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Re: 90 cooling problem
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 21 Jul 2007 04:02:27 -0400
...It was first noticed from the > higher than normal temperature and slight increase of coolant level in the reservoir > tank. After re-torquing the...
Re: Bus Running Cool - Cooling System Question
Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 09:44:25 -0800
...sensor, but haven't had a chance to look at it yet. Don't know if the fact that both heads are leaking coolant...
Re: Engine running badly
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 1 Oct 2017 16:59:22 -0500
...I disconnected the oxygen sensor again and things seem to be a bit better. I checked timing, temperature sensor, throttle switch, compression, all seems...
Re: 2.1L engine failure?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 24 May 2010 23:13:15 -0400
...coolant is not flowing the temperature gauge will not see this until you have enough heat for it to get to the sensor and...
Re: overheating issues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 8 Sep 2005 21:00:06 -0400
...Even with a proper bulk coolant temperature, the internal surfaces of the engine can be much hotter. Imagine a pot on the stove with...
Re: head gasket problem ?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 22 Sep 2001 11:35:31 -0500
...As the coolant is cooled by air through the radiator, the thermostat opens and closes regulating the engine temperature by way of controlling the...
Re: Rough running when Hot
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Mon, 06 Jan 1997 17:01:40 -0800
...Boot is around $115 (seems like everything I replaced trying to fix my beloved vanagon cost $115!) Another possibility is the coolant temperature sensor...
RE: Wasserboxer Overheating
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Mon, 30 Jun 97 22:52:38 UT
...The temperature gauge light normally means that the sensor in the expansion tank is dry. If coolant isn't leaking, then air is getting...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sat, 16 Nov 2013 10:13:23 -0600
...is a ground connection.) > * What is the voltage at the coolant temperature sensor when cold and when > 160 F. > > I think that this would...
Re: Mobil 1 0W 50 any one use it yet
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 16 Jan 2016 23:06:45 -0500
...On these colder days pressure started dropping to normal ranges in 3-4 miles and the engine (coolant) was up to temperature in 5...
Re: Heat handling design error help
Historical mailing list
Fri, 7 Jun 1996 14:23:17 -0400
...So these two radiator >mounted sensor locations appear suspiciously like design errors. It has been my experience that the coolant temperature stays just fine...
Re: Replacement of coolant parts, Failure modes and using the temperature gauge after losing the water pump or massive amount of coolant.
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 10 Apr 2016 18:23:21 +0000
...The temperature sensor is > screwed directly into a head. It is on a small manifold often plastic. The > coolant has to flow in order...
Re: Problem Solved: On road, Having problem, coolant related
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Jan 2022 15:12:54 +0000
...On road, Having problem, coolant related Indeed, the problem was caused by a broken connection at the terminal that connected to the sensor. Thanks...
Re: Got a new Vanagon!
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 08:38:48 -0600
...DizzyCap & Rotor Thermostat ~ OEM ONLY ~ No FLAPS Eng'Coolant Temp'Sensors Rad'Fan Temp'Sensor/Switch Grease&Adj' Frnt WheelBear's Brakes? RadiusRod Bushings...
Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 6 Apr 2012 16:03:28 -0400
...temperature gage > rises. The temp sensor relies on the coolant flowing past it. No > coolant flow, no reading until such time that the coolant...
Re: Vanagon overheating on trip
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 19 Jul 2015 01:35:44 +0000
One thing that should be checked is the connector going into the tank level sensor. If the connection isn't good, the light will...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 7 Mar 2009 16:34:08 -0800
...to control the temperature in the >> mixing / distribution box, whereas the Vanagon was designed to use a >> manually controlled coolant modulating valve (yes, even...
Re: head gasket problem ?
Historical mailing list - wolfgang
Fri, 21 Sep 2001 18:50:13 -0500
...If the system is > operating correctly, as the coolant expands when it is rising to > operating temperature, coolant will flow from the expansion tank...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sat, 7 Mar 2009 22:52:42 -0500
...to control the temperature in the >>> mixing / distribution box, whereas the Vanagon was designed to use a >>> manually controlled coolant modulating valve (yes, even...
Temperture and thermostat notes
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Sat, 21 Jul 2001 12:31:37 -0600
...I didn't know what to do and finally fixed a rough idle by replacing the distributor and after that my temperature problems were...
Re: Running hot, what can be the matter
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 22:46:46 -0500
...DIV>> > out temp sensor? <DIV></DIV>> <DIV></DIV>>Yes, the way shops measure the temperature is with an infrared <DIV...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 15 Nov 2013 20:55:01 -0800
...is a ground connection.) *� What is the voltage at the coolant temperature sensor when cold and when 160 F. I think that this would...
Re: Eurospec Conversion: Digifant Comment
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 29 Jul 1998 14:50:03 EDT
...In my application/installation, I monitor oil temperature, oil pressure, voltage (both batteries), current, manifold vacuum, coolant temperature and exhaust manifold temperature. At 75...
Re: 1991 2.1 - Oil Cooler coolant line blown...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 4 Jul 2016 09:59:14 -0400
...and I now knew my low coolant sensor is working, I wasn't too stressed. The temperature needle never wavered a bit. Tried the...
Re: Operating temp question/Boston Bob's solution?
Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
Sun, 23 Dec 2001 23:29:26 -0500
...So would it provide similar protection in our systems with coolant? The product label says it reduces temperature with a 50/50 coolant mix...
Re: Starting problem
Historical mailing list - Norm - RoweBoat
Mon, 3 May 2004 08:11:57 -0700
...Starting problem Replace the Temp II (blue) temperature sensor in the thermostat housing. It is causing the FI to flood the engine during warm...
Re: Logan Pass - blew the expansion tank temp sensor
Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
Thu, 9 Jul 2015 10:42:49 -0700
...Nothing unusual going up the pass except for slightly high > temperature. > > Steam and coolant spilling out the back and onto the parking lot. Tried...
02sense worth
Historical mailing list
Fri, 20 Jun 1997 15:28:24 -0500
...coolant leak after all; 2) that the blinking red light that had me equally worried was in all likelihood an intermittent temperature sensor; 3...
Re: Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:47:47 -0700
...excessive heat in tubbed portion of lid causes coolant sensor > >>> to get too hot. Resistor in it then zeros out allowing near or full...
Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products.
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Tue, 1 Jun 2021 07:34:22 -0400
If you had your coolant temp gauge sensor replaced that may be the reason for the high reading. The new sensors aren’t calibrated...
Re: Re [VANAGON] HELP 85gl 1.9l h-pipe leak
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 18 Jan 2006 23:55:15 -0500
...so i will bleed again The fill sensor is nothing more than two probes stuck into the coolant. The failure mode is leakage. It...
Re: Rapid Idle when Warm / Throttle idle switch
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 11:03:01 -0700
...The list consensus was to > replace the coolant temperature sensor. Finally, over the > weekend, it's been warm enough to work on the Westy...
Re: Need more help - the dreaded flashing red light
Historical mailing list - jim
Sun, 29 Sep 2002 06:56:03 -0400
...jim David Beierl wrote: > At 01:03 PM 9/28/2002, Michael Wagner wrote: > >> Now I've pulled the temperature coolant sensor relay from...
Re: Water & Oil idiot lights fixed? Or at least getting better...
Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:59:47 -0500
...Wiggled the blue sensor wires a bit, but did not change or disconnect it. Cleaned the sensor on the coolant pressure tank. My coolant...
Temp 2 sensor, was: No low end Power
Historical mailing list - Pernice, Vincent
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 14:07:09 -0500
...2" coolant hoses. On this metal thing, you will see one wire going into it on the right, that is your temperature sensor, to...
power loss
Historical mailing list - The Butlers
Sun, 18 Apr 2004 18:25:59 -0600
...The van was running very rich and we were guessing perhaps the coolant sensor was failing. It isn't the typical vanagon syndrome as...
Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
Historical mailing list - Karen Doherty
Fri, 6 Apr 2012 11:12:19 -0400
...DO NOT think that you are > ok to drive until the temperature gage rises. The temp sensor relies on the > coolant flowing past it...
Re: Eurospec Conversion: Digifant Comment
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 29 Jul 1998 21:05:17 -0700
...In my application/installation, I >monitor oil temperature, oil pressure, voltage (both batteries), current, >manifold vacuum, coolant temperature and exhaust manifold temperature. At 75...
Re: Radiator Fan Keeps coming on
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Thu, 22 Jun 2000 18:44:52 EDT
...The first thing that comes to mind is the radiator temperature switch but that is just a WAG. I would have it looked at...
Re: New thermostat funky?
Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
Sat, 1 Dec 2007 16:42:45 -0500
...What would be interesting would be knowing how much a 10 degree coolant temperature change will move the gauge needle. I await your findings...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:35:44 -0800
...Injection duration opening signals are provided based on the following inputs: • Engine speed • Intake air volume • Coolant temperature • Oxygen content in the exhaust gas...
Re: What could have gone wrong?
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Tue, 6 May 2008 13:01:00 -0700
...does have a buzzer for coolant ... the trigger/sensor is located in combination with t valve off block ... sensor/trigger in main reservoir on...
Re: overheating
Historical mailing list - Mike & Mary Collum
Fri, 13 Jul 2001 02:34:04 -0400
...Replaced Green coolant with Orange Prestone extended life and > bled the system. > 3. Replaced temp gauge sensor twice (thought it might be faulty). > 4...
Re: update - Rocky's results - was Westy Karma, was stuck in Custer
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 22:18:40 -0700
...No change. > >- checked temperatures all over the place. Found that the big coolant line >into the thermostat was hot and the big coolant line...
'91GL Remains Dead
Historical mailing list - Herb Harmison
Wed, 8 Jan 1997 11:05:26 -0600
...Checked continuity for the O2 and coolant temp sensors Disassembled and reworked the mass airflow meter.(This is not a great design for longevity...
Re: Vanagon overheating on trip
Historical mailing list - Michael
Sun, 19 Jul 2015 17:36:30 -0400
...Can i open the coolant tank and move >>> coolant from the expansion tank to the coolant tank without having to >> burp >>> the system? >>>> >>>> 5...
Re: 87 Vanagon Engine Overheating problems
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 6 Sep 2006 19:38:39 -0500
...I have > changed most parts related to the cooling system (thermostat, temperature > sensors 1 & 2, coolant distributor, water pump, expansion tank, several tubes > and...
update - Rocky's results - was Westy Karma, was stuck in Custer
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 22:50:52 -0600
...No change. - checked temperatures all over the place. Found that the big coolant line into the thermostat was hot and the big coolant line...
Re: Van dies when cold
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sun, 8 Aug 1999 23:32:39 -0400
...I changed the coolant temperature sensor and checked the > connections to the computer. Didn't help. The idle stabilizer appears to > be working. It...
Re: engine swap overheat
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sat, 24 May 2014 22:23:05 -0400
Coolant level sensor? Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia May 24, 2014 o godz. 22:17 TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > So...
Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 5 Apr 2012 20:11:39 -0400
...DO NOT think that you are ok to drive until the temperature gage rises. The temp sensor relies on the coolant flowing past it...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 8 Mar 2009 11:38:48 -0700
...to control the temperature in the > >>> mixing / distribution box, whereas the Vanagon was designed to use a > >>> manually controlled coolant modulating valve (yes, even...
Re: Van dies when cold
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sun, 8 Aug 1999 23:29:42 -0400
...I changed the coolant temperature sensor and checked the > connections to the computer. Didn't help. The idle stabilizer appears to > be working. It...
Re: water pump R&R
Historical mailing list - ccc1
Thu, 9 Oct 2003 04:54:23 -0500
...Antifreeze is designed to be mixed equally with water for maximum temperature protection. And why do you believe that a "local guru who has...
Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 9 Aug 2010 11:18:22 -0500
...Do these sometimes go bad, perhaps having either oil or coolant channels partially blocked? Is oil temperature (separate from coolant temperature, which is picked...
Re: Got a new Vanagon!
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:43:51 -0600
...DizzyCap & Rotor > > Thermostat ~ OEM ONLY ~ No FLAPS > > Eng'Coolant Temp'Sensors > > Rad'Fan Temp'Sensor/Switch > > Grease&Adj' Frnt WheelBear's > > Brakes? > > RadiusRod Bushings...
Re: Sick sick sick of diesel Vanagon cooling problems
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Sat, 12 Dec 2015 00:49:45 -1000
...I had to remove a temperature sensor to let air out, so coolant could get into the engine , just to fill it after a...
Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 7 Apr 2012 14:01:35 -0700
...temperature gage >> rises. The temp sensor relies on the coolant flowing past it. No >> coolant flow, no reading until such time that the coolant...
Re: What could have gone wrong?
Historical mailing list - P. Brattan
Mon, 5 May 2008 11:22:07 -0700
...The coolant, when the van was cold was about an inch or 2 above the maximum mark in both tanks. I didn't check...
Re: Problem Solved: On road, Having problem, coolant related
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Jan 2022 15:09:28 +0000
...On road, Having problem, coolant related Indeed, the problem was caused by a broken connection at the terminal that connected to the sensor. Thanks...