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Re: Syncro Transmission Oil Drain Under Skid Plate
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Thu, 26 Jun 2003 18:26:02 -0700
From memory ---- My mechanic got to the drain plug by having a cut off allen key that he then put a spanner on to...
Re: 1985 vanagon AC evaporator drain
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 25 Dec 2007 23:11:07 -0500
...The drain hoses extend down below the B pillars and are visible from outside the van. Mike Joe Federici wrote: > On the earlier (I...
Re: Oil drain problem
Historical mailing list - David Hally
Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:36:13 -0800
I too have a stripped drain plug. Mine was fitted with a solid type of insert, I don't know if it is a...
Re: Winterizing the water system
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Fri, 14 Oct 2016 21:58:22 -0700
I have never had the system freeze, and all I've ever done is drain everything. Since the trap is open to the air...
Re: removing oil drain plug
Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
Sun, 27 Jan 2008 22:46:54 -0800
...removing oil drain plug > Arriving home tonight with the motor warm, I wanted to change the > oil. The drain plug head takes a 19mm...
Re: Oil drain plug washer?
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:36:37 -0700
Jonathan - VW# N0138149 14x18x1.5mm Drain Plug Washer It's a Copper "Crush" Washer, use once and throw away - that's why they say...
Re: A fifth spark plug?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 8 Sep 2001 20:33:02 -0500
chrisadubs wrote: > When changing the oil on my 86 Westy, I thought the drain plug seemed > odd. It turns out that one of the...
Re: Can I drain coolant from someplace more accessible?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:55:17 -0700
...On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 8:16 AM, Scott Chapman <scott_list@mischko.com>wrote: > Replacing radiator. > Bentley says to drain coolant at...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Alan Compher
Sun, 24 Sep 2000 16:19:29 -0700
...Can someone please advise as to the proper way to drain/refill coolant? Have Bently manual, but it seems to say that it involves...
oil drain bolt
Historical mailing list - Ken & Sue
Thu, 29 May 2008 07:37:30 -0400
Can anybody tell me where I can get a couple of correct oil drain bolts and the washers for an 85 westie? The ones...
Sink drain!
Historical mailing list - David Klein
Tue, 8 Oct 2013 12:47:23 -0700
Hi All, Any tricks to unscrewing the drain off the bottom of the sink. Mine doesn't want to move. TIA, David "Butter" 86...
Oil Drain Plug Size
Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
Sat, 8 May 2010 16:12:38 +0000
I can't seem to find the oil drain plug size for replacement in the bentley or my owners manual for my 84 westy...
Coolant Drain and replace
Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
Thu, 23 Dec 2004 12:44:10 -0800
Wondering if anyone has the best fool proof and cleanest way to drain my cooling system? Also, how does one dispose of coolant? Dave...
Re: Another way to drain coolant
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:57:44 -0400
...Another way to drain coolant > 'If your city uses a sewage treatment facility for effluent, straight > down the drain is fine.' > If you do...
Re: tranny drain wrench size
Historical mailing list - BADASSBUS
Tue, 22 May 2001 22:44:19 -0400
...tranny drain wrench size > I'm sure this is an easy question, what size is the bolt for the transaxle > fluid drain? > > Thanks, > > Bradley...
Re: Lost Oil Drain Bolt
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Wed, 9 Oct 2002 09:11:43 -0400
DaBomb I believe that a spark plug will do as a substitute drain plug. Larry DaBomb wrote: > Well, went up to Joshua Tree and...
Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:29:42 -0700
...That gray glob appears to be on the underside of the dish drainer! The bumpers we have been discussing* are on the underside of...
Re: Oil leaking out/Fram oil hose for drain plug
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Tue, 25 Feb 2003 21:04:34 -0500
A number of years ago, I bought a cool oil pan drain plug from Pep Boys that had a locking valve on it. To...
Re: Winter Storage
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Thu, 9 Nov 2000 13:31:23 -0800
...Bill Winterizing: ? Drain & air dry water tank. ? Drain & air day sink drain & sink trap. (or antifreeze in sink trap) ? Drain & blow out city water...
Re: AC water drainage
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Wed, 2 Jul 2003 13:35:27 -0700
On my '88 Westy, the A/C coils sit in a plastic "pan" and there are hoses at either end which drain into the...
Re: oil drain plug
Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
Mon, 16 Mar 1998 15:17:59 -0500
...Get the right helicoil (or other style) kit for the drain plug size. 2. Drain the oil. 3. Put grease on the drill and...
Looking for drain valve 701070823A
Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
Sun, 17 Aug 2014 16:36:49 -0400
Hi, My drain valve is leaking. The rubber has hardened and is nos longer water thight. Does anyone has a good used for sale...
Purloined Oil Drain Plug
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 9 Apr 2002 20:30:34 -0500
Purloined Oil Drain Plug. While working around to my decision of whether to start using Mobil 1 Synthetic or stick with my Penzoil 20...
Re: Oil drain problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 22 Feb 2007 04:16:46 +0000
...The drain plug is so tight in the > helicoil that I can't separate the two. > The helicoil with the drain plug and washer...
Re: Oil Drain Plug Leaking
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Fri, 22 Jun 2001 07:56:08 -0600
...Oil Drain Plug Leaking There are oversized oil drain plugs available at NAPA. Drain your oil, get a flashlight, lay down under your van...
Re: No Subject
Historical mailing list
Sun, 15 Jun 1997 02:05:40 -0400 (EDT)
...On my '84 there is a hole in the bottom of the drain pan below the computer, but it is plugged with a small...
Re: battery charge problems
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 25 Nov 2001 20:44:35 -0600
...If that seems OK you can start looking for the drain. With the engine and dome lights turned off, the only drain should be...
Re: Femco drain valve was Re: Lazy mans way to oil changes-Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve
Historical mailing list - rpc
Tue, 7 Feb 2006 18:58:56 -0800
...Lazy mans way to oil changes-Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve > I dont why I never heard of these little gadgets > http://www.fumotovalve...
what coolant flush method is best
Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:57:20 -0400
I'm wanting to do a coolant drain and fill on my 85 and was wondering if there is a latest and greatest method...
Sunroof drain lines?
Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
Tue, 20 Jan 2004 21:14:24 -0800
Where are the sunroof drain lines on Vanagons? My carpet padding feels a bit soggy. -John _________________________________________________________________ Find high-speed �net deals � comparison-shop your...
Re: Question re water tank cap
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Stone
Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:27:30 -0700
...I added a drain valve on mine, wrapped the threads with teflon tape and put it on as tightly as I could. No leaks...
oil change humor-NO vanagon content
Historical mailing list - Gina
Sat, 19 Feb 2000 15:18:55 -0800
...Remember drain plug from step 11. 25. Hurry to find drain plug in drain pan. 26. Hurry to replace drain plug before the whole...
Re: A fifth spark plug?
Historical mailing list - John Andrew
Sat, 8 Sep 2001 21:16:52 -0600
...Do I leave the 'bonus' plug in? DO those rubber drain plugs meant for stripped threads really hold? I don't want to drain...
Re: Cooling system tip and involved question
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 8 Dec 2001 17:48:18 -0500
...I would run the engine, not run the engine, close the crankcase drain and fill and drain the engine multiple times, etc. Edward
Re: Clutch and Master Cylinder diagnosis and approacha and Redline
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sat, 12 Mar 2005 21:38:40 -0800
...My '88 4 speed Westy took 3 qts when drained with vehicle level. My '82 Diesel 4 speed took 4 qts when I drained...
Re: Diesel Oil Pan FML
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 22 Dec 2012 06:34:08 -0800
...Anyway, that might help your leak, depending on what is actually going on with your drain hole.....It may have become distorted by your...
diesel oil drain plug
Historical mailing list - David Moyal
Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:07:23 -0700
...My '83 diesel Vanagon has a unique (in my experience) oil drain plug. The sealing surface is hemispherical, and it sits horizontally on the...
Replacing gear oil
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Wed, 19 Dec 2001 13:46:22 -0800
I was under my van today to familiarize myself with the underside and to see where I might drain and replace transmission oil. I...
Drain Coolant to replace Thermostat (2.1 L)???
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 20:33:03 -0400
...1) disconnect battery 2) drain coolant 3) disconnect the wiring then it goes into the difference between early and late models re: disassembly Can...
Re: LP vent cover
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Wed, 27 Mar 2002 13:38:08 -0800
...I have never had anything drain out of that drain plug. Even when the fridge has been running... (and yes it is clear, because...
tranny drain wrench size
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Tue, 22 May 2001 17:25:10 -0400
I'm sure this is an easy question, what size is the bolt for the transaxle fluid drain? Thanks, Bradley Flubacher State College, PA...
Need westy camper drain plug/basket
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:15:37 -0600
I'm still using a rubber plug in the drain of my westy sink and I hate it. I asked on these lists about...
Potable water drain mod, '91 Westfalia.
Historical mailing list - gneiss9
Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:02:40 -0600
I recently modified my potable water drain on my '91 Westfalia camper. The original drain cap was missing when I bought my vanagon. I...
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...
Autobox flush/fill ??
Historical mailing list
Thu, 14 Nov 1996 23:55:41 -0400 (AST)
...I can't tell, but I'd guess draining the trans is not going to drain the torque converter, or is it. Any advice...
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...
Slow draining sink
Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
Sun, 24 Dec 2006 16:35:21 -0800
Water was slow to drain down the sink after my camping trip. Sink was 3/4 full on my way home. After trying to...
Westy Drain situation
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:22:26 -0400
So i couldn't help but notice on my '80 westy donor, the sink drain is this massive 2'' (ish) pipe and i can...
Re: Oil Drain Plug Leaking
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 22 Jun 2001 08:45:31 -0500
There are oversized oil drain plugs available at NAPA. Drain your oil, get a flashlight, lay down under your van and look at the...
Re: Oil Drain Plug Options
Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
Mon, 19 Aug 2002 11:25:12 -0400
My current engine (VW rebuild) came with a thread insert (not helicoil) in the oil drain that leaked and never felt like it would...
Mars vs Venus: Changing the oil
Historical mailing list - Ryan Heidcamp
Fri, 14 Apr 2000 10:33:45 -0500
...Remember drain plug from step 11. >> > > 25. Hurry to find drain plug in drain pan. >> > > 26. Hurry to replace drain plug before the whole...
Propane tank and fridge drain plug question
Historical mailing list - Marc
Fri, 18 Apr 2003 17:13:38 -0400
Fridge Drain Plug Problem: I just lit my fridge on propane for the very first time. It took a while and so I was...
Need 84 Westfalia Sink Drain Part
Historical mailing list - Richard Kunkel
Mon, 29 Apr 2002 09:24:10 -0700
...It is an ivory color, cup-shaped, plastic, nipple-endowed, sink-waste collector piece that attaches the bottom of the sink drain assembly to...
Need cap for fresh water tank and fridge drain tube
Historical mailing list - caverat
Wed, 22 Oct 2003 20:43:10 -0400
...I am also looking for a replacement for the metal drain cap for my fridge drain tube. If you know of a suitable replacement...
Re: Skylight Seal?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Wed, 12 May 2004 13:10:34 -0400
...skylight drains for blockage? Most skylights I've seen aren't designed to be completely water-tight, but they have drains that drain off...
Tran Drain Plug Wrench
Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
Sun, 4 Apr 1999 12:48:02 -0600
A few weeks back the list discussed the best tool for the manual trans oil drain plug. Well, I finally found a picture: http...
Re: coolant drain
Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
Mon, 20 Mar 2000 18:18:38 -0800
...Next time, close the sunroof, OK? tim > Josh Monson wrote: > > can anyone tell me the proper way to drain your van? > thankyou, > 85'GL...
Re: Propane tank and fridge drain plug question
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Sat, 19 Apr 2003 20:11:35 -0400
<< Never had a drain plug, never will....>> And the flame doesn't blow out when you drive with the windows down? Interesting. <G> George...
Re: Tapping oil drain plug
Historical mailing list - Joe Glisson
Fri, 22 Aug 2003 10:47:02 -0400
...I bought one recently for $2.00 - if you mean the drain hole, that's a whole different can of worms.
Re: Electrical Drain
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:58:47 -0500
...If you (she) have no ammeter, remove one fuse and see if it stops the drain. If not, try the next fuse. And so...