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• Harness melt down and Vanagon on fire
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Sat, 6 Jun 1998 20:03:05 -0700
  ...After closer inspection of the oil filler tube I found it had been shooting tiny drops on oil on the muffler shield.This tube...
• Free Vanagon parts - Atlanta
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 2 May 2009 10:50:34 -0400
  ...A little dusty but in good condition. - Syncro engine carrier cross-bar. - Syncro engine heat shield. This is the pieces in the rear of...
• Re: Fully Retractable Antennas Available
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 13:53:15 EDT
  ...Maybe your wire has been pinched somewhere and the shielded part is touching the center conductor. Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain...
• Re: Need O2 sensor shield help / advise
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 16:24:28 -0600
  David Beierl wrote: > >$10 Radio Shack volt meter, do I need something more accurate? > > You need a scope or meter with 10 megohms input...
• Re: Digifant problem update
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 15 Jun 2002 20:33:10 -0500
  ...up and the ECU goes into closed loop.....O2 sensor or shielded wiring?..... I imagine you've already tried running it in open loop...
• Re: Installed wind deflector pics?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 24 Oct 2004 22:05:06 +1300
  ...on- view....... >Thanks, >J You mean the big bubble-type acrylic shields? Guaranteed these were available in Australia. Aussie listees? -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New...
• Re: saturday stumper: why do Canadian westys have the elec. outlet down low?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 05:15:52 +0000
  ...US spec have a dish-drainer / heat shield, Canadian have a heat shield which is part of the lid and can't be moved...
• Re: engine ground strap
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 06:26:46 -0800
  ...I use the shielded straps. One from the drivers head to the ground location just under the coil. And another one from top bolt...
• Catalytic Convertor Orientation
  Historical mailing list - R. E. Haufler
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 08:22:40 -0400
  ...There is a heat shield, which I expect is oriented toward the body, and there is a threaded spot that gets plugged, presumably for...
• Sirius radio antenna for Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - R. E. Ritchie
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 19:09:10 -0500
  ...A metal roof would shield the antenna from the satellite's signal, and the fiberglass will attenuate it a bit, but I'd give...
• Re: Heat Shields
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 21:41:01 -0700
  ...wrote: > > > > Well, I spent much of the day, building my heat shields out of aluminum... > > ! This afternoon, I was cleaning out the van as...
• Re: Propane Regulator Discontinued
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Aug 94 11:16:20 PDT
  ...He also >stressed that if you install the 290 without any shield you will be violating >code, and worse than that, you will trash...
• Re: Canadians - how do you drain your dishes, eh?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 20:02:58 -0800
  ...Rich, Dish Drainer? I thought those were heat shields to protect the wood cover from closing down close to hot burners. Don't remember...
• Re: What stickers do you have on your VAN?
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 12:40:55 EST
  ...Vanagon.com simplify NA symbol Ojibway Shield Rainbow Family Van Everything is Sacred (Native American Church) Yellow & Blue Equality sticker WTC Sierra Club (Wilderness...
• engine ground strap
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Chasteen
  Sat, 20 Jan 2007 17:22:50 -0800
  ...the braided is much larger but not shielded from corrosion like the cable type thanks jonathan --------------------------------- Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts...
• Speaking of water runoff...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Thu, 25 Oct 2001 08:57:50 -0400
  ...As per the recommendations of this list, I sealed, very well, with clear silicone, between my wind shield and the rubber window seal. I...
• Re: Hot Feet in '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 31 Jul 1995 17:51:58 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Maybe you can insert some heat shielding. Alistair
• Oxygen sensor wiring question.
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 07:06:20 -0400
  3 wires...2 white, one green with shielding...........What are they for? I need to trace for there seems to be a short in...
• Re: splash shields
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 15:42:20 -0500
  The fact that Bus Depot shows them is no guarantee that they are still available, as I have found time after time. And even...
• Re: Rain shields
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 7 Feb 2009 19:17:21 -0800
  On Sat, Feb 7, 2009 at 7:02 PM, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote: > Is there any particular trick or secret to keeping them...
• Re: Painting the Wind Shield Wipers
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:16:36 -0800
  ...Painting the Wind Shield Wipers > Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:28:11 -0800 > From: Bill Prats <b.bill.p@GMAIL.COM> > Subject: Painting...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Ground
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 18:27:17 -0500
  ...Oxygen Sensor Ground What are these shields that they cost upwards of $110? Anybody have a pic so we could see how to make...
• Re: bURNINGvAN 2012
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Fri, 9 Dec 2011 19:57:18 -0800
  ...it was pretty amazing to see (with shielded eyes, the camera didn't care). Melissa '84 Westy Honey Bee Sacramento, CA www.westywoman.com
• Re: Subject: Sink Drip Tray Onto Canadian '81?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:34:37 -0700
  ...few years ago, and yes, you need to > remove the heat shield. > > Katherine & Vanita > Calgary, AB > -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http...
• Fuel Line Heat sheilds
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 09:59:51 -0800
  ...what I'm talking about when I ask for fuel line heat shields. TIA! Don Preston '87 ASI Wolfy GL ~Betsy the Mp3 Bus~
• WTB : Cooling tin heat /sheild 82 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 05:18:37 -0400
  ...I have a pair off the shields you want, I think. I will take a photo of them and sent it to you on...
• Re: Another question about O2 sensors..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 16:34:55 -0700
  ...That is because the > > grounding of the shield is only to let the shield absorb stray > > electronic noise that otherwise could be picked up...
• Re: Stove grate
  Historical mailing list - Simon
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 13:48:23 -0600
  ...That would have been really > smart." > > Except that it also acts as a heat shield for the lid while cooking, > when it > is in...
• Re: 'Block Heater' shield
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 17:23:38 -0800
  ...Would it be benificial to create a tin shield for the >underside of the engine. Something that would wrap the block heater and >the...
• oil leak: advice?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:40:59 -0900
  ...It is coming from above the shielding for the push rod covers. The metal shield is impossible to get off right now, because one...
• Re: Window rain shields?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 30 Jun 2014 05:11:11 -0700
  ...Stephen On Friday, June 27, 2014 11:47 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: � Does anyone make those plastic rain shields for the...
• Re: Low MPG & Carbon Monoxide Smell
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Sat, 9 May 1998 16:49:47 -0700
  ...The cover or shield that fits over the O2 Sensor. Any ideas on how to tackle that. Does it slide off, or come off...
• Movie Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 19:27:31 -0800
  ...They just rolled the Vanagon and are now using it to shield themselves in a shoot out. Don't know who produced/directed this...
• Re: Painting the Wind Shield Wipers
  Historical mailing list - Sunshine
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:24:28 -0600
  ...Painting the Wind Shield Wipers The paint or Black Powder Coat is coming off the wiper arms on my '89 Westy. Any suggestions to...
• Re: [DIESEL] Stuck heat shields - summary of potential solutions (concluded)
  Historical mailing list - Milo
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 13:29:26 -0500
  Thanks James, just a heads up that I've finally got the d***ed heat shields out!!!! This was the method that worked for...
• Re: was: co/propane RE: propex
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:26:29 -0800
  ...I attached > flexible plastic shields > to protect the vital bits and allow me to SEE > how much water is in the > tank. Then I...
• Oil Pressure Switch R&R
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:27:07 -0700
  ...Right now it looks like the cat and muffler would have to be removed and the heat shield removed to get the extra room...
• Re: Fires
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 21:23:23 +1200
  ...ever heard of this, done it, or has ideas on >the probability of success. > >--Paul-- you could always make stainless or aluminum heat shields...
• Re: Alternative Mounting of AFM and Air Filter Box
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:50:23 -0700
  Neither my 1.9 nor my 2.1 was bolted in, and neither had a heat shield. Sounds like someone has already tried to...
• Re: Stock 2.1 in NC
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:17:51 -0400
  ...Probably that stud is used to hold the heat shield. I need to take my time and get things right ! If you have ever...
• Re: Fuel Mileage and Upholstry
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:35:34 -0500
  ...The sensor wire is a shielded cable and the shield is grounded inside the ECU connector. The crimped on collar that splices the shielding...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 4 Sep 2006 - Special issue (#2006-737)
  Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 06:34:30 -0500
  ...Voltage on the inside, then > insulator, then a copper shield, then outer sleeve. If the the cable > deteriorates to the point that there's...
• oil coming out of sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:13:28 -0800
  ...Secondly, I just removed the heat shield over the driver side push rods. Between the two center push rods is what I assume is...
• Crank Pulley removal?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Moon
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 10:39:16 -0800
  ...t enough room to use a puller due to the heat shield. I tried prying it off, with a limited amount of force. I...
• Re: Help. traveling with problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 Mar 2014 18:38:23 -0400
  ...Outer shield to chassis, real close to zero, outer shield to signal lead, .5 to .6 volt. Start engine. After a few minutes check...
• Re: insulating hot side of Dometic refer
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 2 Oct 2011 15:15:58 -0400
  ...http://www.designengineering.com/category/catalog/design-engineering-inc/component-specific-products/versa-shield That looks like what I will try for insulating the...
• removeing 79 van engine.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 96 20:50:02 EDT
  ...The problem appears to be the heat shield that is under the main part of the tin. Any ideas, anybody. What am I missing...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 23:39:43 -0500
  ...American flag awing/rain shield over poptop window http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=1443607&a=10863040&p=37626032 5. Cupholders from Marshal...
• purpose of fuel hose sleeves
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 7 Nov 2008 15:10:03 -0500
  Are the white plastic/vinyl "sleeves" on the fuel hose in the engine compartment there mainly for protection against abrasion, or as heat shields...
• Re: ignition buzz in speakers on 88 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 09:25:36 -0400
  ...When you're using an external amp, you can get yourself into the same trouble if you're using shielded line-level cables to...
• Re: O2 Sensor Woes
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 21 Oct 2001 09:37:28 -0400
  ...The signal wire from the sensor is co-axial, the actual signal wire at the center, surrounded by insulation, braided grounded shield more insulation...
• Re: What is this connector for?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Brassaw
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 18:02:01 -0700
  Mine has the metal shield around the distributor cap and it has a ground wire that connects to the prong as described. Richard -----Original...
• FS: Syncro front end
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Thu, 2 May 2002 20:24:16 -0400
  ...This includes the front differential with axles, the suspension with rotors and calipers, and the shield frame that protects all the components under the...
• wanted, Heat sheilds
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 15:58:13 -0400
  ...Somewhere along the line when a new engine was installed the heat shields were lost and I am looking for some one who has...
• Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:39:53 -0400
  ...Measure from center to shield. Should be same as center to ground. Any stray voltage on that shield gets added to the voltage setting...
• Re: Rebuilt engine project
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:23:56 -0700
  ...Modifications of the muffler heat shield and thermostat housing heat shield were necessary to fit the 2.1 system. See photos here > _http://picasaweb...
• Windshield Sunshield for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Gary Norris
  Tue, 07 May 1996 17:55:20 -0500
  ...NEW! IMPROVED FIT REFLEX SUN SHIELD 2....DELUXE SIZE...FITS CARS 29"h by 58"w. One side of the shield (the side that...
• Re: Diesel parts questions for I-4 (TiiCo) conversion
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 3 Oct 2001 11:14:47 EDT
  ...The diesel heat shield has worked perfectly (spatial dimensions) with all the various mufflers that I have used up to and including the largest...
• new heater blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 1 Feb 2017 11:43:03 -0800
  ...should I remove the sticker for lubricating the bearing later on via the Mullendore hole? or leave the sticker to shield the bearing from...
• Re: [WetWesties] WTB: Westfalia Sink Drip Tray (Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 10:53:41 -0800
  I haven't closely inspected this part but I assume the OEM to Canadian market metal heat shield on the stove lid, if modified...