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Re: Manual on/off Switch for Radiator Fan--Radiator/Coolant Hell
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Wed, 17 Apr 2002 14:02:12 -0700
...If theres anymore air in > the hoses Ill sh*t a brick. > > I am going nuts and after getting coolant splashed in > my eyes...
Re: engine cleaning do's and don'ts?
Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
Tue, 24 Aug 2004 10:32:10 -0700
...I would hesitate using high pressure spray in there since the electrical connectors have minimal waterproofing (even when new) and it'll splash all...
Re: How is the Westy water tank inlet routed?
Historical mailing list - Troy Delnicki
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 22:07:53 -0400
...The sink is just too small, and too much water gets splashed around with tubs. The Coleman hot water system is perfect for pumping...
Re: Onboard water supply?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 29 May 2016 09:47:58 -0400
...I then have the van driven to splash the water around a bit. I then drain and rinse again. run through the lines And...
Re: 1985 Vanagon fuel overflow?
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Thu, 15 Feb 2001 01:44:22 -0600
...It has never spilled out gallons, but it splashes a > bit out if I leave the gas pump on fully till it shuts off...
Heater pipe insulation
Historical mailing list - Chris Chubb
Thu, 12 Jan 1995 08:44:18 -0500
...I want to put something around it that will really insulate it from cold water splashes and air streams while not soaking up salt...
Re: Clunk up front when starting from dead stop
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Sat, 20 Mar 1999 22:50:54 -0500
...Once I had a rotor that "stuck" to one of the pads due to some kind of gunk that was splashed on there and...
Re: Tires and Wheels - The best laid plans of Mice and Men.....
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Fri, 21 Mar 2014 08:28:14 -0700
...rinsed. ( I mean, really, who has �the time these days) the splash up would settle where it could retain moisture - causing rust. off roading...
1.9 low power problem
Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
Wed, 26 Dec 2007 10:15:14 -0800
...Also, am I supposed to have and splash guards around the engine? Seems to be hole to mount some on both side in the...
Re: New Westy Owner(and list)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Mar 1996 17:59:20
...My only complaint was that the water pressure was just a bit too high (splashed out of the sink). I constricted the outgoing water...
NEED HEAD advice
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Mon, 2 Nov 1998 04:15:36 -0600
...in my eyes, and broke one bolt off in the block. (splash shield) In addition, I dropped the big floor jack on my toe...
Heavy Duty / Syncro Air Filters are back!
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 27 Jul 2000 19:54:06 -0400
I have obtained more of those heavy duty "Syncro" air filters that made such a splash on the list last year. These fit all...
Antifreeze leak
Historical mailing list - Toma Keller
Fri, 26 Apr 2002 21:22:51 -0700
...Sure enough off the lower shroud back bolt on the left hand side was a drop of something that splashed on the ground. I...
Re: another fuel expansion tank question
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 6 Dec 2004 16:44:49 -0700
...and wondering > if some clogging/malfuntion of these that causes that splashy gas burp > if I fill the tank too quickly... > > And maybe also...
Re: Paint and rust repair, DIY paint jobs (was windshield instal...
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Thu, 7 Jan 1999 13:05:48 EST
...and the repair is not subjected to rain water or road splash from the inside. Risky perhaps but I will keep a close eye...
Vacuum forming
Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson - Epoch Product Design
Mon, 3 Nov 2003 08:45:58 -0800
...Being able to splash a part for a mold is not the hard part. It's finishing your molded piece of plastic that's...
Re: How much oil?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Fri, 8 Jun 2007 10:07:20 -0700
...The cam lobes always do a lot of splashing. In fact VW Bug/bus camshafts are extremely durable because they are always submerged in...
Re: Spray or paste to help clean, and keep clean, electrical connections?
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:55:02 -0400
...init:.jpg > > Looks like it's designed to take a little splash of water once in a > while, but since it supplies power to...
changing temp II sensor
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Sun, 3 May 1998 14:25:16 -0500
...it went down enough to make up for the stuff I splashed out. I hope there's not an air bubble somewhere. The van...
Water in the exhaust
Historical mailing list - Keese, Brian W
Sun, 23 May 1999 12:06:54 -0500
...At times it comes splashing out of the tailpipe. At first I thought, "Oh it's just water, a natural part of the combustion...
Re: Camping question.
Historical mailing list - Ari J. Posner
Mon, 19 Apr 2004 21:37:14 +0000
...High-quality 4x6 digital prints for 25� <DIV></DIV>>http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/print_splash <DIV></DIV></div><br clear=all><hr...
Re: How much oil to use in a Vanagon TDI application?
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 14 Aug 2001 22:06:26 EDT
...You will have determined the maximum level of the oil sump before the onset of heavy crank splash and oil aeration. Actually, I've...
Please help. ETKA won't install (to use for Vanagon -- :^) (googled, searched archives)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 9 Feb 2008 17:55:27 -0800
...get the ETKA splash and this message: "This system is no fatclient or ETMaster 2000 Server." There was a suggestion from Sudhir in the...
Re: engine bucking and bogging - simple answer
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:52:37 -0700
...Temp 2 sensor in a bit of an exposed to road splash area. But I will check the connection and wires. thanks alistair On...
Starter problem
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Mon, 19 Apr 2004 11:23:36 -0700
...High-quality 4x6 digital prints for 25� http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/print_splash
Re: Diesel Longevity
Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
Mon, 24 Sep 2001 18:17:43 -0500
...I have to think that fewer random splashes of oil > find their way to the crankshaftwith that big funky vanagon pan... I guess > the...
Re: question of oil level
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Fri, 30 Sep 94 08:17:51 CDT
...well be discussed already about too high an oil level causing splashing and stuff inside, and the seals blowing out, etc. but i thought...
Re: [DIESEL] [Diesel] Injector Pump is leaking...
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Sat, 20 Oct 2001 10:59:59 -0700
...It eventually puddles on the > splash pan below, and ends up splattering the back of the vanagon > w/ little markings... Should I be concerned...
Re: [Diesel] Injector Pump is leaking...
Historical mailing list - Neal R. Hansen
Sat, 20 Oct 2001 18:37:09 -0700
...It eventually puddles on the splash pan below, and ends up splattering the back of the vanagon w/ little markings... Should I be concerned...
Re: Ran out of gas; only took 13 gallons to fill
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:02:21 -0500
...pick up sump and it is designed to keep fuel from splashing away from the inlet as the van moves, goes uphill, etc. Once...
rear backing plate/distributor
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sun, 5 Nov 2006 21:56:05 -0500
...I know no one seems to have backing plates/splash guards up front....are they important in the rear? If so, where can i...
help needed can not drive van...oil seals for Syncro
Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
Sun, 19 Sep 2010 14:52:52 -0700
...then splash a ton of oil started spilling out from behind the pulley ( worse amount yet ) I am confident the i put the seal...
Re: Passing through creek, engine misses badly
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Thu, 1 Mar 2001 17:25:47 -0800
...my 1983 > watercooled Westphalia it doesn't take very much > water splashing up to make the engine almost shut > off and/or miss badly...
Re: Power steering leak- plastic tube on rack
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 19 Apr 2004 22:44:26 -0400
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Re: 2.1 hose price deal
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 09:48:07 -0700
...High-quality 4x6 digital prints for > 25? > >http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/print_splash > > > > > > > > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos: High-quality 4x6 digital prints...
Re: More on Rubber Bra
Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
Sun, 3 Jun 2001 09:39:53 -0700
...auto industry is molding > certain body parts from, like the bumpers, splash shields in wheel wells > and engine compartments, etc. > > Because it can be...
Re: Grease Needle....an important find! Sold ONLY in canada
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 18 Mar 1999 13:31:16 -0800
...do these things in, and there can be a lot of splash on these boots. -- Stuart MacMillan '84 Westy '65 MGB '74 MGB GT
Need harbor pilot license OR,,, Another reason I love my Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
Sun, 16 Aug 1998 21:26:03 -0400
...No fan in the back to splash water on the motor and stall it. The electrical system is high and dry so I decided...
Re: Westy Sink faucet mods
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Thu, 20 May 1999 15:18:08 -0300
...It splashes > everywhere when using the sink. > > 2. The faucet valve (round, notched) is impossible to use if you have > soapy/wet hands, since...
Re: Gas tank fill question
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Tue, 30 Mar 2004 10:33:40 -0500
...which >triggers the automatic shutoff) happens the moment there is any >splashing going on in the fill tube. > >A fill up on my Syncros...
Re: Heating
Historical mailing list - SMILE... IT'S STILL FREE
Mon, 05 Sep 1994 13:36:01 EST
...When you are blowing down the highway, with cold wind and puddle-splashes hitting the van at 60+ mph you may need additional heating...
Re: Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Mon, 21 Nov 94 14:25:51 PST
...Think about whats happening - the oil goes out through the pushrods, splashes around a little on the rocker arms and then drips back down...
Re: 1.9 low power problem
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:52:07 -0800
The splash shields are nice to have on there, but they don't really do that much. Not likely that they alone are a...
Re: '86 idles rough with white smoke at start
Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
Fri, 10 Jan 1997 07:15:26 -0500 (EST)
...has to add very small amounts on 2-3 occasions, "a splash or so". > > I haven't heard of this symptom for a head...
Re: Wacky speedo...
Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 16:44:22 -0400
...High-quality 4x6 digital prints for 25� http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/print_splash
Re: rear valence trim?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:17:45 -0700
...are for bolts or screws to > hold > up the heat shield/splash guard. In this case, they are 6mm bolts. But > most of the...
"Gunky" blower assembly
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Sat, 10 Oct 1998 18:32:59 -0400
...careful to avoid the motor itself and I figure any accidential splashing would be fixed with a liberal dousing of electronic cleaner. Does this...
Re: High altitude power loss
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Mon, 24 Jul 2000 09:42:37 -0400
...to the pancake fuel tank design) that less-than-enough fuel splashed across >the pick-up, and only enough pressure was available for idle...
Re: Oil Leaks
Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
Mon, 22 Apr 2002 09:12:43 -0700
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Redline MTL
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Wed, 24 Mar 1999 11:14:45 -0800
...a special grease which should not easily be >> washed away by splashing water. Unfortunately even with this special grease >> (I forgot the mane of...
Re: cam breakin'
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Wed, 19 Mar 2003 06:28:34 -0800
...The lubrication method is splash. There is no "sealing" needed as there is in the ring/liner interface. Nikasil liners and piston rings knead...
Re: Drip tray to fit over stove - 91 Westy
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:42:30 -0800
...It folds down over the stove burners and lets you wash dishes without splashing the burners. It has a drain hole at the sink...
Assorted Westy (1991) questions
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
Tue, 26 May 1998 13:43:39 -0700
...Does it bother anyone else that the water pressure from the faucet is just short of a fire hose which splashes all over the...
Re: 2.1 Head Replacement for Dummies
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 12 Jul 2002 10:16:43 -0400
...what surrounding parts to take off in what order, besides the valve cover, splash guard, manifolds and fuel rail. I understand that this sounds...
Re: price of milk (was RE: 2.1 hose price deal) NVC
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
Mon, 26 Apr 2004 07:51:29 -0700
...High-quality 4x6 digital prints for 25� http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/print_splash
Re: Had to cancel trip.....Help!
Historical mailing list - Phil Dennis
Mon, 26 Oct 1998 08:02:10 -0800
...The wires did not get rewrapped and the moisture from the rain splashing on the wires was, IMHO sending bad data to the 'brain...
Re: best way to install a killer switch
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 31 May 2017 14:21:37 -0700
...If you want even more effect, splash some ketchup on the tarp. I doubt you'll have any further problems. Stuart -----Original Message----- From...
Re: coolant IS a poison
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Thu, 3 Apr 2003 11:22:07 +0200
You could also carry it all up to the peak of your favorite pristine local mountain, and then just splash it over the rocks...
Fw: women drivers freeky friday
Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
Fri, 20 Sep 2002 17:59:09 -0400
...from my ear which > > fell into the coffee between my legs, splashed > > and burned 'Big Jim and the Twins', ruined the > > phone and DISCONNECTED...
Re: I Bought the '85 Vanagon!!!!
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Fri, 11 Nov 1994 08:00:04 -0600 (CST)
...i'm wondering, however, about trying 4 quarts next time to see if > Derek's splash theory of heat retention is right. I put...