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• Re: Using O2 sensor for fuel mix adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Mon, 13 Oct 1997 12:47:38 -0700
  ...I suppose the ones with three or four > wires have some kind of heating element in them. > Single wire ones are fine, but they...
• Re: yet another fridge question (ok you experts)...
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 11:31:06 -0500
  ...Shawn, sure of the ohm measurement? I imagine the lower resistance you measured would translate into "somewhat" less heating, but heck don't resistive...
• O2 sensors: 1-wire to replace 3-wire?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 00:28:25 -0500
  ...I assume that >>there must be some difference. > >I think the pre-86 ones did not have the built-in heating element. > >Jim Davis...
• six cylinders, no waiting
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 20:21:18 EST
  ...On the 84 you need to figure out a new approach to heat, as the Porsche engine is not good at heating water, although...
• Re: Inverter power 110V Vanagon Formulas to condider from Dennis
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 12:58:11 -0400
  To allow people to consider various options for powering appliances and heating or cooling their vans, I offer the following magic formulas: 1 horsepower...
• HELP! Cooling and dip stick Q's!
  Historical mailing list - alan bosch
  Sun, 5 Dec 1999 12:09:55 EST
  ...out a plug of some kind, the result of the over heating. Now replacing the belts I'm not too concerned with. But where...
• Re: Coolant Rising Mystery
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 21:17:24 -0600
  ...you can, on an absolute cold engine start, monitor where the heating is taking place in various parts of the engine, and also tell...
• Re: Hot water heater
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 10:01:21 -0700
  ...I was thinking these heaters > could be used for a hydronic heating system inline with a low wattage pump > and a thermostatic control. > I...
• Re: Middle (top to bottom) vent question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 18:14:18 -0700
  ...Having tried all three, I think I prefer the 84 and the ability to have fresh air in the cabin even in heating season...
• Re: Phrydae: Super-computer soon to use water-cooled system for heating occupants
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:23:31 -0400
  ...the collected heat will then be >>> passively released back into the heating system of ETH Zurich." >>> >>> ....Which implies that the building's occupants will...
• Fridges, more rambling...
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sun, 9 Oct 94 0:11:06 PDT
  ...I wondered if it had a compressor, or was one of those types with a heating element in it. Lifted the left panel and...
• Re: Issue w/ 90 Euro spec doka heating levers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 26 Jun 2013 10:39:41 -0700
  ...Issue w/ 90 Euro spec doka heating levers Front turn signal housings are different too, though I do not believe they have to be...
• Re: 76 engine dead
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Thu, 06 Apr 95 12:55:31 EDT
  ...He is rebuilding the engine now, > and the shop that checked the heads said they showed signs of over heating. > Does anyone have/had...
• Any sources for vinyl flaps up front?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Dec 1995 17:46:49 -0600 (CST)
  ...the winter and although I probably won't splurge for new heating ducts I'd like to at least keep the cold air out...
• Re: Fridge burner LED
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 09:04:22 -0700
  ...That's because the voltage is supplied, as I understand it, just by the heating of the copper thermocouple; not from the battery like...
• Re: Thanks! (problem solved)
  Historical mailing list - mayfly95
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 22:37:34 -0400
  ...one of these to solve problems? > > As far as my engine heating way up I am still in the dark. My mechanic > couldn't...
• Re: Cylinder sleeves, new problem
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 05:47:41 -0400
  I think you need to look in like the ducting section where heating and air stuff is......................I have seen big clamps in there...
• 91 GL Running hot still...what next?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Haydon
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 11:27:26 -0600
  Hi group, At first I thought that my fan switch was not working and that was why I was heating up past the standard...
• Overheating update
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 18:07:42 -0500
  ...Is this a sign I've got crap clogging my radiator, or did the relatively quick heating of the brass end with the heat...
• Re: Driving on Air
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 10:51:04 -0600
  ...It worked the yard around a plant operation and had no fuel on board to burn for heating a boiler. The trick on this...
• Re: Improve comfort of Buddy Heater
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:38:51 +0000
  ...lot of air...now a means > of > > > providing convection heating in addition to radiant heating.  Will give > > it > > > a good test in winter desert...
• Re: air-cooled vanagons are cool
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Sun, 3 Sep 2006 21:23:42 -0400
  ...However, I've not > been through a winter with it, but some people have heating problems with > subie conversions when the weather gets really...
• Re: Your Opinion: Vanagon or Late Model Bus Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 12:09:47 -0500
  ...I LOVE the (reasonably) powerful engine, the A/C, and the real > heating system, but I can't help but yearn just a bit...
• Re: Hot Water for Westy, was: Warm water heating staff Campingstar in Reimo catalog
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 17:41:31 -0600
  ...Warm water heating staff > Campingstar in Reimo catalog > > > > >Here's another unpatented idea for you to get rich from: Instant Hot water >for the...
• Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:14:16 -0700
  ...To those of you that view the stove as a device for just heating chili, this is not an issue. But when one is...
• overheating
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Tue, 1 May 2001 20:03:36 -0400
  ...when i tested it by heating it in water, it did not open until 210 dgrees f. this being a little off i changed...
• Re: [vanagon] HELP - Need Fridge help ASAP
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 09:39:38 -0400
  ...The 12v problem is either bad fuse, bad wiring, bad switch, or bad heating element. The propane problem is bad flame -- dirty flue, dirty...
• Re: More Propane Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 10:41:33 -0800
  ...1 bottle lasted 8 hours of continuous heating. Dangers: bottle tipping over and feeding the heater liquid propane through the hose; or the bottle...
• Re: Vanagonginity lost...
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:22:42 -0700
  ...Hot Q #1. > how the h3!! do i persuade it to stop heating my feet or face? I > have all the levers all the...
• Re: Remove AC
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Mon, 7 Dec 2009 11:00:30 -0800
  That's what the triangle windows up front are for, open those babies a crack and all your cabin heating issues will be blown...
• RE: Sqirting water on an oil cooler et al
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Fri, 21 Jul 1995 13:02:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...air did prove to remove the heat better than the slowly heating to a boil H2O. So, In summary, it has to do with...
• temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 17:28:48 -0500
  ...I know it is not over heating, and have bought a VDO water temp gauge and installed it for my nerves. </DIV> <DIV>Anyway...
• Re: FW: RE: Coolant Overflowing!
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Tue, 30 Dec 2003 10:56:10 -0800
  ...If you've got an > > unevenly heating radiator, you've got a clogged one.
• Another portable hot water on demand system
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:21:06 -0800
  ...I suspect if you are just using this device for heating up some water for dishes it would be fine, but for regulated shower...
• Re: doc wattson or watts up?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:09:08 -0700
  ...I.E.: > heating power (W) = current2 (A) � resistance (Ohms) > So doubling the current increases the heat produced four times. > At 75 Amps, approximately 28...
• Re: Coolant question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 3 Jul 2014 17:05:48 -0700
  ...Vanagons usually don't have an over heating problem...unless something isn't quite right...In that situation, Water Wetter might be worthwhile, but...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 08:42:41 -0600
  ...both jumping on the very end plus heating it to > break the axle nut loose. I tried one of those bash-wrenches first, too...
• Re: 3.6L Porsche hack job!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 22:24:03 +1300
  ...bus, Porsche change (Claer) 250PS 3,6l! Full equipment (climate, >seat heating, 6Einzelsitze electrically, Carat equipment, standheizung, >Oettinger Bremse+ expanders on Porsche brake, expanders...
• Re: replacement fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 11:28:07 -0400
  ...The >electricity is used to turn a compressor in these new models instead of to >heat the heating element. Because of this difference they...
• Re: [OT] Efficiency of electric heaters?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 12:34:03 -0500
  ...doesn't matter whether the heating elements are fifteen > > one-hundred Watt light bulbs, or whether the heating elements are put in > > an oil...
• Cold Out/Warm IN
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Nov 94 15:51:59 EST
  ...and filling the huge space - too me this is where the heating system is inadequate; after all engine temps reach 340-400 and that...
• FS seen by Jeff Schneiter
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Oct 1995 14:02:10 -0700
  ...Inside there appears to be a fridge, stove top, aircondition unit (as in a unit you stick in your house), heating tower (a weird...
• re: engine running too cold
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 12 Feb 1997 15:47:54 PDT
  ...obviously over heating has > never been a problem even while pulling a 67 beetle in august with the AC on > and a small pit...
• Re: Brighter taillites
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 17:04:41 -0400
  ...Maybe it is my older, and weaker wiring, but I've had no unusual heating of wires, or melting/cracking of the lenses or...
• Re: '88 headlight upgrade options?
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 22:31:08 -0400
  ...To dry them ( and this is important) I laid them face down on a warming tray (an electric heating pad would do well too...
• Re: seeking source for copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:58:31 -0500
  ...Then anneal them by heating them with a torch, and dropping them > into a glass of water. That will soften them up, making them...
• Re: Heat!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:35:47 -0500
  ...The heater has a fan but uses >little electricity and its controlled by a wall mounted thermostat just >like >in a home heating system...
• Re: What is it with the US? (Real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 20:34:14 -0700
  ...In the PNW, the cleanest (and cheapest) alternative for heating my home is electricity. But here, most of our electricity is either hydro or...
• Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 6 Feb 2013 11:52:50 -0800
  ...which constantly circulate up through the > "wave" and back into the heating tank when the machine is operating. > > Now that most electronic components are...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:08:56 -0400
  ...They are simple devices and you could make one by using the heating component from an electric gill or similar. These heaters bolt on...
• Re[2]: Back on heating
  Historical mailing list
  6 Feb 95 13:42
  A, >I like the rad idea Lee, I guess it is stating the bleeding obvious >to say be carefull not to impede the flow...
• Re: re. heat in vw vans, block heater for WBX
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 00:24:20 -0400
  ...Its an external heating element plate which fits under the case, >near the drain plug. It heats the case and oil. Its a VW...
• strange intermittent engine miss
  Historical mailing list - David Luddy
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 16:37:05 -0500
  ...could the hot exhaust from the leak (right by #3 cyl) be heating up the injectors causing them to fail? Both times, after shutting...
• OIl light on buzzer going off, good engine!!!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 10:49:36 -0400
  ...Four years ago I had this problem because of over heating. Little by little each year this has been getting worst. Now head gaskets...
• Diesel-range-oven-heater unit
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 13:32:53 -0500
  ...HOT WATER heating coils optional... add $60 for single coil... $75 for dual coil. Heats 6 to 20 gallons of water. SPECIFICATIONS * Dimensions: 30...
• Coolant Flow & Auxiliary Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 23:43:51 -0500
  ...s what was installed to cure the in town, low speed heating up problem. Upon taking it for a ride when the technical expert...
• Re: ...its alright ...if you wanna get down .... propane ... (apologies to eric c.)
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:14:09 -0800
  ...a SoCal weather wuss) if I'm confident in my overnight heating. I'm now trying to persuade the S-half to get a...
• Re: interior smells like exhaust...
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 23:36:00 -0400
  What about the heating system? Don't these things work just like the beetles? Doesn't the heat come from the exhaust system? If...
• Engine warning alarms
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Mar 2018 22:29:26 +0000
  ...However, loose the pump and localized heating will cause the system to over pressurize often before you see the gauge rise. The easiest warning...
• Advice Needed -- 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Gary Meier
  Fri, 6 Jan 2012 00:35:55 -0500
  ...2 -- Is there a way to check the heat exchangers to be sure that they are not leaking exhaust gasses into the heating system...