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• Re: transmission rebuilders - any last-minute advice? - Dennis Haynes
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 10:30:13 EST
  ...His postings are not only numerous, but also manifold and without fault. His generous advise to this list is well tempered and demonstrates that...
• Re: RED BLUSH.....!!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 18:34:07 -0600
  ...was all my fault....! I must apologize to everyone... when I was looking at the wires on the distributor I was putting 1342... out...
• Re: VW Memory Sticks
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:07:21 -0800
  ...On 11/28/07, Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hey, I couldn't resist......it's all Neils' fault! > > http://www.retrotogo.com...
• Re: Residual Fuel Pressure: hold for 1 hour?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 3 Mar 2014 17:49:28 -0800
  ...If > pressure holds, regulator is at fault. If pressure drops, pump check > valve at fault. -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http...
• ignition switch-- how to article
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:27:29 -0800
  ...Unfortunately, I think this particular ignition switch was faulty, and I'm now having more problems than I ever started with. So much for...
• No fly-by-wire in MY vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:44:28 -0800
  ...Kinda like pouring coffee in your nether regions and claiming it was the coffee sellers fault. More here http://tinyurl.com/yzm2rb2 Sometimes simple...
• Re: Have you replaced the Receiver/Drier in your A/C?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Mon, 02 Dec 1996 17:39:38 -0500
  ...Seepage from this plug is a fault of the part. As you mentioned, the normal failure of this plug is blow out when pressures...
• Re: mirror package
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 12:06:58 EST
  ...If something is damaged in transit, it is the shippers fault (remember the insurance that is bought) not the vender (unless it can be...
• 85 westfalia camper propane tank leak - need rubber o-ring
  Historical mailing list - Paul Kerwin
  Sun, 13 May 2001 19:50:10 -0400
  ...the regulator.It appears that the leak is coming from a faulty rubber o-ring that sits in between these two parts. I contacted...
• Wanted, Stove manifold assembly
  Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 13:18:31 -0800
  ...found a very small leak in the regulator to the stove - faulty gasket. Does anyone have a good, used stove regulator and / or the...
• AC Leaks
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 21:06:06 -0400
  The most common leak is faulty "o" rings where the lines connect to the compressor. I would check these first. Be sure to use...
• Re: WTB Digitool
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 23 Nov 2006 12:20:54 -0800
  ...Because we don't have OBD in our cars, the digitool would help to solve most of the faults. > So, if any of you...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (second update)
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 24 Nov 2013 13:26:57 -0600
  ...I still can't find the fault. > > I've checked the wiring, fusebox, ran all the tests. It hasn't faulted > except on the...
• Re: auto accidents in europe? fish (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 17:47:36 -0800
  ...Now, were all thinking that if you get rear ended, it's the other guys fault right? Nope, 25% his fault 75% my fault...
• Re: Help...Brake Question
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 09:48:13 -0700
  ...On cars with diesel engines, vacuum booster problems may be caused by a faulty vacuum pump. If brake fluid id leaking into the booster...
• Leaky Oil cooler 89 GL
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Dunn
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 11:23:29 EST
  ...Has anyone had experience with this? there is no oil contamination in the antifreeze, so I don't think is faulty, Sould I go...
• Re: heating
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 00:13:21 EST
  ...funny ... ;<) anyway, low heat output can possibly be attributed to a faulty thermostat, causing the vehicle to run too cold (you can see this...
• Re: Short in my gas gauge
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 14:14:29 -0700
  ...If it's open circuit sender is at fault and needs to be replaced. Not very hard to do. My friend' 87 Westy had...
• distributor pick-up unit
  Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 15:32:47 -0800
  ...The van is at the current owner's shop, and they have the determined that the pick-up unit in the distributor is faulty...
• lock yer doors without keys?
  Historical mailing list - aircooled chris
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 08:06:45 -0700
  ...So do I have faulty handles, or is there a trick im missing? thanks! airkooledchris
• Re: Boston Bob engines - Use caution
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:41:39 -0800
  ...While Bob may be on the hook for oil leaks he can't be at fault for an ignored seized alternator that caused a...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light on-need help! (dealer cant fix it)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 12:51:43 -0400
  ...The fault was indistinguishable by the ECU from an ignition fault as rightly it should be. However the ECU considers only it's measured...
• Re: This is Yosh from Japan.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:48:27 -0500
  ...Given that there have been four shocks in the fault area in the last hour of magnitudes from 5.0 to 5.8 and...
• glow plug sender relay
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Mon, 26 Jun 1995 11:18:06 -0600 (MDT)
  Hello vanagon gang, Have any of you diesel people out there changed your glow plug sender relay? I believe mine is faulty since my...
• Re: hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 21:09:56 -0600
  ...Is the AFM at fault? > Sid Vicious in New Orleans. Might want to check the idle switch on the throttle body. Larry A.
• Re: flickering oil light at idle
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 09:18:27 -0500
  The corruptor wrote: > Bal bla bla.............come on you noob........ (he he he he he he) > put some 20/50 oil, change the faulty...
• Update on my SVX issues
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 15:17:56 -0400
  ...I don't hold Small Car at fault. I'm very pleased with the work that Small Car did. We're waiting on parts...
• Pre-state insepction repair - somewhat URGENT
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:20:48 -0400
  ...Should it fail inspection for such a charming fault? Cheers, mordo
• Re: Fwd: Stranded - my first heartbreak
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 11:31:42 -0500
  Steven, I never said it wasn't my fault or irresponsible - I was simply answering the question of how does someone run out of...
• Re: 87 Syncro Brake Light Problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 00:49:25 -0500
  ...One or both of these switches is likely at fault. There is no adjustment for when the brake lights come on. Mike Donna Skarloken...
• Re: Boston Bob engines - Use caution
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:13:39 EST
  ...financial restitution for damage caused by driver error, which wasnt bobs fault. thats my take on it.. warranties dont usually apply to consumer abuse...
• Syncro fuel sender ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 14:26:55 -0700
  ...It is way too expensive to buy a new one for such a small fault. Zoltan
• Re: 80 Vanagon gremlin update
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Mon, 10 Feb 1997 10:36:55 -0800
  ...It think it's like the mechanic said--the computer is getting faulty signals. You can't blame the puter on that, a brand...
• Re: Digijet ecu failures --- Help !
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 4 Sep 1999 00:59:15 -0500
  ...Could not find fault with the harness when checking for shorts >while flexing wiring. > >Injectors read 8 to 10 ohms resistance. One source listed...
• Re: oem faucet hard to turn on/off
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 13 Aug 2018 11:08:44 -0500
  It helps some but it doesn't solve all the problems of a faulty or work out one. You can't reach everywhere as...
• Re: Overheating
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 16:00:56 EDT
  ...When does it come on and when does it go off? The temp sender for the fan could be faulty. Hope I gave you...
• Re: '87 Westy Weekender owner needs help!!!!!! 2.1L wbx running rich??? ideas??
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 10:56:57 -0400
  ...some when cold, some only when cold, some only when hot.... faulty distributor are also a commun problem... Cheers, Ben http://www.benplace.com...
• Re: Question About ECU Programing
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 3 Nov 2003 10:42:23 EST
  ...The worst part of all this is that the problem was an intermittant ground fault, on the left side of the engine. The same...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - John Philcox
  Tue, 22 Nov 2005 10:34:56 -0500
  ...One of these days I'll get around to pinpointing the fault so I can have my tach back. John Philcox 85 GL, Newport...
• Re: Propex install near water tank
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:55:21 -0400
  ...airflow sensor will detects improper airflow and shut off with an fault flash code. The pipes can each be extended to 2 meters total...
• Re: Series resistance unti question
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:01:31 -0500
  ...I suspect the Series Resistance Unit is faulty. My question is; how easy or difficult it is to get to it. > The van is...
• Re: Re N vs S CA
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Oct 1994 16:18:10 -0800
  ...BIG ONE? Norman, Norman, The WESTERN part of the San Andreas Fault is moving NORTH and RISING. We'll be in Seattle soon, where...
• Re: Help: Failed Smog Test
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 11:13:46 -0800
  ...be leaky injector seals, (easy and cheap to replace) or a faulty injector. -- Stuart MacMillan Manager, Case Program 800-909-8244 ext 208 Getting...
• Re: "stella" no sound,no start
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 13:04:52 -0800
  ...Very common fault on Vanagons. Cheap from the vendors and easy to replace. Get yours today! While you are waiting for it to arrive...
• Re: Sliding door opens by itself
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 23:30:28 EDT
  ...Only after comparing the old and new latch did I recognize that slamming the door was the fault. Good luck! Eric Small South Portland...
• clearing on board computer
  Historical mailing list - vwghost
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 14:52:17 -0500
  ...engine in my 88 .The wiring harness David Marshall did.The fault neg is yellow with a black stripe and the obd's are...
• Re: The Skylighguy's replacement pop-top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Ri
  Fri, 4 Jul 2003 17:18:20 -0700
  ...that's no fault of the supplier! ha ha ha Ri At 11:10 PM 7/3/2003, you wrote: >Hey gang, anybody tried...
• Re: Dumping your mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 04:29:49 EST
  ...What are breaking up over? I wouldn't burn bridges unless the fault was severe. You never know when the tow truck operator who...
• Re: water tank pump problem
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 09:35:36 -0700
  ...IF! it's a faulty faucet, now might be the time to look into some DIY alternatives. See my post: http://gerry.vanagon.com...
• Where's the coolant relay on a diesel vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 19:22:52 -0600
  This weekend I pulled the #42 relay and my coolant light still blinked, making me think it was indeed the relay at fault. After...
• Re: no spark - Solved
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 02:16:56 -0400
  then i bet the original points were not at fault. On Sat, 15 Jul 2006 18:37:09 -0700, chris <vanagon@FRONTLEFTSPEAKERPOSSE.COM> wrote...
• Re: Blue wire to aux battery dead
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Mon, 7 May 2007 20:08:22 -0400
  ...I don't think you have a choice but to backtrack up the wire until you find the fault. Good luck. Jake
• Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:14:41 -0400
  ...Could we assume the injector drivers are not getting enough current to open the injector solenoids due to faulty solder joints limiting current flow...
• 84 Vanagon Westy - Fuel Pump Noise
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Tue, 2 Jul 1996 09:45:31 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Could this problem be caused by a faulty pressure regulator? Anybody have any other ideas about what to check. Thanks, John Brown
• head temp gauge
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 16:54:36 -0800 (PST)
  ...head on my #1-2 side. (I believe I got a faulty one 7 mos. ago--there appeared to be contamination in the welding...
• Re: Added fire protection over engine c
  Historical mailing list - Brent Michael Gardner
  Tue, 29 Sep 1998 12:41:26 -0700
  ...If I did get in an accident and heaven forbid, it was my fault, how can I make sure the insurance company will pay...
• Re: Wasserboxer corrosion problem
  Historical mailing list - Scot Douglas
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 22:33:24 -0500
  Tim Smith wrote: > > Hi All, > > The head corrosion in wassers is the fault of the design, NOT of any > particular aspect of coolant/maintanance...
• Re: Car alarms- Humor
  Historical mailing list - Andree Hurley
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 14:33:33 -0500
  ...kayak was stolen off of my truck two years ago (my fault for not locking it, but in Port Townsend?). Older and wiser...and...
• Re: '86 full Westy for sale...$2000...
  Historical mailing list - Bernard
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 15:20:55 -0800
  ...That is not the fault of the vanagon but the issue is with guy who did the work on engine. If it isn't...
• Re: Inverter shuts off when connected to deep cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:22:38 -0800
  ...Inverter Cuts Out Your inverter is going to go into a fault mode, probably shut off, if the source battery gets to loe, usually...