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Re: Scraping sound turning the wheel
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:55:43 -0500
...contact point with some WD-40? > > I also checked the PS fluid reservoir while running and it's low. > And it's the van...
Re: No Clutch....
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 2 Feb 2010 09:22:07 -0600
...BTW, does the fact that brakes and clutch share a reservoir make for shorter life for either system than if each had completely separate...
Re: Questions about brake bleeding
Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
Sat, 9 May 2020 13:11:41 -0700
...The >>> > plastic on my '81 fluid reservoir is old ! >>> > >>> > Neil. >>> > >>> > On 5/5/20, stuartmacm@gmail.com <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: >>> > >>> > > When you release...
Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:48:38 -0400
...PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw > Workaround? > > Alistair Bell wrote: >> my rad fan is 450 W if that helps >> >> alistair >> >> PS i...
Re: Cooling system questions
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Sat, 13 Feb 2016 08:48:59 -0500
...I also topped up the reservoir a couple > times > > > after warming up the engine. This morning (day after my journey), the > > > reservoir was down...
Re: home made pressure bleeder
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:56:50 -0400
...The > other connected to the cap of the brake fluid reservoir cap with a > fitting on it too. > > Internal to the 2 liter bottle...
Re: sodium valve idea
Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
Wed, 1 Nov 2006 21:10:13 -0500
...It conveyed the pressurized washer fluid from the bottom of the fluid reservoir (mounted to the spare tire rim), through the wiper switch (on...
Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:56:17 -0400
Hello Everyone, I fixed the HP line with an amazing high quality Parker hose with a standard operating PSI up to 4750 with a...
Frank G.'s TDI instrument cluster - Details and Comments
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 9 Nov 2004 12:56:57 EST
...On the master cylinder reservoir interference issue ... it was in the way and I wanted to maintain the visual angles, so I took it...
Re: cooling system hose clamps
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:40:39 -0700
...I watched as he brought the pressure up to 20 psi and the pressure slowly bled off over the course of about two minutes...
Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:24:55 -0700
...PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw > Workaround? > > Alistair Bell wrote: > > my rad fan is 450 W if that helps > > > > alistair > > > > PS i...
Re: Cooling System Pressure
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Wed, 15 Mar 2000 06:38:04 EST
...The pressure cap limits pressure to about 10 to 12 psi. Just look at the coolant reservoir. If it's 100% filled with coolant...
Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 5 Jul 2001 17:51:17 -0700
...Look in coolant reservoir to see if there is a sheen on the surface of > >the coolant (you may have to take some out...
Re: 87 Westy overheating after coolant change
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 21 Dec 2014 20:57:07 -0500
...Next question is why would you test the cooling system to 20 psi? While that pressure is a great test of system integrity it...
87 Westie for sale
Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
Fri, 1 Aug 2003 20:53:31 EDT
...On a recent trip to Florida to see my mom the van decided to overflow the coolant reservoir. On the way back driving at...
Re: Filling the coolant reservoir...
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 12 May 2016 22:20:03 -0400
...At first the maximum pressure seemed to be about 10 or 12 psig., > but there may have been a little air left in the...
Re: Removing radiator bleeder screw
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:12:40 -0700
No it doesn't because if you open the reservoir the thermal expansion pressure will be lost. You need to first let the contained...
Re: Clutch slave cyl. replacement: What could go wrong? Well.....Friday sort of.
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 5 Sep 2014 11:53:53 -1000
...The brake fluid reservoir >> would not hold pressure very long from my Motive pressure bleeder >> either..... >> >> "No problemo" says I..."I have a spare...
Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
Historical mailing list - Tobias Gogolin
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:37:11 -0700
...wrote: > >> my rad fan is 450 W if that helps >> >> alistair >> >> PS i dont see the point in a pwm controlled fan, I would...
Re: Power Steering issue...
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Sat, 15 Apr 2006 20:40:31 -0400
...yet from the >> lines as >> well; keep an eye on the PS reservoir. >> >> Dave >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
Fw: Re:Goofy Lava lamps and thermals
Historical mailing list - Clive
Tue, 8 Apr 2003 13:17:36 +0100
...a VanaLava Lamp? Transparent coolant > > > hoses and reservoirs as you suggest, but with the > > > addition of psychodelic wax globules? Totally in > > > keeping with the...
Re: Coolant sensor LEAKING? (84 vanagon)
Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
Sun, 5 Dec 1999 10:45:46 -0500
...Once it set in a minute or two, we tested them up to 120 psi without any failures. You might want to try superglue...
Re: hard turning after replacing power steering rack
Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
Sun, 12 Nov 2006 20:35:46 -0500
...the PS reservoir and, with >>the engine running, turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several >>times, topping up the reservoir as necessary...
Re: steering woes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 9 May 2008 18:57:59 -0700
...People drive PS Vanagons with the belt disconnected for years. It's common. They are a bit delicate - the only thing I think a...
Re: Power Steering issue...
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 15 Apr 2006 21:07:34 -0400
...yet from the >>>lines as >>>well; keep an eye on the PS reservoir. >>> >>>Dave >>> >>>-----Original Message----- >>>From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
Re: Questions about brake bleeding
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Sat, 9 May 2020 16:32:17 -0400
...The >>>> > plastic on my '81 fluid reservoir is old ! >>>> > >>>> > Neil. >>>> > >>>> > On 5/5/20, stuartmacm@gmail.com <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> > >>>> > > When you release...
Re: Cooling system questions
Historical mailing list - john
Sat, 13 Feb 2016 16:50:19 -0500
...topped up the > > > > reservoir a couple > > times > > > > after warming up the engine.� � This morning (day > > > > after my journey), the > > > > reservoir was down a couple...
It�s Official: 1st Annual Rocky Mtn Syncro Fest (was SDM Central)
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Wed, 28 Jun 2006 22:38:28 +0000
...Fun Happens, Dave 1st Annual RMSF PS if I forgot anything important, just let me know. And sorry for the cross post if you...
Re: 7mm braided coolant hose, overflow to pressure
Historical mailing list - mike riley
Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:59:20 -0400
...mike PS try putting fuel injection hose on your brake reservoir > From: stuartmacm@gmail.com > To: mkriley1@HOTMAIL.COM; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject...
Reminder: 1st Annual Rocky Mtn Syncro Fest
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Thu, 27 Jul 2006 15:18:35 +0000
...Fun Happens, Dave 1st Annual RMSF PS if I forgot anything important, just let me know. And sorry for the cross post if you...
Re: power steering groan
Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
Wed, 18 Sep 2013 21:11:10 -0400
...Sent from imy iPhone On Sep 18, 2013, at 7:22 PM, Project Pat <psdooley@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > Jorgen is recommended for rebuilt racks...
Re: Questions about brake bleeding
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Sat, 9 May 2020 13:26:17 -0400
...The >> > plastic on my '81 fluid reservoir is old ! >> > >> > Neil. >> > >> > On 5/5/20, stuartmacm@gmail.com <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: >> > >> > > When you release...
Re: Faint coolant smell
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Tue, 8 Sep 2015 18:14:28 -0300
...I have a liquid pressure gauge / tester designed for another application, however it only goes as low as 25 or 50 psi, which I...
ANOTHER coolant bleeder scheme
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Wed, 1 Feb 1995 08:23:22 -0800 (PST)
...There is a > one-way valve on the cap that allows flow of coolant INTO the > reservoir but not OUT until 16 psi is...
Re: Replacing Winshield Washer Tubes...suggestions?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 23 Oct 2002 18:49:08 -0700
...Any suggestions? > > Andrew Fox > 86 westy currently too dangerous to drive on cold wet roads becuase of > improperly working windsheild wipers. > > PS: In this...
Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:47:17 -0500
...PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw > Workaround? > > Alistair Bell wrote: > > my rad fan is 450 W if that helps > > > > alistair > > > > PS i...
Re: Christmas post and general posts
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 25 Dec 2020 16:35:23 +0000
...diesel [TDI] On Friday, December 25, 2020, 8:13:37 AM PST, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: Hi list friends. I have not...
Re: Head Damage?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 22:13:52 -0400
...The Passenger side head that blew a gasket from over heating from a blown hose is only getting 120 psi in both cylinders (#1...
Re: Power Steering issue...
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Sat, 15 Apr 2006 21:36:31 -0400
...yet from the >>>> lines as >>>> well; keep an eye on the PS reservoir. >>>> >>>> Dave >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:55:42 -0500
...wrote: > >> my rad fan is 450 W if that helps >> >> alistair >> >> PS i dont see the point in a pwm controlled fan, I would...
Re: Clutch slave cyl. replacement: What could go wrong? Well.....Friday sort of.
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 5 Sep 2014 11:42:22 -1000
...The brake fluid reservoir > would not hold pressure very long from my Motive pressure bleeder > either..... > > "No problemo" says I..."I have a spare...
Re: Filling the coolant reservoir...
Historical mailing list - Scott
Tue, 10 May 2016 13:37:45 -1000
Got yer Bentely Manual ? I'm sure in there it tells the release pressure of the Pressure Cap.In Bar and perhaps not psi...
ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 12 May 2013 20:17:22 -0700
...harness from same '96 Trek Jetta ECU alternator hoses and coolant reservoir timing belt & tensioner windage tray 6" of the exhaust header pipe from...
Re: Questions about brake bleeding
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 9 May 2020 16:00:06 -0600
...The >>>>>> plastic on my '81 fluid reservoir is old ! >>>>>> >>>>>> Neil. >>>>>> >>>>>> On 5/5/20, stuartmacm@gmail.com <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> When you release...
My Syncro Obsession Sated?
Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
19 Sep 1995 00:26:10 U
...Whaddaya think? Steve Hoge '77 Type II '87 Vanagon Syncro (coming soon?) PS: Did Don Lancaster's Electronics Now article describing his fix for...
Re: Engine worries return
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 28 Jul 2017 10:30:20 -0700
To test my inline VW motor for exhaust bubbles in the pressure tank I put 15 psi air pressure in there with all the...
Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Thu, 5 Jul 2001 15:10:38 -0700
...Look in coolant reservoir to see if there is a sheen on the surface of >the coolant (you may have to take some out...
[FS] '89 Wolfsburg automatic passenger van
Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
Mon, 27 Oct 2003 09:49:35 -0600
...parts including new ps pump o-ring kit (current pump doesn't leak just wanted to recondition), used coolant reservoir, some electrical relays, interior...
Re: Pwr Steering Rack Maint.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 10 May 2008 14:23:26 -0700
...Warning, don't try to undo it from the bottom of the reservoir. Those are so stuck and heatened on there, you almost can...
Re: Filling the coolant reservoir...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 10 May 2016 17:56:53 -0500
...But it would be interesting to know what the actual system pressure range is, especially since sea level atmospheric pressure is 14.7 psi...
Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:56:04 -0700
...Pressurizing reservoir > with air to 12 PSI, I saw a steady stream from all bleeders, NO > bubbles, no change in pedal feel over previous...
Re: Christmas post and general posts
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 25 Dec 2020 12:04:52 -0800
...diesel > [TDI] > > On Friday, December 25, 2020, 8:13:37 AM PST, Eric Caron < > ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > > Hi list friends. > > I have not...
EV Vanagon, was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:55:18 -0700
...wrote: >> >>> my rad fan is 450 W if that helps >>> >>> alistair >>> >>> PS i dont see the point in a pwm controlled fan, I would...
Re: ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 13 May 2013 09:14:04 -0400
...harness from same '96 Trek Jetta > ECU > alternator > hoses and coolant reservoir > timing belt & tensioner > windage tray > 6" of the exhaust header pipe from...
Re: home made pressure bleeder
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:43:30 -0400
...The > other connected to the cap of the brake fluid reservoir cap with a > fitting on it too. > > Internal to the 2 liter bottle...
Re: hard turning after replacing power steering rack
Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
Wed, 22 Nov 2006 23:32:01 -0500
...the PS reservoir and, with >>>the engine running, turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several >>>times, topping up the reservoir as necessary...
Re: Need help. Stuck in Yosemite
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
Wed, 17 Jun 1998 16:42:30 -0700
...The A/C belt *might* have been OK, but the alternator belt was gone, and the PS belt had eaten some belt shards and...
Re: Pwr Steering Rack Maint.
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Sat, 10 May 2008 15:05:20 -0700
...Both > boots are cracked and split though and I have replacements for them as > well as a new reservoir filter. > > Can anyone offer tips...
Re: 85' power steering fluid leak? AM noises!
Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
Thu, 23 Jan 2003 20:50:03 -0800
...If so, you know your PS pump is on the way out. One of these days my wife is going to get tired of...
Re: Power Steering issue...
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sat, 15 Apr 2006 15:39:29 -0700
...yet from the lines as well; keep an eye on the PS reservoir. Dave -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...