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Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
Historical mailing list
Sun, 26 Mar 2023 22:57:06 +0000
...That bypass has to opened or the hose >> fittings opened enough for air to get out. I have even disconnected that >> top hose and...
Hi-jacked link Coolant hose info
Historical mailing list
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 22:00:15 +0000
...necessary is the lack of >> >> access to the Radiator which is where the Pressure Cap is located on most >> all >> >> other cars ~ The Vanagons...
Re: Sick sick sick of diesel Vanagon cooling problems
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Thu, 10 Dec 2015 14:02:21 -0600
Make sure coolant is coming into the tank from the top fitting. On Dec 10, 2015 2:00 PM, "Ralph Meyermann" <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com...
Re: Aluminum coolant tanks
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:18:15 -0700
...Even machined a fitting > for stant cap. Was more of an exercise than anything else. I didn’t fit it > to my van. So...
Re: Constant improvement
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:47:58 -0700
...necessary is the lack > of > > > > access to the Radiator which is where the Pressure Cap is located on most > > all > > > > other cars ~ The Vanagons...
Re: A/C work question
Historical mailing list - Ry
Fri, 14 May 2010 09:07:55 -0500
...Seems I'll be dropping the radiator at same time as condenser and replacing the two coolant hoses to it since I have them...
Re: Sick sick sick of diesel Vanagon cooling problems
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Thu, 10 Dec 2015 14:25:05 -0600
...Otherwise the hoses > available these days don't stand a chance of fitting. I can see that that > is a change that was made...
Aux oil coolers
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 5 May 1999 10:22:40 -0400
...plumbing piping either through the fittings in the body work that would normally be used for the radiator hoses, or through the central area...
Vanagon Air Conditioning
Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
Thu, 7 Sep 2000 12:28:14 +1100
...In order to increase my condenser capacity and also to move some of the heat from in front of the radiator I would like...
Re: Cooling System Project (Tools)
Historical mailing list - amy monk
Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:05:08 -0700
...more about it!) It's suppose to check the coolant system & radiator caps. Does it work well with our Vanagons? Is there any key...
Re: Constant improvement
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:58:00 +0000
...necessary is the lack > of > > > > access to the Radiator which is where the Pressure Cap is located on most > > all > > > > other cars ~ The Vanagons...
Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 7 Apr 2012 17:58:04 -0400
Use a tank with some hose and fittings as the adapter. Use a tire valve to fill on one hose nipple and a gauge...
Re: question on oil cooler for 1990 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - phil zimmerman
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:11:32 -0700
...I don't know if anyone tried fitting the larger Passat oil heat exchager. It's a lot like the WBX piece but a...
Re: Cooling system questions
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Sun, 14 Feb 2016 02:09:45 +0000
...Now you can put the pressure cap on and you are done with no jacking up or bleeding. The unit comes with instructions but...
Removed rear heater
Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:24:00 -0400
...I ended up taking out the heater, and also removing the T fittings and replacing them with straight plastic couplings. I did this so...
Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
Historical mailing list - Doug F
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:07:42 -0800
...is use an old coolant tank cap and mod it to put in a large hose fitting in the top and run it to...
Behr Air Conditioning
Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
Mon, 4 Jan 1999 11:36:43 -0700
...fresh air intake, and connected to fittings on the evaporator enclosure. The stock fresh air intake is capped, and rendered inoperative to these two...
Re: More 2.1L coolant system woes (long)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 30 Dec 2004 20:36:22 -0600
...it takes to explode > >> > > every hose and coolant fitting in the system. > >> > > > >> > > Kiss your radiator, heater cores, and your head seals good bye. > >> > > > >> > > Why...
Re: Sick sick sick of diesel Vanagon cooling problems
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Thu, 10 Dec 2015 15:21:52 -0500
...Otherwise the hoses > available these days don't stand a chance of fitting. I can see that that > is a change that was made...
Re: What is the scientific explanation?
Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:31:50 -0800
...And then there's the Sacrificial Anode radiator cap, everybody knows about those, right ? Scott www.turbovans.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
Re: A/C work question
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 14 May 2010 08:17:26 -0700
...Seems I'll be dropping the radiator at same time as > condenser > and replacing the two coolant hoses to it since I have them...
Just unearthed some goodies............
Historical mailing list - Vic Ahmed
Fri, 15 Sep 2000 01:17:55 EDT
...OEM external camper fittings (water/electric etc.) 32. Pop-top seals. Aside from this, I have tons of good used stuff including ECUs, tail...
Re: Success!
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:49:09 -0600
...the original diesel-style tank by drilling out and fitting a Stant-type radiator cap that the diesels originally used. The Bong as invented...
Re: coolant system flush chemical
Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:12:38 -0700
...I will be replacing the expansion tank, cap, sensors, T-stat and some small hoses. Thanks, Jerry Jerry, Finally a question I can answer...
Re: Diesel head gasket blown?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sun, 21 Sep 2003 07:51:21 -0700
...coolant, they should > accumulate in the expansion tank when the pressure cap is in place. I > had a diesel head with a 15mm crack...
Re: Cooling System Project (Tools)
Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:26:41 -0700
...more about it!) It's suppose to check the coolant system & radiator caps. Does it work well with our Vanagons? Is there any key...
Re: A/C work question
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Thu, 13 May 2010 13:54:00 -0700
...You can get conversion >> fittings/hoses and a new condenser for about the price of a new OEM unit. >> > Keith, please tell us more...
Re: Temp Gauge -- why did this happen
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 9 May 2012 08:28:15 -0700
...radiator on my 1.9 and set the hoses to drooling > into a bucket. Only a few quarts (litres) came out. The cap was...
Ultimate Fix #2
Historical mailing list - Alpha Auto Sales
Fri, 19 Oct 2001 15:26:33 -0700
...Fabricating a fitting to attach where the bleeder screw goes was fruitless, simply no clearance above the bleed hole and the upper radiator mount...
Re: A/C work question
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 13 May 2010 16:06:13 -0500
...You can get conversion > >> fittings/hoses and a new condenser for about the price of a new OEM unit. > >> > > Keith, please tell us more...
Fuel lines, one more time, was: Congrats! Check it out...was: NEW OWNER!!
Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
Mon, 19 Oct 1998 21:09:52 -0400
...Check shift linkages, CV boots, muffler hangers, radiator hoses, tire pressure, propane fittings (use sudsy water). Look for the start of rust. Beyond all...
Re: A/C work question
Historical mailing list - Ry
Fri, 14 May 2010 11:23:47 -0500
...Seems I'll be dropping the radiator at same time as >> condenser >> and replacing the two coolant hoses to it since I have them...
Re: After Market A/C project - Items needed
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 23 Mar 2014 09:23:12 -0400
...The compressor, condenser, expansion devices, and the evaporators have to be match for capacity. A compressor and condenser can only remove so much heat...
Re: Ultimate Fix #2
Historical mailing list - Matt F
Fri, 19 Oct 2001 21:38:49 -0400
...Fabricating a fitting to > attach where the bleeder screw goes was fruitless, simply no clearance above > the bleed hole and the upper radiator mount...
Re: Ultimate Fix #2
Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
Fri, 19 Oct 2001 15:45:09 -0700
...Fabricating a fitting to >attach where the bleeder screw goes was fruitless, simply no clearance >above >the bleed hole and the upper radiator mount...
Re: 16" wheel in front spare location?
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:33:46 -0400
...is a fine option but I consider that a downgrade in capability for us. When we have gotten a flat I've really appreciated...
Re: Fuel lines, one more time, was: Congrats! Check it out...was: NEW OWNER!!
Historical mailing list - mike and becky
Mon, 19 Oct 1998 23:19:47 -0400
...Check > shift linkages, CV boots, muffler hangers, radiator hoses, tire pressure, > propane fittings (use sudsy water). Look for the start of rust. Beyond all...
Re: Erratic temp LED and gauge needle......Followup
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 30 Oct 2019 23:47:20 +0000
...coolant. Today, I explored. I removed Blue Cap on pressure tank, and also the hexagonal fitting to unscrew the sensor. The sensor seemed fine...
Re: oil in coolant
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 4 Jan 2021 03:27:57 +0000
...In this condition the relief at the pressure cap just doesn't have enough capacity to vent all the pressure. The pin holes in...
Re: Erratic temp LED and gauge needle......Followup
Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
Wed, 30 Oct 2019 22:07:12 -0400
...I removed Blue Cap on pressure tank, and also the hexagonal fitting to unscrew the sensor. The sensor seemed fine, nice and bright metal...
Re: Temp Gauge
Historical mailing list - vt
Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:17:40 -0500
On my 84 Westy, Within the past few months, I've replaced the thermostat, the pipe and fittings which extend left to right from...
RE: waterpump replacement & cooling problems
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Sun, 29 Jun 97 01:51:05 UT
...I've also used a different Italian-made pump that would fit either a 1.9 or a 2.1 by changing a fitting...
Re: Current coolant hose repairs
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 17 Dec 2022 13:51:02 -0500
...The problem is they have a specific range of operation and need to be properly matched to the hose and fitting being clamped. Where...
Re: 16" wheel in front spare location?
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:26:35 -0400
...is a fine option but I consider that a > downgrade in capability for us. When we have gotten a flat I've really > appreciated...
Cooling Systems
Historical mailing list - Dan Aldrich
Fri, 12 Feb 1999 10:01:21 -0700
...Replace the radiator cap and run the car until the fans cycle >again and shut it off. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes...
Re: Erratic temp LED and gauge needle......Followup
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 02:59:58 +0000
...coolant. Today, I explored. I removed Blue Cap on pressure tank, and also the hexagonal fitting to unscrew the sensor. The sensor seemed fine...
Re: A/C work question
Historical mailing list - Ry
Fri, 14 May 2010 22:41:07 -0500
...Seems I'll be dropping the radiator at same time as >>> condenser >>> and replacing the two coolant hoses to it since I have them...
Re: oil in coolant
Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:15:35 -0700
...Consider that every hose and > plastic junction along with the radiator and heater cores have been exposed > to this trauma. My rule of thumb...
Re: Current coolant hose repairs
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:46:32 -0500
...A capable friend showed up so we finished the job as a team. The old hoses were on a H pipe made from metal...
Re: watch out ..bit of a rant - about coolant etc.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 22 May 2012 13:17:57 -0700
...like 1 % of the entire capacity of the system. I don't think it's going to hurt. Let's say this .. I never...
Re: Current coolant hose repairs
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:56:35 -0500
...The old hoses were on a H pipe made from metal pipe fittings and not really the correct sizes. The old hoses were damaged...
Behr AC; Air Leaks; Alarms; Scope Creep
Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
Wed, 5 Jul 2000 11:12:56 -0600
...fresh air intake, and connected to fittings on the evaporator > > > > enclosure. The stock fresh air intake is capped, and rendered inoperative > > > > to these two...
Re: oil in coolant
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:55:47 +0000
...In this condition the relief at the pressure cap just doesn't have enough capacity to vent all the pressure. The pin holes in...
Re: 16" wheel in front spare location?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 29 Jun 2012 01:07:10 -0400
...is a fine option but I consider that a downgrade in capability for us. When we have gotten a flat I've really appreciated...
Re: Check your rear seat heater for leaks
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 6 Apr 2009 19:10:23 -0700
...the metal ones are mostly badly rusted now where the hoses attatch, and the later model vanagons with plastic T fittings .........those can just...
moving sale - cleaning garage
Historical mailing list - Rob S.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003 18:20:55 -0500
...Acura accessory, embroidered with "VIGOR" vigor radiator (factory) was for an automatic, but the fitting for the tranny cooler leaks tranny fluid. fine for...
Re: A/C work question
Historical mailing list - Ry
Sat, 15 May 2010 10:06:07 -0500
...Seems I'll be dropping the radiator at same time as >>>> condenser >>>> and replacing the two coolant hoses to it since I have them...
Vanagon Specifications Sheet
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
...Lbs. (N.m) ------------------------------------------------ End Housing Bolt 37 ( 50) Power Steering Pump Bolt 18 ( 25) Pressure-Flow Limiting Valve Cap 42 ( 57) Pressure Line Fitting...
Re: Superchargers?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 6 Jul 2011 12:11:33 -0700
...that is a 'whole other story' compared to retro-fitting a supercharger to a normally aspirated engine. what I would suggest, is ..get a...
NOT! - moving sale - cleaning garage
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Tue, 30 Dec 2003 19:52:21 -0600
...Acura accessory, embroidered with "VIGOR" > >vigor radiator (factory) was for an automatic, but the fitting for >the tranny cooler leaks tranny fluid. fine for...