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• Re: Heat handling design error help
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 19:08:09, -0500
  ...may not have recognized my use of language common to the heating & air conditioning trade. I simply meant the end of an air flow...
• Re: kombi on fire
  Historical mailing list - Greg Christie
  Thu, 5 Oct 1995 11:18:14 -0400
  ...Turned out that the fumes from oil burning on the surface of the motor got into the heating system and made their way to...
• Re: Before I buy an engine ...
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 23:28:58 -0400
  ...are you over heating?
• Re: Stuck transaxle fill plug crisis
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 13:44:28 EDT
  ...external corrosion off (I'm guessing that it does have it), heating with propane torch and spraying a good penetrating oil such as Aerokroil...
• Re: MotorHomeClassification
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 03:46:58 -0600
  ...They had a checklist of about 6 things...toilet, water storage/faucet, Heating/A/C, Stove, Bed, Refrigerator/Ice Box. If you have 4...
• Re: A friend bought a NEW Camero Z28 in the midst of the first oil crisis
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:23:48 -0500
  Roger, Jim and All, This thing is not just about the oil, and fuel for our vans, home heating, etc, etc. It is about...
• Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 4 Jan 2016 23:10:26 -0700
  ...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: heating project..
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Wed, 19 Apr 2017 11:07:55 -0500
  Not weird but... My concern would be the residual refrigerant in the evaporator mixing with the coolant which then runs through the entire cooling...
• Re: More leaks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 Jan 2016 17:53:56 -0500
  ...This is usually an effect from a previous over heating episode. If the pipes are discolored time to change them. If on the East...
• Re: Block Heater
  Historical mailing list - Don Preston
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 10:10:19 -0800
  ...Block Heater > Doesn't look like a hose item (which of course us air cooled guys couldn't > use), looks like a solid heating...
• Re: Dual Webbers on a 2.1 water cooler
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 23:28:52 -0400
  ...is like going back to heating your house with a fire! Forget it! fix the fuel injection! Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86...
• Re: Temp Gauges: Fake Over Heating?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 22:34:13 -0400
  > There was a thread on this a while ago and it was > suggested then, that maybe the electrodes in the > coolant reservior may get...
• Re: Engine teardown - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 10 Jun 2015 20:29:39 -1000
  ...Pushrods were bent indicating stuck valves from over heating. > Both heads were cracked beyond any repair so all new AMC heads with new > everything...
• refrigerator non-refrigerating blues
  Historical mailing list - nick greenaway
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 19:14:58 -0700
  ...first, is there any way to test the electrical heating element with a multimeter? i mean, im sure there is, but i dont know...
• Re: Substitute for the RM182B
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 13 Aug 2012 06:28:00 -0400
  ...You will either have the change the 220v heating element to a 110v one or get a 220v to 110v converter as I did...
• Re: '79 f.i./carb conversion (finally)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Dec 1995 10:30:14 -0600
  ...This is a single carb set-up, and I wonder about provisions on >this carb for intake air pre-heating--carburator icing can be...
• Re: Trailer-towing w/bus...
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 13 Oct 1995 12:08:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...My opinion on why (yes, guesswork now), is that an overworked engine starts heating up the air in the engine compartment, and doesn't...
• Broken Gas Cap Key
  Historical mailing list - Jon B Kanas
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 10:31:24 -0700
  ...Continue the heating/wiggling process until you can unlock and remove the gas cap. 5) On my syncro, I was able to release the...
• Re: Roadhaus - Trip Report to Bus Fusion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 20:45:28 -0500
  ...there is this scary 'Death Rattle" sound > from > bowels of the engine. > one valve seat likely more recessed > broken alternator brackets > over heating > blow...
• Re: Roof openings.., four skylights???
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 29 Dec 2005 17:44:44 -0700
  ...hate it when you're parked and the just sits there heating up..., I do have tinted windows..., the paint is white.., the interior...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Ground
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:48:19 -0500
  ...On a newer-style, self-heated O2 sensor, is the ground only for the heating element, or does the sensor also use that same...
• Re: Manifold Destiny in a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 17:52:00 -0700
  ...We used to do a lot of heating of cans and some cooking of potatoes/corn wrapped in foil on my '57 Chevy Pickup...
• RE: ADVICE/Info Needed!
  Historical mailing list - King, Robert
  22 Feb 1995 15:46:50 +1000
  ...real* > heat...what specific engines will work? And how must the heating system be > modified? Any information on this type of modification would be...
• Re: heating the van and momentum
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 14 Feb 95 20:34:59 CST
  On Tue, 14 Feb 95 18:51:35 CST Alistair Bell said: >Have you noticed in winter, when the van is somewhat warm, when...
• Re: Chattering Clutch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 18:28:50 -0500
  ...Over time the heating cause by the slippage damages the springs in the clutch plate. In my case I opted for a complete new...
• Re: Plastic welder?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 15:51:02 -0600
  ...Think I had about $900 in all the rods, extra heating element, different tips etc. It was a great unit, but the demand for...
• Heads off, piston ring broken
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 17:31:49 -0500
  ...In fact, I'm glad I didn't spend too much time trying because it took major tapping (more like banging), prying, heating, and...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 May 1997 14:52:55 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The sheering effects of moving parts in a viscous liquid or heavy mist causes heating of that liquid. Racing engines (both wet and dry...
• Re: External Heat System for Vans
  Historical mailing list - Hahn Rossman
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 13:34:20 -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: Heating up a motor
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 06:45:47 -0500
  ...2000 10:29 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Heating up a motor Ken: Good tips for a home-bound stubborn diesel...
• Cooling and heating anomolies 84 w/I-4 transplant..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 18:56:50 -0800
  ...8 valve) and I've driven it cross country without any heating problems. No problems till just recently. The front heater/defroster has never...
• Re: Westy's vs Other Configurations for Camping
  Historical mailing list - B
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:48:23 -0700
  ...We do use the stove for morning tea/coffee and sometimes as an additional burner for stuff like heating up tortillas. We do fill...
• Re: EV heating up (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 07:55:13 -0400
  Stalling. Mine has done this from time to time, not seriously but it happens. I am going to try and clean out the idle...
• RV REFRIGERATORS!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 23:45:45 -0500
  ...of slaving in the neat weather of Minnesota as an AC/Heating/Refrigeration Business operator up amongst the hardy souls!!! Methinks this dude waterskis...
• Re: Thanks re Catalina 2500
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 13:37:20 -0600
  ...Forget about heating vegs, or making coffee or boiling pasta etc, because you have no elements left to do that with. Perhaps you can...
• Re: Not the Coolest Cooking Accessory Ever
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 11:34:21 EDT
  ...a Coleman Griddle >> An utterly useless device for anything other than heating frozen waffles. With my son's Boy Scout troop, I have been...
• Electrical Woes
  Historical mailing list - Harmon F Seaver
  Thu, 5 Oct 1995 15:02:18 -0500 (CDT)
  I was just redoing the heating system on my '73, and found that once the engine starts, the warm air blower no longer runs...
• Re: The Heated Heater debate
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 12:05:00 +0000
  ...I like the idea of heating my coolant > to keep the engine warm to for those early morning Alaska winter starts. > > My question. Does...
• Re: '87 Coolant Woes
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 19:16:51 EST
  ...I think he has observed some over-heating >on >longer trips and when he stops and checks the level, it is overfull. > > Jay ________________________________________________________________ YOU...
• Re: Winter Camping at Pokagon State Park
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 10:25:04 -0500
  ...Active adults can use as much as 5000 calories when active outdoors. - A 1000W electric heater will do an excellent job of heating a...
• Re: Replacement fuel tank question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 20 Jul 2014 19:03:33 -0700
  I think you need to take some closer looks under vans that came with that heating system. For those without that option they can...
• Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:28:40 -0700
  ...That will cause uneven heating. Though I suppose you could devise a flame spreader to minimize that effect. What you need is this: http...
• Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:58:26 -0700
  ...Those in the heating/ventilation/air-conditioning biz know that oversized heaters can be a pretty inefficient way to heat a space. The Propex...
• Fw: NO CLUTCH!!
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 11:16:02 -0500
  ...on drivers side, inch or so forward of the trans face. > Heating gently to get it working, followed by a bleed would be my...
• Vanagon climate control info/question
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sat, 9 Nov 96 17:48:05 EST
  ...Obviously, this is a problem as it hurts heating efficiency if it has to compete with cold air and it really hurts defroster efficiency...
• Re: Air Cooled Overheating?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 13:35:10 EDT
  ...The main symptom of 'over-heating' will be the oil-pressure light coming on. If you check your oil and still have the proper...
• Removing and replacing propane tank on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 08:14:53 -0800
  ...draw > attention to it as some people steal propane for their heating, especially > in poor areas. > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > > > William, > All westfalia tanks were originally white in...
• yet another fridge question (ok you experts)...
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Tue, 21 Mar 2006 23:12:54 -0500
  ...I have now determined I have both good 12v and 110v heating elements (proper ohms according to Dometic trouble shooting manual) and the thermostat...
• Re: TiiCo in an aircooled van?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 08:53:15 -0500
  ...on your personal temperature tolerance you'll need to work out heating as well. The same issues would apply to a Tiico or Zetec...
• Re: They said it couldn't be done....
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:59:44 -1000
  ...with a restrictor in place also. > Glow plugs are great for heating a combustion chamber but that's about it. > Later TDIs didn't...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:00:02 -0400
  ...2014 at 12:19 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: Heating is purely an emissions enhancement for cold running. Sensor is > useless until...
• Re: Need Reassurance on 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 13 May 2010 17:22:08 -0600
  ...hot air coming out the bottom of the engine from pre-heating the cooling air coming down on the top. You can put an...
• Re: heating ideas
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 03 Oct 1995 10:24:48 -0400 (EDT)
  Here's a bizzare suggestion that worked for me and my 1961 single cab pick up truck many moons ago... I bought one of...
• Fw: 83 heater hoses. VW or FLAPS?
  Historical mailing list - jim&kim
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 10:59:30 -0700
  ...Jim > > > > > What are my options for replacing the heating hoses that go from the > engine > > to the front heater core and from the "T...
• Re: Air-Cooled Burping Out Spark Plug
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 10:48:13 -0700
  ...My > mechanic says > either I have stripped threads or a cracked head (horrors!), which > is > heating up, expanding and letting go of the spark...
• Re: Coolant Movement Problems
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 15:20:33 -0400
  ...Mike Robert Cardo wrote: > I have a friend who has a 85 GL, and is having heating up problems in > slow / in town traffic...
• Re: Beyond Vanagon-Keeping older vehicles!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 24 Mar 2013 06:24:48 -0400
  ...with lots of counter space, a real sized fridge that works, heating & A/C like at home, hot water, and 9 ~ 10 MPG. We...
• Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 16:45:29 -0800
  ...This keeps the heating to a minimum inside the tire and keeps the pressure down as the tire heats up. More consistent shape to...
• Mod. Fresh air box to recycle cabin air? (did some searching in arch.)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 21 Mar 2007 13:37:26 -0800
  ...air? Obviously recycling air from cabin would at least make initial heating process more efficient. One idea I had in that regard. Block off...
• Re: Phrydae: Super-computer soon to use water-cooled system for heating occupants
  Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:00:51 -0400
  ...the collected heat will then >>>> be >>>> passively released back into the heating system of ETH Zurich." >>>> >>>> ....Which implies that the building's occupants will...