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Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 4 Jul 2010 10:14:48 -0700
...The Bentley diagram for 85 mislabels the fluid level switch as the parking brake switch with is shown right next to it but not...
Re: Rear wheel studs
Historical mailing list - Ben
Wed, 12 Mar 2014 18:28:28 -0700
...Release parking brake. Then remove two small 8mm (might be 10mm). Then slip drum off. Of it's not coming off, you forgot to...
Re: Brakes - an idea?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 2 May 2014 16:09:45 -0700
...Brakes - an idea? Still trouble with rear brakes. What are your thoughts on just switching to disc brakes? Sent from my electronic leash! Geneva...
Re: Burning Bus Crashes Into House
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:29:30 -0700
...their wheels & forget don't engage the parking brakes. Some can even be observed running after their car.:-) BenT sent from my electronic leash
electronic limited slip differential idea for 2wd vanagons
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:47:25 -0400
...I do worry about the emergency brake being taken over by an electronic system. If I'm in a brake failure emergency, I want...
Re: Fridge not working off battery
Historical mailing list - Denis Mezihorak
Fri, 25 Jun 1999 21:23:43 -0700
...There are some electronic components in brake lite/seatbelt indicator and lower voltage might be messing with it. I'm assuming your engine was...
Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:00:19 -0700
...Two levers to independently apply the parking brake to the side that lost traction. Hear tell it worked. You do have a splitter in...
Parking light issue, '91 Westy GL
Historical mailing list - Trev
Sun, 4 Sep 2011 09:25:34 -0600
...The fuse remains intact when I do the test and all other lights (brake, signal and other parking lights) are ok. I'm sure...
Re: Rear wheel studs
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Thu, 13 Mar 2014 10:02:56 +0000
...Release parking brake. Then > remove two small 8mm (might be 10mm). Then slip drum off. Of it's not > coming off, you forgot to...
Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 17:07:00 -0300
...Two levers to independently apply the parking brake to the side that lost traction. Hear tell it worked. You do have a splitter in...
Re: long term parking on hills
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:29:38 -0700
...if I need to check the >> rear brakes: >> http://www.vanagonauts.com/[46.11]Parking-Brake,-adjusting112.htm >> >> I guess I can answer my...
Re: Parking light issue, '91 Westy GL
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 4 Sep 2011 09:17:22 -0700
...The fuse remains |intact when I do the test and all other lights (brake, signal |and other parking lights) are ok. | |I'm sure...
Re: Burning Bus Crashes Into House
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:49:43 -0700
...their wheels & forget don't engage the parking brakes. Some can even be observed running after their car.:-) > > > BenT > > sent from my electronic leash
Re: Parking light issue, '91 Westy GL
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 4 Sep 2011 12:41:55 -0400
...The fuse remains intact when I do the test and all other lights (brake, signal and other parking lights) are ok. I'm sure...
Re: curbs and kerbs, friday
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:52:35 -0700
...forget don't engage the parking brakes. Some can even be observed running after their car.:-) >>> >>> >>> BenT >>> >>> sent from my electronic leash > > -- > David McNeely
Re: long term parking on hills
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:42:36 -0800
...if I need to check the >>> rear brakes: >>> http://www.vanagonauts.com/[46.11]Parking-Brake,-adjusting112.htm >>> >>> I guess I can answer my...
Re: Go Westy Big Brake kit
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 12 Sep 2013 16:01:40 -0700
...same for the parking brake as noted above ....don't park a car with excessively hot brakes and put on the parking brake. not...
Re: curbs and kerbs, friday
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 22 Jun 2012 20:01:08 -0500
...don't engage the parking brakes. Some can even be observed running after their car.:-) > >>> > >>> > >>> BenT > >>> > >>> sent from my electronic leash > > > > -- > > David McNeely -- David...
LED turn signals blinking fast
Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
Sun, 12 Apr 2020 13:04:20 -0700
1977 Bay Camper, 2 liter, FI I installed LEDs for parking, brake and backup lights-they work great. For the turn signal-they are...
Re: engine dying while driving
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:34:31 -0700
...With the engine running and the Westy parked on a flat parking spot, parking brake engaged, go the left of the van. Listen for...
Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 3 Jul 2010 14:29:31 -0700
...it's already wired for that ...just take the signal from the brake warning light existing wiring. though that is actually an electronic circuit...
Re: curbs and kerbs, friday
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:43:55 -0500
...forget don't engage the parking brakes. Some can even be observed running after their car.:-) > > > > > > BenT > > > > sent from my electronic leash -- David McNeely
Re: curbs and kerbs, friday--Please kerb your enthusiasm for this thread!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:02:13 -0700
...forget don't engage the parking brakes. Some can even be observed running after their car.:-) >>> >>> >>> BenT >>> >>> sent from my electronic leash > > -- > David McNeely
Re: master brake light misbehaving
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:10:20 -0700
...like low brake fluid, pressure failure warning coming from the brake light switches, or parking brake handle switch acting up .. and I would check...
Re: long term parking on hills
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Sat, 26 Jan 2013 07:12:34 -0600
...if I need to check the >>>> rear brakes: >>>> http://www.vanagonauts.com/[46.11]Parking-Brake,-adjusting112.htm >>>> >>>> I guess I can answer my...
Re: Resistor for LED turn signal
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 25 Aug 2019 19:04:00 -0700
...2 liter, Fuel Injected. > > > > I installed new LED bulbs for my parking/brake, backup, and turn signals. > Lighting is MUCH improved. I even added...
master brake light misbehaving - fixed
Historical mailing list - brett rueff
Mon, 2 Aug 2010 04:13:08 +0000
...Also adjustedthe parking brake for correct operation. Im not sure if this is a standardvanagon thing or something the PO monkeyed with during the...
Re: Rear spring question
Historical mailing list - Ben
Fri, 17 May 2013 12:31:36 -0700
...Don't forget to release the parking brake too. > > Mark > > Ben wrote: >> Hi Mark, >> Can you elaborate why the diesel Vanagon's require this...
Re: master brake light misbehaving - fixed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 1 Aug 2010 21:37:10 -0700
...Also adjustedthe parking brake for correct operation. Im not sure if this is a standardvanagon thing or something the PO monkeyed with during the...
Re: LED turn signals blinking fast
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Sun, 12 Apr 2020 16:26:05 -0400
...wrote: > 1977 Bay Camper, 2 liter, FI > > > > I installed LEDs for parking, brake and backup lights-they work great. > > For the turn signal-they...
Re: Rear spring question
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 17 May 2013 12:18:52 -0700
...Don't forget to release the parking brake too. Mark Ben wrote: > Hi Mark, > > Can you elaborate why the diesel Vanagon's require this...
more electrical stuff
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 08 Jul 94 10:25:26 CDT
...B1 - Automotive Electric/Electronic Systems Robert Bosch GmbH, 1988 available from Robert Bentley Publishers B2 - Automotive Handbook (1st English Edition) Robert Bosch GmbH, 1976...
Re: long term parking on hills
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:01:23 -0800
...if I need to check the >>>>> rear brakes: >>>>> http://www.vanagonauts.com/[46.11]Parking-Brake,-adjusting112.htm >>>>> >>>>> I guess I can answer my...
Re: '84 value?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:01:11 -0800
...That's the 'main advantage.' Next is the parking brake, 84 and earlier parking brakes barely will hold, the 85 and later parking brake...
Re: New Drums
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 19 May 2012 08:20:31 -0700
...reveal something.. > while driving, say at 30 mph ...pull on the parking brake pretty hard > and see if you feel pulsation there.. > if you...
Re: LED turn signals blinking fast
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 12 Apr 2020 21:24:51 -0400
...wrote: > >> 1977 Bay Camper, 2 liter, FI >> >> >> >> I installed LEDs for parking, brake and backup lights-they work great. >> >> For the turn signal-they...
Re: Successful day today with the Pittsburgh Vanagon Club
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:38:44 -0700
...While the >>> front was >>>>> apart piees of the >>>>> suspension were ground down and rust proofed. >>> Both rear >>>>> parking brake >>>>> cables have been replaced, as...
Re: long term parking on hills
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:33:18 -0600
...if I need to check the > >>>>> rear brakes: > >>>>> http://www.vanagonauts.com/[46.11]Parking-Brake,-adjusting112.htm > >>>>> > >>>>> I guess I can answer my...
Re: Defroster questions
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:22:43 -0500
Bruce, This is perfect! I’ve saved it electronically and will print and keep with my spare fuses. And it read perfectly for me...
79 Bus -- running at last!!!
Historical mailing list
Wed, 13 Dec 1995 18:37:28 -0700
...system was seriously messed up ("brain" missing.) As it turned out, all the parts WERE there, but the Electronic Control Unit was fried and...
Re: Defroster questions
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:26:16 -0800
...1 8 Amp (White) Left Tail, Parking & Side Marker Lights > > 2 8 Amp (White) Right Tail Parking, Side Marker & License Lights > > 3 8 Amp...
Re: New Drums
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 18 May 2012 22:06:38 -0700
...while driving, say at 30 mph ...pull on the parking brake pretty hard and see if you feel pulsation there.. if you do ..it...
Re: Defroster questions
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:34:17 -0800
...1 8 Amp (White) Left Tail, Parking & Side Marker Lights >> > 2 8 Amp (White) Right Tail Parking, Side Marker & License Lights >> > 3 8 Amp...
A little something for Robb Lightfoot.
Historical mailing list
Fri, 05 May 1995 21:24:04 +0600
...location >9) Alternator introduced, rated at 55 amps (previously generator) >10) Parking brake cable adjustable via equalizer bar >11) Fuel filler cap door moved...
Re: Defroster questions
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:28:42 -0500
...1 8 Amp (White) Left Tail, Parking & Side Marker Lights > > 2 8 Amp (White) Right Tail Parking, Side Marker & License Lights > > 3 8 Amp...
Re: Your Trek
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Aug 97 09:17:14 -0700
...make sure it's in neutral with the parking brake set; momentarily bridge the large bolt-on terminal to the starter solenoid terminal (make...
Re: Defroster questions
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 10 Mar 2023 17:09:06 -0500
...1 8 Amp (White) Left Tail, Parking & Side Marker Lights >> > 2 8 Amp (White) Right Tail Parking, Side Marker & License Lights >> > 3 8 Amp...
Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 13:03:43 -1000
...the parking brake button would pop out...making it not work .... if you let the rear brakes go too long with out adjusting. I...
Re: New Drums
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Sat, 19 May 2012 10:47:30 -0400
...reveal something.. > while driving, say at 30 mph ...pull on the parking brake pretty hard > and see if you feel pulsation there.. > if you...
Re: New Drums
Historical mailing list - Jason
Sat, 19 May 2012 11:27:50 -0400
...reveal something.. > > while driving, say at 30 mph ...pull on the parking brake pretty hard > > and see if you feel pulsation there.. > > if you...
Re: 80 Vangon mystery part?
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 19 Jan 2000 11:53:36 -0500
...The CA vans had electronic ignition, or maybe your previous owner just had a few extra bucks when Pep-Boys had a sale. (Or...
My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Mon, 25 Feb 2019 22:21:43 -0500
...Replaced parking brake cables . Replaced rear heater core . Rerouted power steering lines . Fuel Delivery-pump bushings & wires grommets, secured line above shifter shaft upgraded...
Re: New Drums
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 19 May 2012 14:17:52 -0700
...reveal something.. >> while driving, say at 30 mph ...pull on the parking brake pretty hard >> and see if you feel pulsation there.. >> if you...
Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:39:09 +0000
...Radial Arm Bushings - PowerFlex Polyurethane, sand blasted and enameled arms . Replaced parking brake cables . Replaced rear heater core . Rerouted power steering lines . Fuel Delivery...
Re: UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 22:27:58 -0500
...interior, ext. , electronics, engines... Maybe a timeline list of the new stuff, and repairs? and a youtube video... My buyer actually drove from VA...
Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:32:00 -0700
...trans, clutch, brakes, suspension .. all purely, purely mechanical.. Compared to today's modern cars, they are unbelievably mechanical and non-electronic. was just marveling...
Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:21:00 -0500
...Replaced parking brake cables > > . Replaced rear heater core > > . Rerouted power steering lines > > . Fuel Delivery-pump bushings & wires grommets, secured line above > shifter shaft upgraded...
VW's Problems was: Re:EV Catalytic Converter
Historical mailing list
Thu, 9 May 1996 19:36:58 -0500
...I reset it for him with a BIC pen in 30 seconds in a parking lot, in the way you reset the light on...
Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:01:48 +0000
...Radial Arm Bushings - PowerFlex Polyurethane, sand blasted > and enameled arms > > . Replaced parking brake cables > > . Replaced rear heater core > > . Rerouted power steering lines > > . Fuel Delivery...
Hilarious SUV news
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Fri, 1 Dec 2000 13:06:28 -0500
...With the new FasTrak electronic toll system, single occupant vehicles can breeze through the tollbooths of the Golden Gate Bridge much faster than carpools...