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• Re: VW 411, 412 models (nvc)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 18 Dec 2006 08:46:35 -0800
  ...writes: > > > > When I was into this biz full swing I would constantly have an eye peeled > not for the flashy over priced "one-offs...
• Re: Radio
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 02:23:28 -0400
  ...one of those little Grundig World radios that I've used constantly > > > > when I camp.. Very cool, with a bunch of short wave bands...
• Re: The Kong Edition
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:45:47 +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: [SPAM] Re: Aux battery hookup
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 9 May 2015 09:12:58 -0700
  ...does come off, then I'll keep checking the battery for constant draw down. So far the 3 -22amp batteries are at 12.3...
• Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 19:52:46 -0500
  ...T stats are constantly > > > > adjusting, or should be, to keep the engine temp constant. > > > > > > > > Change it to what Dennis recommends. > > > > > > > > Stuart > > > > '85 Westy > > > > > > > > -----Original...
• Another factor about mounting tires youself to consider
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:03:16 -0700
  ...contantly consider the consequences of each move .. many moves ahead too. Constantly thinking about the order to do things in. Really good for figuring...
• Engine build, part 5
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 May 1995 15:33:51 -0700
  ...Hitchhike to Cambria (this took over two hours with constant traffic, at least it wasn't on Nacimiento-Ferguson!). Call U-Haul, check that...
• Re: New owner of 91 Westy -- sticky valve
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 19:22:13 -0500
  ...Am I correct that as long as there is no constant pressure on the top of the lifter that it will not lose it...
• OT Fri. more on my Poor Man's Syncro (Astro/Safari) a sort of review..long
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 06:02:12 -0700
  ...all this power stuff very convenient at all...It seems to constantly do automatic programmed-in stuff that I have to un do... I...
• Re: Tires (apologize in advance)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:23:20 -0700
  ...However, over time, being under constant load, the load height of the spring can reduce. To put it another way, the springs start to...
• Re: To the defense of VW and their lawyers
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 25 May 2001 15:40:07 -0500
  ...Lawyers doing >things to create work --just to "churn" transactions like the stockbroker >who constantly trades in order to make his commission on each...
• Porsche Rims Good price
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 20:38:47 -0600
  ...so I just stayed in the right lane, kept my speed constant and tried not to stress whatever it is that was making the...
• Re: Rear wheel noise
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 14 May 2021 08:07:49 -0700
  ...Grinding down the edge did help at first when it was a constant rubbing noise, it eliminated the noise except in a turn, but...
• Re: propex heater problems
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:56:54 -0500
  ...The fan blows constantly. No >>>> heat, >>>> just cold air. Turning the thermostat dial makes no difference to any >>>> of >>>> it. >>>> >>>> What is supposed to...
• Re: CV Joint Experts?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 20:17:39 -0600
  ...so I just stayed in the right lane, kept my speed >constant and tried not to stress whatever it is that was making the...
• Re: Beyond Vanagon-Keeping older vehicles!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:08:23 -0500
  ...What some like about > > the Vanagon is constantly working on it. For them, what other reason is > > there to have a vehicle? > > > > There are...
• Re: low fuel pressure and lean engine
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 21:39:36 -0700
  ...If this is it, watch out as > the container will quickly empty as the regulator normally constantly > releases pressure into the return line and...
• Re: No Clutch....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:27:31 -0600
  ...The fluid constantly absorbs moisture which in > >> turn > >> rusts and pits the bores of the cylinders, both clutch and brake. > >> And a big problem...
• Re: CV Joints (as long as we are discussing it)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:33:53 -0700
  ...in the VW days of the swing axle ..those boots were constantly splitting and failing .. like 5 or 6 years or so, and they...
• Thank you for participating in the 8th annual Westies at Watkins campout!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:55:01 -0700
  ...We saw a constant stream of all sorts of VWs rolling in on Friday each establishing their encampments. The campground loop filled up quickly...
• Re: Disappointed with List- Friday Off Topic
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 16:53:57 +1200
  ...there is no such thing as a stable climate; it is constantly changing, getting warmer or colder, sometimes to extremes, sometimes very rapidly, and...
• Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 21:01:19 -0800
  ...We flunkies on the project were constantly charging batteries every friggen moment of the day and night. Parallel 16 at a time with jumpers...
• Re: Nitrogen in tires (was:Michelin Tire Experiences)
  Historical mailing list - Denmiester
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 18:28:45 -0500
  ...Evidently the constant working > of the tire allows minute amounts of air to escape around the bead of > the tire on the rim. Not...
• Re: Bend, Or and vanagons Not much van content
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 7 May 2008 12:00:38 -0700
  ...Bend constantly makes it onto lists of 'Ten Coolest cities in the US' in magazines like Outside. Scott Rogue Valley , OR - Medford/Ashland. 3...
• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 21:46:07 -0600
  ...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: [WetWesties] Electrical Consumption & Battery Recharge Calculations
  Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 11:20:03 -0800
  ...The thicker plates of the cycling battery will provide a constant current drain for several hours. Using a starting battery in an application calling...
• Re: fuel tank update (p-mail)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:04:02 -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: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 3 Apr 2020 00:48:21 +0000
  ...on light.  Note that >> power to the switch has to cone on the correct wire or the light will be on >> constantly. >> >> Yrs, >> d >> >
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 4 Jun 2015 07:34:27 -0400
  ...A reminder of why I brought the Westy in was that several months ago my Westy started a constant thump-thump on the rt...
• Re: More early list memories...
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:41:53 -0500
  ...for no one heard their cries and lamentations, though > loud and constant they were. > > and a voice cried out in the wilderness ... > "can anybody...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 23:06:26 -0400
  ...Prior to this happening I hear a constant whine from the fuel pump (while driving at speed...above the road/engine noise). I lifted...
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:20:38 -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: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Sat, 15 Jun 2019 11:26:55 -0400
  ...I have great memories from all 5! This ListServ, and its members, have been constant companions to me on my travels and travails. Thank...
• Re: Aircooled Heat inline fan?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 08:55:47 -0500
  ...My '78 had a constant breeze from the cowl vents and leaky door seals. If I could get my system to make heat, it...
• Re: Living the Dream
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Tue, 4 Aug 2015 06:07:32 -0400
  ...There was a constant flow of people stopping to walk around the two vans. These concert campers appreciated those VW campers! And, I certainly...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:26:26 -0400
  ...My charger is smart enough to know the battery has a load connected so it goes to constant voltage ~14.2. The original engine...
• Re: Bus Depot SPERM, again!
  Historical mailing list - - Roy I. Mathers
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 08:26:03 -0800
  ...of us don't caaare to share your problem or stupidity constantly, C'mon, over 150 post's a day over the same bull...
• NVC:Re: starters-used vs. cheap rebuilt vs. Bosch rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:07:09 -0800
  ...They finally got fed up with constantly breaking down and having to remove their starter or alternator, warranty or not. The discount auto parts...
• Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Fri, 15 Aug 2014 08:01:19 -0400
  ...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: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:08:15 -0400
  ...That solved >>>>> nothing. >>>>> I've since bench tested the relays and they work fine. >>>>> >>>>> The big red wires that supply constant current to the...
• Re: Living the Dream
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 4 Aug 2015 09:57:08 -0400
  ...There > was a constant flow of people stopping to walk around the two vans. These > concert campers appreciated those VW campers! And, I certainly...
• 90 Vanagon fuel/mix smell
  Historical mailing list - Don Sachs
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 10:37:42 -0700
  ...There is a slight, but constant fuel smell (it actually smells more like fuel air mix than raw fuel) eminating from an area behind...
• Rotor (disc) seizure on hub
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sat, 13 Jul 2002 21:06:05 +0100
  ...the disc pads, although the clearances here are somewhat larger and constant movement does occur. Clive Smith '88 Syncro Transporter ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richie...
• Re: Digijet Distributor Questions
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 03:01:47 -0700
  ...that wear in the throttle body or plate is allowing for constant venturi effect at the advance port - NOT a common problem with this...
• Re: Ordering Parts Online
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Fri, 21 Jun 2013 22:44:01 -0700
  ...No one else sees that ? I see it constantly. I can give very detailed examples..ones that are just embarrassingly stupidly incompetent or sloppy...
• Re: 6 mils of lash...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 20:53:48 -0500
  ...The seat has a hole in the middle which matches the hole in the end of the pushrod, and pressurised oil constantly flows through...
• Re: Hard start, rough idle, stalling - FIXED
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 17:36:55 -0800
  ...It has > > been having some vanagon syndrome like symptoms, ie > constantly hicups around > > 3200 RPMs, but in general running good. > > > > Monday I had her...
• Re: Gas prices
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:18:57 -0800
  ...i live in a city that has oil wells running >> constantly, a pipeline/mini refinery on the shore and oil derricks/rigs on >> the...
• Re: Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 12:02:51 -0700
  ...a pressure maintenance valve to reduce pump pressure to a predefined constant and/or other features with which I am unfamiliar. What is the...
• Re: BAQ6 heater with a wall mount themostat possible ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 26 Nov 2006 14:21:13 -0800
  ...the van over night > as opposed to trying to hold a constant temp ...this way it wont run all the > long) > I played around...
• Re: Beyond Vanagon-Keeping older vehicles!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:34:28 -0700
  ...I want one the same size, same camping >> capability, small engine, reasonable fuel efficiency, that I can use >> without having to constantly work on...
• Re: Battery Isolators vs. Relays
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 12:26:58 -0500
  ...Because it doesn't "slam" the camping battery with a ton of current right away, but instead gradually recharges it at a constant and...
• Re: Aux battery hookup
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Wed, 27 May 2015 06:02:59 -0400
  ...It’s like your new TVs, you turn it off, but >>>>>> really it is not off but constantly using power to keep the processors...
• Re: High elevation adjustments?
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 20:38:10 +0100
  ...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: Oil Pressure Light on-need help! (dealer cant fix it)
  Historical mailing list - JR Denton
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 21:18:49 -0400
  ...While it is running the oil psi light/buzzer are constantly on. Since he gets everything done at the dealer, he took it there...
• Re: 86 hot temp gauge---was '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:38:10 -0500
  ...What you > don�t want is constant temperature cycling. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On > Behalf Of...
• Re: TDIs and Automatic -- Custom Gears?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Magee
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 16:53:56 -0500
  ...TDI engines really don't want to be above a constant 3500 RPM which limits your "all day long" speed to about 115km/h...
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:58:16 -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: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 18:31:30 -0800
  ...T stats are constantly > > > > adjusting, or should be, to keep the engine temp constant. > > > > > > > > Change it to what Dennis recommends. > > > > > > > > Stuart > > > > '85 Westy > > > > > > > > -----Original...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re:_All_wipers_on,_won=E2=80=99t_turn_off_=28fixed!=29?=
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:21:52 -0700
  ...Thus energizing both rear and front wash wipe >> >> >>>>> constantly. >> >> >>>>>> >> >> >>>>>> You know how in these type switch assemblies you have the brass >> >> >> power >> >> >>>>> trace held...