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• An answer: adding auto trannie fluid - where's the hole?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 19:59:24 -0500
  ...When I bought mine used from a VW dealer it was >empty......... >Fill to level of hole. A bit messy if you over fill...
• Re: Q about Weekender Rear Sofa/Bed
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Tue, 1 May 2001 13:14:18 -0700
  >>with Weekender rear seats that fold down - when >>folded, is the seat level with the rear floor of the >>bus, or it is raised...
• Gauge sender question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Thu, 22 May 2008 05:11:15 -0700
  ...One of the things I desperately need to know is the resistance across the fuel level sender when the tank is 'full' and 'empty...
• Dipstick readability tip
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 10:08:00 -0500
  Drilling a tiny hole in the dipstick at the marks makes it very easy to read the oil level. Chuck Hill
• forgot to change subject line - coolant level control unit
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:35:39 -0700
  ooops........sorry, forgot to ge the subject line right. see my just posted post. scott
• Re: Fw: Flashing Coolant light on a diesel van.
  Historical mailing list - stephen de la salle
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 20:53:58 -0400
  ...I guess this is why VW added the level sensor too. At least witht he engine in front of you, i.e. as in...
• Oil Checking My '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Dustan
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 17:58:01 -0700
  ...well at least as long as battery would let it! I am also having a problem actually determining the level of the oil. The...
• Re: Blinking Dash Warning Lights! - Le answer
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 21:20:46 EDT
  ...The >engine temperature is well within it's typical operating range (about 1/2 >way up the LED or below), the coolant levels in...
• Re: Friday Story
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 25 May 2007 19:21:25 -0700
  ...The oil level on the stick is what I meant. If it is not an oil level, what is it? Every owners manual says...
• Re: Oil pressure gauges and engine life
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 10 May 2012 08:36:42 -0700
  ...Both had a low oil >> level warning light in addition to the oil pressure gauge. The low >> oil level light > But they did have...
• Re: Kens trip & can Westys climb mountains?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:51:47 -0700
  I guess that's why Rocky Mountain Motors is there! Does everyone run a Subaru? The WBX can't breathe at sea level very...
• Re: install water tank level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 13 Jul 2016 13:08:20 -0400
  ...to announce that we now have the earlier style > water tank level sender - the one that mounts to the side of the water tank...
• Re: 84 Wasserboxer Coolant Level Light (U)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 07:07:29 +0000
  ...Checked 14 point connector at panel, tightened > nuts on gauge, replaced both sensors on thermo housing and sensor in bottle. > Coolant level (Sierra) full...
• Re: My red coolant light is flashing
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sat, 14 Nov 1998 22:53:32 EST
  ...Checked the anti freeze level. It's full. No coolant under the van but a slight oil? seepage beneath the oil filler tube. Any...
• Propane Level Indicator
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Mon, 17 May 1999 09:21:04 -0700
  ...Since mention was just made about propane levels, >> does anyone have a gauge installed on their tank? On my Adventurewagen there is a precision...
• '87 Coolant Woes
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 13:37:34 -0500
  ...He is currently seeing dramatic level changes in his overflow tank. Coolant filling back into the tank (other than normal hot/cold expansion/contraction...
• Re: oil stick
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 10:45:50 -0800
  Hugo, Let the van sit overnight in a level spot. Check the oil before starting. Pull stick out. Wipe off. Insert still all the...
• Re: Coolant Level vary with heat?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Tucci
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 11:01:56 -0500
  ...Do you guys actually SEE the level of coolant going up and down in the overflow (secondary) tank as the engine heats up?? Thanks...
• Re: heater
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 3 Nov 2005 16:22:25 -0700
  ...The Buddy should operate without any problems up to > 7000 FT above sea level. At higher altitudes, the ODS may cut-off > That's...
• Re: Westy Water/Battery Level Display Panels Available Again
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 7 Nov 2014 10:15:40 -0800
  ...Westy Water/Battery Level Display Panels Available Again Stuart, I'm not sure who you are asking that question to, but here's one...
• Re: Platinum Cat Heater
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Thu, 11 Oct 2001 22:50:37 -0700
  ...The little bit of canvas helps keep the CO to a livable level, but then since I used to live in Chicago in the...
• Re: Leak at coolant level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 13:24:13 -0500
  ...Leak at coolant level sensor > Until I got my '86 Diesel DoubleCab, I had never had a coolant level sensor on > the coolant expansion...
• Re: [WetWesties] Troubleshooting drinking water pump
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 31 Aug 2003 15:37:57 -0700
  ...Jim Roger Donahe wrote: >Inside the cabinet adjacent to the water tank where you can access the >wiring to the water level sensors, there...
• Re: Turbo overpressure
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 19:10:38 -0700
  ...So, in an absolute vacuum the ECU will see 0 mbar - at sea level on an average day you will see 1000mbar and at...
• Re: Coolant light mystery
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:25:01 -0400
  ...All Models * refer to appropriate wiring diagram * disconnect coolant level sensor electrical connector * check coolant level in coolant reservoir *** MUST be between MIN and...
• Coolant/Heater
  Historical mailing list - Deon Reynolds
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 13:21:21 -0800
  Hi All, Last month I drove my 1987 Vanagon Syncro from my home in the northwest corner of Oregon (at sea level) to Carson...
• Re: flashing LED
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 09:23:40 -0400
  ...on the thermostat housing), and the led responds to both coolant level (in the expansion bottle) and coolant temperature (when overheated). Dave Mc On...
• Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 19:22:07 -0400
  Sunshine! Good to see you here! The buzzer is for oil pressure, not coolant level. Sounds like you have a new problem. Check the...
• Re: Auto transmission not shifting question
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:57:14 -0700
  ...Low or dirty fluid could do that too, but if the fluid level's low, where did it go? On 7/18/2025 19...
• Re: exploding batteries
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 18:45:36 -0700
  ...Possibilities with explosions of batteries is water level. If you let the water level evaporate down to nothing---it will go Ka-boom when...
• Can this do that?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 22 May 2011 16:09:05 -0700
  ...Is there a way to test the oil pressure lamp? I check the oil level and before we started the work, the oil was...
• Auto transmission not shifting question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 18 Jul 2025 22:50:24 -0400
  ...I’ll get it hot and check transmission fluid level tomorrow. Not sure if fluid level could even be a factor. Any tips or...
• Passing Smog?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sanner
  Sun, 10 Dec 1995 22:12:37 -0800
  ...The bus would rev at "smog testing level - a certain RPM" then cut-out. A second later it would rev at"smog testing level...
• Re: '90 Westy water tank float
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 20 Jun 1997 09:19:19 -0400
  ...It would run through > the various levels correctly, and then sometimes stick on green. > I've played with the wires, and everything is tight...
• waterboxer coolant light
  Historical mailing list - Jim Maginel
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 15:24:56 -0500
  ...I recently installed a new "coolant low level switch" (located on the expansion tank), thinking that might be the problem. No such luck. The...
• Re: Bus depot
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 21 Apr 2001 18:59:09 -0700
  How's Mrs. W feel about this? Karl > > Ken W's thing is smaller, but his knowledge level is very high. > > > Mark...
• Re: Coolant resistance thru coolant level probe
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 03:58:46 EDT
  Larry, Excellent post, answers a number of questions. Thanks for the effort. Digiwives are very useful. Frank Grunthaner
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:48:29 +0000
  ...at level controller, painted number 42 or 43, third socket in the upper row of the fuse/relay panel, broken solder inside level controller...
• Re: fresh water level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:19:02 -0800
  ...fresh water level sensor > At 03:08 PM 3/24/2011, Troy wrote: >>Just wanted to thank David Beierl, and others who pointed me...
• Re: Subject: Re: A question that I couldn't find in the FAQ, or the archives...
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 10:42:33 -0700
  ...dometic level >>> and then: dometic level unlevel >>> and maybe: dometic unlevel >>> >>> happy reading. m >> >> That won't get the post that answers the question...
• Re: Automatic transmission question--slipping
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:29:15 -0700
  ...Now that it's up to level it operates great. Now to find the leak, minor as it is. Thanks again, Jim On Tue...
• Re: Temperature Gauge Going Crazy...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Jul 1996 20:14:13 -0300 (ADT)
  ...Looking at the reservoir/coolant level when parked and @ idle rev the engine up and see if the level drops, if so you have...
• Re: Leveling the van- shims made of teflon or nylon.....what's up!
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 20:09:47 -0800
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2002 8:04 PM Subject: Leveling the van- shims made of teflon or nylon.....what's up! > Is...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:23:45 -0800
  ...Top off your tank with gas can to a level > denoted by a slight overflow (for example.) Run engine at idle for > prescribed time...
• Re: oil level question
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 08:16:31 +0000
  ...With all horizontally opposed engines, check the oil level when cold, and after it sits for at least 7 or 8 hours. It takes...
• Re: Temp guage reading low and spirratic coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sat, 13 Jun 1998 04:04:02 EDT
  ...What is this thing trying to tell me???? The coolant level is fine, I haven't seen any noticable change in level in 4...
• Re: dead lighter
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 23:42:43 -0500
  ...Green ring absorbs all energy levels of > photons, except for levels that eyes see as "green". Therefore, lamp > illuminates ring - looks green! > > Hope this...
• Re: Colant expantion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 22:46:35 -0400
  ...After the van has been run up to temperature and shut off the level in the expansion tank will rise 1/2 way up...
• Re: trip meter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:09:43 -0500
  ...Not really a > permanent fix, but if your fuel level gage doesn't work, and you use the > odo for estimated fuel level ( I...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 25 May 2010 15:04:44 -0400
  ...pins of the burp tank > sensor? The light is always blinking and the coolant level is OK an the temp > is OK. > Best regards. >
• Re: westy H2O-tank key?, oil lev
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Jul 94 21:29:48 -0600
  derek drew wrote: >The oil level in your van should be kept at the minimum mark, not the maximum >mark, since the oil temperature...
• Westy height fixing
  Historical mailing list - Carlota
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 20:30:02 -0500
  ...I found a rubber disc on top of springs which, I supposed, was to level the van. I noticed that they were taller than...
• question of oil level
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Sep 1994 21:03:24 +0800
  Anyone want to theorize all the bad things that could happen if you add TOO MUCH oil to your vanagon/bus? /martha
• Coolant resistance thru coolant level probe
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 23:29:28 -0500
  ...Had a small crack in the pressure tank between the pressure cap and the coolant level sensor. Since I had to disassemble things anyway...
• Re: Water Level Indicator Red Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 18:21:42 -0500
  ...I have a new coolant low-level-warning switch (the two probes that protrude into the water). They were installed this past summer when...
• Re: Tranny oil-level (AA Trans take on the subject)
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 09:09:11 -0600
  I was looking at the Bentley the other night and found something interesting regarding trans oil level. Bentley claims that in an effort to...
• Re: Clackety Clack
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 1 May 2010 19:51:34 -0500
  ...I am on a slant in the driveway so hard to get a reading on oil > level. �I took it for a 3-4...
• 5-cylinder swap FAQ (Yes it does work on Syncros!)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Dec 1998 07:56:34 EST
  ...The kit I am putting together right now does not allow you to check your oil level or add oil, or add water (you...
• Re: HELP Flashing red temp light!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 17:52:42 -0700
  ...It will flash if the engine temp gets too high and also if the coolant level is low. There is a large third possibility...
• Re: fridge wont stay lit
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 16:07:28 -0700
  ...I can usually find a more level spot to park, or if needed, find a couple pieces of rock or log to level the...