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Re: Another operating temp question
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 23 Dec 2001 23:22:48 -0600
...Another operating temp question > > What should the operating oil temperature of my aircooled engine be? > On > the > highway, mines's running about 80 celsius...
Re: Drop in gas mileage update
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:16:32 -0400
...Do this with the engine up to operating temperature. With the ECU seeing 1.5 volts, the output of the O2 sensor should go...
Re: [WetWesties] Heat in Aircooled's
Historical mailing list - Lorraine
Tue, 6 Dec 2005 11:51:14 -0500
That would be sub-zero temperatures in celsius - forgot that a lot of you would be on farenheight! This is in Vancouver British Columbia...
Re: Propex and outside temperature
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:52:13 -0500
...Mike Richard A Jones wrote: >> How low can the outside temperature go (outside westy propane tank) and >> a propex furnace, at or near sea...
Re: Was Failed emissions testing, now is testing a good thing
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 31 Dec 2010 09:11:24 -0600
...I live in a place where ambient temperature in winter can vary over a 70 F range in a single week. I have always...
Re: Air conditioning - R134a condenser retrofit?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:33:16 -0500
...Thanks, Just a thought -- I don't know the relative temperatures involved, but I suspect that the a/c condenser might want to get...
Re: Propane (fridge) finally out
Historical mailing list
Sun, 26 May 1996 16:17:25 -0300 (ADT)
...capped cylindrical glass vessels? Done on at regular intervals, with subsequent temperature verification by a suitable organic based, non-grounded, temp sensor? Or were...
Re: Checking Propane level
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 Aug 1998 14:31:37 EDT
...tank? >> Both JC Whitney and (many) camping store sell self-adhesive, temperature dependant stickers. They are actually designed for voiticle (verticle) tanks, but would...
preheat light won't turn off -diesel vanagon-
Historical mailing list - Grenon, Jerome
Thu, 12 Oct 2000 14:57:37 -0400
...Is it because my battrey can't supply enough draw to turn off the glow plug light? Is it a temperature sensor problem? thanks...
Re: clock losing time
Historical mailing list - t
Sun, 18 Mar 2001 07:30:26 -0800
...Seems to be related to temperature. On the coldest days it > seems to lose time. Thought I could be mistaken about that. > > Suggestions? > > Brad
Not all Vanagon Heat Exchangers are created equal
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Tue, 19 Mar 2002 08:09:36 -0500
...I have heard that NOS is better than the Danish OEM is this true? Anyone experimented with high temperature coatings on these? If I...
TIICo - engine oil cooler and gauges
Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
Mon, 3 Jun 2002 14:55:16 -0400
...Also, anyone installed any temp and pressure gauges on their TIICo? I'm thinking oil and water temperature and oil pressure. Thanks for any...
Winterizing - City Water hook-up
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:31:09 -0300
Just wanted to pass this tip on to those of you who get freezing temperatures. As part of the winterizing process you should check...
Re: DOn't use SM rated oils Re: Flickering Oil Light 84 auto
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:43:07 -0500
...One referred to a chart, noted the chart temperature, and then took a look at the OAT (outside air temperature gage).With engine running...
Re: cooler Thermostat
Historical mailing list
Mon, 14 Jul 1997 22:48:00 EDT
...Every one of my Water Cooled Vehicles have an 80C (180F) Thermostat because the area temperature conditions practically require it for MOST of the...
Re: Let's Talk Coolant Drainage (long)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 11 May 2012 07:39:16 -0700
...I refilled the system and ran the engine to operating temperature, then drained again. According to my calculations, at this point 83% of the...
Re: Water temp warning light flashing
Historical mailing list - silcarr
Wed, 12 Nov 2014 18:29:17 -0800
...I bought and changed the catalytic conv (from Bus Depot) for CA, changed the battery, filled up the tank, .....and got the blinking temperature...
question on temperature gauge wiring-gauge now working
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:51:34 -0500
...question on temperature gauge wiring > Is it possible to reverse these and have the gauge not function at all No, it's not sensitive...
coolest of the cool (engine that is)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 26 Mar 1996 13:39:33 -0700
Hi all, By cool, I mean a relatively lower temperature, not 'way rad', etc.. As I continue to work on building an engine for...
flashing temp. light ?????
Historical mailing list
Tue, 27 May 1997 13:35:18 -0400
...After 600 miles on the Interstates (70-75mph), the temperature light started flashing but the temp. needle stayed OK. When I got in slow...
Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Nov 1999 to 15 Nov 1999 - Special issue
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Tue, 16 Nov 1999 21:06:39 EST
I have found the TEMPII sensor can be right on at room temperature but be twice (or even half of) the proper resistance at...
Re: temperature issues
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Mon, 12 Feb 2001 11:46:45 -0800
...new 80 degree C thermostat (thanks > vw)and heres whats new: temperature seems a bit higher than previously. > this is in NY where it...
Re: Coolant pressure gauge mounting
Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
Sun, 3 Feb 2002 20:12:53 -0600
...If coolant level is low, the coolant level meter will alert you by blinking the led in the temperature gauge. If you blow a...
Re: Camper A/C Switch (Outrageously Expensive)
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Mon, 12 Sep 2005 14:51:41 -0700
...This is > the switch that controls on/off, fan blower speed, and temperature. ... > Surely, someone among you must have a solution that costs less...
Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Fri, 26 Jun 2020 11:07:49 -0400
...centreline of the needle is about 1 full LED >> > diameter above the centre of the LED >> > -temperature scanner reads 225F on the return pipe...
Re: VW T3 On-Board Computer?
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Tue, 6 Nov 2018 11:57:04 -0800
...Oil pressure and oil > temperature possible? > > The current FW version supports the display of oil pressure and oil > temperature, provided appropriate sensors (oil temperature...
Re: window tint
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 8 Mar 2003 19:24:37 -0600
...However, I wonder if a darker tint is actually better at >keeping a van cooler temperature-wise than a lighter tint. I suspect that...
Re: Wasserboxer cooling (was:Re: aftermarket instrumentation)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 15 May 1996 04:22:58 -0700
...You say "I expect that you'll say - "Ahhh, that's only coolant temperature." No, as a matter of fact, your experience described with...
Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:57:20 -0500
...Outside temperature has minimal effect on oil temperature unless the radiator is saturated or the effects of running the air conditioning or higher speeds...
Oil, octane
Historical mailing list
Mon, 29 Apr 1996 12:52:21 -0700
...Gear oil 'wieght' is determined at a different temperature (since gear boxes run cooler) than engine oil- so your standard engine oil is '30...
Re: Still need HELP with hot start problem 84 Vanagon!
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 3 Sep 2012 20:01:01 -0600
...Replaced the temperature sensor. > 9. Replaced the wire from the computer to the temperature sensor. > > Tomorrow I am going to see if I can...
*LONG*coolant light blinking, temp soaring and dropping, sporadically
Historical mailing list - ColForbin
Tue, 16 Mar 1999 22:54:12 -0500
...When cruising at highway or neighborhood speed my van's temperature appears fine, temp. needle completely below coolant sensor light on gauge. When in...
Re: Aircooled vanagon acceptable oil temperature / timing problem?
Historical mailing list - Bill N
Sun, 7 Jul 2002 17:24:22 -0700
...Aircooled vanagon acceptable oil temperature / timing problem? > > Wow. > > And the road sign just outside your town says "Hell, 10 KM"? > > Double wow. > > I'd...
Re: External oil cooler, Help overheating
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Tue, 12 Aug 2003 15:08:15 -0400
...manufactures do not use AC engines, is that they run to hot, and is very difficult to keep a constant temperature. .................................. Eric Russell, William...
Re: Substitute for aircooled thermostat
Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:19:07 -0800
...So the controller might be nothing more complicated than an oil temperature gauge that switches the step motor. That's the ugly way to...
Re: Metric this, metric that
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Wed, 1 Feb 2006 10:26:00 -0800
...His face was sensitive to 1/10 of a degree (F), hence his brain was able to map the temperature of the core, and...
Re: Shifting when hot
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:15:21 -0700
...However as > the temperatures climb (mid 30's Centigrade here in southern Ontario) > it become nigh on impossible to get it into first or...
One more try for advice- ilde and running problems
Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:29:32 -0500
...high and variable idle at atart-up, especially in below-freezing temperatures, and when I first take off, the van stumbles and hesitates for...
Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products. Moving onto to coolant temperature possible problems or gauge readings.
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 5 Jun 2021 12:05:09 -0400
For those who want to read some ancient performance WBX info, head over to The Samba where I posted “Robert Lilley WBX” build specs...
Re: Cross-country trip report
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:57:05 -0700
...Cross-country trip report > >Greetings once again, Vanagaroons (not to be confused with vinegaroons) > >The cooling temperature was up, but not alarmingly so, and...
Re: Temp Gauge High on Startup + Blinking Light
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Fri, 6 May 2011 18:42:48 -0600
...m getting the flashing LED, but with gauge at normal operating temperature. > > What does that LED indicate, and what do I need to fix...
Re: RE: vanagon longevity?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 30 Jun 1995 01:54:20 -0400
...manual suggesting that this was not advisable due to the high temperature of the exhaust system. Any thoughts. Although it is often wet here...
Dometic Fridge Defrosting & Fuel Consumption
Historical mailing list
Tue, 25 May 1999 09:39:53 -0400
...Also wondering if propane consumption is the same (since the flame is always on), regardless of the ambient temperatures or thermostat setting. - Steven Heller...
Re: V-6 vanagon & Photos
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Sat, 27 Nov 1999 12:28:01 +0100
...The passat has the third temperature/fuel gauge on the left... The Audi-Cluster is on http://kfz.freepage.de/rfeussner/pics/sonst/cockpit...
Red Line Water Wetter - good or bad?
Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
Wed, 15 Dec 1999 11:09:57 EST
...While I don't understand its chemical properties, they are adamant that it reduces cooling system temperatures. Makes me wonder why I didn't...
Re: Temperature Sensor Light/Difficulty Starting
Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
Sun, 12 Dec 1999 11:48:57 PST
The coolant is always around the line in the reservoir. The light will blink when the coolant in the MAIN coolant tank (the one...
heater control valve in '87 Westy
Historical mailing list - Jeff Howard
Wed, 27 Dec 2000 10:58:48 -0500
...This is the valve at the end of the cable connected to the temperature control lever in the dash. I thought it was above...
fan switch or sensor
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Sat, 27 Sep 2003 16:35:49 -0700
I am wanting to replace the switch or sensor that turns the radiator fan on at various temperature. The three speed fan on my...
Re: Elemental Mods Report
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 5 May 2008 13:58:54 -0400
Michael Diehr wrote: > So there's an over-temperature cutout, but there is no over-pressure > cutout? I have a vague memory of someone...
Dometic Thermistor Function?
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:22:06 -0700
...on? Does it matter? I'm not clear on exactly what temperature it's supposed to be measuring -- the fin? the ambient air? I...
Re: Max Engine Oil Temperatures
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 1 Jul 2002 14:39:03 -0700
...Max Engine Oil Temperatures As I've indicated on the list in the past, the whole issue of motor oil operating temperatures and the...
Cooling
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Tue, 18 Jul 95 16:16:40 PDT
...As the temperatures approach each other, less heat flows. In the aforementioned experiment where the radiator was dosed with lots of liquid water, this...
Re: Use this for fire safetey... AND eliminate the fire hazard...
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 5 Aug 2004 14:02:53 -0500
4) If enough CO2 is sprayed on the magnesium flame, it may be possible to chill the metal to a point below combustion temperature...
'84 1.9L 2-WD -- cold start problems still the same after new O2-sensor, new Temp II sensor, and new plugs
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:43:56 -0400
...Engine temperature and air temperature around 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit. Start engine w/o foot on accelerator pedal. Engine starts and goes to around...
Re: oil pressure question
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Mon, 12 Sep 94 9:07:46 PDT
...If you also happen to have an oil temperature gauge, or even > a cylinder head temperature gauge, I'd be interested in those > readings...
Re: RX7 oil cooler, anybody else install one?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 28 May 2002 23:04:24 -0500
...The acid test will be when daily temperatures reach 100 degrees (f) (the f is so the Canadians don't Texas is Hell). The...
Re: It's cold out there (Even in Florida)
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Wed, 3 Jan 2018 22:28:43 +0000
...but forecasted to 29F overnight. > We aren't used to daytime temperatures like that. > Sorry.....had to chime in and commiserate with you freezing...
Re: VW oil cooler..
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Fri, 20 Oct 2017 09:39:09 -0400
...It did the job, > bringing my normal oil temperature down by about 15 Degrees, F. > Mine failed, and it makes a big mess, just...
Re: collant pipes (was gas tank and straps)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 8 Mar 2011 09:47:41 -0600
...the 180 F maximum temperature rating is enough, as the control temperature for the waterboxer exceeds that, and certainly excursions occur under some conditions...
Re: clarification please
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 26 Feb 1997 17:16:12 -0800
...Is the temperature coolant sensor the >little brass switch and the one with the plug the thermo-fan switch. The >guy at the local...