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• Re: Trip from WI to CA/OR and back
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:40:53 -0500
  ...If you are a baseball fan and liked the movie Field of Dreams, you can stop in Dyersville(like 30 min. west of Dubuque...
• Re: Parking near New York City
  Historical mailing list - Evan Martin
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 19:00:47 -0500
  ...Tips to avoid crazy stop-n-go traffic on the way in/out of NYC would > be > >a bonus. > > > >(the Vanagon doesn't like...
• Re: Stuck propane Valve
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 20:30:48 -0900
  ...are kits avail? > <snip> > > Jonce, > > The '85s came with an auto stop valve. They are known to be > problematic. If the valve body is...
• Re: Ideas about wiper problem.
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 13:41:42 -0500
  ...They wipe a few times and then stop. Normal right? Except they stop anywhere they feel like it instead of going back to the...
• Re: Another vanagon burns up (long)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Sat, 2 Apr 2005 07:58:48 -0800
  ...Stopped at a stop sign and the engine died. Saw smoke coming out of the engine louvres. The fuel line had dissolved, and while...
• Re: temp light blinking.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:55:53 -0400
  ...I stop pull over . Check the water in pressure tank, full up no air. the reservoir is higher than when I left?? The engine...
• Fwd: Re: Smooth new Syncro tranny
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 07:09:10 EST
  ...I'd have to put it in first right when I stopped, otherwise it wouldn't go in. It would lock up into reverse...
• bucking/stumbling, etc. - 91 2.1 WBX Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sun, 5 Jan 2014 14:12:55 -0500
  ...About a 150 miles later we stopped for the night. Next morning, started up and the stumbling started up again for about 50 or...
• Re: Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:47:31 -0700
  ...Interstate travel is kinda 'seedy'...Those huge Travel Stops are usually crowded with uptight travelers and one in New York is much like one...
• Re: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 09:19:17 -0400
  ...every 30 miles for the 1300 mile trip I had to stop and top off the expansion tank. I was using 4 anti freeze...
• Re: Confused about valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 10:57:38 -0500
  ...Just as the exhaust valve starts to open, STOP. Adjust the intake. Turn engine, exhaust will open and close, intake will open and close...
• Re: A/C question
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 16:00:59 -0400
  ...This 91 stops blowing cold only when you get on the highway? Does it stop blowing cold when operating after a short while, in...
• Re: master cylinder rebuilding?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 16:35:16 -0500
  since i blew mine out in an panic stop i took it apart to inspect it. it was fine inside so i cleaned it...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:32:38 -0700
  I hope everyone recognizes it's better to cool brakes by driving and not using them, then to just stop with very hot brakes...
• Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:52:38 -0700
  ...Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED My guess is that Robert was really just looking for an excuse to use the term "obscure...
• Re: Battery Box Corrosion
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 07:52:38 -0500
  ...This is vastly different from severe rusting and I can see > it's going to need something special to stop the corrosion permanently - > and...
• Re: '56 kombi - brakes (again)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 21:18:24 -0700 (PDT)
  Richard writes: > > Well, since it's come up, what causes that hard pulling when you first > stop? My '67 has only recently started doing...
• Re: Electrical Drain
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:58:47 -0500
  ...If you (she) have no ammeter, remove one fuse and see if it stops the drain. If not, try the next fuse. And so...
• Re: Starting a Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 03:21:46 -0400
  ...After that the pump should stop and stay stopped until the ECU starts seeing ignition pulses when you crank. Oops -- I see you have...
• Re: removing glove box on 86
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 21:00:14 -0800
  ...I tried bending the hooks > inward to slip them under the stops but they are too stiff. > > Please reply to rover@inetex.com > > TIA...
• Re: selling on the list
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 18:20:34 -0700
  ...As you say, there's nothing to stop someone from cheating on either end of a deal - except for negative public feedback. I can...
• Re: put goo on gaskets or not?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 23:57:59 -0500
  ...but just enough to STOP any possible leaks.. forever! But, it's expensive and dificult to find. heads to core: that is another story...
• Re: Mechanical Geniuses please note! (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 07:20:35 -0500
  ...Needs to have some ability to change rotaional speed without stopping. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Andrew Grebneff wrote: >> Is it ok to stop...
• =?utf-8?Q?Propane_tank_won=E2=80=99t_fill?=
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 26 Jun 2018 12:41:50 -0500
  On the road in northern Ontario. Stopped for a propane fill and the tank wouldn’t take any gas. Two attendants said the pin...
• Re: Fuel Transfer Pump recomendations
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 18:02:07 -0700
  ...of these fabled tanks? I would have sold body parts at some points to have avoided gas stops. Particularly with unsavory characters about. > > --t
• hick-up while driving
  Historical mailing list - James Nelson
  Thu, 3 Jul 2014 08:20:15 -0700
  ...This morning I experienced a hick-up when i left the house, and my van died at the first stop light. it started back...
• Water Pump life on a 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Thu, 3 Jan 2013 09:33:56 -0500
  ...A nominal 10mm belt will require massive tension to stop squealing and results in bad waterpump bearings and alternator bearings and mounts. restrictions in...
• Recommend Pet Barrier
  Historical mailing list - Jon Durham
  Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:24:39 -0600
  ...Strong enough to hold the weight of a 50-lb during sudden stops. One that can be easily opened and closed from the passenger...
• Re: improbable fixes
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Stone
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:53:04 -0800
  ...8:43 AM, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com>wrote: > A tablespoon of black pepper into the radiator to stop a small pinhole > leak.... > Miguel >
• transmiision problem
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 04:13:56 -0700
  ...after a stop I shifted into 1st gear and nothing happened . Clutch seems to have proper resistance but no transmission engagement. Does anybody have...
• Start-Stop Syndrome Returns [addt'l info]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:29:21 -0700
  ADDITIONAL BIT 0' INFORMATION: Though we were climbing up very steep, long grades in 90F+ (over 100F on one day) temperatures, at no time...
• Re: Power loss after traffic jam
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 13:15:42 -0400
  At 12:45 PM 6/1/2011, neil n wrote: >Did you disconnect the idle stabilizer with engine running? The engine would instantly stop...
• '85 vanagon fuse #14 - again
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:21:12 -0700
  ...I'm stopping now :)
• Transmission leak
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Oct 1995 21:49:16 -0500
  Does anyone know anything on the market which will stop a small leak around the mainshaft oil seal? It would be nice to avoid...
• Re: potluck signup w. pretour
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 16 Nov 94 15:24:27 PST
  ...I was planning on stopping in Monterey or Carmel or somewhere along Hwy 1 to get my contribution. And so what if a brew...
• mpg on 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Jun 1995 01:09:12 -0400
  ...If not, can I put an extra gas tank so that I don't have to stop for gas every 200 miles. Any advice...
• RE: Stinky Remarks (was seats)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Beckstead
  Wed, 24 Apr 1996 12:20:44 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Or perhaps some people stopped reading at the first fart. Did I get fart in this post enough times. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- A nation that trades liberty...
• Re: preventing theft
  Historical mailing list - tbill
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 22:16:55 -0500
  My '83 camper installed its own anti theft devise! It simply stopped engaging the starter. I ran a wire from the battery to the...
• Complete R134a Kit available
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 17:16:09 -0500
  ...At www.jcwhitney.com there is a complete R-134a replacement package, with AC Stop Leak, Leak Detect, all the fittings, oil, 3 cans...
• looking for hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - The Henrys
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 18:33:16 +0000
  I have had my vanagon for a year now and have to stop procrastinating about cosmetic things. I could really use a couple of...
• strange loss of power
  Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 02:59:33 EST
  ...No amount of cajoling or pumping the peddle will stop it. But here is the wierd part, if you shift to nuetral, turn the...
• Re: Any secrets for staying awake at the wheel?(little vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 15:29:06 -0600
  ...When I do get tired I usually stop in a parking lot and take a short nap. dave www.251.org
• End to List SPAM
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 11:32:35 -0500
  ...If we returned to a closed list with just list subscribers submitting, these nuisance could be stopped dead. What do you think? -Larry
• Re: stop leak
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 05:50:44 -0600
  JIm, Last winter mine started dropping coolant on the ground.:>( I put the small container of liquid Bar's into the reservoir, and I...
• Re: Help ASAP, Stranded, Need clutch advise....
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 20:35:44 -0700
  ...the clutch in > and NOTHING! I can't push it in! I got to her house by starting it in 1st > and not stopping. >
• Re: Odometer stopped
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 13:16:05 -0600
  They're at www.paspeedo.com Good luck, bmc :) >>> "Jay L Snyder" <Jay.L.Snyder@usa.dupont.com> 10/16/01 12:04PM >>> If...
• Re: Some NVC to break things up a bit...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 14:44:50 -0500
  At 02:20 PM 2/22/2002, WVVW wrote: >INEXPERIENCED CHILI JUDGE Oh stop, it hurts! I may never breathe properly again... ROFLMAOWTRDAGIP david...
• Re: [Syncro] Vendors on the list, was: Re: Vanagon Springs - Stop the flame wars!
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 12:02:14 -0800
  --- "Terry K." <CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET> wrote: > Whats wrong with Studebaker's? You could never tell if they were coming or going, and they boasted...
• speeding ticket in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 11:08:54 -0800
  ...embarrassing for the CHP to tell their compadres that they ticketed a VW bus! Anyone been stopped for freeway speeding? Paul '87 westy 'boxster'
• Re: wob: Re: more stupid van mods
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 01:07:09 EST
  ...or do you stop > the bus and walk to the back.... > > LOL this had me laughing my ass off.. LOL what a wonderful List...
• Re: Driving In Canada
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Fri, 17 May 2002 00:35:20 -0500
  The Montgomery cops are totaly as holes---- Been there, seen it, been stopped---and not even in a Vanagon--- On my bike twice, once...
• Make Your Own Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 10:31:28 -0600
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• Re: states...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 19:40:00 -0800
  ...drivers licences? > (where information is not shared with other states...) > > > Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 <http://g.msn.com/8HMVEN/2016...
• Re: Tranny Hex Drain Plug - What size??
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 18:24:34 -0800
  ...put new oil in >before you let the old stuff out! :) _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE...
• Friday Fish Frye
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 10:29:27 -0400
  At 09:56 PM 6/19/03 -0600,Eric wrote: >I discover at a pit stop at the bank that >having a kitten or...
• Re: back on the list
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 14:38:31 EDT
  ...They just stop making Vanagon kits. BenT
• Is Seam Rust Futile?
  Historical mailing list - HOTZE, BRETT C [AG/1000]
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 09:00:37 -0500
  ...Should I grind it out putty and paint? What is the prognosis on stopping it and having my van live on rust free for...
• Re: Leaving the list. (was, Bentley Repair Manual on CD?)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 20:20:47 -0700
  ...That'll stop the messages and leave you subscribed. Full instructions are available by sending "help" to the same address. Jim Steve wrote: >How...
• 91 Vanagon Blinking Temp Light?
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 15:08:53 -0500
  ...temp needle is ok it goes up 1/2 way and stops as usual.. any thoughts on why it is blinking? Thanks Shannon 91...
• WTB: Speedometer for my 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - James Kim
  Mon, 2 Nov 2015 21:12:32 -0800
  ...speedometer needle just dropped to the other side of the peg/stopper and hasn't moved ever since. If anyone has a working speedometer...