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• Re: Update on the New Engine Timing Issue..
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 06:07:17 -0700
  ...is it possible that i reversed the injector plugs? I looked at the wiring > in the bentley.. but all of the wires going to...
• Re: Home from the woods
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Mon, 15 Dec 1997 08:32:31 -0800
  ...I was hoping that maybe it wasn't supposed to work in reverse and that it was really OK, but that wouldn't make...
• Howling rear brakes in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 08:15:45 -0700
  Volks, When I am braking in reverse, I get a howling noise. There is plenty of shoe left. Pretty wierd for what I thought...
• advice needed trans trouble on the Outer Banks
  Historical mailing list - Kevin James
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 23:46:42 EDT
  ...After stopping in moving the shifter around it may have moved to reverse but seemed like a "high" reverse because the car wouldn't...
• Power Source in Engine Bay?
  Historical mailing list - blytz
  Sun, 16 Dec 2001 20:28:21 -0600
  Where's a good place to taqp in to power my reverse lights? Thanks, Matthew
• Re: Reverse Lights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 22:51:43 EST
  The grounds get nasty and may need to be replaced. BTDT Jim Morgan 86GL "breadbox" Westlake,Ohio
• Re: Shifting when hot
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:48:27 -0400
  ...If it is the granny 1 and reverse, than >>you need to check the hub and Syncros there. That one can just get >>twisted...
• Roof outlet airflow?
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 12:46:09 -0700
  ...The reverse graphic would only make sense if it were the reverse and it actually means to increase air flow to the FRONT, you...
• Reverse lights working, after years of grime
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Tue, 18 Jul 2006 20:14:13 -0700
  ...did not occur to me that to test the reverse lights I should not only put it in reverse (w park brake on) but...
• Re: Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 May 2012 21:48:20 -0700
  ...Brake locks up in reverse >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi to all, >>>>>> I have no idea why, but when I put it in reverse it soon locks up...
• Re: It's not the way to do it ...
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 12 Dec 2016 22:16:59 -0500
  ...or if you do the push > start in reverse you may get to break the reverse idler. Yep, its all been done. FWIW, we...
• Re: Reversed mirrors!
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 09:08:05 -0700
  ...02, 2006 8:48 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Reversed mirrors! I know it's only thursday, but the auction ends today...
• Anyone know of a Subaru list - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:27:53 -0700
  ...A week ago it started making a whining noise when it is put in reverse. The noise only happens when the car moves; no...
• Re: Reversing lamps- rear fog lamps
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 23 Jul 2002 22:35:29 -0700
  Yes- I have a fog light mounted on the left side rear bumper , wired to the reverse light circuit. I also have a third...
• Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 18:23:12 -0800
  ...I'll have to look into that more when I get into reverse engineering the idle stab. Jon On Wed, 20 Dec 2006, ------------------------- wrote...
• Re: Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 May 2012 21:12:35 -0700
  ...Brake locks up in reverse >> >> Hi to all, >> I have no idea why, but when I put it in reverse it soon locks up...
• Selecting Gears
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Dec 95 11:20:16 GMT
  ...If for some reason you do not have sufficient lateral travel it > would be impossible to select reverse. > > -Bob > Bob, Originally i thought it...
• reverse light switch
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Wed, 4 Jan 2006 17:02:53 -0500
  I'm looking for a new reverse light switch for an 84 vanagon westy automatic. I need the neutral/park/back-up light contact...
• Re: Size of the small ball in the 5sp reverse lockout?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Oct 2017 17:43:29 -0400
  Used in Beetles and Golfs up to 2007... Yrs, d
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:23:34 -0600
  ...Now the old van will NOT allow me to find > reverse, first or second gears. > > Suggestions please - be kind. > > Regards > Peter Marsh > Naples FL...
• Front Seat Reversal
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:06:27 -0800
  I have an 85 GL (non-westy) and regularly reverse the front passenger seat when camping; easy, takes me about 1 minute, and really...
• Re: Can't get it in gear
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:53:42 -0700
  ...Well > > tonight got it into first in the reverse position. I am hoping it is a > > linkage problem, and not a problem with the...
• No Reverse
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Oct 1995 09:09:55 -0500
  ...I have a friend who's '69 bus won't go into reverse. Short of replacing/rebuilding the trans, is there any simple solution...
• Re: where did reverse go?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 28 Sep 94 13:15:41 PDT
  Tim Smith writes: > > If the reverse gear selector rod has broken off, find another tranny. Just in case anyone is interested, I have a...
• Re: Transmission- won't hold a parked car on a hill
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 08:48:42 -0700
  ...Park and leave the transmission in reverse (reverse is a very low and square cut gear, so this provides the least amount of leverage...
• Re: clutch chatter in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 12:09:45 -0400
  ...Mike Joel VanderKwaak wrote: > Hello collective wisdom, > > As the subject line says, I'm experiencing occasional clutch chatter > when in > reverse. No noticeable problems...
• Re: ... and onto the next thing ...
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 7 Sep 2014 21:28:54 -0300
  ...That > should make the reverse lights come on if the problem is the switch. > > Of course the key needs to be on for the...
• PILOT BEARING GONE BAD?
  Historical mailing list - David Priemer
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 08:02:42 EDT
  ...Anybody know where I can get one? I can get it in 1st and 2nd and reverse only. Very hard to get it back...
• Re: Insane Syncro Prices!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Oct 1994 15:12:48 -0400
  the creeper gear operates at the same speed range as reverse there are no syncros with automatic transmission
• Re: back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - Zach Hale
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:23:02 -0800
  Did you figure this one out? I also have had this problem with my reverse lights turning on in first gear. It's happened...
• Re: rocking 1st to reverse. It works!
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 01:01:25 -0600
  ...Having the First/Reverse gears in line helps the effort, but is not essential. Ch '89 SyncroBeast Vanagon - Soon to come - New Shocks for...
• Re: Strobing Reverse Lights -- bright light
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 21:24:38 -0500
  ...So, I installed white flashing strobes in my reverse lights. He he. Talk about being seen . . . HK PS-- (NO, I am not making this...
• Audi Parts in a Vanagon (Frankensteinagon?)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 18:33:01 -0800
  ...What do you think? About the reverse thing... how about turning the transmission over 180deg so it is going in "reverse"! What would you...
• Re: best mod for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - George Mercer
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 15:39:33 EST
  ...Do you have to push the shifter downwards and then towards the front of the van to go from 1st to Reverse?
• a/t problem
  Historical mailing list - Hee Sul
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 17:32:50 -0700
  ...Sometimes, when you start the van and put it in reverse, you have to really rev it to get the van to move. The...
• Re: Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 26 May 2012 20:19:54 -0500
  ...Brake locks up in reverse >>> >>> Hi to all, >>> I have no idea why, but when I put it in reverse it soon locks up...
• Re: Shudder in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Mon, 12 Jun 2017 10:21:43 +0000
  ...Hi to all, > > I have this van that shudders going in reverse. Forward is fine. > I was wondering what may cause it, but not...
• Reverse Gear Problem - 4 speed manual
  Historical mailing list - Evans Waldron
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:28:25 -0700
  ...Do transmissions fail like that? Only happens with clutch engaged and in reverse. Any else I should look at? -- Evans
• No reverse lights, and have to be in neutral to start
  Historical mailing list - Trina Lindal
  Mon, 16 May 2005 12:14:03 -0700
  ...As for the reverse lights, if I hold the lever just in the right position, I can get them to come on (I can...
• Looking for repair shop in Hollywood Florida Area ?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 16:01:43 -0500
  ...Reverse Lights > Hi All, > My reverse lights are not working even though I replaced the > transmission switch with a known good one from the...
• Re: 91 vanagon 4 spd to 5 spd gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Grove
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 13:06:05 -0800
  ...It puts first gear on the same path as reverse, makes it easy to rock the van when stuck in snow. > Thanks all for...
• Errors in CV Rotation Article at Volkscafe website
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 10:25:26 -0600
  ...Note, however, that the following configuration will NOT reverse the forces applied to the CV joint rotation: /B------A Transmission D------C/ In other...
• Re: Need help adjusting gear shift linkage
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
  Tue, 5 Jun 2018 22:31:19 -0400
  ...I have had issues with it from > the start (which was a year ago) - in particular, getting it into first and > reverse, and grinding...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Thu, 20 Feb 2014 17:00:13 -0500
  ...Now the old van will NOT allow me to find reverse, first or second gears. > > Suggestions please - be kind. > > Regards > Peter Marsh > Naples FL...
• Re: Reverse Lights not working - 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 00:22:36 -0400
  ...and just noticed the other night that my reverse lights don't work. Replaced all bulbs and checked all fuses and still no luck...
• Re: Reverse Lights
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 12 May 2006 17:38:51 -0400
  ...Well, there are two > wires that slide onto a couple tabs on the transmission for the reverse > lights. Since hooking the wires back up...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 14:01:46 -0500
  ...Now the old van will NOT allow me >> to find reverse, first or second gears. >> >> Suggestions please - be kind. >> >> Regards >> Peter Marsh >> Naples FL...
• Re: '87 Vanagon shudders in Reverse
  Historical mailing list - Eric R. Gougar
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 13:45:46 -0700
  ...Recently, I have been having trouble with > > > reverse. When I shift into reverse and let out the clutch, it shudders > > > like crazy, and will...
• re: No reverse Gear
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Sep 1994 13:00:31 -0400
  [loss of reverse deleted] >The shifter bracket under the gearshift up front had come a little >loose and drifted to the right about 1...
• Re: Ekta help - bulbs... 1156, 1157...
  Historical mailing list - J Roth
  Wed, 19 Jul 2006 08:26:43 -0500
  ...then there are the reverse lights... and the brake lights... need to know so I place an order correctly for led replacements... > > front blinker...
• Re: Rapid blinker/Wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 30 Jul 2018 11:13:34 -0700
  ...If yes, I'd tie into the reverse light switch positive wire. If the potential load was too high, maybe replacing the OE reverse...
• Re: Power Source in Engine Bay?
  Historical mailing list - blytz
  Mon, 17 Dec 2001 06:14:31 -0600
  ...My reverse lights were rewired for some mysterious reason, and I am attempting to rewire them myself. The reverse switch on the tranny is...
• Re: Removing door locks to have them re-keyed? Difficult?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 02:27:55 EDT
  ...the van. It should come right out. Same for both sides. Reverse procedure to re-install. The sliding door handle will require that you...
• Re: What Water?
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 11:20:08 -0700
  Reverse Osmosis Robert Lilley <Wolfvan88@COX.NET> wrote: > Tap > > Distilled > > De-Ionized distilled > > Spring > > Recycled > > Safe drinking > > Other > > > > What do you use? >
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 6 Dec 2014 20:19:19 -0800
  RE: Sick Auto Tranny Where are you? There are good shops in some areas.
• Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
  Historical mailing list - -------------------------
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:18:42 -0500
  ...One >of these days I'll reverse engineer one of those. Anyone have a dead one >they want to send me? > >What confuses me...
• Frydae - Right-Hand drive manual transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 14 Mar 2014 06:29:14 -0700
  ...The question I have for the list is about the foot pedals in said right-hand drive car. �Are they reversed from a left...
• Re: Limited Vanagon content: using reverse running transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 13:24:46 -0600
  Helmut, You wrote, "What do you think about adding a reverse gearing box on the axles? Is such a box available?" This was done...
• Re: Limited Vanagon content: using reverse running transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 17:08:20 -0800
  ...914's drivetrain ended up with 5 forward gears and 1 reverse given that the engine was FORWARD of the transaxle...as opposed to...
• Re: Bleeding the clutch.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 10:04:28 -0800
  ...Alistair PS if you do reverse press bleed it would be a good idea to flush the lines in the regular direction first)