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• Re: Start up,back fire?
  Historical mailing list - Raceing Cajun
  Thu, 21 May 2015 06:26:47 -0500
  ...Like I say just my $00.02 worth, .....use anti-seize properly, also properly torqued Bosch plugs, pet your dog often, don't forget...
• Electronic lock, tailgate --- had this happen to you?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Janes
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 15:27:00 -0700
  ...a key at the front door as usual, all doors open properly except for the tailgate. It stays locked, and lifting the handle does...
• Re: Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 01:05:17 EDT
  ...Thanks Randy Feuerriegel 88 syncro >> Hi Randy, your throttle linkage isn't properly set. You will need to have it properly set so that...
• Re: Parting out 87 GL White
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 09:13:27 -0400
  Are the headlight reflectors and reflector housing the same as an '89? Both of my reflectors are loose - not lining up properly, it's...
• Re: Digitool building and group entertainment.
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 06:22:45 -0600
  Hi Mark, Your problem is most likely the iron is not properly prepared. Clean your iron tip down to metal.Use file or sand...
• Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:09:41 -0700
  ...once it's pumped up, it should stay there correct? It was threaded properly, and adaptor to hose was threaded properly too. Apologies for...
• Re: Hazards not working properly 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 19:55:17 -0700
  Check fuse #9. (turn signals use a different fuse) If not that fuse then you might need to provide details about any modifications to...
• Re: Trip report
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:23:07 -0500
  ...watercooled WBX engines will (if their closed-throttle switch is operating properly) be completely shut down, no fuel entering the cylinders; so it's...
• Help setting headlight angle?
  Historical mailing list - Fafa Nugon
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 19:30:45 HST
  Any suggestion in how to set the front headlight properly? I figure it would be easiest to work off a blank wall then adjust...
• IT'S ALIVE!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Winesette
  Thu, 9 May 2002 09:14:08 -0400
  ...After checking the valve clearence (.006)I found that a couple of the pushrods were not properly seated. After fixing that it started right...
• Troubleshooting cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sat, 7 Jun 2003 23:43:03 -0700
  What do folks recommend? I verified that the column switch is working properly. As well, I checked the wiring at the control unit, and...
• Re: Sliding door popping open
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 17:01:23 +0000
  Check to make sure the rear latch of the door has all faseners tight and is properly lubricated. -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Joe Beckham <jrbeckh...
• Re: Alignment : Tire Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 08:43:56 -0600
  ...the tires wear more than they normally would if they were properly inflated. Tires inflated below proper pressure would show more bulge at the...
• Re: More 83.5 Vanagon Cooling
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 00:07:48 -0400
  ...Any suggestions? >> Could be bad radiator (collant not flowing properly) or you are getting combusdtion gases in the system. Coolant expansion after shutdown should...
• Re: Can O2-sensor make engine run too lean?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:46:53 -0500
  ...Yes a properly working O2 sensor will lean the mixture out as compared to having it disconnected. Most likely the richer mixture with it...
• Re: Aftermarket replacement fuel tanks.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 12 May 2013 10:20:38 -0700
  ...Came in a large box with all the holes and connections properly covered. The only trick is to adjust the tabs slightly on the...
• Re: cats and campers
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:26:50 -0700
  ...cats and campers Cats travel very well as cat skin hats, their tails look nice on your antennae, properly tanned with suction cups applied...
• Re: Cranky 86+ sliding door latch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:22:31 -0400
  ...When properly closed the panels are flush and the gasket seals nicely. My impression is that the latch mechanism is not tripping fast enough...
• Re: W pretour #2
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 9 Jan 95 14:43:18 PST
  So martha rubin says: > > The commander general of VW is going to limit beer if you don't vote > properly, Steve et al, that...
• Upper ball joints - replacement
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 09:13:58 -0700
  ...new balljoint need to be pressed in, or will tightening the nut to the correct torque properly seat the balljoint? thanks Todd '88 Westy
• Vanagon service Chicago or Milwaukee?
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Wed, 16 Feb 2005 22:53:46 EST
  ...the care and feeding of Vanagons?Someone who knows how to properly bleed the coolant system and that the brake fluid reservoir is under...
• Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 15:29:26 -0800
  A properly-tuned 1.9L WBX engine would consume how many gallons of gasoline per hour when idling at sea level? Would this be...
• Re: FRIDAY OT - Headlight aimage
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:58:21 -0800
  ...A aiming device is needed to properly aim the >> headlights. That's what the bumps and protrusions on the face of the >> lenses are...
• Re: Coolant leak, expansion tank pressure cap
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Thu, 1 May 2025 07:35:26 -0700
  ...Should be: "At the same time, I don't think my pressure cap is properly releasing coolant to the overflow tank as the engine...
• Re: Recipe- Chicken Fried Steak was Trip report -- Florida Keys, State Parks, and Repairs-
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:34:46 -0600
  ...A properly prepared chicken fried steak can be cut with a fork, though it was made from round, a tough cut. The coating should...
• Re: 12volt electric heaters
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Feb 95 18:04:23 EST
  ...heat); then cleaned everything and made sure all the clamps worked properly. Then I used permatex; bronze or black is ok (still hasn't...
• Re: Thanks for your help, everyone! (New Vanagon Owner)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 11:49:16 -0700
  Take it in to a competent mechanic and have the fuel/air mixture adjusted properly, then hook up the O2 sensor. In theory, a...
• sliding door popping open
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 01:22:25 -0400
  hey all, the other day my sliding door would not close properly. i would slide it shut and it would pop right open again...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:03:46 -0800
  ...once it's pumped up, it > > should stay there correct? > > > > It was threaded properly, and adaptor to hose was threaded properly too. > > > > Apologies for...
• Won't accelerate
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 5 Nov 2011 12:13:40 -0700
  ...The engine runs fine, idles well but it won't accelerate properly. It wants to die. Takes a few tries to have it accelerate...
• Re: The Dying 86 Vanagon - engine cuts out
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 08:00:35 EDT
  ...O2 sender has a coaxial connection that can give you troubles if it is not spliced properly. Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16
• starter problems / i'm a novice
  Historical mailing list - moonwoodfreeze
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 19:17:25 -0500
  ...seeing that it's like 20 degrees here tonight i won't be able to get underneath it properly til tomorrow. has anyone had...
• Setting the CO adjsut screw.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 18:20:32 -0400
  Is it possible to set the CO adjust screw on a new AFM properly without a CO sniffer? If you get it close but...
• Recharging AC unit
  Historical mailing list - Kellen Dengler
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 18:19:21 -0700
  ...I've determined that everything is hooked up properly. Do these units need to be recharged ever? I'm guessing this thing is as...
• Re: Cold start problem.....still....
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 11:55:27 -0400
  ...Ben Michael Vickey wrote: >Have you replaced the injector seals? Are they properly seated? > >Old, dried out seals might cause the problem you describe. > > > >
• Wanted : Vanagon Paulchen Rack
  Historical mailing list - JP
  Sat, 9 Dec 2006 14:32:32 -0500
  ...Must be in good shape and come with all the brackets to install properly. I'm also looking to sell an Eurovan Paulchen rack...
• Re: advice needed for '90 Weekender Carat
  Historical mailing list - R Blake
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 08:46:32 -0700
  ...However, stock Hella lamps and lenses are much higher quality than Silvania or Phillips, so I would think a properly aimed and relayed stock...
• gowesty foil replacement issue
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Sat, 5 Aug 2017 19:21:48 -0400
  ...all other gauges are functioning properly. Any one have any idea how to fix it? peace tom
• Re: Air Conditioning help
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 22 Jan 2014 11:54:58 -0400
  ...Not a hydrocarbon, and legal if the conversion is done properly. It doesn't sound like your choice of refrigerant is the issue, tho...
• Ball joints& tie rod ends
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:43:24 -0600
  Hi Gang, my uncle found me a set of spindles and hubs that I needed due to po not properly maintaining, problem is that...
• maybe the archives are working again...
  Historical mailing list - Skip Montanaro
  Sun, 15 Dec 1996 03:48:49 -0500 (EST)
  A little more fiddling and things seem to be archiving properly. Cross your fingers. (Sort of like working with an old decrepit six-volt...
• Re: vanagon e-messages
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 30 Dec 1998 12:05:42 -0800
  Ken writes: > I have been properly flogged and now I will go bleed quietly > somewhere. :) Actually, Ken, you were improperly flogged, and the flogger...
• New Jetta Model -Whoosh!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 07:38:59 -0500
  ...the entire url into your browser if it doesn't copy properly using a multi-line select. Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy "Iron Igloo" Founding...
• Need wiring diagram
  Historical mailing list - Chayan Srisawat
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 14:22:37 +0700
  ...To understand their functions and perform properly checking them, I need the wiring diagram on 89 syncro. I have been at www.type2.com...
• Careful ordering rebuilt from GEX
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 15:33:56 -1000
  I just had to have my 2.1 re-worked on because GEX didn't put the oil pump seals in properly and my...
• Passat Rims and Lug Nuts
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 12:18:41 -0500
  Hi Folks, I noticed that the stock Vanagon Syncro lug nuts don't mate up properly with Passat steel wheels. Because of this, i...
• Re: Some NVC to break things up a bit...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 14:44:50 -0500
  At 02:20 PM 2/22/2002, WVVW wrote: >INEXPERIENCED CHILI JUDGE Oh stop, it hurts! I may never breathe properly again... ROFLMAOWTRDAGIP david...
• Re: Sliding door screen
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 13:01:38 -0500
  ...no squeetros can slip in through the cracks? With the snaps properly placed, I get a nice tight fit. John Jensen, Mudbug Pottery mudbug...
• Re: FRIDAY FUN...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 12:08:24 -0800
  ...3) 15 minutes later write a check and leave with a > properly maintained vehicle. forgot the part about replacing stripped drain plug and JL...
• Edmonton Alberta
  Historical mailing list - Wayne Adamson
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:12:38 -0700
  ...like you to recommend a place to have a second battery properly installed in my 91 westie GL. Thank you........ Wayne " The difference between...
• Re: Heat won't turn off
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 21:51:11 -0400
  ...Either he didn't replace it, replaced it with another bad one, or didn't get the cable on properly so that it really...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:14:26 -0800
  ...once it's pumped up, it > > should stay there correct? > > > > It was threaded properly, and adaptor to hose was threaded properly too. > > > > Apologies for...
• Re: Coolant Gauge Mystery
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 6 Jan 2011 17:18:26 +0000
  ...FWIW, my previous Vanagon, an '84 Westy, never did have a properly working temp gauge. I bought it with a seized engine, so I...
• Re: program for EKTA on small screens?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 12:25:38 -0700
  ...program for EKTA on small screens? > > It seems to work properly, BUT I still can't get the ETKA program to load. > > So I...
• Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:59:59 -0400
  ...all safety equipment as originally installed in the >vehicle >must be properly functioning. Doesn't leave much wiggle room for a >GPS or >candles...
• Re: Custom Westy interior
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 12:11:43 -0700
  Tobin, The fridge is only good for an appx 30 degree drop in temp, if working properly. If you live in 100 degree heat...
• Re: semi-pre-mid-week stats
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Nov 1994 13:38:01 -0600
  ...you don't get frostbitten walking 300 yards if you're properly dressed. Not in Chicago, anyway. Geez. You warm-climate types! You gotta...
• Re: headlight alignment
  Historical mailing list - David Griffin
  Thu, 10 Sep 1998 16:34:11 -0400
  ...someone will have had to set it properly and then measured it, to get you what you need. David Griffin 75313.377@compuserve.com
• Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:44:30 EST
  ...And everyone knows that a properly engineered system never leaks. Isn't that right, Christa? Rich
• Re: VW Camper Magazine Subscription Troubles!
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 09:46:59 -0600
  ...Phaedra > > >Bare with us and we will be open for business properly > in the next week.< > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Keith Adams <keith_adams@TRANSCANADA...