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• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:19:50 -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...
• a 76 FI success story... (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 12:38:35 -0400
  ...The Bentley manual says the way an injector works is a constant voltage is supplied thru the double relay and resitor to one of...
• Re: head internal leak. Any chance of sealer working
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 7 May 2003 14:48:59 -0700
  ...It's really great to be able to go the speed limit on I-280 and not have the big semis honk and constantly...
• Re: Stealth Camping
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 10:13:06 -0700
  ...I am constantly amazed at the places I have pulled off camping where I should not be. One time somewhat by mistake I drove...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:37:59 -0800
  ...After driving for an extended period of time at a >> constant speed, the vehicle may, on occasion, experience a >> deterioration of performance which may...
• Re: Vredestein Comtrac Winter tire
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 12 Nov 2016 16:34:25 -0500
  ...total), I am constantly adjusting weight rear-ward and as far right as I can. In our case, more weight than normal is up...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:47:57 -0700
  ...In hot weather, during > daytime, this might mean a constant 1 Amp draw. IIRC, a DC fridge > draws ~ 2.5 - 3 Amps. But not...
• Love that Digitool!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 20:18:31 EST
  ...It can be very distracting (numbers change constantly). Right away I spotted something that I had noted previously, that the Temp I sender reading...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What ...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 13:17:10 EDT
  ...The swapping crowd seems to constantly compare the stock engine specs to the I4 and other options while ignoring the improved specs for the...
• Re: westfalia = chick repellant-long but a good story IMHO
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 22:50:23 EST
  ...The failed turbo diesel vanagon was returned to stock and belittled constantly by wife, friends and family. She then surprised me one fine day...
• Re: Coolant leak(again)
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Winterpacht
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 23:21:53 -0600
  ...The system takes > coolant > from the over flow tank, but never overflows back into the overflow > tank. > > I am constantly adding coolant to the...
• Re: ON/OFF TEST Re: 1991 Vanagon sputters and blows black smoke on highway.
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 15:35:38 +0000
  ...most noticeable up hills and on flats when there is a constant rpm. > >>> > >>> > >It is not nearly as noticeable in the city. When I...
• Re: We lost an icon last night
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:29:10 EDT
  ...He kept in touch with me constantly making plans for me to service the bus so when his medical issues were resolved he and...
• oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 09:43:09 -0500
  ...New >VW's since 1996 with OBD2, the engine ECU is constantly monitoring the voltage >fluctuations, response time and how tight the swing is...
• Re: Coolant leak. Rear heater control valve?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 22:13:14 -0400
  ...the time the valve is left open and the core > is constantly going through the heating and cooling cycle. To get > longer life out...
• K&N, from K&N...
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 12:04:59 -0700
  ...The test procedure > consists of flowing air through the filter at a constant rate (airflow rate > is determined by the application) while feeding test...
• diagnosis of brake issues - what do you all think? (was: Help! Smoke!
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 21:46:44 -0500
  ...was causing the wheels to sit a bit wrong and putting constant pressure on the brakes, which was causing them to overheat causing the...
• Re: Engine is being flooded with fuel. Help??
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 16:45:53 -0400
  ...When I turn the key on they spray fuel constantly and the fuel >pump never shuts off. >i bought this van in this condition...
• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:31:48 -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...
• 91 Westy, low idle stall, low power ....help!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 22:31:54 -0400
  ...i decelerated to low idle --around 900 rpm) van would stall constantly. It would crank right back over like nothing wrong, but low power...
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:49:56 -0800
  ...front brake of my 84 and 83.5 have been a constant issue to me. I >>>found that I have to use only OEM...
• 87 Wolfsburg persistant hesistation problem (confusing)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:09:08 -0400
  ...One thing has been constant- It's running rich, really rich. You can smell the fuel and see it running puffs of black (not...
• Re: 89 rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:34:36 -0700
  ...I constantly see power steering vanoagons with burnt smelling ATF ifor their power steering fluid. I suspect many people don't know about the...
• Re: More early list memories...
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 08:46:07 -0600
  ...for no one heard their cries and lamentations, though loud and constant they were. and a voice cried out in the wilderness ... "can anybody...
• Re: Heater fan CHIRP!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 9 Apr 2013 12:15:09 +0000
  ...WD-40 as *never* done me wrong, in some 40 yrsof constant car work. > >> I buy it by the gallon and use a spray...
• Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:41:30 -0700
  ...I constantly work on 1.9 wbxr vanagons .. I have YET to see one with that felt pad oiled. heck.. most of the time...
• Re: From Syncrofest to SyncroHaul
  Historical mailing list - Werner Schink
  Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:02:46 -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: I am scared of my Dometic 182B on LP mode
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 10:32:34 -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: New Engine report
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 24 Apr 2004 06:10:29 EDT
  ...And, I was carrying a heavy load and running at a constant 120 km/hr. Jury still out on this one ! > Date: Fri, 23...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:57:01 -0700
  ...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: [WetWesties] Digest Number 5595
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 12:09:04 -0800
  ...The pedal can have that "sinking" feeling intermittently or constantly. Inspect inside the brake booster. Brake fluid can get past the MC and into...
• My Dream Gauge...
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Wed, 1 Jan 1997 17:53:18 -0500 (EST)
  ...the main one would be a uncluttered view of constantly adjusting oil pressure, oil temp-full flow, speed, mpg, rpm, water temp. where applicable...
• Re: First day on the list. First questions
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 22:17:22 -0700
  ...I am hoping therefore that it is not a crown and pinion problem as shouldn't this be a constant whine governed by the...
• Re: '85 Vanagon power loss
  Historical mailing list - Amanda Shank
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 21:51:08 -0700
  ...Out of nowhere the above symptoms were constant and it was almost impossible to turn around & limp the half-mile back home. She's...
• Re: 81 Manual Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 25 May 2010 06:34:51 EDT
  ...Apparently the rest of the gear got grind away by the constant friction. Going with 60kmh on the single lane highways was neither a...
• saga...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Apr 1994 09:49:16 -0600
  ...I was constantly having to ask her to try them all before just writing a check... I was pleasantly surprised when she just showed...
• Re: Father's Day - New Radio/MP3 - front panel removable
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 20:31:50 -0700
  ...The original radio never had a 15 circuit (12V in the key on >> position) only a 30 circuit (12V constant). Some radios don't...
• Re: Aluminum door cards
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:37:43 +0000
  ...they won’t burn. >>>> >>>> Having the burned van in your view constantly might make one want to remove all burnable material! >>>> >>>> eRic >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Mar...
• Re: Vanagon Repair and Maintenance Class--Beginner level
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Thu, 5 May 2016 12:41:06 -0700
  ...A live stream of a 4 hour class would be horrible to watch, because the camera would constantly be in motion--it would be...
• Re: Reality Check on New & Better VW Campers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 26 Nov 2010 21:27:40 -0500
  ...And you have to (or at least he does) worry constantly about tank capacity, pumpouts etc. The interior furnishings are built with the expectation...
• Re: [Syncro] Relocating syncro fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 16:13:48 -0500
  ...Many cars (VW, Audi, Nissan) have the fuel filter in hot-spots) Cool fuel is constantly flowing through the filter in the circuit form...
• Re: THANK YOU all...more than 20 pmail responses to my "van totaled question"
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 5 May 1998 19:43:48 -0400
  ...We go to bat for clients at claim time constantly. If you are claiming the damaged van from the insurance carrier for the vehicle...
• Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher/Halon suppressant
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 16:17:46 -0800
  ...Driving across a lonely stretch of desert in a constant stiff >> wind. Smoke appears behind, pull ove, shut down, grab the Halon filled >> extinguisher...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 23:44:54 -0700
  ...10:03 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: > Your oil pump is a constant displacement pump and it will pump the same oil > minus any that...
• Re: coolant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:06:10 -0700
  ...examples of unwareness of which I see constantly on vanagon work. it's not in the parts, it's in the detail workmanship. I...
• RE: Buzzing Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Wed, 22 Jan 97 20:18:14
  ...Like yours, it became more frequent until it >was almost constant. At that point I bought a new Bosch one (~$225.) and >installed it...
• 5 cyl,87 Syncro Camper,long
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 08:32:56 -0800
  ...The 5 cylinder motors are renowned for durability and time will tell if they stand up well to the constant high output driving of...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light went On...Abort Trip?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 May 2005 21:41:57 -0500
  ...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: QT Video of New Microbus From Germany - Reply to Tim's "imagination masturbation" statement
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 13:45:30 -0500
  ...functionality of purposeful and useful design initiatives and the engineers that constantly tell them it can not be done. The industrial designers job is...
• Re: Propane filler valve.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:26:14 -0700
  ...Codes and standards undergo constant revision. But with the info from the 2001 exemption in the glovebox, I reckon I can probably convince The...
• Re: Was: Leaky ... fuel injector? Now: suck fuel/air through vaccum side of fuel regulator?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:04:13 -0800
  ...I think one of the injectors has its > > > > core shot out and the engine has become a deep pit for receiving > > > > constant flow of...
• Re: diesel question
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 18:01:26 -0400
  ...You need to make sure the inside diameter(?) remains constant deep enough to clear the fuel overflow nipples when the socket is seated. (Geez...
• Re: Now that the mileage survey is done . . .
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:05:42 -0800
  ...mystery > >> problem (bad injector, i think) that makes it run rich, > constantly make > >> jackrabbit starts, and nearly always have the AC running full > blast...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 21:21:05 -0500
  ...in a slow loaded down Westy with a small > trailer,) or constant on-coming traffic, so out of courtesy, I'm certainly > not going...
• Re: HELP QUICK! NOT STARTING
  Historical mailing list - andrew swingler
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 17:27:02 -0800
  ...is the fact that my > radio is hot wired on a constant lead and continues running no matter > what. > *parked at post office - came...
• Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:50:45 -0800
  ...or there won't be enough fuel to keep the pressure constant at full load. VW gives us a spec for the minimum allowed...
• Re: Thoughts on 2000 eurovans
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 20:50:34 -0700
  ...t want to be paying frequent and >> > expensive parts bills and constantly rebuilding something... >> > I think you gather all the information you can and...
• Charging system questions.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:42:54 -0800
  ...to power my water pump at the sink...Not a large constant draw. I am thinking my little BCI 42 battery is finally wearing...
• East coast sunshine Treffen 2010 ~6weeks looming
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:09:42 -0500
  ...the only constant is each days destination. truly a make it your way kind of adventure, participants are encouraged to set their own pace...
• Re: fuel tank update
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:21:41 -0400
  ...to them - the ears >> > can > >> spring a bit to maintain a constant pressure as things expand/contract >> with temperature. >> >> The factory uses them because...