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Re: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10:57:14 -0700
...doesn't bind, isn't crimped. �Valve appears to turn from external view when the lever is shifted. �I can turn the valve directly...
Re: 2.1l vacuum readings?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 21 May 2009 22:27:08 -0600
...Low vacuum readings may indicate intake valve, manifold, or carb gasket leaks including internal or external manifold leaks. Spray carb cleaner around suspected areas...
Re: Garmin GPS II+ in Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Steve Green
Wed, 18 Apr 2001 16:54:29 -0700
...I use an external antenna mounted on the lip of the metal cab roof that extends inside the pop top. The GPS signal can...
Re: Hi resolution pictures of Wasserboxer
Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
Fri, 7 Sep 2007 19:09:26 -0700
...What do you mean by BTDT? Go through the whole head > > > gasket > > > > replace scenario or just re-seal them externaly like I'm trying...
Re: fridge....saga continues
Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:11:16 -0700
...But say I do get it to work with an external tank...and I can connect the blue, brown and black wires (as you...
Re: gauge recommendations
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:08:13 EST
...monitor fuel economy, injector duty cycle, knock sensor timing retard onset. (external to dash) Altimeter, barometer, body axis tilt horizontal and vertical, left and...
Re: Acckk! My gear juice is *blue*...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 17 Mar 2003 21:03:44 -0600
...that my 17mm allen wrench doesn't fit > because all that external shift crap is in the way. > I cut the allen down with...
Re: cracked heads - how far can it go ..
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 11 Jul 2003 21:54:56 -0400
...is why I opened it up in the first place (no external coolant leaks). I took my heads to a machine shop and had...
Re: Alternator died
Historical mailing list - jimt
Fri, 29 Jul 2005 08:07:57 -0600
...Alternator died > > >> Hi all, >> >> Yesterday the 2 external voltage regulators arrived and I installed the >> first one in my 90 and it worked great...
Re: Auto Trans Modified Governor Test Report [addendum]
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 23 May 2011 10:43:26 -0700
...on to describe his adapter/bypass block and connections to the external cooler. It looks similar to the Gowesty setup. Another note bothers the...
Re: bad news from mechanic
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:56:19 -0600
...the > shop > said that two head gaskets are leaking (at least externally) and the > expansion tank has a leak (not significantly?). Obviously I got...
Re: Don't let this happen to you!
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:42:19 -0400
...the wiring box > on the firewall (for people following the regulator external sensing thread, > it's the wire that needs to be removed from...
Re: Clutch Pedal Funk - Worn Pedal/Clevis Linkage
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Sun, 29 Feb 2004 18:02:19 -0800
...I am waiting for a reason to open my dash up to replace the seals, but I can seal them off externally for summer...
Re: The Wasserputer
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 10 Sep 2005 19:36:59 -0500
...case: > > http://gallery.openfbo.com/Wasserputer/img_4060 > > Add a 7dbi external wireless internet antenna: > > http://gallery.openfbo.com/Wasserputer/img_4064 > > And finally...
Re: Internal Pictures of ECU's and ISCU's
Historical mailing list - tinker man
Tue, 18 Sep 2007 23:03:12 +0200
...251 907 393D Earlier US models > > > >All worked with an additional external ICV (Idle Control Valve). > > > >A completely different design (no ICV) was used...
Re: Great gas mileage, crappy breaks.
Historical mailing list
Mon, 5 May 2008 10:39:01 -0400
...My experience has been that an external leak is more likely the culprit. Check for fluid around the front calipers, or remove the rear...
Re: VW Micrfobus on Overhaulin'
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:36:49 +0000
They didn't do anything radical, just did the typical 1800cc engine rebuild w/twin carbs, external oil cooler, chromed bits, and painted the...
Re: Solution - Re: Dometic fridge (external) fan replacement...
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Mon, 29 Aug 2016 22:18:09 -0600
Hi, What an interesting tidbit of information! That's quite a rabbit hole I went down, researching computer fan (and hard disk) bearings! I...
Re: Van idle over winter/Dirt Trap
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 21 May 2011 13:39:13 -0500
I have a tencentlife external oil cooler. I don't think that device would fit on the air filter cowling now. minnowcounter ---- Scott Daniel...
Re: Aircooled Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:12:45 -0500
...But..... >> >> An external cooler can't hurt, especially in hotter >> climes. Since this van was made for travel, and is >> heavier (Westy) it might...
Re: towing a syncro
Historical mailing list
Tue, 21 Nov 1995 14:50:36 -0500
...Lock the wheels with an external wheel lock device. Do NOT rely on the steering column / ignition switch lock. No speed or distance recommendation...
Re: PopTop Alarm ..... Conclusion ????
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 1 Mar 2002 11:02:01 -0500
...Or these helo accidents: >The following examples illustrate this type of external load accident and >the resulting consequences: > > * A Soloy 47G helicopter assisted in...
Re: Install of tencentlife External Oil Cooler
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 22 May 2011 22:09:59 -0700
O > Now I'm thinking I want to install a temperature-operated switch and a > fan to force air through the cooler when the...
Re: What Did You Leave At Home?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:16:47 -0400
...The longer the camping trip, the less external > stimulation I need. It takes me a while to wind down to the slower > pace of...
Re: 02 Sensor expected life?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 18 Mar 2007 09:08:08 -0400
...Sensors can also fail from contamination, both internal and yes, external. They work by sensing O2 difference between the exhaust and the outside air...
Re: Argh! My transmission went kaput!
Historical mailing list
Thu, 9 Nov 1995 09:43:19 -0600
...The external parts are far more vulnerable to wear (as well as easier to get to). In fact, it probably would be a good...
'81 FS near SF, lowered price
Historical mailing list
Sun, 9 Mar 1997 12:19:45 -0800
...head temp, volt meter Bentley factory service manual Citizen's Band radio - hard wired in, atop guage box also, I had an external oil...
Re: Aux 12 volt socket location suggestions--87 Westy?
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Mon, 23 Sep 2002 23:24:16 -0400
My dual aux 12-volt socket is external. I've attached it with velcro under the shelf, far right, just behind the driver's...
Re: Anyone have a 3rd Party External Oil Cooler or Transmission Cooler installed?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 20 May 2009 07:00:52 -0400
...Anyone have a 3rd Party External Oil Cooler or Transmission Cooler installed? Dennis At what location can I get this "Aeroquip socketless hose" Also...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Tue, 5 Sep 2017 17:10:37 -0700
...factory oil cooler, plus in my case the adapter for an external oil cooler, and the filter mount would be getting sort of crowded...
Repair Shops in Georgia/SC - Transmission: No shifting into 3rd or 4th
Historical mailing list - Paul Smith
Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:59:42 -0400
...Any thoughts on what more to look at external to the transmission? Any recommendations on repair shops and/or mechanics in the area (basically...
Re: Locking lug nut/high lift jack
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Wed, 25 Nov 2015 22:47:08 -0800
...Locking lug nut/high lift jack > > Vanners, > > I have an externally mounted spare tire. I went to get a locking lug nut just cause...
Re[2]: new '97 ev camper q's
Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
Tue, 12 May 1998 09:48:21 -0400
...dan.herbert@utoronto.ca at EXTERNAL Date: 5/12/98 3:27 AM Here's a tip on the annoying paper blind on the...
Re: what is a POL valve
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Thu, 19 May 2005 07:20:14 -0600
...This connector has an external (male) right-hand thread on the valve. A pigtail hose can be connected and disconnected by hand... no wrench...
Re: Purpose of the ports on this AC hose?
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:58:27 -0400
...Sounds like this is the high pressure line, which would have the high pressure connector (for external guages) and high pressure switch. And all...
Re: Canvas Replacement-I Regret Ever Buying This Van!!!!!!!!!!!!
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Sun, 15 Apr 2012 11:29:04 -0600
...doing a laminate floor in the galley area and all the external hardware too in only 3 days due to my body man taking...
Re: propane tank anatomy
Historical mailing list - Doug F
Tue, 14 Feb 2006 19:06:11 -0800
...Now you can > use an external tank to feed the van or use the van tank to feed a stove > or BBQ. > > Dennis > -----Original...
Re: Brake system overview
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 29 May 2006 21:30:22 -0400
...There is not an external lever or other bypass means. > >The most important part of brake bleeding if you do not have a pressure...
Re: ECU firmware location
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Sat, 15 Sep 2007 15:21:08 -0700
...version > (WBX=WaterBoxer) with protected firmware, with some of the firmware > also outside in the external EPROM. > Any guru's out there? > > Cheers, > TM
Re: Better MPG or snake oil - baking soda voodoo
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 9 Jun 2008 17:00:14 -0500
...This thing does require an external power source, and it uses Potassium Permanganate as I recall ( or is it potassium hydroxide - can't remember...
head temps gauges and seats falling out
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Sun, 5 Dec 1999 14:26:04 -0500
...seat falling out I have heard the all the storys of external oil coolers lowering oil temps BUT THEY DONT LOWER HEAD TEMPS ! the...
Re: Power source for fan on my Dometic fridge under AC power only
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Sat, 30 May 2015 14:44:34 -0500
...do before putting it back in is to hook up an >> external and internal fan. >> >> The fridge is on a workbench, and I plugged...
Re: Oil Filter
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:07:53 -0400
...There is a common Golf/Jetta filter that physically fits and looks almost identical externally, but does not meet the proper specs for the...
Re: Vanagon Hall Effect Sensor alternatives
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sun, 4 Sep 2011 11:32:35 -0700
A number of years ago I faced the same situation, in that the external plastic piece had disintegrated. I went to the local Pick...
Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:49:23 -0400
...c) You have a known transmission leak, is this causing the visible external oil? d) Call him. (541) 318-9884 Does that help? He...
Re: Sqirting water on an oil cooler et al
Historical mailing list - Scott Beckstead
Mon, 17 Jul 1995 16:44:03 -0700 (PDT)
...You want to keep the flow of heat in one direction and cooling the fins externaly just slows down their heat radiating ability from...
Blown Head Gasket help needed
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Mar 1997 21:20:14 -0500 (EST)
...No external head gasket leak. Engine rebuilt 2 years ago and very hard driving since (towing 1000lb trailer, long trips, LOTS of stop and...
Re: Double T Trouble
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Sat, 13 Oct 2001 11:13:46 -0700
...two different metals in an electrolytic >solution), there is assumed to be an external electrical connection from one >electrode to the other. > >Larry A. > >
Re: 89 Vanagon oil usage question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 23 Feb 2004 18:45:54 -0500
...My testing has shown that when operating the engine above 4,000 rpm, the mid point is still too high, even with an external...
Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer? Oil preesure-temparature guages!
Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
Thu, 10 May 2012 12:15:05 -0700
Suggestions on purchase and installation of the oil temp, pressure, and external oil cooler? I have an 85 Westy and I'm getting concerned...
Re: engine temperature
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Thu, 18 Aug 1994 14:35:20 -0700 (PDT)
...We still have the problem of oil flowing out of the external parts of the system (namely cooler and hoses) back into the engine...
Re: Westy tent for sale
Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
Mon, 20 Feb 1995 08:52:01 -0500 (EST)
...It should hang from an external frame and have a grey floor. It should also have screen windows with flaps that zip up from...
Engine transplant, oil
Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
Thu, 18 May 2000 21:51:02 +0000
...Unfortunately my original engine, in otherwise good running condition (needs the heads resealed for external coolant leak), needs to be changed because of contamination...
Re: Darn it, blinkers still not working. Help?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 22 Mar 2003 15:52:36 -0800
...Green turn signal indicator light in dash > comes on steady, external lights stay off, red emergency flasher light (in > the switch itself) doesn't...
Re: shifter grind after swap
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Wed, 29 Sep 2004 11:43:44 -0400
...Another thing to check is the external clutch lever that the slave cylinder pushes against. The diesel lever is different. It looks the same...
Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:38:57 -0700
...88 Automatic > > Removal and Reinstallation of Rebuilt Engine (with all original > external engine components i.e. fuel rails, injectors, new rubber for > injectors provided...
Re: Test stand running a wasserboxer
Historical mailing list - zolo
Wed, 4 Dec 2002 17:40:32 -0800
...N external evidence of colant leaks. It would seem that >i can go a week and the tank is down by 1/4 ( air...
Re: Coolant loss mystery - hot gas
Historical mailing list - Peter Lofting
Wed, 5 Nov 2003 15:07:11 -0800
...small leak, don't underestimate this one!) >2-Lost of coolant (external, not your case) >3-internal consumption (Big = white smoke) >4-collant blend...
Re: Aluminum to brass thread galling
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:22:15 -0800
...than sludge, nothing like real Loctite.� And you are right the external mess is a PITA.� And I've tried several tubes over time...
Fwd: Vanagon engine heater
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:16:32 -0700
...wrote: > >> Mike, is that an oil sump heater or some sorta external heater? > >> Pax, > >> Tom > >> On Dec 19, 2007, at 3:23 PM, Mike...