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Re: Can 240 volts damage the fridge?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 17 Jan 2015 14:26:00 -0500
...Certain wall switches were functioning, but had begun controlling the wrong lights!!! Imagine my horrible feelings. I've done a lot of electrical work...
His master's voice...
Historical mailing list
Fri, 1 Mar 96 17:56 CST
...Each of the >functionaries had a single child locked in a half-nelson, and the >children were intoning in unison, "The era of big...
Re: Theory: Clutch Master Cylinder
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Wed, 23 Feb 2005 13:38:47 -0500
...leaking) is going to start while you are on the road and you are going to drive it home not call a tow truck...
Re: small coolant hose replacement tips needed
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Sun, 12 Jan 2014 08:55:52 -0800
...what is the function of this hose? it's too small to be a bypass. is it a seasonal application for heat distribution to...
Re: List advice on winter repairs , shocks, and tire sizes.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 1 Dec 2024 12:51:11 -0500
...I should have it home tomorrow and can start measuring and evaluating. That van has GW springs put in in 2010 and I believe...
Re: Distributor Swap and Timing Issues - 88 GL with 2.1WBX
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sun, 15 Dec 2013 10:17:55 -0800
...So are you suggesting that you will be coming out with a magneto igntion system for vanagons .. or perhaps dual ignition system ? I'm...
Re: Car talk bias - a little off topic
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 25 Feb 2005 07:14:36 -0500
...I got home and went for a drive in my Vanagon (Ahhhh!). Hope this helps you see where folks are coming from when they...
Re: Am stuck in a wheel chair (not a funny post and its not friday...)
Historical mailing list - Leon
Wed, 24 Sep 2003 21:39:01 -0700
Ben, Sorry to hear about this, but glad you will be fine and functional. Would like to make my own comment. I myself enjoyed...
Dawn of WAZE For Vanagon Drivers
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 5 Nov 2012 14:10:13 -0500
...The days of "Mom, when are you coming home?" are over. Share your drive by sending a weblink to a live map of your...
Re: Dawn of WAZE For Vanagon Drivers
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 5 Nov 2012 14:39:37 -0600
...The days of "Mom, > when are you coming home?" are over. Share your drive by sending a > weblink to a live map of your...
WAZE Kilo Proximity Indicators For Syncros
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 5 Nov 2012 15:53:18 -0500
...The days of "Mom, when are you coming home?" are over. Share your drive by sending a weblink to a live map of your...
Re: Elementary ? about Van sound systems..Long.
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:11:31 -0700
...The Mini-discs are coming out of the player at quite warm > temps...making me think I may have too much load on the...
Re: Idle issues...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 2 Apr 2009 14:42:23 -0700
...It ran better, > and I was able to drive it home, but the idle is still rough as a cob. > > I'm sort of...
Re: List advice on winter repairs , shocks, and tire sizes.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 21:06:21 -0500
...My 84 is home and front and rear basically both measure 17.5 inches from metal fender lip to middle of the hub. So...
Re: Friday Philosophy: On Previous Owners
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:57:11 -0500
...Friday, January 25, 2013, 8:02 AM > > I am coming up on six years of Vanagon ownership in March of this year. > Olly came...
Re: rear heater blowout - stranded
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:32:31 -0700
...What's the problem? Is the >>> thinking >>> that the cooling capacity of the heater is important? But if the >>> heater is >>> not functioning (as...
should YOU own a vw bus? a test to tell you. :)
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Sat, 24 Sep 94 17:40:36 CDT
...I mean, as long as the car's going to have problems, you might as well have something absolutely useful and functional and big...
Re: prescription drugs, side effects, tach conversions, CARB/BAR
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Fri, 19 Oct 2001 08:28:59 -0700
Hi Y'all, What seems to be missing is a logic description and functional specification for the ECUs. I'm pretty sure one is...
Re: [WetWesties] The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Sun, 6 Sep 2015 10:00:34 -1000
...Cool air coming > from the heater? ....that turns out to be one of the Vanagon symptoms > of coolant loss...Who'd a thunk that...
Re: My AT Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 1 Jul 2010 20:00:11 -0700
...take them apart ...like any careful doing-it-the-first time home technician would. the goop showing at one junction, ...unless it's excessive...
Re: Elementary ? about Van sound systems..Long.
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:28:14 -0700
...The Mini-discs are coming out of the player at quite warm > temps...making me think I may have too much load on the...
Re: Distributor Swap and Timing Issues - 88 GL with 2.1WBX
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 15 Dec 2013 15:59:12 -0600
...s very interesting. > So are you suggesting that you will be coming out with a magneto igntion > system for vanagons .. > or perhaps dual ignition...
The Bodega Incident - Part 1 Bugs and Brakes
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Tue, 27 Jun 1995 09:55:52 -0700 (PDT)
...home was actually on the way to this trip. Also, two of the people that were participating in this event were also coming from...
"Smoke in the Cockpit!!!"... Vanagon Drama in Real-life, Part Deux
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 21 Jul 1999 18:01:12 -0400
...What is relevant is that when functioning correctly, the EGR system includes a burning hot pipe running through the motor compartment to the intake...
Re: More on fridge-be-gone (home brew version)
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Thu, 5 Nov 2020 17:59:48 -0800
...I don't mean that if you wanted it gone you should not have taken it out, but without it, no functional cooktop. Oh...
AW: On I4 and TIICO Exhaust Fixes
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 30 Sep 2002 13:51:23 -0700
...The drive home was horrible. the muffler had loud resonations at various rpms. When I got home and looked, I saw the isolation mounts...
Ex Bus Boy and Bus For Sale (CA)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 16 Jun 1997 02:02:19 EDT
...I have restored it twice before - not a 100 point restoration you know, just something that is functional and nice to look at. I...
Re: coolant leak story
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:52:14 -0800
...the middle, perfectly normal. >> I probalby checked front heater function - got warm air coming out of it. >> So I figure .. >> it 'could' be a...
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)
...I mean, as long as the car's going to have > problems, you might as well have something absolutely useful and > functional and big...
Re: Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 2 Aug 2007 12:34:00 -0700
...I would measure them myself but the van is at home and I am at work, and my time at home for the next...
Great info: Vanagon head leaks and Fuel injection problems
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Tue, 16 Apr 2002 17:44:43 -0700
...The only other home electrical repair I might suggest would be to seal, as best you can, the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit located behind...
Re: Totally NEW Add-A-Room for Vanagons - Answering your Questions
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 20 May 2010 10:17:06 -0400
...My gold standard for quality was a German Vanagon side tent that I have used for many years now and keep coming back to...
Second battery, the story on relays.
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 15 Mar 2004 20:06:40 -0600
...I came home and installed a lawn and garden battery (brand new) and today I turned on all the interior lights and two small...
Re: Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve
Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
Thu, 2 Aug 2007 13:03:52 -0700
...I would measure them myself but the van is at home and I am at work, and my time at home for the next...
Re: air cooled engine alternatives
Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
Fri, 13 Dec 2002 09:48:13 -0600
...Corvairs are famous for flipping their fan belt off loosing their alternator function and cooling fan function at the same time. Ignorant drivers continue...
Re: More on fridge-be-gone (home brew version)
Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
Thu, 5 Nov 2020 20:01:46 -0800
...I don't mean that if you wanted it gone you should not have taken it out, but without it, no functional cooktop. > > Oh...
Re: More on fridge-be-gone (home brew version)
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Thu, 5 Nov 2020 21:14:05 -0800
...I > don't mean that if you wanted it gone you should not have taken it out, but > without it, no functional cooktop. > > Oh...
Re: Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 2 Aug 2007 14:22:30 -0700
...I would measure them myself but the van is at home and I am at work, and my time at home for the next...
Ongoing engine build, it starts! part 4
Historical mailing list
Fri, 5 May 1995 08:35:18 -0700
...Oops, out of gas, other wise there would have been gas coming out of the fuel rail barb I put in to check pressure...
End of Draft: Analog VOMs for vans, was Re: AFM test readings
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 4 Jul 2014 21:09:47 -0400
...http://www.amazon.com/Triplett-Analog-Volt-Ohm-Ranges-Functions/dp/B0002E1JRW http://www.triplett.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/310%20T8%20Manual...
Re: [Syncro] Thank you and (long) write-up on Westies at Watkins 2010 event
Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:02:32 -0700
...There were several issues that I know of for some folks heading home. Gord got towed to Rochester and waited for a new oil...
Re: Wal-Mart parking and unfair competition - (partiallyoff-topic)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 17 May 2001 23:47:34 -0500
Ron, your holding forth on business functions is one of the best I have seen in a long time. You are right on target...
Re: End of Draft: Analog VOMs for vans, was Re: AFM test readings
Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
Fri, 4 Jul 2014 21:42:56 -0400
...You pays yer > money and you takes yer choice. > http://www.amazon.com/Triplett-Analog-Volt-Ohm- > Ranges-Functions/dp/B0002E1JRW > http://www.triplett...
Re: Want to talk me out of buying diesel Vanagon?-No but here's my .02 worth (long)
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:02:15 -0600
...If you took all the things the car did well and made an objective table with the information, including its mileage and camping functions...
Re: More on fridge-be-gone (home brew version)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 5 Nov 2020 21:40:23 -0800
...I don't mean that if you wanted it gone you should not have taken it out, but without it, no functional cooktop. >> >> Oh...
Re: Want to talk me out of buying diesel Vanagon?-No but here's my .02 worth (long)
Historical mailing list - Dan Weeks
Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:11:37 -0600
...I did drive 1600 miles with no exhaust manifold gasket once, and thus only 3 lbs of boost, but it got me home--and...
Re: End of Draft: Analog VOMs for vans, was Re: AFM test readings
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Sat, 5 Jul 2014 09:04:46 -0400
...You pays yer > money and you takes yer choice. > http://www.amazon.com/Triplett-Analog-Volt-Ohm- > Ranges-Functions/dp/B0002E1JRW > http://www.triplett...
'73 Safare Update - CB radio, cabinet, etc.
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Sun, 7 May 1995 20:57:28 -0700 (PDT)
...functions are to: 1. Cover the gaping hole cut into the metal support behind the passenger seat. 2. Cover the propane fitting coming up...
Re: My AT Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 3 Jul 2010 09:54:02 -0400
...take >them apart ...like any careful doing-it-the-first time home technician would. > >the goop showing at one junction, ...unless it's excessive...
belated Frydaye Phoolishness ... :)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 20 Dec 2003 13:41:34 -0600
...I mean, as long as the car's going to have problems, you might as well have something absolutely useful and functional and big...
Re: More on fridge-be-gone (home brew version)
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Thu, 5 Nov 2020 23:56:17 -0600
...I don't mean that if you wanted it gone you should not have taken it out, but without it, no functional cooktop. >>> >>> Oh...
Re: Request for info about a bus file
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 15 Jan 95 14:12:16 CST
...I mean, as long as the car's going to have problems, you might as well have something absolutely useful and functional and big...
Re: Phydaye Phollies ... an oldie. that's getting older :)
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Fri, 9 Jan 2009 21:01:30 -0600
...I mean, as long as the car's going to have problems, you might as well have something absolutely useful and functional and big...
Big Trip Report: Last one! (part 13, long)
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Thu, 12 Oct 1995 22:01:27 -0700 (PDT)
...Tobin and Christa make it home, but along the way buy way too many doughnuts at Wall Drug, drop in on a vanagon@lenti...
Re: Phydaye Phollies ... an oldie. that's getting older :)
Historical mailing list - Tieitup
Fri, 9 Jan 2009 21:37:02 -0600
...I mean, as long as the car's going to have > problems, you might as well have something absolutely useful and > functional and big...
Re: Phydaye Phollies ... an oldie. that's getting older :)
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 9 Jan 2009 23:10:50 -0800
...I mean, as long as the car's going to have > problems, you might as well have something absolutely useful and > functional and big...
Re: My AT Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Sat, 3 Jul 2010 09:15:33 -0700
...take >them apart ...like any careful doing-it-the-first time home technician would. > >the goop showing at one junction, ...unless it's excessive...
Re: Gas time line: nuclear nonsense
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sat, 3 Sep 2005 22:07:11 -0700
The Navy developed the nuclear propulsion program as the only solution to the problem of keeping a ballistic submarine underwater and functioning for six...
Re: Water Pump // Alternator Belt problem
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 25 May 2008 16:31:26 -0500
...The guys at the garage are always appreciative to have access to my home-made tranny plug puller. Good luck. John Rodgers 88 GL...
Nice (Vanagon Westy) VW roadtrip article in mainstream press--TEXT format
Historical mailing list - Oakland Westfalia
Sat, 13 Jul 2002 18:00:17 -0700
...In West Virginia, I loved winding through random river valleys, suddenly coming upon miniature towns hidden away like something in a Faberg� egg, assuming...