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• On Exhaust Cracking, Vibration and Noise (not short) for Converted Vgons
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 03:03:51 EDT
  ...are fine, but the sensor is really hot. Next weekend I may use the pyrometer to map the exhaust temperatures, but this is only...
• Re: Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:07:42 -0700
  ...On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 2:39 PM, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > I managed to lower the temperature of my...
• Re: Vanagon Ignition Timing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 03:26:04 UT
  ...VW sets the timing to reduce the "Peak Flame Temperature" and uses the 3-way cat to control this most harmful emission. This is...
• Re: Using the "extra" LEDs in the instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:06:59 -0700
  ...the oxygen sensor has an LED on the instrument cluster, and there are certainly no "extra," or "unused" LEDs. Battery, oil, temperature, all work...
• Re: 1000 mile rebuild recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:44:32 +0000
  ...place. >> The engine has to be up to operating temperature. Disconnect the O2 >>sensor and hook up the voltmeter to it. If it is...
• Re: Going back to fuel injection...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 16:45:23 -0500
  ...Throttle Valve switch. (Full throttle switch) Engine Temperature Sensor Part # 0.280.130.012 Pressure Regulator (vacuum Limiter) Part # 0.280.160.100 Resistor...
• Help:87 syncro running bad
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 16:16:42 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Found the temperature sensor not making a connection. Pulled on the wire right there in the engine compartment where the engine rocks and found...
• Re: More idle questions (no pun intended)...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 14:42:55 -0500
  ...Once the engine is warm, the temp II sensor tells the ECU the engine is warm, and to cut the ISV out of the...
• Re: Vacuum gauge readings
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Mon, 27 Oct 2014 01:22:49 -0700
  ...I just completed an installation of a voltmeter, oil pressure, oil temperature and a vacuum gauge in my stock, 1990, 2.1 WBX with...
• Re: Summer's coming and my van is getting hotter than ever!!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 14:21:06 -0400
  ...get, borrrow, or pay someont to >take your vanagons temperature with a thermal IR sensor That's a good idea in general -- however I...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 09:15:52 -0500
  ...is a ground connection.) > * What is the voltage at the coolant temperature sensor when cold and > when > 160 F. > > I think that this would...
• Re: Need advice please....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 07:24:52 -0800
  ...both heat up quicker than usual and maintain a higher operating temperature > (right above the led light) . So far I've taken it to...
• Re: Rapid Idle when Warm / Throttle idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 11:03:01 -0700
  ...The list consensus was to > replace the coolant temperature sensor. Finally, over the > weekend, it's been warm enough to work on the Westy...
• FS 86 Syncro, Avon, CT 208K miles $3600 obo
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 14:18:05 -0500
  ...Bolt, Coolant Pipe and Misc Seal 4/28/1998 $107 New Temperature Sensor 6/10/1998 $217 New Front Rotors 8/3/1998 $112...
• Re: 90GL cold start trouble Part II/UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:47:52 -0400
  ...program resulting in a fairly easy start? Iguess the ambient air >temperature sensor in the air cleaner could also be at fault. >\ >I'm...
• Overheating? Try these ideas. (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 May 1997 21:02:21 -0700 (PDT)
  ...This lowered my oil temperature (VDO drain plug sensor and electric gauge) from 255 degrees F to 185 degrees F at 70 mph on...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem The buzzer!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 09:26:16 -0500
  ...C > > >>>>>> at this temperature the reading should be 3000 ohm to 3500 ohm. > > >>>>>> I also checked at the temp 2 sensor, it was 3178...
• Re: conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 14:59:11 -0400
  ...other confirmation would be to test temp ii sensor, which has similar specified temperature-resistance characteristics. dan On Sat, 24 Jun 2006 12:40...
• Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
  Historical mailing list - jes poynter
  Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:55:25 -0800
  ...i just got an extender >> to do so. >> >> i have replaced both temperature sensors. >> >> now what's happening is the gas/bucking thing seems...
• Re: oil in gas
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 21:19:18 -0800
  ...I had trouble > getting it started. > I found that the wire to the temperature sensor was broke. After I > fixed that it took right...
• Re: Temp II Sensor, Engine Hot.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 24 Sep 2013 18:15:15 -0700
  ...Based upon this from the Digifant Pro training manual: > > ------ > > "The coolant temperature sensor provides correction during engine > starting and warm up." > > ..... The resistance signal...
• Re: 3 really easy exhaust questions.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:08:55 EST
  ...Re-tighten all flange connections after the system has reached operating temperature. Check all flange connections periodically for tightness. The OXY sensor provided is...
• Re: Hard starting when cold 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:44:03 -0600
  ...I'm >pretty familiar with how the Digifant FI is supposed to work and >have checked the temperature 2 sensor and idle control systems...
• Re: Water Wetter questions...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 19:00:30 -0700
  ...the question is... >> >> >> >> would Water Wetter (or any similar product) affect the Temp2 sensor >> >> reading on our vanagon... >> >> >> >> would our vanagon run richer or...
• Re: '88 GL ignition miss, stalling
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 11 Feb 2014 12:26:40 -0500
  ...Does it seem to happen at a certain temperature or when driving over bumps? Check the black wires on the coil and let me...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 17:05:18 -0600
  ...Perhaps > >>> replace the sensor with a gauge for pressure? Or a T-fitting, like > >>> I use on my inline VW motor... one that allows...
• Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 2 Mar 2018 09:13:56 -0800
  ...When done test it by pulling off the plug to the sensor in the expansion tank. You might want to replace the soon to...
• Re: ALWAYS CARRY A SPARE ALT. BELT!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 00:42:42 -0500
  ...stops flowing! Since the gauge sensor is not really on the engine, you do not see the temperature rise until things are hot enough...
• Re: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 15:55:55 -0400
  ...While I'm at it I was told that I might want to get the older temperature sensor because it kicks the fan in...
• Re: Crummy Vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Mon, 17 May 2021 11:44:45 -0600
  ...Verified signal as expected at both cold and hot engine temperature > and observed at both sensor output terminal and Electronic Control Unit > (ECU). > > and...
• Re: Engine periodically bogs or dies
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 15 Dec 2024 18:09:37 -0500
  ...Problem could be the ignition switch of the hall sensor on the distributor. > > -Mark > >> On Dec 14, 2024, at 8:45 PM, Markus Benne...
• Re: Oil Pressure problems
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 09:07:03 -0500
  ...20 psi. > The drop in pressure seems to be related to temperature, as the > pressure remains in the good range till a few minutes...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Sun, 2 May 2004 19:19:24 -0400
  ...Starting problem > Replace the Temp II (blue) temperature sensor in the thermostat > housing. It is causing the FI to flood the engine during warm...
• Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:44:15 -0400
  ...Excessive combustion pressures or peak flame temperatures under load. Ignition timing, gear or tire changes, bad catalytic converter. Vanagon does not have Exhaust Gas...
• Re: Tempurature
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 8 May 2002 14:06:52 -0400
  ...gauge temp sensor give a higher READING, about +10% more, <DIV></DIV>&gt; &gt; the new OEM thermo maintain a higher temperature, about +15...
• Re: coolant light / temp sensor - need advice please!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:30:11 -0800
  ...And electronic circuit 'sees' what the level sensor is telling it. thought # 3 ........they're not expensive, the level sensor, and not hard to...
• Re: 5-cylinder conversion mail list (1)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 00:56:23 EST
  ...start valve at cool temperatures). If the ECU can pulse 5 injectors, will it properly run per O2 sensor readings. Maybe it will work...
• Re: Radiator Fan Keeps Coming On
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Shelander
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 20:01:01 PDT
  ...If you still are not satisfied with fan's operation, I might suggest that the fan sensor switch(lower driver's side of radiator...
• Re: Running rough, dies as temp gauge starts to register
  Historical mailing list - Mike Self
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:02:09 -0500
  ...Now it's >> continuous. >> >> As soon as the temperature gauge starts to register the van starts to >> run rough, quickly looses power, then dies...
• Re: Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:13:42 -0400
  ...excessive heat in tubbed portion of lid causes coolant sensor >>> to get too hot. Resistor in it then zeros out allowing near or full...
• Re: Erratic temp LED and gauge needle......Followup
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 30 Oct 2019 23:47:20 +0000
  ...Also...I will shiny up the contacts on the sensor that dip into the pressure vessel.  Honestly, I haven't explored the whole situation...
• Re: Changed thermostat - temp gauge still reads stone cold
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:43:22 -0800
  ...If I am wondering if the temp gage is working, I just jumper the two wires together - undo them from the *gauge* sensor, not...
• Re: conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 21:35:50 -0400
  ...Top row far > > > right? > > > > > > > > > >Temperature sensor resistance > > > > > > > > > >F (C) Ohms > > > > >50 10 3100-4100 > > > > >68 20 2000-3000 > > > > >86 30 1500-2000 > > > > >104 40...
• Re: 85 Man Tran Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 09:57:14 -0500
  ...Has the Coolant Level Sensor in the top. This sensor is what > triggers off the little blinking red light temperature gage on startup > and...
• Re: inside/outside thermometer installation
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:30:56 -0800
  Has anyone tried to use a wireless thermometer to get outside air temperature to the van? I would think that the remote (outside) sensor...
• Re: Surging, slowing, and Chain Smoking
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 18:26:37 -0500
  ...There are other sensors, (temperature, intake air, etc.), but in our factory, they all are little "line managers". The O2 sensor is a VP...
• Overheating/preservation question.
  Historical mailing list - DW
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:29:29 -0800
  ...I drove for a few minutes and watched the temperature gauge move up a little. There was no indication of a fall in the...
• Re: High and low pressure zones on a Vanagon - ideas for my intercooler anyone!?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 02:48:24 EDT
  ...Inside this sealed compartment, I mount my air cleaner (K&N, biggest I could fit) and the air flow sensor. This was to ensure...
• Re: Auxilliary batteries
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:00:29 -0700
  ...For more information, please refer to our warranty policy. > > > DEKA: > The charger must be temperature-compensated to prevent underor > overcharging due to ambient temperature...
• Re: horrible cold start idle, running rich
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 15:12:11 -0500
  The only nagging thing about this diagnosis is that it seems to be temperature-dependent. Would the only symptom of overpressure fuel during warm...
• Re: Warning - WA Dept of Trans & Chemistry
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 24 Nov 2002 00:20:56 -0600
  ...And, there are special sensors on Bishop Grandin Boulevard and the Disraeli Freeway to measure the road's wetness and temperature. That data, combined...
• Re: While Talking About Fuel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:37:15 -0700
  Might find it interesting to know that engines with knock sensors can take advantage of higher octane fuel..,........they can run more advance to...
• Re: Troubleshooting Blinking LED
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 2 May 2014 18:09:21 -0700
  ...I have an oil temperature gauge as well as a functional coolant temp gauge and the alternator light will tell me if I've...
• help
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Mar 1999 21:34:31 EST
  ...I am thinking that there may be a problem with the AFM or the Temperature Sensor II. Any ideas out there in vanagon land...
• Re: Engine management (manual control of mixture)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 09:42:09 -0500
  ...It should be a pretty simple > circuit, a single, adjustable gain, opamp to massage the output of the > O2 sensor. Setting the gain below...
• Re: Good fuel filter arrangement?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 22:26:02 -0400
  ...As the temperature increases so does the vapor pressure making vapor lock that much easier to occur. If the fuel vaporizes at the suction...
• Re: Good news, - was;'84 temp gauge shoots up fast
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:38:03 -0800
  ...Re: '84 temp gauge shoots up fast > > >> If coolant is low, or coolant sensor is bad, temperature gauge will >> shoot way up, often with...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 22:54:39 -0500
  ...Follow the procedure of warm > engine, disconnect the temp 2 sensor while it is running and then set the > timing. After reconnecting the sensor...
• Re: oil pressure gauge and temp gauge
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 May 2020 20:35:02 +0000
  ...The > GoWesty adapter for the temperature sensor is an awesome solution. > > Autometer also has a nifty 3 gauge combination that is priced well and...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - bernie
  Tue, 4 Apr 2017 21:13:59 -0700
  ...running > >>>>> apple juice or skim milk in it and the running temperature will be > >>>>> determined by which thermostat is installed. Exotic fluids do not...