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• S&S or other exhaust (re-post)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Fri, 23 May 2003 09:39:31 -0400
  ...I'm looking at a complete replacement of the exhaust system on my 88 GL. The present system is non-stock (previous owner), in...
• Re: How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Wed, 7 May 2008 12:46:25 -0400
  ...system and installing r134a fittings to just poping in a once of pag oil and doing a 90% fill of r134a to the system...
• Gas Heat, Ark, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Sat, 27 Mar 1999 01:12:25 -0800
  ...With the enormous help of list member Jack Reed and local heater expert Robert Keezer I know more about the gas heater system than...
• Re: Help with exhaust bracket design?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:02:17 -0700
  ...On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 7:51 PM, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > Neil, > > Take a look at the exhaust system on any...
• Re: purchase advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 21:36:14 -0500
  ...The Digijet is a simpler fuel injection system with an air >flow meter design that has been reliable for me, absolutely no problems >with...
• Re: Chains/Snow Cables - 89 Westy 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 17:34:37 -0800
  ...Most cable systems are fairly easy to install in the mess. Most chain systems are not. Chain systems very heavy Cable systems very light...
• Coolant Pressure Issues
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 22:49:41 -0800
  ...I know that the coolant is a low pressure system, but since it�s a closed system shouldn�t it have to run its...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:29:42 -0700
  Maybe some of the waste heat is going elsewhere besides into the cooling system? I think the exhaust system gets pretty hot. Mark David...
• LATCH system for child seats
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 16:53:53 -0800
  ...This natually leads to the question - has anyone successfully retrofitted a LATCH anchor system to their Westy? This is the Lower Anchors and Tethers...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - DOT brake/PS fluids
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 04:07:19 -0600
  ...Run Dextron II/III ATF in the power steering system. AAG - Larry Word wrote: > ....they had 20 ft. of brake fluid and only 2...
• cooling system leak
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:32:41 -0700
  ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/04/20/vanagon-cooling-system-leak/ alistair
• Re: digitool
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 20:06:47 EST
  ...I checked the archive and was wondering where does one purchase the digitool for the digifant system. My injection system has been acting up...
• Air Lift Suspension system
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 10 May 2002 14:08:57 -0700
  Just an addendum for anyone interested in the Air Lift suspension system. See my install web page at: http://members.cox.net/holisticdream/airlift...
• Cooling System performance at altitude
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 17:28:11 -0700
  ...Both are "closed" systems. Any ideas? p
• Re: [WetWesties] RoadHaus - Virus Free
  Historical mailing list - Douglas L. Urner
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 10:50:35 -0700
  ...Or a Unix system. I read my mail on a BSD system and *never* have virus problems. Linux would work too. Doug -- Douglas L...
• for sale: vanagon central power locking system
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 22:35:46 EST
  ...complete vanagon central power locking system. includes all actuators, brackets, lines, wires. from a 1989 vanagon but would fit all vans 80-91. description...
• Re: Is your Vanagon "alarmed"?
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 20:04:37 -0500
  ...You can see a picture of my system here... http://www.intercom.net/~boatshop/VWPanz.jpg Not as clean of an installation as your...
• Exhaust systems
  Historical mailing list - Eddie Nelson
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 07:50:25 -0700
  It is time to do a complete change of my 89 exhaust system. Does any one have any suggestions as to which on I...
• Problem with cental locking system
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 12:38:41 -0400
  ...Does anybody know where to find the parts lists for that system in ETKA? Best regards. Gilles Turmel
• Coolant chemistry
  Historical mailing list - Roger Bowman
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 20:27:48 -0700
  ...The green coolant uses silicates and phosphates to for a corrosion inhibiting coating inside your cooling system. The orange coolants uses organic acids to...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:19:26 -0700
  ...I don't think I am going to try and use the 2.1 cooling system, I'll get a new 1.9 WP...
• Re: Dramatically Improving AC capacity
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 11 Nov 2001 09:40:07 -0500
  ...increasing the capacity of the existing system; > > 2. installing a higher capacity system to replace the existing one; > > 3. Installing a secondary AC system...
• Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 09:52:59 -0500
  ...Ask me how I know. > > the systems are compatible with one another, but it requires a time > consuming system flush (I used a flush...
• Re: What is an Audi Quattro (and how does it relate to Syncro)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 09:34:07 -0800
  ...Visually the Iltis 4WD system looks a lot like the Quattro system. The rear differential is visually 100% identical along with the drive shaft...
• Re: Coolant Explosion - Followup and Response Summary
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 19:13:10 EDT
  ...It was due to an airpocket in the system (apparantly we didn't bleed the system enough). After we bled the system then no...
• How to compression test/gasket leak test
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 18:23:23 EDT
  Well, after the cooling system R&R and ignition system work, it looks like I do indeed have a head gasket (or more likely...
• Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:11:38 +0000
  ...It will dramatically improve the performance of your Porsche 911 air conditioning system. It looks like a combination of a receiver/dryer and an...
• Re: About coolant
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:13:15 -0700
  ...As long as your cooling system is adequate (e.g. not a stock vanagon in the desert) the pressure maintained in the cooling system...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 15:43:25 -0400
  ...I was wondering though, > why can't I swap the 2.1 harness, ecu and distributor in, too? I know the > cooling system must...
• Re: replacing brake lines
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 11:49:00 -0400
  ...Flushing the system is done by pumpping all the old fluid through. with one person pumping the pedal till the reservoir is almost empty...
• Re: Rapid Idle when Warm / Throttle idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 13:16:24 -0700
  The idle stabilization system is really to improve cold engine driveability off idle. A warm engine should idle at the 880 RPM with the...
• Looking for A/C System
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 13:01:15 -0700
  Hi All, I'm looking to install an air conditioning (A/C) system in my '84 Automatic Westfalia. It came from the factory without...
• Re: Idle goes to 1,800 in Park
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:46:43 -0700
  ...Idle goes to 1,800 in Park >> >> Does it have the full 'full' 2.1 fuel injection system ? >> or does it still use 1...
• Re: Has your Coolant Expansion Tank EXPLODED yet??!! (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 11:48:14 -0400
  ...When bleeding the Vanagon cooling system it is impossible to get all the air out of the system. This is true with any vehicle...
• (Fwd) Software upgrade-a funny
  Historical mailing list - Jan Israelsen
  Sat, 22 Mar 1997 05:45:27 +0100
  ...Not only that, Wife 1.0 installs itself such that it is always launched at system initialization where it can moniter all other system...
• AC system wiring questions (SOS)
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 17:15:15 -0800
  ...As you may know, I'm selling my AC system out of my vanagon (yes, it hurts but it's the thing to do...
• Re: NVC Fox fuel management system
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:48:12 -0400
  ...NVC Fox fuel management system Hello, My son's '93 Fox (1.8) won't start. The Chilton's manual is almost useless. I...
• Re: bleed valve
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 10:59:22 -0400
  I have cleaned, flushed, cleaned and flushed the coolent system. 1. How much coolent does the system hold? I removed one lower radiator hose...
• Re: Winterize Westy?
  Historical mailing list - William H. Collins
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 12:51:47 EDT
  ...DON'T use automotive antifreeze for this!! RV drinking water system antifreeze is propolene glycol, a common food additive, not the toxic ethelene glycol...
• Re: STAINLESS VS ALUMINUM EXHAUST
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 28 Nov 1998 01:44:47 -0800
  ...and when the exhaust system crashed, the local Maxi-Muffler dude > talked me into letting him install an aluminum system, which, ten years > later...
• Re: High Altitude Problems -'90 WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 13:03:04 -0600
  Tom- As far as I know, you don't touch the fuel injection system for any altitude... your system should adjust automatically. Maybe your...
• Re: So when a Westy sits for 5 years...
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 19:23:28 -0800
  How much are they asking? You never mentioned the condition of the interior, A/C, Power steering, braking system, electrical system, etc. I would...
• Re: Air Getting into Cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 20:43:00 -0500
  John often people have trouble keeping the system bleed when the head gaskets are failing. try pressurizing the system with air and leave it...
• Re: AC Receiver Drier 253260633"D" vs 253260633"E"
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 13:35:56 -0500
  Roger Sisler wrote: >Acutally, 1/20 a drop is for a capilary(sp) system., like a house portable >dehumidifier. A system with a reciever...
• Re: clutch woes
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:42:27 -0600
  ...Bleed that system well....then bleed some more. Make sure you are positive you got all of the old/dirty fluid out. My experience...
• Re: Need a New Exhaust System, S&S Any Good?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:24:27 EDT
  ...Robert, may I suggest you consider using my Stainless Steel Exhaust system - _STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro...
• Re: Checking pressure cap function???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 28 Jul 2013 20:58:06 -0700
  ...I'm pretty sure the system has been > bled correctly -- I've been putting coolant into the system from a tiny > hose that goes...
• EGR for aircooled vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Brian M. Miller
  Wed, 6 Mar 96 8:19:33 PST
  ...The vanagon's exhaust system is rotting out. Suprisingly, it did pass emissions testing, but the system leaks and I'm sure the Cat...
• Re: AC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 May 2013 16:34:32 -0400
  ...While simply charging the system with those can set ups in the stores sounds like a good idea you should either get some knowledge...
• 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: Auxiliary Battery
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:37:01 -0800
  I'd suggest calculating total Amp draw of loads on the aux battery system first. This will be a big factor in determining required...
• Re: CHEAP Headlamp upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 22:22:58 +0900
  ...This work is called "Earthing Systems" in Japan. The system which copes with many cars is sold in Japan. But, the system of Vanagon...
• FS 50 degree I4 engine conversion parts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 02:06:35 +0000
  ...The mounting system in from a golf RV engine code car. It is a rock solid mounting system that has been trouble free for...
• NVC Fox fuel management system
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:24:00 -0700
  ...I'm trying to find what type of fuel management system it uses... Anyone know? Thanks. Rob becida@comcast.net Western Washington State, USA
• Mystical A/C (was hey all)
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 12:14:54 EST
  My buddy had this system in his Westie. If I knew it was a Holy Grail of Westie owners I would have payed more...
• Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 15:33:46 -0500
  ...So if there is any weakness in your compressor or elsewhere in the system, your system will likely fail soon after installation. Not going...
• Re: Interstates
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 20:10:27 -0600
  ...and we get a system of national highways that is called the Interstate Highway System. yes, they came up with the US highway system...
• Re: Whining AC compressor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 00:42:00 -0400
  Did flushing the system also include removing the compressor and removing the drain plug on it and actually draining it out. If not then...
• Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 15 Jun 2018 10:35:20 -0400
  ...Keep in mind that although rear brakes do not contribute much to overall braking performance, they must be 100% correct for the full system...
• Re: Excess Air In Coolant System
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 19:28:59 -0500
  ...How can I tell if the system needs to be bled. I added antifreeze to the resevoir to fill it up, but what what...