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• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:23:25 -0500
  ...Additionally, R-134A is > not compatible with mineral oil used for lubricant in R-12 systems, and > typically R-12 compressors are not compatible...
• Re: Passat Syncro??(semi-vanagon, syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 16:10:10 +0200
  Joel Walker wrote: > > Well, the Passat Syncro is dead, the 4wd system is now replaced by the > 4motion. > > This system uses an electrically controlled...
• Re: Any repair recommendations while dashboard is removed? --- Now A/C upgrade discussion
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 16:49:39 -0700
  Steve, Flow through the heater hoses should be more than adequate, are you sure the control valve in your system is adjusted properly? Is...
• Re: You won't be hearing from me again.
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 20:12:11 -0500
  ...I also wonder how accessible it would > be to someone using a text-based system. You have to cut-and-paste the link. Otherwise...
• Re: cooling system design / Reinvention of the Wheel Banished!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 09:26:46 -0500
  ...I've never found cooling system bleeding to be a big deal on my Vanagon. It's a minor hassle and you only have...
• Re: Coolant draining strategy? MY WAY ...
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 10:00:55 -0700
  jimt wrote: >Home useage amounts of ethylene glycol are to be disposed of through the >sewage system. They are not permitted to be flushed...
• Re: AC System ? upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 18 May 2005 06:31:06 -0500
  ...AC System ? upgrade This is a re-post due to no response.....Am I crazy or can this be done in a W/E...
• Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:40:50 -0700
  ...AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose Not a good idea unless you have a commercial grade water removal system (the kind body shops...
• Re: Cooling system questions
  Historical mailing list - Ken
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 16:21:09 -0500
  ...I never had any luck flushing the system. In fact, it made matters worse. Ken L. -----Original Message----- Someday I'll figure out what...
• Re: Vanagon Gas Tank/Fuel System measurements
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 11 May 2010 19:45:20 -0400
  ...d At 11:29 AM 5/11/2010, craig cowan wrote: >I know the current system I have is very gerry-rigged with it...
• Re: Old, pre-60 bus question
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 8 Sep 1994 07:43:26 -0700 (PDT)
  ...On a unix system, just create a file called .sig in your home directory, that works for elm, but I don't know abnout...
• Source for Dansk exhaust?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 12:59:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the Dansk system i just put on mine (complete from |header to converter) had all the necessary brackets already included |and had an additional...
• Re: update on Stebro stainless exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 09:56:23 -0700
  At 9:50 AM 6/22/98, Mark McCulley wrote: [snip] > >The cost is $750 for the system, muffler (no cat) and all hardware...
• Moroso opinions sought
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Sat, 10 Apr 1999 01:17:28 EDT
  Someone on the list recently recommended Moroso ceramic cooling system leak fluid. Does it work? How do you use it? Do you have to...
• Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 18:36:47 EST
  ...The system has Stainless > pipes > and an Aluminized muffler and is setup to be used with a catalytic convertor > engine. If this is the...
• Re: overheating questions
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 25 Dec 1999 18:30:21 +0100
  ...YOu may need to bleed the coolant system after a thermostat change anyway, so do the thermo first. PerL 87 Syncro 112i
• Re: At long last protype waterbox bleeding, draining and purging installed and operating
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 21:44:45 -0400
  ...what does a new system for draining, filling and purging have to do with cooling efficiency and engine temps at different speeds? Unless you...
• Re: Coolant System Pressure Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 9 May 2002 10:27:10 EDT
  ...And your van will always let you know if it does not want to work at coolant system design pressure. Rich (aka, El Luchador...
• Re: AW: Water deliberately added to gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 10:24:58 -0600
  ...This would activate the water injection system. ---------------------- Clip ----------------------- This worked great for about six minutes, then you became a glider. 1962 Olds F85 had...
• coolant pressure testing
  Historical mailing list - mykarmann
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 16:00:15 -0400
  Hello all, anyone have any info and how to make or were to buy "cap" needed to pressurize the system and looks for leaks...
• Fwd: Cooling System failure Prevention Idea.
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 15:32:33 EST
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• Fwd: Cooling System failure Prevention Idea.
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 20:51:37 EST
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• System Administrator Appreciation Day
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 23 Jul 2002 07:43:11 -0700
  <http://www.sysadminday.com/>
• Re: Delivery Protection
  Historical mailing list - Dale Ward
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 17:30:16 -0500
  Secure Mail System Beta Test.
• Re: Nice thing about vanagon keys
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:27:44 -0800
  Volkswagon has a different system than Honda uses. You lose a newer VW key and the dealer has to order it precut from their...
• Re: fixing a/c -- what to plan on?
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:48:25 -0400
  ...They went ahead with the work with my understanding that the end result may not be a running A/C system. I had no...
• Re: security ideas----- sales pitch involved, please inquiry OFF LIST!
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 18:31:46 -0600
  ...The system is fully self contained, including its own back up battery. With the STARLITE ONLINE GLOBAL GUARD, vehicle tracking system you can: Find...
• Re: coolant system trivia
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 08:19:43 -0700
  ...coolant system trivia Gary, like most things, water vs "coolant" is a trade off. Water of itself is one of the most corrosive elements...
• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 9 May 2013 15:00:50 -0700
  Jim,When I bought my '87 the A/C system was complete but blowing hot. �I invested about $40 in a FLAPS R134a conversion...
• Re: Rear Vents
  Historical mailing list - John
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 23:12:48 -0400
  ...Also the door flow thru venting works pretty well so I wonder why later models would appparently have two flow thru systems. You can...
• Subject: Aftermarket AC solution for Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bennett
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 00:39:10 -0400
  ...http://www.ackits.com They have a variety of universal kits and parts to make your own AC system. They have good prices too...
• Re: 134A refridgerant (slight rambeling)
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Sun, 28 May 2000 14:46:00 -0500
  ...So now we have several new types of refrigerant, different chemicals that are not compatible with older systems. The most common in autos now...
• Re: Replacement computer
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 17:53:22 -0500
  There are several possible causes for this symptom, including bad vacuum lines, or a rupture in the rubber "elbow" in the air inlet system...
• Re: How Hot is To Hott?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:47:49 -0700
  ...How Hot is To Hott? There is one weak link in the system. The weak link to the system is the temp sender in...
• Re: A/C tools question
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 9 May 2013 09:27:38 -0700
  I have a shop evacuate the system for me. As for tools, I have a set of gauges and hoses and one of those...
• Re: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 20:02:30 -0800
  ...These ppts will coat the surfaces of the system reducing the heat transfer and eventually occluding the narrower passages (ie rad) in the system...
• 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:58:51 -0500
  ...What might your wisdom conject? What might I worry about? I was thinking things like, well, the air flow, fuel injection, and cooling system...
• Re: Cleaning & Flushing coolant system-- Fast & Effective Way.
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 09:02:46 -0700
  ...When the water being collected is clear of coolant and sedimaent (About 15 gallons) the system is flushed. 4) Replace radiatior hose. 5) Remove...
• 12v upgrades product source
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 26 May 1999 09:50:41 -0700
  For those of you grappling with upgrading your electrical systems, there is a company that is somewhat famous in the off-road world for...
• Dual Battery Setup - Optimal Design?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 08:45:19 -0600
  ...Would you have suggestions as to what "DOES WORK"? Let's design a efficient system with the the following Objectives; - Two "true" sealed non...
• Is there a better Upgraded compressor for the 88 up 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 19:19:09 -0700
  ...The system throughput (especially the expansion valve and drier) are sized for a specific volumetric flow. Upsizing without taking system design into account is...
• Re: Exaust Systems
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Tue, 28 May 2002 10:16:47 -0400
  ...The alternative is rebuilding the system as it came from the factory, which would be really expensive unless you can score the whole system...
• Re: Is there anybody out there?/LiFePO4 battery
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:21:12 +0000
  ...Also the charging system is tricky. Also been talking with Detlev Hanschke as he was one of the first folks setting up systems in...
• Re: 2.1wbx into 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 13:06:10 -0800
  ...And if you can keep all 1.9 cooling system on it ( which isn't quite as good a cooling system I don't...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 11:17:59 -0800
  ...From their web page: *"This first system was comprised of:"* *......."9. New Delphi electronic control unit (ECU)—replaces NLA Digifant ECU and ICU (idle...
• Re: Bleeding Brakes & Clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Sharon & Miguel Calvin
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 20:14:47 -0500
  ...What page? >but it doesn't mention anything about the >clutch system. Am I correct that the brakes and the clutch share the same...
• Oil pressure warning
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 23:23:56 -0500
  ...I don't know if you have a Dynamic oil pressure warning system fault or not but you should NOT be getting a low...
• Re: Air Intake Project
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sun, 27 May 2001 11:05:09 -0600
  ...My van is duel fuel, there is the digifant fuel system and a propane fuel system. What this means is that I can drive...
• Re: Looking for A/C System
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 18:12:49 -0400
  ...The Westfalias can't take the standard (late model) middle of the vehicle AC system (which by the way does a REALLY impressive job...
• Re: HELP! Westy Stranded in Bryce Canyon National Park...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 16:22:48 -0700
  ...anybody have any info on this, pro or con? I'd always thought the elevation effect was due to the fuel system's inability...
• Re: Kill Switch Delay - any electronics experts?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 10:43:06 -0400
  I'm sure there are enough corvettes rotting in the junkyard that you can steal their proximity sensor security system (the one that auto...
• Removing Rusty Exhaust System
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:29:45 +0000
  OK, if you read my last post you saw I found an exhaust system. My current one is in really bad shape, the rear...
• Re: Muffler and Headers Report--OUTSTANDING
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 16:17:31 -0700
  Listees, I have the S&S exhaust systems too! Muffler is, $120.00 Headers are $160.00, this is for all 4 cylinders! On...
• Re: cooling system failures
  Historical mailing list - John Welsh
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 22:57:54 +0000
  ...a thread where everyone can summarize which parts of the cooling > >system have failed when (at what age of the car and what mileage...
• Re: UK question!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 02:26:16 +0200
  ...The injection and exhaust system was different, I have the Digijet system and no catalytic converter. PerL 87 Syncro 112i
• Power steering filter?
  Historical mailing list - The Blackhams
  Thu, 11 May 2000 23:21:58 -0600
  ...Bentley notes a dirty filter as a cause for a noisy power steering system. Where can I purchaase a new filter or can it...
• Re: bleeding system
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 15:06:23 -0500
  ...do i need to bleed the whole system? > thanks, > dan
• Sealant on cooling system fittings?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Sun, 13 May 2001 13:53:13 -0500
  At three points on my '86 WBX there are metal-to-metal cooling system joints-- At a little 7mm fitting off cylinder #2, and...
• AC System Leak
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 08:14:54 -0500
  I have a leak somewhere in the AC system on my 88 GL. Loses the freon. Not a 100 per cent loss, but it...
• Re: The DoKa is back, with a buzz !
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 01:12:35 +0000
  Hi Mick, You buzz complaint involves the Dynamic oil pressure warning system. I developed a very simple voltmeter test procedure to check this system...