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• Re: Instant horsepower (Pinwheel)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 7 May 2000 21:05:13 -0700
  The 86 BMW fuel injection is a pulsed system also. The Motronic parts are very familiar to anyone who has a Digifant system. BMW...
• Re: Header exhaust system for 82 van
  Historical mailing list - Eric & Karen
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 19:25:12 -0400
  ...Cheers Eric 82 Vanagon Greg Marshall wrote: > Hey folks, > > I'd like to put a header exhaust system on my air cooled bus, but...
• Re: AC system still charged after six years?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 14:13:38 -0700
  it's easy enough to just leave connected to the system if you're concerned about that. I just leave the hoses on, and...
• CB Performance Fuel Injection system
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 May 1996 04:56:35 GMT
  Has anyone actually purchased and used a fuel injection system from CB Performance for a VW type 1 or type 4? Either their CFI...
• Re: Anyone Tried the Pulstar Spark Plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:49:46 -0800
  ...None of the Compu-Fire's or Pertronix Systems (ugh) (both are essentially Hall effect systems) I see listed are retrofittable on a Hall...
• Re: bleeding system
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 10:06:31 -0400
  ...do i need to bleed the whole system? Why not? Anytime I service the cooling system on a Vanagon I do the bleed thing...
• VWTrek Hostees...
  Historical mailing list - TieDye
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 09:41:15 -0500
  I had a bit of a system glitch... My puter ate a hard drive... it has been replaced, and system is back up. I...
• Re: coolant system pressure
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:39:28 -0400
  ...The system should reach and stabilize at whatever nominal pressure that the cap is designed for. I see another note that it may be...
• Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:15:08 -0600
  ...Motor and cooling system liquid (8 > points), > exhaust system, heads. > > Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ > > > -------Other--------- > ____Lighting: inspection, headlights (hi/lo beams), running lights, turn > signals, back-up...
• Aux Battery system, volts escaping to ground!
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:25:58 -0400
  I have reinstalled my aux battery system, with my starting battery as my aux and a new starting battery. However, trouble is on the...
• Re: exhaust quality questions
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 07:41:58 -0500
  As far as stock and S&S header system for the 1.9l Vanagon there is not much difference in price. I sell the...
• Re: importing a van from canada part deux
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 17:28:24 -0700
  it's strange that they say the 88 requires a passive system. My 89 Vanagon has a completely active system and was purchased in...
• Re: R134 conversion.
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Sun, 6 Jun 1999 23:03:57 -0500
  ...The system will not perform as well as it should, and some damage will occur to the entire system due to the lack of...
• Re: Detection of air bubbles in coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 23:42:24 -0400
  ...The cooling system in the Vanagons is a > > pressurized system. Unless the coolant is a compressible fluid such as > > freon, it seems to me...
• AC charging is routine if you know what you are about
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 00:12:09 -0400
  ...each system takes a certain number of pounds of refrigerant... the specs should tell you how many on any system... if it is custom...
• Cooling system/anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 22:00:57 -0400
  There is an interesting article in the October "Motor Trend" about cooling systems and antifreeze. It mentions some of the topics brought up in...
• More 12 volt systems information
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 26 May 1999 12:42:05 -0700
  ...They also sell equipment for managing multiple battery systems. http://www.cruisingequip.com/index.html Brent Christensen '89 Syncro Westy "Klaus"
• NVC Honda Civic Fuel System question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 14:45:00 -0500
  I have a fairly simple question about my daughter's 1993 hatchback's fuel system. Please email me off list if you've worked...
• Re: Exhaust question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:59:58 -0400
  ...There is no comparison between this and the extractor systems that are your only alternative. While the extractor systems are admittedly cheaper (we sell...
• AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:58:21 -0400
  ...A local shop tells me that what they do is evacuate the system and put in R134 and if the system is ok it...
• Re: 84 coolant light.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 11:24:57 -0400
  ...I filled the system with the proper mix of coolant and the blinking stopped...who > knows with these beasts sometimes, they have a mind...
• Halon Fire suppression system
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 08:53:54 -0800
  After the post yesterday about OG Racing, I followed up with an inquiry about a suitable system for a Vanagon. Here is the response...
• Bus Depot S&S exhaus system
  Historical mailing list - Mitch
  Wed, 28 Feb 2001 13:42:29 -0500
  Does anyone have comments on the S&S Header Complete exhaust system for the westy? My 91 Westy just turned 90,000 miles and...
• Re: Wanted: Factory(?) Dual Carb setup for '81 2.0 + FI system FT/S
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 08:41:50 -0500
  ...I'd also be interested in selling this system outright, make me an offer. Yes, Matthew, I know the FI system is supposed to...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:28:01 -0600
  ...I just do not get corrosion in any of the > cooling systems of my 15 or so cars and vans. ) > Scott, I believe that...
• Re: AC System Repair/ Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:00:38 -0700
  After a weekend of driving through some of the hot parts of CA & NV (100 - 103F in places), AC system repair / upgrade has moved...
• Re: brake question as well.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 16:18:04 EDT
  In a message dated 08/16/2001 2:01:39 PM Mountain Daylight Time, dieselwesty@YAHOO.COM writes: << Is the hydraulic clutch system not...
• Re: air conditioning 1991 Westy Syncro ?'s
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 11:09:33 EDT
  If the system is OK then the shop should be able to fill it with R-12 without a problem. The dealer is just...
• Re: Exhaust Ceramic Coatings - New Reasonable Price
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 17:43:05 +0000
  ...Exhaust Ceramic Coatings - New Reasonable Price > > My Ceramics Coatings supplier had just introduced a ceramic coating for > Exhaust Systems that is Economical and can...
• Re: pressure testing cooling system
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 09:44:12 -0800
  ...It seems that the system would have to be up to temperature so that the thermostat would be open, but then the system is...
• Pyromid camp cooking system (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 08:41:54 -0700
  I want to share some comments on the Pyromid cooking system I have recently become a huge fan of on open topic Friday. This...
• Re: A/C problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 21:03:52 EDT
  Graham; Is it possible the desiccant containment failed releasing those tiny balls into the system? They all end up at the expansion valve; totally...
• Re: AC Drip Drop
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 11:37:28 -0700
  ...This greater pressure differential can actually cause the system to OVERcool the evaporator to below 32degF and cause accumulated condensation to freeze. As more...
• Re: engine conversion experiences (long)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 12:50:47 -0800
  ...The Winkler exhaust system is a clumsy design along the lines of the SA system which is unsuitable for Westys and Syncros. Detlev has...
• Re: Dramatically Improving AC capacity
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 11 Nov 2001 08:09:18 -0600
  There are several approaches to improving the AC system available: 1. increasing the capacity of the existing system; a: Tinted windows b: Change the...
• Re: Digijet = K-Jetronic?
  Historical mailing list - Brad Snyder
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 19:12:18 +0000
  ...I would recommend the Bentley book (Bosch Fuel Injection & Engine Management) as it helped me understand the FI system much better. Later. . . . . . . Brad -- Brad...
• Re: Rewiring sound system / common ground systems - edit
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 16:20:33 -0400
  ...I don't think any major car stereo manufacturers make common ground systems anymore, so rewiring of the pre-87 models is required for...
• Re: about fridge...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 4 May 2015 18:35:45 -0400
  ...Lower cost, same compressor system. Mounting systems and slide-outs available too. www.westyventures.com/parts.html
• Where to get coolant system Pressure Checker?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Braden
  Sat, 22 May 2004 18:16:34 -0500
  Does anyone know where to get the coolant system pressure checker (attaches either to the pressure cap or the coolant tank) for an 1983...
• Re: Fwd: amount of freon in ac system
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 21:27:58 -1000
  ...amount of freon in ac system The dudes at the local A/C shop put 3 cans of R134 in my system and called...
• Re: AC systems
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 09:48:24 -0500
  ...I've > > seen ac systems in mid seventies bubble window VW vans, so I KNOW ac systems > > can be installed on aircooled type IV...
• Checking pressure cap function???
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Sun, 28 Jul 2013 19:54:42 -0400
  Hi gang -- I've been blowing hoses on the coolant system ---- is there any way to check if the pressure cap is functioning correctly...
• Re: Prius question with vanagon content-Electric air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:21:38 -0400
  ...Engine driven systems are often less efficient due to the engine speed being determined by the driving needs, not the AC so the system...
• Re: EFI to Carbs, some fun here
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 19:15:05 -0800
  ...With this system you don't have the electonic problems. He uses Bosch parts from Rabbits for his system. If you are interested he...
• Re: S&S Exhaust system, how bad????
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:12:00 -0500
  ...If I didn't think that the system was good quality I would not install it. I would insist on the OE system since...
• Re: bleed valve
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 10:14:06 -0400
  ...But the system would not hold the last 4 quarts of water. Does that mean I have 4 Quart air buble in the system...
• Re: Overheating problem
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 08:53:47 -0700
  ...BUT your symptoms seem to include air in the system also, sounds like the system has not been properly bled of air. Another BUT...
• Re: Golf/Jetta engine in gas Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 15 Oct 1996 21:28:14 -0700 (PDT)
  ...My digifant injected engine didn't need any mods to the injection system. there is some debate about which system is the "best", not...
• Electrical Systems Videos
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 1 Feb 2013 08:43:42 -0500
  I'm sure I know less about wiring and electrical systems than most on this list, but these videos from Jamestown Distributors explained some...
• Re: Overheating
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 16:00:56 EDT
  ...When you flush your system I think it will become apparent if anyone has added any of this nasty stuff to your system or...
• Re: Bleeding Cooling system per Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 08:44:07 -0800
  They changed the system between 83.5 (which I have) and 84? My 83.5 has the engine compartment bleeder. Gotta use it. It...
• S&S exhaust system Jet-Hot Coated
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 08:59:14 -0500
  I just requested a price quote from Jet-Hot (www.jet-hot.com) for coating the S&S header system. They also offer a...
• Re: cooling system tester
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 07:41:26 EDT
  An update on the leaking cooling system. Was under it looking for the leak and found a real nasty and corroded driver side coolant...
• Exhaust Question: Stock, S&S, or Sebro?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
  Wed, 25 Dec 2002 15:23:17 +0000
  I looked through the archives and found mixed feelings on the header vs stock exhaust systems. I am replacing the rusty exhuast system on...
• Excess Air In Coolant System
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 13:25:45 -0600 (CST)
  ...Just as before, efforts to bleed the system were unsuccessful. Once the system appeared bled, a test drive was taken only to find a...
• Re: Air conditioning electrical questions
  Historical mailing list - Rob Scott
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 09:29:35 -0700
  ...1990 Westie MV, US model > > >Anyone have any reputable wiring diagrams for the AC system? The Bentley >doesn't cover the AC system on...
• Re: A/C Success (long)
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Mon, 26 May 2003 18:28:44 -0400
  Ben, from your questions, it appears that you may not have had training in dealing with system under pressure or vacuum. Such systems can...
• Re: Gurgling coolant
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Sun, 2 May 1999 08:00:17 -0500
  ...Within less than a minute, the system begins to cool off sufficiently that coolant begins to be returned back to the system from the...
• Re: Massive oil leak into cooling system!
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 17:26:30 -0500
  ...Massive oil leak into cooling system! 1990 Vanagon Automatic Seeks Help! I've got a terrible oil leak going into the cooling system somewhere...
• Cooling system flush
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Oct 1996 20:20:22 -0400
  ...how do you lift the front of the vehicle 16 inches without some very heavy duty, or costly jacking system? The cost of letting...