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• Re: Westy fridge fan on, but fridge is off (I think)
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 19:49:43 -0700
  ...However for gravity convection heat dissipation generated by the fridge is arranged such that it relies sucking cool air from the floor level and...
• Re: Turbo overpressure
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 22:45:56 -0700
  ...Now to find out how much overpressure it delivers and what altitude it can deliver sea level pressure boost at. Hmm. Mike On 7...
• Re: Oil Level Min vs Max
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 10:13:10 EST
  ...writes: > > But the cooler readings that one observes when the oil level is less than > maximum, is this the result of genuinely cooler oil...
• Re: More fridge help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 18:32:32 -0600
  ...So which is it? Does one measure the difference in water levels from one side of the "U" to the other after application of...
• Red temp light
  Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
  Fri, 31 May 2002 12:47:49 -0400
  All, My understanding of the red led temperature light is that it is related to coolant expansion tank level only. It does not indicate...
• Re: Mr. Heater buddy now under $40 at Lowes
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Thu, 5 Feb 2009 07:30:49 -0700
  ...As oxygen levels decrease, combustion produces higher levels of CO. Hence, the oxygen sensor/shutoff _does_ have a direct relation to CO. ANSI Z21...
• Re: FW Tank Level Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 3 Oct 2016 18:35:09 -0700
  ...FW Tank Level Sensor I posted an inquiry awhile back but everyone musta been on holiday. My '90 sensor always shows 100% on the...
• Re: Oil overfill -- now what?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 15:47:47 -0500
  ...No, the oil in the cooler circuit doesn't drain back into the sump, so > your dipstick level is the same as if the...
• Re: Fryedaye Re: Can You Have Too Many Vanagons? an in-depth study of a modern social sickness.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:25:44 -0700
  ...Bravo! Had to google "seven levels". Found this: http://www.myspace.com/the7levels They really should have put a Vanagon on that album cover...
• Re: Manual Tranny oil levels
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 14:16:54 -0500
  ...Manual Tranny oil levels M.Kraewinkel@MITUTOYO.DE writes: << The VW <<<SNIP>>>
• [Fwd: Is mechanic on the level?]
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 11:42:00 -0800
  ...The time for a slight leak to go to the catastrophic level seems to be on the order of months. Mike <mjcatlin@pacbell.net...
• Re: Temp Gauge Warning Light Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 14:00:06 -0500
  Did your coolant level drop under high-rpm conditions? I've seen it happen. Chris. '85 Westy. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• What sander would you buy?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Oct 2005 13:19:07 -0500
  ...chipped up by stones--down to a smooth level or else filled in and level even with the top surface of paint. Once sanded...
• Re: 87 Westy camper fuse question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 May 2008 06:00:56 -0400
  One fuse is for the fridge fan, battery level/water level gauge and the water pump. The other fuse is controlled by the relay...
• Re: The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 12:59:03 -0400
  ...If it stops and starts again, your gauge and panel voltage regulator are ok but a new-style coolant level controller is triggering. If...
• New EPA rules for gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 09:04:00 -0600
  ...Included in the law is a mandate to Big Oil that allowable sulphur levels in gasoline must fall from 300ppm presently to 30ppm somewhere...
• Re: Replacing coolant level sensor?
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 06:51:16 -0400
  ...My coolant level has gone from > 'Max' to 'Min ' in about 12 months, which I was trying to ignore since > coolant change time is...
• Re: Oildipstick marks on 2L aircooled 82 gasoline engine
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 May 2004 08:50:35 -0500
  The lower mark is the minimum for oil level, the upper is for maximum on oil level. Be sure the rubber seal and washer...
• Re: Automatic Transmission sometimes has to wake up...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 18:47:22 -0400
  ...At 10:01 AM 4/19/2005, you wrote: >high ATF level and the symptoms you describe could mean the seal between the >differential...
• Re: Recommend a Lawyer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:11:33 -0500
  ...The oilpan level light could just be on because the oil level is slightly low. I'm very sorry for these problems, but I...
• Re: EXPERTISE NEEDED! oil pressure woes con't. part 4
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 19:54:13 -0500
  ...I had the level right at the upper fill level mark on the dipstick. This meant that the oil got real hot as the...
• Earl Scheib paint job
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:11:30 -0500
  There are many one-part urethane marine enamels that are likewise self-leveling and are applied with foam rollers. Typically, hte coat of paint...
• Re: Sleeping in Campers
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Thu, 7 Dec 1995 16:41:13 -0600 (MDT)
  ...This is assuming you'd be sleeping in the lower level > (downstairs) of course. Actually, now I'm curious about the upper level > as...
• Re: Trip Report (quick & dirty)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:09:40 -0500
  ...I hope it stays cool where you drlive, or that you never drive more than a few miles on level terrain, no long climbs.
• Re: AAZ overboost
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:23:43 -0700
  ...Mike Miller > > I'm asking about the > AAZ turbo > > Does anyone know to what altitude the turbo will provide full rated > sea level boost...
• need parts 82 vanagon diesel
  Historical mailing list - Brian Ratliff
  Sat, 19 Oct 1996 10:17:37 -0400
  HI volks, Just purchased an 82 Vanagon diesel...parts missing _I need the oil cap / oil level check stick for the diesel oil pan...
• luggage area
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 10:19:45 EST
  what's the best way to have a level sleeping surface in the luggage area (back hatch) of a vanagon gl transporter. when the...
• Re: Camping in Vermont
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 14:07:03 -0600
  >>>If your van is level - do it anyways - it will prevent the van from rocking. >>>;>) Friday's question is "now, why would a van...
• recent adventures in '84 electrical bonding:ps
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 03:51:51 -0400
  ...shunt around 800 ohm resistance also made operational flashing led for both low coolant level (tested by momemtarily removing connector) and high temperature (tested...
• Re: Source for water tank level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 14 May 1999 10:52:48 -0700
  > OK I just took the Ohm meter to my water level stick and when the > float is at the top, I get no resistance...
• Re: '85 not level?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 17:23:37 -0500
  ...Re: '85 not level? you might also want to put about 300 lbs in the front and then check the level. simulating a driver...
• Re: Where does this relay go?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:51:50 -0500
  ...It's a rather fancy circuit that sends a very high-impedance (weak, if you will) square wave out on the active level sender...
• Re: Febi Val Lifters!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 5 Jun 2016 16:17:37 -0700
  Is your crankcase overfull? Proper oil level is midway between the two marks. When I had a 1.9, if it was to the...
• Re: oil temp up
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 09:48:07 -0400
  ...Have others had a similar experience? Sami >> It may also be possible that the oil level is too high. I have found these things...
• Re: Sagging on one side - Westys
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Sat, 18 Oct 1997 16:40:16 -0800
  ...Would this > have the result of leveling out the Van? > > Or is this an exercise in futility? Hi: I never worried about the little...
• Re: Dometic AC/DC fridges
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 13:50:30 -0700
  I have the original manual from my '81, and it says the vehicle should be within 7 degrees of level to operate the fridge...
• Re: '86 up vanagon owners....you still need an oil gauge!
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 16:26:17 -0500
  ...My van turned 116k yesterday, on the origional engine per the PO, and there is no perceptable drop in oil level, as measured via...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 18 Dec 2003 to 19 Dec 2003 - Special issue (#2003-1185)
  Historical mailing list - trooz
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 19:09:51 -0800
  ...When I checked the ATF level I saw immediately what the problem was, had them draw it down to the proper level and haven...
• Re: sagging van question...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 17 May 2006 11:30:25 -0400
  ...I'm considering spacers under both >>rear >>springs to level it. >> >>Have you thought about swapping your springs from left to right >>just to...
• Re: Coolant Sending probe shrunk and fell out!!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 06:27:43 EDT
  ...The aftermarket coolant level sensors I have that come through Auto-Camping are perfect. Never had a problem with any of them. From my...
• Re: How much oil?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 29 May 2007 06:48:18 -0400
  ...The only way that oil level can affect a noisy lifter is if the level is high enough that when parked, the lifter is...
• Re: Mystery Coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 20:20:27 -0500
  ...I refilled but kept a keen eye on the levels daily. It seemed to stabilize, then just the other day I noticed the levels...
• Re: Kens trip & can Westys climb mountains?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Stone
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:55:45 -0700
  ...That's a 5200 foot climb from sea level in 17 miles." > > * > *Not much of a comparison between starting at sea level and going...
• Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:34:56 -0700
  ...more rustic types, rustle up a > mess-a griddlecakes--then a level cooking surface really helps a lot. > > > Use and egg ring..... > (But doesn...
• Re: Re temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 21:11:15 -0600
  If it senses the level, why call it a temperature probe. And why use the term switch to describe two simple metal prongs. Larry...
• change of seasons, tighten those clamps
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Sep 95 11:45:20 EDT
  ...The coolant level was still wuite OK, and the flashing LED did not happen. (it did puzzle me to see that the car 'bled...
• Re: Vanagon.com site
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 21:17:56 EST
  ...What I am illustrating, is that there are levels of offense. To go back to the chalk example, would you prosecute that person, and...
• Re: Engine Temp Problems
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 12:36:38 -0700
  ...The guage used > to sit in the middle, on top of the coolant level indicator. Now, after > running it for at least 1/2...
• Re: Gauging propane level... Bus Depot?
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:10:43 -0700
  ...There were Vanagon campers sold in the us that had propane level gauges >built into the propane tank. Too bad Westys are not among...
• Should engine mount move this much? (PIC)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:04:07 -0700
  ...I "leveled" the engine, then made marks for mount bolts onto carrier. When engine supported by carrier, the mount looks like it's shifting...
• automatic tranny fluid level
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 25 Jun 2021 01:19:21 -0500
  Wondering what I should see on the dipstick - solid red? streaked red? I sure don't want to overfill the beast! Seems as if...
• POST: Steering Column Volt Meter
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 13:50:25 -0500
  Steering Column Volt Meter which will display levels of both the Starting battery as well as the Auxiliary Battery systems separately. Write up just...
• Re: Coolant pressure tanks - it's time to examine them.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:42:07 -0500
  ...It even came with the level sensor. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ http://everybus2011.com/
• Another Diesel Question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Sat, 18 Sep 1999 04:05:02 -0500
  ...I would like to travel at about 55 mph on level ground. Thanks. Bill
• Re: coolant level rising - addendum
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 11:48:03 EDT
  In a message dated 8/23/01 11:41:38 AM, JKrevnov@AOL.COM writes: << The cap should relieve system pressure @ 13-17 psi...
• Temp gauge LED
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lipert
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 21:08:51 -0800
  ...up OK, but even when I disconnect the plug from the level sensor in the expansion tank, it won't come on. Thanks, Leo
• For Sale: 5 vanagon dealer videos
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 05:31:15 +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: Stuck again !! (accel cable)
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 09:38:26 -0700
  ...A lot of crud can build up in there where the pedal works a level to pull the cable. Richard A Jones Boulder, Colorado
• Re: Roof Top Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 14:43:30 -0400
  ...Look at all the discussing on making sure you are level for proper use of the horrific Dometic fridge on board. I am involved...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Blinking Temp Light?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 08:09:14 -0600
  ...When it first starts the temp light blinks and will not turn off > >the temp needle is ok . . . >> > >Shannon, > >The coolant level switch in...