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  • Re: high side A/C unscrewed--now it wont blow cold?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 16 May 2004 18:23:08 -0500
    ...if it didn't you have a leak that needs > to be addressed before your system should be recharged. > > A decent vacuum pump runs...
  • Re: fuel management system
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:00:02 -0800
    ...fuel managment system Gowesty is working on a system. http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=1532 Some have installed Megasquirt. Or just...
  • Re: Recommended Exhaust System for '88 Vangon
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 13 May 2008 10:33:07 -0400
    ...The stock system generally fits better, lasts longer, and is quieter, and is my personal choice on my own Vanagons. While the header system...
  • fuel managment system
    Historical mailing list - D.A.Simmons
    Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:50:17 -0800
    what, if anything, are people changing to to replace the stock digifant system. (85 van-o-gone) � TIA! Dan 2000 Jetta VR6 2009 Tiguan...
  • system malfunction...apology
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 29 Jun 1995 22:15:13 GMT
    My system had a software crash, and it reset itself to "zero..." So, all the old messages here, including those to the listserv, were...
  • system malfunction...apology
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 29 Jun 1995 22:15:13 GMT
    My system had a software crash, and it reset itself to "zero..." So, all the old messages here, including those to the listserv, were...
  • air intake system
    Historical mailing list - Jose Rivero
    Mon, 15 Mar 1999 11:03:25 -0100
    ...This weekend I have installed the air intake system of MSDS and a sunroof Webasto Top-slider, I hope to make pictures and to...
  • FS: complete vanagon factory central power locking system
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 18 Sep 2002 12:57:57 EDT
    ...complete vanagon factory central power locking system. includes all power lock actuators, vacuum lines, relays, etc. fits all vanagons from 80-91 p-mail...
  • Re: Clutch release problems- '81 Aircooled
    Historical mailing list - wb6otg
    Mon, 28 Oct 2002 14:15:41 -0500
    >The first thought that comes to mind is that there's air in the >system If bleeding the system doesn't fix it, then...
  • Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
    Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
    Sat, 1 May 2010 16:44:55 -0700
    ...They all seem much lighter than the permanent roof mount systems anyway. Has anyone had any experience with the flexible/portable systems? What are...
  • Re: exhaust system
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Tue, 25 Feb 1997 20:21:03 -0800
    Jean.McNaughton@garfield.scbe.on.ca wrote: > > My 84 Vanagon needs a new exhaust system. In Canada (Toronto area), > I've had prices from...
  • Advice on Evaporator Icing
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 3 Aug 2000 09:43:45 EDT
    ...He took it to a local shop to have the system charged. They found that the rad fan wasn't coming on so they...
  • Stock v.s. S&S exhaust?
    Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
    Wed, 21 May 2003 09:29:37 -0400
    Hi folks, Been off list for a while, but need to research some options for exhaust systems in my 88 GL. I've got...
  • Re: Smelly rear heater
    Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
    Mon, 7 Oct 2019 08:01:50 -0400
    FWIW, for troubleshooting slow coolant leaks, I've found it extremely helpful to use a cooling system pressure tester. (Can get from Autozone Loan...
  • Re: Bad Gas...gummed up stuff..
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:24:12 -0700
    ...However, with this kind of strong solvent or with any solvent in the fuel system for that matter, I'd want to run fresh...
  • Re: Vanagon a/c
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 25 May 2011 21:56:06 -0700
    ...If I decide to put the >> system back together, do I still need to pump out the system? How? >> >> Kevin >>
  • Re: AC Charge Question
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sat, 30 Jun 2001 18:54:02 -0500
    Steven, Working on an AC system without gauges is like walking with your eyes closed. Yes, it sounds like your system is low on...
  • Measurement systems - a Sad Example?
    Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
    Tue, 14 May 2002 17:41:51 -0400
    ...and 128 ounces in a gallon AND 16 ounces in a pound?????????? >:-/ Thanks for make the point for the superiority of the metric system...
  • 2.1L Dynam oil press sys check
    Historical mailing list - John Patton
    Wed, 13 Mar 2002 04:09:16 +0000
    Hi Folks, The attachments depict a simple voltmeter procedure to check the 86-91 Vanagon Dynamic oil pressure warning system. The Bentley shows this...
  • Re: AC System Repair/ Upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:22:34 -0700
    ...The system was last working fine (well for a Westy that is) for two > summers after a system charge in Spring 2007, but the...
  • Wiring for CIS-E F.I. in Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - emz
    Wed, 21 Mar 2001 10:55:23 -0500
    ...There were two in the VW Fox system, one been used obviously for the AC . The problem is I need to establish what controlled...
  • Re: Bleeding the Coolant system
    Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
    Mon, 11 Mar 2002 19:53:02 -0800
    ...Bleeding the Coolant system The heater system bleeds itself readily. For best flow to the front heater and the radiator, the two hoses should...
  • Re: 84 Westy strange compression readings
    Historical mailing list - Ben huot
    Mon, 11 Mar 2002 02:38:44 -0500
    ...Pressure Tests for the Cooling System The first test of the cooling system is done when the engine is cold. A cooling system pressure...
  • Re: Air in the system
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 9 Oct 2002 14:12:18 -0300
    ...IMHO the "reving the engine" technique is to get the air that is trapped in the system out of there, to the top of...
  • Aircooled Vanagon Westfalia AC
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Mon, 22 Apr 2002 10:43:24 -0400
    Howdy all-- At one point a couple years back, Ron offered a complete NOS AC system for the air-cooled Vanagon. Some of you...
  • Re: What happens if you put 134a into a r12 systems without doing nothing?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 1 Jul 2005 17:25:52 -0700
    ...http://gerry.vanagon.com/archives/vanagon.html If you are saying that you have enough R-12 to charge the system on hand, then...
  • Re: A/C refrigerant oil quantities
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 22 May 2000 22:21:25 EDT
    ...Early R-134a systems used PAG oil which is really water absorbent and not compatible with mineral oil either. Almost everything I read now...
  • Re: Cleaning cooling system with engine out.
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Tue, 4 Nov 2003 14:55:04 -0800
    ...not put citric acid followed by a buffer in my coolant system. W/o a pH meter you'll never know if you put...
  • Re: Purging A/C system.
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 14 Jul 2005 12:02:35 -0400
    ...Years ago when the Goldbrick's AC system was converted to R134, the evaporator was discovered to be clogged with black substance like rubber...
  • Testing the cooling system Re: How Hot is To Hott?
    Historical mailing list - --------
    Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:13:56 -0400
    Craig, 1 - First thing check (by squesing a hose) to see if the cooling system is holding pressure. ALL cooling systems (today) are pressureized...
  • Re: air conditioning
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 1 Oct 2001 14:05:33 -0600
    ...I'm going to be oiling my system to hopefully treat the seals so the system will hold pressure and coolant and want to...
  • Re: Charging the battery
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:41:56 -0700
    ...On 4/27/07, neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > The batteries aren't connected to each other (and to the vehicles > charging system) with...
  • Flush and fill of the coolant system: any help?
    Historical mailing list - Fafa Nugon
    Sat, 23 Dec 2000 09:15:26 -1000
    Flush and fill of the coolant system: Can anyone layout the procedures of changing the coolant? Farfanugon _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer...
  • Air in the system
    Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
    Wed, 9 Oct 2002 06:14:07 -0700
    Hey What is a fast working method to get rid of air in the cooling system? ===== Dave Vieira Hamilton, Ontario Canada __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo...
  • Re: stainless exhaust system
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Sat, 5 Aug 2006 07:17:17 -0400
    Woody, Maybe the more important question is; Why are you going through exhaust systems so quick? I have over a quarter of a million...
  • Re: High performance fuel rail system.
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 16 Feb 2003 09:32:48 -0600
    The picture this fellow shows in his Ebaze auction is the rail from a 74-83 Air Cooled Type IV system; possibly less than...
  • SS Headers
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:45:36 -0600
    I just installed an S and S header/muffler system on my 83 Aircooled Westfalia. Here's the skinny: #1. They moved the tail...
  • Re: head gasket problem ?
    Historical mailing list - Calvin Bruce
    Sat, 22 Sep 2001 16:02:49 -0700
    All this talk about how the system pressurizes while heating up. See the Bently manual for a basic description of cold and hot operating...
  • Re: New Way to Bleed Wasserboxer
    Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
    Tue, 15 Apr 1997 20:47:58 -0400
    ...While flushing the system, I filled it up by making an adapter, out of some tubing, and running a garden hose into the bleed...
  • new exhaust system for the vanagon z34
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Tue, 6 Apr 1999 09:50:37 -0400
    i just recently purchased a new exhaust system for my vanagon z34. it's got cavalier tubular headers, joined on the left side of...
  • Coolant Explosion - Followup and Response Summary
    Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
    Tue, 24 Aug 1999 15:25:59 -0700
    ...Excess pressure built up in the system and blew out the sensor. I am going to replace the main tank and cap and the...
  • which exhaust system is best?
    Historical mailing list - Michael B. Harrnacker
    Wed, 8 Dec 1999 16:13:33 -0800
    ...performance) system or should I stick with the factory pipes and muffler. I kinda was holding out for the Stebro system, but that lead...
  • Re: brake light switch
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 20 Oct 2003 22:44:52 -0400
    ...Or if the switch is unscrewed while the system is not under pressure can it bee done with little spillage. If this works must...
  • Re: Exhaust System Options
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:58:14 -0600
    ...The system has been on for 2 yrs. 5 months at this point. I'm getting a new engine in a month and that...
  • Re: What happens if you put 134a into a r12 systems without doing nothing?
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Fri, 1 Jul 2005 19:26:03 -0700
    ...Either add the original type freon and fix the leaks or evac and redo the entire system the right way with 134..Daryl ----- Original...
  • Re: Air 'Conditioning'
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Wed, 14 May 1997 15:26:29 -0700
    At 03:00 PM 5/14/97 -0500, Sebastian Hill wrote: >I'd say, have your system pressure tested. If it holds OK, have...
  • Re: '84 rough running, backfire
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Fri, 20 Apr 2001 14:28:51 EDT
    ...Then again maybe all my problems could stem from the fact that my Digijet system does have an AFM. Chuck '85 Wolfsburg Westy -- 'Roland...
  • bleeding coolant system?
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Fri, 15 Jul 2005 23:00:57 EDT
    Hi All, I'm trying to bleed the coolant system. Is there just the two places to bleed? The Radiator & the Thermostat housing? I...
  • Re: request for opinions of the S&S header system
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Thu, 15 Jul 1999 23:55:52 -0400
    I have had an S&S system in my '84 (1.9L) for a couple of months now. Only problem that I have had...
  • Re: AC Receiver Drier 253260633"D" vs 253260633"E"
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:16:36 -0400
    ...When a a/c system is turned off, the pressures balance to about 75psi. Moisture cannot enter. Moisture can enter a system in the...
  • Re: Stalling at stop lights
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 27 Apr 2005 12:54:02 -0500
    ...The power steering pump is wired to the idle stabilizer system, and when the load is increased on the power steering pump and system...
  • Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Tue, 13 Jul 2004 22:30:18 -0400
    ...I haven't taken the system off for inspection.... yet. > > Also, my exhaust system has a dent in it right after the O2 sensor...
  • Re: Free Sirius satellite radio system
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Thu, 26 Jun 2003 16:34:07 -0700
    ...Activate the system by July 31st (do it on line for $5) and > then it's $12 a month with a 1yr comitment. I...
  • er: Exhaust in cooling system
    Historical mailing list - walkingboss
    Tue, 9 Nov 2010 15:47:23 -0600
    ...pull the plugs........get a cooling system tester and pressure up the system........let set till engine is cool.........with a helper to spin...
  • please help me bleed!
    Historical mailing list - Chris D'Amico
    Tue, 30 Jan 2001 11:17:52 -0800
    ...give me a little more detail) on bleeding the coolant system. I know that there is air in the system, so I tried to...
  • Re: Thermistat ???
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:21:08 EDT
    The vanagon cooling system is very complex compared to most other water cooled engines. When any mechanic has a plan to better a system...
  • Anybody Got A 1.9 Exhaust System For Sale?
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:33:59 +0000
    Well, it looks like it's a bit more than just my muffler that needs replacing, its pretty much the entire exhaust system. Let...
  • For Sale: vanagon central power locking system, OEM VW
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 18 Apr 2003 23:30:44 EDT
    ...vanagon central power locking system. includes all power doorlocks, and actuators, for front doors, slider, and hatch. etc. OEM VW made for vanagon. will...
  • Re: New fridge replacement option for the Dometic
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 29 Sep 2007 11:10:46 -0700
    ...Onboard Charging Systems Following this thread on batteries and charging systems gives new meaning to the quip "Why make something Simple and Elegant when...
  • Re: Fwd: amount of freon in ac system
    Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
    Wed, 16 Aug 2000 23:44:59 -0500
    ...amount of freon in ac system > Your upside down drier is a big problem. The AC system has to carry the > compressor oil throughout...