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• Re: 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 09:19:35 -0400
  ...I brought her in to a VW mechanic to hunt for an errant gas smell recently and he wondered if it was from California...
• Re: (F) Wart injection. (Anti-shellac fuel additive)
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 18:16:41 -0700
  ...Haven't tried it in my VW yet. :-) Can't find any OB, and it seems I have misplaced my yobo. :-) Bill Korea 38th...
• Re: Ohh those VW gods...billowing blue smoke.
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:37:53 -0400
  ...Ohh those VW gods...billowing blue smoke. So I just finished climbing a short hill and felt the power of the 2.1 in...
• Re: Merry Christmas to Vanagon Land
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 19:04:11 -0800
  ...I can smell the ozone down here so I'm hunting for my Stevie Wonder (b. Steveland Morris) RayBans. � � � �mike, Grinching for a good...
• Re: Mystery Stalling problem
  Historical mailing list - Wil Barker
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 12:12:52 -0400
  ...The I took it to a very experienced german VW mechanic. He found the mass air flow meter (aluminum thing to the left of...
• Need clutch (?) info asap
  Historical mailing list - Firstname Lastname
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 07:20:03 +0000
  ...any ideas??? My friend said it seemed (& smelled) like a clutch problem - I have no clue what it is!!! When shifting, it basically seemed...
• Re: Dometic 182 - no flame 'cause no propane - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Wed, 17 May 2000 04:30:29 -0400
  ...plus I can NEVER > smell propane in the combustion chamber no matter how long I hold the > button in... any suggestions here? By the...
• Re: fuel manifold
  Historical mailing list - LAWS HOME
  Wed, 22 Sep 1999 21:22:04 -0400
  ...While I was on the third tire I heard a LOUD pop, then the van quit and I smelled gasoline! I searched under the...
• Re: Another coil fire
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 17:14:30 -0700
  ...After coasting to a stop I smelled > burning but a quick look underneath confirmed nothing currently on fire. I > had a cheap bike rack...
• Re: VW camper van article
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 18 Sep 2015 16:39:40 -0400
  ...I’ve had many a aging hippie stay at my place and I’m pretty sure they didn’t smell or leave a mess...
• rear heater blowout - stranded: Chapter Two
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:13:13 -0700
  ...VWVANFULLTIMERS@yahoogroups.com Subject: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] rear heater blowout - stranded � OK, I'm having an adventure... '84 Westy 1.9 Currently parked roadside at Whitehorse...
• Re: does this sound like a head leak?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 20:02:18 -0400
  on 7/29/03 6:59 PM, John Runberg at jrunberg@MAC.COM wrote: > smelled coolant as I pulled into the driveway today. I...
• Re: Real time help needed
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 11:15:51 -0700
  ...I’d imagine I would smell some. > >> >>>> > >> >>>> But I’m sure I hear the pump come on and shut off as usual when > ign...
• Air vs. Water
  Historical mailing list - Tieitup
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:26:47 -0600
  ...I smell good for once and I have a debating question. Air or Water. I have owned a 88 Westy for 3 Years, broke...
• Coolant down /No leaks
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Tue, 26 May 1998 06:25:59 -0500
  ...With the long coolant lines in our vehicles, is it possible that it could evaporate in a sealed system? I also do not smell...
• Re: Middle Seat Graveyard
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:18:36 -0400
  ...When the last Herbie movie came out our VW club screened all of the Herbie movies in my garage. Was a great time and...
• Re: MOUSE PROBLEMS-world greats mouse trap.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 12:29:05 -0400
  ...NO smell because the mice are in the anti-freeze. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
• A / C M e l t d o w n in C a p e H a t t e r a s !
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Jun 1997 14:43:35 -0400 (EDT)
  ...While driving down the Cape Hatteras one-and-only highway, I smelled a burning odor, which progressively got stronger. "Mmmm, I wonder if that...
• Re: THE TRISTAR SYNCRO
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 27 May 1998 07:35:59 -0700
  ...87 syncro. > > -- David Marshall, Quesnel BC, mailto:david@volkswagen.org -- -- 78 1.8L VW Rabbit, 80 2.0L VW Caddy, 87 Audi 5KQ -- -- 85...
• Re: CHECK YOUR FUEL LINES!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 08:07:40 +1200
  ...lots of car fires, and this was NOT rear-engined VWs only! The additives were eating fuel lines and seals I had a hose...
• Re: Gas tank replace question
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 3 Feb 2024 18:53:53 +0000
  ...All others should be fine. > Zoltan >  >  > On Friday 02/02/2024 at 7:05 pm, Eric Caron wrote: >> Hi folks, >> >> So, my 84 smells...
• Re: Bug not starting
  Historical mailing list - Richard Brassaw
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 23:24:43 -0700
  ...It turns over and there is a definite smell of gasoline coming from the engine area, but it just won't fire. We towed...
• Re: swapping vanagon for Prius (was RE: license plate light bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 08:37:35 -0400
  ...Your wet gear, leaking cooler, and the smell of coleman fuel will always be with you. It's alright for weekend trips, but man...
• Re: Follow up...Fuel tank leak
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 19:08:03 -0500
  ...I agree about the VW dealers. Mine orders on Friday and recieves them late Monday. They'll have the "bleeder" for my 84 that...
• Re: Westy Configurations and Bear-proofing
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:31:43 -0700
  ...They (dogs) are also pretty handy in Griz country because they get spooky if they smell bear sign on a trail you may be...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: Front heater motor blues
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 31 Dec 1998 13:44:45 -0500
  ...The other day on low speed, the van filled up with a little smoke and I could smell electric/plastic burning. I guessed, that...
• Brushable Seam Sealer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 19:37:12 -0700
  ...Its like grey peanut butter, with an intense tolene smell. Use in a well ventelated area, maybe with a mask too. The label on...
• Re: Does this bus go to my office?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 16:57:26 EST
  ...Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab;60 T-5 Coupe <snip>so far I've pulled the plugs,cleaned...
• EV Fuel Line Leak Warning......
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Dec 1997 18:34:53 -0500
  ...The culprit - the "press-on" fuel line clamps that VW uses (before you start ragging on VW for using these clamps....everyone else uses...
• exploding batteries
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 10:14:00 -0600
  ...t on fire and the smell was only > (?) battery acid. This happened in the parking lot of my VW > parts store (Foreign Aide) so...
• Replaced the axle seal
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 21 Sep 2014 18:00:49 -0700
  ...inline VW powered 84 tin top... The left side axle/CV boot has been leaking, dripping, for quite a while, I could smell hot...
• Re: who bought that ebay 83 diesel passenger van for $3400?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 22:55:25 -0600
  ...I've seen others that smell like rotting shrimp but I can't actually attribute that to the used cooking oil it might be...
• Re: Who is the Manager of this list?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:28:26 -0700
  ...Perhaps you should practice what you preach? I smell the foul stench of hypocrisy. -----Original Message----- From: David Kao [mailto:dtkao0205@yahoo.com] Sent...
• Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - Lawn Boy
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 14:58:31 -0400
  ...I just bought a 1989 Vanagon GL 5 days ago and am already experiencing problems :( I was getting a strong gas smell and losing...
• Re: VW camper van article
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 18 Sep 2015 16:01:44 -0500
  ...I always thought that was because of the impression of f VW van owners as warm, kind, trust worthy, and part of a family...
• Re: Disneyland camping?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 7 May 2007 10:23:22 -0400
  ...shaw.ca/vwdiesels > '88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed > '85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA > > > > --------------------------------- > Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? > Check outnew cars...
• Re: Loss of Power and surging
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 16:42:16 -0500
  ...The rich smell however points to a vacuum leak or something else. The 5mpg is a bad sign. Had you driven the car much...
• Re: How I spent my day off...
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:08:09 -0400
  ...B Feddish wrote: > One color and shiny. > > http://www.feddishbasses.com/vw/paint1.html > > Lessons learned: > > Don�t drag air hose across wet paint...
• Re: Front heater core and dash removal video ready
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 13:12:59 -0400
  Yeah, it's been in the low 30's here this week and I've been enjoying the non-squeaking fan and coolant-smell...
• Re: catalytic mod
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sat, 1 Apr 1995 21:08:27 -0800 (PST)
  ...it is) but lately I have noticed that every time I smell exhaust fumes when driving, I look up and there is a really...
• Coolant leak puzzle mostly solved!
  Historical mailing list - Peg Piwonka
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 17:31:10 -0700
  ...I ordered the replacement valve and Gasket from Ron and VW and they arrived on the same day. VW was a rush order Ron...
• It's worse than I thought (fuel leak)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 27 Mar 97 15:16:17 EST
  ...http://www.conservatory.com/vw/manual *****************************************************************
• Re: Disposal of old watery gasoline??
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 08:43:47 -0700
  ...just old VWs that spot the drive. And by the way Tom .............. used kitty litter works really good, it keeps the smell of the...
• 87 Non-Start:Digifant Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Warren x2760
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 17:11:45 EDT
  ...Installed the VW supplied modification to stabilize the air flow sensor signal. A wiring harness w/ add'l capacitor I believe, had been previously...
• Re: the Vixen
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 07:58:06 CST
  ...for those of you who've never seen one, take a look. :) it's a sleek almost-VW bus. rear engine (either a BMW...
• FS 84 GL
  Historical mailing list - jack
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 22:10:31 -0400
  ...It now has 146k miles, a couple of small oil leaks and a smelly gas tank when full to the top. The engine and...
• Re: Rich mixture/excessive fuel use
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 11:35:18 -0400
  ...The exhaust smells >extremely rich. Typical behavior if O2 sensor bad or shorted. Unplug it, measure voltage on harness side -- should be near 0...
• Re: Unknown plug in engine bay
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 12:54:16 -0500
  That is a VW shop sensor to find top dead center on #1 cylinder. Decorative but of no use to you. Stan Wilder On...
• Re: FS: '91 Syncro SVX Ebay
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 08:42:02 -0800
  ...in on this.... > Don't smell right to me... > my 2 cents. He says he's a VW mechanic with 30 years experience, so...
• Re: Real time help needed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 11:17:01 -0700
  ...I’d imagine I would smell some. >> >> >>>> >> >> >>>> But I’m sure I hear the pump come on and shut off as usual when ign...
• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 10:29:47 -0600
  ...I checked the trailer safety chain again and the oil has no noticeable smell other than a vague oil smell. It is not red...
• The VW toilet
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 10:45:49 -0700
  ...the driver, and slways closing the cover to keep the smell away. They figured all VW vans had the toilet built in. Larry Carter
• Re: What is this? (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:29:04 -0500
  not to mention if you just love the smell of the coils, and "accidentally" burn through the pack in a day. :D happy friday...
• 80 vanagon Westi ebay ann arbor 500 bones
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:12:30 -0500
  ...Interior Sticks for looks and smell. Could be put back together with alot of work or if you need the parts there you go...
• Re: CV advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 19:17:26 -0500
  ...It's black in color and it does have it's own smell that I can't really describe. Most auto stores have some...
• Seeking Good Vanagon Shop in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 10:35:36 -0800
  ...It's green and smells like death. Since my skills as a mechanic are best suited for sabotage, I am seeking a Vanagon mechanic...
• Re: Van Sputters on Takeoff
  Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 19:13:50 -0400
  ...My van has a mysterious white wire coming out of the airbox - is this the "VW recommended little wiring harness at the AFM?" The...
• Re: bus depot exhaust rusting prematurely? / It's Not the Rust, It's the Miles
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 2 May 2004 02:49:43 EDT
  ...9 and a 2.1 and neither could even smell the durability of the VW parts. Couple that with the atrocious fit of the...
• Re: complaints / Dansk Exhaust / Ford Purchase Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 18:21:02 EDT
  << The VW pipes bolt up; it is that simple. Do > you honestly think at VW you would ever hear Fritz yell,"Hey, > Hans! Stop...
• more 75 westy ignition? stuff
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Sat, 8 Jun 1996 09:36:18 -0400 (EDT)
  ...pull wire out, and lots of exhaust smelling smoke comes out. so, question is this time, ideas on the cause? i assume that is...