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Re: Request for Help - Overheating Problem
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Wed, 3 Jan 2001 05:53:06 -0800
...I started the engine > > and let it run for several minutes to see if the level in the reserve tank > > went down. It did...
Re: Westy Fridge-Checking Propane Pressure
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sat, 8 Jun 2002 23:26:28 -0700
...This implies >>>>additional cooling capacity in reserve to maintain the low fridge temp >>>>as the ambient air temp increases. I urge anyone who needs...
Re: Oil light flickering
Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:10 -0800
...The pumps have little reserve capacity to maintain pressure with low > viscosity oils and loose bearing clearances need the heavier films. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message...
Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:00:32 -0700
...the cooling system has a very large reserve cooling capacity. It is going to be kept down to the regulated temp most of the...
Re: Westy Fridge-Checking Propane Pressure
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 8 Jun 2002 22:32:43 -0500
...This > implies > > > >additional cooling capacity in reserve to maintain the low > fridge temp > > > >as the ambient air temp increases. I urge anyone who needs...
Re: battery compartment
Historical mailing list - Mike
Thu, 8 Jul 2010 18:17:45 -0400
...more > cranking amps and reserve than the spec battery. Seems the plates would > have to be smaller, so less capacity, less longevity. Doesn't...
A Christmas Goose
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 06:11:51 -0800
...Repair or replace with MCM large capacity pan. F. The van ran as usual on arrival even with the abovementioned shortcomings. Fuel consumption was...
FW: **TRIPLE** Listmember Discount - TOMORROW ONLY
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Wed, 5 Dec 2001 17:32:43 -0800
...Since we have "excess capacity" on those days, so to speak, it makes good business sense to fill that capacity, even if it means...
Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 24 Jan 2002 22:22:35 -0600
...With its deep fins, alloy > construction, > oversized fan, and huge oil cooler it has a finite capacity for > shedding > heat, however, that capacity exceeds...
Re: insurance
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 10 Nov 2017 22:20:47 +0000
...exceeding 10,000 pounds? Or does it have a rated load capacity over 2,000 pounds? 9) Is this vehicle equipped with snowplowing equipment...
Improved Voltage Regulator (more volts) For Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Dec 1995 11:41:15 -0500
...reserve capacity combination marine/starting battery down to less than 1/4 of its capacity (e.g. 12.05 volts). Then the next day...
Bus Depot Fuel Tanks/Baffles and Flow
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 14 Jul 2000 14:42:19 EDT
...In '83 I added a saddle tank reserve (remember the gas crisis?) which is mounted between the frame and the body edge on the...
Re: Thermostat with a hole?
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:45:45 -0700
...trying to fix? As the Vanagon cooling system > > > has so much reserve capacity especially during cold weather getting > > > the engine > > up > > > to temperature is...
(long) EVERYTHING you want to know about heat, was Porsche 6 cyl heating van
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Thu, 6 Jan 2000 10:11:22 -0500
...ALL RIGHTS RESERVED As many of you know, I've spent a number of years studying and experimenting with air-cooled vehicle heating systems...
Battery FAQ ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 14 Apr 96 23:04:13 CDT
...Reserve Capacity (RC) The next most important consideration in buying a battery is the Reserve Capacity rating because of the effects of an increased...
Fwd: Car Battery FAQ
Historical mailing list
Wed, 28 Jun 1995 20:23:32 -0400
...Reserve Capacity > >The next most important consideration in buying a battery is the Reserve >Capacity (RC) rating because of the effects of an increased...
Re: A Christmas Goose
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:00:15 -0500
...Repair or replace with MCM large capacity pan. > > F. The van ran as usual on arrival even with the abovementioned > shortcomings. Fuel consumption was...
Re: off road in a Vanagon Was Tries
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Fri, 4 Aug 2000 10:50:36 -0700
...But I'll reserve judgement for now, and we'll see how it goes. As much of a mechanical boondoggle as our old Isuzu...
Re: A Christmas Goose
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:57:13 -0500
...Repair or replace with MCM large capacity pan. > > > > F. The van ran as usual on arrival even with the abovementioned > > shortcomings. Fuel consumption was...
Re: Tough to start on cold mornings
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 18 Dec 2002 16:25:48 -0600
...into the reserve. >> My battery is good (I think) and is about 2 years old (VW brand), the >> coil >> was replaced a few years...
Thank you for participating in the 8th annual Westies at Watkins campout!
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:55:01 -0700
...The Iroquois Lodge pavilion was reserved for our group, just in case of inclement weather and to gather us all in one area. � We...
Windage Trays and Lubrication Issues (Air and Water Cooled)
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 27 Mar 2002 02:42:47 EST
...and the reserve level accessible to your oil pump pickup falls. Add moderate braking or 0.5G turns and there is no oil under...
Re: Auxillary battery alternative
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Thu, 15 Jul 1999 16:58:33 -0700
...Bottom line, a savings of about $45 for about the same reserve capacity. I will admit, though that getting the two batteries into the...
Re: Windage Trays and Lubrication Issues (Air and Water Cooled)
Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
Wed, 27 Mar 2002 13:29:02 -0600
...and the reserve level >accessible to your oil pump pickup falls. Add moderate braking or 0.5G turns >and there is no oil under...
Re: Thermostat with a hole?
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 11:04:34 -0700
...trying to fix? As the Vanagon cooling system > > > has so much reserve capacity especially during cold weather getting > > > the engine > > up > > > to temperature is...
Some Comments on Engine Conversion Eurospec vs. non -
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 3 Jan 2000 18:41:47 EST
...with a roughly 500 mile cruising range (26 gallon fuel capacity including reserve tank), all add up to a very non hobby transportation experience...
Re: Contaminated fuel was Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Sat, 27 Nov 1999 12:24:02 -0800
...In any case, if you are the type to "bottom up" with reserve indicated fills of $10 every day or two, the consistant low...
Re: Contaminated fuel was Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Sat, 27 Nov 1999 14:18:07 -0800
...In any case, if you are the type to "bottom up" with reserve indicated fills of $10 every day or two, the consistant low...
Re: [T2] Thank you for participating in the 8th annual Westies at Watkins campout!
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:20:50 -0400
...The > Iroquois Lodge pavilion was reserved for our group, just in case of > inclement > weather and to gather us all in one area. > > We...
Re: Tough to start on cold mornings
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 18 Dec 2002 14:45:53 -0800
...into the reserve. >> My battery is good (I think) and is about 2 years old (VW brand), the >> coil >> was replaced a few years...
Re: battery compartment
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 8 Jul 2010 18:14:14 -0500
...more > > cranking amps and reserve than the spec battery. Seems the plates would > > have to be smaller, so less capacity, less longevity. Doesn't...
Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 09:35:40 -0800
...have installed a number of BCI Group 40R (posts reversed), AH capacity just slightly less but the fit is much improved. Especially on the...
Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Wed, 23 Jan 2002 07:26:34 -0500
...With its deep fins, alloy construction, oversized fan, and huge oil cooler it has a finite capacity for shedding heat, however, that capacity exceeds...
Re: Windage Trays and Lubrication Issues (Air and Water Cooled)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 27 Mar 2002 14:05:36 -0600
...and the reserve > level > >accessible to your oil pump pickup falls. Add moderate braking or > 0.5G turns > >and there is no oil under...
Re: CDN Tire: Two 6 volt vs One 12 volt battery question
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 28 Jul 2007 09:52:21 -0700
...stored energy when used > > in conjunction with inverters > * 390 minutes of reserve capacity (at 25 amps) > * 150 Amp Hours (at 6 hours) > * Also fits...
Re: Thermostats especially in colder weather
Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
Fri, 5 Jan 2018 23:26:01 -0600
...However, your engine still uses the mixing approach and the heaters alone have a lot capacity for cooling the engine. If the temp gauge...
Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:25:08 -0700
...I could get bigger panels, but that was an unusually long and hot time and the battery had enough reserve to accommodate the shortage...
Beethoven's electrical system
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Mon, 14 Apr 1997 19:55:17 -0700
...1,100 Amps Reserve capacity: 124 minutes Length: 9.94 inches Width: 6.88 inches Height: 7.81 inches Weight: 46.1 pounds=20...
Re: battery compartment
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 8 Jul 2010 16:53:51 -0700
...more >> > cranking amps and reserve than the spec battery. Seems the plates >> > would >> > have to be smaller, so less capacity, less longevity. Doesn't...
Thank you and (long) write-up on Westies at Watkins 2010 event
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:49:01 -0700
...Thanks again Rick for a fine display of your talents. The crowd was at capacity in the pavilion to enjoy the pot-luck meal...
Re: Tough to start on cold mornings
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 18 Dec 2002 17:50:39 -0600
...into the reserve. >>>My battery is good (I think) and is about 2 years old (VW brand), the >>>coil >>>was replaced a few years...
Re: Tough to start on cold mornings
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 18 Dec 2002 18:49:51 -0800
...into the reserve. >>>My battery is good (I think) and is about 2 years old (VW brand), the >>>coil >>>was replaced a few years...
Re: Thank you and (long) write-up on Westies at Watkins 2010 event
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:38:11 -0400
...The campground loop is reserved for our bunch and we quickly > filled all available spots with sometimes as many as 3 and 4 vans...
Re: Thank you and (long) write-up on Westies at Watkins 2010 event
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:01:21 -0400
...The campground loop is reserved for our bunch and we quickly > filled all available spots with sometimes as many as 3 and 4 vans...
solar panel article
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Mon, 31 Oct 94 15:28:38 CST
...extra cells in the 33- and 36-cell models provide enough reserve capacity for just about any weather condition. Also, mixing panels with greatly...
Re: Monitoring aux battery charging?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 30 Sep 2004 21:13:05 -0700
...I use the > third method on Scamp -- I've got 300 amp-hours of nominal capacity > which I > elect to draw down to about...
Car Battery FAQ 2.0
Historical mailing list
Mon, 16 Sep 1996 20:31:04 -0300 (ADT)
...Reserve Capacity (RC) > >The second most important consideration is the Reserve Capacity rating >because of the effects of an increased parasitic (key off) load...
Hi... my name's Stephen and I'm a Van addict
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Sun, 30 Dec 2001 04:10:11 -0500
...Each new lumber yard kid is awed by his capacity to carry 4 x 8's. I'm a Van addict. I really worry...
Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 10 Dec 2002 01:58:12 -0500
...Main busses were protected with high-capacity fuses. Things looked neat and logical. Bolts were designed so the nuts captured themselves on tightening. Alternators...
Re: oil in coolant
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 4 Jan 2021 03:27:57 +0000
...In this condition the relief at the pressure cap just doesn't have enough capacity to vent all the pressure. The pin holes in...
Re: [Syncro] Thank you and (long) write-up on Westies at Watkins 2010 event
Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:02:32 -0700
...The campground loop is reserved for our bunch and we quickly filled all available spots with sometimes as many as 3 and 4 vans...
Re: battery compartment
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 8 Jul 2010 21:24:25 -0500
...more > >> > cranking amps and reserve than the spec battery. Seems the plates > >> > would > >> > have to be smaller, so less capacity, less longevity. Doesn't...
Re: Thank you for participating in the 8th annual Westies at Watkins campout!
Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:42:15 -0400
...The Iroquois Lodge pavilion was reserved for our group, just in case of inclement weather and to gather us all in one area. We...
Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 23:09:26 -0800
...Main busses were protected with high-capacity fuses. Things looked neat and logical. Bolts were designed so the nuts captured themselves on tightening. Alternators...
Re: Tough to start on cold mornings
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 18 Dec 2002 19:06:29 -0800
...into the reserve. >>>>My battery is good (I think) and is about 2 years old (VW brand), the >>>>coil >>>>was replaced a few years...
gak! another road test: 1993 VW Eurovan
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 12 Jan 95 11:08:30 CST
...If fact, VW's huge Hannover plant has been working to capacity churning out the many variations of the EuroVan theme, from extended cab...
Re: oil in coolant
Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:15:35 -0700
...the relief at the pressure cap just doesn’t have enough > capacity to vent all the pressure. The pin holes in the coolant loop...
Re: Anything like this for 1.9L? (Marius content)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 28 May 2011 17:42:04 -0700
...the system is never running at it's total cooling capacity. Like there should always be some reserve cooling ability remaining. The t-stat...
Re: battery compartment
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 9 Jul 2010 00:03:26 -0700
...more > >> > cranking amps and reserve than the spec battery. Seems the plates > >> > would > >> > have to be smaller, so less capacity, less longevity. Doesn't...
Re: oil in coolant
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:55:47 +0000
...In this condition the relief at the pressure cap just doesn't have enough capacity to vent all the pressure. The pin holes in...