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• Re: Trojan batteries
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 11:33:08 -0700
  ...The batteries should be placed in an enclosed space and vented to the outside. Mine are in a fiberglass box under the rear seat...
• Re: How Much does a Westfalia propane tank hold?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 18:58:30 -0400
  ...My propane tank vented when it reached the 80% mark and the valve was then shut off. Yet the meter read a gallon more...
• Subwoofer options
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bennett
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 16:23:43 -0500
  ...My concerns there are that the closet itself will block sound and need to be vented, and that items stored in the closet (blankets...
• Re: What winter vanagon projects are you doing?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 2 Feb 2023 18:20:01 -0500
  ...So what might I use it for? > > Also, the old furnace was vented out the side of the van. So, I have another opening...
• Re: Gas tank hard to fill, another issue
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 13 Jan 2017 11:00:52 -0700
  ...Surging out can also happen. > The air in the tank is vented through the fill neck when filling and is now > usually sucked up...
• Re: Breather for 1.9 Diesel connversion question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 21:05:28 -0700
  ...As long as the valve cover is vented you will not have a problem. I wonder if you can do what most race cars...
• Re: From rags to westy in a week.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 15:03:12 -0700
  ...Except when manually operating the air pump to >> light the refrigerator in propane mode, the fridge is not power vented, >> but >> relies on natural...
• Re: Another Monster Battery Option For Stock Locations
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 May 2012 18:10:18 -0400
  ...Close and seal the top of the compartment and now the battery is vented to the outside. Or just weld a band around the...
• Re: Filling the coolant reservoir...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 10 May 2016 17:56:53 -0500
  ...The overflow tank is marked maximum and minimum when hot or cold, and the overflow tank is vented on the top backside with three...
• RE: Auxillary Heater (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Clark M. Carr
  18 Apr 97 01:31:33 EDT
  ...After a great deal of research, I decided to buy a vented catalytic heater from Thermal Systems, Inc. (2757 29th St. Tumwater, WA 98512...
• Creativity needed
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:50:56 -0800
  ...This had been mounted in the small cabinet between bench and > > refrigerator. > > It was vented out the side of the van. I now have...
• Re: Having an annoying problem with my 85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - David Thompson
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 17:36:10 -0800
  ...When, ultimately, back pressure could not be vented adequately the engine "died." I replaced the catalytic converter and the problem was gone and has...
• Re: Dometic Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:06:03 -0500
  ...up? > > > Trying to recall whether or not propane fridges (full size in cottages etc) are vented.  Don't believe they are? > > > Jeff -- David McNeely
• catalytic heater comes full circle
  Historical mailing list - Mm Bitner
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 12:18:57 EST
  Wow! I must admit that when I posted about my Olympian NON-VENTED heater I never expected such a stong response...I've seen...
• Re: Help! It's raining & my bus won't accelerate.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 17:20:37 -0800
  ...I believe at least one benefit from the "non-vented" fuel tanks that are the norm on fuel injected cars is that moisture in...
• Re: New platform-www.vanagon.us.com?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 21 May 2008 08:05:57 -0400
  ...They originally used an email list to keep their group in touch between campouts, and their were complaints similar to the ones vented here...
• Re: Moderator Comment Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 07:46:18 -0700
  ...I have only mounted double vented rotors thus far, they are much more $ than standard. One thing to watch out for with this setup...
• was Propane pressure facts - now staying warm
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 08:30:45 -0600
  ...This can cause a >BLEVE, (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion). > >Using a non vented heater in a Vanagon is not very smart. I did...
• Re: South African Secrets Revealed (Ken comes clean!)
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 09:02:36 -0800
  ...Other parts you would be interested in: > 20 gal fuel tank > Vented larger front disk brake setup > SA round headlight grille > SA lower full...
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 04:35:00 -0500
  ...So as I drove the >>> coolant - and any trapped air - was being vented. >>> >>> So there it is folks, the hard way to bleed the...
• Re: Fording Depth/ resurrection of a 66
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 02:38:19 -0500
  ...Your tranny is also vented to the atmosphere. The vent is located on the nose cone, just above the gear selector rod. It doesn...
• Re: Air conditioner for camping
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 22:30:42 -0500
  The output of the condenser would be vented up to the opening in the left sliding window. The seat bottom flips up and forward...
• Re: Pulsating Brake Pedal (Need Solution)
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:15:53 -0400
  ...I replaced the thin unvented front discs and the rear drums with oversize vented Audi disc brakes. These suckers are about an inch thick...
• Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 16:43:45 +0000
  ...on the rear?! 2002 I started with 288mm on the front (vented) and 245mm solid in the rear. Took this from a C4 Audi...
• Re: Best Vanaogon Brake Pads?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 5 May 95 11:12:05 EDT
  ...Scirocco's but a little thicker to account for the non vented rotors (thinner), which would simply start you with a 25% worn pad...
• Re: Keeping mold out of a westy
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 13:40:30 -0800
  ...all wet clothing and such. >7) don't use a non vented catalytic heater to keep the > >space warm, since they exhaust pure water...
• Re: How Much does a Westfalia propane tank hold?
  Historical mailing list - Roberto Munoz
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 19:07:28 -0400
  ...I told her the meter was not > accurate . > > My propane tank vented when it reached the 80% mark and the valve was then > shut...
• Re: General Question On Battery Venting
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:12:26 -0500
  ...Neither compartment is sealed or > >>> vented. > >>>> TJHannink > >>>> > >>>> On Wed Aug 10th, 2011 1:00 PM CDT Dave Mcneely wrote: > >>>> > >>>>> ---- Loren Busch<starwagen@gmail.com...
• Re: [Fwd: [Syncro] Westy/vanagon floorplans? + heater!!]
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 11 May 2000 14:21:13 EDT
  ...Also, unless they are vented, they are not safe to use in an enclosed space. Now that Carver is no longer, the other current...
• It's getting colder, time to think about heat: Propex heaters anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 23:11:30 -0700
  ...All models are externally vented, so may be used in a totally closed van, and are thermostatically controlled similarly to a home furnace. I...
• Bench Testing an L-jetronic Fuel Injected engine
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:01:13 -0500
  ...Once the heater boxes and muffler are back on and the exhaust safely vented I will be able to spin it up and set...
• Catalytic Heater
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Aug 94 11:43:32 EDT
  ...For these reasons, the vented catalytic heater seems like a smarter purchase. If you *were* to buy an Olympain, be sure not to get...
• Was: Optima Batteries, now hydrogen
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 10:46:47 -0800
  ...Remember, hydrogen rises, so if the lid isn't sealed (don't seal it if the box isn't vented) it will get into...
• Re: Installing Propane Heater / Adding extra propane capacity
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 23:35:25 -0400
  ...Installing Propane Heater / Adding extra propane capacity I finally managed to acquire a PlatCat vented catalytic heater for my Westfalia from Arnie. http://www...
• Re: Actual burn times with Mr Buddy MH9B (Little Buddy)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 09:48:44 -0800
  ...being helpful by letting me know how much moisture a non-vented heater would put into my van up here in B.C. as...
• Re: Will (Audi) Porsche transaxle fit in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 16:22:54 -0700
  ...It looks like I can "super size" the disc brakes, at the >same time add vented rotors, maybe change the rear brakes to discs...
• Re: Creativity needed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 11 Feb 2023 11:38:18 -0500
  ...This had been mounted in the small cabinet between bench and >>> refrigerator. >>> It was vented out the side of the van. I now have...
• Re: Black Nylon Fuel Return Hose Kink. Opinions? PICS.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:31:24 -0800
  ...if that pipe were, say, closed more than 50%, as long as the fuel tank is properly vented, it should make no difference to...
• Re: My Westy:The daily driver
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 01:51:02 EDT
  ...I have a vented catalytic heater on the rear closet wall. A water filter, dual-batteries, the list goes on. Much of what is...
• Re: [WetWesties] Mr Heater portable buddy experiences
  Historical mailing list - Miller, Ryan
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:56:15 -0700
  ...The biggest annoyance I had is the same with burning any non vented propane--it produces huge amounts of water vapor. Since most of...
• Re: FW: New battery experiences
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 21:14:16 -0700
  ...true the > battery box is vented, but the venting design assums a properly sealed > lid... if the lid is not sealed the air will...
• Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:09:45 -0700
  ...Also, his Subaru > conversion charcoal filter vents to atmosphere, so no issues there. > Must be that the non-syncro models vented to the air...
• Re: '81 Vanagon heater advice
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 09:08:50 -0600
  ...on the flow against the wall directly behind the driver seat. Vented it out the side wall just like on the motorhome. Had a...
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 10:15:35 -0600
  ...So as I drove the >>>>coolant - and any trapped air - was being vented. >>>> >>>>So there it is folks, the hard way to bleed the...
• Re: Thoughts on Mr. Heater Buddy?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:39:01 -0500
  ...but if you are looking for a heat alternative while family camping not much beats a vented forced air SAFE furnace style heater.. theres...
• Re: ...its alright ...if you wanna get down .... propane ... (apologies to eric c.)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:54:49 -0500
  ...But regardless, that unburnt propane would be vented OUTSIDE, not inside your van. At least if you have properly installed your propex heater. The...
• Re: Gas tank hard to fill, another issue
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 13 Jan 2017 12:46:15 -0500
  ...Surging out can also happen. > The air in the tank is vented through the fill neck when filling and is now > usually sucked up...
• Re: valve cover and vacuum question -1.8 Gas conversion
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 21:47:17 -0400
  ...line that connects to the top of the valve cover was > vented directly into the CIS air box (below the filter.) This is in...
• Re: Talk to me about AT's!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:12:29 -0400
  ...THese conditions >>are >>where larger brakes and vented rotors have benefit. > >Thanks -- this makes sense. My unfamiliarity with auto transmissions had >me thinking about...
• Re: Creativity needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 11 Feb 2023 17:53:43 -0600
  ...This had been mounted in the small cabinet between bench and > >>> refrigerator. > >>> It was vented out the side of the van. I now have...
• Re: need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 20:44:43 -0800
  ...need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes > > here�s the post: > > --snip-- > > For all who wanted more Info: > > Front: > -vented discs...
• Re: DC Refrigerator Alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 19:08:58 -0700
  ...If you mount the >>compressor in the small cupboard adjacent to the fridge box, I reckon >>the heat would have to be vented outside...
• Re: Battery for van
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 24 Jun 2020 07:22:35 -0700
  ...The camper battery box if covered correctly is closed from the > interior and vented to the wheel well. > > What sort of sucks is that...
• Re: dometic 182b question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 12:19:12 -0800
  ...The fridge should have been sealed off to > the vehicle > and vented to the exterior. I have installed a 3" ~ 4" pancake fan in...
• Re: Battery placement alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 14:36:37 -0500
  ...A battery can explode > from within if hydrogen and oxygen are not allowed to escape, but > that is different than the fear of vented...
• Re: optima batteries
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 02:54:31 -0500
  ...The second Battery Location in most Vanagons is not vented to the outside. Meaning, most installations will utilize a sealed battery for reasons of...
• Re: Propane pressure facts
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 21:50:26 -0500
  ...This can cause a <DIV></DIV>&gt;BLEVE, (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion). <DIV></DIV>&gt; <DIV></DIV>&gt;Using a non vented heater...
• Re: dometic replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 11 Sep 2021 21:46:33 -0500
  ...shaw.ca> wrote: > > Dave, > > Many rvs have a separate chamber , box, vented outside , for propane combustion, heating and cooling. > > The vanagon a little different...
• Re: Denver U-Pull-It Gigantic Bumper
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Thu, 16 Nov 2006 21:37:59 +0000
  ...the grey middle >>seat appears to be intact, and the rear vented side windows are there. I >>wanted those side windows but didn't...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 11:33:02 -0500
  ...For an RV > application, the batteries should be installed in some type of sealed and > vented compartment, especially if you plan to sleep while...