[T2] type2 Digest, Vol 24, Issue 5

[Earthshterman]

Regarding 83 vanagon (sort of off topic, but would also apply to type 2).
We purchased a 115 amp hour Ups battery . Skip trying to cram something under the drivers seat. As with air cooled, bigger is better.
Runs our truckfridge for three days easy. Ours is rectangular  and fits in well under rear seat. I believe in an late type 2 you could mount it where the spare goes inside and mount tire outside?
Thomas

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>   1. VW Oil Pressure Relocation Kit (Christophe Guilbert)
>   2. Secondary battery optima advise on vanagon 1983
>      (Christophe Guilbert)
>   3. better heat transportation in front of the vanagon
>      (Christophe Guilbert)
>   4. Re: VW Oil Pressure Relocation Kit (jules)
>   5. Re: Inspection sticker (ka1dza)
>   6. Re: VW Oil Pressure Relocation Kit (Sami Dakhlia)
>   7. Re: better heat transportation in front of the vanagon
>      (Sami Dakhlia)
>   8. Seen on Instructables R3D2 Bus (Peter Pankonin)
>   9. Re: Seen on Instructables R3D2 Bus (DurocShark)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 13 May 2015 12:47:14 -0700
> From: Christophe Guilbert <cguilbert at picasso.ucsf.edu>
> To: "TYPE2 at type2.com" <TYPE2 at type2.com>
> Subject: [T2] VW Oil Pressure Relocation Kit
> Message-ID: <5553AA42.9070805 at picasso.ucsf.edu>
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> Dear list , I am preparing my van for a long summer trip with my kids in 
> Alaska (from San francisco)
> 
> I am installing an oil Pressure in my 1983 vanagon.
> Looking to have it nicely relocated mount , I run into this:
> 
> http://www.42draftdesigns.com/VW-Oil-Pressure-Relocation-Kit_p_314.html
> 
> What I like is that it is M10x1 adaptor to properly tap into the VW oil 
> filter flange.
> 
> Does any one tried it ? any alternative ?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> 
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> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 13 May 2015 13:27:22 -0700
> From: Christophe Guilbert <cguilbert at picasso.ucsf.edu>
> To: Type 2 List <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: [T2] Secondary battery optima advise on vanagon 1983
> Message-ID: <5553B3AA.3000001 at picasso.ucsf.edu>
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> Hi , I am installing a secondary battery on my vanagon 1983.
> 
> I like the Optima 8014-045 D34/78 and the slightly smaller Optima 
> 8042-218 D75/25
> 
> I've seen some install over the www showing that you may have to cut the 
> frame a little bit so it sit right. All the info I could get was for 
> vanagon > 1988, mine is 1983 . Do you guys have any experience fitting 
> those guys behind the driver seat ?
> 
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Chris
>    
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> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 13 May 2015 13:44:37 -0700
> From: Christophe Guilbert <cguilbert at picasso.ucsf.edu>
> To: Type 2 List <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: [T2] better heat transportation in front of the vanagon
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> Hi ,
> 
> I kind of remembered in that past that people were "wrapping" their 
> heater hose (the one which distribute the heated air from the exhaust to 
> the front bus ) to get a better (lower) heat dissipation.   I guess the 
> wrapping should be resistant enough to handle stones and chemical at 
> least for a while.
> 
> Could you guys tell me what you are using ?
> 
> Thanks so much
> 
> Chris
> 
> 
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> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 13 May 2015 16:48:47 -0400
> From: jules <jules.herr at gmail.com>
> To: Christophe Guilbert <cguilbert at picasso.ucsf.edu>
> Cc: "TYPE2 at type2.com" <TYPE2 at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] VW Oil Pressure Relocation Kit
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> It goes where the OP warning light sensor is installed now, unscrew the OP
> warning sensor, screw in the relocating hose, then the "T" on the end. then
> install the old OP warning sensor on one side of the T and the OP pressure
> sender on the other side of the T.
> 
> Never used one, but could use one, if someone's got a cheap used one, PM me.
> 
> peace
> jules
> '75, '78 westies,
> troy ny
> 
> 
> On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 3:47 PM, Christophe Guilbert <
> cguilbert at picasso.ucsf.edu> wrote:
> 
>> Dear list , I am preparing my van for a long summer trip with my kids in
>> Alaska (from San francisco)
>> 
>> I am installing an oil Pressure in my 1983 vanagon.
>> Looking to have it nicely relocated mount , I run into this:
>> 
>> http://www.42draftdesigns.com/VW-Oil-Pressure-Relocation-Kit_p_314.html
>> 
>> What I like is that it is M10x1 adaptor to properly tap into the VW oil
>> filter flange.
>> 
>> Does any one tried it ? any alternative ?
> 
> 
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> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 13 May 2015 18:06:36 -0400
> From: ka1dza <ka1dza at verizon.net>
> To: Avocado Tom Tarka <avocadotom at gmail.com>
> Cc: "<type2 at type2.com>" <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] Inspection sticker
> Message-ID: <BD458B7A-52B0-4DD7-92E3-0E8742AF967C at verizon.net>
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> 
> Hi Tom,
> Ya, I know about loose confusing wires. I replaced the voltage regulator today with no change. So I'm placing all my hopes on this mysterious loose wire. 
> I'll keep you updated. Thanks again for the suggestions.
> 
> Bob Pratt
> 
>> On May 12, 2015, at 11:45 PM, Avocado Tom Tarka <avocadotom at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Bob,
>> 
>> It could have been, but I can't recall.  Sorry. :(
>> 
>> Maybe start her up and see if there's voltage on that wire?
>> 
>> I know that my dash also had a bunch of wires that were "loose" which made it confusing as all hell to solve.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>>   Tom
>> 
>> ---
>>  "We are MoTown.  We are professionals.  We're here to get the job done."
>> 
>>> On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 9:48 PM, ka1dza <ka1dza at verizon.net> wrote:
>>> Was it a small red wire? There is one hanging down from under the dashboard and according to the schematic, a red wire goes into a large connector that goes to the ignition switch.
>>> 
>>> Thank for all you help Tom.
>>> 
>>> Bob Pratt
>>> 
>>>> On May 12, 2015, at 2:42 PM, Avocado Tom Tarka <avocadotom at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> It was one of the wires going into one of the plastic connectors that have 5 or 6 wires coming in on one side (say from the ignition switch) connecting to a similar number of wires which go to the fuse box (and other places).
>>>> 
>>>> ----
>>>> "We are MoTown. We are professionals. We're here to get the job done."
>>>> 
>>>>> On May 12, 2015, at 2:09 PM, ka1dza <ka1dza at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Do you know where the loose wire was? The PO really butchered the harness under the dashboard. The GEN light came on suddenly as I was driving down the street. I put a tester on the battery while the engine running. The battery was charging marginally.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Bob Pratt
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On May 12, 2015, at 12:29 AM, Avocado Tom Tarka <avocadotom at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Genny - I think - should be putting out 13+ volts at speed (2000 rpm? 2500? Less because it's a generator?)
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I had an issue where it was putting out the right voltage but the light was on because of a loose connection under the dash, so there is that as well...
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Cheers,
>>>>>> Tom
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> ----
>>>>>> "We are MoTown. We are professionals. We're here to get the job done."
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On May 11, 2015, at 8:36 PM, ka1dza <ka1dza at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I want to thank everyone who answered all my question over the last few months.
>>>>>>> I'm hopefully ready for an inspection sticker and hope to get one tomorrow. In Massachusetts, for a vehicle that is 41 years old, I only need to pass a safety inspection. No emissions!
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Even after replacing to brushes in the generator, the light stays on. I'm trying to find information on testing the output of the generator and voltage regulator.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I'm trying to get hold of my cousin to help with the carb adjustment.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Again thank to everyone for taking the time to share their knowledge with me.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Bob Pratt
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> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 14 May 2015 10:06:49 +0200
> From: Sami Dakhlia <sami.dakhlia at gmail.com>
> To: Christophe Guilbert <cguilbert at picasso.ucsf.edu>, "Type2.com"
>    <Type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] VW Oil Pressure Relocation Kit
> Message-ID:
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> 
> Hi,
> In response to Chris' question and because the old dropbox links
> appear to be dead, I'm reposting this 2012 post with fresh links to
> the pictures.
> Cheers,
> Sami
> 
> Just wanted to share this in case somebody else can use it.
> 
> I'm installing a VDO dual oil pressure gauge (one terminal goes to the
> dash light, the other to the gauge). It's too big for the hole in the
> tin,
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/3p5sbw1asnobsj3/P1030267.JPG?dl=0
> therefore needs a relocation hose.
> 
> But how do you tighten the latter? A crow foot might work, but I
> didn't have one handy. But I did have a piece of 1/2" aluminum tubing,
> I suspect for electrical conduits. Pinched one end with a bench vise:
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/jhclgjug4tdds7q/P1030269.JPG?dl=0
> et voil?:
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/3qfgipsoknup586/P1030270.JPG?dl=0
> So start the hose by hand, then slip the wrench over it and tighten
> (but don't go crazy, it's a tapered fitting).
> 
> Here is the photo of the relocation hose. Note also the
> Autozone-sourced thread sealant in lieu of teflon tape:
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/0ef40vheugi2k6v/P1030268.JPG?dl=0
> 
> Sami ('75 Westy)
> type2.com/dakhlia
> 
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> Message: 7
> Date: Thu, 14 May 2015 10:10:00 +0200
> From: Sami Dakhlia <sami.dakhlia at gmail.com>
> To: Christophe Guilbert <cguilbert at picasso.ucsf.edu>
> Cc: Type 2 List <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] better heat transportation in front of the vanagon
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> 
> I used plastic-sheet wrapped fiberglass home insulation stuff from
> Home Depot or Lowe's, along with duct tape + long tie wraps to hold it
> in place.
> 
> On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 10:44 PM, Christophe Guilbert
> <cguilbert at picasso.ucsf.edu> wrote:
>> Hi ,
>> 
>> I kind of remembered in that past that people were "wrapping" their heater
>> hose (the one which distribute the heated air from the exhaust to the front
>> bus ) to get a better (lower) heat dissipation.   I guess the wrapping
>> should be resistant enough to handle stones and chemical at least for a
>> while.
>> 
>> Could you guys tell me what you are using ?
>> 
>> Thanks so much
>> 
>> Chris
>> _______________________________________________
>> type2 mailing list
>> type2 at type2.com
>> https://www.type2.com/lists/type2/listinfo
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> Message: 8
> Date: Thu, 14 May 2015 10:35:04 -0600
> From: Peter Pankonin <r4nd0m1z at gmail.com>
> To: type2 List <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: [T2] Seen on Instructables R3D2 Bus
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> http://www.instructables.com/id/R2D2-VW-Bus/
> 
> -- 
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> those who understand binary, and those who don't.
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> Message: 9
> Date: Thu, 14 May 2015 09:39:51 -0700
> From: DurocShark <durocshark at gmail.com>
> To: Peter Pankonin <r4nd0m1z at gmail.com>
> Cc: type2 List <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] Seen on Instructables R3D2 Bus
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> 
> Yeah, I already told the wife that I want it for my birthday. She laughed
> harder than I think was appropriate. :(
> 
>> On Thu, May 14, 2015 at 9:35 AM, Peter Pankonin <r4nd0m1z at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> http://www.instructables.com/id/R2D2-VW-Bus/
>> 
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>> There are 10 kinds of people in the world,
>> those who understand binary, and those who don't.
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