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• Re: How Hot Behind Dometic Fridge On 100+F Day? (insulation clearances)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:55:31 -0400
  ...I presume there's a weather shield of some sort over the fan? If not you're guaranteed water in the cavity whichever way...
• Re: '82-2.0 teardown. help me find the knocking please
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 22:39:01 -0700
  ...sort of > > Engine is out, muffler is off and shielding is removed > > the left side head is coming off, i dont see cracks around...
• Re: Cooked wire harness for tail and parking lights
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:30:36 -0700
  ...the harness to drop down into the slot between the muffler shield and the body. > > The one foot section was completely melted solid, it...
• Re: sure is quiet out there ...
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Mon, 10 Oct 94 16:51:16 CDT
  ...chalky-bird-droppings stuff under it and running down the metal shield over the muffler. that's where mine was. about $40 for the...
• Pealing Rubber Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Edwin O'Shea
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 16:59:02 -0800
  ...Later when I pulled the motor shields there was what looked like a piece of a rubber gasket where head meets the cylinder that...
• Re: 86 2.1 oil cooler onto a 83 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 14:54:08 -0700
  ...a filter that fits what is it and how do you shield the plumbing from the exhaust heat? TIA. Rob Rubin wrote: > > Here's...
• Re: fixed my seatbelt... lexor et al
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 10:41:41 -0700
  ...dash??? > > well its black again, got gum off (near the window shield, previous owners), > masking tape (on rubber around windows, had painted once), overspray...
• Re: Dometic question. (yes did search archives.... ;^)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 21:28:43 -0400
  ...HD) > > > between the frig box and > > > ammonia tubing.For a heat shield. > > > > I'll be curious to see if that helps your refer. > > > > I...
• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 31 Oct 2014 10:24:49 -0700
  ...I was unsure whether the shielded cover of the harness-end of the sensor/ECO connection should be grounded somehow, to the sensor? or...
• Catalytic converter comparisons
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 12:13:34 -0400
  ...Has anyone noticed differences in fit or quality among the brands? Some are round and some are oval; some have heat shields and some...
• Re: Heater Cables
  Historical mailing list
  1 Sep 94 16:34
  ...o The Cable goes to the cab along the chassis and through the under shield. What usually happens is the inner cable gets rusty...
• RE: mpg enhancements
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Nov 94 9:01:28 PST
  Bill Kennedy asks: > > I'm especially > interested in items like cutting off the rain gutters at the edge of the wind- > shield, adding the...
• Rust Proofing Recommendations/ slowing rust down / Recommendations in Ottawa
  Historical mailing list - Burdett, Jean-Pierre
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 14:50:11 -0400
  ...Question 1 - Should I bother painting stuff underneath (like propane shield, heather boxes etc) with Tremclad type rust paint to help protect and seal...
• The Real Starter Problem Found. Now I Need a Wiring Harness
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sun, 13 Jul 2014 19:50:43 -0400
  ...I noticed that the harness shielding was burned and melted. Long story short, the wiring harness from the idle stabilizer relay is melted into...
• Re: striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 8 May 2016 06:21:52 -0700
  ...in a industrial > setting with safety glasses, gogeles, and a face shield on. The best way is > no impact at all. Take the cotter...
• Electrical question (Coil terminals)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:32:36 -0700
  ...I have to take the coil out (difficult) and remove that shield and actually look for a marking on the coil itself? Thanks, Don...
• Re: rear heater coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 06:58:48 -0700
  ...If you take out the core make certain to shield the wire harness and tuck it away so it doesn't get damaged. BTW...
• Re: Broken H4 E-code headlight- Solution!
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 07:41:27 -0400
  ...They are plexiglas shields that snap into the grill of the late model Vanagons (86-91 with square lights). I have been using them...
• Re: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/car/540019138.html
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:29:56 -0800
  ...540019138.html << > > Still has its original blue plastic film protecting heat shield/drain > board! > > so does my rusty 84 westy parts car with over...
• Flaky coolant light
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 12:02:10 -0700
  The local VW Jedi owns an import parts place which is also the only Gold Shield smog station within 90 miles. A few weeks...
• Re: good gas consumption?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 11:32:33 -0500
  ...This could be sensor, or could be a short in the shielded (bright green) sensor wire. Voltage at TII sensor with engine warm should...
• Re: O2 sensor wire replacement, '85
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Thu, 1 May 2008 17:28:50 -0500
  ...end? > >Or should this not make a difference at all because the outer bit of the >wire is only there for shielding? > >-Craig >'85Gl > > >
• Re: Thermostat upgrade
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 20:32:46 -0700
  ...If one compares the two thermostats, you will find that the deflection shield on the audi 5000 thermostat is bigger. I trimmed mine to...
• Re: Achives: Cleanser for Int. Poptop?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 16:00:07 -0800
  ...Bioshield Dura Shield, as the label reads, "Mold, mildew and odor PROTECTANT, permanently bonds to all surfaces, imparts antimicrobal properties, 22 fluid ounces, (650...
• Re: Achives: Cleanser for Int. Poptop?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 02:26:03 -0700
  ...Bioshield Dura Shield, as the label reads, "Mold, mildew and odor PROTECTANT, permanently bonds to all surfaces, imparts antimicrobal properties, 22 fluid ounces, (650...
• Re: 81 vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 08:22:15 -0500
  ...O2 sensor checked, wired correctly (shield grounded). Temp sensors check out. I'd like to hear your opinion or experience. Thanks, Steve
• Re: Oxygen sensor coax
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 16:10:17 -0800
  Yes, shield it or run it where there is little or no interference. I recently put my oscilloscope on the O2 lead of one...
• Inexpensive O2 Sensors - A Suggestion
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 22:59:51 EST
  ...The catalytic ceramic sensing element could have a variety of different protective shields (including no shield) in place depending on part number and OEM...
• Re: Speaking of heat and rubber.. CV boots?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:00:25 -0700
  If I was going to run exhaust pipes under CV joints I'd sure have a heat shield there. I would think an exhaust...
• Report: My 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 12 Jun 2017 04:03:26 -0500
  ...The rock shields didn't get put back on - did that yesterday. The trinary switch on the AC blew out. Replaced ir, flushed the...
• Re: Stock 2.1 in NC
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 14 Apr 2013 07:13:38 -0400
  ...I am looking for the area where the coolant, heater hoses hook up to the engine and if there is a heat shield over...
• Re: O2/ECU Coaxial wire...
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 8 Mar 2001 10:41:24 -0500
  ...What does this $100 cdn get you? I believe the co-axial part is just shielding to prevent interference from the ECU. Check the...
• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Sun, 25 Jan 2009 09:40:49 -0400
  ...After driving I could hear a drip and sizzle of coolant dripping onto the heat shields. Upon advice form the list, the choice was...
• FW: 85 Vanagon - leaking push rod tube?
  Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
  Mon, 7 May 2001 15:34:12 -0400
  ...as the rock-shield (protecting the pushrod tubes) is held on by those exhaust bolts. and those nuts on those bolts are rusty as...
• Finally changing coolant on '88 - any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
  Sat, 26 Apr 1997 12:41:14 -0800
  ...refill? (I want to be prepared for this, since the heat shield bolts look pretty rusted at the exhaust ports.) Also, what is the...
• Re: Syncro Hard Shifting in Snow
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 06 Mar 1997 18:42:17 -0800
  ...It seems as though > there should be some sort of shield or plate to prevent the build up. I had > a 1987 Westy manual...
• Re: Got Diesel Rabbit Pickup?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 09:39:07 -0500
  ...Never had a problem with the fuel system, but I've heard that if the injector heat shields for the fuel injectors are installed...
• Re: Wiring harness problem
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 08:18:26 -0700
  ...ConvoShield will give you the best protection & dont just replace the shield on the one spot above the exhaust replace it all especially on...
• Re: Engine runs with no AFM?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:45:43 -0800
  ...Engine runs with no AFM? >>Sure is handy they made the rear hatch work as a perfect weather shield for those >>breakdowns in rain...
• Re: Opinions on old diesels with AT
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 07:47:01 -0500
  ...It is supposed to have a metal shield over it to keep the heat off of the starter. If it does not then you...
• Re: Can I drain coolant from someplace more accessible?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 10:41:58 -0600
  ...coolant at head drain point.  I'd rather not >> remove the shield beneath the head. >> >> Is there a place I can drain coolant besides...
• Re: Heater Exhaust Pipe: a recall
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Oct 94 10:19:49 MDT
  ...Dealer will remove the existing pipe and > install a modified pipe with a shield over > the end, without charge to owner. > ----------------------------------------- I stand corrected...
• Re: Use this for fire safetey... AND eliminate the fire hazard...
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 22:30:12 -0700
  ...Seems like a nice sound-proofer, a nice fire-barrier, and a nice heat shield. If the original padding was attached on with bolts...
• Re: Odd bits of list wisdom and/was: RE: 91 Carat has the highway hick ups
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 12 May 2010 19:57:02 -0500
  ...Note that the O2 sensors originally had a heat shield or > > insulation on them. > > > > Dennis > --snip-- > > I was driving back to SoCal from AZ...
• Re: removing engine studs: more questions
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Sun, 17 Apr 2005 02:13:51 -0700
  ...If I was going to try a torch I would be extremely careful using it, possibly making a metal shield/blocking device to keep...
• Re: temp II sensor (syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 14:15:53 -0400
  ...Also make sure shield in O2 wiring is not shorted to center wire. ERic Jason Willenbrock wrote: > hey all, > i am trying to set...
• Re: Cracked Syncro Clutch Housing
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 May 1996 11:32:56 -0700
  ...Then I thought about gas shield welding in place. An artist and some heat insulation blankets secured well might allow an in-place repair...
• Re: Mention of the Possible New MicroBus
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:40:50 -0700
  ...Those Brooke Shields ad's are making me ill. German Engineering.. I want to punch the television everytime I see one! :-) >> Hmmm, I thought...
• Re: Two fuel line replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 4 Aug 2012 06:53:54 -0700
  ...I didn't add any "shielding" > like the factory did, so that may have been part of the problem, but > my questions are as...
• Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:25:41 -0700
  ...I was trying to separate the shield from the spades with a small screwdriver, all did except one, and maybe the pulling and prodding...
• Re: Update on AFM testing procedure
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 11:16:03 -0700
  ...Very fragile and > doesn't move, protected from debris by some sort > of shield in front of it I imagine?). > -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil...
• Re: 2.1L engine failure - Update #3
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 09:18:11 -0400
  ...Initial hint of the problem was a "clicking" sound upon acceleration, sounded something like a heat shield rubbing. It actually was a loose and...
• Re: Canadians - how do you drain your dishes, eh?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 23:09:49 -0600
  ...US models have. > > > > Rich, > > Dish Drainer? I thought those were heat shields to protect > the wood cover > > from closing down close to hot burners...
• Re: removing engine studs: more questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 17 Apr 2005 08:28:59 -0500
  ...If I was going to try a torch I would be extremely careful using it, possibly making a metal shield/blocking device to keep...
• Re: Wire crimp tool, find
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 29 Jun 2024 07:50:56 -0700
  ...I especially like the shielded, multi-conductor Tefzel for stereo wiring. I always believed the extra cost is worth it. A scary example was...
• Re: Eurovan Winnebago Faucet fits Vanagon Westfalia sink?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:27:05 -0500
  The product number of the disks I used is U-9270, "Door Knob and Wall Shield", 3 1/4" Diameter. UPC code 049793092700. Someday...
• Re: Ione #2
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:40:16 -0700
  ...like a big > blowfish............... > Ok, ok, I have gathered my great shield about me and it shall scatter > your flames away from my skin...
• Re: More on Rubber Bra
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 09:39:53 -0700
  ...industry is molding > certain body parts from, like the bumpers, splash shields in wheel wells > and engine compartments, etc. > > Because it can be molded...
• Re: measuring impedance of a speaker?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 22:41:48 -0500
  ...Unfortunately, there is no marking on the case or actual speaker anywhere, except "75 watts, magnetically shielded, design for t.v." I have a...
• Re: ECU question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 11:19:33 -0500
  ...Does your sensor have the heat shield/deflector in place? Is the wiring good? Is the O2 sensor heater working? The ECU tries to...