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• Removing 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, Heater, Heater blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 22:44:28 -0700
  ...Heater blower motor ___________________________ FIX: ___________________________ I received 6 responses. Doing this job was like having a bunch of buddies with me in the car helping...
• Re: Frenchglen RSVPs * Still Wanna Go?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 2 Sep 1998 20:44:40 -0700
  ...there (Richard >Angelini and Mark McCulley) and an indeterminate number of WetWesties >could show up according to Cris Torlasco (see his response below). > >What...
• Re: Spare tire location
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Apr 2021 11:18:13 -0700
  ...Other source of these pics and Vw publications showing crash structure is here http://www.vwsyncro.eu Stacy’s response with Wikipedia ref is...
• Re: BurningVan on January 29th in SF @ Ocean Beach
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 15:25:59 -0800
  ...Is that really critical? >> >> Awaiting your response with girls dancing & boys staggering. >> >> BenT >> >> >> On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 09:02:32 -0800, Mike Miller...
• Re: Temp 2 sensor, was: No low end Power
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 00:17:37 -0600
  ...Where is the temp 2 sensor located? I have an '85 GL. > >Richard > >-----Original Message----- >From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: '85 Engine hesitation help
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:02:23 -0400
  ...I (sometimes) loose all >> throttle response and then it dies. It's usually hard to restart, no >> rich smell at the tailpipe. It always...
• Re: common power loss prob-need answer
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 06:13:47 -0600
  ...The mixture gets so rich the van looses power. When you restart the engine the ecu gets reset and will run ok for a...
• Re: junk mail response (lengthy but not loooooooong) so please read members
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 14:52:04 -0700
  ...junk mail response (lengthy but not loooooooong) so please read members on 2/23/2001 2:46 PM, Richard Ferguson at fergusrh@YAHOO.COM...
• Re: BurningVan on January 29th in SF @ Ocean Beach
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 15:28:14 -0800
  ...Is that really critical? >> >> Awaiting your response with girls dancing & boys staggering. >> >> BenT >> >> >> On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 09:02:32 -0800, Mike Miller...
• Euro-Elec: UPDATE 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
  Historical mailing list - "Richard Meissenheimer (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 10:35:07 -0500
  ...What do you think? Again thanks for the responses. ____________________ ORIGINAL MESSAGE: _____________________ After installing replacement engine, oil light flashes when engine is warm and idling...
• Re: Engine died, ecu quick look
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 18:14:57 -0700
  ...Cheers Ab > On Mar 29, 2020, at 3:44 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > >  I can't remember all of the original...
• Re: Can VW find it's Beetle Juice?
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 09:05:29 -0500
  ...With these three cars they would become mega >rich and I personally would buy a new Volkswagen as opposed to being stuck >in the...
• Re: Digifant performance stuff.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 20:45:14 EST
  ...During closed loop operation it shows me fully rich output at WOT. Put yours back in closed loop and see what you get. Drive...
• Re: future is looking bleak....(no Fish content)
  Historical mailing list - Richmond Mike
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 16:55:50 -0400
  ...No response after stepping on the pedal till I mash it to the floor. Also the exhaust is definitely getting MUCH hotter than normal...
• Re: Bogus engineering
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 5 Feb 2021 23:23:18 -0700
  ...And so, we all slug along. >>> >>> Rich >>> San Diego >>> >>> >>> On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, 9:50:47 PM PST, OlRivrRat < >> olrivrrat@comcast.net> wrote...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:02:35 -0500
  ...That is just one example. > > As for running rich that can be tested with the O2 sensor. If you smell > unburned fuel the mixture...
• Re: Fuel Injection
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 18 May 2001 07:33:15 -0800
  Hi Mike, Ok, I read through your response. It appears to me that the mechanic may be trying to "adjust" or troubleshoot this problem...
• Web Cam update After market cams for the 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 20:06:01 -0500
  ...Let me translate The engine at Idle might load up with one of these cams and run rich or the intake manifold vacuum signal...
• Re: Tire observation
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 27 Dec 2013 12:42:24 -0800
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of >> Richard A Jones >> Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2013 11:07 AM >> To: vanagon...
• Bus Depot SPAM, again!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 18:43:08 EST
  ...That "ad" was a response to my list request for leads on a rebuilt trans. The response came from a vendor that said I...
• Re: troubleshooting Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 4 Nov 2012 11:41:32 -0500
  ...INSTANT response when I push the button---very solid. A real >pleasure to drive. I'm really sold on that Audiovox unit. > >Rich >San...
• Re: Crummy Vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Mon, 17 May 2021 11:44:45 -0600
  Neil here is a response form my mechanical friend Ron to your comments: Caveat: I didn't read your entire post. Yes. If a...
• Re: Advice on when to buy propane heater
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 12 Apr 2020 14:07:16 -0300
  ...Explore the reviews...there are ample. > > Rich > San Diego > > On Friday, April 10, 2020, 8:59:29 PM PDT, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com...
• Re: why don't replies go to the list?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 5 Jan 2017 11:37:31 +0000
  ...I hit reply instead of reply all on my first response, and it snowballed from there. It was the Russians, yep, that's the...
• Re: subject Re: Almost a Westie (Those Vixen MHs)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 21:49:39 -0700
  ...I know nothing about >> the vehicles or the listed site but indeed, that vehicle >> looks like it could >> be considered "a fancy rich cousin...
• Re: Analyzer question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Wed, 23 May 2001 23:17:38 -0600
  ...I don't feel I am there yet but with your query I feel I must give a preliminary response. I ordered the basic...
• Re: Thoughts on unsmoggable 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 14:04:35 -0700
  ...Since it's a very long spring (like a watch spring) I would presume the response is pretty linear. I am not sure if...
• Re: BurningVan on January 29th in SF @ Ocean Beach
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 15:35:57 -0800
  ...Is that really critical? >>> >>> Awaiting your response with girls dancing & boys staggering. >>> >>> BenT >>> >>> >>> On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 09:02:32 -0800, Mike Miller...
• Re: Service Interval, Real Wheel Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:48:01 -0800
  ...I never really got a definitive answer (one response said 168,000 miles for him) regarding the "life" of rear wheel bearings....but I...
• Re: model year differences?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 23:12:24 -0800
  ...This will allow us to read the complete dialogue in one message and will result in quicker and more accurate responses. -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Dealers and the American Way
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Thu, 29 Jun 95 10:04:21 EDT
  ...Sorry to get all philosophical Richard the idealistic optimist
• Re: Hunting idle on Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Apr 94 10:00:23 EDT
  ...Jim & Dean, I'm also very interrested in everyone's responses as I have a 1987 that exhibits a similar behavior (I think). That...
• Re: 91 Carat has the highway hick ups
  Historical mailing list - E&M
  Tue, 11 May 2010 17:06:48 -0700
  Thanks for the responses, it looks like I have a couple places to start looking. I had an 87 Wolfy Weekender that had the...
• Re: O2-sensor voltage problems '84 1.9L -- Help needed lead voltages!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:26:32 -0400
  ...Sink the voltage down and the ECU will continue to richen the mixture until a signal is present. Apply a voltage and the ECU...
• Re: Engine died, ecu quick look
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 18:26:27 -0700
  ...That was introduced by a response that possibly a turn into an alley involved a bump and then several have speculated about what the...
• Re: oops, more questions on O2 sensors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 23:50:08 -0400
  ...Poor O2 sensor response is often caused by bad wiring or a ground problem. Since your engine was just replaced, ground connections are a...
• Re: Wallaced
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:00:26 -0600
  ...Christmas cheers, Jim Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 25, 2021, at 6:21 PM, Richard Golen <rgolen@hotmail.com> wrote: > > 😎👍 > ________________________________ > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Advice on when to buy propane heater
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 12 Apr 2020 13:10:52 -0400
  ...Explore the reviews...there are ample. >> >> Rich >> San Diego >> >> On Friday, April 10, 2020, 8:59:29 PM PDT, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com...
• Re: Getting rich selling parts
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 14:00:32 -0400
  ...My delete key works too, and that is almost always the correct response. Posting things for sale on this list is a valuable tool...
• Re: Timing Question
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 22:14:21 -0400
  ...I am running with exhaust > sensor disconnected as it was causing engine to run rich. > > Regards, > > John lauterbach > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Smola, Tony" <TSmola...
• Re: titles for cars that dont have titles
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 02:07:53 EST
  ...It's IN the archives how you > even > posted VIN plates for sale for the exact same purpose.;) > > << Then big filthy rich Real Estate...
• Re: '85 Engine hesitation help
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Kitts
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:52:32 -0700
  ...I (sometimes) loose all > throttle response and then it dies. It's usually hard to restart, no > rich smell at the tailpipe. It always...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:44:29 -0700
  ...Why then is there an injector at each cylinder, instead of one big >>> one in the throttle body? Faster response? Why not more than...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:12:45 -0800
  ...It smelled rich. Test drove it, drove fine, and the idle was stable, but a bit over 1000. The parts are cheap, and he...
• Re: Crummy Vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Mon, 17 May 2021 17:24:29 -0600
  ...Crummy Vanagon performance > > Neil here is a response form my mechanical friend Ron to your comments: > > Caveat: I didn't read your entire post...
• Re: Advice on when to buy propane heater
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 12 Apr 2020 10:13:05 -0700
  ...Explore the reviews...there are > ample. > > > > Rich > > San Diego > > > > On Friday, April 10, 2020, 8:59:29 PM PDT, Dennis Haynes < > d23haynes57@hotmail.com...
• Re: Gas Brand Preferences?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 15:43:59 -0800
  ...He is STUPID RICH! Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Tom Hargrave [mailto:thargrav@hiwaay.net] Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 2:03 PM To...
• Re: An intro and Throttle Body leak question
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:53:07 -0700
  ...there's severe > vacuum leaks, the engine management might be overcompensating (riching > up the mix) which might explain part of the poor gas mileage...
• Re: valve cover and vacuum question -1.8 Gas conversion
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 21:47:17 -0400
  ...runs OK, but has poor mileage, smells > like it's running rich (but the plugs look OK,) and has a kind of loping > idle...
• Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 13:12:22 -0500
  At 12:00 PM 2/27/2002, Ben McCafferty wrote: >Well, ok, Karl seems to be the only response who actually has first-hand...
• Re: Wallaced
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 25 Dec 2021 17:54:39 -0800
  ...Every single post (including John’s auto response) got John’s autoresponder message. Hence, a new Internet Mailing List term was coined. Autoresponse sent...
• Re: Service Interval, Real Wheel Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:53:11 -0500
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Richard Koerner Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 1:48 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Temp 2 sensor, was: No low end Power
  Historical mailing list - Pernice, Vincent
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 07:33:51 -0500
  ...Where is the temp 2 sensor located? I have an '85 GL. > >Richard > >-----Original Message----- >From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: Crummy Vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Mon, 17 May 2021 11:32:02 -0600
  ...Dennis, here are responses to your comments from my mechanical friend Ron: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *From Dennis:* Since it starts and runs OK cold most things are...
• 1.9 problems
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 28 Oct 2006 18:50:22 -0400
  Hello In response to my previous post, i charged the battery, and drove it to AutoZone. Once i got it there, it died. With...
• Re: test message
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:27:03 -0400
  ...Send > an email to listserv@gerry.vanagon.com > You should get immediately a response back: > “> THANKs > You're welcome! > > Summary of resource utilization > ------------------------------- > CPU...
• Getting a Key Cut From the Lock Code '65 Type II
  Historical mailing list - John Grunkemeier
  Thu, 7 Jul 1994 16:07:49 -0700 (PDT)
  In response to Richard Kurtz's question about re-keying locks: I just got done re-keying my passenger door lock to match all...
• Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 22:31:55 -0400
  ...That said, your situation with disconnecting the O2 sensor instead of the gauge and the resulting response tells me that the gauge is a...
• Re: junk mail response (lengthy but not loooooooong) so please read members
  Historical mailing list - Dave C.
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 15:29:30 -0500
  on 2/23/2001 2:46 PM, Richard Ferguson at fergusrh@YAHOO.COM wrote: > Hi Volks, > Wondering if anyone else is experiencing a higher...
• Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:02:48 -0400
  ...This will cause the engine to always run slightly rich. > >The typical input bias on that meter chip (LM3914) is 25 nanoamps, so >I...