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• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:18:56 -0800
  ...it's the right size and shape metal pipe too. > heat shield works too of course. > otherwise.............some of the best coolant hoses in...
• Re: Possible Distributor Drive Shaft issue - Timing - Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 02:19:11 +0000
  ...to the thermostat (it's dripping from somewhere inside of the heat shield that hides the hose clamp at the thermostat, re-center the...
• Eurovan mudflaps
  Historical mailing list - W Li
  Fri, 21 Nov 1997 17:34:44 -0800
  ...the I-beam as you did on the right side (muffler heat shield is in the way) -tap the existing small holes to accept...
• Re: Intermittent power loss UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 6 Aug 2005 21:16:30 -0400
  ...give it some air...that's > >why > > > > > they built that shield around it, with the heat sink fins and > >all... I > > > >now > > > > > carry a...
• Re: Your Opinion: Subaru or not to Subaru (Engine swap)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 11:07:22 -0800
  ...If you didn't buy the heat shield plate (goes between engine timing cover and exhaust system) then you will need to cut your...
• Re: Other Vanagon items I hope someone can create
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 6 Feb 2020 11:38:57 -0500
  ...But, >> more then that it lets in heat during camping season. >>>>> >>>>> I’d love a Aluminum replacement that is the same shape and then...
• Re: Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 19:44:53 -0700
  ...bracket that fits on top of the water pump - once the > heat shield is in place it will make a very nice installation as...
• Re: Need help with belts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 21:08:20 -0700
  ...The heads and cylinder tops will heat up fast and without the water > flowing, will destroy the seals in those areas. The temp gauge...
• Re: Other Vanagon items I hope someone can create
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 6 Feb 2020 09:34:29 -0500
  ...But, >> more then that it lets in heat during camping season. >>>>> >>>>> I’d love a Aluminum replacement that is the same shape and then...
• Re: Need advice with buying a westy. have a couple in mind (new to list)
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 17:34:08 -0400
  ...fuel pump and ignition relays are from > Subaru, there > > are more use of shielded wires - which is voodoo to lots > of people) > > this is...
• Re: Seeking Coolant bleeding web site, coolant to use
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 10:21:03 -0500
  ...Don't forget to look over all pipes and the heater cores. Pull the cover off the rear seat heater and verify no moisture...
• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:15:49 -0700
  ...it's the right size and shape metal pipe too. > heat shield works too of course. > otherwise.............some of the best coolant hoses in...
• Re: What's that?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:37:08 -0400
  ...the type that wonder about "goopy" things on a stove's heat shield >> and >> what/how to solve "Vanagon Syndrome"...... >> >> Then there are those...
• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:37:26 -0700
  ...it's the right size and shape metal pipe too. > heat shield works too of course. > otherwise.............some of the best coolant hoses in...
• Re: Oil leak...
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:44:40 -0800
  ...I can't see where as it's too tight to see around the heat shield. I also looked around the main pulley seal...
• Re: Pauls in Annandale sucks.
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 09:28:05 -0800
  ...a compression check after I insisted, but didn't put > the > heat > shields back, and never drove the vehicle, which I had expressly asked...
• Re: Has anyone saved a burnt engine?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 22:20:56 -0500
  ...The plastic shields were burnt off the Tranny, the starter Bakelite was blistered and the starter cables were burn away. The fire pretty much...
• IT LIVES! 84 Westy 2.1 Conversion Finally Completed!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 00:25:27 EDT
  ...Didn't figure to be that lucky, especially in 100+ degree heat today. After dutifully checking for the requisite leaks and other potential problems...
• Re: rear brakes ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:46:43 -0400
  ...The first time I did this, I even >thought it would be a good idea to drive around the block to heat them up...
• Re: What's that?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:25:47 -0700
  ...the type that wonder about "goopy" things on a stove's heat shield and what/how to solve "Vanagon Syndrome"...... Then there are those...
• Re: I shared "Oil Cooler Vanagon Air Cooled" with you in OneDrive
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 11:47:03 -0700
  ...It seems to me that PTFE line would be better "heat" shield in that part of the engine. > > I love the fact that you...
• Re: Possible Distributor Drive Shaft issue - Timing - Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 00:21:39 -0400
  ...to the thermostat (it's dripping from somewhere inside of the heat shield that hides the hose clamp at the thermostat, re-center the...
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 04:41:51 +0000
  ...Do you at least have the splash-heat shield in place? Yes it matters. Normally, when the sensor goes open circuit such as when...
• Re: A Christmas Goose
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:00:15 -0500
  ...defective rollers > and the plastic camshaft bearing covers, installation of the heat shield, > the van showed ~5mpg fuel consumption and an overheated Catalytic converter...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 18:57:04 -0800
  ...The muffler heat shield sticks down further than you need. They are easily cut and shaped by hand as needed. No part where you...
• Re: Need advice with buying a westy. have a couple in mind (new to list)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 14:41:20 -0700
  ...fuel pump and ignition relays are from >> Subaru, there >>> are more use of shielded wires - which is voodoo to lots >> of people) >> >> this is...
• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:31:45 -0800
  ...it's the right size and shape metal pipe too. >> heat shield works too of course. >> otherwise.............some of the best coolant hoses in...
• Re: A Christmas Goose
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:57:13 -0500
  ...defective rollers > > and the plastic camshaft bearing covers, installation of the heat shield, > > the van showed ~5mpg fuel consumption and an overheated Catalytic converter...
• Re: R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 18:34:44 -0800
  ...Also get that > > 8mm > nut > > holding on the heat shield. > > Remove the 4 nut-bolt-washer-plate assemblies holding the bar up. The > > bar...
• Re: 85 & 86
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 1 May 2006 14:18:43 -0400
  ...Didn't figure to be that lucky, especially in 100+ degree heat today. After dutifully checking for the requisite leaks and other potential problems...
• Re: Rust Proofing Recommendations/ slowing rust down / Recommendations in
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:12:31 -0400
  ...Question 1 =20 > - Should I bother painting stuff underneath (like propane shield, > heather boxes etc) with Tremclad type rust paint to help protect and...
• 87 Vanagon Engine Swap Success (LONG!)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Dec 1995 00:48:08 -0500
  ...The Syncro's exhaust system uses a heat shield along the rear tube below the muffler. Mine was rusty and had a broken bracket...
• Re: Mazda RX7 oil cooler on Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 08:47:15 -0600
  ...Be sure you have a good rubber seal around your sheet metal, the heat shield above your muffler. #4. Run a quart of engine...
• Vibration Issues for TIICO and I4 Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 23:00:58 EDT
  ...I am including the heat shield mounts that thermally isolate the mount from exhaust temperatures. Also included the SS strap from SAAB to keep...
• Re: Negligent mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 06:53:33 EDT
  ...He also didn't put the heat shields back on correctly.=20 So I know that these things can be troublesome. But do you...
• Re: Oil leak...
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:15:37 -0500
  ...I can't see where as it's too tight to see around the heat > shield. I also looked around the main pulley seal...
• Re: True Grit---
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Tue, 28 May 2002 00:03:48 -0500
  ...lengthy but I'll list a few; Engine Seal Missing, Muffler Heat Shield Missing, Dropped Valve Seats, Hammered out Valve seats, leaking cylinders, over...
• Re: Wet weather power loss
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 02:10:49 -0400
  ...Lambda sensor leakage from heater wire should give very lean mix. AFM noisy or intermittent output could give lean mix (but not rich, I...
• Mudflaps, Trailer Hitches, Stainless Mufflers ARE HERE!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 10 May 1999 10:25:15 -0400
  ...The fittings and the heat shield are not stainless steel, just the muffler body itself. The whole thing is gray painted, and at first...
• Re: Water Pump Replacement -2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:18:59 -1000
  ...to get that part off.. > the entire rear exhaust and muffler heat shield has to be out of > the way ? Just dumb. > > I will...
• Re: Engine swap - I4 - which angle, motor and FI?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 18:12:12 -0500
  ...i did fabricate a lot of the hard parts such as engine mounting bar, coolant bottle mounts, heat shield, air box brackets, intake piping...
• Re: Rust Proofing Recommendations/ slowing rust down / Recommendations in
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:13:27 -0400
  ...Question 1 =20 > > - Should I bother painting stuff underneath (like propane shield, > > heather boxes etc) with Tremclad type rust paint to help protect and...
• Re: '82-2.0 teardown. help me find the knocking please
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 06:33:45 -0700
  ...sort of > > > > Engine is out, muffler is off and shielding is removed > > > > the left side head is coming off, i dont see cracks around...
• Re: 1982 Diesel Intermittent Start Problem (extensive experience)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 19:55:52 EDT
  ...I have added heat shields to safeguard the starter from undue thermal stress. I have even argued to the wife that I changed out...
• Re: rear brakes ?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 09:50:18 -0700
  ...The first time I did this, I even >thought it would be a good idea to drive around the block to heat them up...
• Re: Oil leak...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:29:26 -0800
  ...I can't see where as it's too tight to see around the heat shield. I also looked around the main pulley seal...
• Re[2]: Vanagon O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - John Robson
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 13:30:47 -0500
  ...Is this correct? As I understand it the two white wires are for the sensor heater. I would expect them to be continuous if...
• 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg, WLE For Sale - Not Running
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 02:53:21 EDT
  ...The dash sun shield has protected the dash and it shows no signs of craking or fading. The vehicle smells fresh inside because it...
• Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:55:53 -0700
  ...heck...the muffler is solid mounted and it is a small inch from the crankshaft pulley .and no heat shield there either. hack ..pure...
• Off list Dometic Solutions:
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 09:15:32 -0700
  ...Since the heat is applied in the same spot to make the fridge work, if all three systems are supplying heat, then, assuming all...
• Re: Vanagon O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 14:41:46 -0700
  ...Is this correct? As I understand it the two white wires > are for the sensor heater. I would expect them to be continuous if...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg, WLE For Sale - Not Running
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 12:33:55 -0500
  ...The dash sun shield has protected >the dash and it shows no signs of craking or fading. The vehicle smells fresh >inside because it...
• Re: '80 Westy - Fuel Line Replacement Time
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 08:40:24 -0400
  ...No Bentley needed for this! Pay attention to how they are routed and reuse the plastic heat shield that coversome of the lines. There...
• 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg, WLE For Sale - Not Running
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 22:12:33 EDT
  ...The dash sun shield has protected the dash and it shows no signs of craking or fading. The vehicle smells fresh inside because it...
• Re: Never attempt a simple fix right before leaving on a trip (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 8 Aug 2015 19:10:58 -0700
  ...I was able to get the complete pump, pipe, and T-stat assembly (minus the lower hose heat shield) installed as one piece, much...
• On Exhaust Cracking, Vibration and Noise (not short) for Converted Vgons
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 03:03:51 EDT
  ...Any other ideas? Heat shields can be used to buffer any heat to the floor, so I don't think floor heating is an...
• Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:37:07 -0700
  ...remove the muffler heat shield. remove the moustache bar... then you're looking at the rubber mounts right there. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Goubeaux...
• 16" Translation
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  26 Apr 1995 16:53:16 EST
  ...And the bus can serve as a mobile shelter if equipped with a heater. The heater (?) tolerated the field test undamaged, although it had...
• vanagons (all): recall info from NHTSA as of 05/06/94
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 15 May 94 01:29:03 CDT
  ...Heating; Heater Exhaust Pipe Vehicle Description: Vans equipped with auxiliary heaters Description of Defect: The auxiliary heater's exhaust pipe is mounted in a...
• My Birthday Adventure
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 11:04:25 +0000
  ...The only thing I noticed was a ratlle which sounds like an exhaust heat shield is loose. The steering, brakes, 5 speed trans. all...