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Date:         Mon, 23 Oct 2006 11:58:10 -0700
Reply-To:     Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: Westy Winter Camping Suggestions..
Comments: To: ROBERT DONALDS <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <008e01c6f6d1$dd63a290$6401a8c0@yoursz6x6sefxo>
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I've often wondered why turbo's engines don't have a pump to circulate the oil through the turbo after shut down, thermostat controlled.

Mike

On 10/23/06 11:34 AM, "ROBERT DONALDS" <donalds1@VERIZON.NET> wrote:

> The VR6 has a water pump for the turbo engines (my guess) that pumps after > the engine is shut down the pump has 5/8ths fittings and would be a great > add on to the > camper heating systems to keep the water circulating after the engine is off > > I have one stashed and have yet to install it > > Bob Donalds > Boston Engine > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lee Kouns" <LeeKouns@WEBTV.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 3:26 AM > Subject: Re: Westy Winter Camping Suggestions.. > > >> I agree that using the rear heater for 5-10 minutes does a good job of >> warming passengers sitting on the rear bench (for 20-45 minutes). It >> works even better when there is a blanket over the lap and legs of the >> rear passenger(s). The blanket really holds the heat close to the >> passenger(s) and warms legs and lower bodies very quickly. Much of the >> heat stays trapped long after the heater and engine are turned off. >> Lee Kouns >> Ski vagabond >> > >


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