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• Re: antifreeze from diesel engine block
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 25 May 2004 06:39:35 -0500
  ...into most blocks as a "pressure valve" to guard against cracking the block if the coolant freezes. Drain the coolant. Drill a hole in...
• Raise The Rear!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Dec 1994 15:34:56 -0800 (PST)
  ...I followed all the draining instructions in the FAQ, no problem, have my flush "T" installed in the heater hose (I hope you didn...
• Re: FW: ATF/MMO
  Historical mailing list - Steve Grayer
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 17:11:20 -0400
  ...If you > pull off a valve cover, and there is thick black gooey crud all over > everything, DON'T flush your motor. If it...
• Re: Gas in Oil fill
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 11:47:59 -0500
  ...If you simply pushed this thing to the mechanic, drained and flushed the crankcase, then your problem is a mystery. Compression check would be...
• Re: Automatic Trasmission Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:44:27 -0700
  ...I'll be interested to see this thread play out.. > > someone else suggest a dirty valve body, but I havent had time to drop...
• Re: Steam Cleaning?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 18:36:29 -0500
  ...While you're adjusting the valves inspect the valve stems for chips and the adjusting screws for heavy pitting. Either of these signs can...
• Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:14:29 -0700
  ...If you are switching over to 134a, it is best to get a matching > expansion valve for 134a. Not hard to do as valves...
• Re: pre-oilers (pre-lubers)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 09:38:04 EDT
  ...Especially with our Vanagons, if you use a good oil filter (Mann, Mahle, Knecht) these all have an anti-drain down valve that helps...
• Re: Oil changing engine damage
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 15:38:41 -0500
  The clattering after an oil change is because the hydraulic lifters have drained and need to be represurized. The same thing will occur if...
• Re: Toilet paper filter is better
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 02:50:20 -0400
  ...Larger commercial depth filters, like the ones from amsoil get changed at much longer drain intervals. This stuff works. If it didn't they...
• Re: Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 28 Mar 2005 21:52:12 -0800
  ...1) Sticker from kit, P/N 025 198 102A, mfg by Elring 2) Valve Cover Gasket, may be attached to valve cover with most...
• 86GL-questions on resealing heads (a bit long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 01:01:08 EDT
  ...Last October, just before I was going to put the van away for winter I performed my annual cooling system drain/fill. Immediately I...
• Re: Bottom-filling water tank
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:33:12 -0500
  ...Since I used a valve on the end of the hose, and never left it unattended, I did not have the wild hose problem...
• Re: FW: ATF/MMO
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 15:02:32 -0700
  ...If you > > pull off a valve cover, and there is thick black gooey crud all over > > everything, DON'T flush your motor. If it...
• Re: Thumping when start van
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 08:53:14 -0700
  Hello, Is it possible that it's a bearing knock? When the anti drain back valve fails in the oil filter it is common...
• Re: ATF/MMO
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 19:53:24 -0500
  ...The good filter will prevent > >the > >oil > >from draining out of the lifters overnight. > >After all of that is done, run a compression check...
• Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 3
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 18:35:07 -0700
  ...I pulled off the air cleaner and then the valve cover. The oil that remains around the cam looks clean. That's good, because...
• Re: 91 GL running hot all of the sudden
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 16:21:49 -0700
  ...in the resevoir, so I need to drain and add more coolant. Is there a bleeder valve somewhere? > > > >Thanks for any direction on this...
• Re: low pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 14:09:30 -0400
  ...You should also check the oil pressure relief valve. >> >> Dennis. >> >>
• Re: Loud metallic knock from engine??????
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:57:42 -0500
  ...ones from Bus Depot..they have that 'valve' > that does not allow the oil to drain down. > > John > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Jens Jakob Andersen...
• Re: Coolant change questions
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 15 Feb 2023 02:13:32 +0000
  ...With the van up in the air your wont get it all to drain, the engine will somewhat stay filled. Since you are doing...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 12:22:08 -0400
  In order for there to be so much clearance that the adjusting screws can't reach the valve stem one of two things has...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:19:16 -0500
  ...THe upper COndenser isnt mounted to anything? the cabinet just holds it there? I need to replace my expansion valve as it appears to...
• Re: What are these Parts for?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 02:45:02 -0700
  ...However, IIRC, I wound up using the flat copper washers on the two studs that the valve rocker assembly bolts to- I don't...
• Snorkel elbow... was Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:38:09 -0800
  ...I'll google that. > > I changed the non stock filter box mount angle, located a new drain > hole on that box, sealed the hose...
• Re: Filling water tank when no hose is available (GoWesty connector)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 16 Aug 2013 17:07:06 -0700
  ...tank, open the spigot, and drain the water into the tank. If using a hose, I have a valve that fits on the end...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 20:49:20 -0500
  ...It took about three attempts for me to get the valves just right on adjustment but it humming about as good as any engine...
• Re: regarding head gasket failures on water cooled engs....
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:08:59 -0700
  ...I'd hate to have a preventative measure turn into an unseen coolant leak into the lubrication system under the valve cover! Perhaps it...
• Re: Front heater won't give heat, workin on it.
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Fri, 24 Aug 2018 07:44:46 -0500
  That certainly points to a heater valve. Do you have a short piece of hose connector that would allow you to remove the valve...
• Lighting the fridge
  Historical mailing list - Ssittservl
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 03:47:35 EST
  ...Here's what worked with mine; fortunately, I didn't have to remove the fridge: - Vaccuumed out the condensation drain (had a terrible time...
• Re: oil pressure at startup in diesel swapped inline 4
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 16:08:12 -0700
  ...I solved it with a better filter that >has an anti-drainback valve. I've heard of folks just using >the larger diesel filter...
• Re: Propane tank rust - how much is too much?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 31 Jan 2018 05:32:02 -0600
  ...You can then fit new valves and have the tank filled with Propane and see if there are any leaks. If there are no...
• Problem w/temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clayton
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 12:48:45 -0400 (EDT)
  ...changed oil, adjusted valves, and torqed heads. This weekend I decided to install the new gauges. The oil pressure was an easy decision - replaces...
• Re: 52 degree Inline 4 hydraulic lifters leaking down
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:19:04 -0700
  ...hydro valves not an > issue. > > > Mechanic put an oil pressure guage on the motor yesterday morning when it > was cold. Apparantly the needle went...
• Re: leaking cap nut? 1.9er
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bohannan
  Thu, 26 Oct 2017 15:18:39 -0400
  ...The right side gets purged anytime a heater valve is open. This was a major fix in the 2.1L cooling system. > > Dennis > > -----Original...
• Re: Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 11:36:57 -0700
  ...Is the relief valve cylindrical or spherical? My thoughts were that a cylindrical valve with wear could flutter stick or operate slower when the...
• Re: Size of allen wrench for final drive?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 22:26:06 -0400
  ...I've been seeing a small drip coming from the pressure relief valve. So I replaced the valve, the spring, the gasket, and the...
• Re: Filling water tank when no hose is available (GoWesty connector)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 16 Aug 2013 18:30:58 -0700
  ...tank, open the spigot, and drain the water into the tank. If > using a hose, I have a valve that fits on the end...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 02:05:55 -0500
  ...The filter has an anti drain back valve. So do a lot of other quality filters, and some that are not so good, at...
• '71 bus drives
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 09:07:37 -0500 (CDT)
  Yes, it actually moved out of the garage! I set the valves again, etc and fired it up. I let it warm a little...
• Oil Change Woes- Helicoil? Trasko? What size do I need?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 14:29:07 -0800
  ...I'd like to put in the Trasko Dragon heavy duty oil drain valve -- any opinions? From what I've seen it sounds favorable...
• Re: City Water Connection Leak
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 22:31:48 -0500
  ...a |screwdriver into the connector to drain the water in Winter - the |screwdriver opens the check valve. Could yours be stuck open? | |I also...
• Re: lifter problems
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 13 May 2004 14:32:06 -0500
  ...A lifter that is > flat results in a valve that opens late and closes early. Thuswith an > intake valve, you have a reduced charge...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 22:09:19 -0800
  I've never been clear about what the heck an anti drain back valve does on an oil filter that is pointing more or...
• Re: 91 GL running hot all of the sudden
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 19:18:58 -0400
  ...in the resevoir, so I need to drain and add more coolant. Is there a bleeder valve somewhere? > > > >Thanks for any direction on this...
• A/C Freezing Up?
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 03:01:52 -0500
  ...What is the problem? Is it a bad temperature control switch, a/c thermostadt or capillary tube, expansion valve, or ? The top and side...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Mon, 23 May 2011 21:17:24 -0400
  ...Be careful of the fittings on the drain tray that will be very brittle and will break easily. My system was working great and...
• Re: Westy fridge won't light
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 11:10:09 -0400
  ...BUT, if I leave the propane tank valve "on" for a day or 2 prior to going camping, it will light up first try...
• Re: 2.1 Head Replacement for Dummies
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 14:04:31 -0700
  ...For the right side - disconnect battery - drain coolant and oil - air cleaner, auxiliary air regulator, alternator - remove exhaust for cylinders 1 and 3 - loosen...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 23 May 2011 21:06:43 -0500
  ...found) 2. Drain compressor, flush, and refill with ester oil 3. evacuate and flush system 4. Replace dryer 5. Replace valves 6. Recharge with...
• Re: Oil Filter & Oil Pressure - 1982 A-C M/T Vanagon/Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:29:38 -0400
  ...No anti drain back or bypass. The bypass valve is in the adapter on the engine. Did you remove that big sump cover and...
• Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 22:15:47 -0500
  ...The only thing they might fix is the clattering lifters issue, if the existing filter has no anti-drainback valve or a poor one...
• Re: 4 speed shift problems
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 09:13:54 -0500
  From your description - valve noise and hard shifting - the simplest attempt to fix would be to change the engine oil to Mobil One 15...
• Re: bubbling in coolant during flush
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 May 2002 18:06:03 -0400
  ...Well, I couldn't get coolant to leave the radiator valve (after it began pouring out of the main tank reserve). I had to...
• Re: Fix - Gutter trim stripping off
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:44:17 -0500
  ...I fished the day out, but when I got home, I filled them with water and found and marked the leaks, then drained and...
• Engine Rebuild Pt II
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 96 21:59 PDT
  My 78 Engine is out, stripped down, heads are off, can now see my sunken valve seat that caused this mess in the first...
• Re: changing to synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 10:53:53 -0500
  ...The oil I drained was black as tar and thicker than any oil I'd ever seen drain from an engine. Even at full...
• Re: oil pressure problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 18:25:17 -0400
  ...The dripping was the oil draining through the return port into the crankcase. Stripping the threads out of the oil pressure sensor is a...
• Re: 88 Westie: Problematic Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 09:11:27 -0800
  ...lit, fridge > didn't) > - Made sure the condensation drain thing under the fridge was drained > - Blew into same to clear "dead air" per archive...
• Re: coolant bleeding/overheating problem?
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 09:02:10 -0700
  ...heater valve and valve itself for signs of leaks above spare tire. Those leaks often go unnoticed due to location. Opening drain screw on...