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• Re: Whoa fuel pump is noisy!
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 10:37:10 -0500
  ...I tried blowing compressed air backwards through the fuel line, gas cap off, no change in noise level.
• Re: need help, oil in coolant (bit long)
  Historical mailing list - DAVID MOST
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 17:56:45 -0800
  ...I pulled > >over, saw no leaks, noticed that the coolant level was just low enough in > >the expansion tank to cause the coolant level...
• Re: 87 Westie: Overheat light comes on with midrange temp!
  Historical mailing list - david kao
  Fri, 13 Dec 1996 20:57:48 -0800
  ...In fact you will find that your reserve tank's coolant level increased, instead of reduced which is the case of a normal car...
• Fail-safe Westy water gauge? - longish
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 16:29:24 -0300
  ...You see, my water level gauge does not work and I will have to either learn electronics, or spend $BIG$, or send it away...
• Re: Fuel pump/filter
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Sat, 6 Dec 2014 14:23:48 -0700
  Done with beer. ;) Noise was same at sea level as 8,000 feet. Geneva and/or Mike Saint-Amour www.slowcarfasthouse.com > On Dec...
• Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear, Solved!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 04:02:15 -0500
  Gary, Keep a close eye on the fluid level. You may have a leak somewhere. I had a similar problem with my 85 GL...
• Expansion tank under pressure when cold?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Wed, 17 Feb 2016 12:39:53 -0500
  ...So when I look at my expansion tank coolant level is just above the upper hose inlet. Last time I did any maintenance to...
• Re: Vanagon SPRINGS now in!
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 15:27:18 -0500
  What about measuring from the chassis to the leveled vehicle? Isn't that what really counts? -----Original Message----- From: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@worldnet.att...
• '85 Westy Camper: What to watch for?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Hatcher
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 13:48:03 -0400
  ...The coolant level gauge started on empty the first drive and the second. On the second drive, it slowly rose to an acceptable level...
• Re: Water reservoir level sensor float? (87 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 08:09:55 -0700
  >Only for westfalia owners or those with interest in magnetic switches: > >I have the same float water level sensor in my '90 westfalia water...
• Re: Platinum Cat Heater
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 14:48:45 +0000
  ...The little bit of canvas helps keep the CO to a livable level, but then since I used to live in Chicago in the...
• Re: Water tank level system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 22 May 2016 15:00:01 -0400
  ...wrote: > > Would someone tell me how the thing senses the water level? > > Mine shows Full all the time on the LED panel. > > -- > Neil2 > '82...
• Re: weakly stats/Newbie ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 13:42:50 -0300
  Welcome aboard... >Also, my "low coolant" idiot light started blinking last week. >I checked the coolant level and it was well above the "max...
• CB / was Re: Vanagon Hams
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 13:04:08 -0400
  ...I cut a 2"x 2" piece of wood, the length of the tray and used body plastic to glue it level in the...
• Re: AC converted to 134
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 07:44:19 -0700
  ...I was not aware of a system that turns off the compressor when engine temp reaches a certain level. I thought it was just...
• Re: Any Guesses ~~ Now For Sure Your Turn Please ~ Update
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 7 Jul 2021 14:11:08 -0400
  > > Another Oddity > Coolant Level Warning Light Flashes Constantly with Key On > > Even with Connector Jumped & Relay 43 Removed ~ Any ideas on that ~ > Either gauge...
• Gurgling rad?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 30 May 2016 22:05:22 -0500
  Hi everyone - my coolant level dropped a bit over the winter (which happens every year). I noticed today after a 30 minute drive that...
• ATF
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Sun, 14 Dec 2014 08:15:54 -0800
  ...I know you check the automatic trans fluid with the engine warm, but should the engine be running for an accurate level? I am...
• Auto Transmission Fail (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:15:13 -0700
  ...TransmissionFail> Also; can someone with an automatic tranny check the fluid level when cold and tell me where it is relative to the top...
• 84 coolant light.
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Tue, 1 Sep 2009 23:06:46 -0400
  ...Coolant level is fine. Operating temp is fine but the light flashes. I attempted to loop the circuit at the bottle plug but that...
• Problem with brake
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 19:55:31 -0400
  ...Hi hydraulic fluid level is stable. Does he have a booster problem? If yes can that booster be rebuild? Best regards.
• Re: Re; Power steering noise
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 15:25:26 -0700
  ...What should the level be, and what should be used to fill it, if needed? , throw a pint of "Miracle" stop leak > in it...
• Anyone in ME?
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 19:51:13 -0500
  ...207-786-8519 Is this a shop? Is it on the level...? TIA JonR NH area LiMBO rep
• What does it mean when there isn't any oil in the oil filter?
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 18:14:26 -0500
  ...The oil level was right. Is it a defective oil filter?
• Bus Depot Brake Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 20:21:57 -0400
  ...i would be interested to know how long you have had it in use and you level of satisfaction with it. jonathan
• Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Dec 2005 to 28 Dec 2005 - Special issue (#2005-1051)
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Thu, 29 Dec 2005 01:36:18 +0000
  ...Unknown00000000.data was not scanned for viruses because too many nested levels of files were found. For more information on antivirus tips and technology...
• Re: FS: Propex HS2000
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 May 2007 16:38:14 -0500
  Sam Stone wrote: > See: > http://tinyurl.com/2uob4l > > What is the relative noise level when this unit is running? Anybody?? Thanks, John Rodgers 88...
• Master Cylinder - Help!
  Historical mailing list - pete
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:42:38 -0700
  ...I fill the reservoir and pump the pedal - the reservoir stays at the same level and there is no brake resistance. Any ideas? Please...
• Re: VW Camper Cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 10 Nov 1996 19:16:35 -0500 (EST)
  ...It is now staying at a "normal" level? I would > expect for the cooling main tank to suck all of the overflow reservoir dry...
• Re: Clicking valves, my observations
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 19:09:39 -0500
  ...I noticed > the oil level was at the low mark on the dip stick. Instead I just > topped up the oil level, no more...
• Re: Oil Level Again
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 07:44:44 -0700
  ...Meaning, the pans are larger, so the top of the pool of oil is at the same, or similar level. There's just more...
• Re: Update on my westy!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:15:07 -0700
  ...I think this > may control the regulation of heat to that duct under > the seat? A "level" ? like a bubble level? May be there...
• Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 17:55:13 -0400
  Some folks level/steady at campsites this way. Stephen Mobile > On Sep 23, 2017, at 5:49 PM, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote...
• Re: Auto tranny fluid level
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:48:22 -0500
  ...I checked the owners manual which says > it should be warm (not hot or cold) when checking the automatic > transmissions fluid level, but it...
• Re: Sagging on one side - Westys
  Historical mailing list - for4beglins
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 19:18:44 -0700
  ...IT IS STILL LEVEL AND TIRES ARE STILL HOLDING UP. ---------- > From: Kelly Bauman <bauman@ICAN.NET> > To: Vanagon@GERRY.SDSC.EDU > Subject: Re: Sagging...
• Re: The little red light
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 22:24:22 -0700
  ...If the light goes out and stays out, I would suspect a faulty water level sender. At 22:58 11/08/1999 -0400, Kate...
• water level indicator light
  Historical mailing list - Dje Mobile
  Thu, 30 May 2002 09:20:39 -0400
  hi everybody, i have a problem with the water level indicator light (green, yellow and red). When the tank is full, it's green...
• Re: Strange noise?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 11:34:23 -0500
  Check inside your brake drums (or at least check your brake fluid level). I actually found a leaking rear wheel cylinder from rear-wheel...
• Re: Where does this relay go?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:49:37 -0800
  ...The coolant level relay will have a 43 stamped on the top, facing up. (in 86+ it is right in the main fuse/relay...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1347
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Bibler
  Fri, 02 May 1997 12:31:18 -0700
  ...I NEVER fill the crankcase oil level to the top of the operating > range > on the dipstick. I always keep the oil level between...
• The light
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 20:38:34 -0400
  The flashing light is an inidcator that your water level is below the two electrical probes in the coolant expansion tank (not the refill...
• Re: Temp Gauge -- why did this happen?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 9 May 2012 08:44:44 -0700
  ...On 05/08/2012 08:12 PM, David Beierl wrote: > [The gauge was] was reading the output of that crappy old > coolant-level controller...
• Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Sunshine
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 18:23:58 -0500
  ...gauge is on hot but eventually cools down to the correct level but I haven't seen if the fan is coming on or...
• Re: Clackety Clack
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Sat, 1 May 2010 22:29:53 -0700
  ...I am on a slant in the driveway so hard to get a reading on oil > level.� I took it for a 3-4...
• Re: '84 Vanagon, Help!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Aug 94 13:53:48 PDT
  ...This first appears as a rising coolant >>level in the overflow tank next to the oil dipstick. Next the >>dashboard heater quits because it...
• Re: Water tank level system
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sun, 22 May 2016 17:12:36 -0700
  ...wrote: > >> Would someone tell me how the thing senses the water level? >> >> Mine shows Full all the time on the LED panel. >> >> -- >> Neil2 >> '82...
• Window wiper arm and VanagonL emblem and More!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:32:55 -0400
  ...Syncro front brake dust shields in stainless- $75 each Syncro fuel tank level senders- $199 Syncro fuel tank level sender retainer in stainless- $89...
• Norcold Altitude Kit
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clendening
  Fri, 26 Sep 1997 07:30:14 -0400
  ...Noted that the van was nicely leveled. Flame was lighted better than average...took about 20 seconds to get a clear green signal light...
• Re: instruments, interviews
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 16 Feb 1995 10:33:17 -0800 (PST)
  ...I scratche/scribed level lines and used a quick disconnect type electrical connection. It is made by VDO, and is in the catalogue. Alistair
• Re: Eurovan Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Leif Paulsen
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 11:51:55 -1000
  ...The MV trim level gives you the rear-facing seats, > and the weekender simply adds the pop-top. The MV Weekender also has a...
• Diesel turbo oil drainage
  Historical mailing list - John Patton
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 01:54:10 -0400
  ...The turbo oil should drain BELOW the crankcase oil level. If it drained above, the blow-by gases would enter the drain tube and...
• Re: Troubleshooting Westy water level indicator
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 20:00:11 -0400
  At 10:24 PM 10/17/2003, Felder wrote: >Anybody know anything about these things? The body of the water tank is >perforated in...
• Re: vRe: Headlights and grounds
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 18:08:52 -0800
  ...I resent that, I know the exact energy level of every one of my electrons. Now if I could just find them....
• Re: Window Tint Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 10:49:43 -0400
  ...This is every year, to make sure it complies with state law opacity levels. Your results may vary. Ken Lewis
• need help, oil in coolant (bit long)
  Historical mailing list - David Most
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 09:33:57 -0800
  ...I pulled over, saw no leaks, noticed that the coolant level was just low enough in the expansion tank to cause the coolant level...
• Re: Looking for advice on leveling Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 15 Aug 2018 10:22:14 -0400
  Hi Jim, Dennis Haynes leveled out my 85 when he had it for service. He did a incredible write up and used 4 scales...
• Re: flashing light on temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 15:57:14 -0400
  ...I found that the coolant level in the expansion tank was low, but being inexperienced with Vanagons, I was, at first, loosening the cap...
• Blinking Dash Warning Lights!
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 14:05:14 -0700
  ...Also, after parking the van on a steep (10-15 degrees) shoulder, the temperature warning/coolant level light in my 1984 Westy started blinking...
• Automatic Shifting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 14:34:38 -0500
  ...When the engine is cold the revs have to get to about twice the normal level before it will shift from 1st to second...
• Re: running fridge on propane while driving & 12v mode
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 06:59:32 -0500
  ...In the section about using propane it talks about being sure the van is relatively level. It says that the levelness only applies to...