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• Re: Oil level vs temp test
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 15:19:43 -0700
  ...Oil level vs temp test | |A couple weeks ago it was mentioned here that one should see |lower oil temp if the oil level...
• Re: Oil Level Again
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 18:12:34 -0400
  ...Oil Level Again > > Another observation from last week's camping trip. I have my oil level > just below full--I changed it right before...
• Re: Too much Oil?
  Historical mailing list - kathy jacobs
  Mon, 29 May 2000 21:39:02 -0400
  ...Yes it was measured on a level surface and it hadn't not been running anytime before I measured it. I am quite aware...
• Re: Degrading Comments
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 21:50:45 -0500
  ...I would think that with a turbo on a car or van the ideal would be to maintain sea level pressure even at altitude...
• Pouring concrete RE: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 25 May 2010 20:05:56 -0400
  ...Good types of drive-on lift ramps? Cheap and relatively easy to pour a concrete slab that is level and can support the weight...
• Re: 84 Cooling System Problem
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 09:37:48 +0100
  In the latter part of this summer I had raised levels of coolant in the refill tank, and raised temperatures on the gauge. Not...
• Coolant Leak from Coolant Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - DELGADOAJJ
  Thu, 14 May 1998 18:44:57 EDT
  ...I am almost 100% sure it's a crack in the expansion tank, since the coolant level sensor is relatively new (1yr). But before...
• Re: blinking coolant light -- opinions on diagnosis needed
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 17:21:06 -0500
  ...The coolant level sensors do go bad. If you get a new one make sure to get a fresh o-ring for it. If...
• flashing temp. light ?????
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 May 1997 13:35:18 -0400
  ...The coolant in the overflow tank is also now down to the minimum level. Any advice appreciated. The kids still plan on driving it...
• Re: The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 09:09:22 -0700
  ...As I recall, you turn the key to run and that blinky light (coolant level warning in the center of the temp gauge, 84...
• Re: Strategy for low-mess oil drain.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:50:33 -0700
  ...1/4 full, if you will, seems to be the target level. -- RJS
• Re: Floor boards
  Historical mailing list - Fjazzbass
  Fri, 11 Nov 2016 06:30:00 -0500
  ...I think I have some spotted, > but wondered if it would me better to level the steel floor with the 3m > sound deadening material...
• Fw: Re: oil stick
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 22:03:16 -0600
  ...oil stick |Hugo, |Let the van sit overnight in a level spot. |Check the oil before starting. |Pull stick out. |Wipe off. |Insert still...
• Re: Blinking coolant light woes
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 19 Feb 2017 09:45:14 -0700
  ...If that Escape Route is Blocked & Enough Gases collect, the Coolant Level will be Forced Down & when It's down far enough the Light...
• Re: Between the notches -- rudimentary oil level question
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sun, 22 May 2011 10:22:13 -0700
  ...On Sun, May 22, 2011 at 9:33 AM, Rocket J Squirrel < camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > If the oil level is at the...
• Re: Oil on the rear window!!!
  Historical mailing list - Lon J. Thompson
  Sat, 31 May 1997 07:05:40 -0600
  ...I now conclude that the devils in the level so > now I use 4.5 qts and keep the remaining 0.5 quart for...
• Re: mystery of the missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Stones
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 09:18:35 -0400
  ...Can't find any leaks anywhere, coolant > > level is normal in the refill tank just after driving, but when I check > > again before driving...
• Re: How many Vanagon list members
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 05:27:45 EST
  ...Non-Vanagon or non-technical e-mail level is about the same. I do believe that the flame war level has abated considerably from...
• Re: H-4 Euro headlights question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:49:50 -0700
  ...Find a level area (such as a supermarket parkinglot). Park about 3-4 carlengths directly behind a parked car and set your low beams...
• Vanagon Security
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 22:54:34 -0800
  ...Nuts & Volts' has a nice rundown (including schematics) of various 12V/automotive security projects - + ice warning, lights-on, & low fuel level warning circuits. Austin
• Re: Coolant Level Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 19:03:15 EST
  All I know is that I had the same problem. Replaced the offending sensor with a new one. Never had the problem again. BenT...
• 84 Transmasion hex bolt size
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sheridan
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 22:30:42 -0500
  ...Can anyone tell me the hex size needed to remove the fluid level bolt on a 84 manual transmission. Thanks in advance, Michael
• Subject: Re: Hydraulic Lifter Week
  Historical mailing list - Don Williams
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 11:52:25 -0700
  Why would anyone want to have a week dedicated to hydraulic lifters? I don't see any reason why merit that level of importance...
• the mysterious flash of the coolant light
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 28 May 2012 18:38:09 -0400
  ...Since we first bled the coolant system after the engine swap our coolant level has been completely consistent, with no loss or need to...
• Re: No heat at stoplights.
  Historical mailing list - David Prendergast
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 14:36:48 -0500
  Both fans work great and the coolant level looks fine. My camper doesn't leak anything that I've ever seen so maybe I...
• Re: Which redline oil to use
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Thu, 2 May 2002 09:32:49 -0700
  ...It is thinner and will help the cold shifting just for that reason, while filling it to the upper level will keep the gears...
• coolant level sensor was-Sometimes it does not ...
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:35:01 -0400
  I am dealing with a coolant level sensor issue right now. I had replaced one about 3 yrs ago and had actually not had...
• Spring Shims for Westy List
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 08:29:50 -0800
  ...I used on 3/16" thick to level. 1/4" should be fine. The front spring shim is roughly 5 1/4" - 5 3...
• Re: Water Level Lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 12:18:30 -0400
  ...full (green) light appears to work anymore on my water tank level >indicator. They all worked up until sometime last year. Any simple fix...
• Re: Vanagon Cot
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 10:38:25 -0400
  ...One could even make a double decker; one cot at seat bottom level and one cot up higher at head rest level. m2cw. Malcolm...
• Re: Looking for website on spring spacers
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 4 Jul 2003 21:32:26 -0400
  ...I'm currently riding level on two spacers on each side. Chris S. '85 Westy www.knology.net/~vw/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
• Re: Das Blinkenlights
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 24 Nov 2005 19:43:00 -0500
  ...The coolant level looks fine to; no loss, no low level. Please explain. Yes, I'm too lazy on Turkey day to look it...
• Re: no idle
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 08:34:54 -0500
  ...Next you need to fill the expansion tank up to the MAX level. Now when you drive, the coolant light should be OFF. If...
• Re: A trick - Subiegon oil dip stick
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 3 Sep 2023 21:56:54 +0000
  ...But that plastic tube is a major PITA! There are two oil level rings marked on the plastic tube. You definitely want to add...
• Re: Overheat lamp
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:03:12 -0400
  ...On a very cold start - like it sat all night - the >coolant level light will go out, but if the engine has been started...
• Re: Coolant Level vary with heat?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 08:10:16 -0800
  Yes, the coolant level in the refill tank will go up when hot and down when cold due to the expansion of the coolant...
• Re: Sometimes it does not ...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:34:57 -0400
  ...I have changed >the #24 relay, the level sensor and it is still the same. I have >even let it blink with "key on...
• flickering oil sensor light
  Historical mailing list - brad horner
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 11:38:01 -0500
  ...There has been a lot of discussion on the importance of oil levels, and the conclusion was that keeping the oil level at1/4...
• FS:Tranny-core b.o. Vanagon88Auto2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Theo Burtick
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 18:54:20 -0500
  Tranny & Diff dismantled (in a box) Some differential gears worn out due to low oil level Core in good condition Theo Ottawa,Ontario,Canada
• Re: vanagon as a cellar???
  Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 20:51:05 EST
  the top has a sunroof so maybe they will just put that at ground level and open it up when the need arises!!!! andy...
• Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Sloan
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 12:01:33 -0500
  Dear Friends, In order to remove the oil cooler do you have to remove the water pump? What is the level of difficulty? Thanks...
• draining oil
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 19:25:40 -0700
  Is there a certain angle that is more beneficial for draining the oil from a 2.1L engine or is level ground the way...
• Re: Refrigerator doesn't work yet.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 09:15:20 -0400
  ...My gas-regulater always supplies the gas to >the refrigerator in the constant level. I understand that when you say level you mean pressure...
• Re: Auto tranny fluid level
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:41:25 -0700
  ...Auto tranny fluid level > > I got my '90 Carat running and out for a test drive on Sunday > and was very pleased with how...
• Re: Oil Temps, Ullage, fill level
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 09:52:51 -0700
  ...Splash lubrication of cylinder walls can be affected if the level drops too low. But as long as there is some level of splash...
• Re: A/T problems -- fluid level high
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 22 Feb 2015 12:29:46 -0800
  ...A/T problems -- fluid level high > > After having the auto transmission in my '87 2WD overhauled last month, I > noticed the ATF fluid level...
• Re: RATS!! All that work, now Dometic won't cool on LP
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 11:35:03 -0700
  ...Measure the height difference between the water level in the 2 sides. The difference is supposed to be 11". You need to have a...
• Re: Blinking Low Coolant Level Warning
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:21:30 -0400
  At 08:53 PM 3/16/2014, JRodgers wrote: >Coolant level warning light has gone ape! It blinks for a few before >startin g...
• Re: Reed Switch/water level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:05:00 -0800
  ...Reed Switch/water level sensor > At 01:34 PM 3/18/2011, Troy wrote... >>it's usually the reed switches in these that break...
• Re: Blinking Red Light
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 21:58:08 -0700
  ...If the light flashes while driving, the engine may be overheated because of low coolant level or V-belt damage. Move the vehicle a...
• Re: Thermostat install Question
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 00:33:12 -0700
  ...level gives you 14.7 pounds of pressure absolute so you only need to get another 2.8285 pounds of pressure from sea level...
• Re: Oil Light/Dash Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 23:10:41 -0500
  ...I > checked the oil level > and there doesn't seem to be any problems in the level. I > had to drive a > total of...
• Which "surging syndrome" is this one?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:02:22 -0700
  ...temp gauge needle one needle's width to the right of the coolant level lamp. Once I got to the top, flattish driving, no...
• Re: Looking for advice on leveling Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
  Wed, 15 Aug 2018 08:58:06 -0400
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/product/coil-springs/4346/spring-pad-for-rear-coil-spring- Leveled things out pretty well. Your numbers don't look...
• Re: coolent level sensor
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 07:25:59 -0800
  ...I > found that the wire to the level sender was broken. I spliced the > wire back together and it fixed the problem. So, yes...
• Re: instument panel lamps
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 07:35:01 -0700
  ...one broker levels. Worse: VW > dealer doesn't have the same type of level available. You need to pull > the fan knob and 4...
• Re: Adjusting Rear Camber
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 18:15:07 -0800
  ...How would you >> measure the angle? David Mc >> >> >> You can use what is called a "Smart Level" that may be a brand name for...
• Re: Vanagon Westfalia motorcycle carrier
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:40:30 -0400
  Frank, How heavy is that bike? If you have enough weight behind the van to make the level an issue than you need to...
• Re: cognitive dissonance and refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:01:21 -0700
  ...Usually when I park, if it's level enough to sleep, it's within +/-8 degrees, those times I've checked. Mine never worked...
• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:56:47 -0700
  ...Take out enough that it's underfilled (is that a word?) and then refill it to the proper level. Then you can give the...