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Re: oil cooler
Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
Fri, 29 May 2020 12:14:18 -0700
...The sandwich adapter thermostats tend to have smaller bypass paths so they are limited how much they can bypass the cooler during cold weather...
Re: Oil temps
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Sun, 14 Apr 1996 22:51:15 -0500 (CDT)
...I don't think you should be using a FRAM filter, as they lack some sort of bypass valve that is required by your...
Re: FW: oil cooler
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Fri, 29 May 2020 07:26:21 -0700
...I also like their filters. > I showed 2 different coolers, 16 and 19 row. > > Dennis > > > From: Richard Koller [mailto:brvkoller@gmail.com] > Sent: Thursday...
Vanagon running rough
Historical mailing list - Stew
Sun, 9 Jan 2005 21:18:33 +0000
...Tried emptying the new filter but it's clean, so tried it with the filter bypassed with a piece of tube - no different. I...
83 Westy update
Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
Mon, 30 Jun 1997 00:18:53 -0400
...Waiting for the plastic fuel pre-filter to arrive so I can install the main fuel filter. Plan on switching to Castrol Syntec 5W...
Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 13 Sep 2005 12:26:33 -0500
...The oil bypasses the filter at high pressure so it doesn't make a fiddlers damn how good your filter is. That's the...
Re: converting a 2.1 to 1.9
Historical mailing list - Mike Morley
Tue, 23 Aug 2005 19:04:57 -0400
...I installed a K&N air filter though, and that made quite a large difference in performance - especially on hills. If I do manage...
Re: They Only Write When They're In Trouble...
Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
Wed, 14 Nov 2001 07:59:45 -0800
...They Only Write When They're In Trouble... > > > > Try replacing (or bypassing in a pinch) the fuel filter. The PO of my van > > used...
Re: diesel altitude compensation
Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
Mon, 8 Mar 2004 03:06:10 -0500
...In additon, they had a device on top of the filter to recirculate the fuel and keep it warm (partially bypassing the fuel's...
Re: Auto Tranny problem Anything else to try?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 7 Oct 2007 14:51:40 -0400
...after bypassing the fuel tank, she fired up after about 5 min of new fuel and Seafoam. After changing AT fluid, filter and running...
Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 8 Apr 2010 15:10:13 -0700
...New fuel pump and filter - still noisy! >> OK, after installing a new Bosch fuel pump and filter it's >> still buzzing! I want to...
Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 15 Dec 2012 13:41:17 -0800
...intake snorkles are vertical tubes that run from the outer upper intake grills down to the air filterarea , near a tail light. 'Snorkle' of...
Re: Oil Pressure Gauge
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Thu, 2 May 2019 12:06:58 -0400
...We use a sandwich adapter which goes > between > > your oil filter and where it mounts. You unscrew your oil filter, screw > > this sandwich unit...
Re: hidden oil leak ??
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:53:59 -0500
...I wonder if it is possible for the filter to not bypass and then create enough pressure to force the oil out? There is...
Re: GL4/GL5?
Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
Sun, 30 Jan 2000 18:02:58 -0500
...However to be cost effective, its best used with a bypass oil filter and extending the oil drain times... On Sat, 29 Jan 2000...
Re: ## changing 1990 2.1L waterleaker oil cooler hoses in situ
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Thu, 8 Aug 2002 01:40:52 -0400
...Drain oil, remove oil filter. Now the hard part; you will have to remove the 2 collar that hold both hoses to the oil...
Re: No turn over
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Sat, 16 Mar 2019 00:10:20 -0700
...If you bridge the starter (bypass ignition) does it > crank? > Check you grounds. > > >> On 15-Mar-2019, at 20:59, Cunegonde <cunegonde.van.westfalia...
Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:24:47 -0400
...New fuel pump and filter - still noisy! >> OK, after installing a new Bosch fuel pump and filter it's >> still buzzing! I want to...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
Wed, 20 Feb 2002 22:08:00 -0600
...Any for those who are fearful of new things, your oil filter mount has a bypass that will protect your engine if for some...
Re: 1991 2.1 - Oil Cooler coolant line blown...
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Sun, 3 Jul 2016 22:15:39 -0700
...Had to pull the oil filter off to get to the hose & was overjoyed to find that the entire crankcase didn't empty out...
Re: Intro and New Engine Question
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 1 Jan 2006 12:30:34 -0600
...Engine: (after thorough break in operation) Oil - Mobil One 15-50 Synthetic Filter: - Mann/Mahle filter Hoses - change out every 5 years, Fuel lines...
Re: Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 3 Oct 2002 12:28:25 -0700
...I'd re-do this by installing a bypass filter system that replaces the stock oil filter. I've done this, but use the...
Re: 85 westi "still" gotta problem but not as bad
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Wed, 12 May 2004 21:13:51 -0400
...any last > minute things to checkbefore i take it in?? it is just at idle when > cold or hot and the air bypass works...
Re: 2.1L into '84 Westy project - Cooling system question
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 9 Jul 2008 09:46:01 -0700
...and filter remotely after tapping the 1.9 water pump (the 2.1 pump is different) for hose fittings, and using a bypass plate...
Re: Idle question
Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 10:03:35 -0800
...I have tried bypassing the idle regulator (? little black box to left of engine) to no avail. I have also replaced the air filter...
Re: VW AFM Harness, pictures of inside, vanagon syndrome
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Tue, 29 Jul 2003 19:38:41 -0600
...2 caps are probably bypass, 2 resistors are probably for current limiting or bias, so 2R 1C active filter circuit. Maybe 3R 2C, but...
Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 13 Sep 2005 15:10:15 -0500
...problems. >The oil bypasses the filter at high pressure so it doesn't make a fiddlers >damn how good your filter is. >That's...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] On Oil Coolers, Cooling System Design and Engine Life
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 19 Nov 2004 22:25:41 EST
...The lower surface seal of the cooler to the filter is maintained by the filter gasket. To stack coolers you need to take care...
Re: Vanagon running rough
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 9 Jan 2005 18:17:40 -0500
...Tried emptying the new filter but it's clean, so tried it with the filter bypassed with a piece of tube - no different. I...
Oil cooler questions. Reply was blocked.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 14:32:10 +0000
...1) For the most part almost all oil control thermostats are of a bypass design. The oil flow bypasses the cooler through some port...
Re: Bypassing the FireStarter fuel line fitting - was t-stat discussion
Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
Fri, 5 Mar 2010 21:01:48 -0000
...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 8:23 PM Subject: Bypassing the FireStarter fuel line fitting - was t-stat discussion > The hard line...
Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 8 Apr 2010 15:23:56 -0700
...New fuel pump and filter - still noisy! > > > OK, after installing a new Bosch fuel pump and filter it's >>> still buzzing! I want to...
Heat/Hot Showers Cheap!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Dec 1995 14:03:24 -0400
...all vanagons and loafs! Filters all look to have the same mounts. Options are: 1) Heating shower water - bypass the regular coolant loop with...
Re: Mazda RX-7 oil cooler into the Vanagon 1.9 turbodiesel
Historical mailing list - karl
Sat, 23 Oct 1999 10:36:29 -0400
...this allows the oil to return to the engine (bypass the > cooler) if it's too cool outside to need cooling. one fellow did...
Re: aircraft hose
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 20 Feb 2002 22:34:29 -0600
...those who are fearful of new things, your oil filter mount > has a > bypass that will protect your engine if for some reason the...
Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Sun, 8 Jul 2007 22:11:21 -0500
...Air filter, fuel filter, plugs, wires, distributor cap (if so equipped), rotor (if so equipped). Check the ignition timing. Consider replacing the O2 sensor...
Re: Synthetic oils and bypass filtration
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 13 Sep 2000 10:35:10 -0700
...Their site sucks, but their filter doesn't. Their US distributor put it up, and it needs some work. http://trasko-usa.com The...
Fwd: [QUARANTINED] Re: FW: Your made a mistake! 01624683333
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 14 Dec 2006 20:18:46 -0800
...To ensure that your message bypasses the anti-spam filters, you may resend this message placing "01624683333" somewhere in the subject field. Please do...
Re: Oil Pressure Gauge
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 2 May 2019 09:02:48 -0700
...We use a sandwich adapter which goes > between > > your oil filter and where it mounts. You unscrew your oil filter, screw > > this sandwich unit...
Re: Vanagon running rough
Historical mailing list - two.tone.tool.box
Sun, 9 Jan 2005 20:35:47 -0800
...Tried emptying the > new filter but it's clean, so tried it with the filter bypassed with a > piece of tube - no different. > I...
Re: 2.1 l oil pressure gauge install
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 24 Jan 2002 18:00:28 -0600
...Ultimately after inquiring of Jake Rabe and some others I discovered a bur on my oil bypass plunger that was locking it and not...
Re: What do you call this piece???
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 6 Oct 2008 09:56:02 -0500
...Put a grommet in the hole or another hole nearby and run one continuous hose from the fuel filter. or Get a brass hose...
Re: Ultimate Oil Cooler
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Wed, 14 Aug 2002 16:31:47 -0400
It appears that the shock is being bypassed for the new.....................The new one does not look any larger................what is the real data...
Re: Wheres Waldo (EGR or no EGR)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 6 Dec 2003 20:50:08 -0500
...When I acquired my 82 Westy the EGR filter had rusted away so the PO simply plugged the pipe going to the EGR valve...
Re: Idle/mixture Screw
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Mon, 6 Oct 2003 12:14:30 -0700
...Vacuum leaks Heavy deposits on valves or throttle body Poor throttle switch Sticky bypass valve Plugged breather Dirty air filter Dirty fuel filter Fouled...
Tales of woe
Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
Tue, 18 May 1999 09:36:13 -0700
...Checked the air filter (it's new!), drained the oil & popped off the oil filter. No bypass valve on the old one! Added a...
Re: Won't start--Dew Point?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:38:33 -0700
...I do not believe in running a 1.9 wbxr without one, though it will run with that part bypassed. also ..connection at the...
Re: Idle / Plugs / Thanks!
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Sun, 27 Aug 2000 15:50:43 -0700
...It is supposed to even out the idle by filtering either the coil input voltage or timing signal (Not sure which one at the...
Re: 2.1L into '84 Westy project - Cooling system question
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Wed, 9 Jul 2008 14:08:31 -0400
...and filter remotely after tapping the 1.9 water pump (the 2.1 pump > is > different) for hose fittings, and using a bypass plate...
Re: 1991 2.1 - Oil Cooler coolant line blown...
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sun, 3 Jul 2016 23:21:14 -0600
...Had to pull the oil filter off to get to the >> hose & was overjoyed to find that the entire crankcase didn't empty >> out...
Re: hidden oil leak ??
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:25:58 -0600
...I wonder if it is possible for the filter to not bypass and then >create enough pressure to force the oil out? > >There is...
Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Thu, 8 Apr 2010 19:32:51 -0400
...New fuel pump and filter - still noisy! >> OK, after installing a new Bosch fuel pump and filter it's >> still buzzing! I want to...
Oil changing engine damage
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Thu, 30 Nov 2000 00:15:15 -0800
...put on the wrong filter, the Mahle made for Golfs without the antidrain back valve and without the correct bypass valve pressure rating (something...
hidden oil leak ??
Historical mailing list - A J
Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:56:05 -0500
...I wonder if it is possible for the filter to not bypass and then create enough pressure to force the oil out? There is...
Re: gas mileage
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 11 Dec 2000 15:52:14 -0800
...to install the 2.1 oil cooler using an external bypass oil filter set up. I think this is worth the trouble as well...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 3 Jan 2016 22:43:05 -0600
...But your oil filter has an internal bypass valve that will open if it gets clogged and it never hurts to play it safe...
Re: Auto Tranny problem Anything else to try?
Historical mailing list - Dee OBrien
Sun, 7 Oct 2007 16:51:44 -0700
...after bypassing the fuel tank, she fired up after about 5 min of new fuel and Seafoam. After changing AT fluid, filter and running...
Re: I'm going to disconnect my oil pressure guage
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 15 Jul 2013 13:19:50 -0700
...a new 2.1 engine using an oil bypass plate and used a remote filter set up with braided oil and coolant lines (coolant...
Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:46:27 -0600
...New fuel pump and filter - still noisy! > > >>> OK, after installing a new Bosch fuel pump and filter it's >>> still buzzing! I want to...
Re: Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
Sun, 30 Dec 2001 21:40:22 -1000
...So it instead has sensors that distribute extra air and gas that bypasses the throttle plate so that higher idle speed can be obtained...