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• Temperature guage reading wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Atkins
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 09:58:28 -0500
  I was driving back along the OH/PA turnpike yesterday and noticed that I am getting some strange readings on the temperature guage on...
• Re: 1.9L Gutless when first started
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:34:55 -0700
  ...the engine > is at ambient temperature. That way the TEMPI sensor will be at the same > temperature as the TEMPII sensor, and hence at...
• Re: Quick and easy auxiliary heat
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:27:55 -0700
  ...My current outside >>> temperature is >>> 39F, and my van has been at 75F for over 24 hours. There is a lot of >>> heat >>> stored...
• Re: Vanagon Water Temp Gauge - Temperatures?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:23:59 -0700
  ...Vanagon Water Temp Gauge - Temperatures? >I think there is variability from vehicle to vehicle. You could > probably do some measuring on you van and...
• Re: Cold Idle Problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 8 Sep 2017 11:29:07 -0700
  Interesting, I’ve only seen that term used here on the 2.1, and the Bentley just refers to them as “temperature sender.” Confusing...
• Oil Filter? Oil Flavor?
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 15:47:45 -0600
  ...I am in Omaha, NE and we have seen temperatures from 65 (today) to minus 8 in December. Did I mention that I can...
• Re: Temperature Gauge reads too high
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:52:43 -0700
  ...08 -0700 From: The Westy man <thewestyman@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Re: Temperature Gauge reads too high I have trouble with mine reading way too...
• Re: Quick and easy auxiliary heat
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 19:12:59 -0700
  ...My current outside temperature is >>> 39F, and my van has been at 75F for over 24 hours. There is a lot of heat >>> stored...
• Re: Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error (Was: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 12:30:03 -0600
  but could the change in oil from 20w50 to 10w30 account for this drop in pressure and higher temperatures? ---------------- YES Most people that run...
• Re: cold start/idle problems with 2.1 digifa
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Nov 1995 17:39:09 -0500
  ...Since the operation of the temperature sensor is a variable resistance you can diagnose it (roughly) by removing the temperature sensor wire. When the...
• LOW POWER 84GL
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 6 Apr 1997 04:18:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I have also changed the temperature sensor #1 that is next to the temperature sender near water pump. I also get the mysterious and...
• Re: flashing LED
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 09:23:40 -0400
  That little led is not for oil pressure, and that temperature gauge is not oil temperature. Check your manual and you'll find that...
• question on temperature gauge wiring
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:26:25 -0500
  I recently replaced the temperature gauge sending unit and the plug on my 90 vanagon. The reason for replacing the sending unit was that...
• Re: A couple of questions.
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:42:15 -0500
  ...A good exposition of oil properties relative to temperature can be found here: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com Regards, John Meeks '91 Vanagon MV Northern...
• Re: Water Temperature Light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 19:08:19 -0500
  ...Water Temperature Light While on the subject of the coolant tank/sensor, how does the coolant sensor come out of the tank? Wanted to...
• Re: And now for something REALLY important
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 09:33:07 -0600
  ...heater hose heat, and yet outside to measure ambient temps. > Ambient temperature refers to the temps in a defined area. Do you want to...
• Temp. Sender Replacement
  Historical mailing list - ZUMBRENNEN JOSEPH CORY
  Sat, 6 Apr 1996 21:43:46 -0700 (MST)
  Is it possible to replace the temperature sender that is in the water pump without draining the coolant? Thanks. Cory '86 Westy
• Re: Idle Problem (87 Wasserboxer)
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 22:32:55 EDT
  It sounds like something temperature related to me. Have you ever changed your temp sensors? Ken Wilford John 3:16
• Re: testing temp 2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 08:49:42 EDT
  ...It IS possible to pass this test and there still be a problem at other temperatures. Our 85 ran fine during warm weather but...
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Aug 2018 17:09:55 -0400
  ...It has approximately 52Ω resistance which doesn't change enough to notice between cold and working temperature. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\ is the resistance of the sender which...
• Re: What are the symptoms of a failing TEMP II Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:13:52 -0400
  I assume by Temp II sensor, you are speaking of the cylinder head temperature sensor in the aircooled engine. Do Watercoolers have one? I...
• Re: Temperature gauge reading wrong?
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 14:59:12 -0500
  ...or in hot weather, the needle can show a very high temperature, but this is not serious as long as the warning light does...
• Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:06:31 -0500
  I just found the schematic on line and they are already using engine temperature to control the fan. I thought they would since VW...
• Re: Cooling System Nightmare. Sorry for the Old Thread
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:09:49 -0800
  ...The temperature continues to climb at idle, but fan doesn't come on = bad temperature sensor in the radiator. jump the fan wires so...
• Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:12:35 -0700
  ...Is that correct? I would expect oil temperature to run closer to > coolant temperature with the external cooler than without, under load or at...
• Re: Oil Pressure observation.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:47:16 -0400
  ...interstate/highway |> sustained speeds...210f Oil temperature with oil pressure of |65psi at |> 3700rpm (60mph) With the other oil, I was seeing about 55psi...
• Re: Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Mon, 24 Feb 2014 09:55:23 -0500
  ...A rose is a rose is a rose, but a temp 2 sensor is a Temp 2 Sensor, Temp II Sensor, Temperature Sensor for...
• Idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:14:38 EDT
  ...I checked the temperature of the sensor with my nifty new VOM that has a temperature probe so I was sure of the temperature...
• [Fwd: "How hot is it?"]
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 10:42:57 -0400
  ...I have meters reading Voltage, oil pressure, oil temperature and coolant temperature. I have temp sensors on both sides of the thermostat revealing the...
• Re: collant pipes (was gas tank and straps)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 10:15:48 -0600
  ...The maximum temperature rating for CPVC is 180 F. Our engines are rated at 187 F, and of course, problems may result in higher...
• Re: westy H2O-tank key?, oil lev
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Jul 94 21:29:48 -0600
  derek drew wrote: >The oil level in your van should be kept at the minimum mark, not the maximum >mark, since the oil temperature...
• Aux Gauge Mounting Location
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 10:37:14 -0400
  ...I plan to install both an oil temperature and pressure gauge. I would like to know which of the following other gauges list members...
• Vexing temperature and fuel gauge intermittant functioning problem on Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - gary a meek
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 12:05:17 -0600
  Sometimes, when I turn on the key the coolant temp LED will flash as it's supposed to, and the fuel gauge and temperature...
• Re: Test cooling system for blockage
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 18:32:14 -0500
  Hans Brouwer wrote: > Hi, > > The engine temperature is fine on the highways but in town or traffic > jams goes up to quickly and the...
• Re: Sensors for accessory gauges
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 13:51:49 -0700
  ...Any other ideas out there??? --- Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM> wrote: > If anyone has added an accessory coolant temperature > gauge, > I'd be interested...
• Re: 1985 1.9 Vanagon Oil Lite Shenanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 18 May 2006 08:22:20 -0400
  ...For the other problem, I highly recommend an analog oil temperature and pressure gauge (for any VW flat four engine). The cheapest insurance you...
• Re: Oil Temps and TDi rpm
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:10:45 +1300
  ...I have emphasized in >the past that engine oil temperatures are a critical issue and to that end From what I've heard/seen...
• Expansion Tank Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Chad
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 17:58:09 -0400
  What is the sensor it the expansion tank for???? Coolant temperature or amount of coolant in the engine or something different??? [text/html]
• Temperature
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 13:43:39 -0600
  About 1 1/2 years ago I replaced my stock thermostat with a colder one. The bus depot lists these two as 80 degree...
• Re: What Should I See On the Temperature Gage?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 12:22:27 -0700
  ...What Should I See On the Temperature Gage? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Thursday, October 8, 2009, 9:58 AM > Okay, I've...
• Re: NEW ENGLAND TEMPERATURE CONVERSION CHART
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 14:33:06 -0800
  ...NEW ENGLAND TEMPERATURE CONVERSION CHART > > > > Here is the NEW ENGLAND TEMPERATURE CONVERSION CHART: > > > > 60 F: Southern Californians shiver uncontrollably. People in New > > England sunbathe...
• Re: scratch on heads mating surface for cylinders
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 11:14:04 -0700
  ...The temperature sensor will feel it. The temperature guage will show it. David --- Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA> wrote: > Hi Pascal, unless it's...
• Re: subject Re: Ice Cream Camping
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:12:37 -0600
  ...Liquid water floating around in the container may be at a higher temperature if the container is still, so that only convection transfers heat...
• Helpful heat hint..water-wetter
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 15 Aug 2010 06:04:36 -0700
  Last week there was a thread on temperature going up/oil pressure going down and oil coolers, etc. I recall no one mentioned the...
• Re: 2.1 head repair / JB Weld Musings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 23:29:19 -0800
  ...The maximum operating temperature of > Plastic Steel, and most other Devcon putties, is 250�sF. The few Devcon > products, such as their Titanium Putty...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 25 Jun 2020 22:44:37 -0400
  ...centreline of the needle is about 1 full LED diameter > above the centre of the LED -temperature scanner reads 225F on the return > pipe...
• Re: subject Re: Ice Cream Camping
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:04:35 -0800
  So in my vanagon, if the inside temperature of the air is 85deg (jonesin for spring, here) and a block of ice is melting...
• Re: oil pressure question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Sep 1994 10:13:31 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Oil pressure stayed above 40 psi and head temperature was 350 or less. However oil temp must have been sky high (as David said...
• Re: external temperature gauge
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:59:56 -0600
  ...external temperature gauge > Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:56:22 -0600 > From: Tom Hargrave<thargrav@HIWAAY.NET> > Subject: Re: external temperature guage > > You...
• Re: 2.1 head repair / JB Weld Musings
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 23:41:25 EST
  ...The maximum operating temperature of Plastic Steel, and most other Devcon putties, is 250˚F. The few Devcon products, such as their Titanium Putty...
• Re: 2 Cups low on coolant made my vanagon overheat?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 05:26:45 -0400
  ...anyhow i assume that you are equating overheating with the coolant temperature light flashing. real overheating generally means that the temperature gets so high...
• overheating?
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 13:35:53 -0700
  My van shows an above normal temperature. When I bought the van 6 months ago the needle of the temperature gauge was always just...
• Re: My dream Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 18:09:18 -0500
  My dream van would be the one I've already got but located with me where the temperature was 65 in the mornings and...
• Re: '85 Oil Light/Thermostat Questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 14 Jan 2007 07:16:41 -0500
  ...Today i >started it up (after some reassembly) and the light was on and bright. >Solution? > >I also have temperature guage issues. It used...
• Shifting when hot
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:44:40 -0400
  ...However as the temperatures climb (mid 30's Centigrade here in southern Ontario) it become nigh on impossible to get it into first or...
• ~Flaming DIEsels~ Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 10:13:05 -0000
  ...The turbo does not run at a different temperature. Cooling the air charge increases the air density and therefore increases the power and the...
• Re: coolant temperature sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 10:57:38 -1000
  ...coolant temperature sensor > At 04:28 PM 6/6/2001, Mick Kalber wrote: > >My mech said he changed the coolant temperature sensor (whatever that...
• Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error (Was: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?)
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 11:16:22 -0500
  ...The season was ending, it got colder out and my temperatures fell back into acceptable levels. The pressure did not come back and I...
• Temperature Gauge - Hot Desert Conditions - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Jack Newton
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 11:40:03 +1000
  ...By way of background, the city driving behaviour of the temperature gauge is that it normally sits about 1 or 2 needle widths to...
• Re: winter oil
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 22:01:16 -0500
  The first number is a metric for the fluidity at cold temperatures. (Typically 0 degrees F, but my understanding is that different oil manufacturers...