, but it had constant > transmission problems, like in having to be replaced often. This was > partly...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 00:26:50 -0600
  ...slowly > leaking out of the cylinder? > > Or - Do you apply a constant pressure through a flow > restrictor to the cylinder and measure the pressure...
• suspension specs
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 17:58:14 -0700
  ...Type - spring constant - length - note vanagon.com - ? - ? SmallCar - ? - ? Go Westy - ? - ? - progressive? not sure if available for 2wd 85 stock - ? - ? - rides at 18.5" unloaded...
• Electrical stuff
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:41:47 -0800
  ...Measure the current in the loop, it will be a constant value no matter where in the loop you do the measurement. Now you...
• Re: Towing and Rock Damage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:11:07 +0000
  ...The constant wind whipping abrades and damages the paint and bad weather will get the dirt between the cover and paint further increasing damage...
• Re: Vanagon Camper
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 27 Apr 1997 06:57:43 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I think the key is keeping a constant knowledge of the condition of your van. If you do your own maintenance and take of...
• Re: vanagon off-road capable?
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 09:25:09 -0700
  ...I'm thinking that replacing the coil springs with air bags may help maintain constant pressure on the rear wheels. Ideas anyone? -Otmar- 72...
• mysterious ticking sound??
  Historical mailing list - Todd Parsnick
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 14:22:53 -0700
  ...The noise is at a constant rate, which seems to be at the speed of the crankshaft. The sound disappears when the car comes...
• Re: speedo/odo error confusion
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 19:21:28 -0400
  ...s going on? > Why should the odo error not be roughly constant. > > The only variable I can think of is the day started > cool...
• Re: Help Wiring O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Eric Fournier
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 19:46:40 -0700
  ...The mixture will constantly fluctuate between rich and lean several times a second to keep the mixture in a reasonably narrow range. You can...
• Re: Thermostats - 87 degree vs 80 degree
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:20:14 -0500
  ...If the 80 degree > stat is used, the FI will be constantly adjusting for a too cold engine with > a too rich mixture, wasting...
• Re: more Q's on the TDI
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 15:00:14 -0600
  ...a gas engine (2 to 3 times as high) >it will constantly detonate, pre-ignite etc, ytou may even find that >the only thing...
• Re: Hall sending unit/other electrical??? ('91)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 10:19:32 EDT
  ...Well......, we replaced the Hall sending unit (new) and now the difficult start is almost a constant problem. It either cranks and starts when...
• Re: need some ID on parts
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 28 May 2003 16:38:18 -0400
  ...If it's constantly jumping around a few degrees that's the idle stab. doing its job. Now shut off, unplug the two wires...
• Hard start, rough idle, stalling
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:18:06 -0700
  ...It has been having some vanagon syndrome like symptoms, ie constantly hicups around 3200 RPMs, but in general running good. Monday I had her...
• Re: less than one?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:27:06 -0500
  ...the road. >It took over my life. >Then there is the constant feeding of the addiction with our addicts. >Talking about everything from engine...
• Re: Purpose of "Voltage Stabilizer" in Instrument cluster?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Sat, 5 Jul 2008 21:57:11 -0500
  ...The > "voltage stabilizer" provides the temp gauge and fuel gauge with a > constant voltage no matter what else is going on so these gauges...
• Re: Help : Transporter Pulls to the Left
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 13 Dec 1999 16:31:31 -0800
  ...You may be stuck with the dealer on this. > > > > > >> My 82 Transporter pulls constantly to the left on UK roads but drives > > >> perfectly in...
• Thanks Mark! (dreaded cooling light)
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 09:23:35 -0400
  ...If it does still flash constantly, and the temp gauge needle reading is normal, the problem is very likely in the gauge or there...
• Re: '88 Westy: Aux Battery Problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 17:55:35 -0500
  ...the CD > changer was off, so it was a small but constant drain on the aux battery > system. Recently I got a new stereo...
• Vanagonites at NOT a Spring EveryBus 2009 EB2009 Hagen Stone Greensboro NC
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 00:38:37 -0500
  ...Why can't those of us that have been constant and loyal supporters of EB at Hagen Stone Park in the Spring do our...
• Re: Gerry
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 20 Dec 2017 18:39:28 -0500
  ...Stereo Off; USB Device Current Draw Through Stereo > > Neil, > > My Pioneer non-cd stereo has maintenance power from some constant 12v > source on the...
• Re: Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:20:03 -0800
  ...I guess there's no way around some battery draw since you need a constant 12V to keep all your settings but removing the...
• Re: oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Oct 1996 22:53:09 -0400
  ...After driving on the highway for about two hours att constant speed i slowed down and coasted with the clutch in for a bit...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 13:28:44 -0400
  ...I now >have a constant drip from the left head gasket. So faced with the high cost >for replacing the heads and 150K+ miles...
• Re: Sluggish
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 10:11:43 -0500
  ...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: homemade center console??
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 10:27:04 -0700
  ...a vanagon to go between the 2 front > seats? I'm constantly dealing with a pile of crap in between the front > seats. Everything...
• Re: Noisy fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 22:40:32 -0400
  ...pump was after the filter, it would have to cope with constant restriction and fuel pressure variation form the filter. We can debate that...
• Re: audi wheels on vanagon,
  Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
  Wed, 23 Mar 2005 11:08:37 -0800
  ...I would want to do something to address that issue too, especially on a daily driver where the wheel is exposed to constantly changing...
• Re: temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 21:38:02 -0800
  ...A few seconds later it will start > up again and continue. > > If you get constant flashing from the instant of key on, it's...
• Re: Aluminum door cards
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:25:08 -0400
  ...they won’t burn. >> >> Having the burned van in your view constantly might make one want to remove all burnable material! >> >> eRic >> >> >>> On Mar...
• Re: Install CO and Smoke detector
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Wed, 28 Jan 2015 06:25:41 -0500
  ...Typically they are wired to be > powered on constantly. They should be on the same fuse (branch circuit) as > interior lighting so that if...
• Re: Reccomendations on car cover for Vanagon wanted
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 8 Apr 2014 12:34:24 -0400
  ...This year we had the snowiest winter in a decade, with several feet of snow on top of the camper all winter long, constantly...
• Re: Rear wheel bearing noise?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 12 May 2010 08:21:18 -0400
  ...to the engine since it is there while cruising at a > constant speed or coasting with the clutch disengaged. Brakes are > smooth and in...
• What Should I See On the Temperature Gage?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 09:58:35 -0700
  ...Thermostat opening and closing based on the temperature of the coolant and keeping the engine at a constant operating temperature. So, which is normal...
• Re: rich running condition-still searching for problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 15:58:14 -0700
  ...on this > problem? The problem was an intermittent rich running problem and now seems to be > almost constant. Thanks gurus. > > David Clarkson > 90 Westy >
• '85 Vanagon power loss
  Historical mailing list - Amanda Shank
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 14:23:03 -0700
  ...Out of nowhere the above symptoms were constant and it was almost impossible to turn around & limp the half-mile back home. She's...
• Re: 3 Questions
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 19:36:25 -0800
  ...When parked, pressure on the break peddle maintains a strong > "grip." When moving, however, the peddle sinks to the floor under > constant > presure...and...
• Re: ECU flooding plugs??
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 15:05:51 +0000
  ...way it pulses but could have swore it pulse then when constant. on one key turn is it normal to get anything or should...
• Re: Safari racks for Vanagon, not Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 12:05:58 -0500
  ...I use it (on my trooper) constantly.. in building one myself from electrical conduit (and BTW it's PLENTY strong) cost in materials was...
• Re: ?Polisher/Buffer or Sander/Polisher?
  Historical mailing list - gary
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 17:16:45 -0500
  ...The thing seemed to be constantly asking,"Should I burn through or not?" > > > >My question: Do the orbital polisher/buffers (WEN for one) work...
• battery questions
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 09:34:09 -0700
  ...Keep in mind that clocks and radios do have a constant draw so disconnect them before you start searching. Good luck On Wednesday, March...
• Re: Vngns ARE junk! Wilder's Law
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 19:17:37 -0700
  ...But the selling point was that the vehicle showed signs of constant upkeep. Also had stickers for half the US, Canada, and Mexico. Was...
• Re: noisy hydraulic lifter? not going away with oil change, marvel mystery additive.
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:46:02 -0700
  ...Now the rattle is more pronounced and constant, even after the > attempt described in the subject line. > > The Big Green Book says the hydraulic...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:47:40 -0700
  ...These are not 'starter' >>>> batteries, >>>> and are not made to be bulk charged, with a constant dump of current >>> >>> In other words, just putting...
• Re: STP WAS==>Re: 20W-50 oil question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 12:35:13 -0400
  ...The Vangon's cooling system is unable > > to keep the coolant at a constant temperature in slow traffic or in > > climbing > > long hills, unlike...
• Re: My 'new' Westfalia in Hungary
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:58:47 -0500
  ...The political friction is constant and bitter. Can’t have a country without a strong army, as it shows. > > Anyway, the weather was nice...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 May 2012 10:31:41 -0400
  ...If it constantly slips there will be excess heat to deal with and failure. I don't know what this limit is but a...
• Re: D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 20:06:25 -0700
  ...IR describes the current decreasing as the resistance increases (assuming a constant and nominal 12dc). So, how does this burn the wire junction? > > Same...
• Re: Engine replaced but still the same symptoms???--Someone stick me in the eye with a dirty spark plug
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 23:37:35 -0400
  ...The EXACT > same symptoms that plagued me on the previous motor were still present! It > has a constant surge in the idle. While I...
• Engineering give me Cold power?; Capt'n she wont do anymorrgh!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 May 1997 22:40:08 -0400
  ...is seemingly high in ratio to the available power, is the VW pwrplant considered a high or constant duty cycle motor? Which would explain...
• Re: speedo/odo error confusion
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 17:35:30 -0700
  ...s going on? > Why should the odo error not be roughly constant. > > The only variable I can think of is the day started > cool...
• Re: general transmission ?s
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 19:29:08 -0400
  ...My 1988 Fox was the same way (in fact I am constantly amazed at how similar the vanagon feels to the fox). In some...
• Re: Volkspeople, lubricate your sliding door latches.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 21:31:07 -0600
  ...It has no long term lubricating qualities so you become a WD >40 junkie constantly having to re-apply WD 40 when metal on...