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• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Oct 94 9:30:48 EST
  ...If your ignition system is marginal, then platinum plugs will do wonders; but if it is up to snuff and/or a high powered...
• Re[2]: Dealer service ripoff?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 09:59:47 pst
  If you REALLY do need a full blown break job, you should check out the "Bullet Train" break system upgrade kit from Martin Schnider...
• FS: the rest of the '87
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 18:29:36 -0400
  ...A/C system is 134A converted and is still sealed and holding pressure, any parts should be excellent. P/S system is still sealed...
• Re: Oil cooler project
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 10:18:08 -0500
  I'm mostly wanting to build this passive type system that can be turned on and off with a simple valve and not effect...
• Re: Anyone know thread size of coolant bleeder bolt on radiator?
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 03:05:29 -0700
  --- Jfp w/3 WBXs <jfp7@hotmail.com> wrote: > I'm designing a pressure based warning system based > on Darrell's idea, using > an oil...
• blasting your radiator...
  Historical mailing list - mark
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 14:03:14 -0700
  ...maybe I need to bleed the system... so I never thought of removing the radiator and taking it to a shop to have them...
• Re: Purging Cooling System of Air / Where Would We Be Without This Topic?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 13:06:01 EST
  ...I think you might be confused about what I do to vent the air from the system. What I do is best described as...
• Re: A/C tune-up time
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 14:10:17 -0600
  Jaime Forero wrote: >My 91 has an R12 system. Has anyone done a modification to 134A?? Does the >whole system have to be changed...
• Coolant time sensitivehelp
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:34:34 -0500
  ...So any tips on this 84 stock system. Bent hose to which pipe? Strate hose to witch pipe. Looking at my 85 didn’t...
• Re: Power Inverter advice requested
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:06:11 -0800
  I'll agree with Will's choice of Blue Sea Systems ACR. I've used one for about 9 years now and has worked...
• Re: '87 Vanagon GL ATF Cooler
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:41:11 -0800
  ...Plumbs into > the Van's cooling system. > On the return line from the Radiator, between the Thermostat-Housing > and the end of the Plastic...
• Re: where does it go?!?
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 20 Sep 1994 11:59:11 -0700 (PDT)
  ...There's too much blood in my caffeine system. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA...
• Cooling System
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Mar 1997 07:42:24 -0700
  ...My question is, can I refill the system or do I have to go through a particular bleed proceedure? Thanks in advance! John E...
• ABS
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 00:25:07 EST
  ...Antilock brakes .My new parts book that I just received shows the ABS pump and all of the neccesary sensors which the system would...
• Expansion Tank
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 15:56:01 -0700
  Hey, does anyone out there have an uncracked expansion tank for the cooling system for a 1.9L (this one is an 83.5...
• Re: Rear heater on off coolant valve
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 06:19:50 EST
  ...This can be done with almost no loss of coolant nor introduction of air into the system. George
• Re: Motor Mounts
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 07:07:30 -0400
  FOld outside Kevin wrote: >Hi everyone, >Finally starting to wrap up this head gasket coolant system project. I >dropped the engine bar and forget...
• Re: Fresh air fan enhancements?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 08:32:01 -0700
  Doesn't your fresh air vent system already do that? On 6/15/05, Paul Guzyk <paullist@guzyk.com> wrote: > Has anyone come up...
• Re: Digifant component comparison between Jetta and Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:45:48 -0500
  FWIW, I put a 2.1 engine into my '85 Westy keeping the Digijet system. However, I'm using a 2.1 (Digifant) air...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 14:04:32 -0800
  ...There is really nothing more you need to replace, this system will keep the engine running at maximum efficiency in all conditions and elevations...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 24 May 2011 18:53:42 -0500
  ...Leak check the system (none found) > > 2. Drain compressor, flush, and refill with ester oil > > 3. evacuate and flush system > > 4. Replace dryer > > 5...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 8 May 2013 16:24:10 -0400
  ...When the system was overhauled - the system >>> was upgraded from R-12 to R134a with a kit from Van-Cafe that had all >>> tht...
• Re: Air in the system
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 09:08:56 -0700
  ...What is required is to run and bleed the system for several minutes after you can feel the thermostat open. Both front hoses should...
• Re: coolant system trivia
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 08:50:24 -0500
  ...If your system is in good shape, the additives to the water (anti-freeze) will be of little consequence, and the added protections well...
• Re: Air Bubble?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 18 Sep 2014 21:36:33 -1000
  ...making sure coolant is flowing fully through the heater circuit with a freshly filled cooling system.. that's like 'fundamental' .. always always always make...
• Re: Fuel Injector Question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:00:24 -0600
  ...The system works great as long as everything is in balance. Actually, the system assumes everything is in balance. But install a injector with...
• Re: Power Steering Fluid Protectant
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:17:51 -0600
  I would stick to the system as designed to use the ATF. You KNOW that works. I have found that techies that promote a...
• Re: A/C tools question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 10 May 2013 15:19:08 -0500
  No responsible shop will top-off a R12 system that measures no pressure on the gauges and no responsible shop will top-off a...
• Re: [WetWesties] The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 19:09:29 -1000
  ...Though ...that would keep the major cooling system parts in one area.. and help the weight distribution ..which oddly, on a 2WD Vanagon is...
• Re: question on 1990 power steering fluid and lower hose replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:32:54 EST
  ...ATF, Dexron III is what is needed in the system. No need to bleed the system. Just fill the reservoir, run the engine, turn...
• Re: mystery of the missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Walker
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 16:22:57 -0400
  ...The overflow tank only allows coolant to go into the system as it cools down (the coolant is sucked into system from overflow in...
• Re: Coolant Pressure Issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 17:35:08 -0500
  ...I know that the coolant is a low pressure system, but since it�s a closed system shouldn�t it have to run its...
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 11:31:59 -0800
  All grumpiness aside (ahem), I'm guessing that the reason they want you to bleed the system in the specified way, and that the...
• Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:04:44 -0700
  Can the cooling system be tested while driving? If so, a helper watch the pressure gauge or video taken with smart phone or ? Neil...
• Friday flammables
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:24:23 -0700
  The other day on the list we were talking about the contents of an air conditioning system, a propane/isobutane mix was mentioned as...
• Re: A/C info on 85 front mount
  Historical mailing list - A J
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 01:34:03 -0400
  ...I am asking about a factory system that is mounted above the driver/passenger. I am still scrounging the net and havent found a...
• Re: How to do a coolant flush? 2.1L Auto 88
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:26:54 -0400
  ...and hoses, >> most >> garages have systems that do not work with since it has an older >> strange system to them. >> >> How is everyone doing...
• Re: Exaust Systems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 May 2002 23:29:25 -0400
  ...Exaust Systems The EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system directs some non-combustible exhaust gas into the cylinders to reduce the combustion chamber temperature with...
• Re: On the Vanagon Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 12:28:09 -0400
  ...On the Vanagon Cooling System (snip) Well, while licking my wounds and sitting here amazed at what beta blockers can do to your general...
• Re: Recharging AC unit
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 5 Dec 2004 12:50:33 -0500
  ...Due to the age of your system it is bound to leak so whatever they put in would not last long. Also that much...
• SA T3 Ventilation System
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 2 May 2008 18:08:26 -0700
  ...A number of them say that (among other things) the SA T3 had slightly larger side windows and an improved ventilation system. I've...
• Re: Bleeding Coolant on a 2.1L syncro
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 06:35:21 EST
  ...If the van has been running fine and not overheating and you have not recently flushed and refilled your coolant system, then the coolant...
• Free battery
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 10:01:41 -0400
  ...Then I started having (unrelated) problems with my charge system. I > took the charge system out isolating (and thus not charging) the house > battery...
• Re: no idle
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 09:51:08 -0800
  I believe (correct me if I'm wrong) that the self-bleeding system was introduced with the '86 model changes. The 83-85 don...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 8 May 2013 13:27:09 -0700
  ...When the system was overhauled - the system >>> was upgraded from R-12 to R134a with a kit from Van-Cafe that had all >>> tht...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Mon, 23 May 2011 13:20:58 -0700
  ...I cannot speak to whether the system is too complicated for non-VW folk to work on; I just needed it done as it...
• Re: '85 A/C Question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 08:57:14 -0500
  ...It had to be leaking from somewhere and I've found *O* ring leaks in almost every system. Install a new drier. Have the...
• Re: Bus Depot S&S exhaus system
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 07:53:55 -0500
  ...Bus Depot S&S exhaus system > Does anyone have comments on the S&S Header Complete exhaust system for the > westy? > > My 91 Westy...
• Re: Cooling System stop-leak compounds
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 02:53:33 -0500
  ...Cooling System stop-leak compounds > >I've got a leak by the manifold in the cooling system on a '96 Olds >Cutless Supreme with...
• Re: Fuel Injector Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 15:17:02 -0500
  ...van >cause/contribute to fuel injection system problems/failure on a 1980 >Westy with electronic ignition system? Somebody here undoubtedly knows, but until they...
• REAR AIR CONDITIONER
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Baker (Guido)
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 19:42:30 -0500
  ...This air conditioner seems to work with the 120V AC system. My Westy also has the engine driven air conditioner compressor. Does anyone out...
• Re: rear heater ETC
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:27:00 -0700
  ...Your comment about the heater going cold before the engine overheats sounds to me like there is air in the system. That has happened...
• Re: '85 GL won't start
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 09:49 -0600 (MDT)
  A danger with some of the (earlier?) Bosch F.I. systems is that by opening the throttle body (depressing the accelerator pedal), you expose...
• Fwd: amount of freon in ac system
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 21:16:58 EDT
  ...Tom Smith 83.5 Westie w/87 AC System Charlotte, NC>> [message/rfc822]
• FS: complete AC System
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 05:50:17 EDT
  ...He has the complete AC system (will need new thermostat sensor) for sale for $295. This is the unit which goes on the FRONT...
• dream vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Tue, 23 Jul 2002 01:40:06 -0400
  ...Oh and while were dreaming, a more quiet exhaust system, and rear disc brakes. A syncro with the same stuff would be great also...
• Re: head internal leak. Any chance of sealer working
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 8 May 2003 09:41:04 -0400
  On Wed, 7 May 2003, Craig Oda wrote: > I recommend the 8 bucks or so for the "T" for people flushing their > cooling systems...
• Re: Free Sirius satellite radio system
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 12:46:47 -0500
  ...Free Sirius satellite radio system Entity caverat spoke thus: > Kenwood followed by Audiovox Thanks for the hot tip, caverat. I ordered a unit just...
• The 2.1 coolant system bleeding links
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Mon, 3 May 2004 08:36:01 -0400
  I have replaced all my hoses and bleeding the whole system.................all new coolant, etc. Any one got a link to the best sites...
• Re: Haynes Manual 1982-1990
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 20:24:09 -0500
  ...The system vents through the tank. Seems to work ok. Never had a problem. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver