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  • Re: Frydaye Air Sensors and Other Works of Friction
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 30 Sep 2005 23:13:01 -0500
    ...British engines leak oil, shock absorbers, hydraulic forks and disk brakes leak fluid, British tyres leak air and the British defense establishment leaks secrets...
  • Re: Spooked!
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 3 Jun 2011 21:38:16 -0700
    ...I hit the switch, the engine > >> started right up, oil pressure light went out. I noted no strange > >> sounds, and the oil pressure alarm...
  • should YOU own a vw bus? a test to tell you. :)
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Sat, 24 Sep 94 17:40:36 CDT
    ...switch operates the backup lights, the bass button on the radio works the parking lights and the heater fan, and the rear defroster switch...
  • gak! another road test: 1993 VW Eurovan
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 12 Jan 95 11:08:30 CST
    ...safety locks on side and rear doors, a center, high-mounted brake light and a safer interior design that has no sharp edges. The...
  • Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:25:42 -0500
    ...I'm under the hood of my cars a lot. > > Also, I replace items like belts & hoses & coolant & brake fluid & > > brakes & tires when they...
  • Re: Phydaye Phollies ... an oldie. that's getting older :)
    Historical mailing list - Tieitup
    Fri, 9 Jan 2009 21:37:02 -0600
    ...switch operates the > backup lights, the bass button on the radio works the parking > lights and the heater fan, the rear defroster switch works...
  • Re: Phydaye Phollies ... an oldie. that's getting older :)
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 9 Jan 2009 23:10:50 -0800
    ...switch operates the > backup lights, the bass button on the radio works the parking > lights and the heater fan, the rear defroster switch works...
  • Re: To Buy or Not to Buy?
    Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
    Sun, 23 Oct 1994 10:01:17 -0700 (PDT)
    ...lack of dings (inside and out), little things, such as interior lights, cabinets latches, fresh water fill hatch, heater fan switch, etc. still working...
  • Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 7 Sep 2009 14:29:25 -0400
    ...New radiator, new radiator temperature switch. Complete flush. New phosphate free coolant with distilled water (the expensive VW stuff, probably not necessary, but ............ ). New...
  • Re: should YOU own a vw bus? a test to tell you. :)
    Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
    Sun, 25 Sep 1994 00:56:10 -0700 (PDT)
    ...switch operates > the backup lights, the bass button on the radio works the parking > lights and the heater fan, and the rear defroster switch...
  • belated Frydaye Phoolishness ... :)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 20 Dec 2003 13:41:34 -0600
    ...switch operates the backup lights, the bass button on the radio works the parking lights and the heater fan, the rear defroster switch works...
  • Re: Poor Man's Syncro...Friday OT..Safari AWD (a bit long)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 30 May 2014 10:30:29 -0700
    ...A second set of good snow > tires and wheels, tow package, drilled rotor brake upgrade, etc.. > > Amazingly, it's got all the luxury options...
  • Re: Frydaye Air Sensors and Other Works of Friction
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 1 Oct 2005 00:05:39 -0700
    ...British > engines leak oil, shock absorbers, hydraulic forks and disk brakes > leak > fluid, British tyres leak air and the British defense establishment > leaks > secrets...
  • Re: 50 worst cars, and the vanagon isn't one of them
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:45:28 +1200
    ...The VW T3 had a good body and suspension combined with crap (Bosch, close cousin of Lucas) electrics, flimsy unergonomic switchgear, inadequate brakes and...
  • Re: Request for info about a bus file
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 15 Jan 95 14:12:16 CST
    ...switch operates the backup lights, the bass button on the radio works the parking lights and the heater fan, the rear defroster switch works...
  • Need repair shop near Santa monica
    Historical mailing list - Robert MacDowell
    Sat, 1 Nov 2014 14:23:11 -0400
    ...Flickering Oil Light at Idle (2) > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2014 16:09:10 -0700 > From: Michael Hart <mjhart853@GMAIL.COM> > Subject: Re: Bilsteins...
  • Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Fri, 5 Sep 2014 13:36:44 -1000
    ...Need to think it through and research options. > > Well for the light coming on...I changed the oil, added the lucas oil > treatment and...
  • Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Fri, 5 Sep 2014 13:35:52 -1000
    ...Need to think it through and research options. > > Well for the light coming on...I changed the oil, added the lucas oil > treatment and...
  • Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
    Historical mailing list - Tobias Gogolin
    Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:10:25 -0700
    ...I have started now to switch to neutral when at a traffic light! I dream of the days when I have the Vanagon electric...
  • Strategy for stuck lug nuts on Vanagon wheels
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Fri, 4 Oct 2019 00:18:35 +0000
    ...to, and also my 3 year annual brake fluid flushing.  No leaks or drips anywhere.  Brakes (standard disc on front and drum on rear...
  • Re: Poor Man's Syncro...Friday OT..Safari AWD (a bit long)
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 30 May 2014 11:37:17 -0700
    ...A second set of good snow > tires and wheels, tow package, drilled rotor brake upgrade, etc.. > >� Amazingly, it's got all the luxury options...
  • The cost of VW Waterboxer ownership - a 15 year summary
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:27:46 +1100
    ...148,000km $345.80 R&R alternator and overhaul $230.00 Headlight Switch $73.40 WS1 : 156,000kms (incl replace rear drums & brake linings...
  • FW: Long Trip report from Gord Potts - John Brown's Buses
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Tue, 17 Oct 2006 23:43:00 -0400
    ...The light�stayed out when I stopped and sat at idle against the brake. It would not do that�if the problem was real...
  • Re: 87 AFM Cold wthr prblm (long)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sun, 7 Sep 2003 17:21:22 -0700
    ...The main obstacle to switching is the crankshaft position sensor.(CPS) A knock sensor is another ECU input that has to be accomodated . It...
  • FIXED runs well for a minute or two
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 22 Jan 2005 16:27:36 -0600
    ...black box located just forward of the > right hand brake light (remove the tail light for access)- this erratic > idle can occur. > > If this...
  • Re: temp sensor blinking question
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Wed, 14 Jul 2004 16:13:57 -0400
    ...temp sensor blinking question > > >Hi all >havent needed to follow anyone elses info on blinking temp light until >now. >i have a 84 vanagon...
  • Re: Did a silly thing, white elephant acquired
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 9 Sep 2022 19:05:42 -0500
    ...Bearings, bushings, rotors, brakes, new power steering rack, tie rod ends, new shocks, front end alighment, you name it. In addition the front doors...
  • Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
    Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
    Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:59:19 -0700
    ...Tire spec allows up > to 65 psi, which I will go with if I think I may be carrying the maximum > weight. > Brakes inspected...
  • HELP!! What is the State of my Title?
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Mon, 8 Apr 2002 23:34:43 -0500
    ...Permission was granted to have the brake and light inspection done by an official state inspection outside of CA. (Naturally, MN has no vehicle...
  • Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 7 Sep 2009 19:04:54 -0700
    ...Tire spec allows up >> to 65 psi, which I will go with if I think I may be carrying the maximum >> weight. >> Brakes inspected...
  • My on going log for this 78 x 90.5 engine (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Mon, 17 Apr 1995 12:39:06 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Awesome brakes, no boost failure due to inadequate vaccuum, emergency brakes that hold. NO engine compartment vapors, no falling asleep at the wheel due...
  • Re: Strategy for stuck lug nuts on Vanagon wheels
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 4 Oct 2019 06:43:09 -0400
    ...Wheel bearings and CV Joints were both attended to, and also my 3 year annual brake fluid flushing. No leaks or drips anywhere. Brakes...
  • Re: Strategy for stuck lug nuts on Vanagon wheels
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 4 Oct 2019 14:59:25 +0000
    ...to, and also my 3 year annual brake fluid flushing.  No leaks or drips anywhere.  Brakes (standard disc on front and drum on rear...
  • go over for '91 camper, mechanical soundness and reliability
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 8 Sep 2009 09:32:47 -0400
    ...Tire spec allows > up > to 65 psi, which I will go with if I think I may be carrying the > maximum > weight. > Brakes inspected...
  • Re: Trip Report Bus Fusion
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli3
    Thu, 22 Jun 2023 06:24:02 -0400
    ...About a 700 mile trip. > Only issue was, friends reported left brake light fainter than the = > other. I fixed with sand paper. So cleaning...
  • Bostig Installed (a report of sorts)
    Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
    Sat, 18 Aug 2012 16:25:35 -0500
    ...I've got some parts coming, including a brake booster line attachment, which will need installation. I'm still doing some road testing to...
  • Re: All Is Not Well in Air Conditioning Land
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:07:32 -0500
    ...the Idle Stabilizer Control > (ISC - in front of the right hand brake light), and the Electronic Control > Unit(ECU). The ECU receives inputs from...
  • Syncro Westy For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Fri, 9 Feb 2007 11:36:02 -0800
    ...New front brake pads were installed. The horn was repaired. A new windshield was installed. Various other inspections and adjustments were performed. The matching...
  • Engine build and other things, part 3
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 29 Apr 1995 18:52:35 -0700
    ...fog light type of relay and I will hook all these engine components up to and run the relay off the ignition switch. There...
  • Re: HELP!! What is the State of my Title?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Harris
    Tue, 9 Apr 2002 08:49:42 -0700
    ...Permission was granted to have the brake and light inspection done by an > official state inspection outside of CA. (Naturally, MN has no vehicle...
  • Friday fun, decode your Vanagon factory M codes
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Fri, 8 May 2009 10:35:59 -0400
    ...SIDE LIGHTS; BUZZER FOR IGNITION STARTER SWITCH; SIDE MARKER LIGHTS AND REFLECTORS; DUAL CIRCUIT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT; WITHOUT HEADLAMP FLASHER AND PARKING LIGHTS; USA...
  • Re: G-R-I-P-E-S ....conversions instead
    Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
    Sat, 10 Feb 2001 09:34:48 -0800
    ...I would like to switch to a 4 spd, but as previously stated, I'm not a big fan of adding projects to the...
  • new Limbo want ads: buses for sale
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Sun, 09 Oct 94 00:58:27 CDT
    ...box for 75-79; tail light assemblies and lenses for 68-79 buses; turn signal and washer switches from 73 bus $65; sliding door...
  • Ramblings of a Vanagon type of guy
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 7 Jul 2006 23:24:49 -0400
    ...Almost never used brakes at all on the way down hill (except when I switched into 2nd for a little while).
  • Re: A minimal tool kit?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 8 Sep 2010 18:50:28 -0500
    ...test light , volt-ohm meter, some spare bulbs , some jumper wires, > stuff like that. > I *always* carry a Remote Starter Switch .. > one of the...
  • Re: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 7 Jul 2006 08:48:28 -0400
    ...beginnings of various seam rust. Brake backing plates and dust shields were approaching lacy condition. LIcense-plate lights rusted solid. There was also a...
  • Re: HELP!! What is the State of my Title?
    Historical mailing list - Marshall
    Mon, 8 Apr 2002 23:47:33 -0500
    ...Permission was granted to have the brake and light inspection done by an > official state inspection outside of CA. (Naturally, MN has no vehicle...
  • Re: HELP!! What is the State of my Title?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 8 Apr 2002 23:54:54 -0500
    ...Permission was granted to have the brake and light inspection > done by an > official state inspection outside of CA. (Naturally, MN has no > vehicle...
  • Re: HELP!! What is the State of my Title?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 8 Apr 2002 21:55:23 -0700
    ...Permission was granted to have the brake and light inspection done by an official state inspection outside of CA. (Naturally, MN has no vehicle...
  • Re: go over for '91 camper, mechanical soundness and reliability
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Tue, 8 Sep 2009 10:13:29 -0400
    ...Tire spec allows >> up >> to 65 psi, which I will go with if I think I may be carrying the >> maximum >> weight. >> Brakes inspected...
  • Re: Owning a Vanagon - Was Re: Transmission slippage - help!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:23:44 -0700
    ...plenty of semi-modern tech like knock sensor igniton, ABS brakes...etc.. but no check engine light ..no diagnostics ....which I can do just...
  • How Many Tows Does it Take to Get Canceled by AAA? (LONG)
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Tue, 24 Jul 2001 06:58:07 -0500
    ...We mentioned that the Wolfsburg's brakes were pulsating a bit. The brain trust there suspected an overheated e-brake (left on by mistake...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Blackbeard Comes Home! (With questions)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:33:20 -0800
    ...Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity a.. 2New Members Visit...
  • Re: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
    Historical mailing list - joe trussell
    Fri, 7 Jul 2006 12:59:41 +0000
    ...beginnings of various seam rust. Brake >backing plates and dust shields were approaching lacy >condition. LIcense-plate lights rusted solid. There was also a...
  • Speedometer Failure
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 2 Sep 2000 22:40:54 -0500
    ...and service the brake and clutch fluid anyway. 4) On the left side of the panel is the head lite switch - on bottom, and...
  • "Watch out where the Huskies go"... (long and plaintive)
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:52:09 -0500
    ...Since purchase I've dealt with tires, brakes, bearings, exhaust leaks, headlight switch, speedo, and transmission issues and now the heads are dripping. I...
  • Behr AC; Air Leaks; Alarms; Scope Creep
    Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
    Wed, 5 Jul 2000 11:12:56 -0600
    ...This is very convenient as the wiring from the interior light switches is immediately accessible, as is power. I installed the LED status indicator...
  • eurospec-tion
    Historical mailing list - ddawson
    Tue, 10 Nov 1998 07:54:46 -0800
    ...cruising Highway 101; hesitation; burned up ignition switches; weird oil warning light behavior; and head lights that go out at 65mph on a remote...
  • Re: lug nuts torque-
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:30:32 -0700
    ...mini-spare ...idea is to be cheap and small and light , right ? it's rarely used...just has to hold the car up enough...
  • Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 13 Sep 2003 05:46:20 -0500
    ...gas throttle switch and it seems to be OK. Next >>>>> >>>>> >step, > > >>>I >>> >>> >>>>>am going to clean the ISV with a brake cleaner. >>>>> >>>>>Germain >>>>> >>>>>----- Original...