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• Re: VW Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:04:47 -0600
  ...the system, you are supposed to go to some pretty extraordinary flushing to get the system clean. The so called "experts" in the newsgroups...
• Re: 1985 Transmissin'
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 16:56:02 -0300
  ...Anybody else had to >replace one? > I've got 100K miles on my '85, flushed/filled (Castrol) at 85K, feels A1 and 65K miles...
• Re: Coolant "T"-Piece
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 16:49:34 -0800
  ...Is an 80% coolant replacement almost as good as a full flush, or should I plan to a proper flush in the spring? ~Eric...
• Re: Hot Foot Syndrome...what is solution?
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:57:14 -0500
  ...Once you have done this you will know the easiest way to flush the coolant out. Buy one of the cheapo T fittings at...
• Touchy Topics
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:15:50 -0800
  ...This weekend I plan on changing the oil and oil filter, flushing and refilling the cooling system, changing fluid in the tranny and putting...
• Re: Marvel Mystery Oil
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 15 May 2004 00:55:41 -0400
  ...Oil. > Also, you may find it useful to do an engine flush next time you > change your oil. > An excellent mechanic told me that...
• testing coolant level sensor?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 13:20:45 -0400
  ...remember every seeing it come on when I've done coolant flushes, etc. My understanding was that the sensor is just a conductivity sensor...
• Re: How not to bleed the brakes. Help needed!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 21:30:41 -0400
  ...by attaching some tubing to your turkey baster to reach deeper. Flush new brake fluid into all 5 bleeders (remember the clutch?) Here's...
• Re: A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:33:56 +0000
  ...kenwilfy@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > All AC compressor warranties require flushing the system with AC flush, > replacement of the compressor, drier and expansion valve.  I...
• Re: clean heater core
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 14:05:47 -0700
  ...They would if it were brass. > Al Brase > 87 Vanagon, luke warm > >> >> > > I have cleaned some heater cores with a simple flushing with a...
• Re: FYI.. oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 08:31:25 -0700
  ...the head is bigger (17mm) but it has thick base that fit inside the recess and the head is flushed with the drain hole...
• Re: 84 coolant light.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 06:11:11 -0400
  ...In 18 years I've owned 5 running Vanagons (currently have 3 1/2) and numerous times, whether due to emergency or to flushing...
• Window Cranks
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Mon, 30 Jun 1997 19:28:24 -0700
  ...The problem is that the grills of the new speakers are not flush mounted like the factory models. If I recall there was a...
• Re: window cranks and door speakers
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 10:14:45 -0600
  ...just my 1/4 bit, fred Mark Watts wrote: > > I think I've seen standoffs for the door windows allowing non flush speakers > to...
• Checked Everything But the Light Still Blinks
  Historical mailing list - Munga Correa
  Fri, 7 May 1999 11:47:50 EDT
  ...I am definitely going to get the coolant flushed out and replaced this weekend. Any more suggestions would be greatly appreciated..take care--Adam...
• 90 Vanagon Power Steering Symptoms
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 14:39:39 -0500
  ...I am wondering if anyone has any comments on this? Also would flushing out the old power steering fluid help--this procedure has been...
• Re: Stumped!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 12:04:57 -0700
  ...I took everything apart that i could, cleaned and flushed and washed the tank with bleach. Getting to the hoses can be hard- i...
• Noisy Power Steering in '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 16:52:34 -0800
  ...I drained the reservoir and filled it up with conditioner/sealer but did not clean it out or flush the system as one member...
• Re: Steering Rack - 85' Vanagon GL w/power Steering
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 07:39:40 EST
  ...Oh, make sure you flush the system thoroughly BEFORE you install the new steering rack. George
• Re: Can sender unit cause it?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 18:29:34 -0500
  ...New radiator, new engine, flushed system, etc. But I still have the old sender unit and gauge. Can any of these be wrong and...
• Looking for guidance
  Historical mailing list - Brian Hren
  Tue, 23 Mar 1999 15:36:03 EST
  ...involve all new rotors drums pads and shoes, brake fluid flush, coolant flush, gear oil change etc. all the basics. My questions are........What...
• Re: Oranage coolant leak?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 01:17:00 EDT
  ...It is possible that flushing and the coolant change is enough to dislodge sediment particles that are plugging leaks in old heater cores. I...
• Re: disappearing coolant??
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 16:00:50 -0700
  --- Matt Heydon <matt@THEHEYDONS.COM> wrote: > I just had the coolant/anti-freeze flushed by my > local generic mechanic. Now > everyday for the last...
• Purging A/C system.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 21:39:49 -0500
  I just got through purging / flushing the A/C system. (It's a messy job if you do it my way.) I removed the...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Wed, 5 Apr 2017 03:45:41 +0000
  ...Cooling system flush >> -Phosphate-free coolant, any brand, any color >> -Distilled water - must be distilled >> Brake fluid flush >> Clutch fluid flush (manual trans only...
• Re: Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Oct 94 16:11:07 EDT
  > Put in a flush tee. I found a GREAT place to put it in, and I don't know > if it was because someone...
• Not on ours??? was: Thetford Potties
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 12:34:58 -0500
  ...Thetford Potties Something that occurred to me about Thetford Porta-Pottis -- before you use one, open the flush gate and look inside to make...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:56:07 -0700
  ...t expect water to separate and collect in the bottoms of the > calipers, > but it can't hurt to bleed and flush there too.
• 1982 Diesel Engine starts slow after fluid changes...
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Tanner
  Wed, 6 May 2009 22:00:55 -0400
  Hello again, Over the weekend I flushed the coolant in my 1982 Diesel Westfalia and refilled the system with new antifreeze. I also changed...
• over heating weird
  Historical mailing list - J. Eric Pitman
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 07:09:59 -0400
  ...Something to check, and the po might have flushed coolant before trying to solve problem so coolant might look good but been realy bad...
• Re: front wiper fluid nozzle removal
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Mar 2012 23:55:03 -0500
  ...Help! I need to remove one of my nozzles to flush out some debris which keeps finding its way to the tip. Not sure...
• Re: Aux. air regulator shot? If so, what effect?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 20 Nov 2006 13:28:37 -0500
  ...I flushed it with carb cleaner. You could also test the heater inside it for resistance using an ohm meter. If it open then...
• Dry Cooling System in Below-Freezing temps?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:41:28 -0600
  ...I figure this shouldn't be a problem, as long as I don't flush the system out with water until tomorrow. I don...
• Re: Home Made version of "the easy-bleed" for de-airing your van's rad.
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:00:11 -0400
  ...The air just bubbles back out? Funny, I've never had any need to bleed the system, even after doing coolant flushes, changing water...
• Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:27:53 -0400
  ...I bought some a/c flush once. About $50/gallon, and > the > Vanagon will go through it. >
• Re: Replacement speakers for '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Mar 95 10:47:16 PST
  ...I flush mounted >>> them below the original Blaupunkt speakers and changed a little bit of the >>> wiring. >> >>You lost me on this mounting bit...
• Re: need help: overheating problem
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 07:23:42 -0700
  ...Flushed system with water by installing flush tee in front heater > return hose. > 2. Replaced Green coolant (from PO) with Orange Prestone extended life...
• Re: Safe way to clean Westy water tank?
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 11:09:20 -0400
  ...Do not skimp on this time! It is equally important to flush the entire system with a large quantity of known clean water, as...
• Re: My AT is fine, but...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:13:22 -0500
  ...There is not an easy way to do one of those flush jobs as there are no outside oil cooler lines. Yes that is...
• Re: Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:21:07 -0700
  ...Botched Coolant Flush Implications? >I recently had the coolant system flushed and coolant replaced in my '91 > Westy at a local independent VW service...
• Re: no heat ! .. the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 28 Nov 2002 07:59:04 -0800
  ...If that does not help, flush the front heater system. I do this by cutting the 2 heater hoses as far to the rear...
• Re: Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:27:34 -0400
  ...856-327-2242 On 6/15/2011 1:57 PM, Wes Neuenschwander wrote: > I recently had the coolant system flushed and coolant replaced in...
• Re: blue vs green vs orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 22:41:42 -0700
  ...Nary a problem > with it for 9 years now, with > regular changes and flushings of course. > -- > Jim Thompson > 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt...
• Re: How to change ATF in 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Jun 1997 12:11:40 -0300 (ADT)
  ...The flush deal at local shop was going to run $100, so DIY. I got a new filter/seal kit for <$25. The filler...
• Re: Phosphate-free Anti-freeze in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Jake Bryant
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:07:46 -0500
  ...As soon as the > weather breaks I am going to flush again and use this new stuff I > bought. > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > >I may hate myself in...
• Re: Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:06:01 -0400
  > Also, a corollary question: I clearly specified that the replacement > antifreeze must be Volkswagen brand only (in the past, I've had shops use...
• Re: Running Hot/ No Fan Updated Update
  Historical mailing list - Chip & Co.
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 23:35:19 -0500
  I would like more information on "pressure back-flushing". Is this a normal radiator thing or specific to this shop and situation. -Chip Steve...
• Re: coolant leakage
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 18:33:10 EST
  James; Did he flush the system and replace the coolant like the Bentley instructs? A water pump failure contaminates the fluid with metalic particles...
• Re: dumb dumb blue paper shop towel in crankcase ..duh
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 10:23:43 EDT
  ...SHAW.CA writes: > OK so my thought now is add engine flush/tranny fuid or some such & float > that wad over to the oil...
• coolant system flush chemical
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:35:33 -0700
  Is there an off-the-FLAPS-shelf recommended product, or just lots of water? I am finally getting around to long overdue maintenance on...
• Re: hoses in general
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 21:35:57 -0400
  ...He said that next spring if I was going to flush again (there was green stuff i there from PO...it's blue-ish...
• Re: O ring making kit
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 19:26:22 -0600
  ...seep through) and flush the jar with > nitrogen.. > thing is where to you get the nitrogen and the thingy to flush > with... > > >From: Larry...
• need advice on price
  Historical mailing list - TM
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 11:04:08 -0700
  ...when i first purchased it in october 2003, i had a buyer's inspection done, flushed the coolant and replaced the vulnerable hoses. here...
• Re: A/C Trouble shooting - 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - David
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 20:00:46 -0400
  ...Surprisingly, > when the mechanic went to flush it, it still had R12 pressure in it. He > evacuated it, flushed the system - man oh man...
• Re: VAN ALERT APP
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 29 Jul 2022 07:58:34 -0500
  ...vanalert.com/ > > Steven Brower > > > BPL R & D > Brooklyn Navy Yard > 63 Flushing Avenue, Unit 201 > Building 280, Suite 521 > Brooklyn, NY 11205 > (347) 223...
• Re: front wiper fluid nozzle removal
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 9 Mar 2012 19:49:05 -0500
  ...14:36 Gregory Smith <gfs@GREGORYFSMITH.COM> napisał(a): > Help! I need to remove one of my nozzles to flush out some debris which...
• Re: awnings, what I've learned
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 May 1996 18:50:19 -0800
  ...I was thinking of attaching (bolting) some sort of tab under the bus that stuck out flush with the body. It would be very...
• '90 Syncro cooling system failures
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 21:35:54 +0000
  ...warranty thermostat changed 10/97 ca 145236 km (changed with coolant flush - maintenance) coolant changed every two years with G11 coolant, set to -40...
• Re: Thermostat problem??
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 10:23:27 -0500
  ...Does the replacement require the "raise the front end" coolant purge of a complete coolant flush? Thanks, Jim in Atlanta, with Herbie
• Re: A/C performance with Freeze-12 EXPERT NEEDED
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 10:52:35 -0400
  ...May have to flush and evacuate and new drier again, or expansion valve. Someone who is an a/c expert on the list should...