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Re: bricks across America
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Thu, 21 Jul 1994 08:47:58 -0700 (PDT)
Maybe you get get those (Indian?) guys from Letterman's show to lead you around.
I need a Behr Front AC setup
Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
Fri, 3 Sep 2004 04:22:24 EDT
Anybody got one or have any leads for one? Thanks Chris Dixon
Re: No High Beams
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:32:14 -0700
Yes -- the aging of the electrical connections in the van will lead to increased resistance and reduced current. Spots where the resistance is high...
capacitance cells, sorry meant to add was Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or
Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
Fri, 2 Sep 2005 20:41:23 -0400
...The only thing >> that we would get under your plan is landfills full of huge lead >> batteries >> and sulfric acid spills after major accidents...
Driving with LP appliances on
Historical mailing list - Felix Martel
Thu, 28 May 1998 15:04:55 -0400
...more than likely lead to the fridge flaming out, which would activate the automatic shut-off valve, which would lead to the fridge no...
Re: external temperature gauge
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:56:28 -0700
...In general, the resistance is so high (100's of kOhms at ambient), and the temperature/resistance curve is so steep, that adding lead...
Re: O2 Sensor wire connection (wiring harness end - 2.1)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:22:59 -0400
...Well, the actual sensor lead is obvious. For the heater wires, Bentley says for example white and brown for '87, red/yellow and brown...
Re: so-34 doodad prices
Historical mailing list - UTORInfoCommons
Tue, 23 Apr 1996 09:39:12 -0400
...value of these other so-34 items that i have a lead on -little cone-shaped 6V light that plugs in at the back...
oxygen sensor replacement
Historical mailing list - s w
Thu, 15 Nov 2001 10:48:48 -0800
i just got a new oxygen sensor and i have a question, the new one i have has about three inches of wire leading...
Re: Ever added up your receipts?
Historical mailing list - bernie
Mon, 14 Mar 2016 14:47:54 -0700
...The lack of supply leads to a sense of urgency which leads often to very quick decisions based on the romance of the road...
New battery chemistries to watch for
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:54:41 -0700
...A battery weighing 1/5 of the Lead Acid, lasting 10 times longer and not costing much more. __________________________________________________________________ Looking for the perfect gift? Give...
Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 3 May 2009 00:11:58 -0400
...Due to the rotating action of the drum, a leading shoe's lining (different on each side) gets a stronger 'bite' against the drum...
Re: '78 Chrysler Omni or Plymouth Pacer Sought
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:59:45 -0700
...Mark John Rodgers wrote: > If anyone has a lead on tone of these, I would appreciate a pointer. Of > particular interest is the fact...
Re: Plastic bag over distributor..
Historical mailing list - sstones
Sun, 12 Nov 1995 14:06:28 -0500 (EST)
...My '90 has a black plastic bag that is designed to fit over > the distributor, and ignition leads. It has elastic at the bottom...
Re: Double Cab Leads?
Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
Wed, 9 Jun 1999 13:13:41 -0700
...Double Cab Leads? Hi folks, I'm a new lister that would like to find a Syncro Double Cab to purchase. I have been...
Re: seam sealer
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:43:04 -0500
...I was considering using Eastwood's Lead free product: http://www.eastwood.com/ew-basic-lead-free-body-solder-kit-with-dvd.html to...
Super Horns
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:43:14 -0500
...http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/?action=view&current=ISO-8859-2QzdjEAcie2EJPG.jpg While I was busy adding the extra power lead and...
flashing light on temp gauge
Historical mailing list - Tyler Bradford
Mon, 7 Apr 2003 17:40:21 +0000
...I have an 85 w/a rebuilt engine. -- "Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders...
Re: Dead Sparking Plug!
Historical mailing list - Pat
Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:39:10 -0500
...Next tested the lead by running the engine and putting a strobe on it. totally dead. Pulled the plug, check the electrodes - near new...
Wheel beareing housing!
Historical mailing list - brady
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:49:31 -0700
...So does anyone have any leads on a good used or hell for that matter a new housing? I'm running CV900 wheels with...
Re: Cause of the white corrosion deposit around a battery?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:50:29 -0500
...Also lead does not turn red unless you are talking about Lead tetroxide which is red but is not what's growing on your...
Re: Which tachometer? 400-1300Hz or 800-2400Hz
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 1 May 2011 10:49:46 -0700
...Bosch and VW call this a W lead and Vanagon alternators have > a marked spot on the back of the case for the W...
Re: Lead-Acid battery reliability
Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
Thu, 9 Jun 2011 22:53:05 -0400
...By great results, I mean they hold a charge longer than lead-acid's (I've got a yellow-top Optima that's going...
Starter Help!
Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:35:55 -0500
...I here the fuel pump come on, there is 12v at the main starter lead and less than 4 at the solenoid when turning...
Re: Spillage when filling gas
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 14 Jun 2001 01:08:25 -0400
...this made some sense back when leaded gas pumped with larger nozzles and unleaded with smaller...now leaded is gone entirely. d David Beierl...
Re: FYI Satellite Radio Users
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sun, 13 Feb 2005 11:20:30 -0500
...In my Vanagon, I connected the XM radio's power lead (via a voltage drop device, since the Sony runs on 6 volts) to...
iPod solution?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:36:48 -0500
...http://www.alpine-usa.com/products/leading_technology/leading_tech_kca-420i.htm Here's a link to a VW Vortex article, although it...
Radiator Fan Motor Low-Speed Inop
Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
Sun, 5 Jun 2005 13:03:19 -0400
...I get 12.1 volts on the low speed lead and 12.6 volts on the high speed lead when I jump the radiator...
Re: cyl head temp gauge
Historical mailing list
Wed, 12 Oct 94 17:13:22 EDT
...As the current is > teeny even at high temperatures, the resistance of the lead wires must be > included in the calibration. If you add...
Lead on a Chassis Dynometer located in Raleigh, NC.
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 25 Oct 1999 23:39:40 EDT
For those interested I have a lead on a shop in Raleigh that has a brand new Chassis Dynometer. I do not know actual...
Help, bad sounds on the way to the badlands!
Historical mailing list - Jon Rizzo
Sun, 6 Jul 2008 14:28:56 -0600
...If anyone out there on the list are in the area and may have a lead on a good engine, your assistance would be...
Fuel consumption
Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
Sun, 10 May 1998 00:11:58 -0700
Hello, Please reply! I just want to know what can cause or lead to an increased fuel consumption. Thanks, Joe
Re: Very dented muffler from Bus Depot
Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
Tue, 19 Dec 2000 11:19:40 -0500
I heartily second your views. America has become a leader of waste production. Recycle. hk
2.1 engine
Historical mailing list - Chris Winesette
Fri, 22 Mar 2002 14:23:55 EST
I'm looking for a 2.1 engine purchase to rebuilt if anyone has any leads let me know.
Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 28 Apr 2016 07:42:24 -0400
...On Wed, Apr 27, 2016 at 10:14 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > Lead and glass have a relationship going back...
Re: Fuel consumption
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 10 May 1998 09:41:57 -0700
...Other things the can lead to more fuel consumption... drag racing, driving though mountains, driving thru the city etc etc. At 00:11 5...
Re: O2-sensor results with digital voltmenter
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:24:44 -0500
At 04:48 PM 12/22/2011, John Lauterbach wrote: >Here are the results from voltage test. > >Voltmeter +-lead connected to lead from O2...
Oil pressure data...need interpretation
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Thu, 12 Sep 2002 19:27:54 -0600
...Leads me to wonder if the larger hole is more susceptible to slight pressure fluctuations in the system, leading to false positives? I'm...
Re: OFF TOPIC! Re: XM and Sirius announce merger
Historical mailing list - jon
Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:55:42 -0800
...Will people ever get a clue? ;) I, too, have antennas on the leading edge of the dash. It works generally good. The roof is...
WTB: blue rear weekender mattress
Historical mailing list
Sun, 1 Oct 2000 22:27:59 EDT
WTB blue rear weekender mattress from '85-'87 Vanagon. p-mail if you have a lead. thx chris
Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 11 Dec 2002 16:58:26 -0600
...The two white leads are for the O2 heater and the Black is the signal lead. I think that is right. My $0.02...
Re: Sticky Steering-'85 Westy
Historical mailing list
Mon, 28 Oct 1996 10:37:48 +0000
...I lubed the the U joints leading to the rack & the problem went away. I also flushed the power steering system, but don't...
Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:40:03 -0500
...Vent wing seals? Anybody? > > Pretty sure it is lead as well. > > I'm holding one in my hand and it's very soft, when...
Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (abreviated ....).....
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Mon, 26 Jan 2004 18:55:35 -0600
It's always a good idea to check the draw on both the "keepalive" lead and the "main power" lead with 12V connected to...
Re: No start issue solved with great diagnostic tool found on The Samba
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 25 Apr 2014 06:40:17 -0700
...Second was the lead >> to the ECU relay. Nothing. Cool, we're getting somewhere! Hooked it back up >> and disconnected the lead to the...
Re: doc wattson or watts up?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:42:34 -0400
...Yours, David ps - found the lead length spec on another page. The leads are 3.6" long, so the four milliohm lead resistance includes...
Re: Vanagon autobody question
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Sat, 18 Sep 2004 22:21:32 -0400
...I think that using lead on the seams may stop rust. Any old time lead body man out there careto comment? Eric 86-VW4x4...
Re: Hard start rainy weather -
Historical mailing list - William Warburton
Tue, 2 Aug 94 8:35:45 GMT
...The only time my '71 westy didn't start it was because the HT leads were dirty and in wet weather the current shorted...
Checking TEMPI & TEMPII sensors.
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Tue, 15 Aug 2000 17:10:12 EDT
...From the ECU's connector hold one of your VOM's leads on pin six. Alternately compare readings between pins nine and ten with...
NEED instrument cluster housing
Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
Fri, 8 Sep 2000 23:02:07 EDT
Hi folks I need an instrument cluster housing for a 90 with tach. Anybody got any good leads? thanks. Charlie.
Need 1991 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jim Godfrey
Mon, 29 Jan 2001 12:19:32 -0500
Help!!� My '91� 7 passenger was smacked� Friday.� I need another quickly!� Anyone have any leads?� Located in NY....... � Thanks, Jim �
Re: Parts leads?
Historical mailing list - Patrick Harris
Thu, 18 Jan 2001 22:24:28 -0800
...Parts leads? >Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 23:46:49 -0800 > >Have you tried Averre's? They're a vw parts yard right in...
clutch hard to get into first&second
Historical mailing list - s w
Fri, 9 Nov 2001 10:57:31 -0800
...it drives fine in all gears, which leads me to believe it is the linkage leading up to the transmission, going to play with...
Permanent Remote Starter
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:44:47 -0800
...I tapped into it by removing a short section of insulation and soldered one of the leads to the switch and then applied 2...
of interest only to those traveling to mexico
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:00:06 -0700
...The Death of a Cartel Leader July 30, 2010 | 1636 GMT [image: Mexico: The Death of a Cartel Leader] OMAR TORRES/AFP/Getty Images...
Voltages from O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - WVVW
Mon, 4 Mar 2002 07:34:44 -0500
...1)leave the O2 sensor connected and take the reading from the O2 lead to ground? 2) Disconnect the O2 sensor and take the...
Re: O2 sensor trouble
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 22:33:39 -0400
...If I recall correctly, lean (oxygen on both sides of the cell) should give 0 volts, so I'd look for where the lead...
HELP !!
Historical mailing list - Marshall Williams
Wed, 30 Oct 2002 06:58:36 -0800
I need a lead to a good shop in the Santa Monica, California area that does reliable vanagon work. Any Ideas? Marshall '84 Westy
used or rebuilt transaxle for an 84
Historical mailing list - Paul Warneke
Thu, 8 Jul 2004 09:52:56 -0500
I'm looking for a used or rebuilt transaxle for a 1984 Vanagon. Anybody got a lead? PW
Re: aux battery doesn't charge
Historical mailing list - mike miller
Wed, 26 Dec 2001 20:56:21 -0800
...If you get 13+v at that relay lead, > then your aux bat may not be holding a charge. If you don't get...