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Re: Kens trip & can Westys climb mountains?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:39:31 -0700
...This was a manual trans > so I was constantly stirring the stick to find the right gear. I want to go > back to Colorado...
Syncro Rumble...Syncro Whine
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Tue, 19 May 1998 00:03:49 -0700
...The bearings typically whine (I am told) when they go, but sometimes rumble, and the noise will be constant and get louder as the...
Re: Thoughts on Mr. Heater Buddy?
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:39:01 -0500
...for 2 adults, a pit bull and child it'll be constantly getting kicked off and yeah, potential fire hazard.. just you and the...
Re: Instrument cluster light issues
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Tue, 18 May 2021 08:31:27 -0400
...If the short was still there >>> wouldn’t the fuse blow? Just don’t know how I could have wired into >>> constant power. I...
Re: Electrical problem?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 1 Jun 2014 21:02:08 -0500
...I'm pretty sure even I could do that at home :o) > > 7V sounds low, but with a constant drain of 1/2A, that...
Re: I am scared of my Dometic 182B on LP mode
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 10:23:00 -0500
...The little pilot flame looks constant. I tighten the propane conduct for safety but what else can I do, or what are the danger...
Re: Sound System Suggestions needed
Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
Sat, 31 Dec 2005 09:01:39 -0800
...of the subs, because i dont want my rear passenger so constantly feel bass... ill just have to see when i get there. if...
Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
Historical mailing list - Oliver Mueller-Heubach
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:45:59 -0400
...I don't > know any > farmers, but what I've read about being one emphasizes CONSTANT > work and you > can't ever take a...
Re: Hot brakes!
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 21 Apr 2018 15:49:21 +0000
...If you try to keep a constant high downhill speed, like sedan and SUV vehicles, with constant foot on the brake, like people often...
Re: Voltage/mixture sensor, testing O2 sensor
Historical mailing list
Sat, 3 Feb 2001 23:14:54 -0700
...If voltage remains constant the whole time and does not flicker, than that may suggest that there are no heat related intermittent problems. The...
Re: TiiCo vibes, I found it!
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Wed, 6 Mar 2002 09:25:44 -0500
...Totally gone. > Smooth constant sound all the way up the tach. A day later I discovered > that the bracket that maintains belt tension on...
Re: Heater hose ball valve behind glove compartment?
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sat, 1 Jul 2023 08:31:10 -0700
...case of my front heater valve leaking hot water > > by and constantly heating my wife and I up... at 30C it's kind of...
Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 13 Sep 2013 12:51:04 -0700
...when you get your brake rotors glowing red from heat from >> constant max braking....street pads are not going to stop you very well...
Update on piston problem (the death of a piston)
Historical mailing list
Sat, 29 May 1999 19:40:56 EDT
...It was constantly running rich because without that ground strap the computer basically goes haywire. I asked him about the driveability of the van...
Re: Bumper Stickers
Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Company
Mon, 20 May 2002 10:54:44 -1000
...The demands and distractions are constant impossible to ignore.... sure, you could pull over to get that sippy cup he keeps throwing down, but...
Re: Backup light puzzle anyone?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 11 Apr 2017 20:10:22 -0600
...The switch on the selector is brand new >> (both >> parts), but there is a constant 5v at the backup lights and at the switched...
Re: Cv boots cracking
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:05:17 -0700
...It takes a top quality rubber to hold up to this constant flexing. Stuart From: kenwilfy@gmail.com [mailto:kenwilfy@gmail.com] On Behalf...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:07:49 -0700
...Never have I seen evidence of either water or dirt >>> in >>> an INTACT CV joint. >>> >>> The constant splitting of this new rubber product everyone...
Re: engine swap question
Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
Mon, 19 Feb 2001 14:12:05 -0800
Well, I only know about the conversions from a year of constant list reading.... I have heard more than a couple times that the...
Re: Break-in oil
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Tue, 24 Feb 2004 18:02:59 -0800
...You want to avoid long runs at a constant speed, i.e., no long freeway trips, and you want to gently "stress" the engine...
Calif Smog Issues
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Tue, 26 Oct 2004 08:12:56 -0700
...I've watched the voltage move up (and down) across the .5 volts reading and it's very languid and constantly up or down...
Re: My 'new' Westfalia in Hungary
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Thu, 10 Sep 2015 19:19:17 -0700
...The political friction is constant and bitter. Can’t have a > country without a strong army, as it shows. > > Anyway, the weather was nice...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
Sun, 16 Nov 2014 07:14:18 -0800
...as well, what are my options for upgrading the suspension for constant dirt travel? I saw a gray panel Synchro at Buses by the...
Re: Kens trip & can Westys climb mountains?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:24:13 -0700
...This was a manual trans > so I was constantly stirring the stick to find the right gear. I want to go > back to Colorado...
Re: Engineering give me Cold power?; Capt'n she wont do anymorrgh!!
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 17 May 97 01:02:30 CDT
...is seemingly high in ratio to the available power, is >the VW pwrplant considered a high or constant duty cycle motor? Which would >explain...
Re: Eurospec Conversion MORE INFO!!!!Part2
Historical mailing list
Wed, 29 Jul 1998 11:55:43 -0700
...Sure most of > >you know who I am and what I can offer you, but I try NOT to post > >constantly about things I...
Re: more propane questions
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 18 Oct 2002 17:10:37 -0500
...Be advised that it can hang for extended periods in grass and if the leak is constant or substantial you could have a flash...
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Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:12:52 -0700
...Thus energizing both rear and front wash wipe constantly. >> > >> > You know how in these type switch assemblies you have the brass power trace held...
Vanagons in the desert SW...and a short rant off topic.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 8 Feb 2011 15:12:23 -0800
...Grade nearby, a 4000' vertical pass with tight switchbacks and a constant 8% average grade...The smell of burning brakes is pervasive...though the...
Re: Aftermarket Electronic Ignition
Historical mailing list
Fri, 05 May 1995 19:00:11 +0600
...So if a constant current is put through it, the varying resistance will produce the changing voltage? P.S. been to the ftp site...
Re: What Mini-Projects are going on?
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Mon, 28 Jun 1999 08:08:24 -0400
...for connections between metal parts, and where constant flex and tight curvature is an issue (about 6 feet total). The majority of the lines...
Re: What is the simplest way to get 12V in a 24V VW electrical system?
Historical mailing list - t
Thu, 11 May 2000 22:59:44 -0700
...It has also been pointed out to me that this with setup cause > uneven charging of the batteries and will constantly kill one battery...
Question about AC and the 86 up three speed fan
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Fri, 17 Sep 2004 13:12:53 -0700
...The 2nd stage fan is running almost constantly� even when the engine is cold on a first start. Another thing is I feel the...
Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:35:32 -0700
...The >>> inside volume of the tire remains constant, so as temperature changes, >>> whether from the weather or from rolling friction on the road, the...
Re: Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 31 Jul 2017 17:28:10 -0400
...resistor is to limit current through the LED which is a "constant > voltage" device like any diode. > > The LED will start dimming the instant...
Re: Kens trip & can Westys climb mountains?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:15:54 -0700
...This was a manual trans > so I was constantly stirring the stick to find the right gear. I want to go > back to Colorado...
Re: From Syncrofest to SyncroHaul
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:59:33 -0700
...to settle on the comforting thought of some > past love, the constant suck, blow, suck, blow, of my rear window vents > kept > me up...
Re: 81 Manual Transmission
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Mon, 24 May 2010 17:44:35 -0600
...Apparently the rest of the gear got grind away by >> the constant friction. Going with 60kmh on the single lane highways >> was neither a...
Re: Wiring observations
Historical mailing list - Michael Blackbun
Tue, 17 Sep 2002 13:38:25 -0600
...I am thinking the wires just broke from the constant flexing when the door was opening and closing. I got into the mess trying...
Re: [Syncro] Re: dual battery isolator
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 24 Aug 2004 00:39:06 -0400
...question for the month-long trips I take, in both the constant need for ice and space limitations. Karl -----Original Message----- Although many folks...
Re: Fuel Pump Wos.......
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:16:24 -0700
...briefly when truning on the switch (key) The pump only runs constantly when the computer receives a contant rpm signal. You can use a...
Re: Announcement: the BZ Shelf
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Mon, 7 Jan 2008 14:27:26 -0700
...having to >> deal with boxes of groceries and stuff which were constantly >> underfoot >> when camping in places where the local critters were eying our...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Sun, 16 Nov 2014 12:48:05 -0800
...as well, what are my options for upgrading the suspension for constant dirt travel? I saw a gray panel Synchro at Buses by the...
Re: No Clutch....
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:06:16 -0500
...The fluid constantly absorbs moisture which in turn rusts and pits the bores of the cylinders, both clutch and brake. And a big problem...
RE: Phreighda�: What one thing would you change about a westy interior?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:13:30 -0700
...with the current undersink area reserved more for >> storage than for constant access. >> >> If you could change one thing, without modifying the way the...
Re: intermittent nostart/stalling disease
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 22 May 1998 09:22:31 -0500
...If you have this problem I suggest checking to be sure you have the 12v is constantly supplied to the ecu, and coil . . Darrell...
Re: Exhaust popping??
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 26 Aug 1998 21:58:24 -0400
...wouldn't worry about it, except that I've got this constant >exhaust pop whenever I let off the gas. Sounds great otherwise. Could...
Re: Oil Pressure Light went On...Abort Trip?
Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
Fri, 20 May 2005 22:03:29 -0400
...light starts flashing! [This is very upsetting to me since I constantly have to listen to non-Vanagonauts question my sanity for putting so...
Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 14 Sep 2013 14:42:16 -0500
...Unlike petrol (gasoline) engines, diesel engines vary fuel flow to control power rather than throttling air intake and maintaining a constant fuel ratio as...
Re: first time buyer
Historical mailing list - Brad Pauly
Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:49:17 -0800
...good >> > many others seem to love the trouble, and to love constant dickering >> > with the beast. �And though some will say, particularly in response...
On Gauges, oil coolers and Stan's jaundiced view
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 28 Jun 2002 20:32:03 EDT
...Gauges are for monitoring and after a little 12v tweaking with a constant voltage diode i'm satisfied that I can drive in a...
A/C and radiator fan issues
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Mon, 18 Aug 2003 10:27:17 -0700
...My guess is that the constant use of the radiator fan on low with the A/C on and the increase in the amount...
Re: Strange no start problem - still having issues
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Thu, 24 Aug 2006 11:21:26 -0700
...The fuel pump relay is the one with the fewest wires going to it and the fuel pump should run constantly with the relay...
Re: Front heater never shuts off
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 25 May 2024 08:25:47 -0500
...Front heater never shuts off > > Interesting coincidence….i just got one of tencents ( intrepid overland ) heater valves with the constant bleeding feature . Air bleeding...
Re: Electric: Where should +12V to camping fusebox and relay originate?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 11 Mar 2014 09:57:27 -0700
...Thanks Scott) 30 buss is the DC circuit in the Vanagon that receives constant battery power or power from alternator while engine running. 30...
77 Fuel Injection - the saga continues
Historical mailing list - Dave Backe
Tue, 23 Apr 1996 20:37:28 -0600
...I don't have the patience to constantly rejet. Update: the carb has been removed, and the FI gradually put on (as I figured...
Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Tue, 5 May 2009 18:27:00 -0400
...4) Do not use cruise control or maintain a constant engine speed for more than 10 minutes at a time. 5) Maximize warm-up...
Re: A Homemade Waxoyl Experiment.........
Historical mailing list - Phil S.
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 04:31:03 -0800
...mineral/light engine oil > > > > Use a cheese grater to crumble the wax into the > > turpentine, stirring > > constantly. Place in a warm (not hot) place...
Re: More Energy Saving (driving)
Historical mailing list - monte merrick
Wed, 26 Apr 2006 09:50:27 -0700
...i live in mountainous terrain and recognize flatlanders immediately from their constantly glowing brakelights and the smell of cooking pads - i just don't...
Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 9 Jun 2014 05:56:50 -0700
...the rear deck lid to keep driving my vanagon without being constantly stuck...that's not very convenient nor safe and it is a...