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• Re: winterize
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 23:02:57 -0600
  ...I just drain my holding tank and leave the pllug out a couple days to let the tank dry, then replace it. Also run...
• Re: sun roof leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 23:27:34 -0500
  ...Your drains are clogged. There is no sutch thing as a perfect seal. Therefore all sun roofs have drains to catch the leaks. Obviously...
• Re: Sink P-trap replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 12:09:48 -0500
  I haven't tackled the Westy sink but I made a drain tool for use on a bathtub that had "Crosshairs" by notching a...
• Mysterious Oil Drain Plug Leak
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Fri, 13 Apr 2018 15:21:16 -0700
  ...Because the shoulder on the OEM drain plug is small, I changed to an aftermarket drain plug with a wider shoulder. It came with...
• Coolant bleeding...
  Historical mailing list - - James Shinosky
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 12:52:32 EDT
  ...It s kinda messy job...I wonder if it is possible to replace radiator bleeding bolt with brass drain cock or brass valve with...
• Re: Oil Drain Plug Leaking
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 10:34:05 -0500
  ...We used a 3/8 pipe tap to create new threads, and then used a > 3/8 pipe plug as the oil drain plug...
• Oil Drain plug is stripped
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:28:23 -0500
  OK, gang when I changed the oil in Grover 2 weeks ago some of the threads from the drain plug came out with the...
• Re: A/T governor R/R - necessary to drain ATF first?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Nov 2017 22:36:39 +0000
  ...A/T governor R/R - necessary to drain ATF first? Planning on removing and inspecting the governor on my 1989 A/T...it has...
• Re: Cooling system maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 10:28:42 -0500
  I forgot.... """""""""how much more would I need to drain to change the thermostat and/or water pump? """""""""""" Can you jack the read end...
• Re: Anybody use one of these?
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:44:56 -0400
  ...Once it's filled with water and you start to pick it up to drain into the drain plug it becomes a big wet...
• cracked oil filler tube
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:15:06 -0500
  Tonight, I ground down the walls of a 19mm socket to fit the tight clearance between the oversized drain plug bolt and the recess...
• A/C evaporator drainage solution
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 07:31:14 -0800
  ...Cut the valve off with drain pipe still inside (I used parts from a junkyard), press fit small clear tubing into drain pipe, press...
• Re: Rebuilding sink
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 5 Jan 2013 21:06:21 -0600
  ...I like the drain fitted tight against the bulkhead and under the stock floor. mcneely ---- Richard A Jones <Jones@COLORADO.EDU> wrote: > I had...
• Re: Strategy for low-mess oil drain.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:09:01 -0400
  ...it that, is to hold your hand so that the oil drains off your fingers instead of down your sleeve. It's not really...
• An oddball fitting to fit a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:41:49 -0700
  Say that a fellow was looking to replace the standard drinking water tank's drain plug with a fitting that provided a, say, male...
• tired oil drain plug threads (case side)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sat, 5 Jun 2010 13:58:56 -0700
  ...I have not removed my drain plug in years. I purchased a pump on ebay and pump the oil out from the dipstick tube...
• Re: CV or Trans noise while decelerating
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 22:24:45 -0700
  ...Could this noise indicate imminent demise of my tranny? Would >draining it and checking for excessive metal on the drain plug be a >good...
• Re: Pix of the hinge and the buttons(drainboard)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 09:08:30 -0700
  ...Pix of the hinge and the buttons(drainboard) > At 08:26 AM 4/24/2001, Doug Alcock wrote: > >do to their vans. Why our...
• Antifreeze Removal
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Bourdeau
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 07:56:57 -0500
  ...It is not clear to me on the easiest way to drain the antifreeze in my 89 Vanagon. The Bentley Manual points to the...
• Changing Transmission Oil
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 11:56:17 -0800
  ...I have checked Bentley, but there is no mention of how to drain the old oil. I believe the filling procedure is to pump...
• A/C Maintenance & drain
  Historical mailing list - Barry Mercer
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 11:12:30 -0400
  ...How is the water that drains from the luggage rack supposed to escape from same?? Thanks as always!
• ATF: how to drain?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 23:46:06 -0700
  ...Its draining it that I don't get. Do I just unscrew the fill tube? That seems bizarre. Is there a plug somewhere? Do...
• Re: Replacing gear oil
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 14:20:32 -0800
  ...yep, that is the drain. Make sure you can first remove the fill plug before you drain her though. cheers -matthew Matthew Pollard "Racing...
• Location of fuse for power door locks
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:50:58 +0000
  Does anyone know the location of the fuse for the power door locks for an '88 Vanagon? I seem to have something draining the...
• Re: Transmission Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 10:50:27 -0400
  The easiest way to drain off some ATF is to disconnect the fill tube. You need a 244mm (15/16") wrench. There are two...
• Re: Oil overfill -- now what?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 15:47:47 -0500
  ...Of course it is, but one has to make sure that it drains when draining the oil for a refill. That means the engine...
• Re: Strategy for low-mess oil drain
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:59:51 -0700
  ...Strategy for low-mess oil drain > And I have the impact marks on the engine to prove it. > > Karl Wolz > > > > |-----Original Message----- > |From: Vanagon...
• Re: Drain Plug? What's a Drain Plug?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 11:41:44 -0500
  ...over the place! > Yeah, add me to the list of the drain-plugless! Trouble is, no local parts houses have the proper gaskets for...
• Coolant Flush question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 19:53:18 CDT
  ...was thinking of filling the system with water after I drain it then drain again. Then fill with coolant and bleed. Anybody have any...
• Re: oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 15:08:10 -0500
  > Does anyone know if I can substitute a regular bolt for an oil drain plug > in my 87 Vanagon? The head on mine is...
• Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:07:32 -0500
  I should have pointed out that some people like to keep the plastic cover on these drains like some people like to keep plastic...
• Re: Charger Drain Battery? (charger off/connected)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:05:27 -0700
  ...off. �If you don't have half an amp or > so drain then not the charger's fault. 50 ma is trivial. > > If you...
• Re: Need graywater tank ideas
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 12:11:52 -0700
  Am I a pig because I just let the sink drain to the ground? BTW I don't camp in bear country. Markus '87...
• Re: OEM oil filter and drain plug washer
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 02:09:27 -0700
  ...OEM oil filter and drain plug washer I've noted that many recommend the copper crush ring washers on the oil drain plug and...
• Insert came out with oil drain plug - What to do?
  Historical mailing list - Todd.Last
  Mon, 2 Aug 2010 22:50:54 -0700
  I was changing the oil in my '88 Vanagon when I noticed that the drain plug pulled out the threaded case insert that had...
• RE: How do I stop this oil leak?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Peters/UB Networks
  1 May 95 11:10:07 EDT
  Jonny, Is it possible that your entire drain plate has gotten whacked (especially if the car is lowered)? Just a thought.. Jon ========================================================== I've...
• Rear engine compartment drain plugs
  Historical mailing list - s m
  Mon, 7 May 2001 13:07:03 -0700
  ...was wondering if it is a good idea to remove the drain plugs on either side of the compartment where the water comes in...
• Re: Stove grate
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 13:51:59 -0400
  On Fri, 30 Aug 2002, Ben McCafferty wrote: > Put some foam rubber between the grate and the dish drainer (aka the one-use > pancake...
• Re: WTB - Drain cap for Westy fresh water tank
  Historical mailing list - Dan
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 21:15:28 -0500
  ...WTB - Drain cap for Westy fresh water tank I've been trying to track one down or come up with a suitable substitute. Mine...
• Re: An oddball fitting to fit a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:07:48 -0700
  ...I long ago lost the cap > for the sink drain, and found that a valved fitting intended for a > water hose works fine. > > mcneely...
• Re: Draining cooling system?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Kelly
  Sat, 15 Sep 2001 15:33:04 EDT
  ...This enables you to frequently drain and flush with a garden hose the system at a later date. The price was about $3.00...
• Re: Vanagon Diesel oil pan drain plug needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:37:30 -0700
  ...It is possible to convert them to conventional 'flat sealing surface' drain plug style. a jetta drain plug has the right threads pretty sure...
• Re: Refilling manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 20 Sep 2008 13:16:38 -0400
  ...Make sure you > can remove the filler before draining. Let drain for at least 1/2 hour and > have the front jacked up slightly...
• Re: Dometic condensation drain
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:50:44 -0700
  Hey volks, I just removed my drain plug and found more 'things' that drifted down over the weekend. Am heading to the hardware store...
• Re: Winterizing the water system
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 14 Oct 2016 20:25:20 -0300
  ...I have drained my water tank, drain the hoses, and also drain the plastic thing that connects the city and tank water. I have...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:45:56 -0400
  If he's going to drain the oil why not run some ATF through it? It's proven to work. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Anyone know where water tank plug can be found?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 9 May 1995 09:53:51 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I know this only because Thats right for the sink drain plug. But as I found out when Jack first asked the question, the...
• Re: 87 Vanagon: installing VDO oil pressure and temperature senders [long]
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 May 1996 16:31:53 -0400
  In a message dated 96-05-29 02:15:10 EDT, raven@halcyon.com (Mark McCulley) writes: <snip> > No problem I thought, just drain...
• Glow Plug FLicker Indicates H2O in Fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 15:51:26 -0500
  ...a flickering of the glow plug light indicates a need to drain the fuel/water separator at my fuel tank. Any ideas how water...
• Re: Another way to drain coolant
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:17:36 -0700
  ...city uses a sewage treatment facility for effluent, straight down the drain is fine. Septic tank and non-treatment disposal, bottle and haul to...
• Re: Manual transmission lesson request
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:47:36 -0700
  ...Remove the drain and catch old oil. > Clean drain plug and magnet and reinsert. > Fill with new gear lube. And insert fill plug. > > > Bob...
• Re: crush washer
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 15:05:09 -0400
  I use the one that was on my drain plug when I got the van in 2001. It's never leaked. I bought a...
• Re: Soo- Oil Pan cracked
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 18:33:35 -0700
  ...Went to wipe down the drain plug area > and clean off the pan when I noticed spot weld or whatever you call > that stuff...
• Re: VDO sump plug sender
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 17:58:58 -0700
  ...The VDO sender I sell (# 323 888) is threaded correctly >for a type 1 engine, so it replaces the drain plug on that, but...
• Re: Another VDO Gauge question: Oil Temp Sender doesn't fit in Drain hole?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 12:52:41 -0700
  ...just > >found out the sender won't fit in the oil drain > plug. > >Called Bus Depot...guy at the counter says to > >tap&drill...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 21:41:20 -0500
  ...then drain it 1000-3000RPM ~ Trying not to stay @ any 1 RPM for vary long Conventional/Dino 5w30 ~ 0 - 1000 Miles ~ then drain it...
• Re: Okay, How Cold Is It? Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 20:49:47 -0700
  Oooops! 8-10 degrees F outside right now, & I forgot to drain my tank. Hmmm, any options? Mr. BZ-parked in the driveway next...
• Oil Temp Guage for Waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 29 Sep 1997 10:26:03 -0400
  ...Does anyone know a good place to put the VDO sender on a Waterboxer??? Does VDO make a sender that fits in the drain...
• drain plug is magnetic??
  Historical mailing list - Peter
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 19:05:49 -0600
  Does anybody know if the Syncro tranny oil drain plug is magnetic ( to draw out the metal particals)? Since its 2" above the bottom...
• Re: fridge thingy
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 10:50:44 -0500
  ...what is the little metal tube coming >out from under the fridge? It is a drain tube for the fridge combustion chamber, unscrew the...