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• Westy ('84) propane leaks!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Oct 1995 22:36:45 -0300
  ...It says on the regulator 'for outdoor use', and the leak is sooo small that it blows bubbles slowly. But! has anyone else ever...
• Wanted: Power Window regulator/motor Drivers Side
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Wed, 15 May 2002 17:20:58 -0700
  ...I have a 1990 Carat and need the power window regulator/motor assembly for the drivers side window....anybody got one for sale??? thanks...
• Re: What are symptoms of a bad auxillary air regulator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 21:38:50 -0400
  ...What are symptoms of a bad auxillary air regulator > Thanks for the responses. Auxillery Air regulator huh? Mine has rather > crusty looking 10mm bolts...
• 2nd propane regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 22:02:06 -0800
  ...Dometic claims that you may need to turn the regulator down as low as 5 w.c. inches at 8,000 feet to get...
• report on renewing propane system
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 19:51:55 -0800
  ...If you replace your regulator, be sure to get a double-stage regulator. I replaced a single-stage regulator that the previous owner had...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Regulators
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 08:50:03 -0500
  Thanks for the quick replies; I see that both regulators are virtually the same. After visiting a few wrecking yards I noticed that Waser...
• Is my 84 Vanagon Aux. Air Regulator busted?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 15:59:35 -0400
  84 Vanagon During cold idle, I squeezed the top hose on my auxillary air regulator like I think the Bentley manual says to do...
• Re: fuel pressure regulator failed?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 20:44:41 -0500
  A lot of people have posted that the new regulators run 3-4#'s high. I bought a new one because my old one...
• Re: LP pressure way too high--help request
  Historical mailing list - Thor Svenson
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 13:53:37 -0400
  ...My regulator > is marked "Model 290-01" (definitely not 260). This regulator came with a > tank I got from GoWesty 2003, so I presume...
• FS: Bosch Fuel Pressure Regulator - on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 12:33:23 -0600
  In case any of you are interested, I have posted for sale on eBay, Bosch Fuel Pressure Regulator - Used ~16,000 Miles. Current price...
• Re: Extend a stay
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 18:39:04 -0400
  ...If you tee after the regulator with another regulated supply, you need check valves to prevent one regulator over pressurizing the other and causing...
• Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 23:36:28 -0700
  ...it's even a test for an FP regulator ..compare FP with vac line disconnect and connected. I have an adjustable fuel pressure regulator...
• Re: YES - fuel pressure regulator fix?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 10:36:02 -0600
  ...Being somewhat of a junkyard dog I decided to try the dual line regulator and after a little plumbing ingenuity I came up with...
• Re: Manual window regulator replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 11 May 2025 17:04:52 -0700
  ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRFmdLVBn94 https://gowesty.com/products/manual-window-regulator-rebuild-kit?v=&variant=41426685132965 On Sun, May 11, 2025...
• Where to buy/order fuel pressure regulator
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 17:06:27 -0400
  According to much diagnosis on my mechanics part, I need a new fuel pressure regulator. He is an hour away however, so I'd...
• Re: Changing the propane regulator -#2
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 4 May 2011 12:47:38 -0700
  ...Rob At 5/4/2011 11:57 AM, Rob wrote: >This is on an '84 Westy. >I just changed the propane tank regulator, ordered...
• Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 13:54:13 -0400
  ...Those of you who have experimented with variable voltage regulators, what have your results been? There seems to be consensus that Bosch regulators are...
• Red light flashing
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 14:56:51 -0400
  ...VW put out an upgrade requireing that a diode be installed in the 10v regulator circuit to stop the regulator from blowing out. I...
• Re: New Propane tank and Regulator Fitting
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 6 May 2006 00:03:40 -0400
  ...Do you want to work on the pipes and cut them down to the proper size? The new regulator is longer, so you'll...
• Re: fuel pressure regulator and manifold vacuum experiment
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 00:08:10 -0500
  Hi, I posted a few weeks ago about my new fuel pressure regulator being too high just like my old one. The new Bosch...
• Re: Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:40:17 -0700
  then that would say your FP regulator is not working like it should. make sure there is vacuum on that hose of course, but...
• Re: Another Update: Only 13V from Alternator
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:36:22 -0700
  ...Installing adjustable regulator Strange you should report that it didn't work, I had the identical experience on my stock Bosch alternator when I...
• Re: Broken front window lift -- How to fix ??
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 20:28:47 -0400
  ...Now I need a replacement for regulator. PART # 251-837-502B Passenger side door window regulator (cable, drive and window lift bracket) for electric...
• Re: Regulator pressure
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 10:17:49 -0700
  ...COM> Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 5:51 AM Subject: Re: Regulator pressure > 11 inches of water column. > > Mike > > > > Paul Chubbuck wrote: > > What is...
• Re: Stumped-Runs Rich/Stalls
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:42:29 -0400
  Aileen, First I would pull off the vacuum hose to the fuel pressure regulator and check for raw gas. If so the diaphragm in...
• Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Duvernay
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 06:14:30 -0800
  After removing the shield and the old regulator and installing the new I first tried to connect back the original copper pipes with the...
• Re: Fuel Injection Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 16:02:33 -0400
  At 04:20 PM 4/28/2001, Mark Keller wrote: >supply to the fuel pressure regulator, say 10" at idle as opposed to 12...
• Plumbing a second LP tank.. help!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 07:40:08 -0800
  ...I need to run a line to connect the 2 tanks together on the high pressure side before the regulator. Conceptually simple, just put...
• Re: 85 gl still running rich at vw shop.
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 18:09:07 -0500
  ...Turns out it was my fuel pressure regulator. It was putting out 100psi. The shop switched it with one from another van and it...
• Re: NEED HELP Olympian Catalytic heater installation
  Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
  Sun, 12 Jan 1997 12:30:19 -0600
  Mark, I've go the product information for the propane regulator on my '89 Westy. The regulator on my '89 is a Marshall Brass...
• Re: Voltage Stabilizer Blows
  Historical mailing list - Dave Fain
  Mon, 9 Mar 1998 08:12:53 -0700
  ...Does anyone have a source of inexpensive 10 volt regulators? > I once used a 12 volt regulator from Radio Shack with the result that...
• Re: City water hookup
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 7 Sep 2023 09:34:42 -0500
  ...Almost bought a pressure > regulator too (I like gadgets!) but then I thought maybe I can just open > the tap a crack rather than...
• Re: How to replace voltage regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 07:33:02 -0700
  ...Does someone > >have some Handy Hints for this plucky squirrel? >> > >Just undo the two mounting screws then "roll" the regulator out and towards >the...
• Re: 1.9 wasserboxer pic?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 16:44:37 -0700
  Jim, the return is the highest line on the engine, from the pressure regulator. The T down low is the supply line from the...
• Re: propane leak or overfill?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 12:26:34 EST
  Probably a bad regulator. They are easy to replace. Try a RV parts place or maybe walmart. My regulator was square and it's...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT O UELTZEN
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:10:26 -0800
  The problem with sticking the hose in the temporary fuel tank or beaker of gas is that the fuel pressure regulator is returning unused...
• Re: Westy ('84) propane leaks!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Oct 1995 15:35:36 -0400
  ...If it is indeed the regulator, then I am told that this is how regulators go bad. There is "polymer material" in the regulator...
• Re: Toggle off switch
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:30:06 -0800
  ...I'd > hate to have a weak (but working) regulator turn into a dead regulator > and/or a frotzed alternator. > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon...
• Re: Voltage Stabilizer Blows
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 8 Mar 1998 21:12:10 -0800
  Darrell Boehler wrote: > > -------------- > Hi George, > You can use a variable voltage regulator. I use a the LM317T from radio > shack for many applications. The...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:01:10 -0500
  ...Did you check them when you replaced the regulator or did you just change out the regulator? Most just change the regulator & then blame...
• Re: Recommend propane bits and pieces [NVC]
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 19 Jul 2006 17:41:18 -0400
  For testing purposes I use a scavenged bbq regulator and hose. I haven't tested it on the Dometic, but have used it to...
• Power window Regulator Questions
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 09:57:08 -0400
  ...My drivers side regulator needs replacement, the previous owner for some reason replaced it with an after market unit that said it was a...
• Re: More Propane
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:05:25 -0700
  ...Propane On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 1:26 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>wrote: > There aren't as many lawyers (or regulators...
• Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:29:06 -0500
  ...And completely different hose assemblies, equally sturdy looking, rated for maximum 1/2 psi for post-regulator use. But these are all for portable...
• Re: fuel pressure regulator fix?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 16:00:37 EST
  ...auto parts supermarket might have in stock an adjustable fuel pressure regulator made by Mr. Gasket or Holley or whoever else caters to the...
• Re: Future propane changes planned. Prepare in advance?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:08:59 -0400
  ...I can't see how anyone is using it with these rigs and the > new regulators. With the old rectangular regulators it could work...
• Re: Battery overheating
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 19:26:38 -0400
  Thanks to all respondents....especially the great David Beierl.....luckily, I bought a spare voltage regulator from Ken Wilford at Vanagain less than a...
• Re: Propane tank fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 19:51:16 -0700
  ...Replace that defective, non-working valve with a standard RV fill valve and bleed valve, and replace the supply valve and regulator too (if...
• Propane regulator success
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 18:15:05 -0400
  Once again, thanks to all who reponded to my propane regulator problem. We went to Hawley's RV in Garner NC and they provided...
• Re: [vanagon] Needed: Window Regulator for '91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 16:57:56 -0500
  ...I found out if you run the regulator all >the way up with the horizontal piece not attached the piece at the top breaks...
• Re: LP gas regulator
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 23:21:13 -0400
  ...Bloss wrote: >The LP gas regulator appears to have failed on my '85 Westy and I'm >looking for a replacement. The unit says...
• Extend-A-Stay valve
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:54:19 -0400
  ...I just unscrewed the regulator. The issue is my propane lines already look as if they are stretched to their limit with what may...
• Re: Still running rich, now what
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 15:49:14 -0700
  Why not check the fuel pressure regulator with a fuel pressure gauge first, before replacing it? If it's in spec, your problem lies...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:27:40 -0700
  ...no such thing as "accepted by US regulators". Manufacturers self certify their vehicles as meeting safety and emissions standards. The do not have to...
• Re: Need propane regulator for 83.5 Westy
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 02:25:12 -0700
  Bryan Feddish wrote: > > Well it seems I need a new propane regulator for my Westy so if anyone out there has a used one...
• Re: fuel pump relief valve?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT O UELTZEN
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:20:37 -0700
  Isn't the fuel pressure regulator doing what you expect the fuel pump relief valve to do? That is, when the fuel pressure exceeds...
• Re: Can I add a 5 gallon propane bottle . . .
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Sun, 24 Aug 2014 15:38:43 -0700
  ...Sent from camp > On Aug 24, 2014, at 3:08 PM, george jannini <georgejoann@gmail.com> wrote: > > > >> What is it protecting the regulator from...
• stove burners
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Sat, 17 Apr 2004 21:27:34 -0400
  ...My regulator was shot so I got a new Marshall 290 Regulator and installed it. Now one stove burner has always worked great but...
• Re: Voltage regulator or some other electrical issue??
  Historical mailing list - Annie Anderson
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:16:47 -0800
  ...What is >>>> recommended? >>>> >>> >>> The voltage regulator/brush pack that is on your alternator looks like >>> this: >>> < >>> >> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page...
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 12 Aug 2018 08:18:25 -0700
  hi all, I suspect that the voltage regulator is defective, but not sure because the gas gauge is working good but I am willing...