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• Oil temp, safe or not?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 09:58:47 -0500
  ...The sending unit goes right into the same hole as the plug for the oil preasure relief valve (requires some copper washers as spacers...
• Finally....(long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Dec 1995 17:04:49 -0500
  ...one tiny crack between Valve seats on both heads ( VW says don't worry 'bout it...) in the mean time, I'm working 40...
• Re: Coolant change questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 14 Feb 2023 20:42:47 -0500
  ...With the van up in the air your wont get it all to drain, the engine will somewhat stay filled. Since you are doing...
• Gas Pressure in the Refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 15:18:46 PDT
  ...When I opened the valve on the gas bottle outside, a I could hear and feel a moderate stream of gas coming out of...
• How tight is too tight, new TypeIV starting.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 21:14:21 -0500
  ...I've lubed the cylinders and backed the valve setting off to 1.5 turns from just touching the drained lifters. I thought about...
• Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 21:34:13 -0500
  ...While you're adjusting the > valves inspect the valve stems for chips and the adjusting screws for heavy > pitting. Either of these signs can...
• Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:02:28 -0800
  ...Rubber washer valve type thing at bottom of it. It mounted off the “roof” of that space infront of the tail light . Alistair > On...
• Re: Enigma: where's the oil going?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 May 2012 17:53:02 -0400
  ...The cylinders being on their side, consumption through the intake valve guides, fuel dilution causing burn off al can have an effect. One also...
• Re: 71 no start
  Historical mailing list - Gary Martin
  Mon, 3 Jul 1995 05:43:56 -0500 (CDT)
  ...in checking when the rotor is at the #1 position the plug for #1 > sparks, the piston is at TDC and the valve clearance...
• Re: RV Toilet
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 21:27:41 -0700
  ...You'd have to deal with dumping the contents of the holding tank (and its valve would be right UNDER the sliding door on...
• Re: Clakity-Clack
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 16:46:53 -0500
  ...Marvels will clean up the valve train and remove any crude that has accumulated. After 100 miles, change the oli to get the Mystery...
• Re: Replace Hydraulic lifters with solid lifters?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 23:42:12 -0500
  ...Oil must be draining out >> of >> > lifter and isn't coming up to pressure, so too >> much >> > clearance in valve train. Blah blah blah...
• Re: Cleaning intake parts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 14:06:09 -0800
  ...At least that keeps that dirt and grime out of water drains and lawns, streets etc. I use the minimum amount of carb spray...
• Re: 52 degree Inline 4 hydraulic lifters leaking down
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:39:01 -0700
  ...hydro valves not an issue. Mechanic put an oil pressure guage on the motor yesterday morning when it was cold. Apparantly the needle went...
• major problems?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
  Sun, 12 Jan 2003 12:05:20 -0600
  ...The oil is now a creamy tan color instead of the normal black, and now there is a slight oil leak from the valve...
• Re: Oil Level Lifters With Mann W 719/30 Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 10:00:49 -0500
  ...If you want to test the anti-drain valve on the filter here is a simple test. Engine real cold, start it, as soon...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 11 Jul 2016 18:17:18 -0700
  ...Checked my Bentley but no info there. > Tomorrow will work on changing the front heater valve with the new > expensive GOWESTY heater valve. > > Dennis...
• Re: Weird engine noise update (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:17:00 -0500
  ...That will tell you about valves. Drain oil through a fine paint filter and look for metal particles. Golen or brass flecks tell about...
• Re: 1985 1.9 Hesitation at higher RPM **SOLVED**
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 12:47:47 -0700
  ...Or would there be any benefit to some how flushing the inlet of pump with a suitable cleaner then letting all drain out inlet...
• Re: Head leak - What is the process for using Bars Leak Head Gasket Repair
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:04:31 -0500
  ...2 minutes. > - Drain the water out again. > - Pour in the Gasket Sealer > - Run the engine as they say. Takes about 2 hours in total...
• Re: Oil changing engine damage
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 08:13:16 +1100
  ...An old fitter told me this many years ago - it cleans the engine and thins out the oil to drain most of it from...
• Bottom-filling water tank
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:57:34 -0700
  ...The valve is easier to turn on and off compared to unscrewing and re-screwing the stock cap, while kneeling in dirt rapidly turning...
• RE: First Westy questions....
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 13:36:07 -0500
  ...PO said disconnect it altogether when storing for extended periods as the LED's _do_ drain the battery, eventually. >3rd: The propane on/off...
• Re: Bleed Radiator (What AM I doing wrong??)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 08:05:22 -0700
  ...hill, blocked the wheels, > drained the coolant, installed a new radiator, heater > control valve, and a flush-T. Flushed, drained, pretty > thoroughly. Cracked the...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 17:29:03 -0700
  ...Valves were zero lash or 1 turn in, no valve noise, timing dead on >>> >>> 2. Manifold vacuum is 12� Hg with �1� tick (should...
• Re: Propane tank rust - how much is too much?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 31 Jan 2018 10:43:03 -0500
  ...I had left > the tank valve open since the summer, but I last used the stove in > November. I think the original regulator may...
• Re: Flushing the crankcase
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 16:12:11 -0500
  ...The gunk simply migrates around the engine compartment until it finds a new place to stay, possibly blocking the bleeder valve in a lifter...
• Re: Front heater won't give heat
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 22 Aug 2018 13:35:32 -0500
  ...After the car is warm--and with the heater valve > wide open--loosen the bleed bolt from the top of the radiator. If you...
• Re: A/T problems -- fluid level high
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Feb 2015 19:36:09 -0500
  ...I'll follow Larry's advice of draining via the filler tube opening and that should give me a better idea of the state...
• Re: Why???
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 14:37:44 -0800
  ...Is the line valve open (under the van)? 3. Is the condensate drain (under the fridge on the van floor) open? 4. Did you...
• Re: Converting to R134
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 11:14:32 -0700
  ...Pretty basic... -I always replace the receiver/drier, expansion valve and all O-rings. -Pull the compressor and let it drain for about 30...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:11:28 -0500
  ...On page 15 in my _Camper/Multivan Suppplement to Volkswagen Vanagon Owner's Manual_ (highlighted in blue): "WARNING Make sure the main valve is...
• Re: Cooling system questions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 13 Feb 2016 09:33:28 -0800
  ...Open both heater valves fully, attach the bong, remove the radiator vent screw completely, fill the bong with diluted coolant until it dribbles out...
• Re: Excess Oil Pressure Damage in 1.9l WBX
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Tue, 20 Aug 2013 21:42:52 -0400
  ...I think you meant valve cover. I wouldn't remove a head. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: 85 Vanagon q's
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 14:26:52 -0500
  ...When parked, if the filter doesn't have enough spring pressure on the relief valve in the filter, it allows the oil to drain...
• HELP NEEDED - Cooling System Flushing
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 02:16:28 -0500
  ...Front and rear heate valves were fully open. The engine was run long enough for the thermostadt to open, with the temp guage showing...
• No More Pancake Syrup!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 11:51:25 -0500
  ...I noticed that the valve does not completely close off the coolant flow -- it just slows it down. Now, maybe my 4 year old...
• Lowering A/C cabinet in a Westy easier than bus ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 17:58:46 -0400
  ...But my Westy - I checked the drain hose valves under the air scoops and they were clean. So I'm thinking either the hoses...
• Re: Just interesting observation & More Questions
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 12:55:48 -0600
  ...The filter is below the >sump, so I have no idea how any check valve can keep oil from draining out >of the upper...
• Re: '85 GL manual - Draining old coolant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:10:08 EDT
  ...ALSO, the best way to drain the ENTIRE coolant system is to disconnect the lower rad hose and install an old used one that...
• Re: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 3 Apr 2013 19:40:49 -0700
  ...Much easier than draining the tank and dropping it though, > and it's an excuse to by another tool, a Torx T-55 bit...
• antifreeze carpet
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Thu, 6 Feb 1997 20:40:35 -0900 (AKST)
  ...So much leaked that it was draining out beneath the sliding door, where I park on my sidehill driveway. I uncovered the rear heater...
• Re: Lifter Noise
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 22 Jul 2004 16:36:28 +1000
  ...1) Drain a quart of oil - add a quart of Marvels Mystery Oil and run it a couple of hundred miles. 2) Change oil...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:45:36 +0000
  ...THe upper COndenser isnt mounted to anything? the cabinet just holds it there? I need to replace my expansion valve as it appears to...
• Re: Water tank
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:43:48 -0700
  ...A few days later the tank thawed out (I had removed the drain cap to allow the melt to drain), I knew it was...
• Re: Happy Frydae - VW Thing Question - LVC
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 14 May 2010 14:15:19 -0400
  ...Air-cooled motors love valve adjustments... > > BTW: the oil bath thingy is only for the air cleaner. The Thing engine > only > has a oil...
• Re: engine install
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 12:09:15 -0500
  ...any oil that might > leak out of the main seal will drain out of the gap left at the bottom > of the case. > > PS...
• Re: Carrying a large outboard in a Vanagon (plus some NVC outboard motor 2 stroke vs 4 questions)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 11:57:09 -0400
  ...Even with draining the oil all > > the > > time, it will make a mess and oil getting past the rings will be > > problem. With the...
• Re: oil pump failure? please help...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 21 May 2019 09:37:57 -0400
  ...Sticking valves can do that. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Dan N > Sent: Monday, May...
• Re: AC System Repair/ Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:56:05 -0700
  ...Stop-leaks will eventually sludge up compressor valves and expansion valves, and foul drier media. Number 2, R-134A is NOT miscible with mineral...
• Re: Priming the friggin' sink pump
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 26 Feb 2007 22:13:43 -0800
  ...a check valve in it, I don't know, but maybe such a thing is normally incorporated to prevent water from draining back into...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:24:24 -0700
  To replace the XP valve, you don't absolutely need to drop the evaporator/cabinet. I (and mechanic with smaller hands) just did that...
• Eurovan AC Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 08:26:33 -0400
  ...It is important that the top of the bottle points down as it will serve as a drain for the deflector (of course make...
• Re: At long last protype waterbox bleeding, draining and purging installed and operating
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 23:39:41 -0400
  ...of the big plastic junction on the firewall, where the bleed valve is? david David Beierl - dbeierl@attglobal.net <<- New address becomes mandatory on...
• Re: another brake saga
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:46:12 -0400
  ...when I open the bleeder valve, the piston moves back into the cylinder away from the shoe. Close the bleeder, it moves back out...
• Re: FS 82 Diesel Vanagon Camper IE oops oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Evil Pig
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 23:27:06 -0800
  ...I do think they have a filter with a (doubtless plastic) anti drainback valve in it, but even have even declined them for free...
• Re: Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:16:59 -0400
  > Upon further inspection last night the Mobil 1 filter does > not have the anti drain back valve,... The K&N filter (#2005) > Since they...
• Re: leaking coolant - reservoir cap failure?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 11:15:00 -0400
  ...do the reservoir caps simply go bad and the two-way valve in the cap stops directing coolant to the overflow tank behind the...
• Re: "wobble" pump
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 May 1994 12:50:40 -0700
  ...in-line check valve that you can stick in the line to the pump. This supposedly will keep water from draining from the pump...
• Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:36:54 -0700
  ...Then I just drop the drain plug, and do other things for a while, while the oil drains. I would not leave it draining...