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Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sun, 7 Jan 2007 18:02:20 -0800
...It reads constant voltage on a meter, so I assume it's using some sort of pulse width modulation, but I don't know...
Re: Fridge wiring?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 4 Sep 2008 16:49:07 -0400
...The fridge also has a constant +12 driven from the other kitchen fuse -- this it to drive the cooling fan in the back. I...
Re: What torque for 2.1 rod nuts?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:56:19 -0500
...The oil space tolerance should be constant, and that > can't happen if the big end hole is egg-shaped. > > > *Jim Felder <jim.felder...
Overheating '88 Westy
Historical mailing list - Richard M. Myers
Thu, 17 Sep 1998 19:01:47 -0700
...at a constant 2K RPMs, it sporatically overflows the reservoir, then bubbles). I've managed to bleed it as long as I'm fairly...
Re: 134 conversion
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Mon, 31 Jan 2005 12:17:02 -0800
...If the system is charged properly, the 2nd stage fan relay will turn on the fan almost constantly when exterior temps exceed 95F until...
Re: dometic 182b question
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 9 Nov 2005 08:23:24 -0800
...The rear fans run constantly though when temps are in the 100 degree area. I have replaced the stock fan with a similar but...
Re: Fuel pump pressure
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:05:40 -0400
...The Vanagon fuel rail regulates its pressure with a regulator that constantly dumps excess fuel back to the tank. Upstream of the regulator you...
Re: Fuel Pump Noise
Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
Fri, 7 Jul 2006 12:34:32 -0500
...It will sometimes > subside at idle and is least likely to happen right > upon startup, but is otherwise pretty constant. > > I don't really...
Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 21 Feb 2007 04:41:51 +0000
...It struck me as odd that the voltage should swing > rhythmically up and down like that when the engine is at a > constant speed...
Re: cv-joints: Constant Velocity Marihuana?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 7 Jul 94 16:06:26 PDT
> >alistair bell said: > >>flip the axles end for end so that the "other faces" of the cv joints >>are taking the wear (when driving...
Re: REAR HEATER VALVE - Subie conversion
Historical mailing list - mike and shari
Tue, 27 Mar 2001 09:33:38 -0800
...a marginal solution that it requires a heater to be > on constantly? Or does yours have a problem? This is the first I have...
Re: Is my auxillary barttery working correctly ?
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Thu, 29 Sep 2005 18:58:38 -0400
...battery relay was on all the time, so it was a constant load that discharged *both* batteries if the van was parked. I got...
Re: '84 value?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:10:27 -0500
...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: HELP ;)
Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:02:24 -0700
...It >> sends a constant 5volts to the instruments, and when it goes bad the >> voltage >> gets all out of whack. Don't see how...
Re: VW quality & Mercedes FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and cost
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:42:27 -0500
...Maybe it was having my 80 year old grandmother beat the panel behind the seat of a Sprite with a Coke bottle constantly so...
Re: Dying Van
Historical mailing list - Chip & Co.
Thu, 25 Jun 1998 22:37:14 -0500
...Initially the only constant I found was the "break" in the electrical. Both with the replacement of the fuel pump and the AMM the...
Re: Thermostat ???
Historical mailing list - Dennis
Sat, 31 Mar 2007 20:35:28 -0400
...as load and speed changes, everything is getting a workout from constant expansion and contraction. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
Headlight upgrade enlightenment. Was: Re: vanagon Digest - 18 Jan 2016 to 19 Jan 2016 (#2016-33)
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Wed, 20 Jan 2016 00:29:50 -0500
...Accustomed >>>> =20 >>>> to Seeing as Our Eyes & Brains, in Concert, are Constantly Adjusting to >>>> make the Ambient Light >>>> =20 >>>> that We are Immersed in...
Foggitaboutit, was: HEADSTUD HORROR!
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Tue, 21 Dec 1999 08:45:11 -0500
...You would never relax and enjoy your van again, constantly pinching your sphincter while driving, having to carry jacks and tools, wondering when your...
Toyota?? - RE: OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Sat, 22 Feb 2003 17:22:30 -0800
...A constant complaint in the Aussie car magazines is that VW doesn't make a single can that handles well... a real turnaround from...
Re: Odd sounds
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 16:48:03 -0700
...It only occured once I got above 40 > > mph, but wasn't constant. At first I was thinking maybe my front inner > > CV was...
Re: Doors Closed, LED Dome Light Glows On. Solved?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 13 Feb 2014 15:44:36 -0800
...spring (hence switch frame) or just > straight to the switch body. (constant negative or ground) This may be > especially true since this gap gets...
Re: Where does this relay go?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:13:42 -0600
...temp needle rose, the blinking became more and more of a constant red light until, at needle center, it was on full time. When...
Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 9 Oct 2015 19:27:06 +0000
...have an '82 diesel? Looking at that in Bentley..... >> S8 supplies constant (battery) + to brake switches via a red/yellow wire. >> This wire enters...
Re: '84 Vanagon 1.9 engine oil pressure switch etc
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 27 May 2017 20:37:35 -0400
...you'd get no blink with key on/engine off, and constant blink any time oil pressure was over ~13 psi. That does not...
Re: flashing coolant light purpose
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:22:38 -0500
...Next it gets reversed, but it's constantly outside, inside, outside, inside. This assures both for flight safety and for safety of the airplane...
Re: VC and waterpump ????sss
Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
Tue, 17 Nov 1998 19:47:24 -0800
...a constant drip is bad but as for the other part I beg to differ. I know.. but Japaneses cars are different. But we...
Re: no GL-4 available
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 6 Sep 2000 19:20:43 -0500
...The synthetic base > oils used have a very high viscosity index which provides relatively > constant viscosity as temperature changes. MTL is a low 70W...
Re: What should I expect to spend on a camper?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 28 Feb 2003 09:33:46 -0600
...driver to steer clear >of the Vanagon because they always need constant repairs that are pricey. I >have heard that before about Volkswagen in...
Re: Which Type 2 to recommend?
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
Sun, 25 Feb 2007 12:36:00 -0800
...I am constantly getting comments about the van and although that's not important, the cool factor is something that a kid would die...
Re: NVC-Was: Driving on Air
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 9 Nov 2008 20:34:13 -0500
...The performance is said to remain >> constant until some point. >> >> Jim >> > >> > Another disadvantage is this... as the pressure drops the car will >> > lose steam...
Re: Airflow meter fix info wanted
Historical mailing list
Sun, 19 Jan 1997 12:31:58 -0700 (MST)
...Good luck! -------------------------------------- My first experience related to the problem was when I drove on the highway on a constant speed and after an hour...
Pensioner, Re: Oil Temps, Ullage, fill level
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Fri, 1 Jun 2001 11:26:27 -0700
...The > level of the oil, as long as it provides a constant source to the oil pump, > doesn't matter to the pressure fed...
Re: Poor man battery testing
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:27:46 -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: I rather drive the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 7 Jun 2014 20:36:16 -0700
...the rear deck lid to keep driving my vanagon without being constantly stuck...that's not very convenient nor safe and it is a...
Re: BURNINGvAN 2011
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:51:37 -0800
...Buzz of > > constant conversation. Will it really happen? > > > > YES ... Rain, sleet, snow, dust storms, tsunami, blizzards, tornadoes, > > hurricanes, we've had them all and...
Re: time
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 28 Sep 1999 10:26:35 -0700
...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: Cold Morning Puzzlement Part Deux
Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
Thu, 17 Feb 2000 09:40:56 -0500
...The Temp Sensor I >reading stay fairly constant around 1.5v and the O2 reading fluctuates all >over the place. > >Any suggestions? > >Chuck I...
Re: More Energy Saving (driving)
Historical mailing list - monte merrick
Wed, 26 Apr 2006 11:01:36 -0700
...On the other hand, I had a '78 280Z I downshifted constantly, weighed something like 2800lbs and had a monster of a 5-speed...
Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:05:14 -0500
...I don't see the point of constantly reapplying it. I haven't had any trouble with wiper blades working except in heavy, wet...
Re: BURNINGvAN 2011
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:40:42 -0800
...Buzz of >> constant conversation. Will it really happen? >> >> YES ... Rain, sleet, snow, dust storms, tsunami, blizzards, tornadoes, >> hurricanes, we've had them all and...
Re: Gen Set
Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:22:43 -0500
...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: 6 guys and vanagon x-country-UPDATE
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:20:39 -0500
...Which took > their toll on velma, asking her to constantly dowshift into 3rd gear, > and once even second. > After we got throught the mts...
Re: ICV or ISCU?
Historical mailing list - Germain
Sat, 14 Apr 2007 23:10:19 -0400
...I looked through the archives already and couldn't find much help, although I know this has been a constant topic. Thanks! MJ Stelk...
Re: Rear External Fridge Fan
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Fri, 9 May 2008 12:24:22 -0700
...If your fan runs constantly then it is likely inadequate or the temp switch has a problem. If it cycles as intended I don...
Re: Brocken wires
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 9 Oct 2009 08:06:31 -0400
...I think the old wiring was just a little too short so it had the wires under a constant strain from day one. Then...
All the News that Fits, We Print ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 01 Apr 95 10:27:31 CST
...Atlas ICBM complex in Lower Peachtree, Alabama, have discovered that a constant diet of turnip greens and possum meat, with a side order of...
Re: Powering a 110V A/C
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Thu, 9 Apr 1998 07:16:44 -0500
...2) My Diesel is underpowered! That 50 amps being constantly pulled from any generator can be converted to HP by some smart mechanical engineer...
Starting Problems . . . was Re: URGENT: Stranded in Remote Area. ..
Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
Tue, 25 Jun 2002 11:14:02 -0500
...Do you get at least 10.5 volts at the solenoid wire while attempting to start? Is it constant or can you affect the...
excessive tire wear on outside while turning
Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 20:51:13 -0500
...If these > bushings allow the rod to move under load, the Caster adjustment will > constantly change. As the caster difference changes from side to...
Now...Water and Oil idiot lights? Doh!
Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:22:39 -0500
...Of course, I'll be checking the archive as well on this- My idiot TEMP light is on constantly from the moment I start...
Re: food for fuel, was Vanagon engine conversions
Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:12:11 -0500
Sounds to me like you live near a constant source of fresh food. Imagine what that would cost us way up in Northern Ontario...
Re: Van/squid connection...
Historical mailing list - John Klun
Sat, 19 May 2001 12:14:43 -0600
...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: vanagon with ticco engine/vibrations
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 23 Feb 2003 17:39:59 -0800
...Smooth constant sound all the way up the tach. A day later I discovered that the bracket that maintains belt tension on the alternator...
Re: Consensus wanted....OK to drive with power steering belt detached for awhile???
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 31 Aug 2004 20:26:47 +1200
...My leak is getting worse and I don't want to >have to keep filling it constantly...and I also don't >want to...
Re: Post-maiden-voyage voyage
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 23 Sep 2006 08:04:16 -0700
...some work, and it sounds > like the > :::radiator fan is running constantly on the van, so > I > :::have to check that. > ::: > :::Stephen > ::: > ::: > :::__________________________________________________ > :::Do You...
Re: More Friday Stuff You Think You Are Driving An Old Vehicle? semi-old
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sun, 16 Dec 2012 10:23:48 -0800
...to keep one going.� Life seems to consist mainly of the constantly evolving dilemma.� I think the smart move would be to rid myself...
Re: Fridge Blows out While Driving.....TAKE TWO!
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:43:44 -0700
...My bottom left corner of the door is constantly looser than the rest and no amount of 'adjusting' the position of the fridge will...
Re: cv-joints: Constant Velocity Marihuana?
Historical mailing list - William Warburton
Fri, 8 Jul 94 10:32:36 GMT
Hi, Right, I'm a little dubious about sending this, given my record so far this morning :-( but: Alistair Bell (a fine Scots name...
Re: Tires, Tires, Tires
Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
Sun, 12 Jul 1998 21:54:21 -0700
...If not, then you will engage the viscus >coupling constantly and wear it out. I believe the limit is three >millimeters difference. I may...