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• Re: high oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Jun 2017 22:57:36 +0000
  ...measuring the oil pressure? In the case or at a bypass > plate? If bypass plate It's the filter. > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
• Backup light switch
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 05:53:47 -0800
  ...I could not figure out why the switch worked but when I pushed the wires on, I basically had a bypassed short circuit (backup...
• Re: Removing rear heater in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 20:44:47 -0400
  ...as connecting the in and out hoses together with a coupler, bypassing the heater core. Anyone done this? Any tips or thoughts would be...
• Re: $100 Reward Results
  Historical mailing list - jen's
  Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:46:14 -0700
  ...TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: >> >> there is ALWAYS RISK with just adding a bypass wire like that. >> perhaps you have already .. >> but until enough of the...
• Re: Changing thermostat woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:35:18 -0500
  ...Open t-stat bleeder bypass. Keep main pressure tank topped up. Open radiator bleeder. When coolant comes out of bleeder, close same. Top off...
• Re: Fuel pump relay cutout switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:25:05 -0800
  ...It all depends on how tricky you want it to be for someone to bypass the anti-theft system. Much easier to bypass one...
• Re: HELP: Engine stopped
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Wed, 13 Jul 2016 01:08:26 -0700
  ...Stuck another in, and it > fired right up! > > John > > On Jul 12, 2016 19:41, "Fuzzy :philippe" <fuzzmeister@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> I bypassed the...
• Re: 85 Westy running warm.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 May 1996 00:16:51 -0400
  ...Will actualy reduce cooling capacity as the circulation bypass is also controlled by the thermastat. During normal operation though, the engine will run too...
• larger filter for 1982 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 12:21:32 -0500
  ...Wix # 51515 its about twice the size and has the same specs for antidrain valve and for the internal bypass valve that opens between...
• Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 10:20:42 -0700
  ...http://www.garynorth.com/y2k/detail_.cfm/5359 http://www.p2pays.org/ref/01/00124.htm http://www.oilshop.com/amsoil/amsoil.bypass.htm...
• Re: 88 Westy: Faucet or Water Pump?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 18 May 2005 00:07:05 -0400
  ...itself? Connect the two wires on the faucet to eachother, thus bypassing its switch. If the pump turns on, your faucet's switch is...
• Re: firewall fuel fitting
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:51:43 -0400
  ...that I can use to connect the two > > hoses together and bypass the nylon fitting? I am unable to replace all of the hoses...
• Another way to drain coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:48:32 -0800
  ...The hex nuts are so rusted there, that I bypassed replacing that part of the exhaust system a few years ago. Is there another...
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:53:12 -0800
  ...Clockwise closes > > the bypass making the mixture slightly richer. Counter clock wise opens it. > > If the O2 sensor is working properly the adjustment will...
• Oil Filler Seal for a 81 Westy Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Dave & June Kinerson
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 19:18:33 -0400
  ...My mechanic, who had recently rebuilt the engine, had left off the heater box bypass tubes. This dumps extremely hot air right where it...
• Re: overheating & radiators
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 17:14:06 -0400
  ...In fact the 2.1l has a hose that goes across the top of the transmission bellhousing that is a bypass of the radiator...
• Re: 88 GL Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 20 Apr 2014 00:00:13 -0700
  ...hoses together as that will put a negative effect on heating . Bypass or plug them up . Stacy Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 19...
• Re: Anti freeze smell in heat
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 09:22:38 -0500
  ...As a last resort you can bypass the core alltogether. 2009/11/3, Andy Morse <andysings@aol.com>: > 86 Syncro. When I turn on...
• Re: Steering Locks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jun 1996 00:10:43, -0500
  ...home- removed entire steering column, sawed off the ignition and lock, bypassed (+) current to coil and laid underneath to spin starter with piece of...
• Re: On road, Having problem, coolant related
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 22 Jan 2022 10:17:54 -0600
  ...This stat features a delayed but fast acting response to temp and the disc that seals the is further gasketed to prevent any bypass...
• Headlight help needed ASAP
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:41:36 -0800
  ...Any other ideas or, if it's the switch - is there a way to bypass the switch so I can get home to Maine...
• RE: Westfalia features!
  Historical mailing list
  27 Nov 96 09:13:59 PST
  ...Not just pushed in, arrgh! Still hate that feature, if it was mine it would be bypassed immediately. Already told tale of someone filling...
• idle fixed in 83 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Apr 1997 17:38:11 -0400
  ...After cleaning the injectors and changing the fuel filter and bypassing the idle stab it idles smooth. Its not perfect and he told me...
• Re: O2 sensor question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 00:21:07 -0700
  ...high (^; You see, the system goes into an open-loop mode. bypassing the sensor at something like 3000 rpm and above. Then engines make...
• Re: alternator upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 06:36:50 -0800
  ...He said this bypassed starter route to help keep battery charged. -Steve Frisbee ---Gary Shea <shea@GTSDESIGN.COM> wrote: > > > On Sun, 24 Jan 1999...
• Re: Function of Heater Box Baffle Plate????
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:48:51 -0800
  ...And you think, even, that with a bypass .. basially a short circuit in the heater circuit ( so there is always full time flow in...
• Re: hard to start in the morning
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 6 Nov 2016 11:14:51 -0800
  ...I assume you've checked that in spite of new heads etc? It's easy to make a fuel pump relay bypass jumper wire...
• Re: Chrome bumper for '85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - David Griffin
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 13:54:41 -0400
  ...Not recommending this because i am not sure what safety considerations I may have bypassed(altho i think it is limited to a bit...
• Automatic window problem in '89 Vanagon . . .
  Historical mailing list - Peter J Buehler
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 15:09:45 -0400
  ...Does anyone know how to 'hot wire' the motor, bypassing the switch. I just want to get the window closed so I can take...
• 82 air-cooled eating idle stabilizers
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 18:32:23 -0600
  ...He can bypass the idle stabilizer and get it to run, but with it plugged in it is destroying the stabilizer. I had trouble...
• Re: Inputs to idle computer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 07:00:03 -0500
  ...the idle computer, checked >the throttle switch, and the idle air bypass valve is >operating smoothly. > >Does anyone know what the inputs are to...
• Cat / O2 Sensor Removal
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Sun, 4 May 2008 23:12:14 -0700
  ...I have been going back and forth on whether or not to completely bypass both of them. I've known of people who've...
• Re: Eurovan help needed, 2002 westy, tranny stuck in park , desperate
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:41:11 -0700
  ...If it was............I'd take that out of the circuit, bypass it, and have it so I could get it out of Park...
• Re: Blown fuse
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:47:00 -0600
  ...to run a test wire with a fuse in its line, bypassing the fuse panel, to the wires going into the back of the...
• revving idle --> 83 westy gasser
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:07:09 -0800
  ...leaks in the air intake (post AFM), replaced the idle controller (bypassed it too), inspected as many wires that i can get to, big...
• Diesel Overheating...HELP!!
  Historical mailing list - Steven E. Broomhead, Sr.
  Sat, 06 Jul 1996 19:31:34 -0700
  ...replaced waterpump, replaced then removed thermostat, had radiator cleaned and rodded, replaced radiator-style cap, flushed system (5 times), bypassed oil cooler (found oil...
• FW: Vanagon High Beams...
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 15:25:38 -0400
  ...Don't know if the system can take the extra 2-4 amps without putting relays in to bypass the light switch/low-high...
• Re: I'm cooler than thou
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sat, 29 Sep 2001 23:32:58 EDT
  ...Can there be any air movement at all through your cooler? Also a thermostat controlled bypass is in order to make sure your engine...
• No start, no fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
  Sat, 18 Jan 2003 11:29:12 -0800
  ...i bypassed the fuse for now and now i have to fuel pump action, the van still turns over but will not start .. the...
• Carb problem solved
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 20 May 2003 14:55:20 -0700
  ...The gasket that is between the intake manifold and the head, was missligned and air was getting in - therefore bypassing the carb so there...
• digijet EFI on digifant engine - throttle switch in particular
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 11:05:29 -0700
  ...Should i just bypass the WOT switch, and set it up to only activate the idle switch? Or is there a more clever way...
• Re: Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 22:42:33 -0600
  ...If you push on the pedal and it doesn't > squirt out somewhere, it doesn't mean that the fluid is not simply > bypassing...
• Re: Fridge on DC power
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:49:29 -0700
  ...2012 3:12 PM, george jannini wrote: >>> The 12 Volt setting bypasses the thermostat and the heater is >>> operating 100% of the time while...
• Synthetic Oil - Questions
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 09:38:52 EST
  ...that it has a valve which allows thick, cold oil to bypass the filter element until the oil warms up. So, if I only...
• radio help
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 13:15:33 -0800
  ...Is there another way? Does anyone know if this security "chip" can be bypassed? I don't need this security for the stereo but...
• Re: Bus routes: most scenic bypasses. BEARTOOTH
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 07:32:34 -0800
  ...most scenic bypasses. > > > > >A trucker I know who's been all over the US says the prettiest road > > > he's > > >ever seen is 89A...
• Re: Engine break in
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 08:52:36 -0600
  ...I somehow (stupid slippery fingers) inverted the oil bypass plunger when I installed it for the third time on my Type IV air cooled...
• Re: What is the oil flow in a type IV cooler ?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 9 Jun 2019 11:35:40 -0700
  ...The >> oil bypass is at the stock oil cooler level. There's 2 holes. top and >> bottom . Which one in the supply and return...
• Re: At Idle: AFM Flap, CO Screw Relationship. Explanation Found
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 03:54:24 -0400
  ...that air bypassed this flap >and that the mixture was controlled by adjustment of air only, via the >CO screw. Not true it seems...
• Re: Need a/c hose for 87 Westy Gl
  Historical mailing list - Scott DeSanti
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 11:15:31 EDT
  Well Volks, Pay attention to those pressure readings and bypass switchs. I just lost all my freon due to a clogged drier. Any tiny...
• Re: starter/ignition weird
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 21:09:27 EST
  ...writes: << at bus-boys.com I have seen a inexpensive ignition bypass kit that is supposed to direct more current straight thru to the...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 12:18:47 -0500
  ...The new stereo does not > require an > amplifier so he can just bypass it. Uh, I don't recall any "VW supplied amplifier under...
• 85 westi "still" gotta problem but not as bad
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 12 May 2004 14:54:40 -0400
  ...any last minute things to checkbefore i take it in?? it is just at idle when cold or hot and the air bypass works...
• Re: What do you call this piece???
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 09:54:54 -0400
  ...List wisdom says to replace with a metal equivalent or bypass it altogether with a continuous piece of hose run through the same location...
• Re: Back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:41:56 -0700
  ...Power directly to the feed to the lights, bypassing everything except >> wiring from the wiring box to the lights - lights stay on! (Eliminating >> bulbs...
• Re: Other stuff to check for rust-out (was Coolant pipes replacement)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:17:40 -0400
  You want to block off, not bypass the heater loop. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: Tim Demarest <tim.demarest@POBOX.COM> Date: Friday, June 30...
• Re: Fuel tank remove / replace
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:48:54 -0400
  ...remove the bypass tube of the tank on each side, out of the gromet http://www.benplace.com/85rouge/rouge93.jpg Remove fuel sender...
• Re: 82 diesel 1.6na- Blowing out filters
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 17 Jun 2015 08:23:30 -0700
  ...Something about oil pump > check valve or bypass? > Does anyone have direct experience with this issue? > > > > -- > Frank Lee from Gmail Mobile
• Re: Fridge on DC power
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:37:31 -0500
  ...Volt setting > when the bus is stopped. > > The 12 Volt setting bypasses the thermostat and the heater is > operating 100% of the time while...
• Re: anyone ever bypassed the 2.1L high oil pressure sender???
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 14 May 2003 07:41:57 EDT
  When I first got my '91 Carat, a couple of months ago, I noticed it had a brown wire attached to a screw on...