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  • Re: Hybrid Engine Conversion (LVC, but it is nearly Friday!)
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Thu, 4 Oct 2007 23:24:47 -0400
    ...peak power production - essentially running continuously or near > continuously at a constant rpm to maximize efficiency. There are > several such buses in the Portland...
  • Hi-Power TDI Vanagon observations
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 29 May 2005 13:51:37 -0700
    ...The installation of an air cooled oil cooler brought the constant oil temps down to the 105 to 110C range with max peak temps...
  • Re: Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Sat, 23 Oct 2021 19:06:19 -0700
    ...Ground, > Constant 12VDC, Switched 12VDC. I just kept splicing into existing > things. I need a better way.....it is definitely looking like an Octopus...
  • Re: more Q's on the TDI
    Historical mailing list - sstones
    Thu, 6 Jun 1996 11:48:42 -0400 (EDT)
    ...a gas engine (2 to 3 times as high) it will constantltly detonate, > pre-ignite etc, ytou may even find that the only thing...
  • Copy of: QUIT BLASTING THE GAS HEATERS!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
    30 Oct 96 04:29:22 EST
    ...a person who drives around on empty all the time) Or constantly checking & refilling the propane tank. If you have gasoline in your gas...
  • RESubaru Engines (NVC):
    Historical mailing list - STEPHEN OVERMYER
    Mon, 31 May 2004 13:56:33 +1000
    ...up a queue of irritated drivers behind? Get real! This happens constantly, and of COURSE the following drivers are going to be pissed. My...
  • Even More New Info RE: Can't Search Archives: 1.9 stalled at speed, won't restart...
    Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
    Mon, 15 Nov 2004 14:35:17 -0600
    ...If you pull out the pump relay and jumper the socket between pins 30 and 87 the pump should run constantly, regardless of the...
  • Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 16 May 2005 15:33:53 -0600
    ...They are getting harder and harder to find. > > If I had that backup, then I wouldn't be constantly worrying if my food is...
  • Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
    Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:15:18 -0700
    ...They are also tedious because constant bickering is tedious and it gives me a headache /right here/. If someone's posts tend to spiral...
  • RE: Parts needed for "Auto Stop" Propane Fill Valve
    Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
    Tue, 8 Jul 97 22:46:15 UT
    ...My van by the way is a 1989 if that makes a >>difference. >> >>Are these things pretty reliable, or are they a constant headache...
  • Re: ?Polisher/Buffer or Sander/Polisher?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 20 Mar 2004 20:08:01 -0600
    ...The thing seemed to be constantly asking,"Should I burn through or not?" > > > >My question: Do the orbital polisher/buffers (WEN for one) work...
  • Engine Still Overheating - Need Advice / Chapter Three
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sat, 26 Feb 2005 08:21:11 -0700
    ...Keeping a careful and constant eye on the temp gauge. As soon as I get the speed up over 45-50 MPH the engine...
  • Re: Loud clackety sound on start up?
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:43:02 -0700
    Most likely your engine has a hydraulic lifter that constantly leaked out the oil over night. You said it takes 5 to 10 seconds...
  • Re: 2.1 digifant MV engine Air Flow Sensor Wiring Harness 87 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
    Mon, 25 Feb 2002 20:24:22 -0500
    ...and if I am in a city driving situation, this > means overheating > and constant key turning... not fun. > > I have now gone through the...
  • Re: Oil preasure light
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:56:51 -0400
    ...will show the standard indication for low-rpm insufficient pressure, a constant blinking LED. Having the LED stop flashing at this point is NOT...
  • Re: Eurospec Conversion MORE INFO!!!!Part2
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Wed, 29 Jul 1998 11:33:15 -0700
    ...Sure most of >you know who I am and what I can offer you, but I try NOT to post >constantly about things I...
  • Re: I drove Boston Bob's big valve motor! Report
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Fri, 26 Apr 2002 10:17:36 -0400
    ...He knows what he is doing and creates these new products thru a constant R & D................. Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70...
  • Coolant leak with a happy ending :-)
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Tue, 30 Mar 2004 08:47:46 +1000
    ...thorough >investigation,made the heart sinking discovery it was coolant..... >the constant fear in the back of the mind of all wasserboxer drivers...;) >However...
  • Re: What about heated seats? NOT for westy swival seats
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:48:21 -0800
    A steering wheel mounted airbag uses a cable reel that does the same job, allowing the wheel to turn several revolutions while maintaining constant...
  • Re: Any Guesses ~~ Now For Sure Your Turn Please ~ Update
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Thu, 15 Jul 2021 23:27:21 -0600
    ...dbeierl@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Another Oddity > Coolant Level Warning Light Flashes Constantly with >> Key On >>>> >>>> Even with Connector Jumped & Relay 43 Removed ~ Any ideas...
  • Subscripe/Unsubscribe, etc.
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Fri, 15 Jan 1999 20:59:26 -0800
    ...I had more than enough stress >after three weeks of constant haggling from certain individuals. > >So, again, for those who are interested in leaving...
  • Clutch slave cylinder and leaking coolant
    Historical mailing list - Eric Peterson
    Mon, 7 Jan 2002 15:37:09 EST
    ...I constantly checked my coolant level during the trip (every stop). The coolant level never went down. Upon arriving at my destination (Cold NY...
  • Calif Smog Issues
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Mon, 25 Oct 2004 17:07:23 -0700
    ...I've watched the voltage move up (and down) across the .5 volts reading and it's very languid and constantly up or down...
  • Re: Wow, disaster anytime now ...
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:26:06 -0500
    ...I >> kept on testing things according to the Bentley. >> >> Now, as I have the key "on", the pump is running constantly and the >> injectors...
  • Re: oil pressure
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
    Mon, 7 May 2007 10:52:24 -0700
    ...Have you checked your oil pressure relieve valve? > If the sping is stuck and compressed you will get constant low oil pressure. > > I changes...
  • Re: NVC-Was: Driving on Air
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 9 Nov 2008 19:31:40 -0600
    ...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: '85 Westy w/ 211,000 miles for $7500
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 4 Jul 2008 10:32:08 -0700
    ...Yet the stories have been constantly consistent and across the board every one who i have spoken to in canada over the last 15...
  • Re: Cost of '67? (serious reply)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 4 Apr 1996 10:36:33 -0700
    -Greg and others, Excuse the rough (attempted humorous) reply but I have been going though a resto for over two years of constant work...
  • Re: B. Bobs day at the dyno and the importance of fuel airratio update
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 2 Jan 2002 09:37:27 -0600
    ...I don't know how > you could accomplish that with the constantly changing power on the road. > > As to burning valves, many piston aircraft...
  • Re: Headlight upgrade enlightenment. Was: Re: vanagon Digest - 18 Jan 2016 to 19 Jan 2016 (#2016-33)
    Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
    Wed, 20 Jan 2016 13:08:35 +0000
    ...Accustomed > >>>> =20 > >>>> to Seeing as Our Eyes & Brains, in Concert, are Constantly Adjusting > to > >>>> make the Ambient Light > >>>> =20 > >>>> that We are Immersed in...
  • Re: propex heater problems
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:16:07 -0700
    ...The fan blows constantly. No heat, > just cold air. Turning the thermostat dial makes no difference to any of > it. > > What is supposed to...
  • Re: Computerized Gauge Setup
    Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
    Fri, 5 Nov 1999 12:26:24 -0800
    ...However I do not see a practical way to use a Palm PDA, at least the 3com line because the constant updating of the...
  • Re: Switching Engines
    Historical mailing list - Beth & Jere Hawn
    Tue, 19 Dec 2000 17:36:39 -0800
    ...the total story, > the oil light and buzzer went bad and constantly drove driver and > inhabitants over the edge. After 3 months of it...
  • Re: Plastic cooling pipes damaged...
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sun, 10 Jun 2001 22:44:21 -0700
    ...Apparently, the plastic becomes > brittle and fails at the ends due to the metal sleeve constantly heating > (an assumption). > > Has anyone with similar damage...
  • Re: [Syncro] The K&N
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Sun, 17 Mar 2002 18:09:31 -0800
    ...These tend to be expensive, and do cause additional intake "noise" which can sound like a constant droning on the highway. -Brent >From: "andrewbell...
  • Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
    Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
    Wed, 15 May 2002 07:35:33 -0700
    ...a bunch of H2O passing between these two metals at a constant rate to cause a cavitation phenomia, for this to occur--- So, I...
  • Re: Temp Gauge -- why did this happen?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 9 May 2012 13:04:35 -0400
    ...will be radically altered, likely including significant effects on Planck's Constant and the binding force of the electron. *See Endochronic Properties of Resublimated...
  • Re: MICE: points of ingress in cab area?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 2 Sep 2004 14:34:11 -0500
    ...They do not like to be disturbed, or areas that have constant traffic. You on the other hand have disturbed them, by driving your...
  • Re: My 'new' Westfalia in Hungary
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:14:29 -0700
    ...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: uncle ron's radiator flush
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Wed, 14 Apr 2004 08:22:23 -0700
    ...is the constant heating andcooling in the rad.Vanagons don't cycle that fast, giving them longerlife. with clogging.There is lots of other...
  • Re: Waterboxer Power vs transplants
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Fri, 1 Jun 2001 07:39:54 -0700
    ...My feeling is that it can produce a constant 100 hp. The light > aircraft conversions use the engine at 100 hp constant duty. Looking...
  • Re: Galley lighting addition
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Sat, 28 Jun 2014 12:49:58 -0400
    ...7:50 PM, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >>> > >>> I am constantly using my Dot-It fixture over the stove. Need to > >>> install real...
  • Just fix it!!!
    Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
    Fri, 21 Mar 1997 09:02:33 -0500
    ...something else to deal with to remind you that she needs constant love and affection. Anyway, Happy Friday...Buy a coffee mug...I'm...
  • Re: fuel pressure regulator and manifold vacuum
    Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
    Fri, 17 Aug 2001 18:43:38 -0700
    ...A functional FPR simply maintains the fuel pressure a constant 36 psi above manifold vacuum [as pointed out by Beierl]. That said, Michael's...
  • Re: Batteries in parallel?
    Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
    Mon, 29 Jul 2002 22:50:48 -0400
    ...following conditions are met 1) The circuit is in ( or near ) constant use, where frequent charging is happening. 2) The batteries are connected in...
  • Running on tap water - didn't work!
    Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
    Thu, 18 Jul 2002 20:09:00 -0400
    ...Plus some things like a steel connecting rod surrounded by a ceramic which puts the steel under constant stress loading can be made using...
  • Re: Any vanagon owners in Sacramento? or Wisconsin?(trip report)
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Sat, 5 Jul 2003 20:18:39 EDT
    ...The trails in this park are a riot -- it is constant up and down, serious moraine country (for those who don't know, that...
  • Attention syncro owners, tech info on trans & VC's from German Transaxle.
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Thu, 5 Aug 1999 01:57:25 EDT
    ...The difference between U-joints (which the drlveshaft has) and cv (constant velocity) joints, Is just what the name Implies. The more expensive CV...
  • Seeing David, Dennis and others recently, was: Any Guesses
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sun, 11 Jul 2021 20:59:03 -0400
    ...dbeierl@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> Another Oddity > Coolant Level Warning Light Flashes Constantly with >>> Key On >>>>> >>>>> Even with Connector Jumped & Relay 43 Removed ~ Any ideas...
  • Re: Does this bus go to my office?
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Wed, 8 Dec 1999 11:16:54 -0500
    ...to be, and the temp in Denver has been a fairly constant 25-40 degrees while I've been working on it. It seems...
  • Re: Radio Retrofit
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Thu, 27 Apr 2000 01:23:32 EDT
    ...new radio > drain my battery if I hook it up for constant power since, because of the > clock, it is never really off? Yes...
  • What is the simplest way to get 12V in a 24V VW electrical system?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 11 May 2000 22:45:01 -0700
    ...It has also been pointed out to me that this with setup cause uneven charging of the batteries and will constantly kill one battery...
  • Help evaluate purchase of '87 Syncro GL
    Historical mailing list - Bren Smith
    Thu, 2 Nov 2000 10:32:36 -0800
    ...my wife) dig it!!! ;-) Negatives: ----------- o Auto door locks are screwy, constantly trying to lock doors until you pull key out of ignition o...
  • Re: '84 value?
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:27:32 -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: air cooled flooding
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:45:01 -0800
    ...i've > been troubleshooting it with a jumper wire from the pump to battery (causing > it to run constant). disconnecting the pump causes it...
  • Re: Coolant Tank Issues
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 7 May 2013 12:13:28 -0700
    ...I treat it constantly in almost all systems. On 5/7/2013 3:25 AM, Kurt Grotz wrote: > I got my 86 out from...
  • Re: low temp and howling
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Sun, 16 Oct 94 15:44:55 CDT
    ...Can anyone think of something that might cause a >constant sound - moving or not? try turning on the ignition switch to 'ON', but do...
  • Re: rear air vents for Westfalias? Possible to install?
    Historical mailing list - frank n. furter
    Tue, 30 Mar 1999 09:14:44 -0800
    ...rear side window > > would be unaccessable (of course the curtain would > constantly get caught). > > However I'm pretty sure no one offers such and...
  • hard accelerations and kick out the A/C compressor
    Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
    Sun, 16 Jul 2000 17:56:19 -0400
    ...In the Inline 4's anyway the heater flow circut runs constant and the T-stat doesn't open till the water is warm...
  • Re: The Mother Ship
    Historical mailing list - t
    Wed, 13 Sep 2000 07:18:26 -0700
    ...heater on, heater off....but the blinking light...it > stays blinking constantly. Any ideas? I have a new sensor in the coolant > reservoir and...