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• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:38:13 -0500
  ...idle but at about 850 rpm and a little bit > lumpy. > My question of the collective experience is: what is the most likely > component...
• Re: camper closet removal?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 15:30:19 -0700
  Anything can be done, but it's not always a good idea. If you have A/C the hoses run inside the closet, and...
• Re: '89-Troubleshooting Alternator/Electrical drain
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 18 Oct 2003 11:19:12 -0700
  ...At idle, place one lead on the batt + and the other on the alt output. If you read more than 1/2 volt you...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 19:17:30 EDT
  ...Ideas? > > > > -Otmar- >------------------------------------------------------------------- > Electric Vehicle Components Ltd. >Otmar Ebenhoech mailto:Otmar@EVCL.com (650) 494-9255 > http://www.evcl.com/ > Energizer Bunny arrested, charged with...
• Re: neat idea........anyone done this before?
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 14:36:01 -0500
  ...put a battery there and a brake master cylinder/other components and use the stock rear brakes, with the lights, turnsignals, etc. rig a...
• Thermostats and coolant additives
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 15 May 2001 08:33:33 -0700
  ...Everything I've read over the years states that the ideal coolant temp is 190 degrees. You can cool an engine too much, and...
• 007 smoke screen / battery light - TROUBLE!
  Historical mailing list - SD Kraning
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 12:03:59 -0400
  ...Any ideas on what would cause this? I'm thinking that since the belt didn't actually break, one of the components siezed. Not...
• Re: 85' low idle, loss of power/compression, surging please help
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 23:04:23 +0100
  Normal idle is around 800 ... if you are accepting 2000 as normal, they your setup is so out of spec that you should seriously...
• Re: '84 westy with "MV" engine number, Is it a 2.1L???
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 May 2000 20:49:07 -0400
  At 20:01 5/3/2000, Brian Cochran wrote: >Is there a way to tell what injection system I have by means of components...
• Re: troubleshooting intermittency - long
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:14:06 -0800
  ...Likely that one component is worn out, and not producing a > good signal, and part of why it gets rather poor milage. . > > But commonly...
• Re: (NVC) '91 Cabriolet Loses Pwr, Bucks, Stalls, Won't Restart
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 13:17:01 -0500
  ...I know fuel some fuel system and exhaust components have > been replaced. After $2000 it's time for an answer or a new car...
• Re: How Long Does it Take Your Van to Warm up? Cont.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:15:27 -0400
  ...28.11 and 28.28 of Bentley it shows the idle stabilizer I'm > referring to, and > on 28.11 it shows it on...
• Re: warm idle prob.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 22:28:35 -0800
  ...I have been systematically swapping all of the suspect components as follows: idle stabilzer valve, relay unit (behind the right tail light), air flow...
• Re: Difference between North American Engines and European Engines
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:58:31 -0800
  Got it.� Are the other components all the same?� Crank?� Rods?� Cam?� Lifters?� Push rods?� I have heard the heads are also different - is...
• Re: Loss of power at low revs
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 23 Dec 2005 13:43:12 -0500
  ...Most years have two, the one that tells the ECU "I'm idling" is the one to test first. Of course, it could be...
• 85 1.9L Problems Persist
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 11:12:04 -0600
  Well, ladies and gentlemen, once again I come to this well of knowledge for help with my erratic idle problem in my 85 Westy...
• Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:07:06 -0800
  ...there changing and swapping one component at a time and going for a test drive.  Here is every component that I have changed, tested...
• Re: Tillamook Cheese Buses Stolen
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sun, 13 Jul 2014 22:43:28 -0800
  ...He ended up with a full rotisserie restoration, all new parts, engine swap, power everything, custom stereo, chromed components, etc, and he got off...
• Re: sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:02:40 -0700
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=1144 > > > I wonder how many upper control arm bushings are being damaged during spot >> welding? >> >> I...
• Re: Fox engine in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 5 Dec 2004 16:21:27 -0500
  ...I think they're >>both 1.8 liter (?) If they're different any ideas why I wouldn't want the Fox >>engine? >> >>Sure I...
• Re: Syncro gas tank laying on transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 06:41:10 EST
  ...I've got some ideas. At work we have this stainless steel strap, that we use to box up machines. I'm going to...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:07:29 -0500
  ...component may check out within specs using a VOM, but the combined error would be enough to throw off an otherwise good idle. Let...
• Friday NVC: Long-neglected valve adjustment question?
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:01:37 -0800
  ...I also noticed the brake boost is noticeably lower at idle, which I guess is a sign of weak vacuum from the intake valves...
• Re: did i do that
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:40:10 -0500
  Good idea, I will try it! Just remember to use any liquid sparingly in a blind threaded hole. If trapped, liquids can not compress...
• Re: Loud and heavy popping noise up front
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:44:26 -0500
  ...the suspension components or the chassis up front. I just > had my mechanic check this and he found nothing. > > Any ideas? > > Thanks, > > John Rodgers...
• Re: 1.9 L engine 10mpg..FRIDAY physics 101
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 21:13:24 -0600
  ...north, south, east or west components of Momentum. this is perfectly observable on the highway. for every idiot blasting by you at 90mph, there...
• Re: Oil pump on e-bay
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 17:52:55 -0800
  ...Oil pump on e-bay > > > > >If he bought a new assembly, took a component off it, and then resold the >remainder HE SHOULD HAVE...
• VWs and we're off to Bolivia
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 May 1996 09:18:05 +0200
  ...What do you think, are the logistics possible? Do others want to join this crazy idea? If reliable shipping can be found from the...
• Re: Cleaning the tail light too.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 15:37:29 +1200
  ...Wash them with something (dishwashing detergent should be ideal) which will NOT affect plastics etc, or you may dissolve the finish. Again, rinse very...
• Re: Exhaust fastener sizes needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 12:05:22 -0800
  I use to make up and sell hardware kits for this purpose with the following components: Cylinder Head Kit (Both Heads): 4 ea Bolt...
• Re: Curious Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 02:15:14 -0600
  ...Got any ideas ? I > was having a drop in gas milage from almost 20mpg to 11mpg. > I guess I should tell you its a...
• Re: 1.9l Wasserboxer stumble...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 14:59:03 -0500
  ...The engine is carb'ed, and it has an xtremely annoing off idle stumble - Noticable when cold (under choke) and irritating when hot! I...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work-Now Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:34:14 -0400
  ...It idles smoothly even when cold and goes every time I ask it to without problems. It's just that it has 210,000...
• Re: Tristar legal finally!
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 23:38:37 -0700
  ...Sometimes they even dug out their repair books trying to identify a smog component as a non original equipment. Of course they never succeeded...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:05:07 -0600
  ...So, with the idea of availability being a key issue, what about the Chevy V6 engines that are out there all over the place...
• Re: Flipped transaxles for HiPo Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 12:33:59 -0800
  ...I have no idea if this is the same mounting as a G50. -Otmar- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Electric Vehicle Components Ltd. Otmar Ebenhoech mailto:Otmar@evcl.com...
• Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:24:11 -0500
  ...idle but at about 850 rpm and a little bit > lumpy. > My question of the collective experience is: what is the most likely > component...
• Re: Syncro front diff lock: availability and conversion? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Don McCallum
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 00:36:15 +0100
  ...out the front diff to take the locker components from the rear, they are all identical. Derek's not the only one with a...
• Re: Oil Press. Sender location
  Historical mailing list - Brian M. Miller
  Fri, 26 Apr 96 8:39:05 PDT
  ...I am not sure it is a wise idea. The sender, T and associated components represent a substantial mass; all of which is hung...
• Re: New member's starting problem
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Nov 94 16:40:18 PST
  ...I swapped all FI and Ignition parts from my 83 westy trying to identyfy the bad component. I tried to swap one at a...
• 1982 Diesel Differences, Underseat Storage Door
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 25 Sep 1999 13:41:06 -0700
  ...Can anyone tell me if there is any significance to these seemingly minor differences between what appear to be identical vans? Also, the little...
• Engine Gas Lines/injectors Done, Still Stuttering!
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 08:27:48 -0700
  ...Slowly but surely keep thinking each component through!! Any more ideas on the stumbling/stuttering will be appreciated. Mad Madeline '87 Westie - Milko 3...
• Re: rough idle, gas guzzling, oil dripping van
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 22 Feb 2006 10:31:10 -0600
  ...I've seen the term "idle hunting".. which is exactly what it >seems to be doing, so I'm wondering about fuel mixtures being...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:45:30 -0800
  ...component may check out within specs using a VOM, but the combined error > would be enough to throw off an otherwise good idle. Let...
• Diesel Fuel as a fuel treatment
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 12:42:39 -0500
  ...high in sulfur, so there is some risk of harming >these components. More assuredly though, diesel fuel is REALLY low in >octane rating. The...
• Re: '87 Syncro GL scary high idle
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 10:22:55 -0500
  ...Later a VW regional "manager" spent 2 days, replaced every possible components which may effect the idle like idle stabilizer, idle control unit, ECU...
• Re: Do you have one of these?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 11:54:18 -0700
  ...I > see it's teed into a line from the Idle Air Valve that I think > supplies idle air to the intake manifold (I...
• Re: Misbehaving in the wet
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 20:28:50 -0500
  ...understand these components only matter while the engine is cold or if you have AC. In case it is related, my idle is erratic...
• Re: EFI or Carburator Suggestion!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 28 May 1998 17:41:09 -0700
  ...I > don't like the sound of that idea but, I taking suggestion in what are > the > benefits and the problems if I do...
• Re: ADBQ
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 4 May 2003 11:25:51 -0700
  ...Mark TJ Hannink wrote: >In the stock dual battery setup found in '85-'87 >non-GL Campers, the auxiliary battery uses the >identical grounding...
• Re: Rain and bad idle / no start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:11:50 -0800
  ...Then I ran the checks described in this > helpful article to test the various idle-related components ( > http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php...
• Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:16:54 -0400
  ...Model - 88 Automatic Removal and Reinstallation of Rebuilt Engine (with all original external engine components i.e. fuel rails, injectors, new rubber for injectors...
• Re: Strange Static Buzzing Noise Coming From The Dash?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 20 Feb 2011 03:45:44 -0500
  ...I have heard what electrical shorts sound like before and >> it has a different sound. >> >> All the electrical components are working fine. It just...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 13:57:07 -0700
  ...5777668974617705874?banner=pwa&authkey=CMW42OH705nRDA&pid=5777668974617705874&oid=109991183317103413704> >> >> Links to components >> >> http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/Universal-Triple-Gauge-Console-Dash-Pod-Dome-Lip...
• Re: So whose souping up there van?? (LONG: but worth reading)
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 21:55:44 -0400
  ...Really, I have friends putting 2600LB 4 cylinder cars into the 10's with factory ignition components. These same people have tested Nology wires...
• Re: Syntec and Bosch Plat 4's experience
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 12:24:44 -0600
  ...Check it out at your local FLAPS. > The back reads," the only synthetic oil engineered with Castrol > conventional oil and Syntec molecular components" > I...
• Re: Digijet = K-Jetronic?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 16:34:27 -0700
  ...It includes diagrams and pictures of the actual components with the narrative. It's a good resource if you aren't sure what type...
• Re: Vanagon Diesel oil pan drain plug needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:52:36 -0400
  ...they use for components may have confused me. http://www.greaseworks.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=24_66&products_id=541 Thanks to...
• Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:32:34 -0800
  ...easily pass both idle and high rev emissions. I am not disagreeing with your response in regards to how the components of the FI...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:26:09 -0800
  ...I know that things like brakes, suspension & steering components, drive line components, and paint/bodywork should be addressed during the process to ensure long...