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• Temperature Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:31:48 -0500
  ...substituted? Could the problem be caused by the temperature sender, the connecting wires, or the printed dash circuit? Budd Premack 91 GL, 86 Weekender...
• 1.9 water pump replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 29 Mar 2015 10:41:07 -0700
  I�ve always replaced the two short hoses connecting to the water pump when replacing the pump, but I can only find them from...
• Headlight dimmer
  Historical mailing list - Sideshow Bob
  Sun, 30 Apr 1995 18:40:40 -0400 (EDT)
  ...there are two wires coming from the switch one brn one brn-wht, the circuit diagram shows them connecting to the dimmer relay. i...
• Re: Sing: All I want for Christmas is my Westy back!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Mendonca
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 09:36:15 -0800
  ...Turned out to be the air filter assembly connecting to the carburetor intake unit not being connected properly and it would suck in additional...
• Re: What's wrong with that picture....
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 11:23:33 -0400
  ...coolant leak may have produced a hydraulic lock which bent the connecting rod. Liquids are not very compressible! Angus ================================ Angus Gordon '89 Carat NW...
• Removing rear heater in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wasson
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 09:13:54 -0500
  ...It looks to be as simple as connecting the in and out hoses together with a coupler, bypassing the heater core. Anyone done this...
• interior diameter of rad feed/return hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 11:33:32 -0500
  Does anyone happen to know the interior diameter of the feed and return hoses connecting the radiator to the rest of the cooling system...
• Re: Where is the .9 bar oil pressure sensor located?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:06:16 -0600
  ...The connecting wire often fails right at the terminal. Interesting to remove/install. If you're going to replace it, don't let the...
• Connecting the SA grill
  Historical mailing list - Larry Eachus
  Thu, 19 Nov 2015 09:38:43 -0800
  I've just about finished the SA grill kit upgrade on my 88 Westy, but the grill itself is not secured. I need a...
• Re: Sunforce 60113 For Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:53:09 -0700
  ...Make sure you have a BIG wire connecting the batteries. The starter draws a lot of current (80 amps? More?) and the wiring between...
• Re: VW tools
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 16:07:05 +0000
  Hi Chuck, # 3090 connecting rod support # 3091 wrist pin extractor # 3092 cylinder sleeve puller # 3159 piston pin bore reamer Total: $350.00, all new...
• Re: 85 gl still running rich at vw shop.
  Historical mailing list - Scott W.
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 09:09:15 -0800
  The digijet system has only one wire connecting the o2 sensor... --- Open Wheel Racing <openwhel@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote: > Please explain this connection? > > >I used...
• Re: Propane tank connecting to Black Cat heaters
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 11:35:46 -0800
  ...Propane tank connecting to Black Cat heaters I previously contacted Coleman customer service regarding attaching the Black Cat to a bulk cylinder. Although it...
• Connecting two propane tanks..help
  Historical mailing list - Don & Sue Welch
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 18:35:43 -0700
  I have installed a second propane tank on my 91 Westy... I know I saw directions on how to connect the primary and secondary...
• Re: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 15:51:17 -0700
  No kidding, the highest point in Florida is the top of the bridge connecting St. Pete and Tampa. Bill (also in Arizona, where it...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 15:44:39 -0700
  Another real nice item to have for filling or connecting to your propane tank is one of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product...
• Re: Fixing polyethylene
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Tue, 30 May 2000 00:50:46 -0700
  Assuming your tank is like mine, the 2 inch pipe section, connecting the tank to the Valterra drain gate, is polyethylene (or a similar...
• auxillary heat
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 08:21:02 -0500
  ...What does anyone think about using the existing hoses and heat exchanger and connecting to the coolent lines? could it be done? add a...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Advice Please
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:58:43 -0800
  ...Engine Rebuild Bernie, here in the NW there is at least one source of rebuilt WBXs that has a good reputation, NW Connecting Rod...
• Installing a used A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Wed, 20 May 1998 11:35:57 -0400
  ...Also, should I apply any oil to the threads of the connecting hoses or anything like that to prevent leaks? Thanks, Bryan
• 1.9L to 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 15:23:08 EDT
  Greetings and Salutations; Will the 2.1L pistons and cylinders "drop in" to the 1.9L engine? Is the crankshaft and connecting rods the...
• Re: The Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 22:25:44 -0400
  > Is anyone else out there having trouble connecting to the Bus Depot > site? Have they moved? No, still the same URL, although someone else...
• Re: Short Block?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 16:19:01 EST
  ...A short block ends at the connecting rods. Roger - '89 Westy Charlottesville, VA
• Re: Double cab with a "slight" knock ?
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 00:41:15 +0000
  ...The Boston Bob explanation of 2.1L connecting rod big end shape change from true round to the possible egg shape distortion must be...
• Distributor cap
  Historical mailing list - Sondergaard, Arlene
  Wed, 5 Jun 2013 08:10:42 -0700
  ...It was all carbon-no wires connecting anything! What would cause this? I have been having power issues for months. Maybe it was the...
• Re: Alternator not putting out volts 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 19:33:20 -0600
  ...alt at the alt red cable stud? The ground cone under the dash are notoriously rusty at the connecting point and worth replacing. bob
• Backup halogens
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Apr 1996 9:41:59 -0400 (EDT)
  I'm interested in mounting the spare "tractor" light as a back-up light, and I liked the idea posted earlier about connecting it...
• Re: A/C woes....
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 06:35:39 -0400
  ...Ford used a crimp system for connecting A/C components (cheaper than screw fittings) that was very likely to leak and failed under pressure...
• Re: Brake Light Prob
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:01:40 -0400
  ...The switch on the e brake wasn't connecting. Is there supposed > to be a rubber tab there? I have a little metal tab...
• 90 instrument cluster into 83 -- wiring help?
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 23:49:33 -0500
  ...Specifically, the 90 has a blue/white & brown wire connecting to the speedo and the main plug has different pin-outs. Anyone done this...
• Re: Possible Solar Charge Controller Warning ?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 7 May 2015 07:55:52 -0700
  ...Connect the charge controller to the battery BEFORE connecting the solar panels to the charge controller. Insert the battery wiring to the BATTERY terminals...
• Re: how do you get the digi clock off of Millitary time?
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 21:19:15 -0500
  ...i see on the green PCboard there is a "12" and a "24" the "24" has a lead connecting the two halves of the...
• spare tire window wash
  Historical mailing list - Charley Sever
  Thu, 14 Dec 1995 16:05:12 -0800 (PST)
  ...I have heard of one solution that involved connecting the spare tire air valve to the resivoir. I assumed the spare tire was on...
• Re: 12V source in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 13:01:13 -0700
  ...It seems that connecting to the + terminal on the coil or the + terminal (big bolt) on the alternator and grounding to the body or...
• Vanagon-Waterboxer specific tools for sale
  Historical mailing list - Tim High
  Thu, 23 Feb 2006 23:21:54 -0800
  I have three specialty tools for sale, #'s 3090 Connecting Rod Support, 3091 Piston Pin Mandrel, and 3159 Piston Pin Reamer. They are a...
• Re: A/T problems -- fluid level high
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Feb 2015 12:00:06 -0500
  ...Is this as simple as connecting the coolant hoses together with a coupling or perhaps removing one and connecting the remaining hose to both...
• It's the annoying little things...
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:41:22 -0700
  ...can maybe pick one or two out from the hardware store? Or these specific only to that particular connecting point? Thanks! Steven 91 Westy
• Re: 1.9L to 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 02:09:34 +0200
  ...drop in" to the 1.9L engine? > Is the crankshaft and connecting rods the same? The crankshaft IS the difference, the 1,9 has...
• Fuel line??
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 30 Aug 2003 16:34:33 -0400
  ...The connecting rubber hose between the fuel pump and the hard plastic needed replacement when I put the new fuel pump in. I used...
• NVC-Mac OSX: how are you connecting via cellphone when you travel?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 04:21:27 EDT
  I did this just today when filing a story. I have a Sony/Ericsson bluetooth enabled phone and a bluetooth G4 12Inch Powerbook. Turn...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - interior dash gauges (fuel, water level/temp., etc.)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 06:41:46 -0700
  To this, I'll ad that, upon re-connecting, use lithium or dielectic (spelling?) grease to prevent the problem from re-occuring. m --- Resiolute...
• Re: Propane tank connecting to Black Cat heaters
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 13:48:38 -0600
  ...Propane tank connecting to Black Cat heaters I previously contacted Coleman customer service regarding attaching the Black Cat to a bulk cylinder. Although it...
• Re: Digifant Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 16:05:01 EST
  ...I discovered by accident that I can fire the coil by connecting momentairily the outer contacts on the hall sender. The coil fired and...
• Re: Headlight Relay
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 00:56:08 -0500
  ...Other than connecting the grounds and the power wires this is all there is to this operation. RC
• No Spark and Buzzing Relay 2.1 / Redux
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:39:26 -0400
  ...This was tested by connecting the wiring that goes to the distributor to a spare distrubutor I have - then removing the coil wire from...
• Re: 110VAC Wire Re-Routing
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 20:19:31 -0800
  ...Carry one of those little plug in testers and check the line you are about to plug into your van BEFORE connecting it! I...
• Re: Idle stabilizer 85 van
  Historical mailing list - Hans Vanhethoen
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 07:14:48 -0400
  ...So A friend of mine said try connecting the two ends together , WOW just bypassing it for now has cured the problem . I know...
• Re: Engine Overhaul Questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 09:09:29 -0800
  ...And lastly, I know this is going to sound like a > stupid question, but are there replaceable bearings in > the connecting rods for the...
• Re: 85 WBX stalling; A/C related part needed
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 30 May 2000 10:11:19 -0400
  ...allow more air into the FI Only if you like cross-connecting the freon and hydraulic systems.... <g> d David Beierl - Providence, RI http...
• '91 Westy Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 11:24:30 -0700
  ...I've tightened the clamps connecting the rubber hoses to the plastic lines. That stopped the leak. Went through the refilling/bleeding ritual and...
• Re: Top tray (f)
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:58:22 -0700
  ...Brilliant! Somehow connecting it to the window washer loop seems handy..... Miguel
• coolant overflow tank
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:26:36 -0800
  ...Should the coolant overflow tank drain freely through the tube that connects to the pressure cap? I disconnected the connecting tube at the pressure...
• Re: LP regulator question
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 11:19:44 -0500
  On Fri, 5 Dec 2003, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Connecting two propane tanks together after the regulators is definatley > the wrong way to go. Heh...
• Re: Running without backpressure
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 19:11:31 -0700
  ...The Connecting Pipe on my exhaust system ('84 > 1.9L) had broken in half. > > I called a mechanic here in Phoenix and asked about...
• Re: Connecting rod questions
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fournier
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 01:32:21 -0000
  Your manual, Clymer's has been reputed to have some errors. I've always found it a good second-best to Bentley and Wilson...
• Reinstalling wrist pins
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 20:34:33 -0700
  ...problem with one of the wrist pins not fitting in the connecting rod. It fits into other rods, but not the one it came...
• Re: coolant temp send wire
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 11:03:51 +0200
  ...It has two single pins looking towards the front of the car, one pin connecting to ground with a short brown wire, the other...
• Re: Any way to trick the Digijet ECU into generating injection pulses without the RPM/ignition signal, for test bench purposes?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:57:45 -0400
  ...And don't forget that the power relay is connecting and disconnecting the ECU from power thousands of times during the vans life. > (General...
• Nutty Question...
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Sat, 7 Nov 1998 12:26:02 +0000
  ...Notice today that the Bentley (OUR BIBLE...) says, "alway replace" on the connecting rod nuts. Does everybody do this? Are these nuts a standard...
• Re: Connecting two propane tanks..help
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 23:44:34 -0400
  It will work either way, I've done both pre- and after the regulator. You'll just need to tee the line from the...