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• Re: Roadcow safe ( friday_
  Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 19:41:23 -0500
  ...before the snows hit the Donnor pass and I neglected to > stop and add oil after I switched gas tanks road cow should retire...
• Anyone have Airlift pictures?
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 16:38:09 -0800
  ...bus due to that large post that acts as the suspension stop. Sean Birkner Technical Support Analyst Information Technology Westfield Corporation, Inc. Voice 310...
• Fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - peter hargreave
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 11:56:47 +0000
  ...is common in Vanagons.&nbsp; What can I do to help stop this from happening again?</div><br clear=all><hr>Join the world...
• Re: Cleaning corroded connectors
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 23:16:16 -0400
  ...on electrical connections? > > Doesn't that help seal them from moisture, stop corrosion, and lower the > resistance of the connections? I was a submarine...
• FS: 2.1 waterboxer engine complete and running
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Fri, 9 May 2003 10:31:56 -0700
  ...If interested and near western MD, stop by and drive or listen to it. $1000 ono. Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures
• Re: looking for a good one!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 10:43:48 -0700
  ...Bob http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page...
• Re: stealth camping. Truck stop showers?
  Historical mailing list - G. Lee
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 14:41:53 -0600
  >Have been using this setup(rear hatch shower) last 2 years when wild >camping near river. I used an extension faucet routed out the...
• Re: how much of a performance hit with 215/75/15 tires?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 11:28:58 -0400
  ...Yes- less quick from a dead stop, but no other problems. The lower cruising RPMS make it for me, and with a R15 it...
• Brake pedal vibration
  Historical mailing list - Mathieu Bertrand
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 18:11:03 +0000
  ...and the brake pedal vibrates ( a lot ) when coming to a stop. How can I verify if the rotor or drum are&nbsp;bad...
• Re: Joy Hecht's problem's solved?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 22 May 2005 23:26:25 -0400
  ...how did it stop? why exactly? what ia a blown engine for you? is it seized? Take care, Ben http://www.benplace.com/vw2...
• Re: when is stopping/restarting better than idling?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 16 Jun 2012 18:26:39 -0700
  On Jun 16, 2012, at 6:08 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Vehicles designed for this type operation use electric water pumps...
• Re: venting, was Re: dometic 182b question
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 14:08:08 -0500
  ...This will stop any current from flowing to the fans at all,unless I am using the frig.The magnetic sign is for when...
• Re: Think I have an electrical problem here.
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 08:15:03 -0800
  ...If they light up with the engine stopped and turn off once the alternator is spinning, aren't they working fine? -- John Bange '90...
• Re: For the stove, I promised Mrs Squirrel . . .
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:40:51 -0700
  ...on it? Don't know but it's easy enough to stop at the local hobby store for the brass tubing and give it...
• 87 Heat not truning off!!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 15:06:44 -0400
  ...yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Caf�. Stop by today. http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT...
• Busdepot
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 13:00:09 -0700
  ...I'm wondering if you have a storefront I can stop by. I want to pick up a few things (accessory type stuff) and...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:26:42 +0000
  ...The VW service manual says warm engine, all plugs out, disable coil, > > crank until gauge stops increasing, then read gauge. > > > > Bentley 15.20 > > > > Mark > > > >
• Re: Need engine for '87 Vanagon 2.1 water boxer
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:38:49 -0400
  Bryan Milsap wrote: >> The oil pump stopped working while my wife was driving our '87 transporter, and it threw a rod, so the engine...
• Re: Draggin caliper, bad bearing job, or paranoia?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:49:49 -0400
  ...Real hot for 1/2 hour after stopping, no problem. Maybe you are just focused on these brakes because you just worked on them...
• Re: Pop Top Heart Stopper
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Sun, 5 May 2002 10:56:03 -0400
  ...Pop Top Heart Stopper > On recent trip was camping in South Carolina. In the morning I closed the roof in the same, very careful...
• Windscreen wiper motor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 16:47:40 -0700
  ...AT THIS POINT HOOK UP YOUR NEW MOTOR,POWER ON,OPERATE WIPER CONTROL STICK,THEN TO STOP POSITION.this will set the wiper motor...
• Re: Telemetry (was Re: Coolant pressure test... video.)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:43:47 -0500
  ...I could not see a leak because >the coolant level had already dropped below the thermostat hose, and I had >stopped the engine. Dear...
• Re: idle adjustment on 85 2.1L vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 17:46:16 -0700
  ...You should not have to adjust the stop. It will affect idle, but can also make the accelerator linkage hang up. The idle screw...
• 85GL won't start
  Historical mailing list - Kim G
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 08:41:54 -0500
  ...My van WAS working great, drove about 50 miles or so on the highway, then stopped at a stoplight, and upon taking off, my...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 17:05:52 -0800
  ...system becomes active. > >Cold start >Turning the power steering to the stops will kick it on to idle the >engine up so the pump...
• Roadtrip: Idaho-->New Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 09:35:57 -0800
  ...I plan to stop in Shiprock (i'm a climber, so i gotta at least LOOK!), Arches, Mesa Verde, Bryce, & Zion for sure. Anybody...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Sun, 2 May 2004 19:01:38 -0400
  ...I drove for about 40 miles and stopped the van for 20 minutes. When I tried to restart it, no way. The starter was...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 10:16:42 -0500
  ...The piston is at the top of its stroke.Stop, cause you are now at TDC for cyl#1.Now install the distributor with...
• Re: FRIDAY for sure: Fried wire--the possible Vanagon recipes don't stop there
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Fri, 1 Nov 2013 08:37:46 -0700
  Jim, Is this the menu for when I stop by on my way north in a short while? I hope so. I'm looking...
• Re: Are pop-up tops really necessary??
  Historical mailing list - Dusty Edwards
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 08:27:53 -0800
  ...though, i have to so that i can't help but smile everytime i get to stop at a site and pop the top...
• Whos Goin to Kellys Island Camping this weekend??
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 19:46:21 -0400
  ...Quick food stop and a non stop run unless I need gas. Contact me if your in route and want to hook up in...
• Re: Best Vanaogon Brake Pads?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 5 May 95 11:12:05 EDT
  ...Those pads must be warmed up by a couple of stops before they work at all, OK on a 2900lb. Corrado with ABS, terrifying...
• Re: Friday Fun: Pit Stops
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 23 May 2014 08:15:09 -0400
  ...felder@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Here is a video of two pit stops, with over half of century separating > > them. Take a look for yourself...
• Re: 88 GL - Random engine stoppage
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 14:32:10 -0700
  ...Finally the van just stopped about 20 > miles from home. I had it towed. I started examining all my connections and > when I unbolted...
• Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 12:44:15 -0400
  Yesterday I was in a 2 mile stop and go traffic jam. About 3/4 of the way the low speed fan came on...
• Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:43:52 -0500
  ...Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED My guess is that Robert was really just looking for an excuse to use the term "obscure...
• Re: fuel lines: if it ain't broke
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 19:34:18 -0500
  ...I got the little plastic > bugger out (the one prone to breaking and causing fires) - and I think I'm > going to stop there...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 10:29:42 -0700
  ...David --- On Wed, 7/8/09, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > � Generally speaking, putting more stopping power on > the rear wheels is a...
• Re: question of oil level (John Clavin's story)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 2 Oct 94 6:30:40 PDT
  ...Especially in the stop and go city driving. I usually turn off my AC to on grades during excessively hot days or on steep...
• RE: Wasserboxer cooling (was:Re: aftermarket instrumentation)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 17:37:56 -0700
  In retrospect, I was probably being overly conservative in stopping when the oil temp hit 230. In fact, I travelled the same road (Lake...
• More cooling fun..
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 22:31:05 -0800
  ...This time I stopped and kept the motor idling to see if I could discover anything else. I saw air bubbling into the expansion...
• Re: Brake fluid DOT 3-4-5-?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 4 Apr 1999 11:43:01 -0400
  ...After stopping and letting the brakes cool everything will return to normal. This has happend to me twice, as I'm very demanding of...
• Re: Fuel pump run on..carbureated 2 liter
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 20:06:49 -0500
  ...It does not build pressure and stop. So, I >bought a CB performance rotary fuel pump, and although quieter, it does the >same thing...
• Re: Coolant light won't stop blinking!
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 13:10:41 -0800
  ...Use a short piece of wire and temporally short the 2-pin connector, restart the engine, the light ought to stop blinking with the...
• Re: Engine is being flooded with fuel. Help??
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Thu, 22 Jul 2004 22:20:29 -0500
  ...but when I turn the key the > fuel >> starts and never stops. I pulled the injectors out and a couple are >> spraying fuel so...
• Re: Leveling a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 24 Oct 2004 08:43:32 -0700
  ...I drilled holes in all 4 so that a tent peg would go down through them and into the ground to stop the top...
• Re: Clutch job... done properly
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 16:02:40 -0500
  ...Currently the van is immobile and the clutch pedal travel stops firmly at 1/2 way. The engine starts in neutral... and the h...
• Vanagon headrest
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Sat, 8 Apr 2017 19:17:02 -0700
  ...I am looking for either a way to repair/stop the tearing or to purchase a grey that is in good shape. If you...
• Two fuel pump questions
  Historical mailing list - Wrenold Williams
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:38:27 -0400
  ...Why does the pump start when I turn on the ignition but does not stop after a few seconds as usual? Previously it would...
• Re: it just stops! What do I do? - was Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 5 Apr 2013 08:07:21 -0400
  Scott, Can you give more detail on this? Got a link? Larry A. On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 10:27 PM, Scott Daniel...
• Re: Enforcers (friday)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 15:52:20 -0800
  ...Among other stupid laws enacted was the classic "When meeting another vehicle at an interection you must stop until the other vehicle has proceeded...
• Buzzer starts, different instrument
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 23 May 2011 20:27:21 -0700
  ...The question is; can I disconnect that feature from this later model one or do something that will stop the buzzer? Or whatever is...
• Re: Hitting a Milestone - sort of
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:48:57 -0400
  ...Any repair job that involves a bathtub stopper is a > winner in my book. > > That's kind of what I thought :) -- Thanks, Jeff '85...
• Re: door chime/seat belt light anomaly
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Fri, 14 May 2010 12:11:50 -0700
  On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 11:52 AM, george jannini <georgejoann@gmail.com> wrote: > �To stop the door open chime, disconnect battery ground...
• Re: how to stop a runaway prius
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:42:15 -0700
  On Mar 26, 2010, at 3:49 PM, neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > OMG! > > Ha ha ha. Very funny. For a second there...
• Re: Almost a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 09:25:07 -0700
  ...Then, leaving a rest stop on Hwy 2 in Washington, heading home from the big WetWesties gathering outside Leavenworth, there sits one!! And it...
• Re: Front Bumper-Bent From The Factory?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:54:10 -0700
  ...anybody's BS meter buried? >> > > The needle on my meter is bouncing against the stops. I never heard of > anything like that before. > > Mike > >
• Re: what color?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Jul 1994 20:44:03 -0500 (CDT)
  > >> >> NONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONO ... stop it! i won't do it!! i don't >> want to know what color!!!! there's no room on the disk (yeah...
• Inuvik web page makeover!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 03 Jul 1996 00:29:12 -0700
  ...Please stop by and check it out. http://www.chaco.com/inuvik/ Ron -- Ron 'Coyote' Lussier /\_/\ ____ Chaco Communications (408) 865-0657 ( ) \ _/__ 10164 Parkwood Drive...
• Re: Re: Waving Vanagon drivers (again)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
  Tue, 12 Sep 1995 14:05:02 -0400 (EDT)
  ...We even stopped and exchanged names/numbers. i have only encountered on EV Westy, but we were in the same parking lot. larry '85...