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• Re: '91 GL -- no brake lights, no license plate lights, but have tail lights, directional signals, and back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 24 Sep 2019 01:10:09 +0000
  ...For the rear all the bulbs are single filament, 21 watt for stop, turn, reverse, 5 watt for tail lamp. Small bayonet for the...
• blinking coolant light on 83 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 08:08:30 EDT
  ...On the return trip about 1 minute into the drive the coolant light blinks, stops then blinks again, then stopped blinking. The temp gauge...
• BusFusion Bound Trip Report #01
  Historical mailing list - Phil W. Zimmerman
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 21:32:43 -0700
  ...First stop was a lack-luster Rest-Stop East of Moses Lk, Washington for some sleep at 10:00PM.... Zzzzzzzzzz, I sleep well in...
• Re: STRANDED
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 1 Apr 2014 17:00:11 -0500
  ...Anyhow, I was idling, shifted to R AMD the > engine went dead stop. No power to 4-ways or anything else. Lights on dash...
• Re: Lift Mechanism 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Tue, 6 Aug 2013 08:34:40 -0700
  "One can install a thin plastic material to stop the cutting-in and make the lifting easier. " Go on... I think I missed this...
• Re: No heat at stoplights.
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:55:19 -0500
  ...I have put considerable effort into understanding the system on my 2.1 and once I did I stopped there. Seems like the heater...
• Re: strange intermittent engine miss
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 16:31:48 -0600
  ...I hooked up the Digitool > (thanks Darrell !) every thing fine. > Sooooo.... > we did our pee stop and continued north on 476. > Running great for...
• Re: clean heater core
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:43:52 -0500
  ...I guess I should not have used stop leak way back in the 90s to stop the head gasket leaks! Yes, the coolant is...
• Re: 84 Westy mass air/ICU problems?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 12:22:18 -0700
  ...Mine intermittently stopped touching where it was supposed to. A little bend made it all better. -Damon --- Tony Flores <aflores14@CSUB.EDU> wrote: > I...
• Re: How much fuel efficiency gained by shedding 300 lbs?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 20:44:14 -0600
  How much fuel you save depends if you drive stop-and-go in the city or at a relatively constant speed in the country...
• 1.9L WBX Compression Test Question
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:08:55 +0000
  ...So has anyone experienced this phenomenon or can recommend "steps" toward a correction? I stopped my an automotive machine shop today and was quoted...
• Re: Expensive Syncro Westie
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 12:27:51 -0800
  ...Of course I often like to stop at nice remote places. Then I eventually want to get moving again and that is the main...
• Re: Gas prices
  Historical mailing list - michael hann
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:27:58 -0800
  ...the world has changed since 1973 >> when I swore that if it went above 50 cents I was going to stop driving .. >> or was...
• Re: 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
  Historical mailing list - Pat Patterson
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:06:40 EDT
  ...Now with a 2.5 Subi, 225x65x16 tires and big brakes I can go 88 mph or faster, stop quickly without stepping hard on...
• Re: dometic problems...
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 10:02:47 -0700
  ...I beleive that if your LED illuminates and stays that way and the spark light stops flashing then your fridge is lit. My fridge...
• Re: I hear ya tappin
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 08:14:11 -0400
  ...I drove about 2 miles over to the local VW guy and he was closed, but the noise had stopped anyway! No further noise...
• Re: Clutch diagnosis/opinions please!
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 10:18:28 -0800
  ...If I am stopped at a light, I have to turn off the > engine to get it back into 1st. There are no visible...
• Re: Clutch diagnosis/opinions please!
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:34:00 -0800
  ...If I am stopped at a light, I have to turn off the > engine to get it back into 1st. There are no visible...
• 1.9L loss of power, stalling
  Historical mailing list - K G
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 10:52:00 -0500
  ...It has happened cruising the freeway at 75 mph, and sitting at a stoplight waiting to turn. It has happened about 5 times since...
• Re: "Wanky" rear window wiper
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 14:33:44 -0800
  ...The wiper starts and stops erratically after the original cycle. >Usually it stops in the middle of the window and doesn't park. If...
• Radiator stop leak and Water Wetter
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 13:53:47 -0500
  ...I found it to be caked with radiator stop leak type substance; a gooey, sticky, whitish/grayish colored stuff that appeared would not easily...
• Was EV slap, Now electricals, HELP!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 22:06:41 -0700
  ...Drove about 20 miles, stopped to pick up my wife's car from the shop for about 10 minutes, then got back in. Started...
• Re: Vgon Crash Tests: no crush zones?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 16:32:30 -0800
  ...This would make a much more sudden stop, and the occupants would get a get stopped just as quickly. Not good for injury numbers...
• Re: Propane Tank Size
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 09:26:21 -0400
  ...Assuming you are filling an empty tank; 2 gallons is a safe fill stopping point so you dont have any liquid propane accidents. My...
• 86 2.1 L clunking noise under load
  Historical mailing list - Mark hersh
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 04:59:41 +0000
  ...We stopped, let it cool, checked oil and coolant, and got out of there. We took it easy, 50-55 mph but it made...
• Re: More capacity questions, fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:03:16 -0400
  ...When it stops moving when cornering, accelerating, or stopping I know I’d better get gasoline now or I’m walking. I never had...
• Re: Pigtail needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 12 Dec 2015 23:11:07 -0500
  ...Andre Fiedler -- *"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing."* *- George Bernard Shaw*
• Re: STRANDED
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Tue, 1 Apr 2014 19:32:13 -0400
  ...Anyhow, I was idling, shifted to R AMD the > engine went dead stop. No power to 4-ways or anything else. Lights on dash...
• Reverse Gear in Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 23:19:18 -0000
  ...I went in reverse for about 20 yards and was getting ready to stop so i put in the clutch and let it keep...
• Radiator fan shutoff problem
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 17:27:01 EDT
  ...I have to remove power via the the battery, the fan fuse (#1) or the fan relay (#5) to stop the fan. If I...
• Re: List Sticker debate/debacle
  Historical mailing list - David Clark
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 22:46:54 -0000
  ...UK! My sticker would just say "The Bus Stops Here! Vanagon.com" or "Bus Stop - Vanagon.com" David Clark 1985 Autosleeper VHT 1.9L...
• AFM
  Historical mailing list - Chris C Snyder
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 10:10:12 -0500
  ...from a stop it would be a little slugis but once rolling it had power and ran fine until you stopped at a light...
• water pump advice / Murphy's law
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 20:48:06 EDT
  ...On our second gas stop I noticed a few drops of coolant. Stopped at the Des Moines VW dealer. Bad news, $487 bucks for...
• Re: Engine stops, then restarts itself ... sometimes
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 12:17:27 -0400
  ...Engine stops running, like the ignition switch is >turned off. All electrical for the rest of the car seems fine: all >dashboard elec. is...
• Re: Trip to Alaska, summer 2009
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:11:17 -0800
  ...Anyway, I went to MS Streets and trips, start and stop in Portland and optimize the stops you listed. Fairbanks, Denali Park and Reserve...
• exhaust failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:10:19 -0800
  Yesterday evening I heard an unusual sound as I took off from a stop. Turns out the exhaust header pipe broke at the flange...
• What component causes the fuel pump to come on for a second or two when I turn on the ignition to the first position (no cranking)?
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Sun, 10 Jul 2016 22:41:16 -0700
  ...I normally hear some relay click off around the fuse box when the fuel pump stops, but I can't figure out which relay...
• 88 GL - Clutch Rattle
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:02:05 -0600
  Volksiebus - my 88 GL has developed a clutch rattle/chatter when the clutch is depressed - Like sitting at a stop light, etc. It's...
• Re: It's Friday... a superb story.
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:00:31 -0000
  ...These professionals giving nothing to the sosiety, sucking leeches! In ancient Greece athlets ran barefooted, self-suppported, all wars were stopped. Where is the...
• Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:43:25 -0400
  At 12:48 PM 9/29/2009, Robert Fisher wrote: >I realize this was vanagon related when it began, and I rarely make this...
• RE: where to find JC Whitney
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Wed, 30 Nov 1994 14:31:06 -0500 (EST)
  ...They threaten to stop if we do not place an order soon. ;-) Jonathan jdove@gsvms2.cc.gasou.edu
• VW Adventure this weekend
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Apr 1997 13:08:05 -0500 (EST)
  ...Is there anyone out there in, near, or between th= e following cities who would be willing to let me stop by and post...
• RE: reliable shops nationwide?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hooper
  Thu, 6 Mar 1997 22:53:23 -0600
  ...68 Westy, Admin -- type2 -- The VW Bus Mailing List -------------------------------------------------------------------------- My old address, bighouse@socomm.net, will stop working soon. Please note the new one.
• Re: 95 Eurobago sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Stan Dur
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 06:43:42 +0400
  Glenn, stop what you're doing! VW is solid, sophisticated stuff. Throw away the tongs, this requires a neuro surgeon. I had my 95...
• temp head fix
  Historical mailing list - Shaners [KS Div]
  Thu, 31 Dec 1998 14:17:02 -0600
  ...What is it and how does it work? Has anyone had any luck with other alternatives such as radiator stop leak? I know these...
• Top Bunk Safety
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Thu, 27 May 1999 15:22:40 +0100
  How does the rest of the world stop their kids (4 and 1 year olds) from falling out of their 'upstairs' bunk in a...
• erratic idle
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 07:58:18 -0800
  ...When stopped at a long light, the rpm does return to normal 800 rpm sometimes, sometimes not. Any idea what causes this? My concern...
• power steering pipes
  Historical mailing list - Tim Vogelin
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 11:26:47 -0500
  ...I haven't called around yet so this is my first stop so I would appreciate any insight. Thanks in advance. Tim Vogelin 84...
• Re: Van-Again
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 16:21:48 EST
  ...Ken is always my first stop... >> Yeah? But does he ship guns packed in useless newspapers via UPS? BenT
• Inoperative Speedometer Needed for Test
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 3 May 2001 20:43:47 -0500
  ...of the potmetal gear slipping on the shaft and the odometer stopping operation. I am working with a watchmaker to find an easy and...
• How do you hold throttle while purging coolant ?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 10:57:25 -0500
  I fold a shop towel or a blue paper towel to desired thickness, insert between throttle stop and throttle cam, and voila, you got...
• transaxle replacement
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Edwards
  Fri, 2 May 2003 10:11:35 -0400
  ...offer experiences with these various shops? Kevin Edwards Indian Trail, NC _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE...
• Re: Timing how to.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 25 Nov 2003 02:22:17 -0600
  ...Timing how to. > Can anyone point me to a good tool, timing light and instructions so I > can set my bus to > stop backfiring...
• Can you use Fingernail Polish Over Bare Metal - westy
  Historical mailing list - karen d
  Wed, 27 Oct 2004 18:15:47 -0700
  ...Will fingernail polsih do the trick? Eventually I will paint but for now I just want to stop more rust. _________________________________________________________________ Don�t just search...
• Re: alternator pulley removal
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 11:12:13 -0600
  ...I'm afraid of bending the fan part of the alternator while trying to stop the shaft from rotating. Anyone done this? Thanks. Rick...
• US Route 6, esp PA LVC
  Historical mailing list - Mercedes Dzindzeleta
  Tue, 3 May 2005 01:24:29 -0500
  ...And are there any places to see, stay, OR? ??Grand Canyon of PA? Is it a place to stop/see?? What others?? We are...
• Re: Seeking "Ice Guard"
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 17:29:45 -0500
  <<And he has a product name! Googling for 'leak stopper roof tape' brings up some leads, and from there leads one to Google for...
• Re: hard bump=short skip
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 14:27:19 -0400
  ...If it stops(the AFM clicks off the computer)the o2 sensor may be the problem.Also idle has the same click.Sometimes it...
• body work in Twin Cities
  Historical mailing list - jeff
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 14:43:22 -0800
  ...issues, this year I want to do what I can to stop the rust and get it looking nice. Thanks! Jeff C. --------------------------------- Blab-away...
• Sighting on Skyline Drive
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 20:06:23 -0700
  ...I would have stopped to check out the wheel/tire combo but did not want to appear suspicious. Can't trust those Honda drivers...