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• A/C info on 85 front mount
  Historical mailing list - A J
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 23:40:00 -0400
  I have a Bentely that covers 1980 through 1987 but it only shows the air conditioning system for the 1987 so it is not...
• Re: What do folks do when replacing Calforina Air Cooled Vanagon Exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 24 May 2003 09:19:20 -0700
  ...Is the Fed system the same as the CA system except for the O2 sensor port? If so, no problem, just weld in the...
• Re: coolant fairies...(long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 12:38:47 EDT
  The cooling system is designed to draw more coolant from the overflow reservoir when it needs more, and discharge it back into the overflow...
• Re: AC questions - 1984 Vanagon - Correction
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 7 Jul 2020 17:56:26 -0400
  It would help if I took the reading with the valves opened! Reading with system off. https://photos.app.goo.gl/Se2DEdEZauwW7rb36 Reading with...
• Re: A/C compressor not turning
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 1996 18:06:59 -0400
  ...There is a safety switch in the A/C system that does not allow the compressor to engage if the pressure in the system...
• Re: Cooling system questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 14 Feb 2016 13:21:01 -0800
  ...You push a button and it pulls a vacuum on the > cooling system. There is a gauge and you pull the vacuum until the...
• Re: NVC Fox fuel management system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:50:00 -0700
  ...Double hmmmm......wonder if I can fit that system to a waterboxer . ( I can't tell what all this era systems have, but if...
• Re: Coolant Systems/Radiators/Possessed WBX's.....
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 18:12:06 -0700
  ...after this weeks' Flame-O-Rama about Coolant Systems!!! By the way...MY coolant system is STILL acting like Linda Blair in "The Exorcist...
• WTB adaptor to cooling system tester ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 23:53:30 -0700
  Hi guys, I have the cooling system tester that can pump it up, but it is for the regular radiator fitting, not the threaded...
• PSI Coolant System
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 14:40:01 -0800
  What kind of psi do vanagon coolant systems run at? Dave 83 1.6 diesel
• Re: all my R12 is gone..? (bummer)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 25 May 2005 10:34:40 -0400
  ...Keep the system >>> lubricated, keep that precious and 'expensive' R12 in >>> the system. My plans seemed to be working, until >>> we hit record highs...
• NC 80 Vanagon Emissions testing concerns
  Historical mailing list - David Rankin
  Wed, 6 Dec 95 11:48:18 -0500
  ...I recently determined that one of the previous owners installed a different exhaust system than the factory. The replacement system appears to have the...
• Fast German Auto's Boxer Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 21:41:30 -0500
  Hi Volks, I was just wondering if anyone has purchased 'Fast German Auto's' "Waterboxer Header system". I've seen it advertised in the...
• Wanted: Factory(?) Dual Carb setup for '81 2.0 + FI system FT/S
  Historical mailing list - ok artguy
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 21:03:32 -0600
  ...I'd also be interested in selling this system outright, make me an offer. Yes, Matthew, I know the FI system is supposed to...
• Gulf coast oil bypass filter system.
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 01:51:38 -0500
  Jonathan Bartlett was nice enough to send me some pictures of the oil bypass system he installed on his Passat TDI. The system allows...
• Tech Support Request
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 11:46:10 EST
  ...In addition, Wife 1.0 installs itself >into all other programs and launches during system itialization where it >monitors all other system activity. Applications...
• Re: GPS equipment?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 09:35:01 -0700
  While on the subject of GPS, does anyone have experience with the stand alone GPS driver navigation systems vs. laptop. I'm not talking...
• AC Recharge
  Historical mailing list - Herb Harmison
  Wed, 7 Jul 2004 22:33:02 -0500
  ...He recharged the system with R-12 in spite of the fact the system had been converted to R-134 and had been worked...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 25 May 2011 21:05:53 -0700
  The system has to be a complete vacuum before you can refill. Otherwise, it will not cool as efficiently. Even if you kept everything...
• Pop Top Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 13:34:57 -0500
  The first two wiring systems I thought of that could be used for a "Pop-Top Ajar" alarm are the seat belt and the...
• Re: didijet tool: digitool
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 17:54:23 -0500
  The Digitool was built and designed for the Digifant fuel injection system, not the Digijet fuel injection system that came with the 1.9l...
• Re: S&S Header Exhaust System
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 09:15:45 -0400
  ...Now I always tell people about this before they buy (it has stopped the returns I was getting on the systems). This work is...
• Re: Solved! Re: Having Problem with Overheating (1.9l to 2.1l conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 10 May 2000 15:36:16 -0700
  ...Better, know all systems changes through the years to select the best candidate before you buy the whole SYSTEM, best SYSTEM being the one...
• Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 14:07:35 -0500
  ...Purging Cooling System of Air
• Re: NVC at all - computer questions
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 10:59:22 -0500
  ...installed another messaging system. << To run the program to fix this problem, in C:\winnt\system32 or C:\windows\system32, double-click Fixmapi.exe...
• Re: Water Level Indicator Red Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 17:19:38 -0800
  --- TNM941@aol.com wrote: > << For the benefit of the list members, here is a > short > description of how the system works: Basically, the > coolant...
• Re: Front radiator hoses
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 09:00:36 -0700
  ...Of course, squeezing them when the engine is hot won't tell you anything about air in the system, either. All that squeezing the...
• Re: What is the best way to get oil out of the cooling system?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 17:08:25 -0700
  ...What is the best way to totally >clean the oil from the cooling system? Procedure for Mercedes oil contaminated diesel cooling systems is a...
• WIN98--No Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 5 Jul 1998 09:35:56 -0600
  ...I installed WIN98 on my system, because I am upgrading to NT system. And the only way Microsoft is going to let you do...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 25 May 2011 23:31:57 -0500
  If I were interested in putting such a stored system back into functional condition, I'd go to Bavarian Autohaus. mcneely ---- Kevin Gilbert <kggilbert...
• Re: exhaust system options for 2.1 '91 vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:49:05 -0700
  ...exhaust system options for 2.1 '91 vanagon. > Hey Guys & Gals, > > I know there are stainless steel exhaust systems available but am > wondering if...
• all my R12 is gone..? (bummer)
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Tue, 24 May 2005 15:53:57 -0700
  ...Keep the system lubricated, keep that precious and 'expensive' R12 in the system. My plans seemed to be working, until we hit record highs...
• S&S Exhaust system on '84
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 19:51:26 -0500
  I would appreciate hearing from other list members on how they have their S&S exhaust system mounted. Mine is only held up by...
• Anyone tried the MotorVac system?
  Historical mailing list - Sean O'Neil
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 01:40:19 -0300
  Has anyone tried this system? I hear nothing but good things about it from local (and non-affiliated) automotive experts. It seems to act...
• Alarm Systems
  Historical mailing list - Paul Gordon
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:20:33 -0400
  Any opinions on an alarm system for an 87. Its as confusing a buying a cell phone contract.
• westy air condition system
  Historical mailing list - Kathy and Jamie
  Fri, 24 Sep 1999 15:06:25 -0700
  was wondering if anyone is inerested in a complete ac system out of my 85 westy
• Re: Fluid leaking from underdash
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 20:37:13 -0500
  ...clamp the feed hose, open the slave bleeder and drain the system. change the cylinder, unclamp the feed hose and pump the pedal a...
• Draining the coolant system... ?
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
  Fri, 7 May 2004 09:43:33 -0400
  ...I found the instructions on how to bleed the coolant system on Ben T�s web site ( Nice site Ben! ) but it does not...
• Re: lots of a/c trouble shotting questions...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 18:47:26 -0400
  ...A complete system flush and adding the appropriate oil into the system would be the "proper" way to rehab the system. On the stock...
• Re: Exhaust systems
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 28 Feb 1998 13:44:39 -0800
  ...The local VW shop says they'll give me the same >system I have now for $800 ($550 US) and when it rusts out...
• over charging any refrigeration system can get expensive
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:56:17 -0400
  ...there is a proper charge for every system and some fiddle room but not that much in small systems..
• Re: stock 7 passenger ac in double cab?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:24:42 -0800
  ...The radiator fan is tri-wired to run when when the system pressure gets low. Simply put, it's better to get a system...
• Re: ac system for sale
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 15:38:36 -0500
  What van is the system from air cooled or water? Kathy and Jamie wrote: > the last time i used the system was when i...
• Re: AFC
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 21:06:14 -0700
  ...According to Probst (http://www.bentleypublishers.com/bosch/gfib/gfib.htm) this should really be called "L-Jetronic with Lambda." Digijet and Digifant systems...
• Very Interesting Fire Suppresion System
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 15:43:56 -0700
  Just ran into this < http://jogrusa.com/collections/classic-vw-accessories/products/blazecut-fire-suppression-system >
• More about the Sherpas roof rack
  Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 05:13:09 +0200
  ...I have received a number of questions about that system and would like to let you know about my findings so far. The system...
• Re: braided SST brake lines
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 13:23:37 -0400
  ...This is mainly the fact that cars have gotten lighter, and smaller, not requiring big braking systems. Therefore people have been able to exceed...
• Re: flushing braking system
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 11:27:33 -0800
  At 10:00 AM 01/24/2000 -0800, you wrote: >Everyone - > >I seem to remember something about needing to flush the braking systems on...
• Re: Hot water system thoughts
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 05:28:20 -0500
  Michael Avrea wrote: > > Hi Nathaniel, > I bought a system from R & M Specialty Products that taps into a heater line > and heats the water...
• Re: exhaust systems....
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 May 1999 09:16:48 EDT
  I am going to be installing one of these S&S systems on my '91 Carat in a couple weeks. After that I can...
• Upgrading coolant system to 86-91 on 84 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:34:16 +0000
  I am thinking about upgrading my coolant system on my 84 1.9L to the 86-91 system. ANy thoughts on whether I should...
• Re: Engine & Exhaust replacement (help!)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 12:49:16 -0400
  ...As is the nature of header systems, it will be slightly louder, but also will provide slightly better performance than, a stock style system...
• Re: S&S Headers Stainless System for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 09:08:24 EST
  ...Volks, there already is a complete stainless steel exhaust system available for all waterboxer engined Vanagons. See my _STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System...
• 1984 Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:22:14 -0700
  Hi all- I am looking at purchasing a 1984, 1.9L Westfalia in Southern California and want to be educated about emissions system before...
• header exhaust CO concerns
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 10:38:56 -0400
  ...What do you folks think? Is this a valid theory, or should I just bolt on my four chrome tipped system and not worry...
• Re: AC tinkering
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 30 May 2006 16:36:40 -0400
  ...Either get your system recharged with R12, or get your system converted. If you aren't going to stay with R12, you should get...
• Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 21:07:48 -0600
  ...the systems are compatible with one another, but it requires a time consuming system flush (I used a flush kit, and Mineral Spirits, along...
• Re: Air 'Conditioning'
  Historical mailing list - Sebastian Hill
  Wed, 14 May 1997 12:58:01 -0700
  ...Some how the system was now open and it ended up contaminating the entire AC system. I was quoted $1500 to pretty much replace...
• Re: Vanagon A/C: R-12 to R-134a No-Mod Changeout
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Wed, 20 May 1998 11:57:55 -0400
  ...Have a garage pull a vacuum on your system. You should leak test it first before paying someone to evacuate a leaking system. I...
• Re: Cooling system woes
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Mon, 17 Dec 2001 19:55:32 -0500
  ...All I can think of is you are not letting the thermostat open when you bleed the system. I believe the Bentley makes some...