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• Re: Alternator light on - this is normal? Survey says... ...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 08:42:03 EDT
  Does your alternator with the new voltage regulator behave differently at start up than before you got the new voltage reg? Just curious. Ken...
• Re: Is battery isolator better than a relay?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 11:11:42 -0500
  ...Is battery isolator better than a relay? >I have heard that some folks have located the remote sensing connection in >the alternator regulator and...
• Re: alternator--voltage vs amps
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:51:12 -0700
  ...I didn't see how the regulator controlling the voltage could change the amp output of the alternator, but now I see that the...
• Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:40:20 -0700
  ...It is important that the Westy regulator be able to supply enough flow for everything that can be on at the same time. The...
• Vacuum line diagram for 1985 vanagon need
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:35:35 -0400
  ...There is a line coming of the retard side to a "T" with a line to the fuel regulator and the other going towards...
• Hoses and Stuff
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 17:36:41 EDT
  ...First the vacuum line that controls the fuel pressure regulator is missing. What size and kind of line is it and who sells it...
• Re: Alternator Deal.
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:23:16 -0700
  ...The non-Bosch regulator is a dead giveaway. Did they come in a white generic box??? Bosch does not sell rebuilt anything, only remanufactured...
• Re: Fuel lines yes, but what about pressure regulator?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 2 Jun 2012 18:58:30 -0700
  ...The regulator is still made in Germany by Bosch. p/n 0 280 160 205. Good insurance against the part going NLA. We know...
• Re: Propane tank pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 3 May 2006 19:00:36 -0700
  ...Another common source of gas smell is the regulator - I just got a new one for $30 at GoWesty. If the smell goes away...
• Re: propane rebuild and safety
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 11:04:02 -0400
  ...This is one reason RV are required to have a 2 stage regulator. The combination of the 2 stages will allow the liquid to...
• Re: Aux Battery Blow Up
  Historical mailing list - MissVeeDub
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 09:12:14 -0700
  ...But he noticed there was a strange regulator that he was not familiar with on the alternator He mentioned that he has not had...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Bruce J. Wilbur
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 07:41:42 -0700
  ...If you decide you want or need a new tank it comes with new valves but without a regulator. The tanks and regulators are...
• Re: lubricating window regulators?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 17:52:05 -0400
  ...lubricating window regulators? > Try spraying the felt tracks for the glass with somthing > like Wd-40................. > > Mark C wrote: > >>Both of mine are slow...
• Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:25:11 -0700
  ...again of > its own accord. > > Have any of you mounted the regulator to the van body, and used some > sort of a high-pressure...
• Re: Propane regulator question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Feb 2015 08:27:10 -0500
  ...Propane regulator question Hi to all, I have tried three of them and all leak at that little hole. I have installed them in...
• Charging system...
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 14:04:30 -0600
  ...Where is alternator output voltage measured? Where is the voltage regulator? I always thought it was part of the alternator. Does this sound like...
• Re: Running Rich - O2 sensor reading low?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 00:45:02 EST
  ...The first thing I checked was the fuel pressure regulator. When it showed 36 psi with vacuum/40 without, I thought I had the...
• Help:Little blue wire on alternator????89 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - Hermann the German
  Sun, 14 Dec 2003 16:30:14 +0000
  ...New regulator?????</P> <P>TIA.</P> <P><BR><BR><BR>Hermann de Boer </P> <DIV></DIV>Kansas City,Missouri <DIV></DIV>87 Westy "Eurospec...
• Me 7, propane 0
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 12:30:42 -0700
  ...have a regulator and the #1 tank had the old style reg., whereas on the '90, both tanks have the newer regulator, the old...
• Re: Fuel and coolant Gauges not working?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:01:40 -0500
  You can substitute a more commonly available regulator like the 7810 or 78M10, but you have to mount it face down because the pinout...
• Re: Tail Lights & Good Samaritans
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 24 Apr 2011 21:51:35 -0400
  ...the chance it's not the bulbs, it's the _____, what should I check >out? Voltage regulator. Check the voltage while revving the engine.
• Re: Help: Dash lights turned on
  Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 21:45:29 +0100
  You may have a broken brush in your regulator. ghamburg wrote: > What does it indicate when my OX light and the battery light go...
• ADJUSTABLE RISING FUEL RATE REGULATOR for WBX and others to cure lean engines
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 6 May 2003 08:45:26 EDT
  <A HREF="http://www.allcarracing.com/eng/Prodotti%20UK/KIT19.HTM">http://www.allcarracing.com/eng/Prodotti%20UK/KIT19.HTM</A> Best price I...
• Battery/OXS LED follow-up
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 13 Oct 2003 06:14:02 -0700
  ...Length of brushes on the regulator was 4 and 3 mm. Thanks for the help. William
• Re: Any interest in a larger Westy LP Gas tank, Cheap?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:27:41 -0400
  Ron, What are the actual tank measurements? Tank only, or with fittings such as fill valve, bleed valve, regulator too? If not. location of...
• Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:09:14 -0700
  ...The propane must flow out of the regulator, not just sit there. When the valve is turned off, the levels must immediately return to...
• Re: LP Regulator Life Expectancy?-be careful!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:48:05 -0700
  ...Anywhere from ~ $489 to $750 Cnd. (not sure if regulator etc. included on higher price quote) Neil. On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 8...
• Re: Propane Regulator: What's this hole?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 29 May 2012 10:42:47 -0600
  ...http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=253070604 You can see how that vent hole faces 90 degrees to the line of the regulator. bob
• Re: Fireworks for the Fourth�in my engine bay
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 18:50:04 -0400
  ...return to the tank which goes on the nipple that the regulator mounts on. The inlet from the tank goes to the gauge tee...
• Re: UPDATE: High Idle
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 01:48:28 -0600
  ...Though the aux air valve is working correctly my deductions leads to the fuel regulator. If there too much pressure will it cause a...
• Re: vacuum and the fuel pressure regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Just
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 09:53:36 -0400
  ...to supply more power. > > Larry A. > > > d spence wrote: > > > What is the function of the vacuum hose that connects to the fuel > > pressure regulator? > > >
• Fuel pump buzzing
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:07:25 -0500
  ...That tells me it's something else--fuel tank crud, pressure regulator, or? How can you make sure the pump is the real problem...
• FS: A few Vanagon / Westfalia parts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 08:29:52 -0700
  ...first; - propane tank with regulator (a little rusty but still functional) - I just installed the GW new tank/regulator - muffler, cat & tailpipe (in one...
• Re: Is battery isolator better than a relay?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 07:53:37 -0800
  ...Mark Drillock Mark McCulley wrote: > > >I have heard that some folks have located the remote sensing connection in > >the alternator regulator and added a...
• Re: refitting propane tank
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:59:32 -0800
  With LP in tank, open valve on regulator. Check for leaks by putting soapy water solution on all unions. Look for bubbles on each...
• Re: Power Window Motor/Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 22:23:50 EDT
  ...Today, closing the driver side window, it seemed to fall off the regulator. I guess I know what I'll be doing tomorrow. Regarding...
• Re: Enough volts - alternator
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 15:36:58 -0700
  ...New regulators are about $20 if you shop around. Your readings at the battery are well within the expected range. The farther away from...
• Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:32:59 -0400
  ...Yup. +12 and +5 voltage regulators, one ignition driver and one injector driver. d
• Re: Only 13V from Alternator
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 14:08:29 -0400
  It's a stock alternator; I've already pointed him in the direction of the adjustable regulators but that's only part of the...
• Re: alt/oxy lights stay on
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Wed, 17 Dec 1997 11:17:31 EST
  I'd say your brushes and regulator are going either that or your battery is goin too. My battery and brushes went and exactly...
• Re: Instrument cluster -no oil, lcd or temp guage
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 12:11:38 -0800
  ...temp gauge, oil light & the lcd clock have in common > all have decided to stop > >>Voltage regulator? Does the fuel gauge still work? yup
• Re: Alternator issues - long!
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Thu, 13 May 2004 14:20:40 -0700
  ...Fried the battery (well, actually boiled > the > battery would be more accurate). > > I got a new battery and voltage regulator. When looking over the...
• Re: alternator--voltage vs amps
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:25:03 -0500
  ...A three-stage "smart" regulator will use the full output of the alternator which causes the battery voltage to gradually rise. Once it rises...
• Re: new LP tank regulator touches body
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 15 Jul 2012 16:35:31 -0700
  I believe you can twist the regulator assembly down out of the way quite easily. On Jul 15, 2012, at 4:18 PM, Spencer...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 13:59:02 -0400
  ...My 1.9 84 gl does have a "aux air regulator" and did have a "electronic idle stablizer". the electronic thing was over on...
• Re: Propane Tank Clean Up
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 10:00:33 -0700
  > My question - do you have any advice about/procedures for removing a Westy > tank, stripping off regulator and valves, removing paint/rust, repainting, > and...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:28:59 -0700
  fwiw, I have had an electronic adjustable voltage regulator wear out brushes in my personal turbo Volvo sedan in as little as 8,000...
• Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:01:34 -0700
  ...It is important that the Westy regulator be able to supply > enough flow for everything that can be on at the same time. The...
• Re: fuel pressure regulator questions
  Historical mailing list - t
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 21:11:01 -0700
  ...I checked the fuel > pressure regulator per Bentley and here is what i got @idle: > the spec is 28 w/ vac hose connected and...
• Re: problems with electric locks and windows
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 20:02:05 -0700
  ...Broken/stuck window regulator 4. Broken passenger side window motor I just replaced a broken( SPROING! ) driver's side window regulator, a passenger side...
• Re: Voltage Stabilizer in Instrument Cluster
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 14:09:10 -0500
  ...Trouble is 10 volt regulators aren't that thick on the ground, that not being a typical electronics supply voltage. However there are readily...
• Re: Vanagon alternator too weak for Optimas.
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 19:59:50 -0700
  ...http://www.amplepower.com/products/sarv3/index.html > There are actually intelligent voltage > regulators for marine > alternators that perform these functions but they > are...
• Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:36:43 -0500
  At 05:32 PM 1/11/2010, David Beierl wrote: >When I were a lad, people used alcohol, diesel, coal and maybe >wood. The...
• Re: Gas Milage and the Fuel Pressure Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 10 May 2001 23:18:57 -0500
  Mike, Let the engine break in. Usually the gas milage will increase when the rings set in, and the engne loosens up a bit...
• Re: iso power window motor
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 May 2001 08:03:21 EDT
  I have new ones for $120 or the new one with the regulator for $140. Let me know. Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16...
• for sale
  Historical mailing list - John \"Shaggy\" Donovan
  Sat, 26 May 2001 13:00:02 EDT
  2 front doors with glass and manual window regulators 1 rear hatch with window 1 sliding door with window(slightly rusty a bottom) make...
• Checking engine vaccum
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:13:11 -0500
  If one puts a Tee in line between intake manifold and fuel pressure regulator and then connects vacuum gauge to the Tee, will that...
• 2.1 WBX normal engine vacuum?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:24:06 +0000
  ...be for a 2.1 WBX in normal running condition?� I'm measuring off of the fuel pressure regulator port. Thanks! tabe johnson/90MV
• Re: Window-Driver side door
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:54:53 -0400
  In my Eurovan, this was caused by the regulator mounting bolts coming loose. Check the bolt on the bottom of the door to see...
• Re: Cold Start problems: Pressure regulator?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 06:41:48 EST
  ...It is convenient to periodically check the regulator and injector leak down. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab;60...