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• Re: Hot oil -- good idea to change, I reckon
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 5 Sep 2011 22:29:05 -0700
  Well yeah -- under conditions of varying acceleration, a bubble level can't give a useful reading. But when driving steadily, the eye can easily...
• Re: Manual on/off Switch for Radiator Fan--Radiator/Coolant Hell
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 16:31:03 -0700
  Depending on which "coolant level control unit" you have, IT can cause the temp needle to rise all the way if it is trying...
• Re: transmission, final drive oil level
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:14:39 -0700
  ...Bentley stated that for 1987 Westy level of transmission oil is >>>> >>>> to >>> >>> bew 15 mm below the lower lip of filling hole. But 2...
• Re: Trim Levels
  Historical mailing list - Greg K.
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:28:27 -0500
  Thanks Ben, For the info on trim levels... The price on the '85 sounds good but I am in PA so I will have...
• CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Mark E Ingles
  Fri, 08 Jul 1994 17:37:50 CDT
  ...Of course I just wanted a level adjustment. Anyway, I experienced a very noticeable vibration while the rear end was not level. It was...
• Oil Level Lifters With Mann W 719/30 Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 13:26:55 -0800
  ...Stops in a few seconds - engine cold, oil level up to top notch engine up to temp, oil 1/2 way between notches. I...
• Re: 87 westy: preventative maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 6 Jul 2005 17:31:08 -0400
  ...Low coolant level.May be too late now to do this, but when I was scrounging for vanagons, My most imporiant tool was a...
• Anyone planning to attend the LEVELS Regatta in Youngstown, NY?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 19:54:19 -0800
  ...planning to attend this years Levels Regatta? I was there several years back and there were 2 cherry Westys camping down by the boats...
• Re: Leveling a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 08:29:09 -0500
  ...A very nice surface to camp on.<< Bob, I agree that those Moenkopi sandstone slabs are great for leveling, and you don't get...
• Propane gauge
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kimball
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:03:29 -0700
  Any ideas re: propane level gauge
• Re: checking propane levels..
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Sep 1994 19:19:00 +0800
  David! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!! Gross!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! /martha
• Re: ATF Level too high - what now?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 5 May 2001 14:00:04 -0700
  ...ATF Level too high - what now? <DIV></DIV>&gt;Date: Sat, 5 May 2001 15:14:17 -0500 <DIV></DIV>&gt; <DIV></DIV>&gt...
• Re: Request for Help - Overheating Problem
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Tue, 2 Jan 2001 13:35:33 -0800
  ...I checked the reserve tank level and it was still at > the "max" level. Against my better judgement, I decided to proceed to my...
• Re: Water level sensor in camper tank
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 20:08:01 -0700
  ...http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/westy-water-tank-level-sensor- repair_topic42742.html hey, it is a reed switch based gizmo, I...
• Re: Request for Help - Overheating Problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 2 Jan 2001 21:07:26 -0600
  ...I checked the reserve tank level and it was still at > the "max" level. Against my better judgement, I decided to proceed to my...
• Re: refrigerator behavior
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:06:13 -0500
  ...I always level the van. I have two levels installed, one on the door, one on the dash, to rough level it, then I...
• Re: install water tank level sensor
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:43:08 -0400
  This might be a good time to announce that we now have the earlier style water tank level sender - the one that mounts to...
• Re: Fridge problem... which thing is malfunctioning?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 17 May 2015 02:48:25 -0400
  ...If the "open" leg (not connected to >the propane, and open to the atmosphere) water level is 11" above >the "propane leg" water level...
• Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:51:19 -0600
  A small bubble level,a double sided cast iron griddle with 4 corner screw adjustment?? Great now you got me thinking about that when...
• Radiator Fan...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 03:03:34 EST
  ...My 88 Weekender is still running on the road daily until recently when its temp gauge started to reached its 7/8 level on...
• Re: flashing temp light
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 18:43:40 -0700
  on my 90 Van this would be a malfunctioning coolant level sensor... replace it for about $10. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Woody Halsey" <WoodyHalsey...
• Tiico--Dip Stick Question(oil levels)
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 07:26:36 -0800
  Im still a little confused as to whats MY Tiico's proper oil level, since my dip stick is hard to read (with translucent...
• Re: Oil Fill Level - Only go halfway. Makes a difference! Thanks Dennis.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:14:31 -0400
  ...The Vanagons are just more sensitive to the proper oil level and over filling has the ability to create enough thermal run away to...
• Re: Ipod Plastic holder -leveling a Vanagon Camper w/ClinovintageLITE free application
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:13:20 -0800
  ...Of course I have level > bubbles on the dash and on the top of the sliding door but I discover > recently a very accurate...
• Re: Water Tank - Display Panel Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 14:15:05 -0400
  ...The tank installed in my Westy has >the water level sensors integrated into the tank itself, as opposed to the >submersible water level reader...
• Expert Comment on the Turbo Oil Drain Delimma
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 14:24:22 EDT
  ...The turbo oil return drain port gasket is at the same level as the top of the static oil level in the pan. According...
• Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Sunshine
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 19:04:41 -0500
  NAW oil level is perfect, just changed it as a matter of fact. Peace, Love & VW Grease, Sunshine ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ '89 Vanagon GL - Wolfsburg Weekender Edition...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_50=C2=BA_Adaptor_Plate_Install_Angle_Check_please=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 15:36:25 -0700
  ...Tape is level with oil pan as is the builders level. > > Input shaft is cut! > > Thanks again! > > Neil. > > On 10/2/17, vw_van...
• Re: Floor boards
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 14 Nov 2016 07:26:30 -0800
  ...I think I have some spotted, > but wondered if it would me better to level the steel floor with the 3m > sound deadening material...
• Re: 84 temp. gauge and idle stabilizer electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Fri, 11 Sep 1998 10:44:42 -0400
  ...Then, when I pulled off at an exit ramp and slowed down the coolant level in the main tank would drop way down causing...
• Emissions - does this sound right
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:39:37 -0700
  ...They said this fixed the CO levels but the NOX levels are still borderline. They said because it had been running rich, I need...
• thank you
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Thu, 3 Apr 1997 11:45:44 -0800 (PST)
  ...Shawn reminded me it had to be nearly level so I took my carpenter's level to the garage (which has a sloping floor...
• Re: .... Porsche 6 cyl heating van
  Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 01:37:26 EST
  ...large Syncro wannabe), it drops the transmission fluid heat level to an amazing level. So the concept must work well. But I wouldn't...
• Re: cleaning coolant level sensors?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 07:30:54 -0500
  ...weighed in with suggestions about the cause of my > flashing coolant level light. I am hoping it's the sensors. Can anyone tell > me...
• Fridge and water level indicator problems
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 22:17:57 -0700
  ...The water level reads medium (amber LED) even when its full The fridge pilot indicator (green LED) lights when the sink pump is activated...
• westy water/battery level meter wiring...
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 01:39:58 -0400
  ...way you understand it? I can get the volts and water level to work but when I have both black wires to ground I...
• Re: Request for Help - Overheating Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 05:53:06 -0800
  ...I checked the reserve tank level and it was still at > > the "max" level. Against my better judgement, I decided to proceed to my...
• Re: no idle
  Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 11:38:05 -0500
  ...Next you need to fill the expansion tank up to the MAX level. Now when you drive, the coolant light should be OFF. If...
• Re: TiiCo Conversion Engine
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 22:35:37 -0500
  ...What is the noise level like with the Tiico? Has anyone ever tried to make a definitive exploration of the DB levels before the...
• Re: Oil Dip stick level indicator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 22:58:26 -0400
  ...The proper oil level is between the 2 lines. When checking the oil, it is important for the van to be level, front/rear...
• Re: Leveling a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 18:44:20 -0500
  ...Leveling a Westy > > > Check the AirLift web site for auto level systems. > > They even offer kits for 85-01 VW Vans! > > http://www.drivetrain...
• Re: Blinking temperature light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 Jul 2013 13:36:03 -0400
  ...The system is trying to tell you that the coolant is below the minimum level in the pressure bottle, something like 2-3 inches...
• Re: Water tank level gauge on '91 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 23 May 2010 08:57:15 -0700
  ...Water tank float/level indicator Welcome to the club. My '90 has been telling me the water tank is half full (middle yellow LED...
• Auto trans problem 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 19:53:28 -0600
  ...With the fluid level being checked and up to the level it is supposed to be , there is a problem . When he drives even...
• Caravelle CL emblem for sale
  Historical mailing list - Zach Kaplan
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 05:49:42 -0800
  ...To be most accurate this Caravelle CL emblem would be put on a Vanagon L as the CL trim level in Europe was the...
• Re: leveling van ride height /cheap way to do it
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 21:19:05 -0800
  ...COM> Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 9:15 PM Subject: Re: leveling van ride height /cheap way to do it > Why not use regular...
• Re: Oil warning light?
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:30:43 -0700
  ...I think the solution is to always keep the oil level slightly underfilled. I have noticed that when I keep the oil level of...
• Re: Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:54:15 -0700
  I suspect the main pressure bottle was meant, as it has the level sensor on it. then .....one wonders was straight coolant put in...
• Re: Red temp light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 31 May 2002 13:06:47 -0400
  ...wrote: >My understanding of the red led temperature light is that it is related to >coolant expansion tank level only. It does not indicate...
• Re: Water level/temp warning flasher
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 08:32:42 -0500
  ...Water level/temp warning flasher I just got an '84 vanagon which has a flashing Water reservoir level/engine temp warning light flashing continously...
• Diesel and WBX Coolant Temp gauges same?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:50:12 -0700
  ...Am pulling my hair out wiring in a low coolant level sensor. Got it all in, but light just blinks. Though the '85 WBX...
• Re: VW/T&A..PC types make me puke!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Beckstead
  Wed, 8 Nov 1995 10:02:57 -0800 (PST)
  On Wed, 8 Nov 1995 RGOLEN@umassd.edu wrote: --deletia-- > idea that the magazine editors write poorly, write at a 6th > grade reading level...
• Re: Help! Problems on the road! Smoke! or something that smells like it, a...
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 10:49:16 -0500
  ...and the one behind your lisc plate (expansion tank) should stay at the max level, below the cap level...<<<<< The tank inside the van...
• Re: 83 temperature gauge goes berserk
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 05:14:07 -0700
  This could be the coolant level sensor. The main coolant tank has a sensor to warn you if the coolant level is getting low...
• Re: Propane Gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 18:11:45 -0700
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Mike Collum typed: > Unfortunately, there is no "Level" gauge for these tanks. A "Pressure" > gauge would continue...
• Re: trip meter
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 16:55:02 -0500
  ...Not really a permanent fix, but if your fuel level gage doesn't work, and you use the odo for estimated fuel level ( I...
• WTB:water level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 14:58:48 -0400
  Hey all, my water level sensor in my water tank stopped working today. upon removal and inspection, the sensors are corroded and slighlty broken...
• Searching the Vanagon archives
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 14:14:23 -0600
  ...Trying to figure out why the Vanagon list archive search didn't find the messages that had "Dometic" "frig" "fridge" "level" in them-- I...
• Re: Auto tranny fluid level
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:12:08 -0400
  ...It is pretty sensitive to the levelness of the van. I have used a level on the area around the engine compartment hole in...
• Front suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 25 Jan 2025 18:12:45 -0500
  ...My 85 shows as not level when on a level surface and it used to register as level. So, I’d really like to...