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  • Re: Owner's Manual
    Historical mailing list - John Tullier
    Mon, 4 Feb 2002 08:09:33 -0800
    ...John --- David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > Well lessee... > > Sliding door operation and precautions. > Seat adjustments. > Seat removal. > Center seat removal. > Rear seat bench...
  • Re: Owner's Manual
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 4 Feb 2002 01:11:10 -0500
    ...Rear heater operation. Air conditioner operation -- looks insanely complicated -- *six* fan speeds in two ranges. A/C payload reduction warning. Gasoline heater operation, maintenance...
  • Temperature for closed loop operation
    Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
    Fri, 26 Apr 2002 06:04:06 -0700
    At what temperature on the gauge does the engine operation go from open loop to closed loop? William
  • FIXED Fridge 12V operation
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:38:31 -0500
    Thanks to Dennis and other listmembers who got my on the right track to fix my fridge's 12V operation. First, I was surprised...
  • Re: california registration laws - how does one deal with expired tags?
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Fri, 13 Oct 2006 23:48:57 +0000
    You just get PNO (Planned Non-Operation) tags. That keeps the registration current, but does not allow you to take the vehicle on the...
  • Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:38:28 -0400
    ...Inspect fuel injection/carburetion system operation, fuel lines, hose clamps, fuel pump, filters, fuel tank, overflow reservoirs, vapour recirculation, filler and cap. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____ Intake...
  • Re: Manual Transmission Operation
    Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
    Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:21:22 -0500
    ...Manual Transmission Operation >I found a very good demo of manual transmission operation showing the > syncro rings and how they function - something I never...
  • Re: wiper arm
    Historical mailing list - dbeierl
    Mon, 15 Oct 2018 10:58:57 -0400
    ...Especially after Jim said he saw no difference in > operation. Anyone else want to chime in on difference of operation? > Chris sent me one...
  • Re: 88 digifant O2 readings off
    Historical mailing list - Dennis
    Wed, 5 Jul 2006 08:02:01 -0400
    ...You can monitor closed/open loop operation, warm up times, full throttle readings, fuel cutoff operation etc. The EMA-1710 is about $20.
  • Re: black tail pipe
    Historical mailing list - Remco deJong
    Sat, 11 Oct 1997 23:52:48 -0400
    ...Try putting in a good O2 sensor and monitoring operation, it should read about ~0.4 volts at stoichiometric and ~0.8 volts at...
  • WEIRD EMAIL!
    Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
    Tue, 19 Jan 1999 02:48:35 -0500
    Volks, anyone have any idea just who "Interserv Operations <postmaster@sprynet.com>", "Sprynet Network Operations Center" or "noc@interserv.net" ARE??? They keep sending...
  • Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:15:08 -0600
    ...Inspect fuel injection/carburetion system operation, fuel > lines, hose clamps, fuel pump, filters, fuel tank, overflow reservoirs, > vapour > recirculation, filler and cap. > > Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ > > > ____ Intake...
  • Re: very interesting siting
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Fri, 21 Feb 1997 09:40:45 -0500
    There is a German military operation on the grounds of Dulles Airport, in Virginia near Washington DC. German pilots do extensive flight training in...
  • Re: AC-what is normal operation?
    Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
    Wed, 9 Aug 2000 19:59:37 -0500
    ...AC-what is normal operation? > I had the A/C in my '84 redone this year. New compressor, exp. valve, > drier, refrigerant. I run...
  • AC-what is normal operation?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Waide
    Wed, 9 Aug 2000 14:27:11 -0700
    ...Is this normal operation? Stephen __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Kick off your party with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com/
  • Re: Propane
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Tue, 8 Jul 2003 18:45:39 -0400
    Shawn Luft wrote: > Can someone please tell me how long a full tank is good for? How many > hours of fridge operation and cooking...
  • Re: AC-what is normal operation?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 9 Aug 2000 14:40:36 -0700
    ...AC-what is normal operation? > This is my first Vanagon; an 84, and I coaxed the AC > into life. However it does not seem...
  • Re: AC-what is normal operation?
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Wed, 9 Aug 2000 20:27:11 -0400
    ...AC-what is normal operation? > This is my first Vanagon; an 84, and I coaxed the AC > into life. However it does not seem...
  • Re: Platinum Cat heater while mobile..
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Thu, 7 Dec 2000 10:21:29 -0800
    May I help clarify? The vent on the plat cat is not essential to the actual operation of the cat, that is drafts from...
  • Shed one more bit of light on the fridge light, please
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 29 Mar 2007 20:17:31 -0500
    ...I also discovered from other listmembers that the fridge LED that glows under LP gas operation also glows during 12V operation. Tonight, in the...
  • Re: Whoops Re; Electrical Device
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 8 Mar 2011 17:54:46 -0800
    ...one for the 12 V operation of fridge, the other for water pump, led panel etc. One (12 v operation of fridge) should go...
  • Manual Transmission Operation
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:36:57 -0500
    I found a very good demo of manual transmission operation showing the syncro rings and how they function - something I never knew before - plus...
  • Re: HELP!: radiator fan is loud
    Historical mailing list - John
    Sun, 29 Aug 1999 16:32:16 -0400
    ...Usually when cruising @ 55 MPH the fan never cycles on (excluding a/c operation). So if your trip is highway speed you're ok...
  • Mail
    Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
    Wed, 16 Feb 2000 12:30:17 -0500
    Is the mail discussion list operational presently?
  • Re: Educate Me Please - Vanagon Shifter Operation
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Thu, 9 Apr 2009 09:11:29 -0700
    ...Educate Me Please - Vanagon Shifter Operation > > I just found a cool .pdf on adjusting the van shift linkage (syncro)
  • Van-Again will be closed 3/29-3/30 reopen Monday 4/2
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 29 Mar 2001 09:41:06 EST
    We will be closed Thursday and Friday of this week in order to take our daughter Rachel to the hospital for an operation. If...
  • Re: Diagnosing Issue using O2 Meter during Open-Loop Operation
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:22:31 -0700
    ...Diagnosing Issue using O2 Meter during Open-Loop Operation > On 9/9/2009 10:45 PM David Beierl wrote: > >> At 08:42 PM 9...
  • Re: wiper arm
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 15 Oct 2018 14:31:27 +0000
    ...said he saw no difference in operation.  Anyone else want to chime in on difference of operation? Dave B. -----Original Message----- From: dbeierl <dbeierl...
  • Re: a new idea on the well beaten subject of leaking head gaskets...
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Thu, 30 Jan 2003 00:49:06 -0600
    ...a leaking > head gasket will require a major engine operation, as > head removal and resealing is not a trivial operation. > The heads must be...
  • Re: AC-what is normal operation?
    Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
    Wed, 9 Aug 2000 18:27:36 -0500
    ...AC-what is normal operation? > This is my first Vanagon; an 84, and I coaxed the AC > into life. However it does not seem...
  • Border Patrol operation
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 1 Apr 1996 14:26:38 -0700
    ...He said the high ground clearance of the busses is also a plus for this operation (code named 'hipster'). Hmm, I wonder how much...
  • Fridge not working off battery
    Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
    Fri, 25 Jun 1999 21:16:34 -0230
    ...As soon as I try to switch to the battery option for fridge operation I get a fiercesome grinding noise from the rear of...
  • Hydraulic Press For Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 30 Sep 94 20:35:41 EDT
    Many operations in the Vanagon repair manual seem to involve use of a heavy duty shop press. I see that there are many of...
  • Princess Auto
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Thu, 15 Apr 1999 09:14:23 -0500
    ...However, they also have operations here in the US under the name Princess America (or Princess Auto America). There is also a US version...
  • high fan speed
    Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
    Sun, 29 Aug 1999 20:06:59 -0700
    ...Usually when cruising @ 55 MPH the fan never cycles on (excluding a/c operation). So if your trip is highway speed you're ok...
  • Re: troubleshooting sliding door operation
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:28:39 -0600
    ...That means the lock knob "up." The only difference in operation between the two is that on the later ones, you can push the...
  • Re: what the vw waterboxer offers?? wasRe: 85 Westfalia beeping
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:14:15 -0500
    Technically, it was called "Operation Market/Garden". "Market" was the airborne and glider portion, "Garden" was the ground force phase. British 1st Airborne were...
  • Re: AC-what is normal operation?
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Wed, 9 Aug 2000 22:22:01 -0400
    ...AC-what is normal operation? > What did you do to get it that cold? I installed a Sandin 508 and it is > quite noisy...
  • Re: Educate Me Please - Vanagon Shifter Operation
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Thu, 9 Apr 2009 07:52:33 -0700
    ...Educate Me Please - Vanagon Shifter Operation To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Thursday, April 9, 2009, 10:18 AM john, using the following picture...
  • Does your '76-'79 fridge work?
    Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
    Mon, 8 Apr 1996 18:56:57 -0400
    ...I, personally, have never seen one operational and ripped mine out in favor of extra storage space and a propane bench fridge behind the...
  • Re: Dometic-Condenser fan running!
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:35:55 -0400
    ...I think I like the idea >of this extra thermo switch but is the fan needed for DC or AC >operation or just propane...
  • Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:05:41 -0700
    ...volts for anything other than running while set to 12 volt operation! (the cooling fan on the back does need 12 volts to work...
  • Re: Shed one more bit of light on the fridge light, please
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:34:09 -0800
    ...Mark Jim Felder wrote: > ..... > I also discovered from other listmembers that the fridge LED that > glows under LP gas operation also glows during 12V...
  • Re: Dometic-Condenser fan running!
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:28:44 -0700
    ...I think I like the idea of this extra thermo switch but is the fan needed for DC or AC operation or just propane...
  • Re: [delivery failure to jscohen@m2.sprynet.com]
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sun, 24 Jan 1999 04:27:51 +0100
    Interserv Operations wrote: > The message that you sent to the above recipient was not delivered. All mail > sent to this account will continue to...
  • Outside Flue Vent
    Historical mailing list - Denis-F. Bastien
    Thu, 25 Dec 2003 13:36:43 -0500
    Any source for good price Outside Vent (for Propane operation). Thanks Denis
  • Re: Westy 3-Way Fridge Questions
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 23 Nov 1994 21:01:44 -0500
    ...I could swear there is only one light for fridge operation (green) and it lights with either propane or 12 volt operation (which works...
  • Camping accessories wiring question.
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Reams
    Wed, 16 Oct 2002 17:28:29 -0700
    ...And will that affect the DC operation of my fridge (I don't mind keeping that running the stock way since it only works...
  • Re: AC-what is normal operation?
    Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
    Wed, 9 Aug 2000 21:30:40 -0500
    ...AC-what is normal operation? > Ss you did, I had my mechanic install new 508, expansion valve and drier. > He first charged with 3...
  • Re: Educate Me Please - Vanagon Shifter Operation
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Thu, 9 Apr 2009 12:56:25 -0400
    ...Educate Me Please - Vanagon Shifter Operation >> >> I just found a cool .pdf on adjusting the van shift linkage (syncro) >
  • Re: Rear Window Washer
    Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
    Mon, 6 Aug 2001 13:12:30 -0600
    ...You don't want to read the '87 manual on the wiper operations! Here's what it should say: The wiper stalk has four...
  • Re: AC-what is normal operation?
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Thu, 10 Aug 2000 22:23:13 -0400
    ...AC-what is normal operation? > Freeze 12 is that good? When I put R134a in my system only 3 cans went in. > Hmm, I...
  • Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 4 Aug 2008 21:40:09 -0700
    ...com> wrote: > The decisin for the ECU to attempt closed loop operation is based on coolant > temparature, time engine running, and throttle switch/engine...
  • Fridge operation
    Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
    Wed, 8 Mar 2000 11:11:22 EST
    ...I just am wondering if I am experiencing normal operation of need to do this pita job. tia Mark 87 westie New temp sender
  • Re: WEIRD EMAIL!
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Tue, 19 Jan 1999 16:09:19 +0100
    ...Alexander" wrote: > Volks, anyone have any idea just who "Interserv Operations > <postmaster@sprynet.com>", "Sprynet Network Operations Center" or > "noc@interserv.net" ARE??? > > They...
  • Re: Really Cold! Success! Re: Westy Fridge Project
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Mon, 17 May 1999 12:34:57 -0700
    ...I never did hear a fan, FWIW. > Hmmm. > You can induce fan operation by using both gas mode operation and the 110 land line...
  • Re: Catalytic convertor
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 23 Jan 2001 23:47:57 EST
    there is no cat on my '84 1.9L van and it doesnt affect its operation.. chris [text/html]
  • Motor Theory For Dummies
    Historical mailing list - Simoes, Brian
    Fri, 5 Dec 1997 16:44:10 -0500
    ...I was hoping to gain some basic knowledge on the theory/operation of combustion motors...especially as it relates to the motor in my...
  • Re: Help - Radio Code Problem
    Historical mailing list - Richard Dunsheath
    Sun, 6 Aug 2000 08:43:31 -0500
    Preparing the Radio for Operation Every time the radio is disconnected from the vehicle power supply, the battery is disconnected, or even if the...
  • Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sat, 18 Jan 2014 12:11:57 -0400
    So ... do you find the operational parameters of your spell checker to be elusive or illusive? :)