Sure sounds like the brushes in the alternator aren't making good contact with the commutator.

Maybe the commutator is corroded/dirty and/or the brushes are worn and need to be replaced.

Mike
'84 GL

----- Original Message -----
From: "chris mcclellan" <housecal@NACS.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 10:24 PM
Subject: flickering lights?

> What does it mean when the left red light and the lower right red light in
> the center of the consol are dim but flickering brighter sometimes.  This
> happened after my van was parked for about three months waiting the cash for
> a clutch.  It drives just fine for the four miles I drove it to the
> mechanic. The headlights worked.  Everything seemed fine. The oil light is
> not on and the light over the clock is not on.  everything seemed to warm up
> to the right temp.  I can't find my manual.  Anybody want to tell me?
>
> Chris