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• Re: Cv boots cracking
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:11:47 -0400
  ...It takes a top quality > rubber to hold up to this constant flexing. > > > > Stuart > > > > From: kenwilfy@gmail.com [mailto:kenwilfy@gmail.com] On Behalf...
• Re: Your GoWesty Engine...how do you like it?
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:12:30 -0400
  ...I did constantly worry about breaking down and not being able to find a part in the middle of nowhere. I also missed to...
• Re: Third brake light possibility found
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Wed, 3 Jun 2009 15:44:42 -0400
  ...light assemblies. > One thing is that the 3rd brake light wont constantly be on instead it just > pops on when the brake is pressed...
• Re: electronic rust control
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 31 May 2000 08:18:22 -0600
  ...In other words, where vehicles live in a humid climate, constantly soaked in sea (salt) water. We all know how much better a conductor...
• Re: I'm sorry... someone please tell me a camping story..
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 09:23:00 -0800
  ...of some highway because my car is being moody, or be constantly puckered up every time I drive along some narrow busy stretch of...
• Re: Dash Cluster Substitute + Reproduce It ?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:20:49 -0600
  ...I find the constant changing of > > the MPH reading to be distracting. Does look nice though... > > > > Cheers, > > > > Jeff > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Friday humor
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 13:12:30 -0600
  ...True; we all have a closet full of new parts demanding out constant attention just to keep them inventoried so we don't double...
• Re: Instrument Cluster Swap Gone Wierd
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 22 Aug 2004 07:38:29 -0700
  ...the engine is started and then over time degrades to > a constant blinking. The temp gauge can be swapped with relative ease > once the...
• Re: Mechanical Geniuses please note! (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 13:23:17 -0500
  ...The trick here from what >you are describing is do you want a speed controller that maintains a >constant speed regardless of load or...
• 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
  ...All we can say :::is that by looking over the geological record we can see that global :::temperatures have risen and fallen almost constantly...
• Re: Kens trip & can Westys climb mountains?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:46:53 -0700
  ...This was a manual trans > so I was constantly stirring the stick to find the right gear. I want to go > back to Colorado...
• Digifant problems - uneven running
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 10 Oct 94 9:55:53 PDT
  ...Bulletin 92-01 that the cause is that "some air-flow meters experience a vibration resonance of the metering potentiometer wiper during extended constant...
• Re: AC and engine temps
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 24 Jul 1998 18:58:55 -0500
  ...The AC stays on CONSTANTLY in the summer, regardless of outside >temperature, or number of fat-bodies/amount of firewood in the vehicle. I...
• OVERHEATED under fullmoon Nantahala (trip & breakdown reports-long).....
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 20:50:19 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I was looking around for a constant source, and decided to see if I could hook it up to the wire that goes to...
• Engine replaced but still the same symptoms???--Someone stick me in the eye with a dirty spark plug
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 17:20:13 -0400
  ...The EXACT same symptoms that plagued me on the previous motor were still present! It has a constant surge in the idle. I replaced...
• Re: Movement "Afoot" to Re-order English Alphabet
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 06:07:19 -0700
  ...Change is constant, and even if it is done wrong it's meant to be for the better, some have to die to give...
• Re: From rags to westy in a week.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 08:46:26 -0400
  ...check for leaks constantly >use only new fittings and hoses >be safe >yours > >On Sun, Aug 3, 2008 at 7:40 PM, craig cowan...
• Re: leaking in the rain
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:44:16 -0500
  ...Has > >> anyone > >> else had this happen when they installed struts? As if there is > constant > >> pressure lifting the poptop, creating a space for water...
• Re: DJ Compression Ratio
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:52:58 -0700
  ...recognize that knock sensor ignition is > a feedback system - the ECU constantly pushes the timing as much > as it can.......and gets feedback from...
• Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Jun 2014 01:25:10 -0400
  ...the rear deck lid to keep driving my vanagon without being constantly stuck...that's not very convenient nor safe and it is a...
• warm thoughts and an Escape from NY in a VW camper.
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:24:10 -0500
  ...the only constant is each days destination. truly a make it your way kind of adventure, participants are encouraged to set their own pace...
• Re: Plastic cooling pipes damaged...
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 09:28:46 -0700
  ...Apparently, the plastic becomes brittle and fails at the ends due to the metal sleeve constantly heating (an assumption). Has anyone with similar damage...
• Re: Engine Still Overheating - Need Advice / Chapter Three
  Historical mailing list - Tim Olmstead
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 08:14:36 -0800
  ...Keeping a careful and constant eye on the temp gauge. As soon as I get the speed up over 45-50 MPH the engine...
• Re: fuel pump noise
  Historical mailing list - Curt Newsome
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:05:29 -0700
  ...It will sometimes > subside at idle and is least likely to happen right > upon startup, but is otherwise pretty constant. > > I don't really...
• Re: Announcement: the BZ Shelf
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 14:29:26 -0700
  ...having to >> deal with boxes of groceries and stuff which were constantly >> underfoot >> when camping in places where the local critters were eying our...
• Re: Westy shower
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 06:56:14 -0400
  ...Both are >constant running pumps, not demand pumps. Mine is the under the sink kind >which >I think is standard for Canadian models. This...
• 2.1L Engine: Oil Pressure Senders faulty reading
  Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 16:59:00 -0500
  ...gauge back in working condition (the oil pressure light/buzzer was constantly on, and the previous owner had simply unplugged the circuit board from...
• Re: DOn't use SM rated oils Re: Flickering Oil Light 84 auto
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:50:49 -0700
  ...The layer of oil is constantly depleted by the extreme pressure in the bearings. You want the oil to be replenished fast. You will...
• Re: 2.1 Electronic Idle Control valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 09:12:08 -0500
  ...The ICU Is there to stabilize the idle to compensate for load changes and constant mixture variations due to the O2 sensor. The inputs...
• Re: Vredestein Comtrac Winter tire
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Fri, 18 Nov 2016 14:20:27 -0500
  ...total), I am constantly adjusting weight rear-ward and as far right as I can. In our case, more weight than normal is up...
• DM continues
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 10:11:38 -0700
  ...You must be constantly looking to find it. If German engineering were so good, there would be >no recalls on German products. Superior does...
• Re: HELP QUICK! NOT STARTING
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 16:52:32 -0800
  ...is the fact that my radio is hot wired on a constant lead and continues running no matter what. *parked at post office - came...
• Re: How does clutch slave cylinder attach to clutch lever arm?
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Mon, 13 May 2002 13:56:49 -0700
  ...the older models) can result in throwout bearing failure from the constant pressure, but if this is how it is, than so be it...
• Re: high idle when hot
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:13:31 EDT
  ...I just had a van here the other day that had a constant high idle and the problem was the ICV was bad and...
• Re: daily driver Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:22:07 -0400
  ...wrote: > > Wu-Wei, my '84 Westy, has been my daily driver, constant companion and > home-on-the road for 4 or 5 month a...
• Re: New Tech. in Old Applications.
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Sat, 13 May 2000 22:07:12 -0400
  ...As for a CDI sys., > >> anything that can deliver a constant 30kv to my plugs ( confirmed with a > >> Snap-On kv meter) at all...
• Fw: Out of the Mouth of Babes
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 00:54:56 -0500
  ...lot of problems with potty training and I was > on him constantly. One day we stopped at Taco Bell for a quick > lunch in...
• Road Haus #1 lives on: A road trip adventure
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Sat, 3 May 2003 23:30:06 -0700
  ...oil for the entire 2300 or so miles, and achieved a constant 19 to 20 mpg! Larry said the van would 'probably' make it...
• Re: Fuel Octane, Additives
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 18:32:07 -0500
  ...octane, and oil additives. > > My girlfriend and I are in a constant argumentative-type discussion about > whether it is worth the extra 10-20...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 09:58:19 -0700
  ...Preload only increases the force the spring pushes back by a > constant amount through the range of travel. If the spring has no > preload...
• Re: Seeing David, Dennis and others recently, was: Any Guesses
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 11 Jul 2021 21:38:31 -0400
  ...dbeierl@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Another Oddity > Coolant Level Warning Light Flashes Constantly with >>>>> Key On >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Even with Connector Jumped & Relay 43 Removed ~ Any ideas...
• Re: Subject: German quality?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 10:44:45 -0500
  ...Even that is a moving target, since who knows what the next shipment will bring, making it a constant battle to stay accurate. > -- Neil...
• Re: AM/FM/CD/MP3 Radio with Weather Band that fits Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:56:03 -0400
  ...and changing my stock power > wiring from always powered to both constant power (clock and presets) and > switched power (stereo is off when I...
• 1.9ltr vanagon timing help needed.
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:07:15 -0400
  ...Come to think of it both in both settings the marks seem to dance a bit not being constant. On road test it bucks...
• Re: soCal, Heat, Condensation, & Gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - mike and shari
  Wed, 9 May 2001 08:06:52 -0700
  ...theory was that maybe it was a clogged carbon cannister, > from constant topping off with gasoline. > Or maybe a vacuum in the gas tank...
• Re: Dual-Battery Question
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 18:39:29 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Fin, > I have found the two batteries will fight on another and deteriorate. > > Any un equal difference will constantly pull...
• Re: Yee haw, got my solar setup installed
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 20:04:15 -0700
  ...with > these loads, but I depend on an oil lantern for constant lighting, and > have to be quite frugal about running the laptop. > > So...
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:04:16 -0800
  ...front brake of my 84 and 83.5 have been a constant issue to me. I > > found that I have to use only OEM...
• Re: NVC-Was: Driving on Air
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 20:21:35 -0600
  ...The performance is said to remain >> >> constant until some point. >> >> >> >> Jim >> >> > >> >> > Another disadvantage is this... as the pressure drops the car will >> >> > lose steam...
• Re: Parasitic drain
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:13:37 -0700
  ...it’s >>> turned off, really .013 because I think the battery constant is drawing >>> .004. So when I have my mppt plugged in and...
• Re: '84 Vanagon 1.9 engine oil pressure switch etc. Now have voltage data on wire from oil pressure switch to instrument panel
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 28 May 2017 10:59:43 -0400
  ...you'd >>> get no >>> blink with key on/engine off, and constant blink any time oil >>> pressure >>> was >>> over ~13 psi. That does not...
• Re: Beyond Vanagon-Keeping older vehicles!
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:01:41 -0700
  ...What some like about > > the Vanagon is constantly working on it. For them, what other reason is > > there to have a vehicle? > > > > There are...
• Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:06:08 -0700
  ...they don't have to change directions on bumps as vanagons do with D load rating front tires, thus requiring constant small steering correction...
• Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:22:35 -0500
  ...Excited to be going on a camping trip > to a new site. > > What I saw was that while coolant temp continued to stay constant...
• Battery/Alternator/Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 11:44:38 -0600
  ...charge the battery at the nominal voltages cited in your post. Constant undercharging is a bad thing: Running the battery in a condition that...
• Auto Trans Leak Location
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:05:35 -0700
  ...There was a constant leak in the trans. Sometimes not much, sometimes quite a bit. (Like a pint in 100 miles.) I used every...
• Re: Overheating '88 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 22:40:27 -0400
  ...at a constant 2K RPMs, it sporatically overflows the >reservoir, then bubbles). I've managed to bleed it as long as I'm >fairly...
• Head leak x 2
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 5 Mar 2000 15:21:50 -0700
  ...would normally get? I want to try to replace the existing constant tension clamp with a worm-drive type (what are the good ones...
• Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 May 2016 22:42:32 -0400
  ...I'll try to make a better tool for measuring mounted shoe diameter and drum ID but testing shows I'm getting constant drag...
• Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 14 Aug 2014 12:09:51 -0700
  ...not mistaken, the stock WBX purge valve allows air to be constantly pulled soon after idle. Maybe there's subtle differences between the Mk...