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Re: test message
Historical mailing list - Steven Brower
Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:58:24 -0400
I got it too Steven Brower BPL R & D Brooklyn Navy Yard 63 Flushing Avenue, Unit 201 Building 280, Suite 521 Brooklyn, NY 11205...
Re: Vacuum System Parts on 1.9 - "Y's" and Constrictors...
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 14 Oct 2014 13:43:19 -0400
...book it's in the control line to the charcoal canister flush valve; the distributor line (I think it's actually the retard line...
Re: Replacement speakers for '87 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Wed, 1 Mar 1995 19:51:12 -0800 (PST)
...I flush mounted > them below the original Blaupunkt speakers and changed a little bit of the > wiring. You lost me on this mounting bit...
Any advice about sugar in the gas tank?
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Wed, 4 Sep 2002 10:34:03 -0400
...Has anyone had to deal with this problem before? Is it possible to just flush the tank with good gas and get the sugar...
Re: Radiator question?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 10 Nov 2000 08:33:19 -0800
If I were you I'd just flush it out with water and install it and see how it works. If you want to...
Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions - thermoswitch
Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
Wed, 31 Jul 2002 15:58:21 -0400
...13:21 -0400 From: Marla Stelk <mjstelk@HOTMAIL.COM> Subject: Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions I recommend following the Bentley manual instructions - I...
After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans
Historical mailing list - bemba
Mon, 7 Jan 2002 23:47:50 -0800
...I flushed the engine coolant passages and the heater out with a gardening hose. No sign of blockage. I will flush the long radiator...
Re: fully collapsing radio antenna
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Thu, 25 Apr 2002 14:16:50 -0400
...They have a security feature that is the antenna goes into the base and the top of the antenna becomes flush with the base...
Re: test
Historical mailing list
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:46:35 +0000
...I am at least! Steven Brower BPL R & D Brooklyn Navy Yard 63 Flushing Avenue Building 280, Suite 521 Brooklyn, NY 11205 (347) 223...
Re: Need replacement Vanagon antenna
Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
Sun, 4 Jun 2023 19:33:01 -0400
...just need an antenna that will > retract all the way down flush with the mount. I'm tired of struggling with > my car cover...
From flickering oil light to valves clacking
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Fri, 14 Aug 2015 10:07:08 -0700
...Does anyone have recommendations for a friendly Vanagon shop in Walla Walla? I think it might be time to have an engine flush with...
Re: Vanagon toilet option?
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:17:09 +0000
After reading this I am flushed with excitement! > Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2014 06:52:44 -0700 > From: starwagen@GMAIL.COM > Subject: Re: Vanagon...
Re: Replacing Water Pump
Historical mailing list
Wed, 3 Jun 1998 13:46:54 EDT
...Also a good time to change your thermostat if it needs it or do a coolant flush. Have fun and try not to get...
Kerosine mixed with old oil for 30 seconds
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Thu, 4 Jan 2001 13:20:29 -0800
<html><DIV> Hey how much kerosine would you add to your old oil in the 30 second flush? Couldn...
Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.
Historical mailing list - John Connolly
Thu, 3 Jul 2003 09:12:27 -0600
...You do NOT flush out the dryer, or the compressor. I let my compressor drain for a couple days, turning it every 8 hours...
Re: dumb dumb blue paper shop towel in crankcase ..duh
Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
Tue, 12 Sep 2006 16:28:09 -0400
...low pressure, high flow or you will blow seals) or from flushing a liquid through the case. I would use something oily... Canola oil...
Re: Stock Speaker Grill Removal
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
Fri, 3 Oct 2008 02:39:21 -0400
...off and then I made sure that the faces would sit flush and gooped them on (actually used the goop tm stuff). That was...
Header bolts broken
Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:33:23 -0400
...They are flush with the head and have nothing to grab onto. What are my options with out removing the head. They are obviously...
Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
Sat, 15 Aug 2015 12:37:46 -0400
...Do not flush. Put thickest engine oil in there you can, maybe some oil additive. BMW dealerships carry 10W60 synthetic oil for the M3...
Re: Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products?
Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
Thu, 6 Jun 2013 23:02:44 -0700
On 6/6/2013 10:03 PM, Poppie Jagersand wrote: > I'm running the original 30 year old 82D radiator" that's all you...
Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:16:07 -0700
...I wouldn't expect water to separate and collect in the bottoms of the calipers, but it can't hurt to bleed and flush...
Replacement speakers for '87 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Gene Sady
Wed, 1 Mar 95 15:55:30 PST
...Also, the front speakers need to be flush mounted because of the window crank being so close, so that limits your options. Thanks, Gene...
Re: 60,000 mile service
Historical mailing list
Wed, 22 May 1996 20:57:19 -0400
...Replace water pump or carry spare. Check all belts and hoses. Flush brake fluid. Change transmission oils and grease CV joints. Change pwoer steering...
Propane Tank
Historical mailing list - Michael T. DeLessio
Thu, 21 Aug 1997 14:20:05 -0400
...Yes, I would completely drain the propane & flush the tank out first. Thanks, Mike D. '84 Westy '97 Passat GLX VR6 '96 Canaondale F...
Coolants Again!
Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
Wed, 18 Mar 1998 19:26:35 -0500
...I am thinking of draining the system before summer and flushing thoroughly then refilling for the summer season. I have never had any problems...
Re: Front oil seal popping out?
Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
Mon, 12 Mar 2001 11:48:25 +0200
Hi Michael What's the condition of your seal? I also fitted my seal flush with the casing: horrors of horrors, the flywheel chewed...
Re: antenna replacement complications
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Sun, 24 Jun 2001 07:48:01 -0700
...caveat; the generic antennas I have seen do not retract fully flush > like OEM. No real big deal just don't be surprised. > > Good...
Running VERY HOT 91 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
Thu, 26 Jun 2003 07:44:46 -0400
...on what would cause this? What is the best way to "flush" the cooling system? any help would be great Thanks Shannon 91 Vanagon
Re: New engine question revisited
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Mon, 5 Jan 2004 13:23:39 -0500
...may > want to find an Amsoil dealer and try the engine flush. Maybe, but as I recall he mentioned his mechanic found metal shavings...
Re: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:30:59 -0400
...Have you tried >turning in the idle set screw? That's the dime sized screw that sets flush >in the throttle body. >Ken
Re: Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:42:41 -0700
...Botched Coolant Flush Implications? Wes, if you weren't seeing any high temperatures on your trip then the engine is fine. The nice part...
Re: Another DIfferent Rear Brake Question: Kink in centerbore of drum
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:37:06 -0400
...If the drum goes in flush I wouldn't worry about it. If you buy a new one and the hub is messed up...
Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 4 Apr 2017 20:57:35 -0600
...How often should I drain and flush the cooling system on >>> my Vanagon; The last time my Vanagon saw new coolant was August 2003...
Re: Tiico: oil in the water (need advice)
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 25 Jun 2002 14:55:19 -0400
...First replace the oil cooler and flush the system. He did this (not replacing my old oil filter I noticed) and automatically the oil...
Re: 84 oil gunk in coolant
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 7 Oct 2004 18:17:57 -0400
...This was the cause on my engine last spring which necessitated a complete rebuild as well as the subsequent coolant flush & cleaning and massive...
Oil Filter for '84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
Sun, 30 Jul 2000 17:49:36 -0700
...If it looks dirty, then I would change it again and maybe flush the system at that time. Any advice from fellow listees? TIA...
Re: Vanagon Front Brakes
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:36:47 -0700
...Mark Michael Sullivan wrote: > You are correct, but I am flushing and refilling. Pag 47.8a has upper and > lower and I only see...
Re: Phosphate-free anti freeze
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Mon, 6 Oct 1997 00:39:42 -0500
...I promise to get both my 86 and my son's 84 flushed and refilled promptly. Another example of the great people and advice...
power steering weak
Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
Sat, 16 May 1998 06:25:15 -0400
...PO had the system flushed, pump whines when turning wheel , and no fluid loss. No apparent power assist. livable but no different than my...
Re: Best method to flush metal shavings from coolant system?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Jan 1999 16:16:16 EST
A magnetic plug won't help ya with this one as the filings are probably aluminum (which is what the case is made of...
Re: flip out side tables...
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sun, 30 Mar 2003 06:07:15 EST
...The table looks flush from the pics that he sent me. BenT
Re: Temp Gauge -- why did this happen?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 9 May 2012 08:49:29 -0700
On 05/08/2012 09:00 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote: > I put a flushing tee in the heater hose under the van. Hook up...
Re: '91 vanagon GL fuel injector flush/clean?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:26:18 -0500
...Re: '91 vanagon GL fuel injector flush/clean? > > I just looked at their web site. They do NOT disassemble them, but do a > very...
Re: Changing Brake Fluid
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Sun, 6 Jun 1999 18:12:37 -0700
...Since the old fluid > was quite brown, it was easy to tell when the new clear fluid has > flushed through, at which point I...
Re: coolant system trivia
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Wed, 28 Apr 2004 21:12:36 -0400
...week. >Flushing the system with hot water under house >pressure gave a flow rate about 6 gallons per second. >The first flush was very...
Re: Best method to flush metal shavings from coolant system?
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Wed, 27 Jan 1999 12:06:24 -0500
...Is there a good way to flush this out? Are there any nice magnetic > plugs in there to collect filings like this? > > Please respond...
Re: Using Gunk or other engine cleaning solvents!
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 11 Jan 2002 13:26:42 -0600
...Using engine flush is a radical procedure I just use it on old 1/2 life Westies to evaluate if they still have half...
Re: 84 Vanagon..... brrrrrrrrrrr.....no heat!!
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:08:30 -0500
...What is the best way to flush this out? Or > is flushing this out the way to go perhaps if it in fact is...
Re: test
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:25:59 -0800
...at least! > Steven Brower > > > BPL R & D > Brooklyn Navy Yard > 63 Flushing Avenue > Building 280, Suite 521 > Brooklyn, NY 11205 > (347) 223-8877 > brower...
strange clutch noise
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Thu, 2 Mar 2000 00:38:57 EST
...I'm hearing a sort of whirring noise and plan to flush the entire brake/clutch hydraulics and change the transaxel fluid with Redline...
Rear brake slave cylinders - anything to watch
Historical mailing list - Phil Walker
Wed, 24 Mar 2004 11:16:41 -0500
...The brakes are getting a little spongy so I'm going to flush and change. I want to fix the rear slaves. Should I...
No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate
Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:59:37 -0700
Happy Friday - I just picked up my 87 Syncro last night from a reputable garage where I had the coolant system flushed and replaced...
Re: overheating
Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
Sun, 8 Jul 2001 08:38:10 -0500
...Replaced 2 thermostats, flushed and bled the system a few times which would marginally help for short times (sometimes). Finally pulled the radiator and...
Re: Toilet seat for 5 gal bucket
Historical mailing list - bueses
Fri, 16 Sep 2005 10:54:54 -0600
...I don't use it, but it would be odorless once the contents are flushed/sealed, is easy to maintain, has separate water for...
Re: 3rd (center) Brake light for late model Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 15 Feb 2006 08:15:17 -0600
...1) It'll >>be >>dimmer than if mounted flush to glass especially if you don't trim out the >>window tinting and trimming out...
Re: Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:37:02 -0400
...Botched Coolant Flush Implications? > > >> Wes, if you weren't seeing any high temperatures on your trip then the >> engine is fine. The nice part...
Flush Mount Speakers
Historical mailing list - Tim Vogelin
Thu, 7 Jan 1999 16:28:08 -0600
I have some Panasonic 4" in front, they aren't exactly flush mount but they just clear the window crank. They are actually part...
'84 Running a Wee Bit Warm
Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
Sun, 8 Jul 2007 23:06:57 -0400
...all new exhaust and O2 sensor, water pump, and thermostat, plus some back flushing with the hose. Why so hot? Also, fwiw, I did...
Re: LP or natural gas detector for vanagon
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sat, 30 Oct 2021 08:53:24 -0700
...https://www.campingworld.com/classic-lp-gas-alarm-flush-mount-white-21239.html On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 7:11 PM Eric Caron...
Re: door speakers
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sun, 19 May 2019 19:47:30 -0400
> > I have replaced the front speakers with flush mounted MB Quarts > That's a brand i recognize from my hi fi days. Good stuff...