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• system bleed update
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 19:17:38 -0600
  ...So with some pressure on the system loosen the bleeder screw and the air will be purged from the radiator being replaced by the...
• Re: cooling system design / Reinvention of the Wheel Banished!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 06:57:36 -0500
  ...This > system is generally agreed in the J**p community to be superior to the > older "closed" system which had a pressure bottle with...
• Rebuilt engine project
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:22:35 EDT
  ...Engine fully rebuilt, all rustable metal parts on the engine were POR-15ed and a 2.1 stainless steel exhaust system was fitted. Modifications...
• Re: question on 1990 power steering fluid and lower hose replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:36:30 EST
  ...Dexron III NOT DexTron BTW, IS what is called for in the power steering system of all Vanagons with power steering. Using "REAL" power...
• RE: Syncro off road?
  Historical mailing list - Kerry G. Stanley, SWPRD
  Mon, 15 Aug 1994 10:42:12 EST
  ...The system WORKS; I've used mine on the beaches of Cape Hatteras, state gamelands logging roads, and of course joy riding during snow...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: electrolysis
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 20:51:30 -0500
  Didn't we have a discussion a few years back about some using the tannin in tea to coat the cooling system. I think...
• more cooling weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 20:46:50 EST
  ...had to add about half gallon of fresh coolant and bleed the system . Now the low coolant light never blinked because the wires were...
• CIS-E fuel injection help needed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 19:02:44 -0400
  ...VW enigne in one of my syncros with cis-e fuel system. Problem: ran great for first 5 thousand miles. During a long trip...
• Re: FREE 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 11:58:54 -0800
  ...I am also giving away the remaining hulk which has a fuel tank, brake system and an intact cooling system. Goes to the first...
• Re: More brakes.
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 23:55:03 -0700
  ...First is the distribution of braking force from the brake system of the vehicle. The distribution of braking force, front vs rear wheels, is...
• Re: Removing radiator bleeder screw
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:20:07 -0400
  ...When things get warm, the system will pressurize enough to > push the remaining air out at the bleeder bolt when you crack it open...
• Re: Phrydae: Super-computer soon to use water-cooled system for heating occupants
  Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:27:08 -0400
  ...php?title=Cray&action=edit> , the > largest computer system Cray has delivered is the XT5 system at .^ > <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cray#cite...
• Re: ATF Dexron
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:26:30 -0700
  re I suppose we are dealing with a system that does not become as hot as does a transmission, so less critical in some...
• Re: 87 Westy - headers or stock exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 06:01:46 -0600
  ...The question is, which system should I put on....the plain stock exhaust or the S&S headers? I've done both on different...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 23 May 2011 13:54:42 -0700
  Ideally, evacuate the system. Add lubricants. Then refill. Fittings have to be changed on conversions. It's a no brainer with the proper equipment...
• Re: AC tinkering
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 30 May 2006 17:13:08 -0700
  ...Either get > your system recharged with R12, or get your system converted. If you > aren't going to stay with R12, you should get...
• Re: 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:08:05 -0700
  Something was bothering me about the comparison of VW and Subaru engine management systems and I couldn't quite put my finger on it...
• Re: 2.1L into '84 Westy project - Cooling system question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:44:34 -0700
  ...an easy to bleed cooling system. And... no stupid cross over pipe (both over the engine and behind the pulley). I'd say there...
• Re: Dramatically Improving AC capacity
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 11 Nov 2001 14:26:27 -0600
  ...increasing the capacity of the existing system; > > > > 2. installing a higher capacity system to replace the existing > > one; > > > > 3. Installing a secondary AC system...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 09:44:15 -0800
  Thanks for taking time to lend your first hand experience and knowledge with this system Dennis. I find it interesting that GW was able...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 23:21:13 -0400
  ...The CIS-E system had a ISV but I believe may also > >be 2 wire. This system is completely different than the digifant. > > > > Eric...
• cooling system hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:58:45 -0700
  About a year ago I had my cooling system revamped with a new radiator, water pump, stainless steel pipes to the radiator, and many...
• Re: [WetWesties] The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - James
  Tue, 8 Sep 2015 23:10:17 -0400
  ...Re: [WetWesties] The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post) > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > it's a consequence of the vehicle design...
• Diaganosing Fuel Injection Systems
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Feb 97 09:41:08 -0800
  ...1) What systems control the fuel mixture (airflow meter?, does the ECU control only the spark and timing or is it also tied into...
• Re: Temp Gauge Saga is Worse
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 23:43:33 -0400
  ...The cooling system does not push coolant out of the system into the expansion tank excluding the "normal" cold to hot expansion between the...
• Re: wireless Internet connection from Westy
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 17:00:42 +0900
  ...But, this system is a little slow. About 9600.. "Email transmit reception" doesn't have troubles at all. This system sends one pict in...
• Re: NVC: What is inside of a Radiator??
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 4 May 2003 09:42:14 -0400
  ...My system is hooked up to city water and, through a check valve and regulator, water is added as necessary to keep the system...
• Re: metric system
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:43:57 -0700
  I can't say I dislike the metric system but for me, at 58 YO, I still think in MPG, (somewhat in MPH but...
• Re: Hot water system thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 14:07:17 EST
  ...Michael, That is a great system. Does the coolant need to be circulating ( engine running)? Seems like it would, otherwise the exchanger would cool...
• Re: EGR, was Smoke in Cockpit
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Thu, 22 Jul 1999 08:51:39 -0600
  >Tom Young wrote: >However, I don't agree with some of the things you said about the EGR system: I'm with Tom on...
• Re: Clutch diagnosis/opinions please!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 15:13:19 EST
  ...While you're at it you might consider flushing the whole hydraulic system. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab...
• Re: how many quarts of fluid go into the cooling system?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:21:15 -0700
  Cooling System Capacity = 17.5 liters. The mixture of anti-freeze/coolant to water is up to you and your environment (read the bottle...
• One Digijet performance ECU left!
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:34:06 -0400
  ...They were made for the European 2.2l engine that used the digijet system. The ECUs have a different mapping system that helps the...
• Van Life by Voltaic Systems
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 7 Apr 2016 16:37:03 +0000
  I recently sprang for the Voltaic Systems solar laptop charger/battery combo.  Now I'm on their email list and recently discovered they have...
• Re: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Fri, 5 Apr 2013 23:15:13 -0500
  ...when I store any fuel system part that needs to stay wet, fuel pumps, injectors, fuel distributors (CIS system), pressure regulators, etc! Howard Subject...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 10:44:16 -0700
  ...I was wondering though, why can't I swap the 2.1 harness, ecu and distributor in, too? I know the cooling system must...
• Re: system malfunction...apology
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 21:52:35 -0400
  >My system had a software crash, and it reset itself to "zero..." >So, all the old messages here, including those to the listserv, were...
• Flanges...
  Historical mailing list - Mike and Angie Schwendau
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 11:44:27 -0500
  ...Just had the orignal Exhaust finally changed out for a Midas system. They did good work.. expect a bad seal on the head has...
• A/C troubleshooting...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 01:37:12 EDT
  I am doing the troubleshooting on my 88 Weekender A/C system for it blows warm air. I checked the low pressure line valve...
• Canadian Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Karl Dawe
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 14:46:45 -0230
  Has anyone had an exhaust system built for them by a muffler shop here in Canada? I'm trying to figure out the cost...
• Re: Trasco oil filter system
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 12:37:06 EST
  ...on this list other than Stuart MacMillan actually used the Trasco system? Stuart uses it on his vanagon and his reports are very, very...
• Re: Anyone know thread size of coolant bleeder bolt on radiator?
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 03:21:54 -0700
  BTW, you didn't mention where you plan to tap into the cooling system and the bleeder bolt size if you know it... --- Jfp...
• Re: ETKA Missing Cooling system diagrams???
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 10:37:50 -0700
  ...m wrong, but I cannot find any reference to the >cooling system in the ETKA What's up with that? I know water was...
• vanagon a/c system for sale - parts or whole
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 15:29:12 EDT
  i have 2 vanagon a/c systems for sale. both from passenger vans. one is the 80-85 style overhead, in front. this can...
• Was 2nd battery relay system; now Voltmeter
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:44:10 +0000
  ...would drain the battery quickly? Has anyone attached an ampmeter to their aux battery, or to their regular Vanagon electric system? Todd '88 Westy
• Re: Exhaust System Options
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:12:13 EDT
  ...Jeff, may I suggest you have a look at my all Stainless Steel Exhaust System for your Vanagon > _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http...
• Re: Idle control system
  Historical mailing list - Steven Sittser
  Thu, 2 Aug 2012 13:45:30 -0400
  ...Idle control system > Another possibility is that the AC system is overcharged causing too much > load on the engine! Does the van run well...
• coolant system trivia
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:11:59 -0700
  ...After flushing the system I filled with the orange stuff. What I find intersting about the vanagon coolant system is that the flow rate...
• Re: Winterizing the water system
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Oct 2016 16:55:25 -0700
  ...Tie a ribbon on the faucet to remind yourself to drain and flush the system in the spring. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Adding freon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 21:15:42 -0400
  At 08:54 PM 4/3/2010, Dave Mcneely wrote: >What do you guys recommend? If the system needs work, why not >retrofit at...
• coolant replacement
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 20:52:21 -0500 (CDT)
  I've been worried because after replacing my water pump and flushing and draining and refilling the cooling system, I ended up putting barely...
• Re: AC
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 15:31:46 -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: 1st Most important specialized waterleaker measurement device
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 04:16:20 -0500
  What an excellent post! Where to hook into the coolant system - here is my idea - and the rationale: I suggest that there are two...
• Re: Oil in Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 09:55:23 -0500
  Truly flushing the cooling system requires some disassembly and/or an awful lot of water. Keep in mind that as you put water into...
• Birthdays and Busses
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jul 2018 11:04:49 -0400
  ...My Westy (the Bus) is an '87, but I changed to the '84 2 headlight system due to the crappy light I was getting...
• Re: AC FLUSH
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 24 Aug 2016 18:03:17 -0400
  ...Some say NAPA AC System > flush fluid - which is pretty pricey, and some say truck(semi's) brake > system flush. What say you, the...
• Brake Fluid, Where is it going!?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 16:19:27 -0500
  Before comissioning my '90 automatic bus back to the road, the entire brake system was gone over installing good used components and and new...
• Re: STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST SYSTEM?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 16:31:22 -0400
  ...I believe the system was ready to go. YES I saved the posts but I will not reproduce them here, but if you check...
• Re: Propylene Glycol as Food Additive??? Was: Winterize Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 16:23:07 -0500
  ...Collins wrote: > DON'T use automotive antifreeze for this!! RV drinking water system antifreeze is propolene glycol, a common food additive, not the toxic...
• Re: Bleeding the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 20:45:30 -0600
  ...Bleeding the cooling system >-- [ From: John Rodgers * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- > >Anyone ever try parking on a really steep downhill grade to bleed...