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• Re: Cold air always
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 21:50:57 -0600
  ...However, if your getting nothing but cold air out of the front heater consider a plugged heater core which is a good possibility with...
• Re: Outhouse fan
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 13:25:32 -0700
  ...I suspect it "stores" excess cold during the balmy nights and releases it during the hot days. Sometimes we use the jug of cold...
• Re: Adjusting Valves 78 Air Cooled
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 11:59:13 -0500
  ...I would then check it cold to see if it has clearance cold. I determine that a valve is closed all the way if...
• A/C Freezing Up?
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 03:01:52 -0500
  ...With the temp control knob on the warmest setting, the air is really cold, and does not feel any colder if the knob is...
• About My Coolant Heater At 40 Below Zero
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 15:37:02 -0400
  ...I was not cold. How warm does the air blow? ANSWER: Again, this is all relative to how cold it is outside. I did...
• Re: Problem Solved: On road, Having problem, coolant related
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jan 2022 15:12:54 +0000
  ...Thanks again to Ken and Dennis! We enjoyed our time at Pacific Beach State Park, even though it was quite cold at night, sunny...
• Re: [WetWesties] Okay, How Cold Is It?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 12:14:28 -0500
  "So cold it nearly cut my water off," (NOT house water). Old saying of my father, and Woodie Guthrie in one of his Dust...
• AC conversion to R134a on my '87
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 22:33:05 -0600
  ...The AC has never been cold. The van was stored for 1+ years before I bought it, so I figured the freon had leaked...
• Re: A/C performance with Freeze-12
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 18:34:23 -0500
  ...Idling or going down the freeway, it's really cold inside, -really- hot outside. It is routinely over 100F daily presently and the Carats...
• Re: Cold starting problem
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 09:42:11 -0500
  ...When it's cold or warm, when I start it it cranks and cranks until it starts and then it will belch some black...
• Alternater light
  Historical mailing list - Wayne Adamson
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 18:11:22 -0800
  ...The alternator light comes on,and stays on when I start the van cold.If I rev it up I hear a click and...
• found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:35:49 +0000
  ...It's probably been 15 years since I last used it and it blew cold during that time. Since then on the occasions when...
• Re: Frozen Windshield Washer Fluid Tip
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:15:52 -0600
  ...I had, in the paragraph above, mentioned the medical point of view (alcohol is a no no in the cold). DMc ---- David Beierl <dbeierl...
• 71 westy update
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 05 Jan 1995 15:54:55 +0500
  ...I went to take a better look at the bus today, the despite 22 degrees f cold. The ## is:2312267322 and the motor is...
• Re: oil level question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 12:13:21 -0400
  ...When is the proper time to >check the oil, when it is cold or after it has been running for awhile??? When cold, check...
• HELP - No idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - instructor
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 11:30:36 -0800
  Hi All, Recently I have been having problems with my 90 vanagon idling when cold. I must apply gas to get it started but...
• Re: '87 Westy shudders at idle
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 19:49:00 -0700
  ...I had a new muffler put on > and it immediately began to shudder at cold idle. It seems ok once I run it > for...
• Re: 12 electric blankets readily available at Wal-mart
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 10:40:27 -0800
  awesome chrismas gift for my ever-cold wife! Matthew Pollard "Racing with the wind and flirting with death Dept. Of Chemistry So have a...
• Re: Cooling system tip and involved question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 08:37:45 -0600
  ...I don't like the idea of pushing cold > water into a running motor. Doesn't the constant input of cool water keep > the...
• Re: Coolant gauge all the way to the right ?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 9 May 2002 16:50:49 -0700
  ...Where is it > supposed to > be when the engine is cold? Smack dead in the middle is "normal" from the posts ive read, right...
• Re: 91 Carat Cold Stall
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 13:02:24 -0700
  ...Check the throttle switch adjustment per Bentley. >This problem got worse after a tune up. >It used to cold idle without any help at...
• Re: 1981 flooding issue
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 21:11:14 -0600
  ...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: Vanagon on ice? -MORE
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 05:36:26 -0800
  ...I tremble by the coldness. > Was this brick made intentionally? Locations? It was 70F here two days ago, but these were taken in Massachusets...
• Re: Amsoil oil question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 1 May 2008 00:14:49 -0400
  ...The 5W-40 (5 Winter 40) just means that in cold weather a cold engine will see it as 5 weight and when the...
• Trans/Diff Seals Temp Question
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:58:23 -0500
  How cold is too cold? Temps for Saturday high of 32F. Plan on sealing up the trans/diff for the '87. I have an...
• Gas heater
  Historical mailing list - George J. Lampman
  Sun, 8 Oct 2000 10:48:09 -0700
  Just posted a BA6 gas heater on Brad Snyder's Free Vanagon Auction Site. Cold weather drivers should check it out.
• Cold Weather Camping Question
  Historical mailing list - Joe Gawzner
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 09:17:58 -0800
  Thanks to everyone who answered my question - your information was very informative! Joe Gawzner 90 Syncro Westy Subaru Conversion
• Re: * 10/4/2015 Needed NOW! Vanagon (1981) ONLY starts when cold /How To FIX this advice. PLEASE . . .
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 12:11:37 -0700
  ...A new/rebuilt started caused the same >>> only-cold starting a few days ago. >>> >>> The second, long bolt to hold the starter on is...
• Re: 1.9L - Will not idle cold - when warm idles at 2800RPM
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 20:11:44 -0400
  ...1.9L - Will not idle cold - when warm idles at 2800RPM Hello - I have a freinds who is having this issue. He said he...
• Re: why does my electric clock stop and go?
  Historical mailing list - Neal Hansen
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 16:33:56 -0700
  ...why does my electric clock stop and go? Analog vanagon clocks stop in cold whether. Cold usually means < 20� F. Your van has thin...
• Re: lack of power when cold
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 14:35:09 -0700
  ...A clogged >filter will keep things from working when the fluid is cold. If that is >not the problem, then you are probably looking...
• Re: Another one with an anti-freeze leak.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 10:23:53 -0400
  ...If the water jackets shrank enough due to cold to let it leak, likely the rubber is hardened from both cold and age, and...
• Heading NORTH on 20w-50
  Historical mailing list - Scott Davis
  Sat, 11 Dec 1999 10:06:15 EST
  ...to change to a lighter weight to accommodate the colder weather up there (easier cold stars, etc.)? On a recent trip to D.C...
• Cold Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - Don & Sue Welch
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 18:30:17 -0700
  ...Our 1991 Vanagon has developed a "cold strt" problem. It will fire and die usually three times before it will finaly start and run...
• Re: [DIESEL] [Diesel] Injector Pump is leaking...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 20 Oct 2001 11:27:38 -0700
  The cold start lever o-ring is a 2 hour driveway job. The parts are probably less than $5. Let me know if you...
• Still running poor when cold...
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 16:51:30 -0400
  ...I posted previously that my 90 runs poorly when cold (no power, rough/low idle, appears to be moisture exiting until warm) but runs...
• Re: Gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 13:33:24 EST
  Hello all, With the cold weather here in northeast Ohio I was worried about my gas mileage in my 86 GL auto ( 17.5...
• Cold weather advice?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Thu, 20 Nov 2003 09:36:36 -0800
  ...Is this going to cause trouble? - any issues with running the fridge in cold weather? Do I have to worry about icing or will...
• Re: sliding door lock won't unlock
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 17:19:49 -0800
  5 degrees, its cold down there! Glad I'm in Alaska where it 40F and raining! Mark in AK - no snow, warm(for us...
• SETTING IDLE
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 12:24:06 -0500
  ...However, when the engine is cold it sort of bucks and coughs along at about 600 rpm. If I bump up the idle to...
• Re: Volkspeople, lubricate your sliding door latches.
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 13:32:36 -0700
  ...Yep, had this problem after washing the westy in cold weather yesterday-But removing the door panel is not a casual thing to do...
• Re: Parking Brake vs Left in Gear - Siezed Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:20:17 -0800
  ...From then on if I know my brakes are cold and wet I will not use the parking brake. Likewise, if the temps go...
• Re: More idle questions (no pun intended)...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 14:42:55 -0500
  WVVW wrote: > Additionally, when the engine is cold, it idles beautifully for about 5 seconds, then drops down to around 250 RPM, chug-chugs...
• =?us-ascii?Q?RE:_running_hot....ideas=3F__UP_DATE_running_a_70o_t-stat_in?= =?us-ascii?Q?stead_of_the__87o_one?=
  Historical mailing list - hunnam
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 10:39:50 +1100
  ...has to reach operating temperatures in order to combat excessive wear of a colder running engine. The colder an engine is running the more...
• UPDATE - RE: [VANAGON] 87 Runs Super Rich 20 Minutes After Cold Start - Why?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 23:05:10 +0000
  ...Funny because the engine was cold. Then Inoticed one of the wires broke off of its connector that goes to theP/S enrichment switch...
• Re: Thermostats especially in colder weather
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 14:22:08 -0800
  ...Most vehicles with small engine do not have 5 gallons of cold coolant available so even if a stat opens early they still warm...
• Re: ] more hoses to leak
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 10:34:14 -0800
  ...Should I presume there as old as > my 87 gl ? > > Brian Honan , > > Pittsburgh Pa , cold,, cold,, cold,,, > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer...
• Re: Help with troubleshooting a 1980 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 20:35:55 -0500
  ...You can use an ohm meter to test the sensor at cold and hot or you can also test it somewhat by either unplugging...
• Re: changing transmission fluid...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 07:06:38 -0700
  ...I found the Redline better for cold shifting, but both are better than dino oil. On 24 Sep 2003 at 14:57, Wesley Alden...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:22:35 -0500
  ...and it is not adding air at cold start, then opening the >> throttle slightly at cold start is allowing the needed air into the...
• Re: Freeze Plugs was Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 18:50:03 -0800
  agreed on what likely went on with the guys van and seeping of extra cold rubber outer gaskets. 'canadian mix' ? .. stronger than 50/50...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 27 Jul 2014 23:17:37 -0400
  Our '03 Toyota Matrix idles at 2000+ rpm in colder weather to get it's catalytic converter to 'light up' - and the cat is...
• Re: Sticking sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Apr 94 19:25:31 CDT
  >My 84 has developed the annoying problem of during cold (as if it ever >gets cold in California) the leading edge (closest to the...
• Re: stove=heater=safe? + update
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Mon, 21 Nov 1994 23:32:16 -0700 (MST)
  Hello vanagon gang and those still camping in the cold, Here's a little update on the method of heating slightly from the fridge...
• Curses, Oiled Again!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 21:55:35 EDT
  ...I line in South Carolina and winters are not that cold. In a colder climate I might consider straight 10W-30. Does mixing viscosities...
• Re: About them Norcold refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 13:36:17 -0700
  I don't want to be picky, or defend the Dometic too much, but the "cold air falling out" is not a big concern...
• Re: Trip Report. I-5 Portland to So Cal.
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 4 Jan 2013 16:58:16 -0800
  ...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: Fuel injector operating voltage
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 Dec 2010 10:35:10 -0800
  ...or at least, I can say I have operated hundreds of injectors and cold start valves on 12 volts and never hurt one. ----- Original...
• Re: 1.9L - Will not idle cold - when warm idles at 2800RPM
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:29:44 +0000
  ...1.9L - Will not idle cold - when warm idles at 2800RPM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Thank you all for your suggestions - I will...
• EV-Quick Heat Trick
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 09:32:12 -0400 (EDT)
  Want your EV to heat up quick on those cold mornings? Here's a simple tip. When you put the heat on, also turn...