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• Re: go over for '91 camper, mechanical soundness and reliability
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 10:13:29 -0400
  ...No steering play, no vibration or bounce. >> Wheel bearings good, newly greased. >> New radiator, new radiator temperature switch. Complete flush. New >> phosphate free coolant...
• Re: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 21:07:56 -0500
  ...Remember that 15 psi and 50-50 coolant mix should be good up to 260F not the we want to go here. Low temp...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 17:24:56 -0800
  ...coolant temperature & Hall sensor 1 digital input: throttle valve switch 1 PWM output: idle speed stabilizer valve The ICU adjusts the PWM signal to...
• Re: it's cold in MT and my van won't start
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 09:06:27 -0700
  ...an inline electric heater this item keeps coolant at a warm temperature making starts and other stuff much easier .. it would be akin to...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 20:21:03 -0800
  ...valve >>> > (though > >>> it vibrates), the idle control unit or the coolant temp sensor (which i >>> am told can cause a rich mixture. >>> >>> It looks...
• Heat handling design error help
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 06 Jun 1996 06:39:20 -0700
  ...A more aggressive impeller design or what ever is required to increase coolant flow would be helpful. Bigger, spun faster, tighter clearances for improved...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Wed, 2 Sep 2015 14:54:52 -0400
  ...The radiator fan switch senses the water temperature in the radiator closer the outlet than inlet. A higher temp thermostat will make less coolant...
• Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:09:34 -0800
  ...Could this be some faulty relay behavior causing the wierdness? So far, I have replaced the coolant temperature sensor, and that seemed to stop...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:56:39 -0800
  ...coolant temperature & Hall sensor > 1 digital input: throttle valve switch > > 1 PWM output: idle speed stabilizer valve > > > > The ICU adjusts the PWM signal to...
• Re: 87 AFM Cold wthr prblm (long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 7 Sep 2003 17:21:22 -0700
  If there was a way possible to attach a crankshaft position sensor to a WBX engine then you could do away with the AFM...
• Re: FI Parts Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 13 Sep 1996 17:56:58 -0400
  ...They are the same, but I want > to be educated on my FI system. > > Temperature Sensor Coolant > > Thermo-Time Switch (NOT the Cold Start...
• Just when I thought it was safe to trust my Westy...another long story
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 21:55:20 -0500
  ...but the engine temperature wouldn't go up. I fixed the problem by being sure that there was always coolant in the overflow tank...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:46:02 -0700
  ...will be needed? > > > Also the temperature Guage on Gauges stopped working. I replaced the > blue and black sensors 2 months ago. The fan on...
• Re: Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!, LONG
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 08:31:03 -0500
  ...Check temp 2 sensor (coolant temperature) you need to check it while it is failing. Attach a wire to it and attach you lcd...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:40:50 -0400
  ...will be needed? Also the temperature Guage on Gauges stopped working. I replaced the blue and black sensors 2 months ago. The fan on...
• Re: 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:19:44 -0500
  ...Full parking light flash, 15 minute timer, temperature activation of engine, etc. (yes I know you aren't supposed to remote start a stick...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 13:43:57 -0800
  ...is a ground connection.) >>> * What is the voltage at the coolant temperature sensor when cold and >>> when >>> 160 F. >>> >>> I think that this would...
• Sleep seven in a Westy - not too long
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 03:51:14 -0700
  ...When the water again cools and contracts, it sucks the coolant back in from the �jug�. After doing this, my engine temperature got back...
• Re: A newbie has a question...
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 10:18:55 -0700
  ...is just the coolant reservoir - they get old and crack and maybe it just came apart. The light in the temperature gauge is supposed...
• Re: 2.1L Engine: Oil Pressure Senders faulty reading
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 17:36:17 -0500
  ...The engine will not reliably produce this pressure @ the 2,200 rpm which is when he circuit board looks for that sensor to be...
• Re: Experienced Opinions Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 23:25:35 -0400
  ...coolant out of the expansion tank and away from the sensor. MAy also be senso roproblem or system needs to be properly bleed.} > Temperature...
• Re: Thermostats
  Historical mailing list - Kevin J. Turinsky
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 06:44:21 -0800
  ...I've read on the list that maybe it should be indicating LOWER on the temperature gauge. Thanks again! Kevin...turinsky@juno.com "Anchored...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 2 Sep 2015 18:39:04 -0400
  ...The radiator fan switch > senses the water temperature in the radiator closer the outlet than inlet. > A > higher temp thermostat will make less coolant...
• Re: notes from Montana
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Jul 2016 01:14:25 -0500
  ...Screw clamps tend to cut the hose, and they > > loosen over time as the hose responds to temperature changes. The spring > > clamps have smooth...
• PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:07:39 -0500
  ...The ideal solution would be a PWM controller that changes the fan speed based on coolant temperature - ours does not do that but one...
• Re: Hesitation while driving (manual)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:04:18 -1000
  ...Senses air intake temperature, ( and coolant temp ) there can't be ANY air leaks anywhere..downstream of the throttle and between throttle plate and...
• 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 07:39:02 -0500
  ...All new bushings, ball joints, drag links, tie rods. -Coolant flush and brake flush schedule fully followed -Mobile 1 15-50 for the entire...
• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 16:37:32 +0000
  ...Also on the coolant temp sensor, on the thermostat, kinda in the front/left/driver corner of the engine compartment, but "outside", kinda under...
• Re: 86 hot temp gauge---was '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:15:04 -0400
  ...Today, I decided to get after the connections to the sensor for the coolant temp gauge as the crimps(had to put in new...
• Re: Newbie & A/C caused overheating
  Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
  Mon, 18 Aug 1997 16:06:07 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I sugested a coolant re-circulation pump as > >are on some recent VW's. Other then changing the coolant and making sure > >that it...
• Re: Not quite a backfire . . .
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:25:38 -0700
  ...I know the higher-temperature one is the more better one, so I have to swap the dang thang out, which is no Swiss...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 19:25:18 -0600
  ...is a ground connection.) >>>> * What is the voltage at the coolant temperature sensor when cold and >>>> when >>>> 160 F. >>>> >>>> I think that this would...
• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 07:30:05 -0700
  ...Also on the coolant temp sensor, on the thermostat, kinda in the front/left/driver corner of the engine compartment, but "outside", kinda under...
• Re: Cold starting oil report Mobil 1 15w-50
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 26 Jan 2016 21:49:03 -0800
  ...The oil temperature sensor is in the plug for the oil pressure > relief valve. Yes I drilled, counter sunk, and tapped that plug to...
• FIXED runs well for a minute or two
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 16:27:36 -0600
  ...the OX sensor wiring or the sensor > itself. > The ECU just IGNORES the OX sensor signal until the coolant temp sensor > tells it the...
• Re: 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:28:48 -0500
  ...Full parking light > flash, 15 minute timer, temperature activation of engine, etc. (yes I know > you aren't supposed to remote start a stick...
• Bride of RapidIdle
  Historical mailing list - Jon B Kanas
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 15:39:52 -0700
  ...I replaced the sensor, and lost the usual cup of coolant or so. However, that didn't do the trick. Still idling high. (I...
• UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 11:20:41 -0500
  ...Full parking light flash, 15 minute timer, temperature activation of engine, etc. (yes I know you aren't supposed to remote start a stick...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:13:55 -0500
  ...enemy, oil temperature. During extended high speed high load operation the oil heats up and can get hotter than the coolant. Remember that not...
• Re: Radiator part 2 Disappointment and install hints
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:26:16 -0500
  ...needed for the changing over of the > temperature sensor? > > Any tips on that process? > > The sensor plug came off nicely and boot looks to...
• Re: Cold starting oil report Mobil 1 15w-50
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Jan 2016 20:38:18 -0500
  ...The oil temperature sensor is in the plug for the oil pressure relief valve. Yes I drilled, counter sunk, and tapped that plug to...
• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 17:21:30 -0700
  ...Also on the coolant temp sensor, on the thermostat, kinda in the front/left/driver corner of the engine compartment, but "outside", kinda under...
• Hot start problems, then stumbling-Help appreciated
  Historical mailing list - Maureen Stretch
  Mon, 18 May 1998 15:31:18 -0500
  ...check the temperature sensor near the thermostat 5. cruise control (I did not try using it this trip. Last time I used cruise control...
• Re: Anyone tried "LubriCheck" yet??
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Fri, 24 Jan 2014 10:50:26 -0800
  ...As oil becomes more > acidic > due to friction, temperature, pressure, suspended contaminants etc, the TBN > value changes, and is a very reliable indicator of...
• Re: Everybus - road repairs and a couple of big Thank Yous
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 16:39:31 -0400
  ...and yes, I hear the Canadian contingent laughing > and calling me a wimp ;-). > > I ran into one small mechanical problem, my coolant expansion tank...
• Re: Radiator part 2 Disappointment and install hints
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:45:40 -0500
  ...needed for the changing over of the >> temperature sensor? >> >> Any tips on that process? >> >> The sensor plug came off nicely and boot looks to...
• My Turbo Audi 2.0 Project (not short)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 05:24:17 EDT
  ...mounted below current radiator acting as heat exchanger, liquid level sensor in coolant tank. Recovery tank in engine compartment and temp sender in circuit...
• Re: List of external factors for engine replacement;
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:51:46 -0700
  ...If you install oil pressure and oil temperature sensors and gauges and watch them, even if something DOES go wrong you'll be able...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:13:03 -0500
  ...is a ground connection.) >>> * What is the voltage at the coolant temperature sensor when cold and >>> when >>> 160 F. >>> >>> I think that this would...
• Re: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 10:39:04 -0800
  ...I guess I better crack the Bentley's -- where is the dash temp gauge sensor located, anyway? I was running the heater, maybe there...
• Re: White smoke when cold-Thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 22:14:08 -0500
  ...after I got into it ..checking injectors, temp sensors and what not .. I said to the college student woman who owned it ...'You drive...
• Re: 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:41:20 -0500
  ...But I do want a reasonably good thermometer for the oil temperature. I don't KNOW that Dakota is any better than VDO. Most...
• Re: Engine Balancing
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 10:01:28 -0500
  ...Spent ALL day yesterday > installing > new coolant hoses everywhere. Dirty job stringing those heater > hoses front > to back but it's done and today...
• Re: '88 lurching at 2500-3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 19:57:19 PDT
  ...that sort of surging is usually associated with the coolant temp > sensor ... the blue sender gizmo on the thermostat. it's a $12 part...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 11:07:45 -0800
  ...of the ground wire on the left > head > from the coolant temp sensor the wire and connector looked just > fine but > zero continuity. > As...
• UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:24:44 -0500
  ...Full parking light flash, 15 minute timer, temperature activation of engine, etc. (yes I know you aren't supposed to remote start a stick...
• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - Ramon Hill
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 22:22:35 -0500
  ...Also on the coolant temp sensor, on the thermostat, kinda in the front/left/driver corner of the engine compartment, but "outside", kinda under...
• 90 syncro westfalia bogging problem
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Matlock
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 09:39:54 -0800
  ...When it's time to head down the van fires right up and idles fine (the coolant has cooled by this time). As I...
• Re: Turbo question Water Jacket Seal failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 00:24:08 -0700
  ...The sell it modular, and offer a knock sensor and variable ignition timing module. I had considered it as a replacement for my system...
• '87 GL - missing cooling system bits
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 25 Mar 2007 21:24:49 -0500
  ...a device hanging off the wiring harness that is probably a temperature sensor: about 1" diameter by 2" long (2.5 cm dia x...