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Re: Possible...Overheating
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:01:52 -0700
...know how I love to carry on about that ..I seethem constantlyin >>>> engine, car , and vanagon repair. >>>> >>>> On the other hand . >>>> I think it...
Re: Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
Wed, 16 Feb 2005 18:21:48 -0800
...I am constantly > getting fantastic ideas > from the group. > >I have finally completed another one of my Syncro > GL to westy conversion > projects. > >The...
Re: sounds like a go-cart
Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 11:25:48 -0700
...introduction of a new child into the family that will need constant care and demand financial feeding in parts and repairs. If have long...
New Information on Viscous Couplings
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Fri, 6 Aug 1999 07:32:37 -0400
...Testing is being done by keeping the housing stationery and having the hub rotate with a constant speed of 75 rpm. Temperatured is being...
Re: More? New? Better? nah! (editorial content)
Historical mailing list - dan kapeller
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 11:16:58 -0700
...This was really handy when our kids were small and need constant attention.  Maybe my family suffers mild claustrophobia (sp?) but I get...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 16 Nov 2014 09:33:15 -0800
...as well, > what > > > are > > > > my options for upgrading the suspension for constant dirt travel? I > > saw a > > > > gray panel Synchro at Buses by the...
Re: Lugnut worries + Repost of Secret to removing stuck nuts
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Tue, 25 Jan 2000 12:28:18 -0500
...You see, those little bonds can stand up to constant rotational > pressure (torque) very well. But they are extremely FRAGILE in the face of...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Sat, 7 Mar 2009 12:33:02 -0500
...In the Subaru, the coolant flow through the heater core is constant, >> and is actually the coolant circuit that modulates the thermostat >> (located on...
MALCOLM & PAT, Cairo Report: Pilgrim's Progress #2
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Mon, 2 Jul 2001 20:17:15 -0700
...Every few miles there is a constant running water out of a wall for you to drink out of. The tourists are not killing...
Re: Thank you for participating in the 8th annual Westies at Watkins campout!
Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:42:15 -0400
...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: Electrical pollution?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 9 Jan 2005 21:05:52 +1300
...Global warming and cooling are constantly occurring, as the geological record shows. Nothing new here, and climates are never really anything like stable. It...
Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:08:10 -0800
...Lots of heat from the oil pump and the valve body being > under constant pressure testing that relief valve. Oh yes, this is good...
Re: Beyond Vanagon-Keeping older vehicles! Camping in motor homes!
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:15:15 -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: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:39:14 -0400
...my 86 Westy: >> >> 1986-92 Volkswagen Vanagon Cruise Control Wiring Information >> Constant 12V+ Red Ignition Switch Harness or Use Hot Side of Brake >> Switched...
Re: ICV or ISCU?
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:05:42 -0400
...t find much help, although I know this has been a constant topic.</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=RTE><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE...
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Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Fri, 3 Sep 2010 10:10:59 -0400
...I live in constant fear of the overturned liquids in the bus or leaving it in the sun...so on! Pete '79 Westy "Aardvark...
Frydaye Phollies: road trips - part B
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Fri, 9 Feb 2007 15:38:27 -0600
...On 16, constant demand for mental and physical exertion at the wheel creates a satisfying way to keep your talent honed for making the...
Re: Lugnut worries + Repost of Secret to removing stuck nuts
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Tue, 25 Jan 2000 09:07:42 -0800
...You see, those little bonds can stand up to constant rotational >pressure (torque) very well. But they are extremely FRAGILE in the face of...
FOR MACS (Re: Howto: make your own searchable vanagon archives)
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:50:51 -0500
...It is slow and tedious > (it > >> took me more than a week of constant uploading by an automated script) > due > >> to gmail's slow...
Re: question about thermostat ... or not
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 4 Mar 2010 15:42:24 -0800
...It is >> really >> >> used as a mixing valve and the goal is to continuously circulate water >> in >> >> the engine to maintain constant temperatures between...
Re: Local gas prices (sorry long)(NVC)
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Mon, 24 Apr 2006 19:49:38 -0600
...We did not want to :::> have to :::> drive constantly. I can easily walk my daughter to school, to the :::> library, :::> to the pool/park...
Re: Beware EBAY LVC was: Re: eBay Professor for Vanagon parts ...
Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:25:54 -0400
...In what amateur > mail >> order world is it likely that so many people are constantly satisfied and >> overjoyed with the used crap they receive...
Re: Eurospec Conversion MORE INFO!!!!Part2
Historical mailing list
Wed, 29 Jul 1998 10:34:33 -0700
...Sure most of you know who I am and what I can offer you, but I try NOT to post constantly about things I...
Re: Start/Run/Then No Start
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 8 Nov 2011 08:48:49 -0500
...There are a few more things you can do. >>>>> >>>>> When you have the 2 relay sockets jumpered does the fuel pump run >>>>> constantly as...
Re: Exhaust Pipe Question / No Question for Me
Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
Sat, 18 Sep 2004 10:30:10 -0700
...He looked > sort of like a lean Otto > Preminger, complete with accent and a constant > twinkle in his bright blue eyes. He > was old...
Re: Transmission Ratios, Diesels, Conversions
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 29 Oct 2001 01:48:48 EST
...masochist would hold 60 mph for hours on I5 with semis constantly running up their butts at 70 mph. "The most efficient utilization of...
Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:53:28 -0500
...I change the coolant and flush the system, installing new coolant, every two years. *Constant Velocity Bearings (CV's)* These bearings on the rear...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Sun, 16 Nov 2014 09:58:10 -0800
...as well, >> what >> > > are >> > > > my options for upgrading the suspension for constant dirt travel? I >> > saw a >> > > > gray panel Synchro at Buses by the...
about this small amount of air at the top of the radiator
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:44:59 -0700
...but it's easier and cheaper ! it's the fluids baby.......and they deteriorate on a steady constant basis, and i'ts not even...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:49:18 -0600
...as well, > >>>> what > >>> are > >>>> my options for upgrading the suspension for constant dirt travel? I > >>>> saw a gray panel Synchro at Buses by the...
Re: Possible...Overheating
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:24:43 -0700
...know how I love to carry on about that ..I seethem constantlyin >>>> engine, car , and vanagon repair. >>>> >>>> On the other hand . >>>> I think it...
AW: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh..
Historical mailing list - "Robert KeezerHolen Sie mehr aus dem Web. Unter http://explorer.msn.de/intl.asp#de gibt es einen KOSTENLOSEN Download von MSN Explorer."
Tue, 30 Jul 2002 13:50:44 -0700
...Vanagons are know for > their very strong braking system. >>Constant manual adjustment of your brakes makes you more familiar with your vehicle and keeps...
Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Wed, 11 Jun 2014 08:41:42 -0600
...the rear deck lid to keep driving my vanagon > without > > > being constantly stuck...that's not very convenient nor safe and it is > a...
Re: Failed emissions for third time-Some helpful hints.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 21:10:07 -0400
...As these reactions require both an oxidizing (reduce HC and CO) and reduction (NOx) the O2 sensor has to constantly switch from rich to...
Re: Ordering Parts Online
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 23 Jun 2013 18:11:38 -0500
...sloppy carrepair jobs. > > No one else sees that ? > > I see it constantly. I can give very detailed examples..ones that are > > just embarrassingly stupidly...
Re: oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Wed, 9 May 2007 00:38:08 -0700
...Have you checked your oil pressure >>>> >>> relieve valve? >>> >>>> If the sping is stuck and compressed you will get constant low oil >>>> >>> pressure. >>> >>>> >>> I changes...
Best Wire Selector -- Voltage Drop Charts Mayhem
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:13:44 -0500
...where k is a constant value magic number of 10.75<br> .... where "# of feet" includes the entire length of wire in...
Re: Logging Roads and Trailers
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Wed, 22 Jul 2020 12:03:07 -0700
...seem > > to get a Bad Rap > We do them pretty much constantly, ie It Is Safe To > > Assume that going for a hike in...
Re: radiator fan grinding noise
Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
Tue, 28 Jul 2020 17:18:07 -0700
...It is not stuck or frozen at any point > but there is some constant resistance. When I spin it as fast as I can...
Re: Eurospec Conversion: Digifant Comment
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 29 Jul 1998 21:05:17 -0700
...Fuel consumption at a constant 100km/h is 6L/100km. .71 5th, 3.94 R+P I have to say that CIS also easier...
Re: Failed emissions for third time-Some helpful hints.
Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:20:56 -0700
...As these reactions > require both an oxidizing (reduce HC and CO) and reduction (NOx) the O2 > sensor has to constantly switch from rich to...
Re: Vanagon alternator too weak for Optimas.
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 24 Jul 2003 08:23:52 -0400
...charging wire<br> and keeps the battery charge voltage much more constant<br> regardless of electrical load.<br> I did these things to the...
Tune Up into CV repair story
Historical mailing list - Joel Danke
Tue, 21 May 96 22:51 CDT
...marks on the rods and pistons.) Reassembly was accompanied by my constant repitions of "easy, now... easy" as I thoughtfully tilted the outer part...
Re: 1/4 mile syndrome is back!
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Fri, 8 Oct 1999 00:01:39 -0400
...to do. > > > > > > - clogged catalytic converter > > > Shouldn't the problem be more constant then? > > > > > > - faulty ignition switch > > > Is it dependent on the warmth of the...
Re: Pointing out the Facts on Vanagon Diesels
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:41:19 -0800
...Now, the Westy is/was > equipped with the DZ transmission and I > constantly logged a top speed of 62 mph > on SoCal freeways, 65...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 16 Nov 2014 12:58:06 -0600
...as well, > >> what > >> > > are > >> > > > my options for upgrading the suspension for constant dirt travel? I > >> > saw a > >> > > > gray panel Synchro at Buses by the...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto - Follow up
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 26 Jul 2006 06:23:32 -0400
...The temp gauge just immediately started to creep up and halfway the light came on and off constantly. The owner of the shop pulled...
Re: Engine question just curious (long winded reply)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:49:33 +0000
...for the American market and the aircooled couldn't meet the constantly tightening air pollution regulations in the US. The WBX design remained the...
Re: Start/Run/Then No Start
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 8 Nov 2011 12:37:57 -0800
...There are a few more things you can do. >>>> >>>> When you have the 2 relay sockets jumpered does the fuel pump run >>>> constantly as...
86 hot temp gauge---was '86 Westy cranking trouble
Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:14:25 -0500
...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: Advice request; 1986 Vanagon automatic
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:53:23 -0800
...I see this *constantly* . say a Westy that some guy 'just loves that van' ... and yet.. no body ...I mean but no body .. not...
Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 24 Jan 2002 22:22:35 -0600
...In actuality, once your motor reaches operating temperature, the > engine > is constantly shedding heat. With its deep fins, alloy > construction, > oversized fan, and huge...
Re: Thoughts on Travelling w/ 4 year old
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:52:15 -0500
...When they took long drives to vist family, her children were used to virtually nonstop entertainment - DVD's or video games, a constant barrage...
Re: sounds like a go-cart
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 13:37:48 -0500
...introduction of a new child into the family that will need constant care and demand financial feeding in parts and repairs. If have long...
Re: Fw: Neils' Downpipe/"Y" pics + exhaust flex bushing and pipe reducer questions
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 4 Apr 2008 18:27:51 -0700
...Prior to moving the flex-pipe > to be in-line with that transverse run, I had constant exhaust system > cracking (I even cracked the...
Re: 16" Wheels, Tires, Big Brakes
Historical mailing list - Scott
Fri, 6 May 2016 16:14:07 -1000
...it's happy to go in a staright line without constant correction or steering input. 3. The van is not defflected much from the...
Re: Lugnut worries + Repost of Secret to removing stuck nuts
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Tue, 25 Jan 2000 12:32:12 -0500
...You see, those little bonds can stand up to constant rotational > >pressure (torque) very well. But they are extremely FRAGILE in the face of...
Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:59:39 -0400
...Nothing > > like having the radiator fan run constantly even with the AC off. > > Using the AC on 90+ days the fan will go to...
Sleeve valve engines - off subject
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Fri, 19 Jul 2002 11:16:13 +0100
...Plus some things like a steel connecting rod > surrounded by a ceramic which puts the steel under constant stress loading > can be made using...
Re: Manifold measuring - is this right?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 07:42:01 -0700
...ISCU bypassed? Won't that thing try to keep the idle constant? > 2. If you're only getting 10, you've got a leak...