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• Re: Epoxy and Coolant temp tolerance
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 08:29:46 -0800
  ...http://www.barsleaks.com/Cooling_System/cooling_system.html Stebbins wrote: > > I may have to use some HOUSEHOLD epoxy or super glue on the...
• Re: Exhaust system question (89 vanagon gl)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 09:16:57 -0500
  > I have been having some trouble with my exhaust system. First, I was > told, at the parts shop that I usually go to, that...
• Re: Metric this, metric that
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 31 Jan 2006 08:33:14 -0800
  ...The metric system is indeed very logical and rational, but it lacks the same degree of seat-of-the-pants convenience the older systems...
• Re: R12 or R134 - How to distinguish?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:32:59 -0400
  Instead of filling the system, you need to consider finding the leak and having it repaired. The whole idea of restriciting R12 and taxing...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - John T
  Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:41:58 -0400
  ...My coolant system was anything but > robust at this point, I had several leaks. After working on this for many > hours I discovered that...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Sep 2000 - Special issue (#2000-43)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 07:17:06 EDT
  ...Anyone got a feel how much more a stainless system will cost over a standard set-up. >> David, there is presently no stainless steel...
• cooling system expansion tank- filthy!
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 22:28:29 -0400
  ...needed (and in anticipation of flushing/fixing my coolant system) I drained my coolant system. I noticed a huge amound of dirt and sludge...
• Re: Epoxy and Coolant temp tolerance
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 12:14:52 -0600
  ...Bars Leaks sells the solid > type two part epoxy for this application, and epoxy is epoxy. > http://www.barsleaks.com/Cooling_System/cooling_system...
• Re: oil pressure warning
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 3 May 2001 20:13:05 -0700
  Edward, '86 and newer use a two sensor system, one of which kicks in at 2K. The sender is just to port of your...
• Re: Propane Disposable Bottle Hookup
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Sat, 18 Feb 2006 08:54:00 -0800
  ...When you attach the regulator to a standard LPG tank you have a valve controlled (on the tank) regulated (11"H20) system you can...
• Re: Dometic Fridge propane operation stuff
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 06:19:02 EDT
  ...The same system is found in many other gas appliances of similar vintage. Here are some links that help explain a couple of the...
• Re: [WetWesties] The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 18:17:26 -0400
  ...Re: [WetWesties] The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post) I wouldn't say it's counter-intuitive really ..
• =?utf-8?Q?Power=20steering=20fluid?=
  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?C=20Snyder=20?=
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:38:52 -0500
  ...My questions are (1) can I use dexron 3 (instead of Dexron 2) and (2) how much does the system hold and how do...
• Re: oh, yeah ... Whatshisname is coming back this weekend.
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 23 Aug 1994 08:36:27 -0700 (PDT)
  ...your sign? Thom (root access on 3 systems here anyway) -- ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento...
• Re: exhaust system
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 22:59:04 -0400 (AST)
  ...vanagon exhaust systems > >Gerry, >Hi, I work with the Stebro Exhausts company and we noticed a little an immediate followup to this and two...
• HERS (Human Element Recovery System)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 11:12:30 -0500
  HERS (Human Element Recovery System) - Can I get more info on this? I think this would be an excellent way to extend the time...
• Re: System Administrator Appreciation Day
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Tue, 23 Jul 2002 08:17:34 -0700
  ...COM> > Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2002 07:43:11 -0700 > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: System Administrator Appreciation Day > > <http://www.sysadminday.com/> >
• FS: Complete (or partial) Exhaust system for 2.1l Vanagon WBX
  Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 20:43:42 -0800
  I have a an extra, complete 2.1l exhaust system, from headers to tailpipe, including muffler & cat. Selling all for $350 OBO, and I...
• Re: +24v electrical system
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 19:11:06 -0500
  Eric Zeno wrote: >In any wiring system, current is the main limiting >factor to the wire itself. Having problems with this >in the head...
• Re: Rewiring sound system
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 07:54:43 -0600
  ...Modern sound systems need independent control of each speaker, so you need to rewire them anyway. Installers either don't want to or don...
• audi based big brakes
  Historical mailing list - mario m
  Mon, 15 May 2006 18:05:44 -0700
  ...Is this the same kit that others have recently been talking about from overland? My entire brake system is new, but when I fry...
• GPS
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:04:52 -0700
  Vannuts, I've been wanting to get a GPS system for my van for a while now. Frank's post really got me going...
• Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 18:28:29 -0400
  ...I haven't taken the system off for inspection.... yet. >> >>Also, my exhaust system has a dent in it right after the O2 sensor...
• Re: Fuel system "vapour lock"
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 14 Sep 2014 18:36:38 -0700
  ...So I swapped in a Jetta charcoal canisters and checked further on the EVAP system. Interesting to see that the '93-94 Jetta canister...
• Re: vacuum bleeding?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Braden
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 13:25:58 -0500
  Wouldn't having the system under a slight vacuum favor larger bubbles and thus easier removal of said bubbles? I would think a system...
• Re: Bus depot exhaust system junk?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 20:44:46 -0400
  > I replaced my exhaust system with parts that I ordered > from the Bus Depot. It was a time consuming and dirty > job, but it...
• Bleeding the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 06:13:54 -0400
  I am an old HVAC mechanic and for years I have muttered that the bleeding system for these vans cannot have been made by...
• 3rd stage cooling fan relay (for a/c)
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 14:50:56 -0600
  ...For Digifant Vanagons (and probably others) there is a 3rd stage cooling fan relay used with the a/c system. (Vans without a/c...
• oil pressure warning
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 3 May 2001 22:14:11 -0400
  I have read several threads in the archives on this system, and also have some experience on it because I own an 85 GTi...
• Coolant out the Overflow
  Historical mailing list - Michael Brenner
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 21:43:16 -0700
  ...Can a leak around the heads be presurizing the cooling system, pushing the coolant out? Or can I have leaks in the system itself...
• Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 15:26:51 -0300
  ...Turn off the engine & let the system drain, put hoses back on and put in 8 or 9 litres of coolant then top it...
• Re: YIKES! was clutch not working
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Sun, 20 Jul 2003 08:22:30 -0500
  ...The 3 & 4 systems are designed for this and when the 5 soaks into the seals, they shrink and you loose the system. DOT...
• Re: Stainless vs Copper exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 01:09:29 -0500
  ...The exhaust system takes the biggest beating from rust, heat, and the wheel wash, and I want the system to be serviceable at a...
• Re: Cooling questions still
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:07:13 -0700
  ...I have had a variety of cooling system problems (on a 90 2.1) recently which started with overheating and what appeared to be...
• Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:27:37 -0400
  ...A/C resuscitation - where to start? > Many years ago, after blowing a ton of money on my 84's AC system, I > decided to...
• Re: Subaru wiring harness
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 18:18:14 -0800
  ...KEP says that VW heater controls will not allow the engine's >| cooling system to work properly and that the front and rear heater...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Apr 2003 - Special issue (#2003-395)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 22:12:41 -0400
  ...The Mac > system is well thought out and built from the ground up to be much more > difficult to infect. That's just not...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 12:15:04 -0500
  Hi folks, What does the Engine management system do? What does it replace in the existing engine set up? Eric Caron On Jan 4...
• Re: Vanagon and VW Rabbit
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 9 Jan 2019 16:42:12 -0500
  ...Not many people still remember how to work on these systems. Thankfully the Vanagons used the Digijet and Digifant systems which are electronic. These...
• Re: Breakthrough for TDI conversions!
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Sat, 15 Sep 2001 17:08:39 -0400
  ...Another thing to consider is that power gains are more easily found in a mechanically-controlled system--no computer trying to override higher boost...
• Re: Exhaust Systems: Which One?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 06:25:23 -0800
  The S&S system is louder only if you use the S&S muffler. I ran my S&S header system with the stock...
• Re: Gas tank/fuel system cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:59:39 -0700
  Is there some reason you feel that it needs a super cleaning ? I just 'treat the fuel' and fuel system fairly conservatively. I might...
• Re: Exhaust Systems: Which One?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 06:23:48 EST
  In a message dated 11/10/2002 12:13:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Exhaust Systems: Which One? > My...
• Re: Sound System Suggestions needed
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 30 Dec 2005 16:33:30 +0000
  ...Sound System Suggestions needed >Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 07:36:08 -0500 > >Hello all and Happy New year! > >I am looking to start...
• Re: Freeze 12 Update
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 8 Jul 2006 22:15:20 -0500
  Maggie, Do I under stand that you WANT to run R134a in your system?? As I understand it, to use Freeze 12, supposedly a...
• My experience with conversion to R134
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 06:49:03 -0400
  ...It also took the system about an hour to "stabilize" so that everything was working properly. "A very large AC system" said he. But...
• Re: Head leaks fixed??
  Historical mailing list - ChuckKuecker
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 07:22:05 -0600
  ...I would expect that if there are small orifices in the system, there might be a clogging problem, but I have not seen any...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:56:47 -0400
  Kent, with a Subi conversion, on an 87 you can keep most of the exhaust system (if good of course)! You can also use...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Mon, 23 May 2011 12:41:10 -0700
  ...The system was working fine around 10 years ago but lasted maybe one year after a $450 refill with freon at the VW dealer...
• Re: Blinking Temp Light.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 09 Jul 94 10:55:12 CDT
  ...but that's supposed to be all for the oil-pressure system. also check all your connections for the electrics on the cooling system...
• AC in the winter
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Nov 94 15:33:44 EST
  ...having said that, i have found that if you run the system at least > 15 minutes every week or two, it really really does...
• Re: Oil in air intake
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 11:32:46 -0800
  Normal, and the higher the mileage on the engine the more oil will be sucked into the intake system, (due to blow by) as...
• Re: Roof Rack Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Rohrer
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 12:11:06 -0700
  I'm in the market for a mounting system for my 86 Westy also. Would like to be able to mount four bikes. Can...
• Re: Free Sirius satellite radio system
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 17:13:28 -0400
  ...Free Sirius satellite radio system Me too!!!!!! Rod Woten '87 Westy Des Moines, IA -----Original Message----- From: MIME :gnarlodious@MAC.COM [mailto:MIME :gnarlodious...
• Re: 84 Running rich
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Apr 1997 00:37:54 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I have replaced everything in my fuel system and most of the things in the ignition system. Still runs like a Jack Rabbit when...
• Re: Exhaust system headers...stainless steel
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 02:35:44 EDT
  ...ML.ORG writes: << So what is the word on that header system being designed for the 2.1 motor? Also what is the exhaust...
• cooling system woes
  Historical mailing list - mike barker
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 22:38:10 -0400
  Well, the 'ole waterpump gave up the ghost yesterday releiving the system of all coolant. Got it replaced (not my regular guy-this happened...
• Re: Cooling system level?
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 15:35:01 -0400
  ...a very big ccloud of white smoke (oil going direct in the exhaust system after main Turbo bearing/seal failure)for a mile long...
• testing the oil pressure light system?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Mon, 9 Aug 2004 10:47:25 -0700
  how can i test the oil pressure idiot light system? can i unplug the wire and connect it to....?? thanks matthew 86 syncro Matthew...
• Re: AC Compressor on r134a system
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 10:42:00 -0400
  How long did the last charging last? I think a recharge will last longer than 5 or 6 weeks, if your system was working...