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• Re: Altimeter for dash?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:59:59 -0500
  ...I was awfulling impressed with a phone that had a carpenter's level > function ... > and I just can not imagine how that device does...
• Re: Coolant resistance thru coolant level probe
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 01:12:18 -0500
  ...Coolant resistance thru coolant level probe > I don't get it... > > > Entity John Rodgers spoke thus: > > > All this reminds me of the story of...
• I need Help building 3 tier Leveling Blocks/Ramps
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 07:17:50 -0400
  Hi all, I need some help on dimensions on the leveling blocks/ramps, I plan to build this weekend.. I have seen these in...
• Re: Fridge....should it stay on...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 25 May 2005 13:58:15 -0700
  out of level warning is to do more with the refrigerant than the combustion chamber. Alistair '82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94...
• Re: when making a left turn, parking brake light comes on??? ideas?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 05:19:59 -0800
  That's right but not for 83.5 as the brake fluid level switch was added to the fluid reservoir starting in 1985 models...
• ATF Capacity in replaced trans (90 GL automatic)?
  Historical mailing list - ok artguy
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 11:07:22 -0500
  ...I filled it to that level and, predictably, the trans slipped a bit during the test run. I then referenced the appendix, which lists...
• Re: 87 Vanagon temperature light
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Sat, 10 Oct 1998 11:12:21 -0700
  Try checking you expansion tank water level (the one that you cannot see from your lisence plate). In the 83 1/2 - 85 vanagons...
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Aug 2018 20:39:49 -0400
  ...at level controller, painted number 42 or 43, third socket in the upper row of the fuse/relay panel, broken solder inside level controller...
• Re: 90 Vanagon temp light flashing, needle ok- HELP
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Sun, 31 Aug 1997 12:37:01 -0400
  ...The light is to indicate a low coolant level. The coolant level sensor is located in the cap of the plastic coolant tank at...
• Re: proper oil level in 2wd trans
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 07:31:45 -0800
  ...This amount will leave the level somewhat shy of the bottom of the filler hole. If you are going to use synthetic oil, filling...
• Re: Propane tank filling
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 21:52:32 -0600
  ...yes there will be a pressure differential from sea level to denver. example is a fire extinguisher filled at sea level and then brought...
• Troubleshooting drinking water pump
  Historical mailing list - Roger Donahe
  Sun, 31 Aug 2003 14:02:02 -0700
  ...Inside the cabinet adjacent to the water tank where you can access the wiring to the water level sensors, there is a small black...
• Re: Diesel Rings!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 12:09:28 -0800
  ...Higher RPMs and higher oil level in the pan makes it worse. Tired of fighting it, I removed the oil filler tube, blocked off...
• Re: Water tank level system
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 22 May 2016 17:34:35 -0400
  ...wrote: > Would someone tell me how the thing senses the water level? > > Mine shows Full all the time on the LED panel. > > -- > Neil2 > '82...
• Storing Westy for 8 months
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:36:52 -0800
  ...It will be stored in an unheated garage in the CA Sierra Nevada (mountains) @ 7,000 foot level, where the temperatures go down to...
• Re: Compression Ratios
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Feb 1995 13:40:28 +0500
  ...If you are living several thousand > feet above sea level (you are in AZ, right) the compression ratio you > mentioned may be appropriate since...
• Re: Oil on the rear window!!!
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 30 May 1997 20:56:30 -0400
  ...snip > When I change the oil and add the recommended 4.8 quarts the level is at the > top mark. I found that my...
• power steering leak
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Sat, 13 Jun 1998 23:20:21 -0500
  ...Is Dexron III OK? I noticed that the level was just at minimum. Exam of the steering rack showed wet, but intact, right front...
• Re: Oil Light/Dash Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 21:24:16 -0600
  ...I checked the oil > level > and there doesn't seem to be any problems in the level. I had to > drive a > total of...
• How much AT fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:47:51 -0700
  ...miles, everything working smoothly, checked the level of AT in Park, engine at idle, van perfectly level, and the fluid just barely shows on...
• Thanks for the level head
  Historical mailing list - Ron Clayton
  Sun, 14 Sep 1997 22:23:05 -0500
  Thanks to Dr. Chris Smith, for quick and decisive administrative action.
• Re: EuroSpec Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sun, 8 Nov 1998 15:49:52 -0500
  Steve - What was your impression of the smoothness and noise level? BOB
• Re: MINOR? COOLANT CATASTROPHE HELP NEEDED
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 19:23:10 -0700
  ...The early 'coolant low level control unit' pegs the temp needle on the hot end just because the coolant level in the tank is...
• Blinking Light in 84 Camper (Continued)
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Sun, 31 May 1998 17:00:37 -0400
  ...When the coolant level is too low, the warning light in the water temperatue gauge (see page 30) will flash until the coolant level...
• Re: Acceptable level of change in coolant in refill tank
  Historical mailing list - ChuckKuecker
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 07:48:17 -0600
  ...I >don't seem to be losing coolant but I do notice that the level in the >refill tank (that's the one visible...
• Re: dead lighter
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 22:22:20 -0500
  ...Green ring absorbs all energy levels of photons, except for levels that eyes see as "green". Therefore, lamp illuminates ring - looks green! Hope this...
• Re: What's Correct Oil Level: MIN or MAX?!
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 13:15:05 -0500
  While I have not checked oil temps, keeping the oil level to the low side does seem to make oil consumption go down in...
• Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 20:28:59 -0800
  ...It was a bit unscientific, but 4 quarts of water fit in the pan when the bottom of the pan was on a level...
• Re: Oil Checking My '86 Vanagon, the answer!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sun, 7 Jun 1998 02:51:24 EDT
  ...On the oil level, if the level is more than 5 millimeters above the full mark, then you may experience with a hot motor...
• Re: Gauges
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:28:52 -0400
  Sea level pressure IS assumed as the "0" reading on every pressure guage designed for automotive use. As an example of my meaning; a...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - Clutch throw-out level moverment ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 18:14:57 -0800
  ...85 Vanagon - Clutch throw-out level moverment ? Tonight, in the middle of bleeding my new master cyl./slave cylinders, it dawned on me that...
• Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 19:50:18 -0400
  The coolant level sensor should definitely have an o-ring on it. The sensor will crack easily if overtightened, I usually just smear a...
• Friday Story
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 25 May 2007 16:33:27 -0700
  ...The effect of more oil when parked on a slope may be equal to parking on level ground with correct oil level. Yes, it...
• O.K., I admit it... I deleted the mail on coolants...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Oct 1994 00:33:56 -0500
  >The "low coolant level" blinking light comes on and goes off in my >'87 Vanagon.. It seems to be in sync with the potholes...
• Re: Auto Transmission Fail (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:03:19 -0700
  engine running or not running ? engine not running, level will be higher I think. if checking ATF level the normal way .. warm and running...
• Re: Coolant tank
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 21:52:49 -0400
  ...I > >also need the coolant level sensor. Any one has a spare tank to sell I > >would appreciate a response. > > Mine too. I've...
• Re: Coolant Tank
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 07:49:11 -0700
  ...You can also get the coolant level sensor for your van. Try www.busdepot.com, they have the best price on the net. MAKE...
• Re: I need Help building 3 tier Leveling Blocks/Ramps
  Historical mailing list - Larry and Avery Johnson
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 17:19:33 -0400
  ...In practice I just drive up the 45� slope on all three boards until my gauge shows level, apply the brakes and block the...
• Re: Mr. Heater buddy now under $40 at Lowes
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 21:47:55 -0500
  ...As oxygen levels decrease, combustion produces higher levels of CO. Hence, the oxygen sensor/shutoff _does_ have a direct relation to CO. ANSI Z21...
• Re: Swivel Seat install into a passenger Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:08:25 -0400
  ...But the level of the carpet is actually above the level of the top of the track at the after end, and I couldn...
• Re: WTB: crew cab...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Apr 1999 05:09:16 EDT
  ...the bed of the EV pickups looks like it was just stuck on there...like a flatbed...no body panels underneath the bed level...
• Re: temp sensor Q
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 14:09:13 EDT
  ...Or is your coolant level just low? Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16
• Re: coolant level sensor qs??
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 07:31:06 EST
  ...Chuck In a message dated 2/22/01 9:21:42 PM, SBWC919@AOL.COM writes: << my coolant level sensor has decided to start...
• Engine Temp Problems
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 13:56:53 -0400
  ...The guage used to sit in the middle, on top of the coolant level indicator. Now, after running it for at least 1/2...
• O-ring Size for Coolant Level Warning Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Mon, 8 Jun 2015 17:12:36 -0500
  Anyone have the size handy? 1986 VanagonThx,Jack
• Re: Any probs. w fridge not level?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 15:40:57 -0400
  >With camping season here again and questions re the Westy fridge, and the >instructions calling for the fridge to be level, has anyone had...
• Source for water tank level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 13 May 1999 07:18:31 -0700
  After noticing that my water level gauge would always read 1/2 (yellow) unless it was completely full, I pulled the level sensor rod...
• Re: making a vanagon pickup truck!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 01:45:49 EDT
  ...level up to the front seat pedestals, and then laying some diamond plate on it to make it level fromt he rear deck level...
• Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:44:15 -0700
  ...Another concern is that if the handle is not held level whilst closing it gets abruptly jerked level as the door latches (that can...
• Re: Tough driving
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 13:44:15 -0700
  ...Any engine gets more power at sea level than at altitude due to the increased atmospheric pressure. Because the air-cooled engine has a...
• Poor-man's coolant bleed...
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 15:38:16 -0800
  ...and the one >behind your lisc plate (expansion tank) should stay at the max level, below >the cap level...<<<<< > >The tank inside the van...
• Re: Tire pressure question 2
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 15:30:18 -0400
  ...I suggest that tires be fitted that can handle the recommended inflation for that Vanagon AND that they be inflated to that level (or...
• 85 Vanagon - Clutch throw-out level moverment ?
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 20:46:46 -0500
  ...for granted - without some sort of "return spring" for the throwout level (on the bellhousing), what makes the slave cylinder return to its original...
• Coolant loss in expansion tank but not fill tank
  Historical mailing list - Pam McIntosh
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 17:07:21 +0000
  ...The level in the expansion tank again dropped. The level in overflow tank didn't change. I filled the overflow tank to maximum level...
• Re: Leak at coolant level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 13:57:50 -0600
  ...Leak at coolant level sensor > > > Until I got my '86 Diesel DoubleCab, I had never had a coolant level > sensor on > > the coolant expansion...
• Re: Coolant Tank Sensor popped out...how to tighten? Need answer asap.
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 07:22:56 EDT
  Spend the time and money to get the correctly sized coolant level sensor O-ring from the dealer. A couple of years ago I...
• Re: Master cylinder leak and coolant leak at pressure tank
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Thu, 12 May 2005 07:20:28 -0700
  ...Coolant puddles around the coolant > level sensor on the coolant pressure tank. My coolant pressure tank is > two > years old and I just replaced...
• Re: Troubleshooting Blinking LED
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 2 May 2014 21:04:42 -0400
  ...The coolant level control module (painted #43) applies a weak square wave to one pin of the coolant level sender. If that pin is...
• Re: instument panel lamps
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 03:47:12 -0500
  ...one broker levels. Worse: VW dealer doesn't have the same type of level available. You need to pull the fan knob and 4...
• Re: High elevation adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 21:44:38 -0700
  Andrew, When I lived in Wyoming 95-99 (next door to Vidavoo/Kurt Goudy State Park) my house was at the 7,500 level...