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Re: Cold start issue
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 6 Jun 2011 12:27:30 -0700
...Mark Rob wrote: > That's 55 degrees F, that's cold and you know it starts well when > cold, drive it & warm it up...
Re: just how COLD is it where u are.. - 3 here...w/ -35 WCF
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Fri, 16 Jan 2004 10:34:39 -0500
...When the Fahrenheit and Celsius temperatures get close to the same...it's *way* too cold outside. (-32F is -35C. The scales converge at...
Who said that VW engine are not solid???? Who!!! (maybe me!!!)
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:21:35 -0500
...ok, am out to FL now, the weather was way to bad and cold for me to leave...single Weber doesn't like that...
Propane pressure in severe cold
Historical mailing list - Doug F
Mon, 6 Mar 2006 17:31:06 -0800
...http://www.glacierbay.com/ptchartpropane.asp Just curious if anybody ever camped in below zero or severe cold does the stove still work? Fridge...
Re: Just how cold should that fridge get?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 30 Jun 1996 19:06:22 -0700
...Hughes wrote: >our fridge never really got as cold as we expected it to. Is this owing to the >increadibly hot weather we had...
Vanagon Syncro (cold idle problem)[via LSMTP - see[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com] www.lsoft.com]
Historical mailing list - "Scott Mosher (by way of Ron Lussier )"
Mon, 24 Nov 1997 11:00:36 -0800
...since the start of the cold weather season, I have had a cold start problem. The van will start almost instantly, but will not...
Re: cold start problem - 89 GL
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 30 Nov 2004 19:16:34 -0500
...Only sometimes and only when the weather is cold does this problem occur. When I crank the engine the rpms go up and then...
Re: Temp gauge label explanation?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 23 May 2005 20:14:04 -0400
The box is the cold zone. Drive gently until it warms up. If it gets too hot, the light will let you know. Dennis...
Re: No start problem-
Historical mailing list - Michael L. Smith
Thu, 2 Dec 1999 08:50:29 EST
...I find it happens after a rain (leading me to think there is a short somewhere) or sometimes when it is cold outside (South...
82 Diesel Question - Seal around Cold Start Valve?
Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
Thu, 18 May 2000 16:20:51 -0700
...Anyway, I share this van with my dad and he called to tell me that the seal around the cold start valve is leaking...
Weirdness Revisited
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 13 Jun 2000 16:14:18 -0500
Since my weird problem of the blinking and running showing a cold temperature on the hottest day of the year, I have done some...
Re: A/C cold start valve
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 13 Dec 2002 08:38:07 -0600
The cold start injector should activate when you run the starter ................ Look for a poor electrical connection. I've had mine unplugged during some...
Re: 87 AFM Cold weather problem
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Sun, 7 Sep 2003 21:52:21 -0800
...Mark I have a similar problem in cold weather, but mine is much colder in northern NH. There is a known Vanagon problem with...
injection to carb conversion: summary
Historical mailing list
Fri, 1 Dec 1995 17:29:04 -0700
...problem? And what do you mean by "cold weather" -- Arizona style cold weather or Yukon style cold weather? How big of a problem is...
Re: just how COLD is it where u are.. - 3 here...w/ -35 WCF
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Fri, 16 Jan 2004 07:53:00 -0500
...just how COLD is it where u are.. - 3 here...w/ -35 WCF > > > > >>At 1/15/2004 09:12 PM, you wrote: >> >> >>>make sure...
Re: Let's not make vented catalytic heaters
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 24 Dec 2001 02:43:47 -0600
...Learned a hell of a lot about keeping warm in the cold, > especially extreme cold. The one thing the instructors insisted on was that...
Re: Cold start issue [BACK AGAIN]
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:45:48 -0400
...There are a number of things that can cause hard cold starting and rough cold running. Of course engine condition is a big one...
Re: Surging Idle when cold
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Wed, 15 May 2002 23:36:48 -0400
Chris, on an '84, good cold idle requires that not only the aux. air regulator be working correctly, but also that all the vacuum...
Advice...temp to high.... after new parts....
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Mon, 4 Jul 2005 18:55:23 -0400
...van overheat, pretty quick, front rad cold, upper big hose to thermostat cold, the other one very hot... Engine compression is crasy, 185, 160...
Re: Vanagon refridge runs in heat!?
Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
Mon, 31 Jul 1995 12:53:41 -0600 (MDT)
...or just > live in a cold climate like some of us :) I just had to throw in my 2 cents worth regarding the cold...
Re: Engine Oil and Cold Weather
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 6 Nov 2001 21:46:54 -0600
...I live in southen Ontario Canada where it doesn't > get that cold (maybe at most -15C). I'm currently using 20W50. Would it...
No fuel line pressure when off???
Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
Mon, 8 Sep 2008 17:13:30 -0700
...A leaking injector? it's not the cold start valve leaking. or can the pressure back out the pump??
Re: '84 1.9L 2-WD -- cold start problems still the same after new O2-sensor, new Temp II sensor, and new plugs
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:05:41 -0400
really?? I think the whole purpose of the aux valve is to make cold starting possible. (I think they're even sometimes called cold...
Re: 81 aircooled won't start when cold
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Thu, 23 Dec 2004 07:44:13 -0800
Does the vanagon waterboxer have a cold-start valve, or is the increase in fuel controlled purely by the ECU? I know that there...
Re: Van Stalls Easily when totally cold.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:30:57 -0700
...Van Stalls Easily when totally cold. Lately, our westy has exhibited difficulty maintaining its idle in the first minute or so of cold running...
Re: Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 30 Dec 2001 20:39:06 -0500
All the auxiliary air regulator does is bypass the throttle when the engine is cold. This allows additional air thus raising the idle speed...
Re: Trip Report. I-5 Portland to So Cal.
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Fri, 4 Jan 2013 14:04:26 -0800
...Temperatures > I't cold to very cold all over the west coast, near freezing to well below > in many area. > A little known black...
More Cold Start Mystery
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Sat, 28 Jul 2001 07:05:33 -0700
Morning List, Thanks for all the stabs at my Cold Start Mystery! My connectors are squeaky clean at battery terminal. The *last thing I...
2.1 High idle/stumbling when engine cold
Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:00:40 -0500
I have had my '87 Vanagon to a trusted mechanic for several tries to fix a problem with a very high idle when cold...
warm up and coolant pressure on head gasket seals
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Thu, 3 Jan 2002 20:49:51 -0800
...Another issue which I feel affects the ability of these gaskets to seal during the cold is clamping force. When the engine is cold...
Re: Ignorant glow plug question
Historical mailing list
Fri, 15 Nov 1996 10:04:52 +0000
...What does it do and are the glow > plugs controlled by a relay, independently?? > The cold start advances (or retards, I'm not sure...
Re: Engine temperature in winter
Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Mon, 20 Dec 1999 12:23:26 -0500
...Obviously the thermostat works, I was told that there is no warmer thermostat available. ------------------------------------ wow - brrrr! that's cold. Why do you say it...
Re: anyone know of a source for an oil pan heater ?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sat, 7 Dec 2002 23:49:11 -0600
...Its pretty cold in New Mexico this > > time of year., and i plan to be in Taos next winter where its even > > colder. > > > > TIA...
=?utf-8?Q?Drive=20Belts?=
Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?C=20Snyder=20?=
Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:42:21 -0500
I had the three drive belts replaced on my 1987 2-wd van and they squak and when cold, either the alternator or power...
Re: very loud Screeching noise on very cold days - turns heads
Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
Thu, 7 Mar 2002 09:36:29 EST
...my general engine >> area at certain rpms when the engine is cold. (it's been -30 here). The oldest trick in the book -- hold...
Coolant gauge all the way to the right ?
Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
Thu, 9 May 2002 17:45:53 -0400
...Where is it supposed to be when the engine is cold? I saw some picures of others dashes, and I suspect it's supposed...
Re: Build Your Own Van Fridge Kit
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Wed, 16 Nov 2005 06:44:05 -0500
...The only tough part would be finding a hose long enough to > provide a continuous supply of cold seawater to cool the condenser while...
Re: What are symptoms of a bad auxillary air regulator
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 24 Aug 2006 13:59:32 -0700
If the aux air regulator is stuck closed, it will present these symptoms with a cold engine. BTDT. When cold, it should be open...
Re: Front heater: low heat at highway speed
Historical mailing list - Inua
Wed, 29 Nov 2006 19:09:38 -0600
I had the cold problem on my 85 GL and again on my 88 GL. A new thermostat fixed it both time. You could...
Re: runs rough cold (still)
Historical mailing list - Hotch
Sat, 4 Oct 1997 19:33:42 +0000
I did the same thing on my 86 cause it was stalling when cold. I talked to my mechanic when I took it in...
Re: Boston Bob,s updated web site
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Thu, 8 Nov 2001 09:36:22 -0500
Bob, Do you adjust the valves to .006 on a cold or hot engine? Randy Herd Randy I do most of my valve adjustments...
AC leak - how much to recharge
Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
Thu, 15 May 2003 19:28:59 -0700
...The mechanics put in a dye since it hadn't been running cold and they suspected a leak. It blew cold all through the...
Re: 110 Volt Heaters Not Sufficient-->LIES!
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Wed, 3 Jan 1996 08:09:17 -0800 (PST)
...We have a 1500W 110V forced-air heater for cold nights in our westy, and it keeps us nicely warm, even when it's...
Re: Auto Transmission Fail (Pics)
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:34:57 -0700
If mine was even slightly over filled it wouldn't shift right when cold. It seemed to do best just under the top mark...
Re: Trip to Algonquin
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Fri, 15 Sep 2000 11:27:34 -0400
...Jonathan, Most definitely COLD at night with the possibility of light frost. It can be quite warm in the day time but equally likely...
Re: can the front blower motor (etc)
Historical mailing list - Rob
Thu, 1 Jan 2004 17:03:49 -0800
...Rushing to complete a job in >the cold weather when your hands are freezing does not make sense to me. > >Gary Driving in the...
Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:09:31 -0800
...Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check > From the old days of working on aircraft engines. Trying to find the > cylinder not firing? Mark the...
Re: Wondering about coolant physics
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 1 Jan 2016 17:52:28 -0700
On 1 Jan , 2016, at 5:34 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > While your van is sleeping at night it is colder at 2-3...
Running cold...
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Mon, 5 Mar 2012 08:02:36 -0500
Lately my 83.5 wc Westy has been been running a bit colder than normal. The normal spot for the temp needle is just...
Re: Off idle syndrome
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Thu, 9 Nov 2000 07:59:35 -0600
...Mine did the same thing when cold. Replaced that----solved. The lid to the AFM comes off with the cutting around the edge with...
Cold start cable: how to add to non-diesel Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 17 Oct 2001 12:33:10 -0700
...What needs to be done to get the cold start cabling and knob installed? Are the parts from a diesel Vanagon the only way...
Re: Camping in cold & battery
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Tue, 3 Dec 2002 16:26:07 -0400
...I read on this list, (some time ago) that the reason is so that in cold weather (Germany) there is no (alternator) drag on...
Auto trans - not shifting into 3rd when cold?
Historical mailing list - Mike Moon
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:34:42 -0500
...I am recently having a problem with the transmission not shifting into 3rd when cold. It will shift normall from 1st to 2nd. It...
Re: Starter Behavior
Historical mailing list - Dustin Jones
Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:00:23 -0500
My starter does the same thing when it is really cold outside. Cranks the engine about once, pauses for a second, and then starts...
Re: Cold Engine Problem
Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
Thu, 4 Jan 2001 14:46:08 -0800
...On <DIV></DIV>>a cold engine the computer assumes the fuel pressure is set and gets no <DIV></DIV>>feedback if the...
Re: just how COLD is it where u are.. - 3 here...w/ -35 WCF
Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
Fri, 16 Jan 2004 19:03:35 -0500
...just how COLD is it where u are.. - 3 here...w/ -35 WCF > Time to go down to 3 dollar Dewies and eat some...
Re: [DIESEL] [Diesel] Injector Pump is leaking...
Historical mailing list - Milo
Sat, 20 Oct 2001 13:25:43 -0500
...For what it's worth, pulling the cold start lever is a Herculean task - although I don't know if it's the cable...
Re: Having trouble getting a good idle when cold and the computer functioning
Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
Fri, 24 Feb 2006 08:57:10 -0500
...Having trouble getting a good idle when cold and the computer functioning Hello, Cant seem to get a good idle when cold, and after...
Re: cold weather shifting, was: Re: Tom's genital defect
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Fri, 9 Dec 2005 12:40:25 -0900
Al, My apologies for the cold weather front that we inadvertently sent your direction, it was supposed to stay in Alaska a little longer...
Re: head gaskets
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:48:45 -0800
...Leaks in cold weather, stops when warmed up, leaks worse as temps drop. May go on this way for years depending on you and...