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  • Re: Last air cooled model?
    Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
    Tue, 5 Feb 2002 18:20:21 -0800
    > The 82 and 83 had the rear plastic vents. The 80-81 had the steel vents > in the body panel. My supposed 81 Westy...
  • Re: Air leaks from heat vents
    Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
    Wed, 7 Feb 2007 13:43:58 -0500
    ...Another writer suggested accessing the vents by removing the front grill. I think I will try that approach. However, I live in Wisconsin and...
  • Re: Trojan 31 AGM battery, under the back seat
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 17 Jun 2007 16:23:22 -0700
    ...On 6/17/07, Larry Chase <roadguy@roadhaus.com> wrote: > > Loren, > > Please consider provisions for battery venting. > > A setup similar to the AW .. Battery...
  • Re: got the wrong vitro frigo
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Sat, 2 Aug 2008 01:32:36 -0400
    The original 3-way fridge needed ventilation from top to bottom because of the design. The Vitrifrigo cooling unit radiator is small and placed...
  • Re: rear air vents for Westfalias? Possible to install?
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Tue, 30 Mar 1999 10:33:46 -0800
    ...rear air vents for Westfalias? Possible to install? >The rear vents on the late vans take the place of the noisy air vents at...
  • Re: Vent Windows
    Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
    Wed, 19 Apr 2000 13:51:50 -0700
    Somewhere I read that it is possible to get locks for the wing vents. Does anybody know where? Jeanne ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan Fleming...
  • no air flow through vents...
    Historical mailing list - lbmelman
    Thu, 4 Apr 2002 04:07:42 -0800
    the knob is in the open position but i am getting no air flow through the two dashboard vents on the driver and passenger...
  • sliding door vent window
    Historical mailing list - Crazed Idiot
    Fri, 09 Feb 1996 0:29:55 EST
    So NOBODY on the list knows anything about removing/installing the sliding door vent window? Wow. :) Sean
  • Re: Vanagon Heating -Vented Propand Furnaces
    Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
    Mon, 5 Nov 2001 14:31:08 -0500
    Sorry about typos; that's Vented Propane Furnaces. and Sizes are from 12K-20K BTU.
  • Holding tank vent
    Historical mailing list - John Shattuck
    Sat, 7 Dec 2002 21:47:27 EST
    Hi Everyone, Could someone tell me how and where the sink drain holding tank is vented. Thanks, Chadwyck
  • Re: noise reduction
    Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
    Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:23:00 +0200
    Eric, Yes, I'm sure they're vents. There's blue levers, and there's a draft... What I'm not sure about is...
  • Vanagon side window rain vent idea that works
    Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
    Mon, 22 Mar 1999 10:12:14 -0800
    ...The little bit of water that did make it through the vent at times collected on and ran down the vent's screen and...
  • Re: Air recirculator
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Mon, 4 Feb 2019 15:53:24 +0100
    ...Air recirculator > > You probably have the black vents in the rear side windows? > > In that case yes, the door vents are taped shut, and...
  • Plastic part for the louvered rear vents
    Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
    Tue, 4 Apr 2017 14:28:06 -0700
    HI Just came from the VW dealer went to get the small square blocks used to secure the two rear louvered vents They press...
  • Vent wing repair
    Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
    Mon, 17 Jul 2000 05:45:26 -0400
    My vent wings have gotten loose at the pivot points, and it appears that the pivot could be drilled out, and a stainless fastener...
  • RE: need ventilation in rear of vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
    6 Jul 1995 11:33:05 -0800
    _______________________________________________________________________________ Speaking of rear vent windows for ventilation, does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can get more air in my '81 westy...
  • Re: "Ventwing"
    Historical mailing list - Dave Richards
    Thu, 14 Aug 1997 20:09:36 -0400
    Ahaa! Dan, dats for me now do i join the queue of people looking for these ventwing or do you know where they can...
  • Re: Rear window vents
    Historical mailing list - Doug F
    Sat, 11 Mar 2006 13:30:28 -0800
    ...Rear window vents Which side of the rear window vents goes to the outside? The side with half of it holes, or where the...
  • Re: 89 + Rear window vents transplanted in an 85 Westy
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 25 Jan 2006 00:37:57 EST
    ...They had to > put cabin exhaust vents someplace, the back of the windows was a pretty > good place. > Al Brase > > correct. which is why...
  • Re: A hot question...
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 22 Feb 1999 01:40:40 EST
    ...maybe youre referring to the fresh air vents... chris
  • WTB: Passenger Vent Window ASAP
    Historical mailing list - James V
    Mon, 11 Apr 2005 15:35:20 -0700
    Okay, per list advice, I'll try sticking w/ the vent window (vs swapping it for a stationary window) and work on tightening it...
  • Re: battery mat that neutralizes acids?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Mon, 3 Jul 2006 16:39:22 -0400
    Yes, the battery under the passenger seat is vented. You can see this vent .It is a little black tube that attaches to the...
  • vanagon vent shade/wind deflector URL
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 7 Dec 1998 10:51:16 EST
    www.macneilauto.com site for the company that sells the vanagon rain deflectors/vent shades. chris
  • Re: Which vendor has the gas tank vent line replacement kit?
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Fri, 21 May 2004 09:27:36 -0600
    Which vendor has the gas tank vent line replacement kit? TIA
  • Re: olympian plat. cat heater info request
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:54:32 -0800
    ...But i was wondering if anyone has got one of the > vented kind and can report on how the vent system works. I recall...
  • Re: Catalytic Heaters.
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Tue, 3 Nov 1998 22:46:31 -0800
    ...In our non-direct vented catalytic heater case, all > that additional heat gain goes into the van which is the heat > exchanger, whereas the...
  • Re: 1985 fresh air vent clogged?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Mon, 14 Apr 2014 08:13:55 -0700
    '85 pulls the dash vent air from before the heater core. I'll take pictures after work this evening. Jim -----Original Message----- From: Karl...
  • Re: Installing Nicro solar vent in Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Sat, 2 Jun 2001 22:38:20 -0500
    ...Installing Nicro solar vent in Westy? I want to install the 4" Nicro solar vent in my '86 Westy. I've seen some discussion...
  • Re: Ventilation Controls
    Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Company
    Tue, 29 Jan 2002 11:18:03 -1000
    >I feel rather stupid, but I've had my vanagon now for 4 months, and >I'm still pretty perplexed to the ventilation controls...
  • Re: dometic pilot goes out when thermostat turned up
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:17:23 -0400
    You can check the vent for leaks by removing the chrome vent cover on the exterior of the Vanagon. Place a cork from a...
  • Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Sun, 27 May 2007 22:00:15 -0600
    ...The vents MUST point DOWN. This is important. There are regulators where stage one and stage two point different ways--do not use them...
  • Re: Alternative to Cover Camper Fridge Vent
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:59:50 -0500
    ...It is held onto the vent by a nut, which >screws onto a bolt that was put through the center of the vent. Works...
  • Re: West Marine's Solar Powervent
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Wed, 25 Apr 2001 22:16:47 -0700
    On the subject of Ventilation and the sky-lite, has anyone installed a MAX-AIR roof vent cover? It fits over top of the...
  • Re: no air flow through vents...
    Historical mailing list - lbmelman
    Thu, 4 Apr 2002 14:56:30 -0800
    ...in other words, if no one on this list with a pop top is getting ventilation or air conditioning through the two dashboard vents...
  • Crumbling Flue Vent Cover
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
    Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:54:43 -0700
    After switching from a Dometic to a Norcold refer we no longer need the flue vent as it is not hooked up. I placed...
  • Re: A/C? Pfui! Need a good fan
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
    Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:11:50 -0600
    ...The leg vents, forget it. > > You got some extra special face vent? Must be! Mr. BZ-the mystery deepens > -- > Rocky J Squirrel > > > > Thomas Buese...
  • Re: fridge pilot light blowing out.
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 2 Oct 2006 17:29:37 -0500
    ...Very brittle,it > is.Maybe > done when adjusting the flue when reconnecting the vent > cover.Dosent take > much. Remove all the vent cover pieces...
  • Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 26 Apr 2016 19:55:00 -0700
    Ken, the latch that keeps the vent closed is held by a screw that fastens through a lead piece. It is perhaps a half...
  • stove=heater=safe?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 14 Nov 1994 13:56:39 -0800
    ...Must they be vented to be safe? If they are not vented, how would it differ, say, from me using my built-in westy...
  • Re: What VW says about the flue cover
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 29 Jun 2015 22:05:46 -0700
    ...The flue vent > should > >> remain uncovered at all other times. > >> > > > > Boy, that's a hard sell, or it was fifteen years ago anyway. ;) > > > > d > > >
  • Re: info needed on crancase ventilation systems (mostly I4)
    Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
    Thu, 3 Dec 2009 02:50:26 -0500
    ...So I'm not sure what venting system to use: the original Audi engine vent design, the fuel injection system I modified it with...
  • Re: Removing and installing dash vents
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 4 May 2022 20:33:42 -0700
    ...On Wed, May 4, 2022 at 7:50 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > hi Eric, > > Which vent are you talking about? - the...
  • Re: RoadHaus - Front AC Kit Install / Final Report
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sat, 21 Dec 2002 19:54:54 -0500
    ...The unit Larry Chase had installed has the vents coming out of where the ash tray is normally. The VW one did not have...
  • Re: Heat front dash vents
    Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
    Tue, 8 Jan 2002 07:10:43 -0500
    ...The vent hoses on newer Vanagons are connected to oval shaped outlets after the heater core with a plastic adapter. My air distributor box...
  • Re: Let's make vented catalytic heaters
    Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
    Sat, 22 Dec 2001 22:08:06 +0000
    ...However, like we've discussed on this list before, it's not vented, so it deposits moisture and CO plus Co2 in the cabin...
  • Re: battery mat that neutralizes acids?
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Tue, 4 Jul 2006 09:59:21 -0700
    ...The battery has a vent kit option that has a small plastic tube that vents the gasses to the exterior. Very simple solution which...
  • Re: Ventalation Controls (sp)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 10 May 2002 06:39:02 -0700
    top = floor or defrost next one = temperature next one = fresh air to heater bottom = fresh air to ceiling vents IIRC
  • Re: window vents.
    Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
    Tue, 3 Sep 2002 11:27:15 -0400
    CARY CHIANG: PLEASE RETURN THE WINDOW VENTS IN THE SAME CONDITION THAT YOU RECEIVED THEM, OR SEND THE $ 20 BUCKS.............. CLARENCE
  • Re: Westy fridge vent cap [what is it??]
    Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
    Tue, 18 Apr 2000 19:07:34 -0700
    http://www.oz.net/~tyg/TyG/images/Westy/frig_vent.jpg has a pic of mine. I've never lost mine. Seems pretty well...
  • Re: battery with vent required?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 8 Jan 2015 18:22:19 -0500
    ...For the Westy since the battery should be isolated from living space the compartment had that screwed down gasketed cover with a vent/drain...
  • Re: What VW says about the flue cover
    Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
    Mon, 29 Jun 2015 20:14:01 -0400
    ...The flue vent should >>> remain uncovered at all other times. >> >> Boy, that's a hard sell, or it was fifteen years ago anyway. ;) >> >> d >>
  • EV Ventshades
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 29 Dec 1995 13:22:26 -0400 (EDT)
    A couple of people have mentioned wanting ventshades for their EVs. My plan to get $$$ in advance perhaps is a bit undo-able, considering...
  • Re: Close that fresh air vent and stay warmer.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 28 Nov 2001 19:29:25 -0500
    That vent is also for the air that gets heated. At least for the water-cooled Vanagon. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
  • Re: Taking out the dash for BEHR unit / Radio relocation
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Mon, 20 Jan 2003 21:53:25 EST
    ...They could be made to mount on top of the dashboard and maybe even "swivel" right to left......kind of like the air vents...
  • Re: [T2] fuel tank vent lines
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 9 Mar 2001 09:07:38 EST
    ...It can be removed from the passenger side, the small vents are the same size as the standard vacum lines I think 3mm Mark...
  • Re: noise reduction
    Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
    Fri, 22 Oct 2004 00:27:48 +0200
    ...noise reduction > Robin, > > I am stumped! I agree how does the door vent vent of the air can't get > pulled out of the...
  • Triangle vent window question
    Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
    Mon, 9 Jun 2014 13:06:25 -0400
    Hi all, It's been awhile since I've been on the list, but back on and have a question about the triangle vent...
  • Re: 84 Wolfsberg westie roof outlets
    Historical mailing list - TBill
    Mon, 22 Sep 1997 17:39:45 -0700
    > I have an 84 Wolfsberg Westfalia GL and I am not getting any ventilation > from the two roof outlets above the sliding door. I...
  • Re: West Marine's Solar Powervent
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 26 Apr 2001 01:29:49 -0400
    That fits a 14x14 inch vent. Ours ain't... d By the way, I'll be putting Phaedra's pictures up so that folks...
  • Re: Enlarged closet; melted my A/C system!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 16 May 1997 01:03:31 -0400 (EDT)
    In a message dated 97-05-15 16:37:25 EDT, drew@interport.net (Derek Drew) writes: << I am considering adding ventilation for the...