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• Re: Increasing stability beyond the tires for windy days and winding mountain roads.
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 08:38:51 -0400
  ...So far, MUCH better road feel, steering response etc. The wind doesn't push me around at all any longer. The jury is still...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 13:13:58 -0800
  Hello All, Wow, that is some spicy response Chris! Take a downer! I didn't say that '89 and '90 models are the only...
• Re: '85 Engine hesitation help
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:21:48 -0700
  ...I (sometimes) loose all >> throttle response and then it dies. It's usually hard to restart, no >> rich smell at the tailpipe. It always...
• Re: Is the Pigtail enough? (Vanagon Syndrome)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 17:13:10 -0500
  Given all the great responses I've been getting on my idle problems, I would NOT suspect the oxygen sensor just yet. Sounds more...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 10:18:17 -0500
  ...while stopped and getting really boggy... > Too rich. > > I'll be watching for some more responses and hopefully both if us can get > this...
• Re: Opinions on purchase
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 13:17:11 EST
  ...If it is appropriate or the list is interested I would like to post one or two responses I've had and get your...
• Re: future is looking bleak....
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 23:09:21 +0100
  ...No response after stepping on the pedal till I mash > it to the floor. > -----end snipped----- > > One other thing that I forgot to mention...
• Re: FrontFire?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 16 May 2006 09:31:05 -0700
  Thanks for the responses. How could a too-lean adjustment cause the problem? This is an intriguing possibility, cause i did have a mechanic...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:22:07 -0700
  ...Why then is there an injector at each cylinder, instead of one big > > one in the throttle body? Faster response? Why not more than...
• Re: Long Pipes- Copper replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 11:33:41 -0400
  ...Fri, 14 Sep 2001 11:08:51 EDT > >I have gotten a few responses to my query about my cooling system repairs. >My question...
• Request for insight
  Historical mailing list - David Chasteen
  Sat, 25 Jul 1998 13:17:38 -0500
  ...Outside temperature 90 deg to 98 deg F (approx.), engine runs very rich, smokes (black) and will not stay running. Outside temperature 98 deg...
• LIST T-SHIRTS get 'm while they're hot!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 09:45:53 -0400
  ...Just a note to say that the response to the shirt offer has been downright bare. I have 2 orders in, of the many...
• Re: google search and the archives
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:34:18 -0500
  At the risk of repeating myself, I'm inserting below the response to this observation which I posted earler. short summary: it works for...
• Re: Not an oil temp post
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sat, 27 Feb 2021 20:22:23 -0600
  ...Rich > San Diego > > > > On Saturday, February 27, 2021, 4:36:05 PM PST, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > > I wonder if your responses...
• [VB] EveryBus 2000 Carabus list
  Historical mailing list - Chris
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 09:26:51 -0500
  Hi Everybody, We are less than one month away and it looks like by the responses I have so far we are going to...
• Euro-Trans: FIX 91 Volkswagen Vanagon , Mechanical, input shaft
  Historical mailing list - "Richard Meissenheimer (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 09:26:54 -0500
  ...input shaft ___________________________ FIX: ___________________________ I received 7 responses. Thanks to Howard, Eric, Darrell, Daryl, Tom, Derek and Mark. The fix was to remove the bell...
• Re: Cold Engine Problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 13:42:53 -0800
  ...gt;You said the engine essentially has a delay in throttle response when <DIV></DIV>&gt;cold; and the last cold engine experience was...
• Re: [Syncro] Head Lamps
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 19:24:31 -0800
  ...But petty theft is worse in 3rd world countries because the poor there make the poor in the U.S look rich! .... for these...
• Re: Any Suggestions for 24-hour, straight through driving road trip??
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:03:46 +0000
  Didn't see your response as "grumpy"! Thanks. From: sandwichhead@gmail.com Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:02:02 -0600 Subject: Re: Any...
• Re: Hunting idle on Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 12 Apr 94 09:18:07 CDT
  ...94 09:04:25 CDT Richard Eager said: >Jim & Dean, I'm also very interrested in everyone's responses as I have a 1987...
• Re: Fuel pressure regulator - acceptable pressure readings?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:37:21 -0400
  ...Hollow laughter, since the ECU has the demonstrated ability to follow a shorted sender down into super-rich will-barely-idle hell. But remember...
• Re: Fw: emotional - not technical VANAGON content (so there)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 07:09:32 -0500
  ...There was one hell of a sense of community there...Richard Alexander selling list cups and t-shirts, Joel had his weakly (not misspelled...
• Re: troubleshooting Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 4 Nov 2012 10:06:45 -0800
  ...INSTANT response when I push the button---very solid.� A real >pleasure to drive.� I'm really sold on that Audiovox unit. > >Rich >San...
• Re: Type I thermostat (need union nut)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 19:03:12 -0400
  ...82 won't start when hot >Tom writes: ><<< >I think you're on the right track with you thoughts about a too-rich >situation...
• Re: receiver hitch
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 17 May 2000 13:20:23 -0700
  ...also he was mentioned on the list in the past few weels in response to the same question as yours. 3. David Marshall sells...
• oxygen sensor test
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 16:35:27 -0800
  ...So I put the ECU wire to directly to ground (false lean reading, should make the engine get richer right?) - still .8 volts across...
• Re: Repost: Research done, now your opinion...
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 11:29:29 -0800
  Badgering us into a response? Look, you did the research. You have determined that it's not a leak in the coolant system. You...
• Re: Getting rich selling parts
  Historical mailing list - BADASSBUS
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 14:30:32 -0400
  I really doubt anyone is getting "RICH" I don't mind the posting of used parts myself, I just wish they would list a...
• '81 VW rebuild report
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 16:52:32 -0700
  ...I asked on the net (September) and got some good/bad responses on VW rebuilds. My mechanics favor VW over other (GEX, et al...
• Re: Aux Battery Suggestions for under Drivers seat
  Historical mailing list - Varotto Hugo
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:23:33 -0700
  Thanks Karl for the fast response! On Mar 21, 2013, at 11:31 AM, Karl <tdiguru@westyventures.com> wrote: > They are the same length...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:24:27 -0700
  ...Why then is there an injector at each cylinder, instead of one > big > > > one in the throttle body? Faster response? Why not more than...
• CENSORSHIP, not this forum!!
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 15:25:28 -0700
  ...In > > response, for the next 30 days, your postings will have to go through me > > before they get on the list. >> > > Tom, > > Do not...
• Re: Cold start 3 cylinder stalling and bucking idle insanity!!!
  Historical mailing list - Adam H. Behle
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 00:54:04 -0500
  ...10 minutes, all is well-great power, throttle >response, 17 mpg. Exhaust smells a bit rich, but it has for quite some time. > >This...
• UPDATE, FIXED: intermittent stumbling, stalling etc
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Mon, 20 Mar 2006 10:42:46 -0500
  ...The symptoms included a very weird idle, hard starting when cold, and finally progressed to an intermittent extreme rich running condition that totally shut...
• Re: Bentley - Page 24.24b -- Question -- vacuum oriface(?)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 07:22:10 -0400
  ...Eric city rich dirt poor Damon Campbell wrote: >Is the point of the oriface to reduce the amount of >vacuum whatever is at the...
• Re: Resetting the ECU and hesitating
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 13:02:08 -0700
  ...This will allow us to read the complete dialogue in one message and will result in quicker and more accurate responses. -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Video system for Vanagon sale (Canceled)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 07:47:50 -0500
  ...I do not take it for granted and you don't > know how much I appreciate it. > > If you have any responses to this...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle/Poor-mileage
  Historical mailing list - "Paul Rich (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 04:44:46 -0500
  ...Always ___________________________ FIX: ___________________________ Thanks for the several very good responses. what was concluded on the scope pattern was that vanagons have a multi trigger pulse...
• Re: [Syncro] re: Auxiliary heating of a Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 23:03:28 -0800
  ...I asked about this on the lists and got zero responses. My guess is that Carver designed it for caravaning in Great Britain and...
• Re: Recommended 'kids stuff' in Germany?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 08:42:45 -0800
  ...This will allow us to read the complete dialogue in one message and will result in quicker and more accurate responses. -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: VW porn -- long
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 17 Jun 2001 10:10:06 -0400
  ...But, you make up for it by being >one hell of an asshole. > >Rich Rich, come on man, we are mostly adults here! (I...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 13:23:37 -0400
  ...while stopped and getting really boggy... >> Too rich. >> >> I'll be watching for some more responses and hopefully both if us can get >> this...
• extreme idle from hell results...air flow meter!
  Historical mailing list - Adam Behle
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 06:23:59 -0800
  ...10 minutes, all is well-great power, throttle response, 17 mpg. Exhaust smells a bit rich, but it has for quite some time. This...
• Re: Wheel bearing dust cap fell off... trouble ahead?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith
  Sat, 13 Jun 2015 11:18:12 -0700
  ...trouble ahead? > >Hi richard, > > i'll watch your responses with interest. I had mine fall off >twice >last year. I ride in the passenger...
• Re: Thirsty motor with low power to 2,500 rpms. What's up?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:26:44 -0400
  ...I think the O2 sensor was reporting a rich condition and the ECU was leaning it out. Frank realigned my throttle position sensor a...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 22:57:05 +0200
  ...Why then is there an injector at each cylinder, instead of one > big > > > one in the throttle body? Faster response? Why not more than...
• Re: gas prices- a canadian perspective
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 12:57:01 -0800
  ...This will allow us to read the complete dialogue in one message and will result in quicker and more accurate responses. -----Original Message----- From...
• Cal smog, Mexico City, catalysts
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 08:58:46 -0700
  Ron Lussier wrote, in response to Paul Uusitalo's original: >>Amen to the gripes about smog checks. >> >>Why Mexico City has jumped so far...
• Re: Snow Chains front ?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jan 97 10:02:23 -0800
  ...Most of the responses from the listee that live in the snow recommended regular chains for there cost, effectiveness, longevity, & repairablity. Hope this helps...
• Re: 1991 Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 6 Jul 2014 13:19:37 -0300
  ...been viewed 20 times) >> en français and have not had a response either. A hoax is not out of the >> possibility, but perhaps the...
• Re: Digifant Operating Specs
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 19:43:09 -0600
  ...Max power is slightly to the rich side , max fuel economy is slightly to lean side. Least polution with a cat is right on...
• Re: Not an oil temp post
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:52:40 +0000
  ...Rich San Diego On Saturday, February 27, 2021, 4:36:05 PM PST, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: I wonder if your responses...
• Re: troubleshooting Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 4 Nov 2012 07:03:39 -0800
  ...INSTANT response when I push the button---very solid.� A real pleasure to drive.� I'm really sold on that Audiovox unit. Rich San...
• Re: future is looking bleak....(no Fish content)
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 22:31:00 -1000
  ...Aloha, Ed On Fri, 19 Jul 2002 16:55:50 -0400 Richmond Mike <keepongrowin@HOTMAIL.COM> writes: > Ok, So I just replaced the AFM...
• Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 10:16:22 -0800
  ...This will allow us to read the full dialogue in one message so that we my provide you a quicker and more accurate response...
• Re: Not an oil temp post
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 28 Feb 2021 02:30:48 +0000
  ...Rich  > San Diego  > > > >  On Saturday, February 27, 2021, 4:36:05 PM PST, Eric Caron  <ericcaron96@comcast.net>  wrote:  >  >  I wonder if your responses...
• Re: oops, more questions on O2 sensors
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 11:48:30 -0400
  Dennis I told Joy to run the engine without the sensor plugged because of the typical rich running, new sealants and the assembly oil...
• Re: [Re: [intermiitent ignition problem]]
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 13:55:17 MDT
  ...appologies if this response came rather late, as I'm practically swamped with incoming mail...) ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address at http...
• Re: 2.1 WBX - Cold starts easy, Hot - failure to start
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 25 Apr 2017 09:41:22 -0400
  ...Bad temp 2 sensor or connection (including ground) can cause an > > over rich condition on a warm engine which will prevent firing bad spark...
• Re: I'm back from Germany!
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 24 Apr 2004 20:15:12 +0200
  ...This will allow us to read the complete dialogue > in one message and will result in quicker and more accurate responses. > >