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• Re: Mini-Road trip or Sunday drive...(long)
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:48:49 -0400
  ...Good coolant level, proper > oil > level, no strange smells no oil spots or drips... I surmise now, after > some > thought, that perhaps my mixture...
• Re: `Cont'd: After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 19:10:21 -0500
  ...He says that it's possible all my coolant leaks into the heads if the aluminum deteriorated from using the wrong coolant. But wouldn...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 11 Jul 2016 16:57:36 -0700
  ...Released coolant the pressure also so less pored down are arms. Hope valve lasts. Dennis J Dennis Jowell Scotch Hollow Farm Newbury, Vermont > On...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 23:01:53 -0400
  ...Well, I forgot to mention that I am not using VW blue coolant right now. I use the red GM certified coolant at about...
• Re: Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 2 Oct 2019 20:16:37 -0700
  ...fresh oil and filter change, coolant fluid clean and > full. Of course, no motor problems with Subie 2.2 with 60k miles. Starter > and...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Wed, 9 May 2007 00:38:08 -0700
  ...What is strange is that the change from the >>>>> 0.3bar switch to the 0.9bar switch occurs at 2600rpm and not at >>>>> 2000...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 10 Jul 2016 12:24:00 -0700
  ...I recommend setting it with the temp control off and the valve fully closed, so you don't get any coolant bleed in summer...
• Re: 1.9l with 23psi @ 4000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 3 Jan 2012 20:26:49 -0800
  ...I keep an >eye on the coolant level and don't worry about it. (then again, I'm kinda >secretly hoping that a catastrophic...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 20:59:27 -0500
  ...Oil dip stick measures halfway between the marks, and > the coolant level is up. I checked the rear oil pressure switch, and the > wiring...
• Re: A tiny overfill of oil -- enough to worry about?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 13 May 2014 10:01:16 -0500
  ...In the camper, I switch to a lighter oil as listed in the owners handbook provided by VW according to expected ambient temperatures. I...
• Re: Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error (Was: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 26 Dec 2002 14:51:55 -0800
  ...are cracked allowing some coolant to bypass the radiator core. To help the oil temps, reduce the oil level (between the marks, not full...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:48:57 -0800
  ...Labelled as 15. >>> >>> It supplies a few things, coolant level, back up lights, horn, seat >>> belt warning light, windshield wiper motor… >>> >>> If that bus...
• Re: Radiator fan debacle (86 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 14:15:31 -0400
  ...It should be noted that the low pressure cut out switches do not complelty protect the system. They are located on the high side...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 00:16:08 -0400
  ...Well, I forgot to mention that I am not using VW blue coolant right now. I use the red GM certified coolant at about...
• Re: Any Guesses ~~ Now For Sure Your Turn Please ~ Update
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 7 Jul 2021 11:52:08 -0600
  ...on Hot End of Scale ~ Any other ideas appreciated ~ Another Oddity > Coolant Level Warning Light Flashes Constantly with Key On Even with Connector Jumped...
• Re: what causes low oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 22:49:50 -0500
  ...and wouldn't my coolant temp gauge have registered some >kind of increase if the oil was getting too hot to maintain pressure? > but...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:50:39 -0800
  ...Labelled as 15. >>>> >>>> It supplies a few things, coolant level, back up lights, horn, seat >>>> belt warning light, windshield wiper motor… >>>> >>>> If that bus...
• Conversions and common sense observations
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 09:04:39 -0700
  ...Corrosion caused by inferior coolant anti-corrosion chemistry (yes, even in the rip-off Autobahn stuff has conventional acid forming chemistry, that's why...
• On the Vanagon Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 01:57:23 EDT
  ...Then again, some individuals return with the idea that removing the thermostat or switching to a lower temperature one will give the system the...
• Re: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question? NOW What's next?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:07:06 -0500
  ...and the coolant level has stabilized in the overflow tank. The motor was running hot before the new radiator and fresh coolant, so the...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 18:41:16 -0400
  ...BUT I will install a shut off valve in the coolant flow line to the heater. Someone posted here how they have done that...
• keeping your car for a long time <long>
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 2 Mar 1998 00:20:25 CST
  ...However, as a car becomes older, it may be helpful to switch to a higher octane to keep its performance level up. How do...
• Radiator fan debacle (86 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 12:13:12 -0400
  ...The van was not overheating and there was no coolant on the ground under the van. I figured that the van had blown an...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:20:16 +0000
  ...Released coolant > the > pressure also so less pored down are arms. Hope valve lasts. > > Dennis J > > Dennis Jowell > Scotch Hollow Farm > Newbury, Vermont > > > > On...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 13:22:50 -0700
  ...Somehow I > don't think of a replacement coolant level relay as being worth the trouble > to counterfeit, but I may be way off...
• what causes low oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Wed, 7 Jan 2004 23:41:47 -0800
  ...recently, i moved up to south lake tahoe and decided to switch to a lower viscocity oil because of the colder weather. i did...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:15:25 -0700
  ...Well, I forgot to mention that I am not using VW blue coolant right now. I use the red GM certified coolant at about...
• Re: Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error (Was: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 26 Dec 2002 18:16:03 -0800
  ...are cracked allowing some coolant to bypass the radiator core. To help the oil temps, reduce the oil level (between the marks, not full...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 20:05:09 -0700
  ...Oil dip stick measures halfway between the marks, and >> the coolant level is up. I checked the rear oil pressure switch, and the >> wiring...
• Re: Seeing David, Dennis and others recently, was: Any Guesses
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 11 Jul 2021 21:38:31 -0400
  ...RadFan Switch is fairly new ~ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>> On 7 Jul , 2021, at 12:11 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Another Oddity > Coolant Level Warning...
• Re: Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 6 May 2009 23:25:33 -0400
  ...top of the piston. >> >> 5) Maintain and regularly check the coolant and oil levels. Do not >> overfill >> the crankcase. 4.5 quarts for oil...
• Bostig Installed (a report of sorts)
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 16:25:35 -0500
  ...F) than the WBX did, so my stock gauge and idiot coolant level light are quite angry. I know there's some air that...
• admit defeat...long
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 11 Sep 1999 10:44:43 EDT
  ...new spark plugs, ecm module, injector seals, coil, temp.(head) sensor, coolant level is right,the mechanical timing seems to be right, I have...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 11:53:23 -0700
  ...and Headlight Switches, along with several different relays because of poorly manufactured and assembled quality. This did not include the coolant relay of the...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:35:41 -0400
  ...Well, I forgot to mention that I am not using VW blue coolant right now. I use the red GM certified coolant at about...
• Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:02:09 EST
  ...a connector near the coolant distribution tower. (check your bentley for specifics on wire colors). There are two switches that work off of grounding...
• Strategy for stuck lug nuts on Vanagon wheels
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 4 Oct 2019 00:18:35 +0000
  ...go to Costco; at the time, it was an appropriate solution.  Switched to GoWesty 16" wheels after an on road blow out.  I now...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 11 Jul 2016 18:17:18 -0700
  ...Released coolant the pressure also so less pored down are arms. Hope valve lasts. Dennis J Dennis Jowell Scotch Hollow Farm Newbury, Vermont > On...
• Re: Vanagon Adventurewagon.
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 20:12:29 -0700
  ...In 1991 I took the AW into my local authorized VW dealer to fix a coolant leak problem. At the time I didn't...
• Re: On the Vanagon Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 07:59:48 -0400
  ...Then again, some individuals return with the idea that removing the thermostat or switching to a lower temperature one will give the system the...
• Re: Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error (Was: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 26 Dec 2002 18:08:33 -0800
  ...are cracked allowing some coolant to bypass the radiator core. To help the oil temps, reduce the oil level (between the marks, not full...
• Re: Hot water system thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Torje Evensen
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 22:23:03 +0100
  ...The idea is to tap into > one > >of the long engine-to-radiator coolant pipes underneath the van. Add in a > >short side trip...
• Re: Tempurature
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 8 May 2002 10:51:40 -0700
  ...the cooling level light and the high speed at about 3/4, this is to high!(I > have a manual switch for the second...
• Re: Custom Oil/Tranny Coolers for automatic vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 12 May 2009 07:09:32 -0700
  ...I controlled the pump with a manual switch and a relay so I could circulate the transaxle oil at will. For a steet vehicle...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:19:25 -0700
  ...Well, I forgot to mention that I am not using VW blue coolant right now. I use the red GM certified coolant at about...
• H2O Head pitting repair
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 16:31:56 CST6CDT
  ...it is amazing that it held coolant at all. read Tim Smith's treatise on crevice corrosion. it applies to the heads in a...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 22:54:20 +0000
  ...Released coolant > >> the > >> pressure also so less pored down are arms. Hope valve lasts. > >> > >> Dennis J > >> > >> Dennis Jowell > >> Scotch Hollow Farm > >> Newbury, Vermont > >> > >> > >>>> On...
• Re: Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error (Was: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 26 Dec 2002 18:46:58 -0800
  ...are cracked allowing some coolant to bypass the radiator core. To help the oil temps, reduce the oil level (between the marks, not full...
• Re: Strategy for stuck lug nuts on Vanagon wheels
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 4 Oct 2019 06:43:09 -0400
  ...fresh oil and filter change, coolant fluid clean and full. Of course, no motor problems with Subie 2.2 with 60k miles. Starter and...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sat, 12 May 2007 13:55:27 -0700
  ...What is strange is that the change from the >>>>> 0.3bar switch to the 0.9bar switch occurs at 2600rpm and not at >>>>> 2000...
• Re: Strategy for stuck lug nuts on Vanagon wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Oct 2019 14:59:25 +0000
  ...go to Costco; at the time, it was an appropriate solution.  Switched to GoWesty 16" wheels after an on road blow out.  I now...
• temperature-oil pressure (rather long)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 22:33:30 -0400
  ...Through all this, oil showed full on the stick, and coolant level was never low. Both low and high speed fan operation was fine...
• Re: what causes low oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 04:11:10 -0500
  ...and wouldn't my coolant temp gauge have registered some >kind of increase if the oil was getting too hot to maintain pressure? > but...
• Re: conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 21:35:50 -0400
  ...I cannot find > > > data in Bentley or other > > > > >sources. > > > > > > > > > >Lastly I pulled the Coolant Level Warning sender > > > last weekend and I > > > > forget > > > > >where it...
• Re: AC 3rd speed fan wiring
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:53:20 -0500
  ...main relay panel socket #5 rather then #3? number 3 says coolant level control unit? I've got the brown connector so and see...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:28:02 -0600
  ...these 'always replace'?) > Blue coolant temp sensor (did the black one when I did the > thermostat) > Oil Pressure switches > O2 sensor > Fuel lines > > What...
• Re: Voltage Stabilizer and headlights connected now....??
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:30:21 -0600
  ...when > I turn on my headlights, the red led for the coolant level/warning blinks > for about 3 seconds. When I hit the brights...
• Re: 1.9l with 23psi @ 4000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 Jan 2012 17:38:40 -0800
  ...I get the coolant plumbed into the oil heat exchanger by using the plastic firewall part for an auto trans, so coolant can ciruclate...
• Re: conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 19:45:13 -0400
  ...I cannot find > > data in Bentley or other > > > >sources. > > > > > > > >Lastly I pulled the Coolant Level Warning sender > > last weekend and I > > > forget > > > >where it...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 31 May 2010 19:15:27 -0700
  ...The oil level is fine. When the oil was changed the oil level was just at the low mark on the stick. I changed...