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• Re: '81.5 Diesel 1.6, Won't start
  Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 08:32:02 -0700
  ...I'm looking into the glow plugs next. On 3/31/08, Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Diesel needs a good battery. Put...
• Re: broken spark plug removal?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 12:03:36 -0400
  ...plugs in aluminum heads? Heat should only be > used with extreme caution when trying to remove any bolt from aluminum, it > doesn't glow...
• Re: OK- here's a good one........What is that other little LED on the instrument cluster that never lights up?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 17:21:32 -0800
  I've always assumed that it's the glow plug light on diesels. Andrew 1984 Westy "Speed Bump" 1996 VW Jetta Trek "Little Beep...
• Thanks for diesel advice.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 95 21:27:51 EDT
  ...I found my tattered Bentley manual and have just got in the Diesel Purge and new glow plugs and will probably give it a...
• Re: glowing oil light
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 08:46:57 EST
  ...Pull the oil pressure switch on the left side of the engine case and plug in a GOOD mechanical pressure gauge. Only then will...
• why did tune up lead to dead battery??
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 19:34:15 -0800
  I just replaced the plugs, cap, and rotor on my '87 (a few days ago). That same day, I started it up, took it...
• Re: Dometic drain plug removal; 86 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 21:07:38 -0400
  ...If you are lucky and the "*" light starts to glow, release the gas starter valve. If the glow begins to diminish, push the gas...
• Pocket Power Jump Starter
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:58:02 -0700
  ...He hooked it up, I glowed the plugs and it fired right up. I now own one... for $109. Pretty cool little tool. Wonder...
• need cold weather tips for diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - jsnyder
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 09:06:07 -0500
  ...I plan to replace the glow plugs soon and probably the 60 mo. battery which is a few years old now. Do any list...
• Re: aux heater blowing smoke
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 10:19:25 -0600
  ...this.When you cleaned the heater did you clean the spark/glow plug? they get dirty and mat not be firing correctly.Also something...
• Odd intermittent charging light problem (82 diesel)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 16 May 2000 09:33:43 -0700
  ...8) This is a NA diesel, so the electrical system is basically there just to power my lights and for the glow plugs and...
• Fwd: 82 Diesel oil pressure switch and thermal sensors
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 14:50:06 -0500
  ...The thermal sensors for the water temperature guage and (I believe) the glow plug temperature sensor are called out as the same part number...
• Identifying glow plug relay, engien & cylinder head.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delasalle
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 12:05:14 -0500
  I'm now trying to identify whether I have the fast or slow type relay ...I found a web page with some info,http...
• Re: Diesel Caveat: Case in point!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 23:05:29 -0600
  ...I found this out > one morning at -15C after neglecting to check my glow plugs a few years ago.Shawn actually, if you build...
• '88 wiring connector identification
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 20:16:31 -0700
  ...for wiring, and if I can use some these for the glow plug relay and extra gauges, it would be nice to keep it...
• Re: Front axle rip off? - final summary
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 15:29:40 -0500
  ...Several years ago, I was an enginer on a component (diesel glow plug controler, imagine that). Being familiar with the price our company was...
• Re: Industrial Motors
  Historical mailing list - Dirk Wright
  Mon, 3 Jun 1996 08:36:31 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I picked one up and looked inside, and it only > had 2 of the 4 spark plug contacts for the rotor! I asked the...
• Re: fuel pressure tester & compression tester
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 10:15:02 -0500
  ...You will also need an adaptor for the injectors and/or the > glow plug threads for hookup. Up to $80 or so for the...
• Re: Broken down, need some advise
  Historical mailing list - joe kallo
  Sun, 13 Nov 2016 15:37:25 +0000
  ...possible > to actually hotwire it? My situation is made more complex as I need the > glow plugs warm as well. > > Thanks for any advise! >
• Re: O2 sensors: 1-wire to replace 3-wire?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Jul 1996 12:12:10 -0400
  ...the heater element is working? I assume it's like a glow plug which can be checked with a meter <?> My '88 has recently...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Jan 1999 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 14:52:06 -0500
  ...a glow plug relay. Leaving the temp sensor terminal open gives you a 1 min time delay on the std VW fast glow relay...
• Re: Diesel Power (now: long drive security)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 08:35:12 -0400
  ...I've had problems - glow plugs, head gaskets, etc etc, but >most of these problems you see coming a mile away. If they strand...
• Re: Mechanics Puzzle
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 18:43:42 -0800
  ...Jon? > > Listers? > > > > On 3/9/07, jon <jon@kenneke.com> wrote: > > > > > glow plug relay (can't remember correct part name) stuck "on"? > > > > Yup, you...
• Re: Tune up time - which plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 12:46:16 -0700
  ...my '81 Rabbit Convertible, > and my '77 240D needs no plugs. (Just GLOW plugs) =) > > Cheers, > Greg > > > -----Original Message----- > From: KENWILFY@aol.com [mailto:KENWILFY...
• Re: Starting Troubles...again
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 07:26:45 -0500
  HAve you check the glow plugs, and its circuits? ERic Dave Chameides wrote: >I replaced the fuel filter on my 83 1.6 diesel...
• Re: Diesel tips for new owner
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 13:32:34 -0500
  ...That glow plug socket being melted on the inst. cluster is not common....not sure about that. I would try replacing the diode first...
• Fwd: 83 diesel into 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 15:59:06 -0800
  ...that can be used for a fuel cutoff if present? 6) Glow plug - I plan to install a dash mounted push button. Thanks.........JoE...
• Re: the '82 Diesel Westy Rolls again....
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, IS Manager
  Sun, 16 Feb 1997 21:30:49 -0800
  ...by accident. > > One side question: > To get at the two other glow plugs, looks like I'll have to remove > the Diesel injector pump...
• Re: Oil temperature sender
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sat, 14 Jan 2017 06:44:13 -0800
  ...climb12@gmail.com> wrote: > I just recently took delivery of the Glowshift oil sender adapter along > with their oil temp gauge and oil pressure...
• Fwd: 91 fridge not lighting
  Historical mailing list - William Manley
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:30:06 -0600
  ...If it is the LED (which usually won't glow much until the flame has been on for several seconds anyway) then you could...
• FOR SALE: diesel & gas instrument clusters with tach for sale
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:02:55 -0700
  ...The cluster has the glow plug light too. here is the catch- i don't know the year, the speedo is in kilometers, and...
• Re: Diesel Instrument Cluster Blue Ribbon: Glow Plug Light Wiring Confirm Please?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 21 Aug 2017 16:09:09 -0700
  Ok. Very helpful. And you saved me from trying to find my spare ribbons in the mess I call "shop". Location of "1982" David...
• Re: VW Parts Pricing
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 20:54:56 +0000
  ...A few months later I was buying a glow plug controller at a GMC dealer and the parts guy said "That'll be $128...
• Re: Is it the ignition switch, or something else?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:32:36 -0600
  ...really hot!! My question is the starter relay integrated with the glow plug relay? Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy > > On Jan 28, 2012...
• Small Vanagon parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sat, 27 Jan 2018 16:58:08 +0000
  ...for diesel, with glow plug light (1) Analog clock faceplate (1) Analog clock works (1) Passenger door window switch with plugs (1) Set of...
• Re: O2 sensors: 1-wire to replace 3-wire?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 12:59:36 PDT
  ...Is there any easy way to test if the heater element is working? I assume it's like a glow plug which can be...
• Re: Diesel westy 4sale
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 18:04:00 -0500
  ...140,000 miles on it, clean runs like a > top(New Bosch Glow Plugs, Air and Fuel filters). > Brown, and has the tan velour...
• Re: Favorite Questions While Fixing the Bus (f)
  Historical mailing list - acg11awg
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 20:44:57 -0400
  ...So I asked if they waited for the glow plug light to go off and yes they had, then I asked if they plugged...
• 81 diesel rabbit for sale(min. vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Brian McClure
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 23:04:37 EST
  ...4 new glow plugs and the fast glow relay conversion kit. water pump. timing belt.exhaust from the head back. 4 new tires.valve...
• 82 Diesel Westy Problem
  Historical mailing list - Kristopher B.
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 13:59:48 -0400
  ...It's a new battery, I am using the choke, the glow plugs are warmed.. Here is another real problem... when I go downhill...
• Weird little electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 22:10:16 -0500
  ...glow plug relay > which in turn caused issue in 15 circuit to fuel cut off solenoid? (15 > connects to solenoid via pin at glow...
• Re: Oil temperature sender
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 13 Jan 2017 19:26:27 -0700
  I suggest leaving the OEM senders alone & adding 1 of these ~ http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/oilfilter-sender-adapter-3-4unf-16.aspx http://prosportgauges...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:35:02 -0700
  ...glowing red part that can induce ping. BTW back in the old > days if you went to the dealer to get spark plugs you...
• Re: Diesel Instrument Cluster Blue Ribbon: Glow Plug Light Wiring Confirm Please?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:26:06 -0700
  So on my 1982 Diesel Vanagon blue ribbon, I finished repurposing the yellow glow plug warning light to a red CEL warning light; the...
• dometic question
  Historical mailing list - David Ruppe
  Tue, 01 Jul 1997 09:57:42 -0400
  ...Plug it into 110V and let it cool, hook up my B&D airstation to the condensate drain tube thingy and pump the pump...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 15:22:35 +0100
  ...1 cold start problem is crapped up injectors (assuming > your glow plugs are working). Having the correct oil viscosity helps it to > crank faster...
• Re: cold start problem
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 30 May 2000 06:33:37 -0700
  ...I would check all 4 glow plugs for proper operation. If they are good, check the pump timing. Mike Snow Camp Pendleton, California 1982...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 15:55:00 -0400
  ...Also those WD7t plugs have a very large exposed center electrode that can glow a nice cherry red. OK for engines designed for it...
• Re: Little problem with trickle charger
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:51:45 -0800
  ...interior 110 receptacle, the LED light > on the charger glowed when the setup was plugged into the cig lighter > socket. That means that the...
• Re: [T2] [BP] What is this-Is it a compressor??
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 11:16:56 -0800
  ...system? > >3) All of that electrical system, and no spark or glow plugs. > >4) Where is the fuel system? > >5) If there is combustion...
• Re: FS diesel grab bag
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 15:22:38 -0400
  ...autobahn quick glow realy and plugs > .. intake manifold > make me best offer, i will let the whole lot go cheap if ya > take the...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 10:38:10 -0800
  ...1 cold start problem is crapped up injectors (assuming > > your glow plugs are working). Having the correct oil viscosity helps it to > > crank faster...
• Re: It didn't start today. (The van, I mean.)
  Historical mailing list - P.J. Kenny
  Fri, 20 Jan 1995 22:26:11 GMT
  ...Jetta TurboD--could >be a (U.S.) $0.70 in-line glow plug fuse. Same exact >symptoms--lotsa white smoke, then an eventual fire...
• Re: electrical oddessy: long, drawn out, and annoying
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 08:25:23 EST
  ...Search backwards on the big fat wire that leads to your glow plugs. It will lead you to a little (1.5") box. Inside...
• Re: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 10:37:06 -0800
  ...It was almost flat & the two prongs on the bottom were wire that could be bent out and inserted into the injector plug. I...
• Re: SPARK PLUG WIRE PLACEMENT?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 4 May 2002 22:02:00 +0200
  ...Spark Plug wire order: Start by looking at your distributor cap, and imagining all the wires going to the cooresponding plugs, that is, drivers...
• Re: Wanabus seeks your advice and experience.
  Historical mailing list - Marvin Westenburg
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 15:54:17 -0600
  ...If you turn on the glow plugs with the donor car running and putting out 14-15 Volts into glow plugs that are designed...
• Re: Oil temperature sender
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sat, 14 Jan 2017 11:57:17 -0500
  ...I have a temperature sender in oil drain plug. I thought it would just be cleaner to move the temp sender from the bottom...
• Re: 1.6 TD Motor...Timing help....
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 00:25:49 -0400
  ...Maybe you will need to remove one > of the glow-plugs and a dial indicator to determine TDC, and then scribe > some reference marks...
• Re: Spark plugs: Gap ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Dec 2009 23:18:32 -0500
  How long do you think those spark plugs should last? Center electrode erosion is a normal occurrence for these engines and ignition systems. Most...