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• NVC question about general fuel system parts
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 12:18:44 -0800
  ...Now again I don't think a intake gasket is a fuel system componant , again I could be wrong. If someone can let me...
• Re: coolant system trivia
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 21:40:30 -0400
  ...orange stuff can turn coolant into jell in a dirty, corroded, well worn system. if previous coolant was vw blue, i would definitely stick...
• Re: diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly)
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 19:21:27 -0600
  Hi Matt, The Vanagon pump wont work with a CIS system, not enough pressure. You will have to spring for a CIS pump, as...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:01:54 -0500
  ...Mike Michael Elliott wrote: > Hi Frank, I'm not seeing any normal conditions where my relay system is > at a disadvantage when compared to...
• Re: Fixing Vanagon Air Conditioning....trying at least
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 11 Aug 2019 02:01:56 +0000
  ...When I attempted recharge on my Vanagon R-134A system, all I had was the "low side" information.  Seems to me, that having the...
• Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:03:37 -0700
  ...does your system have or use a CEL ? it's nice to have. on some systems....earlier ones, you read codes by counting flashes...
• How to bleed the cooling system???
  Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 21:21:50 EST
  ...After repairing a leak in my cooling system, i still have bubles in the system. I hear the swishing sound of those bubles behind...
• Re: Bus Depot S&S exhaus system
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 06:11:52 -0700
  I suspect that this would raise the price of an exhaust system to the point one could buy the Stebro unit. Karl Wolz ----- Original...
• Re: Blinking red light...
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 18:50:07 -0500
  If overflow tank empty, then when coolant contracts, air gets into system. Air in system = blinking red light. Probably need to drain and refill...
• Extra Vanagon Cooling
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 16:12:21 -0500
  ...This added coil brings my 912e A/C temps down to 34 degrees out all the underdash ports once the system starts getting a...
• Upgrading an '85 Westy to '86 Spec?
  Historical mailing list - Robbie Cotner
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 14:01:29 -0800
  ...Now I understand the '86 got bigger brakes, a better suspension, and ofcourse the 2.1L, digifant, and improved cooling system. Since I plan...
• Re: how many quarts of fluid go into the cooling system?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:00:41 -0400
  Hi Gary, Heh - "Let the one without sin cast the first stone" The back cover of my Bentley, under "COOLING SYSTEM", says Coolant Capacity...
• 85 Vanagon - DOT brake/PS fluids
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 00:26:15 -0500
  ...The vanagon power steering system (pump, rack, etc.) is designed to run on ATF (Automatic Transmission fluid ) fluid, correct? Dextron or does that matter...
• 86 Vanagon Parts available
  Historical mailing list - James Flournoy
  Wed, 5 Sep 2012 15:12:16 -0700
  MY 85-86 Vanagon is deceasedI have:Spare engineexhaust systemrear engine mount with good motor mountscomplete AC systemradiator and fanengine controllers and other FI...
• bleed brakes after clutch slave failure?
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 20:24:46 -0400
  ...on), will I have to bleed the brake system as well as the clutch system when adding new fluid? thanks for any insights! Mark...
• Synchro exhaust options
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Apr 94 13:46:14 EDT
  I need to replace the exhaust system on my 86 Synchro. It needs replacement from the headers out. Does anyone have any recommendations for...
• Re: CIS Joys! :)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 21:28:33 -0800
  ...I have worked on VWs with this injection system for several years. >And it is a very basic and rather simple injection system. However...
• Re: *MY* 82 Diesel!
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 26 May 1994 07:58:44 -0500 (CDT)
  ...You actually can NOT operate this system without either the manual or about an hour of playing with it to figure out what it...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:36:04 -0400
  ...I don't think I am going to try and use the 2.1 cooling system, > I'll get a new 1.9 WP...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 13:18:55 -0700
  ...I was wondering > though, > > why can't I swap the 2.1 harness, ecu and distributor in, too? I know > the > > cooling system must...
• Stainless Steel Exhaust for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 17:16:18 EST
  I have run across a company in Germany that makes a Performance Stainless Steel Exhaust system for the 2.1l Waterboxer. The system has...
• Re: Draining the coolant system... ?
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Fri, 7 May 2004 12:18:25 -0700
  ...Then I close the system and fill it with water and run the engine until the thermostat opens up again. I let all the...
• Re: 2.1L into '84 Westy project - Cooling system question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 12:33:43 -0700
  As long as you have or are willing to pay for a 2.1 exhaust system, then keep the 2.1 cooling system. it...
• Passive restraining systems.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 07:44:10 -0500
  ...I was told that it must have a passive > restraining system > > and that this one has an active system. When i drove the vehicle...
• Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:10:58 -0700
  Many years ago, after blowing a ton of money on my 84's AC system, I decided to never go that route again (Freon...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:27:20 -0800
  ...Even then, if a hosed aux battery drags down the charging system voltage to the point where the ALT light comes on again, the...
• Re: AC Charge Question
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 21:31:42 -0400
  Stan, what is the your definition of, "If you're 7 degrees below the center output recommended temperature then your system is working properly...
• Use Fuel Pressure Tester to Test Cooling System Pressure? (engine running)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 21 May 2017 12:31:10 -0700
  Hi all I've been reading up on DIY type cooling system pressure testers. I plan to re-use a broken WBX blue coolant...
• Re: Behr AC
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 2 Apr 2015 16:20:24 -0700
  ...work. > I'm going to install a vintage air system in mine. > Is the behr system worth trying to sell? > > Sent from my iPhone
• Re: Walker Super Turbo Muffler
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 11:07:34 -0600
  ...The stock muffler with it's straight through design is probably the LEAST restrictive part of the exhaust system! As for the Jacobs ignition...
• Re: Cooling System Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 00:18:32 EST
  In a message dated 3/14/00 11:52:23 PM, sdelasal@YAHOO.COM writes: << I've asked for a cooling system pressure check...
• Re: Still Sluggish
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 10:58:21 -0400
  I would look at the ignition system next, particularly cap, rotor, wires. John Lauterbach Macon, GA '84 DL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Ferguson" <fergusrh...
• Re: AC System Leak
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 17:15:25 -0400
  John sez he's hot: > I have a leak somewhere in the AC system on my 88 GL. Loses the freon. > Not a 100...
• Re: Oil Pressure System Confusion...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 09:47:27 -0400
  Once the high pressure warning is activated, it remains on until the system see the high pressure switch satisfied or the ignition is reset...
• Re: Bleeding Cooling system per Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 08:16:48 -0800
  ...Bleeding Cooling system per Bentley >I'm just looking at the Bentley that Jim quoted so much of..... > >19.8 shows no rear bleeder...
• Re: does squeaking belt cause high temp gauge reading?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 15:37:21 -0800
  At 10:09 PM 2/10/99, EMZ wrote: > In order to replace the belts the cooling system has to be >opened up. It...
• Rear A/C fuse overheat!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 22:41:39 EDT
  As I was charging my customer's A/C system today I noticed what looked like whisps of smoke coming from the metal fuse...
• 2.1 Complete Exhaust System Free For the Taking
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Wed, 24 Apr 2019 23:37:46 +0000
  I just finished installing a GW SS Exhaust system on my 1990 2.1 L, 4 spd and would like to pass on my...
• Re: flashing coolant light purpose
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:32:58 -0700
  don't need no TP monitoring system here, I can see when the roll is near the end. alistair On 2011-09-23, at...
• Re: vacuum tee behind throttle on 1.9L engine (1984)
  Historical mailing list - Rey Wood
  Sun, 21 Aug 2011 05:11:25 -0400
  ...Does leg with restriction go to distributor vacuum advance or does it go to emission control system?� Bentley p. 24.16 & 24.24 shows...
• vanagon exhaust system
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 13:37:58 -0500 (CDT)
  Someone wrote: >Need a total exhaust system for an '86 vanagon. >Any suggestions on parts dealers that give the best quality and best prices...
• Mechanical stuff
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Wed, 17 Dec 1997 23:28:18 -0800
  ...how is it related to the cooling system ? What would mean "drill and tap rusted studs / Bleed system ". What is tap ? Does somebody ever...
• westy exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
  Thu, 27 May 1999 18:22:06 EDT
  ...Any experience with after market systems or High Flow systems, maybe like the one Van-Again offers...........
• Re: SI vs. dumb (0 cc's Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 17:50:23 -0800
  ...to-use metric system from the backwards, inches/fluid > ounces/furlongs/quarts/drams/pints/rods/tablespoons/acres/yards/pounds/cups > system? > G. Matthew Bulley
• Re: GPS
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 13 May 2000 15:07:55 +0200
  I've also read that the GPS systems are no good when traveling over 160 km/h (100 mph). This is of course not...
• Re: converting to 4 wheel drive - Quaife?
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sat, 8 Dec 2001 08:44:49 -0800
  ...You don't need the VC for the PTO system. You need an engaging device, no Ben, not one of those. A front nose...
• vanagon central locking system for sale - wasRe: Power Door Locks-
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 14:54:17 EST
  ...door > lock that will fit an 84'? > > i have a whole factory central locking system for sale for a vanagon.. email if interested chris
• What is the valve. . . .
  Historical mailing list - Michael Round
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 12:38:14 -0800
  that is in the engine compartment that is associated with the cooling system? I think it has something to do with bleeding the system...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 07:25:37 -0700
  ...The blinking leds of the coolant and oil warning systems are intended to alert the driver to a problem without the need to interpret...
• Re: Receiver/drier & other AC info
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 21:20:14 -0500
  ...Why go through the whole process, just to have the system leak or be contaminated? How else could you be sure your system was...
• request for opinions of the S&S header system
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 20:24:17 -0600
  hello all, I have fit checked the S&S header system on my syncro van (S&S sells the same exhaust system for syncro...
• Re: Any experience with electronic rust prevention?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 15:59:13 -0500
  At 03:06 PM 1/25/2001, Chuck Mathis wrote: >These sound like an automotive version of the cathodic protection systems >used on petroleum...
• Re: Purging Cooling System of Air / Where Would We Be Without This Topic?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 17:04:13 -0800
  ...Why, because the system will blow the air out??? Or will it? Jere 90 GL/Carat-a-version 88 GL -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: ECU & Coolant Temp Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:19:58 -0800
  ...Furthermore, if the ECU does get data from the stock system, how will the aftermarket system get tied into the ECU? there are two...
• Getting Archive results - Super Fast Method
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 13:03:35 -0600
  ...Bleeding cooling system 007621 95/01/15 12:02 41 Re: Bleeding cooling system ><<<<SNIP>>> To order a copy of these postings, send the...
• Re: brake question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:06:52 -0400
  ...All hydraulically operated motor vehicle braking systems (drum and disc types) for which a DOT 4 or SAE J1704 fluid is specified Make-up...
• Electronic Ignition Questions
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Wed, 8 May 2002 16:10:05 -0500
  I know there is Petronix and other brands of breaker points eliminators - but has anyone modified a VW electronic ignition system to work with...
• Re: Purging Cooling System of Air / Where Would We Be Without This Topic?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 03:49:06 -0500
  ...There >are several places in the coolant system where air pockets can form which will >be unrelenting and sorta invisible to any pressure or...
• Re: Use Fuel Pressure Tester to Test Cooling System Pressure? (engine running)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 21 May 2017 17:46:38 -0400
  ...If you don't want coolant to be forced into the gauge, use a length of hose between cooling system and gauge, and keep...
• Re: metal fittings to replace grommet system for hoses on top of gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 30 Apr 2014 19:08:16 -0700
  ...metal fittings to replace grommet system for hoses on top of gas tank Have you guys seen this thing on the samba where a...