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• Re: Oil overfill -- now what?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 09:18:29 -0700
  ...and not affecting the oil level.
• Re: Making Sense of Joel's Stats?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 01 Feb 1995 07:04:34 -0400 (EDT)
  Look at all the volume of mail caused by my "cream rising to the top remark"!!! WE finally got back to our high level...
• Re: Air-Lift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 11:38:18 -0500
  Could you use these to level off your camper while parked? How much lift do they provide? Tim Hannink Winter Park, Florida 1987 Wolfsburg...
• Re: Oil Level Issue and Comment
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:38:58 -0400
  > Oh well, I'm quiet, hope this helps clarify the problem slightly, > > Frank Grunthaner WOW! I am impressed with this experiment. It seems to...
• 85 Camping Bus Circuit Analyses
  Historical mailing list - Jon Durham
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 07:04:35 -0500
  The diode indicators for the water level, voltage, etc located on the appliance module cease to function. Can someone walk me through the steps...
• Re: coolant leak after long idle
  Historical mailing list - Damon Lowe
  Sun, 24 Jun 2007 22:36:11 -0400
  ...The level in the main coolant tank was at the min level and the overflow tank had coolant half way up the cap but...
• Fresh water tank level meter
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:20:53 -0700
  ...it only showed the red light, regardless of water level. There were two issues that needed fixing, and here's the scoop for the...
• use of airbags to level van, spare tire, auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Pat Patterson
  Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:36:57 -0500
  ...I have been running 75 tires in the rear and 65's in the back to keep my van level. I'm going to...
• Norcold analysis
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clendening
  Sun, 5 Oct 1997 20:07:20 -0400
  ...I do think it's very important to keep the thing close to level. 2. Our flame went out once before we got the...
• Re: Water Temperature Light
  Historical mailing list - Troy Delnicki
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 03:23:23 -0500
  ...In order to determine if you had a good level sensor, you can disconnect the wire that runs to it, and then jump the...
• brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 07:53:07 -0600
  ...As one who is compulsive about checking fluid levels, especially when preparing to depart for an extended drive, the location is quite inconvenient. One...
• ?'s 85-vanagon changing Trans.oilto synthetics
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Nov 1996 11:09:10 -0600
  ...To reduce shifting effort, reduce oil level 15mm below filter hole. (p35.32 abd 35.60) Also note 3L or 3.2qts refill cannot...
• Re: Oil and other problems
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 11:34:24 -0700
  ...Oil >| level was little low. I noticed that as long as it kept the speed below 70, >| no smoke. >| >| The only thing different I...
• Re: Coolant Level Light Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 11:23:54 -0400
  At 09:45 AM 7/3/2002, Chuck Mathis wrote: >The coolant level light on my '85 has suddenly replaced its normal behavior >(flashing...
• Re: Tempurature
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 8 May 2002 14:51:48 -0400
  ...What led are you talking about, the LEVEL cooling LED, I said level! If there is a second diagram (engine temp/cooling level light...
• Re: Clackety Clack
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 1 May 2010 19:42:51 -0500
  ...I am on a slant in the driveway so hard to get a reading on oil > level. I took it for a 3-4...
• Re: Troubleshooting Westy water level indicator
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 19:51:33 -0700
  ...Now i have working water level indicator good for few years. Leon 85 Subwagen On Fri, 17 Oct 2003 19:24:39 -0700, Felder...
• Re: Coolant resistance thru coolant level probe
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 12:22:29 -0400
  ...Had a small crack in the pressure tank between the pressure cap > and the coolant level sensor. Since I had to disassemble things anyway...
• Re: '91 Westy Manual Transmission Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 21:57:07 -0500
  ...I read in the Haynes that the four-speed > requires the fluid to come up to the level of the refill plug. But in...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next? - New TC?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 22:08:40 -0500
  ...I use a carpenter's level on the back deck and boards under >the wheels until I get it pretty level. Then check the...
• Coolant Temp/Coolant Level LED and Flashing Oil LED - Instrument Cluster Upgrade... Advice required on continuous flashing Coolant LED.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mundy
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 22:31:14 +1100
  ...The flashing LED for the Coolant Temp/Coolant Level LED doesn't want to go out, it keeps on flashing. Yes I have checked...
• Re: Cooling system woes
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Mon, 17 Dec 2001 19:55:32 -0500
  ...As the RPMs increase the output pressure of the pump increases, pressurizing the system, slightly expanding the rubber hoses, causing the coolant level to...
• Re: Strategy for low-mess oil drain.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:43:53 -0500
  ...indicating that the oil level is low and oil should be added, and one indicating that the oil level is full, do not fill...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 7 Jun 2018 10:32:44 -0700
  to balance the sliding door, you need to adjust these 3 points: - the rear door lock mechanism/hinge -> to level and/or moving the...
• Re: oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 2 Apr 2010 19:08:09 -0500
  ...driving. > Had oil change less than 500 miles ago and oil level looks fine. > Have appointment at local shop for a look see end...
• Re: '84 wassertemp gauge
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 16:57:26 -0300 (ADT)
  ...Once the level in the main tank drops below the sender while running it will flash again. At which point you have 10 seconds...
• Re: Sagging suspension ??
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Feb 1996 00:08:45 -0500
  ...Put two adults in front and see if it's level. Job is a bear but avoid using lift shocks as these cause other...
• Re: G60 Supercharged '90 Vanagon SyncroWesty on ebay...
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 08:48:51 -0700
  ...Once worn beyond a certain level they are crap. The tricky part is knowing when they've reached that level. Chris S. '84 Westy...
• 1987 Vanagon Brake Light Warning Issue
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 14 May 2019 22:42:20 -0600
  ...Have checked switched switch under E'Brake Handle & it seems to be functioning properly & Switch on Fluid Res' & Fluid Level are Good ~ ORR ~ DeanB
• Re: roof top storage / leveling blocks .ramp / fuse block cover / 3rd battery
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Fri, 11 May 2018 11:44:35 -0700
  A rooftop, pelican-case box with metal locking straps like the gowesty one is exactly what inspired the only break-in attempts we’ve...
• OEM muffler
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 18:19:58 -0400
  ...If you get one please post your comment ont level of sound? Best regards.
• Re: A NAME FOR VANAGON FANATICS!
  Historical mailing list - Peter&Varshna
  Sat, 14 Oct 1995 01:16:56 -0500
  >Rusty VanBondo says: > >Name for Bus/Van fans? > >"Loafers" ================== This one's pretty hard to beat; it works on so many levels 8^) Still...
• Overheating
  Historical mailing list - Victor Wong
  Sat, 03 May 1997 16:29:12 +0000
  Ed, Why do you think the engine runs cooler with lower oil level? You'd think that our little engines could use the cooling...
• Re: Erratic temperature gauge
  Historical mailing list - Ray-Corp
  Sun, 12 Oct 1997 08:19:29 -0400
  When my water pump was changed we forgot to reconnect the coolent level sensor on the top of the tank. Upon starting, the temperature...
• Re: Automatic Trans. problems; Advice Needed!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 10:24:31 EDT
  ...your diff fluid is probably leaking into your AT part, contaminating the ATF and causing the level to rise.. check your diff fluid!!!! chris
• Re: shifter problems
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 May 1997 08:13:39 +0200
  ...wrote: >> Loose the rod clamp behind the fuel tank. > -no problem >> Set the leveler to idle between 3rd and 4th. > -OK shifter in neutral...
• Re: flashing temp light
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 20:51:11 -0500
  ...The light is a low coolant level indicator light. It utilizes the resistance of the coolant between the two electrodes of the sensor in...
• Re: Water Level Probe (inside tank) for a 91 wanted
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 16:28:02 -0400
  ...Ah Ha! Suddenly I think you're talking about the level sender in the late-model Westy freshwater tank, not the one in the...
• A Short Contribution on the Leveling issue
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 19:29:47 EST
  ...But back to the leveling issue. I won't quibble with the +/- 8 degree specification. I will note that this probably pertains to the...
• Re: Dometic fridge on 110V?
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
  Mon, 26 May 2003 22:33:52 -0400
  ...It is just as important to be level (the manual > > > says within 7 degrees) when > > > running on 110 or 12v as when running on...
• Re: Stealth Vanagon Camping
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:11:52 -0700
  ...were you able to get a level spot in China Town for your Stealth Camping? LOL! > > Level is easy. Have you seen the hills...
• Re: Temp Gauges: Fake Over Heating?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 17:24:43 -0700
  I had this problem and it turned out to be a hairline crack in the reservour bottle near the coolant level sensor. Replacing the...
• Re: 300 miles with a tank...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 17:53:42 -0500
  ...gallon? ;) >>My injection pump (calibrated at sea level) >>produces embarrassing clouds of black smoke if I give it too much fuel. > > Mine, calibrated in...
• Re: Expansion tank level; was RE: temp light blinking.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:53:29 -0500
  ...The air works through to the expansion tank with it's coolant level sensor and pressure cap, and any air is burped out through...
• Re: Looking for advice on leveling Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 15 Aug 2018 08:02:57 -0500
  ...com/product/coil-springs/4346/spring-pad-for-rear-coil-spring- > > Leveled things out pretty well. Your numbers don't look too bad though...
• Clicking valves, my observations
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 10:06:45 EST
  ...I noticed the oil level was at the low mark on the dip stick. Instead I just topped up the oil level, no more...
• Re: Trim Levels
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 08:54:04 -0800
  ...I was under the impression that they had a level of trim that constituted a "day camper"???...Westy minus the pop-up I think...
• Re: I found a "Mystery Switch" ...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
  Mon, 24 May 2004 15:57:36 -0700
  ...I realize, from the VW manual, that the water level section of the panel deactivates when the water level goes below specific amount and...
• Re: Coolant level changes day to day
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Nov 2005 19:55:17 -0500
  ...Coolant level changes day to day Hi all got a mystery to me. i have a 85 westi that is going to be getting...
• Re: Vanagon vs Volvo Crash Photos
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 21:11:04 -0800
  ...over, the bumper is at "normal" level and thus will not slice into a car at head level like SUVs tend to do. Now...
• Re: Westy seat hinges (Available from Reimo)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 02:14:29 EST
  ...These two fittings raise the seat face on engine compartment level (VW old) or engine compartment rope box level (to Bj. 7/90). for...
• Re: ATF
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Dec 2014 12:15:10 -0500
  ...This is much different than checking the engine oil level where you want the oil to have a chance to drain down. Dennis -----Original...
• Re: Suspected leak ???
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 13:12:42 -0700
  ...My mechanic says my cooling system is leak free yet I get these unexplained huge drops in coolant level in the reservoir tank without...
• Re: 1.9 l question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 15 May 2001 09:15:07 -0400
  ...I can't tell if "left" is hot or cold in your case -- if hot, then check the wiring to the coolant level sensor...
• Re: What do you use for leveling?
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 19:34:45 -0700
  ...That is it's sole office in life. >Is your usual parking space perfectly level and smooth? Pretty near ... >Do you park on hills...
• Subject: use of airbags to level van, spare tire, auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:54:25 -0500
  ad another thingy! I am running 3 and the westy is slightly higher in the rear, also a set of hijackers but don't...
• weird brake warning light problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:18:45 -0400
  brake warning light does not come on with key on or manually triggering the emergency brake switch or low level switch,however it comes...
• Re: Pedal action migrating towards the floor (clutch)
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:36:41 -0500
  Just a reminder, clutch slave bleeding's pretty simple even on level ground, using gravity to move the stuff out, and slowly enough to...
• water/fridge annunciator panel
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 20:35:43 -0600
  Does anyone other than VW sell the water level/refrigerator panel for a Westy? I've got a corroded board that's really beyond...
• Anyone glue a leaky expansion tank with good results?
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 18:16:02 -0400
  Oh, and also -- what does the joint between the expansion tank and coolant level sensor look like? Is there an O-ring in there...