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• Re: nice '85 single cab FS on samba
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 23:15:03 EDT
  ...first van i've seen driving around without the pushrod tube shield tin on.. need some? ive got a pile.. still looks to be...
• Dash Console Story (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 06:09:39 -0600
  ...I then tested the 25 wire shielded cable and found out what had happened. I found the correct 25 wire shielded cable, ONE THAT...
• Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 13:45:12 -0500
  ...There is an exhaust which comes out from under the shield to the side of the van. I guess I will have to drop...
• Re: INVISIBLE BRA
  Historical mailing list - G Challis
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 22:19:17 -0700
  ...www.stongard.com www.invinca-shield.com www.xpel.com www.autobahnd.com (northeast area only) It's important that you find an installer...
• Re: Drip tray to fit over stove - 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:27:52 -0300
  I believe Canadian models had a heat shield installed as opposed to the drip tray. The heat shield is attached to the stove/sink...
• 2.1 WBX Ignition System
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:09:32 -0300
  ...I believe the plug wires are solid core and the RF suppression is done through a metal shielded resistor/shroud that connects to the...
• Re: Hella lights
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 23:05:06 -0700
  ...I recommend the rock shields too for $24/pr. Link is www.susquehanna.com/susq Almost have mine on and wired.Can't wait...
• bleeding cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 23:02:01 -0500
  ...I use a wind shield washer tank from a rabbit with the built in pump. It is my new Vanagon radiator fill devise. I...
• Vent Block-off Part Number, was: venting question
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 9 May 2000 10:03:46 -0400
  ...I'll remove the shield and check the > part # in the > a.m.
• Re: Removing interior heat (was window tint physics)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 10:42:27 -0800
  ...Mark 82 Westy -----Original Message----- I had alway thought that a great big plate over the vanagon, would be a great heat shield. I...
• Seeking a Source
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 22:39:52 -0700
  ...BTW I want to make a heat shield for the top of my Westy (VC)
• Replacing water pump 86 syncro ?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 22:41:20 EDT
  ...After getting under the syncro it seems I need to drop the protection bar, remove the heat shield (I saw three bolts at the...
• Re: Rich Running....Vanagon Syndrome? HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Craig C Forney
  Wed, 6 Jan 2016 15:18:31 -0800
  ...It's probably > where the shield ends on the bright green wire. The insulation tends to > crack there because of the sudden change in...
• Re: Engine running badly
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 1 Oct 2017 15:09:49 -0700
  ...As an alternate to sliding the rubber cover on that green coax back (to expose outer shielding strands) put meter probes between green wire...
• WATERCOOLED in4CyL GASKETS
  Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 13:21:41 -0400
  ...1.8 HAS (85mm) ALSO OTHER THAN THAT THE D INJECTOR SHIELDS ARE ALL THAT I CAN THINK OF. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY...
• Re: "Bentley" (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 01:49:21 EDT
  ...IF SO LET US GATHER, BREAK,WE CAN SET UP(DEDICATED,SHIELDED,GALVANIZED,HARD ANODIZED,"YOU NAME IT, I GOT IT,OR CAN GET...
• Re: Need O2 sensor shield help / advise
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 01:21:01 -0500
  At 05:24 PM 1/24/2002, Larry Alofs wrote: >But then of course digital meters usually don't update quickly enough to >follow...
• Re: Cooling strategies, color coded, etc.(Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 21:20:00 -0500
  ...Last week I had the push rod tube shields off my '91 and I was poking at the head gaskets to see if they...
• Re: Solar panel
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 04:56:33 -0600
  ...you have to shield the posts with something so there is no chance of contact with metal as the battery is higher than OEM...
• Re: purpose of fuel hose sleeves
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 8 Nov 2008 17:20:45 -0800
  ...engine > compartment there mainly for protection against abrasion, or as heat > shields? I've seen them referred to both ways. > > I'm thinking that...
• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:14:44 -0500
  ...After driving I could hear a drip and sizzle of > coolant > dripping onto the heat shields. > > Upon advice form the list, the choice was...
• Re: DigiTool Pics or experiences anyone????
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 06:47:47 -0500
  ...I then tested the 25 wire shielded cable and found out what had happened. I found the correct 25 wire shielded cable, ONE THAT...
• Re: Seeking comments on Muffler Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 22:54:06 -0500
  ...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: Tools and spare parts
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 8 Feb 2012 07:48:52 -0800
  ...a roof canopy for being out in the sun, or engine shield for rocky roads!" >> >> Ha! >> >> All toyota did was to make vehicles that...
• FS: 2.5L Subaru conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - Meiborg, John R
  Sat, 16 May 1998 11:41:36 -0700
  ...I have everything), complete Kennedy conversion hardware (KEP conversion plate, flywheel, upgraded clutch/pressure plate, TOB, Syncro crossmember/engine mount, complete exhaust, heat shield...
• WTB: Diesel oil filler tube
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Fri, 11 Sep 1998 09:42:28 -0800
  ...It's the plastic one with slide out inner that melts if the PO puts it on with the heat shield facing the wrong...
• Re: TIICO: Is Muffler Heatshield Used?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 13:55:16 -0500
  ...Has anyone put a heatshield between the engine and the muffler/cat? Is there some way to use the original heat shield? Thanks, Bill...
• Excellent VW 2.1 rebuilt engine for sale in Vancouver BC area - photos
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 15:49:26 -0700
  ...bar, fuel injection system, cooling system pipes, airbox, alternator, distributor, heat shield, coolant tank etc. Pretty much everything to do with the engine in...
• GL in Greenville
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:53:46 -0500
  ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com I think we're all interested in where 'the others' are and some of us seem to want to shield...
• Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 07:00:32 -0400
  ...There is an exhaust which comes out from under the shield to the side of the van. I guess I will have to drop...
• Re: O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 14:21:13 -0800
  I had a shield as the last time I looked (not thrilled about digging through the snow to take a look right now). And...
• Old Volks Home Update?
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 23:08:31 -0700
  ...Anyone know why the only years the RFI shield for the distributor cap was only used between 83.5-85? What happened in 86...
• TIICO: Is Muffler Heatshield Used?
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 16:58:16 -0600
  ...Has anyone put a heatshield between the engine and the muffler/cat? Is there some way to use the original heat shield? Thanks, Bill...
• Re: distro body ground
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 10:02:41 -0700
  That metal tab is the ground point for the distributor RF shield , that metal shroud that goes over the distributor cap. Robert 1982 Westfalia...
• RE: Q's about your cruise control installation
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 31 Dec 1996 14:23:08 -0700
  ...If you have a problem with the cruise being erratic that you suspect is ignition noise, the unit can be shielded with a piece...
• Re: Multi Conductor Shielded Automotive Wire Temperature Rating
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
  Thu, 11 Jan 2018 01:44:03 +0000
  ...Yes, as I hinted, a "new" one may be in the works. > > The issue with the shielded wiring is not at the wires between...
• Re: What is this connector for?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 16:04:46 -0400
  Ground wire goes from shield to one of the nuts on the breather tower IIRC. Are you thinking of the connector by the alternator...
• Re: What is this connector for?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 13:01:48 -0700
  ...Maybe somebody has discarded the shield? > > > Jay > > > > > "Pernice, Vincent" <Pernice@GENTA.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 04/10/2003 > 03:34:44 PM > > Please...
• Re: Rotor question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 14:45:55 -0800
  ...gap about 1/2 cm between the rotor and the dust shield. No gap on drivers side. Any ideas before I beat it to...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Nov 2003 to 12 Nov 2003 - Special issue (#2003-1082)
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 14:57:21 -0700
  ...My Westy has > a car cover (Storm shield the real heavy duty cover, that is custom fit > for the Westy). Works great, the only...
• Re: 2.1 waterboxer oil temp gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 12:14:11 +0000
  ...It may be necessary to modify the push rod tube splash shield. Home Depot has a full assortment of 1/8" copper pipe thread...
• Re: Timing light connections
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 10:54:23 -0600
  ...That's the reason for the yellow warning labels insulating shields and the word "Achtung!" . In German it means "ignore"! (Not actually!) Al Brase...
• Re: Windshield Sunshade Smackdown!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 12 Jun 2014 16:12:49 -0400
  Here in the southeast where we see trees and shade on occasion,I use jumbo sized Mylar shields when camping and store them thusly...
• Re: Broke down last night... engine heat killing the starter?
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 11:55:08 -0800
  ...Consider making a heat shield for the starter as the early Chev's ended up doing for the same reason. My poor wife has...
• Re: '84 1.9l knocking rattle lft sd eng
  Historical mailing list - Choreboy
  Fri, 12 May 2000 00:28:33 -0700
  ...I'm located in Los Angeles by the way, and do remind you that my flame shields are up.. Chore Boy
• Re: Wiper arms
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Thu, 4 May 2000 12:44:28 EDT
  ...You then run the wipers and the drag of the wiper on the w-shield works the nuts loose. Btw....RainX is a joy...
• Re: Diesel heatshield; how necessary?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 11:31:22 -0700
  ...is info on making >and installing some straps to hold the shield in place. ... Alistair, Rachel, and company: A scanned version of the "Technical...
• rattle, rattle ...O2 Sensor! And thanks.
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 15:21:11 -0400
  ...A loose oxygen sensor makes a rattling noise very similar to how a loose heat shield might sound. Quite loud and in no particular...
• Voltage between engine and body
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 08:51:06 -0800
  ...Gave up and used exhaust heat shield for body connection. Tried various engine block areas, and got same readings at idle, so finally jammed...
• Re: video: Making of a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 23:45:07 -0800
  ...But at least now they have Brooke Shields spouting some nonsense about getting pregnant so that couples can justify the purchase of their new...
• Re: Stock 2.1 in NC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:04:19 -0700
  ...Probably that stud is used to hold the heat shield. I need to take my time and get things right ! > > If you have ever...
• Re: What is this connector for?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 07:47:08 -0400
  ...It goes from the shield to the distributor body at the vacuum advance. Jay Jay L Snyder/AE/DuPont@DuPont@gerry.vanagon.com> on...
• Re: Misbehaving in the wet
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 20:28:50 -0500
  ...The shielded cable may be cracked allowing water to short out the inner wire to the grounded shield. Also, make the O2 sensor has...
• Re: O2-sensor blues and more on '84 1.9L engine
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:07:14 -0700
  ...gurus who suggested checking on |> shorts between O2-cable and its shield. I had one of my own causing. |> |> When the O2-sensor is...
• Re: Distributor Ground question
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Sat, 5 May 2012 20:34:52 -0400
  Isn't that the attachment point for the metal shield? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• brake dust shields...replacing?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Innes
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 20:24:37 -0700
  ...One other issue, still to be resolved, concerns the brake dust shields around the front rotors. They are badly worn, and the RHS one...
• 90 vanagon > need parts urgently
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 08:29:50 -0700
  ...main heat shield with coolant tank attached thanks for your help on this and happy holidays Tony DeMille Cre*tive Director Candesa 801.426...
• Re: WTB : Cooling tin heat /sheild 82 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 12:45:52 -0400
  ...Thanks again for the help. --Jeff Clarence J Falarski wrote: > Hello Jeff : > I have a pair off the shields you want, I think. > I...
• Re: rectangular headlights, remove black metal inside headlight
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 10:00:40 -0800
  Don't do it - that guard shields glare from the bulb directly. Remove it, and you will only annoy us folks who have E...
• Re: Engine runs with no AFM?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:20:52 -0500
  >>Sure is handy they made the rear hatch work as a perfect weather shield for those >>breakdowns in rain and snow. Very smart those...