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• Re: Top-Load Fridge for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 16:03:43 -0700
  ...One of the big culprits of > refrigerator poor performance is simply hardened > door seals that leak constantly. > All of the things above do nothing...
• Re: Help Me, Volks!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:35:36 -0400
  ...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: Coolant pressure gauge mounting
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 22:40:52 EST
  ...As indicated in Chuck Hill's response, the pressure should be constant in a closed hydraulic system ... except for compliant systems (hoses), pressure drops...
• Fan Runs Constant- ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 11:22:57 -0400
  Calling Central Brain!.....Hey everyone.... Thanks to Jay Snyder, Mark Drillock and everyone else who helped me through my first coolant system crash and...
• Re: Air Conditioning Work?...Salt Lake
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Fri, 2 Jul 2004 14:35:37 -0400
  ...you - > and to not be fooled by the myths of authorities -- > Constantine Spyropoulos (1928-1984) > Andree Hurley http://www.viewit.com KIX Summer Newsletter...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:37:27 -0400
  ...no external force is >required to keep the mass moving at constant speed along a straight line). >but what about going up a hill...
• Re: Randomly Parking Wipers
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 15:44:26 +0000
  ...when you turn the switch off from either of the 2 >constant speeds. > >Fuse 11 is the main wiper fuse and the wipers will...
• Whoa fuel pump is noisy!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 12:33:20 -0800
  ...Today it is constant, and when it stops buzzing (normally when I am turning) I lose fuel pressure altogether. The difference between the 2...
• Re: Aux battery hookup
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Mon, 25 May 2015 11:08:24 +0000
  ...It’s like your new TVs, you turn it off, but > really it is not off but constantly using power to keep the processors...
• Re: Power Inverter advice requested
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:48:33 -0500
  ...Really great inverter 1500 watts peak power 750 constant and fixed > it to the cabinet wall behind the drivers seat with direct wires to...
• Re: Hall sending unit/other electrical??? ('91)
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 16:40:54 -0400
  ...sending unit (new) and now the difficult >start is almost a constant problem. It either cranks and starts when you >turn the key or...
• Re: YES - fuel pressure regulator fix?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 14:27:58 -0500
  ...The regulator works to constantly adjust the fuel pressure so that the pressure through the injectors is always the same. This means that every...
• Continued Bucking - Digifant readings
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 13:52:57 -0800
  ...bucking started off very sporadic, and is now pretty much constant. Here's what I have done so far... - Checked temp sensors in place...
• Re: 1.9 L waterboxer woes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 23:17:07 -0800
  ...Fixed the weird idle problem, now it idles well, but there is a strange knock and the oil light is on fairly constant at...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon sputters and blows black smoke on highway.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 14:16:24 -0400
  ...most noticeable up hills and on flats when there is a constant rpm. It is not nearly as noticeable in the city. When I...
• Re: Vangaon Drag Coefficient?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 18:08:15 -0800
  ...For the van driving in reasonable speed ranges, say 10-80 MPH, the Cd is probably fairly constant, not unlike tire drag. Randy > [Original...
• Re: Sway bar link breakage - are you at risk?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 13:43:13 -0700
  ...It could have something to do with the roads here in CO, where the earth shifts constantly so we have lots of dips. Not...
• Re: Never seen this before..Fuses melted..
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 21:10:58 EDT
  ...If you have a hot or constantly blowing fuse the cause needs to be found and corrected. Remember fuses in their recommended amperage are...
• Re: Great Eastern American/Canadian Road Trip
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 6 Aug 2012 03:04:55 -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: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:07:27 -0700
  ...mean that the increased demand on what we assume is a > constant rate of fuel flow, "pushes" ID of tank outlet past it's...
• Re: 94 Golf (No Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Wed, 6 May 1998 03:37:37 EDT
  ...O2 sensors ( there's two, one before and after the CAT.) constantly. If it is a O2 fault, have them check on the VW...
• Re: Speedometer clicking - any recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 19:39:56 -0500
  ...to spend the big bucks for the parts to > > fix the > > constant and annoying click sound without seeing if there are other > > listmembers who...
• Re: Switching Engines
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 21:03:51 EST
  ...the total story, >the oil light and buzzer went bad and constantly drove driver and >inhabitants over the edge. After 3 months of it...
• First car, 85 weekender - problems w/1st gear
  Historical mailing list - Devin Chalmers
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 00:23:05 -0800
  ...double-clutch (is that what you call it?) like a madman, constantly checking to see if I'm in gear, hoping it doesn't...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 30 Jul 2002 - Special issue (#2002-910)
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 11:54:19 -0400
  ...I'm constantly having to get out of it when I find myself going too fast. (I know we should all have such problems...
• Re: What is the worst design part in the Vanagon WAS-Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 13:31:13 -0400
  ...These holes are right in front of the wheel arch so the holes can >be kept constantly wet just in case they don't...
• Alcohol, Baby ! (Was Octane)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 23 Mar 2005 11:41:19 -0800
  ...That's why I run regular- I notice no more power, mileage is constant. > Is valve damage a concern by running the lower > octanes...
• HELP: in Kamloops and need some help
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:44:15 -0600
  ...Passenger side rear there is a clicking typically under acceleration or constant velocity. I suspect the CV, inspection of the boots shows no rips...
• Re: Alternative regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Neil Y
  Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:06:38 -0500
  ...Fridge works great, and I can cook a bit faster - and no constant venting outside at the regulator which is what inspired me to...
• Re: WBX Transmission: Failing 3-4 Hub Feels Like?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:06:57 -0700
  ...But since the reverse light is now constantly on, this may be a clue. P 35.60 Bentley shows "Selector shaft, modifications" Not sure...
• Re[2]: Dometic Refrig finally working on gas
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Mon, 28 Apr 97 09:26:00 PDT
  ...I usually go about two weeks or less running constantly and cooking etc. Although I always have problems filling the tank because joe_redneck...
• Re: Pulls to the Left (like the rest of us?)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 12:16:23 -0500
  ...You may be stuck with the dealer on this. > > > > > > > > >> My 82 Transporter pulls constantly to the left on UK roads but drives > > > >> perfectly in...
• Re: vin info
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 10:19:05 -0800
  ...unbroken) that caused the vehicle to buck and stumble at a constant speed. Must have driven the PO crazy for 30,000 miles, it...
• Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:46:56 -0500
  ...The >> inside volume of the tire remains constant, so as temperature changes, >> whether from the weather or from rolling friction on the road, the...
• Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sat, 2 Feb 2013 15:18:56 -0500
  ...T stats are constantly > adjusting, or should be, to keep the engine temp constant. > > Change it to what Dennis recommends. > > Stuart > '85 Westy > > -----Original...
• Re: Installing cruise on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 17:32:36 EDT
  ...It is this pulse frequency which the cruise control tries to maintain as a constant. You think of it as the vehicle's speed...
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  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:51:13 -0700
  ...Thus energizing both rear and front wash wipe > constantly. > > > > You know how in these type switch assemblies you have the brass power > trace held...
• Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Sat, 15 Nov 2014 11:47:03 -0800
  ...as well, what are my options for upgrading the suspension for constant dirt travel? I saw a gray panel Synchro at Buses by the...
• How does coolant circuit to oil cooler work?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 19:57:51 -0700
  ...the coolant is routed and regulated to keep the oil temp constant. (Too low oil temp would also be bad in the winter) Anyone...
• Re: Recoined Brake Shoes. Means: Arced ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 May 2012 17:06:47 -0400
  ...If the lining material is of constant thickness, there's no possible way for it to have full effective contact throughout its life in...
• Re: Thick-Glasses & a lab coat, was: How Do U Clean Injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Sat, 11 Apr 1998 21:39:24 -0700
  ...I digress. > > The electromagnet that opens the needle valve (aledgedly) is not supposed to > be subjected to a constant "open" current flow, gets too...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What ...
  Historical mailing list - Heath Vogt
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 14:39:53 EDT
  >Not really, I just want others to KNOW that there are >viable options to swapping out the engine. >The swapping crowd seems to constantly...
• measuring propane level in a tank
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 16 May 2005 09:12:31 -0600
  ...The pressure remains constant (at a fixed temp) until the last molecule of liquid propane boils. What you can do is attempt to find...
• Re: Fw: A few questions from a newbie
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 23:12:26 EST
  ...done damage to the pump since, as has been mentioned the constant presence of fuel works to lubricate and keep the pump cool. Logic...
• Re: Installing an after market radio?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:05:34 -0400
  ...When on, the radio will draw almost all of its power from the battery (constant power) lead. From your question, it appears you've...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 02:59:50 -0400
  ...Prior to this happening I hear >a constant whine from the fuel pump (while driving at speed...above >the road/engine noise). Fuel pump...
• Gas Mileage: Observations.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 8 Oct 2014 08:50:11 -0700
  ...I try to keep my highway cruising speed to around 60-65mph and I try to maintain a constant speed with no sudden accelerations...
• RE: peanut butter storage in Campers
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jul 95 08:22:56 EDT
  ...new "Rich-Widow" available for companionship and 'grief-relief". :) Hope this helps. * * * * * * * * * * Pete Sellers "Constant And Never-ending Improvement"; Preparing for The 21st Century!!
• Re: Dometic Refridge pilot lamp indicator not working!
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Sat, 19 Sep 1998 08:38:04 -0800
  ...from the combustion chamber >and gotten into the sensor and is constantly conducting the electricity >needed to light the LED. So conversley, possibly the...
• Re: 75 amp Bosch Relay
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 07:28:15 -0800
  ...in my own and customer vans and cars. >> > > I use a constant on solenoid that is used to run the light bar and other...
• Re: engine conversion Nissan more info
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 09:50:39 -0800
  ...tim in san jose > >I tried the link this morning, but all I got was a >blank, constantly refreshing website. Is there a >different...
• Re: middle seats as living room furniture
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 14:59:27 -0500
  ...Its >> constantly getting me westy chicks who come by and want to see and talk to >> me while I am working under my vanagon...
• Re: Poor man battery testing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:30:04 -0800
  ...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: Rear axle replacement advice
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 26 May 2014 06:07:38 -0500
  ...I always tap > the 6- or 12-pt bit 'home' inside the bolt recess before applying force.” > > http://www.vanagonauts.com/[42.7]-Constant...
• Re: Deer whistles--do they work?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 10:55:08 -0700
  ...no they don’t then! I conclude from this paper that constantly honking your horn is the only effective method to alert deer. Not...
• Re: D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 20:58:39 -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...
• Great Side Tent Deal from Germany
  Historical mailing list - Thing Guy
  Wed, 20 May 1998 14:30:29 EDT
  ...I constantly had people admiring the tent. Several owners of original Westy tents were ready to dump the original and buy a new one...
• Re: nominal digitool readings (digifant)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 16:22:43 -0000
  ...It bounces constantly. I think you can sort of tell how hard the engine is working. When I accelerate the values seem to stay...
• Re: speedo/odo error confusion
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 17:38:00 -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: tranny rebuild for my "new" westy
  Historical mailing list - Julian Burden
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 00:01:26 -0500
  ...what would be > the cause? the front end seems fine other than the constant squeaking.\ > > other than that, she's beautiful. > > i also wanted...