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• Re: Operating temp question/Boston Bob's solution?(long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Tue, 25 Dec 2001 10:24:04 EST
  ...there is an optimum temperature for your engine based on it's design (materials, clearances, etc) Really we'd LIKE to see an engine...
• Re: temperature gauge under reporting temperature
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 08:02:28 -0500
  ...my coolant with a bit of water, my temperature >>> gauge is >>> under reporting my temperature by A LOT. On two 11 mile trips, the...
• Re: '87 temperature gauge
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 18:00:09 -0600
  > when an '87 wasserboxer is running at proper engine temperature, > where is the temp. gauge needle pointing? 12 o'clock? 1 o'clock? 2...
• Digital thermometer with clock and volt meter
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 19:34:15 -0700
  I was searching for a nice digital thermometer for measuring indoors and outdoors temperature for the Westy. I looked thru Oregon Scientific and Lacrosse...
• Re: Comments on the Oil Cooler Upgrade Issue
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 19 Nov 2005 09:08:41 -0500
  ...The details of the rate of heat transfer from the oil to the water are such that as the oil temperature goes up, more...
• Koolatron
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:13:40 -0400
  ...Its cooled down to 37.6 degrees F with an ambient temperature of 73.2 Temperature is still dropping though so it might get...
• Thermostat opening vs. all open temperatures
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 15:52:17 -0400
  Does anyone have the specifications or real world data for what temperatures our thermostats should 1) start to open? 2) be fully open? A...
• Re: Patching a water tank?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 21:56:10 -0400
  ...One has an adjustable temperature control which is desirable in that different plastics melt at different temperatures. Here's the adjustable one: http://www...
• Re: Temperature of Beer - was: RE: German engineering vs British electrics
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 03:19:53 EDT
  In a message dated 4/6/02 4:45:15 PM, gchallis@CENTUM.COM writes: << Ideal serving temperatures for U.S./N.Z./Oz...
• Re: Cooling Problems: Radiator flow
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 14:28:53 -0800
  Using temperature is not a bad way. When ours went bad, we checked temperature under the Van, close to the radiator. With the old...
• Re: A/C outlet temperature
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Mon, 17 May 1999 07:30:39 -0700
  ...With an ambient temperature of about 78 deg I measured an outlet temperature of 50 deg at the outlet above the drivers seat. This...
• Re: Looking for instrument cluster or tachometer
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 8 Dec 2021 15:59:49 -0500
  ...Eric Caron > On Dec 8, 2021, at 3:54 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > and coolant temperature and oil pressure and oil...
• (Fwd) Temperature Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Bobby "Butch" Stokes
  Wed, 20 Dec 1995 08:49:08 CDT
  Thanks for the advice on my question if there's an adjustment on the water temperature - see below. I called the mechanic and he...
• red led in temperature gauge
  Historical mailing list - Gary A Meek
  Fri, 5 Sep 1997 23:20:20 -0600
  Am I right in assuming that the red led gets its information from the temperature gauge and does not have a sensor of its...
• Re: thicker oil viscosity question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 20:00:36 -0400
  The 20w-50 is fine until temperatures are consistently well below freezing. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: Eurospec conversion/ coolant pressure/valves/etc.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 19:31:56 EST
  ...Note that the temperature measurement we follow is at the block. I intend to install a temperature sensor at the radiator also, just to...
• Re: Temperature guage LONG
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 00:12:44 -0500
  ...In Canada, we have thermostats that open at a higher temperature because we are trying to build up a resevoir of heat in the...
• Re: Wesipes
  Historical mailing list - The Skylight Guy
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 21:06:31 -0800
  Just thought I would follow up on the engine temperatures- I guess a lot depends on length of drive and outside temperature. I am...
• At long last protype waterbox bleeding, draining and purging installed and operating
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 20:35:24 -0400
  ...the temperature indicator never reaches the warning light... at 2000 to 2500 the temperature settles in at about 40% of gauge ... when the rpms...
• Diesel Westy Glow Plug LED
  Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
  Tue, 05 Nov 1996 12:28:04 -0800
  ...Is there a temperature sensor which tells the LED to go out?? We haven't heard anything out here in the west coast about...
• Re: Oil Pressure Gauge Kit
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sat, 10 Mar 2018 19:14:22 -0800
  ...The owner's manual for my 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile recommends 20W-50 oil over a wide range of temperatures. I have finally...
• Re: 87 syncro water temperature sender
  Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 22:23:47 -0400
  ...I always thought that there was a temperature sender and the Temp Sensor II was a separate temperature sensor for the fuel injection. Does...
• Re: Scott: common knowledge?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:44:36 -0800
  ...My father's '53 Chevy had to have a wind block whenever the temperature was below about 10 F. My camper benefits if the...
• Re: '85 Westy Camper: What to watch for?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 08:49:52 -0400
  ...that's not a level gauge, it's the temp gauge. > TBill Actually, it is both a temperature gauge and a level gauge. If...
• Re: looking for a source for temp 2/temperature gauge sending unit connectors
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jan 2013 15:16:53 -0500
  ...my 1990 >vanagon and was also checking the wiring for the temperature gauge 037 906 240 Tell him to look at MG 9, SG...
• Re: Temperature Adjustment cables was RE: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 18:16:10 -0400
  Jamie Fitterer wrote, >> ...My Temperature adjustment cable in the dash is shot.� Looks like PO stretched it out at one point and tried to...
• Won't start cold
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:41:56 -0400
  Hi all, My van won't start when the temperature is below about 5 degrees celsius. At higher temperatures it starts fine, and doesn...
• Re: Blizzaks on the EV
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Tue, 21 Jan 1997 22:30:58 -0500 (EST)
  ...to more easily support the load and to run at lower temperatures. > > If these are for driving on snow, are high temperatures a problem? :)
• Transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Marie Whitehead
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 17:13:15 -0500
  ...The only differences seem to be the outside temperature. Today it is in the 50s and through the week it was in the 30s...
• Temperature Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Ed Nieves.
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 20:50:57 EDT
  My temperature gauge in my '90 vanagon gl is not working properly, I think. It stays a little past the 1/4 white zone...
• Re: Tempurature
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 8 May 2002 13:16:04 -0400
  ...In heavy traffic it is normal that the temperature climbs a bit but the rad fan should regulated the temperature just above the cooling...
• Re: '87 Westy Question For Guys With IR Thermometers
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:56:08 -0700
  205F sounds pretty OK for a temperature. The digital gauges that I use show cooling systems in the 90 to 95C range and slightly...
• Re: Temperature guage
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 22:31:03 -0700
  ...Seems to me that after the engine is warmed to standard > operating temperature it doesn't matter. Hot is hot. > > Can someone explain it...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Feb 2007 to 6 Feb 2007 - Special issue (#2007-165)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 11:59:45 -0700
  ...There can be major differences at temperatures far above or below this. This is the differences we do not see in the ratings. > Actually...
• Re: Temp II sensor
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 18:25:38 -0500
  ...Your reading of 2800 ohms corresponds to 15 to 20 C (59 to 68 F) whicj is about right for ambient (garage) temperatures (except...
• Re: Need Sender Advice (Step 1)
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 21:38:24 -0500
  ...Oil pressure Oil Temperature Manifold pressure Head Temperature Voltage Amperage Water Temperature Coolant system pressure (Still debating this one) Air-to-fuel ratio Thanks...
• Re: '87 Fuel Injection & General
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Aug 1996 15:32:14 -0300 (ADT)
  ...If I were to replace the >thermostat what temperature should I ask for? Is the fan coming on at the >right temperature? Where should...
• external temperature guage
  Historical mailing list - gneiss9
  Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:05:42 -0700
  I have noticed that several van drivers have installed external temperature probes and guages in their rigs; Can anyone suggest a source for a...
• Re: Installation of Engine Oil Temp. Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Joseph J Helwig
  Sat, 13 Apr 1996 09:31:45 -0600
  At 01:27 13/4/96 -0500, Bob Hoover wrote: <great discussion on oil temperature senders, and where to install them> I noticed that...
• A/C outlet temperature
  Historical mailing list - Frank Brand
  Sun, 16 May 1999 23:54:40 -0700
  ...With an ambient temperature of about 78 deg I measured an outlet temperature of 50 deg at the outlet above the drivers seat. This...
• Re: Blinking Red Light--solved?
  Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 17:31:31 -0400
  ...Coolant Temperature Gauge Light flashes intermittently / continuously Model(s): All Models, all Model Years Flashing coolant temperature light may be caused by: - Low coolant...
• Re: Blinking temperature light
  Historical mailing list - Goetz Aust
  Mon, 29 Jul 2013 11:45:49 -0600
  Pressure tank appears full based on color and temperature at top . No visible leaks on ground - its raining now. Also the temp gauge flashes...
• Re: What Should I See On the Temperature Gage?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:39:05 -0400
  ...Thermostat > opening and > closing based on the temperature of the coolant and keeping the engine > at a > constant operating temperature. > So, which is normal...
• Re: Wasserboxer cooling (was:Re: aftermarket instrumentatio
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 08:42:53 -0600
  ...Oil temperature can be much more volitile than >> coolant temperature, but after a sustained period under extreme condiditions >> the coolant temperature will inevitibly rise...
• RE: 87 Vanagon: installing VDO oil pressure and temperature senders [long]
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 29 May 1996 07:57:44 -0700
  ...installing VDO oil pressure and temperature senders [long] > This past weekend I purchased VDO gauges and senders to monitor the > oil pressure and temperature...
• Re: � � �Oil Temps and TDi rp m
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:30:26 EST
  ...For oil temperatures, I quickly warm up to 190 to 195 F. My typical freeway oil temperatures are between 210 and 220 F. On...
• Re: help with 91GL problem - it likes flatbed rides too much
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 09:41:53 -0400
  ...A second temperature sensor is located on the front of the housing that connects directly to the temperature gauge on the dashboard. My sensor...
• Re: Dipstick oil level
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 22:29:22 -0500
  ...Of course you won't prove anything if you don't have a good quality temperature gauge measuring oil temperature and with a WBX...
• Re: Head temperature sensor
  Historical mailing list - francoix gagnon
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 08:19:48 EDT
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Head temperature sensor >Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 10:26:02 -0700 > >Francoix, > >Not that high! > >The Type 4 VW engine is...
• Re: Overheat thought
  Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 14:25:27 -0800
  Keith wrote: "A thermistor is a type of resistor whose resistance changes linearly with temperature over a small range. In this way, if your...
• Re: Which gauges? (F)
  Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 16:10:06 -0400
  I put the outdoor temperature sensor for my thermometer inside my fridge to make sure the beer stays cold:>) Priorities. Tim Winter Park, Florida...
• Re: TIICo missing thermostat: replaced
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 10:18:11 -0400
  ...I found that the engine temperature stayed very steady on a hot weather run to Lake Placid NY (250 miles). My temperature needle stays...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 23:37:41 -0500
  ...But the air temperature now IS the air temperature that the ECU should be seeing, and the one it should use in engine management...
• Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:32:38 -0500
  ...Batteries don't die, they get murdered Dennis wrote: > The open circuit voltage of a battery goes up as temperature goes up. The > required...
• Re: TIICo missing thermostat: replaced
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 14:18:10 -0400
  ...I found that the engine temperature stayed very steady on a hot weather run to Lake Placid NY (250 miles). My temperature needle stays...
• Engen VW Cup
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 15:03:57 -0600
  ...Powerkote Coats Polo Components for Engen VW Cup Johannesburg - June 2005 - Powerkote has successfully applied its high temperature microfilm ceramic coatings to the exhaust...
• Re: fridge questions
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, IS Manager
  Fri, 7 Mar 1997 06:33:48 -0800
  ...Well, with outside temperatures > in the 40s and inside temperatures probably in the high 60s to low 70s > (electric heater) the fridge inside temperature...
• Water Wetter
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 08:40:17 -0700
  ...As soon as you begin moving, the coolant temperature begins to decline and the fan stops. When using the Water Wetter, the coolant temperature...
• Re: Coolant temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 4 May 2008 15:48:45 -0700
  ...Bentley, "Water-cooled from 1986", shows a "sealing ring" for "temperature sensor coolant display", and there is a seal of some kind shown for...
• Re: Oil Temperature??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 18:10:53 -0500
  ...Sure it helps to maintain oil pressure, by keeping the oil temperature lower than it would be without it. -- David McNeely