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• Re: The water heater project
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 12 Jan 95 8:40:48 PST
  ...It's got brand-new heater > boxes, with new pipes and it's all wonderfully sealed and it's CRAP! > Hey Lee! Does your...
• To-do list while transaxle is out.
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Thu, 7 May 2009 08:29:39 -0700
  ...all the heater hose (I don't know if it's ever been done on the van) * replace plastic coolant pipes with stainless ones...
• Was :Damaged cooling pipe( now: rear heater core)
  Historical mailing list - mike and shari
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 22:43:56 -0800
  One thing that I did on a Wolfsburg GL I owned a couple of years back when the rear heater core started leaking: 1...
• Coolant Draining
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:34:12 -0700
  ...m curious as I replaced the long coolant pipes and most of the big hoses/ heater hoses as well , so pretty much all the...
• FW: 1985 Wolfberg Vanagon Camper for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 18:02:15 -0400
  ...New muffler, tail pipe and header pipes. New catalytic converter to install. New O2 sensor, thermostat, temperture sending unit, temperature sensor unit and starter...
• Re: Tweak yer heater output!
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 23:44:13 EST
  ...If you turn off your heater (put it to cold) you stop the flow of water in this pipe. I can hardly see how...
• Re: back heat removal, comparative experiences among my vans
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 12 Apr 2004 14:18:10 EDT
  In a message dated 4/12/2004 9:30:55 AM Pacific Daylight Time, sam.cooks@VERIZON.NET writes: << Basic physics - larger pipes and...
• WTB - upper coolant crossover pipe - 1.9L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 23 May 2005 13:22:37 -0400
  ...This is the pipe that connects to a rubber hose from the plastic H on the left, runs to a (smaller) heater hose low...
• Re: Heater hose ball valve behind glove compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:27:08 -0700
  Under the van are the 2 long heater hoses running right next to the 2 long main coolant pipes. Figure out which of the...
• Re: Coolant Hose Life Expectancy
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 18:33:54 -0600
  ...Heater hoses can be bypassed if you carry > a few clamps and spicing pipe. Straight hoses will > benfit from a roll of duct tape...
• Re: Propex heater
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 01:09:00 -0400
  ...Just make sure you put pipe dope or teflon tape (rated for propane) on the replacement threaded fitting. You can get pipe dope (rated...
• WEBASTO BBW 46 Re: coolant heater no workie
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:26:04 EST
  ...heater. > > So, i can get it to turn on, the pump to cycle and > some white exhaust to come out of the pipe. Does...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 20:12:06 -0800
  ...Are your heater hoses insulated? If not, this summer, get thee some 1" foam pipe insulation, crawl underneath and insulate them. Betcha it'll...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 18:35:51 -0700
  ...it won't cure your problem you could put pipe insulation on your > front heater hoses under the van. This will reduce the heat...
• Re: Heater weirdness..gone
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 14 Oct 2018 19:37:50 -0500
  ...the tail pipe every fuel up... > So I'm not sure exactly what time fix actually was, but I have a heater > again and...
• Re: Outrageous Parts Price
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 16:29:41 -0800
  ...Time, mprice@ACMEX.COM > writes: > > > > The two pipes that go to and return from the front > heater on my Vanagon have > > rusted through. I...
• Re: WBX Plastic Coolant Pipe Inspection
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 20 May 2014 06:34:16 -0700
  ...Inspect the 4 ends of the long pipes and deal with them as needed but REPLACE the black multiple hose junction near the right...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 16:12:20 -0800
  ...it won't cure your problem you could put pipe insulation on your >>>> front heater hoses under the van. This will reduce the heat...
• Re: HELP. Hose leaking in Sharon, CT
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 15:07:45 -0700
  ...feeds the two > heaters. Pinch it off, and also pinch off the same-size return hose > going to the metal pipe that crosses over...
• Re: Replacing rear heater with propane one
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:04:13 -0400
  ...mcneely Yes, as long as the exhaust and inlet pipes are routed to protect from air being forced in, they work fine for the...
• Re: Heater Hose Failure.....now piecing it together
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 13:06:30 -0700
  ...But if stuck with only 1/2" copper pipe, either put a lip on each end, or double clamp each end. (your heater hose...
• Re: metal bypass coolant pipe
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 21:01:39 -0400
  ...inlet or feed pipe. Wrap the leak with a piece of hose and a clamp. Be carefull that the heater return does not suddenly...
• Re: running hot....any ideas? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 16:17:08 -0700
  ...heater blows hot then hot water is getting to the front of the van. If the rad is cold and in/out pipes are...
• Re: rear heater hose diameter
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 13:45:30 -0700
  Before you take out the rear heater consider this. I live in CA with my bus for 3+ years. I never used rear heater...
• Re: Catalytic Heaters (again)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 17:13:22 -0500
  ...the floor and run the pipe up through it. Then slip on the net and flange it. The heater sits right down on the...
• Re: coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 18:30:57 -0500
  ...heater is open and rear blower turned on. Also do a visual inspection for coolant puddles under the rear seat. 2. The long pipes...
• Heater activity in 82 Vanagon diesel
  Historical mailing list - T. HOEKMAN
  Mon, 12 Sep 1994 17:09:03 PDT
  ...wires to the heater element had shorted out cooking the insulation, so I disconnected the sensor and removed the broken pipe +sensor, fired her...
• Re: Blinking Temp Light
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:39:45 -0700
  ...the heater valve wasn't one of the parts replaced when GoWesty installed a whole new system about four years ago. Steel pipes, new...
• Re: 12volt electric heaters
  Historical mailing list - Marc S Bartholomew
  Thu, 9 Feb 1995 15:26:40 -0500 (EST)
  ...I spent a >lot of time rebuilding the heater system for the 82. New flaps >were found (orange silicone disc inserts), all the heater...
• Head gasket--double the fun
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 20 Dec 2015 14:51:09 -0800
  ...I'm guessing plastic pipe failed or the heater valve. I guess It's best to find this out now rather than on the...
• Industrial motors
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 13:28:10 -0900
  ...no ports for the heater tubes and neat "Volkswagen Industrial Engines" sticker) and the exhaust (two two-into-one pipes that exited straight up...
• Re: Heater hoses
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:36:14 -0800
  ...heater would be to remove the plastic T's.........and replace them with straight hose junctions or even straight pieces of metal pipe. The...
• Re: Probably get this one for $2k
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 29 May 2015 18:15:31 -0700
  ...Probably get this one for $2k and me up here in BC with spare long coolant pipes, radiator, heater core hoses, heater box .... ;) On...
• Re: Heater hoses
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 09:44:26 -0800
  ...heater. My hoses appeared to be original and I did not notice > any type of covering, it's possible that your van had pipe...
• Re: '84 Coolant pipes question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:33:04 -0400
  Replacing the coolant pipes do not require removing the gas tank even for the original one piece ones. Just slide out the heater hoses...
• Re: out of sight
  Historical mailing list - Alexander Vitakis
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 22:30:11 -0700
  ...I have the rear heater so under >the seat storage is limited. > >My wife Ingrid and I just built an inexpensive, light cover. It...
• Re: HELP!!! Changing coolant pipes under a diesel westy...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 05:49:38 EST
  ...metal pipes as I've never done this the entire length. As for the replacement. Use flexible 1-1/4" Dia. heater hose available...
• Re: rear heater hose diameter
  Historical mailing list - ray g
  Sat, 17 Jun 2000 12:00:09 MDT
  Sean, I removed my rear heater soon after buying my 87 westy a month ago. I also wanted to eliminate the tees, and replace...
• Re: Beer Survey absolutely no mention of VW anywhere. just beer.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 14:34:49 EDT
  I have to pipe in here. There is no comparison to the "King of Beers" Budweiser. Everyone has their preference for beer taste, but...
• westy propane pressure regulator
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:30:43 -0700
  ...coolant pipe replacement > Hi All, > > I am replacing all my coolant hoses (bought the hose kit) and need some > advice. > 1. the steel pipes...
• Re: Long Pipes- Copper replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 11:57:30 -0400
  ...Long Pipes- Copper replacement? > Peter, > I have a section of copper pipe in my system for about 1 1/2 years now and > the...
• Re: Carver P4 - Thoughts on installation
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 26 Jul 1998 08:36:48 -0700
  ...If you need to access the heater for any reason (tightening propane pipe connection, fixing the hoses) you want easy access. The installation in...
• Re: Use 1.25" Semi Truck (Heater?) Hose for Main Coolant Hose?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 11 May 2017 12:29:19 -0400
  To be clear, I'm talking about heater hose from a truck supply place, not marine hose. Yrs, d On Thu, May 11, 2017...
• Catalytic heaters
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 04 Feb 96 20:18:30 MST
  Hi, I went to that web page which has the pictures of the catalytic heater.....I have a few concerns with I do not...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Mon, 6 Apr 2020 16:48:52 -0400
  Whoa -- thanks -- glad I asked. ..."Heater core and valves". Haven't got any of those. Not sure what to do about that. harumph. Can...
• Re: Front Heater Core Shutoff
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:12:56 -0400
  ...it seems to me this might increase the risk of corrosion in the heater core, and this is a NLA part that is a...
• FW: camping furnace?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 15:53:08 -0700
  ...window) with a hole cut into it for > the pipe. Its the cheapest heater I've seen on the market. > > Sean Garrett > 1981 Westy...
• Re: Heater/coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Mon, 7 May 2001 19:03:07 -0700
  ...hose rt to the front > heater core. Do I really have to remove the steering > columnold water pipe max > 70 degrees F', am I...
• Re: Mount propex under the vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:48:08 -0400
  ...be built to protect the heater from the elements. -Possible ground clearance issues with the intake/exhaust pipes for the burner that stick out...
• Re: coolant pipe replacement
  Historical mailing list - Chris Geiser
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:12:30 -0500
  When I made new pipes for my van, I had a problem finding a way to flare the edges to keep the hoses on...
• Re: Engine overheating and no heat from front heater - Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 23:09:05 -0400
  ...1) water pump isn't pumping adequately, 2) coolant pipes constricted somewhere, or 3) both heater core and radiator suddenly became equally clogged. The...
• heater hose pinching - -86 syncro
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:20:53 -0700
  I was under the van today, doing this and that and noticed that the plastic coolant lines were pressing down on the heater hoses...
• Re: [T2] Exhausts that delete the heaterboxes completely on aircooled Type IV engines?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:42:38 -0500
  ...any aftermarket performance/nonperformance exhausts that > delete the heaterboxes and just run a header pipe from the exhaust > ports out to the back of...
• Re: Removing the rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 17:11:52 -0700
  ...in your heater lines that go to >> and from the rear heater and replace them with straight couplers. 3/4" >> copper pipe will work...
• Re: Suburban Heater
  Historical mailing list - Chris Gibbs
  Sat, 4 Oct 1997 14:17:51 +0000
  Mark McCulley Wrote: > I think these heaters might be overkill for a small vehicle like the > Vanagon, unless maybe you live in Alaska or...
• Re: aircooled to subaru
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 16:23:05 -0500
  ...It requires lots of parts from a donor WBXer for the radiator, coolant lines, front and rear heater cores, wireloom for heater blower system...
• Re: Propex heaters
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:47:57 -0500
  ...rear coolant heater, then sure, the Propex could move over. Just be > careful where you drill the holes for the burner pipes, as there...
• Re: Advise me on a radiator change...
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 21 Sep 2017 18:41:58 -0600
  Ya & So ~ ORR ~ DeanB Specified > If Your Coolant & Rad to Plastic Pipes Hoses Are Not In Need of Replacement You can Clamp the Hoses...
• Rubber hose to replace the metal coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Captain Ray
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 10:33:18 -0800
  ...They call it heater hose. The largest they can get in an uncut length is 1". Someone earlier stated they used 1 1/8...
• Gasoline Heater FS
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 02:01:51 -0700 (MST)
  Hello All, Ive got a Gasoline heater that is cluttering up someone else's garage. I'm not going to bother putting it into...