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  • Re: Help Me, Volks!
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Thu, 1 May 2008 00:16:21 -0700
    ...This shaft with it's disk > turns at a constant RPM. . > > Where the big disk is, it engages a small wheel mounted on a...
  • Re: Gen Set
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:02:22 -0800
    ...Why someone > would assume that other people within earshot of their generator noise are > not being constantly bothered by that irritating noise has always...
  • Re: Ignition Switch? (Update)
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
    Sat, 3 Oct 2009 11:40:21 -0700
    ...started acting up that the Alt/Ox lights began staing on constantly. > > Thanks a bunch. > Steve Not sure if these were the instructions I...
  • Valves down under, toggle switches
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 5 Apr 1996 13:52:45 -0800
    ...For late model T2 with FI, this will mean the fuel injection pump will run constantly before you start- this always made me nervious...
  • Re: Full Sevice Gas Pumping
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Mon, 8 Jul 2002 09:28:35 -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: Air Conditioning Work?...Salt Lake
    Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
    Fri, 2 Jul 2004 11:21:51 -0700
    ...trick is to listen to what the experiments tell you - and to not be fooled by the myths of authorities -- Constantine Spyropoulos (1928-1984)
  • Re: GPS for farsighted eyes?
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:30:02 -0800
    ...Seems like most GPS applications don't require constant attention so an inexpensive PC with a serial port and 600x800 resolution would provide just...
  • Re: GPS recommendations, handheld & incar?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:21:47 -0400
    ...ready ..........and everyone is thoroughly addicted and >trained to use GPS constantly, they'll shut it off, or introduce incorrect >information..........all about controlling...
  • Re: Heater fan CHIRP!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 9 Apr 2013 00:25:24 -0700
    ...WD-40 as *never* done me wrong, in some 40 yrsof constant car work. I buy it by the gallon and use a spray...
  • Re: Vanagon Electrical Work and DC - AC Inverter
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 9 Apr 2013 21:26:21 -0400
    ...Though I knew an inverter could hold a charge after being used, it seems that an inverter may constantly draw enough power, even when...
  • Re: Coolant bottle harbinger - opinions?
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:31:24 -0400
    ...hill, fully loaded, > running A/C, but the engine temp stayed constant. > So today I have removed the pressure cap and here's what...
  • Re: 2.1/1.9 mix
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 13 Apr 2002 10:53:35 -0500
    ...The problem is worst when you're just > puttering > around town at a constant 20mph or so--you have to watch it like a...
  • Re: Share your ride/websites
    Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
    Thu, 1 Jul 2004 00:46:46 -0400
    ...trick is to listen to what the experiments tell you - and to not be fooled by the myths of authorities -- Constantine Spyropoulos (1928-1984)
  • Re: Was: Leaky ... fuel injector? Now: suck fuel/air through vaccum side of fuel regulator?
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:17:15 -0800
    ...I think one of the injectors has its core shot out and the engine has become a deep pit for receiving constant flow of...
  • fridge upgrade test results-long
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Mon, 16 Feb 2004 20:34:30 -0500
    ...the room temp was a constant 72 throughout experiment an important figure for accuracy. without doing anything to the fridge i ran it from...
  • Re: Elec. Questions. YES it's about Aux Batt. NO, please don't shoot me.... ;^)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:45:35 -0700
    ...in my case, 12V constant is already > present at red wire from fuse box. > > In this case, would constant 12V coming into aux batt...
  • Vanagon Driveability Complaints
    Historical mailing list - Subject: Vanagon Driveability Complaints
    April 30, 1992
    SUPERCEDES TECHNICAL BULLETIN 24-92-01 (February 29, 1992) CONDITION After driving for an extended period of time at a constant speed, the vehicle...
  • Vanagon Driveability Complaints
    Historical mailing list - Subject: Vanagon Driveability Complaints
    April 30, 1992
    SUPERCEDES TECHNICAL BULLETIN 24-92-01 (February 29, 1992) CONDITION After driving for an extended period of time at a constant speed, the vehicle...
  • Vanagon Driveability Complaints
    Historical mailing list - Subject: Vanagon Driveability Complaints
    April 30, 1992
    SUPERCEDES TECHNICAL BULLETIN 24-92-01 (February 29, 1992) CONDITION After driving for an extended period of time at a constant speed, the vehicle...
  • Re: Top Overhauls
    Historical mailing list - Ben huot
    Tue, 17 Dec 2002 02:25:03 -0500
    ...A pilot constantly monitor and adjust his engine (not the average westy owner) The only thing similar in comparison is the engine configuration (Flat...
  • Re: OT Re: "Green" solar battery charger - drop it already, please.
    Historical mailing list - kfilc
    Thu, 20 Nov 2003 00:20:23 -0000
    ...ohmic materials, however, obey the equation I = V/R, with R constant; > >>i.e., ohm's law. > >> > >>here is a beautiful application of ohm...
  • 1981 fridge story
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Mon, 22 Mar 2004 10:22:59 -0700
    ...The most recent owner said he sold it because it was constantly needing new heads (the cooling of the fins was so plugged it...
  • Re: Air Conditioning Work?...Salt Lake
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Fri, 2 Jul 2004 10:50:59 -0700
    ...you - and to not be fooled by the myths of authorities -- Constantine Spyropoulos (1928-1984) --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send...
  • Re: Share your solar success story?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sat, 9 Jul 2005 09:30:12 -0700
    ...park in the shade, myself), but that's the kind of constant puttering around the campsite that I do that Mrs Squirrel finds so...
  • Re: '84 value?
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:59:57 -0800
    ...front brake of my 84 and 83.5 have been a constant issue to me. I found that I have to use only OEM...
  • Re: fuel tank update
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:34:04 -0400
    ...to them - the ears can >spring a bit to maintain a constant pressure as things expand/contract >with temperature. > >The factory uses them because...
  • Re: great "personal cooling"device
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:17:46 -0700
    ...But I needed to use it almost constantly. Anyone else have tricks for staying cool? Evaporative cooling works great here, I'm wondering if...
  • Re: 666 torque, say no more - NVC ;^D
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:33:15 -0700
    ...After all..........air craft engines operate at pretty high output and load constantly ...... not too much in easy cruise and light loud, or varible...
  • Re: The List
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 19 Nov 1999 10:04:23 EST
    ...I check this site at least once a day and try to keep it constantly updated so Check it Out! As for posting my...
  • Re: Continued Bucking - Digifant readings
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 20 Jan 2002 17:20:53 -0500
    ...It actually reads the AFM position, so constant throttle with changing engine speed will give a changing reading, but you should be able to...
  • Re: Any auto Tiico owners?
    Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
    Sun, 21 Jul 2002 14:04:14 -0400
    ...This guy wrote that his trans was constantly upshifting and > downshifting under tiny changes in load, and that around town the > engine never spent...
  • WBX bashing
    Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
    Wed, 31 Jul 2002 04:38:50 +0000
    ...The list tends to be a constant soap box for WBX technical experts like Stan who thinks that >100K miles wear-and-tear failures...
  • Shearing CV Axles constantly... What to do next?
    Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
    Sat, 24 Jun 2006 13:12:57 -0400
    Here is the long winded version... I have sheared THREE MT Rear CV axles in the past year and half. I had the original...
  • Re: normal mpg?
    Historical mailing list - Trooz
    Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:22:22 -0700
    ...The biggest constant in my driving is that I like to stay around 3,200-3,400 rpms when I can (that's sometimes...
  • Re: Blinkers not working???
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Sat, 1 Mar 2008 15:11:07 -0500
    ...What I'm getting is dim green led that's on constant, if the flip the > stalk to use the blinker the green light...
  • Re: Subject: German quality?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sat, 24 Aug 2013 01:21:18 -0400
    ...Even that is a moving target, since who knows what the next shipment will bring, making it a constant battle to stay accurate. So...
  • Re: D15 connector revealed
    Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
    Thu, 3 Nov 2011 18:44:26 -0700
    ...Ohm's law, E=IR describes the current decreasing as the resistance increases (assuming a constant and nominal 12dc). So, how does this burn...
  • Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:27:33 -0500
    ...Never have I seen evidence of either water or dirt >>>> in >>>> an INTACT CV joint. >>>> >>>> The constant splitting of this new rubber product everyone...
  • time
    Historical mailing list - Dom
    Tue, 28 Sep 1999 13:10:14 +1000
    ...genre and when it comes down to it, reengaged in my constant negotiation with time. Good luck Gerrys and perhaps more importantly happy motoring...
  • Re: ack ... idle difficulty..
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Thu, 11 Jul 2002 15:14:37 +0100
    ...Sound was level and constant. > > I am going to drop it off here soon to have it looked at, but I thought I > would...
  • Re: hawker sbs j40
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 12 Nov 2004 12:33:02 -0700
    ...telecom rack that these were designed for and kept under a constant trickle charge. 39 amp hour is the rating of how long the...
  • Re: Replaced that heater valve today!
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Sat, 28 Aug 2004 09:46:06 -0500
    ...I personally found the constant adjusting of the clip and slipping cable to be a pain to deal with. I found the kit on...
  • Re: Parasitic drain
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Thu, 21 Apr 2022 22:55:54 +0000
    ...it’s turned off, really .013 because I think the >> battery constant is drawing .004. So when I have my mppt plugged in and...
  • Re: Low readings from gas gauge and temp gauge..84 tintop
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Wed, 13 Sep 2017 18:57:59 -0600
    ...You surely understand that >> for the resistive type gauges to work consistently they need to be fed by >> constant voltage . The chip puts out...
  • Re- more Q's on the TDI
    Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
    6 Jun 1996 14:25:56 -0700
    ...a gas engine (2 to 3 times as high) it will constantltly detonate, > pre-ignite etc, ytou may even find that the only thing...
  • RC>Re: New 1,9 TDI from VW
    Historical mailing list - Chao, Harvey
    Fri, 10 Sep 1999 12:45:12 -0700
    ...With Common Rail, however, there is a constant and, in most areas, a freely available pressure level, thanks to a high pressure reservoir, the...
  • Re: Weep No More For Me
    Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
    Thu, 13 Jul 2000 14:27:56 -0400
    ...uphill, would it do less real work if >> the van >> >> were constantly driven downhill? >> > >> >Forget differential equations. If it's a closed non-leaking...
  • Re: RoadHaus - Filling LP tanks problem.
    Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
    Wed, 12 Mar 2003 16:58:56 -0800
    ...Its been 2 weeks since the last fill and have been running the fridge, furnace and cook stove constantly. Is there something in the...
  • Re: engineering nightmares vehicles was: cruise control speedometer sensor
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 26 Oct 2004 22:34:45 -0600
    ...The tiico mod has a lot of problems with brackets breaking as well as exhaust difficulties that constantly come up. The inline mods also...
  • Re: voltage converter needed. 12vt to 3vt
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 8 Aug 2004 08:41:37 -0400
    ...Better to use a constant-voltage arrangement. Steve's method below is the right way, really. The diode trick is easy to understand and...
  • Re: sensor not hot enough
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:15:50 -0500
    ...O2 sensor volt meters on my instrument panel >to have a constant monitor, and it's truly eye-opening to see what's going...
  • Re: transmission toasted?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:21:53 -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...
  • Re: best speed for best gas mileage
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Tue, 8 Oct 2002 19:04:05 +0100
    ...is to ensure that you try to follow the rules for constant energy driving - slow down progressively when climbing hills, keeping the engine at...
  • Re: Camping Battery
    Historical mailing list - John Thomas
    Mon, 21 Jul 1997 21:46:10 -0700
    ...recharged compared to an auto battery that is designed to be constantly charged. So my questions are now: - Is a small deep cycle wheelchair...
  • Re: speedo/odo error confusion
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Wed, 24 Oct 2001 21:14:59 -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: Fuel flow senders
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Thu, 1 Dec 2005 18:19:43 -0800
    ...Flow rate on the injectors ought to be a fairly stable constant, so by taking the cumulative length of time the injector is open...
  • Fw: 87 vanagon 2.1 muffler install used bd parts
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 29 Dec 2006 06:30:32 EST
    ...They do keep constant pressure on the hose connection under all temperature changes, unlike a screw clamp that does not and besides chews it...
  • Re: Now...Water and Oil idiot lights? Doh!
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
    Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:00:33 -0500
    ...The coolant light is on constant, not blinking, does this indicate anything different? The temperature gauge just gets above the light when the oil...
  • Poor man battery testing
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:42:40 -0500
    ...Real load banks compensate buy increasing the load as the voltage drop to maintain a constant current draw. The inverter may also do that...
  • Re: Horns, improvements
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:17:12 -0700
    ...gets split off to also feed 86 of the relay >> trigger, constantly. Then 85 is wired to the horn button wire and the >> horn...