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• RE: 89 syncro, binds in tight turning
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Wed, 03 Jan 96 09:16:21 -0500
  ...The description, presuming it occurs on dry pavement, sounds exactly like a locked diff. Try another mechanic... Tom F. 90 Syncro Westie 87 Syncro...
• Re: Rooftop A/C Experiences 12 volt ac more seriously
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 May 2011 13:36:38 -0400
  ...Rooftop A/C Experiences Swamp Coolers really only work in very dry climates. I had one in my house in New Mexico and it...
• Re: trip report :(
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  06 May 96 13:00:17 EDT
  ...I had planned on checking my battery anyway as last time I checked, one cell was completely dry. I have a feeling that maybe...
• Re: "dry" sound from wheel
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 15:22:33 -0800
  ...Mark > > All: > Noticed a "dry" sound when simply driving,; its > not constant but becomes > louder when applying brakes. Going to inspect the > entire wheel...
• Re: POR15 question.
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 7 May 2007 13:45:22 -0400
  ...Regular >paint drys by releasing a thinner into the air. A web like structure >remains on the object.Moisture gets in.POR15 drys by...
• Re: Largest diameter wheel.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 21:08:10 -0500
  ...On dry pavement, increasing any of the variables, increases traction. This means that a wider tire on dry pavement will increase traction, improve cornering...
• Re: Serious light bulb question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 12:34:31 -0500
  ...If there is no water in the >tank and a kid or wife goes to check if there is any >water, will running dry...
• Re: Water Proofing
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 20:03:34 EDT
  ...Guaranteed to darken the fabric, leave a residue and keep you dry! Rico
• Re: '86 Headlight replacment?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 8 Mar 1997 01:41:20 -0600 (CST)
  ...Try it dry first. > >Dave Just put 'em in the dishwasher, full hot cycle, bulb hole side down. Works great with "Cascade liqui-gel...
• Re: Rooftop A/C Experiences 12 volt AC option.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 May 2011 13:31:49 -0400
  ...Rooftop A/C Experiences Swamp Coolers really only work in very dry climates. I had one in my house in New Mexico and it...
• Re: A/C repair $ticker $hock - not "urgent," but "pressing"
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 16:35:34 -0400
  ...He > said I need the following: > compressor shaft seal > receiver dryer > freon >Is $514.70 too much to pay for having this work done...
• Re: Where do I put my new Westfalia stickers?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 27 May 2006 15:41:21 -0400
  ...Now, let it set for a few hours and dry completely so the glue can dry good. When dry ,carefully peal off the top...
• Re: Poptop rainfly
  Historical mailing list - Dave Creasy
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 14:40:56 -0500
  ...I always let it dry out after a wet camp not only for cleanliness purposed but for mildew issues I want to avoid to...
• Re: Poptop rainfly
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 3 Feb 2008 11:03:50 -0800
  > While I admit a rainfly would be nice, to avoid having to travel with wet canvas (and dry it out > when you get home...
• Old Volks Repair Book
  Historical mailing list - Bren Smith
  Fri, 17 May 1996 14:11:00 -0700
  ...Wash in cold water separately, hang dry and iron with warm iron. For not so good results: Drag behind car through puddles, blow-dry...
• Re: Hankook tires - fits the bill?
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 20:25:30 -0400
  I had some Hankooks on a trailer (not by choice) and they dry-rotted and looked ready to disintegrate within a year to two...
• Re: rusty brake bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - Bio
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 21:27:43 -0400
  Instead of using a torch, use a hair dryer. They can heat it up quit well and you don't have to worry about...
• Re: AC converted to 134
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 08:06:08 -0500
  ...NM is almost as dry as AZ. While living there, I found that air conditioners were not the thing to have in your home...
• Re: loud clacking fm engine!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 07:34:56 EDT
  ...The design of the engine allows the lifters to drain dry while sitting for extended periods of time. If the lifer pumps back up...
• Re: Rain and bad idle / no start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:11:50 -0800
  ...I don't think there's any harm in letting it dry really well, then trying it on the van. The cover should come...
• Diff. Lock 86 Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Holmdahl
  Fri, 22 Nov 96 12:29:00 CDT
  ...I drove it on dry pavement about 8 miles. The guy who did the trans work said he thought it could be attributed to...
• Re: dry rot on pop top
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 11:38:28 -0600
  ...My first task is to give her a complete, well deserved, �make-over� (major interior clean-up) I found some dry rot on the...
• Re: throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 09:34:18 -0500
  When I reassembled mine I left it dry. Had no problems so far. Laurence Smith Hamilton, ON 90 Westy (fanumbos) > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
• Re: 14" or 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 20:43:29 -0500
  ...Tire composition also has a say in dry grip and wear life (another balancing act.) On Sunday, January 5, 2003, at 07:30 PM...
• Re: sliding rear window for transporter
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 14:42:13 -0500
  ...http://volksweb.relitech.com/tomc/crew/loaded1.jpg When I carry 12' sheets of drywall, I place 12' 2x4's on the bed under...
• Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 16:23:40 -0400
  Yes, replace the reciever dryer too. If it was me, I would only remove it, and bake it on the barbie. This, to drive...
• dry rot on pop top
  Historical mailing list - Mariposa Charme
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 11:26:40 -0600
  ...My first task is to give her a complete, well deserved, �make-over� (major interior clean-up) I found some dry rot on the...
• A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Todd Donovan
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 22:48:09 -0600
  I may need to replace an A/C compressor, receiver/dryer, A/C clutch, and freon in a '90 syncro westy. Does anyone know...
• Re: sweaty aux-battery?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 21:24:18 EST
  ...I would dry the area out and observe for a couple days.
• Re: Best chance of passing emmissions?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 17:16:15 EDT
  ...55:47 PM, gronski@GMAIL.COM writes: << What are the tips? >> Run it almost empty and dump in a gallon of dry gas. George
• Wheel Torque
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 14:48:29 -0700
  Yes, clean and dry. Another thing - torque up to final torque slowly using a criss-cross pattern, don't just take the first nut...
• Re: This is BS, right?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 13:25:40 -0400
  ...Or--why not?--dry your hair with it. Snazzy red color, too.
• Re: Clean inside instruments panel?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 28 Oct 2016 07:25:14 -0700
  ...You should > be able to wash and dry repeatedly to get most stuff out but that obviously > wouldn't work for everything that could...
• Re: Tight Canvas??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:29:43 -0700
  ...I would be very careful in trying to stretch your poptop, might try & leave it popped dry & see if that improves it any. Richard...
• Re: SA trailer hitch NLA? other SA parts drying up
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 17:43:06 -0500
  ...the frame.. >most of the vendors said the SA parts are drying up... youve all seen the >big brake kits go..and now gone...
• Re: Receiver/drier & other AC info
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 21:20:14 -0500
  ...The thing is, after the original rx-dryer is removed, the system should be blown with nitrogen to remove as much old oil as...
• pop top mildew prevention
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 07:50:33 PST
  ...To prevent mildew I now dry out that area by raising the top and putting a small electric heater up there for a couple...
• Re: Ultra Ever Dry
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 20:01:19 -0800
  ...Ultra Ever Dry Anyone here have experience with this product? http://www.ultraeverdrystore.com/ � Dan 2000 Jetta VR6 2009 Tiguan turbo 4 motion 1969...
• Re: Radio causes buzzer to go off
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:48:59 -0400
  ...When I transmit the buzzer sounds the whole time ( I once smoked the GFCI on a hair dryer with a 5-watt marine VHF...
• Re: Wal-Mart and battery stuff
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:30:56 -0500
  I just changed out a 5YO Wally World battery that was still decent...was getting paranoid using cabin lighting when dry camping overnight. Was...
• Transmission leak
  Historical mailing list - Martin Schmid
  Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:37:22 -0400
  ...All the other areas are completely dry! Not sure if I can carefully tighten the adjusting ring,... Would appreciate some feedback - thanks, Martin
• Re: Cost effective,,expected for 60,000mi svc
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 17:48:46 -0700
  ...the greese drys out and cakes up. Bill
• Air Conditioning problems on 90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
  Tue, 7 May 1996 16:51:49 -0400
  ...My VW mechanic suggested that we feel around on the reciever dryer and we might find that one end was cool and one end...
• Re: Coolant reservoir bottle the 85 gl 2wd type
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 30 Jul 2013 00:17:03 -0700
  ...Coolant hoses seem dry, cap seem dry. Seems to leak under pressure. Drip drip drip. Thanks Tony Sent from my iPhone=
• Hydaulic lifter bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Klender
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 20:40:00 EST
  ...I pulled both of the lifters from #2 and found that they were totally dry. I pulled them apart and bled them and then...
• Re: Seat Foam Grunge!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 13:45:56 EST
  ...if you rinse the foam out, just be prepared to let them dry for a week or more.. that foam takes foever to dry...
• Re: Dirty vs. clean
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:45:14 -0400
  ...After it is dry spray the entire engine with clear engine paint. It will look even better. I use a special chemical solution and...
• FW: Das Boot still in drydock--bad coil??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 01:55:32 -0600
  ...Das Boot still in drydock--bad coil?? ---------- From: Scott Hall[SMTP:ictalurus@westal.net] Sent: Thursday, January 21, 1999 12:06 AM To: 'Joel...
• OK, got it working..........Turbo Soobie 2.5 on Cosworth dyno
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 19:37:48 -0800
  ...But put that in yer Vanagon ! and darn.............they have a nice dry sump system ( link on the first page to it ) ...... but the...
• FI Pump storage Q
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 06:20:55 -0800
  ...Or Dry? to keep fuel from messing up seals. I removed the pump last summer, and replaced it with one form the 'other' bus...
• Re: car bra mildew
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Thu, 13 Jan 2005 00:02:13 -0500
  ...bra to get wet leads to the problem of cleaning and drying it. That's difficult when I'm on a cross country tour...
• Re: Smell gas...
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 17:13:38 -0700
  ...Everything looks dry. > Gas evaporates pretty quickly so a small leak may look dry, OTOH even a small amount has a very prevasive smell...
• Re: Bucking syndrome issue
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Wed, 24 Aug 2016 07:04:41 -0400
  My '81 "did the dance" until I sprayed the brain box and cable connection with WD40, as a Water Dispersal dryer. Then a good...
• install water tank level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:08:00 -0700
  ...Do you install the gasket seal dry, or is there some gasket seal goop that is needed? Thanks stan
• Re: 71 wiper screech
  Historical mailing list - Erik W. Burtis
  Sun, 17 Mar 1996 11:12:52 -0400 (EDT)
  Well I took the system out this past sat and sure enought the safts were dry as bone. Lubed them up and all is...
• pop top
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 09:05:16 -0500
  One way to help keep you canvas dry is to try and keep the back of the van towards the direction of the ran...
• Re: Decal Remover?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 19:39:55 -0800
  ...Any > help? the heat of a hair dryer will remove decals.. Bill
• Re: Compression test - cold vs hot?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 13:36:48 -0500
  I would say it is more of a difference between dry vs. wet instead of cold vs. hot. As in the rings having oil...
• Re: Inline 4 - new transmission
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Thu, 31 May 2007 16:39:08 -0400
  Hey, no problem......thought I would chime in before all the Tiico freaks started flaming you! You are right, all dry in the engine...
• Re: Another AC question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Sep 2011 12:31:42 -0400
  ...The receiver dryer is a desiccant type filter and should be replaced most any time the system is opened for other repairs. Especially if...