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• Flushing brakes
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 22:39:06 -0500
  ...Any clues on how the ATE calipers are properly flushed? Do I flush using the lower "drain" valve, then bleed using the upper one...
• Westy sink drain tank
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Thu, 21 Sep 1995 11:01:44 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Then I would run a hose from the sink drain to the tank and put a drain valve in the tank, along with a...
• Re: Stripped bleeder bolt!
  Historical mailing list - Psychic Trucker
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 02:28:30 +0500
  >So maybe a new engine PLUS a new $350 or more radiator? Any possible fixes >for this without replacing the radiator? > YES, drain the...
• Re: Oil Filters, huh??
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 21:55:22 -0700
  ...Anti-Drain/Anti-backflow valve. Here is the CRITICAL difference. The > >Rabbit/Golf oil filter do NOT have anti-drain valve. Neither does most...
• Re: Help! Changing coolant of 91 Westy...
  Historical mailing list - Fonni Chang
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 09:19:45 EDT
  ...When you drained the old coolant, did you also remove the lower radiator hose? If not, you only drained the engine area. Ben (at...
• Re: Coolant Service Procedure
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 02:46:43 +0800
  ...Remove lower cylinder covers and head drain plugs. Lower the rear, raise the front, remove the pressure cap and radiator bleed valve. Let drain...
• Re: stripped oil drain thread
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 07:48:30 -0700
  ...fram SD-2 oil drain never have to worry about striping that oil drain again untill the spring loaded valve fails but I bought...
• Re: Raining inside
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 17 Jun 2014 17:54:44 -0500
  In addition to stopped up drains, the problem can be heat leaking into the cabin through the front heater valve if the valve is...
• Re: oil drain plug miseries...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 10:34:16 EST
  You could drain the oil from the big flat head screw looking plug in the bottom of the engine. This is for the oil...
• Re: Storing Westy for 8 months
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 5 Dec 2009 09:55:36 -0500
  You'll be draining the freshwater system, of course, and making sure there's no water trapped inside the city water connection- use a...
• Re: Water drain cap/bus depot
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 15:49:45 -0800
  ...I was told by the owner that his 89 drain caps were the same, water and sink. I lost the sink drain cap hence...
• Marvelous! Mysterious! But what's wrong with my e...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 11:27:12 -0700
  ...This valve has a seal to fit on the expansion tank. One of expoansion tank seals was worn providing a poor seal on top...
• Lazy mans way to oil changes-Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 16:23:02 -0800
  I dont why I never heard of these little gadgets http://www.fumotovalve.com/merchant.cfm?pid=218&step=4 be great for my...
• Mann Oil filter confusion Listees/Vendors please help....
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 19:12:33 -0600
  ...The 056 115 561 Mann filter(719/12) is more money making me think it's the one with the anti drainback valve in...
• Re: Oil Filter Options??
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:12:40 -0700
  The Wix/NAPA has the Anti Drain Back Valve. I use to sell 'em clear back into the 80s -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1...
• My First Oil Filter Failure
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 17 May 1999 13:33:51 -0700
  ...I immediately suspected the anti-drainback valve in the oil filter. I changed the oil filter Saturday, and after the usual startup and check...
• Re: 2.0 Swap. Oil pump prime puzzler.
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 15:30:30 -0800
  ...an anti-drain >back valve like the vanagon waterboxer oil filters >do? Is he using a filter with an anti-drain back vavle? >I...
• Re: An oddball fitting to fit a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:12:55 -0400
  ...tank's drain plug with a fitting that provided a, say, male garden hose >bib fitting along with a shutoff valve ... does such a...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 09:29:50 -0800
  ...mcneely >> >> ---- Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: >>> I've never been clear about what the heck an anti drain back valve does on an...
• Vanagon A/C Parts Available
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 09:46:52 EDT
  ...no core) Reciever Dryer- $60 Expansion Valve- $25 Evaporator with Expansion Valve- $120 (List Special Price!) Evaporator Drain- $3 each (two needed) R-134a...
• EGR valve and drain plug on an 82
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 23:03:06 EDT
  ...1) Should the EGR valve lever have some resistance when it is disconnected? When I disconnect the control rod on mine the EGR lever...
• Re: Oil Changing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 17:54:36 -0500
  ...Actuator Valve is >precision engineered to permanently replace your existing oil drain plug and >allow instant oil access and draining. > >Twist on Drain Hose...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 09:01:35 -0800
  ...mcneely > > ---- Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: >> I've never been clear about what the heck an anti drain back valve does on an...
• Re: Oil Filter Question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 13:34:44 -0500
  ...Neither of these are very highly regarded > for poor pressure relief & anti-drainback valves and low filtering > surface area compared to Bosch/Mann/VW...
• Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:16:49 -0400
  ...What's the best procedure if the tank is full? (Will a shop be able to recover or drain the propane?) I had a...
• How-to locate propane leak
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 25 May 2001 08:57:17 -0700
  ...If I leave the tank valve on, it will, over the course of about a month or two, drain the tank - even though the...
• Re: Bug tune up - No vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Russ Ottey
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 22:47:02 -0700
  ...Near the drain plug > > there is a round plate the holds this. > > Actually around the drain plug, the plug sits in the middle of...
• Fuel line valve for changing a fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 11:28:42 -0800
  Has anyone who changed a fuel filter added an in line valve similar to plumbing valves on hot water tanks that we can turn...
• Re: Let's Talk Coolant Drainage (long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 11 May 2012 10:21:05 -0400
  ...Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > > > > > Clearly, I never drained anywhere near most of the old coolant. > > > > I am puzzled. Oh -- the heater valve was open. >
• tapping, removing valve covers
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 20:10:15 -0500
  ...Must you drain the oil from the 1.9L engine before you remove the valve covers? 2. About 1 week ago my engine started...
• Re: Oil filter question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 1 Nov 2010 12:54:10 -0500
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Oil filter question > > > FWIW, almost all oil filters have anti-drain back valves, and bypass > > valves as well. It is the quality...
• Fw: flushing cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 16 Aug 1997 07:28:23 -0500
  ...cooling system flushing and draining > in the Bentley book for an 86 westy.I have found the bleeder valve in the > engine compartment and...
• Re: new listee - new van - oil pressure on TD
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 2 Jan 2004 20:27:14 -0600
  ...Mann oil filter, >> cheap ones can cause this because their anti-drainback valves don't seal >> well and the oiling system loses its prime...
• Re: Looking for drain valve 701070823A
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Mon, 18 Aug 2014 08:04:52 -0400
  ...Drain valve (scratches head) Any more data? Radiator? Heater? > >> Engine? > >> > > > > It's something to do with the camper freshwater system. It's listed > > but...
• Re: Accessing the A/C Expansion Valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 11:30:39 -0400
  ...You need to be careful disconnecting the drain hoses on both sides so you do not crack the drain pan. While things are down...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 20:34:16 -0400
  ...Thought if purge valve failed fumes might get into >intake via the larger hose from the purge valve. Oops, I'm sorry. That's...
• Re: fuel pressure gauge--Sears
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 08:44:19 -0800
  ...The clear hose is connected to a release valve so you can release the pressure and drain the gas safely away from the engine...
• Re: Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:35:11 -0500
  ...But along with a filter of good construction and material - you also want a good anti-drainback valve. The Mahle/Mann filters at least...
• Re: Whiff of propane
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:05:36 -0700
  I initially turned off the main valve then opened the stove valves to drain the lines. Closed the stove valves and let it sit...
• Re: Sink pumps
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Jan 95 21:41:11 AST
  ...a small in-line check valve (again from the local >RV supply) so the water doesn't drain out. > To get over this incredibly...
• Re: Rusted/stuck bleeder on '82 Westy brakes
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 3 May 2005 11:56:49 -0600
  ...brakes have a second bleeder valve that is for some other > purpose.Maybe for caliper draining. Perhaps this valve can be opened and > used...
• Re: WHile we are on the topic of the 1lb green coleman propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 7 May 2012 19:23:43 -0600
  I have seen some of the bernsomatic? Propane torch bottles come with the plastic drain/empty caps for recycling purposes! Velma 82diesel 1.6...
• Re: Oil Filter Preference
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 13 Jan 2017 09:54:26 -0500
  ...They are both OEM filters and both use the correct anti-drainback valve for a Vanagon. You can safely use either interchangeably. Ron Salmon...
• Re: Oil pressure Light and appropriate oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 11:29:18 -0500
  ...At least one other filter from each of these companies will fit, but it doesn't have the anti drain back valve and therefore...
• Re: AC condensate drainage trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Jul 2016 18:51:47 -0400
  ...drain tubes are behind the vent grills on the outside. After removing the grills reach behind and fish them out. There are check valves...
• Re: Pools of fuel
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Jun 1995 21:53:31 -0700 (PDT)
  ...If the valve is mounted on the > tank, all the flexible hose in the whole system could be changed without > draining the tank! I...
• Re: Oil Changing
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 14:39:14 -0400
  ...Actuator Valve is >>precision engineered to permanently replace your existing oil drain plug >>and >>allow instant oil access and draining. >> >>Twist on Drain Hose...
• Re: What to do with a stripped drain plug?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 21:12:45 -0500
  ...When you want to drain your oil, you thread on this short hose, and it opens a valve in the stay-on-the-engine...
• Re: An oddball fitting to fit a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:58:47 -0700
  ...tank's drain plug with a fitting that provided a, say, male garden hose > >bib fitting along with a shutoff valve ... does such a...
• Re: valve hanging up
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 17:21:09 -0400
  Believe it or not - Marvel Mystery Oil fixed my valve hang-ups. Frank Condelli, of the STEBRO MUFFLER FAME, said: "put a bottle of...
• Re: Need cap for fresh water tank and fridge drain tube
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 10:00:06 -0700
  ...Burner Drain, the male cap (plug) that screws into the drain tube exiting under the frig., is as I recall, a 7mm X 1...
• Need to replace a pushrod
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 12:05:38 -0400
  ...I have to drain the oil before I take the dented one out? Same with the oil pressure relief valve. Also, any recommendations for...
• Re: 91 GL running hot all of the sudden
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 11:13:35 -0400
  ...in the resevoir, so I need to drain and add more coolant. Is there a bleeder valve somewhere? Forget that.....you have a leak...
• Re: stripped oil pan plug
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 20:37:37 -0700
  ...I have a "drain valve" >on order from imparts (that magazine of strange tools) but because of the >recessed drain plug they don't...
• Re: curious item on ebay
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 08:38:09 -0400
  ...drain for a gray water tank or a filler for propane? That's the standard cover for a 1 3/4" Acme fill valve...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 22:17:24 -0800
  ...If you over fill, loosen the collar nut and dran drain > drain.Lets hope you need these instructions. Use them if the trans starts...
• Re: Winterizing Newbie Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:53:31 -0400
  ...There is a check valve at the port itself and pushing it inward with a small shaft will allow it to drain. Blowing out...
• Re: 719/5 vs 719/12
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:31:26 -0400
  ...Is the anti-drainback valve something I can see? Ed > > In a message dated 26/08/2008 7:37:24 P.M. Central Standard...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 16:37:38 -0500
  To drain the trans, loosen the collar nut with an adjustable crecent wrench. Actually loosen the nut completely and disconect the dip stick tube...
• Re: linkage lube and washer check valve
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 25 May 2011 08:59:57 -0700
  I hadn't noticed the check valve part of this post earlier. Is there not a check valve normally? My lines drain and it...