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• Re: heating water for westy camping trips
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 16:31:20 GMT
  Hi, I used the Wal-Mart bought "Super H20 Sun Shower II" last week. The hose isn't long enough to reach the sink...
• hot digifant
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 14:17:56 -0500
  ...The electronics were at times short lived due to over heating. I personally am a technician has been , and not an engineer, and am...
• Re: various coolant temperatures in cooling system
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 22:51:32 -0600
  ...It's interesting to watch the heating that takes place before the thermostat opens, then watch the change when the thermostat opens and the...
• FW: Solar panel information
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Sat, 5 Jun 2004 01:08:37 -0400
  ...I am not interested in passive solar heating. Has anyone found a great instructional website or book on the topic? Has anyone found a...
• Re: Broken stud, anyone has a good one?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 12 May 2005 08:55:20 -0700
  ...perfect? Is it a simple "weak part" > issue, with years of heating and cooling leading inevitably to breakage > because one of the sixteen studs...
• Coolant Light
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 15:47:02 -0500
  ...No signs of actual over heating. So my though is this. I opened the valve (if that's the proper term) to the rear...
• Re: Trickle Chargers
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:56:01 -0600
  ...Anyone have any horror stories on those that would preclude "hiding" it in that small compartment? Heating, fire danger etc? Cheers, Paul. On Fri...
• Re: Vanagonginity lost...
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:46:03 -0700
  ...how the h3!! do i persuade it to stop heating my feet or face?� I have all the levers all the way to the...
• Friday content, heating chili
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:08:07 -0400
  A while back, Mr. Squirrel mentioned using a plastic bag to heat chili to avoid mess, maybe in his camper, maybe not. I had...
• Re: Leaking Gas Tank and Oil Leaks
  Historical mailing list - s2
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 17:16:59 -0800
  ...If the leak is on the top of the tank the gas can saturate the air tube for the heating system that runs down...
• Re: Wanted: Driver side power mirror glass only
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 07:32:12 -0500
  ...I will start searching for local auto glass shops that can cut me >one, but I might rather have a new glass + heating element...
• Fwd: [WetWesties] vw rm182 refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:47:52 -0700
  ...Wet <wetwesties@yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [WetWesties] vw rm182 refrigerator > > We have a 87 vw westy with a refrigerator (rm182b) I need a 120 > heating...
• Re: Hot showers/vans.
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 23:07:50 -0400
  Campmor had a sale a couple of months ago on a water shower heating unit that used the propane stove. Sam Conant ----- Original Message...
• Re: Problem recreated under static environment (was more problems) (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 16 Sep 1997 13:44:27 EDT
  ...The thermo-time switch has a metal contact arm inside which is wrapped with a heating element. When it's cold, the arm contacts...
• Re: 1980 dash removal /blower replacement
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:48:06 -0700
  ...So would it just be a waist of time and skinned > knuckles? > > > > > Jim Morgan 80" stink bomb" > � � � � � � � � � 74 Super "morty" > Assuming the heating system...
• '56 kombi heater engineering
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 1 Feb 1995 22:31:25 -0800 (PST)
  ...Tomorrow, I'll get some foam pipe insulation for the under-car tubes, which should also improve the heating. This engineering project cost me...
• Re: Auxiliary Gas Heater Power
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 23:40:05 EST
  ...They are very nice heaters, though a bit overpowered for a Vanagon -- most of these are made for heating big buses and tractors (like...
• A/C cycling
  Historical mailing list - Fin Beven
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 09:57:30 -0700
  ...My '84 never experienced this condition, although it did seem far more prone to over-heating on a long, up-hill grade. It may...
• Re: non power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Ben Eisenbraun
  Wed, 8 May 2019 22:52:30 -0400
  ...You can also buy the heating elements for these mirrors for about $40 if you ever drive your van in a cold climate. They...
• Re: Propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 20:01:16 -0400
  ...be able to find the correct gauge tubing in the home heating section of your favourite hardware store. > > On 03-Apr-2015, at 14...
• Re: Newbie cares for opinions
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Wed, 10 May 1995 10:40:02 -0700
  ...This could get ugly fast, and I'm sure Ric is pre-heating his Eurovan-powered flame thrower while you read this. I *really...
• Re: Solar-Powered 1969 VW Van
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 1996 23:32:49 -0700
  ...First consider that the best of the reported "super insulated" houses in Canada get through winters with passive sun load heating plus normal kitchen...
• 180hp Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 18:54:35 -0400
  ...obvious gain in horsepower? Wouldn't > you lose the benefits of heating the van in the winter? Plus, parts > for the Porsche engine are...
• Re: Help with coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 12:11:20 -0800
  ...to do so > because of the slow traffic/hi altitude over heating. The expansion tank > when it over heats empties into the overflow tank...
• Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:57:38 -0700
  ...Many fast and furious cars are moving toward the HHO gas and heating, cooling and vaporizing the fuel before it reaches the injectors. Remember...
• Re: Oil over fill concern
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Feb 2014 17:33:50 -0500
  ...Oil over heating and mixing can force oil past the seals. This can also cause excessive oil heating, foaming, and the related loss of...
• Re: Engine running COLD
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:01:57 -0600
  ...I'm thinking the PO worked >around things or took some shortcuts to compensate for heating/cooling problems. (like the rag I found stuffed...
• Re: any eurovans out there
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Dec 1995 07:38:13 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the air better, and you can set the front heater to a slightly cooler setting and have a quasi-bi-level heating system. Ric
• Re: broccoli confusion (WAY OT)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 17:39:54 -0800
  ...I used to steal > > heating oil from the tank in the basement. Started the car on gas (from a > > one gallon tank in the...
• Re: temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - William Maxian
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 17:24:23 -0400
  ...My only conclusion is that cap gradually loosens from heating/cooling cycle. I had replaced the cap with an after market - don't know...
• Re: Whats the trick??
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 17 Dec 2001 08:04:04 -0700
  ...I basically made one by heating a screwdriver till it was cherry red and then putting a 60(?) degree bend in it about two...
• Re: Blowing Smoke
  Historical mailing list - David Robertson
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 12:38:31 -0500
  ...Cooled Vanagons get the air from that >they push through the heating system with the alternator fan. >My concern relates to taping off the...
• Re: Brighter taillites
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 16:25:52 -0500
  ...Maybe it is my older, and weaker wiring, but I've had no > unusual heating of wires, or melting/cracking of the lenses or...
• Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 19:57:03 -0800
  ...You can > also set this up for interior heating while camping although it does get a > bit power hungry as ti will need to...
• Re: No heat at stoplights.
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 7 Jan 2010 13:05:07 -0500
  ...reached > then slowly open to permit circulation to the cooling/cabin heating > system. If it fails closed, the engine overheats and will be > apparent...
• hot water in Westy
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:53:31 -0000
  ...The engine was running and I understood that the coolant was heating the water from the roof tank. In my estimate, except the tank...
• Another Heating system Q.
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Wed, 21 Sep 1994 19:32:21 -0400 (EDT)
  In stop and go traffic in the summer, the rad fan spends a lot of time on and never gets the temp. guage needle...
• Re: Weber setup on a '73 bus...
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 09:07:17 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Any hints on this?? I've heard of a device that could be > attached to the carburator to provide additional heating... can anyone > expand...
• We are home again after meeting Inuvik Trekers.
  Historical mailing list - J. Stutsman
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 09:34:57 -0700 (PDT)
  ...We were setting our sites on Prince George as a turn around point, but we were over heating before we even got to Lilloouet...
• Re: diesel westy Brrrrrrr
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 21 Dec 2003 13:52:21 -0500
  ...Just moving forward at 55 mph crams enough air through the heating system on my van that I often turn the blower off entirely...
• Re: seeking source for copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - Paul N. Oliver
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 08:18:44 -0600
  As Per FFA requirements all copper crush washers used on aircraft must be annealed before being reused by heating and then cooling in water...
• Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 4 Jan 2016 18:21:00 -0800
  ...I see no need for engine > pre heating. Especially with street parking and the use of long extension > cords I see this as something...
• Re: External Heat System for Vans
  Historical mailing list - Michael Norden
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 13:23:41 -0800
  ...External Heat System for Vans > > Just doing some Sunday morning musings about heating and cooling the > interiors of the various Vanagon configurations. > > Someone has...
• Re: ECU Monitor
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 5 Oct 2013 15:54:40 -0700
  ...Does the sensor ground through its mount into the exhaust, or along with the heating element ground wire? If through the exhaust, how can...
• Re: Keeping your van dry inside in a damp climate
  Historical mailing list - Todd.Last
  Sun, 9 Jan 2011 13:10:32 -0800
  ...has to be left outside. >> >> I have a small boat dehumidifier (heating element and fan that you plug >> into 110v) >> Any other ideas? >> >> Todd...
• Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:12:17 -0700
  ...Flame would go from normal to almost out several times, then stay larger (heating mode) once cycle of air in exhaust out stabilized. It...
• Re: Smoke coming from under the van
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 22:05:00 EST
  ...Any heating device, gas, propane, electric or whatever, could be a "bomb" without proper maintenance. chris
• Re: Weird over-heating problem, please advise!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 08:23:37 EDT
  This is one of those problems that I like "challenging". First of all you did a really good job already trying to troubleshoot the...
• Re: Syncro Muffler Brackets Self Destruct!
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 21:44:06 -0800
  ...could break brackets when combined with the expansion/contraction due to heating and cooling. Someone alluded to the proper way to adjust these, and...
• Re: How bad is replacing the heater blower motor?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 10:07:10 +0800
  ...Replacing the gaskets makes a noticeable improvement in the heating system. Rich <SNIP> -- Tim Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition Winter Park, Florida...
• Re: seeking source for copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - Paul N. Oliver
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 08:21:40 -0600
  ...Then anneal >> them by heating them with a torch, and dropping them into a glass of >> water. That will soften them up, making them...
• Need input on radiator problem
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 20:47:02 -0500
  ...lady a few month ago, now, she is stranded with over-heating problem deep into Mexico (near Acapulco), most coolant componants were replace, heads...
• Re: Air cooled oil pressure question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 08:19:27 -0700
  ...In the VW alloy split case engines expansion upon heating up prevents the bearings from being as tight, hence lower oil pressure than you...
• Re: re. heat in vw vans, block heater for WBX
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 10:03:38 -0500
  ...Its an external heating element plate which fits under the case, >near the drain plug. It heats the case and oil. Its a VW...
• Re: Charging light question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 11:43:00 -0500
  ...The audible click is the relay under the drivers seat that disconnects the 12v refrigerator heating element when the alternator is not charging. The...
• OT: Camping In Yellowstone
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 15:02:49 -0700
  ...Although, I have been curious about safe/cheap options for heating the van...? Anyway, any thoughts about hiking, cycling, driving, campsites, things to do...
• Re: Vanagon Winter Survival Kit Question
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 09:21:42 -0600
  ...Pitch pine is a >very poor wood for home heating, as it produces a lot of creosote (or >pitch), and is thus dangerous. Pitch...
• Re: Air cooled heater idea/questions
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 19:45:44 -0800
  ...From what I've > seen, the lack of heat in an AC vanagon is caused by two things -problems in > the heating system which...
• Re: ? Interior Cubed Feet of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 13:48:07 -0700
  ...though the stove isn't used for overnight, extended periods.....or heating the van. Even though it accomplishes that in the morning when I...
• Re: Refrigerator Problems
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stratton
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 10:39:27 -0400
  ...I have no idea why this should work, as I can't see the 12V heating element being hot enough to cause ignition, but...