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  • V6 Vanagon on the road-finally
    Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (Certifiable VW mech)
    Mon, 27 Jul 1998 10:48:02 +0000
    ...have to wait until fall when the Chevy dealer is not swamped with dead and dying Chevies. There is some minor vibration at low...
  • Re: air-condition retrofit
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 5 Oct 2000 12:04:21 -0400
    ...Any recommendations?? The only thing you could get that would run on 12v (within reason and given a Vanagon) would be a swamp cooler...
  • Re: Vanagon.com stickers
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 25 Jun 2004 15:05:34 -0500
    ...colour, >- comments > >E-mail me off list so we don't swamp the list server. Any general comments >could be posted to the list...
  • FS: WHITE '87 WESTY GL,4SPD, CRUISE, A/C,127k, $2500!!! (IL)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 9 Feb 2005 12:56:13 EST
    ...list as i dont know how he'd feel about being swamped with calls all the sudden.. good luck folks...if i wasnt buying...
  • Re: Poptop window/screen replacements?
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:49:57 -0500
    ...The shop is swamped with work before the holiday. Jonce >For what the thought is worth, why don't we ask Jonce if he...
  • Re: Why plug the dash air intake screen?
    Historical mailing list - GMac999
    Tue, 5 Aug 2008 20:40:08 -0500
    ...water into the vents onto this "sponge" would create a > rudimentary swamp cooler- but mold would be insane (then again, the > cloth was more...
  • Re: Update on AFM testing procedure
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 5 Jul 2014 13:27:50 -0700
    ...I think maybe they kept the wire hot enough that > differences in intake air temperature were swamped - just short of > glowing tickles the back...
  • Re: Sheesh! Wildflowers? No real vanagon content
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sun, 9 Mar 2008 14:42:42 -0700
    ...This weekend, our little desert town is SWAMPED with Lookie-Lous, driving around in their fancy city SUVs and motorhomes and standing out(breifly...
  • A/C evaporator drainage solution
    Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
    Fri, 5 Nov 1999 07:31:14 -0800
    ...and the middle of the van creating a damp, smelly rug swamp. Problem #2: Even if the water comes out the valve it dribbles...
  • Re: Sheesh! Wildflowers? No real vanagon content
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sun, 9 Mar 2008 15:02:31 -0700
    ...occupy themselves, or > something. > This weekend, our little desert town is SWAMPED with Lookie-Lous, driving > around in their fancy > city SUVs and motorhomes...
  • Re: O2-sensor voltage problems '84 1.9L -- Help needed
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:02:31 -0700
    ...The ECU applies a bias voltage to the line so it can tell when the sensor heats up and comes on line (and swamps...
  • Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Thu, 20 Feb 2003 14:24:20 -0800
    ...I agree that the change in timing may be minimal, and that it may be swamped by other factors (sloppy distributors), but my point...
  • Re: Craigslist engine
    Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
    Wed, 18 Oct 2006 20:09:28 -0700
    ...It sure feels like the swamp water is rising... On 10/18/06 7:49 PM, "neil" <goofymuso@yahoo.ca> wrote: > --- Nathaniel Poole <npoole...
  • Re: [intermiitent ignition problem]
    Historical mailing list - d t
    Tue, 11 Jul 2000 12:58:18 MDT
    ...appologies if this response came rather late, as I'm practically swamped with incoming mail...) ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address at http...
  • Re: Tierra del Fuego 2000
    Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
    Wed, 12 Feb 1997 20:02:04 -0800
    ...No matter how Syncroed you might be.Swamps, mosquitoes, drug dealers, guerrilla, etc. It is said that the gap has been kept roadless not...
  • Re: Digijet Idle Problems
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:33:09 -0700
    ...Once the throttle opens its effect is > swamped.
  • re: any EuroVans out there? (and prob. to watch for)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Dec 95 13:13:44 PST
    ...If you see water drops forming on or around your shift lever, take it apart, there's a swamp under there. There was about...
  • RE: Pla-Cool Air Cooler?
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Wed, 03 Apr 1996 15:11:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...Would I be inviting disaster to use it? Sounds like a swamp cooler. My mobile home in Colorado had one, a lot bigger than...
  • Re: Why plug the dash air intake screen?
    Historical mailing list - Oliver Mueller-Heubach
    Wed, 6 Aug 2008 11:52:45 -0400
    ...water into the vents onto this "sponge" would create a >> rudimentary swamp cooler- but mold would be insane (then again, the >> cloth was more...
  • Re: 02 Wire Resistance Questions
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:00:43 -0500
    ...However I don't know enough about thermoelectricity, and the danger I see is creating a thermocouple whose output could swamp the sensor output...
  • Vanagon list donation status - New server?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
    Thu, 24 May 2001 10:52:49 -0400
    ...a new hardware platform - I new I was going to be swamped with work. This also explains why my http://volksweb.relitech.com website...
  • Re: General/Sorta dirt-road worthiness of 2WD Vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Mon, 27 Jun 2005 16:54:06 -0400
    ...No swamps. Regular >street tires, stock size. > >Generally-speaking. Anecdotal is good. The more colorful the better. > >As in, "Vanagons get stuck more easily...
  • Re: 4 speed shift problems
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 26 Sep 2005 09:13:54 -0500
    ...I would do it >myself, but am simply swamped trying to get ready for a trip in 3 days, so >gave them the name...
  • Re: Silcone Coolants lines ???Re: 85 Gl Auto Tranny 5/8" Coolant Hoses to Tranny Cooler Busted-
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Thu, 31 May 2007 16:00:23 -0700
    ...one use em at all 2ply 4ply 6plys ?? > > > alligators in the swamp I was out at shop who heated up the o2 sensor > cherry...
  • Re: I'm back . . .
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Tue, 10 Apr 2012 05:30:17 -0700
    Gladly, if summer there is less swampy-feeling than it is here. The Westy is ready! � Stephen --- On Mon, 4/9/12, Karl Wolz...
  • Re: Heater not stopping problem #
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Thu, 3 Aug 2000 22:11:57 -0400
    ...appologies if this response came rather late, as I'm > practically swamped with incoming mail...) > > > ____________________________________________________________________ > Get free email and a permanent address at http...
  • Re: Update on AFM testing procedure
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Sat, 5 Jul 2014 10:42:42 -1000
    ...I think maybe they kept the wire hot enough that > differences in intake air temperature were swamped - just short of > glowing tickles the back...
  • Adventures in Air Conditioning 2
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 9 Jun 1999 09:48:01 EDT
    ...This company is at http://www.swampy.net/hprices.html (this is thier price page. Go here first because there is no link to...
  • Re: Heater not stopping problem #
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Thu, 3 Aug 2000 16:29:22 -0700
    ...appologies if this response came rather late, as I'm > practically swamped with incoming mail...) > > ____________________________________________________________________ > Get free email and a permanent address at http...
  • Re: Aftermarket Rooftop Cooling Experiences?
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Fri, 13 May 2011 16:09:52 +0000
    ...am wondering if anyone here has installed a roof-mount RV swamp cooler > (12V, my first choice) or low-profile AC unit on their...
  • Re: great "personal cooling"device
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:09:29 -0400
    ...Maybe you could put the outdoor fan mister - > http://tinyurl.com/6b4ox7 > - inside the ducting? Theres some pretty nice looking units at > swampy.net...
  • Re: A/C
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
    Sat, 7 Jan 2017 12:42:34 -0500
    ...while driving as well as parked.I do not think a swamp cooler will work.It > would be nice to cool the front, but...
  • Roadhaus - Summary of Florida Trip Suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Wed, 11 Feb 2004 21:35:56 -0600
    ...South of Naples is Corkscrew Swamp Wildlife Refuge run by Audubon Society. Extensive raised boardwalk thru a pristine cypress swamp. - - - Mostly central Fl. There...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - d t
    Sat, 4 Nov 2000 03:23:17 MST
    ...appologies if this response came rather late, as I'm practically swamped with incoming mail...) ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address at http...
  • Re: An AC idea for driving and camping
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 8 Jul 2007 21:07:23 -0400
    ...2007, justin - wrote: >not cheap, but simple and works great > >http://swampy.net/wb.html > > > > > > >---------- > > Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2007 17:55:58 -0400...
  • Re: Aftermarket Rooftop Cooling Experiences?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 15 May 2011 18:22:54 -0700
    ...am wondering if anyone here has installed a roof-mount RV swamp >> > cooler (12V, my first choice) or low-profile AC unit on their...
  • Re: Code Red Air? (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 18 Jul 2006 17:29:05 -0400
    ...Completely kills the swamp coolers. > Some people > just drive their cars around so they can have some A/C- or at least > they did...
  • Re: Engine for sale
    Historical mailing list - Data Services
    Thu, 1 Nov 2001 21:38:45 -0500
    ...James and Louis over at Small Wheels in Swampscott were quite impressed with this motor in it's current condition (and most are not...
  • Re: Reflective tinting ...
    Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
    Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:50:31 -0700
    ...I have a 1600 watt voltage inverter powering a 30" portable swamp cooler. This has all worked well for over 25000 miles. Hope some...
  • Re: [NVC] Create electricity-free cooler
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:56:10 -0700
    ...Evap coolers, whether in the form of a couple-a terra cotta pots or in the form of swamp coolers, are a good choice...
  • Platinum Cat Heater
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Thu, 16 Nov 2000 00:48:09 EST
    ...He is swamped with work in parts and service, so he may be only able to come up with a heater for now maybe...
  • Syncro de Mayo Este 04
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 29 Mar 2004 12:33:42 -0500
    ...There are known and unknown hazards, including but not limited to wildlife (poisonous snakes, bears, coyotes, etc.) swampy areas, caves and sinkholes. Please take...
  • Re: VW ETKA cd
    Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
    Thu, 18 May 2000 12:31:07 -0400
    ...parts you may have like a right > taillight lens ? Don't swamp me yet - I still need to figure out the burn. > > For those...
  • FFFFriday Follies: A Old Tale of the Deep South
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 21 Jul 95 00:00:33 CDT
    ...Geez, I thought, now I'm talking to possums in the swamps of Alabama! How old was that beer!?? I picked up a stick...
  • Re: Photo ticket at stop lights
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 13 Dec 2002 09:03:45 -0800
    ...The traffic courts >here are so swamped that basically anyone who bothers to show up in >court has their case perfunctorily dismissed, not because...
  • Re: Need to be removed from list
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:42:17 -0700
    ...removed from this list--I enjoy the > emails but am getting swamped with messages so need to get off the list. > Can > someone PLEASE...
  • Re: Update on AFM testing procedure
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 5 Jul 2014 19:29:18 -0400
    ...I think maybe they kept the wire hot enough that >> differences in intake air temperature were swamped - just short of >> glowing tickles the back...
  • FFFFrydaye Fan Tasses
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 29 Oct 1999 21:36:52 -0500
    ...Geez, I thought, now I'm talking to a possum in the swamps of Alabama! How old was that beer? I picked up a...
  • Re: General/Sorta dirt-road worthiness of 2WD Vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Tue, 28 Jun 2005 09:35:50 -0700
    ...No swamps. Regular > street tires, stock size.
  • Re: Bus depot
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sat, 7 Jan 2006 12:45:22 -0500
    ...busy one. (We're a small shop, so we can get swamped sometimes. That's why we specify to allow 7-10 working day...
  • Re: I'm back . . .A/C and beyond, window air scoop
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:12:36 -0400
    ...I'm headed toward Okeefenokee Swamp and Folkston Funnel in a couple days and will likely get a good chance to test it in...
  • repeat message without attachement: Email virus warning and description
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sat, 27 Mar 1999 14:24:07 -0600
    ...possibility that the virus could overwhelm mail servers. "We've been swamped all day with customers calling in with this," said Dan Schrader, director...
  • Re: Platinum Cat Heater
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Thu, 16 Nov 2000 10:42:36 -0800
    ...He is swamped with work in parts and service, so he may be only able to come up with a heater for now maybe...
  • Re: Portable air conditioning.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 20 Jan 2014 10:22:08 -0500
    ...not both for the money. > > So, I am thinking of a "swamp cooler". I saw one online, a "GoCool > 12V Portable Semi Truck Cab...
  • Re: Craigslist engine
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 18 Oct 2006 20:25:39 -0700
    ...It sure feels like the swamp water is rising... > > > On 10/18/06 7:49 PM, "neil" <goofymuso@yahoo.ca> wrote: > > > --- Nathaniel Poole <npoole...
  • Re: rec.autos.vw call for votes
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 21 Jun 95 13:20:32 CDT
    ...cause there was too much "beetle" on the VINTAGEVW list, and not everybody could get to rec.autos.vw (and be swamped by the...
  • Re: Nevada- A/C or No A/C?
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:39:17 -0400
    ...Also, a swamp cooler works great out there, most of the year. You get the same cooling effect when you drive past a farm...
  • Re: Camper Rentals in Alaska
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 13 Jan 2006 23:53:01 -0600
    ...the State. > >I would have responded sooner, but I have been swamped at work today. Everyone in town wants spare airfilters for their cars...
  • care of our Wasserboxer/WaterLeaker engines
    Historical mailing list - d t
    Sun, 20 Aug 2000 10:59:44 MDT
    ...appologies if this response came rather late, as I'm practically swamped with incoming mail...) ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address at http...
  • Re: spring break
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 5 Apr 2006 08:17:23 -0500
    ...Me and the family are off > to the Okefenokee swamp and than down to Saint > Augustine this week ,so wave if you see a...