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• Re: FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 16:51:32 -0500
  ...coolant reservoir replaced >>> coolant level sensor replaced >>> New Thermostat >>> Bilstein shocks installed >>> GoWesty wheel upgrade >>> GoWesty high power headlight upgrade >>> Belts replaced >>> Oxygen sensor...
• Re: [Fwd: Leaking Head?] (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Sean O'Neil
  Thu, 12 Jun 1997 00:34:52 -0300
  ...Sometimes the problem is with the coolant level sensor itself. If you have the engine hatch off it is a black cap that screws...
• Re: electrical short?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 11:22:20 -0500
  ...Coolant levels are good and I've got a new radiator, water > pump, fan temp sensor in the past two years. There have been...
• Re: oil light question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 08:56:11 -0700
  Steve mentioned OP light, but later on spoke of coolant level sensor. Regular flashing is not an OP light symptom, but is indicative of...
• Re: Weird little electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:39:06 -0700
  Assuming water in fuel or slightly low coolant level weren't at fault..... Fault in 15 circuit (e.g. ignition switch) caused fuel cut...
• Re: What could have gone wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 5 May 2008 20:53:34 -0700
  ...If the needle stays in the middle, temp > > is fine, and the red light indicates level too low. Level was OK, so > > sensor is...
• Re: Joy Hecht's problem's solved?
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Mon, 23 May 2005 18:08:59 -0400
  ...a slow leak, the expansion tank level sensor works to :::indicate a :::problem, but in a catastrophic coolant loss, it's too slow to...
• Re: [WetWesties] Help! Stuck in the middle of nowhere!
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Thu, 30 Jul 2015 09:14:51 -0500
  ...Check the coolant level in > the expansion tank and the connection to the level sensor on the top of the > tank. Else the temp...
• Re: [WetWesties] The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 09:15:00 -0700
  ...who did the original inline/diesel style gas motor conversion in my van was not very meticulous with his work....the Coolant Level light...
• Re: : 84 temp light driving us crazzzzzzzzy]
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 19:03:14 EDT
  ...II> The coolant reservoir level sensor. When the level falls BELOW the two contacts the light will flash. I have heard that the incorrect...
• question on temperature gauge wiring
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:26:25 -0500
  ...The temperature overheat/low coolant level led does flash normally when the engine is started but I would imagine that this might work properly...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 06:58:26 -0700
  ...here with the Vanagon....Oil buzzer, flickering oil light, blinking coolant level sensor....these seem to be the biggest most frequent offenders.... The problem...
• Re: overheating issues
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 18:01:53 -0400
  ...The only thing I can tell from all of these observations is that the coolant sensor is going bad, but from what I've...
• Michelin MXT Tires ... wow! Also: Waterleaker woes
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 19:16:33 -0700
  ...I recently got a new primary expansion tank for my WaterLeaker, but the coolant level sensor seal had been backordered. Well, a few folks...
• 88 Temp gauge problems
  Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
  Sat, 17 May 2003 19:29:24 -0700
  ...Oh, and by the way, I have checked the coolant level and it is fine. Does not seem to be getting TOO hot either...
• Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 1 Mar 2018 20:48:18 -0800
  ...Only coolant level. In my case, the alarm went off because I was in the middle of a hose replacement and had drained out...
• Re: Where is temperature sensor & why does needle drop when heater is on?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 09:29:14 -1000
  ...When you open the front heater, cold >> coolant in the heater core flows to the radiator, warm coolant from >> the radiator flows to the...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 09:57:20 -0500
  ...here with the Vanagon....Oil buzzer, flickering oil light, > > blinking coolant level sensor....these seem to be the biggest most frequent > > offenders.... > > The problem...
• notes from Montana
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Tue, 5 Jul 2016 14:05:05 -0700
  ...to Reno Reno to Nephi UT Nephi to The only thing was a pool of coolant on the passenger-side floormat this morning. I...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 2 Jun 2015 11:32:14 -0700
  ...On 6/2/2015 11:16 AM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) wrote: > I bought the green temp sensor from an AAZ Jetta and now...
• Re: Coolant temp warning lamp glitch?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 15:29:56 -0700
  ...Remove the engine cover and visually inspect the main reservoir's coolant level. Or crud on the two prongs that sense the presence of...
• Re: Accurate maintenance records
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 16:41:12 -0600
  ...Also new spark plug wires, > plugs and > distributor cap and rotor, and a new coolant level sensor and a > temperature > sensor which were both...
• Getting a handle on Idle problems...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 20 Apr 2003 23:11:02 EDT
  ...O2 sensor to drop to .6 during idle. In reading the Bentley, the two screws are for setting the correct CO level. I might...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:48:40 -0400
  ...A sight glass in the tank would be nice but I’d go without if need be. > > The level sensor though. That’s a...
• Re: i need trip advice
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 18:43:06 -0700
  ...A dissertation for the list regarding what I've discovered about the coolant level sensor (2 legged spider next to the 'radiator cap') follows...
• Re: New instrument cluster in '84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:41:40 -0800
  ...Above 2000RPM the >>>board >>>ignores your .3bar sensor and just watches a ground loop where the .9bar >>>sensor should be. Cutting the RPM signal...
• Re: Now...Water and Oil idiot lights? Doh!
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:47:08 -0500
  ...The level was very low and I saw lots of bubbles coming into > > the coolant tank while running it yesterday. > > > > The coolant light is...
• Re: Aluminum coolant tanks. Why?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 24 Jul 2021 13:39:30 -0400
  Hi Mark, In a earlier post Dennis mentioned that the GW tank has a visual way of seeing coolant level, not available in the...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:10:14 -0700
  The aluminum tanks from GW have an inspection port for viewing coolant level. BTW - I did order a GW aluminum tank - and it did...
• Re: Filling the coolant reservoir...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 May 2016 20:15:25 -0400
  ...I still have it, it's only slightly warped where the level sensor screws in ... so new I hate to just throw it in...
• Re: Cooling woes and the aborted trip to TBTT (somewhat longish...)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Jul 2000 19:45:13 -0500
  ...the heat would cause the coolant to expand to the point it would blow the coolent level sensor completely out of the expansion tank...
• Re: running hot....any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 01:33:34 -0500
  ...the coolant light and > gauge system than i. for a 85 there is really two inputs to the gauge the > tank level sensor and...
• Re: High Speed Fan
  Historical mailing list - David Hally
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 22:18:49 -0700
  ...I ordered a new one on Tuesday and on the way home the coolant level sensor blew out of the expansion tank! I patched...
• Re: Recommendations, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 19:07:55 -0500
  ...Do make sure your > coolant level sensor is functional. > > > On Mon, Jul 9, 2012 at 11:19 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote...
• Re: Disappearing Coolant - Head Leak?-Engine Oil Viscosity!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 21:12:24 -0400
  ...notice the pool of coolant in the dimple at the top of the tank where the coolant level sensor resides. Without the necessary part...
• Re: Blinking temperature light
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 29 Jul 2013 12:50:55 -0500
  ...the sensor or the wiring. If > > it is low you need to investigate further to see why it is low (a coolant > > leak?). If...
• Re: Head leaks & Witches Brews
  Historical mailing list - Vern D. Moen
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 14:43:45 -0700
  ...In my understanding of the system, the sensor is in the sealed resivour tank and when the level drops it uncovers the sensor and...
• Re: Update on the Haltech ECU Hassles
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 06:19:02 -0600
  ...I guess the MAP sensor allows > the engine to run at some level, but I have in my hot little hands a > new TPS...
• Re: Help troubleshoot my instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:56:04 -0800
  ...That spliced coolant sensor wire may have something to do with the coolant sensor problem, right? > > But that still does not explain the tachometer...
• Re: Cooling system hose diagram
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:58:32 -0400
  ...it has a level sensor also as I have found a two wire cable >hanging close by Two hoses, coolant actively circulates through it...
• Re: Problem with 1991 Vanagon cooling system
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 22:03:15 -0500
  ...As the engine warmed, suddenly the coolant level sensor blew out of the reservoir. It was put back in, engine started, and as it...
• Re: Diesel oil leaks, Was: Rabbit List?
  Historical mailing list - charlie, wood/frankdog, art.
  Mon, 10 Mar 97 19:45:42 -0700
  ...will leave a mark along the inside at the highest level of coolant. As the problem worsens, the tank will turn black and there...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:52:16 -0600
  ...The thermostat needs coolant >> flow >>> to operate. Without flow it and the temp sensor can only sense steam and >> at >>> that point the engine...
• Re: Joy Hecht's problem's solved?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 23 May 2005 17:14:05 -0500
  ...a slow leak, the expansion tank level sensor works to > :::indicate a > :::problem, but in a catastrophic coolant loss, it's too slow to...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:10:09 -0700
  ...The thermostat needs > coolant > > >> flow > > >>> to operate. Without flow it and the temp sensor can only sense steam > > and > > >> at > > >>> that point the engine...
• Re: What could have gone wrong? - hey, sorry it's long
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 6 May 2008 13:46:24 -0700
  ...About flashing coolant level LED's - I don't' trust them much. I have seen the pressure bottle just fine and full of coolant...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:26:32 +0000
  ...The aluminum tanks from GW have an inspection port for viewing coolant level.  BTW - I did order a GW aluminum tank - and it did...
• Re: oil in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:15:35 -0700
  ...As the temp gauge sensor is > mounted on a plastic housing and not as part of the head it relies on > coolant flowing in...
• Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 16:03:28 -0400
  ...The temp sensor relies on the coolant flowing past it. No > coolant flow, no reading until such time that the coolant is hot > enough...
• Overheating? Try these ideas. (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 May 1997 21:02:21 -0700 (PDT)
  ...level between the bottom of the operating range and 1/4 up from the bottom. This lowered my oil temperature (VDO drain plug sensor...
• Re: coolent level sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 11:47:02 -0500
  ...device in the instrument cluster that >processes the low level signals from this sensor (basically measuring >conductivity of the coolent) which then feeds the...
• Re: Head leak - What is the process for using Bars Leak Head Gasket Repair
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:38:00 -0400
  ...cap and the coolant level sensor). > > To flush the system, you can stick a garden hose into one of the > coolant hoses, put a...
• Re: Overheating...or not?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Mar 2007 13:52:04 +0000
  ...coolant starts to warm it will expand raising the level and satisfying and turning off the light. It is common for new gauge sensors...
• COOLANT LEAK MYSTERY: NEED HELP NOW PLEASE
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 11:10:06 PST
  ...I drove the last 150 miles or so just resetting the coolant sensor by turning off the ignition every time it came on.....about...
• Re: Was Can you run without coolant...Now How Badly Can You Abuse a WBX? (Very long)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:54:45 -0600
  ...A coolant level sensor is essentially UNHEARD OF for domestic cars of that vintage, but VW engineers clearly felt it was necessary for catching...
• Re: FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 15:08:58 -0400
  ...coolant reservoir replaced :::> > coolant level sensor replaced :::> > New Thermostat :::> > Bilstein shocks installed :::> > GoWesty wheel upgrade :::> > GoWesty high power headlight upgrade :::> > Belts replaced :::> > Oxygen sensor...
• 2.1 water cooled need suggestions as to why the oil alarm is on
  Historical mailing list - A2L1
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:09:35 -0400
  ...The coolant level was right where it was at the start so there is no coolant loss and the temp gauge never went above...
• Re: head gasket problem ?
  Historical mailing list - wolfgang
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 18:50:13 -0500
  ...into the cooling system, and affecting the resistance in the coolant > level sensor probe, causing the warning light to come on and blink. > Obviously...
• Constant improvement
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:00:51 +0000
  ...The thermostat needs coolant > >> flow > >>> to operate. Without flow it and the temp sensor can only sense steam > and > >> at > >>> that point the engine...
• RE: Wasserboxer Overheating
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Mon, 30 Jun 97 22:52:38 UT
  ...The temperature gauge light normally means that the sensor in the expansion tank is dry. If coolant isn't leaking, then air is getting...