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• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:29:17 -0700
  ...doesn't seem to take as much propane with the manual bleeder valve as with the old auto shutoff valve.� Maybe by abot .2...
• Re: Shout out to Ken and Dennis The RARE vW bus vender
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 17 Mar 2023 23:37:45 +0000
  ...I told her to check the coolant > level in the expansion reservoir, it's very low (they didn't bleed > properly)... she filled it...
• Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:43:01 -0400
  ...back up > properly and didn't have any parts left over (a good sign). How long > does it take to "bleed" the system of...
• Re: 84 Vanagon Bursting Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 22:32:58 +0000
  ...Is the system properly bleed after > >> the hose > >> replacements? Very likely you have combustion gasses getting > into the > >> coolant system. Either loose or cracked...
• Re: Brake fluid replacement
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 20 May 2000 14:04:59 -0400
  ...The guy at the shop put them in but couldn't get the brakes to bleed properly. He suggested changing the brake fluid and...
• Re: Summer's coming and my van is getting hotter than ever!!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 13:31:32 -0600
  ...Like all of them it won't respond properly > unless it's immersed in coolant which of course is a big disadvantage if > you...
• Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 23:24:46 -0500
  ...If all is well, the 2.1 cooling system will self bleed with little assistance and things this extreme are not needed. I would...
• Re: Smoke after head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 21:07:47 -0500
  ...You may have a push rod that is not seated properly in the lifter keeping a valve open. That will also keep some unburned...
• Re: Newbie question: coolant/anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 16:02:42 -0700
  ...In any case, I'd find a vanagon specialist, a good one, and have the coolant changed , right away, and bleed the system properly...
• Re: 84 clutch, etal
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 05:26:02 +0000
  ...How > does clutch pedal travel relate to when she can and can't shift > properly, is it particular to certain gears, are there any...
• Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 8 May 2015 18:49:58 -0400
  ...The oil light was on the whole time, but because it is a conversion I thought maybe it wasn't working properly. We finally...
• Re: Running too cool
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 20:45:49 -0800
  ...Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET> > >What type of thermostat did you install? Most aftermarket t-stats do not >work properly in the Vanagon. They...
• Re: Expansion tank cap operation...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 07:22:40 -0400
  ...Make sure the accelerator cable is properly adjusted so the transmission kicks down when the pedal is floored. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 3 Feb 2013 20:56:21 -0500
  ...It does have a bleed hole in it. Must be crap then. I'll take it back and put in a used thermostat, which...
• Re: shifting anomaly ...
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 11:05:36 -1000
  ...There was enough room to check that throw out > bearing was properly secured, spin it a little to see how worn it was > (careful...
• Lifter tests ....... just a folly?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 17:09:36 -0500
  ...to be bad lifter to be sure that I could bleed them properly). I then re-pumped each one with my little lever action...
• Re: Shout out to Ken and Dennis The RARE vW bus vender
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:50:30 -0700
  ...I told her to check the coolant > > level in the expansion reservoir, it's very low (they didn't bleed > > properly)... she filled it...
• Re: Coolant hose: T-stat to Coolant Distributor Tower
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:54:00 -0400
  ...But it's difficult to apply >> properly without good access and a clean dry hose. Beside the road, sure. >> At home, makes much more...
• Fwd: Oil in Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 12:08:53 -0500
  On my '85 Camper, with the passenger side head drain open, rear lower than the front and bleeders open, about 10 quarts of the...
• Re: The root of all bubbles, low compression and evil itself? 1.9 head off...
  Historical mailing list - David
  Fri, 10 Feb 2017 01:18:45 +0000
  ...The root of all bubbles, low compression and evil itself? 1.9 > head off... > > Smart volks… > > I finally got sick of bleeding “air” from...
• Re: oil in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:15:35 -0700
  ...The belts available just suck for this application and few > properly tension them. This belt drive is very poorly designed and it > frequently fails...
• Post Headgasket-Job "Chuuuuk"
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 12:26:43 -0500
  ...As the pushrods were properly centered on the lifters I figured this tightness was due to that one lifter not draining as the others...
• Vanagon Email
  Historical mailing list - Doug Jones
  Wed, 30 Dec 1998 08:10:31 -0800
  ...I have been properly flogged and now I will go bleed quietly somewhere. :)<<<< Ken, You shouldn't be flogged. You offered a suggestion, and...
• Re: the thick plottens....
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 10:30:16 -0800
  ...That is, I was able to properly seat the housing So, now I'm left wondering if the o-ring I installed is going...
• 79 Bus FS in MD <$450/obo>
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Sat, 1 Jun 1996 10:47:17 -0400
  ...1 lifters and bleeding them the bus ran much, much better. All of the cooling parts are present and working properly. It could use...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 23 May 2017 16:33:01 -0700
  ...In fact, better for them to bleed down. After adjusting the valves will be pushed open and you should wait for them to bleed...
• Re: Smoke after head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 14:15:42 -0800
  ...there is a trick to getting the pushrods properly seated. You have two separate things going on.. push rod problem causing no compression at...
• Re: Fixing the refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 12:24:11 -0700
  ...After cleaning the combustion chamber, orifice and sealing everything off properly it now works great. I even figured out the theory of the lighting...
• Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 08:35:30 -0500
  ...The 2.1l coolant system will almost self-bleed without any assistance from you. I still bleed most of the air out and then...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Tobias Gogolin
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:13:51 -0700
  ...For example, > you > WILL DESTROY THE ENGINE in some 3 series BMWs if you don't follow the > correct bleeding procedure to purge the...
• Re: Shout out to Ken and Dennis The RARE vW bus vender
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:48:08 -0700
  ...I told her to check the coolant > > level in the expansion reservoir, it's very low (they didn't bleed > > properly)... she filled it...
• Re: 88 GL - Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 14:29:40 -0800
  ...The handbrake cable needs to be properly adjusted. This cannot be done with the drum in place. You need to see the lever. After...
• Sticking Clutch Disk: Lubing Transaxle Input Shaft, Transaxle Installed.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 23 Nov 2015 13:17:42 -0800
  ...There was enough room to check that throw out > bearing was properly secured, spin it a little to see how worn it was > (careful...
• Re: Cooling system level?
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 15:20:41 -0400
  ...system, very well sealed inner head gasket and/or operating crankcase bleeder) that even at high outside temp the cooling fill tank level move...
• Re: Fridge on propane ...
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 13:24:16 -0700
  ...After cleaning the combustion chamber, orifice and sealing everything off properly it now works great. I even figured out the theory of the lighting...
• Ultimate Fix #1
  Historical mailing list - Alpha Auto Sales
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 22:43:47 -0700
  ...Anyway, the Dr's idle stabilizer valve, properly called an I.S.C., or Idle Speed Controller by the rest of the industry, would...
• Re: Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 11 May 2009 18:52:18 -0700
  ...So ignition on, pump on. > > This of course is a huge safety issue ... > > I replaced the relay and connected the pump up properly and...
• Re: Shout out to Ken and Dennis The RARE vW bus vender
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:45:18 -0700
  ...I told her to check the coolant >> level in the expansion reservoir, it's very low (they didn't bleed >> properly)... she filled it...
• Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:58:20 -0800
  ...I'm just about certain booster is working properly. But..... I get what you're saying. Check pedal with engine off + vacuum gone and...
• Re: NEW - SERIOUS FUEL PROBLEM - I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 13:15:16 -0400
  ...Be sure that the flapper valve is working properly in your AFM and the fuel switch is over-riding properly at full rest position...
• Re: propane valve -- manual or autostop?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 23:59:03 -0400
  ...When working properly, venting or leaking after a fill is the sign that the tank was overfilled. After the excess bleeds out, the valve...
• Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 19:52:46 -0500
  ...For many vehicles that bleed hole is an advantage if not a down right requirement. For normal weather you may never even tell the...
• Re: The root of all bubbles, low compression and evil itself? 1.9 head off...
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 9 Feb 2017 21:59:23 -0500
  ...The root of all bubbles, low compression and evil itself? 1.9 >> head off... >> >> Smart volks… >> >> I finally got sick of bleeding “air” from...
• Re: Shout out to Ken and Dennis The RARE vW bus vender
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Mar 2023 18:58:24 -0500
  ...I told her to check the coolant > > level in the expansion reservoir, it's very low (they didn't bleed > > properly)... she filled it...
• Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Feb 2013 23:36:24 -0500
  ...It does have a bleed hole in it. Must be crap then. I'll take it back and put in a used thermostat, which...
• Re: oil in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:55:47 +0000
  ...I have replaced the leaking coolant bleed ring with this kit from GoWesty: https://www.gowesty.com/product/bundles-and-kits/24210/coolant-bleed...
• Re: Now...Water and Oil idiot lights? Doh!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:32:29 -0400
  ...Knowing operating the engine without the cooling system working properly is not a good thing. The cooling system should be bleed with the engine...
• Re: NEW - SERIOUS FUEL PROBLEM - I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 14:45:56 -0400
  ...Be sure that the >flapper valve is working properly in your AFM and the fuel switch is >over-riding properly at full rest position...
• Re: List of external factors for engine replacement;
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:51:46 -0700
  ...Bleed the air out properly. If you install oil pressure and oil temperature sensors and gauges and watch them, even if something DOES go...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 20:34:39 -0700
  ...To get a feel for this open a bleeder and work the pedal. You will >> feel this. ....... > >> A soft pedal can be caused by...
• 82 diesel overheating
  Historical mailing list - Rolf Pechukas
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 22:55:59 EDT
  ...tank to overflow reservoir and me not knowing how to fill/bleed system as I understand the system NOW, EVERYTHING needs to be totally...
• Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sat, 2 Feb 2013 15:18:56 -0500
  ...Vlave types, bypasses, bleeds, lengths and other > features get lost. > > This is a real problem even in American vehicles, trucks, RV's that > > need...
• Re: PDLVC Fryedaye Question: why do we use the term "dino"?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 22:29:42 -0500
  ...and it would be more properly called 'dinES oil' (sardines), not 'dinO oil'. see? plants and sunlight? that's an old wive's tale...
• Re: 15" wheels and tires from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 03:29:08 -0400
  ...You cannot > > properly apply torque to any fasterner without proper lubricant. There > > are of course exceptions with self-libricating material but steel > > certainly is...
• Re: Turning off rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:25:45 -0700
  ...Haynes helped me figure out why a particular van would not bleed > properly. > > Bingo. > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Shout out to Ken and Dennis The RARE vW bus vender
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:15:49 -0700
  ...I told her to check the coolant >> > level in the expansion reservoir, it's very low (they didn't bleed >> > properly)... she filled it...
• Re: PDLVC Fryedaye Question: why do we use the term "dino"?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 07:31:50 -0500
  ...and it would be > more properly called 'dinES oil' (sardines), not 'dinO oil'. see? > > plants and sunlight? that's an old wive's tale...
• Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 09:26:57 -0600
  ...TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold? > > Hmm... > It does have a bleed hole in it. > Must be crap then. > > I'll take it back and...
• Re: Brake question......
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:13:12 -0700
  ...And brake in new pads properly too. Another subject. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul" <wognacious@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: 88 GL - Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 17:46:20 -0500
  ...The handbrake cable needs to be properly adjusted. This cannot be done with the drum in place. You need to see the lever. After...