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• About My Coolant Heater At 40 Below Zero
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 15:37:02 -0400
  ...Forty below is the temperature at which absolutely ALL moisture freezes and also seems to be the temperature at which weird things start happening...
• Re: Keeping Warm
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Nov 95 17:28:42 GMT-28871216:51
  ...The experiment would be most accurate in a garage, where the outside temperature can be kept fixed. Knowledge of the temperature difference and the...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] On Oil Coolers, Cooling System Design and Engine Life
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 19 Nov 2004 22:25:41 EST
  ...In the archives of the vanagon list, you can find my measurements of peak oil temperature with and without the stock cooler and the...
• Re: Oil Pressure observation.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:20:47 -0700
  ...My vehicle is now operating at.... > |interstate/highway > ||> sustained speeds...210f Oil temperature with oil pressure of > ||65psi at > ||> 3700rpm (60mph) With the other...
• Re: 86 Westy's WORKING AC!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 07:22:19 -0400
  I would recommend putting the engine cover on and closing the rear hatch before trying to take vent temperatures. When the A/C has...
• Re: Looking for the fridge fan thermoswitch
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 07:49:41 -0400
  ...I think this one is close to the stock one. > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Selco-OA50-Temperature-Controlled-Switch-/280141431566?pt=LH...
• Re: Dometic
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:05:30 -0500
  ...a 0.6 W ventilator is switched on > automatically when the temperature around the condensor fins is about > 126 degrees F and switched off...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 21:39:16 -0500
  ...I reckon it's not until the engine reaches operating > temperature and the thermostat opens that the extra burden of heating > up the fluid...
• Re: questions on temp gauges
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Mar 1996 00:08:17 -0500
  ...Temperature dependence of the get-rid-of- the-electron >stuff leads to a voltage. >Think it was the Zeeman effect. >Don't know how...
• Re: Low Engine Temps
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 09:36:59 -0700
  ...Maybe somebody can post the resistance reading at the sender at what temperature table as well to check the sender out. ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity...
• Re: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 2 Dec 2007 17:01:13 -0800
  ...New thermostat funky? <My temperature gauge behaves exactly as yours does. I also saw a difference in the gauge after the new T'Stat...
• Instrument Indicator Lights Malfunction
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Instrument Indicator Lights Malfunction
  Nov 30, 1990
  ...Oil pressure, alternator, turn signal, high beam, or coolant temperature. Service Solution: Check compact plug for proper contact adn seating. Replace spring terminals when...
• '84 stalling problems
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 08:53:56 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It does not seem to be related to ambient temperature. After the van is warmed up it does not stall. I recently replaced the...
• Instrument Indicator Lights Malfunction
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Instrument Indicator Lights Malfunction
  Nov 30, 1990
  ...Oil pressure, alternator, turn signal, high beam, or coolant temperature. Service Solution: Check compact plug for proper contact adn seating. Replace spring terminals when...
• Re(2): Re(2): Rough running when Hot
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Jan 1997 15:28:55 -0500
  ...Corrosion on the connectors might cause behavior like this, I would think, but I wondering if this would depend on engine temperature, since it...
• Re: Anyone not having problems?
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 19:40:26 -0400
  ...other vehicle, AS LONG AS THEY UNDERSTAND THINGS LIKE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS, OIL LEVELS, RPMs, WATER TEMPERATURE, OIL PRESSURE AND THE ELUSIVE VW "KARMA"! BOB
• Re: A suggestion that worked well...
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Wed, 24 May 2000 12:57:18 -0700
  ...that was pre-heated to 300�, or did the two minute process start at ambient temperature? Garrett Adams 83.5 Adventurewagen GL Stockton, California
• Canadian list members oil question
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Miller
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 09:28:22 EST
  A question for our Northern friends, After seeming some unbearable temperature reading this week with that Arctic front, I am curious as to what...
• Re: Westy height ?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 17:13:09 -0500
  ...use a goretex cover? goretex only works if you have a temperature gradient warm - cold and I can't see that your Westy sitting...
• coolant temperature sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 10:25:31 -1000
  That's what I thought too... has only happened once thankfully, but I will have it checked out. Engine is very strong and have...
• Re: Oil pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 29 Dec 2001 18:33:58 EST
  ...Temp sender? >> Tinkerman, This may be similar to installing an oil temperature gauge on a BMW airhead R-bike in that this one bit...
• OOPS Overheating - Radiator temperature?
  Historical mailing list - David Shepherdson
  Fri, 27 May 2005 09:53:20 -0700
  John Bange just pointed out that I was feeling the AC condensor not the radiator, I haven't had a vanagon with AC before...
• Re: Low readings from gas gauge and temp gauge..84 tintop
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 13 Sep 2017 18:57:59 -0600
  ...I think this may be a >>> ground issue. >>> In the past, my temperature read lower than it was when tbe >>> connection was loose at...
• Re: 80c or 87c thermostat?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:22:00 -0700
  ...The thermostat is there to raise > the temperature to the stated level. If it is working correctly, it opens > once that temperature is reached...
• how hot?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Greenwell
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 19:19:43 -0400
  after years of reliable service, my temperature sending unit (87vw vanagon) suddenly went kaput (the gague just sat there at the bottom). easy enough...
• Low Oil Pressure vs. Cooling System Efficiency (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Smith
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 15:18:16 EDT
  ...My factory temperature gauge was always above the center range LED light after warm up, often around 3/4 of the way to the...
• Re: Best grease to use for CVs
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 23:16:13 +0100
  ...I think that high temperature grease > does a better job at higher temperatures but make > little difference at lower temperature. I do not > believe...
• Re: Gas consumption higher in winter?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:21:53 -0600
  ...I also believe that fuel formulation changes for different temperatures make a difference. The slight difference in fuel density should mean better winter mileage...
• Re: QE: Cylinder head temp.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Sep 94 15:58:12 MDT
  ...One of the previous owners has installed a cylinder head > temperature gauge (wonder why?!?). One way of keeping track of the oil temperature, probably...
• Re: technical oil viscosity question
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 00:16:08 EST
  ...Standard 20-50 oil is 20 weight oil that is treated with polymers to not lose its lubricating quality at higher temperatures. The polymers...
• Lower operating Temp
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Howald
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 17:00:30 PDT
  ...I am likely reaching for a problem when in fact I might not have one, however, could this decrease in running temperature be a...
• Re: Temp Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:38:36 -0400
  ...On the '85, the temperature needle does not peg just because of low coolant level. Mike Mark Drillock wrote: > Actually, it is a temperature...
• Re: Water Level Indicator Red Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 18:21:42 -0500
  ...I think the problem was a bad combined coolant temperature gauge/coolant over-temperature warning light. Any way, things worked great for a couple...
• Re: running hot....any ideas? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 13:16:19 -0800
  ...On a cool day I can drop my temperature from normal operating temperature with both heaters or by coasting down a big long hill...
• Re: Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error (Was: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 26 Dec 2002 18:46:58 -0800
  ...Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error (Was: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?) Are you saying the Bosch filter is...
• Re: Oil Pressure observation.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:42:51 -0400
  ...My vehicle is now operating at.... > |> interstate/highway sustained speeds...210f Oil temperature with oil > |> pressure of > |65psi at > |> 3700rpm (60mph) With the other...
• Re: Blizzaks on the EV
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Wed, 22 Jan 97 09:17:37
  ...load and to run at lower temperatures. >> >> >If these are for driving on snow, are high temperatures a problem? :) -----------------End of Original Message----------------- ___________________________________________ Michael...
• Brake Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 19:48:02 -0700
  ...The pad material is designed to operate over a range of temperatures. The coefficient of friction or 'braking power' of a pad varies with...
• Re: Gas consumption higher in winter?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:24:35 -0800
  ...I also believe that fuel > formulation changes for different temperatures make a difference. > The slight difference in fuel density should mean better winter > mileage...
• Re: Another heating/cooling question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 11:44:37 EST
  ...The maximum running pressure also correlates with the coolant temperature. For example, turning on the AC (in my implementation) also triggers the low speed...
• Re: Grille emblem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 28 Sep 2017 18:50:35 -0700
  > On Sep 28, 2017, at 6:43 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > >> >> What is RTC ? > > > Room Temperature Vulcanizing silicone adhesive/gasket/caulking...
• Oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Jul 2015 16:24:42 -0500
  ...The other is a sandwich device that takes oil pressure and temperature between the oil filter and oil cooler. Of these two, which would...
• Re: Auxilliary batteries
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:41:58 -0700
  ...Recalling Bostigs own engine compartment temperature monitoring reporting. They were seeing overall, lower temps than with a WBXer installed. Three weak cells will certainly...
• Re: 20W50 Castorl Engine Oil
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 14:55:55 EDT
  ...Synthetic gear oil won't thicken up as much with cold temperatures. that uis what I would do. now hondas have motor oil in...
• ignition key sticks
  Historical mailing list - Rob McGee
  Thu, 26 Sep 1996 20:47:52 -0600
  ...The weather here has suddenly cooled so it may be temperature related. ( bought it in Dallas this summer.) Has anyone else had this problem...
• block/coolant heater
  Historical mailing list - science department
  Sun, 17 Nov 1996 13:27:08 -0600
  ...15 F at times and the van really protests at that temperature thanks in advance danno 67 double cab 78 westy 87 syncro 87...
• Heater Boxes
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Oct 1997 10:22:56 -0700
  ...need my down coat, hat, and gloves, (+ a heavy wool blanket for the dog) when driving in below freezing temperatures? Steven Heller Toronto, Canada
• top speed of syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 08:21:55 -0700
  ...Oil temperature crept up to 240F when driving at this speed. -MM
• diesel-winter oil
  Historical mailing list - GREEN-DANIEL ALLAN
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 21:42:35 EST5EDT
  Hello all, What kind of oil should I run in just below freezing temperatures for my 82 diesel? What about well below freezing? I...
• engine compartment temp.
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Thiessen
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 00:30:16 EST
  Seems strange that several days after posting the question about max. temperature in engine compartment of watercooled Vanagon in a hot day after long...
• Re: strange sounds flashing lights
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 09:12:38 EST
  ...writes: << Also, now that it is colder I have noticed my temperature flashing light does not want to go off after I start the...
• Temp sensor II replacement
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 17:47:15 -0400
  ...Does anyone know if I replace the Temperature Sensor II if I should expect a gush of coolant? This sensor is the one on...
• Re: How Much does a Westfalia propane tank hold?
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 09:32:38 -0700
  ...Propane expands with increasing temperature to compress the gas in the headspace. Just because that volume reduces to zero doesn't mean the expansion...
• Re: Who wants to be the guinea pig?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:24:52 -0400
  Intake Air Temperature Sensor http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digifant_Engine_Management_system On Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 2:43 PM, Robert Fisher...
• Re: Removing window seals
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 00:55:22 EST
  ...goggles, but instead of welding, you > could use flux coated low temperature brazing rod and braze a metal patch > in. Very easy actually. > > Dave...
• Re: scratch on heads mating surface for cylinders
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 12:41:47 -0700
  ...The temperature guage will show it. > > > > David > > > > --- Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA> wrote: > > > > > >>Hi Pascal, unless it's very deep and long enough so...
• Re: 20W-50 oil question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 01:28:21 -0400
  ...The Vangon's cooling system is unable >>>>> to keep the coolant at a constant temperature in slow traffic or in climbing >>>>> long hills, unlike...
• Running Hot
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 06:57:14 -0700
  ...It is normal for the indicated engine temperature to climb steadily until the temperature of the engine causes the thermostat to open, at which...
• Temp Gauge/Voltage Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 16:50:37 -0700
  ...Temperature Gauge until last weekend has always read just to the left of the LED at operating temperature on the freeway, a teeny bit...
• Re: Painting the vinyl and closing in the windows?!!
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 1 Nov 2016 16:18:02 +0100
  So basically, you´re avoiding yellowing and temperature by just blocking the windows with dotted wood panels? Why didn´t I think of that...