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• Re: List Hat
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 14:44:34 -0600
  ...Just let us know guys and you'll be surprised what revenues will pour in. Spev 96 Gti VR6 Green Hornet (wife's commuter...
• Quick Trip Report and Some Anomalies
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 11:58:05 -0800
  ...And I realize that this could be a moot point given that they're not the correct load rating, but the vibration isn't...
• Adoption...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jul 1995 21:04:32 -0400
  ...90 wet miles later (did I mention that it poured Florida wetstuff all day?) we arrive at this guys farm.. 12 miles from a...
• Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 06:53:46 -0700
  ...Same argument for the claim of "cleaner." It still makes no sense that pouring high-octane gas into an engine designed for low-octane...
• Re: How do I remove valve covers in 90 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 07:41:44 -0500
  ...I can't stress this point enough.... JUST DO IT. Rob 87 Westy SyncroGL.....Cynosure (slip&drip) -----Original Message----- From: Richard O'Halloran <ohalloran...
• Re: Bus Depot - What Kind of Policy is This?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 10 Jul 2004 13:34:19 -0700
  ...order to achieve a lower (or higher) price point. Naturally, the companies who have poured their money into promoting and supporting their "Name Brand...
• Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 10:42:51 -0500
  ...I've also notices that many gas stations have funnels made of paper like the old Dixie cup drinking cups with the bottom point...
• Weird engine meltdown... Attn: Bob MacD and Jake Raby
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 20:39:15 -0700
  ...At this point I'm at a loss. What would/could cause two identical failures on completely different engines? What can we do to...
• Re: Real time help needed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 28 Mar 2020 17:15:40 -0700
  ...It pouring here now and I think I’ll finish up my work work and get a ride home >> >>>> On Mar 28, 2020, at...
• updrading to Mobil 1
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 12:17:17 -0400
  ...The adjusters must have been improperly set, if >> the lifters pumped up to the point where the valves were unable to >> fully seat. Now...
• installed a valve on radiator, makes bleeding air out of coolant "easier"
  Historical mailing list - Mariposa Charme
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:32:33 -0600
  ...It seems that if you pour in the rad fluid from a point higher than the radiator, you don't have to lift the...
• Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 26 May 2018 14:54:24 -0700
  ...At that point it has failed and should be >>> replaced. Time for one of the other design alternatives such as T3 or >>> GoWesty. >>> >>> Dennis...
• Re: Aux Oil Cooler install...results Aircooled vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 16:23:10 -0400
  ...effect on performance, as Stan has pointed out. Remember the old 50s song "Mabelline"? > "Rain was a pourin' up under my hood... I knew...
• Re: Cross-country trip report
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:25:17 -0700
  ...I'd pour Champaign on that engine after it took me that far and got me home too. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message...
• Re: Idling high and uneven. Problem filling with coolant.
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 14:19:46 -0600
  ...How long did you wait? My temp gauge showed normal operating temperature (needle pointing near the light bulb) and then I had to wait...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:26:07 -0400
  ...This may uncover damage >> that'll point to a total overhaul; 'not checking' at this point in the >> disassembly is a mistake. One that...
• Re: Running Rich
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:38:15 -0400
  ...any pointers would be great. I've got a long list of google results for "vanagon running rich" which I'm pouring through now...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons: connectors?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 23:02:33 -0600
  ...that, and wonders of wonders - got the engine to turn over. Poured gas down the carb and it started. Fuel pump didn't work...
• Re: Fri. Generator rant.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 5 Feb 2015 18:17:26 -0800
  ...You tilt back your head, over the bar, open your mouth and the bartender pours in some tequila, some Triplesec and you swallow... Then...
• Re: Weird engine meltdown... Attn: Bob MacD and Jake Raby
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 07:24:57 -0400
  ...The other three holes show no sign of detonation or > overheating. > > At this point I'm at a loss. What would/could cause two...
• Re: [WetWesties] older american propaganda film where the bad guy drives a VW Van
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 08:40:51 -0700
  ...get away vehicle "oh ya lets pour on the coals - make sure the get away plan includes pointing the bus down hill" yours' On...
• Re: too much propane?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 00:27:19 -0800
  ...One simple way to find the level of your tank is to pour boiling water on the tank. Not exactly easy on a Westfalia...
• Goofy Coolant Refresh Idea
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 16:13:04 -0800
  ...coolant IS a poison Robert Steven Fish wrote: > I think the point has been made, and there is probably no reason to continue > this...
• Re: Synthetic oil and winter storage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:25:52 -0400
  ...I think the pour point of that is still about -30F. As for the concept that the waterboxer is a "loose" engine when it...
• Re: Cooling system tip and involved question
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 22:01:23 -0500
  ...As for filling method, I start by pouring a 1/2 gallon of antifreeze into the system. I fill that jug back up with...
• Re: When & why replace heads?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 11 Apr 2023 11:18:10 -0700
  ...Get 2 bottles of Subaru coolant conditioner, pour it in the expansion vase (remove some coolant first). Drive around for a couple days waiting...
• Re: Purging Cooling System of Air / Where Would We Be Without This Topic?
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 01:42:18 -0800
  ...the pipe can be filled from the top by just pouring the > water in, or from the bottom by pumping through an inlet. either...
• Re: A Homemade Waxoyl Experiment.........
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 10:44:13 -0500
  ...If memory serves me correctly, the flash point of most commonly available paraffin waxes is between 375-450F. You are right to suspect that...
• Re: Subj: intermittent stalling --fuel filter? Electrical?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 10:02:53 -0700
  ...Then with the tank side pointing up remove from the hose and then with that filter full of fuel pour into a small clean...
• improving gas milage and other friday musings
  Historical mailing list - t obrien
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 18:44:53 GMT
  ...Gas is pouring out of the hose going into the cold weather injector. Turned it off. Fast. MOved the 84 into the garage, pulled...
• Re: DM: Re: VW coolant
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 01:25:44 -0500
  ...At this point you will discover that the waterboxer head gasket problem is caused not by the type of coolant, but by a very...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 20:20:48 -0600
  ...At this point, > I have not explored anything, as I was pretty tired when I got here. > Tomorrow, I'll see what gives. But...
• Re: Fri. Generator rant.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 5 Feb 2015 19:07:10 -0800
  ...You tilt > back your head, over the bar, open your mouth and the bartender pours in > some tequila, some Triplesec and you swallow... Then...
• Re: Fuel Gauge Behavior Changed
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:05:46 -0600
  ...Not very linear. > > Who designs these things? We talked about this a couple of months ago, & someone pointed out that the division lines in...
• Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 11:51:28 -0500
  ...paper like > the old Dixie cup drinking cups with the bottom point clipped to make > them into a funnel.>> > > > Back to basic's, any...
• Re: Nitrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - James
  Wed, 21 Oct 2015 09:17:07 -0400
  ...But my point remains - nitrogen for filling tires is an excuse to sell you an expensive and unnecessary 'add on'. I will admit that...
• Re: 1982 EGR valve
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Tue, 3 Jun 2003 16:58:43 -0700
  Your point seems to be that since other people show no regard for the environment, there is no reason for you to do so...
• Re: Front heater never shuts off
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 25 May 2024 08:25:47 -0500
  ...uncomfortable in the summer. >>> Heat pours out of the dash with the heat control fully off. >>> Recommendations mostly point to replacing the control valve...
• Re: Hygene alternative, --soap--was: Showers Redux
  Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 13:14:14 -0500
  ...One question/point comes to mind though. Is Zest biodegradable? Please use only biodegradable soaps when dumping wash water in the woods. -----Original Message...
• Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 26 May 2018 15:18:27 -0700
  ...At that point it has failed and should be >>>> replaced. Time for one of the other design alternatives such as T3 or >>>> GoWesty. >>>> >>>> Dennis...
• Re: oil additives (synthetic oils)
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 14:01:15 -0800
  ...has more wax then the mid-continent fields which has better pour point .. (or is it the other way around!) Also, it use to...
• Re: Epic Journeys (Long... Frustrating)
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 18:28:18 -0400
  ...At that point, the question is whether it is an obstruction or a bad water pump. I'd also pop the thermostat out and...
• Brake Fluid and Coolant disposal
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 May 1995 12:12:11 -0700
  ...I can actually see the point- dishwashing runoff goes through sewage treatment which includes re-turging (?) to keep the waste water from foaming... The...
• Re: Added fire protection over engine cover?
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 11:46:45 -0700
  ...The heat that is produced in a car fire will bring many materials to their flash point. The fire will not stop because you...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 2 Jan 2016 13:15:08 -0600
  ...Let me add one note to what he has said, "pour point" is just > that and does not mean that your van will not...
• Re: Low Compression, Longevity of the WBX'er and $20K Vans
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:38:49 -0400
  ...Right after my recent WBX powered Vanagon purchase, bought some "just in case" (no leaks at this point). Neil. On Tue, Sep 11, 2012...
• Changing Coolant '91 GL(Long)
  Historical mailing list - Herb Harmison
  Tue, 17 Sep 1996 22:42:36 -0500
  ...This time you will want to either pour the anti-freeze from a high point or gently pump it in. I opted for pumping...
• FIRE!! How did it happen? How to fix?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 12:57:49 -0700
  ...I hopped in the '82 Westy today to take a little drive to warm the engine up before checking the idle and timing. (Points...
• Re: HELP!! Stalling, rain, leaking gas tank...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 18:44:01 -0800
  As Dennis has pointed out, this type of problem is very likely OX sensor related. I would suspect that someone has spliced a generic...
• Re: Real time help needed
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Sat, 28 Mar 2020 19:51:59 -0500
  ...It pouring here now and I think I’ll finish up my work work and get a ride home >>> >>>>> On Mar 28, 2020, at...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:22:54 -0500
  ...At this point, I have not explored anything, as I was pretty tired when I got here. Tomorrow, I'll see what gives. But...
• Re: poptop canvas installation
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 11:43:35 -0500
  ...Sunbrella is a synthetic fabric mainly used for marine applications, and it's biggest selling points are that its color won't fade after...
• Re: gas prices- a canadian perspective
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 19:55:29 -0500
  ...when if you pour oxygen-rich ethanol into an engine optimized for gasoline, you will find it is running too lean. Lean running = burned...
• Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 11:25:09 -0700
  ...paper like the > old Dixie cup drinking cups with the bottom point clipped to make them into > a funnel. > > Stan Wilder > Engine Ceramics > 214...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:55:39 -0700
  ...Just clip your timing light on the #1 lead, point > the > > light at the mark and crank away. > > > > Pour some gas down its little...
• Re: Long coolant lines and gas tank install done ... see the video
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:13:13 -0600
  ...The RN wife, googled gas in ear, & came up w/ all kinds of advice, some of which was actually taken-poured hydrogen peroxide in...
• Yet Even More About My Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:34:27 +0000
  ...Well, I can, but I don't see the sense in pouring more money into it at this point. N ow, when I bought...
• Re: Ladies and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 18:45:28 -0700
  ...The > first stop we came to all the moldy water that was accumulating in the > broken sunroof came pouring down on my wife. Our...
• Re: expert advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 10:26:45 -0700
  ...At this point I > have MUCH time, but little money in this westy. The body will never be > great, maybe average with work. Would...
• Water in the Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 30 May 2023 13:00:06 -0400
  ...Pointers on where to look for the point of ingress would be appreciated. I assumed that the water would be on th bottom of...