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Re: Rough running, black smoke, running rich, no idle
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 5 Feb 2014 00:30:20 -0500
...There is the inner signal wire and the outer shield which is connected to the chassis. You want to strip the wire end so...
Re: Seeking comments on Muffler Replacement
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 19 Jun 2000 23:37:12 -0400
...They differ from the original only in that they have a heat shield, which has spaces in it to allow the use of the...
Re: I4 conversion exhaust - some comments
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 9 Mar 2008 10:10:50 -0700
...This > > > required a simple layer of sheet metal as a > > heat-shield to keep the heat away > > > from the floor, but worked very well...
Re: Parts Place - Dear Vanagon List Subscribers
Historical mailing list - Carl Krucke
Thu, 27 Jul 2000 22:53:32 -0400
...the heat sheilding around it to keep the wire from breaking off due to the beating it takes against the exhaust heat shield. Admittedly...
Re: Head re-installation: two questions
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 15:56:51 -0400
...Anything special I should know about injector installation beyond > fish out the old heat shield, drop in a new one, and tighten away? The...
Re: rear heater
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:14:45 -0700
...driver's side of the heater. It may come from under the van. There should be a shielded housing with 4 wires and a...
Re: O2 sensor in gutted cat question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:01:49 -0700
...What is more important is to have the clip on shield in place to keep off wind and road debris. Wind will cool it...
Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:47:58 -0400
...The worst ones were of course on the devices secured to the heat sink, large or heavy or hot components, and on the flexible...
Re: Other Vanagon items I hope someone can create
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 4 Feb 2020 13:37:09 -0500
...But, more then that it lets in heat during camping season. > > I’d love a Aluminum replacement that is the same shape and then...
Re: Dometic question. (yes did search archives.... ;^)
Historical mailing list - neil
Tue, 27 Jun 2006 13:14:56 -0400
...Like a heat shield on a muffler.Just a > small break in air space is > all that is needed(thats all your gonna get...
5-cylinder Vanagon
Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
Wed, 11 Sep 1996 11:31:51 EST
...120 holder for clutch cylinder 69 extended gasline 70 2-piece exhaust heat shield 112 engine support, each (two required) 115 reangled rubber part...
The Tribulations of Newbiedom
Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
Mon, 13 May 2002 14:55:32 -0700
...when I go to fix it yesterday, I notice that the heat shield (I'm assuming that's what it is) on the catalytic...
Re: Almost ready to pull 2.1--questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:24:59 -0700
...one, the sheet metal muffler heat shield goes with the engine . ( unless you take off the muffler and cat first ) undo the screws that...
Re: Catalytic converter comparisons
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Wed, 30 Jul 2014 16:54:26 -0400
...the brands? Some are round and some are oval; some have heat shields and some do not. > > The major brands seem to be Magnaflow...
Re: 1.9L Hose Replacement
Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
Sun, 30 Mar 2014 22:27:18 -0400
...Since I'm replacing the motor mounts > and have the muffler, cat, and heat shield out, this should be easy, > right? > The problem is...
Re: 1.9L Hose Replacement
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 30 Mar 2014 16:47:54 -0400
...Since I'm replacing the motor mounts and have the muffler, cat, and heat shield out, this should be easy, right? The problem is...
Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:05:21 -0600
...Bosch 3-wire heated > Oxygen sensor in my rig...the best I could find was about $70 for another > Bosch heated sensor, and that...
Re: Sound deadening and door speakers
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:08:58 -0600
...A heat gun really helps and I like the imporovement. Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo' On Sat, Jan 15...
Re: Drip Tray "latch" to keep up while cooking
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 30 May 2010 06:14:22 EDT
...It only has the heat shield bolted to the lid. I have purchased a drain board and hinge from thesamba, but am a bit...
Re: Odd bits of list wisdom and/was: RE: 91 Carat has the highway hick ups
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Wed, 12 May 2010 19:57:02 -0500
...Note that the O2 sensors originally had a heat shield or > > insulation on them. > > > > Dennis > --snip-- > > I was driving back to SoCal from AZ...
Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:08:51 -0700
...The heater is needed and on the 1.9s I often upgrade them to heated > sensors. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
Re: fresh air intake(s)
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Fri, 8 Nov 2013 22:48:37 -0800
Dennis, et al ; I didn't completely block the intake - just shielded it from excessive water/snow ingestion. �I had to drive through an...
Re: diesel head identification
Historical mailing list - bertschi
Tue, 26 May 1998 07:02:00 -0400
...When the injector heat shields are removed, the seats are in good > >shape with a hole about 1/2" dia. > > The rebuilt head came...
Oil Cooler Location opinions
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:28:57 -0500
...With the extra power comes extra heat which I'd like to control to extend the life of my wonderful engine. Also, my family...
Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:12:18 -0700
...Maybe even with the burners on. > >> On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 11:03 AM, Rocket J Squirrel >> wrote: >> >>> The dish drainer / heat shield...
Re: noise reduction sound deadening quiet
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Tue, 15 Jan 2002 08:38:54 -0600
...I plan to add this to the footwell area as well to shield from the radiator heat. I may try the paint-on product...
Oil Leak Strikes Back>>>>
Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:36:13 +0000
...When I got home I noticed a slight drip (rear of engine, passengers side of center) it comes from inbetween the exhaust heat shield...
Re: Oil Pressure problems
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Mon, 15 Jun 1998 09:07:03 -0500
...extension hose, > mounted next to the coolant expansion tank on the heat shield. Valvoline > 10-40 dino juice, proper Mann filter. > I haven't...
Re: SURVEY - I need a metal fab. project
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Tue, 20 Aug 2002 08:52:05 -0400
...mentioned recently), simple rear bike hangers, nerf bars, and air intake heat shields. What I'd really like to hear is what other folks...
Re: ECU question, w/ O2 disconnected
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sat, 7 Feb 2004 10:21:00 -0800
...ECU question > > > > This type problem is almost always related to the O2 sensor circuit. > > Does your sensor have the heat shield/deflector in place...
Re: FI harness help needed
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:53:06 -0400
Thanks Mark, I hadn't realized that wire was coax; the outer shield was twisted around so that it looked like a heavier gauge...
VC: Clinging sound found
Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
Fri, 12 Dec 1997 19:21:17 +0100
...I tried everything to get the little part out from the thread, Ridgid screw extractors combined with heat from the gas welding equipment. What...
Re: splicing wires (was: van still dying)
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 30 Nov 2001 12:42:47 -0500
...About a year and a half ago, I found my wiring harness slipped and touched my muffler (the engine shield wasn't attached properly...
Re: oil cooler
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Tue, 1 Apr 2014 10:03:48 -0500
...The cooler is >> shielded as to have max benefit of air coming through the vent. Push fans >> sit on top. >> >> Best to use an...
Re: High and low pressure zones on a Vanagon - ideas for my intercooler anyone!?
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 8 Jun 2001 02:48:24 EDT
...This is with the diesel sound shield in place. This is where I mounted the Mazda RX-7 external air cooler. But, the area...
Re: Seeking a Source
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 9 Jun 2003 11:15:32 -0700
...d > >really appreciate the information. > >BTW I want to make a heat shield for the top of my Westy (VC) > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to...
Re: I4 conversion exhaust
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 8 Mar 2008 20:33:17 -0800
...This required a simple layer of sheet metal as a heat-shield to keep the heat away from the floor, but worked very well...
Re: Vented Plat Cat Heater
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Sun, 22 Oct 2000 11:28:19 -0500
...I have >made >> some heat shields and I asked him to look at my installation to >> evaluate/study other locations/heater designs. We could...
Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:08:28 -0400
If running the inline 4 and the sensor is in the exhaust manifold the heated sensor may not be needed. If I recall you...
Re: looking for water-cooled Vanagon with sunroof
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 07:04:45 EST
...Needs heat shields, complete exhaust system (new muffler, new front header pipe, used front header pipe included as loose parts), most hoses and water...
Re: O2-sensor blues and more on '84 1.9L engine
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:19:53 -0700
...measure the voltage between the >> connector and engine ignition control module heat shield, I am getting >> around 0.46 volts with engine warmed up...
Re: Odd bits of list wisdom and/was: RE: 91 Carat has the highway hick ups
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 12 May 2010 16:59:44 -0700
...Note that the O2 sensors originally had a heat shield or > > insulation on them. > > > > Dennis > --snip-- > > I was driving back to SoCal from AZ...
My EB Breakdown Story
Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:09:02 -0100
...the back of the van! The exhaust is blazing hot, the heat shield above the muffler has gone from silver to dull bronze color...
Re: Crimp vs splice/ Klein is fine
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 10 Dec 2001 18:48:34 -0800
...But I have a solder gun and plenty of solder and heat shrink tube so this the most economical way for me to go...
Odds and Ends-Before the crusher
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 4 Feb 2002 08:18:25 -0600
...Any heater part. Heater Boxes, cables, flapper valves, ductwork. #2. * Heat shield above the muffler, exhaust crossover pipes or complete exhaust systems. #3. * Drivers...
Re: O2 sensor trouble
Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:05:20 -0400
...Could it be a faulty OXY sensor? Getting 12 volts at OXY heater wiring with engine running. Doesn't matter which white wire goes...
Re: pics of victoria area meet
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:25:57 -0500
...manifold and muffler > (there was a heat shield on manifold and on the engine hatch). > > The engine sound is nice. And it must have...
Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:47:36 -0600
...Is there any problem installing an unheated one in my particular application with a heated harness, but the existing 4 wire plug is.....awful...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:59:55 -0700
...the trans on the bench i made a small sheet metal heat shield that >> > sort of slipped behind the slave arm. in between it...
Re: Engine swap conversion details are now online!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 26 May 1999 18:18:40 -0700
...to the same position - only tucked up a little more. > >Any heat shielding above the muffler? Currently - no, in the works- yes. > >Alistair -- David...
Re: gerry's thermostat and translation pblm
Historical mailing list
Tue, 22 Nov 94 15:20:46 EST
...Screw off the heat shield from the hose. * Loosen two hex screws underneath the thermostat housing and remove the lower housing lid. * Take out...
Re: '82 Jetta conversion exhaust
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Tue, 13 Aug 2002 11:33:48 -0400
...I'm using the manifold that doesn't have the metal heat shield. The down-pipe also doesn't have the round extensions on...
Re: 1.9 ltr WBX O2 sensor question?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:54:17 -0400
...As others have mentioned that wire is a coaxial shielded cable. If the shield is connected to the center signal wire then the sensor...
Re: 02 Sensor expected life?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 18 Mar 2007 09:08:08 -0400
...Do you have the heat shield or wind deflector. Most Vanagons are missing this piece. Often the sensor is replaced and the new may...
Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler - Shame on me
Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
Fri, 13 Dec 2002 11:33:47 -0800
...fact so hot that the body coloured shield > below the rear bumper has discoloured from the heat. > > In my search through the archives I...
Re: splicing wires (was: van still dying)
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Fri, 30 Nov 2001 15:57:37 -0700
...I figure that > perhaps the heat weakened the wires and now they are only marginal. > > So, I plan to cut open the harness and...
Re: Heat resistance of VDO dual sender
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:24:25 -0500
...My >question now is, whether the heat, transfered by this metal sheet from >the engine will do any harm to the sender? Also the...
Re: Other Vanagon items I hope someone can create
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 4 Feb 2020 18:59:17 -0500
...I’m good with the sky light as it does vent out heat in the summer. But sometimes I think the early non sky...
More 91 syncro troubleshoot ?'s
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
Mon, 13 Jul 1998 08:18:37 -0700
...Is this correct? As I understand it the two white wires are for the sensor heater. I would expect them to be continuous if...
Re: O2 Sensor Idea (long)
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Fri, 8 Sep 2006 12:12:42 -0400
...Seems like it would be easier to fix the existing system and install the heat shield that was there in the first place. If...