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Re: Yee haw, got my solar setup installed
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 28 Aug 2005 21:08:49 -0500
...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: Announcement: the BZ Shelf
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Mon, 7 Jan 2008 17:07:27 -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: Towing.. (no van, but tow related) Delete if long off topic story isn't of interest to you.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:35:54 -0700
...and with a long rig and a trailer ...........you need to watch constantly that you don't get into a trapped situation. All fun...
Re: Vredestein Comtrac Winter tire
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Sun, 13 Nov 2016 06:48:32 -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...
Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:43:22 -0700
...That solved > nothing. > > > > I've since bench tested the relays and they work fine. > > > > > > > > The big red wires that supply constant current to the...
Wild West trip report
Historical mailing list - Richard
Wed, 07 Jun 95 13:02:20 EDT
...The 3-way refrigerator ran constantly the whole trip, and was always cold, no matter what mode it was using for power. My comfort...
Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Dec 1999 - Special issue
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 14 Dec 1999 23:27:41 -0600
...The problem arises in the conversions from one system to the other and having to remember all the dad-blame constants to make those...
Re: Intake air flow, improvement possible?
Historical mailing list - Bostig Engineering
Sat, 27 Nov 2004 15:59:32 -0800
...A gasoline engine needs to > maintain a relatively constant air fuel ratio. True, however above and beyond the volume, we're really concerned with...
Re: Get GPS system ditch these Atlas was ..Re: For the Newbies - Vanago
Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
Thu, 31 Aug 2006 12:51:19 -0400
...and it was little better but not much because of > the > > constant signal drop out. > > Several years before, when driving to the same location...
Re: A pesky air leak
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:01:52 -0400
...It's not a constant hiss, so I'm finding it challenging to diagnose. > > I first tired spraying carb cleaner at the connections around...
Re: daily driver Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:52:12 -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: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Tue, 11 Jun 2019 07:51:59 -0500
...not helpful. And the social stuff doesn’t work for me. Constantly people making what they think are funny remarks on a photo. > > Ugh...
Re: No Clutch....
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:35:51 -0500
...The fluid constantly absorbs moisture which in >> turn >> rusts and pits the bores of the cylinders, both clutch and brake. >> And a big problem...
cb installation (try # 2)
Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
16 Jun 96 23:12:11 EDT
...view of cb display and controls, and mic cable would have constantly been hitting my leg. Considered Joel's idea of mounting it on...
Re: 180 MPH Speedo
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 1 Sep 2008 08:09:44 -0400
...up! The vehicle possesses a mark camouflage lacquer finish, which, under constant resounding accommodation, did not also fade. The bus is absolutely stainless and...
Re: interesting for o2 sens/power loss topic
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Sun, 11 Mar 2001 08:57:01 -0600
...The 02 sensor gives the van that vintage feel of no >power and the constant hope for a downhill grade or a slow semi...
Re: Instrument cluster light issues
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 18 May 2021 11:28:26 -0400
...If the short was still there > >>>> wouldn’t the fuse blow? Just don’t know how I could have wired into > >>>> constant power. I...
Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Mon, 9 Jun 2014 09:00:26 -0500
...It's been a constant source of frustration for me. I'm >>>> presently readying to pull the trans in preps for a TDI install...
Re: BLOCK BEARING SIZES ...
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Tue, 28 Sep 2004 02:14:25 -0700
...We are here to do constant > >> makovers on our beloved friends. > >> I hope, some of you would know what I am talking about and...
Re: AC and engine temps
Historical mailing list
Fri, 24 Jul 1998 14:32:40 EDT
...The AC stays on CONSTANTLY in the summer, regardless of outside temperature, or number of fat-bodies/amount of firewood in the vehicle. I...
Re: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh..
Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
Tue, 30 Jul 2002 11:40:46 -0700
...Vanagons are know for > their very strong braking system. >>Constant manual adjustment of your brakes makes you more familiar with your vehicle and keeps...
Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 28 Jun 2020 09:42:34 -0700
...With a lower temp radiator > switch you can end up with the fan just running constantly or worse calling > for high speed cutting off...
Re: Oil filter question
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 4 Nov 2010 17:10:38 -0700
Try backing off the throttle at a constant speed in order to unload the rod bearings - slightly on the gas, slightly off - and listen...
Re: Announcement: the BZ Shelf
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Mon, 7 Jan 2008 17:12:21 -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: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Fri, 15 Aug 2014 01:38:16 -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...
Re: Gas Tank Restore
Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
Mon, 16 Jan 2006 20:31:49 -0500
...You could have a lot of crud in the tank, but with the gas constantly sloshing around, it won't accumulate on the screen...
Trip Report -longish (Pacific Northwest, U.S. and Vancouver Island, Canada)
Historical mailing list - Roy O.
Sun, 6 Aug 2000 23:06:52 -0500
...Rockies were a challenge for the van which is used to driving the flatlands of the Canadian prairies, the A/C was running constantly...
Su Traduccion Estupendo
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Fri, 13 Jul 2001 19:44:23 -0700
...Una vez en > M�xico, comenc� a conseguir estimaciones aqu� y all�, y a > encontrarlas para ser constante, siempre y cuando evit� a zonas...
Re: Battery Drain
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Wed, 28 Feb 2007 18:38:46 +0000
...Little did I > >>know > >>that these gauges constantly draw on an open electrical circuit and my > >>battery would run down in about 7 days...
Re: Buses by the Beach... getting cold feet Shot Down
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:40:24 -0400
...But, hey, despite the constant rain, a great time was had by all. You can't keep bus Volk down! Just goes to show...
Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Sun, 8 Jan 2017 16:27:35 -0600
...on. > AC is easier to measure this way due to the constantly changing current > basically making a small transformer. For sensing DC this way...
Re: Rolling resistance
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:45:29 -0400
...increase substantially (in this case it can be >treated as a constant). However, it prevents the wheel from spinning >forever, once we have given...
Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sat, 14 Sep 2013 10:41:31 -0700
...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: 1st Most important specialized waterleaker measurement device
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 22 Oct 1999 02:03:19 EDT
...The second Audi-derived gauge is wired to monitor the auxiliary battery circuit voltage and is left on constantly. When parked or camping, a...
Re: High elevation adjustments?
Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
Mon, 8 Jul 2002 10:15:16 -1000
...5 or more at the wheels as these losses > are > nominally constant. If you ever climb to an altitude where the > vehicle won't...
Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 22 May 2016 20:14:52 -0700
...shoe diameter and > drum ID but testing shows I'm getting constant drag. > > I'm not certain my infrared "gun" is getting accurate readings...
Re: Should I replace my transmission?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:10:44 -0800
...But I worry about it constantly! It really kills my buzz > whenever I'm driving, and that's a big deal for me right...
Fwd: "useful service life" comments
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 12 Mar 2001 14:32:09 EST
...Even if you keep the WBX, bring it up to top condition at the start, and you won't be plagued with constant replacement...
Re: Speaking of dashes...is "Armor All" destructive to vinyl?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 9 Feb 2006 19:02:32 -0800
...06, Jim Felder <felder@knology.net> wrote: > > In 30 years of constant use, I've never been dissatisfied with > > ArmorAll. There are no cracks...
Re: fuel tank update (p-mail)
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:34:02 -0700
...to them - the ears >>can >> >>>spring a bit to maintain a constant pressure as things expand/contract >>>with temperature. >>> >>>The factory uses them because...
Re: daily driver Vanagons
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:12:10 -0500
...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: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:21:58 EST
...ordinary car batteries do not like to be discharged and charged constantly. That was the reasoning behind using a deep cycle battery as the...
Re: screen in gas tank?
Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 05:23:27 -0400
...He told me that his fuel pump whines, >(I am not sure if this is constant or periodically), and from my previous >post it...
Re: '84 value?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:51:07 -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: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Fri, 3 Apr 2020 12:56:36 -0700
...cone on the correct wire or the > >>> light will be on constantly. > >>> > >>> Yrs, > >>> d > >>> > >> > -- 1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels...
Re: Local gas prices (sorry long)
Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:13:13 -0400
...We did not want to have to drive constantly. I can easily walk my daughter to school, to the library, to the pool/park...
Re: The Kong Edition
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 9 Sep 2025 16:24:59 +0000
...In a world where pet products are constantly reinvented with high-tech features and colorful gimmicks, the Kong has remained virtually unchanged because Markham...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Wed, 27 Nov 2013 06:33:47 -0800
...cycle, the valve will operate as if it's receiving a constant 5.75 v steady signal(11.5 x 50%) and will not...
Re: doc wattson or watts up?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:09:08 -0700
...is > intermittent 2.5A, I guess the stereo is the biggest constant draw, but I'm > guessing it is 5A or less most times...
Re: Calif Smog Issues
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Mon, 25 Oct 2004 20:20:37 -0700
...I've watched the voltage move up (and down) > across the .5 volts reading and it's very languid and constantly up or > down...
Re: unexpected ending to Vanagon adventure
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 28 Sep 2024 13:23:34 -0600
...It was a constant pitch that would go away when I took my foot off the accelerator (and thereby unloading the drivetrain). I thought...
Re: making a little headway but need advice
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sat, 7 Dec 2013 17:01:08 -0500
...It seems that each FI plug does have a constant B+ on one side. For me it was showing 11.75 Volts As I...
Re: Aux Oil Cooler /VDO accuracy
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 28 Jun 2002 14:39:43 -0500
...Gauges are for monitoring and after a little 12v tweaking with a constant voltage diode i'm satisfied that I can drive in a...
Re: From rags to westy in a week.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 3 Aug 2008 23:28:59 -0700
...check for leaks constantly >>> use only new fittings and hoses >>> be safe >>> yours >>> >>> On Sun, Aug 3, 2008 at 7:40 PM, craig cowan...
HELP NEEDED - Cooling System Flushing
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Fri, 2 Jul 1999 02:16:28 -0500
...coolant drips) although the coolant in the expansion tank stayed pretty constant at just below the level of the top large coolant hose. I...
Re: vanagon Digest - 16 Oct 2003 - Special issue (#2003-1013)
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Fri, 17 Oct 2003 08:30:38 -0700
...With the new springs the constant weeble wobbling I felt with the old stock springs is gone. Also the side to side shimmy of...
Re: Shopping list or kit for Molotov fuel lines?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 3 Dec 2014 13:51:32 -0800
...At the final recall VW > changed the hoses and clamps to the spring type commonly known as a > constant tension band clamp. Even the...
Fwd: Car Battery FAQ
Historical mailing list
Wed, 28 Jun 1995 20:23:32 -0400
...The best method is to use an external constant voltage or tapered >current charger. A constant voltage "automatic" charger applies regulated >voltage at approximately...
Re: Big Brake options
Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:27:55 -0700
...Seattle, I rely heavily on the parking brake as I'm constantly parking on steep hills. Did you need to use 16" wheels to...
Re: Need Help with Headlights
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Mon, 9 Jan 2012 11:40:42 -0500
...First they would work, then every right turn made it buzz, then it stopped working all together and gave me a constant green turn...