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• Re: 2 Cups low on coolant made my vanagon overheat?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 05:26:45 -0400
  ...this is not a temperature sensor but a level sensor. perhaps your tank is designed the same way. in wasserboxer tank system if the...
• Re: A Different Coolant Problem
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 05:44:08 -0600
  ...Sometimes, the coolant level is so high that coolant sprays from the vent hole on the top of the tank. The tank slowly goes...
• Re: Oil cooling and levels
  Historical mailing list - Dirk Wright
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 07:17:49 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Formula V racers (who use type I engines) usually race with the oil level a little above the "full" mark. ******************************************************************************* Dirk Wright wright@uspto...
• Re: checking oil on '90 vanagon gl
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 01:33:29 -0500
  Kari, on mine the oil will run along one side of the stick or the other, but the level is where it crosses and...
• Re: Water Level Indicator Red Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 23:13:15 -0500
  ...Water Level Indicator Red Blinking Light > In a message dated 3/18/2001 3:24:45 PM Pacific Standard Time, > averill@LDL.NET writes...
• 9-gauge instrument cluster finished!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 15:01:12 -0700
  ...The voltmeter, egt, water temp, speedo, fuel level, tank, oil pressure, boost, and oil temp gauges (left to right) are all sharing the space...
• More email trouble
  Historical mailing list - Larry or Joan Alofs
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 09:15:10 -0500
  ...I had already turned off spam filtering at the ATT level to get the subaruvanagon mail to come thru and that works ok. The...
• Re: Automatic transmission question--slipping
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:21:49 -0400
  ...Now that it's up to level it operates great. Now to find the leak, minor as it is. Thanks again, Jim On Tue...
• Replacing coolant level sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 21:19:07 -0700
  While checking over our '88 Westy before heading out next week, I found one source of a mysterious slow coolant leak - the coolant level...
• Re: Auto Transmission Fail (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:45:09 -0400
  I noticed that when I first checked the level (after driving a couple miles, engine temp gauge up to it's normal range) that...
• Re: voltage in water tank?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 14:14:33 -0400
  There are two types of level sensors, an electro-mechanical "float type" that I only know about form hearing about it on this list...
• Answer Re: Trouble in Turboland.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 16:47:52 -0400
  ...If the oil return is submerged 1cm below the oil level in the pan, there will be 9cm of foam standing still above the...
• Re: 91 GL wont start when hot/ Colorado service shopsuggestions....please help
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 6 Jul 2003 15:48:13 -0700
  ...Since yours blinked when the temp reading was fine, it was most likely due to a coolant level fault. In a 91, once the...
• Re: The curse of the Syncro....
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 07:10:30 -0500
  ...Yes that engine rust level is normal! Yes the Syncro skid plate adds to the level of fun removing the engine and pretty much...
• Re: sagging van question...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 16 May 2006 23:02:18 -0500
  ...I'm considering spacers under both > rear > springs to level it. > > Have you thought about swapping your springs from left to right > just to...
• Re: Westfalia Water Tank Level Indicator Issues
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 30 Aug 2018 23:28:45 -0400
  > > I'll let ya'll know how it goes! > Did the quarter teaspoon of salt make a difference? Yrs, d
• Propane Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 22:09:50 -0600
  Does anyone have or know of a fill gauge for the propane tank? I seem to always worry about the level in the tank...
• Propex and outside temperature
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:15:38 -0500
  How low can the outside temperature go (outside westy propane tank) and a propex furnace, at or near sea level, still operate? Mike
• Amp under drivers seat
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bennett
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 10:01:27 -0500
  ...It can get a little warm if you are really cranking up your music, but at normal listening levels (this may vary depending on...
• Re: Westy water tank sender
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:54:55 -0700
  ...Someone around here has the schematic for the LED battery level/water level panel. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The...
• Re: Coolant loss mystery
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 13:35:49 -0500
  ...much, continue driving for a wile, watch the temp and coolant level There is no mistery here: 1-Evaporation (hole, bad cap, small leak...
• Re: Air lift best rear spring bags
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 12:43:11 -0700
  ...My drivers side spring is shimmed to level it side to side, so I have a single airline to both shocks. Running separate lines...
• Re: Funky temp gauge - update
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 8 Jun 2015 16:43:17 -1000
  ...or fluid level ...............without checking the fluid level first ... would they ? ? ( if I read the post right ) . I'm not seeing the year of...
• Re: Blinking coolant light - fixed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:41:19 -0800
  ...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/smartlist_227/level_sensor.html I bought one recently. Then I started checking prices and what's...
• Re: coolant level control unit location
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:56:17 -0700
  ...thanks for the control unit location ! I removed the level control unit from an 86......and turned on the key - LED still flashes as...
• Re: amp. hook up questions NVC
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 11:22:18 -0500
  ...Brad Brian Spisak wrote: >It's very possible that the sub-amp will take either line level or speaker >level inputs. I suspect the...
• Re: Overflow coolant Tank
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 07:23:05 -0600
  ...If not, add some up to the low level or minimum mark. As the engine heats, coolant will flow from the expansion tank through...
• A Different Coolant Problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 07:17:47 -0400
  ...Sometimes, the coolant level is so high that coolant sprays from the vent hole on the top of the tank. The tank slowly goes...
• Re: temperature-oil pressure (rather long)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 08:53:59 -0400
  ...Try lowering your oil level a bit. With the level to the full mark the cam whips the oil into a froth. I am...
• Re: No lights from water tank level
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 28 Jul 2017 17:27:30 -0400
  You're welcome. d On Fri, Jul 28, 2017 at 5:03 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks, David > >
• Re: shifting anomaly...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 4 Oct 2015 11:16:06 -0700
  ...but if the trans oil level is low then it would affect other gears too... or only the 1st gear? thanks
• thanks on blinking water temp light and groups in Europe
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sat, 13 May 2017 15:27:35 +0200
  ...When troubleshooting, check the two wires going to the coolant level switch in the pressure tank. Remove the plug on the level sensor, and...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Oct 2017 04:47:15 +0000
  ...For the Waterboxer oil temperature varies greatly depending on speed, load, and yes even oil level. Oil temperature is the usual driver for oil...
• Re: Coolant level changes day to day
  Historical mailing list - jaime forero
  Sat, 19 Nov 2005 18:09:17 -0600
  ...Coolant level changes day to day > > > Hi all > > got a mystery to me. > i have a 85 westi that is going to be getting...
• Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear, Solved!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 23:01:27 -0700
  ...If leak were at a brake hydraulic component, and this brought fluid level down below level of braided hose, wouldn't there be enough...
• Auto tranny fluid level
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:45:45 -0400
  ...I checked the owners manual which says it should be warm (not hot or cold) when checking the automatic transmissions fluid level, but it...
• Re: Domestic Water Level Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:03:23 -0500
  ...Looks like there's a float with a magnet in it that activates one or more switches as it follows the water level up...
• Re: 84 Cooling System Problem
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Sat, 4 Oct 1997 15:54:01 -0700
  Lionel Tun wrote: > > In the latter part of this summer I had raised levels of coolant in the > refill tank, and raised temperatures on...
• Re: Trans Noise with Redline MTL?
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 20:24:41 -0400
  ...My guess is that your Vanagon tranny has a slow leak and the fluid level is low. Unless I missed it in your message...
• oil level again
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 21:38:35 -0400
  Another thing about the oil level that I haven't seen mentioned is the load on the crankshaft if it is actually hitting the...
• Re: Tiico--Dip Stick Question(oil levels)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 09:07:23 -0700
  ...Bob '87 Syncro Westy TIICO Im still a little confused as to whats MY Tiico's proper oil level, since my dip stick is...
• Re: What is best program to make a website?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Thu, 20 May 2004 08:19:12 -0700
  ...org Used it to generate the top level page here http://timschneider.org The lower level pages are a combination of hand generated as...
• Re: What do you use for leveling?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 06:42:26 -0700
  > When I used my camper for camping, I leveled/stabilized it > with RV type jacks on the frame. This kept the van from > bouncing...
• Re: Leveling a Westy
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 11:26:36 -0400
  > Check the AirLift web site for auto level systems. > They even offer kits for 85-01 VW Vans! > http://www.drivetrain.com/airlift1000.html...
• Re: when making a left turn, parking brake light comes on??? ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 11:23:13 -0500
  ...Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ ----- Original Message ----- > That's right but not for 83.5 as the brake fluid level switch was added...
• Mobil 1 and SM rating...
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 15:00:12 -0400
  ...I know there is plenty of dino oil with 20w50 or equivalent with no SM rating and presumably the correct levels of Zinc, etc...
• Re: 87 Syncro no temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Kk Al
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 20:03:11 -0400
  ...The radiator is >> still getting warm, the heaters still work and the coolant level is fine. >> The red warning light in the temp gauge...
• Re: Propane Tank Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 23:01:19 -0700
  ...area above the level of >the liquid in the tank heats up more than the area below the surface level >of the LP in...
• Re: Coolant change
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 21:28:24 PDT
  ...John Rodgers <inua@hiwaay.net> > >You have to get the back end way up there..20 inches or so above level.. >For me >that...
• Re: Spillbuster cup/glass holder
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:30:07 -0800
  ...there's an iphone app for that ! and lots of travel trailers and RV's have small level mounts on their outside corners. On...
• Re: temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - William Maxian
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 17:24:23 -0400
  ...I refilled & noticed that primary pressure cap didn't seem to be level when tightened. I loosened & retightened - level & all well. My only conclusion...
• Re: Low-Level Coolant Blinker
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 09:13:07 -0400
  ...Now the Low- > Level Coolant Indicator is blinking away. It did not do this before the head > gasket replacement. The reservoir and level indicator...
• Re: testing coolant level sensor?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:42:22 -0400
  ...Mark > > pickle vanagon wrote: > > I have been wondering whether my coolant level sensor is faulty, since I > > don't remember every seeing it come...
• Oil leak around oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Uncle Beer
  Mon, 5 Jan 2015 09:52:16 -0700
  ...I noticed some oil that leaked out between the engine and the oil cooler, not much, I checked levels and it's fine. Next...
• Re: Fuel level gauge
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 09:13:31 -0400
  ...Fuel level gauge Hi gang! I recently installed new fuel tank and sending unit and with 12 gallons approximately of fuel its showing about...
• Re: VW=On-going maintenance concern
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 21:38:07 -0400
  ...that VWs thrive on respect for things like OIL LEVELS, RPMs, WATER TEMPERATURE/LEVELS, OIL CHANGES and their SELF-IMAGE!!! I'm not even...
• Re: EXPERTISE NEEDED! oil pressure woes con't. part 4
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 08:56:26 EST
  ...Then, the oil pressure at various engine speeds and temperatures can be read with some level of confidence. Should you have to buy a...
• Re: To Shim Or not To Shim........That is the question
  Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 16:40:50 -0800
  >They will not level the van. I have these installed. They only lift 1/4" >when inflated to the maximum rated pressure. This is...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 May 2016 15:57:21 -0400
  ...The easy to check include the governor, fluid level, and filter condition. After that the valve body (rare) or something internal is leaking enough...
• Re: Engine Carrier installed: The Good Bad, and the ugly! --- ;^)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:05:53 -0700
  ...Not much room to get down to take better > pics. > > Bottom of carrier is off level, but drive train is level and mounts > don...