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• Re: What Oil to Use on Startup?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Jul 2013 22:31:58 -0400
  ...Also, the pistons and rings rely on splash for lubrication. You'll never get that during cranking. The oil pump and galleys can be...
• Re: No fly-by-wire in MY vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:37:37 -0600
  ...have now.  I > did have a pedal break on me before - splashed it, it got water inside of > it and the computer when ERROR...
• South Africa report
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton/Cris Torlasco
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 10:46:50 -0800
  ...15" standard, and the three aluminum versions are really good looking. Splash guards are also standard equipment at the four wheel wells. ALL rear...
• Re: Radiator pipe upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 09:22:26 -0400
  ...so fresh" feeling as it is running down your arm or splashing into your eyes or even trickling into your ear (BTDT). To remove...
• Re: 2500 mile Baja trip report, long
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 08:05:21 -0800
  ...the water and did a slow roll in the air before splashing >back into the sea. We were stunned. Then it did it again...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:28:02 -0600
  ...Since being parked for a couple of weeks, the > oil spot hasn't grown much, so I guess it's being splashed around while...
• Re: Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 May 2009 21:17:08 -0400
  ...Remember the pistons rely on splash for some oiling. Rev that engine and get the cylinders wet. Yes, avoid long full throttle runs until...
• My First Vanagon, a short story
  Historical mailing list - Russell Patten
  Wed, 7 Jul 2004 12:40:43 -0500
  ...But then it started happening at highway speed, where I doubt I was able to splash any water up in there. Maybe some rain...
• Re: Hot Water Shower Contraption for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 21:38:34 -0400
  ...You actually sit inside the "funnel" or shower curtain or >whatever you want to call it, and the water splashes down into a >Rubbermaid...
• Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 16:46:36 +0000
  ...it's good they often go with a colossal bang and splash, saves the old > >>> bank > >>> account. > >>> > >>> Freedom's just another word for having...
• Re: No Clutch....caution, long
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:02:37 -0800
  ...the ideal engine oiling system would have oil pumped by the oil pump, to the bearings, splash around on the cylinder walls, and then...
• Re: gas smell solution progress
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Thu, 6 Oct 2016 15:23:42 -0400
  ...This creates a funnel for the water, splashed up by the front wheels, to make it's way into the gas tank. > > I believe...
• Re: What does the oil pressure warning buzzer sound like?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:28:04 -0500
  ...When this happens, the > > > crankshaft and associated parts can contact the oil, causing > > > splashing, foaming, and low oil pressure. When I change the oil...
• Re: help needed can not drive van...oil seals for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:25:52 -0700
  ...put it all back >> together and ran the van for 15 mins... >> then splash a ton of oil started spilling out from behind the...
• Re: update: help needed can not drive van...oil seals for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:12:31 -0700
  ...put it all back >>> together and ran the van for 15 mins... >>> then splash a ton of oil started spilling out from behind the...
• Re: What Oil to Use on Startup?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Sun, 28 Jul 2013 19:48:25 -0700
  ...Also, the > pistons and rings rely on splash for lubrication. You'll never get that > during cranking. The oil pump and galleys can be...
• Re: What does the oil pressure warning buzzer sound like?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:49:22 -0800
  ...When this happens, the > > > > crankshaft and associated parts can contact the oil, causing > > > > splashing, foaming, and low oil pressure. When I change the oil...
• O2 Sensor Replacment options
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 8 Mar 2001 07:26:29 -0800
  ...I even had the little splash shield > installed. Sounds likely that water was getting into the circuit, perhaps at the splice. This would have...
• Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 08:35:30 -0500
  ...is spread about >mainly by the pinion shaft and gear turning/splashing the oil about. >When the transmission is in neutral, the input shaft...
• Re: Waterfront campsites on Vancouver island and Bella Coola, British Columbia?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 6 Jul 2011 23:53:43 -0700
  ...and or lund and or oakeover where > your > kyaks can splash into water considered ... the best cold saltwater diving > ... the best yachting outside of...
• Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:57:40 -0700
  ...and splash. The cylinder walls say .. those get lubed by spash or by oil coming out of the rod bearings .. basically, there is oil...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 20:58:04 -0500
  ...Once you remove the splash shields near the wheel wells there is plenty of room to swing a wrench for the most part. A...
• Re: Stock 2.1 in NC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:04:19 -0700
  ...threaded into the body, and sheet metal type to the side splash guards. >> >> If you have a syncro Mustache Bar, aka engine mnt bar...
• Re: Recent Transmission and Pilot Bearing Adventures
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 16:33:17 -0800
  ...All of a sudden had back of the Vanagon splashed with oil. Looking under saw oil covering everything. Thinking it was engine oil added...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:23:06 -0800
  ...Since being parked for a couple of weeks, the >> oil spot hasn't grown much, so I guess it's being splashed around while...
• Re: Now Vanagon TDi Transmission Survival Strategy
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 20:12:42 -0800
  ...3rd/4th to redirect the splash oiling towards the pinion and M/S bearings to force feed any splash oil to where it will...
• Re: Radar detector
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 May 2002 07:33:24 -0400
  ...If there's someone ahead of you the detector will often/usually detect the splash off that vehicle when it gets read, and you...
• Oil recommendations simplified
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 10:43:04 -0500
  ...the engine to start, it has to flow, be able to splash, and the pressure relief valve has to handle the excess flow. As...
• Tim Smith On Trans FAQ
  Historical mailing list - "Tim Smith (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 11:15:55 -0500
  ...bearing cage melting, and pitting of tooth surfaces. (Porsche went from splash lube to trans oil pump with jets onto gear meshing region, on...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:27:55 -0500
  ...a cone filter will not protect you from a good water splash and it will get dirtier faster with all the road crap being...
• Re: help needed can not drive van...oil seals for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:37:32 -0700
  ...put it all back > >> together and ran the van for 15 mins... > >> then splash a ton of oil started spilling out from behind the...
• Re: VW Bus
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 02:34:27 +0100
  ...the factory about the manual engaged 4WD and South african oil splash plates (take a look at this pages: http://www.vollstoff.de/VW...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 01:01:24 -0600
  ...They would all be splash lubricated like smaller lawnmower engines still are today. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www...
• Re: Hot Water Shower Contraption for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 11:15:20 -0500
  ...curtain or whatever you want to call it, and the water splashes down into a Rubbermaid tub.  I have a remote switch for the...
• Re: Remove Brake Caliper: Steering Knuckle Off Vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Tue, 21 Jun 2016 19:15:49 -0700
  ...Even the large Phillips head screws at each splash guard came off easily. >> >> Sadly, a caliper bleed screw is sheared off and won't...
• Re: What does the oil pressure warning buzzer sound like?
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:56:01 -0500
  ...When this happens, the > > > > crankshaft and associated parts can contact the oil, causing > > > > splashing, foaming, and low oil pressure. When I change the oil...
• Re: Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 6 May 2009 16:16:11 -0400
  ...Remember the pistons > rely on > splash for some oiling. Rev that engine and get the cylinders wet. > Yes, > avoid long full throttle runs until...
• Re: Waterfront campsites on Vancouver island and Bella Coola, British Columbia?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Thu, 7 Jul 2011 10:40:59 -0700
  ...and or lund and > or oakeover where > > your > > kyaks can splash into water considered ... the best > cold saltwater diving > > ... the best yachting outside of...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:21:01 -0800
  ...Since being parked for a > couple of weeks, the > >> oil spot hasn't grown much, so I guess > it's being splashed around while...
• Re: What does the oil pressure warning buzzer sound like?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:37:01 -0600
  ...When this happens, the >>>> crankshaft and associated parts can contact the oil, causing >>>> splashing, foaming, and low oil pressure. When I change the oil...
• warning to those considering Buses by the Bridge! brain-eating amoeba...
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 20:25:42 -0400
  ...They ate sandwiches and spent a few hours splashing around. "For a week, everything was fine," Evans said. Then Aaron got the headache that...
• Re: Changing the engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 10 May 1998 14:13:39 CDT
  ...don't just drop it in the pan, though, cause it'll splash oil all over the place (and you!). ok, got the filter...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:10:57 -0500
  ...Since being parked for a couple of weeks, the > oil spot hasn't grown much, so I guess it's being splashed around while...
• Re: Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 6 May 2009 15:17:34 -0700
  ...Remember the pistons rely on >> splash for some oiling. Rev that engine and get the cylinders wet. Yes, >> avoid long full throttle runs until...
• Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:00:41 -0800
  ...back end off the ground some, get the left push rod splash shield off, and connect to that oil pressure hole there.................that IS...
• new Update Re: help needed can not drive van...oil seals for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 22:21:04 -0700
  ...put it all > back > >> together and ran the van for 15 mins... > >> then splash a ton of oil started spilling out from behind the...
• Re: Now Vanagon TDi Transmission Survival Strategy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 23:43:11 -0500
  ...3rd/4th to redirect the splash oiling towards the pinion and M/S bearings to force feed any splash oil to where it will...
• Re: Woody's woes/ botched bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:25:15 -0500
  ...water > (it was pretty low). > 5) Noted serious gurgling, burping > and splashing from expansion > tank, but only > 6) Minor hissing from the > radiator. > 7...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:19:49 -0800
  ...a cone filter will not protect > you from a good water splash and it will get dirtier faster with all the > road crap being...
• Hot Water Shower Contraption for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:53:13 -0800
  ...curtain or whatever you want to call it, and the water splashes down into a Rubbermaid tub.� I have a remote switch for the...
• Re: warning to those considering Buses by the Bridge! brain-eating amoeba...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sun, 30 Sep 2007 11:49:42 -0600
  ...They ate sandwiches and > spent a > > few hours splashing around. > > > > "For a week, everything was fine," Evans said. > > > > Then Aaron got the headache that...
• Re: Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Wed, 6 May 2009 13:29:34 -0700
  ...Remember the pistons > rely on > splash for some oiling. Rev that engine and get the cylinders wet. > Yes, > avoid long full throttle runs until...
• Re: warning to those considering Buses by the Bridge! brain-eating amoeba...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 17:55:51 -0700
  ...They ate sandwiches and spent a few hours splashing around. "For a week, everything was fine," Evans said. Then Aaron got the headache that...
• Re: warning to those considering Buses by the Bridge! brain-eating amoeba...
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:04:53 +0000
  ...They ate sandwiches and > > spent a > > > > few hours splashing around. > > > > > > > > "For a week, everything was fine," Evans said. > > > > > > > > Then Aaron got the headache that...
• Gerbil engine replacement, part IV
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Sat, 06 Jul 1996 23:42:20 -0600
  ...gasoline-covered driveway until I figure out what the gurgling and splashing are all about. Thus, I decided to reroute the fuel line through...
• Re: Waterfront campsites for kayak on Vancouver island and Bella Coola, British Columbia?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Wed, 6 Jul 2011 21:03:53 -0700
  ...would likely get on the timing belt sooner or later, and splash up all inside the timing belt cover. I have a low pressure...
• Re: Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:02:13 -0400
  ...The only real advantage is the closed design which reduces spills, splashes, and maintenance. They do offer resistance to vibration damage which makes them...
• Re: help me understand US emissions control strategy.(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:48:06 -0700
  ...down onto the huge glacier going to the right ..........with giant ''splash' of piled up ice , seemed to be hundreds of feet high. In...
• Re: differences between '86, to '89 westfalias???
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 16:04:46 CDT
  ...and rear standard -not available- bumpers with front spoiler; left front splashguard water hook-up; 110 volt electric standard -not available- outlet for external...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:47:50 -0500
  ...Since being parked for a couple of weeks, the > oil spot hasn't grown much, so I guess it's being splashed around while...