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• Re: Exhaust systems
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 11:23:41 -0700
  I bought the 4-pipe system from VanAgain that went together pretty painlessly.� Did not need the muffler or tailpipe this time.� I wanted...
• Re: coolant system flush ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Thu, 20 Feb 1997 18:56:48 -0500
  David Bayer wrote: > > Hello- > I want to flush my coolant system as the PO used regular antifreeze > which I believe has been in there...
• Some Clarifications and Additional Cooling System Comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 15:49:18 EDT
  ...Others have suggested that there is no system reserve if the thermostat is fully open and the system temperature (coolant) is varying with load...
• Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 13 Apr 2020 20:55:59 -0500
  ...You will > need about 1,300 grams to fill an empty system. AC systems are magic. > Even under pressure they somehow manage to get...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:03:58 -0400
  I'll agree with all you said, except for the cooling system. 1.9 Cooling system parts were made for 2.5 years while...
• Re: not all thermostats are equal
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 06:12:32 EST
  ...The small holes seen in the various control elements of a hydronic system are there to help in venting the air from the system...
• Re: Air Getting into Cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 17:58:19 -0800
  ...Air Getting into Cooling system > John > > often people have trouble keeping the system bleed when the head gaskets > are failing. try pressurizing the system...
• Re: Anyone ever use standard awning rails on a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:14:41 -0800
  ...The A&E brackets could be used with virtually any awning setup that uses the rail system. BUT, the rail system will not work...
• Common Failures In Electro-Mechanical Systems was No start, dead computer!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 08:43:22 -0700
  ...The bottom line is that somewhere around 80% or better of the failures that occur in systems like the electrical or electronic systems in...
• Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 01:31:20 EST
  ...I know two companies who build this exhaust system , but again they produce some systems and when they are sold then it takes some...
• AC System from 1985 Vanagon for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 20:22:55 -0500
  I am dismantling a 1985 Vanagon and it has the rare AC system with the ceiling vents behind the driver seat. This is the...
• Re: AC Drip Drop
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 14:03:39 -0500
  <<<I had a similar problem that was somehow caused by the system running out of Freon>> Lets read this direct quote again John. "The...
• GoWesty WBX Management System
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Sun, 14 May 2017 13:14:27 -0400
  Does anyone have any thoughts on the development of GoWesty's Digifant replacement system? It seems it has passed certification processes and is the...
• Re: Correct refilling of cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Ken Olsen
  Sat, 6 Nov 2010 00:41:45 -0400
  > >What is the correct proceedure to refill the system? > >i thought I had read that there was a specific way to do this by...
• Re: Cleaning Oily Gunge out of Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 3 May 2010 09:12:12 -0500
  This only works for the surge tank but does nothing for what's spread through the entire cooling system. Tom -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: WBX replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Feb 1999 07:37:14 EST
  Joshua the $4500 is not just for a rebuilt engine but also includes the 5-cylinder installation kit (coolant system, exhaust system, injection system...
• Re: overheating, radiators, water pumps, whatever
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 22:39:02 EDT
  ...As I have put into the archive on several occasions, the cooling system (radiator, pipe size, liquid capacity) are far more than needed for...
• Re: Coolant cap tester
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Sun, 8 Apr 2012 21:09:07 -0500
  Cooling system tester adapter $3.49 ! Happy Easter Howard http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dautomotive&field-keywords...
• For Sale: vanagon power door lock actuators, and complete central locking system
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 11:30:07 EDT
  for sale: vanagon power door lock actuators, individually, or as a whole complete central locking system pmail for info chris
• Re: How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 6 May 2008 14:56:23 -0400
  The older A/C systems were marginal at best when run on R12. I usually use Freeze-12 on these systems to maximize performance...
• Re: Purging Cooling System
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Jan 95 12:16:05 PST
  ...My interpretation of this is that the cooling system still had some air in it after my initial refilling. The system sucked more coolant...
• Hot Water Systems
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 07:56:33 -0700
  ...this is where the trouble starts :) Why couldn't one of these systems be plumbed directly into our existing water system. The heat exchanger...
• Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 11 Jun 2006 23:32:39 -0400
  ...The oils use by the stock system for R12 are not compatible with the oils use with R134a. To do a conversion, the system...
• Re: Tire Carriers Again (cooling system comments)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 14:27:51 EDT
  ...With air in the system I can get temperature differences of up to 35 C. Bleed the system thoroughly! I have designed a bleed...
• Re: Behr AC removal -- anyone done it?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 24 Apr 2004 11:06:41 -0500
  Contact Larry Chase he has a new Behr system installed on RoadHog. He probably has some manuals. I've also got one on my...
• Re: Problem with cental locking system
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 18:09:07 +0000
  ...What is happening is that the system is not getting the signal of the status of a lock. When this happens, and you unlock...
• Exhaust System
  Historical mailing list - Alan S Gondry
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 01:50:15 EST
  ...In fact the whole system is rusted and shot (my opinion.) Where can I get the cheapest and or the recommended system? Alan Gondry...
• Re: Syncro Performance Exhaust sytem needed
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 10:13:47 EST
  I have one S&S Performance Header system left. This works with the your Cat. I don't have any performance mufflers right now...
• Re: R134 question / front shocks
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 23:16:08 -0500
  ...Evacuate the system, put this oil in, charge the system with 134----your done. No changing O rings, dryers, anything. Simple, cheap.it works...
• Re: engine pushing exhaust into coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 21:16:39 -0500
  ...engine pushing exhaust into coolant system What is the best way to find out which cylinder is leaking exhaust into the coolant system? thanks...
• Re: AC System Repair/ Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:44:23 -0700
  ...AC System Repair/ Upgrade > > I used some stuff called Maxi-Frig. Direct drop in. Not supposed to put a > vacuum on the system, just...
• Re: importing a van from canada part deux
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 14:17:33 -0800
  ...I was told that it must have a passive restraining system >and that this one has an active system. When i drove the vehicle...
• Re: Detection of air bubbles in coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 13:50:32 EDT
  ...is there not an inherent bubble removal system designed into our system already? Of course, the system has to be properly bled when flushing...
• Re: hoses in general
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 10:03:20 -0500
  So are the diesel vanagon hoses (and other cooling system components) directly swappable from one of the gas engine systems you listed? -- Harmon Seaver...
• Friday: Vanagon Sound System? My Splittie IS a Sound System!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 20:24:08 -0800
  The subject says it all... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3087624872&category=3283 ChrisR '90 Westy Auto "Blue Whale"
• Re: obvious always first - shifter problem solved!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 10:11:49 -0500
  Unless the mechanic that did the front brakes bled the system and forgot to refill, you have a leak in the brake or clutch...
• Re: D17? See Bentley 80.14
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 6 May 2012 12:29:45 -0400
  ...Lucky devil. >Now I'm worrying that the bicycle pump cooling system pressurizing >trick I did yesterday to find the leak in the radiator...
• Re: Trans fluid in coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Apr 2012 19:11:50 -0400
  Are you sure it is the transmission oil cooler, not the engine oil cooler? That one fills the coolant system real fast. Due to...
• '84 Running a Wee Bit Warm
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 23:06:57 -0400
  ...no exhaust system. Now, with a shiny new Bus Depot exhaust system kit (delivered in three days:), I could hear the source of my...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:58:39 EDT
  ...My question is; How long does the average expensive OEM Vanagon mild steel system last, versus a very expensive aftermarket stainless Vanagon exhaust sytem...
• FS: vanagon factory cruise control system..
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 19:30:32 EST
  i have a vanagon factory cruise control system for sale.. includes the turn sig stalk w control switch, wiring harness, relay, vacuum pump, linkage...
• CIS Joys! :)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 20:07:17 EST
  With all the talk on this list about the 4 cylinder conversion and how simple and reliable that the CIS injection system, just want...
• Re: [NVC} Alternative Computer Operating Systems
  Historical mailing list - mike stainbrook
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 14:28:41 -0800
  ...I'm a novice,do not want to learn to configure systems,etc.-"joe sixpack button pusher" you still recomend going to Ubuntu?? Mike90260...
• Re: TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:42:39 -0900
  Some TPMS systems will self initialize others do not. We run into this here in Alaska where it is common to have snow tires...
• Re: Head gasket replacement: how much?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 09:52:14 -0500
  To get the advantages of the 2.1L cooling system you need upgrade it. You will need to upgrade or modify the pipes to...
• Re: What can go wrong.....
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 21 May 2017 19:47:28 +0000
  ...The system reaches an equilibrium pressure that is determined by the relationship between the heat input to the system from the engine, and the...
• Re: Engine Conversion exhust sugestion
  Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 17:41:25 -0600
  ...I paid for one and a half of these exhaust > > systems and have more than 1.5 years on the current system with no...
• Re: A/C info on 85 front mount
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 00:03:31 -0700
  ...system,check for leaks and recharge it > but would like to check the electrical end first. > The 85 is a front mount system so...
• Re: My $%&$%& van
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 12 May 1999 00:11:53 -0500
  Sorry to hear about all of your cooling system troubles. You came up with the most likely solution when you asked, "Does it need...
• Re: Subaru Cooling System Leak-Stop - Has anyone tried it?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 16:42:44 -0700
  ...I have no idea about long term or cooling system effects, but the minor stuff was plugged up. I will mention as well that...
• Re: Winterizing the water system
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 15 Oct 2016 07:19:00 -0700
  FWIW, I have had the system freeze. I have pre-85 Westies with the water pump under the sink. If I don’t prep...
• Re: Performance Exhaust for Vanagons (clarification)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 15:11:37 EST
  ...The > really good news is that this complete exhaust system (no catalytic convertor) > is only $280. > Is an exhaust without a cat legal anywhere...
• Flush and Wash cooling system
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 18:39:26 -0700
  Hi guys, I was wondering if there is an accepted way of filling up the cooling system with some kind of chemichal, run the...
• Re: AC Receiver Drier 253260633"D" vs 253260633"E"
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:49:22 -0400
  Acutally, 1/20 a drop is for a capilary(sp) system., like a house portable dehumidifier. A system with a reciever/dryer should not...
• RE: '56 kombi - new security system
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 07 Apr 1995 13:10:51 EDT
  ...Similar analogy to electrical systems. just replace electrons with water molecules.... christian
• Re: Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 13:28:16 -0700
  ...Holding a vacuum is one way to test f the system has a leak. No vaccum, no sealed system. The main way is to...
• Re: More 2.1L coolant system woes (long)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 06:49:40 -0500
  ...I bought a coolant system pressure tester from Sears (Craftsman) and I love it. Pressure test and bleed the coolant system without the van...
• Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 14:39:00 -0400
  ...I haven't taken the system off for inspection.... yet. > >Also, my exhaust system has a dent in it right after the O2 sensor...
• Re: '87 Vanagon GL ATF Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:39:24 -0800
  ...In the stock cooling system, the AT receives its coolant from the outlet of the engine at the coolants hottest point in the system...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 19:19:04 -0800
  ...Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem This supposed correlation of the new dynamic oil warning system with some weakness in the...