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• RE: Koolatron
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 13 Feb 1997 08:03:22 -0700
  ...So, at 75 degrees internal temperature, it was pretty useless around here. If the ambient temperature was 75 degrees, I infer that the device...
• Re: Oil Temperature??
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 19:21:57 -0700
  ...Oil Temperature?? 20w50 is only Thicker than 15w50 when they are Cold which is when they Need to be Thinner ~ When they are Hot...
• Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 15:43:07 -0400
  ...This temperature is only *indirectly* related to the temperature of the water leaving the cylinder heads. Another thing to keep in mind is that...
• Re: Thermostats - 87 degree vs. 80 degree
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:13:01 -0400
  ...At the set temperature, it opens, allowing coolant flow. |It plays no role whatsoever in getting the coolant temperature to drop. |It will stay...
• cooling system
  Historical mailing list - John Altounji
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 21:14:40 -0800
  ...The temperature gauge is still showing higher than normal temperature. Page 19.16 refers to a bleeder in the engine compartment; the picture is...
• Re: engine temperature
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Aug 94 11:11:19 PDT
  The cooler the better? I have seen many postings talking about oil/coolant temperature. It seems that everyone thinks the lower the better regarding...
• Re: temperature guage on 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 18:35:30 -0400
  At 12:20 PM 9/2/2003, gary hradek wrote: >David, > My temperature gauge started reading low and now >it does not work at...
• Re: temperature gauge under reporting temperature
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:02:32 -0400
  ...my coolant with a bit of water, my temperature gauge is >> under reporting my temperature by A LOT. On two 11 mile trips, the...
• engine temperature sensor?
  Historical mailing list - buscofurgo buscofurgo
  Thu, 16 May 2002 17:36:43 +0200
  hi, where is the engine�s temperature sensor in 83 watercooled?that sensor makes the radiator fan start working, right?thanks!!!!!!! _________________________________________________________________ Descargue GRATUITAMENTE MSN...
• Re: Adhesive Temperature Strips
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Tue, 4 Dec 2012 20:36:04 -0800
  ...Adhesive Temperature Strips > > This looks like a great way to determine engine/head temperature. Any > comments? Anyone tried these? > > http://www.spirig.com/index...
• Re: diagnosis of high oil temperature--is my engine dying?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:02:52 -0400
  Ben, If I were you , I would add an oil temperature gauge. Until then I would do two things; keep the oil level just...
• Re: temperature gauge under reporting temperature
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 23 Oct 2005 20:00:34 -0500
  ...my coolant with a bit of water, my temperature gauge >> is >> under reporting my temperature by A LOT. On two 11 mile trips, the...
• RE: eurovan alert
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 19:55:37 -0400
  [snip...] >>The only >>alert I had of trouble was the blinking of the 'temperature indicator" >>(idiot light) on the instrument panel. The temperature gauge...
• Re: heater, interrupted
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:31:59 -0600
  ...Other than that, all is well. > > But! When I pull up to an intersection with a light or a stop sign, the > temperature of...
• Re: Dometic Temperature
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 09:45:34 -0700
  ...This is anecdotal not authoritative evidence, I have done several trips in high 30s C (90s F) temperature. Despite the relentless heat the fridge...
• Re: winter oil
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 2000 04:08:33 -0800
  ...and SAE 10-30 milti grade for temperature range 0 F to 60F ? > .... and SAE 5-30 multi grade for temperature range -20 F...
• Re: Vanagon Water Temp Gauge - Temperatures?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:02:03 EDT
  ...The gauge in the Vanagon is not accurate enough to come up with a determination of the "exact" temperature for each point on the...
• Re: Update: permanent fuel pressure gauge - Source!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:30:45 EST
  ...On oil temperature data quality, I would say that correct thermal measurement with a thermocouple (high temperatures) or PRT and thermistor for oil and...
• Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 13 Sep 2013 12:24:22 -0400
  I have always understood that the warping occurs when a very high temperature is reached. Is this correct? Like numerous cycles of not exceeding...
• Engine compartment max. temperature
  Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 21:54:55 -0800
  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: oil in a 1988 gl
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 17:33:52 -0800
  > not sae 30 but use 20w50 ? in a wasserbox engine? depends on the temperature... see your owner's manual or the bentley for oil...
• Re: AC in the winter
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Nov 1994 15:23:20 -0500
  I thought the thermostat was glued right onto the sheet metal so it would be the same temperature as the sheet metal on the...
• Re: Erratic temperature gauge
  Historical mailing list - Ray-Corp
  Sun, 12 Oct 1997 08:19:29 -0400
  ...Upon starting, the temperature needle went completely to the right. Check this connection. Lloyd
• Procedure for checking computer Temp sending unit
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 22:00:56 -0400
  Can anyone tell me the approximate resistance of the temperature sending unit at normal operating temperature. Bently gives table, but doesn't indicate what...
• '87 temperature gauge
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 15:38:25 -0700
  when an '87 wasserboxer is running at proper engine temperature, where is the temp. gauge needle pointing? 12 o'clock? 1 o'clock? 2...
• Re: Alternators
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 11:45:02 -0700
  ...In addition, any temperature compensation for the correct voltage to charge the battery is done by the alternator temperature, not the battery temperature. In...
• Flashing Temperature LED
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 07:13:04 -0800
  ...No high temperature was indicated. Checked the expansion tank and sensor and it was fine. Checked the temperature sensor and the connection and sensor...
• Re: Gauge too high ...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 09:34:16 -0600
  ...The temperature Gage warning light, and the Temperature Gage Needle are the real indicators of temperature. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Zoltan wrote...
• Oil Temp Gauge
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 13:16:17 -0700 (PDT)
  I am considering installing an oil temperature gauge on my '84 Westy. Has anyone performed this installation? Were is the best place to install...
• Re: Oil Pressure observation.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:09:06 -0500
  ...interstate/highway sustained speeds...210f > Oil temperature with oil pressure of 65psi at 3700rpm (60mph) With the > other oil, I was seeing about 55psi...
• Re: AC Thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 23:14:44 -0400
  Most household domestic AC units (when working correctly) will not lower the temperature below 32 F, for the simple reason that the condensation will...
• Oil Pressure & Temperature Gauge Install
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Tue, 23 Jun 2015 22:16:33 -0500
  ...http://texasvanagons.com/oil-pressure-temperature-gauge-pod/ Abel Longoria
• Re: Thermostat - 80 vs 86 degree
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 02:06:38 -0600
  ...Oil service life, assuming normal use thermal cycle periods, was MUCH better with high temperature thermostats than with lower controlled temperatures. Apparently at lower...
• Re: The Vanagon Syndrome and Outside Air Temperature
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 20:24:11 -0600
  ...Driving > Friday nite, the bucking syndrome started--air temperature around 25-30. > Pulled over, slept, got up at 6. Air temp 10. The bucking...
• Re: cyl head temp gauge
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Oct 94 17:13:22 EDT
  H Steven Dolan writes: > > Cylinder head temperature guages (and most other high temperature measuring > devices) use thermocouples as sending units. A thermocouple is a...
• New sensors -now running hot
  Historical mailing list - chrisadubs
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 18:55:05 -0700
  Hello all, Just replaced my catalyctic converter, O2 sensor, temp2 sensor, and temperature sending unit. I ran it until the fan kicked on and...
• Adhesive Temperature Strips
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Mon, 3 Dec 2012 17:35:56 +0000
  This looks like a great way to determine engine/head temperature. Any comments? Anyone tried these? http://www.spirig.com/index.php?id=73...
• Re: winter oil
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 18:07:18 -0800
  ...and SAE 10-30 milti grade for temperature range 0 F to 60F ? .... and SAE 5-30 multi grade for temperature range -20 F...
• Re: Temperature Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 21:03:39 -0400
  ...Temperature Gauge > My temperature gauge in my '90 vanagon gl is not working properly, I think. > It stays a little past the 1/4...
• Coolant Temp Indications
  Historical mailing list - Jim Meade
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 14:06:58 -0600 (CST)
  My coolant temperature indicators are intermittently screwed up. I'm convinced that the engine is running at the right temperature. However, as you go...
• Re: Cooling System performance at altitude
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 20:37:11 -0400
  On Fri, 6 Jun 2003, Pensioner wrote: > If one has a 15psi cap will the coolant boil at a lower temperature at 7500 > feet...
• Re: Looking for instrument cluster or tachometer
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 8 Dec 2021 12:54:09 -0800
  and coolant temperature and oil pressure and oil temperature and cabin temperature and exterior temperature and driver temperature... then we will be happy :-) On...
• Re: FW: Mobil 1 0W 50 any one use it yet
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 17 Jan 2016 02:08:09 -0600
  I have not installed an oil temperature gauge. But, my tencentlife cooler keeps the pressure up to around 10 psi at idle after extended...
• Re: After-Market Temperature Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:04:20 -0700
  ...On Wed, 2011-04-20 at 07:53 -0700, Anthony Egeln wrote: > Volks, Since he can't cure my ailing stock temperature gauge, my...
• Coolant Temperature Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Pal, Robert
  Wed, 12 May 1999 15:16:27 -0500
  The needle on my coolant temperature gauge does not move. It never comes up into view. Does that sound like I need to replace...
• Re: re-wiring harness
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 17:32:01 EDT
  ...The insulation on Radio Shack and similar home/hobby wire is not up to automotive underhood temperatures. Go to a FLAPS or better, serious...
• exhaust temperature
  Historical mailing list - Manolo Rolan
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 12:27:49 +0200
  Hi all Anyone knows the range of temperatures of the exhaust on a 1.6 D Vanagon, on the begining of the exhaust pipe...
• Thank you for temperature answers!
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 20:23:44 -0000
  Thank you to everyone who patiently answered my temperature regulation questions! I am replacing the following: Expansion tank pressure cap (fairly sure its faulty...
• Re: charging aux battery: too much of a good thing?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:16:17 -0700
  ...now thats a dedicated aux battery for an Italian Gelato >> Refer.... >> ....Might be worth the time and effort to put a temperature probe on...
• Engine compartment temperature
  Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 21:29:52 -0800
  Did anybody measured the temperature in 2.1 LITER Vanagon engine compartment after long driving in a hot day (around 100 deg.F.)? Responce...
• Re: Air Cooled Temperature Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 14:51:43 -0600
  ...Rob vwrobb@gmail.com At 12/3/2013 01:27 PM, Glen Moon wrote: >Has anyone put an engine temperature sensor on 1981 air...
• Re: 1.9 Turbodiesel, boost pressure, exhaust temperature
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 21:11:02 -0500
  I know nothing about VW turbos, however on piston engined aircraft turbochargers the maximum allowable TIT (tubine inlet temperature) is generally 1650 degrees F...
• How long to reach full operating temp?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:01:54 -0500
  How long in miles or km, and time does it take your Vanagon to reach full operating temperature, considered the center of temp gauge...
• Re: Temperature guage
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 00:39:11 -0400
  At 11:56 PM 4/8/2001, John Rodgers wrote: >temperature and allow the coolant to begin to circulate sooner after a >cold start...
• Re: No start after temp II replacement - conclusion
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:47:05 -0500
  ...The mixture has a definite affect on engine temperature.
• Re: Temperature Gauge
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:59:05 -0400
  ...friend of mine has a 90 GL with a non-functioning temperature gauge. Is > it likely that replacement of the gauge will resolve the...
• Re: gauge recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Allan Bagley
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:48:32 -0800
  ...gauge recommendations What a tasty question! I have: (in the heater air cover) oil pressure, oil temperature, battery voltage taken at the fuse panel...
• Farenheit conversion
  Historical mailing list - Crazed Idiot
  Thu, 07 Dec 1995 14:01:08 EST
  ...To find the Farenheit temperature from the Celsius temperature, here's the formula: Farenheit temp = (9 x Celsius temp) + 32 ------------------ 5 So, if it...
• Cooling System performance at altitude
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 17:28:11 -0700
  If one has a 15psi cap will the coolant boil at a lower temperature at 7500 feet than at sea level. Same problem as...
• Re: ENGINE LOSING POWER....HELP
  Historical mailing list - Sam Johnson
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 12:34:43 -0500
  Please check your water temperature sensor (two wire plug next to the water temperature sender on water pump housing). If this is bad then...