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• Re: o2 Sensor on 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 17:22:32 -0400
  That green wire is the shielded cable. The black wire on the sensor is a plain wire. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Christopher Gronski [mailto...
• Re: Flywheel Install / O - ring
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:44:31 -0700
  ...the felt pilot bearing dust shield.. I have seen 'too many times' where the little metal ring that keeps it in place in the...
• Re: again with "exhaust rattle"
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:28:46 -0700
  ...I can say that you do not need to remove the rear heat shield to get at the cast mount, but on a syncro...
• Re: Cables - front to rear
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:53:28 -0800
  ...Cut the ends off, cut it in half, and you should have 2 pieces of shielded cable with 3 wires in each. These work...
• Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:03:15 -0700
  On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 11:03 AM, Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > The dish drainer / heat shield dingus mounted...
• Re: Fuel Line protectors
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 13:54:04 -0500
  Paul; It is an extra heat shield for the fuel lines. Since I could not find any locally the old stuff was reused. You...
• 90 vanagon > difference between coolant tanks?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 17:27:29 -0700
  ...upon installing the > exhaust heat shield and coolant tank (from my '90), > i noticed that the tank > makes contact witht the AC pulley. i...
• Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:18:08 -0400
  ...What about using one of those old-fashioned bug shields you used to see mounted on the front of old trucks? Those upright pieces...
• Re: i can hear my fuel pump, now gas heater
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 07:57:25 -0600
  ...behind the shield in between the fuel tank and >>the tranny, adjacent to the propane tank? to the rear of the shield >>it looks...
• Re: Part needed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Apr 2023 11:49:22 -0500
  ...PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > > I need the plastic shield that goes under the steering column. Mine is > > cracked beyond repair. Anyone...
• Re: OXS light on dash
  Historical mailing list - Gary Edwards
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 00:35:19 EDT
  ...It also contains a shielded button that you press (several times) with a small pointed instrument to reset the light.
• Re: 89 Vanagon engine misfires, coughs, backfires, won't idle
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 13:18:59 -0700
  ...The inner insulation of thick green shielded cable that connects the main FI harness to the O2 sensor is known to crack at the...
• Re: Pop-Top Screen Repair
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 18:30:01 -0500
  ...Fandtr’s Window shields and other vW products http://fanchers.com/59/VW%20Related%20Items.htm Phone Service Available Mon-Fri. 8:00am-4...
• Temperature sensor II in '77
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 12:35:39 -0400 (EDT)
  ...by Bently), rather it seems to be covered by the metal shield over the heads where the spark plug wires connect to the plugs...
• Re: Westfalia features!
  Historical mailing list - J Greenberg G Jannini
  27 Nov 96 11:47:03 EST
  ...a Westy who didn't realize that the stainless steel heat shield behind the 2-burner range is hinged and can be dropped so...
• Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 02:51:49 +0000
  ...fasteners can easilsy seize & break when removing the push rod tube shields to access the cylinder block drain plugs. Also if the radiator requires...
• Re: Demons III
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:50:23 -0700
  ...As some of > you know, you have to wear a face shield with a view port painted so > black you can’t see through...
• Re: fuel line shield?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 15 Jun 2018 12:26:25 -0700
  On my 2.1 I ended up moving and securing the supply and return hoses closer to the driver side end of firewall. Some...
• For Sale: 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 2 Nov 2016 20:28:59 -0400
  ...Engine is in good condition, complete with good exhaust system, muffler shield, intake system, injectors, all coolant system parts in good condition, ready to...
• Re: INVISIBLE BRA
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 10:55:40 EDT
  ...Anyone ever > try it? > it's some sort of clear poly shield that is on the front of the Van, looks > like > it almost...
• Missing Tin
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 12:02:33 -0500
  ...91 Vanagon is missing it's side mounted engine bay splash shields (LH and RH, see Bentley page 10.9, Item 1 "plates" in...
• Re: Alternative Mounting of AFM and Air Filter Box
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:59:48 -0700
  ...the box out - you have to go > underneath and remove the shield and then the two bolts holding the box. > Then you can go...
• Re: Wasserboxer engine for sale:
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 17:45:26 -0700
  ...and manifolds, clutch, > sensors, wiring harness, > mounting, heat shield, cooling hoses, idle units, > and all that I will not > need for the conversion. > > Pancho...
• Vanagon parts (1.9l and 2.1l) $15ea (in Portland, Oregon)
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 18:46:46 -0700
  ...both headers, J-pipes, engine shields) for both engines Engine pieces (injectors, runners, pistons, pushrods & tubes, coolant tanks, coolant hoses, ECMs, etc.) Body parts...
• Re: Generic, three wire, O2 Sensor choice for digifant?
  Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 19:26:16 -0500
  ...Not realizing the wire in the harness was shielded, I just crimped a new spade terminal on and shorted it out. VW brought shielded...
• Re: Metal can around distributor cap...do you need it?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 21:00:28 -0700
  ...The shield is a > conductive plastic. The shield can also be removed and reused at cap > replacement time. This cap uses male posts instead...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 18:14:53 -0400
  ...Make sure the outer shield is not shorted to the signal wire. >>> Check for stray voltage on the outer shield. Peel back insulation a...
• Re: Propane tank restore or replace
  Historical mailing list - John Dillon
  Tue, 13 Oct 2015 17:56:50 -0400
  ...After 3 afternoons of grinding and sanding > the whole tank and rock shield, it's ready for some protection! I've got > the first...
• spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Michael Tevis
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 18:23:59 -0400
  ...85's need the W_D_ _ plugs that have a less shielded spark thats also a little further into the cylinder? the threads arent...
• Re: Alloy spare into an 83?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 21:01:42 EST
  ...use a face shield when removing it.. its under tension. why dont you just run a steel spare? you can run alloys and steels...
• Re: Movie Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 06:35:19 -0800
  ...They just rolled the Vanagon and are now using it to > shield themselves in a > shoot out. > Don't know who produced/directed this...
• Re: splicing wires (was: van still dying)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 22:50:32 -0800
  ...Happened to me when I got a crack in the muffler that jetted up agains the heat shield. Blake Thornton wrote: > OK, if you...
• Re: Dometic
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 25 May 2006 13:03:36 -0400
  ...Seems that a heat shield between the ammonia pipes and frig box is a good idea. Kinds like muffler or exhaust pipe heat shield...
• Re: Distributor Ground question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 5 May 2012 17:46:00 -0700
  ...It goes between metal dizzy cap shield. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-blF5MZ8CJKU/T6XJnXP_UaI/AAAAAAAAFs0/zQireOqxNJI/s576/Distributor%2520Shield%2520Ground.jpg On Sat, May...
• Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:05:23 -0700
  ...On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 11:03 AM, Rocket J Squirrel < camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > The dish drainer / heat shield dingus mounted...
• Thanks for EV tire info and more.
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Sun, 10 Mar 1996 20:03:43 -0500 (EST)
  ...On the rattle I posted a few months back, its definitely the catalytic heat shield and two dealers, and one muffler shop later, they...
• Propane strangeness + Advice
  Historical mailing list - Peg Piwonka
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 07:43:58 -0700
  ...I took off the plastice shield and looked at the, regulater? I guess it is. and using the sound found a tiny slit on...
• Re: Rich mixture/excessive fuel use
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 12:27:01 -0400
  ...That bright green wire has a coaxial shield that's grounded -- if it shorts to the center wire you get guaranteed super-rich mixture...
• Re: Problem with running rich when motor warm......90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 23:35:11 -0500
  ...This is the ground for the O2 sensor green wire shield. ------------------------- Laurence Smith Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 90 Westy (fanumbos) 87 GL ------------------------- > -----Original Message----- > From...
• Re: Vanagon holiday party in DC MD area
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:35:40 -0500
  ...You had to shield your eyes on sunny days but white makes little dings much less noticeable in an older vehicle. > Not clamshell white...
• Re: Oil Cooler Location opinions
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:45:17 -0800
  ...A third option is behind the left rear wheel with a shield from > rocks, either in the wheel well or just behind it. Downside...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2013 23:12:32 -0400
  ...Steve On May 2, 2013, at 10:37 PM, Steve Cotsford wrote: > Thank you Dennis for your comprehensive reply. > > I solved my heat shield...
• Re: GoWesty windshield retractable shade--good product after all
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 21:45:32 -0700
  ...I have those window rain shields on my 'other' brand van and I found that having that tinted plastic extend down the pillar to...
• Re: Windshield Sunshade Smackdown!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:47:41 -0700
  ...But the really big difference I was able to make was when I made a reflective shield for the pop-top. Although none of...
• 86 Camper Engine Elect Problem..Help
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 1996 18:11:32 -0800
  ...Fix attempts: *steam cleaned engine to eliminate dirt trails *replaced plug wires, distributor cap, rotor *installed std plugs in place of resistor plugs *shielded...
• weird happenings II
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 8 May 1996 14:42:57 -0400
  ...I don't know how well shielded the early control units were against that kind of thing. If this dump truck driver had his...
• FW: FS: 2.5L Subaru conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - Meiborg, John R
  Sat, 23 May 1998 06:55:10 -0700
  ...clutch/pressure plate, TOB, > Syncro crossmember/engine mount, complete exhaust, heat shield, KEP > wiring instructions...) 1997 Subaru repair manual. Conversion was > never installed, all...
• Re: Leaking...
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:56:05 EDT
  ...Wind shield, antenna, any other method for water to get in? I know there was talk several months ago about an inexpensive antenna that...
• Re: Movie Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 21:58:00 -0800
  ...They just rolled the Vanagon and are now using it to shield themselves in a > shoot out. > Don't know who produced/directed this...
• Re: painlessly removing steering knuckles?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 29 May 2014 01:43:50 -0400
  ...painlessly removing steering knuckles? > > Dear All: > > While replacing my falling-apart-rusty disc brake dust shields, I've > run into the universe's rustiest...
• Re: Propane heater question - Portable Buddy Heater
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 02:21:55 -0400
  I used this bubble wrap and foil to insultate my entire floor and heat shield, all doors and over and in front of the...
• Re: O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 22:13:46 -0400
  ...And we have the factory shield to keep your new 02 sensor lasting longer. 2.1L options: http://busdepot.com/view.jsp?model=43...
• Re: occasional hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 25 Dec 2017 09:51:48 -0700
  ...The O2 sensor does have the shield installed. How is the fuel level sensor accessed, via the engine compartment? We drove about 20 miles...
• Re: seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 14 Sep 2014 18:46:57 -0700
  ...The only way it could "creep out" is if it > breeches all 3 layers of shielding...well, two layers, as primer really > doesn't...
• Re: Traveling Tool Kit?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 20:49:20 -0500
  ...but I > > have a shield for the oil filter > > > > a set of belts > > > > yes... rescue tape - I use it twice... once to fix a...
• Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 29 May 2011 19:37:11 -0700
  ...I also ALWAYS use a sun shield on the windshield - even if I > only park for 10 minutes. > > -David (1987 Wolfsburg)
• Re: sound dampening materials???
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 17:42:02 -0600
  ...the stuff looked a lot like rolled > roofing membrane - Ice & Water Shield, Bituthene, etc. - these are > rubberized asphalt / HPDE, self-adhesive films that I...
• Re: Starter Life
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 08:06:59 -0800
  ...How long should a starter last before it starts freezing up when hot? Is there a way to protect against this (heat shield)? Seems...
• Re: engine ground strap
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:16:22 -0500
  ...the >braided is much larger but not shielded from corrosion like the cable >type Use the braid, it's much more flexible. A cable...
• Windshield wipers ETC. questions.
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:19:59 -0800
  ...wind shield wipers.... my wipers don't seem to cover enough glass on the drivers side? i am left with a HORRID blurry blind...