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• Re: Power & MPG Summer/Winter
  Historical mailing list - James
  Tue, 10 Nov 2015 22:42:36 -0500
  Are your daytime temperatures really down to the 20F in that document? 50-60F temps, in my experience, produce the best fuel economy in...
• Re: Outside Temperature
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:08:09 -0600
  ...I guess it would be more convenient to have a means of knowing the temperature outside when I am inside (particularly when driving), but...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 16:11:59 EST
  ...The reduction of peak temps is to attenuate the > production of oxides of Nitrogen (pollutants) that are formed only at high > temperatures. > Two bits...
• Re: Peel N Seal RE: Dynamat...
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:47:25 -0400
  ...My highest recorded interior car temperature was 180* (SERIOUSLY), at that temperature, the candle I keep in the sink for nighttime illumination had melted...
• Re: Cold Idle Problem
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 8 Sep 2017 08:29:23 -0400
  The temperature sensor I replaced about 3 years ago is the one with a blue rectangular plug connector on the thermostat housing. On Fri...
• Re: Gas Milage and the Fuel Pressure Regulator
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 May 2001 10:59:38 -0400
  ...Quoting the Bosch FI book: "Air Temperature sensor...Known as NTC I, this sensor also has a negative temp coefficient. Remember, the control unit...
• Re: VANAGON digest 495
  Historical mailing list - Jens Dominik Muller
  Fri, 16 Jun 1995 14:02:12 -0400
  ...interesting idea to use the engine temperature sensor of the FI unit to check your engine temperature. Can you hook up a gauge to...
• coolant presure
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 21 Dec 1997 12:44:32 -0600
  ...The coolant pressure is 0 when cold and slowly rises along with the coolant temperature to around 10 psi, I assumed it would sit...
• Re: 85 vanagon heater don't heat
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 18:27:02 -0600
  ...Does the temperature gauge go up about halfway? Another possibility is that the hot water valve near the heater may not be opening because...
• Vehicle insulation for sound and temperature
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 17:51:14 -0600
  Last weekend we removed the cabinets, bed, water tank, et al. While were are there, I would like to install some stuff to reduce...
• Re: After-Market Temperature Gauge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:24:54 -0400
  At 11:18 AM 4/20/2011, Max Wellhouse wrote: >DAVID???????? No. No disrespect to Anthony, but I several times asked for specific tests...
• Vanagon 2.1 Oil Pressure
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 23:43:19 EST
  ...What does the manual give as oil pressure range for a 2.1l motor? Give me RPMs and temperature please. Thanks Ken Wilford John...
• Dometic Temperature
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 14:41:17 -0500
  On our trip last week, we used the fridge on 110, 12V, and propane. All three worked BUT......the temp inside would never get...
• Re: AC pressures
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 12:09:44 -0400
  With R134a the pressures will vary a lot with temperature of course but I would be looking for something in the range 220-250...
• Re: '87 temperature gauge
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Sun, 11 Apr 2004 17:46:36 -0400
  do yourself a favor and buy some quality gauges such as VDO. i BOUGHT SOME CHEAP Gauges and I don't trust them either...
• Re: Nytrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 19 Oct 2015 21:41:17 -0500
  ...However, that’s supposed to be the inflated pressure when cold (presumably the coldest temperature of the day, which can vary between seasons). When...
• Re: Oil Light on at idle only when hot
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 08:14:26 -0400
  ...The conditions specified for the use of 10W40 / 10W30 are for consistent temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit for both motors. However, at consistent temperatures...
• Re: Heater Core coolant direction. 1st response was blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 27 Nov 2021 17:21:22 -0500
  ...This arrangement provides the > greatest temperature rise. There are situations where this is not done for > example, heating systems taking in air at freezing...
• Re: It's cold out there (Even in Florida)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 3 Jan 2018 22:20:39 +0000
  ...We aren't used to daytime temperatures like that. Sorry.....had to chime in and commiserate with you freezing Yankees and Canadians. Anthony in...
• Re: Lots of talk about Rust...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 14:06:16 -0400
  ...The air temperature only got down to about 38F or so, but the top of my empty cooler acquired a heavy layer of dew...
• Re: Crimp vs splice
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 00:00:20 -0800
  ...At what temperature does solder melt ? What engine area temperatures should we expect? Heat shrink definitely. Tim O > So, I finally took my van...
• refrigerator - high altitude operation
  Historical mailing list - Russell F. Maginnis
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 10:55:16 -0700
  ...At altitude, I inadvertently left the refrigerator on DC all night (more than 8 hours) at an exterior temperature below freezing. It operated the...
• I've lost my fast idle...
  Historical mailing list - Brian & Carol Megas
  Thu, 20 Nov 2003 06:54:44 -0800
  ...Since then, air temperature in the mornings has varied from a little below freezing to maybe 45 F, and still no fast idle at...
• Re: Best placement for outside air temperature sender?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 14:28:36 -0600
  In my '81 air-cooled I have had a temperature probe wire-tied to the horn. That seemed to give a good reading. If...
• Re: Comments wanted on this portable fridge
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 20:36:29 -0700
  ...Curves for the specific heat of one cc of air at various temperatures and RH values exist. So to figure out how many btus...
• Re: Looking for instrument cluster or tachometer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 9 Dec 2021 15:40:52 +0000
  ...COM>> wrote: > > > > and coolant temperature and oil pressure and oil temperature and cabin > > temperature and exterior temperature and driver temperature... then we will > > be...
• Re: Still need HELP with hot start problem 84 Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 3 Sep 2012 19:39:57 -0600
  ...Replaced the temperature sensor. > 9. Replaced the wire from the computer to the temperature sensor. > > Tomorrow I am going to see if I can...
• Re: Redline Water Wetter (was: Temperature guage}
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 08:15:58 -0500
  ...09, 2001 7:08 AM Subject: Re: Redline Water Wetter (was: Temperature guage} > I use WaterWetter in a Jetta GLi that has high compression...
• Re: scratch on heads mating surface for cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 11:33:42 -0700
  ...The temperature guage will show it. > > David > > --- Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA> wrote: > > >>Hi Pascal, unless it's very deep and long enough so...
• Re: Power & MPG Summer/Winter
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Tue, 10 Nov 2015 13:31:50 -0800
  ...little earlier) - other factors that affect fuel economy include air temperature (the daytime temperatures have dropped significantly over the past two weeks here) http...
• Re: Won't start cold
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:02:02 -0400
  ...At higher temperatures it starts fine, and doesn't have any >> other running issues at all. I'm thinking cold start valve or fifth...
• Seaking at idle
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 05:57:16 -0800
  ...I don't remember if the problem only happens at warm temperature or has also happend at cold temperature. Anyone have any ideas other...
• broken gasket on WBX engine
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 14 Jul 2002 09:27:05 -0600
  ...What may have caused this to happen? I was driving the van yesterday and the day before, the temperature has been over 30 Celsius...
• Re: Gauging propane level... Bus Depot?
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:11:33 -0800
  ...The vapor pressure of lpg is constant at a given temperature. No matter how much liquid PG is in the tank . One ounce or...
• Re: Oil Temperature??
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 17:05:48 -0700
  I think Dennis has a point by removing the stock oil cooler - which I call it a heat exchanger - I am thinking about removing...
• Re: Temperature sensor connector (name?)
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:27:07 -0400
  At 04:11 PM 4/23/2011, Ry wrote... >Can anyone tell me what is the name of the connector that would >properly fit...
• Re: 2.1L engine failure?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 24 May 2010 15:05:59 -0700
  ...Engine died on the highway If you are SURE that there were no red lights, either alternator or temperature, before the engine died and...
• Re: Fuel Gauge inaccuracy
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 15:47:59 -0700
  Additional information, normal operating temp according to the coolant temperature gauge is above the warning light... since the voltage stabilizer serves both gauges, looks...
• 85 GL Home and Well :) Thanks
  Historical mailing list - D. Pestle
  Sat, 28 Nov 1998 22:37:01 +0000
  ...A new coolant temperature sensor seems to have cured the Beartooth Mtn. Blues. My baby is home and resting well in the garage. Red...
• intermittent blower squeak
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 22:26:47 -0700
  ...This seems to vary by the how long they have been running and air temperature. While it is not very loud, is there any...
• VDO gauges
  Historical mailing list - Madsen
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 00:54:52 -0400
  ...Oil pressure or oil temperature gauge. Does anyone have an opinion which is most important? Can only afford 1 right now. Be nice to...
• Re: Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 26 Dec 2002 18:41:29 -0800
  Try the oil filter study at: http://wetwesties1.tripod.com and draw your own conclusions. Note that there is a link to German filters...
• Re: OOPS Overheating - Radiator temperature?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 27 May 2005 13:59:28 -0700
  Of course, with vanagon OEM radiators going for $150 NEW, you almost might as well just have them replace it if you're already...
• Re: How easy is it to .....
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 16:35:23 -0700
  ...is it to replace the AFM and the coolant temperature sensor? By 'coolant temperature sensor' I don't mean the sensor that controls the...
• Re: collant pipes (was gas tank and straps)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 08:45:18 -0800
  ...the 180 F >> maximum temperature rating is enough, as the control temperature for >> the waterboxer exceeds that, and certainly excursions occur under >> some conditions...
• Re: Won't start cold
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:04:59 -0700
  ...Won't start cold > Hi all, > > My van won't start when the temperature is below about 5 degrees > celsius. At higher temperatures it...
• Blinking Dash Warning Lights!
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 14:05:14 -0700
  ...Also, after parking the van on a steep (10-15 degrees) shoulder, the temperature warning/coolant level light in my 1984 Westy started blinking...
• Re: Slick 50 for Manual transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 22:20:59 +1300
  >In previous threads on this topic the chemically inclined answered that PTFE >breaks down at high temperatures to form highly corrosive acids which then...
• Re: Blinking Termperature Light
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 09:21:57 -0500
  ...I got into my Westy yesterday started up the engine and the red temperature light started blinking immediately. Never had any overheating problems in...
• Re: air vents
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 01:32:34 +0000
  ...If the air is ambient temperature make sure your air flaps are closing completely. If they are indeed, shut, but air still gets by...
• Re: Red light blinks because of front height?
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 17:47:33 -0700
  Hola, it could be a loose wire/short in the back of the temperature guage or perhaps an air bubble in your cooling system...
• it will actually freeze
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 9 Oct 2003 15:17:59 -0700
  ...Alcohol freezes at a much lower temperature than water. Ethylene gycol is an alcohol. Water absorbs more heat per gram than alcohol but it...
• Re: Fridge more sensitive to low pressure than cooktop?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sat, 13 Jan 2007 10:55:09 -0800
  ...At first I thought it was temperature / pressure related, but then on the coldest night (20F) it ran all night, and then the next...
• Re: Shifting when hot
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:44:38 -0400
  ...However as > the temperatures climb (mid 30's Centigrade here in southern Ontario) > it become nigh on impossible to get it into first or...
• Re: Bus Depot: Pierburg Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Thu, 20 Jun 2019 12:20:53 -0700
  ...I decided to research > fuel pump options with a focus on temperature operating range. > > I could never find the temperature operating range rating for...
• Re: The Ultimate Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 14 May 1999 19:42:18 -0400
  ...However your engine is designed to operate at a certain temperature. If you lower this temperature (like say 50 degrees) you are not helping...
• Re: Sunroof/Moonroof/Marine Hatch
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 28 Nov 2002 04:51:40 -0800
  ...The only thing that will work to keep interior temperatures close to air temperature is to park in the shade. Welcome to the south...
• Re: Good fuel filter arrangement?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 22:49:04 -0700
  ...As the temperature increases so does the vapor pressure making vapor lock that much easier to occur. If the fuel vaporizes at the suction...
• TIICo - temperature issues
  Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 07:39:41 -0400
  TIICO-ites, I have wondered about the my engine temperature during warm days since I installed the engine last August. Luckily, here in NE...
• Re: Tire question: Sorry, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:57:32 -0400
  ...All gasses follow Gay-Lussac's Law extremely closely, unless at temperature extremes (think absolute zero and plasma heat). There are 2 legitimate reasons...