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  • Re: EBay (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:51:59 -0500
    ...On 11/27/06, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: > > Tell them that the exchange rate has changed such that there $3500 is > your...
  • Re: Fewer on the roads..NVC..
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:56:14 -0700
    ...Even w/ $100 + for shipping while only $20-$30 to the left coast, they are now a bargain w/ the poor exchange rate. The...
  • Re: aircooled dash removal prep - what to get, and where?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:43:58 -0700
    ...Since you're getting cold air up front, but heat elsewhere, sounds like a heat exchange box rebuild is needed. Since you're pulling...
  • Re: misc
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Tue, 30 Aug 94 14:21:54 PDT
    ...Anyone know of an effective non-smelly, > >heat-producing solution? ... > > the cheapest solution is to clean off the heat exchangers, fix any leaking > valve...
  • Re: About sharing photos
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sun, 5 Mar 2023 13:38:12 -0500
    ...How to easily exchange photos, videos, text. That was the brilliance. > > On Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 09:02:20 AM PST, Richard Koerner...
  • Re: Oil Buzzer advice
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 1 Oct 2015 23:37:41 -0500
    Well, that would be the case, wouldn't it? The air passes over the heat exchanger to cool the oil, then goes to the...
  • JCW oil cooler
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 1 Jul 1996 21:57:30 -0400
    ...JCW's response, not to my surprise, was exchange or refund? Rather than go through this exercise for several more weeks, I pulled it...
  • Re: oil cooler for I-4 conversion
    Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
    Mon, 3 May 1999 14:55:27 -0400
    ...Scott -----Original Message----- >Why not use a vw oil/coolant heat exchanger? These sandwich between the >filter and the case. Used on waterboxers and...
  • Re: 81 engine in 77 bus?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Thu, 20 Apr 2000 09:42:43 -0700
    ...Port shape also changes exhaust pipes, so engine swaps should include at least heat exchangers." From: "Michael Heron" <Michael.Heron@MBS.GOV.ON.CA...
  • More propane capacity needed
    Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
    Sun, 17 Jun 2007 07:23:31 -0600
    ...I'm now considering mounting an additional, reusable, propane tank, the type that you can refil or exchange, inside the cabin, possibly on the...
  • Re: novel solar shower spotted
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:59:33 -0700
    ...I haven't seen much in the way of a heater circuit heat exchange for on board hot water. I also have a heat...
  • Re: Heat Exchangers replaced by VWoA
    Historical mailing list - Gary Mceachern
    Tue, 26 Aug 1997 09:38:40 -0400
    I suspect the guy that is replacing these boxes is applying too much torque > to these small studs that are embedded in aluminum. He...
  • Loosing transmission oil on T3 with Audi V6
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Sun, 22 Nov 1998 11:40:14 +0100
    ...And this bearing cannot be exchanged, you have to buy a complete transmission-bell. Can anybody help??? Ideas and comments concerning my homepage are...
  • Re: 6 mils of lash...
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 8 Jan 2000 02:37:51 -0500
    ...that during a complete powertrain restoration, >I installed a VW factory exchange motor. I retorqued every fastener on >the engine prior to installation but...
  • Re: whine
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Tue, 20 Mar 2001 20:15:27 -0800
    ...to get some of the crap out of the system...$995 exchange is the current price for a rebuild with a 3 yr warranty...
  • Re: Heater core/exchanger valve R&R?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 6 May 2012 11:43:58 -0400
    At 09:13 AM 5/6/2012, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >How does one go about replacing the heater valve? The control cable >vanishes...
  • Re: Heat exchanger for hot showers
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:37:44 -0400
    You're right, the flow/ temp rise is critical here. It seems to me you'd have to just figure it out by trial...
  • was: replacement cv/axle assembly, now: THANKS!
    Historical mailing list - pepperd
    Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:01:03 -0800
    ...cheers all! everyday i learn something new from the great ideas exchanged here...this red hook longhammer is for you! don p carolina ri...
  • Re: funky sound from front heater?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:35:01 -0800
    ...I'd remove glove box and gently rap on heat exchange housing to see if fan jars loose. If possible I'd also check...
  • Re: Why plug the dash air intake screen?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:14:30 -0700
    Prior to redoing the seals on the heat exchange box on my '81, I stuffed paper etc. in the fresh air ram. It helped...
  • Re: Oil Temperature??
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Fri, 25 Sep 2015 16:45:06 -1000
    ...An oil cooler/heat exchanger like this is generally always a low cost slight improvement .. worth 10 % or so. there are 'taller ones' ...from...
  • Manual -> auto?
    Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
    Fri, 27 Sep 1996 19:58:45 +0100
    ...I would usually buy privately but Bilbo (the dealer) gave a 3 month warranty and part exchanged my Citroen CX 25 (8 seater). I...
  • Motors for sale
    Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
    Tue, 15 Oct 1996 10:52:10 -0400
    ...The other motor is essentially a long block for exchange purposes. $150 for that motor. Tim Mcdermott Systems Analyst ISO Inc. NY
  • Re: Swivel Seats
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 20 Jul 1998 00:57:31 EDT
    ...ve always appropriated the passenger front seat from the van and exchanged it with my camper driver's seat. The small difference in size...
  • 83.5 no shift?
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Sat, 6 Oct 2001 20:10:59 -0700
    ...pilot bearing & clutch are disengaging completely, then its tranny time...$995 exchange with a 3yr warranty. Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area...
  • Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
    Historical mailing list - Bill N
    Wed, 11 Dec 2002 07:50:10 -0700
    I think he meant to completely exchange the two wires -- in other words, to swap them on both ends. I'm sure he didn...
  • Re: Air conditioning keep it or leave it?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 3 Mar 2005 20:13:24 -0600
    ...Should I keep it in the Westy or take it out and have a nice > storage cabinet? Has anyone remove the AC heat exchanger...
  • Re: More Cooling System/ now oil coolers
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Thu, 3 Oct 2002 02:54:51 EDT
    ...I should have pointed out the oil cooler/heat exchanger was an important part of the problem for both oil /air cooled and watercooled...
  • An AC idea for driving and camping
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 8 Jul 2007 17:55:58 -0400
    ...Use one of those freestanding rolling AC units that has air exchange hoses to connect to a window. Strap it in place somewhere like...
  • Aux. heater questions.
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 12 Oct 94 23:18:52 CDT
    ...variety, mounted in line with the heater pipes from the heat exchangers -- I get a lot of smoke in the cabin. I took the...
  • RE: Debate: Freeze Plugs in Fan Shroud!
    Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
    28 Jun 1995 13:39:28 -0800
    _______________________________________________________________________________ A friend put Freeze Plugs (1 5/8") in the holes in the fan shroud where the hose to the heat exchangers usually go...
  • Re: Purchasing accessories in Germany
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
    Mon, 17 Aug 1998 13:38:19 -0700
    ...side door screen? as an example. >the exchange rate is pretty >favorable now and if i can carry something home might be worth it...
  • Re: round > square headlight conversion / Lamp Life
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Wed, 4 Jun 2003 11:15:25 -0400
    ...saying, but personally, I'd gladly change headlights more often in exchange for being able to go more than 40 mph on country roads...
  • Re: Waterboxer reliability and longevity issue / Subaru 2.2 /etc.
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Tue, 13 Oct 1998 14:31:47 EDT
    ...vehicle like our Vanagons.How many Asian vans have such part exchangeability as a Vanagon,either? Of course,as always,this is only IMHO...
  • Tons of Vanagon parts for sale!! parting out a van
    Historical mailing list - Andy Gaston
    Mon, 30 Nov 1998 15:23:09 EST
    ...2.0 liter engine, fuel injection intact, runs great, newer heat exchangers and muffler, best offer 4-speed transmission in good condition all lights...
  • FS 87 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Lee Brewer
    Tue, 22 Jun 1999 11:18:58 -0700
    ...no receipts(runs great) new rear heat exchanger nice clean full westy interior, swivel seats, pop top, all cushions, seats, and carpets in great...
  • Fwd: Mail System Error - Returned Mail
    Historical mailing list - Captain Ray Nemo
    Sun, 30 Jan 2000 19:40:33 -0800
    ...SNIP... > > (RESPONSE) By the way the list price > of a VW exchange long block (INCLUDING cylinder > heads) is $2,230.00 (P/N > 025...
  • Re: speedo/tach lights out
    Historical mailing list - John McLean
    Fri, 17 Mar 2000 00:03:00 -0800
    ...I also have two light switches so I > exchanged them this afternoon to see if that was the cause ; no luck. > While I had...
  • Donna Stewart /'87 Westy Lola-Lola
    Historical mailing list - PSavage
    Tue, 11 Jul 2000 13:59:22 -0700
    ...Would you like to stay in contact and exchange VW infor and garage tips? I take it you also live outside the greater BA...
  • Re: rear hatch struts, color + friday
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Fri, 11 Aug 2000 18:31:28 PDT
    ...When I decided to put them on, I noticed that one >was much smaller than the other...brought it back to exchange, so I...
  • Re: Gearshift stuck!
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Wed, 1 Nov 2000 20:31:49 -0800
    Most likely the hub of the 3/4 slider assy is broken..the most common failure I see with these tranny's...$995 exchange...
  • Re: tranny rebuild: AA Vs. Rancho Performance
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 6 Nov 2001 20:40:20 -0600
    ...Stan Wilder 83 Westfalia Exchange (you send your unit to be rebuilt) > $999.95. > > > What does excl transfer case mean??? seriously...do they just...
  • Re: Oil temp musings and hairbrained ideas
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:24:46 -0500
    ...Transmission fluid is kept at the coolant temperature by the heat > exchanger. When he says "the temp needle rides lower" with the scoop, > he...
  • Re: Tires (Aaaaaaaagh!)
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:28:09 -0500
    ...any special fitment issues? If they don't, recommended size to > exchange them for? > > -- > Bretts > > 1983 1.9l WBX Ivory Westfalia "Cunegonde" > -- Chris S...
  • Bits Page
    Historical mailing list - johnny89
    Fri, 15 Dec 1995 09:56:54 -0300
    ...lenti, wanna/needa/gotta/finda doohickey page > > Dworkin's Freindly Parts Exchange > > Breadloaf/Bus/Brick bits board. > > > Crazy Dworkin's used bus bits. > > >Cheers...
  • buses for sale: split-windows (from Hemmings)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 08 Jul 95 12:32:47 CDT
    ...Chicago Car Exchange, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 (708) 680-1950, fax: (708) 680-1961 (IL) 1965 Deluxe 21-window bus, runs and drives grteat...
  • Re: Coolant under rear bench carpet
    Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
    Sun, 5 Jan 1997 01:54:01 -0500 (EST)
    ...I imagine there must be some kind of leak from the rear heat > exchanger. I seem to remember a thread along these lines a...
  • Excellent Mail-Order Catalog
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Wed, 14 Apr 1999 18:26:47 -0500
    ...Remember, the prices Americans pay are only about 55- 60% of listed price, due to currency exchange. Call 1-800-665-8685 and order...
  • Need help .....cylinders and heads on 1.9 l engine
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
    Fri, 31 Aug 2001 15:43:43 -0400
    ...Who has been able to work around this? I would love to be able to fix this for my friend in exchange for body...
  • WTB: 81 Federal Emissions Parts
    Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
    Tue, 7 Aug 2001 08:51:55 -0400
    ...Catalytic Converter Silencer(muffler) Tailpipe Crossover Pipe EGR Valve Pipe(connects to heat exchanger on driver's side) EGR Filter EGR Valve Threaded Adjuster...
  • Re: Dr. Diesel meets Mr. Harley
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 29 Aug 2003 15:08:34 EDT
    ...who got the last or best word in this > little morning exchange on the highway, but at least > until after the weekend, I'll...
  • Re: best mod for vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 3 Mar 2004 16:20:42 -0500
    ...A battery operated one would also work, and save the hassle of wiring (in exchange for the hassle of having to replace batteries). A...
  • Re: Screw Cap for Underside of Water Tank & Leavenworth
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 28 Sep 2005 09:31:33 -0400
    ...a 1987 may risk getting the wrong one and having to exchange it for the other one. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www...
  • Re: Function of Heater Box Baffle Plate????
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:11:21 -0500
    In designing heat exchanger systems there are a lot of factors that need to be considered. There is a lot of science here. There...
  • Parts! In Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
    Sun, 18 Jun 2017 22:49:59 -0700
    ...working and complete except for upper cabinet unit '91 Dash heat mixer box, heat exchanger and hoses. No fan motor. (Pressure test the heat...
  • Help! Front Heater Fan (install) fail
    Historical mailing list - Trevor Reynolds
    Thu, 11 Jul 2013 16:18:29 -0700
    ...If I mis-wired that fan would it turn backwards? �And bigger question, if I exchange the hot with the ground can I make...
  • Re: alternator / battery light on question
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:56:23 -0700
    ...It is a common sight at their counters that people waite in a line to return or exchange rebuilt starters and alternators. Go to...
  • Re: water in my exhaust..
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 13 Jun 1997 11:43:08 +0200
    ...dripping oil onto the heat exchangers ... got big smoke behind the van ... caused following drivers to flash lights, thinking the van is burning ... >The...
  • What Specific Model Optima Auxiliary Battery Should I Buy? Any Comments on the Hella Kit?
    Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
    Fri, 29 Sep 2000 15:46:22 -0400
    That is expensive alright, but MSRP on the 750U is $168.95 US if you use 1.5 as a ballpark exchange rate that...
  • Re: Heater Controls?
    Historical mailing list - Latchua
    Sat, 16 May 1998 10:51:08 EDT
    ...The fan control switch for the secondary heat exchanger should be OFF. Warming up vehicle interior quickly Slide levers A, B and D to...