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• Re: 85 Vanagon - DOT brake fluid, DOT 3 vs. 4
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 11:44:11 -0500
  ...Also you need to completely flush out your brake fluid with fresh every two years. Allan AAG - Larry Word <word_aag@COMCAST.NET> writes...
• Re: FW: ATF/MMO
  Historical mailing list - Steve Grayer
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 17:11:20 -0400
  ...ATF/MMO > > Donna-- > > The guy who wrote the original post is a genius. ;-) wink. > > Joking aside, KW is good flush, as is Gold Eagle...
• Re: Kerosene to clean out engine before oil change
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 08:53:29 -0600
  Those are the same results you get by using Motor Flush. Gunk / Siloo / Berrymans / Siloo and several others make motor flush. I like Siloo...
• cooling system expansion tank- filthy!
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 22:28:29 -0400
  ...to give myself the room I needed (and in anticipation of flushing/fixing my coolant system) I drained my coolant system. I noticed a...
• How do you purge and capture all the antifreeze?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 13:36:28 -0700
  ...There, in addition to lots of other good info, you will find a very complete description of the coolant flushing and bleeding process: http...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 11:43:21 -0700
  Go to Napa or something like it and buy a bottle of A/C flush solvent. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com -----Original Message----- From...
• =?utf-8?Q?Power=20steering=20fluid?=
  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?C=20Snyder=20?=
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:38:52 -0500
  ...much does the system hold and how do I go about flushing out all the old fluid before refilling the system? Thanks for your...
• Re keying rear hacth and sliding door locks
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:19:14 -0800
  I have a 1982 Vanagon with a replaced rear hatch from a 1987 with a flush release button and sliding door from a 1982...
• Re: Water Treatment / Purification
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 09:50:46 -0700
  ...references to answer that question, which were posted yesterday during the "flush" of suggestions. Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare...
• Replacing antenna, "key"
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:57:47 -0600
  ...I've been procrastinating installing one that needs a key or something, to pull the top of the antenna out of the "flush housing...
• Re: radiator removal, orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 24 May 1999 03:47:07 -0700
  ...What better time than when flushing the cooling system anyway. I won't bore you with the details of my all-day Saturday project...
• Re: FW: ATF/MMO
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 15:02:32 -0700
  ...ATF/MMO > > > > Donna-- > > > > The guy who wrote the original post is a genius. ;-) wink. > > > > Joking aside, KW is good flush, as is Gold Eagle...
• Coolant change question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 22:21:58 -0700
  ...Is disconnecting the hose from the thermostat to the radiator, and inserting a hose in this end and flushing the system (both with the...
• Re: Using Gunk or other engine cleaning solvents!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 18:41:13 -0800
  not that my motor is over tired, but a cleaning/flush would'nt help get rid of simple deposits? my oil is always nice...
• citric acid flush
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 20:32:28 -0700
  time for the citric acid flush. Push 500grams of citirc acid and 1 gallon of water into just the radiater. Be sure to isolate...
• RE: Lotsa gauges
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 20 Apr 1996 07:16:05 -0700 (PDT)
  ...And then there's the porti-potti flush pressure gauge.... Steven Sacramento, CA sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com
• coolant filters, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 09:47:04 -0400
  ...here is Canada) to keep the coolant clean and with enough anti-corrosion chemicals between the flushes. Any downsides? �ric 84 Westy 'La Surprise'
• Re: Strange Brake Issue
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 01:29:05 -0700
  ...How black is the fluid?? Flush and bleed the system yearly, and don't forget the clutch. At 01:20 AM 08/24/2002...
• Clutch Need Adjust?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 20:49:27 EDT
  ...Is this just a pedal throw adjustment, or more likely something with the hydraulics? Also, I was wondering if most of you flush & bleed...
• Re: cleaning coffee out of seats....ideas??
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 12:32:04 EST
  ...system, or just irrigate the seatbottom with water until the coffee flushes out of the foam... then let the seat dry for a few...
• Re: Prestone 5/150 antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 14:00:13 -0500
  ...Wednesday, July 08, 1998 11:32 AM > > I chose this brand to do my recent refill after flushing. It is phosphate > free, and runs...
• Re: fresh water
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 5 May 1999 07:55:22 -0700
  ...fresh water > How many listmembers out there actually drink the water from the fresh water tank? I flush mine out every year with a...
• Re: Wrong brake fluid??????????
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 13:46:54 -0400
  5 is complete different so defintly flush with the proper fluid, if you do it quickly there is no big deal. It's DOT...
• CARAT AIR CONDTIONING
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 1 Aug 2016 08:17:35 -0500
  ...I have to replace the receiver/dryer, and probably flush the old refrigerant oil out. What might be the best way to do this...
• Re: changing coolant
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 09:10:35 EST
  Dan, you asked: << Where do you live? It cost me $100.00 to have the old coolant flushed and new autobahn installed. >> I just...
• Re: overheating 84 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 21:05:43 -0400
  ...overheating 84 vanagon > How much did this flushing out cost people?? > > justin >
• Re: toque converter seal question?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 00:09:47 +0000
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <P><BR>Hi, the torque converter seal goes flush, if not, it will leak. Trust me, BTDT. How...
• Re: winterizing
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 3 Nov 2004 09:18:52 -0800
  ...sink water lines and sink trap. Freezing will crack these items. Flush it all real well in the spring. M --- jeff <ptreyesone@YAHOO.COM...
• Re: Coolant Service Procedure
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 02:46:43 +0800
  ...How are you draining and flushing the coolant out of the hose that runs between the thermostat housing and the radiator? Blowing air into...
• Re: AC servicing woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 16:00:41 -0700
  ...when flushing the system, is it lines only or does the >> flush material also get washed through the condenser and evaporator??? >> I have a...
• water pump update
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sat, 27 Aug 1994 17:30:43 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I drained and flushed the system, and that went well too. I managed to catch almost all of the anitfreeze. I put everything together...
• Re: Flushing the crankcase
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sat, 13 Jan 2007 18:08:15 -0500
  ...COM> Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 10:41 AM Subject: Re: Flushing the crankcase > I had a 1.9 that had an orange glaze...
• Re: Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:55:08 -0700
  ...Botched Coolant Flush Implications? > Scott, > > Let me consult my crystal ball... How am I supposed to know? > > :-) > > I don't use the blue goo...
• Re: Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:22:52 -0700
  ...Botched Coolant Flush Implications? > Wes, if you weren't seeing any high temperatures on your trip then the > engine is fine. The nice part...
• Sunday morning, radiator change
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 11:27:53 -0500
  ...Am I suppose to use a sealant around the threads? Should I rig up a flush and flush out the entire system now? Thanks...
• Decadent!
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Sat, 13 Dec 2003 15:35:49 -0600
  So i asked my VW guru to flush out the cooling system a while back and refill with a 60 below mix in preparation...
• Re: Leaky rear cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 20:57:30 -0500
  Hi Roger, Did you bleed out all the brake fluid when you changed the cylinder? Brake fluid should be flushed and replaced with new...
• autotrans '85 Q?: reliability
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Sep 1996 23:23:44 -0300 (ADT)
  ...about these things, as well as any positive info? Maintainence needs? Flushing (the trans, not NY) Weak links: flex plate? Driveability/mileage? Email me...
• Re: g12 coolant
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 02:25:25 -0500
  ...Just flush the system and change the coolant every two years. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Ki wrote: >is it ok to run...
• Re: "step protector" project
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:50:14 -0700
  Don't you mean "flush mount" instead? Surface mounts wouldn't look pretty all over anything. It's like small rectangular fleas infesting your...
• Re: holes
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:13:51 -0400
  ...You could countersink the holes in the bed and use the flat head sealing rivet to maintain a flush finish. btw. now THAT sounds...
• Re: coolant system trivia
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 08:50:24 -0500
  ...week. >Flushing the system with hot water under house >pressure gave a flow rate about 6 gallons per second. >The first flush was very...
• Re: Temp Gauge -- why did this happen?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 9 May 2012 07:38:02 -0700
  On 05/08/2012 09:00 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote: > I put a flushing tee in the heater hose under the van. Hook up...
• Re: Mutant Westy luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:08:24 -0800
  ...It's > flush with the top, with some ribs. No tiedowns either. Do I have some > kind of a mutant? > > Mark > Are you sure...
• 85 Tune-up
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Mar 1997 09:31:47 -0600
  ...oil in manual trans * wire's * K&N air filter * fuel filter * Rad flush * water pump belt Did I miss anything? 85 Panel camper
• Re: water pump replacement 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 19:52:01 -0800
  My mechanic billed me 3 hours to do the water pump, flush the system, change an AC compressor and charge the AC. steve Judith...
• Re: Haynes Manual 1982-1990
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 20:24:09 -0500
  Coram Deo wrote: > Thanks to all who straightened me out on >the book AND on the radiator flush. > My mechanic - a real Ol' Timer...
• Re: Update: Rear Wheel Bearings
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 1 Jul 2006 13:16:26 -0700
  ...No reasonable way could external washing of the wheels flush out the bearings. Mark Dave Vickery wrote: > I had asked about rear wheel bearing...
• Re: May the List not know this?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 11:53:42 -0700
  In terms of flushing out the tank, there is a place near me that does a very thorough job. They are a stripping company...
• Re: water tank winterization
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 5 Nov 2005 22:44:06 -0700
  ...in the spring i open the drain and flush a bit and then put a couple gallons of water in and run it through...
• Re: Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products? Antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 09:08:24 -0400
  ...Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products? You can also run Redline Water Wetter, a cooling enhancer additive that promotes slightly better heat...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 4 Apr 2017 18:19:50 -0500
  ...How often should I drain and flush the cooling system on >> my Vanagon; The last time my Vanagon saw new coolant was August 2003...
• Re: 82 Westy middle seat install - propane bolts welded in??
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:36:32 -0500
  ...considering taking a hole-saw to the track so it fits flush around > the propane bolts, and then just adding a nut and bolt...
• Sierra Coolant/Prestone 5/100 Phos-Free Coolant: Further Info
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 16:57:40 -0600
  ...The label says that the system must be thoroughly flushed of all other types of coolant before Prestone 5/100 (5 years 100K miles...
• Re: Was Re: Orange Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Thu, 27 May 1999 08:54:18 -0500
  ...Regardless, why would you need to mix it anyway? If >one flushes the system - it's not an issue. I use Prestone 5/150...
• Re: Valve adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sun, 13 Dec 2015 16:31:59 -0800
  ...Bentley says to back out the adjusting screw until it is flush with the > rocker arm, then turn engine to TDC on #1 and...
• Re: Van tour- any caveats? (hahahaha)
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 18:00:16 -0500
  .> >6. Flush engine, treat with Slick 50. Never tried it in a Volkswagen. > I would not put Slick advertising, ugh, I mean 50 in...
• Re: Temp Gauge -- why did this happen
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 9 May 2012 08:28:15 -0700
  Really, it would take you 5 minutes max to cut the hose and insert a 1/2" flushing tee from Prestone or the like...
• Re: Rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 11:09:29 -0700
  Rule of thumb aside, on factory alloy wheels VW used nuts that didn't even come close to meeting your "stud is flush or...
• Re: Have a Seat
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 10:03:33 -0500
  ...Tracks do mount flush with floor >and mount with two bolts each. > >George Becker >e-mail: George.Becker@sce.com Dylan Spurgin '81 Westy...