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• Re: Tool Kit for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 26 Jul 95 12:05:27 CDT
  ...it's a screwdriver body with six (?) points stored in the handle. only one of the points fits, but that's the way things...
• Re: Fuel Gauge Behavior Changed
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:26:41 -0700
  ...Not very linear. >> >> Who designs these things? > > We talked about this a couple of months ago, & someone pointed out that > the division lines in...
• Re: Still frustrated with clutch problem (87 Westy Syncro)
  Historical mailing list - thetrans
  Mon, 18 May 1998 10:57:31 -0400
  ...needless to say I pour overe each and every reply looking for the silver bullet fix!! My comments below: At 07:08 AM 5...
• Re: Coolant again/flushing
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 08:54:36 -0700
  ...Since I was pointed downhill, coolant came out the radiator plug first, so I tightened that, then filled until the expansion tank was full...
• Re: [NVC] Do you like camping in the rain?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:03:21 -0400
  ...What is the point of camping with kids when its pouring rain outside? I'd rather be at work.... That being said, I would...
• Re: Cool Tools for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 17:54:56 -0700
  ...on all of my cars have failed at some point, and some repeatedly. Maybe I'll get a couple more! Stuart Never met a...
• Re: Yet Even More About My Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:21:59 -0500
  ...Well, I can, but I don't see the sense in pouring more money into it at this point. N ow, when I bought...
• Re: Yet Even More About My Injectors
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:33:56 +0000
  ...Well, I can, but I don't see the sense in > pouring more money into it at this point. N > ow, when I bought...
• Re: 2.1L Dynam oil press sys check
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 04:05:28 -0500
  ...Anyone who couldn't follow your schematics probably couldn't pour piss out of a boot if it had instructions on the heel. This...
• Re: Help needed: ABA conversion has spark and fuel but won't start.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:08:04 -0700
  ...I guess my point is I do not feel the person working on the truck is a reliable source of information. Asking him what...
• Re: nuts vs head gasket job
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 4 Sep 2013 12:47:42 -0700
  ...While cracked >> or >> loose heads may also cause a combustion issue you are in deep trouble by >> the >> point the sniffer tests pick it...
• Re: Cooling system maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 10:17:05 -0500
  ...I have no history on this van's maintenance up to this point. Water pump turns smoothly, there doesn't appear to be any...
• Re: Twilight Zone?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 10:47:47 -0500
  ...Well, a half hour later when I got back clear of rocks and trees, where I could see that point, that thing was gone...
• message for stan
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Tue, 14 May 2002 09:15:37 -0600
  ...Set your timing exactly to 7.5 Set your points to .016 Be sure your cap, rotor, points are all good. There is a...
• Refund for the amount of $.02 My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hogue
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:15:23 -0400
  There are as many opinions on this subject are the are sealers, It also seems to be a point of personal contention among listers...
• Re: Steel brake lines, or "I'm coming to get you, Frank"
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Sun, 3 Oct 2004 12:03:36 -0400
  ...and fluid was pouring out from over the gas tank. Thought it was the other old line (next weakest point?) Took it to a...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:30:51 -0500
  ...At this point, > I have not explored anything, as I was pretty tired when I got here. > Tomorrow, I'll see what gives. But...
• Re: VW T5 California Camper
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 19:50:38 -0400
  ...The whole point is being completely autonomous and showering when desired, not only when available. And I think I have it figured out by...
• Vanagon salvage hopefully (long)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 10:30:47 -0400
  ...100K, checked it for leaks using " poor man's method " I poured pure propanol in all the openings of the head and it did...
• Re: Ladies and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 19:40:52 -0700
  ...The > > first stop we came to all the moldy water that was accumulating in the > > broken sunroof came pouring down on my wife. Our...
• Re: Vanagon Winter Survival Kit Question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:05:00 -0700
  ...I have many bottles of water that I bought wherever (hellmart or the grocery store) that I put in the deep freeze (after pouring...
• Negligent mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 19:09:59 -0400
  ...At one point I saw him pouring in coolant. This naturally got me worried. He said he had to take off the lower thermostat...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 6 Oct 2013 17:17:43 -0400
  Pour some ATF into the cylinders through the spark plug holes. That helps loosten the cylinders. The , with the head about a half inch...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 12:34:42 -0500
  ...Now aircooled is different, and I dont know.I think other vanagon valve bodys will fit(bentley tells for sure),but shift points will...
• Re: Water in the Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 30 May 2023 12:22:31 -0600
  ...Pointers on where to look >> for the point of ingress would be appreciated. I assumed that the water >> would be on th bottom of...
• Bus Fire!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Sep 1998 21:25:44 -0400
  ...comes, hooks up, and raised the bus, at which point we notice gasoline pouring out from underneath. I guess the gas line got burnt...
• Re: Oily Oily Clutch. FW O Ring Failure? and: Problem Solved? ( clutch disk hanging up )
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:55:18 -1000
  ...oh yeah ...I also lube the cross shaft and all pivot points, including ends of the cross shaft until it pivots very freely .. and...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:15:44 -0800
  ...If you don't get some attempt at running put the timing light on #1 and point it at the timing marks. Get back...
• Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 16:59:01 -0700
  ...It was at this point that I started noticing the tacho problem, which turned out to be the ECU, when replaced that problem immediately...
• Re: Ladies and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 20:24:59 -0600
  ...The > > first stop we came to all the moldy water that was accumulating in the > > broken sunroof came pouring down on my wife. Our...
• Re: Help.. replaceing rear heater core 87 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 21:45:24 -0900
  ...job is the same, it is how you get to this point that is different. Mark in AK BTDT on both styles and the...
• Not Friday but....
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 12:33:28 -0800
  ...driver. "Well, I got a bed back here," says the kid pointing into the back seat area. "It sleeps two." So the light changes...
• vanagon off-road?
  Historical mailing list - Frank LaHorgue
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 20:23:53 +0100
  ...In the Ford, you would see fine dust looking like smoke pouring in around doors and from under the dash. As others have reported...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 17:11:27 -0500
  ...The oil temp >> sender is in the space where the van normally gets its oil poured in >> ala Ken Lewis' system and the water...
• Re: 81' New Owner To Do
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 May 2004 23:17:11 -0500
  ...If you have a point set ignition the points should be inspected and adjusted to .016/. 020, this will get you within the required...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 12:38:31 -0500
  ...Cold weather usage is where they can really shine due to extended pour points. The wider viscosity index also helps to get us from...
• Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:48:58 -0700
  ...It might be a crucial small point that would save someone else some time and hassle. The engine quitting like it did may have...
• Refund for the amount of $.02 My 2 cents on head leaks and
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:37:43 -0800
  ...softer but can still > > be use, if a stud as > > been stretch to a point that even screwed all the > > way the bolt doesn...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:30:33 -0700
  ...This may uncover damage > >> that'll point to a total overhaul; 'not checking' at this point in the > >> disassembly is a mistake. One that...
• Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 09:31:46 -0700
  ...Same argument for the claim of "cleaner." >It still makes no sense that pouring high-octane gas into an engine >designed >for low-octane...
• Re: How not to bleed the brakes. Help needed!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 17:41:53 -0700
  ...So you would probably need to remove the res at that point and clean it really well. If you really got 'lots of nasty...
• Re: nuts vs head gasket job
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Sep 2013 22:11:24 -0400
  At some point VW changed the head torque spec to 41 ft lb. In fact there was a recall to re-tighten the heads...
• Re: oil additives (synthetic oils)
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 16:34:36 -0800
  ...has more wax then the mid-continent fields which has better pour point .. (or is it the other way around!) > > Also, it use to...
• Re: '90 syncro with seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:25:09 -0800
  ...first time doing this job) > The caulking had failed, water just "poured" with a water hose to the > seam. As an aside, this area...
• Re: Lubing CV Joints, Struck Oil... more questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 19:32:46 -0500
  ...Is it being suggested that the cap alone seals the tranny (at that point of the unit)? If so, these should naturally be replaced...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - small job getting bigger - please advise as to rings, valves, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 08:52:08 -0400
  At some point you need to decide what level or repair and reliability you want or need. How was the engine running before the...
• Re: FIRE!! How did it happen? How to fix?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:36:09 -0700
  ...I hopped in the '82 Westy today to take a little drive to warm the engine up before checking the idle and timing. (Points...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:02:45 -0500
  ...I don't see the point in paying for synthetic oil when I am going to change it at 3000 miles, anyway. Should I...
• Fw: Kleen-Flo Diesel Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 20:43:34 -0500
  ...It helps to absorb moisture and lower the pour point of diesel fuel. Kleen-Flo also adds cleaning agents, lubricators and anti-corrosion additives...
• Re: Vanagon salvage hopefully (long)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 11:03:51 -0400
  ...100K, > checked it for leaks using " poor man's method " I poured pure propanol in > all the openings of the head and it did...
• Re: Disappearing Coolant - Head Leak?-Engine Oil Viscosity!
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 21:42:51 -0500
  ...You also need to look at pour points to see how >low a temp. Oil can be used. It is at the extremes where...
• Re: Shurflo Faucet Extension
  Historical mailing list - Jvk
  Wed, 15 Mar 2017 21:24:36 -0700
  ...make sure the faucet is pointing down when not in use it will drain out. Or, you can pour a bottle of cheap vodka...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 18:53:11 -0500
  ...Cold weather usage is where they can really shine due to extended pour points. The wider viscosity index also helps to get us from...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 19:30:10 -0500
  ...Cold weather usage is where they can really shine due to extended pour points. The wider viscosity index also helps to get us from...
• Re: Vanagon salvage hopefully (long)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 10:48:49 -0400
  ...100K, checked it for leaks using " poor man's method " I poured pure propanol in all the openings of the head and it did...
• Re: Oil Filler Seal for a 81 Westy Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 22:13:23 -0700
  ...to the point of leaking out through the front seal. It lost power as well (40 mph floored). Smoke was pouring out from underneath...
• Re: Vanagon Winter Survival Kit Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:18:00 -0400
  ...I have many bottles of water that I bought wherever > (hellmart or the grocery store) that I put in the deep freeze (after > pouring...
• The Earlboiner
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 19:17:34 -0700
  ...Actually, it was sort of dribbling from the little engine tin pourspout under the bottom pulley. Right on to the extractor collector, just inboard...
• Re: nuts vs head gasket job
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Wed, 4 Sep 2013 16:01:07 -0700
  ...While cracked > or > loose heads may also cause a combustion issue you are in deep trouble by > the > point the sniffer tests pick it...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 11:03:49 -0700
  ...But the brief instructions online say to "pour" the canister contents into the tank. It looks like they are saying to do that, remove...