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Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:47:22 -0800
...13/T Analog input from the coolant temperature sensor > > > > 8/LS Digital input from the throttle valve switch > > high when throttle valve closed or...
Re: Tune Up Poll
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:30:21 -0800
...Pretty rare. > > Oxygen sensor ...I'm sure there are Many of those running in Vanagons > mostly dead or lalzy. > > Coolant temperature ..very important that...
Re: Sick sick sick of diesel Vanagon cooling problems
Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
Thu, 10 Dec 2015 11:19:01 -0800
...The temperature stayed normal. I don't find any soot in the coolant or water in the oil. Any ideas? The temps were perfect...
Re: General Trip Questions and SouthEast Specific
Historical mailing list - jbange
Sat, 25 Sep 2004 18:11:20 -0700
...Minor problem there is that the fan switch is in the FRONT, whereas the coolant temp gauge sensor is on the engine. If anything...
Re: Using extra Defogger Switch to operate motorized Ball-Valve
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 5 Apr 2020 23:46:22 +0000
...ball valve; hot coolant goes inside copper tubing heating up water; BBQ thermometer with wires up to cockpit monitors water temperature. Alarm signals at...
Conclusion to:"Trouble on the Road in PA" (longish)
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Tue, 23 Aug 2005 13:48:20 -0400
...Mechanic proceeds to add the coolant I've lost. He does it with a gadget that pulls a vacumn in the entire coolant system...
Bride of RapidIdle
Historical mailing list - Jon B Kanas
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 15:39:52 -0700
...Determine switch ain't switching. Stuck in the open position. Try cleaning some more and working the switch. No good. Remove switch from backing...
Re: Fuel Injector Question Part 4 (aircooled)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:55:52 -0600
...0 280 160 200 Resistor Unit 0 280 159 001 - Temperature Sensor Coolant 0 280 130 012 0 280 130 012 * Use one of...
Re: Radiator Fan Issues
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Mon, 13 Jun 2005 21:14:47 -0700
...My radiator fan goes on high speed only when coolant temperature gets to a certain point, but even then the A/C compressor still...
Re: Low readings from gas gauge and temp gauge..84 tintop
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 13 Sep 2017 22:09:07 -0700
Thanks everyone I wondered exactly what the gas gauge and the temperature gauge had in common. that resistor/ground. That cluster ground under the...
Re: Disappearing Coolant - Head Leak?-Engine Oil Viscosity!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 15 Sep 2004 21:12:24 -0400
...Disappearing Coolant - Head Lean? Chuck, I agree with you my coolant leak though does not appear to be the sensor and possibly the tank...
Re: temperature-oil pressure (rather long)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 21:05:29 -0700
...Also > offered to check actual operating temperature to be sure gauge was > correct, but realistically, the behavior shows coolant operating > properly -- fans kick on...
Re: Running rough, dies as temp gauge starts to register
Historical mailing list - Seattle Nick
Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:51:20 -0500
...the temperature gauge starts to register the van starts >>>>> to >>>>> run rough, quickly looses power, then dies. I found that if I switch >>>>> the...
Re: A/C Question
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Tue, 30 Apr 2002 09:08:57 -0400
...This can either be the coolant temperature in the radiator or a high pressure switch in the AC system. If the AC is building...
Re: RedTek and the Sight Glass
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Thu, 29 Aug 2013 04:14:12 +0000
...Does the radiator fan have anything to do with AC pressure, or does it just run on temperature. Seems it is on all of...
Re: 1.9l with 23psi @ 4000 rpm
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Tue, 3 Jan 2012 23:43:38 +0000
...temperatures. So I've ordered parts to install an oil pressure > >>> gauge. > >>> > >>> I realize there's a lower threshold (blue) .25 bar switch that...
Re: Idle Issues with my 2.1 engine - update
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 4 Apr 2020 00:52:52 +0000
Before you try driving it try checking the intake manifold runners for temperature with the engine running. A stuck intake valve will be apparent...
Re: Vanagon Hot Shower on Demand
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 Feb 2023 14:14:55 +0000
...switch (old Rear Window defogger switch) which fit the 3rd unused position on dashboard; yes, with a tip of switch, hot engine coolant goes...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:04:55 -0400
...Sure would be nice if the engine >> coolant was partially warmed up, and all the coolant in the heater >> circuit >> was already warm, soon...
Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 3 Sep 2007 21:30:36 -0500
...pulses from Ignition coil driver > LS 8 Throttle valve switch input > T 13 Coolant temperature sensor (TEMP2) input > K 2 unused? > 50 6 +12V...
bosch info: type 2's 1974-79
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 14 Aug 94 20:05:11 CDT
...001 0 280 159 001 Temperature Sensor Coolant 0 280 130 012 0 280 130 012 Throttle Switch 0 280 120 103 0 280...
Engine running badly
Historical mailing list - Bruno Walser
Sun, 1 Oct 2017 17:42:33 -0400
...I checked timing, temperature sensor, throttle switch, compression, all seems to be ok. I assume the spare plugs fouled up because the engine was...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 07:29:29 -0800
...13/T Analog input from the coolant temperature sensor 8/LS Digital input from the throttle valve switch high when throttle valve closed or...
Re: Tune Up Poll
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:56:11 -0800
...Pretty rare. >> >> Oxygen sensor ...I'm sure there are Many of those running in Vanagons >> mostly dead or lalzy. >> >> Coolant temperature ..very important that...
2.1L Engine: Oil Pressure Senders faulty reading
Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
Sun, 12 Dec 2004 16:59:00 -0500
...on a different subject, the coolant level dropped 2" in the expansion tank after the temp sender was switched out. Did this procedure let...
Re: `Cont'd: After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Fri, 22 Feb 2002 19:58:54 -0800
...I can assure that my coolant system has always been bled properly, so I couldn't figure that out. My temp fan switch, radiator...
Re: Brrr - is it always so cold in a Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
Sun, 16 Jan 2000 20:35:31 -0500
...We often have winter temperatures of -20C as it is right now (about 3 below zero F). Many days each December - February it'll...
Re: Spooked!
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 5 Jun 2011 08:47:13 -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...
Upgrading 1.9 to 2.1
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Tue, 23 Feb 1999 15:44:02 -0500
...If oil temperature becomes a problem, I will come up with a way to plumb up the oil cooler, possibly using the coolant bleeder...
Re: Head Gasket oddity
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 18:23:37 -0500
...way to tell now. Coolant is Prestone Long Life. Temperature gauge reading normal since engine was installed. Oil temperatures are high, 90 ~ 100 F...
Re: coolant pressure gauge
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 11 Feb 2000 19:59:20 EST
...The overall length from the coolant reservoir to the dash panel is around 14 feet by the circuitous route I chose. You could also...
Re: Vanagon Hot Shower on Demand
Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
Sun, 5 Feb 2023 18:29:18 -0800
...switch (old Rear Window > defogger switch) which fit the 3rd unused position on dashboard; yes, with > a tip of switch, hot engine coolant goes...
Re: Overheating Advice
Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:00:47 -0700
...at hand). > Thought it was the fan/thermo switch at first....but.... > > The hose feeding coolant to the radiator is hot, and the one...
Re: Coolant mystery
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Sat, 18 Jun 2016 12:28:29 -0700
...Coolant mystery >>> >>> OK folks, >>> >>> Be gentle here as coolant questions way to often end up with very scary responses. >>> >>> I’ve noticed that even...
Re: Help! Changing coolant of 91 Westy...Thanks
Historical mailing list - Fonni Chang
Sun, 15 Sep 2002 20:16:11 EDT
I like to thank James, Jerry and Tim for their helps in changing coolant in my 91 Westy. I also like to thank Ben...
Re: Tune Up Poll
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Sat, 20 Feb 2016 16:35:58 -1000
...Pretty rare. >> >> Oxygen sensor ...I'm sure there are Many of those running in Vanagons >> mostly dead or lalzy. >> >> Coolant temperature ..very important that...
Re: cheap gauges from JC Whitney
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 21 Jun 2004 06:52:25 -0500
...The response to high temperature is to stop the engine and check the coolant or reduce speed and cool down the engine. What is...
Re: 91 Vanagon - blown head gaskets - oh no!
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 9 Jul 1999 06:58:10 -0500
...Unless you have an oil pressure gauge both oil pressure senders / switches are needed to determine if the engine has proper oil pressure, this...
Heat handling design error help
Historical mailing list
Thu, 06 Jun 1996 06:39:20 -0700
...high or were inappropriately located, and should be replaced by lower temperature switches or relocated to the motor or both. Keeping the radiator within...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:26:01 -0700
...Sure would be nice if the engine >>> coolant was partially warmed up, and all the coolant in the heater >>> circuit >>> was already warm, soon...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 17:24:56 -0800
...coolant temperature & Hall sensor 1 digital input: throttle valve switch 1 PWM output: idle speed stabilizer valve The ICU adjusts the PWM signal to...
Re: Woody's woes/ botched bleeding
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:25:15 -0500
There are usually two reasons for the coolant to come bubbling out. Either the pressure cap is defective and not maintaining pressure. The pressure...
Re: FI Parts Questions
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Fri, 13 Sep 1996 17:56:58 -0400
...They are the same, but I want > to be educated on my FI system. > > Temperature Sensor Coolant > > Thermo-Time Switch (NOT the Cold Start...
Re: Conclusion to:"Trouble on the Road in PA" (longish)
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Wed, 24 Aug 2005 07:51:16 -0400
...Mechanic proceeds to add the coolant I've lost. He > does it with a gadget that pulls a vacumn in the entire coolant system...
Waterpump grinding, what does block look like??
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Sun, 24 Feb 2002 12:10:27 -0800
...I can assure that my coolant system has always been bled properly, so I couldn't figure that out. My temp fan switch, radiator...
Re: Power & MPG Summer/Winter
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 10 Nov 2015 20:57:40 -0500
...31st (most stations switch over a little > earlier) > - other factors that affect fuel economy include air temperature (the > daytime temperatures have dropped significantly over...
Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:59:19 -0700
...No steering play, no vibration or bounce. > Wheel bearings good, newly greased. > New radiator, new radiator temperature switch. Complete flush. New > phosphate free coolant...
Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
Fri, 1 Jan 2010 09:52:04 -0500
...switch. The guage itself could be bad, too. Which sender did you replace, the low coolant sender on the pressure tank, or the temperature...
Re: 87 Lack of power
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Thu, 13 Dec 2001 09:05:40 -0800
...bentley just calls "Temperature > Sensor" that on the left hand side of the engine behind the spark plug? Measures coolant temps. I don't...
Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
Historical mailing list - T.M.
Thu, 6 Sep 2007 06:36:28 -0400
...pulses from Ignition coil driver LS 8 Throttle valve switch input T 13 Coolant temperature sensor (TEMP2) input K 2 A/C sensor input...
Re: Tune Up Poll
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 20 Feb 2016 21:21:03 -0500
...Pretty rare. > > Oxygen sensor ...I'm sure there are Many of those running in Vanagons > mostly dead or lalzy. > > Coolant temperature ..very important that...
Re: Woody's woes/ botched bleeding
Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:43:36 -0500
...Otherwise, why would air and coolant have escaped from the radiator for a little while, then stopped? I don't think the coolant was...
Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
Historical mailing list - T.M.
Mon, 3 Sep 2007 10:07:02 -0400
...pulses from Ignition coil driver >> LS 8 Throttle valve switch input >> T 13 Coolant temperature sensor (TEMP2) input >> K 2 unused? >> 50 6 +12V...
shop recommendations in Atlanta
Historical mailing list - Wilson Sweitzer
Mon, 25 Dec 2000 08:48:01 -0700
...the typical situation is that the light suddenly starts flashing (the actual temperature reading seems to have nothing to do with it) and the...
Re: Newbie question: coolant/anti-freeze
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 16:02:42 -0700
...There's a pressure switch so if it's low on fluid the compressor clutch won't engage, pretty sure. On coolant temp - running...
Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 19:04:54 -0700
...No steering play, no vibration or bounce. >> Wheel bearings good, newly greased. >> New radiator, new radiator temperature switch. Complete flush. New >> phosphate free coolant...
Re: Hesitation while driving (manual)
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:04:18 -1000
...Senses air intake temperature, ( and coolant temp ) there can't be ANY air leaks anywhere..downstream of the throttle and between throttle plate and...
Re: rear heater blowout - stranded
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 5 Feb 2010 18:58:15 -0800
...understand it) there's no coolant > flow out of the engine bay until the engine reaches its optimum > temperature. > > I never worry about turning...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:34:49 -0700
...It keeps your coolant warm/hot, and when you fire up the beast in the morning, the coolant is already hot, and ready to...
Re: RedTek and the Sight Glass
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 29 Aug 2013 00:35:43 -0400
...Does the radiator fan have anything to do with AC pressure, or does it just run on temperature. Seems it is on all of...