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• Re: Dometic Temps
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 20:28:28 -0700
  ...If anyone needs help getting their fridge to keep things COLD please p-mail me. Mark Drillock Davidson wrote: > > I was told by a...
• Re: COLD START PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! anyone!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 22:56:11 -0400
  ...no start when cold, and now, no start when hot!!!! >> >>Black smoke with heavy hesitation, kind a feel a it's flooded! >> >> >> >>injecting brake...
• Re: Cold Start problem
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 18:29:27 -0500
  ...Cold Start problem > Larry, I have a similar problem in the cold. My knees ache, my hands > ache... oh my bus. Yeah, it takes...
• Re: 85 Westy A/C - Advice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:17:13 -0400
  Chris, The earlier AC' do not make cold air or distribute it as well as the later units. Was the expansion valve changed? How...
• Re: It's cold out there
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 21:23:23 -0500
  ...The rear heater is the one that controls the overall cabin temp in cold weather, even in front. It not only gets first crack...
• Re: Front door speakers and window crank
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 10 Nov 94 21:05:49 CST
  ...It only happens > occasionally and seems to be related to cold temperatures-- > Atlanta hasn't been _that_ cold though...! rather than bomb the list...
• Re: starter bendix
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Thu, 17 Nov 1994 14:49:14 -0500 (EST)
  ...If you Crazy Eskimos didn't subject them to such cold temps they wouldn't have problems in the first place. ;) Cheers <sstones@io...
• Re: Drafty brick fixes?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 20:44:14 -0500
  ...Hey volks, Yipes it turned cold in Cleveland today, 32 for the first time this season. The Vanagon ('82) is a cold and drafty...
• Gasoline operated refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 23:04:35 -0500
  ...This is a refrigerator that allows gasoline to pass thru a kind of radiator which produces the cold. It looks and is (according to...
• Re: fluid, fluid everywhere
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 14:25:54 EST
  ...I have an '85 which only leaks when it is very cold. I have driven it numerous miles after refilling and bleeding and it...
• Re: 87 westy ac refrigerant
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 11:53:16 -0600
  ...fine and blows cold but does need a can or two every year. >The main problem is that it blows cold in the back...
• TECH: Automatic transmission at cold idle...
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Wed, 21 May 2003 14:29:56 -0500
  ...At cold idle in drive, the engine has a lot of movement, enough to rattle against the body at some unknown location. This is...
• Re: Installing new defroster/heater fan INSTRUCTIONS - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 00:25:23 EDT
  In a message dated 10/20/2003 8:16:15 PM EST, joel_cort@yahoo.com writes: << You DAWG! it is not even cold...
• Re: lack of power when cold
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 23:03:18 EDT
  ...a complete rebuild on the auto trans section will cure the cold hesitation. With that said, I have been living with it what will...
• Re: Front heater: low heat at highway speed
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 09:40:53 -0500
  ...inadequate, but only when going > fast in > cold weather... > Andy, You may be venting in cold air from outside. Here's the lever arrangement...
• Re: More Fridge Talk...
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:15:12 -0700
  ...Wow, that's cold! Now lets see if I can get mine to run colder, too. Thanks much for sharing that extremely helpful info...
• 1987 Transporter "Condensation water leak from air duct"
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Milsap
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 13:30:47 -0700
  ...So we had it charged and filled, and it blows cold. I can't believe that I have a VW with cold A/C...
• stumbling/no power after cold start
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:40:37 -0400
  ...So, there seems to be some problem that affects running under load right after a cold start-up, but which does not impede the...
• Re: Van Stalls Easily when totally cold.
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:21:17 -0400
  ...Van Stalls Easily when totally cold. > > > > Lately, our westy has exhibited difficulty maintaining its idle in the >> first >> minute or so of cold running...
• Low idle speed when cold
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 May 94 14:00:09 EDT
  ...When the car first cold starts in the morning the idle speed is 700 RPMs, or close to it. After the engine warms up...
• Re: oil level question
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 08:16:31 +0000
  ...With all horizontally opposed engines, check the oil level when cold, and after it sits for at least 7 or 8 hours. It takes...
• Re: Temp guage reading low and spirratic coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sat, 13 Jun 1998 04:04:02 EDT
  ...The temperature guage NEVER rises more than 1/8" above the white cold zone on the left. From other posts i've seen, this...
• e-brake adjustment/rear brake adjustment/slow clutch
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 08:40:51 -0800
  Hi all, Made it to Denver yesterday; MAN is Wyoming cold when the wind blows. A couple of questions--the Bentley says the rear...
• Re: cold weather shifting, was: Re: Tom's genital defect
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 9 Dec 2005 14:13:45 -0800
  On 12/9/05, Mark Tuovinen <mst@ak.net> wrote: > > Al, > > My apologies for the cold weather front that we inadvertently sent your > direction...
• School of Bad Mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sun, 31 May 1998 17:26:41 -0400
  ...Turn off the cold water. If, > later, another ape tries to climb the stairs, the other apes will try to > prevent it even though...
• Re: 2.1L heads leaking @ -10?
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 09:45:09 -0500
  ...If it's happening only on really cold mornings, don't freak out. There's lots written on this in the archives and various...
• Re: On road, Having problem, coolant related
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 22 Jan 2022 10:58:45 -0800
  ...Ambient air temp was 45F not very cold. I will check the bypass valve tomorrow. >> >> Thanks, >> Mark >> >> On Fri, Jan 21, 2022 at 4...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 21:10:42 -0600
  ...The brittle seal in that cold, combined with the 20W50 oil was just too much for that seal. I use Mobil One 15W50 in...
• Re: We went to Mammoth Lakes for a few days too....
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 08:16:07 -0700
  On Sun, Jul 31, 2011 at 12:52 AM, Robert Fisher <garciasghostvw@gmail.com>wrote: > I also had some cold start/rough idle problems...
• Re: Brrr - is it always so cold in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Sun, 16 Jan 2000 08:20:35 -0800
  ...Brrr - is it always so cold in a Vanagon? > One thing I have noticed under the Vanagon, and this will certainly affect the > heater...
• westy cold = rich
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 1 May 2005 12:47:42 -0700
  ...Having said that, if your fuel pressure regulator is out of specifications on the high side when cold starting, ie somewhat to much fuel...
• Re: winter cross country trip?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 14:25:25 -0500
  ...into the vehicle. Only problem with points is they were out. Cold has no effect on them. After long highway drives you will find...
• Re: Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:52:14 -0700
  ...ABA Jetta 2.0 liter) Mine, using 15-40 starts up cold with (3000rpm) 75-80psi, then when up to normal oil temp (~200f...
• Re: Redline Synthetic MTL oil switch results...
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sun, 12 Dec 1999 12:42:33 -0500
  ...I put the Redline into the tranny about October and the cold shifting is not only possible, but smooth. I ordered a case directly...
• Re: 215/70 R14: Cold Tire pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 16:12:31 -0500
  ...what have you found to be > the > best cold tire pressure? > These are Bridgestone Turanza's on an 88 GL. The shop inflated > them...
• Question 3 - Vanagon 86, 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 22:48:38 -0400
  1) AC compressor just spit out grease through the pulley/clutch and temp is not getting as cold anymore. Some noise from the compressor...
• Re: Shifting is difficult after driving a distance
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 17:08:04 -0700
  ...When cold, > you can plop it into gear with two fingers. But after driving for awhile > (hot or cold ambient temps) it is very...
• Re: Dumb question-Warming up?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 07:56:56 -0500
  I let her idle for one minute after starting even in the coldest of Canadian Winters. That siad I also have a propane heater...
• Re: Cold weather and gear lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Jan 2022 03:59:01 +0000
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• Re: '84 1.9L engine -- no start on cold mornings -- starts fine late morning
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 25 Jan 2016 07:54:48 -0800
  http://www.autozone.com/test-scan-and-specialty-tools/remote-starter-switch
• Block heaters for Air Cooled
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Thu, 6 Nov 2014 13:43:46 -0700
  Anyone know of a block heater for the air cooled van? This would be used in cold climates for winter starting.
• Re: Insulation?
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 20 Sep 1994 10:46:42 -0700 (PDT)
  > >Hi folks, having spent all my winters in cold climates, fiberglass house >insulation is the way to go. The condensation problem that causes rust
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 12:03:35 CDT
  help! my 88 vanagon stalled during cold start and runs fine when warm. is it temp sensor II? please advise. james w88kender northridge, ca
• 1.9 L valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Les Yamashita
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 11:18:32 -0500
  I have a 1984 vanagon 1.9L. Do you adjust the valves when the engine is cold or warm? Thanks, Les
• Temperature
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 13:43:39 -0600
  About 1 1/2 years ago I replaced my stock thermostat with a colder one. The bus depot lists these two as 80 degree...
• warm ? Winter camping
  Historical mailing list - Mercedes Dzindzeleta
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 09:15:46 -0600
  We have used some reflective insulation around the canvas to keep in heat/ out cold. Extra to carry, but wonderful to retain heat.
• gummy locks
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:17:58 -0800
  My door locks seem to be gumming up after all this cold weather. What do folks recommend to get them working easier again? Matt�
• Re: Wondering about coolant physics
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 1 Jan 2016 22:49:06 -0500
  ...Wondering about coolant physics Dennis, not necessarily true that it is colder at 2-3 a.m. than it is at 8 a.m...
• Re: Front heater Blues...88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 13:06:51 -0400
  ...During cold weather, avoid the temptation to put the fan on high. High speed means more cold air that needs to be heated. Note...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:59:02 +0000
  I will tell you guys--there is a Big Difference in newly rebuilt 4 speed Transmission.  Between hot and cold.  If cold...that thing...
• Re: Cold weather issue - super high idle
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:33:42 -0500
  ...wrote: > > I've got a cold weather issue going on. > When I start the car and it's cold (around freezing) the idle hits...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 89 Volkswagen VANAGON, Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 10:59:22 -0800
  ...The vehicle when cold >> has periods of hesitation up to ten seconds in length when >> accelerator pedal is held down. It does not stall...
• Re: Fuel Pressure
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 07:50:06 EDT
  ...If so, I would next test the output pressure of the fuel pump, both cold and hot, with the pump dead-headed to a...
• Re: Low idle, hard cold starting
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:55:08 -0600
  ...Geza Polony wrote: >Hey all, > >I have another exasperating cold start/idle problem with my '84 1.9. Cold >starts hard, with RPM dropping...
• Re: subject Re: Ice Cream Camping
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:04:35 -0800
  ...It can be colder, > > actually much colder, much much colder. Just not hotter. > > > > David B. can comment on this I bet. > > > > Mike in Marin...
• Re: LP gas question--does this happen to you?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 19:05:23 -0800
  ...Up here were on a longitude slightly > north of Goose Bay, Canada, and it gets pretty cold up on the moors. > I friend of...
• Re: Vanagon refridge runs in heat!?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Jul 1995 22:03:51 -0400
  ...or just >> live in a cold climate like some of us :) I just had to throw in my 2 cents worth >>regarding the cold...
• Warm starts in '82 van
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Wed, 30 Oct 1996 20:21:30 -0000
  ...When starting from cold, ie after several hours rest the engine bursts into life immediately at the very first turn of the key, with...
• Temperature Kraziness
  Historical mailing list - David R. Paterson
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 16:59:01 -0400
  ...guage generally runs low, usually about halfway between cold and the LED. When under load such as climbing a hill at highway speed the...
• Re: Head gasket again...
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 12:04:37 -0500
  ...increase the torque > cold you increase the torque hot and the engine is not made to handle > this > 37 pds cold only > Bob > Bostonengine...