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• Re: cooling system hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 21:10:46 -0700
  ...I took it back to the mechanic, said they pressurized the system and found no leaks. There is no evidence to be found of...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:31:47 -0400
  ...If there is air in the system it will eventually find its way to the main pressure bottle and then work its way out...
• Re: R-12 to R-134 Freon
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 May 1996 23:16:03 -0400
  ...I made fittings to connect to the >ports on the Vanagon system from pieces of hose that I had and common >fittings that I...
• Digifant, barometers, and the AFM
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 11:03:58 -0800
  ...Lots of FI systems have > a baro sensor, or something to tell the FI what the air density is (hot wire > systems just look...
• Re: Build your OWN FI replacement for the digixxx system
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 14:54:08 -0000
  ...Build your OWN FI replacement for the digixxx system > It was mearly a suggestion, I have never used it nor heard of it til...
• Re: [vanagon] Freon
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 17:30:07 -0800
  ...Some van owners have > converted their whole system to use HFC-134a, but this > is not a simple or inexpensive undertaking ($$$$). > > -Mike > > Mike, R...
• Re: exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 14:48:07 -0400
  ...remove these.The rest of the system, If replacing the total, is not difficult.Does your new system have a NEW muffler strap? Be...
• VR6 stopping, 4-disc-brakes almost finished!
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 11:09:57 +0100
  ...And the rear disc system is almost complete. I have the calipers and rotors on the "test axle", the handbrake also works. Only some...
• FS: Bike Rack for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - G. Chapman
  Mon, 6 May 2002 12:37:43 -0400
  ...The rack system can ultimately handle four or five bikes. This type of setup has been discussed in past List posts and should appear...
• FS Heater Parts Air Cooled Pictutre posted
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 10:33:59 -0600
  ...If you have Cal only system I've got some other parts for Cal only systems. Not Shown: 2 Federal drivers heater boxes. 4...
• Re: A/C oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 May 2004 10:04:01 -0500
  ...If its relatively new check into warrant opportunities, some will give you a new compressor and pay labor to install and recharge the system...
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 09:18:13 -0500
  ...How to - or not - bleed the cooling system > What type of fitting did you use? There is very little room on my '91. > I...
• Re: Need a New Exhaust System, S&S Any Good?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:31:17 -0400
  ...Once you get into the exhaust system R&R You will not want to repeat the process anytime soon. I replaced the rear header...
• Re: clutch pedal travel
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sat, 8 Jun 2019 14:35:02 -0700
  Dan, Do you still want the 2.1 exhaust system I’m holding for you? Mike M Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 8...
• Winterizing the water system
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 14 Oct 2016 19:08:09 -0400
  ...Any tips on winterizing the water system? Eric Caron 85 GL Auto Westfalia
• Re: Exhaust headers and Peanut Oil...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:42:17 -0600
  On Jun 25, 2011, at 3:23 PM, Don Hanson wrote: > A while back someone asked about powder coating exhaust systems and > someone else...
• Re: REAR AIR CONDITIONER
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 17:50:35 -0700
  ...This air conditioner > seems to work with the 120V AC system. My Westy also has the > engine driven air conditioner compressor. Does anyone out...
• Re: Coolant leak from coolant tank
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:31:20 -0400
  ...Wipe everything down dry with paper towel, then start engine and look for leaks once system pressurizes....or better yet use a cooling system...
• exhaust pipes
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 May 94 14:52:20 ADT
  ...These cost over $1000 CDN, and I've stretched my home-brew system out as long as I can stand. Is there a J...
• E-bay sales
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 12 May 2001 09:48:53 -0500
  ...The only remaining item is the POE added air conditioner system for 80-83 Vanagon w/1970 cc FI engine, air cooled. The system...
• tiico - she runs!
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 09:20:48 -0600
  ...I still need to bleed the cooling system, the power steering system, and make sure the clutch is still working. I also added a...
• Noisy Power Steering in '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 16:52:34 -0800
  ...I drained the reservoir and filled it up with conditioner/sealer but did not clean it out or flush the system as one member...
• Performance and/or Stainless Steel Exhaust for 72-74 and/or 79-83 vans
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 08:58:45 -0500
  I need to replace my (non cat) exhaust system. The systems on 72-74 buses are interchangable with those on air cooled Vanagons. SO...
• A/C charging and maintenance...
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Thu, 27 May 2004 22:42:25 -0700
  ...I would like to do it myself instead of going to a shop every time I need a system serviced or change a pump...
• Re: Cooling questions still
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:02:36 -0400
  ...It's quite a task to drain ALL the coolant from your system (I must have had a hose running through various inlets for...
• Battery ground
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kimball
  Sat, 18 Apr 2015 06:38:58 -0700
  Does the 87 Vanagon have a positive ground elec. system
• Re: Anyone have a 3rd Party External Oil Cooler or Transmission Cooler installed?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 19 May 2009 12:18:10 -0700
  ...I also ordered the GoWesty Coolant Pipe Fix system and am replacing all coolant hoses, heater hoses and fuel lines before I make a...
• Re: RELIABLE Air Conditioning!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 16 May 2015 13:50:51 +0000
  ...My own '87 Westy had a complete working system when we bought it but it would not blow cold.  A local shop quoted me...
• Re: More v belt questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:07:26 -0500
  Scott, I could use one of those discarded two-belt systems... Jim On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 2:39 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans...
• Install extermal oil cooler? Re: Trans fluid in coolant system
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Wed, 4 Apr 2012 18:27:05 -0700
  I checked on TheSamba and found an affordable oil cooler, something that other cars use, without using the cooling system to mess up the...
• Re: [wetwesties] which exhaust system is best?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Brower
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 08:30:00 -0800
  ...2 years ago I replaced the whole system, and here is the problems/tricks as I remember them: Where the heater boxes (the new...
• Re: Intro again
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 16:11:34 -0800
  ...What years and models came > with the ceiling mounted a/c system? I've seen a few vanagons with this > system, and I really...
• Re: Any Interest in $119 video system for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 10:46:46 -0600
  ...Any Interest in $119 video system for Vanagon? I have a line on some nice quality "in a bag" video system that would work...
• Re: couple of questions
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 17:41:07 -0500
  Chris, the cooling systems on these beasts can give strange symptoms unless you get all the air out. I bought my '84 with same...
• Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 04:44:45 -0600
  ...10) Dead AC system Action: Flush AC system, install new filter, new compressor, new seals, test and service the system. (Parts from Ken at...
• Re: air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 22:10:05 -0400
  ...I recently converted to a 2.2 subie engine and today I had hoses manufactured to splice into the Vanagon AC system. Several questions...
• Re: R12 or R134 - How to distinguish?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:50:26 -0400
  ...leaky valves... > > Dave > > On 6/28/06, Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote: > > > > Instead of filling the system, you need to consider finding the...
• Propane tank certification.
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Fri, 3 Sep 2010 23:11:16 -0400
  ...After clarifying that I was asking about a propane system which supplied only appliances (not anything to do with propulsion) I received confirmation that...
• WTB: CA 81-83 air cooled Fuel Injection & Ignition System
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 13:11:38 -0400
  ...I am looking to buy a complete (or as much as possible) CA fuel injection and ignition system for my 82 Vanagon. I am...
• Re: Analog TPS fitted to a WBX throttle body?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 23:24:23 -0800
  ...It is a DIY system, so you must be willing to take on whatever risks/challenges there are with this system. There seem to...
• Re: bleeding cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 14:32:46 -0400
  ...I just replaced the water pump on an 84 Westy and now need to bleed the cooling system. I have attempted several different methods...
• UPDATE Re: Oil Pressure System Confusion...
  Historical mailing list - Ryan
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 15:33:17 -0400
  ...Oil Pressure System Confusion... > > >> Once the high pressure warning is activated, it remains on until the >> system see the high pressure switch satisfied or...
• Re: AC questions - 1984 Vanagon - Correction
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 8 Jul 2020 00:19:26 +0000
  ...The compressor clutch is engaging, and the compressor is turning, but the system doesn’t seem to be holding 134a. With system off… AC...
• Re: Cooling system questions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 12 Feb 2016 19:27:32 -0500
  ...To bleed out air the system must have pressure in it; else you will just be letting in more air. If the pressure cap...
• Re: Brake master cylinder Vs Clutch master cylinder Vs Slave clutch cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:58:08 -0500
  ...Both systems draw fluid from the same reservoir, but the brakes take their feed from the bottom and the clutch from the side. That...
• Re: Brake Fluid, Where is it going!?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 3 Mar 2012 07:25:20 -0500
  ...was the master > cylinder replaced with the rest of the system overhaul? > > One way to see is to stick some clear rubber hose into...
• Re: 85-H20 loss of coolant mystery
  Historical mailing list - Travis Newhouse
  Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:22:16 -0700
  ...I removed the expansion cap to make sure I wasn't starting with pressure in the system. Replaced the expansion cap and started the...
• Consensus on Coolant System Behavior (Normal)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 00:02:33 EST
  Just wanted to post that the consensus on the list about what I perceived today as abnormal coolant system behavior, is in fact, following...
• Re: bleeding and draining system revisited
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 23:32:28 PDT
  ...the temp gauge sets rock steady on the LED... > > > so I am off to Florida to see if the system can take the heat...
• Re: Fwd: [NVC} Alternative Computer Operating Systems
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 14:09:10 -0500
  ...Re: [NVC} Alternative Computer Operating Systems > To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com > > My friend Phil, LOVES FreeBSD and considers it superior to all other > forms...
• Re: A response from Prestone about Stainless Steel Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 11:00:10 -0400
  ...These are older > > engines from the 80s and 90s, and since they are a flat four type of > > engine the coolant system consists of...
• Re: Coolant Refill Bottle -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Duane Teske
  Wed, 14 May 1997 17:56:04 -0500
  ...I'll be looking for suggestions, too. ********************************************************************* If the system has just been rebuilt, and there are no discernable leaks, my guess is that...
• Re: 84 oil gunk in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 16:35:49 -0400
  ...If it is really bad, the cooling system should be cleaned with one of the cooling system cleaners as oil will deteriate the hoses...
• Re: TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 1 Mar 2012 13:30:06 -0600
  ...Now with TPMS it depends upon which > > > system your vehicle uses. If you are lucky your vehicle will accept the > > > new rims/tires/sensors...
• Ezee Brake bleeder kit from IPD
  Historical mailing list - Robert S. Williams, MD (laptop)
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 21:39:33 -0600
  ...I noticed that this system does leave the reservoir slightly overfilled after use. All-in-all, I can say that using this system DOES...
• Re: Whining AC compressor
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Thu, 4 Aug 2016 11:15:32 -0500
  John, Here's one that uses the Freon to push oil into the system. https://www.amazon.com/FJC-2734-R134A-Oil-Injector/dp...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 12:47:36 -0700
  ...So if anyone has a page that says, "here's the best things you can do for your 1.9L cooling system, as written...
• Re: Coolant Flush and Fill (Post Mortem)
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Sun, 4 Dec 1994 11:37:05 -0500 (EST)
  On Sun, 4 Dec 1994, Gerald Skerbitz wrote: > what if there is air elsewhere in the system? Am I to assume that there > isn...
• Re: Complication with R-134a Kit - question (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 01:15:50 -0400
  ...Get techs to restore vacuum again in system; >4. Charge system according to package directions. > >What do you think? Is there a drain plug...
• Re: ? Lock Washers on Exhaust Fasteners?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 12:02:16 -0600
  ...As is >> proper mechanical practice, the Bentley shows washers under the fasteners of >> the exhaust system, but it is impossible to tell whether the...