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• Re: oil level question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 95 14:46:27 BST
  ...I always reckon there's something a bit dodgy checking oil when it's stone cold..... Cheers Carl '73 Kombi > From: Roy Jared Michael...
• 87' wolfie surging problem
  Historical mailing list - Yann Buchanan
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 20:39:19 -0800
  ...Other than at this point, the van runs & idles perfectly both when cold and warm.Disconnecting the 02 sensor eliminated the problem altogether. I...
• Winter Maintenance For A/C's
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 05:51:34 -0600
  ...It is important to turn on your A/C's periodically - the colder out it is - the more important doing this becomes. Turning on...
• Re: starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 13:56:12 -0700
  ...Then, if the problem is starting cold--below ~45 degrees, check the cold-start system--a "5th injector" that zaps gas into the common...
• automatic transmission leak problems on our 88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - bob mendonca
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 11:12:32 -0800
  ...We are having transmission leak problems on our 88 Vanagon when it is cold. It seems to only leak when the engine is cold...
• What's your temp gauge at on the freeway?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 12:40:35 -0700
  ...Is that normal? Is my van running too cold? It will go up to half, over the light, in city driving, or if stopped...
• Re: Van Stalls Easily when totally cold.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:00:31 -0400
  ...temp sensor II replacement completely cured my engine bogging down when cold. One less thing to worry about... </Greg> Greg Potts wrote: > Hi Wes...
• Re: I like grits
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 06 Dec 1994 11:54:20 -0400 (EDT)
  Aren't cold grits used as a cheap substitute for BONDO down there in the south? Ric
• 87 Syncro - hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 08:52:34 -0500
  Whats the involvement on replacing lifters. I not happy with a slight tapping sound on cold starts.
• LHS Shower in Westie?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 05 May 1996 22:47:08 -0700
  ...As a matter of fact, "room temperature" water showers leave me cold. Yet a quick daily shower can make a tremendous positive difference to...
• Re: Oil light flickering-Subaru cold start noises.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 Feb 2011 23:55:30 -0500
  Bad timing belts on the Subies can often cause cold engine noises that sound like piston slap. BTDT Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: cold start strategies
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 12:39:27 -0800
  ...Not surprisingly, although it was a first, the vanagon would not > start, not even with the help of a neighbors running truck. > > This cold...
• (head gaskets) Re: Cold air always
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 07:29:45 -0500
  ...Eric Jeff Palmer wrote: >My van blows cold air when stopped and warm air when moving. Is this >related? > >Thanks >Jeff > >----- Original Message ----- >From...
• Re: Cold defrost/warm heat 1.9wbx
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 10:16:01 -0400
  ...It > was very cold outside, -20c or about -4f, and very windy. The van never > got very warm even with the heat and defrost...
• Re: My first problem on the road
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 14:23:54 -0800
  On the 1.9 Digijet FI there is an electrically heated "cold start" air valve located on top of the right cylinder head. It...
• idle conversation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 23:00:21 EST
  ...It will no longer idle (cold) without my assistance. As the vehicle warms up, the idle improves from ragged to acceptable. Vehicle: 91 Carat...
• Re: Compression test - cold vs hot?
  Historical mailing list - James Thomson
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 22:03:24 -0700
  sounds like rings > As an experiment, I did a compression test on my '88 2.1L from dead cold > tonight; engine has not been...
• Re: Fuel Line Freezing
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:30:39 -0500
  Max Wellhouse wrote: > I was wondering IF and I do mean IF, I'm having fuel line freezing > issues with cold starting with my...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 08:26:55 -0500
  My '89 Jetta diesel manual (do people read these things?) says not to pull the cold start handle until after it starts--it is...
• Re: DIY windshield de-icing solution?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 21:01:37 -0800
  ...Just too cold. > > Anyhow. Really even in Michigan where winters are famously cold I always used a scraper to get started and let the...
• Re: Freeze Plugs was Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 22:14:33 -0600
  ...I think all auto makers recommend 70:30 in colder climates. I would think it would be used in colder parts of the lower...
• Re: Gas consumption higher in winter?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 1 Dec 2012 00:08:51 -0600
  ...I drove my Westfalia through these winters in all but the coldest of cold snaps. Oil pan heater, radiator covers, lighter weight oil, gas...
• Re: Trip Report. I-5 Portland to So Cal.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 4 Jan 2013 20:23:25 -0700
  ...Temperatures >>> I't cold to very cold all over the west coast, near freezing to well >> below >>> in many area. >>> >> >> A little known black...
• Re: Clutch release problems- '81 Aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 13:06:04 -0500
  ...My version of cold weather was below zero fahrenheit............ Cheers, Doug > The last few cool/cold (below 40 deg. or so) mornings I've...
• Re: Diagnosing a low (8-10 inches) vacuum gauge reading
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 09:40:55 -0400
  ...could be 140 150 cold and 80 hot if you are reading the vacuum hot and the compression cold then I would consider adjusting...
• Re: Very cold 2.1l groans in complaint
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 15:31:25 +0000
  ...Very cold 2.1l groans in complaint To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > It got down to 7F in Balto this morning. I was anticipating...
• 82 fi electrical question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Feb 1996 13:59:08 -0700
  ...John Huguenard posted a note last month about reversing the electrical connections between the auxilary air valve and cold start valve. His symptoms sound...
• Re: Correct Tire Pressure: BFG AT 215/70-16 on '87 2wd Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Fri, 4 Apr 2014 20:24:35 -0500
  ...to go over abou 36 psi measured Cold in the front.. > rear ..up to 44 psi cold > > everytime I put in a lot of...
• RESOLVED: Re: very loud Screeching noise on very cold days - turns heads
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 00:45:01 -0600
  ...very loud Screeching noise on very cold days - turns heads In a message dated 3/6/2002 12:09:45 PM Eastern Standard Time...
• 1981 flooding issue
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 07:54:03 -0700
  ...It floods from cold start or hot if I give it to much gas. Last night it left me stranded so I must address...
• Re: can the front blower motor (etc)
  Historical mailing list - James Fritz
  Wed, 31 Dec 2003 18:41:16 -0600
  ...Winter meant the work still got done, it was just colder. Now that I'm older my fingers seem to get colder but fortunately...
• Re: Fraydaye -- What Was Your Favourite Westy Moment This Week?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:00:00 -0500
  ...I regularly wear socks with sandals in cold weather. There is nothing more comfortable (or in the minds of certain colleagues I had for...
• 1.9L - Will not idle cold - when warm idles at 2800RPM
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 11:29:41 -0400
  ...He said he has to keep giving the bus gas to keep it running when cold. Once the engine warms the thing idles at...
• Slow starter when hot
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 13:44:12 -0500
  Hi all, When I start from cold the engine turns over just fine but when I restart and the engine is hot the starter...
• Re: Sleeping bag purchase advice wanted
  Historical mailing list - jim&kim
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 13:19:00 -0700
  ...In the coldest of weather(ice fishing) we put a wool blanket under the sheepskin and bring an extra duvet. We camp all winter...
• Re: just how COLD is it where u are.. - 3 here...w/ -35 WCF
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 09:05:05 -0500
  ...In fact I swear it fires quicker when I start it in the cold. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia '86 Volvo 240DL...
• Cold start
  Historical mailing list - David Prendergast
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 10:47:32 -0500
  ...Now it's been cold here in NC the last few days, like 18 degrees in the morning and I've never had this...
• Re: bURNINGvAN
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 00:06:28 +0000
  "well second thought its cold.. you have the shrinkage factor.. maybe speedos arent a good idea" it's no biggie, if they wear black...
• Clutch Dies in Cold Weather
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:48:43 -0700
  Hi All, Thought I had this fixed...20 Degrees F this morning tells me otherwise! My clutch goes to the floor in cold weather...
• T-Shirts
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sun, 10 Nov 96 18:14:58 UT
  Brrrrrrr. It's cold here in PA with just this cool T-shirt on today. Had to wear it.... Bryan
• Re: cold start strategies
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 13:41:51 -0500
  Patrick, Keep it simple and get and electric dipstick. Replaces the VW one for wintertime use only. Charles
• Re: auxiliary heat
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 17:15:10 -0800
  ...But then it doesn't get very cold here [Marin County, CA], around freezing is it usually. Mike On 11/23/04 5:10...
• Timing
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 21:46:23 -1000
  ...I am having a problem with the cold start valve, does not work with the engine cold, only with a slightly warm engine, i...
• Re: Temperature guage LONG
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 00:12:44 -0500
  ...Listees, what do you think of this reasoning? Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy Winnipeg, Manitoba > I have a question! > > What good does a colder thermostat...
• Re: it's cold in MT and my van won't start
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 08:22:50 -0700
  You guys! "Don't do that"?? If you've ever lived in the Rockies where it actually gets cold you would know that running...
• Re: A newbie needing hard starting help
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:13:15 -0700
  ...When it's cranked cold, it has a bit of a delay > before kicking over (a fraction of a second). My 84 has always...
• hall sender & cold start & tempII
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 13:47:40 -0700
  ...way to test this? Second, what is located under the afm? Cold start thingee? How can i test this? Would this make me be...
• Re: Hot engine, cold radiator
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 10:52:37 -0700
  ...Engines running hot (about 3/4 of the gauge) but the radiator is cold. I've bled it twice, no help. No evidence of...
• Re: automatic transmission leak problems on our 88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 13:40:25 -0600
  ...It seems to only leak when the engine is cold and doesn't seem to use transmission fluid as long as the engine is...
• AC Thermostat
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 17:37:13 -0700
  After trouble-shooting my non-cold AC, my mechanic friend determined the AC thermostat (in left-rear pillar housing) to be bad. The part...
• a/c condensation
  Historical mailing list - James Vidal
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 08:23:00 -0400
  ...Since then I am getting Ice cold air but the amount of condensation build up on all the ducts is making it rain in...
• Re: Isotherm Fridge - was Norcold 0040
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:41:28 -0700
  ...has > a "cold plate" (a kind of cold sink) option they call "ASU". > > http://www.indelmarine.com/frontopened.htm ____________________________________________________________________________________ Park yourself in front of...
• Re: Oil light comes up, 1.9 engine
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:33:56 -0800
  How cold is it outside? I've noticed it takes a while in the colder weather, for my oil light to finally flicker off...
• JACK R.
  Historical mailing list - Ken & Sue
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 19:31:58 -0500
  ...MY 85 westie never saw winter or even cold cold weather. I can't believe that I already know so many people here. Its...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:40:24 -0600
  ...And it gets a lot colder than 20 F here, especially December and January. mcneely ---- Rob <vwrobb@gmail.com> wrote: > "I" could not see...
• Re: Cold start issue
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 13:08:38 -0700
  ...That's 55 degrees F, that's cold and you know it starts well when > > cold, drive it & warm it up to when you...
• Re: Frozen Windshield Washer Fluid Tip
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:06 -0500
  The key to Dave's comment is "coming in from the cold". Your skin and extremities are cold, the alcohol sends blood to the...
• Re: No Clutch....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 2 Feb 2010 08:01:33 -0600
  ...Though I have heard it suggested that if bypass is a sometime problem, cold will make it less likely because the cylinder itself contracts...
• Cold-Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - J. Douglas Allen Taylor
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 07:24:44 -0800 (PST)
  ...This particular model has no cold-start switch. Starting it in warm weather is no problem at all. But whenever the weather drops to...
• heaters
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 21:53:14 -0500
  ...Now he can drive on even the coldest days and stay warm. Cold days, snowy days, salty days, rusty bus...Soon enough the nice...