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  • Overheating Problem FIXED! Thanks all...
    Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
    Fri, 9 Aug 2002 15:10:14 -0700
    Well...finally figured out what was causing the '90 Carat to overheat going uphill...the distributer was locking up and constantly messing up the...
  • Re: Headlight Crack Protection
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 19 Sep 2003 16:20:01 -0400
    ...Both plastics have a tendency to melt as they are drilled, so keep the > feed > rate constant and a bit on the fast side.
  • Re: '86 full Westy for sale...$2000...
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Tue, 8 Mar 2005 17:23:37 -0800
    ...barge, braked like an oil tanker (4 wheel drums!) and required constant repairs, I have to cast my vote as you have. Besides, if...
  • Re: Zion Bound UT.
    Historical mailing list - Julia Schrenkler
    Fri, 27 Aug 2004 12:37:57 -0400
    ...While there, shuttle busses run constantly which makes for easy, no hassle movement from one hike or spot to another. As Ryan mentioned, the...
  • Re: those of you who have installed a fuel line replacement kit
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Fri, 28 Oct 2005 11:13:29 EDT
    ...NET writes: << Spring clamps a much better solution apply a relatively constant clamping force regardless of small changes in the diameter of the hose...
  • Re: Little Miss Sunshine
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:52:39 -0500
    ...Watch closely, their constantly being passed by faster traffic. I love that aspect of it. -Craig
  • Re: FRYDAY: Stomberg Carbs
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:27:15 +0000
    ...Stromberg-Carlson carburettors (as they spelled it) CD model stood for Constant Depression? Was that not the most accurate name ever for a British...
  • Re: gerry's thermostat problem .... now in english!
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Tue, 22 Nov 1994 13:07:13 -0600 (CST)
    ...eg by deposits); access to the > eventually, insufficient heat radiator is constantly open. Engine Great. No description for if operating temperature is never reached...
  • Re: Acceptable level of change in coolant in refill tank
    Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
    Mon, 30 Mar 1998 19:28:29 EST
    ...Also when your water pump goes bad it will make a constant whirring noise that increases with rpms and soon after the little tell...
  • AC pressure question
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Sat, 11 Sep 1999 08:48:09 EDT
    ...high pressure switch, that drives the stage 2 radiator fan, is constantly on as a result. I'm having the expansion valve replaced today...
  • Re: New Van-Again Community is On-Line!
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Tue, 30 Dec 2003 12:35:58 -0500
    ...without having to constantly redo these threads. Might even be a few surprises. What say you all?? Happy New Year to everyone and may...
  • Re: vanagon digital clock repair
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 9 Jul 2010 17:00:13 -0700
    ...After attempting to set the digital clock it has now adopted a mode which constantly cycles through the hours. For some this may be...
  • Re: Gas Milage and the Fuel Pressure Regulator
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Thu, 10 May 2001 12:57:26 -0500
    ...But I was under the impression that the temp 1 was a constant imput to the ECU. It tells the density while the AFM...
  • Bleeding clutch
    Historical mailing list - jamie foust
    Wed, 9 Jun 2004 12:42:21 +0000
    ...It's even quicker if you have a helper to constantly fill the resevoir for you. jamie foust '82 diesel pig Press on: Nothing...
  • Bentley error- Do all syncro tansmissions fit all syncros?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 23 May 2006 14:20:24 -0700
    ...These must both be the same in any Syncro or the VC will constantly see a speed difference and engage when it shouldn't...
  • Re: Installed add on back-up lights
    Historical mailing list - mad madeline
    Tue, 17 Oct 2006 21:08:57 -0700
    ...inline fuse in the wire from relay pin 87 to the constant 12 volt standoff. Of course, it will work without the fuse but...
  • rebuilt 2.1 runs like crap - can't figure it out
    Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
    Mon, 19 Apr 2004 22:08:09 -0700
    ...Pulled injector wires one at a time, but it doesn't seem like any one cylinder is missing constantly. Checked the timing, and it...
  • Re: 4-pos. windshield wiper
    Historical mailing list - Andy Erskine
    Tue, 12 Mar 96 18:15:29 gmt
    ...Intermittent wipers would be handy for the constant drizzle that passes for an English summer :)
  • Re: Anyone got a bike rack or towing hitch?
    Historical mailing list - Chet Douglas
    Tue, 22 Apr 1997 09:43:46 -0700
    ...It seems like my mountain bike friends are constantly tightening their attachments which seem to slowly turn on the round bars. I would think...
  • Re: Syncro Springs List Purchase Homework Assignment
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Thu, 10 Jun 1999 11:02:35 -0400
    ...where can i get these donuts? i've looked around, and all i see are the donuts that feed into constant rate springs like...
  • Coleman thermoElectric fridge for those of you with w/ busted or missing fridge
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 31 Jan 2005 12:29:17 EST
    ...has been in constant use for about a year now..runs 24/7.. also take it with me on trips, plugs right into ciggy...
  • Re: Please unsubscribe me
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Fri, 24 Feb 2006 07:49:34 -0800
    ...The constant barage of inane emails is > driving me nuts and I'm running out of address blocking space. > Thanks, --Paul > -- John Bange '90...
  • Re: A kid in Honda crunched my 87 syncro yesterday/ body damage pics
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 26 Jan 2006 07:23:21 -0800
    ...I live in constant fear of having to write an email like yours. I'm not as depressed as you are, but I feel...
  • Was: Re: Labor, 28 hours Now: VC joinup
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 9 Aug 2007 11:26:33 +1200
    >I am constantly amazed, during my travels, that the number of Vanagon >drivers I talk to that have never even heard of Vanagon.com...
  • Re: Westy mechanical training.....
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Sat, 7 Sep 2002 16:31:11 -0400
    Would be a good time, but you know usually it is like a constant bashing of heads for one person or two nit picks...
  • Tach Cluster Install-Is Nothing Easy?
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sun, 4 Dec 2011 19:50:36 +0000
    ...Swap in the one from my old one and I now have fuel and temp, plus now a constantly blinking coolant light. Tach still...
  • Re: 20W-50 oil question
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 4 Oct 2007 00:26:49 -0400
    ...The Vangon's cooling system is unable > to keep the coolant at a constant temperature in slow traffic or in climbing > long hills, unlike...
  • Re: Olga, et al....
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Jul 1995 14:48:24 -0400
    ...would prefer to NOT received the >"Olga-Type" messages. > >* * * * * * * * * * >Pete Sellers >"Constant And Never-ending Improvement"; Preparing for The 21st >Century!! Same here. These...
  • ahem.
    Historical mailing list - Emory Lundberg
    Fri, 31 Oct 1997 09:16:52 -0500
    ...Mail is constantly trying to be delivered to staff mailing lists, and its quite annoying. Please call or email if you have any questions...
  • Fuel Pump Death Wheeze?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
    Wed, 8 Dec 1999 12:36:16 -0500
    ...After 3 seconds or so I hear a constant hum that never goes away and never varies under any conditions until the motor stops...
  • Re: 84 NA Diesel - loss of 'performance'
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sat, 26 Feb 2000 18:13:37 +0100
    ...The air is constant on a diesel, the fuel is injected in addition. THe ignition is timed by turning the pump, but gauges and...
  • Re: flashing temp light
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Mon, 4 Sep 2000 18:43:40 -0700
    ...flashing temp light Dear List, The overheat alert light in the water temp gauge of my 83.5 is flashing constantly, though the gauge...
  • Slight shudder in steering wheel
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Fri, 6 Oct 2000 19:55:58 -0500
    ...If the Westy had front-wheel drive, I'd suspect the Constant-velocity joints - it feels much like slightly bad CV's. Any ideas...
  • Re: Bad has milleage
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Mon, 18 Apr 2005 14:50:22 -0400
    ...there would produce a change in readings if all else was constant. -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL 85 Westy Weekender All incoming...
  • Re: Please unsubscribe me
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
    Fri, 24 Feb 2006 08:25:31 -0800
    ...The constant barage of inane emails is driving me nuts and I'm running out of address blocking space. Thanks, --Paul
  • Re: Where does this relay go?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:02:21 -0600
    ...If > that square wave is tied to any constant level between ground and +12 > through a resistance of about 180K or less it will...
  • Re: Power source for fan on my Dometic fridge under AC power only
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 30 May 2015 11:48:38 -0700
    There should be a fused constant (B+) voltage at one of the fan wires. The fan thermal switch is on this + feed. With a...
  • fuel pump noise in '91
    Historical mailing list - Philip Jones
    Mon, 28 May 2001 14:08:11 EDT
    ...This pre-filter is translucent, and upon inspection while the van is idling, I noticed there is not a constant stream of fuel flowing...
  • Re: evaporative a/c option (NO VANGON CONTENT)
    Historical mailing list - GMBulley
    Tue, 21 Apr 1998 22:16:45 EDT
    ...You get constant, cool fresh air, >> Does anyone know where one can buy one of those funny looking swamp coolers I see on old...
  • Re: Death Valley
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Tue, 30 Nov 2004 14:04:52 -0700
    ...The backcountry would have been perfect--almost nobody there--except for the military jets flying low constantly during the middle of the days. That...
  • Re: New radio= dead battery?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 30 May 2012 09:34:22 -0700
    ...one constant power to maintain presets, one to operate the radio. Over a relatively short period, the "constant" power draw would drain your battery...
  • Friday, LVC but MBC ( Mega Beer Content )
    Historical mailing list - Mary K Creasy
    Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:15:51 -0500
    ...Dave Creasy '85 Westy '93 EVMV '98 Beetle '04 A6 Avant http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=a4bwescab&v=001OwqOR7yhbtU3mGsMItbIpvz2rY2hjbxhb0_cKOCOBRODOMNmLDE4TS_BHCOk3F3pC-vuNqkNLnawZ...
  • The Digital Clock
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 24 Jun 1997 16:23:56 -0700
    Hello; I have an 87 GL whose digital clock constantly cycles the hours in 24 hour mode. The minutes count out the time faithfully...
  • engine knocking!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Justin Wolfe
    Mon, 21 May 2001 10:27:25 -0400
    ...What the hell can I do? I live in the green mountains of VT so I go up and down constantly. I even have...
  • Small VanVac reccomendations? [12volt?]
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
    Tue, 13 Jun 2006 16:21:16 -0400
    ...I think it would be handy to have a small one onboard to help with the Constant tracking of dirt, leaves and whatever in...
  • Re: temp gauge not working right...
    Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
    Mon, 13 Aug 2018 02:00:30 +0000
    ...The controller triggers when it's an open circuit between the sender lead and ground.**    Oops, forgot my asterisks there. **Connection to any constant...
  • Why would it not accelerate?
    Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
    Tue, 6 Mar 2012 16:13:40 -0800
    ...AFM is connected, fuel pressure is constant 40psi relays seem to work just fine battery is great lots of great spark timing is correct...
  • Re: Anyone else having gmail problems?
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:05:15 -0600
    ...Miguel On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 2:01 AM, Andrew Grebneff <goose1047@gmail.com> wrote: > I am constantly being reminded that gmail is...
  • Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:37:55 -0400
    ...There will be constant >oil leaks from them. I put a pair on my 1.9 a long time ago. I had some used...
  • RE: East Coast Gathering???
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 10 Jan 95 08:04:41 EST
    ...who are willing to participate and will stay on through the planning and until the event happens. * * * * * * * * * * Pete Sellers "Constant And Never-ending Improvement"
  • Re: any question for wheel
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 8 May 1997 11:57:03 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Though on the bright side, I guess it would build upper body strength constantly wrastlin' with a little strg wheel.... :<) chris
  • Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Fri, 12 May 2000 15:37:46 -0700
    ...I have a Weber carb on my 91 so no computer to keep >the idle rpms constant. When I put in the Bosch Platinum...
  • '85 Vanagon Automatic Rough Idle
    Historical mailing list - MMunn
    Thu, 2 Jan 2003 20:26:48 -0800
    My '85 Westy runs great when on the highway, or when driving as constant speed in town. It also starts like a gem. Trouble...
  • Hot Foot Syndrome...what is solution?
    Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
    Fri, 11 Jul 2003 06:25:55 -0700
    ...I've been blundering around the archives and can't find a clear answer as to the fix for the heat that is constantly...
  • LVC Low State Sales Tax
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Thu, 4 Oct 2007 19:00:44 -0400
    ...Assuming prices are relatively constant across US States, which States have really low State Tax so I can maximize my efforts. Chris P.S...
  • Re: LVC: OPOC engine
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Fri, 4 Dec 2009 19:29:21 -0800
    replace the wasserboxer with one on each side with a constantly variable belt transmission. You are golden. More power, but don't ask about...
  • Re: Speedbleeders? Who needs Em'
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Thu, 17 May 2001 23:48:46 -0500
    ...It will kick the valve to the opposite end of the car, and the valve has to be constantly re-set. Gravity bleeding works...
  • Re: Electrical Saga Continues
    Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
    Sat, 16 Mar 2002 10:23:22 EST
    ...Also, all of the injectors are open and spraying fuel constantly. I would appreciate any help solving this puzzle by locating the components on...
  • Re: Water Tank - Display Panel Weirdness
    Historical mailing list - Jeff K
    Mon, 4 Aug 2003 11:21:33 -0700
    ...red level, however the amount of water in the tank remains constant. The tank installed in my Westy has the water level sensors integrated...
  • Re: At least we don't drive Trimuphs.
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Fri, 25 Aug 2006 19:23:18 -0700
    ...of the highest quality manufacture..." But I got tired of the constant whining and maintenance and bought a Lotus Elan... Now I have the...