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  • Re: Friday privilege
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sat, 29 Jul 2023 08:36:23 -0700
    ...And of course, there are neutral and reverse positions. The > "no key" is just like my Prius -- an electronic, keyless entry and start > transmitter...
  • Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:12:01 -0800
    ...Keep in >>> mind that even idling in neutral the tranny will make heat just from >>> the hydraulic pump and internal spinning and rubbing parts...
  • Re: slight glow from oil press. light
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 2 Mar 2001 18:35:59 -0700
    ...I put it > > in neutral and coasted > > down the hill. Buy the time I reached the bottom the > > glow had gone away. The > > rest...
  • Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:56:32 -0500
    ...Keep in mind that even idling in neutral the tranny will > > make heat just from the hydraulic pump and internal spinning and rubbing parts...
  • Re: How does a leak down tester work???
    Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
    Wed, 26 Jan 2005 18:11:02 -0500
    ...center of each cylinder to be tested or actually the firing position NOT to the bottom center. // You will first remove all 4 sparkplugs...
  • eBay Shippin Charges (Was: Selling on the list)
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Sat, 7 Sep 2002 11:09:10 -0400
    ...Zero negative or >> neutral. >> >> My point is there are reasonable charges and there are rip-off charges. >You >> need to clarify your position and...
  • Clutch Dead in Orillia Ontario / Algonquin Park - Does anyone know Valle Shell?
    Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
    Tue, 5 Sep 2000 10:48:12 -0400
    ...But in the sun of Monday morning, despite rolling the van into a position where the sun could shine on the clutch master cylinder...
  • Re: Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Fri, 11 Sep 2015 12:51:32 -1000
    ...although ...adjusted properly ...throttle position determines shift point .. the more you hold the throttle open ...the longer it waits to shift up .. and when...
  • Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:06:27 -0800
    ...Keep in > > > mind that even idling in neutral the tranny will make heat just from > > > the hydraulic pump and internal spinning and rubbing parts...
  • Re: advice on new propane tank
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 23 Mar 2017 21:23:56 -0400
    ...To neutralize this moisture, use Anhydrous Methanol in amounts according to the chart below. Note the Anhydrous Methanol must be 99.85% pure. Under...
  • Re: How does a leak down tester work???
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Thu, 27 Jan 2005 13:16:29 -0500
    ...center of each cylinder to be tested or > actually the firing position NOT to the bottom center. // You will first > remove all > 4 sparkplugs...
  • Re: spacers and sproings
    Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
    Wed, 1 Jul 1998 08:26:18 -0600
    ...the van jacked up, wheels off the ground--the spring is neutral, exerting no push or is extended all the way. Inserting spacers or...
  • Re: Faintly disturbing noises beginning behind...('84 inline gas VW with 5sp)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:58:52 -0700
    ...This movement is the balls sliding in their > grooves - you want them to slide nicely of course. > > next, ......in neutral with parking brake off...
  • Re: 50 worst cars, and the vanagon isn't one of them
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:27:14 -0400
    ...Joy * "guys" in my use of the word is gender-neutral. No feminist flames either, please! Oh, but wait, that's usually me with...
  • 21/SingleCab Pt III (very long)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 29 Jul 1995 23:31:20 -0400
    ...very stiff and has a tendancy to stick just after the neutral position in either direction. At the next stop I will try to...
  • Friday privilege
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Fri, 28 Jul 2023 20:44:04 -0700
    ...And of course, there are neutral and reverse positions. > The > >>>> "no key" is just like my Prius -- an electronic, keyless entry and > start > >>>> transmitter...
  • RE:'87 High/wandering Idle-a solution???
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Fri, 7 Mar 1997 01:47:03 -0600 (CST)
    ...rpm drops, I push the clutch back in or put in >>neutral and it will hold 900 rpms. (in gear? - DON'T do this...
  • Running FI engine empty- long reply
    Historical mailing list
    06 Sep 95 13:25:00 PDT
    ...of fuel at a VERY specific time (relative to piston =0D position....5=BABTDC, for example) under HIGH pressure (350 PSI? maybe more= ) =0D...
  • Re: advice on new propane tank
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
    Fri, 24 Mar 2017 06:12:20 -0700
    ...Further, the procedure MUST always be performed at the bulk plant > and NEVER at the customer’s location. > > Neutralizing Water > > Even though the inside...
  • Re: advice on new propane tank
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Wed, 29 Mar 2017 21:16:10 -0700
    ...Further, the procedure MUST always be performed at the bulk plant > and NEVER at the customer’s location. > > Neutralizing Water > > Even though the inside...
  • Re: 50 worst cars, and the vanagon isn't one of them
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:43:35 -0700
    ...Joy * "guys" in my use of the word is gender-neutral. No feminist flames either, please! Oh, but wait, that's usually me with...
  • Re: advice on new propane tank
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Fri, 24 Mar 2017 07:05:48 -0700
    ...Further, the procedure MUST always be performed at the bulk > plant > > and NEVER at the customer’s location. > > > > Neutralizing Water > > > > Even though the inside...
  • Re: spacers and sproings
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Wed, 1 Jul 1998 09:58:19 -0700
    ...the van jacked up, wheels off the ground--the spring is > neutral, exerting no push or is extended all the way. Inserting spacers > or...
  • Re: If you're bored.... Vanagon Engine Conversion Progress (welding pics)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:19:17 -0700
    ...Just got this handy little device you plug into a socket, and it tells you if the neutral is open, or hot and the...
  • Re: advice on new propane tank
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Wed, 29 Mar 2017 22:05:29 -0700
    ...Further, the procedure MUST always be performed at the bulk > plant > > and NEVER at the customer’s location. > > > > Neutralizing Water > > > > Even though the inside...
  • Re: Faintly disturbing noises beginning behind...('84 inline gas VW with 5sp)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:29:31 -0700
    ...next, ......in neutral with parking brake off, hold the axle firmly with a large pliers or vice grips. Hold it from ratating while you...
  • Re: Faintly disturbing noises beginning behind...('84 inline gas VW with 5sp)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:34:06 -0500
    ...This movement is the balls sliding in their > grooves - you want them to slide nicely of course. > > next, ......in neutral with parking brake off...
  • Re: Friday privilege
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sat, 29 Jul 2023 15:50:26 -0700
    ...And of course, there are neutral and reverse positions. The > "no key" is just like my Prius -- an electronic, keyless entry and start > transmitter...
  • Re: Friday privilege
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sat, 29 Jul 2023 13:45:48 -0400
    ...And of course, there are neutral and reverse positions. The > "no key" is just like my Prius -- an electronic, keyless entry and start > transmitter...
  • Pt1: So what went wrong with Sharkey's "Todd Hill" tranny? (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
    Thu, 18 May 2000 10:11:46 -0700
    ...and discovered that all three shift > >>rails were indeed in the neutral position, just as they should be. What > >>apparently happened, however, was that...
  • Re: Clarification on Handling of Vanagons
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 7 May 1997 23:03:05 -0400
    ...motor and a cg position very far forward of polar axis, ie rear wheels. The car handled very neutral in over/understeer. So back...
  • road test: 1968 VW Station Wagon (long)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:48:47 CST
    ...With this configuration, the driver's seat slides separately into 8 different positions through five inches of travel, front to rear, via a lever...
  • Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 3 Mar 2004 21:24:45 -0500
    ...When the transmission is in neutral, the input shaft and it bearings are turning but the output shaft is not. With the nose well...
  • Re: So what went wrong with Sharkey's "Todd Hill" tranny? (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Wed, 17 May 2000 18:10:28 -0700
    ...and discovered that all three shift >>rails were indeed in the neutral position, just as they should be. What >>apparently happened, however, was that...
  • So what went wrong with Sharkey's "Todd Hill" tranny? (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
    Wed, 17 May 2000 14:18:15 -0700
    ...I took the nose cone off of the tranny and discovered that all three shift rails were indeed in the neutral position, just as...
  • Fwd: STRANDED
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
    Wed, 2 Apr 2014 08:37:22 -0400
    ...TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@gmail.com> Is your gear change handle in the good position? Move it a little in Park to make better connection...
  • Re: STRANDED
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
    Wed, 2 Apr 2014 23:23:42 -0400
    ...I'm a firm advocate of them as I've had really good luck with them in many vehicles, they mount in any position...
  • Re: Fwd: STRANDED
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Wed, 2 Apr 2014 07:59:17 -0500
    ...TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@gmail.com> > > > Is your gear change handle in the good position? Move it a little in Park > to make better connection...
  • Re: Friday privilege
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sat, 29 Jul 2023 16:41:58 -0700
    ...And of course, there are neutral and reverse positions. The > "no key" is just like my Prius -- an electronic, keyless entry and start > transmitter...
  • Re: Fwd: STRANDED
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Wed, 7 May 2014 20:07:16 -0700
    ...TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@gmail.com> >> >> >> Is your gear change handle in the good position? Move it a little in Park >> to make better connection...
  • Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Thu, 4 Mar 2004 08:35:30 -0500
    ...And I >ran >the bus in this position for quite a long time until absolutely NO air >was >in the system. So you have...
  • road test: 1980/82 Vanagon (real long)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:56:49 CST
    ...Nearly all of our drivers praised the Vanagon's driving position and control layout, although one commented that he would like the shift lever...
  • Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
    ...independent Handbrake position .. between seats Type .......... semi-trailing arms MEASUREMENTS CAPACITIES Length overall ...... 4600 mm Seating ........ 8/10 Width overall ....... 1845 mm Fuel tank...