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• hot water...another way to do it.
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Sun, 16 Oct 1994 11:03:51 -0700 (PDT)
  ...the tank to shower temperature, so another source of drinking water is necessary.) I've now run a coolant loop, teed from the rear...
• Hesitation at low RPM
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Aug 94 12:42:02 PDT
  ...after warming up, at low rpms, there is very little power, and under load, seems to switch between normal (a bit of power) and...
• Re: 80 degree fan switch
  Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 20:18:17 -0700
  ...It is NOT recommended to use the 481K switch on Diesel models. A couple of friends with Diesel Vanagons had problems with the coolant...
• radiator replacement
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Larsen
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 14:33:14 -0600
  ...new radiator-$250 from a list vendor (vw wanted over $400) new thermo-fan switch gasket-$.75 from dealer coolant Thanks for all the...
• Re: 87 Westy Engine Running Warm---At Wits End
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 16:59:03 -0700
  ...Hence, the temperature of the coolant must > be at least 185 deg and possibly close to 200 deg.) > 12. I have properly bled the...
• Re: Rear heater woes...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 20:41:47 -0400
  ...engine coolant heats up .... assuming the PO didn't bypass the heater ... external to the cabin. Bring the Van up to operating temperature then...
• Re: TIICo missing thermostat: replaced
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 10:18:11 -0400
  ...The fan switch was not changed. I got a lot of responses about what a missing thermostat would do to the coolant temperature. In...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 28 Jun 2020 09:42:34 -0700
  ...If you have a problem controlling temperature the lower > stat will only delay the inevitable. Having the coolant cool while the > pistons and oil...
• simple oil temp measurement.... will this work?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 10:43:42 -0800
  ...But i do have fancy temperature probes that are just a small wire i can put anywhere (type K thermocouples). I would be happy...
• Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:55:17 -0600
  ...So I'm thinking of switching back to castrol 20 50 which i used or years without this much loss of pressure at temperature...
• Re: what's the temp range?
  Historical mailing list - T. Thompson
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 17:37:05 -0400
  ...What is the operation > temperature range of the oil, coolant, engine compartment...etc.. what > ever we want to measure? What DO we want to...
• Re: Manual on/off Switch for Radiator Fan /Radiator Questions
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 20:34:02 -0700
  ...Look up. > There is the temperature > > switch for the radiator. Big wrench, have the new > one ready to put in. > Total > > open time of...
• idle surges
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 08:44:54 -0800
  ...What else could it be? The airflow meter? (maybe but it would affect other rpms too) the air temperature sensor? the idle switch? (it...
• Re: Richards fog light query, inside look
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 4 Apr 2020 22:55:26 +0000
  ...ball valve; hot coolant goes inside copper tubing heating up water; BBQ thermometer with wires up to cockpit monitors water temperature.  Alarm signals at...
• Re: 87 Westy questions
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 13:44:13 -0400
  ...directly. > >The electric cooling fan is usually powered through two temperature controlled >switches, a "slow" speed and a "high" speed. The slow speed puts...
• Re: Radiator fan- '91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 05:11:18 -0400
  ...switch, ballast resistor, water pump, radiator, coolant leak or whatever, BUT that rad fan MUST come on and off at idle after the temperature...
• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 08:13:41 -0800
  ...When I switched to the later filter housing that has the oil/coolant function my inline's oil temperature runs about 15-25f cooler...
• Temp light on for no apparent reason (90 vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
  Mon, 18 Nov 1996 09:43:26 -0800
  ...Camper, my temperature light comes on for no apparent reason. here's the story: 2 weeks ago I switched out my coolant temp sensor...
• Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 1 Mar 2018 21:46:22 -0800
  ...Audible Coolant alarm opinions > > Hi Eric, > No, the alarm doesn’t warn you about temperature. Only coolant level. In my case, the alarm went...
• Re: 87 Westy Engine Running Warm---At Wits End
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 7 Jul 2007 10:28:50 -0400
  ...Hence, the temperature of the coolant must >be at least 185 deg and possibly close to 200 deg.) >12. I have properly bled the...
• hot water and shower at last!
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 09:41:50 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It was built to switch 110v, but it works just great on 12v if you just use it as a switch. The temperature probe...
• Re: Oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 11 Nov 2014 06:37:42 -0800
  ...I find the coolant temperature gauge and blinking light for the coolant and the oil pressure warning system, as supplied in the Vanagon, leaves...
• Radiator Fan Switch Problem Fixed & Alternate Flushing Method
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 13:19:41 -0400
  ...I suspected that my low-speed fan switch was kicking in at too high a temperature. Somewhere just shy of 3/4 on the...
• Re: Grounds
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 13 May 2001 09:48:08 -0500
  ...When I bought it, > the gas > gauge, the coolant level light and the temperature gauge didn't work > and the > brake warning light stayed...
• Re: Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:29:47 -0700
  ...temperature, oil temperature at least 80C/176F. > > ___ Throttle Switch connected and functioning properly. > > ___ All electrical consumers must be off during checking procedure. > Coolant fan...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sun, 28 Jun 2020 10:58:26 -0700
  ...If you have a problem controlling temperature the lower >> stat will only delay the inevitable. Having the coolant cool while the >> pistons and oil...
• Re: high idle when hot
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:13:31 EDT
  ...enough coolant at idle to keep it cooled off so the first stage fan comes on then should go off when the temperature of...
• Re: '87 Transporter Overheating - Second Try
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 10:36:04 -0700
  ...the coolant. My thermoswitch is operational, but seems that only the low speed activates (85C) with short time duration even when the temperature gage...
• Re: Hot water;
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 00:19:58 +0000
  ...It was built to switch 110v, but it works just great on 12v if you just use it as a switch. The temperature probe...
• Re: Oil Pressure Lamp? Denoument.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 May 2012 19:25:35 -0400
  ...Thursday, May 10, 2012, 2:45 PM Wet oil pressure switch? Yesterday we put new coolant into my 1.9. Using a "Libby Bong...
• Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:14:37 -0700
  ...The coolant temperature is not too high and also I have a full > coolant tank. It seems to be connected to how much electrical...
• Re: Failed emissions for third time
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 18:34:10 -0700
  ...out box') and it indicates the coolant temperature sensor, the throttle switch, the AFM and the air-temperature sensor are bad. He quoted me...
• Re: Audible Idiot "Light"...EE Inventor Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:19:56 -0800
  ...A small "box" of electronics, wired in >> so as to detect any of the red LED's coming on (oil pressure, >> alternator, coolant temperature...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:22:53 -0700
  ...Seems to me if you were pulling more air through the core the coolant temperature would stay lower overall. On Sun, Apr 25, 2010...
• Re: Overcooling Hypothesis--Long
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:12:06 -0800
  ...a > period of 10 minutes or so in freezing temperatures, the coolant loses > temperature, and your gauge is way off the edge of the...
• Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
  Historical mailing list - Joe Chasse
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 10:30:25 -0400
  ...However I was still unhappy with the temperature the van would run in traffic so he actually replaced the thermostat in the engine....seems...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 10:59:39 -0400
  ...The radiator fan switch senses the water temperature in the radiator closer the outlet than inlet. A higher temp thermostat will make less coolant...
• Some Clarifications and Additional Cooling System Comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 15:49:18 EDT
  ...Others have suggested that there is no system reserve if the thermostat is fully open and the system temperature (coolant) is varying with load...
• Re: Thermostat upgrade
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 20:32:46 -0700
  ...coolant. Used that setup for about a year now. Still get the same mileage, and the motor seems to like the lower temperature during...
• Re: Overcooling Hypothesis--Long
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:46:03 -0500
  ...a period of 10 minutes or so in >> freezing temperatures, the coolant loses temperature, and your gauge >> is way off the edge of the...
• Re: Oil Pressure Lamp? Denoument.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 10 May 2012 16:56:47 -0700
  ...Now the switch and engine compartment are fully dry and the lamp is back to behaving quite normally. The conductivity of the coolant may...
• Re: Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 5 May 2009 20:18:57 -0500
  ...If you notice your coolant temperature > is not coming up to normal it is cause for alarm�get it checked out. > 3) Use only...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:52:25 -0700
  ...engine coolant circuit comes on. > > And I can say that the aux fan works very well. I've been idling in 100F+ > temperatures, watched...
• Tiico--After market water temp gauge/oil temp gauge question.......
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 19:32:00 -0700
  i recently installed the coolest-(literally)opperating thermo switch/thermostat into my Tiico I4. I might have created another problem: running oil temperatures. Someone...
• Re: WBX oil pressure with/without cooler
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 23:57:53 -0400
  ...The goal is really to have the oil temperature follow the coolant temperature. Warming the oil faster helps improve fuel economy and emissions during...
• Re: Manual on/off Switch for Radiator Fan /Radiator Questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 21:13:47 -0700
  ...Look up. > > There is the temperature > > > switch for the radiator. Big wrench, have the new > > one ready to put in. > > Total > > > open time of...
• Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:45:04 -0500
  ...where higher temperatures can be normal operation. I get annoyed at over temp conditions from fan failure such as from the switch or speed...
• Re: Heat handling design error help
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jun 1996 14:23:17 -0400
  ...The coolant temperature stays normal with sufficient road-speed air flow. If stuck in traffic the fan comes on before the coolant temperature gets...
• Re: Hot water system thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 19:35:25 -0800
  ...It was built to switch 110v, but it works just great on 12v if you just use it as a switch. The temperature probe...
• Naive question - flashing red light
  Historical mailing list - Patricia Lenihan
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 11:03:36 -0700
  ...hills, when the temperature gauge red light began flashing. When we stopped, you could hear the oil bubbling and gurgling. Coolant looked ok. Could...
• Re: '83 overheating
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 10:43:19 PDT
  ...Then check that the fan switch will come on after prolonged idle. If not, replace the fan switch. Shawn '88 Westy 332k (Kyra) '85...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_=E2=80=9CNew_temp_sensor_indicates_high=E2=80=9D_post?=
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Wed, 2 Jun 2021 06:57:28 -0400
  It’s the new Coolant temperature gauge sensor not the temp 2 sensor causing the high reading is what I was trying to say...
• Warning !! Re: Coolant hose fatigue
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 26 Nov 2003 07:17:38 -0500
  ...The 2.1L vanagon will pump the engine dry, and the last thing to run out of coolant is the switch in the tank...
• Re: Audible Idiot "Light"...EE Inventor Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:01:37 -0500
  ...A small "box" of electronics, wired in >>so as to detect any of the red LED's coming on (oil pressure, >>alternator, coolant temperature...
• Re: Radiator Fan Switch Problem Fixed & Alternate Flushing Method
  Historical mailing list - PNC Allen
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 15:07:19 -0400
  ...I suspected that my low-speed fan switch was kicking in at too high a temperature. Somewhere just shy of 3/4 on the...
• Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 16:45:29 -0400
  ...A lot of people have also tinkered with the dynamics of this system by putting in thermostats or thermo switches with different setpoints, and...
• Re: Overcooling Hypothesis--Long
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:27:55 -0500
  ...a period of 10 minutes or so in >>> freezing temperatures, the coolant loses temperature, and your gauge >>> is way off the edge of the...
• Re: Coolant Strangeness
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:23:43 -0300
  ...After it came up to temperature, coolant begin bubbling into the tank from the hose coming from the coolant "ring" that encircles the engine...
• without thermostat?
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 08:54:25 -0800
  ...Perhaps your timing is off? Try running a switch to the coolant fan relay and run with your fan on or off to determine...
• Re: Closed-Loop: what's the ECU waiting for?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 05:08:23 -0800
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 11/3/2007 9:28 PM Dennis Haynes wrote: > Time running and coolant temperature. > > Dennis > > -----Original...