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Re: Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products? Antifreeze
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 7 Jun 2013 09:08:24 -0400
...The front hoses, > rad fan and shroud, work fine etc. with the later type rad. > You need the radiator mounting brackets too. >
Re: still not starting..
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Wed, 19 Mar 2003 19:53:43 -0800
...So, take off the plastic pulley fan shroud, get lots of light in there and try to find the mark with your fingernail; confirm...
Re: Has anyone saved a burnt engine?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 3 Mar 2003 16:15:00 -0600
...Here is what I found: #1) Magnesium fan shroud caught fire (probably not the cause), the fire department gave it a good blast of...
Re: Use this for fire safetey... AND eliminate the fire hazard...
Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
Wed, 4 Aug 2004 10:11:58 -0700
...Like the fan shroud, tranny cases. Stan Wilder www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gnarlodious" <gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
oil temp; new tires; pipe to heat exchanger
Historical mailing list
Fri, 21 Jul 1995 22:29:23 -0700
...while I was routing the wiring to the temp sender I discovered that the pipe connecting my left heat exchanger to the fan shroud...
Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products?
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Thu, 6 Jun 2013 22:03:39 -0700
...also need to locate an 83+ parts vanagon for various things (fan shroud, radiator mounts, 3 pin thermostat). Therefore I want to consider the...
Re: Dometic Fan
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 31 Jul 2019 08:36:22 -0700
...fan on temp control changes ( programmable t stat). I do think that insulation around the exhaust pipe from where it exits the insulated shroud...
Re: Advise me on a radiator change...
Historical mailing list - Dieseldoofus
Wed, 20 Sep 2017 18:27:22 -0500
...Take the fan and shroud off after dropping it. Install is the reverse. Alan > On Sep 20, 2017, at 6:05 PM, Abel Longoria...
Re: Dometic Fan
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Wed, 31 Jul 2019 10:51:25 -0500
...fan on temp control changes ( programmable t stat). > > I do think that insulation around the exhaust pipe from where it exits the > insulated shroud...
2L 914 into '81 Westy
Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
Wed, 7 Apr 1999 23:51:32 -0400
...Basically it's the same stuff as a standard Vanagon 2L; excepting the front fan shroud, the oil filler inlet and dip stick, heads...
Re: Bus Boys Oil Cooler Kit
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 24 Aug 2013 17:39:53 -0500
...a 500 dollar kit with hoses, shrouding, the cooler unit itself, > thermostat, and temp-triggered booster fan .. > quite deluxe. > I'd ssay that kit...
Need Advice - New Motor in '76 Won't Run
Historical mailing list
Sat, 08 Jun 1996 11:48:21
...that difficult - Vanagon motor had to be stripped, and the tin, fan shroud, alternator, fuel injection, etc. from the original bus motor transfered over...
Re: Use this for fire safetey... AND eliminate the fire hazard...
Historical mailing list - jbclem1
Wed, 4 Aug 2004 15:01:33 -0700
...Like the fan shroud, tranny cases. > > Stan Wilder > > www.engineceramics.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Gnarlodious" <gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET> > > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > > Sent...
Re: Dometic Fan
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:41:55 -0500
...fan on temp control changes ( programmable t stat). >> >> I do think that insulation around the exhaust pipe from where it exits the >> insulated shroud...
FOR SALE
Historical mailing list - Darrel
Sun, 10 Aug 2003 08:50:33 -0400
...I need a good used black 36 hp style dog house fan shroud.nos cylinder tin. I am only looking to find air cooled...
Re: 2.5L 120HP waterboxer.....that runs on 91 octane......90mm stroke by 94mm bore....and pases smog...hmmm?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 15 Mar 2002 22:45:56 -0700
...UPDATE KIT 140 PUSH RODS SCAT CHOMOLY 40 TIN 24 FAN 34 SHROUD 60 ALT CLAMP STAINLESS 5 BREATHER 25 VELOCITY STACKS 40 OIL...
Re: thermostat
Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
Thu, 9 Nov 1995 12:59:51 -0600 (CST)
...I'm referring to the part of the shrouding that goes all around the fan...that big fan housing. Yes, you do have to...
Re: Confessions of a blind mechanic
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:54:44 -0400
...with fan shroud in place and got it onto >> a wide jack. >>> >>> I double checked position and location of wires and fan and sensor...
Unusual Vanagon D radiator sidetank baffle failure and DYI soldering
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sun, 10 Jul 2016 17:37:40 +0000
...Find a parts van and pull the newer style radiator, mounts, fan shroud etc, then install that. I put a WTB ad for the...
new westy tent, '66 progress
Historical mailing list
Tue, 21 May 1996 12:05:14 -0700
...I assembled all the tin, except the fan shroud, on the engine and it fits and seals very well, should help keep this engine...
[T1] A journey of sight and sound, inside the rear hubs...
Historical mailing list - Bob
Tue, 5 Mar 1996 23:47:21 -0400
...When I look around the fan shroud I can see the heat exchanger flapper boxes. Am I missing some critical engine tin here? Maybe...
Re: New thermostat funky?
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Mon, 3 Dec 2007 15:16:57 -0500
...The latter seems highly implausible, however, since combustion temps are SO high and of course there are no fans, shrouds, or ribs to aid...
Re: Use this for fire safetey... AND eliminate the fire hazard...
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 5 Aug 2004 13:35:31 -0400
...Like the fan shroud, tranny >> cases. >> Stan Wilder >> www.engineceramics.com >> >> > >
Re: Use this for fire safetey... AND eliminate the fire hazard...
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 5 Aug 2004 14:02:53 -0500
...Like the fan shroud, tranny cases. > >Stan Wilder > >www.engineceramics.com > > > >
Re: Frydae - For VW Oldtimers
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Fri, 28 Feb 2014 21:32:10 -0800
...And it had the late flat cooling shroud - fan at the end of > the cranks shaft as I recall. > > John > > On 2/28/2014...
RE: engine seal/tin holes
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Thu, 23 May 1996 09:15:00 -0700 (PDT)
...heater hoses on either side and capped the outlets in the fan shroud. Also removed the accordians underneath to keep from getting exhaust into...
Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
Historical mailing list - jimt
Fri, 1 Apr 2005 08:06:28 -0700
...was driving his 82 Air > Cooled Sun Roof Vanagon. > The magnesium fan shroud caught fire and the local fire dept gave it a few...
Re: Advise me on a radiator change...
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Thu, 21 Sep 2017 13:25:13 +0000
...Take the fan and shroud off after dropping it. > Install is the reverse. > > Alan > > > > On Sep 20, 2017, at 6:05 PM, Abel Longoria...
Re: Use this for fire safetey... AND eliminate the fire hazard...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 5 Aug 2004 14:22:24 -0500
...Like the fan shroud, tranny >>> >>> >cases. > > >>>Stan Wilder >>>www.engineceramics.com >>> >>> >>> >>> > > > >
Re: cleaning engine, tins and other dirty stuff
Historical mailing list
12 Jul 95 08:33:55 EDT
...wouldn't be easily accessible once it's installed; between the fan shroud and front tin, in front of the fuel pump and distributor...
Re: [T1] A journey of sight and sound, inside the rear hubs...
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Mar 1996 12:21:01 -0500
...When I look around the fan shroud I can see the heat exchanger flapper boxes. Am I missing some critical engine tin here? Maybe...
Re: Mouse Attack!
Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:15:01 +0000
...With my old loaf they would get in the engine compartment and eat the foam that sealed around the air cooling shroud. Sometimes chewing...
Re: Sunday morning, radiator change
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 21 Sep 2003 11:04:31 -0600
...to the new one. > I plan on sanding and painting the fan shroud. > > There is a brass screw at the top of the radiator...
old bus literature, underbed cargo latchs for 70 pickup, Front engine tin. paint
Historical mailing list
Fri, 21 Jul 1995 13:06:31 -0700
...This is the vertical piece of metal ahead of the fan shroud. Have I left anything out? 4) Does anyone on this list live...
Updated For Sale Parts List
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 22:17:57 -0500
...each. #18) Three Bosch 65 AMP alternators with squirrel cages and fan shrouds. $65.00 each. #19) One Alternator mounting brackets $12.00 each...
Inspected radiator in place with endoscope Was: Unusual Vanagon D radiator sidetank baffle failure
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Thu, 14 Jul 2016 05:15:59 +0000
...Find a parts van and pull the newer style radiator, mounts, fan shroud etc, then install that. I put a WTB ad for the...
Re: 82 won't start when hot was re:83' won't start when hot
Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003 12:11:55 -0400
...In the hole in the tin between the > distributor and the fan shroud. Well, I can remedy that, I don't think I > harmed...
Re: Confessions of a blind mechanic
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:07:19 -0700
...with fan shroud in place and got it onto > >> a wide jack. > >>> > >>> I double checked position and location of wires and fan and sensor...
trip report - addendum
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 1 Sep 2004 12:27:27 -0700
...I stuck a smallish muffin fan back there replacing broken stock unit, and in the warm temps we had the new fan ran almost...
Re: Rear of engine sitting too low???
Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
Thu, 28 Apr 2005 16:50:25 -0500
...If I remember correctly the fan shroud thing that the boot connects to is held to the alternator by one or two bolts. Are...
Engine build and other things, part 3
Historical mailing list
Sat, 29 Apr 1995 18:52:35 -0700
...Say it Homer, "DOH!" Saturday, April 29, Refit alternator in fanhouse, refit fanhouse, and all connections associated. I drill and punched a hole under...
'66 progress, timing question
Historical mailing list
Mon, 8 Apr 1996 10:27:10 -0700
...I have my doghouse fan shroud, the center section of my intake manifold, and my heat exchangers getting hot tanked today. I have a...
Warning - delayed mail
Historical mailing list - NTMail
Tue, 9 Jul 1996 23:17:48 -0600
...Carb comes out, distributor, intake manifold, generator and >fan, support stand, fan shrouding, exhaust manifolds (damn), muffler (damn). > Since I went though all this...
Re: Spring Cleaning an Air-cooled Motor
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 20 Mar 2003 15:32:01 -0600
...With > later > > Type IV 2000cc engines the fan shroud is magnesium and it can > ignite, I > > tend to think the engine fan is magnesium...
Compare & Contrast: Diesel Westy vs. 2.1 WBX Westy
Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
Sat, 14 Jun 2003 19:37:58 -0400
...For example I've heard that Diesels burn starters, that early watercooled engines had radiator/fan shroud problems, that diesels don't have power...
RE: Eurovan reliability
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Tue, 8 Jul 97 22:19:20 UT
...Front & Rear A/C independently lost 3 lowest speeds - both use an identical resistor pack to lower fan speed, and a thermal fuse on...
Re: Confessions of a blind mechanic
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:20:32 -0700
...with fan shroud in place and got it >> onto >> >> a wide jack. >> >>> >> >>> I double checked position and location of wires and fan and sensor...
Re: Air cooled head gasket
Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 00:30:35 -0400
...the shroud to eliminate this problem. mike >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I never understood why #3 runs hotter than the others, maybe it's the fan design. I...
Re: 3 prong connector on alternator
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 29 Aug 2001 21:25:42 -0500
...Most people find TDC once and mark it on the fan/shroud and the TDC sensor isn't required. It is nice to have...
Re: Use this for fire safetey... AND eliminate the fire hazard...
Historical mailing list - Jack
Sat, 7 Aug 2004 13:20:50 -0800
...Like the fan shroud, tranny > >>> > >>> > >cases. > > > > > >>>Stan Wilder > >>>www.engineceramics.com > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > > > > > > > >
Re: Aftermarket Air Conditioning
Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
Sun, 31 Dec 2006 09:02:50 -0800
...It includes the heater coil and the a/c evaporator in the same housing with the fan. Everything in the air handling box is...
Re: 80 Westy Engine Fire - Mystery Solved
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 11 May 2003 08:20:59 -0700
...left the spacer off the fan hub to crank and the fan was bound against the cooling shroud. End play was properly set just...
Re: Emissions, engine swaps, full-flow filters, 76 balls
Historical mailing list
Thu, 14 Mar 96 13:36:04 +0100
...The Germans use the 911/930 cooling fan/shroud on such an engine, i'm looking into converting it into a regular upright but...
Re: converting an 81 AC Vanagon to water cooled
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 8 Dec 2007 11:12:01 -0800
...top mount method changed > > drastically in 1983 when the > > radiator and fan shroud changed. The 83+ top > > bracket can be removed from > > a donor...
Hello out there!
Historical mailing list - Derek Darling
Wed, 13 Dec 2000 23:03:46 -0800
...I have the following short list (but it seems to be growing like a weed): -I need to bang out the fan shroud on...
Re: Rear of engine sitting too low???
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Thu, 28 Apr 2005 16:33:31 -0700
...If I remember correctly the fan shroud thing that the boot connects to is held to the alternator by one or two bolts. Are...
Re: Cut you spark plugs
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 27 Dec 2001 14:21:27 -0600
...fancy spark plugs for our > Vanagons > (content) when well maintained OEM plugs will do just the same. > <<<SNIP > > Yes... BUT > > The un-shrouding of...
converting an 81 AC Vanagon to water cooled
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sat, 8 Dec 2007 10:39:10 -0800
The radiator top mount method changed drastically in 1983 when the radiator and fan shroud changed. The 83+ top bracket can be removed from...
Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products. Moving onto to coolant temperature possible problems or gauge readings.
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Tue, 1 Jun 2021 09:01:11 -0700
...I prefer the GoWesty as it has a shroud > around the level sensor. This helps avoid the sensor being satisfied from > the coolant spray...
Re: converting an 81 AC Vanagon to water cooled
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sat, 8 Dec 2007 10:59:47 -0800
...Robert 1982 Westfalia --- Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > The radiator top mount method changed > drastically in 1983 when the > radiator and fan shroud...