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• Re: To Shim Or not To Shim........That is the question
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 12:19:37 EST
  ...They provide way more than a 1/4" of lift and with only 10psi, they pretty much level the van. I installed them with...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - Danny
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:40:20 -0700
  ...used to snap smartly back up into the level postion after opening.� It returns to level when the door is closed. The screw on...
• Re: Transmission suddenly slipping
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 19:17:09 -0400
  ...drive it for 20 miles and, on a level surface, recheck the level. Mike '84 GL 7 pass automatic '85 GL Westy 4 speed...
• Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
  Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:25:35 +0000
  ...Make sure the fluid level is correct. Things warm van level, engine running, level between the marks. If not recently serviced, change the ATF...
• Fwd: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual), Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:56:40 -0400
  ...What you do > not want to see is oil temps going to unusually high levels and oil > pressure going to unusually low levels. If...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Wed, 11 May 2016 12:19:57 -1000
  ...what does reading the ATF dipstick show ? level ? ...condition, color, smell ? etc. Scott On 05/11/2016 10:51 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > This...
• Re: '73 van, Water in Oil
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 14:31:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Put the two together, and voila! Before you got the water-in-the-oil problem, did you ever notice any odd oil-level behavior...
• Re: 2.0l conversion
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 12:42:37 -0700
  ...The type of muffler you use will also determine the noise level. Originally I had an exhaust manifold with one outlet which was quieter...
• Re: Oil Light On Update
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Fri, 22 Jul 2022 02:36:05 -0400
  ...The 2 marks on the dip stick mark the normal oil level range. I found years ago that my 2.1 l would use...
• Re: blinking coolant light solution
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:10:30 -0600
  ...Finally > got some time today and pipetted some coolant form the pressure tank and > removed the level sensor. Sure enough the probe tips were...
• Re: vanagon diesel questions (dipstick)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Thu, 2 Jan 1997 20:31:42 -0800 (PST)
  ...When it broke, VW supplied a pink one with a higher oil level marked on it. Later, when I rebuilt the engine, I ordered...
• Re: Tough driving(thin air)
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 13:43:28 -0700
  ...I > notice my van runs better and better as I approach sea level -- more power > and better MPG. I live at about 4500' and...
• saggy rear end fixed
  Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 09:44:20 EST
  ...now everything is all level!!!!! only a few things i would add to putting things back together: couldn't get the shock to reach...
• Re: Kurt from Philly - Back to list- Back to Van with RexMobile
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 07:20:39 -0700
  ...Inside the tank, the fuel line angles upward to a fairly high level in the tank, then curves and points downward to the bottom...
• Re: ye olde blinking coolant level warning light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:11:46 +0000
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• Fuel level gauge
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 06:37:45 -0600
  Hi gang! I recently installed new fuel tank and sending unit and with 12 gallons approximately of fuel its showing about half a tank...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit (OH NO, NOT AGAIN!)
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 19:56:07 -0400
  ...nauseum? Many people don't have the same needs since there are so many different conversions and levels of repair/disrepair out there. Karl
• Re: Hard to read oil level?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Aug 1994 11:50:45 +0800
  I, too, have noticed that it is VERY difficult to read the oil-stick exactly! All hints appreciated.... /Martha Rubin nrubin@s1.csuhayward.edu...
• Re: Master cylinder going out?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Sun, 7 Nov 1999 19:29:25 EST
  ...The fluid level has been just below max ever since then. Sean B.
• Re: '85 not level? - Saggy Butt Solution
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 20:10:34 -0500
  Okey Dokey. Here's the page with my spring spacer install: http://www.knology.net/~vw/vanagon/sag/ And my page, still being slowly...
• Re: Truck chest
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Nov 2006 23:59:38 +0000
  ...Unknown00000000.data was not scanned for viruses because too many nested levels of files were found. For more information on antivirus tips and technology...
• Re: Catastrophic failure of coolant level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:39:40 -0400
  Steven Smith wrote: > I also seem to remember something about the coolant mix needing to be 50%? If true, that is sophisticated! Absolute myth...
• Re: Vanagon sightings
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 31 May 2007 03:06:22 +0000
  ...Unknown00000000.data was not scanned for viruses because too many nested levels of files were found. For more information on antivirus tips and technology...
• trailer hitch - where??
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 May 2007 01:07:55 +0000
  ...Unknown00000000.data was not scanned for viruses because too many nested levels of files were found. For more information on antivirus tips and technology...
• Re: when making a left turn, parking brake light comes on??? ideas?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 09:49:45 -0800
  ...You can tell if your vehicle has the brake fluid level sensor quite easily. In the top side of the fluid reservoir cap is...
• Re: blinking temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Fri, 1 Sep 2006 06:41:01 -0400
  ...So far turned off and done each of the following >and then started again: > >1) I've checked the coolant level switch in the...
• Re: brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 06:03:54 -0800
  ...There is a fluid level float switch on the reservoir, starting in 85 models. It is supposed to light the brake warning light when...
• Longitudinal Oil Pan Tilt
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 16:26:40 -0700
  ...above the lower sets, and the oil pan would be quite close to level if I were to do the further clearancing needed for...
• SUDDEN POWER STEERING FAILURE
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:09:15 -0700
  ...I filled it again until I ran out of fluid, and again, upon starting, the level dropped again. I had just checked it a...
• Re: Trim Levels
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:41:49 -0500
  ...Trim Levels In a message dated 1/9/01 5:20:35 PM Pacific Standard Time, seadog@LMF.NET writes: << Anybody know where I...
• Re: Spillbuster cup/glass holder
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:21:40 -0600
  ...that ! > and lots of travel trailers and RV's have small level mounts on their > outside corners. > I manage with a set of wooden...
• Re: 84 WB Coolant Light... More(U)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Sat, 20 Jul 1996 10:16:16 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Since my coolant level was find and the temp guage was showing normal I drove the wb for several weeks. As the coolant level...
• Re: Why Fuel Level Might Affect Performance
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 May 1999 23:53:29 EDT
  ...But as a side benefit the low fuel level bucking also went away for good. I didn't replace the filter or anything. Why...
• Re: Cooling System performance at altitude
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 20:37:11 -0400
  ...According to my coolant tester a 50/50 mix boils at 265 degrees with a 15 psi cap, presumably at sea level, so at...
• Re: Testing coolant level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:30:11 -0700
  ...Testing coolant level sensor Hi, I just bought a new sensor. I put it in water and test the continuity between the two probes...
• Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Sunshine
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 20:01:07 -0500
  ...hmmmmmmmm Thanks Sunshine On Sep 8, 2009, at 6:50 PM, Karl wrote: > The coolant level sensor should definitely have an o-ring on...
• Re: Westy water tank sender
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:55:06 -0500
  ...Mike at westfalia.org wrote to say that "VW was not very > consistent with their water tank level sensors...There are two basic types...
• Re: Catastrophic failure of coolant level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Steven Smith
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:03:41 -0700
  ...I seem to remember that unplugging the coolant level sensor would cause the temp gauge to bury itself to the hot side no matter...
• Re: A trick - Subiegon oil dip stick
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 3 Sep 2023 14:59:54 -0600
  ...You definitely > want to add oil when the oil is at the low level mark. Trying to check > oil and get that tube back...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - temp. (degree) gauge not working
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 07:40:29 EST
  ...My water level light works perfectly.....blinks initially then after registering water level ok, it turns off.... I never get anything out of my...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:02:20 -0700
  To the top level! But this makes sense, aeration would explain my symptoms. I should have done a parking lot oil change against my...
• Re: 2 Cups low on coolant made my vanagon overheat?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 08:20:36 -0400
  ...this is not a >temperature sensor but a level sensor. perhaps your tank is designed the >same way. in wasserboxer tank system if the...
• Re: Coolant light mystery
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 17 Sep 2022 11:30:55 -0600
  ...All Models > > > > * refer to appropriate wiring diagram > * disconnect coolant level sensor electrical connector > * check coolant level in coolant reservoir > *** MUST be between MIN and...
• Re: ATF and Final Drive
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 18:30:45 -0800
  ...However, the ATF level is >always just fine. So does the dipstick for the ATF not reflect the level in >the final drive? > >I...
• Re: Spillbuster cup/glass holder
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:51:15 -0800
  ...about leveling the van .. > there's an iphone app for that ! > and lots of travel trailers and RV's have small level mounts on...
• Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 2 Mar 2018 00:57:18 -0500
  ...Kit” clearly states it does not warn > you if your coolant level is low, only about overheating. Mike I can’t say > what set...
• AVP / Repair
  Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 15:34:04 EDT
  I had bought an engine from AVP and am having problems...some sort of compression leak causing coolant level pressure as well as fluid...
• brake shoes cont.
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 17:34:24 -0600
  ...But after careful review of the master cylinder and master brake fluid reservoir noticed it was at minimum level. Yep. Looks like the level...
• Re: FS: '87 Westy w/ 2.0L golf inline motor conversion from Fast Forward on e...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 10:51:51 EDT
  ...lifts bed level so it's he same height as the revised level > caused by installing an inline-4 at the closer to vertical...
• Re: WAS:dumbest auto company NOW: Representatives (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 17:28:21 -0700
  ...I was looking at it purely from a state >level, not down at the district level. It makes sense that a rep from a...
• Re: WTB:water level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 21:12:42 -0400
  ...c-ya Jonce >Hey all, >my water level sensor in my water tank stopped working today. upon removal >and inspection, the sensors are corroded...
• Re: Oil Fill Level - Only go halfway. Makes a difference! Thanks Dennis.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 Oct 2005 11:28:23 -0500
  ...Oil Fill Level - Only go halfway. Makes a difference! Thanks Dennis. > Sexist 'jokes' are not 'jokes', they are hurtful. IMHO there is NO place...
• Re: Global Warming My Vanagon? NVC
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:44:31 -0700
  ...then it's melting should NOT cause a rise in water level. > Yep, that's the problem. Melting in Antarctica and/or Greenland could...
• Re: ATF
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Dec 2014 12:20:06 -0500
  ...but should the engine be running for an accurate level? yes just like any other car out there. running warm in park.
• Re: Westy 3-Way Fridge Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Nov 94 10:34:48 MST
  ...My 81 Westfalia has the green/red/white gauge with no LEDs except for the battery and water level. Jack
• Re: NAPA Transmission Drain Plug "Tool"
  Historical mailing list - Groff, Montgomery
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 12:43:49 -0700
  I cut mine off with a hacksaw and it works great. <snip> > The short end was too long to get at the check level...
• Re: coolant level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 13:50:28 EDT
  This happened to me before, and I started seeing blinking coolant light syndrome 1. I replaced my sensor. Another thing you should see if...
• Temp gauge and red light HELP
  Historical mailing list - John Branstrom
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 14:20:05 EDT
  ...The van isn't overheating and the level is OK Any suggestions??? Thanks Blitz
• tube bumpers without the U ..
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 07:29:10 -0700
  ...the idea of getting the front bumper without the upside down U on the top???? Is it better or worse...??? (on a visual level... )
• Re: fuel injector cleaning
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:19:21 -0800
  > and then the next level of cleaning is FIC rebuilt 42 > http://www.injector.com/injectorservice.php $42 sorry that should have been http...