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Mo' trip report (#3): L-O-N-G!
Historical mailing list - Jeff Rosen
Wed, 6 Sep 1995 20:19:03 -0700 (PDT)
...The black of night was constantly illuminated by the huge bolts, and the thunder shook our souls. We sat on the beach, drenched, and...
Re: FW: Article about the ECU Chip upgrade from Vintage Vee Dub
Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
Thu, 17 Aug 2000 09:38:05 +1000
...On the flat, it now starts in second gear as well, so the need for constant gear changing is now a thing of the...
Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 22 Feb 2007 11:40:26 -0800
...ordinary car > batteries > > do not like to be discharged and charged constantly. That was the > reasoning > > behind using a deep cycle battery as the...
Re: Transmission Ratios, Diesels, Conversions
Historical mailing list - Robert S Keezer
Mon, 29 Oct 2001 00:54:33 -0800
...masochist would hold 60 mph for hours > on I5 > > with semis constantly running up their butts at 70 mph. "The most > > efficient utilization of...
Re: Howto: make your own searchable vanagon archives
Historical mailing list - James
Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:05:00 -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: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Tue, 18 Nov 2014 07:08:15 -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: From rags to westy in a week.
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 8 Aug 2008 07:42:16 -0700
...check for leaks constantly > >>>>>> use only new fittings and hoses > >>>>>> be safe > >>>>>> yours > >>>>>> > >>>>>> On Sun, Aug 3, 2008 at 7:40 PM, craig cowan...
Long Life for your engine
Historical mailing list
Sat, 17 May 1997 14:23:46 -0400
...High or Constant, duty cycle engines must produce at or near their maximum available horsepower to cruise. Example's are: race engines Indy cars...
Re: Ratio rockers was (dyno results from Boston Bobs) or true con fessions of a gear head
Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
Mon, 25 Feb 2002 17:35:01 -0600
...run hotter this can take time and might only happen under constant loads (highway driving) hotter engines CAN loose power and melted pistons can...
Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:11:37 -0500
...Lots of heat from the oil pump and the valve body being under constant pressure testing that relief valve. Oh yes, this is good...
16" Translation
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
26 Apr 1995 16:53:16 EST
...So, the synchro demands, in off- road conditions, a driver who is constantly thinking ahead and shifting into the appropriate gear even before reaching...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:53:22 -0800
...ring gear turns with the rear wheels, the pinon gear is >>>> constantly engaged with the ring gear. >>>> >>>> ok......does the sound vary whether you...
Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:27:54 -0700
...If they keep the mixture constant only one of the two emissions will be under control. The other will go wild beyond control. They...
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: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 18 Nov 2014 14:32:16 -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...
Dilemmas by bus...
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:33:23 -0700
...This woman I'd married and loved kept me constantly wondering. As soon as I figured out where she was coming from, she'd...
Re: From rags to westy in a week.
Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
Fri, 8 Aug 2008 17:42:28 +0000
...check for leaks constantly> > >>>>>> use only new fittings and hoses> > >>>>>> be safe> > >>>>>> yours> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>> On Sun, Aug 3, 2008 at 7:40 PM, craig cowan...
Constant improvement
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:00:51 +0000
Also....it is like why we don't drive Model T's. Why we don't fly in DC-3s. Why we don't...
Re: Now Vanagon TDi Transmission Survival Strategy
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Tue, 5 Jan 2010 20:12:42 -0800
...to deal with the likes of me...) During a rebuild, we constantly see looseness of components as the cases get tired. Bad bearings peen...
Frydaye Phollies: a bigger long road trip - Part 2 :)
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Fri, 9 Feb 2007 15:43:29 -0600
...The buds could not have taken roots in the pioneer days beneath the constant punishment of feet, hooves, and banded wheels. The footprints you...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 18 Nov 2014 20:42:56 -0500
...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: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Tue, 26 Nov 2013 16:49:07 -0800
...AT in Gear & PS 30.0% 27.0% >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *Miscellaneous:* >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> PWM Frequency constant at 148.2 Hz >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Yellow Wire (11/ST1) PWM Power to Idle...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Tue, 3 Dec 2013 14:18:10 -0800
...cycle, the valve will operate as if it's >>>> receiving >>>> a constant 5.75 v steady signal(11.5 x 50%) and will not...
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...
Big Trip Report: Last one! (part 13, long)
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Thu, 12 Oct 1995 22:01:27 -0700 (PDT)
...We read the constant parade of billboards for entertainment, editing them for grammar and mis-spellings, or musing what would happen if we could...
Fwd: Your support is needed!
Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
Mon, 4 Oct 1999 09:55:15 -0700
...Therese > > LLORET, Grenoble,FRANCE >15) > > >> Benoit THEAU, Poitiers, FRANCE > > >> >16) Bruno CONSTANTIN, Poitiers, FRANCE > > >17) Christian COGNARD, > > >> Poitiers, FRANCE >18) Robert GARDETTE, > > Paris, FRANCE...
Why I like my Westfalia Camper(very long, don't read it)
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Tue, 24 Apr 2001 14:04:13 -0700
...Never asking for constant attention. Always at our service. In short this is the reason why I personally love this vehicle. Not to mention...
Re: Dilemmas by bus...
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:35:54 -0800
...This woman I'd married and loved > kept me constantly wondering. As soon as I figured out where she was > coming from, she'd...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 18 Nov 2014 18:13:28 -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: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:26:09 -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: Drop in R-12 replacement...
Historical mailing list - Steve Cutchen
Mon, 26 Jun 1995 11:42:27 -0600
...Elimination of constant recharging reduces the "effective" (per car) ODP further. If a car "saves" five additional recharges in its lifetime, then the effective...
Subaru transplant versus Ratio rockers and wasserboxer upgrades
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Mon, 25 Feb 2002 15:46:15 -0800
...run hotter this can take time and might only > happen under constant loads (highway driving) hotter engines CAN loose power > and melted pistons can...
FW: Long Trip report from Gord Potts - John Brown's Buses
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Tue, 17 Oct 2006 23:43:00 -0400
...My steering boots are� ripped My heater has no fan The routing of the constant flow gas return line was changed to eliminate / bypass...
Re: Constant improvement
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:47:58 -0700
I am sure that new technologies and design will improve our lives... But for some personal reasons some of us don't follow them...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:07:27 -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: 81' New Owner To Do
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 18 May 2004 23:17:11 -0500
...While progressing from idle timing setting to the full advance setting the advance should be constant without dropping back and forth during the increase...
Re: Advice request; 1986 WESTY Vanagon automatic
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 27 Nov 2011 11:02:58 -0800
...of their van. > > and I will also say .. > I see this *constantly* . > say a Westy that some guy 'just loves that van' ... > and yet...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:10:09 -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: 81 Westy Heat/Air Distribution/Blower Box Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:22:31 -0700
...81 Westy Heat/Air Distribution/Blower Box Rebuild > The front heat/air distribution/blower box in my '81 Westy constantly > emits cold outside air...
Re: Constant improvement
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:58:00 +0000
We didn't know it at the time. Eurovans have strong motors and strong A/C. But crummy transmissions. And no mechanics to fix...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Tue, 3 Dec 2013 16:46:04 -0800
...cycle, the valve will operate as if it's > >>>> receiving > >>>> a constant 5.75 v steady signal(11.5 x 50%) and will not...
SSWMDAA Trip Report (Unabridged)
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
05 Sep 1995 15:16:15 EST
...axle-arm thing, but it was expensive...". "How about 'CV', or 'constant velocity joint'?" I ask, allowing myself to actually mouth the dreaded words...
Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Wed, 23 Jan 2002 07:26:34 -0500
...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: Dilemmas by bus...
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:00:47 -0800
...This woman I'd married and loved > kept me constantly wondering. As soon as I figured out where she was > coming from, she'd...
Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:38:43 -0500
...While progressing from idle timing setting to the full advance setting the advance should be constant without dropping back and forth during the increase...
Re: Screen on pop top canvas. (LONG)
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Mon, 5 Jun 2000 21:10:36 -0500
...So I began screwing in the rest of the TOP screws, again being careful that the black edging was constant around the outside edge...
Re: engine dying while driving
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:38:47 -0700
...So, constant study and learning is a 'good thing' . there is a 'slight need' for a bit of ...over-confidence ........certainly confidence .. it can...
Re: Now Vanagon TDi Transmission Survival Strategy
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 5 Jan 2010 23:43:11 -0500
...to deal with the likes of me...) During a rebuild, we constantly see looseness of components as the cases get tired. Bad bearings peen...
*very long* All you need to know on Synthetic oil
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Wed, 3 Apr 1996 16:32:53 CST6CDT
...As an aside, the temperature rise can be controlled some- what by providing a constant flow of oil to and from the bear- ings...
Re: Screen on pop top canvas. (LONG)
Historical mailing list - Steve Kroll
Tue, 6 Jun 2000 10:28:07 -0700
...So I began screwing in the rest of >the TOP screws, again being careful that the black edging was constant >around the outside edge...
message for stan
Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
Tue, 14 May 2002 09:15:37 -0600
...While progressing from idle timing setting to the full advance setting the advance should be constant without dropping back and forth during the increase...
Re: Advice request; 1986 WESTY Vanagon automatic
Historical mailing list - Art
Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:51:38 -0500
...of their van. > > and I will also say .. > I see this *constantly* . > say a Westy that some guy 'just loves that van' ... > and yet...
Trip Report, Baja Whales 2012,part 2
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:14:53 -0700
...The constantly changing sky makes the 2 hour dirt road interesting enough for several photo stops. The early start means we should have plenty...
Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 28 Jun 2004 21:34:13 -0500
...While > progressing from idle timing setting to the full advance setting the advance > should be constant without dropping back and forth during the increase...
Engine and Transmission Swap BS: was Thinking Swap ...(Now Full)
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 6 Sep 2000 02:33:18 EDT
...That is, the wear first increased from 1000 to 2000 rpm, then stayed constant to about 3850 rpm, then increased at a slow rate...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
Tue, 3 Dec 2013 16:59:47 -0800
...cycle, the valve will operate as if it's >> >>>> receiving >> >>>> a constant 5.75 v steady signal(11.5 x 50%) and will not...
Re: Sorting out mechanical issues 85
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 5 Sep 2022 14:21:16 -0400
...now and then strange sounds from the brakes, not to mention constant CV boot rips. . In all my years of bus ownership this beloved...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Rebecca Virnig
Fri, 1 Mar 96 16:51:00 -0700
...So far, I can say it has given me some joy but is clouded by this constant (Winnebago/Volkswagen) headache. xxxxxx June 19th letter...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Steven Sittser
Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:27:16 -0400
...since that switch is closed when pressure is low, and open when pressure is good, the broken wire resulted in a constant "pressure is...
another road test: 1983-1/2 VW Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 11 Jan 95 23:11:51 CST
...88 Constant 30 mph ................ 65 3rd (5300) ................... 64 50 mph ....................... 72 2nd (5300) ................... 39 70 mph ....................... 78 1st (5300) ................... 22 SPEEDOMETER 30 mph indicated...