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Coolant Flush question
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Tue, 19 Sep 2000 19:53:18 CDT
...I am going to use Boston Bobs procedure for bleeding the system so I was thinking of filling the system with water after I...
Re: Tranferring parts from a 1984 vanagon to a 1981 vanagon???
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Sun, 25 Feb 2001 12:58:56 EST
...Do I have to install the heating and ventilation system from the 1984 vanagon? Is it more simple to transfer the entire dash? >> With...
Re: VWTrek Hostees...
Historical mailing list - TieDye
Tue, 16 Jan 2001 08:41:38 -0500
...it has been > > replaced, and system is back up. I have however lost all e-mails and > > login/passwords.... if you have a site...
Re: R-34 A/C issue for y'all.
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002 22:34:08 -0500
...the whole system, (regardless of any information from any witch doctor's that advise to put a wonder oil in the system,which cause...
got to fix the cooling system again.
Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
Wed, 21 Jul 2004 10:45:55 -0400
...Only problem is, I want to flush the system. Do I just stick a garden hose in one of the hoses and flush it...
Re: Coolant Runneth Over... Thanks!
Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
Fri, 28 Jan 2000 08:11:21 -0800
...about $15.00 from the dealer) bled the system using a bicycle pump and an "ad hoc" connection made from the valve stem of...
Re: AC hoses
Historical mailing list - John Haddad
Mon, 25 Jun 2001 15:37:37 -0400
...Since the system is already open, I'm going to replace all of them that I can. Also, someone recently suggested replacing the receiver...
Re: fuel management system
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:36:25 -0600
...fuel managment system >> >> Gowesty is working on a system. >> http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=1532 Some have >> installed Megasquirt. >> >> Or just...
Re: Airconditioning 1987 Westy
Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
Sat, 29 Mar 2003 00:41:22 -0600
...If the system holds, then vacuum system of the air, and fill with 134 a as usual. Of course recheck for leaks with an...
Re: Anyone seen Gowesty's Digifiant replacement?
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 17 Jul 2018 17:17:04 -0400
...The digifant system is actually very reliable. Instead, lets create a new system out of parts, and use you as our test subjects... You...
Re: Performance Mufflers.
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 8 Jan 2001 12:17:17 -0500
...I also sell the S&S exhaust systems, which will slightly improve performance. More than just a full-flow muffler, the S&S system...
complete westy a/c system Re: A/C
Historical mailing list
Sat, 7 Jan 2017 12:04:12 -0500
if i were you, id sell the complete westy a/c system on samba.com. they are getting tough to find and someone will...
water tank pump and freezing
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:36:59 -0700
...I had gone over the entire water supply system last summer and had it working well, must be a fatigued female spade. This is...
Heat Riser Holes
Historical mailing list
Sat, 23 Mar 1996 12:31:46 -0800
Yet another question, My neighbor just gave me a never used exhaust system! Two perfect heat exchangers, extactor and duel muffler. My system is...
vacuum hose source
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Fri, 21 Jul 1995 08:51:27 CST6CDT
don't forget fleet/farm supply stores have LOTS of vacuum hose for milking systems. it's usually clear but very thick wall to...
vacuum in fuel system fixed...
Historical mailing list - John F. Gladu
Wed, 29 Apr 1998 01:11:28 -0500
...took the '90 with the fuel system problem to the dealer (where my guru now works). He appears to have found the problem and...
Re: AC question
Historical mailing list
Tue, 13 Jun 2000 09:21:32 EDT
I usually charge the system to the pressures outlined in the Jetta/Golf Bentley (from 85-92) as these cars used the same compressors...
Re: Anybody - '88 In Dash Stereos with CD Players?
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Mon, 5 Jun 2000 19:19:19 -0700
Heidelberg > mounting system there are a couple of kits out there to change the way the radio fits into the more conventional 4-catch...
WESTY A/C SYSTEM FOR SALE!! Re: What's it Worth?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 29 Jun 2001 01:34:23 EDT
...the westy a/c systems are hard to find.. chris [text/html]
Re: 1.9 Cooling System
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Tue, 15 Jul 2003 19:09:03 +0000
...1.9 Cooling System "H" Piece > > I'm always half reading stuff. Sorry. > > >>> "Jay L Snyder" <Jay.L.Snyder@usa.dupont.com> 7/15...
Re: The Ideal vanagon (syncro systems)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 19 Oct 2003 18:19:59 +1300
...At least here in the states and in europe it got Audi's quattro system. That's because the "Quantum" (Santana) IS an Audi...
Re: swampy? cooler.....
Historical mailing list - bueses
Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:20:01 -0600
...We use the 2 stage evaporative systems in buildings we design as a more environmentally responsible way to cool in the low humidity deserts...
Re: Get GPS system ditch these Atlas was ..Re: For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed-
Historical mailing list - BA
Thu, 31 Aug 2006 19:38:31 -0700
We'd *dearly* lvoe to get GPS that will work for us in Baja Mexico! Does anyone have a system that does that? We...
Re: Adaptor to pump ...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:31:29 -0700
Stant cooling system products, online. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Zoltan Kuthy Sent: Thursday, September...
Steering Rack Hydraulic Fitting Size?
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:14:48 -0700
...I want to temporarily install the rack without the hydraulic system. I'd like to put some metal caps over the hydraulic fittings on...
Re: Gerry is ill - suggestions for a server upgrade
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Fri, 21 May 1999 07:33:34 -0500
...I'd suggest the following improvements to your system: 3 HD's scsi RAID controller card. My new 256 MB system has this, and...
Re: coolant system trivia
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Wed, 28 Apr 2004 21:00:27 -0600
...orange stuff can turn coolant into jell in a dirty, corroded, well > worn system. if previous coolant was vw blue, i would definitely stick...
Re: Trasco oil filter system
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 2 Jan 2002 19:41:58 -0500
...Trasco oil filter system > > << The Trasco oil filter system does such a good job that it only > requires an oil change only every 10...
Re: Draining the coolant system... ?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Wed, 12 May 2004 09:37:31 -0400
...Remember that the VW procedure assumes that the van is in a shop, and that the mechanic gets one chance to bleed the system...
Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 4 Jan 2018 12:47:37 -0500
...Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system Hi folks, What does the Engine management system do? What does it replace in the existing...
Re: Subaru 2.2L Conversion and Vanagon Evap Canister Integration
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 7 Apr 2016 21:22:28 -0400
...The EVAP system has nothing to do with it. The Waterboxer used a combination of low compression and conservative ignition timing along with the...
Re: Smallcar Dash A/C review?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:18:04 -0400
...I suspect if the system is working correctly it would work well. I only say this from reading posts on the list not my...
Re: Unbelievable, was Re: Spare ECU
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:19:43 -0800
...I have two '94 Audi wagons with inop cruise systems, which I assume is due to failed amps, yet they have a system that...
Has anyone ever replaced a later WBX engine with an earlier air-cooled Vanagon engine?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:17:06 -0400
...I was considering temporarily installing it, to allow me to rebuild the WBX, the exhaust system, and the entire cooling system,with little or...
Re: pressure testing cooling system
Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
Sat, 16 Dec 1995 08:01:55 -0800 (PST)
On Sat, 16 Dec 1995, Mark McCulley wrote: > Is it worthwhile to own a tool for pressure testing wasserboxer cooling > systems? Considering the coolant...
Re: F.Y.I. RE> Camping - follow up
Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
Thu, 03 Apr 1997 22:00:49 -0800
...Please forgive the fact that I come from a metric system part of the world, where we use the symbol ' for minutes and the...
86 Coolant Pressure Leak/Problem.
Historical mailing list - Chris Binder
Tue, 24 Aug 1999 18:20:47 -0500
...Ok, here's the vital stats: -86 Vanagon, fresh Boston Engine Rebuild just installed, initial run and break in done. -The coolant system has...
O2 sensors effect on power
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:22:11 -0800
...The pre cat Bosch fuel injection system is quite capable of giving accurate fuel mixture in operational service. The O2 sensor's main function...
O2 sensors effect on power
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:22:11 -0800
...The pre cat Bosch fuel injection system is quite capable of giving accurate fuel mixture in operational service. The O2 sensor's main function...
Re: AC no work
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 27 Jul 2002 12:06:51 -0600
...Hook the hoses back up, evac the system, for about an hour, recharge, and I'll bet youhave some cold air blowing. Bob Stevens...
Re: Coolant Bleeding Questions...need a Guru
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 29 Jun 2005 05:19:28 -0400
...The 2.1l coolant system bleeds itself to a certain degree. If you were replacing something like a water pump or head or the...
How to Bleed Coolant System
Historical mailing list - psavage
Thu, 1 Aug 2002 12:53:58 -0700
Last fall before leaving for Mexico, I needed to bleed my coolant system. I'd never seen it done before. Nor had my helper...
Re: S&S, not SS..was Re: Need a New Exhaust System, S&S Any Good?
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:14:28 -0700
...Save your money! I have had (2) S&S systems from brand new. They both rusted and cracked at the 4 to 1 connection...
Re: Thermostats...question(s)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 13 Sep 2015 01:20:05 -0400
Bubbling and gurgling in the cooling system is a sign that the system is properly pressurized and parts of the engine are hot enough...
Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 1 Mar 2014 19:35:17 -0800
...Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem > > This supposed correlation of the new dynamic oil warning system with > some weakness in the...
Re: Another AC question
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sun, 4 Sep 2011 14:12:50 -0400
...Water should not be in the system (that's what the dryer is for, to keep it out). To flush system, an alcohol is...
Re: Temp gauge pegged to the right
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 24 Apr 2002 12:41:33 -0400
...Bleeding the system is trickier when the whole system has been emptied after an engine replacement. Jay '85 Westy PaddleVan <paddlevan@YAHOO.COM>@gerry...
Re: Need crossover pipe for aircooled vanagon exhaust.
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 22 Jul 2002 16:00:26 -0400
...You might want to > try www.busdepot.com Our '72-74 exhaust system (which also fits aircooled Vanagons, except for California emissions models) is...
Re: Brass Coolant Connectors = Failure?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 3 Jul 2012 13:38:40 -0700
...system (210F?). > > Does anyone have any further info or experiences? > > Has anyone on this list ever had a FAILURE of a brass coolant system...
Re: Cooling system questions
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Sat, 13 Feb 2016 08:48:59 -0500
...Use this device and it will allow you to check for leaks (vacuum mode) and then fill the system without any jacking, bleeding, etc...
Re: cooling system hose clamps
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:41:16 -0700
...I have the GoWesty pressure pump and have been trying to test the system myself but their pump doesn't seem to work well...
Re: metric system
Historical mailing list - Don Spence
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:34:54 -0600
...The metric system makes much more sense, and is easier to use than 64 ths of an inch etc. Counting in tens is much...
Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Sat, 6 Jan 2018 10:06:20 -0500
Most of the PnP stuff is "overpriced" because as they design the system around the application they can build in adaptation costs. Not saying...
Re: A/C work question
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Thu, 13 May 2010 12:59:30 -0700
...A/C work question > > Hi all, > I'm in the midst of refurbishing my a/c system. (1991 4speed carat, original > specs-new parts...
Re: Vanagon factory cruise control system... install resource?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:42:20 EST
...actually the installing a cruise control system in a vanagon is one of the easiest installations you can do.. if you have all the...
RE: More on propane tanks, a few questions
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Wed, 9 Jul 97 22:38:58 UT
...NFPA #58 has been the national (ANSI) standard for general propane systems - but there may be others pertaining to vehicle mounted systems by now...
Re: Back Pressure in System
Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
Mon, 3 Aug 1998 08:51:05 -0700
...The gauge should not read more then 3 LB.'s. > Assuming the cooling system is working propperly a lean mixture in the > fuel system...
Re: aiding cooling system by turning on heater blower
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Wed, 16 May 2001 07:16:04 EDT
...1 HP is 746 watts, depending on the unit system, so your fan is consuming about 1/6 of a HP which even for...
Re: installing new clutch slave cylinder
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Wed, 28 Oct 1998 17:10:00 -0800
...Seems the use of the pressure bleeder is necessary, else bad > things happen in the nether parts of the system. He pressure-bled the...
Snorkle on a vanagon
Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
Mon, 10 May 1999 10:40:04 -0700
...Would you need to set up something for exhaust too? would a submerged exhaust system cause a back up of exhaust pressure & damage anything...