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• Re: A/C useless when over 100 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 07:04:14 -0600
  ...When the outside temperature is over 100, the inside temperature is cool enough to turn the AC down just about the time I pull...
• Water Temperature Light
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 18:01:25 -0800
  ...that's to say I don't know if it is a problem or just a nuisance) with the water temperature indicator light on...
• Re: Re.: Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Aug 1994 18:41:30 -0500 (CDT)
  ...On the other hand, synthetic oil still lubricates satisfactorily at high temperatures. Aside from thermal breakdown, what are the other dangers of hot engines...
• Re: 8 miles per gallon solved!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 22:54:57 EDT
  ...This is a high temperature alloy, chosen to minimize embrittlement at the high temperatures seen in the exhaust circuit. There are several other ways...
• Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 09:45:07 -0700
  ...would it be easier to get these out if i ran the engine for awhile and let everything get up to temperature?? i seem...
• poptop insulation idea
  Historical mailing list - Andy Highland
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 23:21:27 -0700
  I'm taking my '90 westy to Burning Man this year where extreme temperatures and high winds are common. Insulating the poptop tent is...
• Re: Oil Pressure observation.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:04:43 -0500
  ...interstate/highway > |> sustained speeds...210f Oil temperature with oil pressure of > |65psi at > |> 3700rpm (60mph) With the other oil, I was seeing about 55psi...
• Re: Help - Red Hot Cat (meltdown?) !!!
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 09:56:20 -0400
  Hi Robert, Strange problem!!! How was the engine temperature when the cat was red hot? Bang the cat with a hammer, look for loose...
• blinking temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Ian Steele
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 15:50:10 -0500
  ...2) Temperature sensor seems to work properly as gauge temperature goes from cold to mid-scale as engine warms. 3) Replaced coolant level relay...
• Re: oil pressure question
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 12 Sep 94 10:30:12 PDT
  ...In third the > temperature gets very hot, so what do you do? Stay in 3rd to keep the > pressure up, or go the 4th...
• Re: red led in temperature gauge
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 6 Sep 1997 21:16:18 EDT
  ...in assuming that the red led gets its information >from the temperature gauge and does not have a sensor of its >own? I have...
• Re: Questions from a Vanagon Newbie
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 23:19:59 -0800
  The purpose, I believe, is to help coolant from the radiator to circulate at a lower temperature at start-up, for emissions sake. Hector...
• Re: ? Lock Washers on Exhaust Fasteners?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 09:36:39 EDT
  ...Nylon-insert locknuts are rated for a maximum service temperature of 250 �F MAXIMUM. Now, is it remotely possible that any of the exhaust...
• Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 17:16:14 -0500
  ...would it be > easier to get these out if i ran the engine for awhile and let > everything get up to temperature?? i seem...
• Re: Coolant Level Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Chayan Srisawat
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 13:08:05 +0700
  From Transporter manual, page 41: "If the lamp flashes when driving, either the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level is too...
• Re: Which gauges?
  Historical mailing list - robot .
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 14:49:59 PDT
  >Ambient temperature, wind chill, and are the fish biting. > >Karl Wolz > Thermocouple into the fridge. Is the beer cold? tim o'brien ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your...
• Re: maybe too much information is worse...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 14 May 2006 19:39:22 -0700
  ...So long as I'm seeing good oil pressure, is temperature not a big deal? Is there a temperature one should stay under? If...
• Re: Gas consumption higher in winter?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:48:37 -0700
  ...In order to overcome the effects of expansion and contraction with temperature when using a gallon to specify a quantity of material for purposes...
• Re: Tencentlife Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 10:01:28 -0700
  ...I see that when I "charge" up a long pass aggressively (65mph+) my oil temperature will rise from it's normal highway 195f to...
• Re: help with 91GL problem - it likes flatbed rides too much
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 15:47:53 -0400
  ...A second temperature sensor is located on the front of the housing that connects directly to the temperature gauge on the dashboard. My sensor...
• Re: Looking for the fridge fan thermoswitch
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 4 Jul 2013 20:29:18 -0700
  ...I think this one is close to the stock one. > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Selco-OA50-Temperature-Controlled-Switch-/280141431566?pt=LH...
• Re: Temperature compensated battery charger
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:26:15 -0700
  ...It does not have temperature compensation. However, my solar charge controller does.
• Need more help - the dreaded flashing red light
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 13:03:32 EDT
  ...I've replaced the temperature coolant sensor that is installed into the rear coolant bottle, and still had the same problem. Now I've...
• 1.9 l bad ground
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 21:31:39 -0400
  many posts suggest malfunctions of temperature gauge sending units. perhaps, in some cases, a faulty ground at the tempereature sending unit, due to upper...
• 1980 Vanagon (Missing knob for temp. control?)
  Historical mailing list - Kellen Dengler
  Thu, 18 Nov 2004 16:35:15 -0700
  ...When I bought the van there was a knob missing just below the temperature control panel. It is centered right below it. Since I...
• Re: temperature gauge under reporting temperature
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:52:01 -0400
  Hello, you say that you got this problem after you topped off the coolant? My gauge(85 westy GL) read low by more than...
• Re: your favorite 12 V accessory
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sun, 18 Feb 2007 19:00:06 -0700
  ...I also bought two and although one reads 0.3 Volts lower, they appear to be consistent regardless of temperature. There has been a...
• Re: Mini Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:32:05 -0700
  ...he had an ambient temperature drop from low 80s F to mid 70s F, and achieved a refrigerator temperature of about 36 F. mcneely
• Re: Temperature guage
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 23:15:02 -0400
  ...is a unique wetting agent for cooling systems which reduces coolant temperatures by as much as 30�F. This liquid product can be used...
• Re: Trip Report & other data Oil temperature
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 08:21:26 -0700
  I told Bruce that I will record the engine temperature on my van for him and send it to him... I am not sure...
• Re: VW VICIOUS VISCOUS COUPLER!
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:04:49 -0700
  ...If that is so, I do not believe that the temperature of this > SSS (secret silicone stuff) can go from ambient temperature to 212...
• Temperature gauge- Is this normal?
  Historical mailing list - Kris Estes
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 08:58:34 MST
  Hello all, While driving my 88' Westy on a small trip this weekend (2 hours)near Sedona, Arizona (temperature in 90's), My temperature...
• Re: NEW ENGLAND TEMPERATURE CONVERSION CHART
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 13:08:54 -0800
  ...NEW ENGLAND TEMPERATURE CONVERSION CHART > Here is the NEW ENGLAND TEMPERATURE CONVERSION CHART: > > 60 F: Southern Californians shiver uncontrollably. People in New > England sunbathe...
• 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 1 Nov 2016 20:32:51 +0000
  ...good one.New Air Filter.New Fuel InjectorsNew Fuel Injection Temperature SensorNew Air Temperature SensorNew Throttle Position SwitchPer Bentley 24.55, the Fuel Pressure...
• RE: Lotsa gauges
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 17:24:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Pressure Gauge > >Beer Inventory Gauge (stashometer) >Beer Carbonation Gauge (fizzometer) >Beer Temperature Gauge (Chillinometer) >Beer Quality Gauge..Schmidt all the way to Red Hook...
• Re: coolant temperature sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 16:44:59 -0400
  At 04:28 PM 6/6/2001, Mick Kalber wrote: >My mech said he changed the coolant temperature sensor (whatever that is) >and she...
• Re: Running on Tap Water - attempt at de-confuscation
  Historical mailing list - Various
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 15:51:24 -0300
  ...Compressing air adiabatically does not mean that the TEMPERATURE of the compressed gas will not be higher, only that there isn't any more...
• FW: Temps in the 100s today, need ideas on extra cooling
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 09:03:06 -0700
  The best thing I have found for keeping the temperature of the radiator at the proper level when not moving and it is hot...
• 87 Vanagon Engine Overheating problems
  Historical mailing list - Edwin Francisco Canessa Amador
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 12:55:45 -0600
  ...I have changed most parts related to the cooling system (thermostat, temperature sensors 1 & 2, coolant distributor, water pump, expansion tank, several tubes and...
• Re: Coolant temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Mon, 5 May 2008 17:03:35 +0000
  ...changing the sensor worked, I now have a working temperature gauge. I tried my friends "pull out the old one and put the new...
• Re: Temp Gauge High on Startup + Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Fri, 6 May 2011 17:25:44 -0700
  So, in stop & go traffic, I'm getting the flashing LED, but with gauge at normal operating temperature. What does that LED indicate, and...
• Re: What Should I See On the Temperature Gage?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 11:53:35 -0700
  Second vehicle needs to have its TPS adjusted. When going downhill above 1500 rpm with the throttle closed, the FI should shut off, offering...
• Re: Flashing Temperature LED
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 13:24:56 -0700
  Entity Thomas Brobst spoke thus: > Sounds like a problem I've been having on and off for many years with my > 84GL. I gave...
• Cooling Problems: Radiator flow
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:53:36 -0500
  Does anyone have an easy, reliable way of testing flow to a vanagon radiator? Using temperature as an indicator of radiator performance is not...
• Re: gerry's thermostat problem .... now in english!
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Tue, 22 Nov 94 11:37:00 CST
  ...As long as the coolant temperature rises, the thermostat increases the cold water inflow from the radiator. If the coolant temperature falls, a spring...
• Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:48:38 -0400
  ...If the engine was seeing huge over and > undershoots in temperature then a better control system would be > warranted. > But the large thermal mass...
• Re: continuing almost overheating problem.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 12:56:08 -0600
  ...i am totally out of ideas... > > Bought the 89 wolfsburg two years ago and the temperature gauge was almost > always at the bottom end...
• Water and Air and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Wed, 5 May 1999 22:47:31 -0600
  ...Lubricating properties of motor oils begin to degrade at temperatures beyond 240F, and the typeIV engine in a bus frequently reaches these temperatures during...
• Temp I sensor
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Tue, 8 May 2001 20:09:44 -0600
  ...Does the sensors resistance only change with air temperature? When the van runs as it should, the voltage across it measures in the range...
• Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 5 Oct 2014 09:44:36 -0500
  ...The temperature indicator almost always sets dead on the led after the vehicle warms up, but occasionally in traffic in town with a lot...
• Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sun, 16 Dec 2012 14:51:05 -0500
  ...It is fairly cold here so the best I can do is 190 degree oil temperature. At that temperature I have 18 lb. at...
• Too Much Heat!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 10:19:27 -0400
  ...Since then there has been a slight improvement in volume and temperature of warm air flowing during the cold weather (though still inadequate). Since...
• Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 05:42:22 -0500
  ...The one piece that neither of us can find, so far, are the spring clips that hold the two temperature sensors onto the thermostat...
• Re: More advice, please
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 07:58:39 -0500
  ...The thermostat only controls the temperature of the outlet air, not the cabin temperature. You do, of course, want to make sure the whole...
• Re: Humid Air - Some Comments
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 15:40:11 -0700
  ...As the temperatures between Schwenk and Terry reach an equilibrium, the heat transfer stops. But you noticed that. As the temperatures between the mediums...
• Re: Mocal sandwich plate plus oil cooler equals overcooling
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:42:04 -0800
  ...Well yeah, 220F is certainly a perfectly reasonable temperature, but It's also probably a highly optimistic reading. It's a long run to...
• Re: window tint physics
  Historical mailing list - Doug Demarest
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 18:29:29 -0800
  ...I suspect you are right that after some period of time (and 6 hours seems reasonable) the vans will be the same temperature. But...
• Re: Outside Temperature
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:03:10 -0800
  ...Outside Temperature Dear Temperature Currently using a 60 watt light hanginging in cab overnight to reduce the moisture issues die to condensation I just...
• The Mother Ship
  Historical mailing list - Harold Jaynes
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 08:14:37 MDT
  ...My Viper red Vanagon, a.k.a. "The Whale" has this annoying blinking light on the temperature gauge which has caused the blazing red...
• Engine overheating and no heat from front heater
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 19:08:38 -0400
  ...gauge was reading a bit higher than 3/4 of the full span) in spite the fact the outside temperature was around 45F. Every...