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• Re: Clutch slave cylinder and leaking coolant
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 13:16:21 -0800
  ...Don't things shrink during cold temps? And expand during hot? One solution I've thought of is to use BOTH the spring clamp...
• Re: identifying wires at the fuse panel?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 18 Nov 2013 18:10:50 -0800
  you say your 83 diesel won't start cold, or won't start easily ? what have you done so far to address that ? more...
• Re: Cold start woes from a lurker
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 20 Sep 2000 06:43:26 EDT
  ...Once it cranks (usually after a jump start) and is warm, it >cranks >fine, until it gets cold (overnight) again. It's an automatic...
• Re: Cold Air Intake
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 30 Mar 2015 11:27:42 -0700
  ...10:08 AM To: 'Jeff'; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: RE: Cold Air Intake Of course that's a function of mixture control and...
• Re: Cold start issue [BACK AGAIN]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:37:22 -0700
  Okay, thought I had the cold start issue solved by cleaning the contacts to the Temp 2 sensor, but the van is being stubborn...
• NO VW CONTENT "hot/cold Igloo coolers found"...
  Historical mailing list - MtnGal
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 07:03:57 -0800
  I went shopping for school paper and notebooks and came across those Hot/cold coolers that plug into your cigarette lighter at McFrugal's...
• Re: hard starting - cylinder cutting out -87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 19:44:55 -0600
  ...My > first thought is to replace the spark plugs but I fear stripping the threads > since its cold now in Indiana. Any input would...
• 81 aircooled won't start when cold
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Zygmunt
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 18:21:37 -0800
  ...Bad cold start valve? Thanks, Tony Zygmunt __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - What will yours do? http://my.yahoo.com
• Re: DIY windshield de-icing solution?
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 23:41:18 -0500
  ...Just too cold. Anyhow. Really even in Michigan where winters are famously cold I always used a scraper to get started and let the...
• Re: 2.1 idle adjustment
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 22:23:02 -0500
  ...If idle is stable, shut down engine, reconnect the ISV connector, allow the engine to cool to a cold condition for a cold start...
• Re: cold start
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:25:33 -0400
  ...My only issue seems to be a hard cold start issue. The engine will fire right up, stall and then will require a bit...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:21:31 -0500
  ...Leaks in cold weather, stops when > warmed > up, leaks worse as temps drop. May go on this way for years depending > on > you and...
• Re: Water tank
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:32:48 -0500
  ...Of course, what I was trying to understand was how cold does it have to be outside to get cold enough in the van...
• Re: Empty pedal
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 21:10:54 EST
  ...It has a venturi inside which, because of the evaporation of the fuel, can become very cold (like when you put alcohol on your...
• cold idle issue
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 08:56:10 -0800
  ...On a cold soak start up, base fuel pulse is modified by the Temp I , air temp sensor. According to Darryl Boelher the ECU...
• Re: one last (ha ha) problem with my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 21:11:11 -0400
  ...In effect it should raise the RPMs when cold. I always removed it for testing. When cold, air should pass through it freely. I...
• Re: oil leaks - was RE: Coolant leak in cold storage
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:24:04 -0800
  ...Coolant leak in cold storage > ::: > :::Failing Dennis' suggestion of Power steering, look under your rear > :::seat for a leaking container that you stashed and...
• Re: Two possibly related symptoms?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:01:16 -0700
  Hm, with Joel Walker's help I may have found the reason for the stalling when cold. He suggested I take a look at...
• Re: auxillary heat
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 14:37:47 -0700
  ...for hours of > driving, without > ever being cold. Had to have the heat on constantly, but what do you > expect, at that > temperature. Getting...
• Re: Cold start issue
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 12:54:11 -0700
  ...In my initial post, and a couple after that, I said > >that the van only has the cold start problem at the first start...
• Clutch not working.
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:43:01 -0400
  ...And in fact in very very cold weather it did work - as if the cylinder was smaller due to cold. As soon at temp...
• Heater Cold
  Historical mailing list - J. Meade
  Mon, 2 Jan 1995 20:32:39 -0600 (CST)
  Well, I purged the air from the coolant system, but on occasion, the heater runs cold. My guess would be a continued air blockage...
• Oil in Gas? UPDATE CUBED X3
  Historical mailing list - David L. Chasteen
  Sat, 03 May 1997 15:41:59 -0700
  LATEST UPDATE! Checked the temp sensor #1 cold (engine had not run 2-3 hours) and it checked 2000 ohms, so I guess that...
• Anyone ha=ve a good WBX air box for the front heater?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 10:36:44 -0500
  ...In the winter, more cold air comes out than hot...............The heater core does not leak, it seems more cold air leaks around that...
• Re: a refrigerator replacement
  Historical mailing list - aircooledchris
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 07:15:30 -0800
  I have found that if one needs something that is ICE cold, or to have ice itself, bringing a cooler along with a 20lb...
• Westfalia Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 17:40:15 -0700
  ...Question #1:This fridge seems to take forever to get cold. Is this right? Here are my observations: AC - (while plugged into the house...
• Re: 20W-50 oil question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 21:39:40 -0700
  ...What I have question about is the 20 weight when cold. Especially in winter isn't it too thick? I think you answered the...
• Re: antifreeze leak in cold weather
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 23 Jan 2020 10:09:20 -0800
  ...This happens only in very > cold weather. The expansion tank is empty but the coolant tank is about > half full. I did not check...
• Re: wasserboxer cold weather prep
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Sep 95 14:26:23 PDT
  ...The engine was running cold so I used Duct Tape to cover seven of the nine holes in the grilles at the air intakes...
• Question on Leaking Diesel Pump - Cold Start Lever - HELP!!!!
  Historical mailing list - ovalwindow
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 17:01:29 -0800
  hello, i have a leak that appears to be coming from the cold start lever of my vanagon's diesel injection pump. it's...
• Pulsating Idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 21:11:56 -0500
  ...It also starts perfectly when hot or cold. But when it is cold, it starts fine then slowly idles down until it stalls or...
• Re: Cold idle mystery
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 08:41:08 -0400
  ...It's fairly cheap to double-up this connection with a second ground braid. - The most common failure point in the cold-start to...
• Re: Cold air always
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 23:41:30 -0600
  My van blows cold air when stopped and warm air when moving. Is this related? Thanks Jeff ----- Original Message ----- From: "George Goff" <THX0001@AOL...
• Re: subject Re: Ice Cream Camping
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:21:30 -0600
  Ice can be as cold as you (or nature's hand) chills it. But ice, in a cooler, at ambient temps in S. California...
• Re: Well, I had a Good Run...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 09:45:38 -0800
  ...The reason cold temps cause this is the rubber gasket gets hard when cold. The colder it is the harder it gets, and it...
• Cold starts fouling plugs, was Plat Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 26 May 1999 10:59:16 -0700
  ...Oil draining down on the cylinders after shutdown gets past the worn oil control rings on cold start-up for one thing, but I...
• Re: AC & Windows Went Out
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 27 Jul 2020 10:44:14 +0200
  ...Just bought this Van, and it landed today. > PO had the AC serviced last week, and it blew ice cold with no issues. > > We...
• Re: Correct Tire Pressure: BFG AT 215/70-16 on '87 2wd Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Fri, 4 Apr 2014 16:57:08 -0700
  ...I don't like to go over abou 36 psi measured Cold in the front.. rear ..up to 44 psi cold everytime I put...
• Re: Trip Report. I-5 Portland to So Cal.
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 4 Jan 2013 18:06:15 -0800
  ...Temperatures > > I't cold to very cold all over the west coast, near freezing to well > below > > in many area. > > > > A little known black...
• Re: Sliding side door stuck...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 24 Jan 95 09:00:34 CST
  ...Whenever, >the weather turns colder after a warm spell or the cold is combined >with high humidity, the sliding door on the van seals...
• Re: rought shifting
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 19:44:47 -0800
  I wholeheartedly concur ...MT 90 generally cures the cold hard shift syndrome...extra added benefit...makes you change that old crummy tranny oil & make...
• Re: e-brake adjustment/rear brake adjustment/slow clutch
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 11:51:28 -0500
  ...After >driving in cold temps for a while, the clutch felt very much like it would >when a slave cylinder is going, i.e...
• Just how cold...the PS pump was crying
  Historical mailing list - Paul Holmquist
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 15:06:45 -0500
  ...I was thinking it was shot, but is this just cold weather complaining? Is any damage being done? Are there any other cold weather...
• Low idle, hard cold starting
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:59:22 -0500
  Hey all, I have another exasperating cold start/idle problem with my '84 1.9. Cold starts hard, with RPM dropping to very low...
• Re: vanagon winter maladies
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:55:20 -0500
  ...And I bet it's going to be very cold working on it if I have to. There's a faint coolant smell right...
• Re: 82 fi electrical question
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 15:29:12 -0600 (MDT)
  ...The cold start valve only gets voltage when the starter is engaged. To check this, just pull the connector to the cold start valve...
• Re: Help: '89 Vanagon Stutters and Dies after Starting when Cold
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 07:47:59 -0700 (PDT)
  So Bo Kersey says: > > Hi, > My '89 Vanagon cannot seem to find the right idle speed when the engine is > cold. This is especially...
• Re: Eratic idle?
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 18:45:12 -0700
  If it drifts low and to a stall when cold I would start with the tem sensor Jere 90 GL 88 GL -----Original Message...
• Oil Pressure Light
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 14:12:51 -0500
  ...Is this a sign of low oil pressure when the engine is cold?? I recently changed the oil and filter 20w-50 and VW...
• Re: very loud Screeching noise on very cold days - turns heads
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 23:28:30 -0600
  ...my general engine >> area at certain rpms when the engine is cold. (it's been -30 here). >> > Probably a belt. For a temporary fix...
• Re: end of camping season????
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 23:56:42 -0400
  ...Why > do you > say this? Does anyone here camp in the snow or in the cold?
• Re: westy cold = rich
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 7 May 2005 16:16:38 -0400
  Hi, I know that this post is a week old,but I'll give you two more cents.When yu are rich when cold...
• Fwd: * 10/4/2015 Needed NOW! Vanagon (1981) ONLY starts when cold /How To FIX this advice. PLEASE . . .
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 11:31:16 -0700
  ...Jim > Begin forwarded message: > > From: "LEM" <lemberkeley@yahoo.com> > Subject: * 10/4/2015 Needed NOW! Vanagon (1981) ONLY starts when cold /How To FIX...
• Re: Front heater: low heat at highway speed
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:06:00 -0900
  ...My 87 Syncro GL has been less than generous with the heat making for a cold ride to work and even colder one home...
• Re: Questions, questions more questions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Sep 94 7:12:01 EDT
  ...It gets pretty cold in some places. > > I just wanted to second the part about how cold it can get even in the > summer...
• Re: diesel warm start ??
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Fri, 07 Mar 1997 16:13:00 -0500
  ...Warm start is not as good as cold or hot start. The glow plugs do come on when the engine is warm, the light...
• Re: Engine temperature in winter
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 11:12:34 -0600
  ...When it get this cold my rear window defrost button won't move. It just pops out the back of the panel :-). > I want...
• Re: cold weather package?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 22:21:47 -0500
  ...Are heated side-view mirrors > different in appearance from non-heated? Is there a cold weather package > on a 1991 syncro camper gl? What...
• Re: poor cold start 80 Westy fixed
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 10:15:04 +0200
  ...Required endless cranking before firing up. > Checked the cold start valve - fine. Forced the c.s. valve open and it > starts immediately + idles just...
• Re: cutting out bottom of airbox to increase air intake and add HP
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Thu, 25 Dec 2003 18:48:58 -0500
  ...Hmmmm...... >>> > > i was thinking the same thing - but wont drawing in warm air from the > engine compartment reduce HP? isnt cold air more dense...