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• Re: Major oil leak after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 20:13:44 EDT
  ...It is false economy not to replace at least the engine compartment hoses on any van that is over 10 years old and has...
• Demons V
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Thu, 7 Jul 2011 08:51:34 -0400
  ...At class, back into the engine compartment to try to brace the sheet metal for welding. The designer of the engine compartment may have...
• Volvo B23 (B230) inline 4 in a T3 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 09:58:02 -0800
  ...Some custom work for the tranny adapter, engine mount, coolant pipes, exhaust, etc. Interesting thing is it fits the engine compartment. Let me see...
• Re: Bluestar project progress
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 1 May 2013 05:51:55 -0400
  ...engine splash shields are not that important, like you figured they were intended to keep dirt and splash out of the engine compartment. You...
• Re: Battery placement alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 08:33:12 -0500
  ...His solution is to use space > in the engine compartment, in front of the right tail light, for the > battery. I don't know...
• coolant bleeder
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 09:18 EDT
  ...on how to bleed air from the coolant system using the engine compartment valve. I tried it to see if any air was in...
• Re: vanagon diesel questions (wires)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Thu, 2 Jan 1997 20:18:53 -0800 (PST)
  On Thu, 2 Jan 1997, Brian Ratliff wrote: > > Wiring questions ...in the engine compartment ...4 small bluegreen/white wires > one is hooked to the...
• Re: cooling system failures
  Historical mailing list - John Welsh
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 22:57:54 +0000
  ...For me, expansion tank, T-fitting, small hoses inside the engine compartment, water pump, and small water pump hoses at 80,000 mi/11...
• Re: Ground Straps
  Historical mailing list - Mark Bowie
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 21:48:18 -0400
  ...There seem to be more than two grounds in my engine compartment though. There is a ground wire near the electrical junction boxes on...
• Re: replacement hose sizes?
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 18:04:49 -0500
  i can tell you that the engine compartment fuel lines are 7mm. ----- Original Message ----- From: "insyncro" <insyncro@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Friday Fun: Human powered Vanagon movie
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 23 May 2003 17:06:32 +0000
  ...my wife Kate and > a wisecracking, high-toned AFM in the engine > compartment. > > www.emriver.com/rickvan.htm > > It's 3.5mb in size...
• best way to remove original hose clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:12:14 -0500
  I'm planning on (finally) doing my engine compartment fuel lines tomorrow. Before I do this, I was wondering what the "correct" way is...
• Re: The Value Of a Mechanic That Knows the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:24:46 -0400
  ...What is the 'crankcase breather tower' >made of? Is that the item on the NE corner of the engine compartment, near >the air filter...
• 1981 Air-cooled Transporter 'Pooh' is still going strong
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 13:05:04 +0100
  ...There are stories about Pooh's latest adventures and some photographs of Pooh including engine compartment Go to Pooh's new website at http...
• anybody have vacuum restrictor plug?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 11:09:53 -0400
  ...Forward right corner of engine compartment is a vacuum switch for the charcoal cannister. Has three hoses coming off it. One of these contains...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 08:38:36 -0800
  ...experience it's not necesssary to actually get water into the engine > compartment to cause the problems you describe. The humidity alone can cause...
• Re: The power we really need!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:33:58 -0400
  ...They got out a sawzaw and cut out the bulk of the passanger compartment immediately infront of the "engine compartment". They than somehow magically...
• Re: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 17:19:33 -0800
  ...In a front engine vehicle, when you are moving, the wind will blow any fuel odor into the drivers compartment. Any fuel leak, even...
• Radiator Installation in an Air Cooled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 29 May 1999 07:26:44 -0700
  ...think had links to sites about the radiator installation in the engine compartment :-(. I would appreciate some shed light, sites, ideas, or the posts...
• Re: Ground strap from out of nowhere
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 13:40:45 -0800
  ...seems to be grounded (near the front passenger side of the engine compartment) to no avail. This is the nearest thing to a bolt...
• Re: FIRE!!! (True story from this morning)
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 13:39:07 -0800
  ...I wonder how large of a canister of CO2 it would take to reliably knock out a fire in the engine compartment? Maybe a...
• Re: Halon Extinguishers, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 09:35:18 -0800
  ...We were talking about an automatic Halon system that would discharge in the engine compartment while you are driving. In that event, if you...
• The 93 EV Saga Continues....
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 17:30:54 -0500
  Today I spoke with my contact at VWoA and was informed that the main wire harness in the engine compartment would probably have to...
• Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:22:52 -0800
  ...In 84 models both smallish red wires go from the alternator to the threaded stud in the engine compartment wiring box where a total...
• cheap fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 13 May 1998 09:59:24 -0700
  ...The other end of the hose clamps to the T-fitting on the fuel lines in the engine compartment. Before attaching (and unattaching) the...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:19:49 -0800
  ...the hot engine compartment. My general solution to this was to > mount the air filter in the driver's side compartment and then to...
• Re: 86-91 labeled diagram of engine/engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:38:44 -0600
  ...does anyone know where a diagram with labels for the > engine relevant to a 1991 vanagon carat? �Anything to make my life easier > once...
• RE: Wanted: Kennedy Eng. #
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 21 Dec 1995 14:08:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...size of the >Mazda rotary engine if you want to keep from cutting some sheet metal: >the engine compartment size of a Vanagon is...
• Fire ext. vs. insurance???
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 15:01:36 -0600
  ...Finally, in the event of an engine fire, what's the protocol for safely getting into the engine compartment to use your $159 extinguisher...
• Re: New T3 - engine options.
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 5 Dec 2008 17:38:05 +0100
  Am 03.12.2008 22:57, Richard Golen schrieb: > Speaking of diesel power, I saw a picture of a T3 with its engine compartment...
• Re: Trouble starting in rain/coolant leak UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Chip & Co.
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 21:36:53 -0500
  After piddling around in the engine compartment looking for loose wires and the such I thought I would give it another shot. It did...
• Mystery Hose
  Historical mailing list - Dave Williams
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 08:32:20 -0600
  I was poking around in the engine compartment of my van (87 Syncro GL) and I came across a loose hose. I was able...
• Re: Intermitent starting
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 15:26:32 -0700
  ...the volt meter showed some thing less han 10volts when the engine compartment was hot, but when cold to warm we'd get better...
• Re: Temps in the 100s today, need ideas on extra cooling
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 10:26:32 -0700
  ...I am also going to add some heat blocking material to the engine compartment to reduce the heat coming into the van from the...
• metal coolant bottles
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:06:19 -0700
  ...the original plastic ones can't be seen without opening the engine compartment, and that seemed to be ok. I have read that the...
• Re: Dumb Question - Remote Start Switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 21 Jun 2014 21:52:03 -0400
  ...You may be >able to reach it from the engine compartment depending perhaps on whether >you have a MT or AT and how much...
• more '73 Westy questions
  Historical mailing list - Will&Angela
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 09:21:18 -0400
  ...we find a cushion for the bed that goes over the engine compartment? Is it advisable to mount the spare tire on the front...
• 82 engine compartment seals..
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 21:29:08 -0400
  Hey folks.. been trying to figure out where to get (other than the dealer, though I DO get 20% off there!:) the seal (on...
• Value of double cab?
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 22:31:31 -0500
  ...The engine is obviously blown, as I can see various parts hanging out of the compartment. Year is unknown.... Any clue of value? I...
• Re: fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 09:39:25 -0800
  ...I have it mounted in the engine compartment of my '75 bus for > troubleshooting. It came with about 20 feet of plastic line, 5...
• Re: Coolant Fairies - Another Q
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 11:38:35 -0700
  ...tim >On one occassion, months ago, I heard a gurgling sound >from the engine compartment. >I checked, but found nothing amiss: no leaking coolant...
• OXY Sensor connect?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 10:01:59 EDT
  ...The wire from it is just dangling in the engine compartment. There is a green wire coming from the wiring harness and just hanging...
• Re: Water Temperature Light
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 21:33:39 -0500
  Mike, how about changing the coolant level sender on top of the expansion tank (the one left in the engine compartment), and/or check...
• Re: Preventing a fire in your vanagon
  Historical mailing list - C. Sullivan
  Fri, 21 May 2004 11:42:52 -0700
  ...There's no substitute for good maintenance and housekeeping in the engine compartment. Keeping things clean and well maintained will probably be the best...
• Re: battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 15:04:35 -0700
  ...battery compartment > > >> Well, that's why the group 41 batteries come with a terminal cover for >>> the positive terminal. Little plastic bridge thing with...
• Re: Still Smell Coolant
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 08:58:02 -0500
  Saw your note----> > >However, I can still (as in before the overheating) smell coolant in the >passenger compartment. > >I do not think it comes...
• Re: 81 Clutch Slave Cylinder Removal
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 11:19:36 -0700
  ...From the engine compartment he put the nut on as I, from underneath, with needle nose pliers pushed the bolt up. If I had...
• Re: Last call for overheating help
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 22:47:39 -0700
  ...A way to check is to open the tank inside the engine compartment while it is cool and start it. When it starts to...
• 84 VVanagon GL: Coolant stays in Round Coolant Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - John Mendoza
  Tue, 12 Nov 1996 09:57:47 -0800
  ...Rather, the coolant stays in the main coolant reservoir (the more-spherical, less squarish-one on the corner of the engine compartment near the...
• Re: re restored then sold??? was: Finally!!! VW heat/r...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 07:54:08 EST
  ...Audis and put the radiator right next to the engine in the engine compartment with a fan that is just on all the time...
• HELP - No power to fuel pump - 87
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 09:58:45 -0400
  ...side of engine compartment seem to work....and I'm getting spark...the Idle Stabilizer is working...engine is cranking...but no fuel pressure...
• Re: Suggestions on new paint
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 16:30:13 -0500
  ...How about that area behind your grill and inside the engine compartment? Repaint with new colors leaves a lot to be desired. If you...
• Re: Paint is on!
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:11:56 +0000
  ...t wait! I am worried about the media blasting in teh engine compartment, but meh. Great looking Vehicle. > Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09...
• Re: Funny noise on 79 Westy and other ??'s
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Apr 1995 10:06:47 -0400
  ...When I go to start up the Bus I get a whirring sound from the engine >compartment on the second notch of ignition (with...
• Re: Metalic Noise in Engine Compartment
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 14:14:25 EST
  I have these for $50 each and they are German and come with the seals for the pipes going into the pump as well...
• 81 Fuel Injection Thermo time switch and Cold Start Valve...
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 20:13:38 -0500
  Hello from Atlanta--in doing some checking in my engine compartment I noted that both the above-named push-on connectors ( the parts that...
• Re: '84 rough running, Whoops!!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 16:15:46 EDT
  ...right, its been so reliable that I havent been in the engine compartment and I forgot what it looks like in there. The comments...
• Extra screw syndrome (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 07:33:59 -0500
  ...I find an extra screw/bolt or two lying around the engine compartment when I get home. How many times can I take Gypsy...
• Re: Intro again
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 22:15:22 EST
  ...I notice wetness on the carpet on both sides in the rear (over the engine compartment) after a long A/C run. Do you...
• Is it the new T5?
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 13:13:58 +0200
  ...look you will find the body of the Eurovan, but the engine compartment is different. Wheelbase and trackwidth seems also to be different. The...