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  • Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:00:50 -0500
    ...Since being parked for a couple of weeks, the oil spot hasn't grown much, so I guess it's being splashed around while...
  • Gerry's Sacramento Visit
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Tue, 30 Jul 1996 17:47:38 -0700 (PDT)
    ...and made a splash.... ;p We had fun tossing a volleyball or water polo ball around and the kid puttered around with their small...
  • all us buses on the list
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 03 May 94 22:43:05 CDT
    ...if anybody is offended at having their names, buses, and email addresses splashed all over the list ... well, i'm sorry. i'm been...
  • Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
    Historical mailing list - vanagon
    Tue, 2 Mar 2004 21:12:32 -0800
    ...It > will splash back out of the tank. You will definitely find yourself > asking if you are having fun yet. > > Please keep the suggestions...
  • Re: metal coolant bottles Friday thoughts.
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 21 Apr 2023 23:32:17 -0400
    ...The splash from the coolant entering the tank can satisfy the sensor system so you may geta delayed indication that coolant is being lost...
  • Re: Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:08:35 -0700
    ...The only real advantage is the closed design which reduces spills, splashes, and maintenance. They do offer resistance to vibration damage which makes them...
  • Re: Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Wed, 6 May 2009 15:43:08 -0700
    ...Remember the pistons rely on >> splash for some oiling. Rev that engine and get the cylinders wet. Yes, >> avoid long full throttle runs until...
  • Re: help me understand US emissions control strategy.(NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:35:30 -0700
    ...down onto the huge glacier > going to the right ..........with giant ''splash' of piled up ice , seemed > to be hundreds of feet high. > In...
  • MALCOLM & PAT, Cairo Report: Pilgrim's Progress #2
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Mon, 2 Jul 2001 20:17:15 -0700
    ...look at the old man fixing his fishing net and another splashing an octopus on the rocks an other painting his old classical wooden...
  • Re: anti-sway bar (longish)
    Historical mailing list - John Clemens
    Sat, 18 May 2002 22:05:30 -0700
    ...It was great for driving through the flooding creek at a slow speed(to keep the water splash from shutting off the waterboxer engine...
  • Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:38:36 -0800
    ...Since being parked for a couple of weeks, the >> oil spot hasn't grown much, so I guess it's being splashed around while...
  • Re: Oil recommendations simplified
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sun, 4 Dec 2011 11:26:31 -0600
    ...the engine to start, it has to flow, be able to splash, and the pressure relief valve has to handle the excess flow. As...
  • Re: metal coolant bottles Friday thoughts.
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Mon, 24 Apr 2023 22:00:43 -0700
    ...The splash from the > coolant entering the tank can satisfy the sensor system so you may geta > delayed indication that coolant is being lost...
  • Fwd: [T2] A few VW's for sale... (long)
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
    Thu, 23 May 2002 17:11:34 -0500
    ...this Bus is missing it's middle bench seat. >Has front splash pan beneath pedals. Looks like it has a newly >rebuilt transmission installed...
  • Factory Tools List Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 Feb 1995 12:42:22 -0500
    ...Suspension VW191, 93, Camshaft oil seal Engine VW201, 69, oil pump housing removing Engine VW204b, 69, Pressing cv splash ring; 40.30 PRESS Tools...
  • Re: Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:03:41 -0400
    ...The only real advantage is the closed design which reduces spills, splashes, and maintenance. They do offer resistance to vibration damage which makes them...
  • Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:27:39 -0500
    ...Since being parked for a couple of > weeks, the > oil spot hasn't grown much, so I guess it's being splashed > around while...
  • FS: '70 Single Cab
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Sun, 25 Oct 1998 00:43:26 -0400
    ...is off a regular van and won't have the correct splash shields. So this is basically a pretty solid truck for the area...
  • Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Steven Sittser
    Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:39:08 -0400
    ...The > level should be between the lines, NOT AT THE TOP LINE. > When the wbx'er has too oil, the crankshaft will splash the...
  • A Comment on TDi Engine rpm vs. Longevity and Economy
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sun, 24 Feb 2008 07:24:45 EST
    ...and oil pan baffle, DK transmission with 4 spider carrier, SA splash plates and 215/75-15 tires), my over the ground speeds are...
  • Re: Oil recommendations simplified
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 4 Dec 2011 19:02:36 -0500
    ...the engine to start, it has to flow, be able to splash, and the pressure relief valve has to handle the excess flow. As...
  • Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:10:15 -0500
    ...The >> level should be between the lines, NOT AT THE TOP LINE. >> When the wbx'er has too oil, the crankshaft will splash the...
  • Re: Oil recommendations simplified
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 4 Dec 2011 12:35:33 -0600
    ...the engine to start, it has > to flow, be able to splash, and the pressure relief valve has to handle the > excess flow. As...
  • Re: metal coolant bottles Friday thoughts.
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:24:59 -0400
    ...The splash from the >> coolant entering the tank can satisfy the sensor system so you may geta >> delayed indication that coolant is being lost...
  • Lundy Canyon Backpack
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Thu, 12 Jul 2001 19:58:26 -0700
    ...Next day we enjoyed splashing in Owens hot creek while it was still raining. After very relaxing soak we headed toward Bishop and loaded...
  • Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:58:56 -0700
    ...The >> level should be between the lines, NOT AT THE TOP LINE. >> When the wbx'er has too oil, the crankshaft will splash the...
  • Re: Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:00:18 -0400
    ...The only real advantage >is the closed design which reduces spills, splashes, and maintenance. They >do offer resistance to vibration damage which makes them...
  • Re: A Comment on TDi Engine rpm vs. Longevity and Economy
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:39:31 -0500
    ...and oil pan baffle, DK transmission with 4 spider carrier, SA splash plates and 215/75-15 tires), my over the ground speeds are...
  • West River Westies info
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 17 Jun 2023 10:41:07 -0400
    ...The campground is located on the West River which allows for swimming/splashing/kayaking/tubing as water levels allow. There are bathroom facilities with...
  • Re: metal coolant bottles Friday thoughts.
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Tue, 25 Apr 2023 07:38:43 -0700
    ...The splash from the > >> coolant entering the tank can satisfy the sensor system so you may geta > >> delayed indication that coolant is being lost...
  • Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Roland
    Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:29:03 -0700
    ...The > > level should be between the lines, NOT AT THE TOP LINE. > > When the wbx'er has too oil, the crankshaft will splash the...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 20 Aug 96 21:23:33 EDT
    ...so we take off down this rutted dirt road, down to the creek where we splash each other and look for crystals while a...
  • Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Steven Sittser
    Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:59:01 -0400
    ...The > level should be between the lines, NOT AT THE TOP LINE. > When the wbx'er has too oil, the crankshaft will splash the...
  • Re: help me understand US emissions control strategy.(NVC)
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 20 Sep 2008 06:25:36 -0500
    ...down onto the huge > glacier > going to the right ..........with giant ''splash' of piled up ice , > seemed > to be hundreds of feet high. > In...
  • Re: Oil recommendations simplified-cold starts!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 4 Dec 2011 18:48:54 -0500
    ...the engine to > start, it has to flow, be able to splash, and the pressure relief > valve has to handle the excess flow. As...
  • Re: Windage Trays and Lubrication Issues (Air and Water Cooled)
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Wed, 27 Mar 2002 13:29:02 -0600
    Frank, what about the splash lube of the cylinder walls? Wouldn't the windage tray reduce the lube of items like this? Learning lots...
  • Love Notes and Ghosts on a Lonely Road (NYTimes)
    Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter / Iowa City, Iowa
    Sat, 21 Feb 2004 23:48:06 -0600
    ...Just east of town, the Grimes Point Historic Site/Hidden Cave Archaeological Site rises along an ancient, wave-splashed shore. There, Indians once hunted...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 24 Feb 2008 - Special issue (#2008-238)
    Historical mailing list - sam mccarthy
    Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:24:11 -0800
    ...and oil pan baffle, DK transmission with 4 spider carrier, SA splash plates and 215/75-15 tires), my over the ground speeds are...
  • Re: Windage Trays and Lubrication Issues (Air and Water Cooled)
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 27 Mar 2002 14:05:36 -0600
    ...Stan Wilder On Wed, 27 Mar 2002 13:29:02 -0600 Chris Mills <scmills@TNTECH.EDU> writes: > Frank, what about the splash lube of...
  • Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:12:21 -0500
    ...The > > > level should be between the lines, NOT AT THE TOP LINE. > > > When the wbx'er has too oil, the crankshaft will splash the...
  • Re: Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 6 May 2009 23:25:33 -0400
    ...Remember the pistons rely on >> splash for some oiling. Rev that engine and get the cylinders wet. Yes, >> avoid long full throttle runs until...
  • Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:27:18 -0700
    ...The >> level should be between the lines, NOT AT THE TOP LINE. >> When the wbx'er has too oil, the crankshaft will splash the...
  • Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:03:31 -0500
    ...The > >> level should be between the lines, NOT AT THE TOP LINE. > >> When the wbx'er has too oil, the crankshaft will splash the...
  • Scary Halloween VW Bus Story
    Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
    Wed, 29 Oct 2003 19:19:40 -0800
    ...There was a pool of dark fluid around the crank pulley, and splashes on the firewall. No, it can't be blood, but what...
  • Frydaye Phollies: a bigger long road trip - Part 2 :)
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Fri, 9 Feb 2007 15:43:29 -0600
    ...Finally, splashes of neon announce Salida. The Best Western Lodge is built of red cedar of a beautiful hue. This is the russet color...
  • Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:27:12 -0400
    ...Less flow lees cooling! Also means less splash for pistons. Does this matter? I don't know. We get hung up on this oil...
  • Frydaye Phollies: road trip - part 1 :)
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Fri, 9 Feb 2007 15:36:54 -0600
    ...know the roof in Big Sky country will swing high to splash its wonders in sunshine. The best way to reach this lifelight runs...
  • Re: help me understand US emissions control strategy.(NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:04:27 -0700
    ...down onto the huge >> glacier >> going to the right ..........with giant ''splash' of piled up ice , >> seemed >> to be hundreds of feet high. >> In...
  • LONG gear report and travelogue
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:21:44 -0800
    ...it. Still searching for a safe and useable external gas solution... Splash Slug A Bug washer fluid--worked well to dissolve bugs, but got...
  • (long) VW-Winnebago Rialta 20' magazine test
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Wed, 12 Oct 94 10:20:55 CDT
    ...However, whenever we dumped the sink water, it splashed onto the top of the commode and splattered a bit on the carpet. Our unit...
  • Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Steven Sittser
    Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:27:16 -0400
    ...The > level should be between the lines, NOT AT THE TOP LINE. > When the wbx'er has too oil, the crankshaft will splash the...
  • Long Trip Report
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:53:15 -0700
    ...The charming little creek was splashing and burbling. She was looking around curiously when the campground host stopped his Jeep out on the street...
  • Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:37:52 -0700
    ...The >> level should be between the lines, NOT AT THE TOP LINE. >> When the wbx'er has too oil, the crankshaft will splash the...
  • Re: Long Trip Report
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:34:52 -0700
    ...The charming little creek was splashing and > burbling. She was looking around curiously when the campground host > stopped his Jeep out on the street...
  • Re: Long Trip Report
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:58:39 -0700
    ...The charming little creek was splashing and >> burbling. She was looking around curiously when the campground host >> stopped his Jeep out on the street...
  • Re: Long Trip Report
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:18:33 -0700
    ...The charming little creek was splashing and > >> burbling. She was looking around curiously when the campground host > >> stopped his Jeep out on the street...
  • Friday fun, decode your Vanagon factory M codes
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Fri, 8 May 2009 10:35:59 -0400
    ...M-073 Roof with cut-out for camping cars M-074 Splash guard in the back (in Austria series with Syncro) M-080 Sliding...
  • How to Select the Right Battery (long)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 17 Aug 97 22:32:12 CDT
    ...Gel-cell batteries also use lead-calcium plates, but the electrolyte is a thick, pasty gel-type acid that doesn't splash and flow...
  • Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE?? Now Some TDi Comments (Shortened Version)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Mon, 4 Jan 2010 04:49:02 -0500
    ...The shape of the Passatflywheel on the engine side is such that you will not be able to usethe dust/water splash shield and...