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• Re: Radiator disappointment ~ Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:01:29 -0700
  Possible Source,,, No experience with their quality ~ https://belmetric.com/full-tab-constant-tension-clamp-9mm-50mm/?sku=CTC32BAND12 https://belmetric.com/wide-band...
• Re: small steering universal joint size?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 21:08:17 -0800
  ...Sort of like being in a >constant cross wind. > >John Scheckel > 'Pulling' to one side is usually (in order of ease of checking, & probability...
• How-To Page was: Radiator Fan...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 08:17:18 EST
  ...I am trying to constantly expand this How-to site so you might want to save it as a favorite and check back every...
• Oil Pressure Warning Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - John Iseman
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 10:53:03 EDT
  ...The problem went from intermittent, ie 2500 rpm and lower rpm, to a virtually constant buzzing. I then switched to 20W-50 and in...
• Re: Fuel consumption
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 15:58:24 -1000
  ...Isn't a constant speed (within a reasonable range of course) an optimal ingredient for good gas mileage? I suppose it would depend on...
• Re: [Syncro] RoadHaus - Bulb Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 17:54:26 -0500
  ...Motor running / head lights on - Both front running lights on constant (as they should be) - Both rear turn signals on constant (no blink ... Shouldn...
• Re: Stupid question but - I'm stupid
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:29:26 -0600
  ...tops available or > do I have to look for an AW and rip it off? > > Thank you for your constant attention. > > Peter Marsh > Naples
• Re: fuel pump producing bubbles
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:49:31 -0400
  ...But during the test while pumping >the gas into a glass beaker, I could see a fine, constant stream of pin- >head sized bubbles...
• Re: any words of wisdom for a virgin to the world of westy's?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Mon, 10 May 2010 19:02:08 -0500
  ...Try Vanagon.com, check the frequently (constantly) asked questions. Also, check out ratwell.com for info on how a good set of 7" rounds...
• RE: Gerry's Birthday.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jan 95 15:47:44 EST
  ...remember that I would NEVER tell anyone I was 34 EVER again!!! * * * * * * * * * * Pete Sellers "Constant And Never-ending Improvement"; Preparing for The 21st Century!!!
• Re: flashing temp light
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 23:25:18 EDT
  ...in the water temp gauge of my 83.5 is flashing constantly, though the gauge does not indicate overheating and the coolant level is...
• Re: Made it to Boise [little vanagon content]
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 12:28:01 -0400
  ...horrible headwinds across Iowa and Wyoming that, combined with > the slow, constant climb toward The Divide, reduced our maximum speed > to about 55 mph...
• Re: Weep No More For Me
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 02:17:34 PDT
  ...Weep No More For Me > > > > > > > >One of the weakest links in the waterboxer design is > > >the is the constant strain on the waterpump to...
• Duracool - from Canada
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Mon, 18 Nov 2013 13:16:36 -0500
  Helo Volks, Living in SW Florida, the constant heat can be stressful on myself and my AC system. By chance - I came across two...
• Re: Geologic time scale and oil origin
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Jan 95 17:29:02 EST
  Since the plug is a constant 12 volt source you can run anything requiring 12 volts from it. I put a fan-booster switch...
• Re: Dometic on 12 volts?
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 17:53:18 -0500
  ...In the 12 volt mode, the thermostat is bypassed, thus there is a constant 7amp draw. George ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet...
• Re: Archives
  Historical mailing list - Charles F. Webb
  Sat, 9 Mar 1996 17:04:54 +0000
  > > >I see constant reference to the archives but I've never successfully > >navigated my way to them. Would someone please "baby talk" me to...
• Re: the Virtual Garage
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jul 95 15:22:25 EDT
  ...I be the Gadegteer (Director of Gadgetry or some thing like that)? * * * * * * * * * * Pete Sellers "Constant And Never-ending Improvement"; Preparing for The 21st Century!!
• Re: AC and cooling fan
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 17:45:45 EDT
  Consider also that the fan is not meant to run constantly but intermittently on high, and may overheat the circuit supplying power to the...
• Re: popups -NO VANAGON CONTENT (RANT)
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 6 Dec 2004 10:14:04 -0700
  ...Ye Gawds! Why don't you just switch to Mac? We wouldn't have to constantly read about all your computer problems? Because this...
• is the list doing a work slowdown?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 28 Mar 2005 02:23:31 -0500
  ...Where have you all gone? It's getting lonely out here in Cairo without a constant flood of vanagon email! Though I did get...
• Re: gutless AND unreliable...(C'mon Volkswagen!!)
  Historical mailing list - Baxter
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 07:05:41 -0600
  ...We've just been though another winter of constantly frozen door locks and frozen parking brake with the Passat. A defective ignition switch (at...
• Re: Burden or Blessing?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 16:16:49 -0500
  ...Life is a constant repair job, both in personal relationships and mechanical devices. i don't see how the friend can fail to see...
• Re: Where does this relay go?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:51:50 -0500
  ...If that square wave is tied to any constant level between ground and +12 through a resistance of about 180K or less it will...
• Re: Question about turn signal
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 24 Jun 2015 09:21:20 -0700
  ...Question about turn signal When you say the turn signal light on the dash is on constantly without blinking, is that with the key...
• Re: Westy 3-Way Fridge Questions/LEDs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Nov 1994 06:16:41 -0700
  ...my friends 80 vanagon has a green led for the >high beam indicator, its really distracting, as you are constantly >checking the blinker stalk...
• Re: Dual-Battery Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 00:11:27 -0400
  ...However, the electricians were constantly monitoring each cell so a cell that was going bad was identified in a timely manner and dealt with...
• Re: Mercedes wheels
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 17:21:38 -0800
  ...Backspace needs to stay pretty constant as the wheel is widened or the wheel will hit. In order for the backspace to remain constant...
• Re: "Car Computer" in your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:04:40 +0000
  "a constant speed, 3600rpm,5400 rpm or 7200rpm" Mine has the 7200 in it. My van has the Subie 2.2 in it and...
• Re: Wheel squeak - help
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jul 1995 08:51:06 -0700
  ...Not a constant squeal, but an intermittent squeak, at about the same place in the wheels rotation. I can hear it up to about...
• thinking about buying...
  Historical mailing list - Rod Milstead
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 12:13:41 -0000
  ...One thing these vehicles may have in common is constant maintenance. Am I right? Briefly, any responses, irreverant or otherwise, are very welcome. I...
• Re: Slight shudder in steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Steve Ward
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 20:32:50 -0700
  ...There is no sound associated with it. > > If the Westy had front-wheel drive, I'd suspect the Constant-velocity > joints - it feels much...
• Re: Help! My Van won't start!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Thu, 27 May 2004 23:07:24 -0400
  ...trick is to listen to what the experiments tell you - and to not be fooled by the myths of authorities -- Constantine Spyropoulos (1928-1984)
• Re: popups -NO VANAGON CONTENT (RANT)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 23:08:39 +1300
  ...t you just switch to Mac? We wouldn't have to constantly >read about all your computer problems? Because this is stupid, all this...
• Re: Coolant leak??
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 18:57:30 -0700
  ...the right direction?? The heads are dry It's just a drip well pretty > constant drip when the van is parked ..... > > Thank You..... > Jim >
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 22:46:17 -0500
  ...The fluctuation is due to the constant readjustment of the ECU/O2 system in trying to find the perfect air/fuel mixture. Only in...
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:30:45 -0400
  ...window >commercial fishing vessel experience only >unsure how well it would stick on a window >under the constant scrutiny of sweeping wiper blade >yours
• Re: VW's 'new' van
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 11:37:40 -0600
  ...trip in any vehicle, other than a Vanagon (not often), Syncro or otherwise, I'm constantly aware (and bothered) by its absence. Gracias, Miguel
• Re: diagnosing by smell - maybe brake problem?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:19:09 -0700
  ...If there's enough *constant* friction between pad and disc, or shoe and drum, it might cause it to pull left or right when...
• Re: Strange no start problem - still having issues
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:50:32 -0700
  ...If we put a constant ground to wire 85, the pump runs constantly as long as the key is on. We kept the fuel...
• Re: hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 2 May 2000 10:53:02 -0700
  ...Ideal gas law sez: > > pressure*volume=amount of gas in strut*gas constant*temperature > > so all other things being constant, a rise in temp...
• Re: Loose wiper arm
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 3 Mar 2009 16:39:30 -0500
  ...Mine were constantly flopping In a nutshell, use your pin to clean away any dark metal. The shaft should end up with shiny splines...
• Re: Expansion Coolant Tank
  Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
  Wed, 1 Oct 1997 10:53:55 -0400
  ...the system DO NOT PLUG THEM! If your Overflow tank is constantly empty you should be looking into other places for coolant loss (i...
• Re: It definate....the EuroVan returns
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Sat, 7 Mar 1998 20:27:54 -0500
  ...I waited about 10 months of constant "next month, next quater" stuff till I got a used 93 EV MV. They never did get...
• Wiper Fuse Blows
  Historical mailing list - Jesse King
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 18:53:37 -0400
  ...If I switch to either of the other two constant speeds the fuse blows. Couldn't find anything in the archives. Anyone had a...
• Redline Tranny Fluid Service intervals?
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 15:21:57 -0800
  ...Regardless of oil type, common sense dictates that wear particles that are constantly recycled thru bearings would have a detrimental effect on their life...
• Re: Sogig virus worm is relentless
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 21:03:09 -0500
  > For me, the constant status reports from list members about this virus are > generating more traffic than the actual virus. oh, my god!!! how...
• Re: CV joint theory: long
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 12:19:38 -0500
  ...why's that? It seems that the rear wheels would be constantly swapping off as to which is the drive wheel based on position...
• Visibility - Rear Wind Deflector
  Historical mailing list - Gregory S. Morrison
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:46:45 -0800
  ...and went from having to use the rear wiper/washer almost constantly, especially at speeds in excess of 40 mph, to almost never having...
• Re: A "Tandem List Mailer"
  Historical mailing list
  11 Jul 96 23:45:00 +1900
  ...both lists, as they would constantly be required to monitor subscribe/unsubscribe requests, as well as remain in constant email content. Also placing a...
• Bosch Platinums, another theroy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Jun 1997 09:57:02 -0400
  ...Ask around, anyone worth their salt will acknowledge, if you plan on running any motor at a constant forty plus horse, BTW I feel...
• Re: Catalytic Heaters, Combustion Products Thereof
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 12:33:52 -0600
  ...For instance, city gas that's plumbed to homes isn't even a constant mix. These differences are so great that regulated utility companies...
• Don't push ME around..Van directional stability
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 12:44:38 -0700
  ...On calm days, or days with a constant wind, no problem and I enjoy the drive immensely..But give some side gusts, or a...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 5 May 2014 09:34:45 -0700
  ...What you call cv, constant velocity joints, are properly called rzeppa joints. They are better than u joints but I believe they are not...
• Re: Hazard lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Nov 2017 01:47:30 -0500
  ...switch the power source to the flasher relay from key-on to constant, and connect both sides together so they both light up. Yrs...
• Re: Cv boots cracking
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:16:31 -0700
  ...isn't that > something like 800,000 times every 1000 miles? It takes a top quality > rubber to hold up to this constant flexing.
• Re: David Carment's Silver Secret
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Aug 94 18:38:00 EDT
  ...control for the gas heater goes, which > does in fact need constant 12V since you can run it with the engine off. > Gas heater...
• Re: "dry" sound from wheel
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 14:27:52 EST
  ...COM writes: << Noticed a "dry" sound when simply driving,; its not constant but becomes louder when applying brakes. Going to inspect the entire wheel...
• Radio Wiring Help needed
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 21:22:03 -0400
  ...There is a "sun" symbol....what is that , a plus sign (I assume positive, but constant hot?) and a weird looking Y symbol. I...
• Re: Ultra Van
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 10:14:10 EST
  ...early 27' Travco motorhome which he described as bone jarring and constant trouble. Later he tried out a 29' FMC with a rear mounted...