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• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 07:29:19 -0700
  ...if it's working OK, as > well as some of the external interface circuitry that can get damaged and > need replacement (such as that...
• Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 6 Feb 2013 15:27:31 -0800
  ...from 30 to one side of the coil, so only 3 external >> connections required. The fuel pump relay is similar. Diagram image: >> (ignore my...
• Re: '81 Westy Rims / Poptop Color
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 09:27:05 -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: Water Filtration vs Water Purification
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 13:20:55 -0700
  ...Some kind of external filter attached in line to the water hose. Water is "Filtered" as you fill the onboard tank. (Charcoal, Ceramic, paper...
• Re: Monitoring aux battery charging?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 18:37:41 -0700
  ...the internal lamp comes on and stays on as long as external power is applied. As for auto-ranging digital ammeter solutions . . . my personal...
• Where's the water coming from?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 03:31:10 -0600
  ...There is an external round rubber plug in the driver's side rear wheel well that appears to be solidly in there, but would...
• Re: Need AC chart expected measurements...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:58:05 -0400
  ...System pressures are then the result of proper operation and > external conditions. When using r-134A proper fill is approximately 85% of > the fill...
• Re: '81 Westy Rims / Poptop Color
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 3 Dec 2001 20:38:12 -0800
  ...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: FW: Mobil 1 0W 50 any one use it yet
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 17 Jan 2016 18:48:03 -0600
  ...I'm am trying to learn if an external cooler really removes that much heat. My bus is just a 2.1 wbx with...
• Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 18:05:36 +0000
  ...all the air out of the system... >> > >> > I did have another external leak that I fixed- but something just >> doesn't >> > seem right. >> > >> > Just...
• Re: 89 (was 90) Wheelchair Vanagon for sale
  Historical mailing list - Tony Gould
  Tue, 1 May 2001 21:05:01 -0700
  ...at the > lowest spot of the motor, then you have an external > head leak (most common > type). If you had an internal head leak...
• Re: Nokian : WR and CS
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 15:42:32 -0700
  ...After much internal debate with external feedback I finally went with Nokian WR XL in 205 65 15 ... on Rhein wheels ... These have some...
• Re: Sirius radio antenna for Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Ryan
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 14:11:03 -0500
  ...keep it sliding and it's quite inconspicous compared to the external suggested mount. One thing is for sure, I love Sirius. I got...
• Re: Is anybody still on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 20:57:23 -0700
  ...had 386K miles on my '87 before the heads sprung an external leak. I decided not to reseal only because a very low mileage...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Nov 2010 - Special issue (#2010-1031)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 19:01:55 -0800
  ...about with > propane heater tapped to westy tank, is freezing of external gas > lines, just downstream of reg. Two things: European gas specs always...
• Re: Heater valve leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 03:20:06 -0500
  ...Not sure my heater valve was leaking externally, but rather internally. During the warmish summer months, I felt hot air coming from the dash...
• pulling the interior
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 00:30:30 -0400
  ...Eliminate the two external water filler outlets as those are most likely the rust culprits anyway. Fill the water tank internally. Remove the insulation...
• Re: FYI.. oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 10:05:14 -0700
  ...Next oil change I'll swap the rubber gasket for a crush > > washer... > > > > http://www.autozone.com/external-engine/engine-oil- > drain-plug/needa...
• Real topic, Wasserboxer case questions?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 14:57:57 -0500
  ...do this myself, I realize I'll have to plumb for external oil cooling and face shrouding issues. What I'm looking for is...
• Re: overheating
  Historical mailing list - Mike & Mary Collum
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 02:34:04 -0400
  ...Any ways to take the temperature of the van using an external thermometer? > How can I tell if my coolant hoses are clogged and...
• Re: Air cooled diesel Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 19:07:49 -0500
  I pulled all the WBX external components off an 85 Vanagon to make a Subaru Conversion into an air cooled 82 Vanagon. There are...
• Re: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 5 May 2008 17:32:13 -0700
  ...Mark obeechi@runbox.com wrote: > Park in the middle of nowhere, and power a laptop for a week straight, plus an external hard drive...
• Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's normal again.
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:26:28 -0800
  ...Since that time the external connector has been held to the distributor with a sturdy cable tie, and everything has been fine. I checked...
• Re: Question about car receivers (taking advantage of Friday)
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:26:04 -0500
  ...take advantage of its "more advanced" features, > > such as using its "external amp switch" to power up a subwoofer amp when > > the head is...
• Re: Coleman DC cooler
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:27:28 -0500
  ...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: Mark Stephens Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 08:00:07 -0700
  ...When the engine was replaced a new >external oil cooler with thermostat was added just beneath the front grill. >All other components were gone...
• Re: Well, I made it...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 09:55:11 -0500
  ...You may also want to spend some time > and effort looking for an external reason for the coolant loss!!! > > So far, so good, but...
• Re: Converting Coleman Catalytic Heater to LP tank?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 15:07:48 -0500
  ...Seems the archives are full of intricate conversions of > externally vented propane solutions with 5,000+BTU, but for me that > would be overkill...
• Fuel Lines Reminder
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:30:30 -0500
  ...All external lighting - head lights, tail lights stop lights, turn signal lights, running lights ( those are those little side lights some of us have...
• Re: 1987 Vanagon GL Synchro for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Luke Plaizier
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 09:55:15 -0800
  ...The roof conversion is still in excellent condition - and looks the part since I changed the external rubber seal. For California I prefer the...
• Windage Trays and Lubrication Issues (Air and Water Cooled)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 02:42:47 EST
  ...Here an external pump with high capacity (actually organized into several pumping stages and externally driven) is used to evacuate all the oil from...
• Re: Early 84 sliding door mechanism - need a part!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 17 Sep 2023 13:00:31 -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: Drain/fill coolant loop w/o burping
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Sun, 14 Jun 1998 22:42:32 -0500
  ...Coolant will slowly run out of the PVC pipe (or other hose) into the external reservoir. I used 5 gallon plastic trash bins. Just...
• Re: Oil pump size differences? Boston Bob Customers?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 14:18:24 -0600
  ...Notch the rods, fit the pistons looser, install a windage tray, add an external oil cooler. The OEM pumps are very good and you...
• Re: Portable air conditioning.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 22:18:06 -0500
  ...For camping, a small window unit with a frame to temporarily mount it in the passenger window works - provided you have external power. If...
• Re: 87 Vanagon: 3rd choice for gauge
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 03:33:04 -0700
  ...were I with VDO or competitors, I'd have Bill's external resistor version as an option, with a tiny fast blow fuse. Using...
• Re: Correct placement of cylinder head temp sender
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 12:47:57 -0600
  ...BTW, my engine had a huge external oil cooler on it and dual 2 barrel Weber 44IDF's with head porting and a mild...
• Re: Dometic in 100F ambient?
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:54:03 -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: one van for two people?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 20 Nov 2003 09:02:13 -0700
  ...It's possible to likely that things external to each of you, look like the problem when it's mostly about the feelings you...
• Re: Bad battery?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 7 May 2021 07:43:17 -0700
  Richard, My hobby horse when it comes to battery maintenance is… Regular external charger charging of it. A good charger, like ctek or Noco...
• Re: Trip Contingencies
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:46:44 -0400
  ...Let me clarify "the same" as there are 3 versions, this has to do with a external cooler or not and I forget on...
• Re: 88 GL - Rear Heater Leak Test
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 11 May 2014 23:06:55 -0500
  ...Just the external bolt on stuff like alternators, etc. I'm hoping Jim's engine will make that 200,000 mile mark. BTW, Jim...
• Re: propane tank R&R, comments needed...
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 21:03:06 -0500
  ...It seems very solid but >has external rust. Anyone sandblast these and paint, or do you recommend >just a wire wheel/brush and POR...
• Re: Improve comfort of Buddy Heater
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:38:51 +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: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:09:52 -0500
  ...Valve appears to turn from > > external view when the lever is shifted. I can turn the valve directly with > > my hand, and the lever...
• Re: Running too cool
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 20:45:49 -0800
  ...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: What Oil to Use on Startup?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Sun, 28 Jul 2013 08:55:47 -0700
  ...Also, unless you adding external oil cooling equipment > with additional failure points what can go wrong? If you use 5w-30 no long > high...
• Re: Peruvian Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 09:55:24 -0800
  ...park and that I did. > Steam was coming out of the external vents and I jumped out to have a first > check; Radiator water...
• Spare Gas Can - was Re: LONG gear report and travelogue
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 18:24:21 EST
  ...Still searching for a safe and useable external gas solution... >> An interesting tale indeed! However, I'm moved to comment about spare fuel containers...
• Re: Dometic Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:06:03 -0500
  ...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: Vanagon Project FS
  Historical mailing list - Michael Brenner
  Fri, 14 May 2004 22:19:31 -0700
  ...However, having sufficiently ingested enough external stimuli to provide the necessary focusing agent, the original intentions were started with the ceremonial draining of the...
• Re: Squealing brakes! Where to find missing shims?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Oct 2014 21:53:44 -0400
  ...211 615 231 and 211 615 232 For Girling calipers (retaining spring is H-shaped, retaining pins use external spring clip) add 'A' suffix...
• Re: What Did You Leave At Home?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:16:43 -0700
  ...The longer the camping trip, the less external >> stimulation I need. It takes me a while to wind down to the slower >> pace of...
• conclusion Re: heaviest oil to use??
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 20:37:43 -0400
  ...I do not use straight weight oils in a water-cooled >engine, as they are not flexible enough with external temperature >changes. >I use...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 6 Sep 2017 22:37:18 -0600
  ...factory oil cooler, plus in my >> case the adapter for an external oil cooler, and the filter mount would be >> getting sort of crowded...
• Re: AC advice, keep or remove?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 05:44:38 -0600
  ...This amounted to an external steel strap that wraps around the outside of the tunnel over the joints, The strap is flanged with holes...
• Re: FrontFire?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 21 May 2006 19:29:49 -0700
  ...Mechanic did the 500 mile check, put in a new O2 sensor (the old one had external damage, and had been in the old...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Nov 2008 - Special issue (#2008-1183)
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:44:20 -0700
  ...BTW...I am using an external hose to pump air. I hooked up a plastic hose to bypass the pump. Maybe I'm just...
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 May 2008 14:12:27 -0400
  ...They would more than likely have to be isolated to be used with an external charger. Food for thought. Troy ----- Original Message ----- From: RAlanen...
• Re: Rearview Camera Cable Routing
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:51:02 -0400
  ...this group before making a decision. >> I'd really >> prefer not to route this externally. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Steven >> 91 Westy >> > > > -- > ________________________________________________________________________ > Mark Belanger - mbelanger@gmail.com >