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  • Re: Dometic woes
    Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
    Fri, 10 Aug 2007 18:38:24 -0600
    ...little 2 D-cell operated fish aeration pump which I > plumbed in next to the air pump with a "T", but that didn't...
  • Re: Elec. Questions. YES it's about Aux Batt. NO, please don't shoot me.... ;^)
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:53:03 -0700
    ...to one end of cut-off relay (switch portion) for aux batt., as opposed to using the stock 12 gauge red to supply 12V...
  • Re: Fluids Analysis!
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Fri, 7 Dec 2012 18:08:10 -0600
    ...Then keep the > pump afterwards. If you plan to test oil and coolant get a pump just for the > coolant. It will be a...
  • Re: More new parts for your winter projects!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 8 Feb 2024 17:49:22 +0000
    ...for the 80-83 Air Cooled Vanagon.  It goes on the plastic fan that is the alternator.  It supplies air to the heater system...
  • Re: Refrigerator lighting
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:47:07 -0700
    ...as a air supply problem. �I've tried supplementing by blowing in the condensation drain pipe and using an air pump. �That gives me...
  • Re: Air Flow Meter;
    Historical mailing list - zampano
    Fri, 6 Jun 2003 09:11:44 -0700
    ...wrote: >>> Does anyone know if the (VW) air flow meter cap, >>> is supposed to just pop off? >>> I`m prying kinda hard, >>> & it`s...
  • Re: Bluestar =?windows-1252?Q?project=85no_start_yet?=
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 11 May 2013 17:52:38 -0700
    ...wire the fuel pump on, fuel should gush from the return side >>> of the pressure regulator if the fuel supply system is working. >>>> I...
  • Re: Heaters for winter camping
    Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
    Thu, 4 Dec 2008 18:36:19 -0800
    ...A small >>>> blower fan >>>> would circulate the air across the heater core. A small inline >>>> circulating pump could be installed in the coolant line...
  • Re: Propane and refrigerator success
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:13:32 +0000
    ...Unless you have a good supply of >> fresh air, slide door open and the skylight wide open, the circulation is >> impeded especially on very...
  • Re: Where to find the fault?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 2 Nov 2012 19:52:18 -0700
    ...Hi to all, > > I have this ‘82 air cooled here. Won’t start. The fuel pump is running but the injectors won’t spray...
  • Re: Fresh air vent motor [& PS hose]
    Historical mailing list - PACO
    Tue, 2 Sep 1997 15:25:09 -0400
    ...The problem I understand comes from the fact that the fan is lubricated by a fixed supply being fed by centrifugal force. Once the...
  • Re: 88 GL - Rear Heater Leak Test
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sun, 11 May 2014 23:06:55 -0500
    ...If you must test, use >> some >> hoses and fittings and connect to a regulated air supply. Pressurize to 20 >> pi and submerge in water...
  • Re: Fluids Analysis!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 7 Dec 2012 19:40:53 -0500
    ...Then keep the > pump afterwards. If you plan to test oil and coolant get a pump just for the > coolant. It will be a...
  • Re: Boston Bobs day at the dyno
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 20 Dec 2001 09:23:48 -0800
    ...a fuel supply rate shortfall in the fuel rail rather than a problem with the injection system. (fuel filter, fuel pump?) This could also...
  • Re: Fridge on propane ...
    Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
    Fri, 10 Dec 2004 13:24:16 -0700
    ...I also noticed that the pump does not have a resistance, meaning that it does not pump air in. But I thought, it should...
  • Re: 86 hot temp gauge---was '86 Westy cranking trouble
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:15:04 -0400
    ...The old one was running on the cold side(if the gauge indicator was accurate) on the highway, especially when outside air temp was...
  • Re: Replacing metal coolant hoses with copper?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 2 May 2005 18:23:38 -0400
    ...All the non-flexible air lines on my Wanderlodge (including the brake lines) as well as the domestic water supply lines, diesel fuel lines...
  • Re: Fire Talk - Campers
    Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
    Thu, 5 Aug 2004 16:10:19 -0700
    ...all >of the pumps). >Either way, there was a very heavy gaseous mix of propane or gasoline in the >air just waiting for an...
  • Re: Propane pressure facts
    Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
    Thu, 1 Nov 2001 21:50:26 -0500
    ...gt;reducing the oxygen supply will not extinguish it. You would never see <DIV></DIV>&gt;an electric pump placed inside a propane tank...
  • Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:45:15 -0700
    ...What is happening is that the wire run can supply a small amount of current without the voltage dropping. When you have the other...
  • Re: NEW - SERIOUS FUEL PROBLEM - I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
    Fri, 15 Oct 2004 13:15:16 -0400
    ...I took out the plugs and injectors and air filter unit and disconnected the coil and turned it over to pump out the gas...
  • Re: Heaters for winter camping
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 4 Dec 2008 20:49:32 -0600
    ...A small blower fan >>>> would circulate the air across the heater core. A small inline >>>> circulating pump could be installed in the coolant line...
  • Re: NEW - SERIOUS FUEL PROBLEM - I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Fri, 15 Oct 2004 14:45:56 -0400
    ...get rid of the filter between tank and pump. > >Did that - but a continued supply of water in the system meant continued tow >jobs...
  • Re: dometic won't light
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 2 Feb 2001 04:23:23 -0500
    ...Were you still taking full pump strokes? The chamber floods with propane very rapidly and you have to keep pumping air until it starts...
  • Lucky me! (camp-side fuel line repair)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:06:20 -0700
    ...ACK! So I decided to replace the hose to injector and between rail and supply hose. When removing injector, I managed to give it...
  • Re: Dometic Wiring Question
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:48:20 -0700
    ...runs on propane, >>>>>>>>> ac, and >>> >>> 12v, did the modification to the air pump, cleaned up the rust that was >>> behind the fridge and coated...
  • Re: Runaway Starter Saga Continues
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Tue, 5 Nov 2013 11:56:00 -0800
    ...Here is where I am with it now. > > New starter (engine turns - won't start - not even sputter) > New ignition switch > Fuel pump runs...
  • Re: Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Wed, 3 Aug 2016 22:50:18 +0000
    ...with stainless steel lines?  Fuel pump is straining to get fuel perhaps causing cavitation and diminished liquid fuel supply to filter and motor? Other...
  • Re: Fuel pressure too high
    Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
    Sun, 4 Mar 2018 18:44:16 -0800
    ...I'll try your gas cap suggestion, though I'll be surprised if the system is that air-tight. I rapped the fuel pump...
  • Re: Fire Talk - Campers
    Historical mailing list - MC
    Thu, 5 Aug 2004 17:01:12 -0700
    ...all of the pumps). >Either way, there was a very heavy gaseous mix of propane or gasoline in the >air just waiting for an...
  • Re: No current at FI injector plug - a repsonse
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:01:16 -0800
    ...that would be a great upgrade to an air cooled vanagon. there are two versions of air cooled vanagon. Ca and non-Ca. When...
  • Re: Fire Talk - Campers
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Thu, 5 Aug 2004 22:34:37 -0400
    ...all > >of the pumps). > >Either way, there was a very heavy gaseous mix of propane or gasoline in >the > >air just waiting for an...
  • Re: '82 clutch capers
    Historical mailing list - mike boland
    Sat, 1 Mar 2003 23:34:48 -0600
    Or you can use a vacuum bleeder (I bought one from Mac tools 250.00 works off shop air compressor) real nice.. quick easy...
  • Re: Frugal to the nth
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 2 Feb 2003 10:57:27 -0600
    ...Pardon me, but if my hydraulic pump goes out, I am not going to put a used pump on except as an emergency to...
  • Re: Heat handling design error help
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 09 Jun 1996 02:16:45 -0700
    ...then open a valve to supply room temperature oil from a 55 gallon drum to the oil pump and by monitoring the returning oil...
  • Re: I-4 conversion Questions
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 4 Oct 2001 08:32:13 +0000
    ...I think you can borrow/rent these tools at marine supply stores. Interestingly enough, my neighbour has horses not boats, he uses the swager...
  • Re: Aircooled Cylinder Head Temps - first observations
    Historical mailing list - phil cain
    Sun, 24 Dec 2006 20:03:19 -0800
    ...small aquarium "air stone" that was (what else?) busily breaking an incoming oxygen supply into tiny little bubbles ... to mix air into the fish...
  • Re: Turning off rear heater
    Historical mailing list - dylan
    Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:05:20 -0700
    ...I hate to think the heater is pumping out additional hot >> air into the already sweltering interior. >> >> -David, Phoenix AZ '87 Wolfsburg (The Sweatbox) >> >
  • Re: '82 Diesel features and price
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:10:52 -0800
    ...I doubt much heat would ever get that far though, and am not certain they even can supply heated air. A diesel vanagon can...
  • Fuel pressure too high
    Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
    Sun, 4 Mar 2018 16:01:03 -0800
    ...I've been having no end of fun trying to diagnose a fuel supply problem and I'm baffled. I've searched the archives...
  • Re: Refrigerator fan replacement
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 26 Jun 2013 22:36:15 -0400
    ...specified in Bentley, and would have the effect of supplying more air whilst pumping rather than more fuel. > Has anyone installed this part and...
  • Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
    Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
    Fri, 2 Nov 2007 22:30:38 -0400
    ...Freight can be quoted by supplying your postal code. This price is an exchange price requiring your old engine be returned to TiiCo at...
  • Re: Aux battery, install location
    Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
    Thu, 8 May 2008 12:04:51 -0700
    ...One to take power FROM aux battery TO > kitchen sink pump, fridge fans and future loads, the other to supply > power FROM aux. battery...
  • Re: Upstream Fuel Filter dissection results
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:48:12 -0700
    ...my hunch is the inner diameter of the smallest part of the fuel supply circuit does not have to be too big. There are...
  • Re: Dometic Wiring Question
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:21:42 -0700
    ...runs on propane, >>>>>>>> ac, and >> 12v, did the modification to the air pump, cleaned up the rust that was >> behind the fridge and coated...
  • Re: Propane and refrigerator success
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:14:52 +0000
    ...Unless you have a good supply of >>> fresh air, slide door open and the skylight wide open, the circulation is >>> impeded especially on very...
  • Re: Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 3 Aug 2016 20:05:12 -0400
    ...with stainless steel lines? Fuel pump is straining to get fuel perhaps causing cavitation and diminished liquid fuel supply to filter and motor? Other...
  • Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
    Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
    Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:21:10 -0500
    ...As soon as I reattached the ground strap to the battery, the relays kicked in and the fuel pump cycled. The van started up...
  • Re: Addition engine cooling thoughts/ Oil Cooler Issues
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sun, 19 May 2002 14:45:34 EDT
    ...A mirror image of the air flow system is used on the driver's side to mount the SAAB air-to-air intercooler. Here...
  • Re: Dometic Fridge on my 84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Thu, 19 Aug 1999 21:48:27 EDT
    ...It runs off the "pump" fuse, whereas the 12V cooling mode works off the "fridge" fuse. 12V only works when the engine is running...
  • Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 26 Jan 2013 19:56:01 -0800
    ...the power supply > relay. Maybe the fuse should be installed pre relay on 30? Anyhow.... > The HO2S relay and fuel pump circuit share on...
  • Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
    Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
    Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:44:00 -0500
    ...What is > happening is that the wire run can supply a small amount of current > without the voltage dropping. When you have the other...
  • Re: No current at FI injector plug - a repsonse
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:00:23 -0800
    ...I don't work on air cooled VW's anymore, and barely will touch an air cooled vanagon. this should give you a few...
  • Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:54:30 -0400
    ...Lots of people leave a regular vacuum pump on overnight. I don't know how long you will need to leave that pump you...
  • Re: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Thu, 1 May 2008 18:06:54 -0700
    ...Also the plastic fuel supply line from the pump up to the ring itself should likely be replaced. I think all of those bits...
  • Re: Shade tree wiring of a cold start valve on a 2.1?
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:59:14 -0600
    ...Since the Haltech also has an 86 terminal for the fuel pump relay, that's where I'll get the power supply and correct...
  • Re: Turning off rear heater
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:58:14 -0700
    ...I hate to think the heater is pumping out additional hot >> air into the already sweltering interior. >> >> -David, Phoenix AZ '87 Wolfsburg (The Sweatbox) >> >
  • Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning seque to diesel radiator coolant flow direction
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:49:09 -0700
    ...as a result #15 terminal loses > the > > 12 > > > >volt > > > >which then shuts off the power supply relay and the fuel pump relay. > Both > > > >the...
  • Re: No current at FI injector plug - a repsonse
    Historical mailing list - Zolly
    Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:20:13 -0800
    Scott, Many thanks for the great write-up on the air cooled ignition system. You mentioned, to change it to the later model system...
  • index of tech bulletins affecting vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 17 Apr 94 01:35:27 CDT
    ...Air Filte Vanagon ALL 10-87-02 Engine Remanufactured Engine Identification Vanagon 1983-85 17-87-04 Engine Oil Leak from Rear - Oil pump...