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• Re: Keeping things from freezing shut
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:22:23 -0900
  ...The constant going in and out of garages makes for a daily > freeze-thaw cycle and by the time you get out of the...
• Re: Stereo suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 28 May 2013 12:00:20 -0500
  ...I have it hooked up so that there is constant power only when the key is in the ignition. Jeff > CC: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Father's Day - New Radio/MP3 - front panel removable
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 14:33:42 -0700
  ...The original radio never had a 15 circuit (12V in the key on >position) only a 30 circuit (12V constant). Some radios don't...
• Re: [SPAM] Re: Aux battery hookup
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 9 May 2015 06:01:49 -0400
  ...does come off, then I'll keep checking the battery for constant draw down. So far the 3 -22amp batteries are at 12.3...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 12:12:57 -0500
  ...a place to get off the > > brakes and let them cool. Constant downgrade and suddenly overheated! > > > > What gear were you in? Was there a...
• Re: Rolling resistance
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:08:42 -0400
  ...Run the engine at a (more or less) > constant speed, and change the ratio of engine rpm to transmission rpm > transfer. Think of two...
• Re: Fuel Pump Noise - now fuel tank also
  Historical mailing list - Curt Newsome
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 13:02:48 -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: Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 28 Jan 2018 22:13:57 -0500
  ...But the key with the rubber VW bow often > fooled me, so it was a constant frustration. > > And over the years, the front door...
• Re: Comments wanted on this portable fridge
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 18:27:38 -0700
  ...On 12v the stock Dometic pulls a constant 8 amps, > gives you max of 2-3 hours on the normal aux battery. The unit...
• Re: Boston Bob....AVP....GEX...???
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:10:06 -0800
  ...When we hang out and talk engines, it constantly amazes me the kinds of things that have to be watched out for when building...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light on-need help! (dealer cant fix it)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 21:32:52 -0700
  ...While it is running the oil psi light/buzzer are constantly on. Since he gets everything done at the dealer, he took it there...
• Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:00:32 -0700
  ...the oil is in constant contact with a large metal thing ( the engine ) ..it picks up heat from the whole thing. and naturally .. oil...
• Re: Check your rear seat heater for leaks
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 19:10:23 -0700
  ...the valve in the open position > year round so that coolant constantly flows through the core. In my > demented mind, that would guarantee a...
• SUV and Vanagon (story)
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 16:24:55 -0800
  ...view as if the road was ending pretty soon or a constant drive into an abyss - except when I hit a bump in the...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 17:22:05 -0800
  ...think relays are a good idea though, especially >> if you're constantly running high wattage units on a sustained basis. >> I've just never...
• Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 08:01:14 -0700
  ...She's constantly 'over driving' every corner, over-revving her Ford powerstroke diesel truck, over-opening drawers in the kitchen, slamming doors and cupboards...
• Re: Help! '87 Westy won't start...
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:50:40 -0400
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano >> Bend, OR >> KG6RCR >> >> >> >> On 4/17/2009 7:18 AM Marc Perdue wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> I'm constantly...
• Re: Brass Coolant Connectors = Failure?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 3 Jul 2012 13:27:54 -0700
  ...brass would be melting everywhere constantly, just about. how hot does a brass bullet casing get when it's fired ? parts of it, a...
• fridge relay nightmare !
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Sun, 2 Aug 2015 15:46:26 -0700
  ...Term 87a (water pump and LED panel) is connected to Term 87 (constant +12V input). Term 30 goes to the fridge When the relay...
• Re: SAFETY WARNING about Original Continental Tires as a spare tire
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 08:52:19 -0500
  ...Rotating the spare keeps things constant in that regard. mcneely ---- Dan Andrews <devilish.dan@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > That's the exact spare tire I...
• Re: Single Cab FS: North Vancouver B.C.
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:26:09 -0700
  ...Later that night, after dark, there was a fairly constant parade of automobiles heading into and out of that "closed" portion, some with their...
• Re: Lovin' my new GPS!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 08:50:09 -0700
  ...It constantly sends > us on crazy routes and super narrow back roads. I call it > Adventure-o-matic. I am officially over the hair...
• Re: WBX bashing
  Historical mailing list - "Robert KeezerHolen Sie mehr aus dem Web. Unter http://explorer.msn.de/intl.asp#de gibt es einen KOSTENLOSEN Download von MSN Explorer."
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 11:00:29 -0700
  ...throw rods). > > No other 80s engine that I know of needs constant painstaking care re > coolant. Modern vehicles are supposed to be largely maintenance...
• Re: Recoined Brake Shoes. Means: Arced ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 May 2012 18:00:12 -0700
  ...spacers for >> the bottom pivot. >> >> If the lining material is of constant thickness, there's no possible >> way for it to have full effective...
• Re: The best engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 16:10:12 -0700
  ...The auto industry is obliging and constantly saturating already saturated market with more versions of the same thing. It's a cycle that imo...
• Fwd: Re: Fwd: RE-READ re: Boston Bob....AVP....GEX...??? - LILLEY???
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 15:11:54 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM One of the things thats constant is change.. Joe -----Original Message----- >From: Michael Sullivan >Sent: Jan 1, 2008 2:21...
• Re: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 3 Apr 2020 13:28:21 -0400
  ...on light. >>> Note that power to the switch has to cone on the correct wire or the >>> light will be on constantly. >>> >>> Yrs, >>> d >>> >>
• Re: Fridge on 12V [thread drifted a bit]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 31 Aug 2014 06:49:09 -0700
  ...The house >>>> battery ammeter showed about 9A of constant current draw, indicating a >>>> solid current path. >>>> >>>>>
• Re: Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 24 Oct 2021 10:06:25 +0200
  ...kludging" the connections, kept hop-scotching.  There are primarily three:  Ground, Constant 12VDC, Switched 12VDC.  I just kept splicing into existing things.  I need...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 09:57:20 -0500
  ...They have to stick with old cars, or turn to other stuff to satisfy their need to be constantly maintaining or fixing something. mcneely...
• Re: Getting parts numbers (& rumor of dealer parts departments)
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 01:11:57 -0800
  ...Japanese and American car manufacturers have had this type of system in place for at least three years now, and I am constantly annoyed...
• Re: Announcement: the BZ Shelf
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 14:49:48 -0800
  ...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: 87 Wolfsburg persistent hesitation problem (confusing)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:57:44 -0400
  ...One thing has been constant- It's running rich, really rich. You can smell the fuel and see it running puffs of black (not...
• Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 09:26:57 -0600
  ...T stats are constantly > > > > adjusting, or should be, to keep the engine temp constant. > > > > > > > > Change it to what Dennis recommends. > > > > > > > > Stuart > > > > '85 Westy > > > > > > > > -----Original...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 10:26:49 -0500
  ...as well, what are my options for upgrading the suspension for constant dirt travel? I saw a gray panel Synchro at Buses by the...
• Re: Moving forward - with an autotranny.....
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 22 May 2014 16:14:54 -0700
  ...The bell housing top mount keeps the cooler away from rock damage and uses the torque converter fins to provide a constant airflow through...
• Re: Clarification on Handling of Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 08 May 1997 17:49:24 -0400
  ...The bad problems occur when you are mostly going straight ahead, since then you are constantly initiating little turns one way and the other...
• Re: Coolant temp warning light won't stop flashing - is my diagnosiscorrect?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 16:58:21 -0500
  ...2) Disconnected coolant reservoir sensor lead and bridged contacts - light > flashed constantly - no 10-second delay after starting engine. > 3) Disconnected single-wire temp...
• CV Joint Experts?
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 17:38:55 -0700
  ...so I just stayed in the right lane, kept my speed constant and tried not to stress whatever it is that was making the...
• Re: Subie Power
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:54:54 -0400
  ...this list at the time, my Wolfy was in the shop constantly, and they both claimed everytime this time it was fixed (under warranty...
• Re: heads up on IE browser flaw
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 14:23:57 -0700
  ...Mozilla is constantly being upgraded. Bill hasn't touched IE in years. Some sites demand IE, but most can be worked around, and since...
• Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 17:01:43 -0600
  ...Evidently the constant working of the tire allows minute amounts of air to escape around the bead of the tire on the rim. Not...
• Re: Question about Transmission Stutter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Mar 2017 18:52:09 +0000
  ...more info. > > So, my van at a lower RPM and then constant speed to off throttle starts > to do this bucking thing. Hard to...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 19:06:26 -0500
  ...only problem with the transmission I have experienced is that the constant speed device caused it to downshift on hills to a very low...
• Re: Black Nylon Fuel Return Hose Kink. Opinions? PICS.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:23:07 -0500
  ...Within its limits it's a constant-volume device, i.e. it delivers the same amount of liquid on each revolution of the shaft...
• Re: Brake Fade
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:52:47 -0700
  ...I don't need to say I constantly see quite bad work on vanagons ........sometimes it's just silly. Just do very careful good...
• Cold Idle Diagnosis (1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 11:46:22 -0700
  ...The Digital Idle Stabilizer (DIS) advances or retards the timing to keep the RPMs at a constant RPM, but is only operational when the...
• Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT* solved!
  Historical mailing list - David McCallum
  Wed, 24 May 2006 09:50:18 -0600
  ...This is damned frustrating! I plan on unplugging the ISV and driving that way until I resolve this, unless I end up constantly stalling...
• Re: Announcement: the BZ Shelf
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 13:41:57 -0800
  ...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: Gas prices
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:48:37 -0600
  ...i live in a city that has oil wells running > > constantly, a pipeline/mini refinery on the shore and oil derricks/rigs on > > the...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 11:06:16 -0400
  ...sensor, O2 > >> sensor, > >> constant speed shutter, AFM wearout (bucking). > >> 21 - Non-power side mirrors: mirror will not stay in place, rust in > >> socket > >> 22...
• Re: Aluminum door cards
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:40:17 +0000
  ...they won’t burn. >>>>> >>>>> Having the burned van in your view constantly might make one want to remove all burnable material! >>>>> >>>>> eRic >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Mar...
• Hey!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Apr 1997 03:04:05 -0500 (EST)
  ...my garage with some of the tables) During that trip, I constantly had to crawl up underneath it to mess with the solenoid to...
• Battery Isolators vs. Relays
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 11:17:54 -0500
  ...I really don't want a drained aux > battery constantly pulling at my starting battery whenever the van is > running but if it's...
• Re: Friday- Time off (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 16 Mar 2007 14:13:21 -0400
  ...On the other hand, I am constantly trying to avoid or determin who the bad guys are.LOTS OF FUN!! ALWAYS !! This part never...
• Re: Subie Power
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:14:17 -0700
  ...this list at the time, my Wolfy was in the shop > constantly, and they > both claimed everytime this time it was fixed > (under warranty...
• Re: Help! '87 Westy won't start...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:26:34 -0400
  ...AM, Marc Perdue <mcperdue@gmail.com> > wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> I'm constantly amazed at how many ways my van can leave me stranded, >> in...
• Re: Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub vs. Tiico (was The problem with TIICO) <F>
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 15:46:55 EST
  ...In the Colorado mountains, I was constantly passed by anything on 4 wheels. The engines are simply dead to the stick compared to a...
• Re: Intermittent hard starting
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:30:04 -0400
  ...The ONLY constant I can find is that pure cold starts are normal. Why or how the intermittent nature of the issue with no...
• Re: Speaking of dashes...is "Armor All" destructive to vinyl?
  Historical mailing list - Luke Sponholz
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 16:08:28 -0500
  ...06, Jim Felder <felder@knology.net> wrote: > In 30 years of constant use, I've never been dissatisfied with > ArmorAll. There are no cracks...