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• Re: Friday Question: What's Your "Dream Dash???"
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 12:29:36 -0800
  ...It's called Karputer! *Pbbbbflt* What do I need to know about silly things like coolant temperature, oil pressure, or fuel level... -MB -- _______________________________________________________________________ Mark...
• Re: Beer Fill Level - Only go halfway. Makes a difference!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 23 Oct 2005 22:00:53 -0500
  "I'm from Milwaukee and I outa know, It's Blatz,Blatz, Blatz, wherever you go" I have this embroidered on the bra on...
• help - automatic dipstick length
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Wed, 18 May 2005 11:15:22 -0400
  ...have the dipstick and I'd like to check the oil level somehow. Could someone please tell me the length of the dipstick from...
• Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
  Tue, 25 May 2010 16:48:18 -0700
  Cheap and relatively easy to pour a concrete slab that is level and can support the weight of your Vanagon (4" is recommended but...
• Re: Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:25:36 -0500
  ...Or, should one correct for altitude? I've camped from sea level to 10K feet with my 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile, and used...
• Re: How do explain this?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:18:15 -0700
  ...about level with the top of the slave cyl. and the line is close to horizontal at the top. the reservoir appears to be...
• Re: loss of power on hills
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Apr 1996 15:04:15 -0400
  ...It doesn't run rough, it doesn't smoke, and on level roads we can >maintain 65 (we may just be paranoid, but there...
• Re: Different Vanagon Radiator ???
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Sep 1996 01:18:09 -0400
  ...While the system is purging, keep the engine reved and add coolant to the bottle as the level goes down. When the air is...
• Re: Air Filter Intake Assembly
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 May 1997 13:39:13 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The Syncro even claims there is a snorkle attached that allows intake air to come from near eye level. However, I would be very...
• Re: gas tank;
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 19:30:01 -0500
  ...The best way I've found is to use a gas station where the fill up isn't level and it leans to the...
• Re: How much AT fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Nov 2006 22:17:11 -0500
  ...miles, everything working smoothly, checked the level of AT in Park, engine at idle, van perfectly level, and the fluid just barely shows on...
• Vanagon A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 2 May 2007 14:16:40 -0700
  ...Each applicattion calls for its own oil fill level.The Vanagon requires 8 ounces, and 1 ounce in the rear valve area.I have...
• Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 01:12:46 -0400
  ...And if you have a small fully-gimbaled single-burner sterno/lp device where the pivots are above the maximum level of food in...
• Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels 2100-2300, 3400- 4000rpms
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 17:10:52 -0400
  ...1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels > 2100-2300, > 3400- 4000rpms > > >> I just got my Rebuilt Engine back in my automatic 88 wolfsburg...
• Re: Coolant Temp/Coolant Level LED and Flashing Oil LED - Instrument Cluster Upgrade... Advice required on continuous flashing Coolant LED.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 14:51:06 -0500
  ...The flashing LED for the Coolant Temp/Coolant Level LED doesn't want to >go out, it keeps on flashing. Yes I have checked...
• Re: Sudden clutch nothing...while parked
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 4 Sep 2014 16:12:02 -0700
  ...If the fluid level dropped below that point then the leak is in the brake system. If it stopped at that level then the...
• Re: EuroSpec Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 07:58:37 -0800
  Noise level in low gears seemed just a little above the wasserboxer...but only if you gunned it. The set up felt very smoothe...
• Re: .... Porsche 6 cyl heating van
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 06:51:04 -0600
  ...large Syncro wannabe), it drops the > transmission fluid heat level to an amazing level. So the concept must work > well. But I wouldn't...
• Power steering noise
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 17:26:00 -0700
  ...I seem to remember having to check fluid levels with the engine running but I'm not sure if that included power steering fluid...
• Re: Water Temperature Light
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 21:35:31 -0600
  ...if it comes on and won't go off, and the level is fine and you know the engine isn't overheating and so...
• Re: Coffee
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:56:38 -0400
  ...a renaissance man but this brings it to a whole other level :-) On Wed, Jul 26, 2023 at 11:55 PM Alistair Bell <ragnarhairybreeks...
• Fuel gauge problem
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Fri, 2 Apr 2010 22:15:14 -0400
  ...Is there a procedure to identify the problem, the fuel gauge or the fuel level sender in the fuel tank or any other problem...
• Coolant light flashing
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 09:09:52 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Temp seems to be normal and expansion and filler tank seems to be at right level What could be wrong ? Can anyone help ? Terry...
• Trim Removal?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Forstag
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 15:11:35 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Cn anyone here advise me as to how I can safely remove the metallic trim that runs just below window level on my '72...
• Re: What has happened to gasoline prices?
  Historical mailing list - Erik W. Burtis
  Thu, 18 Apr 1996 20:37:22 -0400 (EDT)
  I heard on the news that the increase in price is due to low productions levels. This, according to the segment, is because of...
• Re: Why my 1.9 turbodiesel died....
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 10 May 1999 18:12:55 -0600
  ...Live and learn! Change thy oil more often even when using > synthetic! > Karl, It's also a good idea to check the level every...
• huge loss of power
  Historical mailing list - Steve Folio
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 11:05:22 -0700
  ...Running fine at sea level except for a noisy water pump. Any thoughts would help out. Thanks Steve Folio 86 Westfalia GL
• Rear shocks/springs question
  Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 10:17:16 EST
  ...would lift the back end of my Westy to make it level with the front? The back end sits lower than the front. Thanks...
• Rabbit Transmission
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Wed, 20 Dec 2000 07:33:37 -0800
  ...Fluid levels OK, linkage adjustment OK, nylon/plastic bushings OK, clutch adjustment OK. Problem is it gets stuck in gear when shifting. When engine...
• Re: '85 not level?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 2 Nov 2002 10:58:54 -0500
  > The shocks have nothing to do with sag or vehicle > height. That's strickly a spring thing. The shocks > only serve to dampen up...
• Re: Eurovan brakes
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 23:49:56 EST
  ...Any help would be greatly appreciated. >> Check the brake fluid level; if low, check for leaks such as from a queefed out rear cylinder...
• Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 19:32:10 -0500
  ...There seems to be a leak and I think it may be the seal on the level sender. I don't remember replacing the...
• Re: Coolant light mystery
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:39:21 -0500
  ...All Models > > > > * refer to appropriate wiring diagram > * disconnect coolant level sensor electrical connector > * check coolant level in coolant reservoir > *** MUST be between MIN and...
• Overheating/preservation question.
  Historical mailing list - DW
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:29:29 -0800
  ...There was no indication of a fall in the coolant level (no indicator light went on). I put on the heater and it was...
• Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Sunshine
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 19:01:30 -0500
  ...the coolant level in >> the expansion tank is low, then I noticed a leak around the coolant >> expansion tank coolant level sensor and that...
• Re: blinking coolant light solution
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:44:45 -0500
  ...I arrived with a new coolant level sensor. When I flushed the cooling system and replaced tank/sensor combo the low coolant level warning...
• roof top storage / leveling blocks .ramp / fuse block cover / 3rd battery
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Thu, 10 May 2018 15:50:59 -0700
  ...I want to replace my old much used 2x6 two step red wood leveling blocks with new light weight plastic ones any recommendations 3...
• Re: Degrading Comments
  Historical mailing list - Douglas L. Urner
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 09:35:10 -0700
  ...So >wouldn't that mean that you are still making less power at altitude than at >sea level? Perhaps I am totally wrong here...
• Re: Emergency brake light stays on
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 09:04:26 -0800
  ...According to the wiring diagram, in '86 they added the brake fluid level sensor and deleted the parking brake switch. 87-up, they had...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:23:44 -0800
  ...Top off your tank with gas can to a level > > denoted by a slight overflow (for example.) Run engine at idle for > > prescribed time...
• Re: Catastrophic failure of coolant level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:59:39 -0400
  When I put these coolant level sensors in I use Vaseline to lubricate both the threads and the O-Ring. They go in easily...
• Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 12:10:19 -0800
  ...repeatedly, with something the VW engineering didn't get > > quite right. > > On my I4 swap, with a brand new coolant level warning module > installed...
• Re: Only 5V at Temp II sensor?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 27 May 2017 12:15:54 -0700
  ...The coolant >> blinky light works normally (blinks initially on startup then goes out, and >> has recently blinked for low coolant level). >> >> Today I obtained...
• Coolant mystery
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 16:30:39 -0400
  ...Interestingly the level of the over flow tank never seams to change. The van was recently checked out at a VW shop and he...
• Re: Oil overfill -- now what?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 16:13:18 -0500
  ...No, the oil in the cooler circuit doesn't drain back into the sump, so >> your dipstick level is the same as if the...
• 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels 2100-2300, 3400- 4000rpms
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 14:39:31 -0400
  ...It's been Stumbling at various RPM levels between 2100-2300rpm & 3400- 4000 rpm's. It has good power through the band but if...
• Re: waterboxer coolant light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 23:56:30 -0400
  ...I recently installed a new >"coolant low level switch" (located on the expansion tank), thinking that >might be the problem. No such luck. The...
• '85 temp warning light won't turn off.
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 17:52:24 MST
  ...I have replaced the instrument pod and compared the coolant level switch (in the expansion tank) and the coolant sensor (next to temp sensor...
• Re: Spring Shims for Westy List
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 08:45:42 -0800
  ...I used on 3/16" thick to > level. 1/4" should be fine. > > The front spring shim is roughly 5 1/4" - 5 3...
• Re: Stereo experts? was: Re: who has upgraded their front vanagon door SPEAKERS??
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 09:40:45 -0600
  ...That is to say > does it have any low level outputs? Low level inputs?
• Re: 300 miles with a tank...
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 15:37:12 -0700
  ...Next trip to Denver I'll measure it religiously. > My injection pump (calibrated at sea level) > produces embarrassing clouds of black smoke if I...
• Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear, Solved!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 22:21:33 -0700
  At the risk of sounding like a nag, make sure you keep an eye on the fluid level. And a question to list. If...
• Re: What could have gone wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Mon, 5 May 2008 14:52:34 +0200
  ...If the needle stays in the middle, temp is fine, and the red light indicates level too low. Level was OK, so sensor is...
• Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:09:53 -0500
  ---- Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM> wrote: > I'd be happy if I could keep the damm grill from rattling when on Mr. > Squirrels preferred...
• Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:03:11 -0400
  At 03:27 PM 7/18/2012, george jannini wrote: > Anyone know that the BTUage of the Westy Stove is? 5200 BTU/hr nominal...
• Re: Smartphones for Vanagoneers; was RE: CB
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:36:18 -0400
  >>And then there's >>the app that's a level, helps me get the perfect spot when parking the >>Vanagon at a campsite. Hi...
• Re: Water level sensor in camper tank
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 23:21:29 -0400
  At 10:14 PM 8/6/2010 Friday, Ed Wiebe wrote: >For about 2 years now we have been travelling/camping not knowing >how...
• Dometic problems
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:20:18 -0700
  ...But at sea level the flame is weak and blows out when driving. Won't run at altitude unless I hold the starting gas...
• Brushbars for vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 22:30:48 +0000
  ...mention my teeth and fingers) A brushbar may offer some marginal level of protection. Ive seen photos on the net of some bars on...
• Re: This is why I drive a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Route87
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 09:00:03 EDT
  ...I know the higher levels were those old 80's toyota vans...