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• Re: No turn over
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 24 Mar 2019 08:57:57 -0700
  ...I checked everything - fuel pump, ignition switch, sparks, vacuum, ECU etc etc ...but still crank but no start. In despair I walked a couple...
• Re: Moral question--no Bob-related content - LVC
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:05:52 -0500
  ...I took a '93 Saab to a reputable <BR>local mech to have the vacuum cruise control fixed, something which I now <BR>know...
• Re: True Grit---
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 27 May 2002 23:55:35 -0500
  ...purchased to resurrect or Vanagons > I > > purchased for an economical parts source the vehicles have had > extensive > > and expensive repairs and maintenance done on...
• Re: SAmba Ad
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 May 2012 23:37:38 -0700
  ...I'm not sure if anyone ever has found a source for that stuff.. it just seems 'right' covering the hose to me. I...
• Re: Cough, Choke, Splutter!
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 23:20:36 -0500
  ...No obvious disconnected wires, except the O2 > sensor, and no loose > vacuum lines. When I warmed it up, things ran fine. > Couldn't make...
• Re: True Grit---
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Tue, 28 May 2002 00:22:20 -0500
  ...In many cases of Westies I've purchased to resurrect or Vanagons I purchased for an economical parts source the vehicles have had extensive...
• Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 22:05:41 -0700
  ...I don't believe you have considered intake manifold leaks as a source of rough idle. Does it run normally and strongly throughout the...
• Re: State Inspection
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 12:09:06 -0600
  ...It was something simple like a vacuum line on the transmission that they had split. It passed finally because it maxed out the expenditure...
• Re: True Grit---
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 May 2002 00:19:34 -0500
  ...In many cases of > Westies > I've purchased to resurrect or Vanagons I purchased for an > economical > parts source the vehicles have had extensive...
• Re: failed SMOG, cylinder misfiring?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Sun, 7 Sep 2003 22:22:53 -0700
  ...that I did in the last 3 months to find the > source of the pulsing exhaust problem: > - used about 2-3 bottles of techron...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 17:33:56 -0700
  ...timing, and vacuum hose connections, some vans screw up the pressure regulator and distributor hose connection and they come from different sources. Also cleaning...
• Re: Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 11:36:57 -0700
  ...Is this a KD or Liesle, or a VW source. Looks like this cover plate plate on my engine, near the dip stick entry...
• Re: 1/4 mile syndrome is back!
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 8 Oct 1999 09:42:34 -0500
  ...The fuel pump voltage source is the same as the ecu source, (relay box in engine compartment). The ignition key switch is required to...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 18:41:19 -0700
  ...timing, and vacuum >hose connections, some vans screw up the pressure regulator and >distributor hose connection and they come from different sources. Also >cleaning...
• Re: State Inspection
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 14:02:45 -0600
  ...It was something >simple like a vacuum line on the transmission that they had split. It >passed finally because it maxed out the expenditure...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 22:39:54 -0400
  ...timing, and vacuum hose connections, some vans screw up the pressure regulator and distributor hose connection and they come from different sources. Also cleaning...
• Re: True Grit---
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 May 2002 00:39:12 -0500
  ...In many cases of > Westies > I've purchased to resurrect or Vanagons I purchased for an > economical > parts source the vehicles have had extensive...
• Re: many questions about the westy..
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 May 1996 10:51:22 -0500
  ...The Haynes is about $12 in FLAPS; you can mail order the Bentley from various sources. > and the other problem... > i went to change...
• Re: Van Upgrade idea your thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 29 Dec 2020 13:35:55 -0500
  ...looking for a easy temporary place to plug in the car vacuum. eRic > On Dec 29, 2020, at 12:08 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57...
• Headlight Mystery (2 lamp/Halogen)
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Sat, 22 Oct 2011 23:25:01 -0700
  ...I took out both hi/lo bulbs and tested them with a 12v source. She has the Bosch motorcycle headlamp upgrade The spade connectors...
• Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 13:59:18 -0400
  ...Timing is by a conventional distributor with vacuum advance and retard and centrifugal advance. Distro. has a Hall-effect pulse generator that feeds the...
• Re: Moral question
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 10:31:41 -0500
  ...I took a '93 Saab to a >reputable local mech to have the vacuum cruise control fixed, something >which I now know is by...
• Re: Van Upgrade idea your thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 30 Dec 2020 10:24:04 -0800
  ...looking for a easy temporary place to plug in the car vacuum. > > eRic > > >> On Dec 29, 2020, at 12:08 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57...
• Re: State Inspection
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 15:18:20 -0600
  ...It was > something > >simple like a vacuum line on the transmission that they had split. > It > >passed finally because it maxed out the expenditure...
• Re: Headlight Mystery (2 lamp/Halogen)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:14:29 -0400
  ...I took out both hi/lo bulbs and tested them with a 12v source. She has the Bosch motorcycle headlamp upgrade The spade connectors...
• Various Upgrades for Lilleyed WBX - here you go
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 15:39:35 -0800
  ...K&N Source for K&N air filter: Performance International 696 West 18th Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 1-800-522-1672 <http://www...
• Re: Dealer repair disaster '89 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 May 2003 11:14:54 -0600
  ...Me: "but >what if they're not" SM: "well, we'd have to talk about that at the time." >He had no source for...
• Re: Van Upgrade idea your thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:53:47 -0500
  ...looking for a easy temporary place to plug in the car vacuum. >> >> eRic >> >> >>> On Dec 29, 2020, at 12:08 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57...
• Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 20:37:46 +0200
  ...Timing is by a conventional distributor with vacuum advance and retard and centrifugal advance. Distro. has a Hall-effect pulse generator that feeds the...
• Re: Fuel Mileage and Upholstry and o2 sensors
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:38:05 -0400
  ...Check ALL your Vacuum lines (they get old an crack at the ends, cheap and easy to replace). 2. Remove and clean ALL your...
• Re: Van Upgrade idea your thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:55:54 -0800
  ...looking for > a easy temporary place to plug in the car vacuum. > >> > >> eRic > >> > >> > >>> On Dec 29, 2020, at 12:08 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57...
• Re: Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 12:28:25 -0700
  ...Is this a KD or Liesle, or a VW source. Looks like this cover plate plate on my engine, near the dip stick entry...
• Re: Digifant and Fuel Injection Basic questions(long)
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:42:40 -0500
  ...huge amount of info and talented people participating in this open source project. Some of your questions are Haltech specific and I would recommend...
• Re: Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 14:54:05 -0400
  ...Is this a KD or Liesle, or a VW source. Looks like this cover plate plate on my engine, near the dip stick entry...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:34:53 -0700
  ...So 'usually' that's not the reason or source of a problem, though obviously tired things need to be replaced or service when they...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - jonathan waters
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:34:56 -0700
  ...So > 'usually' that's not the reason or source of a problem, > though obviously tired things need to be replaced or service when they...
• pirated article (FFFF): for older fixer-uppers. ;)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 09 Feb 95 00:16:10 CST
  ...The smoke continues circulating through the system, due to the pressure differential in the battery (smoke pressure/vacuum reservoir). When the reservoir becomes depleted...
• Re: Frydaye Air Sensors and Other Works of Friction
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 23:13:01 -0500
  ...The smoke continues circulating through the system, due to the pressure differential in the battery (smoke pressure/vacuum reservoir). When the reservoir becomes depleted...
• Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 20:38:54 -0800
  ...the reason for any shield around any signal wire is to ground out any electrical interference from nearby sources ......... without shielding it might be...
• CARB VS FUEL INJECTION
  Historical mailing list - Russell O. Gunter
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 20:53:08 EST
  ...Check with some of our list vendors for sources of these books. If you decide to go to carbs, you may not fix the...
• Re: Frydaye Air Sensors and Other Works of Friction
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 00:05:39 -0700
  ...it to smoke which is transmitted (via wire) to a power > source for recycling...why do car batteries go dead when lights are > left...
• Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:19:01 -0800
  ...one 'it's just a blockage or leakage of fluids or electrons ' ( fluids include gases and vacuum ) and ...'don't think component' ...think ....'examine...
• Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:40:31 -0500
  ...The wiring harness was a mess since the last > several mechanics thought it was the source of the problems with the van, > and they...
• First cleanup Re: Westy water tank level indicator problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 9 Jul 2014 08:17:46 -0400
  ...The amplifiers can hold the line either high or low (to say another way they can either source or sink current) so they can...
• Re: Sorting out mechanical issues 85
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 5 Sep 2022 17:29:43 +0000
  No, you are not getting "air" in there.  Those fuel pumps are very powerful.  The bubbles (and noise) are due to vacuum.  This is...
• Gearing Fuel Economy and Performance
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 03:46:07 EST
  ...The stock tire is Michelin and the 215/75 is a Yokohama (my number sources). For the transmission final drive, there are four treated...
• On Transmission Ratios, Diesels, Conversions and Fish
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 05:07:38 EDT
  ...The stock tire is Michelin and the 215/75 is a Yokohama (my number sources). For the transmission final drive, there are four treated...
• Re: Sorting out mechanical issues 85
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 5 Sep 2022 13:35:37 -0400
  ...The bubbles (and noise) are due to vacuum. This is called "cavitation". Happens in vehicle fuel pumps, it also happens on outboard motor propellers...
• Re: German, Chinese and American Parts
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Dec 2014 23:37:30 -0800
  ...Lower production costs in China, lower labour costs, makes those sourced parts less expensive. The quality of those parts might be better or worse...
• Re: Moral question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 11:11:18 -0600
  ...I took a '93 Saab to a >> reputable local mech to have the vacuum cruise control fixed, something >> which I now know is by...
• Re: Is this normal? (1977 camper advice)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Apr 1996 11:45:52 -0400
  ...Therefore leaving the EGR open creates a potential vacuum leak after the flap valve and may cause the engine to run too lean. 2...
• Re: More on fridge-be-gone (home brew version)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
  Thu, 5 Nov 2020 22:03:04 -0800
  ...In hindsight I should have cleaned it properly (take it right out and vacuum out the firebox) many years ago. I also neglected to...
• The cost of VW Waterboxer ownership - a 15 year summary
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:27:46 +1100
  ...clean throttle body & vacuum lines) $328.95 WS1 : 185,000km (incl replace bleeder hose RH side & bleed system) $313.50 W10 : 192,500km $319...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 29 Mar 2017 21:16:10 -0700
  ...There is no propane source on the island where I live so this will require a trip to the mainland. No biggie. I go...
• Ione #2
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:37:12 -0600
  ...This is a constant source of humor. We monitor our day and organize accordingly. I manage the big things - the bedroll, the car tools...
• Re: Ione #2
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:05:25 -0700
  ...This is a constant > source of humor. We monitor our day and organize accordingly. I manage > the big things - the bedroll, the car tools...
• To All Tiico Owners: Solutions To Every Tiico Conversion Question
  Historical mailing list - Jon
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 00:25:56 -0500
  ...36 lbs with the vacuum disconnected. If you're reusing your old pressure regulator do a fuel pressure and vacuum test and make sure...
• Re: To All Tiico Owners: Solutions To Every Tiico Conversion Question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 08:13:47 -0500
  ...36 lbs with the vacuum disconnected. If you're reusing your old pressure regulator do a fuel pressure and vacuum test and make sure...
• Re: To All Tiico Owners: Solutions To Every Tiico Conversion Question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 11:06:44 -0800
  ...36 lbs with the vacuum disconnected. If you're reusing your old pressure regulator do a fuel pressure and vacuum test and make sure...
• Driving a Vanagon in Belize (long but good)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:54:22 -0400
  ...I found the problem when we first arrived and Thorsten sourced a bolt and nut so we were good to go. New shocks installed...