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• Re: 3 really easy exhaust questions.
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:01:22 -0800
  ...David --- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > The pipe will get much hotter than the head, sometimes glowing red. I also > red somewhere that...
• Re: Clean my Dusty Caps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:19:50 -0800
  ...on my 91GL? I've tried brake cleaner, carb cleaner, orange glow, palmolive and still have residual. Don't want to remove the finish...
• Re: Wanted: Espar/Webasto Diesel Heater
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Tue, 26 May 2009 20:50:13 -0700
  ...While only the air circulation fan for my DA6 uses 5A! (Didn't measure the diesel combustion part but there's a glow plug...
• Re: REVIEW: Microfiber Camp Towels
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 26 Oct 2016 17:48:30 -0700
  ...Despite >> Abel's glowing review, I would have to be convinced by a direct >> demonstration of efficacy. Mine were REI towels, selected explicitly to...
• Re: Is the BA-6 still for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Wed, 30 May 2001 09:28:25 -0300
  ...Westy, identical unit, it is intact with temp sensors, combustion blower, glow plug etc. AND.... (if you call before midnite tonite) there is an...
• Re: Third brake lights (tack-free)
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 10:32:49 EDT
  ...the batteries (i.e., about 3.12 V) and watch it glow brightly. Although an LED has a nonlinear voltage-current characteristic, it is...
• Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 May 2012 00:17:22 -0400
  ...No faded glow. It shall turn on each time the ignition is turned on and then turn off after the engine starts and sufficient...
• Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:06:04 -0700
  ...With this > adjustment the flame looked a little stronger, but I still see > something glowing red. And, after running all night on LPG the...
• Re: Group 41 Battery? As house battery, under Driver Seat?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 4 Feb 2020 06:57:39 -0800
  ...Nothing fancy like feeding a Chinese Diesel heater glowplug or anything like that. It would probably be wise for me to go ahead and...
• Re: Big Bend NP
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:47:52 -0500
  ...darkest due to it's distance from other cities (no city > glow on the horizon), he did mention the McDonald Observatory and the > agreements...
• Re: starter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:41:17 -0600
  ...in way less than a > revolution, since I cleaned all the glow plug connections :) �It just makes > this awful noise for about half a...
• Re: Headlight Failure-Check the ground connection!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 14:06:20 -0400
  ...about 40% the normal brightness and sometimes the right > inner also > glows a little on the low beam setting. Now if I switch to...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 7 Sep 2014 22:57:13 -0600
  ...Sep , 2014, at 9:13 PM, Michael Magnani wrote: > Check out glowshiftdirect.com and look at the Oil Filter Sandwich Adapter under Accessories. > They...
• Re: Update on AFM testing procedure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 15:15:01 -0400
  ...I think maybe they kept the wire hot enough that differences in intake air temperature were swamped - just short of glowing tickles the back...
• Re: Stickers, who has em?
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Sun, 7 Sep 1997 19:48:43 -0700
  ...I have reflective vinyl on my '84 Westy and it is very cool - it = > glows at night like a street sign - this is helpful...
• Oil Leak Detection
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 12 Aug 1996 15:18:14 CST6CDT
  ...if you can't immediately pinpoint the leak and UV glowing oil is all over the place, one can start over by simply cleaning...
• Re: gas heaters
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 19:33:55 -0700
  ...It uses a lot of electricity -- big blower, glow plug, two electric fuel pumps and a coil/sparkplug. If I decide to install this...
• Re: Clean my Dusty Caps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:24:58 -0800
  ...on my 91GL? I've tried brake cleaner, carb cleaner, orange glow, palmolive and still have residual. Don't want to remove the finish...
• Re: simple hack - improving dig. clock lighting
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 8 Dec 2011 11:53:07 -0500
  ...good for LEDs. > > alistair > > > PS I'm tiring of the cold glow from super white LEDs, I'm going to make up > some other...
• Re: Frig fan
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 8 Aug 2014 14:13:50 -0700
  ...With that you > can see the led starting to glow, the intensity directly related to the > heat in the chamber. > >> > >> I found that you...
• Re: Small Vanagon parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 30 Jan 2018 11:56:15 -0800
  ...Temp gauge (1) > Instrument cluster indicator light insert for diesel, with glow plug light > (1) > Analog clock faceplate (1) > Analog clock works (1) > Passenger...
• Re: All done - finally.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 19:23:26 -0800
  ...life than in the pix! >> >> The new paint has that inner glow to it - Dixie was parked opposite in the >> lot and looked pretty...
• Re: 82 Diesel Westy Problem
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 19:36:20 -0400
  ...It's a new battery, I am > using the choke, the glow plugs are warmed.. (ed...) This maybe completely off the wall but I...
• Re: MORE 12v fridge not working info
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 22:17:44 -0400
  ...Further investigation shows that although all the gas is off, the gas LED glows when the fridge is switched to 12V. If I start...
• Re: Chineses Diesel Heaters Youtube series of technical evaluation
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:55:17 -0700
  ...with an externally accessible glow plug. Here is a photo of my compact 2kw version that came today. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery...
• Front heater fan resistor option
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:14:45 -0700
  ...which is important as the resistors do get very hot, glowing actually. Normally the resistor is inside the heater fan housing or duct where...
• Re: Any one activated rear fog in back light cluster?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 20:35:43 -0800
  ...a nice solid red "glow" for those ultra foggy >conditions, when folks just can't see the car in front of them. > >Or am...
• Re: Continuous Duty Solenoid vs Starter Solenoid; Visual Difference?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 23:24:00 -0700
  ...For these applications there are many things that > need high current control including manifold pre-heaters and glow plugs to > get engines started to...
• Re: aux heater
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 16:15:16 -0700
  ...The glow plug/spark plug is powered. When the unit starts heating up, the flame switch "sees" it and then the unit goes to...
• Re: Instrument Cluster Woes
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 12:56:25 -0500
  ...zero. >> Tach drops to zero. >> Clock turns off. >> High beam LED glows dimly. (if i turn on high beams, the LED goes >>OUT, ironically...
• Re: Coolant Temp/Coolant Level LED and Flashing Oil LED - Instrument Cluster Upgrade... Advice required on continuous flashing Coolant LED.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 14:51:06 -0500
  ...on >the replacement cluster does not flash, it has a constant glow until the >engine has oil pressure. Would this be because of the...
• Eight Function Digital Display for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 20:08:12 -0800
  ...is supposed to be and the addition of check engine and glow plug icons. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road...
• Re: High beams not working
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 12:53:57 -0500
  ...you all know that of course, with the 400 watts a glowing for hours on end and never have we had any problems. >> >> On...
• Re: Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:21:53 -0600
  ...For now I'll just have to remember to turn it off, and the glowing faceplate will remind me. I'll put an "X...
• Re: Fabricating a radiator fan on indicator light, with surprise ending!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Tue, 29 May 2007 00:11:09 -0500
  ...Benefit? As long as the LED glows at any speed > above 15mph you know the fan's bearings have not bound up! QED. That...
• New bus....questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Sat, 1 Oct 1994 18:56:02 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Mabey too much, which is why this list. ********************************************************************* *Eric Oster (ekoman@u.washington.edu)| `I lit my cigarette off the * * | glowing case, wondering what...
• RE: Westy 3-Way Fridge Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Nov 94 8:41:47 EST
  ...Mine glows red only if the fridge is working on LP, there is no green....DC -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment School of International Affairs Carleton University...
• Re: Continuous Duty Solenoid vs Starter Solenoid; Visual Difference?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 23:41:29 -0400
  ...For these applications there are many things that need high current control including manifold pre-heaters and glow plugs to get engines started to...
• Re: BA6 heater questions
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 04:34:05 -0600
  ...Next i would make sure it is getting spark to the glow spark plug you can pull it out and check it,i would...
• Re: diesel injection pump timing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 08:56:29 -0400
  Before you jump off the deep end, make sure your glow plugs are getting power. The engine should start even with the timing off...
• Re: REVIEW: Microfiber Camp Towels
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:49:50 -0500
  ...However, I felt like > I > >> was trying to dry with a piece of plastic, and gave up using them. > Despite > >> Abel's glowing review...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 08:11:55 -0600
  ...speedwrench") RoboGrips (gift from wife) digital muliti-meter continuity probe 12V glow probe wire stripper/crimper soldering iron spare tips thin razor knife w...
• Re: 1.8t Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 07:56:35 -0500
  ...After a hard run at night you could see the glow from the turbo on the ground beneath the engine. Eventually the paint on...
• Re: Headlight conversion for '85 Westy....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 16:58:04 -0800
  ...That > purple glow color looks like a badly done low rider wheel well lites from > east san jose. > > Call for prices. > > tim in san...
• Re: Help removing clutch lever
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 9 Apr 2005 18:39:26 -0700
  ...Next, I used my neighbor's propane+oxy torch to get it glowing red, then used a puller - that did the trick. But then...
• Frydaye Phollees ... arfull quiet out on the western front ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 22:31:31 -0500
  ...I drive thee by the headlights glowing trace At Dawn, and Dusk, and yawning dead of Night. I drive thee slowly, in the lanes...
• Screwed in a Westy deal
  Historical mailing list - Dubesor
  Sat, 29 Dec 2001 12:57:02 -0500
  ...a few days, on a trial basis, and come back with glowing comments. After he purchased it, he loaned it to his live in...
• Re: Relocating the battery to the rear of the van - ideas anyone???
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 22:46:21 -0800
  ...larger battery and install it closer to the starter and the glow plugs, > which consume all the much needed juice. > > Any suggestions or tips...
• Re: Cockpit of a C-141, was: Fabricating a radiator fan on indicator light, with surprise ending!
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Sun, 27 May 2007 14:33:52 -0700
  ...LED to about half brightness. > Benefit? As long as the LED glows at any speed above 15mph you know the >fan's bearings have...
• Dash electrics: something's wrong, but what?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:20:00 -0600
  ...When I start the car and the glow plugs are being warmed, the second hand on the clock runs about double-speed. All the...
• Re: afordable alternatives RE: Radiator fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 18:02:41 -0400
  ...First, that resistor is similar to the Toyota type which if my experience with a Camry one is typical will glow red and burn...
• Re: Vanagon holiday party?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 12 Dec 2006 15:30:47 -0500
  ...such as day-glow blue, or iridescent silver. :D Sudhir On 12/12/06, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > >...but I'm in...
• Vacation ends with a braacckk!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Jul 1996 10:47:30 -0400
  Well, I thought this was going to be a glowing report on how well the '81 Campmobile did on vacation after our fuel pump...
• Re: attention first time buyers
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 27 Jan 2011 05:24:40 -0800
  ...got >> five(!) listed.� Wonder if they still gots coon tails or glowing eye >> cats fer the shelf behind the rear seat of yer sedan...
• LT28 Sighting / TDI Beetle Driving Impressions
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 10:37:50 -0700
  ...For example, the glow plugs are activated by inserting the key in to the ignition. Very slick! There was more engine noise from the...
• Thanks Guys!!! Much Appreciated! Re: Sudden rough idle, Engine won't start
  Historical mailing list - TieDye
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 19:21:22 -0400
  ...A local mechanic tells me that I need to replace the oxygen sensor, but that light doesn't glow on the dashboard... I plan...
• diesel running after 5 year nonoperation
  Historical mailing list - Henry Jackson
  Wed, 16 May 2001 18:17:22 -0700
  ...I could not easily get the injectors or glow plugs off, so I did not add Marvel Mystery oil to the cylinders. I did...
• Lighting the fridge-the E-Z way
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Thu, 14 Aug 2003 23:50:29 -0400
  ...It's been on for awhile, the light glowing a beautiful bright green. 2) I bought a cheap-o small indoor/outdoor digital thermometer...
• Re: Extra Headlight Question + Driving Lights?
  Historical mailing list - Walker, Phil
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 10:27:45 -0400
  ...Therefore it lights up solid objects around better without making the fog/rain glow and obstruct your vision.
• Re: Random Compatibility Questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:18:45 -0800
  ...The instrument cluster won't have a Glow Plug warning light of course .. wiring to the instrument cluster is slightly different ..but it's...