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• Re: Dometic condensation drain
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Tue, 3 Jun 2008 21:02:58 -0700
  ...Dometic condensation drain > > > > A drain for the 'flame box'? Why, pray tell? > > > > I thought I read where an owner had the same cooling levels...
• FISH D***it! Re: Seals for Westy Pop Top - Where can I get these for cheap??
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 17:56:10 -0400
  ...there must be >some sort of tube drainage system on a factory set-up... where does this >drain to... do I need to drill...
• Re: stripped oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 22:59:54 -0400
  ...stripped oil drain plug I know this subject has been covered in the past so please excuse the redundant subject matter. I am unable...
• Re: westy Water tank drain cap - same as rear hatch washer bottle cap
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 22:12:08 EDT
  ...ive never personally owned a 87 up westy ...could someone with a 87 up westy remove your sink drain cap, and screw in your...
• Re: Water tank
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 16 May 2011 15:44:16 -0600
  ...when you get back from a trip, drain the tank, leave the bottom drain cover and the top opening cover off for a couple...
• Re: Oil Drain plug is stripped
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:47:09 -0500
  Joseph Fortino <fortino1@EARTHLINK.NET> writes: > I had to go timesert method, 4 years still all is well! also tried > the oversized drain bolt...
• WTB these vanagon parts ( for 1990 )
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 12:00:02 -0800
  ...2) Auto Transmission Drain Pan. 3) Differential Drain Pan Please email me if you have any of these to sell. Cheers! Kevin __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail...
• jb weld, radiators, taps, and draincocks
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 23:37:33 -0700
  ...Next, after jb weld has cured, and thensome, going to drill a tap for an 1/8inch drain cock then screw in draincock (van...
• Re: needed part for sink drain in westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 6 Nov 2017 19:15:14 -0500
  ...Mine is a kit that has the parts from below the sink on including the drain hose. Eric > On Nov 6, 2017, at 6...
• Re: Winterizing the water system
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Oct 2016 16:55:25 -0700
  ...I have drained my water tank, drain the hoses, and also drain the plastic thing that connects the city and tank water. I have...
• Re: Westfalia sink drain hose
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 17 Jul 2014 05:10:36 -0400
  I have new drain hose kits, remanufactured by the Skylight Guy & Gal <http://www.frankcondelli.com/staging1/store/index.php?route=product/product&path...
• Re: oil drain plug washer
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 18:24:30 -0500
  Go to VW dealer to get the aluminum drain plug washer for your Vanagon. Golf's use different copper washer. It cost you 25...
• Power drain
  Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 11:39:52 -0400
  ...Battery drains very quickly. I replaced the first one which had worked nicely for a couple of years, and the second also drains quickly...
• Re: FYI Satellite Radio Users
  Historical mailing list - caverat
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 18:28:06 -0500
  ...I -- have left them on for a few hours accidentally but have not had the -- misfortune of draining the battery. Does the unit stay...
• Re: water in fridge vent?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 09:55:18 -0800
  With the cap off the drain tube could let air into the combustion chamber and possibly allow dangerous fumes to came out. I doubt...
• Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:09:59 -0600
  ...tires. (grimaces) Maybe you can take pieces of rubber from an obsolete Vanagon passenger tire & glue them to the drainer for new bumpers- I...
• Re: needed part for sink drain in westy
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Tue, 7 Nov 2017 18:51:54 -0800
  ...needed part for sink drain in westy > > Thanks yes will order tomorrow > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Nov 6, 2017, at 4:15 PM...
• Draining the gas tank
  Historical mailing list - The Shaws
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 20:56:31 -0800
  Several weeks ago there was a discussion about vanaholigans stealing gas and I was going to ask about draining the tank. Someone mentioned they...
• Re: Something is draining my battery...
  Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:23:56 -0400
  ...I installed a new cd deck and over the span of 4 days the battery was drained. I did exactly what Joe suggested you...
• Re: Refrigerator drain plug
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:53:29 -0400
  ...The fridge will blow out if the drain isn't sealed -- lets air move sideways through the system impelled by external pressure instead of...
• Oil drain screw diameter,
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Sat, 16 Nov 1996 11:15:25 -0500 (EST)
  Does anyone know the diameter of the oil drain plug on an '85 1.9 l? The Bentley that I stole from Mike Escaravage...
• Drain plugs
  Historical mailing list - Joel D Shortlidge
  Sun, 5 Dec 1999 13:08:46 -0500
  If anyone on the list got my e-mail on the drain plugs and has a opinion please e-mail me directly. I am...
• Re: westy drain cap
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 13:09:46 -0500
  At 13:05 12/27/99 , Chris Fall wrote: >anyone have a good idea for a replacement sink drain cap (the forward cap >next...
• draining coolent
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 10:38:17 -0800
  hello all, what are some of the ideas to drain coolent from van, like a bucket or a massive oil pan? * thats if i...
• How to Drain Gas Tank in 85 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Mon, 8 May 2006 23:55:22 -0700
  ...I need to drain the gas that is in it in order to add fresh gas before I run her. What is my easiest...
• stripped oil drain thread
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 01:25:48 -0600
  Hi all, Has anyone used Permatex tread fixing compound to successfully fix the female treads in the Vanagon that hold the oil drain plug...
• Re: Oil change experience
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 14:51:20 -0500
  ...When I add oil, I do not assume that the sump is absolutely empty, even though I have drained until the oil completely stops...
• Re: Reefer Madness one more time
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 19 May 94 7:56:47 PDT
  ...Remove the combustion > chamber drain cap at bottom left facing the refer and drain. Blowing into the > drain with compressed air, *may* work. Use...
• Strategy for low-mess oil drain.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:30:45 -0700
  ...Unscrewed the drain plug, let it drop onto the screen on the used oil catcher, and sat back until the drool of oil tapered...
• Re: Oil temp sender on 84 1.9l WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:24:37 -0500
  My current sender fits the oil drain threads with no adapter needed. I use a couple of copper washers for sealing and am careful...
• Project proposal: RE: Stove grate
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 12:37:37 -0700
  ...Stove grate > > > Do you have the sticker that tells you not to use the drain rack as a > griddle? If you have the sticker...
• Re: Oil drain problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:16:49 -0600
  Ed, You have gotten excellent advice from Jim and Dennis about that drain plug and thread repair. The one thing I would add is...
• changing auto tranny fluid
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Davis
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 16:57:37 -0500
  ...I looked at the tranny and in the Bently but can't find a drain bolt. Help? Bently talks about how to fill it...
• Re: Oil Drain Plug, 1.9 vs. 2.1 ?? Plug removal Success !!!
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Wed, 7 May 2003 10:32:44 -0500
  My plug is stuck too but I drain my oil through that ~3inch hole next to the drain that has a screen filter behind...
• Re: Brakes updated - Changing fluids (reduction, tranny, brake)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Mar 1996 22:05:47 -0500
  ...Repacked the bearings up front and am >preparing to drain/refill aforementioned transmission and reduction gears. >My question is: what size is that damn...
• Transporting an Engine for Carol: Drain OR ->Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 09:56:45 -0700
  ...The engine is located at Susan Dolvin's place in Drain OR, which is about 45 minutes south of Eugenem, Oregon. Can someone give...
• Re: Memory refresh request, trans drain/fill plug size
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 14 May 2017 08:57:31 -0700
  ...and I'm trying to recall the thread size on the drain fill plugs. > > It's tapered thread, around M16. But is it metric...
• AC condensation
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 May 1997 19:34:28 -0400 (EDT)
  As summer approaches I have a question about the condensation drains in my 88 w'falia. While I can pour water into the pan...
• Leaking Sensor Port was: Coolant-Drain and Replace
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Mon, 22 Feb 1999 10:52:24 -0700
  ...I did not have to drain and replace the coolant (did I?). Now my front hoses are leaking:( John-Reed Maffeo '86 Syncro - Glacie...
• Electrical Drain
  Historical mailing list - James Lipman
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 16:31:30 -0800
  ...She has a new battery but it drains after sitting for two days. Any suggestions? And no she has been turning off the radio...
• Sink Sump/Drain Replacement Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:52:41 -0700
  I need to replace the sink drain in my '90 Westy. I have the replacement. But I'm looking for suggestions for getting the...
• Re: oil drain threads stripped
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:51:26 -0500
  ...My aircooled 73 camper popped its drain plug on the interstate travelling through Buffalo one afternoon during a summer rush hour in 2004. Luckily...
• Coolant Service Procedure
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 08:19:21 -0800
  ...Remove lower cylinder covers and head drain plugs. Lower the rear, raise the front, remove the pressure cap and radiator bleed valve. Let drain...
• Re: Elec. Leak Draining My Battery!
  Historical mailing list - Herb Harmison
  Wed, 7 Jun 95 10:11:12 -0500
  ...I put an ammeter on the battery and found a 50 milliamp drain which was enough to flatten the battery in a week of...
• Re: Oil drain plug now with heli-coil
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 14:54:39 -0800
  Ben huot wrote: > Same for me, the oil drain plug is somewhat fragile, my van as 140k km and > it was strip for a...
• Re: Dometic condensation drain
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Tue, 3 Jun 2008 20:28:33 -0700
  A drain for the 'flame box'? Why, pray tell? I thought I read where an owner had the same cooling levels with all three...
• [FIX] Fixing the Westy sink drain strainer assembly
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 16:07:54 -0700
  ...Both drains would stand up too high from the bottom of the sink and prevent the sink from draining completely. If I tried using...
• Re: Strategy for low-mess oil drain.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:41:17 -0700
  ...But the advantage to this method is that if I fumble it, I use Plan B which is to just let it all drain...
• [f]Re: diluted oil
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 3 Jan 95 15:57:31 PST
  So Dan MacMillan says: > I believe VW corrected this 'gas into the oil' fuel pump problem in '73, > when they added the little drain...
• Re: Oil Change Question
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Jan 1997 17:08:23 -0800
  ...I have attached a small but strong magnet to my drain plug to > capture any metal wear. Radio Shack sells two little bitty magnets...
• Re: Rebuilt engine and coolant temp.
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 1 Nov 2018 15:08:57 -0700
  ...then drain it > 1000-3000RPM ~ Trying not to stay @ any 1 RPM for vary long > > Conventional/Dino 5w30 ~ 0 - 600 Miles ~ then drain it...
• Re: Moroso opinions sought
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 10:28:15 -0700
  ...The instructions on the bottle say to drain and flush the cooling system, refill with water and Moroso sealant, run at temperature for 10...
• Re: Mysterious Oil Drain Plug Leak
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Fri, 20 Apr 2018 18:41:23 -0700
  ...Mysterious Oil Drain Plug Leak I had an oil drain thread insert in one of my vans. It looks to me that your helicoil...
• Re: Tapping oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 09:03:53 -0500
  ...Arthur Anderson wrote: > > good evening folks, > The threads of the oil drain plug of the 83 1.9L engine I'm > installing > in my...
• Re: Tapping oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 07:34:31 -0400
  ...No mater what you do, I'd say use some type of drain bolt because of the flange they have. Also remember to use...
• Re: air conditioner help
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:17:52 -0700
  ...BRRRRR!!!! Anyway, you'll need to unscrew the air scoop covers to get access to the tube drain ends. I just carefully shoved a...
• rear seam rust? drill holes in your rear intake wells!....was Re: Gutter spill
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 14:06:44 EDT
  ...i have a '80 westy with factory drain holes there. but for some reason VW forgot to put the drain hole there on the...
• Re: What to soak radiator in to dissolve slime
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Sat, 15 May 2010 15:33:28 EDT
  ...solutions of lye/draino,/NaOH will attack aluminium. its just a fact. if you are comfortable with that then ok. alistair hello Alistair No...
• Re: Why don't AT's have a drain plug?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 02 Mar 1995 23:51:27 +0500
  >Can someone give me a good explaination as to why Vanagon (and other) >automatic transmissions dont have a drain plug. Seems it would be...
• Re: PVC grey water tanks...was: Auxiliary fuel tanks for Syncros and 2WDs
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 11:35:14 -0700
  ...When it's time to dispose of it, I put the lid back on and carry it to an appropriate spot to drain it...