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• CRUISE CONTROL MOUNTING
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 23:07:52 -0800
  ...AND THEY ARE A LITTLE DIFFICULT, BUT WORK GREAT, WHEN INSTALLED PROPERLY. STEVE.. > > > For those of you who have added after market cruise control...
• Set V-belt tension hot or cold?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 19:09:39 -0700
  ...So, is the tension properly set when cold or hot?? Jerry
• Re: Short Fused about plastic fuses
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 10 Oct 2003 11:19:09 EDT
  ...Ultimately they are compromises. >> You wanna fight? Circuit breakers are compromises! A properly designed fused system assembled from quality components is an example of...
• Re: lack of power when cold
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 06:50:25 -0400
  ...Maybe that will give you a cluse as to if the device it working properly. Best regards, Shawn.
• Re: Westy roof racks
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 09:40:23 -0600
  Thanks Randy, How far to the left or right can the ladder be moved and still fit properly? In some photos I see it...
• Re: Coolant Pipe repair
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 7 Nov 2013 17:51:55 -0700
  but sounds to me like you need to fix those pipes properly. ....and there is a very effective replacement of those old plastic pipes...
• Instrument cluster screws
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 9 Jul 2006 01:24:08 -0500
  Finally got my speedometer cable installed properly (more or less, maybe less) and wouldn't you believe I lost the four screws that hold...
• Re: successful 2000 mile road trip
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:41:58 -0400
  ...My theory is that if all the various parts from shifter to the tranny are not properly maintained, the area in question is stressed...
• Re: fridge puzzle
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Thu, 12 Feb 2015 09:19:20 -0800
  ...is 'working properly'. Z -----Original Message----- From: Eric Ley Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2015 4:33 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re...
• Re: Engine removal
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 13:34:45 -0500
  ...You may have to remove fuel injection components to be able to access the hole properly, I didn't with the wasserboxer. After the...
• Re: Playing "Mechanic Ping-Pong" with my Westy!
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 18:00:00 -0700
  Did they properly bleed the coolant system? Jon On Tue, 8 Jul 2008, PB wrote: > I posted a while ago that I took my...
• low torque
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 19:39:17 -0400
  ...distributor has been oiled regularly and the idle position switch is working properly and it is smooth running. timed via tencentlife method<did not...
• CO and AFM adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 15:09:56 -0500
  How does one properly adjust the CO and afm without the fancy VW equipment? I have a good multimeter but no CO sniffer. Is...
• found: '73 Kombi f.s. in Ontario
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Taylor
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 21:13:06 -0400
  ...car, originally) and has been stored and maintained properly. The fellow wants $2300 Cdn. If anyone's interested, e-mail me privately and I...
• Re: VW porn -- long
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 17 Jun 2001 09:57:34 -0500
  ...that in reality, I absolutely, and totally appreciate mass doses of properly placed silicone in a Vanagon !! :>) It must be jelly, cause Jam don...
• synchro question
  Historical mailing list - MDC Vanagon
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 18:02:59 -0800
  ...The owner states that the rear differential doesn't lock properly, but the drive shaft has been re-balanced. does this make sense and...
• Re: Coolant loss mystery
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 3 Nov 2003 18:54:04 -0500
  ...Hmm...but how can you bleed the radiator properly unless the thermostat is open? I get basically no flow until it starts to open...
• Re: AC concerns
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 02:40:34 -0400
  ...first have been converter to R134a fittings and oil and be properly labeled. However, as I have commented before, and Glen Smith echos, these...
• anyone on this list own a Carat?????
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 01:33:41 EST
  ...now i need someone to take a pic of the back of their carat so i can see where to properly place this badge...
• Re: wood grain or not
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 14:54:33 -0400
  ...I think it could look rear cool if done properly.It would be unikque. I have heard that other than the pt crusier, the...
• Re: What I did a few weeks ago--a pallet in my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 27 Oct 2005 21:56:18 -0500
  ...knology.net/~felder/Vanagons/pallete.html> > > Jim > > Did the sliding door shut properly after loading ....... and after unloading????? Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: Oil ring question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 21:23:04 -0600
  Karl, typically all the rings in an engine have what is called "End Gap Clearance" or a properly specified space at the rings ends...
• Re: Water temp increase after changing hoses, thermostat, and plastic parts
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:14:13 -0500
  Was the system bled properly to let all of the air out of the systems once the parts in the system were replaced? Trapped...
• Re: How to Keep Cool in Your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 21:58:42 -0400
  How about properly adjusting the cable so the valve can close properly from inside? It can be adjusted at the levers. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Tiico Install Kit for Rent!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 14:14:08 EDT
  ...However you are not going to be getting full power and economy out of the engine unless it is timed and adjusted properly, and...
• Re: sliding door popping open
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 09:24:49 -0600
  ...Sometimes it would be obvious that it had not latched properly at the rear- in fact, the door is a little dented right over...
• Re: List up!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 2 Jan 1999 09:34:32 -0500
  ...I hope none of this happens -- Eudora and other email programs won't "sort by subject" properly if any prefix exists. Example: Hi There...
• Instaboost 400 storage bag
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 15:32:08 -0500
  ...I'm trying to put the thing away in the storage bag properly. can't figure out what the correct way to do it...
• A/C drip
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wildermuth
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:45:59 -0400
  ...Is this a symptom that the condensed water is not draining properly? Should I look for a drainage hose that is disconnected or plugged...
• Re: Phrydae Phollow Up on MicroBus Stolen 35 year Ago
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:36:50 -0500
  I agree completely that the woman was already properly compensated at the time. My scenario was meant in fun really. I think what really...
• Re[2]: (Fwd) Outrageous oil change prices
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Sun, 11 May 97 21:17:00 PDT
  But if you've ever had one of those cheapo 45$ oil changes and they didn't re-torque your heads properly, you really...
• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 10:10:08 EST
  ...That's all The best parts in the world are useless unless installed properly. Side benefit of conversion: Chips and cams are readily available...
• Re: Vanagon auto tranny lifespan
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 May 2001 18:33:16 -0500
  ...Changing the tranny late in life if it hasn't been serviced properly is a NoNo it often causes them to accelerate failure.
• Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 14 Mar 2015 15:44:57 -0400
  ...Second, on the 2.1l the closed-throttle switch has to be behaving properly (and on a worn TB the adjustment changes with the...
• Re: Rear axle nut socket
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 4 Jul 2003 13:07:58 -0700
  ...Use a 3/4" breaker bar properly or go to a truck shop with a 3/4" drive air gun to loosen them. You...
• Re: 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 5 May 2005 16:25:01 -0400
  ...http://my.tbaytel.net/guskers/conversion.html (gauges section) This, assuming your O2 sensor is working properly, will give you a very good idea...
• Overheating Trauma
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 14:07:23 MST
  ...case) - all spark plugs are firing - distributor is working properly * Fuel system functioning properly - good strong fuel pump - no silver regulator - clean fuel filters...
• Re: instrument panel
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:44:34 -0400
  ...the dynamic (hi) oil pressure switch wont be there on the 85's foil ..so your oil pressure warning light buzzer wont work properly
• Re: Very special expedition Syncro for sale in the US
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 23:17:08 +0200
  ...Remember, the Bager-family are trying to do the right thing with this car - so the help from in here to properly understand the...
• Re: New CJVs: How stiff is TOO stiff?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Tue, 25 Oct 1994 16:40:37 -0700 (MST)
  ...You might want to check that they were assembled properly in the first place. Compare it closely to a known good one, or even...
• Re: '81 Vanagon Ignition Weirdness
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Sep 95 10:12:02 +0200
  ...if the membrane has a leak you actually have intake manifold leak, causing your engine to not idle properly... Brian.
• RE: VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 30 May 1996 16:51:33 EST
  ...Sign me up, Steve, and you can drive my (properly German) six-cylinder conversion at the same time. I'm sure others on the...
• sliding-door won't latch
  Historical mailing list - Dave Stratton
  Thu, 7 May 1998 07:53:32 -0600
  ...The sliding door on my 87 Vanagon has decided it doesn't want to latch properly. This same sort of thing happened a few...
• Re: ALTERNATOR LIGHT
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 06:51:31 +0300
  ...If your engine is not properly grounded the charging don't work proberly. Also if the alternator is loose in its bracket could make...
• Aux Battery Again
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 11:14:53 -0400
  ...having a small battery tied to the large battery for charging reasons? I would make sure the battery was vented properly. Jay '85 Westy
• Re: [Syncro] 89 Syncro driveshaft detached
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 04:25:52 EDT
  ...common problem if the 12 point (XZN) bolts are not torqued properly. I tightened them back up to spec and have not a problem...
• Temperature Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Ed Nieves.
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 20:50:57 EDT
  My temperature gauge in my '90 vanagon gl is not working properly, I think. It stays a little past the 1/4 white zone...
• Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 22:08:06 EDT
  ...Esteemed Sir, Is this not only to keep the o-ring properly seated during assembly rather than to act as a sealant? Inquiring minds...
• Re: Late night - blinking light
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 07:32:25 -0700
  ...I suppose I could or should fix that light properly, but that tape is so elegant in it's direct approach...and it works...
• Horn Ring
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 08:30:53 -0600
  ...No matter what I did, I could not get the steering wheel to seat properly with the new horn ring in place. After a...
• Re: Source Sliding Window Guides?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:05:41 -0700
  The late 87-91 plastic guides will work, but you need to very carefully trim/narrow them everso slightly for them to fit properly...
• Re: R-134A retrofit (JC WHIPME content)
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 19:35:23 -0500
  ...Refrigerant is quite dangerous, and requires special equipment to handle properly. At a minimum, you need the following items to properly charge an ac...
• idle conversation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 23:00:21 EST
  ...The micro switch under the throttle is adjusted properly. Other than cold idle, the vehicle runs and drives properly. No other issues or problems...
• Exhaust leaks, need ideas
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 05:07:52 -0700
  ...All are properly tightened. Seems that all but the Y-pipe to the Cat are leaking. Three of these are new gaskets properly torqued...
• Re: Clutch weirdness 84 standard trans ?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:57:35 -0500
  ...Once, the clutch was not doing it's thing >properly..Then, after a few minutes of downtime..a trip into a store or a...
• Re: Vanagon weights was [WetWesties] RV coverage for BCAA, AAA etc
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Fri, 9 Dec 2011 19:46:33 -0800
  Sigh... (eyes rolling) To recap :^) IF my properly inflated tires feel warm, indicating more load than appropriate for the engineer-approved tire pressure, I...
• Shopping cart on Website
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 2 Oct 1998 15:21:24 -0400
  ...One minor glitch is that the "view cart" option does not always work properly on Netscape (will be fixed soon), but when you go...
• Re: Tiico conversion issues....
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 13:40:53 EDT
  ...That way you can set your CO and timing (you need this tool to do this properly). I am renting it for $75 for...
• Re: Owner's Manual
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 02:51:19 EST
  ...Yu need it for things like how to properly adjust your heater levers, etc. BenT
• Re: ETKA and Windows XP
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 12:30:39 -0800
  ...Tim --- Noel Cookson <ncookson@NETWORKUSA.NET> wrote: > Hi, > > Anyone out there get the etka cd to install properly on either window xp or > windows...