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  • air filter question
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 14 Aug 2019 10:20:14 -0700
    ...are those 2 filters have different air flow rate regarding shape and design? thanks dan
  • Re: Fuel Injector Rebuilders - who do you like?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:47:27 -0500
    ...You will also get a before and after flow report. Surprisingly, after 250,000 miles, mine were not in bad shape. Ken Lewis http...
  • Flapper Valves
    Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
    Tue, 25 Apr 95 11:32:58 PDT
    William Kennedy asked why the heater flapper valve don't actually shut off the flow over the heat exchangers, but divert it outside instead...
  • RE: Westy 3-Way Fridge Questions
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 25 Nov 1994 06:17:53 -0700
    ...Mine glows red only if the fridge is working on LP, there is >no green....DC On my fridge the flow meter is a...
  • van trade?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Jun 1996 20:05:06 -0500
    I was wondering if anyone would like to trade a nfairly good condition bus for a '7slightly rusintty '77 that flowwods immediately upon starting...
  • Re: FS-Syncro '86 kustom kamper-bettr than westy
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Mon, 25 Mar 2002 21:46:07 EST
    ...I just don't understand how the coffee maker and flower pots hold on when fording a stream or crashing down a washed-out...
  • Re: ADBQ
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 4 May 2003 15:59:00 -0400
    The one thing that hasn't been discussed is, when using BIG positive and negative wires, the potential to cause massive current flow from...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 7 Jul 2003 - Special issue (#2003-689)
    Historical mailing list - Chris Tybursky
    Tue, 8 Jul 2003 10:35:49 -0400
    Hello all, I wrote that fella on ebay who is selling the performance chips and he said he has no dyno flow charts or...
  • Re: I found a "Mystery Switch" ...
    Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
    Mon, 24 May 2004 09:11:38 -0500
    ...If the van tips over or rolls there is a mechanism in the switch that will shut off the flow of fuel to the...
  • Re: low fuel pressure and lean engine
    Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
    Mon, 5 Jul 2004 13:39:09 -0600
    ...pressure source (like gravity, for instance). >In this case, restricting the flow too much through a pre-filter could cause >the pump to starve...
  • Re: "vw brings back bus"
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 2 Mar 2011 18:46:37 -0500
    ...2011/3/1 Mark <mbrush@umich.edu> > Hmmmm.... > > > http://www.mlive.com/auto/index.ssf/2011/03/first_look_at_flower_power_vw.html >
  • Re: Water Wetter
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 27 Aug 2005 11:13:15 +1200
    ...It simply removes surface >tension so the coolant (water) flows better. > >John >Aircooled.Net Inc. That's a better explanation. Might keep your cooling...
  • Re: Coolant Light
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Mon, 5 Nov 2007 23:23:51 -0500
    ...The heater core is still subject to coolant system pressure (just no flow) so you would still have a leak unless you blanked off...
  • Re: fuel injector cleaning
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:01:42 -0500
    ...He provides before/after flow and pattern results. He'll also replace the stub hoses for an additional charge. http://cruzinperformance.com/injsteps.html
  • Re: Recirculating heat in '74-'79 camper (update)
    Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
    Mon, 4 Dec 1995 10:27:26 -0500
    ...John from WV had an interesting suggestion about reversing flow through one of the heat exchangers. I'm sort of scared to create a...
  • Re: Injectors
    Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
    Sun, 13 Aug 2006 22:34:04 -0400
    ...Repeating the flow test after cleaning showed that they all ran the > same. > > With higher mileage, I'd clean them and carry a spare...
  • Rebuilding Air Flow Sensor
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 16 Oct 95 22:22:47 -0400
    Anyone have advice about rebuilding air flow sensors? The flapper shaft on mine broke at the pin in the flap. So far I haven...
  • loses power, was: Re: What does an Air flow meter do?
    Historical mailing list - Carroll Smith
    Mon, 23 Nov 1998 18:35:12 GMT
    ...right? I saw >on a website a price for the air flow meter? what does this do and how >can I tell if Its...
  • Re: High elevation adjustments
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Mon, 8 Jul 2002 21:44:38 -0700
    ...One thing that did require fixing when I moved to Wyoming was the wiring harness adapter to the Air Flow Box. Being higher and...
  • FS PARTS OR TRADE
    Historical mailing list - Darrel
    Sun, 18 May 2003 16:47:27 -0400
    ...metal dash 3 gauge instrument panel gold jetta over flow bottle vanagon over flow bottle 240 z side marker light red & yellow front lower...
  • Re: I added a Turbo to improve air flow...
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Sun, 28 Nov 2004 18:09:08 -0500
    ...This also underscores the improvement by > removing the stock RESTRICTIVE air flow meter as discussed in another > thread. Makes complete sense to me. > > John...
  • Pigtail needed
    Historical mailing list - Andre Fiedler
    Sat, 12 Dec 2015 08:35:19 -0700
    I am looking for a Vanagon air flow meter harness...it's the "pigtail" to address vanagon bucking syndrome. If you have one available...
  • Water Pump life on a 1.9
    Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
    Thu, 3 Jan 2013 09:33:56 -0500
    ...restrictions in the flow will not increase waterpump radial loads but a overtightened belt sure will. mike
  • Re: Rebuilding Air Flow Sensor
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 16 Oct 95 23:39:29 -0400
    > From: jackr@fortnet.org Mon Oct 16 23:09:06 1995 > John, > Tell us what the number on the AFC is so we can...
  • Re: mufflers
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 17 Oct 94 12:55:00 MDT
    ...They have a free > flow muffler for my particular breed o' bus ('78 siebsitzer) for, get this, > Phone number? jackr@starfleet.scs.ag.gov
  • Re: Stat out OK
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Wed, 5 May 1999 23:54:17 -0400
    ...without a thermostat this summer > so I could get max.coolant flow. Is that OK for summer? I will put one > in this Winter. >
  • Bra vs. Bugs
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sat, 13 Apr 2002 18:33:24 -0700
    ...Is it effective in keeping bugs out of the radiator without impeding air flow. Does it impede airflow at all through the radiator and...
  • Re: Radiator Design
    Historical mailing list - Darren
    Fri, 28 Jun 2002 11:43:38 -0500
    ...If no coolant is flowing at idle then there is no reason to do this. Is this necessary? Darren
  • antenna
    Historical mailing list - j v
    Tue, 11 Feb 2003 10:33:28 -0800
    ...im a newbie __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day http://shopping.yahoo.com
  • Season's greetings
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 25 Dec 2003 02:03:47 +1300
    ...Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation. A: Why is top posting frowned upon?
  • technical questions
    Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
    Fri, 2 Jul 2004 00:36:45 -0400
    Exhaust? Will it hurt to run the engine with very little exhaust back pressure? For example no cat and a free flow muffler? I...
  • the back end of the Vanagon aerodynamics again
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 21 Mar 2006 20:30:29 -0800
    Remember those iffy flow diverters mentioned a while back? well here is a bigger and maybe better *researched* solution. On the Make magazine website...
  • aircooled air boot needed
    Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
    Mon, 9 Oct 2006 12:44:48 -0700
    Anyone in the Dallas area with an air boot (that hose that goes from the air flow vane meter to the engine) for 2...
  • Re: 1.9L Hiccup Remedy?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Tue, 23 May 2006 23:05:32 -0400
    ...Wiggle the bigger pieces while looking at the solder joint or, just re-flow suspicious connections. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
  • Re: noise reduction sound deadening
    Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
    Mon, 25 Jun 2001 11:12:45 -0400
    ...They also are in areas where water can't flow in from some other source without some odd occurance like driving the van into...
  • Re: Ventilation Controls
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Tue, 29 Jan 2002 15:24:19 -0600
    ...The two vents at the ends of the dash have levers beside them to open the air flow. Some vans have fresh air vents...
  • Re: Coolant filter
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:09:51 -0700
    ...The only way > that I would even consider installing one is in a bypass circuit where a > plugged filter cannot restrict the flow of...
  • cleaning carburator
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 05 Oct 95 11:58 CDT
    ...With the carb soaked/covered with the carb cleaner fluid, residue and particulate matter flows freely with little need for pressure. Certainly there are...
  • Re: Thanks! (problem solved)
    Historical mailing list - mayfly95
    Thu, 14 Jun 2001 22:37:34 -0400
    Air Flow Meter - check hs pricedealer is BIG $$$$, Vanagain sells them for 120.00, a guy on ebay has been auctioning them off for...
  • AFM
    Historical mailing list - C Snyder
    Tue, 16 May 2017 20:25:48 -0400
    I have an old air flow meter from my 1987 Vanagon that I would like to have rebuilt. I thinking it would be cheaper...
  • Re: best lube for sliding door
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:12:02 -0700
    I think tri-flow is pretty magic and will work just fine. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward Maglott" <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • Re: follow-up rear hatch lock cylinder rehab
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:39:06 -0500
    ...John > John Rodgers > Clayartist and Moldmaker > 88'GL VW Bus Driver > Chelsea, AL > Http://www.moldhaus.com > I wonder if it (tri-flow) > could...
  • Cold Start Problem
    Historical mailing list - David Brooks
    Wed, 08 May 1996 13:32:26 -0600
    ...Knowledgeable friend says I need new air flow sensor. YIKES! Big $$$! Any other ideas? Thanks. David Brooks dbrooks@exchange.cs.mci.com
  • Re: Shuddering Returns--Gas
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 23 Jan 1995 12:36:53 -0800 (PST)
    ...Who knows, maybe a wet (with water) filter has different flow characteristics than a non-wet one (hydrophobic filter material, I know this sounds...
  • Re: '85 GL A/C QUESTIONS
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 22 Jul 1998 11:58:13 EDT
    I just did this on my '84 and I am pretty sure that the flow goes from the compressor (high side), to the Condensor...
  • Fwd: Re: Aux battery solution??!!!
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 21 May 1999 20:15:09 -0400
    ...Otherwise tiny >differences in the batteries will cause quite surprising currents to flow >through the parallel David Beierl - dbeierl@ibm.net
  • Re: disappearing coolant??
    Historical mailing list - David Maurio
    Thu, 11 Sep 2003 22:46:25 -0400
    ...In normal operation, the overflow tank will not be >used, except if the van overheats, then coolant flows >into the overflow tank, and then...
  • Re: AC Drip Drop..absolution NVC...
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Mon, 18 Jul 2005 22:47:51 EDT
    ...I'll bring the leaflets & flowers ! JC... . PS: What the Big Guy Wants, the Big Guy Gets !!! Big Guy Help us All !!! . JC...
  • Re: horn ring (no global warming content)
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:48:25 -0400
    ...I flowed some solder into the bad spot and sanded it smooth. A little white grease for good measure. So far so good. Ken...
  • Re: Oil and Coolant Reccomendations
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:29:37 -0400
    ...Won't flow as well when cold as the M1. Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL "Jake de Villiers" <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> writes: > Like Scott, I...
  • Re: K&N Filter and.....
    Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
    Tue, 16 Apr 2002 21:35:10 -0700
    ...This is assuming that the filter does indeed flow *that* much more air... The "performaance chip" is supposed to correct this problem. I have...
  • Re: Fwd: RE: "Green" solar battery charger
    Historical mailing list - Jack
    Thu, 13 Nov 2003 19:05:38 -0800
    ...ohm's law implies that a current of 12 V/300 Ohm = 0.04 A will flow ..." No! It doesn't "imply". It's...
  • Re: 1985 fresh air vent clogged?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 13 Apr 2014 21:36:01 -0700
    ...Pulled the flex tube off the heater >> box/blower, and no air flow there either. I had to patch things back up, >> and now...
  • Re: Will be worth less or more?
    Historical mailing list - Ellen
    Tue, 3 Jun 2008 20:50:11 -0700
    ...Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms...
  • Re: Vent flapper noise?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 7 May 2008 07:36:44 -0400
    ...I'm > sure > this warm air has been flowing all spring but it's just now warm enough to > bother me. > > Does anyone know...
  • Re: Blink'n Ignition Light (cont'd)
    Historical mailing list - thetrans
    Thu, 7 May 1998 12:14:22 -0400
    ...but never turn the key, until the light looks like a flower".... Well I stared at the light, then stared out the cloud, and...
  • Re: front heater problems 85'/Lord have Mercy!
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Thu, 23 Jan 2003 09:15:21 EST
    ...What chance is there that this atomized lubricant, carried by the air flow, buffeted about by the eddy currents of laminar flow, is going...
  • Re: Cooling system tip and involved question
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Sat, 8 Dec 2001 18:59:48 -0500
    ...Before the engine reaches operating temperature, the thermostat is closed and there is no coolant flow through the radiator loop. In order to flush...
  • Re: Digifant, barometers, and the AFM
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 1 Nov 1999 13:45:18 -0800
    ...At high altitudes, due to the lower air density, the volumetric flow measured by the air-flow sensor corresponds to a lower air-mass...
  • Re: [Syncro] Air Flow Metre cheap fix?
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Wed, 17 Jan 2001 20:55:11 -0800
    ...Wednesday, January 17, 2001 6:35 PM Subject: [Syncro] Air Flow Metre cheap fix? Hi Volks, I am looking for the info on the...