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• Can anyone identify the piece of tin they cut for Air Cooled Air-Conditioning?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 14:34:38 -0400
  Can you point it out to me: http://www.bus-boys.com/aircoolsystem.html Thanks, Chris
• Re: Who makes the good air filter? (1.9l)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 19:01:00 -0400
  Luckily the air intake on the vanagon is fairly clean so that the lack of good air filtration does not make for instant death...
• Re: Ventilation Controls
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 15:24:19 -0600
  ...The side air vents and the rear compartment vents are fresh-air only. Some newer vans will heat air coming out of the side...
• Re: Who makes the good air filter? (1.9l)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 08:30:26 -0400
  Unfortunately air filter efficiency or air flow (pressure drop at a certain flow rate) is hard to find to make comparison amongst brands. Air...
• Saggy Westy Rear - Air Lift Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 20:45:43 -0300
  I have received my Air Lift bags (60789 Air Lift 1000 units) and have them installed. I did not connect them together, each has...
• Re: Scoop for breather?
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 00:09:44 -0500
  ...I don't know if such scoops would force enough air in to do that, but it's something to keep in mind.
• Air Intake Project
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Sun, 27 May 2001 03:45:54 -0700
  Hello I am thinking seriously about trying to improve the flow of intake air by replacing the stock air filter box in my 85GL...
• aircooled vanagon manual tranny for sale.. Re: Aircooled transmissions better?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:02:37 EDT
  ...i have a good aircooled 4spd manual tranny from a aircooled vanagon if anyone needs it.. chris se pa ************** Psssst...Have you heard the...
• Re: *MY* 82 Diesel!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Thu, 26 May 1994 9:48:20 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The three >that control WHERE the air goes are separated by one that controls the temp >of the air (one increases air flow to...
• Re: Digifant, barometers, and the AFM
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 13:45:18 -0800
  ...At high altitudes, due to the lower air density, the volumetric flow measured by the air-flow sensor corresponds to a lower air-mass...
• Re: [DIESEL] K&N Versus AMSOIL Air Filters
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Sun, 5 Mar 2000 21:05:46 EST
  ...Cop cars and other state and county vehicles had variations of industrial air cleaners taped to the outsides or pulling intake air from the...
• Re: Close that fresh air vent and stay warmer.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 20:14:24 -0500
  <snip> > I've been trying to find that ideal setting for seven years but the fresh air intake just seems to keep fighting the...
• Federal Air-cooled AFM
  Historical mailing list - J B
  Sun, 25 Jun 2017 15:19:00 -0400
  Just wondering if anyone out there has an Air Fuel Meter they would like to = part with. 81 2.0L Air-Cooled with Federal...
• Re: Air intake "scoops"
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 09:14:24 -0500
  ...look at the air intake horn on the vanagons theres a card board divider to keep the incoming air on the right side scoop...
• Re: Extra(?) holes in rear engine tin
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Nov 1995 02:27:42 -0500
  ...Any idea what these might be? There are, on some early buses and bugs, air preheater hose that runs from the oil bath air...
• Re: purpose of air dam???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 18:20:21 +1200
  >To the best of my knowledge an air dam does one thing that has >several possibly >good side effects - it keeps air from flowing...
• cooling system design
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 01:47:38 -0500
  ...that system has a expansion bottle with air in it, the air is at the highest point in the system and it the system...
• Re: TiiCo in an aircooled van?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 15:02:15 -0400
  ...http://volksweb.relitech.com/subaru.htmStory about putting a Subaru engine into an '82 air cooled vanagon. Karl. On 7/3/07, Greg Marshall...
• Fwd: Vanagon Sunroof air deflector bubble wanted
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Jun 1997 22:55:53 -0400 (EDT)
  Sorry - the company who made these sunroof air deflector bubbles was named "Clim Air" , not "Uim Air" as I previously mentioned. The label was...
• Re: Air vs Water
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 11:11:13 -0500
  I think I can answer this question pretty well because I have owned a LOT of VW's, both aircooled and water cooled. First...
• Re: Duct controls (was How to keep cool in your van)
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 21:22:43 -0700
  ...Controls a flap that opens and closes to direct air through the front door ducts. Fourth lever: Controls a flap that allows air to...
• Increase idle speed for air comditioner?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Feb 1997 08:59:40 -0700
  My 84 adventurewagon has aftermarket air cond. When the air is on the idle is so low it makes it a bit tough to...
• Vanagon A/C (was Re[2]: Diesels)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 1995 20:12:52 -0400
  ...If you care to add a little fresh air to the mix, consider opening the rear ceiling vents above the windows. The air entering...
• Re: RoadHaus - Front AC Kit Install / Preliminary Report
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 21:40:12 -0500
  ...The existing left / right fresh air vents are used for the other vents. Also ... because of this, the outside air intake is blocked off...
• Re: more heating ideas
  Historical mailing list - Trace Choulat
  Mon, 2 Oct 1995 10:15:09 -0400
  On Mon, 2 Oct 1995, Joel Walker wrote: > - private aviation: > what the heck do small two and four-place aircraft do for heat? cause...
• Air Conditioner Parts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Wed, 25 Sep 2019 19:03:26 +0000
  Free for the taking - Misc Air Conditioner parts removed from my 1990 2WD Westy.Located in Southern California at Van Nuys Airport in the...
• Roof outlet airflow?
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 12:46:09 -0700
  ...Anyway my 1983 VW Owner's Manual shows an illustration and describes the operation of the four sliders in the Air/Temp control. The...
• Re: Air scoops
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:54:12 -0700
  I have the intake air coming into my motor from a duct that is routed up the D pillar on the right rear. I...
• Re: Air Intake Project
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 27 May 2001 09:45:01 -0700
  ...Air Intake Project Hello I am thinking seriously about trying to improve the flow of intake air by replacing the stock air filter box...
• Re: info on air shocks?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 18:53:11 -0500
  Bill, I think Alan is referring to air shocks. These shocks can be pressurized to raise the vehicle. They are mounted in pairs, usually...
• Re: Air leaks in ventilation system
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Feb 1995 10:49:33 -0500 (EST)
  > > Regardless of where I set the levers on the fresh-air and heat controls, air > continues to come through the vents in my '85...
• RE: Driving in high winds
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 08 Nov 94 10:52:05 CST
  On Tue, 8 Nov 94 10:29:08 CST Wes Neuenschwander said: >The effect I experience with my '91 Westy definitely <<feels>> like air...
• Re: Air scoops
  Historical mailing list - Tim Whynot
  Sat, 13 Apr 2013 08:46:01 -0400
  I have these exact airscoops on my Westy. I made them from the HD cement mixing trays. In my opinion these do work at...
• Air vs Water
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 00:42:11 -0800
  Volks, i would be interested in hearing from owners of air and water cooled Vanagons. In your eyes what are the advantages and disadvanges...
• Re: An air dam is an air dam is an air dam...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 13:34:43 EDT
  ...to know if it is possible to mount one of these air dams to a > non-plastic bumpers Vanagon? yep they fit all years...
• Need Aircooled Vanagon Engine, Stuff for sale
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sim
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 09:08:48 -0400
  I need a used engine for my '81 Westy Aircooled. Please let me know if you know of one. Also, I'm selling the...
• No air-cooling fan for air condistioner
  Historical mailing list - Terry Aguiar
  Mon, 31 Jan 2005 17:57:54 EST
  I have 89 vanagon aand the cooling fan stopped working,it still blows cold air but no high speed fan. The fan still works...
• Re: Fuzzy Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 08:25:05 -0400
  ...Those doohickeys are supposedly for > "fresh air circulation." Our vans are supposed to be airtight. VW was > known for that. So theoretically, if you...
• Air Flow Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Randy C
  Sat, 9 May 2020 02:11:45 +0000
  ...Is the Air flow Sensor difficult to re-build? I'm guessing that may be my problem. 82 air cooled, Calif emissions. I'm...
• Re: Auxiliary Air Regulator -- 1981 Air-cooled Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 31 May 2012 00:16:01 -0700
  ...I'm saving a Subaru SVX aux air regulator on a vanagon sometime. The aux air regulator's only purpose is to add more...
• Re: Engine seal gaps
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Apr 1996 10:18:28 -0700
  ...I've driven and seen others drive around with astoundingly little air seal rubber on hot days with no overheating. The fresh air scoops...
• Heater Box Question and Front Air Conditioning Revisited
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 13:49:29 -0800
  I thinking about replacing the stock air control box with an aftermarket unit that also provides air conditioning, instead of doing a simple evaporator...
• Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Kim Howe
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 09:54:51 +0800
  On Monday, March 25, 2002, at 10:43 PM, KENWILFY@aol.com wrote: > Comparing a 1600cc air cooled engine to a water cooled engine...
• Re: Cold Air Intake
  Historical mailing list - Casey
  Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:06:42 -0700
  2.1 WBX already uses a high flow filter and cold air intake Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 27, 2015, at 12:52...
• Re: Air conditioner for camping
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 22:20:37 -0500
  ...Air conditioner for camping At 07:41 PM 3/29/2002, Tim Hannink wrote: >My latest project is installing a window air conditioner that...
• Re: air in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 23:06:43 -0400
  ...air in coolant >I know that air in the coolant can make you run hotter, but what else >does it do? Thanks > >-- >Chip Shaner...
• Spare parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 17:20:32 -0500
  ...Used air cooled coils...... $12 each including shipping in US Aircooled vanagon distributors $60 each........in good repair Set of 4 good fuel injectors...
• Re: Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:39:07 -0700
  ...http://tinyurl.com/23sdnyc I know nothing of air > flow, etc. stuff so.... > > Theory: install ducting on cold air outlet to direct cooler air...
• Re: Who makes the good air filter? (1.9l)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 20:17:09 -0700
  What then? If you're using a crummy air filter, then you'd want to switch to the good one. Is there a known...
• Re: Dan H's Heater
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Wed, 15 Feb 1995 15:27:08 -0500 (EST)
  ...I never open the back FRESH AIR vents in > the winter. Also, pushing hot air up is cunterintuitive to me. I leave the > windshield...
• Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 10:02:58 -0600
  Still moving that air around by driving a fan and that uses horsepower just like the waterpump - right? >Aircooling is more efficient, no pumping...
• Re: Recent Car Talk Shows - re air bags
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 13:43:51 -0700
  ...Also........air bags help in certain types of crashes, but not all. they are getting smarter with side air bags in the head liner...
• AC in Air-Cld vs Water-Cld, Opinions Please!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Mon, 30 Jun 1997 06:37:04 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Can the same be said for AC on an air-cooled VW? What's the story on AC in an air-cooled VW (say...
• Re: Air Lift
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 09:26:37 -0800
  At the moment they only offer air springs for the rear. Peter -----Original Message----- From: Davidson [mailto:wdavidson@thegrid.net] Sent: Friday, January 14...
• Re: Cold Air Intake
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:39:37 -0700
  you can add something like this to force some air in... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=1267740 On...
• Re: Just wondering
  Historical mailing list - Simon
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 23:21:58 -0600
  ...My 4-door early Jetta's air exits the front edge of the back doors, My Scirocco's air exits at the back edge...
• Coolant air - prevents fan?
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Tue, 13 May 2003 19:31:10 EDT
  ...Bled again....lots of air.....still...no fan. Does air in the line affect the fan operation?....even when you've got almost...just...
• Center Air Flow Duct on 86-91 Wolfsburg/Carat Recall?
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 15:46:36 -0700
  The center air flow duct that runs in the middle of the ceiling from back to front on my 87 GL Wolfsburg Edition broke...
• intake air temps, was:Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 01:28:28 -0700
  ...The Digitool displays intake air temps. http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_820_567/8691-ecu-electrical-diagnosis-tool.html I'm...
• Re: Who makes the good air filter? (1.9l)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 16:09:33 -0400
  Yes the air filter is a toss and replace. VW was amongst the last to stay with oil bath air filters and 72 was...