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• Re: 82 Diesel Westy Problem
  Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 20:26:18 -0500
  ...Fuel siphons back into the tank- so when you go to start it again, you have to pump all the air out to re...
• Re: Buying my first VW
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 21:50:33 -0500
  ...I've never had the "privilege" of working on a diesel > engine. > > > Should I > > > siphon out the old fuel before trying to start the...
• Re: Thermostat question
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 4 Nov 2018 09:56:48 -0800
  ...just removing the thermostat housing and not raising the van or siphoning any coolant? Bruce - 86 Westy Syncro (2.1 digifant) Bruce On Tue...
• Fuel Tank Removal and Reinstall
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Fri, 1 May 1998 09:56:21 EDT
  ...Unhook supply and return lines (one either side of tank) and drain fuel or siphon fuel out of filler hole (quicker). 2. Undo the...
• Oil Filters Again - Clarification
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 15:41:32 -0800
  ...the oil accumulated in the bearing oil passage way will be siphoned out thus increasing the detrimental effect of running your Vanagon engine dry...
• Re: vanagon gas tank remove
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 23:18:16 -0400
  DAve, this is no big problem, to remove just follow common sense, first drain the tank with a siphon as much as possible, then...
• Heat/Hot Showers Cheap!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 14:03:24 -0400
  ...If the tank was high enough above the oil cooler then thermo-siphoning should be possible, just bring one pipe well up into the...
• Re: Vanagon Gripes
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 14:46:29 -0800
  ...brake fluid reservoir on the top part of the dash behind the instrument cluster! Forgot to siphon off some fluid when changing brake pads...
• Re: Blinking coolant light...
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 5 May 2000 14:56:59 -0400
  ...tube from a Windex bottle, you have what you need to siphon coolant into the radiator. Again, start with cold van, add coolant until...
• Re: Ideas for adding water outlets to Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 13:20:36 -0700
  ...It would give me water for cooking and washing outside the van. > > I was also thinking of adding a siphon pump hose, tapped into...
• Re: Block Heaters
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 09:34:38 -0600
  ...The circulating heaters were typically 1200/1500 Watts and were usually installed in the cooling system plumbing and worked on a thermo-siphon principle...
• Re: Blinking Coolant Light Mystery (to me)
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 21:18:34 -0700
  ...If there are > no problems with the cap or hose, the coolant should be siphoned back > into the expansion tank as the coolant cools...
• Re: 91 GL running hot all of the sudden
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 19:18:58 -0400
  Dan, Get a little pump siphon and take the excess out of the overflow tank. That way you're right there to see when...
• Re: 86 Vanagon with head gasket leak
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 20:17:58 -0400
  ...Coolant is frequently pumped from expansion tank to refill tank and does not siphon back into expansion tank when motor cools. 3. Removing expansion...
• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:16:35 -0700
  ...pvc tubing that > will just go in the dipstick hole, and siphon some out. Remember to > spit if you get a mouthful of oil.
• Re: Weep No More For Me
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 11:35:11 -0400
  ...A good test of all this is by siphoning water from one bucket to another with a piece of hose. As long as you...
• Re: Anyone install a Generator?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 17:07:25 -0500
  ...stroke oil, each good for 1 gallon of mix, and a siphon hose. > jimt > On Tuesday, Oct 1, 2002, at 19:35 America/Denver...
• Re: 87 Syncro Westy Puking Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:38:05 -0800
  ...quick > pull-over to the side of the road. > > I can siphon the coolant out of the filler tank by removing the > hose from...
• Re: back on the road
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 11:44:29 -0700
  ...do you have to drop the tank > to drain it, or siphon it maybe? Is Dri Gas the same thing as Sta-Bil? > > > > David...
• Re: clutch master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 09:51:42 +0000
  ...down a good sized old towel under the area first and siphon the resevoir (Mity-Vac) below the level of the clutch feed, though...
• Re: Drain Coolant to replace Thermostat (2.1 L)???
  Historical mailing list - Dan R. Hall
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 22:11:40 -0500
  ...Then open up the expansion tank and siphon the coolant out of there and into a suitably clean container--I just used an almost...
• Re: Replacing coolant level sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 21:25:10 -0700
  ...With the > hose clamp pliers on the hoses I siphon off coolant into a clean bucket. > It's easy to change the sensor at...
• Re: Fluid leaking from underdash
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 21:51:17 -0600
  ...It has been a while, and the details are a bit fuzzy now, but I began by using a siphon made of plastic tubing...
• Re: Fuel ponderings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 11:55:47 -0600
  ...Not quite the same as deliberately "cracking" > an atom of inert solid matter in a controlled way to siphon off a > specific amount of...
• Re: Draining the gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 21:27:49 -0800
  ...I > stuck a small plastic tube and pumped on the other end to create a siphon but > still only a tiny amount came out...
• Re: Heater?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:44:10 -0400
  ...more work > today, if leaving the van overnight, nose-up at about 20• slope and open > for siphon didn't work. > > On Fri, Oct...
• Re: Fuel tank question...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:27:54 -0700
  ...We cut the old one open and found that someone had dropped some surgical tubing into the tank after siphoning off gas, and it...
• Re: Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 May 2011 14:58:49 -0400
  ...It would be limited to what's in the galleries though, I'm > quite sure the oil pump would drastically inhibit siphoning from the...
• John Wallace Day - A Story
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 10:41:53 -0500
  ...John immediately whipped out a length of hose and began to siphon gas from his Vanagon into mine. "But what will I do about...
• Re: stripped oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 21:51:30 -0800
  ...How about using siphons to drain > your kitchen sink > instead of letting the water go quickly down the > drain? Think of the > much left...
• Re: Fuel tank problem solving
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 18 Mar 2018 19:15:07 +0000
  ...I checked for fuel using my siphon hose. There is at least 6” of gas in the tank - might be more. With the fuel...
• Re: How do explain this?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:04:19 -0500
  ...I suggest getting a piece of clear plastic tubing from the local pet shop tropical fish section and simply siphon dry the brake/clutch...
• Euro-Engine: FIX 86 Volkswagen Vanagon, Cooling, Overflow tank
  Historical mailing list - "Michael Aiu Taber (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 21:13:07 -0400
  ...When the engine cools down, the coolant does not siphon back into the expansion tank. The pressure stays high in the system, even overnight...
• Re: flashing LED
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:08:42 EDT
  ...It siphons off air, sends it over to the expansion tank, then when the system exceeds the 13 lbs that cap is set for...
• Re: 87 Syncro Westy Puking Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:27:22 -0400
  ...quick pull-over to the side of the road. > > I can siphon the coolant out of the filler tank by removing the hose from...
• Re: NEW - SERIOUS FUEL PROBLEM - I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 13:15:16 -0400
  ...It just takes enough pressure to get the gas moving so it can start a siphon. You may need to move the hose several...
• Re: HELP!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 22:13:20 -0500
  ...Valve guides worn and oil siphons into the combustion chamber, rings/cylinders worn and oil is passing by, etc. To clear the air (no...
• Re: Marvel Mystery Oil
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 14 May 2004 16:59:11 -0700
  ...drain the > bottom 1.5 gallons of gas out with a siphon or pump and try starting with > all fresh gas. Put driver side...
• Re: NEW - SERIOUS FUEL PROBLEM - I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 14:45:56 -0400
  ...It just >takes enough pressure to get the gas moving so it can start a siphon. You >may need to move the hose several...
• How-to remove and replace the gas tank and lines/seals
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 09:27:18 EDT
  ...Unhook supply and return lines (one either side of tank) and drain fuel or siphon fuel out of filler hole (quicker). 2. Undo the...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:36:00 -0400
  ...Because gas was being siphoned off by thieves at night. As the 80's progressed and into the 90's. Gas stayed at $1...
• Yet another EE talks batteries
  Historical mailing list - Stanley Pitman
  Sat, 17 Jun 2000 08:45:29 -0700
  ...If you make the auxiliary charging current too high, there is strong risk of damage to battery or alternator, as well as siphoning off...
• Re: Heater?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018 10:54:20 -0700
  ...more work > > today, if leaving the van overnight, nose-up at about 20• slope and open > > for siphon didn't work. > > > > On Fri, Oct...
• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:00:12 -0600
  ...pvc tubing that > will just go in the dipstick hole, and siphon some out. Remember to > spit if you get a mouthful of oil.
• Re: brake bleeding question
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 12:32:30 -0400
  ...level in the MC first, so you do not create a siphon- and insert the plastic plugs that came with the MC. Loosely mount...
• Re: 87 Syncro Westy Puking Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:11:25 EDT
  ...I can siphon the coolant out of the filler tank by removing the hose from the expansion cap and drawing it into a bottle...
• Re: Friday NVC: DARWIN Awards ... 2005 (old but good)
  Historical mailing list - forum email
  Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:25:38 -0500
  ...When a man attempted to siphon gasoline from a motor home parked on > a Seattle street, he got much more than he bargained for...
• Re: mystery hose (FUEL TANK)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Feb 1997 19:41:13 +0000
  ...tank likely). Removing is fairly straightforward and will take an afternoon. Siphon out all the gas, then with an extinguisher nearby, remove the fill...
• Re: Heater?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:29:44 -0500
  ...more work >>> today, if leaving the van overnight, nose-up at about 20• slope and open >>> for siphon didn't work. >>> >>> On Fri, Oct...
• Re: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 02:59:07 EST
  ...BUT, I periodically (about once a year) siphon out app the accessible coolant in the reservoir and recovery tanks. Then replace with fresh 50...
• Re: Marvel Mystery Oil
  Historical mailing list - gary
  Fri, 14 May 2004 20:17:06 -0400
  ...drain the > > bottom 1.5 gallons of gas out with a siphon or pump and try starting with > > all fresh gas. Put driver side...
• External Heat System for Vans
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 12:16:48 -0600
  ...The hot water was generated by thermo-siphon principle. There was a copper tube wrapped around that drum several times to form a coil...
• Re: Marvel Mystery Oil
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 May 2004 19:28:28 -0500
  ...drain the > > bottom 1.5 gallons of gas out with a siphon or pump and try starting with > > all fresh gas. Put driver side...
• Re: 80 Vanagon Camper Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 15:18:52 -0400
  ...Oh and nearly run the thing empty and siphon the remaining fuel before you start. A lot of wire brushing and good alkyd primer...
• Camper Closet Contents List
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Jul 1995 12:15:39 -0400
  ...Attachment Umbrella Rubbers for Shoes Bug Lamp H2O Intake Hose H20 Siphon Hose Bungie Cord Doughnut Gas Tank Fill Hose 110 & 12 Volt Adapters...
• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:55:45 -0700
  ...pvc tubing that > will just go in the dipstick hole, and siphon some out.� Remember to > spit if you get a mouthful of oil.
• H2O Head pitting repair
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 16:31:56 CST6CDT
  ...i used an el-cheapo siphon sand blaster with walnut shell media. this worked wonderfully to clean the pits out. also removed carbon nice...
• Re: 12 volt to the Reefer fan, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:40:38 -0700
  ...Would rather siphon off some 12v elsewhere. Since that was so easy I'll move on other questions which should be more difficult: I...
• Re: Carrying extra gasoline in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 4 Jan 2020 10:21:39 -0500
  ...NEED GAS!"....an appropriate length of Tygon 3/8" tubing for siphoning, some kind of empty container, a $1 slim Walmart funnel....and hope...
• Re: camping list
  Historical mailing list - jim hayes
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 08:53:39 -0700
  ...can of butane, my iron seems to evaporate it fast > > 9. Siphon, tire repair aerosol, plugs, inflater. > 10. Folding shovel, hatchet, camping saw, hammer...