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  • Re: Oil Filler Tube Question
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Tue, 5 Feb 2002 13:49:38 -0500
    ...A hole there negates the crankcase vacuum created by the PCV valve, allowing a relatively free-flow of unmetered air to bypass the air...
  • Re: rear heater bypass ?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 9 May 2013 17:22:04 -0400
    ...That flow capacity is lost to the front heater and also the radiator when really needed. Just cap them off or if the heater...
  • Re: Propane tank fill valve
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:06:03 -0400
    On 9/10/2012 3:34 PM, David Vickery wrote: > The fittings he is talking about are different from the extend a > flow/stay...
  • Re: Purpose of "Voltage Stabilizer" in Instrument cluster?
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:55:35 -0400
    ...Less resistance causes more current to flow, making more heat, bending the metal more, making the gauge read higher. If you bypass the regulator...
  • Re: GoWesty Parallel flow A/C Condenser
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 1 Feb 2021 15:20:19 +0000
    ...GoWesty Parallel flow A/C Condenser Wondering....have any of you tried this?  I have an 85 Tintop, where the A/C evaporator unit...
  • Re: Recall notice: A/C ducting
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Tue, 26 Oct 1999 14:33:54 -0700
    ...Operation of vehicles on rough roads could, over time, cause breakage of the plastic mounting material used to attach the air conditioning flow ducts...
  • Need diesel intake elbow/water seperator, plus Rainwater
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
    Mon, 5 May 2003 12:53:50 -0700
    ...On a related note, and pertaining to all Vanagons I suppose, I have a question regarding the flow of rainwater. Like most Vanagons, my...
  • Re: front heater valve
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:50:54 -0800
    ...Since you mentioned which way the coolant flows through the valve, you might mention what model you're talking about - could be diesel vanagon...
  • Re: Aux Air Flow Regulator
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Mon, 29 Jul 2002 13:41:24 -0400
    ...At >best, I would estimate the flow is never less than one half the "cold" >state flow. Is this normal? Anybody have any experience...
  • Re: The "Other" Vanagon Syndrome, Part II
    Historical mailing list - Philip Chidlaw
    Tue, 30 Sep 2003 20:51:02 -0700
    ...Some speculate that it's the air flow meter flap oscillating as the air flows through. If the flap starts vibrating, it could send...
  • Re: Air bubbles in coolant 2.1 wbx
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 4 Jun 2016 20:41:01 -0700
    ...As far as I know, air bubbles are NOT flowing into this tank all the time. Searching the archives, it seems the fault **may...
  • Re: air flow harness fix
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Mon, 8 Nov 1999 07:31:27 PST
    ...air flow harness fix >Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 09:30:21 -0500 > >Dear List, > >Has anyone tried the AFM capacitor fix recommended by...
  • Front Heater question
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Dawson
    Sat, 6 Dec 2003 23:25:28 EST
    ...Did that set up have greater air flow /heat requirements where VW would have omitted this sheet metal piece? Was that set up instead...
  • Re: Gauging propane level
    Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
    Thu, 18 Jan 2007 16:22:14 -0800
    ...More flow, more evaporation, more cooling. You frequently see heavy-use propane tanks that are cold and condensing water on the outside due to...
  • Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator Bad?
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
    Sun, 29 Nov 2020 18:48:19 -0500
    ...I am curious, what should the flow of fuel look like if I remove the gas line from the tank? -Jamie Sent from Mail...
  • Re: Anyone have a good rear heater core for sale?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 10 Dec 2013 22:44:10 -0500
    ...The valve is specifically designed to allow a small flow even when closed, to prevent coolant stagnating in the core. Yrs, d
  • Alumaseal ?
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Wed, 15 Feb 95 10:49:06 PST
    ...Apparently it can deposit in heater cores reducing flow and of course cooling your ardor or whatever else you heat in the van. -- -- ___ / __ __/ ____/ Al...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Springs and Pressure adjusters
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 01 Sep 1994 14:07:12 -0400 (EDT)
    ...The larger oilpump will boost pressure somewhat as well as increase the flow of your oil Ric
  • Re: WBX replacement(FRI!)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 27 Feb 1999 13:42:46 EST
    ...Nothing like a taste of real freedom to get the blood flowing. >> you didnt know? im taking over for Tim Smith.. ;<) this list hasnt...
  • 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...........
  • opening rear windows?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Thu, 20 Jun 2002 14:25:52 -0700
    There is roughtly no air flow in the back of our busses. Is there a way to get an opening rear side window for...
  • What is the valve. . . .
    Historical mailing list - Michael Round
    Thu, 13 Feb 2003 12:38:14 -0800
    ...its normal operating position? ===== Simply Honor All Life Michael __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day http://shopping.yahoo.com
  • Re: Fuel pumps
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sat, 2 Oct 2004 08:44:24 -0400
    Could it be that your fuel tank isn't free flowing? I would think a partially clogged filter screen inside the tank would make...
  • Re: Air Cooled Cylinder Head Questions
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 18 Sep 2002 20:39:51 -0500
    ...Stan Wilder On Wed, 18 Sep 2002 08:40:25 -1000 "Flowers, Robert O Mr (CPF N69RF)" <FlowerRO@CPF.NAVY.MIL> writes: > Thanks ... problem...
  • Re: Rear Vents
    Historical mailing list - John
    Mon, 28 Jun 1999 19:43:13 -0400
    ...George, I do think so...........I believe you are describing cabin flow thru ventilation. Flow thru venting is achieved through the inside of the...
  • Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:03:10 -0800
    ...Fuel pressure and > injector flow rate are relatively constant, so it should be a simple matter > to calculate the average duty cycle on the...
  • Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care!
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Thu, 22 Aug 2002 20:00:40 -0400
    ...if the flow rate >drawn >> off >> by the >> sink (the induction system) can't handle the flow rate into the Mark's >> scoop >> then...
  • Re: Westy Winter Camping Suggestions..(NVC) alcohol's impact on blood vesses and skin
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Fri, 20 Oct 2006 22:42:57 -0400
    ...Alcohol is a vasodilator, which means that it makes the peripheral blood vessels relax allowing more blood to flow through the skin and tissues...
  • Re: Dometic. City Water & Rear Fan. Reverse Air Flow?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:22:37 -0700
    ...With that fan on, it seems to me that the air flow going up and out he pop top might defeat the air flow...
  • Re: Throttle-on running issue
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Fri, 26 Jul 2019 17:57:31 -0400
    ...Very low psi only. >> In stock tanks the fuel flows through plastic parts inside the tank. >> >> Might be better to measure combined pressure and...
  • '86 F.I. problem, help/suggestions!!??
    Historical mailing list - Eric Pickering
    Fri, 31 Jul 1998 09:37:40 -0500
    ...I did (accidentally) unhook the air flow sensor and start it that way and it ran actually surprisingly well. I checked the air flow...
  • Re: Physics of LP tank filling Was: Filling LP tank for the first time
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 20 Apr 2000 13:16:41 -0400
    ...The problem with this This would be true if the tank were completely full of liquid -- since it isn't, the incoming flow compresses...
  • Re: 85 Westy Aux Air Regulator
    Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
    Wed, 13 Nov 1996 10:31:20 -0800 (PST)
    ...seat of a waterboxer Vanagon. > > Start scouring those junk yards! This goes for the air [intake] flow sensor. $360 new through VW dealer. Chris
  • Questions re:sysnthetic oils
    Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
    Thu, 2 Jan 97 17:22:46 UT
    ...I have a full flow filter and cooler system. Any thoughts would be appreciated... -Scott ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Scott and Maggie Allred '71 Westy -- The Wayback Machine...
  • Re: : Off roading in a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - t
    Sat, 5 Aug 2000 21:13:11 -0700
    ...better off picking up a hitchhiker with a staff, a couple of tablets in his hand and long flowing white hair. tim o'brien
  • Re: Vanagon List Stickers
    Historical mailing list - Stones
    Thu, 28 Mar 2002 11:35:22 -0500
    Does anyone have Ron's Flowchart? Could we get a copy of it to any sign shop and have it made in to stickers...
  • Which end?
    Historical mailing list - zolo
    Sat, 7 Feb 2004 12:15:49 -0800
    ...I was looking for the arrow to show the flow of direction but none was found. The only difference between the two ends was...
  • Addco swaybars... anyone have a set for sale?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 15 Jun 2004 23:37:48 +1200
    ...Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation. Q: Why is top posting frowned upon?
  • overheating
    Historical mailing list - mike stainbrook
    Sat, 24 Nov 2007 13:01:57 -0800
    ...elevated front, bled from radiator,but only got small amount out, flow stopped, then tried to suck back into radiator, engine overheated, radiator stays...
  • Re: Fuel pump noise? Fuel filters.
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 23 Jul 2013 05:32:44 -0700
    ...The gas flow has >> to be similar between a 900cc high-performance motorbike at 32O lbs and a >> ~2000cc vehicle weighing 4000lbs. >> > > The gas...
  • Re: Westy shower
    Historical mailing list - Fryday
    Mon, 12 Aug 2002 19:02:28 -0700
    ...One way for flow to the sink and > one for flow to your shower. You would have to also install a second > switch spliced...
  • Turbo Audi 3A Project Update: Scavenger Pumps
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Thu, 4 Oct 2001 02:56:45 EDT
    ...Let me say to monitors of the TDi swap list that heady cash flow problems await if you follow much of the "its no...
  • Re: Boston Bobs day at the dyno
    Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
    Fri, 21 Dec 2001 21:30:02 -0800
    ...1) The oxygen sensor is bad - not likely > 2) > > > The fuel injectors are unable to flow more fuel even with higher fuel > > > pressures and...
  • air-flow meter?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 Jan 1997 09:22:56 -0500
    ...It has to do with >>stablizing the electrical flow between pin 2 and 4 on the airflow meter >>connector with a capacitor. This current...
  • Gas Smell in 2.0 Litre
    Historical mailing list - Don R. Preston, Jr.
    Thu, 11 Feb 1999 15:55:26 -0700
    ...Gave her new plugs (Bosh Supers), switched the fuel filter so the flow went the "right" way, and replaced a few of the different...
  • Re: What is the size of the cooling fan behind the radiator?
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Tue, 1 Jul 2003 10:57:10 -0400
    ...If this is the fan that you have then it is plenty of flow (the thing is like a hurricane). Anything larger and when...
  • Re: 84 vanagon defroster dashboard switch
    Historical mailing list - Leon
    Sun, 28 Aug 2005 15:18:07 -0700
    ...Air inside cooling system causes high temps due to blocking flow If there is reduced flow fan will not turn on but even if...
  • Re: front door edge seals wasRe: 88-up flow-through parts
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sun, 1 Oct 2006 22:41:01 -0700
    ...was put in in 80 and > later vans together with the flow-through. someone is sending me pieces > from > his parts van and i...
  • Re: '82 westy, '91 Fox engine, fuel flow problem
    Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
    Sun, 14 Jun 1998 16:12:02 -0400
    ...This whole business >started by a reduced fuel flow problem and I'm guessing that the three >module unit will need to be replaced...
  • Re: Need a name
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Fri, 15 Jun 2001 17:53:44 -1000
    ...from an old song about such things. :) > Brow Inn?? :) > Brownian Movement (if you're a chemist). :) > Brown-eyed Susan (a flower, Rudbeckia triloba). or...
  • Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:43:01 -0400
    ...There's a button you depress that allows for propane to flow into the combustion chamber. When first firing up the fridge this button...
  • Re: back heat removal, comparative experiences among my vans
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Mon, 12 Apr 2004 12:17:32 -0400
    ...Shunting the rear heater will reduce flow to the front heater and yes, it will also reduce available flow through the radiator." and Ben...
  • How Propane Fridge works
    Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
    Thu, 21 Aug 1997 17:09:16 -0700
    ...Gas now flows to the fridge. The gas stops at the fridge gas valve. Its positioned like this (-) when OFF. Step 2: Now you...
  • Re: Boston Bobs day at the dyno
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 20 Dec 2001 09:23:48 -0800
    ...If you set it at 35 when the return flow was maximum then the system pressure was likely lower at the reduced return flows...
  • Re: MAF Sensors and the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 7 Dec 2010 10:46:34 -0600
    ...In that moment of time, there is a lag in fuel flow and with increased air flowing through the carburetor the fuel mixture suddenly...
  • Propex heater or regulator
    Historical mailing list - Danny C.
    Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:57:05 -0800
    ...i noticed the propain regulator is getting iced up and i think it is causing problems with the flow. is this common? the heater...
  • Fuel pressure regulator
    Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
    Fri, 25 Feb 2000 17:22:18 EST
    ...Would a properly functioning fuel pressure regulator allow the reverse flow of fuel through the system at a rate to sufficient to cause this...
  • Re: if not one thing its another, fuel pump
    Historical mailing list - Paul A Rogers
    Thu, 21 Aug 2003 07:03:48 -0700
    I know this sounds stupid but how does one verify free gravity flow? My fuel pump has been making sounds for a while now...
  • flow-through muffler -> cool cat -> failes emissions
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
    Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:15:54 -0500
    ...my mechanic believes that the problem might be that my fancy flow-through magnaflow muffler may be cooling the cat down too quickly so...
  • Re: Air Flow Sensor?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 9 May 2020 13:25:27 +0000
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