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  • Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:39:59 -0700
    ...70's and 80's 4cyl gas engines instructions were basically lock up cam, replace timing timing belt. No camshaft nut loosening and re...
  • Westy in the snow & ice
    Historical mailing list - lbart
    Thu, 19 Dec 1996 23:37:02 -0500
    ...I didn't every lock up the wheels in braking. As long as I gave myself plenty of room and let the van slow...
  • Re: Locking differential
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Thu, 18 Jul 2002 00:09:00 +0100
    ...This can cause a noticeable under-steer. > > Additionally, if enough power is applied while in the turn, the axle > > will lock up and the...
  • Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:14:29 -0700
    ...The > dessicant bag in the dryer is supposed to attract and lock-up this > moisture, > but it can become overwhelmed or damaged. Free water...
  • Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 14 Sep 2013 19:57:09 -0400
    ...feel' ....you want the tires ( > on dry pavement ) just short of lock-up. > > if fact ...super modern high tech cars like BMW's and...
  • Re: 2.1 puked coolant near oil filter when hot
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 7 Apr 2010 18:22:50 -0700
    ...You need to get this >> >> checked out and repaired very soon as the pump can lock up and fry >> >> your engine in less than...
  • Re: Anyone have experience with the F.A.S./GTA Auto trans cooler?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 23 Jan 2016 18:26:33 -0500
    ...Get one internal leak and the clutches no longer apply and lock up with full force and they then slip and you are on...
  • Re: Fridge fan and water behind the fridge
    Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
    Fri, 21 May 1999 07:34:28 -8
    ...The original has gotten progressively more noisy over the years, to the point now that I expect imminent bearing failure and total lock-up...
  • Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Thu, 15 Oct 2015 11:49:15 -0400
    ...small combustion > gas > > leak into the cooling system which would eventually lock up the system > and > > cause the van to overheat. This theory was...
  • Re: Locking differential
    Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
    Wed, 17 Jul 2002 18:47:56 -0400
    ...This can cause a noticeable under-steer. > > > Additionally, if enough power is applied while in the turn, the axle > > > will lock up and the...
  • Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Sat, 14 Sep 2013 18:44:20 -0700
    ...feel' ....you want the tires ( >> on dry pavement ) just short of lock-up. >> >> if fact ...super modern high tech cars like BMW's and...
  • Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 14 Sep 2013 16:40:38 -0500
    ...feel' ....you want the tires ( > on dry pavement ) just short of lock-up. > > if fact ...super modern high tech cars like BMW's and...
  • Re: Big brake conversion
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:07:51 -0400
    ...If you put > big ole > six piston Brembos on the front of a van you can probably lock up > the rears > even with the...
  • Re: 10/16 ORIGINAL POST is here ... Fw: 10/15 Need Advice AND Repairs (1991 GMC Vandura) in BERKELEY, Calif.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 16 Oct 2015 23:10:34 -0400
    ...The usual cause is a bad solenoid valve in the transmission or the torque converter lock up clutch itself is bad. Someone knowledgeable should...
  • Re: Anyone have experience with the F.A.S./GTA Auto trans cooler?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 23 Jan 2016 17:09:17 -0800
    ...Get one internal leak and the clutches no longer apply and lock up with full force and they then slip and you are on...
  • Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 15 Sep 2013 01:30:22 -0400
    ...feel' ....you want the >> tires ( on dry pavement ) just short of lock-up. >> >> if fact ...super modern high tech cars like BMW's and...
  • Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 27 Jun 2015 09:44:41 -0700
    ...The goal here is to reduce the possibility of rear > wheel lock-up and the resulting spin out. > > So when the pedal is a...
  • Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 15 Oct 2015 12:20:29 -0400
    ...small combustion > gas > > leak into the cooling system which would eventually lock up the system > and > > cause the van to overheat. This theory was...
  • Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Thu, 15 Oct 2015 16:55:31 -0700
    ...small combustion >> gas >>> leak into the cooling system which would eventually lock up the system >> and >>> cause the van to overheat. This theory was...
  • Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 27 Jun 2015 19:39:12 -0400
    ...The goal here > is to reduce the possibility of rear wheel lock-up and the resulting spin out. > > So when the pedal is a...
  • Off To Burning Man Trip Report #1
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 26 Aug 2004 08:05:03 EDT
    ...Finally stopping for gas in Elgin I unplug the oil sensors, we get a Tornado warning siren and we lock up the vans and...
  • Re: Camper van
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sun, 20 Oct 2013 15:25:07 -0500
    ...the Jeep itself, however. But that tranny gave nothing but trouble. Lock-up converter was constantly crapping out which in turn would toast the...
  • Differentials: open, limited-slip, & locking (was: limited slip rear end)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 12 Apr 1996 16:48:28 -0400
    ...While it allows for some slippage, the greater the slippage, the greater the degree of lock-up, to a point where the coupling is...
  • Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:07:47 -0400
    ...small combustion > > gas > > > leak into the cooling system which would eventually lock up the system > > and > > > cause the van to overheat. This theory was...
  • Re: Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Fri, 11 Sep 2015 12:51:32 -1000
    ...do you have to know of your GM rig has a lock-up torque converter ? I assume you know what that is . 2. Does...
  • Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:40:49 -0700
    ...70's and 80's 4cyl gas engines instructions were basically > lock up cam, replace timing timing belt. No camshaft nut loosening and > re...
  • Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 15 Oct 2015 22:39:12 -0400
    ...small >>> combustion >> gas >>> leak into the cooling system which would eventually lock up the >>> system >> and >>> cause the van to overheat. This theory was...
  • Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 27 Jun 2015 20:34:39 -0700
    ...The goal here >> is to reduce the possibility of rear wheel lock-up and the resulting spin >> out. >> >> So when the pedal is a...
  • Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:35:18 -0400
    ...small combustion > > gas > > > leak into the cooling system which would eventually lock up the system > > and > > > cause the van to overheat. This theory was...
  • Re: Off To Burning Man Trip Report #1
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Thu, 26 Aug 2004 10:11:15 -0400
    ...Finally stopping for gas in Elgin I unplug the oil sensors, we :::get :::a Tornado warning siren and we lock up the vans and...
  • Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Thu, 15 Oct 2015 20:19:30 -0700
    ...small >>>> combustion >>> gas >>>> leak into the cooling system which would eventually lock up the >>>> system >>> and >>>> cause the van to overheat. This theory was...
  • Re: CARB & Alaska - States Rights
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 8 Dec 2005 23:00:11 -0600
    ...I had a Jeep Wagoneer LTD from which I stripped all the smog stuff, removed the lock-up converter from the Chrysler 727 tranny...
  • Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:42:14 -0500
    ...70's and 80's 4cyl gas engines instructions were basically > > lock up cam, replace timing timing belt. No camshaft nut loosening and > > re...
  • Re: any words of wisdom for a virgin to the world of westy's?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 11 May 2010 11:46:07 -0700
    ...They're an 'all right' automatic ..nothing fancy at all though, just an old fashioned 3 speed 'slush box' ...no overdrive, no lock-up...
  • Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:48:53 -0400
    ...small > combustion > > > gas > > > > leak into the cooling system which would eventually lock up the > system > > > and > > > > cause the van to overheat. This theory was...
  • Spookly Weakly Statz .... :)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 30 Oct 1997 21:16:48 CST
    ...your bus, as they eat the wurst in the dark! so lock up your buses, wimmen, and children, sit on the couch with the...
  • Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
    Historical mailing list - James Felder
    Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:18:06 -0500
    ...70's and 80's 4cyl gas engines instructions were basically >> lock up cam, replace timing timing belt. No camshaft nut loosening and >> re...
  • Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Thu, 15 Oct 2015 20:14:24 +0000
    ...small > combustion > > > gas > > > > leak into the cooling system which would eventually lock up the > system > > > and > > > > cause the van to overheat.  This theory was...
  • another edition of the dictionary ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 04 Jan 95 16:18:08 CST
    ...a computerized method of helping to prevent wheel skid/lock-up during braking. it does NOT prevent spins, NOR does it allow you to...
  • Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 6 May 2009 15:19:17 -0500
    ...couldn't back out of the drive way because of the lock up). However, that didn't cure all the ills, but at least...
  • Re: Crossing the Canadian border...
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Wed, 22 Jul 2015 08:29:37 -0700
    ...such vessels on the sea can get customs in USA to lock up liquor and other such things with a "wax" like seal sort...
  • Re: Crossing the Canadian border...
    Historical mailing list - James
    Wed, 22 Jul 2015 11:50:35 -0400
    ...such vessels on the sea can get customs in USA to lock up liquor > and other such things with a "wax" like seal sort...
  • VW Parts Retailing
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 19 Sep 1996 12:19:05 -0400
    ...other things >we have to buy from them because of market lock-ups, etc. Some people would >call that price fixing, but it really...
  • Worldwide Solution For 16" Wheel (Advances Made)
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Wed, 21 Nov 2001 14:42:04 -0500
    ...ADVANCE NOTICE<br> <br> -- Look for plentiful and cheap front diff lock upgrade kits to be available from both me and Weddle early to...
  • Road Test 1971 VW Bus
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 10 May 95 16:06:04 CDT
    ...The favorable impression starts with the feel of a swift sure stop with no directional instability or lock-up as soon as the brakes...
  • German Trans Responds On Viscous Matters
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Fri, 24 Sep 1999 07:33:45 -0700
    ...seems to be working; i.e., our vc's don't lock up in normal driving, but do when the wheels slip in mud...
  • DaBoat 2-liter update - it lives! (long)
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Tue, 19 Dec 1995 09:25:45 -0800 (PST)
    ...get it away from the house for its initial breakin run. Lock up the door, hop in, and off we go! It's so...
  • Re: Thom: Bye for Now
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Thu, 27 Apr 1995 14:36:23 -0700 (PDT)
    ...If your computer gets this virus, lock up your dog! Mario Cuomo virus : It would be a great virus, but it refuses to run...