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Re: Westy sink leak
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 13:46:13 -0400
At 01:41 PM 6/4/2002, joe@cedar.net wrote: >Would someone please describe the flow of water from the drain >down. Is...
Re: Collecting grey water
Historical mailing list - Grant Braddish
Sat, 30 Aug 2003 12:23:08 -0500
I mean, I'm into recycling and all but, I prefer to use clean water for my shower! ----- Original Message ----- From: Bryan Feddish <bfeddish...
Re: $300 84 going to the crusher... looks like could be saved
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Tue, 30 Mar 2004 19:27:32 -0500
pete owsianowski wrote: > It also says : "have a 79 Westy water cooled conversion for sale for > $900...... > > Was there a '79 WaterBoxer? Apparently there...
Re: for the record water is not corrosive
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Fri, 30 Apr 2004 10:37:44 -0400
...If I remember right, cavitation bubbles are bubbles of water vapor. It happens when the local pressure drops so far that the water "boils...
Re: Would you replace your water pump if:
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 15 Sep 2004 19:07:43 -0400
...For every one Vanagon water pump he sells, he probably sells 500 Jetta water pumps, 1000 other VW ones, and 3000 more non-VW...
Re: Newb Gets Hosed -- Coolant Pipes Retrofit
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Mon, 15 Jun 2020 08:58:21 -0400
...So, I changed my water pump because it had a water leak. Other than a water leak, how does one assess it's performance...
WATER HEATERS!
Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
Sat, 9 Jan 1999 20:57:47 -0500
Volks, I really have no idea of just how much "hot water" you masochists need while jaunting around in your Westies during the Winter...
Re: Defective faucet or city water outlet?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:31:02 -0500
...Did I get > unlucky and end up with a defective new faucet, or is the valve to > prevent this in the city water inlet...
Re: Water in headlights
Historical mailing list
Tue, 13 May 1997 15:28:41 -0400 (EDT)
...Did the water get in through a crack? If so you will need to replace them otherwise you will keep getting the water. Derek...
Recommendations - Water Tank Hose
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:58:47 -0700
Volks, Any specific recommendations on what to use to replace the "unavailable" flex water fill hose that goes from the water inlet to the...
Re: Fair prices?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 15 Oct 1995 16:55:15 -0400
...water cooled 1.9 liter gasoline boxer, Digijet fuel injection 1984 water cooled 1.9 liter gasoline boxer, Digijet fuel injection 1985 water cooled...
Re: HELP! 82 Westy Water tank pump
Historical mailing list - David Feldstein
Wed, 30 May 2001 21:35:42 EDT
...Water or no water. Any other suggestions? ------------------------------------------------------------------------- David, I had the same problem last weekend after filling the tank for the first time this...
what? electro-waterPump??? was: Re: Oil temp's up again
Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
Mon, 24 Jun 1996 06:40:27 -0400
...Depending on the cost, a generic water pump _may_ be a good idea. advantage(s): water flow across the engine jacket, thru the radiator...
Re: Ideas for lifting water into the Westy water tank?
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:25:27 -0700
...There are certainly nice places to stay for extended periods where clean tap water is not available. My primary objection to your contraption efforts...
Re: aircooled waterboxer
Historical mailing list - brions cars
Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:34:33 -0700
...Previously, the water-cooled T2c was sold in Mexico between 1997 and 2002. There was also a water-cooled Diesel version of the T2...
Re: deep cleaning westy water tank
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 3 Aug 2010 17:24:18 -0700
...Just incase folks were wondering :) On a more serious note, I should have mentioned eye protection etc, and, DO NOT add water to acid...
Urgent help needed...please
Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
Sat, 8 Aug 1998 21:42:33 -0000
Well, urgent to me anyhow...regarding fresh water tank: I drained the water out of the tank tonight in prepartion for going on holidays...
Cleaning the water tank
Historical mailing list - Kris Estes
Mon, 15 May 2000 08:28:39 MST
Could someone give me a description of the proper way to clean the water tank. I have followed the manual (rinse with baking soda...
Re: water injection
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Fri, 19 Jul 2002 19:10:54 -0700
...running on tap water-- > > Have you people never heard of water injection? The theory being that the atomized water cools, and therefore densifies (scientific...
who's going to Waterfest
Historical mailing list
Sat, 16 Jul 2005 10:31:27 EDT
...for those of you who dont know..Waterfest is the biggest watercooled vw/audi show on the east coast...this sat and sun, (today...
Re: distilled water ?bad
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 28 Aug 2000 10:06:13 -0700
Is there a difference between distilled and deionized water?
grey water tank
Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
Wed, 26 Apr 2006 19:30:37 -0400
Who sells a gray water tank for my 84 westy.
vanagon, 83 watercooled diesel
Historical mailing list - dj
Sun, 4 Jan 2009 23:38:14 -0800
Is the 83 water cooled diesel a good motor?
Re: Replacing 1.9 Thermostat Short Hose
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:38:52 +0000
You are far better off removing the two larger 8mm bolts that hold the housing / waterpump to the block rather than the two small...
2.1 wbx with AC Water pump woes
Historical mailing list - mordo
Sat, 21 May 2011 14:45:50 -0400
Man, what a bummer to replace a water pump on a wbx with air conditioning! I've admitted defeat for the moment for lack...
Electric instantaneous water heater question
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 25 Jan 2005 08:40:00 -0600
George, I'd like to know more about the electric water heater you mention below. Jim On Jan 25, 2005, at 7:07 AM...
Re: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP-water in fuel
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:17:22 -0800
That was the "it does happen" and the next step for the station was to get the water out of the fuel.... but this...
Re: Water Pump Impeller Damage
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:08:50 -0800
All the german made water pumps I've ever gotten for vw diesels have a plastic impeller. Like I've gotten 60 of them...
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: Fold-a-Carrier for Westy gray water
Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
Wed, 6 Oct 1999 22:29:04 -0500
Gray water is full of phosphates and good for the environment. It makes the grass greener and taller. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Frisbee...
Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Wed, 31 Jan 2001 21:07:03 -0500
...Please. > Zoltan I modified the outside "City Water Connection" by removing the check ball. When I installed the water pump and pressure tank for...
Re: Water Wetter
Historical mailing list - jimt
Wed, 24 Aug 2005 19:27:10 -0600
The water wetter is supposedly a valid product. Been around for about 8 or 9 years that I know of. Never used it myself...
Re: I'm fixing a hole [in the fresh water tank]
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:56:06 -0700
...Hole in Water Tank Mike, IIRC there is a vent and hose from it that goes back up to the filler so that when...
Waterboxer exhaust systems
Historical mailing list - Brown Robert G
Thu, 2 Mar 1995 13:24:19 -0500 (EST)
Hello VW friends, I'm looking for an aftermarket exhaust system for my '84 Westfalia (Waterboxer) as a less costly alternative to VW's...
water in my exhaust..
Historical mailing list
11 Jun 97 10:35:00 -0700
Hi, Yesterday I noticed an unusual amount of water being spit out from my exhaust. I was a good 10 feet away from the...
Re: Winter Camping Advise....
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Tue, 17 Oct 2000 08:31:35 -0700
...I've frozen the water in my water tank... ruined the water pump :( Bill
Water pump removal, the section is up!
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Tue, 19 Mar 2002 19:06:22 -0500
If you need help on removing the Water Pump on the 2.1 engine... it's free! My site is partially up, the WP...
Re: Apparent leak between the city water hookup and the interior
Historical mailing list - Julia Schrenkler
Thu, 5 Aug 2004 00:39:42 -0400
Wish I could tell you something, anything - we haven't replaced ours yet. ( http:// jschrenkler.typepad.com/wanderwagen/2004/07/water_water_eve.html...
Re: waterboxer weight
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Mon, 21 Feb 2005 09:44:11 -0500
...waterboxer weight > My reseach showed a waterboxer at 265 lbs. > > > Mark >
Re: circuit for water level monitor?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Fri, 20 May 2005 16:47:26 -0700
On 5/20/2005 10:26 AM Michael Elliott wrote: > Can someone point me to the schematic of the water level monitor lamp > circuit...
Cleaning the water tank with baking soda
Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
Thu, 23 Nov 2006 13:54:16 -0800
Trying to pass some turkey-cooking time, so I decided to clean my 'water tank' with baking soda (as per manual). Unfortunately, the manual...
Re: FISH water in my gas tank? or maybe water from gas?
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Wed, 7 May 2003 07:57:06 -0700
:) he he don't all gas tanks like to collect water and gas treatment will not always cure it. I've run MM oil...
Water Pump/Thermostat Housing Question
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Sat, 29 Mar 2014 12:13:55 +0000
Good Morning All, Installing my new water pump, thermostat, and other assorted items today. Got a couple of questions: The new water pump (Graf...
Need diesel intake elbow/water seperator
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Sat, 3 May 2003 18:11:32 -0400
I found the top part of the snorkel, but I still need the intake elbow and water seperator for a Vanagon diesel. This is...
Re: water resistant seat covers.
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Wed, 8 Oct 2003 10:41:10 -0400
...I've spent a lot of time cleaning my seats and would like to find water resistant seat covers for when I go kayaking...
Re: Subject: 88 Westy: Faucet or Water Pump?
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Wed, 18 May 2005 05:44:38 -0700
> >Canadian spec Westies have the fresh water pump external to the tank, as > >you said, under the cabinet. Not my CDN Westy. My CDN...
Re: Water tank cap
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 5 Sep 2005 12:22:51 -0600
...Water tank cap > > > What do use to for the fresh water tank drain cap? The cap on my '87 > > appears to have been a...
Re: Curious location change of water, electric vents 85 to 86
Historical mailing list - TC
Mon, 1 May 2006 20:16:33 -0700
> Why bother with a city water connection at all? Then you can also > replace the Westy faucet with the far better ShurFlo . These have...
Re: water tank pump problem
Historical mailing list - Paul Clarke
Thu, 18 Aug 2005 08:56:06 +0100
Tried that, it is working fine water is being fired out of the top of the pump, it just doesnt seem to want to...
Re: Shuddering Returns--Gas
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 23 Jan 95 10:39:16 CST
...while the water WON'T get stopped completely by the filter (otherwise you'd get no gas at all, instead of sputter-sputter), the...
Re: Air vs Water
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Thu, 10 Jan 2002 06:47:34 -0600
...Air vs Water Volks, i would be interested in hearing from owners of air and water cooled Vanagons. In your eyes what are the...
Re: Water filter
Historical mailing list - John Graham
Mon, 19 Mar 2007 09:07:43 -0400
Bryan, I've got an '88 Westy and don't camp that often really, but I just put plain old city water in it...
Re: Do lines freeze when winter camping
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Tue, 21 Oct 1997 09:00:58 -0400
...Drain the water tank to the last drop. Run the water pump until it spins dry. Turn the faucet knob the other way toward...
Re: water in door seals
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Tue, 22 Jun 1999 11:43:29 -0400
The little holes are there to allow the water to drain. It is normal for some water to get into the seals. If it...
Re: 1982 Westfalia Diesel ( stock ) belts?
Historical mailing list - Dana Mueller
Sat, 29 Sep 2012 12:23:41 -0700
...So the next question is does the >> alternator/water pump belt mount on the inside or outside pulley set? >> I ask because the water...
Re: Diesel Westy Water pump replacement.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 1 Jul 2012 21:53:36 -0700
Yes....remove water pump in one piece with the water pump housing .. leave the timing belt untouched. I 'suppose' a leaknig water pump could...
Re: Water deliberately added to gasoline?
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Tue, 10 Dec 2002 07:35:49 -0800
Why not water in the gas? The markets are allowed to add water to the meat they sell plus several other additives without having...
Re: High sink water pressure
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:31:59 -0400
...lots of water or less water... Edward At 02:03 PM 9/26/2006, Dave Vickery wrote: >I reversed the electrical connections, and unless...
Re: Filling the water tank
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Thu, 15 Jun 2017 20:56:29 -0400
...Filling the water tank Hey guys I had a shop add the new utility boxes from GoWesty and replace the plumbing on our tank...
Re: Waterfalls on my windsheild
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Tue, 23 Oct 2001 13:17:52 -0700
...I think the water collects in the luggage rack and when you move the van at a special rate/angle you get the "waterfall...