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Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
Historical mailing list - Karen Doherty
Fri, 6 Apr 2012 11:12:19 -0400
...If the hot coolant does not flow to > and through the radiator the fan switch will not sense the coolant to turn > on the...
Re: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
Tue, 13 Aug 2002 15:28:52 -0400
...collant hose blow? because the higher >engine coolant temperature resulted in higher >pressure. Of course the coolant pressure cap should >have relieved it (and...
Re: 1st Most important specialized waterleaker measurement device
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 22 Oct 1999 02:03:19 EDT
...coolant pressure) gauge and a 0-15 volt gauge from an Audi. The first voltmeter is wired into the operating Vanagon ignition key switched...
Re: Overheated on steep grade in the Rockies/Questions??
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:39:21 -0700
...When did you change your coolant last???? Could be air pockets... that will make it heat up! Other things to check... thermostat... coolant % vs...
Re: Coolant Strangeness
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 27 Aug 2011 19:28:28 -0400
...After it came up to temperature, coolant begin bubbling into the tank from the hose coming from the coolant "ring" that encircles the engine...
Re: Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Wed, 6 May 2009 16:16:11 -0400
...If you notice your > coolant temperature is not coming up to normal it is cause for alarm� > get it checked out. > 3) Use only...
Re: simple oil temp measurement.... will this work?
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Mon, 28 Oct 2002 12:31:02 -0700
...I would be happy to snake one into a > coolant line (like SeanB did once upon a time) but am a reluctant to do...
Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
Wed, 2 Sep 2015 14:54:52 -0400
...The radiator fan switch senses the water temperature in the radiator closer the outlet than inlet. A higher temp thermostat will make less coolant...
Cooling System Strangemness
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Thu, 2 Oct 2003 18:12:25 -0500
...Roland is not marking his spot with either coolant or oil. The coolant in the tanks is very clean looking with no signs of...
Re: Got a new Vanagon!
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:43:51 -0600
...DizzyCap & Rotor > > Thermostat ~ OEM ONLY ~ No FLAPS > > Eng'Coolant Temp'Sensors > > Rad'Fan Temp'Sensor/Switch > > Grease&Adj' Frnt WheelBear's > > Brakes? > > RadiusRod Bushings...
Re: gowesty foil replacement issue
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Sun, 6 Aug 2017 14:19:57 -0400
...So when your temp gauge went on the fritz the > empty coolant blinker stayed on all the time? Mine reads the proper > temperature. Peace...
Re: Advice needed: engine speed jumping abruptly
Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
Thu, 28 Jan 1999 20:36:15 -0500
...it's time to replace it > in any case). > (4) Replace coolant temperature sensor. > (5) Check for weak battery. > (6) Check engine electrical connections...
Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 5 Oct 2014 10:23:37 -0500
...The coolant pump was replaced five years (50k miles) ago. The temperature indicator almost always sets dead on the led after the vehicle warms...
Re: Pulsing idle UPDATE
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Wed, 14 Apr 1999 18:04:29 -0500
...Email if you need instructions. >- check the coolant sensor >- check the air flow meter If you aren't getting horrendous fuel milage, nix the...
2.1L Extremely Rough Running
Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
Mon, 15 Mar 1999 14:11:32 -0500
...sensor made no improvement in the drivability of the van. - My coolant temperature gauge works sometimes, not at others, can not name a corresponding...
update on a/c fuse blowing
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Tue, 15 May 2007 13:15:41 -0400
...somehow test the switch and then the wiring to the 2nd stage relay to the fan (comes on when coolant temperature increases as it...
Temperature Related Performance Problems
Historical mailing list
Thu, 28 Sep 1995 13:30:16 -0500
Can anyone help with two apparently temperature related problems in my 1986 Vanagon which have irratated me for years? First is a tendency for...
Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products.
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Tue, 1 Jun 2021 08:35:49 -0400
...and just got to get >>> the >>> coolant temp calibrated and confirm if the radiator fan thermo switch is >>> good...the fan works when I...
Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:09:34 -0800
...Could this be some faulty relay behavior causing the wierdness? So far, I have replaced the coolant temperature sensor, and that seemed to stop...
Re: manual tranny fluid
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 15 Mar 2004 22:40:03 -0600
...It has a shifting problem and I switched to Redline MT90 and found the problem disappeared. I have run nothing but the MT90 ever...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 2 Jan 2016 06:30:05 -0800
...Get the coolant circulating type heater. Find a way to plug in your vanagon when you return to your Casa at night, but with...
Re: Spooked!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 4 Jun 2011 11:30:09 -0400
...Oil dip stick measures halfway between the marks, and the coolant level is up. I checked the rear oil pressure switch, and the wiring...
Running hot........or maybe not
Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
Wed, 31 May 2000 20:53:23 -0400
...The fan never came on. (Radiator switch is new last month, and worked when tested at that time. Haven't been in heavy enough...
IR Thermometer Temps
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Wed, 14 Jul 2004 12:46:19 -0700
...Van will be at the lowest operating temperature and under control of the thermostat. Now drive up the hill and the temp gauge should...
Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 2 Sep 2015 18:39:04 -0400
...The radiator fan switch > senses the water temperature in the radiator closer the outlet than inlet. > A > higher temp thermostat will make less coolant...
Re: What Should I See On the Temperature Gage?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 9 Oct 2009 10:08:13 -0400
...Engine braking is essential to keep to the speeds that the switchbacks dictate. I've never had a problem with the engine cooling too...
Re: idle surges
Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
Thu, 19 Nov 1998 12:31:37 -0500
...but it would affect other rpms too) > the air temperature sensor? > the idle switch? (it probably needs adjustment but it should not couse surges...
Re: how hot do you run?
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Sun, 25 Apr 2004 23:33:10 -0400
This higher temperature will not hurt the inline 4 cly. If you want to cool it down, make sure both heater control valves are...
Re: Expansion Tank Sensor
Historical mailing list - fgjh nmmm
Fri, 8 Dec 2000 18:39:39 -0800
...the garage idiots didn't know this, and had also cited their "test procedure" of seeing that the coolant LED blinked after switching on...
Re: oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Tue, 8 May 2007 00:17:48 -0700
...What is strange is that the change from the >>> 0.3bar switch to the 0.9bar switch occurs at 2600rpm and not at 2000...
Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 6 Oct 2014 01:32:33 -0400
...The coolant pump was replaced five years (50k miles) ago. The temperature indicator almost always sets dead on the led after the vehicle warms...
cold run problems
Historical mailing list - James Creech
Wed, 22 Nov 2000 12:59:45 -0500
...O2 sensor, coolant flush and fill (mechanic friend did all) d.. within specs tests / adjustment (per Bentley) on throttle valve switch, idle speed control...
Re: Eric Caron is on the road! Oil pressure and the warning light.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 24 Jun 2013 23:35:08 -0400
...Oil temperature does not always follow coolant temperature. It is possible to get the oil very hot and still normal coolant temperature indication. Overheated...
Re: New Vanagon Owner!
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 11 Jun 2004 08:48:31 -0400
...with the switch in place and working properly I'm > still getting the problem. > > Neither the temperature gauge nor the temperature warning light comes...
Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 7 Apr 2012 14:01:35 -0700
...For the coolant >> warning light this is activated for both low coolant and over >> temperature. If just the light comes on, you've lost...
Re: Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 6 May 2009 15:17:34 -0700
...If you notice your >> coolant temperature is not coming up to normal it is cause for alarm� >> get it checked out. >> 3) Use only...
Re: Looking for instrument cluster or tachometer
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 11 Dec 2021 11:15:58 -0500
...COM>> wrote: >>> > >>> > and coolant temperature and oil pressure and oil temperature and cabin >>> > temperature and exterior temperature and driver temperature... then we will >>> > be...
Re: 87 vanagon with oil pressure(?) trouble
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Sat, 30 Nov 2002 14:26:05 -0800
...It was as simple as installing new oil pressure switches and making sure I was using the correct oil filters. Only Mahle and Mann...
Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:31:59 -0700
...The coolant temperature is not too high and also I have a full >> coolant tank. It seems to be connected to how much electrical...
Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
Historical mailing list - Jerry
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:07:44 -0500
...The coolant temperature is not too high and also I have a full >>> coolant tank. It seems to be connected to how much electrical...
Re: oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 8 May 2007 08:24:54 -0400
...What is strange is that the change from the >>>>0.3bar switch to the 0.9bar switch occurs at 2600rpm and not at 2000...
Re: Running hot, what can be the matter
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 19:54:18 -0700
...Collins CO > > Known Stuff: > Radiator Fan Works > Fan Switch Swapped out last week. > Cooling system pressure Tested > CO2 in Coolant test negative > New Radiator...
Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Sun, 2 Mar 2014 10:43:43 -0800
...When I switched to the later filter housing that has the > oil/coolant function my inline's oil temperature runs about 15-25f cooler...
Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 7 Apr 2012 17:58:04 -0400
...For the coolant >> warning light this is activated for both low coolant and over >> temperature. If just the light comes on, you've lost...
Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:23:58 -0400
...The coolant temperature is not too high and also I have a >>> full >>> coolant tank. It seems to be connected to how much electrical...
Re: VDO Gauge Mounting
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 23 May 2001 21:14:08 -0700
...I will be switching to Oil Pressure and Volts in the near future as the coolant gauge is a good measure of how hot...
Re: Got a new Vanagon!
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:28:49 -0700
...DizzyCap & Rotor > > Thermostat ~ OEM ONLY ~ No FLAPS > > Eng'Coolant Temp'Sensors > > Rad'Fan Temp'Sensor/Switch > > Grease&Adj' Frnt WheelBear's > > Brakes? > > RadiusRod Bushings...
Re: Overcooling Hypothesis--Long
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:04:27 -0800
...a >> period of 10 minutes or so in freezing temperatures, the coolant loses >> temperature, and your gauge is way off the edge of the...
Re: Looking for instrument cluster or tachometer
Historical mailing list - C Snyder
Sat, 11 Dec 2021 17:05:58 +0000
...COM>> wrote: >>> > >>> > and coolant temperature and oil pressure and oil temperature and cabin >>> > temperature and exterior temperature and driver temperature... then we will >>> > be...
Re: Engine running badly
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 1 Oct 2017 15:06:49 -0700
...I checked timing, > temperature sensor, throttle switch, compression, all seems to be ok. > BTW, I failed to mention that the engine developed a head...
Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
Historical mailing list - David
Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:30:19 -0700
...coolant loss over a long period of time...I > > topped > > >>> up > > >>> > the bottle- thinkng that maybe when a heater control switch was > > >>> switched > > >>> > out...
Re: Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
Wed, 6 May 2009 13:29:34 -0700
...If you notice your > coolant temperature is not coming up to normal it is cause for alarm� > get it checked out. > 3) Use only...
Using extra Defogger Switch to operate motorized Ball-Valve
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 5 Apr 2020 22:49:16 +0000
...ball valve; hot coolant goes inside copper tubing heating up water; BBQ thermometer with wires up to cockpit monitors water temperature. Alarm signals at...
Re: 84 Vanagon misfiring after overnights
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Thu, 21 Oct 1999 06:39:43 EDT
...Found an intermittent connection at the coolant Temp sensor. I started T/Sing expecting the sensor itself had failed(classic symptoms). I started by...
Re: engine swap overheat
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sat, 24 May 2014 22:23:05 -0400
...I missed the large hose on the back of the > thermostat housing and when it reached operating temperature/pressure, it > let me know. Not...
Re: Temperature guage LONG
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Mon, 9 Apr 2001 04:21:15 EDT
...Or the fan switch was in a spot where the hot coolant didn't reach right away to heat the switch enough to complete...
WBX oil pressure with/without cooler
Historical mailing list - Paul Dunham
Wed, 14 Sep 2005 19:39:01 -0700
...I don't have an oil temperature gauge, but assume an inverse relationship between oil pressure and oil temperature. Anyway, cruising down the road...
Re: Running Hot
Historical mailing list - brad horner
Fri, 3 Apr 1998 08:09:55 -0500
...out my coolant and make sure that the radiator gets bled out at 2000 rpm. Test the fan. Test the fan switch. I paid...
temperature-oil pressure (rather long)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 22:33:30 -0400
...Also offered to check actual operating temperature to be sure gauge was correct, but realistically, the behavior shows coolant operating properly -- fans kick on...
Re: Coolant Strangeness
Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
Fri, 2 Sep 2011 12:58:54 -0300
...After it came up to temperature, > coolant begin bubbling into the tank from the hose coming from the coolant > "ring" that encircles the engine...