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• Re: HF Specials
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 07:34:07 -0700
  ...Descending a mountain pass at 50mph on a bicycle with carbon handlebars that have been torqued with a HF wrench? When they may be...
• buying cooling fan thermo-switch, which one do you recommend?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:37:31 -0400
  ...www.carboncow.com www.carboncow.net
• runs lean / runs rich ?
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  16 May 1995 12:06:17 -0800
  ...determine if the engine "runs lean" or "runs rich?" The black carbon deposits on the plugs of my '71 Super is an indication of...
• temp II sensor
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 09:13:58 -0500
  ...My air filter housing does not have a hose from the top center out to the carbon filter, but is capped off with a...
• Re: Mythbusters - veggie oil
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 15 May 2006 09:07:19 -0700
  ...1) In a VW engine, straight (or anything more than 10 or 20 percent) veggie oil causes coking/carbon build up. Not recommended. 2...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:59:56 -0500
  ...front left "offline". > > > -- > Shawn Feller > Ohiowww.carboncow.com > > > > > -- > Shawn Feller > Ohiowww.carboncow.com > > -- > Shawn Feller > Ohiowww.carboncow.com > > > -- Shawn Feller Ohio www.carboncow.com
• Re: Firewood
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 09:49:47 -0600
  ...Carbon is the leftover byproduct of magnesium combustion and it makes a heck of a carbon soot mess. The intensity of the cold of...
• Re: Water tank
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 17 May 2011 08:56:57 -0700
  ...0700, Michael R wrote: > Alistair Bell > wrote: > > the carbonic acid produced as a result of carbonation of the > soda > > pales in comparison to the...
• Re: sweet!
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 17:06:09 -0700
  ...robert shawn feller <feller@CARBONCOW.COM> > Date: Monday, April 10, 2006 12:07 pm > Subject: sweet! > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > http://carboncow.net...
• Re: Pigtail needed
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 12 Dec 2015 07:58:27 -0800
  ...http://www.benplace.com/vanagon_intermittent_syndrome.htm at the same time you you could clean and/or adjust the carbon tracks..
• Re: Why do we all love our "bricks" so much?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Dec 1995 10:21:19 -0600
  ...Its just like-"Why do dogs lick themselves?"----"Because they can!" Peter DePaoli Carbondale,IL 2 buses,a beetle,a chevy,2 suzuki 750s...
• Re: Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 08:03:32 -0500
  ...I don't think it's carbon dioxide. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine) 85 GL- (Delilah) 86 BMW 325 ES- (Eva)
• Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 12:38:43 -0600
  ...My engine is getting older, just removed the head and it has some significant carbon buildup. I was using the Bosh tripple platinum plugs...
• Re: Dirty Fuel Filter?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Mon, 18 Dec 2006 22:01:56 EST
  Make sure the vent on the carbon canister is clear of mud or other debris "You can't pump if you can't suck...
• Re: window seal needs
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 13:57:48 -0700
  ...They have a local warehouse so I got same day! Sorry, Jake On 4/7/06, robert shawn feller <feller@carboncow.com> wrote: > > Damn...
• Re: how to attach VDO water temp?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 23:57:30 -0400
  ...work but found no replies for the > > source. > > > > -- > > shawn feller > > > > www.carboncow.net > > www.carboncow.com > > > -- shawn feller www.carboncow.net www.carboncow.com
• [Fwd: Intake manifold vacuum?]
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 09:59:28 -0700
  ...I have been told that carbon build up around the valves is causing a bit of a miss. Possible sticking valve, also my lifters...
• Re: Coleman Propane Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Christensen
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 20:42:00 -0500
  ...I also had a professional type, small CO(carbon monoxide) detector. Even so, I chickened out and turned it off after a half hour...
• Re: Carbon Fiber Top
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:06:37 -0700
  ...If your after a cosmetic carbon fiber look the above >>approach would be in my opinion the best. Use surfboard polyester >>resin, it's...
• Re: Multi gas detector location
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 20 Mar 2017 12:06:59 +0000
  ...The device detects propane, methane and carbon monoxide. > > Carbon monoxide is lighter than air and will rise, propane will do the > > opposite. > > Thus, this...
• Re: belt replacment...grrrrrr...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 17:04:05 -0700
  ...Good luck, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "robert shawn feller" <carboncow@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 4:10...
• Low MPG & Carbon Monoxide Smell
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Thu, 7 May 1998 20:30:42 -0700
  My 84 westy is getting poor gas mileage and seems to be giving off more exhaust then usual, any suggestions ? PS: it seems to...
• Re: mileage
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 23:34:20 -0800
  > >Check the tail pipe and see if there is any carbon build up. > >TBill Howcum in the 'old' days (pre cat converters) a nicely...
• Re: leather Vanagon steering wheel from VW?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 16:29:57 -0400
  ...www.american-stitches.com They'll also add wood sections, or carbon fiber, if you have the dime.
• Re: ReRe: Fryeday Question & MythBusters!! Naphlene
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:00:24 -0800
  I would imagine that the sugar in the fuel would form giant lumpy carbon deposits on the exhaust valves that would keep them from...
• Re: Heat inside the camper.. No
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Jan 2015 10:09:33 -0800
  ...However, low oxygen levels produces more carbon monoxide during combustion. The combustion products then being water, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide. I think this...
• Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 15 May 2004 13:10:43 -0400
  ...The danger is that we've suddenly (over the last few centuries) started adding more carbon to that cycle. To use an oversimplified analogy...
• Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 19:00:03 -0400
  ...www.carboncow.com www.carboncow.net
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:41:07 -0700
  ...mcneely > > ---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: >> On 6/28/2012 9:07 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: >>> 2.3 kg of carbon per...
• Re: What is the big cylinder in my drivers side rear wheel well?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:05:17 -0400
  ...Remove bottom hose and check lower screen for rust or at least make sure none of the carbon is falling out. When the carbon...
• Re: Haka CS
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Fri, 9 Jun 2006 00:09:10 -0700
  ...any input, thanks. > > > > > > -- > shawn feller, ohio > 1986 Vw Vanagon GL Westfalia > 1993 Vw Eurovan GL > > www.carboncow.com > www.carboncow.net > ----- End Original Message -----
• Re: Spark Plug Failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 21:01:17 -0400
  ...These conditions can be caused by over advanced timing, lean fuel mixture, or excess carbon causing increased compression. Unbalanced/worn injectors or small vacuum...
• Re: auto trans comment needed
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 13:10:15 -0400
  ...Shawn feller www.carboncow.com www.carboncow.net > -----Original Message----- > From: phil cain [mailto:bearsvw2000@yahoo.com] > Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 1:04...
• Re: O2 Sensor problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Mar 2020 14:26:37 -0400
  ...Thanks David > Ill try that and report back. > Plugs and exhaust carboned up so I assume running rich. > Oh, it will run turrible rich...
• Re: Eliminating mosquitoes while camping
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 23:35:32 -0600
  Entity Joel Walker spoke thus: > skeeters and ticks and such are guided to their > victims by being able to follow carbon dioxide emissions So...
• Wow
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 17:44:04 -0400
  ...Basically a Vanagon chassis with splitty sheet metal and a turbo Porsche motor, carbon fiber roof, etc. I can't imagine the amount of...
• Re: Carbon-Fiber Shifter Console w/ VDO Gauges
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 17:03:28 -0700
  ...Carbon-Fiber Shifter Console w/ VDO > Gauges > > > > > > I assume that "sweet" was said in your best Eric > > Cartman (South Park) Voice! > > > > I made the...
• Space Shuttle, cleaning heat risers?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 13:38:21 -0700
  ...Oh ya, yesterday I was cleaning the carbon out of the heat risers on the intake manifold I'm going to use on the...
• Re: belt replacment...grrrrrr...
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 22:58:50 -0400
  ...www.carboncow.com www.carboncow.net
• Re: HF Acid: NO VW content: rubber=amputate
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 13:08:49 -0500
  ...Remember, the body is mostly water, especially the soft tissues, and when the water is removed, the remains is mostly carbon, with a few...
• Re: Looking for Key West/Florida Keys info
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:25:13 -0500
  ...http://carboncow.net/php/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=florida_keys06 including photos of my 1 week old restored van on the beach...
• Re: Wallaced?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:54:14 -0500
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano > > > KG6RCR > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > Shawn Feller > Ohio > www.carboncow.com >
• WANTED: AFM for 85GL
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Sat, 21 Apr 2001 00:06:42 -0400
  Upon inspection of the carbon board in my AFM it appears to be almost wearing through. Could this explain the hesitation I experience at...
• oil pressure values
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:19:11 -0500
  ...65mph... -- Shawn Feller Ohio www.carboncow.com
• Re: Found on ePay... Ronal R9's
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 23:18:03 -0400
  ...www.carboncow.com www.carboncow.net
• coolant options
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 3 Jan 2006 20:18:37 -0800
  ...The two carbon alcohol is less toxic. > The real difference in coolants has to do with >what they add to make them anticorrosive. You...
• Re: AIR FLOW METER
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 09:51:35 -0600
  Arkady, my understanding is it's the carbon conductor that wears out. But either way, you are sort of right, wearable parts should be...
• Re: freezing (NVC - was RE: Winter Camping at Pokagon State Park)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 09:58:50 -0700
  Sugar not needed, though I think the carbonation pretty much is. I have it happen with seltzer/club soda on a regular basis. When...
• mechanical speaking what triggers the LED?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 17:11:34 -0400
  ...cluster laying around they want to part with, I think my gremlin is in the gauge. -- shawn feller www.carboncow.net www.carboncow.com
• vanagon carbon fiber custom automatic shift knob
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 13:25:52 EDT
  well, it works great on the vanagon. picked it up at Pep Boys, its universal, looks great and took 3 minutes to install. and...
• What to clean engine parts with?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 11:50:11 MST
  What should I clean my engine parts with? My rocker arms are black and one is cacked with carbon buildup. Is it OK to...
• Re: Requested suggestions - cleaning crud (carbon deposits) from valves / ports in cylinder head
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 09:00:34 -0500
  Heads out---------Put new exhaust valves, period! Have those valve seat redone, check guides for were, mesure spring pressure, change all valve seal (catch...
• Re: Common problem, I think
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 2 Mar 2007 11:52:59 -0800
  ...Always worth a check! Jon > also, not impossible that fuel system cleaner resulted in fouled plugs, > such as a small piece of carbon bridging...
• Re: type 4 mains
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:38:11 -0400
  " measure again and check for dayligh" I still use "carbon paper" between case and bearing on old case that look good, if it's...
• Re: ReRe: Fryeday Question & MythBusters!! Naphlene
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 10:37:06 -0800
  ...The result will be carbon on the intake tract side of the valve. So we will have massive carbon build up in the combustion...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:19:41 -0800
  ...On Dec 24, 2007 11:00 PM, robert feller < <mailto:syncro.carboncow@gmail.com> syncro.carboncow@gmail.com> wrote: I would agree to error...
• Re: Thoughts on Mr. Heater Buddy?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 14:45:30 -0600
  ...CO2 - Carbon Dioxide - fairly benign CO - Carbon Monoxide - toxic CO2 is fairly benign unless it simply displaces all the oxygen present so there is...
• Re: no headlights cept pulling back on turn signal stick - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Thu, 10 Aug 2006 11:40:59 -0400
  ...Download today - it's FREE! > http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ > -- shawn feller ohio www.carboncow.com www.carboncow.net
• Re: 6/8 Temp Reading
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 00:48:46 -0400
  ...KanasColo > > * > -- shawn feller www.carboncow.net www.carboncow.com
• Re: Performance Friction brake pads available?
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 22:50:53 -0400
  ...I believe they are a carbon metallic construction. Got them at AutoZone, of all places, and they are warranted for life. Replace for free...