Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 23:04:06 -0400
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
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From: Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject: Re: Please Help! Oil Filter Emergency: Saturday evening of
course... trip starts tomorrow...please advise
In-Reply-To: <LMBBIMDKIJPDNEHLHBPNCEFAIPAA.chrisr_vanagon@mindspring.com>
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This is a fairly common problem. The steps to repair are:
1) Remove the center pipe and separate the nut from it.
2) Wipe off as much of the excess oil as possible from the cooler and
threaded area. If you are careful, you can avoid removing the water
hoses.
3) If possible, replace the o-ring gasket between the cooler and the
case. The part # is n-901-814-02. If not, use a holding type sealant.
The new gasket will be an upgraded part that will have tabs to hold it
in place and will seal better especially at low temperatures.
4) Use some Loctite blue on the tube end that screws into the case and
install it through the cooler into the case and tighten firmly. Make
sure the o-ring is in place on top of the cooler.
5) Screw the nut in pace and tighten with a 27mm socket. Make sure all
hoses are in the proper position and not rubbing on the exhaust. Tighten
securely.
6) Install new filet with the gasket lightly oiled.
7) Test run engine and check for leaks. Adjust oil level as needed. Do
not overfill. Top mark is max, not full. Half way between the lines is
best.
Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Chris Radcliffe
Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2002 8:22 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Please Help! Oil Filter Emergency: Saturday evening of
course... trip starts tomorrow...please advise
Volks,
Yikes!!! Please help. My oil filter was on so tight, removing it undid
the
entire oil cooler assembly. Anyone done this and recovered OK? I'm
headed
out for a week-long trip, starting tomorrow, of course.
See Bentley pages 17.7 and 17.8. I literally ended up completely
unscrewing
entire shaft that goes through the oil cooler, with the filter attached,
leaving the oil cooler hanging. I finally got the filter off once I had
it
clamped in a vise.
I've now threaded the shaft back through the oil cooler and torque it
down a
bit using the nut that is threaded on the other end. Is this all I have
to
do? How much torque?
Even if there is more to it, I'd like advice on getting it good enough
to
take it back down to Fred's Garage (they did the last oil change along
with
some other work) and let them make it good.
Thanks in advance!
Chris Radcliffe
chris_radcliffe@mindspring.com
'90 Westy Auto "Blue Whale"
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of 80 Westy Pokey
Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2002 5:09 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Adding AC to a Westy / BEHR in-dash
Larry,
I can't speak to capacity issues or even effectiveness since
I have not installed this unit.
This is but one option, I think this MAY be easier than
ripping AC out of an old westy (if you can find one) and
then reinstalling it.
The thing I like about front AC is that it blows where you
want it on driver (yes I am selfish) and passenger. I almost
never have people in the back seat.
Plus installing in the front only HAS to be easier than
installing in the front and rear.
That said, I am REALLY envious of the front and rear setup
that you are working on.
Thanks,
Chris
---- Original message ----
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 18:50:15 -0700
From: Larry Chase <lchase@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject: Re: Adding AC to a Westy / BEHR in-dash
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
With all due respect to Chris,
The BEHR In-Dash would be a fine addition if you already had
rear AC and needed more cooling capacity.
But it really doesn't have the volume to cool the whole Van.
If your only concern is the front (Driver & Passenger) and
you hang a curtain behind the Driver / Passenger seat to
contain some of the cool ... if might be fine.
But if you want the whole Van comfortable .... I don't
believe this unit is sufficient.
Unless you live in a very moderate climate.
Just a point of view.
Happy Trails,
Larry Chase
85 Westy "RoadHaus"
90 Westy Syncro "Sprudel"
Mesa, AZ
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 16:41:51 -0400
From: 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@vanagon.org>
Subject: Re: Adding AC to a Westy / BEHR in-dash
To: Dana Showers <dshowers@CPDS.NET>, Ben T
<BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Find yourself a used Behr unit. I just paid dearly to get one
off of eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
ViewItem&item=1857072905
That said, BenT picked one up for $49. But he is much cooler
than I am to begin with...
Thanks,
Chris
---- Original message ----
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 15:29:08 -0400
From: Dana Showers <dshowers@CPDS.NET>
Subject: Adding AC to a Westy
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Has anyone added AC to a non-AC Westy before? If so, how
did you do it?
I would think ripping the AC out of another Westy would be
the easiest way to do it, but I have no knowledge.
thanks,
Dana
85 Westy
dshowers@cpds.net
717.732.9531