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• Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 14:29:40 -0500
  ...About $30. >> >> It needs major work to be converted.Remove and drain the oil from the >> compressor. Backflush all the lines(50 ft),Add...
• Re: Coolant top up
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 7 Sep 2013 20:49:17 -0500
  ...system was draining as I was driving. he started looking for that plug - found it in a drain on the floor!! Put it back...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 19:46:55 -0700
  Well, I think they were used in the old days to cap the valve stem when a divot was worn in it by the...
• Re: Oil plug stripped, fix needed
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Sat, 19 Jul 1997 13:51:49 -0800
  ...out drain plug in my 86 when I bought it. I tapped it out to the thread size of the pressure relief valve of...
• water in exhaust after fresh heads installed
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Company
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 09:13:38 -1000
  ...set, valves lapped. Engine is running great except running very hot- I think the radiator is clogged with the corroded junk I drained out...
• DAS BOOT HAS ENGINE RUNNING!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 20:45:01 -0600
  ...She fired no problem!!! But that irritating valve noise was extremely loud, I suppose from hydraulic lifters that had drained down with the engine...
• Westy Fridge while driving and lighting tip(long)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 15:37:29 -0700
  ...The best way to duplicate this would be to use the drain tube under the fridge and a foot pump with some vinyl tubing...
• Re: A/T problems -- fluid level high
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Feb 2015 12:00:06 -0500
  ...If not look for differential fluid or a bad valve body, torque converter or clogged vent. Dennis, From my phone. ________________________________ From: Rick Cooper<mailto...
• Re: How is the Westy water tank inlet routed?
  Historical mailing list - Troy Delnicki
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 22:07:53 -0400
  ...You could put a valve at the bottom of the van in the drain cap of the holding tank. No pump needed, just let...
• Oil pump losing prime on 55 degree conversion..solved?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 15:50:04 -0500
  ...So my theory here is that either the filter itself or the anti-drainback valve is more restrictive on the Mann gas I4 filter...
• Re: Still having starting problems.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 21:19:48 -0500
  ...http://williamwareagency.com/forsale/stanvan/0003.htm The valve adjustment is on Shaping Up Your Vanagon. http://williamwareagency.com/forsale/stanvan/0096.htm If...
• Coolant Flush and Fill for $39.95?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 17:44:18 -0700
  ...They stated that they would be willing to drain the resivoire tank that contains their typical brand X coolant and, put in the coolant...
• Re: Coolant change questions
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 14 Feb 2023 18:03:45 -0800
  Hi Eric, Maybe you want to break that old plastic bleeder valve - and then replace it with either a plastic one or better yet...
• 1.9l pushrod tube seals (repost from egroups)
  Historical mailing list - John Haddad
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 11:54:18 -0400
  ...Is there any reason to drain the oil before the job? I noticed that there are shields underneath the pushrod tubes which share a...
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  Historical mailing list - PB
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:55:34 -0700
  ...Some hard, brittle, black chunks > > came out of the oil drain hole (case sealant? valve cover gasket > > sealant?), and a few black silicone bits...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 01:01:24 -0600
  The valve prevents the oil from draining out of the oil galleries when you turn the car off. The theory is that if you...
• '71 bus runs!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 09:27:50 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Checked the timing, gap, valves and all the wires once more. After turning the engine over a few times with the coil unplugged the...
• Re: Valve cover oil leak..
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 09:52:19 -0600
  ...While you're adjusting the valves inspect the valve stems for chips and the adjusting screws for heavy pitting. Either of these signs can...
• Re: Post winter storage sticky valve noise
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
  Sat, 11 Apr 2015 18:44:45 -0600
  ...Then he drained the oil and replaced it. The noise has > > > (almost) completely gone away. > > > > > > You may find that your noise goes away by...
• Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:36:07 -0800
  ...I changed the non stock filter box mount angle, located a new drain hole on that box, sealed the hose to snorkel join with...
• Re: How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 6 May 2008 13:56:55 -0700
  ...of '02. > > > > What I did was, I replaced the receiver/dryer, removed the compressor > > and drained the old oil out and flushed it, flushed...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 21 May 2015 22:31:24 +0000
  ...It is a check valve that is supposed to keep oil from draining back from the cylinder head. Here is a link that has...
• Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 20 May 1999 11:30:47 -0700
  ...c) The anti-drainback valve need not be considered either. Only the flow through the filter element is an issue. Some Conclusions: 1) Pressure...
• Re: Seeking Coolant bleeding web site, coolant to use
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 10:21:03 -0500
  ...so now I lower that with the drain pan in place. I verify the heater valves are open. I remove the pressure cap. I...
• Purging A/C system.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 21:39:49 -0500
  ...way.) I removed the dryer (trash) the suction valve (trash) and removed the compressor to drain off the oil (hardly any). I used Mineral...
• Re: Last gasp: low compression exhaust valve can't pass smog
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:37:22 -0800
  ...Maybe just more > time caused the valve to go bad. But I believe I've also read that the > valves in AMC head go...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:20:16 +0000
  ...Checked my Bentley but no info there. > > Tomorrow will work on changing the front heater valve with the new > > expensive GOWESTY heater valve. > > > > Dennis...
• Re: Starts strong Now No Start HMMM
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 21 Apr 2014 10:13:31 -0600
  ...Did the lifters >> > overcharge and the valves are just floating?? >> > >> > Very weird. >> > >> > Did not look deep. Just spun like no pistons were connected to...
• Re: IS THIS IT? Coolant level fluctuations in '91 Westie.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Sep 1997 14:51:46 UT
  ...I would check the pressure cap to make the relief valve is holding. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon mailing list On Behalf Of Barbara...
• Re: antifreeze from diesel engine block
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 25 May 2004 08:13:52 -0400
  ...into most blocks as a > "pressure valve" to guard against cracking the block if the coolant > freezes. > > Drain the coolant. Drill a hole in...
• vangon bleeding sysstem
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 08:43:27 -0400
  ...We installed our purging,drain, and fill valve in the lowest hose .... under the spare tire trap door... it can be reached without dropping...
• Re: Seized Engine? Is there something I can do? - '91 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 07:55:38 -0700
  Before you do anything, pull off your valve covers to see if your rocker arms look broken or strange in some other way. Let...
• Re: R12 or R134?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 11:26:23 -0600
  ...Log them and once the system is empty or has been drained and the freon recaptured, replace the hoses and go with your final...
• Re: 91 GL running hot all of the sudden
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 15:22:15 -0500
  ...in the resevoir, so I need to drain and add more coolant. Is there a bleeder valve somewhere? > >Thanks for any direction on this...
• Re: Replacing Thermostat... and gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 22:18:31 -0400
  ...Worse the lower port will be blocked so the t-stat will not be able to act as a mixing valve. You won’t...
• Re: Jerry Cans
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 7 Jun 2020 12:19:09 -0400
  ...main tank (~5 min), and a valve >>> lets it drain back by gravity (~1hr). I upgraded the valve to a >>> solenoid, so now it...
• Re: Kerosene to clean out engine before oil change
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 08:53:29 -0600
  ...After about twenty minutes the smoking stopped, the hydraulic valves > quieted and the Olds purred. When it was drained, the once fresh oil/kerosene...
• Re: Propane Fillup?
  Historical mailing list - Emil Lehan
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 15:40:14 EDT
  ...I do intend on replacing as many of the attached components (valves and such) as possible. Any one got experience with this issue? Thank...
• DAS BOOT HAS ENGINE RUNNING!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 21:02:07 -0600
  ...She fired no problem!!! But that irritating valve noise was extremely loud, I suppose from hydraulic lifters that had drained down with the engine...
• New Diesel Transaxle for sale (long story)
  Historical mailing list - Rich Propsom
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 21:17:43 -0500
  ...Originally bought for 980.00 in 1998 by PO, have original documentation. (note, currently drained, magnetic drain plug was very clean with no significant...
• Re: ATF/MMO
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 19:28:47 EDT
  ...The good filter will prevent >the >oil >from draining out of the lifters overnight. >After all of that is done, run a compression check...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:59:05 -1000
  ...From flickering oil light to valves clacking >> >> Hmm.. Still have the oil light, although less frequently. Valves chattered >> once after a run at 65...
• FW: ATF/MMO
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 16:21:13 -0400
  ...If you pull off a valve cover, and there is thick black gooey crud all over everything, DON'T flush your motor. If it...
• Re: Fridge frustration
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 19 Jul 2015 13:54:00 -0500
  Maureen, Assuming that there is propane in the tank, that the propane valve is open, and that you are following the lighting instructions posted...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 May 2012 19:50:55 -0400
  ...Leaks on top including the vent tubes and the gravity valves on top of the wheel well expansion tanks are common places for entry...
• Re: Two Oil Change Questions
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 09:31:14 -0700
  ...Now, the books say to check for bits of metal in the old oil when you >drain it. Last time, it was ok (about...
• Re: Carrying a large outboard in a Vanagon (plus some NVC outboard motor 2 stroke vs 4 questions)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 11:45:04 -0400
  ...Even with draining the oil all > the > time, it will make a mess and oil getting past the rings will be > problem. With the...
• Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:06:33 -0500
  James, Drain the oil, change the filter, then put the oil back in. Simple. You will lose a filter full - about 3/4 of...
• Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:38:43 -0500
  ...While you're adjusting the valves inspect the valve stems for chips and the adjusting screws for heavy pitting. Either of these signs can...
• Re: bleeding a van - coolant
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 15:06:28 -0700
  Entire system was drained, radiator and all. Very little left in it and I could basically get just the fill bottle full and a...
• Re: !982 Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 20:53:27 -0600
  ...It is different from all > >other VW diesel oil filters and has an anti-drainback valve to help reduce > >the time lag between startup...
• Re: Oil filter question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:32:39 -0700
  ...Is the Mahle filter supposed to help with this...some kinda drain-back valve in it or something? For complete disclosure...I have an...
• Re: Outlaw parts Van the picture
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 11:49:17 -0400
  ...Also,the before and after of > the service valves for the same ghia. I will paint all these items with > POR15. The fuel injector...
• Re: charge batter in the vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 15:00:48 -0600
  ...That would mean that when you stated "I inadventantly left my seat heater on and it drained my battery", this should not have made...
• Re: altenator light
  Historical mailing list - Sean Cole
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 12:28:52 PST
  ...Reset the valve lash per Bentley or Haynes, but only >use > > 1/2 to 1 turn after contact rather than 2 turns. > > > > would the...
• Re: Filling water tank when no hose is available (GoWesty connector)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 16 Aug 2013 14:20:52 -0500
  ...tank, open the spigot, and drain the water into the tank. If using a hose, I have a valve that fits on the end...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:27:01 +0000
  ...THe upper COndenser isnt mounted to anything? the cabinet just holds it there? I need to replace my expansion valve as it appears to...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:46:16 -0400
  ...Some people think you are talking about the rocker arm covers (valve covers most people call them) and are wondering why you would want...
• Re: Propane tank rust - how much is too much?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 31 Jan 2018 06:46:46 -0800
  ...I had left > the tank valve open since the summer, but I last used the stove in > November. I think the original regulator may...
• Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:42:54 -0400
  Very good explanation especially about the expansion valves. Except up here in Quebec Canada we vacuum the system, then do a leak test on...