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• Radiator Cover on Vangon
  Historical mailing list - Tony Schiebel
  Fri, 8 Dec 1995 10:00:15 -0700 (MST)
  ...Has anyone installed covers over the BACK intakes to stop the cold air from going inside? Would it be a big problem to do...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:12:29 -0500
  ...If air can't get in coolant won't flow out. Prep new sensor with O-ring. Remove clip. Quickly remove sensor, look for...
• Re: idle and black tower
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 26 Apr 2006 20:27:53 -0400
  If you are getting enough air through the engine crankcase to effect the idle, you have a problem. Blow by should have little effect...
• Re: Van Stalls Easily when totally cold.
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:21:17 -0400
  ...the extra air that was supplied by the aux air > valve. > Always remember to consider and look for intake and air leaks in general...
• Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 22:11:21 -0500
  ...whatever air measuring device it has (flap box, mass airflow sensor, etc) and the cylinders: check all rubber boots on the intake, make sure...
• Re: 2.1 fuel injection problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 07:15:12 -0400
  ...Checked >air intake track, clear and free of obstructions. Tried swapping computers, >two different ones actually, all the same. Checked all wiring from computer...
• Re: Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 19:44:53 -0700
  ...it resulted > in a very clean looking ABS plastic intake system and a K+N air filter > mounted on a custom bracket that fits...
• Re: Volvo B230FT Engine --> Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:10:25 -0500
  ...platinum wire intake air sensor is the key bosch FI highlight. As far as shoehorning it in the rear of the vehicle... I I...
• Re: Bosch CIS problems
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 20:15:47 CST6CDT
  ...The CIS uses a separate cold start injector mounted in the intake manifold. These can clog, causing cold running problems, or leak causing warm...
• Spiralmax (et al)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 11:31:26 EDT
  ...of air into the motor. The spiralmax/Cyclone/Tornado (there are several names this is sold under) is a restriction in the intake and...
• Re: TIV 022 Heads ??
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Murray
  Thu, 08 Feb 1996 16:01:11 +0000
  ...SPECS 022.101.372G 37.5mm intake 33.0mm exhaust ***Sodium Filled exhaust valves !! Cylinder Head Temp sensor on one head (G I think...
• Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle..Was "vanagon syndrome?"
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 24 Jun 2014 22:22:48 -0700
  ...Yes, there are places for unmeasured, ie after the afm, air intake. I replaced my o2 sensor today as it happens. I've done...
• Update: hard start, for 2 years!
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:38:22 -0400
  ...I have plugged >up every outlet on the air plenum and intake boot and this did not have >any effect on the vacuum. I...
• Re: 2.1WBX running rich
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 15 Jan 2015 12:11:39 -0600
  ...sensor, > checking with a can of carb cleaner to see if idle changes when I spray > around the intake manifold hoses. New air cleaner...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 16 May 2022 22:38:31 -0400
  ...some combination of incorrect basic settings, excess or unmetered air getting into the intake. In addition having a 2.3L which also has a...
• Re: '80 aircooled power loss cont
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 12:47:04 -0400
  ...model, so no O2 sensor. >Cat conv. already punched out by p.o. Muffler not clogged. >I misspoke and said timing retards when I...
• Update: Idle Speed Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 22:14:25 -0500
  ...When cold it is held open and allows air to bypass the throttle body directly into the intake air distributor. I don't really...
• Fw: AFM Tuning... Re: Me and our '88 are glad to be back
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 13:09:56 -0400
  ...The wire to Temp Sensor I (intake air temp) was down to one strand attached to the connection. I removed all 4 power timers...
• Re: Propex install near water tank
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:12:21 -0400
  ...Performance considerations. > >Bob Bob is partly correct - the pipes MUST NOT be shortened, as the new Omron airflow sensor will detects improper airflow and...
• Re: FrontFire?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 21 May 2006 19:29:49 -0700
  ...Mechanic did the 500 mile check, put in a new O2 sensor (the old one had external damage, and had been in the old...
• Re: Rough running, black smoke, running rich, no idle
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 19:58:11 -0800
  ...what else (even the air screw in the throttle body completely > closed). New Temp 2 sensor-no change. O2 sensor, no change connected or...
• Re: Gas in oil? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sat, 3 May 1997 11:05:56 -0700 (PDT)
  ...No O2 sensor is part of the system, > apparently not part of the 82 aircooled system. Gas still seems to be > getting into the...
• Re: Timing
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 19 May 2004 06:17:13 -0400
  ...I have tested the sensors, the air intake plate, the > deacceleration switch and the full throttle enrichment switch, and they test > good. Tested the...
• Re: hunting idle when cold,no,no, no,no, like this
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 9 Jul 1998 02:06:41 EDT
  ...westy i did notice > when i first start this 2 liter, air cooled that the idle hunts up to > 1000 rpm, then down to...
• Re: Chunka Bologna
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:30:33 -0500
  ...some type of > orifice to control the amount of air that goes into the intake by that > route. > > Larry A. > > > Mike Collum wrote: > > > Without...
• Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:29:40 -0700
  ...an air mass meter either though, and just use a map sensor. I prefer an air flow measuring device in the air intake tract...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 17 May 2022 06:59:33 -0700
  ...some combination of > incorrect basic settings, excess or unmetered air getting into the intake. > In addition having a 2.3L which also has a...
• Re: Subject: 86 Vanagon intermittently shuts off at speed
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 01:54:23 -0600
  ...Air sensor ($450 for part) > 3. fuel filter > 4. Fuel pump > 5. Water in cooling system > 6. some pretty technical solution that involves splicing...
• Re: Update on AFM testing procedure
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 11:16:03 -0700
  ...http://tinyurl.com/nbqh2ob is located lower than OEM (Jetta) position (image looking up at my intake, MAF on RH): http://tinyurl.com/kb9ufdg...
• Re: Computer Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 8 Aug 1997 17:10:39 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Might also test the #1 temp sensor, though you'd hope with a new air flow meter this wouldn't be a problem. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:45:09 -0700
  ...If you are not worried about tail pipe emissions, and there are no air intake leaks, and things like Temp Sensor II are doing...
• Re: Oil in Coolant Morphed to "Power at Altitude"
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:36:58 -0700
  ...the lack of AirDensity @ Altitude is compensated for by >> lowering >> the amount of gas' that is injected into the IntakeManifold so as to >> attempt...
• Re: waterboxer overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 09:49:38 -0700
  ...A compressor or intake fan will add cold air pressure (not hot like a turbocharger) and I just want to help on the intake...
• Re: Update on stalling '87
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 10:24:45 -0700
  ...That tells me that the air/fuel mixture >is not right for warm idle. > >Check for air leak in the intake system, especially between...
• Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 22:59:54 -0500
  ...Next >I pressurized the intake system with air found a leak coming out of >the oil breather pipe. This is the large black plastic...
• Re: idle and black tower
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 4 May 2006 03:06:07 -0400
  ...on passenger side of intake manifold is port for auxiliary air regulator hose. i use that port to access manifold vacuum, and, for now...
• How deep can a Syncro go swimming?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 22:42:51 -0700
  ...The air intake is all sealed - I would have to totally submerge the engine before water went in the intake system. The only weak...
• Re: emission failure, HC 229 @ idle (ok @ 2500 rpm)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 19:03:54 -0400
  ...The extra air will reduce the HC significantly. As the vans get older, the poorly designed intake manifold and injector differences will cause some...
• Re: Not quite a backfire . .Over running the engine
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:20:57 -0700
  ...With > no fuel and a lot of air, the engine will cool down. When the engine temps > goes below ~120f the ECU will go...
• Re: Cold Idle Problem
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sat, 9 Sep 2017 14:54:41 -0400
  ...If it starts easily and then goes into closed > loop O2 sensor control the temp 2 sensor is good. > The Auxiliary Air Regulator, (AAR...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-Crankcase vent heater.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 May 2013 20:47:28 -0400
  ...to the coolant level sensor with nowhere to go. Wire colors are black and beige. The label says "air intake hose switch". It seems...
• Re: low compression\rough cold idle-1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 17:13:24 -0800
  ...by o2 sensor voltage. running out of ideas myself. next thing i think i will do is take the entire air intake system off...
• Re: 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Mon, 2 May 2005 14:09:56 -0700
  ...help? Also, is there a way to monitor >> the >> o2 sensor, or maybe intake vacuum to help keep things as economical as >> possible? what...
• Fwd: Westy Gutless Until Warmed Up
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sun, 30 Jun 2013 13:55:00 -0600
  ...It's a wonder any air made it > through that air filter. Engineer's vehicle...and you know what they say > about Cobblers' children...
• Vanagon Specifications Sheet
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
  ...13 and ground 176 (80) 270-390 INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR Application Temperature �F (�C) Ohms ------------------------------------------------------------- Resistance between 68 (20) 2300-2700 terminals No...
• Re: Rapid Idle when Warm / Throttle idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 11:03:01 -0700
  ...The inside was shiny and unpitted after cleaning! > Cleaned idle air solenoid electrical connection. > > Removed air cleaner and air flow sensor to facilitate > installation...
• Re: 87 Misfires when damp
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 12:35:32 -0400
  ...in the air intake are snug and moisture is not getting in there. Check other connections like Hall Sender, O2 sensor connections, but these...
• 84 Westy Stumbles - Update includes emissions
  Historical mailing list - Brian Isherwood
  Wed, 20 Dec 1995 08:57:06 +0000
  ...O2 sensor was connected; I took the bus to VW ($$$!) since they have the authority to provide a provisional pass for AirCare if I...
• Re: The Bright Side of having your Vanagon act up...
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 08:31:38 -0400
  ...where the O2 sensor lives, right in front of my nose > there.......the loose vacuum line controls an intake air warm up circuit, > and...
• Re: Hard Starting Cold and Hot
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:41:54 -0500
  ...no leaks > -checked intake system--no false air > -checked throttle switch--ok > -replaced coolant temp sensor > -checked air flow sensor--ok > -checked fuel pressure...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Jul 2008 12:30:39 -0700
  ...air regulator intake hose. The other was an exhaust leak right at the flange where the two exhaust header pipes combine into one. This...
• Re: Emmission Test failed.
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 15:46:14 EDT
  ...If you have an O2 Sensor and it is a bit old (46k to 96k km or more), replace it. Run some good quality...
• Re: 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 2 May 2005 15:23:22 -0600
  ...help? Also, is there a way to monitor >>> the >>> o2 sensor, or maybe intake vacuum to help keep things as economical as >>> possible? what...
• Re: Replacement AFM technology
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:28:36 +0200
  ...Anyone know what maximal airflow is to be expected in the air intake > path? > > 3. Since I don't have a spare AFM to...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 2 Jun 2022 10:11:58 -0400
  ...Bad intake valves and worn guides are fairly common. >>> >>> As for mixture control the O2 sensor actually provides a some diagnostic capabilities. Using a...
• Re: Engine cut out.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:55:37 -0700
  ...I have seen such things as a 2.1 Air Intake Boot used on a 1.9 engine throttle body with a piece of...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sat, 19 Nov 2016 23:15:24 +0000
  Per Zoltan's suggestion, I spent some time on the air intake system.I replaced the Fuel Injector seals.Checked the Breather Hose.Checked...
• Re: 2.1l vs 1.9l AFM was Re: Looking for a good used Air flow meter 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:09:55 -0700
  ...Looking for a good used Air flow meter 1.9 > At 08:33 AM 8/11/2009, Mark Dearing wrote: >>That should be digijet...
• no spark, no gas, no love
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 17:34:43 -0800
  ...operate the air plate by hand and the injectors spray. I'm thinking that the hose I'm running from the intake to the...
• Santa Fe / Albuquerque area folks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 18:25:06 -0500
  ...the same kinda hole that > > > > accepts the oil temp sensor in front of intake #3. > > > > > > > > Thanks! It is, quite literally, the last bolt that...