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bosch info: type 2's 1974-79
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 14 Aug 94 20:05:11 CDT
...0 280 160 200 Resistor Unit 0 280 159 001 - Temperature Sensor Coolant 0 280 130 012 0 280 130 012 * Use one of...
Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
Thu, 5 Mar 2015 17:11:58 -0600
Dennis, I'm thinking that method would not work for oil temperature though right? I assume temperature sensors would need to be somewhere where...
Re: intermittent running rich issue
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Wed, 7 Dec 2016 11:13:56 -0800
...To me, b/c it has only happened on the warmup cycle seems to point to temperature and the sensor, and or values it...
Re: Temp 2 sensor, was: No low end Power
Historical mailing list - Pernice, Vincent
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 07:33:51 -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...
Re: Cat causing heads to crack?
Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
Tue, 22 Sep 1998 09:17:07 -0700
...But even then you lower your energy output which in turn decreases temperatures. The cat is there for environmental purposes and it is up...
Re: Water & Oil idiot lights fixed? Or at least getting better...
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:27:56 -0400
...Wiggled the blue sensor wires a bit, but did > not change or disconnect it. Cleaned the sensor on the coolant > pressure tank. My coolant...
Vanagon Specifications Sheet
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
...17 and 18 Sensor At Rest More Than 4000 COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR Application Temperature �F (�C) Ohms --------------------------------------------------------- Resistance between 122 (50) 800-1000 terminals...
Re: Now...Water and Oil idiot lights? Doh!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:32:29 -0400
...the coolant tank while running it yesterday. >> > >> > The coolant light is on constant, not blinking, does this indicate >> > anything different? The temperature gauge just...
Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 8 Aug 2010 21:42:44 -0700
...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: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
Historical mailing list - jes poynter
Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:37:10 -0800
...after changing the fuel filter, the type of gas, the temp sensors, cleaning the grounds, checking the coolant system for any air/making sure...
Re: Possible...Overheating
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400
...Have I ruined the motor...I did not see any coolant leaks anywhere. 2. What temperature do the GoWesty Melt tabs actually melt and...
Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
Historical mailing list - T.M.
Thu, 6 Sep 2007 06:36:28 -0400
...8 Throttle valve switch input T 13 Coolant temperature sensor (TEMP2) input K 2 A/C sensor input 50 6 +12V while starter is...
Re: 87 Lack of power
Historical mailing list - Bess's Buddies
Thu, 13 Dec 2001 00:46:02 -0800
...This "TempII" sensor, is it the one the bentley just calls "Temperature Sensor" that on the left hand side of the engine behind the...
Re: Water temp gauge sender install question.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 21 Jan 2004 09:15:26 -0600
...the most important aspect of having a temperature gage. I wonder if there are temp sensor/gage sietups that have a digital readout. If...
Re: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:51:19 -0500
...can connect oil temperature and pressure sensors. Do any of the oil cooler sandwich's allow the connection of sensors. I would hate to...
Re: Woody's woes/ botched bleeding
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:44:13 -0600
...added fresh coolant with the engine raised, not the >> nose; so clearly the system is in need of bleeding. >> 2) Thermostat, sensors and radiator...
Re: Woody's woes/ botched bleeding
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:56:47 -0500
...added fresh coolant with the engine raised, not the > nose; so clearly the system is in need of bleeding. > 2) Thermostat, sensors and radiator...
Still here and driving
Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
Mon, 4 Oct 1999 08:48:17 -0500
...coolant tank. If anyone has a good used one, I would be interested in buying it. I started using the heaters again. The temperatures...
Re: oil, was Tires- 16" recommendations?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:33:45 -0500
...There are two sensors, one for low rpms, one for high. Each responds to different pressures. Sometimes folks put the wrong sensor in a...
Re: So when a Westy sits for 5 years...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 27 Jan 2005 20:52:43 -0500
...The 1.9 low coolant level sensor activates the warning light and sends the gauge skyward. Having the warning activated after start up and...
Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 29 Aug 2017 21:54:57 +0000
...Also found the Temp 2 sensor leaking drops of coolant. It was replaced in the fall last year. I'll check out the O2...
Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Tue, 29 Aug 2017 18:37:40 -0400
...Also found the Temp 2 sensor leaking drops of coolant. It was replaced in the fall last year. I'll check out the O2...
Re: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
Historical mailing list - steve meassick
Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:37:19 +0000
...can connect oil temperature and pressure sensors. Do any of the oil cooler sandwich's allow the connection of sensors. I would hate to...
Re: Mocal sandwich plate plus oil cooler equals overcooling
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:34:17 -0800
...temp gauge is more of a > relative temperature gauge, rather than an ACTUAL temperature gauge. > The sensor is in the drain plug, and the...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Sat, 7 Mar 2009 12:33:02 -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...
Re: Temp gauge reads just to the right of warning light with new engine now about 15000 miles and moves to 3/4 in traffic even on a cool day 50-60 degrees
Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
Fri, 6 Sep 2002 12:44:44 -0700
...This has been since I replaced my coolant pipes,heater hoses (fuel tank grommets/hoses at the same time),rad hoses and a number...
Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 8 Aug 2010 09:59:59 -0400
...Do these sometimes go bad, perhaps having either oil or coolant channels partially blocked? Is oil temperature (separate from coolant temperature, which is picked...
spring vs gear clamps on silicone hose Re: Silcone Coolants lines ???Re: 85 Gl Auto Tranny 5/8" Coolant Hoses to Tranny Cooler Busted-
Historical mailing list - TC
Sat, 2 Jun 2007 10:06:19 -0700
...Silcone Coolants lines ???Re: 85 Gl Auto Tranny 5/8" Coolant > Hoses > > to Tranny Cooler Busted- > > > > > > > Guys no thoughts on Silcone > > > any one use...
FS 86 Syncro, Avon, CT 208K miles $3600 obo
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 28 Jul 2001 14:18:05 -0500
...4/14/1999 $2,661 Bolt, Coolant Pipe and Misc Seal 4/28/1998 $107 New Temperature Sensor 6/10/1998 $217 New Front...
Re: On the road.................a couple of issues!
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:15:51 -0800
...On the road.................a couple of issues! > > Bernie. > > Your engine was rebuilt recently so I'd check coolant sensor wire at > engine. > > Front end...
Re: Help in Mexico?
Historical mailing list - John C...
Sun, 6 Nov 2011 10:00:05 -0800
...mass flow sensor cleaned out, the fuel injectors cleaned out > and the coolant and all that checked, as eventually the temperature light > was flashing...
Re: conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Sat, 24 Jun 2006 21:35:50 -0400
...Coolant Level Warning sender > > > last weekend and I > > > > forget > > > > >where it goes in the relay/fuse box. Top row far > > > right? > > > > > > > > > >Temperature sensor resistance...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:47:22 -0800
...connection to the ICU > > > > 13/T Analog input from the coolant temperature sensor > > > > 8/LS Digital input from the throttle valve switch > > high when...
Re: I think I'm at the Crossroads
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Sun, 22 Apr 2001 14:07:57 -0400
...due to O2 sensor) Check the compression. If it's good maybe you don't need a rebuild. No coolant leaks? No oil leaks...
Re: temp light blinking.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:55:53 -0400
If there is any air in the system the pump will suck the coolant out of the reservoir while the engine is speeding along...
Re: overheating
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Fri, 13 Jul 2001 09:32:08 -0700
...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: Woody's woes/ botched bleeding
Historical mailing list - John C...
Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:57:47 -0700
...added fresh coolant with the engine raised, not the > nose; so clearly the system is in need of bleeding. > 2) Thermostat, sensors and radiator...
Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
Historical mailing list - jes poynter
Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:55:25 -0800
...i just got an extender >> to do so. >> >> i have replaced both temperature sensors. >> >> now what's happening is the gas/bucking thing seems...
Re: Tune Up Poll
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Thu, 18 Feb 2016 13:39:41 -1000
...Oxygen sensor ...I'm sure there are Many of those running in Vanagons mostly dead or lalzy. Coolant temperature ..very important that it runs...
Re: 1984 Vanagon....overheating
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Mon, 21 Jun 1999 16:02:09 -0700
...The "overheat" light won't come on until coolant level in the main reservoir drops below the prongs of the level sensor, or until...
Re: New Vanagon Owner!
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 11 Jun 2004 08:48:31 -0400
...Even though the coolant mixture may still prevent freezing, it loses its corrosion inhibitors. The anti-freeze must be phosphate free. Bleeding the coolant...
Re: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:21:29 -0500
...can connect oil temperature and pressure sensors. Do any of the oil cooler sandwich's allow the connection of sensors. I would hate to...
Re: Report: gas mileage, in town, 1.9L AT
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 5 Apr 2011 17:34:55 -0700
I'm going to let some electronics crackerjack answer that question, but my understanding is thqt the coolant temp sensor 2 will override, or...
Re: Progress with my 89 Bluestar project
Historical mailing list - George
Mon, 30 Dec 2013 20:07:35 -0600
...Exhaust is regular although I still have a sensor screw to replace just before the oxygen sensor and cat converter. It revs freely and...
Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
Historical mailing list - jes poynter
Wed, 9 Nov 2011 11:36:28 -0800
...i have replaced both temperature sensors. now what's happening is the gas/bucking thing seems to be mellowing out. yet the temperature light...
Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 22 Aug 2015 20:09:38 -0400
...The radiator fan switch senses the water temperature in the radiator closer the outlet than inlet. A higher temp thermostat will make less coolant...
Re: My first problem on the road
Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
Fri, 3 Nov 2000 18:04:38 -0700
...I have checked the temperature sensors both in the air flow meter and the coolant sensor and both seem right. I checked my auxiliary...
temperature-oil pressure (rather long)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 22:33:30 -0400
...Also offered to check actual operating temperature to be sure gauge was correct, but realistically, the behavior shows coolant operating properly -- fans kick on...
Sick sick sick of diesel Vanagon cooling problems
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 10 Dec 2015 12:39:47 -0600
...The >> temperature stayed normal. I don't find any soot in the coolant or water in >> the oil. >> >> Any ideas? The temps were perfect...
Re: Tempurature
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Wed, 8 May 2002 14:06:52 -0400
...A partially clogged front radiator could react slowly and result <DIV></DIV>> > in a slow temperature change as the coolant is having...
Re: Blinking Coolant LED light and other cooling issues
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 20 May 2005 12:47:39 -0700
...The fan is controlled by a separate temperature sensor, up front by the radiator. If the gauge reads high AND the fan turns on...
Maintainance: Good Advice
Historical mailing list - Howard G. Bernier
Tue, 4 Apr 2000 17:21:57 -0500
...and rotor Oxygen sensor Oil filter Air filter PCV breather filter Fuel filter Transmission filter Vacuum hoses Temperature sensors Lubricants Coolant hoses Belts *These...
Re: Help in Mexico?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 6 Nov 2011 10:44:09 -0800
...mass flow sensor cleaned out, the fuel injectors cleaned > out > > and the coolant and all that checked, as eventually the temperature light > > was flashing...
Re: conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Sat, 24 Jun 2006 19:45:13 -0400
...Coolant Level Warning sender > > last weekend and I > > > forget > > > >where it goes in the relay/fuse box. Top row far > > right? > > > > > > > >Temperature sensor resistance...
Re: 1991 2.1 - Oil Cooler coolant line blown...
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Sun, 3 Jul 2016 22:37:09 -0700
...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: coolent level sensor
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 9 Nov 2001 11:47:02 -0500
...If there is coolant present the signal is grounded through the coolant to the other pin; this triggers the controller output. In fact any...
Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
Historical mailing list - Travis Newhouse
Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:02:04 -0800
...temp sensors, >> cleaning the grounds, checking the coolant system for any air/making sure >> there was adequate coolant and reconnecting the O2 sensor we...
Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
Thu, 5 Mar 2015 16:00:02 -0600
...Perhaps > > replace the sensor with a gauge for pressure? Or a T-fitting, like I > > use on my inline VW motor... one that allows...
Re: Now...Water and Oil idiot lights? Doh!
Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:00:33 -0500
...The coolant light is on constant, not blinking, does this indicate anything different? The temperature gauge just gets above the light when the oil...
Re: Van dies when cold
Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
Mon, 9 Aug 1999 00:15:22 -0700
...I changed the coolant temperature sensor > and checked the > > connections to the computer. Didn't help. The idle > stabilizer appears to > > be working. It...