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Re: Stuck in 4th - Final Answer + more questions
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 10 Nov 2004 16:54:40 -0500
...The only thing not mentioned that is required is disconnecting the throttle cable from the bracket on the transmission housing. Mike '84 GL 7...
Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:48:08 -0700
...I especially would like to prevent > damage to the hoses, thermostat housing, wiring harnesses in that > area. Should I even clean it? If so...
Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:01:18 +0000
...with input shaft as the cause of my shifter moving with throttle change. I have since inspected and checked the torque on the engine...
ISV questions (updates and clarifications)
Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
Wed, 6 Nov 2002 21:52:47 EST
...throttle position switch. Update: When I pull the yellow idle stabilizer control valve connector (that is located sort of above the thermostat housing) apart...
Re: Engine runs with no AFM?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:36:20 -0800
...It did work, it just ran rough and was very slow to respond to throttle so almost impossible to start on a hill. I...
Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:44:20 -0800
...My bell housing may be a little lower in order >> to keep the Subie throttle body below the engine lid. >> >> Larry A. >> >> >> On Tue...
Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Thu, 4 Jan 2018 15:10:08 -0400
...Oxygen Sensor > A/C Connector > New Throttle Position Sensor > Rebuilt Throttle Body > New MAF Sensor and Housing [Replaces Airflow Meter] > New MAP Sensor > Power...
Dipstick out, rough run explained was: Update: 81 Air-Cooled Vanagon Stalling at Warm Idle
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Tue, 27 Apr 1999 08:30:01 -0400
...You'll notice that that hose connects to fuel injection system downstream from the air flow meter, and upstream of the throttle valve. Therefore...
Confessions of a Emissions Passer
Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
Tue, 22 May 2001 23:42:13 -0600
...I adjust the distributor housing to bring the reading to the case half mark and the engine drops in speed. The exhaust immediatly turns...
Re: Cooling system questions
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 13 Feb 2016 08:44:20 -0500
...Now go to the engine compartment and open the bleeder on the thermostat housing. Remove the caps from both the expansion tank and overflow...
Re: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:51:06 -0700
...remove the air filter, then the throttle body to get at the top start nut on the engine side. you need an 8mm allen...
Re: Long trip-Moving
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:33:11 -0700
...there is also an upgraded metal t-stat housing on syncro vanagons - though new plastic ones are inexpensive enough, and last well enough, that...
Re: Need help ... on lazy van
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:14:47 -0700
...cap and rotor > - new fuel pressure regulator > - new fuel filter > - new Temp2 sensor at the thermostat housing. > - new Oxygen sensor at the cat > - air...
Re: Automatic transmission question
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:16:11 +0000
...Frequently lubricate the place where the throttle cable from the front hooks to the lever on the side of the trans. It's a...
Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:29:09 -0800
...Cleaned connections in engine compartment, replaced battery > ground strap and checked transmission ground strap Fuel lines Fuel > pump & filter Set throttle switch Cleaned throttle...
Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:35:42 -0300
...These transmissions can break, not just wear and at 125K the gear > carrier housing most likely is shot. In addition low mileage 22 year...
Re: 1.9L starts but wont run long
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:22:33 -0800
...on > the >> thermostat housing as with checked all grounds replaced pump relays > and adjusted >> most of the linkage and throttle position switch. it revs...
Re: Starter solenoid: R&R?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 4 Jul 2011 13:12:07 -0700
...don't forget to check the starter bushing in the bell housing too. they hold really well generally, and it's something you have...
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Historical mailing list - michael szipszky
Tue, 19 Nov 2002 21:39:24 -0500
...Question #2 IS that Bad? Now since I have been doing some reading up a bit I realized that the throttle control switch does...
Re: Anything like this for 1.9L?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 28 May 2011 16:23:39 -0700
...of the gas pedal housing worked out real good. Thanks, Scott! I really like the modified "ankle to throttle" ratio that the modified pedal...
Re: Transmission fluid change - 1991 4 spd
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Tue, 30 Aug 2016 18:33:20 -0300
...third gear as throttle is applied is a sign the main shaft bearing is moving in the gear carrier housing. Stiffness going between 3rd...
Subaru engine swap list??, and FS 1.9l engine complete
Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
Tue, 10 Mar 1998 16:29:41 -0400
...Anyone see any problems in this area? like destroying a vanagon bellhousing!? 4) Given a high mounted throttle/intake, distributerless ignition and 'sealed' spark...
Clutch fixing marathon (long, far too long actually)
Historical mailing list - Andy Erskine
Sun, 14 Apr 96 13:25:27 bst
...I'm in the home straight and everything's looking good until the end of the throttle cable comes off in my hand when...
Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sat, 8 Mar 2008 20:02:45 -0500
...It's located on the thermostat housing, 1.9 and 2.1. I don't remember your engine. If 2.1L, it's on...
Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:12:45 -0800
...Cleaned connections in engine compartment, replaced battery ground strap and checked transmission ground strap Fuel lines Fuel pump & filter Set throttle switch Cleaned throttle...
FS: Enhanced 1988 Wolfsburg
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:16:35 -0400
...I have rebuilt the throttle body, replaced the ECU with a newer version and added a Australian power chip to improve the engines performance...
2L 914 into '81 Westy
Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
Wed, 7 Apr 1999 23:51:32 -0400
...Another clearance problem was for the throttle connections. It all lined up okay for the throttle shaft through the firewall, but the linkage stopped...
Re: WBX Recommendations Sought
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 29 May 2014 19:54:53 -0700
...Wiring harness: $650 Thermostat housing conversion: $67 Reversed coolant manifold: $155 Total: $4697 for a "new" Subaru engine conversion with a 12,000 mile...
Re: Removing engine the German way
Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
Tue, 19 May 2009 17:59:50 -0700
...remove the exhust first then the > >> air > >> cleaner housing , wires(mark these) , fuel line.throttle cable. , then > all > >> is > >> left is the 4 main...
Re: ATF leaking into differential; now Governor or torque seal?
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Thu, 3 May 2007 12:05:52 -0700
...It doesn't become > external until the final drive housing is overfilled enough to blow oil > out of the breather or through the seals...
91 Westy, low idle stall, low power ....help!
Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
Thu, 21 Jul 2005 22:31:54 -0400
...I can pull the throttle to keep it running as long as I want, but if I don't keep the revs above 2000...
Re: body work vs. mechanical work
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:42:15 -0700
...shipping and > > >taxes. > > > > > >The header, mount, wiring guide, throttle kit, PS hose, Shiels thermo > > >housing, adapter/flywheel, was $1137.94 > > > > > >When you include a...
Re: slightly bizarre Vanagon...front AC in a westy - My Experience
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 7 Mar 2006 02:12:42 EST
...On occasion screaming through central Texas twixt El Paso and San Antonio, I've developed a headache at full AC throttle. This is not...
5 cyl,87 Syncro Camper,long
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Tue, 16 Mar 1999 08:32:56 -0800
...I run at close to 5000 rpm for long periods at near full throttle while towing in 100+ heat. I don't know of...
Re: Automatic transmission question
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:06:43 -0400
...van level. �Do not overfill. �Frequently lubricate the place where the > throttle cable from the front hooks to the lever on the side of...
83-85 (and later) survey
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Wed, 07 Sep 94 12:21:16 CDT
...air conditioning housing fell down and hit me in the head. :( repaired (self-done). later, vw had a dealer-service recall on this. 6...
Re: Syncro tranny whine
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Sat, 16 May 1998 11:44:24 -0700
...noises/symptoms for (1) transaxle main shaft bearing, (2) ring and pinion, (3) Pinion bearing, (4) 3-4 slider hub, (5) cross-country housing...
Re: body work vs. mechanical work
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:41:12 -0700
...shipping and > >taxes. > > > >The header, mount, wiring guide, throttle kit, PS hose, Shiels thermo > >housing, adapter/flywheel, was $1137.94 > > > >When you include a...
Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:11:30 -0700
...Cleaned connections in engine compartment, replaced battery >> ground strap and checked transmission ground strap Fuel lines Fuel >> pump & filter Set throttle switch Cleaned throttle...
Re: body work vs. mechanical work
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:41:21 -0400
...shipping > and taxes. > > The header, mount, wiring guide, throttle kit, PS hose, Shiels thermo > housing, adapter/flywheel, was $1137.94 > > When you include a...
Re: Hard Starting Cold and Hot
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:41:54 -0500
...from the tranny to the body and > another from the starter housing to the neg on the battery > -new o2 sensor about 5k ago...
Re: Oil Temp Sender and Gauge Engine lugging and other thoughts.
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sun, 27 Jun 2021 08:01:40 -0700
...For me lugging is the condition where an increase in > throttle does not result in an increase in speed. This is the point where...
Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:51:05 -0500
...Diesel Bell Housing, clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, dust cover, oil pump pickup tube and top-end water hoses: $170. I picked it up in...
Re: FS: Enhanced 1988 Wolfsburg
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:19:05 -0400
...etc.) > > > > Cooling system ( New radiator, all engine compartment hoses changed, > thermostat housing (every two coolant changes I replace this plastic part) > and thermostat (changed...
Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:30:18 -0500
...Cleaned connections in engine compartment, replaced battery > ground strap and checked transmission ground strap Fuel lines Fuel > pump & filter Set throttle switch Cleaned throttle...
Re: Cost? -was Why convert? was Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sat, 14 Jul 2007 21:34:16 -0700
...flywheel (all KEP), throttle kit (Mastercraft, actually the KEP adapter/flywheel came from Mastercraft), PS hose (Smallcar), Shiels thermo housing, was $1137.94 When...
Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:12:01 -0800
...My bell housing may be a little lower in order to >> keep the Subie throttle body below the engine lid. >> >> Larry A. >> >> >> On Tue...
Re: Restoration of 1991 Carat MT
Historical mailing list - Ry
Mon, 1 Mar 2010 20:40:57 -0600
...the big pipe coming from the water pump to the thermostat > housing is also in good shape, rust free and not pitted. the little...
Re: 85 with uneven idle/poor fuel economy (response long and thorough)
Historical mailing list - Dave C.
Sat, 9 Dec 2000 22:52:20 -0500
...Clean and verify throttle switches correct adjustment on throttle body. Check throttle body intake boot for cracks or other problems. Clean electrical contacts on...
Re: Still running rich
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Mon, 21 May 2001 06:15:41 -0400
...I observed that blipping the thottle quickly but to wide open throttle causes the AFM to snap fully open, of course, momentarily. Anybody ever...
Re: Syncro Gearbox synchromesh
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Thu, 24 Oct 2002 22:27:02 +0100
...happened exacerbating > > 'shunting' when in lower gears running on a neutral throttle. > > Another thing would be the cost of shipping UK and back! > > > > Regards...
Re: dropping the engine, 81 air cooled
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Thu, 28 Jun 2007 19:31:41 -0700
...Put these eye bolts thru the holes.) This strap lets you support the trans at the bell housing, independant of the jack that supports...
V6anagon Trip: Day 1 (continued) /L
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Mon, 04 Dec 1995 18:45:00 -0800 (PST)
...The throttle cable and guide tube is extremely crude, and probably a major contributor to the stiffness of the throttle. That plus the two...
Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 17:57:25 -0400
...These transmissions can break, not just wear > and at 125K the gear carrier housing most likely is shot. In addition > low mileage 22 year...
Re: Air Intake Project
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 27 May 2001 09:45:01 -0700
...The biggest restrictions are the AFM and the throttle body as they are very small. What I would focus on is getting COLD [read...
Re: Air Intake Project
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sun, 27 May 2001 13:35:30 -0700
...will still have to tumble through > the connector tube to the throttle body then through the manifold into the > runners before it gets to...
Re: Confessions of a Emissions Passer
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Wed, 23 May 2001 10:15:58 -0400
...I adjust the distributor housing to bring the reading to the case half mark and the engine drops in speed. The exhaust immediatly turns...
Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine / Digifant / AC Detail
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 3 Sep 1999 12:07:48 EDT
...I bought (from a junkyard - Russ Recycling, City of Industry, CA) the Vanagon AC components (evaporator, condenser, blower housing, etc.). The hoses were cut...
Re: weird idle...
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Mon, 6 May 2002 22:19:46 +0200
...I researched it a bit more and learned that the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (hidden behind the passenger side tail light housing) is also...
Re: Removing engine the German way
Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
Tue, 19 May 2009 18:11:33 -0700
...remove the exhust first then the > >> air > >> cleaner housing , wires(mark these) , fuel line.throttle cable. , then > all > >> is > >> left is the 4 main...