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• Re: How to flush the system
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 23:42:10 -0500 (CDT)
  >I need to drain all coolant from and flush my 86 Westy tomorrow. I remember >disconnecting hoses the last time, but did not get...
• Re: flush kit woes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Sep 1996 22:17:04 PST
  ...Broomhead, Sr." <broom-sr@southwind.net> writes: >Hey, I had the same type of problem when I used the flush made by the >one...
• Dirty fuel lines?
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 08:42:45 -0700
  ...My conclusion is that there is dirt being flushed through the fuel lines and getting caught in the filter. Has anone had enough experience...
• Re: dash removal, heater core flush, pedal assembly work
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 1 Feb 2011 18:08:13 -0800
  ...Summary and > pics here: > > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/vanagon-dash-removal-pedal-assembly-repair-and-heater-core-flush/ > > > alistair > -- Jake 1984...
• PS Fluid Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:12:31 -0500
  ...Want to flush and have enough on hand. Thanks. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle
• Radiator flush substance ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 09:18:11 -0700
  I was alway wondering if there was something that I can pour into the radiator, leave it overnight and than rinse it out togethter...
• dino/synthetic blend
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 00:06:17 -1000
  ...I've eperienced > no adverse results from any flushes. > > I flushed the '84 before switching to amsoil 15w40 synthetic. I ran it only > for...
• Re: Cleaning & Flushing coolant system-- Fast & Effective
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 12:54:03 -0700
  ...Cleaning & Flushing coolant system-- Fast & Effective Way. This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0054_01BE80D5.67896700 Content-Type: text...
• Coolant change questions
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:22:40 -0500
  ...Since I'm doing this I figure I might as well flush the coolant, since I don't know the last time it was...
• Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 02:51:49 +0000
  ...How do we advise the Vanagon group to flush the system?????????????????? Regards, John _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com
• Re: darkening coolant... oil...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 09:10:52 -0400
  ...If so, you'll need to replace the cooler, flush the transmission to get the coolant out of it, and flush the cooling system...
• Re: Chlorine in water tank
  Historical mailing list - Britt Grannis
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 15:15:52 -0800
  ...percent Chlorene bleach to 1000 gallons of water to be treated, let stand for 20 minuites for disenfection then flush. Britt Hillcountry Water Treatment
• Re: R134 USERS??????????
  Historical mailing list - Carl Smith
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 21:37:22 EDT
  ...I did it "right" with compressor removal and flushing, system flushing, and dryer/accumulator replacement. I replaced only the "O" rings in the joints...
• Best flushing method - 2.1,and maintenance questions.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 10:53:26 -0500
  ...It has the wrong (green) antifreeze so I want to flush it and replace with the blue. 1 What is the best way to...
• Cooling system tip and involved question
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 17:51:37 -0800
  ...I read lots of information in the archives about flushing and filling. The last time I did this, I did the old fashioned method...
• Re: Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:38:42 -0400
  Yes it sounds like it had air in the heater circuit which you flushed out when you opened the heater valve to 100%. The...
• Re: 1985 1.9 Hesitation at higher RPM **SOLVED**
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 12:47:47 -0700
  ...Or would there be any benefit to some how flushing the inlet of pump with a suitable cleaner then letting all drain out inlet...
• '85 auto Tranny hard shifting, "whining noise"
  Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor II
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 18:44:13 -0800
  ...I've been considering a transmission flush at ~ $125.00, but would like to hear feedback from anyone who has found this effective beyond...
• Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 15:26:51 -0300
  I just watched my mechanic flush my '91 syncro coolant, he went to a lot of work!!!! I think that MAYBE the simplest way...
• Re: ATF fluid
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 22:08:15 -0400
  I think the operative word here is "had it done" most places use a back flushing system and do not change the filter or...
• Re: Coolant Flushing
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 12 Jun 1999 20:26:52 -0400
  5-gallon container Sudhir H. Desai 1984 VW Vanagon 3.4 liter Chevy V-6 desa4622@kettering.edu sudhir_desai@geocities.com ICQ# 17014903...
• Cooling System dream
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:25:06 -0800
  ...The kind of pressure > you > >can achieve with this method is greater than any > whole > >engine flush or cutting and adding the flush T...
• 84 oil gunk in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Don Sturgill
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 15:09:58 -0400
  Decided to have local VW shop do the first radiator flush/fill and check other items for me. They say that a head gasket...
• Re: Strange Brake Issue
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 01:36:42 -0700
  ...How black is the fluid?? Flush and bleed the system yearly, and don't forget the clutch. At 01:20 AM 08/24/2002...
• Re: Installing Steering Rack and Pinion...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:50:03 -0700
  I can't give you advice on the rack swap, but i can advise you to flush the system and replace the brass frit...
• Re: I Bought the '85 Vanagon!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 10 Nov 94 16:58:56 PST
  ...Not much help in the step by step department, but nice pictures. > I am planning on changing the oil, filter and flushing the cooling...
• Re: clean heater core
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 17:46:44 -0500
  ...At this point you have to realize the rest of the cooling system may need flushed also. If you don't flush it, it...
• Re: Coolant Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 19:50:45 PDT
  Even if my flush is less complete than your flush, I'd still rather change my coolant once a year rather than once every...
• Re: removing intake manifold 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Phil Walker
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 12:55:30 -0400
  ...scheduled to have the throttle body decarbonized and the fuel injectors flushed. My Jeep has 53K miles and this is "recommended" from the dealership...
• Re: Vanagon GL interior upgrades.
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:17:19 -0700
  ...but the back seat annoys me that it doesn't lay flush > so i can make a rack to sleep in... i essentially want...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 21:14:15 -0700
  ...Just flush it. Karl Wolz
• Front Wheel Bearing seal - countersink???
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 10:55:09 -0400
  ...I don't recall if when replacing the front wheel bearing seal, if that seal should be countersunk or flush with the rotor? Thanks...
• Re: Tailgate interchangeability
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 16:49:12 -0700
  ...Will a later door fit? (Flush > door release button type.) > > TIA > > Jim > >
• Brake Master Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 02:30:45 -0400
  ...the whole system was flushed twice last year. one very through flush when i put the van on the road and once about five...
• Re: A/C question: Ester Oil and R-12 do they mix?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 20:30:40 -0500
  ...So an R12 > system must be flushed of old oils before adding ester oil. > > I have not been able to determine if parallel condensors...
• Re: Don't cry for me Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:19:27 -0600
  Most of these radiators, and given the size, the cooling systems need a good flushing anyway. My first Syncro, purchased with 70K miles, started...
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - John Hung
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 17:19:35 -0500
  ...Anyway, it is good practice to bleed/flush brake systems every few years - VW used to recommend it, and I do it whenever the...
• Re: I lost my cool!!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 15:02:03 +0000
  ...AC flush should be available at your FLAPS. Since your system was > upgraded, it probably uses ester oil, so you'll need to put...
• Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:57:05 -0700
  I recently had the coolant system flushed and coolant replaced in my '91 Westy at a local independent VW service place. I have about...
• Re: Lack of hot air. etc.
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 11:38:29 -0500
  ...I didn't try power flushing it with cooling system flushing/cleaning stuff first, (since the fan motor had started its squeal of death...
• Cooling system flush
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Oct 1996 20:20:22 -0400
  ...duty, or costly jacking system? The cost of letting the dealer flush the coolant system might be minimal compared to the cost of buying...
• Can sender unit cause it?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 09:32:46 -0800
  ...New radiator, new engine, flushed system, etc. But I still have the old sender unit and gauge. Can any of these be wrong and...
• Re: Flush the fluids
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 18:20:42 -0700
  ...That > goes for every fluid in the > vehicle. > > At 09:30 AM 08/07/2003, you wrote: > > >When should one flush van fluids? And...
• Radiator Fan Switch Problem Fixed & Alternate Flushing Method
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 13:19:41 -0400
  ...Last night I finally did my flush and fill and replaced the switch at the same time. Eureka! Now the fan kicks in just...
• Re: Water tank
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 16 May 2011 14:15:13 -0700
  ...Then thoroughly flush the tank and faucet with water. It also helps to let the tank sit full overnight during the flushing process. Cheers...
• Re: antifreeze from diesel engine block
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Tue, 25 May 2004 23:34:17 -0700
  ...The first mechanic back flushed the radiator, all appeared fine. But the back flush had rearranged the crud to the point that cooling was...
• Re: Flush Mount Speakers
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Thu, 7 Jan 1999 07:51:51 -0800
  ...Flush Mount Speakers >Looking for a source or reasonable replacement for the flush mount >speakers in the front of my 86 gl. I appreciate...
• Re: Water tank
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 16 May 2011 20:11:39 -0700
  On Mon, May 16, 2011 at 6:55 PM, Daryl Christensen <daryl@aatransaxle.com>wrote: > My tank of water is flushed with bleach every...
• quick belt question.
  Historical mailing list
  10 Jun 97 09:54:00 -0700
  ...My mechanic offered to flush the system for a cool $80, said it could be the filter. Last weekend I flushed and replaced the...
• Making a rear bumper??
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 11:12:35 -0800
  ...Some add-on i was playing with are a hitch receiver, reverse lights flush mounted, brake lights flush mounted, bike rack receiver. I would...
• Re: Cooling system tip and involved question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 8 Dec 2001 17:23:21 -0400
  ...To flush, I take the return hose off of the coolant reservoir and feed cold water in the top of the reservoir till the...
• Re: dash removal, heater core flush, pedal assembly work
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 1 Feb 2011 18:13:20 -0800
  ...Summary and > pics here: > > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/vanagon-dash-removal-pedal-assembly-repair-and-heater-core-flush/ > > > alistair > -- 1989 Swedish...
• Coolant flush after ATF cooler failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pry
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 09:26:56 -0700
  ...has been installed and all of the affected fluids have been flushed and replaced, and in particular the coolant's been drained twice and...
• Re: 3rd (center) Brake light for late model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 19:45:46 -0800
  ...1) It'll > be > dimmer than if mounted flush to glass especially if you don't trim out the > window tinting and trimming out...
• Re: AC - Again! '91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 22 Jul 2016 18:20:25 -0400
  ...What do >>> you recommend to flush it with? >>> >>> John >>> >>> On Jul 22, 2016 13:42, "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" < >>> kenwilfy@comcast.net> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Fan...
• Coolant opinions re: Prestone LongLife
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 6 Jun 1999 10:55:12 -0700
  It's now been two years since I flushed my '88 Westy's coolant and put in new Prestone LongLife 5 year coolant (Phosphate...
• Re: Front door speakers and window crank
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Thu, 10 Nov 1994 19:23:47 -0800 (PST)
  I found some speakers which are flush and do not hit the crank. I made the hole larger and slightly moved the speaker away...
• NVC: Saw this on the way to work
  Historical mailing list - Paul Retherford
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 10:33:49 -0500
  ...Across the back it read "Back off or I'll flush" Paul '89 Westfalia
• Re: coolant system trivia
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 08:51:01 -0700
  Jere, Flushing the radiator had done major benifits to the coolant system. The process of flushing has made me aware of how much friction...
• Coolant Change--the Way I Do It
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 12:57:54 -0400
  I have had excellent luck using the Prestone flush kit. I cut a tee into one of the heater hoses underneath the Vanagon. It...