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  • [Fwd: '79 into an '80, was Re: '80 engine into a '79... doable?]
    Historical mailing list - Bob Calkins
    Mon, 29 Jun 1998 17:40:52 -0700
    I put a 79 motor into my 80 with little trouble....all heat exchangers tin had to re do the breather vent on the...
  • Re: '84 Camper value
    Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
    Thu, 26 Nov 1998 08:32:26 -0600
    ...Why? I've just exchanged commitments with the folks in the Washington DC area to buy their Westy with the blown motor. If anyone...
  • Bay Area VW Shops
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
    Tue, 29 Dec 1998 22:21:00 -0800
    ...I wanna get some stuff maybe for my 'dubs while I'm in the USofA if the exchange doesn't kill me! Please email...
  • Re: Reimo Catalog Price Conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Shortlidge D Joel
    Mon, 24 May 1999 23:51:45 -0400
    Lock in the trade section of ANY NEWSPAPER AND GET THE CURRENT EXCHANGE RATE. On Mon, 24 May 1999 08:20:45 EDT Brian...
  • Re: From AC Capacity to Propane Heaters
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sun, 11 Nov 2001 22:46:54 -0600
    ...It's a forced air > propane > > system that lives outside the van or tent, and doesn't pass > combustion > > products (uses a heat exchanger...
  • Fwd: Room to carry goods- Pullman area to/from Seattle area
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:51:53 -0800
    ...Want beer, tools, ammo and or a few bucks for > gas $ in exchange :-) > > email me > > matt > moscow idaho
  • Re: Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:19:38 -0700
    ...I now have the oil/water heat exchanger in my 2.0 Jetta/Vanagon after running for a short while without that. I've...
  • Boston engine upgraded Engine offer
    Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
    Mon, 4 Dec 2000 11:04:25 -0500
    I have 2 long blocks with upgrades that I am offering to the list at the stock engine price of $2050 plus exchange as...
  • Re: Heat exchanger for hot showers
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 7 Jul 2007 12:02:00 -0700
    ...Heat exchanger for hot showers > > > > > > Darned expensive compared to the Zodi hot water system that goes on top > of > > your propane stove, seems to...
  • Heater box replacement by VW
    Historical mailing list - freeholder bill
    Tue, 25 Nov 1997 09:44:14 -0700
    On November 20, VWA replaced the heat exchange boxes, flapper valves, and big rubber hoses on my '81 Westie. The work was done by...
  • Re: Friend in Seattle want to buy his first Westy
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Mon, 27 Jan 2014 19:01:24 -0700
    ...and Geolandar tires, 5k until the front heater fan and heat exchanger, 6k until new ignition switch, 10k until engine swap ....so, that's...
  • hot water help
    Historical mailing list - David Garth
    Sat, 20 Aug 1994 20:58:04 -0700 (PDT)
    ...The last time I built one of these heat exchangers, the water would sometimes get to boiling. Not very safe for a shower. David...
  • Canadian Tire On-Line Store
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Tue, 7 Nov 2000 09:55:41 -0500
    ...in the E-flyer you can take advantage of both the deal and the ridiculous exchange rate. Cheers, Doug Alcock, '84 Westy Toronto, Canada
  • Re: In mittel englisch -- no personal
    Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
    Wed, 11 Jul 2001 23:27:25 -0400
    ...I don't want to see any more personal exchanges on >the list between you guys. I second the motion. Sir Horace doth find...
  • Re: Exchange hatches '84 to a '90?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 31 Jul 2001 04:16:16 EDT
    In a message dated 7/30/01 10:09:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, phonyexpress@IWAYNET.NET writes: > > The rear hatch on my '90...
  • Air Cooled Vanagon parts for sale...
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Koch
    Sat, 13 Oct 2001 00:37:57 -0600
    ...Exhaust & Heat Exchanger Parts, g.. Rear Lights, Blinkers, Side Markers, h.. Dashboard bits and pieces, i.. Complete A/C Unit, j.. Clutch, Flywheel, Pressure...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Jose Rafael Moscoso
    Mon, 10 Dec 2001 00:40:36 -0400
    ...want the metal contact piece for the brake light) and would like to exchange it for a jar of puertorrican coffee, let me know.
  • Re: Mystery Accessory Get Rich$$$! <F>
    Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
    Thu, 23 May 2002 15:41:01 -0700
    ...Seriously, though, I haven't been able to locate the engine management computer, the heat exchangers, OR the leaking heads on my van yet...
  • Re: less then 1500 vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Otter
    Wed, 30 Apr 2003 12:15:34 -0400
    ...There is however, a 781 exchange in MainE's 207 area code, though that phone would ring in POrtland, one town south of MainE...
  • Re: Power Steering Rack sources ??
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Mon, 3 Nov 2003 12:12:03 -0800
    Tom, I sell rebuilt power steering racks for $175/exchange ($100 core charge), plus shipping. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
  • Re: problem with add. heat exchanger
    Historical mailing list - Ivicz_vanagon
    Sat, 26 Feb 2005 21:54:11 +0100
    Szia, > There is a diagram on p. 80.16 of the Bentley manual, and that's probably > the only mention of it. My Bentley...
  • wvo pnw
    Historical mailing list - Dan W.
    Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:50:16 -0800
    ...I really want to fabricate a heat exchanger that utilizes exhaust heat from the manifold/downpipe, but it seems regulagating the heat would be...
  • Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Wed, 8 Apr 2009 14:39:23 -0400
    ...COUNTER-WEIGHTED 78.65mm STROKE CRANKSAFT (EXCHANGE), RECONDITIONED ROD SET (EXCHANGE), RODS MOUNTED ON CRANK WITH NEW BEARINGS, 4 NEW 96.5mm PISTONS WITH...
  • Re: Anyone familiar with 1000 Islands area?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 27 Jul 2000 10:35:09 -0700
    ...You can easily exchange money at most banks in > Canada and you'll get a decent rate. > > Hope that helps... > > Chris Gronski > Toronto, Ontario...
  • Diagnosis in DeLand
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:41:34 -0800
    ...So, the good news is that I don't have to do anymore troubleshooting and exchange of parts. Bad news is that I need...
  • Re: Vitrifrigo trip results, wiring, battery life, charging issues, etc
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Fri, 7 Aug 2009 22:30:25 -0400
    ...heating isn't very efficient with rusted through heat exchangers and it's probably warmer outside than inside > > Karl > -- Karl 1981 VW Westy "Jenny...
  • Re: Heat handling design error help
    Historical mailing list - David Yates
    Tue, 11 Jun 1996 14:39:57 GMT+1000
    ...thread, but don't forget that in considering matters of heat exchange, the density of the fluid as well as the velocity must be...
  • Thermostat???
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 29 Jul 1996 20:36:59 -0400
    ...I'm taking out the heat exchangers and running J-tubes so not having a heater is obvious. I did this with my Type...
  • Challenge Progressing!
    Historical mailing list - Peg Piwonka
    Tue, 14 Apr 1998 13:01:27 -0700
    ...With complete skepticism I took the cover off my back heat exchanger and found wetness under it! I guess that explains the coolant smell...
  • Anyone willing to tow a van from Califorinia to SLC?
    Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
    Wed, 18 Mar 1998 14:34:28 -0700
    ...I'd love to find someone heading this way who would tow the beast in exchange for me covering their gas costs enroute, or...
  • Re: Air intake "scoops"
    Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
    Fri, 17 Dec 1999 09:49:50 -0400
    ...It's terribly self indulgent to think the exchange was about Ken, his offer, or his company. We're talking about cooling and performance...
  • Tires and exchange rates
    Historical mailing list - =David-M=
    Sun, 18 Jun 2000 07:27:08 -0400
    >From: Daniel Schmitz <djs@gene.com>>> > >Am I missing something? Should I feel guilty about exploiting the >relatively strong US dollar by using it...
  • Free or Trade & WTB: Driver's seat(L) skin Grey
    Historical mailing list - Yoshi
    Fri, 20 Oct 2000 18:01:39 +0900
    ...Free or Trade! :-) I exchanged MPH-speedo to KM. If you hope, will present MPH to you. Works well ! FREEEEEE ! (only Int'l shipping...
  • Re: Auto tranny torque converter
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Mon, 9 Feb 2004 16:47:27 -0800
    ...rebuilt torque converter - $127.50/exchange, rebuildable auto tranny - $175. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
  • Re: Anybody tried this car cooler?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 6 Jul 2004 16:39:52 -0500
    > Apparently it doesn't have any sophisticated heat exchanger, just blows > air over ice or frozen bottles. > > Has anyone tried it? Is there any...
  • Transmission
    Historical mailing list - patrick
    Tue, 1 Jun 2004 14:03:40 -0500
    I am about to exchange transfer cases from one tranny to another. The tranny on one is shot but the bell housing on the...
  • Re: Heat exchanger for hot showers
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:53:27 -0400
    I thought of doing this some time back, but using copper tubing wrapped around the exhaust manifold rather than the heater hoses. Advantage would...
  • Re: Pop-top exchange..adding a poptop to your hardtop van
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:16:02 EST
    actually you dont need to do any welding if you want to install a poptop. ive done the conversion before (and so have others...
  • Re: [Q] Bypassing Rear Seat Heat Exchanger
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Sat, 18 Oct 1997 15:43:15 EDT
    ...Bourdeau" <jeffb@WASTEMAN.ANR.STATE.VT.US> writes: >The rear seat heat exchanger on my 89 westy is leaking. I have not >priced a...
  • Re: Heater core repair
    Historical mailing list - tmiller
    Fri, 27 Aug 2004 19:30:04 -0400
    ...The heat exchangers are aluminum with plastic end caps with tangs that are crimped around the end caps to seal them together. There is...
  • Re: Update: permanent fuel pressure gauge - Source!
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:30:45 EST
    ...This is used with dual filters and prior to each filter, I have the high capacity PD oil-to-water heat exchangers in a...
  • Re: Raceware Exchange w/ Diesel Engine in Vanagon (Concluded)
    Historical mailing list - Milo
    Thu, 18 Oct 2001 13:19:19 -0500
    My original post to the list asked if I could exchange the 12mm stretch head bolts w/ Raceware Studs w/ the rear cabinets in...
  • Re: Great Engine test stand event, part 2
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 8 Jan 2003 19:18:42 -0600
    ...Alternatively, there > are > inexpensive heat exchangers (water to water) for the same amount at > the > Surplus operation (C & H Surplus in Pasadena, CA) that...
  • Friend in Seattle want to buy his first Westy
    Historical mailing list - C B
    Mon, 27 Jan 2014 17:09:52 -0800
    ...and Geolandar tires, 5k until the front heater fan and heat exchanger, 6k until new ignition switch, 10k until engine swap ...and we haven...
  • Michelin MXT B Deal!
    Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
    Fri, 20 Aug 1999 17:35:56 EDT
    ...Since I have military priveleges, I checked the Base Exchange . . . $102.00. Looked at the Tire Rack web site . . . $91.00 Just for grins...
  • July promotion on engine conversions!!
    Historical mailing list - Peter B
    Thu, 13 Jul 2000 12:06:20 -0700
    Due to favorable currency exchange rates, for the month of July only, we are offering an additional 5% discount on our 2.0 liter...
  • Circle yer Wagons parts needed
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Fri, 26 Apr 2002 07:55:17 -0400
    ...1 left side(drivers side) heat exchanger for 75-78 type 2(the kind with the triangular flanges) Pmail off list please! Adam P...
  • AT Governor and fluid exchange with final drive
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sat, 1 Mar 2003 21:53:49 -0500
    I'm working on my 86 AT. I looked at the governor, and was surprised by its small size and simplicity. How does this...
  • Re: camper heating
    Historical mailing list - tmiller
    Sat, 16 Oct 2004 12:53:02 -0400
    ...Also, it looks to me like the heat exchanger is too small to transfer the heat to a flowing shower from an ice cold...
  • Need 95 Porsche 911
    Historical mailing list - Kristine Loosley
    21 APR 1995 21:45:18 GMT
    ...No dealer in Michigan can help me, nor can they find one on dealer exchange lists. It needs to be a Carrera turbo, black...
  • Re: Hot Water Heater
    Historical mailing list - Chris Gibbs
    Tue, 11 Nov 1997 10:49:40 +0000
    ...Found this chap in Sydney, Australia who makes the unit your thinking about! The heat exchanger is $165 Australian, shippping to US $41 Aust...
  • Re: Rebuilt Heads or New Heads?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 7 Aug 1998 01:23:35 -0100
    ...They are $179 exchanged. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot http://www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW
  • FS: Syncro trans w/difflock-plus misc. parts
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Sun, 7 Nov 1999 13:04:21 -0700
    ...Asking $800 exchange, plus shipping. Pick it up in Utah and save! No other Syncro parts are available, but I have: 1-pair taillights...
  • well, it's friday isn't it
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Fri, 7 Dec 2001 01:05:50 -1000
    ...2 of their biggest battle ships 600 ground troops 10 tanks and 6 fighter jets After the American exchange rate conversion, the US ended...
  • Re: Trip Report & other data Oil temperature
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Tue, 6 Jul 2021 10:04:56 -0700
    ...My guess is the oil filter and heat exchanger are too close to the exhaust pipe - about 2 inches from the exhaust pipe/elbow...
  • A Westy Reunion
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
    Mon, 13 Jul 2015 23:01:58 -0400
    ...We both burst into laughter and exchanged a friendly embrace at this reunion of long-lost Westy 'parents'. We spent the next half hour...
  • Re: novel solar shower spotted
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 12 Sep 2010 21:27:27 -0500
    ...way of a heater circuit heat exchange for on > > board hot water. > > > > I also have a heat exchanger off a tdi engine .. > > it's...
  • Re: Oil Level Again
    Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
    Mon, 25 Jun 2001 09:56:57 -0400
    ...As a result, the oil pump is trying to pressurize the oil/air mixture and the oil to water heat exchanger is working with...
  • Re: Interior heat should be independent of the thermostat ??
    Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
    Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:56:34 -0700
    ...If it's stuck open, and you never reach normal operating temp, the heat exchangers won't work quite as well either. I noticed...
  • A Short Rant
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 29 May 2013 09:09:53 -0700
    ...of stories about past road troubles, philosophy of travel and personal exchanges. All of which provided little or no help to the gentleman seeking...