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• An oddball fitting to fit a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:41:49 -0700
  ...So to replace the Westy water tank's drain plug with a fitting that has a valve and some kind of standard hose fitting...
• what coolant flush method is best
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:57:20 -0400
  ...do a drain and fill without jacking up van and runnng front to back to open and close valves or drains. I would take...
• Re: At long last protype waterbox bleeding, draining and purging installed and operating
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 22:14:54 PDT
  ...the original system was completely drained of coolant the >conventional way... three vents and one combination purge valve, drain >valve >and refill valve have...
• Re: Question re water tank cap
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Stone
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:27:30 -0700
  ...I added a drain valve on mine, wrapped the threads with teflon tape and put it on as tightly as I could. No leaks...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Fri, 14 Aug 2015 11:08:44 -0700
  ...From flickering oil light to valves clacking > > I don't think there is any need for that. Just drain the oil and replace > with...
• Re: Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 10:44:15 -0700
  ...The by-pass valve and the "anti-drain" or anti-flow back valve is critical to our engine. 1. The by-pass valve. You...
• Re: Oil Filter? Oil Flavor?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 11 Feb 1999 10:55:19 -0500
  ...The by-pass valve and the "anti-drain" or anti-flow back valve is critical to our engine. 1. The by-pass valve. You...
• Re: Rusted/stuck bleeder on '82 Westy brakes
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 3 May 2005 11:03:59 -0400
  The early brakes have a second bleeder valve that is for some other purpose.Maybe for caliper draining. Perhaps this valve can be opened...
• Re: '91 GL Campmobile
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:37:07 -0400
  ...A mechanic here advised me that I >> should have him replace the entire valve for a substantial price. The >> port has recently been opened...
• Re: Lazy mans way to oil changes-Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hill
  Fri, 18 Nov 2005 08:25:27 -0600
  ...Lazy mans way to oil changes-Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve I dont why I never heard of these little gadgets http://www.fumotovalve...
• Oil Drain Plug, 1.9 vs. 2.1 ??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Tue, 6 May 2003 10:31:39 -0330
  ...Suredrain Fast Access Oil Change System" one of those drain plugs with a valve. Their site, and the listings in the store state that...
• Re: Oil Changing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 16:44:37 -0330
  ...Actuator Valve is >precision engineered to permanently replace your existing oil drain plug and >allow instant oil access and draining. > >Twist on Drain Hose...
• Valve adjust??
  Historical mailing list - Dead Head
  Tue, 28 May 1996 22:24:43 -0700
  ...ex valve lifter does not pump up.....Oooops!!!! will try the using adding AFT to the oil and running until hot..... drain, change oil...
• Re: propane tank draining help
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 15:07:19 -0800
  ...So, how do I drain this critter safely? Stick > it out on my balcony and crack open the valve? Take it out in a...
• Re: Bug tune up - No vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 02:08:40 +0100
  ...Near the drain plug > there is a round plate the holds this. Actually around the drain plug, the plug sits in the middle of...
• Re: '91 GL Campmobile
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:29:58 -0600
  ...A mechanic here advised me that I > should have him replace the entire valve for a substantial price. The > port has recently been opened...
• Re: An oddball fitting to fit a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:07:48 -0700
  ...I long ago lost the cap > for the sink drain, and found that a valved fitting intended for a > water hose works fine. > > mcneely...
• oil filter application
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 09:31:53 -0800
  ...The by-pass valve and the "anti-drain" or > anti-flow back valve is > >critical to our engine.1. The by-pass valve. You...
• draining the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 09:11:28 -0400
  ...plastic ball valve ... ( they are used on Hot water boilers and water heaters ) this is more expensive than a Flaps drain but a lot...
• Re: update: Re: major problems?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 16:38:01 -0800
  ...there it drains through a pushrod tube into the block. The lower 4 head studs on each side are inside the valve cover. These...
• Re: Oil Changing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 22:50:38 -0700
  ...Actuator Valve is >precision engineered to permanently replace your existing oil drain plug >and >allow instant oil access and draining. > >Twist on Drain Hose...
• Re: Looking for drain valve 701070823A
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 17 Aug 2014 20:08:22 -0700
  ...Drain valve (scratches head) Any more data? Radiator? Heater? >> Engine? >> > > It's something to do with the camper freshwater system. It's listed > but...
• Re: oil filter for 2.1 l WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 16:38:26 -0700
  ...Rather than use a diaphram-type anti-drainback valve, these filters use spring loaded steel valve with a nitrile seal. This is probably the...
• Re: Soo- Oil Pan cracked
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 20:24:13 -0700
  ...The sealing surface is at the bottom of the drain plug , and tapered.. so it works like a bleed valve actually. they have been...
• Heater Core replacement
  Historical mailing list - joe friedrichs
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 16:01:06 -0500
  I'm replacing the rear heater core and heater valve in my vanagon, can anyone tell me can I do this without draining my...
• Re: Propane tank main valve
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 17:33:11 -0700
  ...After all the propane drained out he replaced the valve from standard stock. Fixed and on the way in about 1 1/2 hours...
• Valve adjust "DONE"
  Historical mailing list - Dead Head
  Thu, 29 May 1997 21:06:47 -0700
  ...I discovered that it was the #4 ex valve lifter not pumping up.....Last night add a can of "Motor Flush" to the oil...
• Re: coolant in rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 10 May 2008 19:21:36 -0700
  ...Any thoughts on whether the > coolant would have drained out of the core even with that valve shut? > Right > now I'm trying to...
• Re: Stripped drain plug solution?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 09:56:45 -0500
  ...It's called an Oil Drain Valve > ($17) > "The valves are made from machined brass with a stainless steel ball that > is > round to...
• Re: Auto Tranny - No reverse when cold
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:29:00 -0500
  Factory rebuild? Driveway rebuild? The "when cold" symptom makes it sound like a dirty valve body.Was the VB rebuilt? I would use Seafoam...
• Re: Let's Talk Coolant Drainage (long)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 10 May 2012 20:55:43 -0700
  ...Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > > Clearly, I never drained anywhere near most of the old coolant. > > I am puzzled. Oh -- the heater valve was open.
• Re: Deep in the Abyss... a Tranny fill plug!
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 22:29:41 -0400
  ...drain plug? Hmmm.. >>If you remove the drain plug and drill a hole thru it and tap it to >>accept a small valve, you...
• Coolant bleeding...
  Historical mailing list - - James Shinosky
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 12:52:32 EDT
  ...It s kinda messy job...I wonder if it is possible to replace radiator bleeding bolt with brass drain cock or brass valve with...
• Re: Oil pressure Light and appropriate oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 17:02:07 +0000
  ...Both those filters from Mann/Mahle have the anti drain back valves. The difference is the vanagon requires a bypass valve in the filter...
• Re: fresh water tank drain cap
  Historical mailing list - SD Kraning
  Sun, 25 May 2003 13:48:42 -0400
  Dan- I have used a metal garden hose attachment with a stop valve on it with great success. it screws right on and is...
• Re: info needed on crancase ventilation systems (mostly I4)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Thu, 3 Dec 2009 02:50:26 -0500
  ...one open and the valve also serves as an air/oil separator, because the input from the valve cover drains back into the cover...
• Re: Water drain cap
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 15:28:04 -0800
  ...Water drain cap > Volks, > > Anyone know if the water tank cap and the sink drain cap are the same on an > '89. They aren...
• Re: Oil pressure Light and appropriate oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 07:05:27 EST
  ...At least one other filter from each of these companies will fit, but it doesn't have the anti drain back valve and therefore...
• Re: Strategy for low-mess oil drain
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:35:24 -0700
  ...Strategy for low-mess oil drain > RJS has an oil drain dilemma? Has anyone tried what we erringly called a > Shater Valve for oil...
• Re: Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 14:53:35 -0500
  ...I believe this is the anti-drainback valve, but I am not certain. dave
• Re: TIICO- Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 11:09:00 EST
  ...Why not just use Waterboxer Oil Filters? They have the anti-drain back valve and they can be used on Jettas, and Golfs, most...
• propane tank draining help
  Historical mailing list - James T.
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 16:17:20 +0000
  ...So, how do I drain this critter safely? Stick it out on my balcony and crack open the valve? Take it out in a...
• propane valve leak
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 16:15:51 -0800
  ...Is it possible the tank was just overfilled? I just had a leak not too long ago around the same valve, had to drain...
• Re: oil filter for 2.1 l WBX?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 14:16:29 -0500
  The filter stays full -- but the oil from higher points in the engine drains back through the filter. Points like the valve train... david...
• Re: bleeder valve
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 14:43:33 -0400
  Matt, if you are talking about the valve between the two big coolant hoses at the front of the engine compartment, nothing drains from...
• Oil filters
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 15:34:25 -0800
  ...oil pressure relief valve, heavy duty case of drawn steel, cellulose, synthetic, and glass blend media, and anti-drain back valve. Check out the...
• Re: I will survive
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Apr 95 10:49:34 MDT
  ...to the valve I can put on a long line after the valve and allow it to drain away using the valve to control...
• Re: Oil filter question
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Mon, 1 Nov 2010 10:46:01 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Oil filter question > FWIW, almost all oil filters have anti-drain back valves, and bypass > valves as well. It is the quality...
• Re: oil drain not snug. feels loose
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 06:44:40 -0400
  ...They also carry a ball-valve replacement for the drain plug. Anybody using one of these? Sounds scary. Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew Cab...
• Re: Oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 20 Mar 2015 22:17:20 -0700
  The main concern would be to make sure it has the anti-drain back valve. Look at the end of the filter with the...
• Re: Oil Drain Plug, 1.9 vs. 2.1 ??
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 6 May 2003 17:11:10 +0000
  ...Suredrain Fast Access Oil Change >System" one of those drain plugs with a valve. Their site, and the listings >in the store state that...
• flushing cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 15 Aug 1997 22:40:50 -0500
  ...cooling system flushing and draining in the Bentley book for an 86 westy.I have found the bleeder valve in the engine compartment and...
• Spongy Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 18:25:49 -0400
  Are you aware there are two bleeder valves for each front caliper? The Bentley manual says just to bleed one of them (the upper...
• Re: Oil Drain Plug Seal
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  04 Sep 96 23:39:22 EDT
  >Has anyone had any experience with oil drain petcocks (valves)? Ken and all: I ran a petcock on a '88 Plymouth Colt Wagon (not...
• '86 Valve job question - details
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 14:07:32 -0400
  ...Re: '86 Valve job question - details Well, I am NOT a mechanic. But.... Could it not be just noisy valve lifters? Many people suggest...
• Re: linkage lube and washer check valve
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 25 May 2011 09:08:22 -0700
  ...t noticed the check valve part of this post earlier. > > Is there not a check valve normally? My lines drain and it takes a...
• Re: Clear A/C drain valve, or have a smelly swamp
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 10:08:35 +0100
  ...the two drain >hoses behind the louvres at the upper back corners of the van to make sure >the air lock valves (looks like...
• Re: Strategy for low-mess oil drain
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:14:45 -0700
  ...donnen wrote: > RJS has an oil drain dilemma? Has anyone tried what we erringly > called a Shater Valve for oil changes? more > specifically: http...
• fl-400s
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Sun, 26 May 2013 12:26:08 -0400
  anybody use a motorcraft fl-400s oil filter on the waterboxer? Has a silcon anti drainback valve and the same low bypass psi as...
• For Sale Westfalia Sink Drain valve.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 May 1995 19:48:41 -0400
  Cast brass valve 62mm long Threaded nipple end : M16 X1.5 tapered thread (This is very close to, but not exactly, 3/8 X...