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  • Re: Dometic in 100F ambient?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:25:36 -0700
    ...I do have an external vent from behind the fridge to the outside, using a small fan to get that hot air out of...
  • Re: ECU firmware location
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:59:16 -0400
    ...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: 2.1 conversion warning--and solution
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 14 Sep 2000 08:14:58 -0700
    ...The modification requires an external oil filter set up and drilling and tapping the t-stat housing and water pump for barbed hose fittings...
  • '81 Westy Rims / Poptop Color
    Historical mailing list - Ron Schlamp
    Mon, 3 Dec 2001 22:29:44 -0600
    ...which I can isolate w/o humidity. - ripping off every possible external component for the autobody dude so that I can save myself some...
  • Re: Oil cooler upgrade for WBX 2.1L
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 9 Mar 2003 23:28:29 -0500
    ...If you really want to control the oil temps and add cooling capacity, an external cooler with T-stat is the best choice. Dennis...
  • Re: Running too cool
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 4 Mar 2003 18:04:46 -0500
    ...gauge and poor heater output can be caused by a blocked (externally) or clogged heater core. Road dirt does accumulate on the outside and...
  • Re: Carbon Minoxide?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:52:09 -0700
    ...carbon > >minoxide? I just put in the propex heater which is externally vented, > >but wanted to put in a battery operated detector for safety...
  • Re: engine recommendations
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 5 Jan 1996 14:12:02 -0800
    ...Do you have any info on >them? Experience with them? Doing hydraulics and external full flow oil >filter - does this automatically require 30mm oil...
  • Re: Refrigerator Fans
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Thu, 29 Apr 1999 12:40:29 -0700
    Steve, I agree that external fridge fans do not improve fridge cooling in moderate outside temperatures of say up to 70 degrees or so...
  • Re: Trip and tire report
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 6 Jul 2015 17:46:06 -0700
    ...and coolant temps soar." > > then you may like to have an external oil cooler.... > >> On Mon, Jul 6, 2015 at 5:18 PM, Alistair...
  • Re: Dometic Cooler
    Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
    Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:12:12 -0700
    ...Vanagon propane system, so there was always the issue with the external propane tank and the hose connection.� � If I was leaving the Vanagon...
  • Re: Radio Rap...friday
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:47:20 -0800
    ...I bought an external unit to play through a antenna patched setup (JVC) and I like the selections even with the "ads". Get more...
  • Re: Add-on Oil Coolers
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 14 May 1995 08:44:22 -0700
    ...My current set up does have the external active fan, a total of 3 filters, lots of extra hoses, oil, etc., and a supplementary...
  • Re: Dometic Fan
    Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
    Wed, 31 Jul 2019 10:02:48 -0500
    ...Jim On Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 10:05 PM Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > Like the others, I did the external vent...
  • Re: Improve comfort of Buddy Heater
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:56:22 +0000
    ...bent > coathanger pieces); and yes...it really works!  Kinda magical!  No external > electricity source; totally quiet; you can feel a breeze at 2.5...
  • Re: Crossing the Canadian border...
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Mon, 20 Jul 2015 21:17:25 -0600
    ...http://airs-sari.inspection.gc.ca/AIRS_External/english/decisions-eng.aspx It has a very good drill down capability which simplifies the process...
  • Re: Anything like this for 1.9L?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 27 May 2011 08:02:24 -0700
    ...The > Gowesty external ATF cooler kit has you attaching the two ends of the > now-unused coolant hoses together and they are presently dangling...
  • Re: new fuel pump taped up
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:37:10 -0700
    ...minor factor, external cooling by air flow, I think. I seriously doubt a bit of tape on the outside of it will matter at...
  • Re: Coleman DC cooler
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00:55 -0700
    ...and > open things out to get some serious airflow across the external heat > exchanger. I left the original motor just powering the internal fan...
  • Re: External Wireless Amplifier
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Thu, 19 Apr 2007 22:45:10 -0700
    I'd say don't expect miracles. When the manufacturer says that this product will "...expand the connection of your laptop up to 10...
  • Re: A starting battery to starter cable replacement story
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sun, 8 Aug 2010 15:38:27 -0500
    ...2.1 liter(minus the ecu/harness) > available with a tencentlife external oil cooler for sale. > Less than 10,000 miles on engine. more...
  • Re: Oil Suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:44:29 -0400
    ...Once I install the external oil cooler I'll likely change oil to 10w40, Mobil1, of course. I am intrigued by 0w40, but would...
  • Re: Dual P90 CPUs vs. dual 166 or 200 overdrive chips?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 12 Feb 1999 11:34:45 -0800
    ...It is probably >possible to install faster CPU's, as long as they match the 60MHZ >external bus speed. Maybe a few 180MHZ pentiums...
  • Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine for sale too $900.
    Historical mailing list - karl
    Tue, 31 Aug 1999 23:48:50 -0400
    ...and puts > out about 135 ft-lbs @2800-3200RPM? Oh, I almost forgot; does not have wet > liners nor external coolant bypass lines. > > Richard
  • Re: oil, was Tires- 16" recommendations?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:33:45 -0500
    ...Some folks also like to add an external oil cooler (google tencentlife for a good one) if they regularly drive at high temperatures. I...
  • Re: Water Level Indicator Red Blinking Light
    Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
    Tue, 13 Mar 2001 16:09:23 -0800
    ...This caused me to lose a motor because it disabled the water level sensor (the external wet sensor leads signaled as if there was...
  • Fuel hoses and mystery
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 17 May 1999 08:45:29 -0400
    ...On mine, the Scotland one, everything metal was rusty (sometimes mostly rust), but the rubber parts seemed externally good and the plastic hose-sleeves...
  • Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions - parts availability?
    Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
    Fri, 4 Jan 2002 01:01:33 -0500
    ...Fundamentally, the external wiring of the MP 9.0 system is very close to the MonoMotronic systems sold by VW in the US in...
  • Re: Fan not working , would this screw it up too ?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 7 Nov 2002 12:17:08 -0800
    ...On these the different speeds are done by an external resister. Mark Dave Vieira wrote: > > Question > > My fan is not working, just figured that...
  • Re: Spring Cleaning an Aircooled Motor
    Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
    Wed, 19 Mar 2003 20:23:44 -0500
    ...Spring Cleaning an Aircooled Motor > Depending on how long the engine has been building external oil residue > it can vary on the requirements. > I...
  • Re: Towing a Vanagon with a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
    Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:37:27 -0400
    ...the extra >rolling resistance is not a major factor (and no external force is >required to keep the mass moving at constant speed along...
  • Vanagon GL 90 2.1L engine unexpectedly stalls while driving
    Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
    Wed, 19 May 2004 15:25:15 -0700
    ...but I am afraid to open the ECU to add the external flat-cable - a simple mistake might leave me with no ECU at...
  • Re: rattle INSIDE engine
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Mon, 5 Sep 2005 11:10:30 -0400
    ...source of the rattle? I've > pretty well eliminated all the external sources. > Except possibly the plastic oil vent tower. Is there anything in...
  • Re: Need to add a switch to shut off my accessories while parked
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Mon, 27 Jul 2015 08:48:40 -0700
    ...It's > nice that I don't have to get inside the car to know that, and because of > the external Anderson Powerpole connector...
  • Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 8 Aug 2010 09:33:14 -0400
    ...Even with massive external coolers I have found that even a 1/4" above the "Max" mark can put the oil temp out of...
  • Re: Has anybody put in a sunroof into a Vanagon that did not come with one?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Thu, 9 Mar 2006 11:20:15 -0900
    ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com > > Mark - You don"t happen to have the externals and/or internals for a > locking differential do you? I'm...
  • Re: Never seen this before..Fuses melted..
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Sun, 1 Apr 2007 21:10:58 EDT
    ...The previous owner on my rig rewired the blower motor and the wipers so they are on different fuses--external fuses added outside the...
  • Re: Door Lock Harness Info For The Record
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Tue, 6 Mar 2012 08:11:19 -0800
    ...this. > > And truth be told, you really don't need the external add-on harness > if you understand the pin-outs of the new...
  • Re: bad news from mechanic
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:29:16 -0400
    ...the shop > said that two head gaskets are leaking (at least externally) and the > expansion tank has a leak (not significantly?). Obviously I got...
  • Brake booster troubleshooting
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Mon, 27 Feb 1995 22:31:45 CST6CDT
    ...The leak will be through either the check valve or an external leak. To test for a malfunction of the check valve, close the...
  • Peruvian Westy
    Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
    Sun, 5 Nov 2000 12:29:53 -0500
    ...Steam was coming out of the external vents and I jumped out to have a first check; Radiator water was leaking a little and...
  • HELP: in Kamloops and need some help
    Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
    Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:44:15 -0600
    ...I have the Go Westy external relays installed and they have worked correctly for about a months. For now I will not drive at...
  • Progress on the fuel injector mod on Audi 3A Project
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 27 Jun 2001 21:00:45 EDT
    ...The outer black outline is the external projection of the Audi plastic injection holder. The blue dashed inner surface of the stock holder. The...
  • Re: Kenwood KSC-SW1 powered subwoofer
    Historical mailing list - Audin Malmin
    Tue, 21 Mar 2006 14:56:28 -0800
    ...I can provide (external) measurements if you want. The box is simply 1/2" particle board (I would have used 3/4, but i...
  • Re: clutch...
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:58:21 -0600
    ...a > daughter to push on the pedal while I watched the external clutch > lever on the tranny. It moves. > > This is a relatively recent...
  • Re: Earth Hour- don't forget!
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:45:38 -0800
    ...Hour and > help spread the word through their own internal and external > communication > channels. > What you can do: > 1. Sign up for Earth Hour...
  • Re: Early 84 sliding door mechanism - need a part!
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sun, 17 Sep 2023 13:04:38 -0400
    ...my original rebuild (2011) >> consisted of getting two cores with all externals (plus my own), so let me >> know what you may be looking...
  • Re: Rebuild? Please Help!!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 7 Jun 1996 03:14:56 -0400
    ...put your pinky in the hole and see if you can find anything in the case, change the filter. *Allways be careful of external...
  • Re: Syncro listed near me, anyone interested?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:46:33 -0600
    ...It was all 'tarted-up' with racks, rooftop air, > ladders, > external propane, etc etc and badged "Airstream"...hmmm. I guess > the funded > motorhome crowd...
  • Re: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Thu, 2 Apr 2020 00:25:17 +0000
    ...Gray wire, through the little amber LED illuminating it (assuming no external resistor needed), and then back out to ground via the Brown wire...
  • Re: I'm back . . .A/C and beyond.
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:22:47 -0700
    ...70's (I have a "weather station" in my van, so > the temp differential between external ambient and internal > is no guessing game. > > Bob
  • Re: dometic 182b question
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 9 Nov 2005 08:23:24 -0800
    ...I also added an external vent with a small fan and a temp switch that turns on sooner than the main fan. This reduces...
  • Re: Nytrogen and tires
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 17 Oct 2015 18:38:07 -0500
    ...If tire pressure is varying due to external temperatures, this exacerbates point 2. This time of year, temperature is dropping, thus pressure is dropping...
  • Re: Power Mirrors
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Thu, 18 Sep 2014 03:43:29 -0700
    ...Both of my external {power} mirrors on the Hyena ('88 WBX Westfalia) are severely delaminated with only an orange-sized filed of vision left...
  • Re: Alternator & O2 lights on
    Historical mailing list - Dan Beatty
    Sat, 9 Dec 1995 06:32:28 -0600 (CST)
    ...van. > > Many (most if not all) automotive alternators rely on an external power source for the initial excitation current. The reason that this is...
  • Bizarre T4 exhaust studs.
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Mar 1997 22:46:47 +0000
    ...end and then measure the diameter, comes out major on the external threads 0.347" which is about 8.81mm, WHAT THE F***, an...
  • Re: Engineering a LCD screen for my camper
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Thu, 26 Apr 2001 16:47:14 -0400
    Dear Sean, Easiest thing would be to get a laptop with a decent graphics board and a DVD drive (internal or external) with DVD...
  • Re: Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
    Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
    Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:15:23 -0700
    I asked someone who works on nothing but Alternators, if they could make me an external regulator for my alternator (in my case a...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
    Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:35:44 -0800
    ...The Bosch ECU is a relatively simple microprocessor signal converter and interface, which does the work of previously separate external sub-systems (e.g...
  • Re: Rear Window Defroster Strips Pretty Much Fugeddaboutit?
    Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
    Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:00:02 -0700
    ...You can always test this by running temporary external wiring to see if using new, larger wire helps or not. Here's a good...