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Re: heater, interrupted
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:26:49 -0500
...Then, when I take off again, the temperature gauge goes back down, and the temperature of the heater air goes back up to nice...
RapidIdle when Warm...
Historical mailing list - Jon B Kanas
Sat, 18 Nov 2000 10:57:40 -0700
...Looking at the Bentley manual, temperature vs. resistance chart, I determined that resistance at the temperature sensor decreases as temperature increases. I jumped the...
Re: Gas Saving Tips
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:13:59 -0600
...The ground temperature actually changes rather slowly with air temperature, and measurements a foot below ground show only very slight temperature change over the...
Re: temperature gauge under reporting temperature
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 23 Oct 2005 19:18:37 -0400
...Mike Wesley Pegden wrote: > After topping up my coolant with a bit of water, my temperature gauge is > under reporting my temperature by A...
Re: heater, interrupted
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:29:53 -0500
...Other than that, all is well. > > But! When I pull up to an intersection with a light or a stop sign, the > temperature of...
Re: Oil Temperature??
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 25 Sep 2015 18:51:18 -0500
...This alone may help by 10-20 degrees. > > After that a well-designed oil cooler system will keep the oil temperature > around 210. I...
Re: Operating temperature? (temp gauge needle, etc)
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Sun, 4 May 2008 18:36:12 -0400
...You'll likely see cooler temperatures after the break in period > even if the readings aren't the same as your old sender would...
Re: Koolatron
Historical mailing list
Thu, 01 Aug 1996 15:52:25 -0500 (EST)
...It works well as long as the inside temperature is in the 60s or 70s. However, as you may know these coolers/warmers keep...
TIICo - temperature light
Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
Thu, 6 Sep 2001 09:28:29 -0400
...My question concerns the temperature light setting. It seems like the temperature on the new engine runs a little hotter than the stock engine...
Eight Function Digital Display for the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 30 Oct 2005 20:08:12 -0800
...Oil Temperature Oil Pressure Water Temperature Pre Intercooler Temperature Post Intercooler Temperature Exhaust Temperature Engine RPM Boost Pressure Temperature measurements can be in Celsius...
Re: The Vanagon Syndrome and Outside Air Temperature
Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
Mon, 10 Feb 2003 09:12:44 -0800
...i've only noticed it when the temperature outside is higher than about 80, when i am doing long stretches on the highway. never...
Re: Frying ?
Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
Wed, 24 May 2000 07:40:40 -0700
Terry, 1) After warm up, the temperature gauge should run in the center. You have a bad thermostat or something wrong with the temperature...
Re: !RE: [WetWesties] What Should I See On the Temperature Gage?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:43:58 -0400
Bad temperature sender, meaning the low readings you're getting are likely in error. Or possibly the new thermostat is either bad or a...
Re: Frig temps - 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Mon, 13 Sep 2004 12:57:21 -0400
It depends so much on the outside temperature, which side of your van is exposed to the sun, how many times you open it...
Air Cooled Temperature Sensor?
Historical mailing list - Glen Moon
Tue, 3 Dec 2013 14:27:56 -0500
Has anyone put an engine temperature sensor on 1981 air cooled and a gauge on the dash?
Not again the fridge!!!!
Historical mailing list - Germain
Wed, 4 Jun 2003 19:49:32 -0400
...During the day, the temperature hit around 72F. The van was park all day long with all windows closed (may be the temperature hit...
Re: Warning Lights and Gauges
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Sat, 2 Mar 2002 20:36:36 +0100
...Warning Lights and Gauges > Gauges/warning lamps currently installed on our 1982 Air-cooled Westy: > > Gauges: > Manifold vacuum > Compass > Altimeter > Exhaust temperature (L & R...
Temperature Gauge
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:31:48 -0500
A friend of mine has a 90 GL with a non-functioning temperature gauge. Is it likely that replacement of the gauge will resolve...
After-Market Temperature Gauge
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:53:23 -0700
Volks, Since he can't cure my ailing stock temperature gauge, my tech has installed an after-market gauge. If you have done this...
The Vanagon Syndrome and Outside Air Temperature
Historical mailing list - John Schaper
Mon, 10 Feb 2003 07:52:39 -0800
...Driving Friday nite, the bucking syndrome started--air temperature around 25-30. Pulled over, slept, got up at 6. Air temp 10. The bucking...
Temperature for closed loop operation
Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
Fri, 26 Apr 2002 06:04:06 -0700
At what temperature on the gauge does the engine operation go from open loop to closed loop? William
Re: Wasserboxer cooling (was:Re: aftermarket instrumentatio
Historical mailing list - VW Nut
Mon, 15 Jul 1996 12:59:02 PDT
On 15 Jul 96 at 14:38, SyncroHead@aol.com wrote: > I expect that you'll say - "Ahhh, that's only coolant temperature, What...
Re: 82 Diesel Overheating
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Fri, 4 Nov 94 16:09:46 PST
ex Palo Altan David Carment writes: > Does anyone have the definitive answers on the correct engine operating > temperatures for all VW engines? Diesel, Air...
Re: hesitating when warm? - UPDATE
Historical mailing list - Jim
Wed, 30 Apr 2003 21:36:28 -0700
...maybe something that tells the ECU the temperature of the motor? Like the temp sensor II. Dunno about the digifant system, but your symptoms...
Re: Propex and outside temperature
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:24:56 -0500
...Propex and outside temperature How low can the outside temperature go (outside westy propane tank) and a propex furnace, at or near sea level...
Re: on oil level
Historical mailing list
Sun, 10 Jul 94 12:56:03 EDT
...Subjective impression of general oil temperatures 1987 Vanagon Syncro: oil 80-90 degree days 50-65 degree days temperature % of time % of time ----------- ------------------- ---------- 200...
Re: Where is temperature sensor & why does needle drop when heater is on?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 7 Sep 2015 10:34:24 -0600
...On that note, what temperature range would the coolant be running > at when the engine is "up to temperature". I'm considering getting an...
Re: Operating temperature? (temp gauge needle, etc)
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 4 May 2008 17:16:37 -0400
pickle vanagon wrote: > After putting everything back together after my head-job gone wild, > everything is great except that the temperature gauge reads warmer...
Re: Coolant Reservoir Boiling
Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:23:03 -0400
...It does not mean that the temperature of the coolant fluid is higher, it just means at that temperature and pressure, it will turn...
FREE Westy A/C Upgrade & Historical A/C data
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 16 Jul 1998 12:34:15 -0400
...Below is some historical data on the temperatures of my A/C ducting. Compare temperatures in your ducting to see if your A/C...
RV: Red light blinks/ Temperature problem
Historical mailing list - javier zavala
Fri, 27 Sep 2002 08:14:48 -0500
Bruce et al: Sorry but I did not mention it was the temperature red light that was blinking Regrads, Javier
87 Westy Coolant Temp Puzzle
Historical mailing list - John W. Parkins
Thu, 8 Sep 2005 20:14:01 -0400
My gauge temperature sender went bad (open circuited), and temperature always read cold. Replaced the sender. Now at normal idle, the gauge reads past...
Re: Radiator performance and replacement
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Thu, 6 Oct 2011 10:22:59 -0600
...As the return > temperature climbed above 195� the feed temperature began also to rise, > indicating the radiator was no longer able to control the...
Re: LVC digital multimeters for temperature measurements
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Mon, 14 Apr 2014 13:44:41 -0400
...My scientific consulting > business needs to do some temperature measurements with micro > thermocouples (a few hundred degrees Celsius with temperature rise over > two to...
Bedford, Nova Scotia......the temperature was around 100 F
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Thu, 24 May 2001 21:10:51 -0400
...Both times the temperature was > around 100 F. > > Larry A. Bedford, Nova Scotia......the temperature was around 100 F... Would this happen much there...
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
Re: A/C question
Historical mailing list
Wed, 19 Aug 1998 10:17:20 EDT
Actually the whole thing depends on outside air temperature. A/C systems work on a temperature difference. 60 degrees might be great if the...
Re: Temperature fluctuations
Historical mailing list
Thu, 16 Jan 1997 21:20:53 -0500 (EST)
...be dependent on the outside temperature. >> After a warm up period, In a properly operating system, outside air temperature should only have an effect...
FS:temperature guage switch
Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
Wed, 26 Feb 2003 07:10:25 EST
Part # 049-919-501 made by Vernet.� New in Box. � Temperature Gauge Sensor Switch - For Vanagons 1983 to 1985� $5.00 plus shipping from...
High coolant temperature 87 need help
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Thu, 12 Aug 1999 15:40:23 -0500
...I am not only relying on the van gauges I have verified the reading and temperatures with a temperature probe.
Re: 87 syncro water temperature sender
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 28 Jul 2004 17:36:44 -0700
...I always thought that there was a temperature sender and the Temp Sensor II was a separate temperature sensor for the fuel injection. Does...
Re: Comments on the Oil Cooler Upgrade Issue
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 21 Nov 2005 02:41:37 EST
...So the outlet temperature is 205 F, still under the oil temperature of 220 you target. Now for reference, the temperature difference between the...
Re: High coolant temperature 87 need help
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 13 Aug 1999 08:31:03 -0500
...I am not only relying on the van gauges I have verified the reading and > temperatures with a temperature probe. >
FS: Temperature Gauge Sensor Switch
Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
Tue, 18 Feb 2003 07:07:53 EST
Part # 049-919-501 made by Vernet.� New in Box. � Temperature Gauge Sensor Switch - For Vanagons 1983 to 1985� $5.00 plus shipping from...
Oil Pressure observation.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 30 Jul 2011 07:53:37 -0700
...I noticed about 10 lbs/psi (+/-) increase in my oil pressure, maybe 15 when my oil temperature gets up to it's higher operating...
FW: Oil Temperature??
Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
Fri, 25 Sep 2015 19:12:10 -0400
...I just want to know that they can actually keep the temperatures down during high loads and high outside temperatures. If it doesn't...
Re: Procedure for checking computer Temp sending unit
Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
Sat, 7 Sep 2002 18:05:38 +0000
Hi Ken, If the Digijet is like the digifant, the sensor is an NTC or negative temperature coefficient device. The hotter it gets the...
Re: simple oil temp measurment..... will this work?
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Mon, 28 Oct 2002 16:09:04 -0500
...I haven't compared the temperatures to the oil pan temperatures. I think Frank Grunthaner recently made reference to the efficiency of the oil...
FS:Vanagon Temperature Guage Sensor Switch
Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
Sun, 9 Feb 2003 11:22:14 EST
...New in Box. � Temperature Gauge Sensor Switch - For Vanagons 1983 to 1985� $5.00 plus shipping from 33063
Head temperature sensor
Historical mailing list - francoix gagnon
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 09:26:49 EDT
...I have just install this VDO head temperature sensor on the third piston. How high can I let the temperature raise before any damage...
Re: gauge recommendations
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:08:13 EST
What a tasty question! I have: (in the heater air cover) oil pressure, oil temperature, battery voltage taken at the fuse panel and switched...
Re: Outside Temperature
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:00:53 -0500
...11:59 Steven Shelton <shelton4@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > When we're camping I'm always curious about the outside temperature. Has > anyone installed...
Re: gauge recommendations
Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 21:24:35 -0500
I have volts, temperature, and oil pressure. greg. 82 westy Tim & Kim Dayton wrote: > I currently have a voltmeter and oil temperature gauge in...
Re: Temp gauge LED
Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
Mon, 11 Feb 2002 22:16:11 -0800
Hi Leo, Mine in my 82 Westy diesel works as an extra indication of excessive temperature. I tested it by substituting resistors for the...
Re: Oil Level Min vs Max
Historical mailing list
Tue, 17 Mar 1998 21:52:20 -0500
The decrease in oil temperature is real. The temperature sending unit is in the drain plug and is constantly submerged in oil. Other evidence...
Re: Where is temperature sensor & why does needle drop when heater is on?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 Sep 2015 15:38:22 -0400
...Where is temperature sensor & why does needle drop when heater is on? Hi, The problem is that the temperature drop doesn't happen "briefly...
Re: Back from Washington / Oregon Coast Trip -
Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
Sun, 16 Aug 2015 23:03:03 -0700
...They thrive on detritus! The rise in temperatures�? Most beaches I visit every day, smell different lately. The higher than normal temperatures? All salt...
Blinking temperature light
Historical mailing list - Goetz Aust
Mon, 29 Jul 2013 11:18:33 -0600
Travelling home in my 87 Vanagon and the temperature light keeps coming on. Outside temp about 50 deg F or 10 deg C. After...
Vanagon Water Temp Gauge - Temperatures?
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:08:35 +0000
...In their club magazine there was an article that listed the water temperatures at various points in the gauge - the center of the gauge...
Re: gerry's thermostat problem .... now in english!
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Tue, 22 Nov 1994 13:07:13 -0600 (CST)
On Tue, 22 Nov 1994, Joachim Beek wrote: > Troubleshooting Thermostat > Symptom Cause/Effect > ------------------------------ -------------------------------------- > > Temperature gauge rises slowly, Thermostat valve is blocked in the "open...