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Re: Mystery connector
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Sat, 29 Jan 2000 21:14:33 -0500
...On Canadian Syncros the Webasto heater was an option. This heater has a small fuel pump that is located just front of the LHS...
Diesel Auxillary Heater
Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
Tue, 22 Feb 2000 12:07:37 EST
I removed the diesel auxiliary heater from my 82 Westy recently to repair some torn rubber boots and hopefully try to get it working...
Connecting Fuel Level Sender After Tank Is In
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sun, 4 Sep 2005 21:53:38 -0700
...where the air-cooled heater duct runs; but the space is just too narrow to maneuver that rubber-booted plug into place. The only...
Re: Winkler 22.5 fuel tank
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Wed, 22 May 2002 06:21:41 -0400
...has anyone ciphered what effect the weight of 6.5 extra gallons has on fuel mileage? > >thanks >Dan Hall >'86 Westy Wolfsburg >"Das Boot"
FS: 81 Westfalia
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Fri, 3 Sep 2004 22:30:42 -0400
...Steering rack boots (have boots) tie rod end, heater cables, radio, wiring in dash - call for more details, can send pictures. Located near Mass...
Re: [WetWesties] Vanagon featured on Bring a Trailer today
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 6 Jan 2016 08:42:19 -0800
...the fuel pressure regulator look like they might be older than 1500 miles. The boot on accel cable is toast. Is that heater hose...
Re: Need hoses, dont know what they are called, help needed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:19:47 -0700
...sure you could use heater hose , but it will deteriorate slowly, on the inside. See if you can get evap/fuel hose in that...
RE: THE DIRTY WORK
Historical mailing list
Fri, 30 Jun 1995 11:35:54 -0300
...brain cell killer to boot. DON'T DO IT!! If you must, try Kerosene, sold as lamp / space heater fuel sometimes. Don't buy...
84 Wesfalia for Sale
Historical mailing list - Monk Bill
Sat, 29 Aug 1998 19:37:49 EDT
...EVERY fuel line and clamp was replaced (with fuel injection hose) New Fuel injectors New Fuel Rails New cap,rotor,plugs,wires and misc...
83.5 Westy FS
Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
Fri, 26 Dec 2003 12:21:48 -0500
...Front and rear heater cores replaced within the last several years and work well. New German water pump. No leaks. CV boots good - no...
Re: Diesel Auxillary Heater
Historical mailing list - T G
Tue, 22 Feb 2000 22:57:45 -0800
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >I removed the diesel auxiliary heater from my 82 Westy recently to repair >some torn rubber boots and hopefully try...
Re: Winter Camping Tips.
Historical mailing list
Wed, 9 Nov 94 17:43:02 AST
...I woke up when cold, with a splitting headache, the heater had run out of fuel thankfully. I do warily trust the old VW...
Re: 2.1L harness question
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Tue, 8 Mar 2011 19:38:16 -0500
...the little heater of the gas > recirculation hose that goes into the boot. > There is a clip-on connector, like the fuel injectors have...
Re: 2.1L harness question
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Wed, 9 Mar 2011 11:11:16 -0500
...the little heater of the gas >> recirculation hose that goes into the boot. >> There is a clip-on connector, like the fuel injectors have...
heat in VW Vans
Historical mailing list - Hydesmith
Fri, 29 Sep 2000 15:31:28 -0500
...a parka and warm boots to drive about in the aircooled VW. The auxiliary gas heaters suck way more fuel than you thought imaginable...
Re: type of connector?
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Fri, 25 May 2012 08:56:48 -0400
...connector type used on the fuel injectors / Temp 2 >> sender / aux air valve / 2.1 o2 sensor heater? (They are all the same I...
Re: type of connector?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 25 May 2012 08:42:16 -0400
...connector type used on the fuel injectors / Temp 2 >sender / aux air valve / 2.1 o2 sensor heater? (They are all the same I...
Re: heat in VW Vans
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Wed, 4 Oct 2000 10:25:57 -0700
...a parka and warm >boots to drive about in the aircooled VW. The auxiliary gas heaters >suck way more fuel than you thought imaginable...
83 Westy update
Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
Mon, 30 Jun 1997 00:18:53 -0400
...Bypass heater core, coolant flush & fill, brake/clutch fluid replacement, 4 new CV boots. All of the above for $295. Very reasonable. Also, 4...
Vanagon Maint. Schedule
Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
Tue, 7 Oct 1997 15:24:30 -0700
...tensions - check vacuum hoses - check fuel system for leaks - check brake system for leaks, damage - check CV joints boots for leaks, cracks - check exhaust...
Coolant hose problems
Historical mailing list - =David-M=
Sat, 7 Apr 2001 12:16:21 -0500
...There is also a short section of rubber hose for the fuel system under the van that connects the fuel tank with a filter...
Re: 86 Vanagon wiring question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:58:36 -0400
The heater does not care which way the current goes. >From: Dan Hall <elektro@WESTAL.NET> >Reply-To: Dan Hall <elektro@WESTAL.NET> >To...
Re: Wobbly Still Won't Go... Gurus pleassssse heeellllllppppp...
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 18 Jul 2002 03:35:26 -0400
...how > does that work? That wire supplies the crankcase vent heater -- little heater in the tube btw the oil tower and the intake boot...
Re: Bluestar project progress-Crankcase vent heater.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 1 May 2013 20:47:28 -0400
That fitting is both an orifice and heater. It provides a restriction to the blow by that can make it into the intake air...
Re: Looking for a project?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 9 Mar 2016 10:51:34 -0800
...the fuel tank to remove the heat duct), rear heater, front heater box, temp gauge (aftermarket) or new instrument cluster with tach, heater hoses...
Re: Propex alternative?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 4 Nov 2013 17:53:49 -0800
...Heater Buddy or similar propane-bottle heater, my kerosene heater positively sips fuel. Looking at the specs for the Propex, I get the impression...
My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Mon, 25 Feb 2019 22:21:43 -0500
...Replaced rear heater core . Rerouted power steering lines . Fuel Delivery-pump bushings & wires grommets, secured line above shifter shaft upgraded to large Bosch inline...
Re: Driving Cross Country Advice...
Historical mailing list
Mon, 17 Jun 1996 09:36:35, -0500
...check fuel injection, batteries), grease gun with "hypodermic' end to grease any area that leaks (ball joint boots for me, or cv boots)- lots...
Re: Bluestar project progress-Crankcase vent heater.
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Wed, 1 May 2013 22:19:39 -0400
...Since this blow by contains > water vapor the heater prevents that vapor from freezing and blocking the > vent. In the wire box on the...
Re: Winkler 22.5 fuel tank
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Wed, 22 May 2002 10:58:07 -0400
...has anyone ciphered what effect the weight of 6.5 extra gallons has on fuel mileage? thanks Dan Hall '86 Westy Wolfsburg "Das Boot"
Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday -More Items
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 10:30:58 -0600
1 Coleman Black Cat heater 1 Holmes 120v Cube heater 1 Flashlight / w extra batteries 1 Brinker burn you down 150,000 candle power...
BA6 Heater Information - long
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Wed, 6 Oct 1999 02:46:18 -0500
...This resulted in incomplete combustion of the >fuel and erratic operation of the heater. Information is provided on >adjusting the fuel/air mix for...
Eberspacher BA6 heater article (long)
Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
Thu, 27 Jul 1995 17:24:34 -0600 (MDT)
...This resulted in incomplete combustion of the fuel and erratic operation of the heater. Information is provided on adjusting the fuel/air mix for...
Re: BA6 heater install and ... (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Mon, 14 Oct 1996 14:42:04 -0700 (PDT)
...This resulted in incomplete combustion of the fuel and erratic operation of the heater. Information is provided on adjusting the fuel/air mix for...
Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:39:09 +0000
...enameled arms . Replaced parking brake cables . Replaced rear heater core . Rerouted power steering lines . Fuel Delivery-pump bushings & wires grommets, secured line above shifter...
Re: Propex alternative?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 4 Nov 2013 17:26:43 -0800
...I pull on a light down sweater and put on my down booties, if I am planning on staying in...I have Ugg boots...
Re: heat in VW Vans
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 29 Sep 2000 21:06:19 -0500
...a parka and warm > boots to drive about in the aircooled VW. The auxiliary gas heaters > suck way more fuel than you thought imaginable...
Re: Factory Hose Clamps
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 8 Jun 2012 22:11:27 -0700
...Unless he means fuel lines on an aux heater. I can see using them on fuel lines I suppose, and on CV joint boots...
(NVC) Re: Re: Another I'm still shaking cold-weather Safety message, was RE: hole saws/floor cutting
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sun, 23 Jan 2005 23:02:09 -0800
...People were pulling their boots off because they had nails in the heels. The raw fuel vapors gave us all instant headaches and made...
emerg. repairs/solutions
Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
Thu, 22 Oct 1998 17:51:28 -0300
...Terminals with boots work best, nothing like having the fuel pump ground out due to salt slush on the bare connectors. fuel hose: not...
Re: '83 wasserboxer wiring harness melted!
Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
Mon, 1 Feb 1999 23:24:01 -0600
...They tie to plus battery through the fuel injection relay. I developed a short in the heater to my O2 sensor last year while...
Re: Factory Hose Clamps
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Sat, 9 Jun 2012 09:24:44 -0700
...Unless he means fuel lines on an aux heater. I can see using them on fuel lines I suppose, and on CV joint boots...
Re: Something only a Vanagon owner could come up with
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 11 Aug 2005 07:40:13 -0500
...Replaced all CV's and boots. All that is past history. My current projects - replace rear heater control valve, repair broken AC mount adjustment...
Reliability over one year
Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
Thu, 8 Jan 2004 10:54:00 -0700
...CV boots Changed transmission fluid to Redline (much easier shifting, especially when very cold, i.e. -30) New air filter Changed fuel filter Based...
Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Thu, 2 May 2013 22:37:31 -0400
...I use one of the fuel pressure regulator screws. > I am still puzzled by the extra red/yellow, brown connector. I'm going to...
Re: just how COLD is it where u are.. - 3 here...w/ -35 WCF
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Fri, 16 Jan 2004 13:22:08 -0800
...have a block heater for the engine and synthetic lubricants fot the engine, tramsmission, and power steering. Idling wastes fuel and is only necessary...
moreandmore questions of my 75 westy..
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Sun, 26 May 1996 23:02:15 -0400 (EDT)
...and going to yet another fuel pump. this line then headed for the big contraption that the heater boxes seem to should be conected...
FS: 1600 d.p., tranny, bus goodies
Historical mailing list
Tue, 20 Jun 1995 09:37:11 -0400
...1600 dual port, bus engine, running and complete, minus one heater box and muffler. Email for more details. $250 Bus tranny, from a '71...
Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:21:00 -0500
...Replaced rear heater core > > . Rerouted power steering lines > > . Fuel Delivery-pump bushings & wires grommets, secured line above > shifter shaft upgraded to large Bosch inline...
Re: Factory Hose Clamps
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 9 Jun 2012 12:24:30 -0500
...Unless he means fuel lines on an aux heater. I can see using them on fuel lines I suppose, and on CV joint boots...
Re: why I discourage people from buying vanagons
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 Jul 2016 14:11:16 -0400
That 78 Beetle fuel injection is the same as the Vanagon except you still have points and condenser for the ignition and injector trigger...
Re: Subject: 86 Vanagon intermittently shuts off at speed
Historical mailing list - Mike
Fri, 19 Mar 1999 10:48:09 -0500
...My headlights, wiper/washer and rear heater fan were inoperable. The dealer replaced the ignition switch for $81.26 w/ labor and all is...
Re: Flux capacitor install
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Thu, 13 May 2021 07:41:49 -0600
...fuel filter, fuel lines, > > > alternator, spark plugs, rotor, testing the AMF, and so on.. > > > Does anyone have experience soldering this little capacitor and its...
Re: in Kamloops and need some help
Historical mailing list - don spence
Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:45:43 -0700
...bet you still have 20w50 oil in it and no engine heater. At -22 C 20w50 has the consistency of thick honey. How do...
Auto Tranny Axles
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 23 Dec 2004 10:06:23 -0600
...81 aircooled won't start when cold > Does the vanagon waterboxer have a cold-start valve, or is the > increase in fuel controlled purely...
Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 2 May 2013 17:39:28 -0400
...You need to locate the idle stabilizer valve, crankcase vent heater, throttle switch, and of course the distributor. The ground wire in the distributor...
FS Last Call Before E* bay air cooled parts, Engine, Transmissions
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 15 Jun 2002 08:02:18 -0500
...off) 4 Boot Sleeves, manifold to intake manifolds. Part #039.133.241 Two intake manifolds, one right one left. Four Fuel Injectors with holding...
Re: 86 2.1 L clunking noise under load
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 24 Aug 2006 08:38:20 -0500
Congrats on your new Westy! REPLACE ALL FUELS LINES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT!!!! DO IT NOW!!!! Vanagons are bad to catch fire due to...
Still here and driving
Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
Mon, 4 Oct 1999 08:48:17 -0500
...I have just replaced the CV boots on the front. My '86 now has over 220,000 miles on it. My last rebuilt engine...
Re: Flux capacitor install
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Thu, 13 May 2021 09:20:57 -0700
...fuel filter, fuel > lines, > > > > alternator, spark plugs, rotor, testing the AMF, and so on.. > > > > Does anyone have experience soldering this little capacitor and its...