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Re: Ultimate Oil Cooler
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Wed, 14 Aug 2002 15:57:46 -0500
...It is important to get your oil up to proper operating > > >temperature as quickly as possible so that it can start lubricating > > >properly. Proper...
Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate-why it goes down after filling the system.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:16:03 -0700
...lol...'has went' is properly expressed as 'has gone' ..as in 'the trucking industry has gone that way' for example. hmmm. I suppose adding...
Re: Advice on TD engine problem
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Fri, 8 May 2015 21:09:18 -0500
...The oil light was on the whole time, but because it is a >> > > conversion I thought maybe it wasn't working properly. We finally...
Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:35:33 -0400
...A dry lube like lock-ease. >> >> The handbrake cable needs to be properly adjusted. This cannot be >> done with the drum in place. You...
Re: One more cooling question!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:42:22 -0700
...Could not see anyleak at the bleed valve or anywhere else...but 'that smell' has to mean there is some coolant escaping, even if...
Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
Historical mailing list - vanagon
Tue, 2 Mar 2004 21:12:32 -0800
...If all > is well, the 2.1 cooling system will self bleed with little assistance > and things this extreme are not needed. I would...
Re: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - robert feller
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:00:28 -0500
...a little too long that's fine if you mount it properly. > And as ken said, using compression sleeve junctions is never kosher in...
Re: metal coolant bottles Friday thoughts.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:24:59 -0400
...The operation of this >> cap is also the final auto bleed for the system which is why the tank is >> plumbed so close to...
Re: Experienced Opinions Wanted
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 8 Sep 1999 23:25:35 -0400
...MAy also be senso roproblem or system needs to be properly bleed.} > Temperature needle stays stable at top of red diode (barely up from...
Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:25:28 -0400
...A dry lube like lock-ease. >>> >>> The handbrake cable needs to be properly adjusted. This cannot be >>> done with the drum in place. You...
Re: metal coolant bottles Friday thoughts.
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Tue, 25 Apr 2023 07:38:43 -0700
...The operation of > this > >> cap is also the final auto bleed for the system which is why the tank is > >> plumbed so close to...
Re: Overheating after on Road.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 1 Jun 2010 15:44:25 -0700
...that it is running properly up to temp, that the rad fan works, and that the radiator removes heat as it should. whatever cooling...
Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate-why it goes down after filling the system.
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:41:14 -0600
...yes..entrapped air in fresh water/coolant. > > lol...'has went' is properly expressed as 'has gone' ..as in 'the > trucking industry has gone that...
Re: Radiator pipe upgrade
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Fri, 23 Jul 2004 09:22:26 -0400
...You could put some trim around the new opening to help the pipes not to chafe but if you tighten them up properly then...
Re: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - robert feller
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:01:41 -0500
...a little too long that's fine if you mount it properly. > > And as ken said, using compression sleeve junctions is never kosher in...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning seque to diesel radiator coolant flow direction
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 22:43:38 -0400
The Vanagon Radiator has to flow reverse in order to properly bleed. Looking at the radiator, there is a fitting that faces the rear...
Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 9 Jul 2013 00:22:09 -0400
...I loosened the bleeder and it didn't get any easier. A > bit of tapping on the pad made it a little looser. > > I...
Re: Clutch/Shifting issue?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:20:59 -0700
...an brand new clutch with properly working hydraulics feels smooth and light almost . and very even in effort through the whole stoke of the...
Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate-why it goes down after filling the system.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:40:59 -0400
...I 'know' proper bleeding should make that not be so .. but it is anyway, in my world. I would never give someone a van...
Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Fri, 15 Jul 2016 18:41:16 -0400
...It's installed properly accordingly to the arrow on the valve. No play in the linkage. GOWESTY says they will sent a replacement and...
Re: Coolant out episode this aft.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:57:13 -0700
...have a cooling problem that their first temperature gauge may not properly be showing. I am no engineer, but it seems like it should...
Waterpump grinding, what does block look like??
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Sun, 24 Feb 2002 12:10:27 -0800
...your post = " your post" > > First of all, did you bleed the cooling system properly? > (if you need info on that subject I can send...
Re: 87 Westy overheating after coolant change
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 22 Dec 2014 06:51:57 -0800
...That is VERY telling...my first mistake as a new VANAGON owner was to screw up a coolant flush, not bleed it properly and...
Re: Lube the accelerator cable on a vanagon? and some more..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 14 May 2010 06:55:12 -0700
...This resulted in over-filling of my overflow tank without the coolant returning properly to the system. I was also seeing some bubbles in...
Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate-why it goes down after filling the system.
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 15 Sep 2012 09:50:38 -0400
...yes..entrapped air in fresh water/coolant. >> >> lol...'has went' is properly expressed as 'has gone' ..as in 'the >> trucking industry has gone that...
Re: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:14:29 -0800
...If it has to be a little too long that's fine if you mount it properly. And as ken said, using compression sleeve...
Re: Brake question......
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:32:05 -0700
...Fresh new fluid out of my bleeder valves..Cheap insurance >> >> and >> not >> >> difficult with a Power Bleeder set up. >> >> Don Hanson >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Fri, Jun...
Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Tue, 9 Jul 2013 08:08:49 -0700
...I loosened the bleeder and it didn't get any easier. A > > bit of tapping on the pad made it a little looser. > > > > I...
Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:48:53 -0400
It is a 1.9l, but I can do it on the bleeder assembly on the firewall. I thought the cap was supposed to...
Re: Front heater core and heater blower replacement
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:13:28 -0500
...The watercooled Vanagon has two awesome heaters that, if working properly, will fry you out of the van. They are what I want to...
This guy again (3000 mi trip yada yada)
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Wed, 27 Feb 2002 19:05:58 -0800
...your post = " your post" > > First of all, did you bleed the cooling system properly? > (if you need info on that subject I can send...
Re: Smoke after head replacement
Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
Mon, 9 Jan 2012 10:52:29 -0500
...You may have a push rod that is not seated properly in the lifter > keeping a valve open. That will also keep some unburned...
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Historical mailing list - Les Ross
Mon, 22 Mar 1999 16:38:29 -0600
...can't get fluid to flow out of bleeder screw on radiator. I followed >the procedure for filling the cooling system as outlined in...
Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Thu, 15 Oct 2015 20:14:24 +0000
...It is a 1.9l, but I can do it on the bleeder assembly on the firewall. I thought the cap was supposed to...
Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Fri, 15 Jul 2016 22:54:20 +0000
...It's installed properly accordingly to the arrow on the valve. No > play in the linkage. > GOWESTY says they will sent a replacement and...
Re: gfci outlet buzzes with inverter
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:50:59 -0700
...of your body and is sufficiently low so that it will bleed down the trivial leakage (if any) within the inverter. If the voltage...
Boston to DC Vanagon purchase saga (long)
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Sat, 1 Jan 2000 11:07:48 EST
...I replaced the cap which allowed the system to pressurize properly for the first time. After bleeding the systen and letting the vehicle idle...
Re: IS THE LIST GETTING SMALLER? with proposal!
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 28 May 2002 15:49:19 -0700
...His is a noble venture, and to do it properly, he could certainly use a hand. From my experience with the list stickers, I...
Re: Update on Waterboxer vs Transplant Power Options
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Wed, 20 Jun 2001 21:27:19 -0800
...Its a heavy foot that drains the tank of a properly maintained > engine/vehicle package not rpm. I have been meaning to post a...
Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate-why it goes down after filling the system.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 15 Sep 2012 09:41:09 -0400
...lol...'has went' is properly expressed as 'has gone' ..as in 'the trucking industry has gone that way' for example. hmmm. I suppose adding...
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
...your post = " your post" > > First of all, did you bleed the cooling system properly? > (if you need info on that subject I can send...
Re: Brake Fade-wheel cylinder pull back!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:46:48 -0700
...that's another place to get good high firm pedal from ...bleeding brakes. I often do just the one end ..say there rears ...unless...
Changing Coolant '91 GL(Long)
Historical mailing list - Herb Harmison
Tue, 17 Sep 1996 22:42:36 -0500
...Actually, since the radiator is the highest point in the system, you can bleed it as you finish.( There may be a good check...
Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate-why it goes down after filling the system.
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 15 Sep 2012 09:08:45 -0500
...yes..entrapped air in fresh water/coolant. > > lol...'has went' is properly expressed as 'has gone' ..as in 'the trucking > industry has gone that...
Re: Smoke after head replacement
Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:58:05 -0500
...You may have a push rod that is not seated properly in the >> lifter keeping a valve open. That will also keep some unburned...
Re: `Cont'd: After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Fri, 22 Feb 2002 16:41:52 -0500
...First I will comment part of your post = " your post" First of all, did you bleed the cooling system properly? (if you need info...
Re: Spark plug gap-Tire air!
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 11 Mar 2012 08:01:45 -0700
...During 'test-days' when we would sometimes use old tires inflated with just air, I would often bleed off around 7psi of pressure after...
Rear Bearings R&R
Historical mailing list - Kevin
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 22:06:05 -0400
...Put on rear tire and put a thin coat of anti seizes on the lugs tighten them up then lower bus and properly tighten...
Re: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:19:41 -0800
...If it has to be a little too long that's fine if you mount it properly. And as ken said, using compression sleeve...
Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate-why it goes down after filling the system.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 15 Sep 2012 10:11:06 -0400
...yes..entrapped air in fresh water/coolant. > > lol...'has went' is properly expressed as 'has gone' ..as in 'the > trucking industry has gone that...
Rear Bearings R&R
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Fri, 17 Sep 2004 23:04:55 -0700
...Put on rear tire and put a thin coat of anti seizes on the lugs tighten > them up then lower bus and properly tighten...
Re: Cyl head removal advice
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Fri, 22 Feb 2002 16:56:30 -0500
...First I will comment part of your post = " your post" First of all, did you bleed the cooling system properly? (if you need info...
Re: IS THE LIST GETTING SMALLER? with proposal!
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Wed, 29 May 2002 08:01:11 -0700
...His is a > noble venture, and > to do it properly, he could certainly use a hand. > > From my experience with the list stickers, I...
Re: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - robert feller
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:27:20 -0500
...a little too long that's fine if you mount it properly. > And as ken said, using compression sleeve junctions is never kosher in...
Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate-why it goes down after filling the system.
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 15 Sep 2012 09:41:02 -0500
...yes..entrapped air in fresh water/coolant. > > > > lol...'has went' is properly expressed as 'has gone' ..as in 'the > > trucking industry has gone that...
Re: Boston to DC Vanagon purchase saga (long)
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sat, 1 Jan 2000 12:33:54 -0500
...I replaced the cap which allowed the system > to pressurize properly for the first time. After bleeding the systen and > letting the vehicle idle...
Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Tue, 9 Jul 2013 15:31:15 -0700
...I loosened the bleeder and it didn't get any easier. A >> > bit of tapping on the pad made it a little looser. >> > >> > I...
Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products. Moving onto to coolant temperature possible problems or gauge readings.
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Tue, 1 Jun 2021 09:01:11 -0700
...plastic tank opening - I was thinking of pressuring the system to bleed it and or check for leaks by using the old cap, a...
Re: Auto Transmission advice
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 3 Nov 2010 16:15:10 -0700
...you or someone has to be able to really get under it properly .. like up high enough of solid jackstands or on a lift...
Re: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:33:56 -0800
...If it has to be a little too long that's fine if you mount it properly. And as ken said, using compression sleeve...