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• Re: Cruise control diagnosis progress - ambient temp?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 13:25:02 -0600
  ...To do that, the vacuum-breaker operated by the internal relay must be checked operational. Since it's so hard to do all these...
• Overheating Trauma
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 14:07:23 MST
  ...shiny under there!) * Oil pressure release spring and valve clean and operational * Freeze plugs in fan shrod * Holes in engine tin are covered, and...
• '71 bus runs!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 09:27:50 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I still don't have an operational throttle cable so I had to have Heather hit the starter while I ran the throttle. It...
• Re: speaking of clutch slave failure
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 15:56:06 -0400
  ...Having to pump to keep it operational in traffic is not a pleasant circumstance. BTDT. Brake and clutch fluid share a common reservoir under...
• Re: How hard is it to rebuild a transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:56:59 -0500
  ...on things that are being > 'used-up'....While there are no operational problems, it is whining a > little louder as the years pass and...
• Re: Converting '88 Vanagon into a mobile office
  Historical mailing list - vt
  Wed, 2 May 2007 21:20:36 -0500
  I don't know how many members of this list hang out in the disaster and emergency services operational and planning arenae, but offer...
• Re: '84 Westfalia Behr AC Woes
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:04:24 -0500
  ...Welcome! IMHO, a good running engine is more important than an operational A/C. That may depend on your location. In any event, a...
• Re: Fridge Blues
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 8 May 2000 08:49:33 -0700
  ...to work on propane shouldn't be difficult if everything is operational. Last year, my fridge suddenly went from making ice in an hour...
• Re: list alive?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 May 2026 10:11:22 +0000
  ...t see well enough to drive and the bus is still operational.  Diane drives the Westy well but is not keen on driving 5...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:35:44 -0800
  ...RPM, and 16 points for load, for a total of 256 operational points. Injection times can be determined between these fixed points for a...
• Re: Dometic freezing up
  Historical mailing list - J Roth
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 15:40:08 -0500
  ...keep the flue cover "always on?" Now I have a fully operational & and freezing up dometic....I've cleaned the mastic off the tube...
• Re: Drive shaft removal (Syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 12:38:36 +0200
  ...Can you really expect to get these CV halves operational ever again? Other than that, I think the effect with respect to castrating the...
• Re: Help, Radio Locked
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Sun, 6 Jun 1999 17:22:50 -0600
  ...radio fuse blows, the radio must be recoded to make it operational: 1. Turn radio on-turn volum knob (1) clockwise; car ignition must...
• Re: '87 Transporter Overheating - Second Try
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 10:36:04 -0700
  ...My thermoswitch is operational, but seems that only the low speed activates (85C) with short time duration even when the temperature gage approaches the...
• Re: Like an Old pair of Jeans
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:17:58 -0500
  ...daily drivers - or that anyone would really want to keep one operational forever. But since that has turned out to be the case - it...
• AW: Heidelberg Radio from Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - "Robert KeezerHolen Sie mehr aus dem Web. Unter http://explorer.msn.de/intl.asp#de gibt es einen KOSTENLOSEN Download von MSN Explorer."
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 09:33:36 -0700
  ...Mine has self-distructed a few of the plastic gears in the tape deck but the radio is still operational. I would prefer to...
• Re: go westy package came and...
  Historical mailing list - Dean Staltare
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 06:09:25 -0500
  Thanks to all...everything is back to normal operational mode once again...DS On 2/27/2013 3:13 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote...
• Re: Leaky Valve? 85 1.9L Waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 31 Jan 2015 09:58:34 -0500
  ...Leaking intake valves are common and one can cause all sorts of operational grief. If you are familiar with and EGR valve a bad...
• 1.9L '85 - Water in gas tank - Problem SOLVED!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:27:57 -0400
  ...expansion tank on that side - still left the driver side tank operational. Now I know I'm going to get a bunch of "Don...
• '56 progress - 'fridge
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 11 Jan 1995 21:18:01 -0800 (PST)
  ...Tonight I hooked it up to a 12V battery and charger, and much to my dismay, it failed to prove non-operational. Thanks a...
• Re: Westfalia Dometic fridge and sink bowl trouble
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jul 1996 01:16:19 +0000
  ...For the first time my propane mode fridge won't >remain operational during the night and the sink drain plastic housing to >hose has...
• message traffic
  Historical mailing list - D.Belick
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 09:20:32 -0700
  ...I would gladly send a hundred dollars today to keep the list safe and operational, just give me the address and it's on...
• Re: Friday Mac help
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 12:05:32 -0700
  ...as you can afford as it will only speed up cpu operational tasks. > > Keep your HD 50-75% Max full at all times no...
• Re: The Thompson Coupling
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 23:31:09 -0500
  ...in a pressurised rubber bladder to help > cope with the abrasive operational conditions." > > It's pretty clear what the hype is all about, they...
• Re: digitool and ecu service
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 18 Jun 1999 00:19:56 -0400
  ...It does however > give you the information of key engine controls via leds and various > sensors operational voltage status with the flip of a...
• Re: You need a spare temp 2 sensor NOW!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:53:30 -0500
  ...The ECU will drop into an operational mode that while making the engine run a little richer, won't stop you from traveling on...
• RE: Parts needed for "Auto Stop" Propane Fill Valve
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 8 Jul 97 22:46:15 UT
  ...I would appreciate any >>alternatives to get the system up and operational again. >> >>Thanks as always to the members of the list that make...
• Re: Turbo Diesel Power and Economy/ Gasoline/Clarification
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 23:08:59 EDT
  ...smaller opening. >> David, Nate, I certainly agree about the difference in operational throttle characteristics and the different load parameters for diesel vs. gas. In...
• Re: Would you buy this salvage title Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:26:58 -0700
  ...You buy lots of "Paper" as well as the 'hardware" ...often, that superfluous non-operational crud will come at too great a cost on...
• FW: Engine cutting out/stumbling problem
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Williams
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 12:17:11 -0700
  ...much to the individuals dedicating time and resources to keep this operational. As for my Vanagon...I have an '85 Westfalia, manual 4-speed...
• Re: 02 SENSOR
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 30 May 2006 12:34:05 -0400
  ...Your O2 sensor isn't bad unless the van has operational symptoms related to a bad O2 sensor, or if the mechanic did the...
• Re: I need (want) another gear TODD HILL ???!!!
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 14:34:11 -0500
  ...One was returned to an owner non-operational. Another competent transaxle mechanic personally inpsected his work and verified. Conclusion: gross negligence, stupidity or ignorance...
• Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 17:11:52 -0400
  ...If at all possible, blow out in the reverse direction of "flow" when the system is operational. I blew out the high pressure line...
• Re: cooling system design
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 04:04:37 -0500
  ...under operational conditions the small 5/16" hose provides a steady stream of coolant from the top of the radiator to the expansion tank...
• 87 Westy Syncro clutch sticking--is it fixed??
  Historical mailing list - thetrans
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 12:57:31 -0400
  ...appeared operational and functioning. With a bit of muscling, I was able to feel the shift transfer from gear to gear, though when I...
• Re: Driving with LP appliances on
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Fri, 29 May 1998 08:41:01 8
  ...on safety concerns (though they may indeed be valid) as on operational concerns. IMO, driving with the fridge in propane mode raises two concerns...
• Re: old car scrappage - HOAX???
  Historical mailing list - Mike Garske
  Sat, 22 Dec 2001 21:47:51 -0800
  ...requires that all passenger automobiles and light-duty trucks > turned in be operational at the time that they are turned in; > > and so on. :(
• COLD START WOES (long)
  Historical mailing list - Rob Lebo
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 12:59:44 +0000
  ...New Temp 2 sensor, new platnum plugs, oil and filter, idle stabilizer valve removed, cleaned, and verified as operational by hot wiring to 12VDC...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 24 May 2011 10:32:58 -0500
  ...I'm working now on getting it operational again. I have read and heard anecdotal information that the 134a doesn't cool as well...
• Re: Newbie Question Flood - Hot start
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 12:27:50 -0800
  ...a couple of operational checks are called for. Check for more than 8Volts at main terminal on the starter solenoid, with the key held...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 25 May 2012 20:27:31 -0700
  ...hand passenger door electrical is fouled, front blower is bad, AC > operational, but no refrigerant. Even so - this van is sweet. All > electric doors...
• Re: Radio stays on
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:52:13 -0600
  ...check list. Then and only then would we depart the airplane. Operational checklists are a good application for our vans as well - and shutting...
• '85 GL for Sale (MA) - Large Sunroof
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Tue, 25 May 2004 19:48:06 EDT
  ...The front heater blower needs replacing...it's blowing the fuse now after steadily going down hill, operationally, over the last several months of...
• Re: You need a spare temp 2 sensor NOW!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:14:31 -0500
  ...There is a quick disconnect there that makes it easy. > The ECU will drop into an operational mode that while making the engine > run...
• Re: Arggh! Cooling system woes.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:16:23 -0800
  ...I'm a little frustrated because I have two > operational "88's and both are down with cooling system problems. > > The second van, while...
• Re: Tranny noise: 1st and 2nd. (Short AUDIO Clip)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:28:47 -0800
  ...that one isn't super good, you could keep the van operational while send in your current trans for inspection/rebuilding. Not the main...
• Re: towing my van
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 21:51:26 -0400
  ...i can't say thats what did it for sure because i never drove it because it was non-operational. the last one i...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 09:29:18 -0500
  ...allies would pound into oblivion all night, only to find it operational the next day. The germans had flown over their own town in...
• Troubleshooting Overheating...
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 10:10:19 MST
  ...shiny under there!) * Oil pressure release spring and valve clean and operational I've done all the above and then took it to my...
• Exhaust system help
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:21:45 -0700
  Hey Neil, Glad to hear your van is operational..On my 84 with its' 50degree Golf motor, I used 2 muffler hangers with those...
• Re: '84 Westfalia Behr AC Woes
  Historical mailing list - lakersalex
  Wed, 16 Jul 2014 15:39:11 -0700
  ...Hi Alex.� Welcome! IMHO, a good running engine is more important than an operational A/C.� That may depend on your location. In any...
• Re: Oil cooler in 1980-1982 aircooled buses?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:21:26 -0400
  ...properly, in good tune and the cooling system is all intact/operational. I wouldn't drive an AC Vanagon without an oil temp guage...
• Re: troubleshooting intermittency
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:42:04 -0800
  ...By doing so, you 'floss' the connecting surfaces by wearing away the accumulated spooge, not to prisitine but to operational goodness. If you do...
• Re: You need a spare temp 2 sensor NOW!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:25:33 -0500
  ...There is a quick disconnect there that makes it easy. > The ECU will drop into an operational mode that while making the engine > run...
• Re: Adventurwagon and Syncro info needed!
  Historical mailing list - drc11
  Tue, 25 May 1999 16:18:00 -0700
  ...lock?) is operational(other than driving off-road)? I see that Syncro cv joints, hoses, and exhaust are incredibly expensive. Any other warnings or...
• Re: digijet FI adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 10:54:43 -0400
  ...In the last two weeks, we have had several people with similar operational problems who did all sorts of other parts replacements to their...
• Re: questions from a Vanagon novice
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 06:32:46 EST
  ...If you don't have your fridge operational by then and your there I will have a look at it for you. Good luck...
• Stop the presses! +2 MPG (longish trip report)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:21:49 -0800
  ...With the odometer mysteriously operational I recorded four consecutive tanks in excess of 19 MPG with the average being 19.53 and I am...
• Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:23:46 -0500
  ...If the engine will idle decently without an operational ISCU and ISV, what will happen if I input a working ISCU? Any ideas, anyone...
• Re: How hard is it to rebuild a transmission?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:57:16 -0500
  ...on things that are being > > 'used-up'....While there are no operational problems, it is whining a > > little louder as the years pass and...