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  • Re: heated window washer fluid ... a question
    Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
    Mon, 10 Oct 1994 09:41:22 -0400
    ...It was hot enuf to steam, but not THAT hot. The gizmo also had a valve that would cause the fluid to recirc from...
  • Re: Hot A/C Wire
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:43:10 -0400
    ...hot to touch within 5 minutes. �Kinda concerned to cover the > pillar until I feel better about this. �How hot is too hot? It...
  • Coolant down /No leaks
    Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
    Tue, 26 May 1998 06:25:59 -0500
    ...Now, recently it has been sitting at the min level whether it is hot or not. It may go up a hair when hot...
  • Re: Painting front grill
    Historical mailing list - Hans V.
    Tue, 15 Feb 2000 20:47:03 EST
    ...Kathy Jacobs <southeastvw@HOTMAIL.COM> >Reply-To: Kathy Jacobs <southeastvw@HOTMAIL.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Painting front grill >Date: Sun, 13...
  • Re: Hot water heater
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Thu, 5 Sep 2002 13:25:01 -0400
    Check out this water heater setup --- uses engine coolant routed through the Westy hot water tank. Very cool!! http://www.concentric.net/~Sxs/HotWater...
  • Re: Vangaon Drag Coefficient?
    Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
    Mon, 22 Mar 2004 14:19:43 -0800
    Yes, they do and sometimes my van feels like a 3.2 or so. :) -John >From: "Bruce Nadig" <motorbruce@hotmail.com> >To: jtharvey2@HOTMAIL...
  • Re: Horrible service from BusDepot!
    Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
    Thu, 26 Jul 2001 15:43:39 -0400
    ...Hotch Philly 86 GL -- Richard Hotchkiss http://www.hotstrings-inc.com
  • wheels for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Tue, 11 Mar 2003 23:09:24 +0000
    ...Just saw this advertised on Hot VWs, <A href="http://lw9fd.law9.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=F000000001&amp;a=fdae4c7d94427044e0337e9d765ed127">http...
  • Oil Cooler oil leak
    Historical mailing list - Richard Hotchkiss
    Fri, 28 Nov 2003 10:24:36 -0500
    ...Hotch Philly (in Chicago right now) 86 Vanagon GL 89 Jetta GL Richard Hotchkiss http://www.hotstrings-inc.com
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 15 Aug 1996 13:01:07 -0400
    ...Hotch hotch@netaxs.com
  • Pressure Tester
    Historical mailing list - Hotch
    Thu, 19 Jun 1997 10:38:35 -0400
    Hey all, Now that I have 2 watercooled VWs, where can I get a pressure tester for the cooling system? TIA -- Hotch 86 GL...
  • Joining the Vanagon List
    Historical mailing list - Ron Nelson
    Fri, 21 Apr 2000 14:58:11 GMT
    ...Thanks Ron Nelson ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
  • Re: Last call for overheating help
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 12 Jun 2001 22:29:29 -0500
    ...Still > running hot. Still no fan when hot. Still able to palm radiator. > > Step 2: replaced thermostat. Still hot, no fan, palm radiator. > > Step...
  • Re: Hot start problem
    Historical mailing list - Pat
    Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:57:21 -0400
    ...In the past I had hot starting issues and the motor would turn over very slowly. That was resolved with the hot start relay...
  • Re: Re[2]: The water heater project
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 12 Jan 95 17:04:33 gmt
    Lee asks, about the water heater, > I am very interested in performance though and your friends figures > seem very promising - how hot is really...
  • Re: Operating Temperatures anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
    Wed, 10 Apr 2002 00:45:44 +0000
    ...The full hot oil temp is usually 10-30*F higher than the coolant temp, depending on how hard the engine is working. While...
  • Re: front wheel hot to the touch? caliper dragging?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 30 Jul 2005 11:10:33 -0700
    ...front wheel hot to the touch? caliper dragging? > so after driving my vanagon for a little bit today, i smelled this "burnt > rubber" smell...
  • Re: Survey: Your hot-start starter solutions
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Jenkins
    Mon, 2 May 2005 14:25:38 -0400
    We suffered the hot start problem (91 Vanagon GL Westfalia). First we had the original Bosch starter rebuilt. The problem came back after a...
  • clairification: Hot nuts up front. was: [Fwd: bosch digifant]
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 25 Jun 1998 08:28:37 EDT
    ...The bearing cap will be hot. >> What I should have said is "the bearing cap may be hot *if you have a bearing problem...
  • Re: vanagon sliding door FS
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Sat, 2 Sep 2000 17:24:17 PDT
    ...mark_hb@hotmail.com, vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com >Subject: vanagon sliding door FS >Date: Sat, 2 Sep 2000 20:01:22 EDT > >i have...
  • Re: philly mechanic?
    Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
    Sun, 12 Aug 2001 09:09:13 -0400
    ...Hotch Philly 86 Vanagon GL 89 Jetta GL DIY kinda guy Arthur Sauerhaft wrote: > Volks, > I need a good mechanic in or near Philly...
  • Re: Middle Seat Shoulder Belts VW PAYS
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Mon, 18 Jun 2001 19:16:48 -0700
    ...Hotchkiss <hotch@HOTSTRINGS-INC.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2001 5:50 PM Subject: Re: Middle Seat Shoulder Belts...
  • Re: Bus queries/hot start
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 18 Jul 95 12:25:33 EDT
    The Vanagon has this persistent problem of hard hot starting. This has been consistent since we got the van a year ago and since...
  • AW: How hot is HOT?
    Historical mailing list - Conrad Schimke
    Tue, 4 Aug 1998 14:50:23 +0200
    ...How hot is HOT? Thermoswitch for radiator fan Stage I Stage II Stage III Cut-in temp 89C-94C 95C-100C ?? 192F-201F 203F...
  • hotmail hijack
    Historical mailing list - Douglass Collins
    Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:35:48 -0800
    My hotmail account has been compromised. Hopefully I have fixed it. I found a post from me yesterday that I did not send. I...
  • Tire Diameter
    Historical mailing list - John Cleveland
    Sun, 17 Feb 2002 14:05:22 -0900
    ...http://www.hotmail.com
  • Re: hot water help
    Historical mailing list - David Garth
    Sun, 21 Aug 1994 17:13:02 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Most of the plastic in the Vanagon gets at least that hot when it's parked. My previous attempts to use the engine heat...
  • Re: Audi 5 zyl in S.A. Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
    Thu, 20 Jul 2000 07:16:20 -0400
    ...Thanks, Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "J Shepard" <sprbxr@hotmail.com> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 12:56 AM Subject...
  • Re: Compression Test
    Historical mailing list - robot .
    Thu, 24 Aug 2000 11:56:46 PDT
    ...hot > >engine. > >I've always been told that a cold compression test was worthless. > >Bill > ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail...
  • Re: hot mail question
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:21:28 -0800
    ...hot mail question > In a message dated 3/15/06 3:08:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, > cartruckbus@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > > >> member of the...
  • odd thing:boiling over?!!?
    Historical mailing list - THE BUSLADY
    Tue, 23 Sep 1997 09:03:38 -0500
    ...It was extrememly HOT as it was outside, it topped at 104'!! ITwas hot enough that I couldn't touch the access door to...
  • Re: AC While Camping
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:27:26 -0600
    ...BZ-& I live in the high desert > > Where it is hot, sure, but arid. I've been in the US South in > summer. It...
  • 1971 Pulley "Hot"
    Historical mailing list - Don Bulman
    Sun, 23 Jun 1996 16:32:34 -0700
    The generator pulley is getting very hot. Just replaced the fan belt and the belt is on the loose side not the tight side...
  • Re: VW solar charger - operational?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 11 Nov 2003 20:11:17 -0800
    ...On 11/11/03 5:54 PM, "karen davis" <yosemite333@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > How does one tell whether this VW solar battery charger is...
  • video: Making of a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
    Mon, 1 Dec 2008 07:16:40 -0500
    ...http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_faster_112008 ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to...
  • Bob Hoovers "...Hot Rod your VW"
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 25 Sep 1995 18:28:07 -0700
    Bob Hoover author "How to Hot Rod your VW" Where can I get a copy of this book? What year was it printed and...
  • 14" vanagon wheels
    Historical mailing list - Susan Ames
    Tue, 29 Oct 2002 05:04:00 -0800
    ...Any takers? Susan Ames __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search new jobs daily now http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/
  • Re: Was: Middle Seat Shoulder Belts
    Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
    Thu, 19 Jul 2001 15:28:19 -0400
    ...Now I know why I do >my own work this thing. > >Hotch > >"R. Hotchkiss" wrote: > > > Hey all, > > > > Today, after much polite dealer service crap...
  • Re: running hot....any ideas? UPDATE
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Tue, 7 Feb 2006 00:58:38 -0500
    If the heater blows hot air, then hot coolant is traveling through the heater hoses from the engine to the heater coil and back...
  • Re: Survey--shower mod
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Thu, 1 Feb 2001 19:00:06 -0800
    ...http://www.concentric.net/~Sxs/HotWater.shtml See http://groups.yahoo.com/group/syncro-org/files/Text+Files/ for another idea producing quicker hot...
  • Re: 87 auto, starter slow when hot
    Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
    Wed, 14 Jul 1999 07:46:05 EDT
    ...My 87 GL automatic starter turns fine when cold but slower on hot re-starts...sometimes a lot slower. BRUUP..........................BRUP...................................BRUP.... ...............BRUP..Vroom...
  • Re: Sliding Door Not Locking Open
    Historical mailing list - s w
    Thu, 3 Jan 2002 09:03:31 -0800
    --- Robert Brink <onthe_brink@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > The sliding door on my 1991 Westfalia refuses to > stay locked in the open > position. Looking at...
  • Re: '85 not level?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sat, 2 Nov 2002 17:37:29 -0800
    ...Such was the case > with my KYB shock replacement. > > Chris, > > '85 Westy. __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search new jobs daily now http://hotjobs.yahoo...
  • Re: Hot Water for a Westy
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sat, 10 Apr 2004 18:56:03 -0500
    For a real and practical Westy hot water solution, see this invention: http://www.syncro.org/HotWater.shtml Marshall Ruskin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stan...
  • Running Hot
    Historical mailing list - Paulo
    Thu, 2 Apr 1998 12:06:21 -0800
    ...How closely is hot engine temp related to the HG? My Syncro occassionally runs hot, primarily when I start driving. The temp gague will...
  • Re: Dash / Air Distribution Box removal
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Sun, 23 Jul 2000 01:51:37 PDT
    > >Hey Group, boy do I miss those archives... > what?? are the archives no longer available??? ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail...
  • Re: Locking Gas Cap
    Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
    Mon, 23 Sep 2002 21:16:20 +0000
    ...http://www.hotmail.com
  • 85 vanagon 1.9 gl
    Historical mailing list - eliseo escobedo
    Mon, 2 May 2005 17:27:06 -0400
    My 85 vanagon is still overheating I can drive it for 20 miles then it runs hot. so I took the thermostate ot and...
  • Re: Coil boil
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sun, 26 Oct 2014 18:16:47 -0700
    ...On other cars I >have owned I can't recall the coil getting as hot as I felt on my syncro. > >Alistair
  • Re: Brake Drum Nut
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 1 Nov 1996 06:52:51 PST
    ...Good Luck Ken Lewis kdlewis@juno.com 86crewcab 85GL 60 356 On Wed, 30 Oct 1996 15:33:25 -0600 Hotch <hotch@netaxs.com...
  • Re: Hot Water Heater
    Historical mailing list - Michael Jarvis
    Mon, 10 Nov 1997 14:49:53 -0800
    ...Sunday, November 09, 1997 11:20PM After searching the archives for options for producing hot water on demand without having to install a gas...
  • Final Solution to Running Hot Problem
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 11 May 2000 15:50:21 EDT
    Well today I was still having that running 3/4s hot problem with my 2.1l to 1.9l conversion. I pulled out my...
  • Re: Hot Wheels Vanagon anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:34:09 -0400
    ...On Wednesday, April 17, 2013, J Stewart wrote: > I have a metallic green Hot Wheels Vanagon Westy with motorcycle mounted > n the back. Can...
  • Coolant levels in refill tank
    Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
    Tue, 15 Jul 1997 20:49:10 +0100
    In hot weather, how high does your coolant level get to in the refill tank when the engine is hot compared to its level...
  • For Sale: cheap '87 Vanagon Doublecab Truck - $1800!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 11 Jan 2006 14:35:50 EST
    ...westitisyncro91@hotmail.com for more info. ---------- Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 04:32:18 -0000 From: "Yanick Lafrance" <westitisyncro91@hotmail.com> Subject: Double cab...
  • Diesel bellhousing to Syncro tranny
    Historical mailing list - J Shepard
    Thu, 22 Jun 2000 00:44:20 EDT
    ...Thanks Justin ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
  • Audi 5 zyl in S.A. Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - J Shepard
    Thu, 20 Jul 2000 00:56:16 EDT
    Does anyone know the angle of installation used in this version of the Vanagon? Justin ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail...
  • How to bleed the cooling system???
    Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
    Sat, 18 Nov 2000 21:14:04 EST
    Hi all... :) _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public...
  • New Web Site
    Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
    Mon, 3 Jun 2002 21:31:33 -0500
    ...http://home.earthlink.net/~johndolsen/index.html Chris '87 Tiico Westy _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www...
  • Re: What does AFM Stand For?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 13 Jun 2003 08:48:13 EDT
    In a message dated 6/13/2003 5:47:26 AM Pacific Daylight Time, hotch@hotstrings-inc.com writes: > Who said they're friendly...