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Re: Long coolant lines and gas tank install done ... see the video
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:34:37 -0400
...w/ all kinds of advice, > some of which was actually taken-poured hydrogen peroxide in the ear, > & it stopped hurting almost immediately, IIRC. > > Ouch...
Re: Uncle... '91 won't catch
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Fri, 28 Feb 2003 07:30:25 -0500
...about a million > messages with > > the topic of "won't start," pouring through Haynes and Bentley, > I'm at a > > loss. > > > > Here's the...
Re: Coolant again/flushing
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Tue, 18 Apr 2000 09:04:05 -0700
...Since I was pointed downhill, coolant came out the >radiator plug first, so I tightened that, then filled until the >expansion tank was full...
Re: Water in the Gas Tank
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 30 May 2023 16:59:00 -0400
...Pointers on where to look >>> for the point of ingress would be appreciated. I assumed that the water >>> would be on th bottom of...
Re: Negligent mechanic?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 19 Aug 2005 22:24:28 -0500
...At one > point I saw him pouring in coolant. This naturally got me worried. He > said he had to take off the lower thermostat...
Re: Sears Tools
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:26:50 -0700
...I'm not sure what your point is here since the idea behind having the bucket was for its muti-functionality anyway- one thing...
Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:10:04 -0700
...Just clip your timing light on the #1 lead, point the light at the mark and crank away. Pour some gas down its little...
Re: Leak, leak go away!!
Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
Wed, 6 Jan 2010 10:38:32 -0500
...At some point I will be replacing the engine with a rebuilt so this has been a good solution to keep my van on...
Re: Help.. replaceing rear heater core 87 Vanagon GL
Historical mailing list - jon
Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:26:07 -0800
...have been a good idea, but very little coolant leaked (Well, poured) out. Two screws fasten the "core" assembly to the floor. It was...
Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:38:43 -0500
...If you have a point set ignition the points should be inspected and adjusted to .016/. 020, this will get you within the required...
Re: 88 digifant O2 readings off
Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
Tue, 4 Jul 2006 16:47:15 -0400
...The timing on mine is "unknown" at this point, as my timing light got stolen a little while back, so I'll check that...
Re: Need to cool off!
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:14:24 -0700
...There were too many hot times in > our= > last trip. (Got up to 105F at one point.) windows open, not much help. I > n...
Re: Lubing CV Joints, Struck Oil... more questions
Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
Mon, 15 Nov 2004 03:47:53 -0800
...Is it being suggested that the cap alone seals the tranny (at that point of the unit)? If so, these should naturally be replaced...
Re: leaking in the rain
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:42:54 -0500
...If I straighten out the > bunched-up fabric then water pours out of it. Actually it could be in the > middle too, now that...
71 Westy that won't start
Historical mailing list - If I only had a brain..
Mon, 23 Jan 1995 1:51:27 -0500 (EST)
...a new cap, points, (why is it plural when there is only one?) and rotor. Drained the old gas and poured in some new...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 Jan 2016 19:56:52 -0500
...Cold weather usage is where they can really shine due to extended pour points. The wider viscosity index also helps to get us from...
Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:40:10 -0500
...Another point - and I realize this is a personal choice but I believe in it - replace those hoses every 5 years. Thats $12 worth...
Re: oil change interval for non-wbx setups
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Fri, 25 Oct 2013 09:25:13 -0400
...My oil is > always super dirty at the 3k point. I'm running a bostig setup and > hadn't really thought about the reasons...
Re: Towing.. (no van, but tow related) Delete if long off topic story isn't of interest to you.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:35:54 -0700
...Dynamite beautiful city with endless fresh ocean air pouring throug the Golden Gate. Live in Sausalito for 13 years.........during that Turbo diesel vanagon...
Natural Bus Trip Report
Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
Mon, 4 Jun 2007 13:26:20 +0000
...At one point I'm going up a long grade, right lane, pouring down rain at 35mph! Not good and damn sure not safe...
Re: Valve cover oil leak..
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 29 Mar 2003 09:52:19 -0600
...If you have a point set ignition the points should be inspected and adjusted to .016/. 020, this will get you within the required...
Re: Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:05:02 +0000
...few cylinders start to drop > out and the van idles rough, pouring smelly rich exhaust..But, > turn off the blower and in a few...
Re: [DIESEL] RE: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Mon, 2 Jul 2001 18:20:03 -0700
...The casting is very thin at this point, about 1.5mm. I sincerely hope that this is NOT your problem. Mike Snow > -----Original Message...
Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 28 Jun 2004 21:34:13 -0500
...If you have a point set ignition the > points should be inspected and adjusted to .016/. 020, this will get you > within the required...
Three oil changes
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 1 Dec 2001 16:12:23 -0600
...Removed and cleaned the strainer, installed new filter, poured in new oil 10/30w this time. She walked home about eight houses down in...
Re: When & why replace heads?
Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
Tue, 11 Apr 2023 09:22:48 -0500
...A while back when a non VW mechanic did a small repair I mentioned the leak and he poured in a bottle of Subaru...
Cleaning inside of Headlamps- Strange Procedures and Incantations (Longish)
Historical mailing list - Johnson, Darrell
Mon, 27 Sep 1999 08:59:27 -0700
...After removing the lenses and placing the bulbs aside, to help remove any water deposits, I poured a moderate amount of the white vinegar...
Re: Ladies and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 7 Apr 2008 19:58:27 -0700
...Vanagon and she seems to think > that > > > it's prehistoric! ???? Any points of view that would coax her into > more $$ > > > and more trips for...
Re: Yet Even More About My Injectors
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:50:25 -0800
...Well, I can, but I don't see the sense in pouring more money into it at this point. N ow, when I bought...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 6 Oct 2013 16:52:52 -0500
...Jim On Sun, Oct 6, 2013 at 4:17 PM, Craig Cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > Pour some ATF into the cylinders through the...
Re: Changing the engine oil
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 10 May 1998 14:13:39 CDT
...right by that big exhaust pipe by your head, is the oil filter, just kinda pointing toward the ground, but at a slight angle...
Re: Fuel Gauge Behavior Changed/Also now grille burner thought?
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:40:25 -0600
...Not very >>> linear. >>> >>> Who designs these things? >> We talked about this a couple of months ago, & someone pointed out >> that the division lines in...
Re: 87 2.1 loss power
Historical mailing list - Amy Miner
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:10:42 -0400
It was down pouring outside so I couldn't check as much as I wanted. Here is what I did check. Fuel pressure from...
65 UnEarthing - Bruno Lives! (sort of) - change stats - specs
Historical mailing list - Mike Mott
Sun, 19 Nov 95 12:21:51 -0500
...At this point the front wheels were turning with a terrible grinding sound but the rear would not budge. Rust Back home he was...
Re: Steam Cleaning?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 1 Jun 2005 18:36:29 -0500
...If you have a point set ignition the points should be inspected and adjusted to .016/. 020, this will get you within the required...
Re: Engine Replacement Options
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:37:02 -0400
...This may uncover >damage > > >> that'll point to a total overhaul; 'not checking' at this point in >the > > >> disassembly is a mistake. One that...
*very long* All you need to know on Synthetic oil
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Wed, 3 Apr 1996 16:32:53 CST6CDT
...Also included are various oil modifiers such as pour point depressants, viscosity index (VI) improvers, and seal swell agents. Pour point depressants are added...
Re: got a westy? got drivers side seam rust?
Historical mailing list - Cooper Jonathan
Sat, 29 Mar 2003 17:43:52 -0500
...water tries to exit, from the point of least resistance - THE DRIVERS SIDE HORIZONTAL SEAM..hence the seam rust. first the floor, then the...
Re: Uncle... '91 won't catch
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Fri, 28 Feb 2003 14:05:24 -0800
...about a million >> >>messages with >> >>>the topic of "won't start," pouring through Haynes and Bentley, >> >>I'm at a >> >>>loss. >>> >>>Here's the...
Re: Sears Tools
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 15 Jun 2006 04:36:04 -0700
...Take your tools, your tow strap and your block and tackle and stick >'em in the bucket. >I'm not sure what your point...
Re: won't start
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:19:03 -0800
...then that points to the front . first step is Visual Inspection .. like the trigger wire on the solenoid.. like battery connections and trans ground...
Re: The King's English
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 29 Apr 2003 14:33:04 -0500
...If you have a point set ignition the points should be inspected and adjusted to .016/. 020, this will get you within the required...
Re: Cat question again
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Wed, 19 Apr 2000 10:30:52 -0400
...At this point you will notice exhaust leaks at each of the couplings from the exhaust header to the muffler. It is relatively simple...
Re: Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
Historical mailing list - -------------
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:45:41 -0500
...few cylinders start to drop >>out and the van idles rough, pouring smelly rich exhaust..But, >>turn off the blower and in a few...
flush radiator://adding distilled?
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sun, 5 May 2002 17:30:41 -0700
<html><div style='background-color:'><PRE>I love this posting from Erik.</PRE><PRE>But at the point where he adds coolant and water...
Re: Vanagon Winter Survival Kit Question
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:02:21 -0500
...I have many bottles of water that I bought wherever >(hellmart or the grocery store) that I put in the deep freeze (after pouring...
Re: Lubing CV Joints, Struck Oil... more questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 15 Nov 2004 20:17:47 -0500
...Is it being suggested that the cap alone seals the tranny (at that point of the unit)? If so, these should naturally be replaced...
Re: Flashing Coolant Light Sensor Test
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 21 Jun 2006 16:33:11 -0500
...You will find that you cannot simply fill up the entire system from this point by pouring in coolant, nor from any other point...
All You Wanted to Know about Brake Fluid ... :) <long>
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 28 Feb 1998 22:40:31 CST
...However, eventually, the fluid will absorb all the moisture it can hold, reaching its point of saturation. Several things can happen at this point...
Re: Help needed: ABA conversion has spark and fuel but won't start.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:55:55 -0700
...sometimes that'll point you right to the right spot. sorry your guy is defensive or whatever you want to call it. you depend...
Re: Ladies and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Mon, 7 Apr 2008 21:16:57 -0500
...Vanagon and she seems to think > > that > > > it's prehistoric! ???? Any points of view that would coax her into > > more $$ > > > and more trips for...
Re: Aux Oil Cooler install..Humidity
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 28 Jun 2002 16:19:21 -0500
...effect on performance, as Stan has pointed out. Remember the > old 50s > song "Mabelline"? > > "Rain was a pourin' up under my hood... I knew...
70 single cab progress
Historical mailing list
Mon, 27 Feb 1995 15:12:36 -0800
...Bill from across the street pointed out that the lanolin left over would have to be cleaned off prior to painting and recomended a...
Re: Sick sick sick of diesel Vanagon cooling problems
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 11 Dec 2015 07:56:03 -0800
...in Oakland Oregon - took loads of coolant there and at one point a OHP Pulled over - a huge puddle of hot coolant was spilling...
Re: Moral question
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:37:12 -0700
...We charged a fixed one-hour diagnostic fee, as a minimum, for purely diagnostic work (which is where you are at this point). In...
Re: occasional hesitation
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 25 Dec 2017 09:51:48 -0700
...The arrow should point toward the injectors. Also, on the > Syncros there is another filter inside the tank. It is serviceable once the > level...
Friday - Raindrops falling on my head.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 1 Nov 2002 22:04:17 -0600
...Upon arriving at the bone yard I requested some pricing on what they wanted for the engine (at this point I'm still thinking...
Westy sink waterpump
Historical mailing list
Wed, 26 Jul 95 0:29:42 EDT
...At this point I suspected either bad contact in the commutator, or that one or more, but not all, windings were bad. To get...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 31 Dec 2015 15:38:22 -0500
...For cold weather operation the next and most important rating is the pour point. At what temperature does the oil get so thick it...
Re: won't start
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:29:02 -0600
...At this point, I have not explored anything, as I was pretty tired when I got here. Tomorrow, I'll see what gives. But...