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  • Re: not all thermostats are equal
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Mon, 12 Jan 2004 10:29:01 -0800
    ...What was > a > > major clue was that when the heaters were on and > > running, the temperature would move down to the > normal > > openned thermostat...
  • Re: Woody's woes/ botched bleeding
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:25:15 -0500
    ...Open heater valves and bleeder on top of t-stat. Fill pressure tank as full as possible. Wait, give coolant time to flow down...
  • Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Thu, 2 May 2013 23:12:32 -0400
    ...Since this blow >>>> by contains water vapor the heater prevents that vapor from freezing >>>> and blocking the vent. In the wire box on the...
  • Re: Dometic failure on propane, one time
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:15:41 -0400
    ...The cost of the DC heater and changeover switch is practically nothing in context of the entire fridge, takes no additional space etc; whereas...
  • Re: Replacement fuel tank question
    Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
    Mon, 21 Jul 2014 17:28:53 -0700
    ...A few quick measurements of the tank dropped from the '88 >> indicates one could expect 14-18 additional litres of fuel if they >> were...
  • Re: coolant leak story
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:23:28 -0800
    ...But I do miss gauges and I have made a manifold to relocate stock oil pressure senders and to add additional sender for oil...
  • Re: Recommendations for Aux battery hardware
    Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
    Tue, 13 Oct 2015 16:34:33 -0700
    ...This complete path needs an upgrade just to get brighter lights, never mind to support additional battery charging. >> >> Give real thought to what you...
  • serious about buying VW specialist shop? Read on! (longish, but exiting)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 26 Apr 1996 01:36:06 -0400
    ...The shop consists of a rented 1100 sq ft work area, with two lifts, and two additional flat bays. Also, a large inventory of...
  • Re: Anyone have a 3rd Party External Oil Cooler or Transmission Cooler installed?
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
    Tue, 19 May 2009 16:01:36 -0400
    ...I also ordered the GoWesty Coolant Pipe =20= > > Fix system and am replacing all coolant hoses, heater hoses and fuel =20 > lines before I...
  • CCC's Jan. location revealed!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 12 Dec 1996 23:38:48 -0800
    ...Endure a night in a cabin with 2 bedrooms, and additional dorm style beds for about 16 or more people. One bedroom can accommodate...
  • LiMBO want ads ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 06 Apr 96 20:14:08 CST
    ...includes bus tow bar and extra headlight assemblies, turn signal lenses, window rubber, skylight glass, heater boxes, muffler and dissassembled 1600cc motor. $4500. Ted...
  • fire extinguisher researched (long, firefighting info)
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
    Tue, 21 Apr 1998 17:03:05 -0700
    ...That's where there is additional damage in the long term through rust. Halon interupts the chemical chain reaction and as a gas is...
  • Re: Anyone have a 3rd Party External Oil Cooler or Transmission Cooler installed?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:15 -0400
    ...I also ordered the GoWesty Coolant Pipe > Fix system and am replacing all coolant hoses, heater hoses and fuel > lines before I make a...
  • Re: idle and black tower
    Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
    Wed, 3 May 2006 00:49:45 -0400
    ...short 3/4" heater hose inside of which is pushed (snug fit) a modified pcv valve**, pintle side away from tower 3/4" to...
  • SALE Reluctantly-89 Westy
    Historical mailing list - K Dungay Allas
    Fri, 27 Sep 2002 19:45:26 -0500
    ...Rear auxiliary heater/fan under bench seat, functional Deluxe front bucket seats with fold-down adjustable armrests & swivel bases, functional, good to excellent condition...
  • Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not?
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Fri, 22 Mar 2002 21:42:33 -0600
    ...I think you could safely remove that leaky rear heater, because it will always be warm in the back of that vanagon. It's...
  • 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
    ...and with that many separate hoses, heater cores, oil cooler/heat exchanger , hose clamps ( there could be 40 in some vanagons , at least ) .. plus...
  • Mudflaps, Trailer Hitches, Stainless Mufflers ARE HERE!
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 10 May 1999 10:25:15 -0400
    ...Don't worry, just note in the "additional information" section on the order form that you're a list member and we'll deduct...
  • Followup Re: 1991 Westy - Does Bentley describe relays on fuse panel?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Wed, 21 Oct 2020 00:02:00 -0600
    ...With additional information from this wonderful group, a calmer mind, reading the Bently and applying a bit of logic, I was able to work...
  • Re: Coolant out episode this aft.
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:57:13 -0700
    ...That must be why our German friends who designed the Vanagon decided to add another additional warning light to tell you when you may...
  • Re: Recommendations for Aux battery hardware
    Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
    Tue, 13 Oct 2015 16:33:21 -0700
    ...This complete path needs an upgrade just to get brighter lights, never mind to support additional battery charging. >> >> Give real thought to what you...
  • fire extinguisher info for vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Bjorn Ratjen
    Fri, 10 Nov 2000 12:02:05 -0800
    ...That's where there is additional damage in the long term through rust. Halon interupts the chemical chain reaction and as a gas is...
  • Re: Replacement fuel tank question
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 21 Jul 2014 20:09:20 -0700
    ...A few quick measurements of the tank dropped from the '88 >> indicates one could expect 14-18 additional litres of fuel if they >> were...
  • Re: Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 31 Dec 2001 08:27:52 -0500
    ...It also has a heater in it which is powered whenever the engine is operating so that it closes at a rate faster than...
  • Re: 1989 Blue Star van available in NC
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Tue, 22 Apr 2014 01:22:22 +0000
    ...The > engine supposedly has less but it dates from ~1986 and comes from a > Canadian syncro I think as it had a heater block...
  • Re: Anyone have a 3rd Party External Oil Cooler or Transmission Cooler installed?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 20 May 2009 07:00:52 -0400
    ...I also ordered the GoWesty Coolant Pipe > Fix system and am replacing all coolant hoses, heater hoses and fuel > lines before I make a...
  • Do-it-yerself engine rehab goings and what I've found-1.9 rod bolts..
    Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
    Wed, 21 Feb 2001 23:02:52 -0800
    ...rods and rod bearings, new rings (since I'm in there), new heads and gaskets of course, water pump (since i"m there), heater...
  • Re: Electrical charging options?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sun, 30 Apr 2023 12:39:10 -0400
    ...I have also seen an additional alternator added for the house batteries only. These systems tend be very large, designed to replace the need...
  • Was Can you run without coolant...Now How Badly Can You Abuse a WBX? (Very long)
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:37:22 -0800
    ...the front and rear heaters wide open and the fans running full blast to provide a margin of additional cooling. How hot did things...
  • Re: Cooling System Project (Tools)
    Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
    Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:26:41 -0700
    ...Sounds like you bought a Napa testing kit and added an additional adaptor. Maybe it's on a web site of Napa? Total cost...
  • Re: (long) EVERYTHING you want to know about heat, was Porsche 6 cyl heating van
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 6 Jan 2000 15:01:55 -0500
    ...So why do air-cooled VW heaters have crappy performance? Read on. Irrelevant, as I said before. >The limiting factors however, are the CARRIER...
  • Re: Was Can you run without coolant...Now How Badly Can You Abuse a WBX? (Very long)
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:30:54 -0500
    ...the front and > rear heaters wide open and the fans running full blast to provide a margin > of additional cooling. How hot did things...
  • 72-74, 79-83 Exhaust system notes (catless)
    Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
    Sun, 26 Mar 2000 11:42:27 -0800
    ...A few select words, and reinstall stud, carefully remove nut with needle-nose pliers trying to hold stud in the area that the heaterbox...
  • Re: Recommendations for Aux battery hardware
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 13 Oct 2015 20:42:55 -0400
    ...This complete path needs an upgrade just to get brighter lights, never mind to support additional battery charging. >>> >>> Give real thought to what you...
  • Re: Anyone have a 3rd Party External Oil Cooler or Transmission Cooler installed?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 19 May 2009 13:51:00 -0700
    ...I also ordered the GoWesty Coolant Pipe > =20= > > > > Fix system and am replacing all coolant hoses, heater hoses and fuel =20 > > lines before I...
  • Re: Followup Re: 1991 Westy - Does Bentley describe relays on fuse panel?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sun, 25 Oct 2020 13:18:26 -0400
    ...that there is > information missing from the "All Knowing" Bentley. > > With additional information from this wonderful group, a calmer mind, > reading the Bently and...
  • Re: Which Optima for starting battery?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 22 May 2002 16:52:42 -0500
    ...with two or three real ugly holes in the dash for additional switches. All in all------- if it ain't broke don't fix...
  • Re: storage box
    Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
    Sat, 28 Feb 2015 12:55:56 -0600
    ...The final version will run me that PLUS the additional cost of > > trim, laminate, hinges, latches etc. > > > > Once I finalize the box I plan...
  • Re: Diesel Westy Mileage/Gearing
    Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
    Mon, 30 Nov 1998 18:44:46 EST
    ...I have the diesel aux heater... is that enough additional weight to decrease my mpg by 15%? >> And I replied to you; >>Hi, I...
  • Re: Newbie question
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 05 May 95 08:35:56 CDT
    ...Built like the Jayco's. ====================================================================== HEAT!!! (How to stay warm in winter, extra heaters, etc.) GASOLINE AUXILLIARY HEATERS --------------------------- Automotive Heater Technology, Inc. new and...
  • Re: Replacement fuel tank question
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Tue, 22 Jul 2014 05:23:45 -0700
    ...tank dropped from the '88 >> indicates one could expect 14-18 additional litres of fuel if they >> were not there and the tank would...
  • Re: 87 Westy overheating after coolant change
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:16:13 -0500
    ...Ive done more messing about and have some additional observations and theories. But firstly, to address Mark's question. I have replaced nothing more...
  • Re: Power window issue
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:22:30 -0400
    ...Does this suggests there must be some additional resistance in > the > > circuit, i.e., that the return to ground is a problem? Would it...
  • Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:52:25 -0700
    ...use the rear heater core under the back seat ... and duct it's exit air overboard right beneath the van. that would add the...
  • Re: Replacement fuel tank question
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 22 Jul 2014 10:43:47 -0400
    ...A few quick measurements of the tank dropped from the > '88 > >> indicates one could expect 14-18 additional litres of fuel if they > >> were...
  • Re: Engine worries return
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 29 Jul 2017 16:30:51 -0400
    ...have the varying expansion due to radiator, heater core, and pipe-hose temperatures. You will get additional expansion as the system saturates with heat...
  • Re: Power window issue
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:48:09 -0700
    ...Does this suggests there must be some additional resistance in > > the > > > circuit, i.e., that the return to ground is a problem? Would it...
  • Re: westy interior install, was Re: westy kitchen mod question
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:55:45 -0700
    ...seatbelts no prob, all in hand. > The westfalia bed however will require some additional holes that > go over > the flat section of the rear...
  • Re: storage box
    Historical mailing list - James
    Tue, 3 Mar 2015 00:03:36 -0500
    ...The final version will run me that PLUS the additional cost of > > > trim, laminate, hinges, latches etc. > > > > > > Once I finalize the box I plan...
  • Re: Tire Carriers Again (cooling system comments)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 26 Apr 2000 14:27:51 EDT
    ...This analysis included the additional thermal load introduced by the addition of Air Conditioning. I also used the capacity recommendations for high output V8...
  • Re: Tips on running Speaker Wire to the Back speakers of a 86 Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
    Thu, 23 Mar 2000 14:33:54 -0800
    ...I also thought > about running an extra > pair for an eventual subwoofer? Also thought about > running a set of wires > for an additional future...
  • Addendum: was vented catalytic heaters
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 24 Dec 2001 08:35:45 -0600
    ...boot, the inner boot and a felt liner sealed in between. Additionally, there are air bladders that can be inflated to make the boot...
  • should YOU own a vw bus? a test to tell you. :)
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Sat, 24 Sep 94 17:40:36 CDT
    ...The dealer ends up billing you $470 for the inspection and $110 for a new battery, and you have to spend an additional $75...
  • Re: storage box
    Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
    Sat, 28 Feb 2015 11:26:36 -0800
    ...The final version will run me that PLUS the additional cost of >>> trim, laminate, hinges, latches etc. >>> >>> Once I finalize the box I plan...
  • electric eurovan
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 06 Jul 95 21:18:37 CDT
    ...From 1979 to 1984, an additional 14 vehicles were built and tested in a new-technologies program with BMFT. Ten of the Elektro-Vans...
  • Re: Battery placement alternatives
    Historical mailing list - Annie
    Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:22:39 -0700
    ...Perhaps I'll look into a couple of the other suggestions about putting some connectors there for easier access and possibly an additional accessory...
  • Shipping van to Europe (long :( )
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 19 Jun 1997 15:12:00 -0300 (ADT)
    ...When I got the van it had been forklifted under the belly, gas heater dead and exhaust broken. Rear bumper flattened to the body...
  • Re: A/C - Freon to R134 conversion
    Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
    Tue, 2 Aug 2005 20:27:32 -0400
    ...Has the extra heater (which the van doesn't have (my old one did) and skips to something else, no 87.2 The van...
  • Re: FS: '97 EuroVan Camper In Texas
    Historical mailing list - ccc1
    Sun, 2 Nov 2003 05:11:21 -0600
    ...I am not saying that it is bad, just > >giving > >additional information. > > > >Cary > > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM> > >To: <vanagon@gerry...
  • Gerbil engine replacement, part IV
    Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
    Sat, 06 Jul 1996 23:42:20 -0600
    ...One arm of the T goes to the gas heater, and the other goes to the engine. There are clamps at all connections. Additionally...