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• Re: Coolant level relay/light part 1 (LONGGGGG)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:21:03 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Benny boy wrote: > Since my Red van coolant level/high temp light (the one behind the temps > needle...
• Re: ATF level
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:27:25 -0800
  ...ATF level Does anyone know how much fluid it takes to raise the level from the bottom mark to the top? I need to...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 May 2010 22:54:20 -0400
  ...Blinking coolant level light Hi, What resistance should I measure between the 2 pins of the burp tank sensor? The light is always blinking...
• Re: Ipod Plastic holder -leveling a Vanagon Camper w/ClinovintageLITE free application
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:08:02 -0800
  ...Until recently, I was not hip to the whole "level Westy" thing. Now I am. a 6" combo square w/built in level<http...
• Re: Oil Level Again
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 11:08:32 -0700
  ...Oil Level Again > I remember in the old Muir book on the aircooled VW bus said that adding > an oil cooler was like getting...
• Re: Both temp light and gauge not working
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 26 Mar 2017 17:25:13 -0400
  The first issue is caused by the old-style coolant level controller triggering (or of course by the engine overheating or the temp sender...
• Re: Gauges
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:56:37 -0400
  ...Most pressure gauges, such as tire gauges, are calibrated to read zero at SEA LEVEL, because most applications require the difference of pressure." http...
• Re: Dipstick Blowing Out? Urgent.- Oil level.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Oct 2013 09:52:48 -0400
  ...Excessive oil level can also explain power loss as the oil eventually floods past the rings. The excessive heat and churning will also cause...
• Re: Westy water tank level indicator fix?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 17:14:12 -0500
  ...the water level indicator light in my 82 westy seems to be stuck >one level above "empty". I'd assumed we were just low...
• Re: Coolant pressure tank level switch o-ring size
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:25:02 -0400
  ...a WAG as to what size o-ring is on the level switch > on the coolant pressure tank? > > Thanks, Bob C > Perkasie, PA > > Sent...
• RE:Propane Level
  Historical mailing list - Brian Lazara
  Wed, 14 Sep 1994 20:00:44 -0700
  > > > > > Walt - How do you "check" your propane level? > > > > /martha > > > I pull up next to the big fill tank and ask the person on-duty...
• Re: Water Level Probe (inside tank) for a 91 wanted
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 15:17:39 -0400
  ...david At 02:41 PM 8/22/2002, sanford schulwolf wrote: >Hello, > >Does anyone of an extra water level probe in their >spare parts...
• Re: Automatic transmission cooler-advice wanted
  Historical mailing list - Ahlgrim, Kevin
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:02:14 -0500
  Phil, The fluid level on the dip stick is past the top mark, I guess I should have mentioned that in my original post...
• Re: Oil pressure gauges and engine life
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 May 2012 23:19:40 -0400
  ...Both had a low oil >level warning light in addition to the oil pressure gauge. The low oil >level light But they did have...
• Automatic transmission question--slipping
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:24:20 -0500
  ...What's the proper procedure for checking the level? The owners manual gives some detail but does not even specify whether the car is...
• Keep an eye on EV brake fluid level
  Historical mailing list - Ric Golen
  Fri, 17 Oct 1997 16:59:48 -0400
  ...As your disk brake pads wear, the brake fluid level drops, and if it drops sufficiently enough you may be sucking air into the...
• Leak at coolant recovery tank
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 13:05:07 -0700
  ...At least some of the leak is coming from around the coolant level sensor at the primary coolant reservior tank. When the head gaskets...
• Re: Water reservoir level sensor float? (87 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 15:44:42 -0300
  ...Malcolm On 29 Aug 2001, at 11:25, DaveC wrote: > I've figured out part of the problem with the level sensor > inside the...
• Re: HELP Flashing red temp light!
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Ryan
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 17:45:12 EDT
  ...So why's it empty or low of level? That's the important problem and determining the answer is critical. One possibility is that...
• Re: Coolant Level Sensor observation
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 16 May 2019 22:04:09 -0400
  I don't understand why anyone would replace a coolant level sensor, unless it was broken and leaking. The prongs can simply be cleaned...
• Re: Oil Light
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:11:19 -0500
  Like John said, get the oil level down, and check the connection near the crank pulley. That is a harsh environment for the wire...
• Re: A/T problems -- fluid level high
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Feb 2015 12:00:06 -0500
  ...A/T problems -- fluid level high After having the auto transmission in my '87 2WD overhauled last month, I noticed the ATF fluid level...
• Re: Oil Change - Too Much Oil?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 23:21:02 EDT
  In a message dated 10/15/00 9:22:11 PM, gregbaskin@BIZ-DIRECT.NET writes: << the dipstick shows the oil level at least...
• Oil level vs temp test
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 19:29:21 -0400
  ...I said lower your oil level you MAY like the results. I actually think that the temps you report here now are NORMAL! You...
• Re: Coolant level sensor lite dimly lit
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Sun, 24 May 1998 01:56:27 EDT
  ...The temp gauge reads the typical halfway (on top of the level > sensor light) once the engine warms up. > Does this sound familiar to...
• Re: I'll be in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 17:14:58 -0500
  ...And it isn't AGL *or* ASL it's "flight level" - so I might be at flight level 380, but if I'm at...
• Water level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:36:43 -0800
  ...My water level sensor quit over the weekend, and from what I read in the archives this is a pretty common problem and relates...
• Re: Help!! '67 transmission
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Aug 94 17:20:16 EDT
  > > Also make sure the oil level is proper - not empty (since you're leaking) > and not too full, since that will put extra pressure...
• Propane Level Indicator
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Mon, 17 May 1999 06:04:15 -0700
  Since mention was just made about propane levels, does anyone have a gauge installed on their tank? Does it accurately tell you when you...
• More Diesel Coolant questions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 08:45:36 -0800
  ...I checked my owners manual and sure enough it says that the level tank is located behind the license plate next to the dipstick...
• Re: Diesel and WBX Coolant Temp gauges same?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:29:25 -0400
  The only help I can offer is telling you that the LED blinks and gauge goes to hot if the coolant level is low...
• Running Dometic Fridge while parking on hills Q.
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 06:27:52 -0700
  ...http://www.dyersonline.com/pc-1530-248-hoppy-rv-level.aspx I use something like these RV leveling blocks http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts...
• Re: Master cylinder leak and coolant leak at pressure tank
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Thu, 12 May 2005 09:33:34 -0400
  ...Coolant puddles around the coolant level sensor on the coolant pressure tank. My coolant pressure tank is two years old and I just replaced...
• Re: Global Warming My Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sat, 17 Mar 2007 07:00:47 -0600
  ...Ice floats with 10% of >>itself above the level of water. Therefore 10% of the volume of ice >>will contribute to raising the level...
• [NVC] Lift/leveling ramps
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 10:42:04 -0700
  To help level Mellow Yellow, I carry a set of these Lego-type RV leveling blocks ( http://www.campingworld.com/browse/products/index.cfm...
• Re: ATF leaking & level too high on dipstick - '89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 22:34:48 -0500
  ...He said, if the ATF >level is too high, check the oil level in the final drive. How do I check >the oil level...
• Re: coolant level control unit location
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:02:32 -0400
  At 03:34 PM 7/22/2008, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >I need to identify which relay-looking unit is the Coolant Level Control...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Oct 2008 - Special issue (#2008-1106)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:25:13 -0400
  As I said; 14.7 psi is a standard that is equal to atmopheric pressure when measured at sea level................... http://www.ilpi.com...
• Re: Auto-tranny fluid level
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 3 Oct 2021 16:55:43 -0500
  ...wrote: > >> What is the correct way to check the transmission fluid? >> Level ground, tranny warm from a short run, tranny in park or neutral...
• Re: Checking Propane level
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 14:31:37 EDT
  ...MENTORG.COM writes: << Hi Folks, Any way to check the propane level? Any kind of meter or indicator for the propane tank? >> Both JC...
• Re: flashing temp light
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 23:25:18 EDT
  ...Could this be linked to the malfunctioning wiper switch? Other ideas? >> could be air in coolant lines or most liely a faulty coolant level...
• Re: Expansion Tank Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 15:49:07 -0800
  It's a coolant level sensor. It causes the LED to blink when the coolant drops below a certain level. It will also blink...
• Turbo Effects
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 07:34:02 -0600
  ...Will they maintain sea level manifold pressure at altitude, or are they set up to just boost pressure for more HP from a small...
• Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 11:27:13 -0700
  On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 10:14 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > 85 has the brake fluid level switch in the...
• Re: Coolant tank
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 11:20:02 -0700
  ...I >also need the coolant level sensor. Any one has a spare tank to sell I >would appreciate a response. Mine too. I've...
• Re: Emergency brake light stays on
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 08:35:42 -0800
  Your brake fluid level is probably low. All 85 and newer Vanagons have a level sensor in the brake fluid tank behind the speedometer...
• Re: Automatic Trans. problems; Advice Needed!
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 06:40:14 -0400
  ...I checked the ATF > level on the dipstick, and found the level to be very high, about > 5.5 inches above the "cold" level...
• Re: A/T problems -- fluid level high
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 3 Mar 2015 09:02:46 -0800
  ...A/T problems -- fluid level high >>>>> >>>>> After having the auto transmission in my '87 2WD overhauled last >>>>> month, I noticed the ATF fluid level...
• Re: Late night - blinking light
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 08:20:24 -0700
  At 9/6/2009 12:39 AM, John Rodgers wrote: >I've got a coolant level sensor light that comes on at startup (as...
• Compression Ratios
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 28 Feb 95 9:42:59 PST
  ...If you are living several thousand feet above sea level (you are in AZ, right) the compression ratio you mentioned may be appropriate since...
• Re: Coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:38:23 -0400
  ...Anyone know what to do with this light? Unplug the coolant level controller (position 8 on your panel, has 42 or 43 painted on...
• Re: Temp Gauge High on Startup + Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Tue, 3 May 2011 21:18:13 -0700
  ...I've got an 83 Westy here right now with that syndrome.. > owner never check the coolant level in years. Generally ..that's not...
• Re: coolant sensor 50/50 tolerance?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 19:35:03 -0700
  ...If the blinking problem continues to occur with this relay out, it has NOTHING to do with the coolant level sensor, coolant level, or...
• Re: Acceptable level of change in coolant in refill tank
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 16:22:27 -0800
  ...I >don't seem to be losing coolant but I do notice that the level in the >refill tank (that's the one visible...
• Help: Wondering coolant Temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 7 May 2000 08:40:13 -0700
  ...And then back down to cold level and then back up somewhere. All hoses, coolant level and electrical connections are good,(as far as...
• Tanks
  Historical mailing list - Chris C Snyder
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 09:45:44 -0600
  ...level but, the expansion tank after about a couple of months goes down to the point that the water level red light will come...
• Colant expantion
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 14:32:23 -0600
  ...After the van has been run up to temperature and shut off the level in the expansion tank will rise 1/2 way up...
• water tank pump and freezing
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:36:59 -0700
  ...Noticed my level indicator lights were weak and inaccurate. Turned out to be less than tight spade connector (black wire?) at bottom. I had...
• blinking coolant light solution
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:29:39 -0700
  The past couple (ok, few) days I've had a blinking coolant light despite having a full pressure tank and good level in the...
• Re: Request for Help - Overheating Problem
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 2 Jan 2001 15:41:28 -0800
  Just replace the coolant level sensor.... when you order it order an extra... these things go out all the time and you will likely...