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• Bosch 72150 or Wix 51342
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Thu, 20 May 2010 18:24:46 -0800
  ...Which one would be better to use? The wix says it has a silicone anti drainback valve. I cant tell of the 72150 Bosch...
• Re: oil filter for 2.1 l WBX?
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 16:55:19 -0800
  ...anti-drainback feature that seems to be so desireable. The counter guy could'nt tell me if the B2 had the valve or not...
• 84 Westy fresh water drain pipe seems to have mysterious 3rd size
  Historical mailing list - Jack Elliott
  Fri, 28 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -0700
  The drain cap for my 84 Westy's freshwater tank developed a crack. The online vendors give us two size options: 34mm and 35mm...
• Re: borescopes anyone was Re: dumb dumb blue paper shop towel in crankcase ..duh
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 09:04:15 -0700
  ...in wall or down some drain, > or some other crevice, down the spark plug hole & up at those valves > & now in crankcase __________________________________________________ Do You...
• Re: Heater Core replacement
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 17:12:41 -0500
  >I'm replacing the rear heater core and heater valve in my vanagon, >can anyone tell me can I do this without draining my...
• Re: a/c condensation
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 10:42:44 -0400
  ...ammount.Perhaps the mechanic accidently disconnected the condensate drain hose when servicing the expansion valve.Are you getting water dropping on the ground on...
• Re: Coolant leak from...
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:47:04 -0700
  Aaron, like Dave said, that's the oil pressure relief valve. Leave that alone. Only a couple of reasons to ever go in there...
• Re: Leaky rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 15 May 2020 15:25:27 -0500
  ...a new valve in may experience. > > There are some plastic tabs in the floor. They can be removed to help with drainage and cleaning...
• Metal slivers found in oil strainer
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 19:18:14 -0500
  ...I have only idled the car about 20 minutes since the valve adjustment. It could be from a valve seat (though I would think...
• Head replacement... sooo much easier the second time
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:29:06 -0600
  ...While the block is draining, go up top and remove the two bolts holding the long black pipe than runs past the left valve...
• Winterizing - City Water hook-up
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:31:09 -0300
  ...You can drain this waterline by pushing a blunt object into the water hook-up to open the stop valve and let any the...
• Re: Another way to drain coolant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:14:10 -0700
  ...I'd suggest drain what you can...........refill with your preferred mix........ that'll get you say 40 % new coolant. Drive that a few...
• Re: WTG Westy sink drain cap
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 18:21:59 -0700
  ...Maybe a shutoff valve? On 29 Aug 2006 at 15:22, John Graham <theklube@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > WTG - Want to Get > > Don't know...
• Re: stripped oil drain thread
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 09:10:30 -0700
  ...fram SD-2 oil drain never have to worry about striping that oil drain again untill the spring loaded valve fails but I bought...
• Re: Drinking Water Dump Valve
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Oct 94 10:25:19 MDT
  > Dave, > ... > > All we need now is an electric valve positioned in the bottom of the drinking > water tank which will open should the water...
• Re: Oil Pressure and bypass valve
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 13:48:24 -0400
  ...much pressure drop) and the other is a check valve that keeps oil from draining back down out of the galleries when the motor...
• Re: Manual Pages Needed: Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 3 Apr 1995 09:23:23 -0700 (PDT)
  ...lool on one side on top for larke > > bleeder valve, looks like a tire valve but big, like an A/C fill > > valve, press...
• Re: High falutin oil filters/ westy interior
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 19:59:07 -0700
  ...bub, it ain't the relief valve but the check valve. It keeps the oil > > galleries from draining back into the crankcase while the...
• Re: WTB: used sink faucet or alternative...
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 10:35:32 -0700
  ...thing to add is that I was able to find a drainback valve from a $5.00 syphon pump (at Canadian Tire) and I...
• Re: An oddball fitting to fit a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:25:47 -0700
  ...tank's drain plug with a fitting that provided a, say, male garden hose >> >bib fitting along with a shutoff valve ... does such a...
• Re: Mann Oil filter confusion Listees/Vendors please help....
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 18:10:22 -0800
  ...These do not have Anti Drain-Back Valves that I know of. I have used this filter on my Westy on one occasion a...
• Re: Transmission Problem
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 19:24:56 -0700
  ...The next thing after that - you did not mention if you had already checked there yet - would be a problem in the valve body...
• replacing brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 10 Apr 1996 10:06:16 -0700
  ...How do I drain the brake lines? One wheel at a time through bleeder valves? Then how do I refill and bleed the air...
• Re: AC leaks water from the evaporator tray?
  Historical mailing list - Townsend, Michael D
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 10:36:01 -0400
  ...lower? I have checked the drain tube by blowing from the down end through the flapper gate valve and there is no resistance (ergo...
• Problems with clutch bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 22:06:20 -0400
  ...Could this be airlock? Also, after I turned the valve off, I could still see fluid and air bubbles draining into the jar. I...
• Re: oil filter for 2.1 l WBX?
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 15:01:56 -0800
  ...does have a oil pressure relief valve on the bottom, and > a spring-loaded anti-drain back valve on the top. > Also has a...
• Re: 719/5 vs 719/12
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:09:17 EDT
  ...NOT -- all filter manufactures as far as I know make a filter with the anti-drain back valve for the Vanagon. Then you need...
• Re: Help! Changing coolant of 91 Westy...Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Fonni Chang
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 20:16:11 EDT
  ...I drain by removing the drain plug under the engine, and disconnected the rubber host next to the right hand side of the rear...
• 85l gas tanks?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 16 Dec 1997 10:48:15 -0800
  ...Likely WAY cheaper than buying from Germany, might self drain into stock tank too, just use a solenoid valve to 'refill' the stock tank...
• Re: Leaky rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 15 May 2020 22:15:10 -0400
  ...a new valve in may experience. >> >> There are some plastic tabs in the floor. They can be removed to help with drainage and cleaning...
• Re: TIICO- Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 14:46:37 -0500
  ...How'd you know that the only difference was the postion of the check valve? Is this a.k.a. an anti drainback valve...
• Re: Winterizing Newbie Question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:03:03 -0700
  ...There is a check valve at the > port itself and pushing it inward with a small shaft will allow it to > drain. Blowing out...
• Re: draining coolant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 17:05:38 -0700
  ...draining coolant > Before winter gets here, I want to drain and install new coolant in my > Vanagon. I've seen several posts about how...
• Re: PVC grey water tanks...was: Auxiliary fuel tanks for Syncrosand 2WDs
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 14:41:49 -0400
  ...The incline would provide for complete drainage, and would > encourage solids to settle near the drain valve. > > At the bottom rear of the tank...
• Re: Leaky rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 15 May 2020 16:18:26 -0400
  ...a new valve in may experience. There are some plastic tabs in the floor. They can be removed to help with drainage and cleaning...
• Re: Low Oil Pressure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 01:31:45 -0500
  ...Primarily the draining back of oil from the valve train, which can cause an excessive period of valve noise (and wear) on startup. W...
• Re: Re-useable oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 22:35:34 -0400
  The proper oil filter for the Vanagon WB and most vehicles has an anti-drain back valve. It is basically a diaphragm under the...
• Westie Water Tank filling
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Aug 1998 11:03:32 EDT
  ...Whats the second hose valve for you ask? Glad you were paying attention. The second one gets screwed onto the sink drain. I leave...
• Coolant draining strategy? MY WAY ...
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 14:58:08 -0700
  I made a unit that I attach to the system and drain the whole thing without spilling. It is a valve that has a...
• Post Headgasket-Job "Chuuuuk"
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 12:26:43 -0500
  ...not draining as the others had or had drained all the way and had "bottomed out". Not wanting to risk a burned valve by...
• Re: city water
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 14:55:45 -0700
  There is a ball check valve in the hose connection that stops most of the flow from the pump from leaking, but my two...
• Re: TIICO- Oil Filters - Purolator
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 13:26:05 -0800
  ...The L20252 contains an anti-drainback valve. ........ Purolators' Automotive website is www.pureoil. com" ------------ Purolator is a highly rated filter and is sold by...
• Re: propane valve leak
  Historical mailing list - David O'Shea
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 09:10:45 -0700
  ...Is it possible the tank was just overfilled? I just had a leak not too long ago around the same valve, had to drain...
• Re: Cooling system tip and involved question
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 17:28:44 -0500
  ...I would run the engine, not run the engine, close >the > > crankcase drain and fill and drain the engine multiple times, etc. > > Edward
• Valve Noise
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Nov 1996 21:16:15 -0500
  Hey there Listees The valves in my 83.5 waterboxer tend to be really loud on cold start-up. I realize that my hydrolic...
• Re: Leak at oil pressure relief valve and pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 17:17:56 -0500
  ...Can anyone tell me if I can just tighten the plug or if I should play it safe and replace the oil pressure valve...
• Re: Bug tune up - No vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 08:24:28 -0800
  ...Near the > drain plug > > > there is a round plate the holds this. > > > > Actually around the drain plug, the plug sits in the middle of...
• Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Snow
  Tue, 18 May 1999 12:16:07 -0700
  ...I immediately > suspected the anti-drainback valve in the oil filter. I changed the oil > filter Saturday, and after the usual startup and check...
• Re: Propane Tank Cover?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 11:22:08 -0500
  ...valve will not to respond to altitude changes well, or regulate the pressure accurately.It needs a way to drain out.It drains throught...
• Re: Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 16:50:57 -0600
  ...I got a heater control valve from NAPA, and it solved the problem I had of the valve not closing completely. That was four...
• Re: Do you really want to increase a Westy's propane capacity or carry additional bottles inside.
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:28:43 -0400
  ...a safety valve that popped open halfway during a fill....Nothing you could do but wait for the tank to drain and replace it...
• Re: loud clacking fm engine!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 07:34:56 EDT
  ...If the sound will not go away then the lifer is defective and should be replaced ASAP to prevent valve and valve seat damage...
• Re: Oil change experience
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 12:42:51 -0700
  ...it has an anti-drainback valve) from Walmart. > First, it could not be easier on a Vanagon since the drain plug and filter are...
• RE: A/C water dumping on back seat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Aug 97 22:15:48 UT
  ...drain tubes. Remove the side vent grills, reach in and pull out the bottom of the plastic hoses. Remove the rubber check valves and...
• Re: Fuel line valve for changing a fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 12:31:05 -0800
  ...Fuel line valve for changing a fuel filter Has anyone who changed a fuel filter added an in line valve similar to plumbing valves...
• [Fwd: Re: Oil Pressure Relief Valve]
  Historical mailing list - Dave Nadeau
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 05:48:16 -0700
  ...that" cautions about removing the Oil Pressure Relief Valve > on their engine? > > I've drained my oil, and the slotted head that I'd...
• Re: The automatic tranny on vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:16:27 -0400
  ...The valve body determins when shifting occurs, and the valve body varys as to different engines. Aircooled-1.9-2.1. Diesel Vanagon is...
• Re: coolent bleed valve on 84GL 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 20:07:24 -0700
  ...as you have another > way to drain and fill the system, you can do without the bleed valve > (which > is prone to breakage due...
• Re: Stuck Oil Drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 15:14:04 -0700
  ...A common jetta drain plug with 19mm hex head will fit. I have also converted the original 'bleed valve' type diesel vanagon drain plug...
• Re: VW discontinued 1.9 oil filters?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:09:38 -0400
  ...Both the Mann and the Mahle are OE filters that have the correct anti-drainback valve designed to prevent oil starvation during startup, as...