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  • Re: low fuel pressure and lean engine
    Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
    Sun, 4 Jul 2004 15:50:20 -0700
    ...Also, I tried disconnecting the vacuum line that controls the fuel pressure regulator. No change. Finally, I swapped another fuel pressure regulator into the...
  • Re: Source for propane "regulator" for propane tank...
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:10:25 -0400
    At 11:09 PM 10/17/2009, Bill Bowman wrote: >Does anyone have a source for the correct propane "regulator" for >use on 86...
  • Re: propane pressure in severe cold
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
    Tue, 7 Mar 2006 17:34:03 -0800
    One way around this is to use chemical hand warmers on the output pipe or regulator. We you these for winter camping when it...
  • Another propane leak!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 23 Mar 2017 20:15:10 +0000
    ...The bubbles are coming from the regulator, right where the tube out of the shutoff valve enters the square body of the regulator. This...
  • Re: LPG Regulator Leaking?
    Historical mailing list - Mike D.
    Thu, 14 Aug 2003 17:36:28 -0700
    So, i purchased the new LPG Regulator from GoWesty to fix my leaking one. <http://www.gowesty.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store...
  • Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:58:47 -0500
    ...Did you check them when you replaced the regulator or did you just change out the regulator? Most just change the regulator & then blame...
  • Re: Power window won't stay up
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:36:48 +0000
    ...A new regulator is the way to go. I also have the stock > regulators for $187 but they do not come with a new...
  • Re: Source for propane "regulator" for propane tank...
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 18 Oct 2009 05:56:13 EDT
    ...Bill, the original regulators was made by Marshall Brass and are now obsolete. It is now replaced by a Marshall Brass 290. From my...
  • Re: Propane regulator WARNING
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 26 Jul 2000 11:08:22 -0700
    ...Propane regulator WARNING > David Beierl set me straight on this and with his permission I'm passing this > on to the list. > My propane...
  • Re: YES - fuel pressure regulator fix?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 30 Dec 2001 14:27:58 -0500
    At 10:35 AM 12/30/2001, Stan Wilder wrote: > > Several have suggested removing the the pressure regulator and > > clamping the hose...is this...
  • WTB: Elect Window Regulator-Pass. Side
    Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
    Thu, 19 Jun 2003 21:21:39 -0400
    I need a window regulator (electric) for the passenger side window. Anyone with one in good shape please respond to me off list by...
  • Re: Low Alternator Voltage
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 2 Sep 2000 19:40:00 -0700
    ...Same alternator same regulator (part number) swapping regulators makes the voltage change. The Ford regulator has my interest tweaked - my dad's F-150...
  • Re: Misc. Westy Questions - Propane Tank
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 26 May 1996 15:52:29 -0300 (ADT)
    At 01:55 AM 5/25/96 -0500, BusBoys@aol.com wrote: >Mike McClune writes: > >>The regulator has leaked a >>little for as long...
  • Re: Mr. Heater question
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Wed, 4 Feb 2009 12:14:20 -0500
    ...Not sure about the regulators though, since the Mr. >Heater has its own regulator. >
  • Re: mileage down after fuel hose change
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:50:56 -0400
    Might be a disconnected fuel pressure regulator. It's the highest thing on the top of the engine. Has three fuel hoses attached to...
  • Re: Converting 12V to 9V
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Wed, 2 Apr 2003 11:14:41 -0500
    ...You probably won't find a fixed 9V regulator, but if you buy an LM317 variable voltage regulator you can use a fixed resistor...
  • Re: Propane Tank Regulator
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 26 May 1996 22:42:35 -0400
    ...Westie Questions-Propane Tank) >This type of regulators are available in RV store near me for under $25Cdn. >Made by same US company as...
  • Re: propane explosion sleep with one nostral open
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Fri, 11 May 2007 11:30:51 -0700
    Robert, I assumed that when the regulator fails in a single stage that the unregulated gas pressure can overcome the two devices inside the...
  • Re: Regulator source, Please
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 14 Oct 1997 01:13:45 UT
    ...Regulator source, Please Hey, Who ever brought up the broken regulator on the propane tank, you owe me!!! Mine WAS fine, but now isn...
  • Re: extend-a-stay
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:21:31 -0400
    ...The lines forward of (output side of the regulator) have to be bent so they'll accommodate the regulator's new position. Mike Houlton...
  • Power window regulator binding
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Mon, 3 Nov 2014 11:47:35 -0800
    I'm futzing about with my PW regulator today, and found that after cleaning and lubing the motor, the regulator was binding. I opened...
  • Re: Looking for a decent pair of used manual window regulators
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 8 Jan 2014 14:32:42 -0800
    ...Looking for a decent pair of used manual window regulators I have a customer looking to convert from power windows to manual.� Does anyone...
  • Re: Alternator repair: replacing voltage regulator and brushes assembly
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Wed, 24 Apr 2002 21:48:43 -0700
    ...Hector > Steve just came by with his voltage regulator and my alternator now charges > at 14.03 volts rather than the 13 volts that...
  • Re; 85 GL Loss of power
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Thu, 17 Aug 2000 14:19:05 -0500
    Doug, Could very well be the fuel pressure regulator, the fuel pump, or your evaporator system is leaking. I would start at the regulator...
  • Propane regulator WARNING
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Wed, 26 Jul 2000 13:44:35 EDT
    ...My propane regulator developed a leak shortly after I bought it in CA. I went to a RV supply store that also sold propane...
  • Re: Auxiliary Air Regulator -- 1981 Air-cooled Westy
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 30 May 2012 20:32:04 -0700
    ...On 5/30/2012 8:02 PM, Gary Meier wrote: > I have a bad auxiliary air regulator on my 81 Westy, air cooled, VW...
  • Re: Manual Window Regulator. Plastic Square; Most Common Failure Point?
    Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
    Wed, 9 Aug 2017 14:11:44 -0500
    Hello everyone, I know Stacy Schneider rebuilds the regulators and motors if power windows. He's rebuilt a couple for me. Do a search...
  • 85 westfalia camper propane tank leak - need rubber o-ring
    Historical mailing list - Paul Kerwin
    Sun, 13 May 2001 19:50:10 -0400
    I have an 85 camper with a leak at the regulator for the propane tank. I took apart the regulator ( which comes apart in...
  • Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
    Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
    Sun, 8 Dec 2002 13:53:39 -0800
    ...With the engine running, pull the vacuum > hose off the regulator, if gas comes out the regulator, it's bad. I'll give that...
  • Alternator, V.R. question
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 27 Dec 95 18:15:07 CST
    Can someone sketch for me a complete diagram of the charging system of a 79 bus with external voltage regulator. I got the new...
  • Re: LP gas regulator leak.
    Historical mailing list - John Haddad
    Sat, 15 Sep 2001 19:05:46 -0400
    ...You'll need a new regulator. I had this problem as well as a bad autostop filler valve recently. Good news is that they...
  • '84 Van Down
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Sat, 10 Apr 1999 19:06:58 -0400
    ...air regulator. Checked hot and cold settings with an old regulator and they are about the same. I had suspected aux. air regulator as...
  • Re: Alternator Light Just Came On
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 9 Aug 2009 18:07:42 -0700
    ...Most likely culprit is worn brushes in the regulator pack. Pull and inspect, very easy. And IIRC the regulators are available at the local...
  • Adjustable BOSCH voltage regulators.
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Mon, 24 Feb 2003 23:47:49 -0800
    Another site for those looking to alternatives to the factory BOSCH voltage regulator. I have no experience with them, just passing the link along...
  • Re: bad propane regulator?
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Wed, 26 May 2004 11:39:25 -0700
    Jason, Did the new tank come with a new regulator, or did you install the old regulator on the new tank? Yes, the old...
  • Re: Propane Regulator Question
    Historical mailing list - John Haddad
    Fri, 7 Sep 2001 20:23:38 -0400
    Gavin, Did you remove the rock guard? The 1/4" steel plate that protects the regulator and valves is held on by 2 bolts...
  • Re: power window regulators
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:26:40 -0500
    ...The one that took so long was the second one I did so it wasn't "the user" but the condition of the regulator...
  • Need window regulator
    Historical mailing list - No Name Available
    Wed, 21 May 2003 20:55:23 EDT
    Hi, I have a friend that is in need of a Power window regulator DR side. anyone with one for sale or in knowlege...
  • Propane Regulator
    Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
    Wed, 15 Oct 2003 21:57:34 -0400
    ...Can anyone give me a good source on a replacement regulator for my propane tank? TIA Roger Van Till '89 Westy "The Moose Lounge"
  • Re: Brake pressure regulator
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Tue, 4 Apr 2006 17:12:11 +0200
    ...Pretty extensive list of parts, including drawings, in a PDF-file Jaap '87 Caravelle diesel > Hi, > > Where do I find a brake pressure regulator...
  • Re: propane explosion sleep with one nostral open
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 11 May 2007 13:01:27 -0700
    ...If the appliance valves are off, and the regulator fails, this failure is usually gas leakage to the outside air. The secondary regulator stabilizes...
  • Re: Brake pressure regulator
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Wed, 5 Apr 2006 10:23:18 -0400
    I have these brake pressure regulators in stock if anyone wants one. I have two that were from a dealer overstock buy for $75...
  • Re: Let's fix our Dometic refigerators
    Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
    Sat, 22 May 1999 20:25:30 -0700
    ...Does anyone > know how I can measure the pressure of my regulators? I have a Westy > with the original regulator that does not cool...
  • fill valve broken, not propane regulator valve
    Historical mailing list - Scotia Westy
    Thu, 4 Jul 2002 22:27:14 -0300
    ...propane regulator valve > Hi Volks, > > Went to Canadian Tire tonight to fill up the propane tank. I guess one of > the regulator's seals...
  • Re: charge rate at main & aux batt
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 27 Mar 2006 09:03:39 -0800
    The misconception seems to be about what the voltage regulator does. It's only job is to try to keep the alternator output voltage...
  • Re: A New Perspective on Vanagon Syndrome
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 7 Feb 2009 13:13:23 -0800
    ...I also had on board an adjustable voltage regulator but when the alternator failed (see my other post) I put in a stock regulator...
  • Re: LP tank service near San Francisco?
    Historical mailing list - Andy Highland
    Fri, 23 Jun 2006 19:25:47 -0700
    I mean they used the wrong non-stock regulator. : ) The one they used has a vent pointing toward the bow instead of the road...
  • Re: Fuel Pressure Regulators
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 6 Jun 2002 09:57:39 -0400
    ...Same as the old regulator I thought was bad. > >Yes, I took into account the vacuum. : ) > >Mark Ingalls >85 GL > > > >_________________________________________________________________ >Get your FREE download...
  • Fuel pressure regulator reliability question
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Wed, 12 Jan 2000 20:03:00 EST
    Has anyone experienced fuel pressure regulator problems? If so how do they tend to fail/go bad? Are these parts very reliable? Gary ______________________________________________________ Get...
  • brake bleeding
    Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
    Thu, 28 Feb 2002 19:34:48 -0500
    I have the Bentely, however I don't understand where it says to push lever on regulator towards the rear axle. I found the...
  • Re: idiot lights
    Historical mailing list - duane o'donnell
    Wed, 1 Mar 2000 15:41:48 GMT
    ...One of the brushes on the alternator regulator was worn away. I replaced the regulator and it's back to normal. Duane Palo Alto...
  • Re: LP gas regulator
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Mon, 15 Oct 2001 21:24:14 EDT
    ...writes: > > > Does anyone have a used or NOS Marshall Brass 260 regulator for sale? > > I know I can get the model that replaced it...
  • Re: Let's fix our Dometic refigerators
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Sat, 22 May 1999 18:34:52 -0700
    ...Does anyone know how I can measure the pressure of my regulators? I have a Westy with the original regulator that does not cool...
  • Re: Looking for Power Windows Regulator!
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
    Fri, 22 Dec 2000 11:39:55 -0500
    I have a left side window motor, regulator cable mechanism is shot. If your motor only is bad, this will fix. Jeff Birk '89...
  • Power window motor/regulator needed
    Historical mailing list - David O'Bryan
    Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:07:46 -0500
    I'm in need of a good condition power window motor (or ideally a full passenger side regulator and motor unit). Does anyone have...
  • Re: 85 Westy Aux Air Regulator
    Historical mailing list - Beth Young
    Wed, 13 Nov 1996 06:46:11 -0800 (PST)
    I was in a VW-only junk yard yesterday (Bud's Bugs, Concord, CA) and saw an aux air regulator sitting on the front...
  • Re: Looking for a decent pair of used manual window regulators
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 8 Jan 2014 18:04:26 -0800
    ...Looking for a decent pair of used manual window regulators I've long thought that manual on the drivers side & electric on the passenger...
  • Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
    Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
    Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:05:56 -0800
    ...Replacing Propane Regulator Advice? > > After removing the shield and the old regulator and installing the new > I�first tried to connect back the original...
  • More propane regulator questions
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
    Wed, 8 Oct 1997 13:28:09 -0400
    Thanks for all the help with my propane regulator. I was able to buy a new generic one at $$$toltzfus's near West Chester...
  • 85 Westy Aux Air Regulator
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Nov 1996 09:24:14 PST
    Anybody had any luck getting an aux air regulator for 1.9l, all of the FLAPS tell me this is a dealer only item...