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• Re: Cold idle mystery
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 18 Jun 2004 13:31:46 -0700
  ...gross mechanical problem with the engine or > mis-tuning. > > When cold (60F), it starts right up, but quickly (either immediately, > or within a minute...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - James
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 23:26:45 -0500
  ...cold - engine starts and idles well. > > Conditions - ISV disconnected due to Idle issues > O2 Sensor Disconnected to put ECU in default mode. > > Cold engine...
• Re: Tweak yer heater output!
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 14:20:27 -0800
  ...The insulation on the 'hot' cooling line going forward from the engine to the radiator (and front heater) may help in cold weather, but...
• Re: Oil light flickering-Subaru cold start noises.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:28:19 EST
  ...heydave you were lucky it was the old subbie , new ones will bend the valves , old 1.8L OHC just dies, seemed to always...
• Re: [DIESEL] injector questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 17:34:15 -0500
  ...Maybe change the > fuel filter if it's age is unknown; check valve adjustment if unknown or over > 15K since last adjust. Diesel starters...
• Re: No idle when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 25 Apr 2020 18:47:29 -0600
  ...No idle when engine cold >>> >>> if you have the Idle control valve, the one that sit on top near the breather tower... remove it...
• RE Fuel Injection problem found
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Wed, 3 Jul 1996 11:14:00 -0400
  ...During starting in this warm weather, as the cold start valve supplies more gas, it would run at high revs when starting. In run...
• Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 21:33:42 -0700
  ...Once you > start > you must push very hard and twist the can on. Then the valve is > made > from > plastic and the threads stripped...
• Re: Just interesting observation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 19:54:31 -0500
  ...the next start up. This may be due to a cold engine not stopping at TDC so some of the valves are held open...
• Re: Westy (2.1w/digifant) running rich? when warm
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 12 Nov 2003 05:53:14 -0600
  Something to consider when trying to find a starting point to hunt down the problem.... White Smoke --- Water Bluish-White Smoke ..... Oil Black Smoke...
• Re: Cold starting oil report Mobil 1 15w-50
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Jan 2016 21:48:34 -0500
  ...Cold starting oil report Mobil 1 15w-50 Shows what a real mechanic can do starting with an OEM WBX! You are likely the...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:05:05 -0400
  ...60-70 psi at start up is normal for these engines and with all things stock and correct oil the relief valve will usually...
• Re: Vanagon cold hard start issues
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 9 Oct 2007 08:54:34 -0700
  ...valve clearances to .006 as per > the Boston Bob article? Again, what's different cold vs. hot here? > > When I roll the starter, in...
• Re: Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:48:25 -0700
  ...the valve and > connecting hose more coolant was starting to collect and drip down - not to > my liking - and the system was cold. > > I...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 16:59:47 -0800
  ...the idle valve during >> cold >> >>>> idle and during cold cranking and compare. >> >>>> >> >>>> First, let's calculate the resistance that the idle valve provides so...
• re: '82 Diesel Smoke
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Mar 96 18:16:36 EST
  ...Measure the cold resistance of the glow plugs before starting the engine. Start the engine and run under normal load until it is warmed...
• Idle Problem 1987 2.1 Van Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:06:29 -0500
  ...Van starts well and makes it through cold idle but after running for 1-2 hours the idle lingers up around 2000 rpm and...
• Re: 2.1 idle adjustment
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 22:23:02 -0500
  ...If idle is stable, shut down engine, reconnect the ISV connector, allow the engine to cool to a cold condition for a cold start...
• Re: Sudden weird problems and no-start
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 20:06:14 -0800
  ...The car has started with the first click of the key since I bought it new. Recently it's started to get cold around...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:51:07 -0400
  All 1.9 tdi engines smoke on very cold start up. Just a puff and it's gone. See tdiclub.com for more info...
• Re: idling probalems
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 14:11:23 -0400
  ...idling probalems i'm having some problems with my idle when i start the gan form cold. it drops and sometimes drops too low...
• Re: New engine, was Re: Ecu fix addendum
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 1 Apr 2020 17:46:38 -0700
  ...intake during cold > weather and possibly connected to bleed off or partly disable the EGR valve > during warm up or cold weather operation. These...
• EV piston slap questions
  Historical mailing list - Ken and Charlotte Miller
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 02:45:00 -0400
  ...It will sound loud and "diesel-like" for about 20-30 seconds when started from a stone-cold condition. You'll know if it...
• Re: Cuts off on startup
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Mar 2016 13:12:45 -0500
  ...There are many things that can cause poor cold engine performance including engine condition itself, carbon deposits on the back of the intake valves...
• Re: oil spray on startup when very cold
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 08:48:04 -0500
  ...I had this fail on my 88 Wolfsburg the first time it got cold this year. It started small (just squirting on start up...
• Aux. Heater Problems
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 12:34:26 -0400
  Hey Everyone, Since it's starting to get cold where i live...decided to check my heat to make sure all is working. I...
• Re: Auto Tranny Axles - Problem solved
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 11:48:43 -0600
  ...81 aircooled won't start when cold >> >> >> >> >>>Does the vanagon waterboxer have a cold-start valve, or is the >>>increase in fuel controlled purely...
• Re: No "Flicker", what to do?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 9 May 2018 12:52:29 -0600
  ...up. > So, started to check in the book and now I am looking at the connector to > the Cold Start Valve, checking if it...
• Ignition screw ups
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:15:57 -0800
  ...I can't set timing right because the vacuum advance can hits the cold start valve. WTF? Am I expected to change the relationship...
• Re: HELP in Riverton, WY - Engine Flooding
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 21:23:06 -0700
  ...Not sure what to do about >>> testing/replacing the cold start valve. He said to try starting it >>> with the pedal floored in "flood...
• Re: Yucatan trip report (not mine)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 1 Mar 2009 17:15:57 -0600
  ...wired the windshield washer pump wires to the cold > start valve (an electric fuel spray valve in the intake plenum) and > supplied > pulses of...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 15:31:06 -0600
  ...idle air valve when: >> --the engine is cold, the starter is engaged, and the coil is > shorted >> --the engine is cold & running >> --the engine...
• Re: I need help, please
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 3 Dec 2022 23:18:50 -0600
  ...If the valve fails, it can be disconnected and if the engine is warm it should run just fine, although a cold start may...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:08:42 -0500
  ...60-70 psi at start up is normal for these engines and with all things stock and correct oil the relief valve will usually...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: Hard starting when warm
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 23 Dec 2000 12:28:14 +0000
  ...If it starts easier, the problem may be a a faulty check valve in eiter the fuel pump or the pressure regulator. pmail me...
• Re: Van wants to stall at start..but only sometimes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 Aug 2016 17:25:18 -0400
  ...Either of these will make for bad idle/low power especially when the engine is cold. As the engine warms up the valve guide...
• reduced mileage '71
  Historical mailing list - Steve Tokar
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 10:50:45 -0700
  ...on cold starting, it turns over reluctantly and then doesn't start firing on all cylinders until ~5-10 seconds have passed. Runs fine...
• Re: idle and running problem problems
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:43:13 -0500
  ...But would these things be the culprit if my idle problem only exists when the engine is very cold at start-up? And what...
• Re: Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 15 Sep 2021 20:23:39 -0700
  ...the valve and > > connecting hose more coolant was starting to collect and drip down - not > to > > my liking - and the system was cold. > > > > I...
• Re: gas milage on a 75 fuely
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
  Thu, 8 Feb 1996 13:45:29 -0800 (PST)
  ...it starts up right away and idols fine untill the cold start valve stops injecting. then the RPM's drop amnd the bus will...
• RE: conduit for your bus?
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 08 May 1995 11:45:26 EST
  ...rear wiper, oil pressure gauge, oil temp gauge, tach, cold start valve, etc. Put some extras in the bundle for future use; I was...
• Re: Vacuum leak sources
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 16 May 2000 21:35:25 -0400
  ...Once a leak starts the engine starts to run lean, the O2 sensor will enrich the mixture to it max. If the leak is...
• Re: Parts List for Complete Fuel injection system for 1982 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 12:08:05 -0400
  ...body) > Air distribution manifold with cold start valve Part # 0.280.170.026 > (will > not have EGR valve, it will be blocked off) > 4...
• Re: fwd: Re: Re.: Hot Start Phase II
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Aug 94 15:29:36 EDT
  ...It wants to run, and starts fine cold but still takes three 8 second cranks of the key before it will fire. You mentioned...
• Re: 82 won't start when hot
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 12:31:04 -0500
  ...When I try to start it the engine turns over and over and over and I feather the accelerator pedal and finally it starts...
• Re: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:43:29 -0700
  ...Should the valve clearances/preload be the same regardless of > whether the engine is hot or cold? > 3. Outside of sporadic driving of the...
• Help 87' won't start
  Historical mailing list - William Webster
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 11:23:25 EDT
  ...lets check cold start valve to see it is stuck open. It is not.Well then do we have ignition? This what I found...
• Re: compression problem
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 12:17:41 -0800
  ...Sounds like valves but all of the mechanics say it is the rings. > >Also having a cold starting problem. William, the poor combustion from...
• Re: Residual Fuel Pressure: hold for 1 hour?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 4 Mar 2014 04:05:23 -0600
  ...Hard start when warm. When cold starts immediately. I too would like to know what's with that! John On 3/3/2014 9...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 19:07:14 -0800
  ...the idle valve during > >> cold > >> >>>> idle and during cold cranking and compare. > >> >>>> > >> >>>> First, let's calculate the resistance that the idle valve provides > so...
• Re: it's cold in MT and my van won't start
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 09:06:27 -0700
  ...in the Rockies where > it actually gets cold you would know that running outside to start the > vehicle, then rushing back indoors before you...
• Re: propex heater problems
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:56:37 -0700
  ...the fan > > begins > > blowing that indicates your start cycle has started. When it's very cold, > > the > > green light on the right comes on...
• Re: Update: hard start, for 2 years!
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:18:55 -0600
  > > I checked the lifters and the valves had zero clearance at TDC and > stone > cold. However, I was still able to spin the pushrods...
• Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 07:41:52 -0500
  ...It contained some couplers of different sizes, 3 cans of r134a a valve and a hose. I put the right coupler on the cold...
• Re: Cold starting oil report Mobil 1 15w-50
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 27 Jan 2016 08:48:28 -0800
  ...Cold starting oil report Mobil 1 15w-50 I'm using the VDO electric, 0-150 psi. Here is a link to the speedo...
• Bill$ Mounting and still no power-Help!
  Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
  Fri, 16 Oct 1998 16:36:38 -0400
  ...Perhaps a related problem-It would also not start when it was cold and he found that the oil pressure relief valve was stuck...
• '90 Syncro starting problem
  Historical mailing list - John Gearing
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 09:32:47 +0200
  ...When I start it for the first time in the day, whether in the morning or the afternoon, or on a hot or cold...
• Re: Cold starting oil report Mobil 1 15w-50 Now 5w-50
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 Jan 2016 22:35:03 -0500
  ...Cold starting oil report Mobil 1 15w-50 Shows what a real mechanic can do starting with an OEM WBX! You are likely the...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 11:00:13 -0700
  ...It's kind of an anvil shaped doohickey that allows extra air into the engine on cold starts (the logic of which escapes me...
• Re: Noisy Valve lifters
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 3 Feb 2013 13:08:37 -0800
  ...it up and drive it, the valve lifters have > clacked on several occasions while the engine is cold. After several > miles and higher RPMs...