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Re: Comments on the Oil Cooler Upgrade Issue
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 21 Nov 2005 02:41:37 EST
...the thermal transfer efficiency of the oil at any surface in the liquid phase is a complex function of thermal transfer coefficient, viscosity, wetting...
Aux Fuel Tank Options
Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
Thu, 6 Dec 2007 19:57:13 -0800
...The two options we're looking at are welded marine grade aluminum and molded marine grade thermal plastic. The aluminum tank is looking to...
Re: Pop top insulation
Historical mailing list - PB
Sat, 22 Jan 2011 18:43:28 -0800
...I also have recently made the prototype Outside thermals unlike the inside thermals window covers that seem to just let a flow of cold...
Re: Is THIS the "boxer" transplant we've been waiting for?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 7 Mar 2018 17:07:28 -0500
I'd like to see some justification of the 45% thermal efficiency claim. Seems to me that's approaching what big fixed turbine power...
ECU - Keep it cool (?)
Historical mailing list - Jim Kennedy
Wed, 28 Apr 2004 16:34:19 -0700
Vanagonians, I saw a reference to ECUs having "thermal stress". I do know they run hot in a location with poor ventilation. Any insight...
Thermos windows, brbrbrbrbr!
Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Bernier
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:18:54 -0500
Hi gang I am looking for 2 thermal windows for my 84. One for the sliding door and one for the rear hatch. If...
Re: Unbelievable, was Re: Spare ECU
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:38:53 -0500
...heavy parts, parts that stand away from the board, parts subject to thermal cycling and most particularly parts with pronounced thermal cycling that are...
Re: Who Sells the Coolant Pipe Repair Kit?
Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
Tue, 5 Nov 2002 07:41:15 -0600
...I think the two short pipes where they are will be no problem for cooling thermals ,and this stainless will not be problem for...
Re: Thermal insulation
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 4 Sep 2008 15:31:50 -0700
...wondering if sound dampening is really necessary if I use foam > thermal > insulation in the walls. I'm thinking yes. > > Also, is 3/16...
Re: Sound, vibration, thermal, moisture materials
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:00:01 -0400
I use Acoustical Solutions VBD-10 water based damping compound, and Enguard insulation. The latter is NLA but I have a small stash I...
Re: thermal value of bra's
Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
Fri, 10 Nov 1995 09:18:31 -0600 (MDT)
On Thu, 9 Nov 1995, John W Clark wrote: > I was wondering if bra's add any worm to buses. I considered that ^^^^^ Hmmmm...
Re: Relays and Radiator Fan '84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 16 Jun 1998 09:07:23 -0100
> Where do I find the relay that connects to the radiator fan and > the thermal switch in the radiator? The cooling fan relay is...
Re: I win!!! the worse ever "westy part" picture...
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 16 Mar 2005 20:02:39 -0600
...I simply meant that Black Satin is a Thermal Barrier and should not be used on engine cases, it is an exhaust coating. The...
Re: thermal insulation
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 22:15:41 -0700
...However, if I have the panels off, I would like to use the > chance to add some decent thermal insulation on top as well...
Re: Sound insulation info and tips
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:54:32 -0500
...It did allow snow to last longer on top due to the thermal insulation.
Re: Thermal insulation for inside doors/panels
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Mon, 6 Feb 2017 12:44:14 -0400
...In building construction these insulations, when use internally, must be covered with a fire barrier - drywall or, for the spray foam, a thermal or...
Re: LP tank level detection proposal, its Friday..
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 21 Apr 2000 08:05:01 -0700
...Presence of LP on the other side of the canister wall decreases > thermal resistance and increases thermal mass to absorb heat whereas > portions of...
Re: is anyone going to roast a turkey in the van?
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:51:03 -0800
...At the pavement, the kinetic energy > is tranformed to thermal, and voila!, the turkey cooks-- > a little bit. How many trips are needed? > > Well...
Re: Minor fridge mods addendum
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 21 Jun 2017 12:20:06 -0700
...I followed the advice, but had no thermal paste. -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb...
Re: thermal insulation
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:51:20 -0700
...However, if I have the panels off, I would like to use the > chance to add some decent thermal insulation on top as well...
Re: Is there a phone number for Dometic refrigerator technical help?Re: Is there a phone number for Dometic refrigerator technical help?
Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
Tue, 20 Sep 2005 22:32:37 -0500
...The brown material between the pipe and the aluminum heat sink is called "thermal mastic". The local RV place had the thermal mastic in...
Hot times under the rear seat
Historical mailing list - Jim Kennedy
Fri, 30 Apr 2004 10:35:29 -0700
Vanagonians, I've heard that the ECU suffers from 'thermal stress', and that it would live longer if cooled with a small 12 v...
Re: Winters in the van...
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Tue, 19 Nov 2002 13:33:03 -0700
...Could you describe these plates? I presume they serve as the thermal mass? Thermal mass is the key, concrete, metal, water, whatever. Plywood however...
Re: Thermal Insulation;
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:24:44 -0500
...Quiet Car. > > But, I'm wondering what folks are doing > for Thermal Insulation. > > It looks like the Polyurethane foam spray-on Insulation > May be...
Re: Dometic Fridge Mod Update
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:51:08 -0600
...tube where the cold comes from. :-) Good info in the archives about removing the fins and reseating with a thermal conductor mastic. Richard Boulder
Re: occasional hesitation
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 23 Dec 2017 16:58:08 -0800
...a good idea but should you put thermal wrap protection around to shield it from the heat? dan
Re: Hysterical thermal gauge.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 28 Jul 2001 10:56:39 -0400
At 09:46 AM 7/28/2001, Rachel Cogent wrote: >I also have the problem of the Hysterical Thermal Gauge which always goes >away...
Re: Winters in the van... HYDRONIC HEAT
Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
Tue, 19 Nov 2002 15:36:59 -0800
...I have the thermal underwear - I have the 0 degree sleeping bag - I have the girlfriend AND the dog for warmth. I'm exploring...
Space Heaters, Propane Stoves etc
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Sun, 2 Feb 97 18:15:45 PST
...medium conductivity, smooth surface, high specific heat and thermal mass. An anvil fits the bill but of course has other drawbacks. For a radiant...
Re: I think I have given up on my cooling system...
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Sat, 22 Jul 2006 16:48:41 -0400
Robert, What do you mean by ;" - Inferred thermal temp gun shows operating temps within spec on hoses and engine block. nothing over 195F". Why...
Re: The transitional engine...no more corrosion?
Historical mailing list - Dirk Wright
Fri, 24 May 1996 08:05:04 -0400 (EDT)
...The trick is to prevent the jugs from rusting and enhance thier thermal conductivity at the same time. I haven't checked on the...
Re: Vanagon Fridge Problems -Inside Fins Pressure fit ???
Historical mailing list - Vanagon
Thu, 13 May 2004 15:25:08 -0700
...The radiator fin assembly inside is > press fit onto a tube, with a layer of thermal paste between the two. > The paste dries up...
Re: Fridge....should it stay on...
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 25 May 2005 18:04:13 -0700
...my experience is more similar > to Stan's than yours. > > The thermal switch on the back works (tested it), it kicks in the fan...
Re: pretour (west) info
Historical mailing list
Wed, 9 Nov 1994 17:24:49 -0800
...Pfeiffer (= no hookups), so in the meantime, I think I'm going to go to REI and look for some expedition-weight thermals! /martha
Re: LP tank level detection proposal, its Friday..
Historical mailing list - David Greenland
Fri, 21 Apr 2000 08:26:51 -0700
...Presence of LP on the other side of the canister wall decreases >> thermal resistance and increases thermal mass to absorb heat whereas >> portions of...
am I imagining things..??`
Historical mailing list - JonR
Fri, 18 Oct 1996 16:20:26 -0400
...is the freshwater tank right up against the back of the icebox...?? using the water as thermal mass...?? Or am I just hallucinatin'....?? JonR...
Re: Engine Fire - Suppression System Quote
Historical mailing list - bueses
Wed, 20 Apr 2005 16:58:44 -0600
...100 Aero-K Units > 1 - Mounting Brackets > 13' - Thermal Sensing Cable > 1 - Junction Box > 12' - Thermal Cable > 1 - Warning Sign > 1 - Shipping > > Total Price...
Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:13:18 -0700
re You been bested by one of the sages.." "bested", how so ? since Frank says he's had thermal cracking on stock DV exhaust...
Re: A good portable AC/DC fridge to buy?
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Fri, 7 Aug 1998 09:41:59 -0500
...We kept a couple of gel cooling packs in there to keep the thermal momentum going when it was unplugged and we had no...
thermal value of bra's
Historical mailing list
Thu, 9 Nov 1995 11:56:47 -0700
I was wondering if bra's add any worm to buses. I considered that cold air, wind, rain/snow against the metal would be...
Re: Sound insulation info and tips
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:20:13 +0000
...It did allow snow to last longer on top due to the > thermal insulation. >
Re: [TDI-conversion] NPG+ waterless coolant?
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 27 Sep 2006 02:01:35 EDT
...Biggest issue is running at zero net pressure (psig) and taking into account the thermal expansion of the liquid. Small impact on system flow...
Re: starting issue with '81 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 7 Dec 2014 20:55:04 -0500
...Cold starting is assisted with the cold start injector which is operated by a simple thermal time switch. What may be happening is that...
Re: 88 Vanagon headlight socket problem
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:11:02 -0400
...They have application notes for using it to prevent thermal runaway, so they definitely intend it for power as well as signal connections. -- David...
Re: Tire Carriers Again (cooling system comments)
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 26 Apr 2000 14:27:51 EDT
...The thermal capacity is capable of handling the thermal load generated by a 400 hp V8 Chevy small block. The peak thermal loads were...
Re: Minor fridge mods addendum
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 21 Jun 2017 18:16:03 -0700
...Alistair > On Jun 21, 2017, at 11:55 AM, Ed McLean <email99@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote: > > What about the thermal paste between the cooling pipe...
Re: Thermal insulation for inside doors/panels
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 6 Feb 2017 10:39:05 -0800
for front doors I use either this Peel & Seal or Fat Mat https://www.lowes.com/pd/Peel-Seal-Instant-Waterproof-Repairs-6-in...
Re: Pop top insulation
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:43:31 -0500
...Works as a radiant, Vapor, and Thermal Barrier. Might get trapped condensation between it and the roof so you might get Mold back behind...
Engine Fire - Suppression System Quote
Historical mailing list - Elfes, Orlo
Wed, 20 Apr 2005 18:27:41 -0400
...1 - SP-1 Control Panel 1 - G-100 Aero-K Units 1 - Mounting Brackets 13' - Thermal Sensing Cable 1 - Junction Box 12' - Thermal Cable...
Re: Firewood
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Fri, 17 Feb 2006 10:35:55 -0800
...it with sodium chloride or DRY sand to act as a thermal ballast to sink the heat out of the reacting metal. >> Well, there...
182b thermal mastic
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Thu, 10 Nov 2005 08:44:39 -0800
...dometic 182b thermal mastic delema To: vangon@gerry.vangon.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="0-1083759222-1131640315=:30326" Content...
Checking a Radiator.
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Sun, 8 Jul 2001 09:40:36 -0700
...As radiators clog or become coated internally with various materials (including the worst of all, Alumaseal), the coolant is thermally isolated from the inner...
Re: Thermal insulation for inside doors/panels
Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
Mon, 6 Feb 2017 09:00:06 -0800
...In building construction these insulations, when use internally, must be covered with a fire barrier - drywall or, for the spray foam, a thermal or...
Re: GoWesty Aluminum Valve Covers
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sat, 21 Jul 2012 20:26:37 -0400
...Al has about 5x the thermal conductivity of steel, but I suspect those covers are more than 5x the thickness of steel ones, so...
Re: Dometic-Condenser fan running!
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:05:45 -0700
...Use a small amount of thermal transfer compound like the type used for computers between the thermal switch and the fins. Robert 1982 Westfalia...
Re: Dometic fridge fan erratic
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 2 Aug 2008 11:33:54 -0700
...The thermal sensor may be fine. On my 182A there is a little metal retainer that screws to the fin holding the sensor in...
Re: A/C Problems
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Tue, 3 Apr 2001 19:18:37 -0500
...The thermal tube (expansion valve) wouldn't keep the compressor from operating. Could possibly be the temperature switch. Check the continuity of the switch...
Re: Golf GTI oil coolers available?
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 28 Sep 2001 18:12:25 EDT
...I also left the thermal bypass valve on the RX-7 oil cooler. Until the oil warms up to 210F (I think), the oil...
Re: Solid State A/C
Historical mailing list
Thu, 11 Aug 1994 09:33:28 -0700
...mechanical to thermal of a refrigeration system. DC to DC voltage boosting will decrease the current, but create a voltage hazard akin to an...
RV Shops, Puget Sound Area?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 20 Apr 1995 14:38:39 +0100
I am in the final stages of getting my Thermal Systems propane catalytic heater ready to install in my bus, but am in need...