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• warm up and coolant pressure on head gasket seals
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 20:49:51 -0800
  ...Even with the heater loops open , I feel that engine operation should stay below 2000 RPM for a couple of minutes, to allow the...
• Re: Water temp warning light flashing
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Tue, 11 Nov 2014 14:26:48 -0600
  You should probably look into the operation of your light and your cooling system. That is not how VW meant it to work. Mayhaps...
• Re: Auxiliary Air Regulator - Testing - Digijet
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:24:48 -0400
  ...It operation is very slow so it is not the cause of any erratic operation. Do make sure the wiring is not swapped with...
• Re: Boxer Engines
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 21:26:28 -0600
  ...In operation, the piston with its two operational ends, would force the crank to rotate. So, here we have a single piston with two...
• Re: Fwd: OT-stranded in the wilderness with a westy what would you do ?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Sat, 9 Dec 2006 03:09:40 -0500
  ...No one wants to be the subject of a successful search and rescue operation, but it surely beats being the subject of an unsuccessful...
• Re: Subject: German quality?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 16:37:02 -0600
  ...also has another three assembly plants and two component facilities starting operation in 2013. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/14/us-volkswagen...
• Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:24:38 -0600
  ...I've never heard a > Propex but Karl states "very quiet operation.") Now you have opened a can of heated worms? Flame away volks...
• pancake oil leaks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Aug 1995 18:48:04 GMT
  ...Any experience or suggestions on changing out an oil cooler seal? Is this an engine-out operation. :( Robb
• camp.products.source
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Feb 1995 12:20:05 -0800
  ...Marine, which is apparently a chain, as well as a catalog operation. It is huge and has many items that could be used in...
• Re: 86 Radio Heildberg V Help
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 13:48:12 +0200
  ...Bad luck. "SAFE" means the radio is protected and will only resume operation after you have successfully entered the correct three or four digit...
• Window tint
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 6 May 1999 22:27:07 -0400
  ...My purposes for this stuff is to help improve the operation of the AC on long trips. It was 82 deg. here in Pgh...
• Re: What tools do you carry in your Bus on a daily basis?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 16:27:39 +0100
  ...Engineer +353-21-284316 WW Operations Apple Computer , Cork, Ireland
• Re: What is NOS
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sun, 13 May 2001 21:53:25 -0700
  ...National Ocean Service (NOAA) National Ocean Survey (NOAA) Naval Ordnance Station Nederlandse Omroep Stichting Network Operating System Network Operations Specialist (Sprint) Network Optimization System...
• Re: Where Mount Second Extinguisher?
  Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 15:06:48 -0400
  ...her, 9 operations and 5 months later, came out of it pretty good, a lot of work physically and more psychologically ... but to-day...
• Increasing horsepower
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 08:25:39 -0400
  ...Both are very similar in operation and have similar claims of HP gain (15 - 20%). It sounds like a load to me, but I...
• Re: Towing a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 23 Dec 2005 14:02:30 -0500
  ...was to transport a water-boxer style Vanagon that is > non-operational & has a standard (NON-automatic) transmission? Is it to tow > wheels up...
• Propex heaters
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 7 Nov 2006 22:03:24 EST
  ...Now anyone wanting to see the HS2000 in operation are welcome drop by for a look. See my _Propex Heaters_ (http://members.aol.com...
• Re: Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 06:07:43 -0400
  ...3 way operation, Propane, 220V, 12V. No more pumping, firebox is not sealed, only one very flexible exhaust tube going out the side wall...
• Re: Torsion-Bar Spring-Arm Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 18 Jan 1995 13:35:37 -0800 (PST)
  ...And remember, this is a potentially dangerous operation you're gettiing involved in! I shattered a thumb doing this exact same thing to my...
• Re: Nvc-but maybe future vans-pretty please VW
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 02:03:06 -0800
  ...DaimlerChrysler Services DaimlerChrysler Services - Chrysler Financial DaimlerChrysler Services Fleet Management DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC Detroit Diesel Corporation Dodge Dornier Consulting Evobus Fleet Operations: The Chrysler...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:38:15 -0800
  ...The > BATTERY SEPARATOR has two basic operational characteristics: ASSIST IN > ENGINE STARTING When the starter is activated the BATTERY SEPARATOR > compares > the voltage of...
• Re: What VW says about the flue cover
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Mon, 29 Jun 2015 20:14:01 -0400
  ...What VW says about the flue vent cover: >>> >>> TechTalk Bulletin Refrigerator Operation >>> >>> Flue Vent >>> --Cover the flue vent only when washing the vehicle. The...
• Re: Radiator fan switch wierdness
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Thu, 1 May 2014 12:49:07 -0400
  ...Would any other switch trigger radiator fan operation? > On May 1, 2014, at 11:22 AM, "Project Pat" <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > > Just a...
• Fuse box and rear wiper operation
  Historical mailing list - DA
  Thu, 1 Aug 2013 17:52:25 -0700
  I recently purchased a 1984 Vanagon and have numerous questions but most pressing is knowing what fuses go with what as I do not...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:38:52 -0400
  ...rest of the ceramic and > reinstall but was not sure how it would affect the overall operation of the > engine. > > Any thoughts?? > > Thanks > > Marc
• First Syncro Screw-up: Oil seal
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Feb 1995 12:08:06 -0400
  ...Dumped the oil in the drive, but the problem is that the oil light was non-operational and I drove for about 15 minutes...
• Re: pelonis ceramic heater
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 23:25:49 -0500
  ...electricity that you convert completely to heat, a seemingly 100% efficient operation, 3 units of some other fuel source are required to create it...
• Re: Dometic condensation drain
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 3 Jun 2008 20:10:57 -0700
  ...placement of >> the >> tip of the flame under the evaporator is critical to proper operation. The >> way the dometic unit was designed, the "offset...
• Re: Bus Depot Snow Tires are in!!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 01:07:23 -0500
  When we got our first taste of winter here, I took my Westy out (only operational Syncro right now). I had no troubles at...
• 88 GL - Resolved: Tach Inop after new coil install
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 11 Jan 2014 16:42:10 -0600
  ...Engine fired right up - tach is operational. I cut the connector apart to see what was wrong and found the copper inside was crushed...
• Re: Out goes the Norcold, in goes the Vitrifrigo
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 15:58:21 -0800
  ...I > measured mine with a digital multimeter. > > Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >> Hi Karl, >> >> Current draw checked again, 3.6A after several minutes of operation...
• Re: Wipers wont work
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 22:31:53 -0400
  ...rain, turned on the wipers, >and after about 5 minutes of operation they stopped. When I got to >school I checked them out a...
• Re: Fw: Re: Hydraulic valve lifter (mis)operation
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 09:09:12 EST
  I always set the valves to zero lash when first starting up the motor after rebuild, or head removal. Let the van run for...
• Diesel Auxillary Heater
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 12:07:37 EST
  ...Tested the fuel pumps for operation with jumpers. They work. Removed all the relays behind the glove box and opened them up to inspect...
• what's the temp range?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 12:33:32 -0800
  ...What is the operation temperature range of the oil, coolant, engine compartment...etc.. what ever we want to measure? What DO we want to...
• Re: Top Dead Center sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 17:14:03 -0500
  ...ANY SOLUTIONS? It's a sensor for an obsolete piece of dealer test gear, no operational function. It's normally attached to one of...
• Re: Another High Idle Solution!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 09:41:20 EST
  ...When the symptom first appeared, a quick blip of the throttle would settle things down until the operation of the throttle became so stiff...
• 1985 westfalia for sale
  Historical mailing list - Mark Anthony
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 22:50:13 -0500
  ...Left front fender damaged but in no way interferes with vehicle operation or inspectability (just looks ugly with quick bondo repair). 4 Michelin Agelis...
• flooding tip
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:43:12 -0500
  ...What you are doing is cutting the fuel supply, but leaving the ignition in operation. The plug on the ECU is simple to disconnect...
• Re: Slider Quietening
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 3 Jul 2012 09:16:20 -0500
  ...path, upper and lower, has made for a very quiet, smooth > operation. > > I've put the B-Quiet on all the door inside surfaces...
• Re: Power Door Lock Consternation
  Historical mailing list - Robert Wing
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 08:44:03 -0400
  ...I also had a non-operational rear hatch lock. All problems were traced to wire breaks. The power door and mirror breaks were at...
• Re: digijet FI adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 08:32:19 -0400
  ...Check operation of throttle switch or switches. Adjust as needed. Start engine, adjust timing to proper mark at idle speed. Check vacuum advance operation...
• Re: Hanging Clutch Disc
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:09:33 -0500
  ...Since no amount of clutch pedal operation frees it, and > it doesn't do this in "normal" operation, that points to pilot > bearing in...
• Re: Running Dometic Fridge while parking on hills Q.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 12:44:51 -0400
  I will point out that the leveling of the fridge prior to stationary operation isn't just for propane mode. It's for all...
• Re: Thermostats especially in colder weather
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Wed, 24 Jan 2018 23:37:39 -0700
  ...Thermostats especially in colder weather > > Thermostat operation is a bit more complicated than it appears. The Vanagon > system makes its operation critical as it...
• Re: Throttle Body Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 14:38:38 -0700
  ...The system has very little affect on engine operation. it's a smog device.. a very good rather passive device. No electrics involved, usually...
• Re: Gurgling rad?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 May 2016 23:40:46 -0400
  ...I rarely add coolant during summer operation. It is a fairly new rad. Jeff Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2016, at 10...
• Re: Headlight Operation
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 10 Apr 2014 23:30:35 -0600
  ...Headlight Operation >>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>> >>> ~ Something like this ~ It's a '90Westy ~ >>> >>> https://picasaweb.google.com/109991183317103413704/VDUBARU?authkey=Gv1sRgCMW42OH705nRDA#5999344609026723170 >>> >>> ~ Sorry...
• Re: Rent/Borrow a vanagon for a few weeks?
  Historical mailing list - J.C.
  Wed, 10 May 2017 13:44:50 -0700
  ...My experience evaluating said operations have shown approx 2/3rd of the "casual traffic" vehicles (non-work, non-government) are either Uber or Lyft...
• Re: intermittent starting issue vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 May 2012 16:29:13 -0700
  you mean intermittent starter operation ? ( and not 'cranks but only fires up intermittently' ) I have one van right now.. have to hold the key...
• Re: Vans for sale
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:20:01 -0700
  ...He has a grandfathered insurance policy that goes with the rental business that is priceless for such an operation... Daryl of AA Transaxle 425...
• Re: Alternator light mystery
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 24 May 2010 13:59:59 -0700
  ...light lit briefly then went > out as the engine started. �Subsequent operation (five or six starts) > has been normal. > > I shall reveal the trick...
• Re: A Current Question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:08:31 -0800
  ...Squirrel (singular). :-) Cheers! On Nov 13, 2009, at 8:17 PM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > > > Simpler, more reliable, with multiple modes of operation. The...
• Re: move Gerry while he's sick?
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 8 May 2009 12:52:46 -0500
  ...do with it as he will?? sort of parallel operations, as it were? we used to do this all the time in The Computer...
• Re: Sliding door operation (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 24 Nov 1994 11:34:28 -0800 (PST)
  On Wed, 23 Nov 1994, Gerald Skerbitz wrote: > Help! No response to this one. I suppose I should be specific because > my latch mechanism...
• WATERCOOLED in4CyL GASKETS
  Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 13:21:41 -0400
  ...THANKS IN ADVANCE Daniel Stevens Operations Specialist
• Re: 85 Westy *(2 Newfs)*(2 Dals)*(1 Collie)
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 19:48:37 -0700
  ...Engineer (916) 394-5302 - phone Sacramento Operations Center (916) 815-0762 - pager Apple Computer Inc.
• Haynes 1982-1990 wbx manual
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Tue, 2 May 2000 11:29:28 +0100
  ...Engineer +353-21-284316 WW Operations Apple, Cork, Ireland.
• Diagnosing Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 21:10:36 -0800
  ...I took the idle stabilizer out of the Van and noticed no difference in operation, except that the idle was about 200 RPM lower...
• Can find in Bentley ...
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 17:30:27 -0700
  ...and what to look out for and some sequencing of the operation. Common sense is nice but sometimes it is too late when a...