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• Re: to add or to flush-n-fill
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:55:45 -0700
  ...Yes, the system is self-bleeding, but that's a lot of coolant replaced by air. Why chance it? Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark...
• Stereo review
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 17 May 2001 06:39:07 -0800
  ...And yes this system is better than my home system, or any other home system I ve seen. Thanks again for the read and...
• Re: AC
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 10:03:08 -0700
  ...First, 409 is not approved for mobile systems. It was designed for > home, stationary systems (which is why it is sold only in 30lb...
• Re: Rewiring sound system
  Historical mailing list - Tom Altman
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 22:44:49 -0500
  ...Rewiring sound system Howdy Mates, I recently purchased a nice sound system for ole Bill Bones and had it "professionally installed," but it never...
• Re: Removing radiator bleeder screw
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:36:29 -0500
  I think that Mark is assuming that you have already done the main Bentley procedure so that the system is pretty well filled and...
• Re: NEEDED: Reccomendations on FI Manual
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 02 Nov 1996 10:52:01
  ...theory and basics of each system, troubleshooting flow-charts, service info, and even a section on high-performance mods. Covers all FI systems used...
• (Fwd) security systems for sale, east coast only
  Historical mailing list - John Grazul
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 08:59:17 EDT
  ...security systems for sale, east coast only Esat coasters, My wife is selling the best security system for Vanagon/Westy?home/camp/garden/personal...
• Re: stainless exhaust availability
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 14:41:54 -0500
  ...Is anyone making a > complete stainless steel exhaust system for Vanagons? Both Bus Depot and > Stebro have talked about providing this product for some...
• Re: FIRE!!! (True story from this morning)
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 14:10:20 EST
  ...I wonder if you could install a racing-style Halon system that would have the jets built into the engine compartment? In commercial kitchens...
• Re: Air in the system
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 12:21:15 -0400
  ...The cooling system forms a big U from a side profile, with the engine and radiator the high points. _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti...
• Brake warning light
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Sat, 17 May 2003 20:51:15 EDT
  ...One is the park brake being deployed and the other is a brake system sensor that is powered by alternator current only. My park...
• Re: AC Recharge
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 7 Jul 2004 16:08:16 -0700
  ...A/C systems are sealed systems and should not need periodic recharges. Your system probably had one or more leaks. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts...
• metal fittings to replace grommet system for hoses on top of gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Wed, 30 Apr 2014 20:07:53 -0500
  ...metal fittings with crush washers in place of the stock grommet system? http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=481975&postdays=0...
• Re: Anything like this for 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 29 May 2011 01:57:43 -0400
  ...No, the 2.1l system is totally different and works by admitting extra air, simulating opening the throttle. Yrs, d
• Re: Adding freon
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 18:53:17 -0700
  Air conditioning, a favorite of the list! FWIW R134a has been successfully put into R12 systems.... Go to the vanagon list archives http://gerry...
• Re: Need a/c hose for 87 Westy Gl
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 07:25:50 -0700
  Just had my AC system on my 88 charged up and the "high side" pressure release valve kicked in 3-4 times during the...
• radiator bleed
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 13:27:04 -0500
  Hello all, I will be bleeding the coolant system in a friend's '85 westie in the near future. I have plenty of experience...
• FS: Complete A/C system-'87
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 10:24:49 -0700
  Anyone looking for a winter project to make next summer a bit more bearable? I have the complete system, from compressor to condenser, ductwork...
• Re: AC question
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 15:37:48 EST
  ...Time, langow@WI.NET writes: > Does anybody know if the AC system out of a '90 Westy like the one Chris is > selling would...
• Problem removing exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 14:15:56 -0500
  I'm removing my old stock exhaust system fom my '84 westy / 1.9 to put on a new S&S system. Everything has...
• Oil in the coolant system ...
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:21:47 -0800
  Hi to all, I'm not sure what is the best method to use to clean out the system of the oil that got...
• radiator bleeding valve
  Historical mailing list - Mike Stainbrook
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 20:19:38 -0500
  Hi all-I have checked the archives,found zero,my question is,would a bleeder valve(say one for the brake system,if has...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 12:18:03 -0800
  ...The EFI system on waterboxers is quite crude btw........compared to more modern stuff. Any good system with an Air Mass Meter instead of...
• RE: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - McGinnis Terry
  10 Aug 1994 13:36:27 U
  ...Unfortunately, brake fluid has a real amenity for water, readily absorbing it and then transporting it to all portions of your brake system. If...
• Re: ETKA and the Vanagon AC system
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 20:14:38 -0400
  ...You can also go by where the hoses lead if you are familiar with the overall theory of the system. Have fun, Larry A...
• Re: AC Repair report
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:47:44 -0700
  Thanks to all those who offered advice for the AC system repair that I was contemplating a few weeks back. I'm happy to...
• Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer - What a Sad, Sad Example
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 12 May 2002 21:09:33 -0500
  ...s Metric system--- Why? For the same reason the Limey's threw out the Witworth and then the British Standard system of measurement--- Because...
• Re: A/C Success (long)
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Mon, 26 May 2003 22:39:29 -0500
  Now I see why it was all night to pull this system down. The pump was on the low side only when it should...
• Re: [TDI-conversion] NPG+ waterless coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 02:01:35 EDT
  ...I modified the cooling system for my 2.0L Audi turbo install as per instructions from their chief engineer and made an elevated bleed...
• Re: Bleeding coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:44:42 +0000
  ...If the system needs to be bleed and there have not been recent repairs, then something is wrong. The 2.1 cooling system will...
• air in clutch hydraulic system '84 Vanagon ?puzzled?
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lipert
  Mon, 25 May 2009 14:44:05 -0700
  Help! Last week I bled my clutch system as I had a very low pedal. I'm positive I did it when I replaced...
• Re: Audio options for a Westfalia...
  Historical mailing list - Nate Richmond
  Wed, 17 May 2000 10:58:14 EDT
  I recenlty installed a system in my '83 westy. I put 4" MB Quart speakers in the rear cabinet (no a/c) and 5...
• No Start Belgium Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 10:06:11 -0700
  ...The raw fuel could be low fuel system pressure, or faulty long fuel pulse. Verify system pressure first. I feel that it is imperitive...
• ebay feedback (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 12:02:05 -0700
  ...It's very counter productive to the whole purpose of the feedback system and this is a perfect example of that. Unfourtunately, the only...
• Re: Dual circuit Brake Question
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 21:02:07 -0400
  ...All I did was bleed the rear half of the brake system. I did not need to bleed the front system at all and...
• Re: Rad Fan isn't working properly
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 01:46:54 EDT
  I'd like to change my vote and agree that it sounds more like air in the system as others have said, rahter than...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 13:31:05 -0500
  <<What should I flush my system with when changing from R12 to 134a? I'll be installing a new dryer at that time. Stan...
• Re: fuel managment system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:12:26 -0800
  ...It's not a bad system at all, for what it is. I think I could put a Subaru EJ 22 EFI system on...
• Re: Hall sender/advance ?'s
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 21 May 2001 11:18:34 -0700
  The Digiject FI system and the hall sending ignition are totally separate from each other in the 1.9L wasserboxers. The ignition system in...
• West Systems G-flex: plastic repair
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:30:17 -0400
  This is a new type of epoxy made by west systems for plastic, marketed for kayak and canoe repairs. It will also harden in...
• Re: Fwd: metric system
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:46:27 -0300
  ...I thought I had a link to an opinion piece about >>>> the metric system and Canadians dislike of it, but it seems to have...
• Re: TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 1 Mar 2012 10:22:36 -0900
  ...Now with TPMS it depends upon which > > system your vehicle uses. If you are lucky your vehicle will accept the > > new rims/tires/sensors...
• Re: Overheating 2.1L Questions
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 01:43:37 -0500
  Check for compression leaking into the cooling system. Also check for vacuum leaks. Make sure the engine oil is not over filled. Lastly The...
• pressure-relief doohickey
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 11:56:34 +0100
  ...I'm thinking back to my school years now, I think that the drum brake systems had the valve and the disk brake systems...
• Re: flushing braking system
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 13:49:56 -0500
  Mike, Flushing the old dirty moisture laden fluid is good preventative maintenance that keeps the brake system in top condition. Corrosion of the system...
• Re: inline 4 exhaust systems?
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 12:08:48 -0500
  ...I have had no problems with this system, other then the quallity of the first mufflers which I put on. Now with good mufflers...
• Re: How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 7 May 2008 13:37:57 -0400
  ...system and installing r134a fittings to just poping in a once of pag oil and doing a 90% fill of r134a to the system...
• NVC - Bendix Fluxgate Compass System parts needed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 22 Mar 2017 08:30:55 -0500
  Looking for all sources that might help me find a Bendix Pioneer Fluxgate Compass navigation system. These were used extensively in the multi-engine...
• 2.1 Wasser Boxer exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - A PETER MARSH
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:58:12 -0500
  Learned ones, Just in case I have go this route - what is the least expensive new EXHAUST SYSTEM for my 91 GL? Engine out...
• Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:28:00 -0700
  ...on temperature change, like for example when pulling a hill, to give the cooling system a jump start on cooling. Tom www.towercooler.com
• electrical systems
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 May 94 14:10:58 PDT
  ...out there want to describe the modifications made to their elec. system? extra batteries, battery selector switches, uprgraded wiring etc. oh and btw, am...
• Paulchen Racks (U)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Aug 1996 10:13 -0400 (EDT)
  ...text/plain Coyote's homepage references a Paulchen Rack System for the rear hatch. The dealer reference is OWASCO in Ontario. Are these available...
• Re: Extra Grounds on 1.9l
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 14:11:45 -0700
  And by that you mean which brands/types of coolant, exactly? Thanks from someone about to flush his system, er, the van's system...
• Re: temp gauge... (bleeding the cooling system)
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 19:55:50 -0700
  ...Scroll down to the bleeding the system instructions. Jim Arnott WetWesties Union, OR stu schwartz wrote: > > Thanks to all who think my problem is...
• Re: [Marvel Mystery Oil Muffler Warning...]
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 23:28:29 -0500
  ...your exhaust system to self destruct !! See---- the stuff works miracles !! It caused you to be aware that your exhaust system was going bad...
• AFM: question re: compatibility
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 00:06:06 -0400
  Has anyone ever tried a 2.1 AFM in a Digijet system? Just curious if it works, the larger air filter would be nice...
• Re: Hoses-Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 30 May 2004 10:21:38 -0700
  ...Hoses-Cooling System > someone had posted a site with part numbers of hoses btw VW and NAPA. > I can't find it! > Does anybody...
• Re: Summer's coming and my van is getting hotter than ever!!
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 16:02:17 -0400
  ...a Fiat? or maybe a Lucas system > like on a Sunbeam? >> Vanagons have the worst electrical >> systems i have ever seen in a >> vehicle...
• Sound system recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Doug Ezell
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 16:46:18 -0700
  ...What do people recommend for not too extravagant ways to beef up the sound system in my '89 synchro westy? I've replaced the...
• Re: redtek web site
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 19:19:38 -0400
  ...Actually a professional knowing what was in the system could not possibly work on it legally since it would not have the correct approved...