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  • not recharging / DEAD battery
    Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
    Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:34:41 -0800
    ...i noticed about 2 days ago my battery light and EGR light were taking longer than usual to go out after start up... and...
  • Fw: 1.9L to 2.1L Swap
    Historical mailing list - LA and Glen
    Tue, 20 Jun 2000 11:59:01 -0700
    ...Syncro@egroups.com Cc: Vanagon Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2000 11:46 AM Subject: 1.9L to 2.1L Swap Hi Folks, Thanks to...
  • Re: [Syncro] drivetrain vibration
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Tue, 7 Nov 2000 15:38:29 -0800
    ...profile at > http://profiles.msn.com. > > If you would like to modify your subscription settings (including unsubscribing), visit: > http://www.egroups.com/subscribe/Syncro
  • Re: Tom, Comment?<F> Virus Alert <F>
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Thu, 31 Aug 2000 21:47:56 -0700
    ...Yasment > '84 Westfalia > '98 Jetta TDI > List Moderator vanagon-unrestricted@egroups.com > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Mail - Free email you can access from anywhere...
  • 88 West Speedo cable problem after brake job
    Historical mailing list - John Graham
    Wed, 7 Sep 2005 16:56:50 -0400
    ...I know that this cable runs to the EGR mileage counter next to the spare tire. I disconnected it there and looked at both...
  • Re: Electrical Connector dust boots
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:33:35 -0700
    ...I am trying to fix up the most egregious problems in my engine compartment, and some of the electrical connections fall into this category...
  • timing trouble
    Historical mailing list - Jed Thompson
    Sat, 17 Apr 1999 18:52:40 -0400
    ...There is no emmisions valve stuff (EGR etc.) anywhere (that I know of). i have had the absolute worst time trying to get this...
  • Re: End to List SPAM
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Fri, 9 Feb 2001 09:08:08 -0800
    ...i actually am on the syncro and subaruvanagon egroups with that address, and they doesn't care where i am for the reading... fft...
  • Re: The problem with TIICO problems
    Historical mailing list - STEPHANIE WOLZ
    Wed, 27 Mar 2002 22:11:41 -0700
    ...I myself have the > Subaru conversion and when I first needed help I had the Yahoo/Egroups > list to go to for help. Until...
  • Re: Calif. Emissions equipment?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
    Tue, 22 Sep 1998 17:07:48 -0700
    ...IMHO, the 1980 *California* model is the best, with the O2 sensor closed-loop injection (like the early waterboxers) and no EGR. EGR was...
  • Re: They said it couldn't be done....
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Fri, 29 Aug 2014 01:12:42 -0400
    ...to use either the regular heater circuit .. > or .. > you know that EGR cooler Heat Exchange on like an AHU tdi ... > I'm saving one...
  • Re: 81 Westy (air-cooled) Exhaust System
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Apr 95 20:53:02 EDT
    ...There are many variations in configurations over the three years and around the country based on where the cat and the EGR are located...
  • Thank you!
    Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
    Sat, 29 Mar 1997 15:46:21 -0800
    ...His thought was that oil and crap from the EGR was clogging the valve and it wasn't closing properly. BINGO! Sprayed and cleaned...
  • Re: NOx high
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Fri, 9 Sep 2005 06:53:13 -0700
    ...Since the > Vanagon does not use EGR, the engine settings are extremely critical. > The Cat has the major job of reducing the NOx and...
  • Emissions Testing. 1st reply was blocked.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 19 Sep 2021 16:45:08 +0000
    ...For other vehicles this also tests the EGR system and other factors such as incorrect ignition timing can cause NOx production failures. An ideal...
  • 2nd call for '79 parts
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 22 Apr 1996 13:09:41 -0400
    ...Miller - EGR Valve off engine Still to be claimed is the rest of the FI geat, the ('79) heater boxes, a good (stained) grey...
  • Re: VW drivetrains in early '80's Dodge cars
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Wed, 13 Sep 2000 19:33:57 -0700
    ...Daewoo in Korea > to build the Chevette. > > >List Moderator vanagon-unrestricted@egroups.com > > Is that as amazingly contridictory as it sounds? > > _________________________________________________________ > > Bob O'Shaughnessy...
  • Re: misc (mpg, transmission, driving habits.)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Sat, 13 Sep 2008 03:59:48 -0400
    ...mea culpa. > > > On Sep 12, 2008, at 6:24 PM, Jim Akiba wrote: > >> Kim do you have an active EGR system on the SVXs...
  • Re: Exaust Systems
    Historical mailing list - Russell, William
    Tue, 28 May 2002 13:56:00 -0400
    Stan, I'm just not sure what the EGR stuff is, whether I have it, and whether I need it. \/\/i!!y -----Original Message...
  • circulating anti-freeze heater for VW Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Hydesmith
    Tue, 7 Nov 2000 01:38:20 -0600
    ...wvwv@egroups.com _____________________________________________
  • Re: Header exhaust system for 82 van
    Historical mailing list - Eric & Karen
    Thu, 2 Aug 2001 19:25:12 -0400
    ...Is yours a California style? I have an 82, but I plan on taking off my old cumbersome muffler-crosspipe-EGR-CAT-piece of...
  • Exhaust Emissions Help ?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
    Tue, 5 Nov 1996 18:20:30 -0800 (PST)
    ...During the rebuild the EGR filter device (completely rusted out) was removed, and the attachment point to the cross-over pipe was welded shut...
  • Re: Calif Smog Issues
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 26 Oct 2004 18:20:39 -0400
    ...They're fine. > Is the EGR valve intact and working? This will help. It's there and working. Since the EGR is there for...
  • Re: NOx high
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Fri, 9 Sep 2005 12:05:34 -0700
    ...Depending on year of the > vanagon (AC vs WB) there is an EGR but it is usually nonfunctional from > holes in the system from...
  • Re: Riviera vs Westy
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:09:23 -0500
    ...CA got a different exhaust, O2 sensor, and different EGR. The air cooled has poor heat and it's best chance of running is...
  • Re: "Recorder with warning switch" - what is this? (Solved, thank s!)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 14 Oct 2002 12:13:27 -0400
    ...I'm guessing that you're talking about an air-cooled? In that case it ought to be a warning for EGR service, shouldn...
  • Re: seats
    Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
    Wed, 10 Sep 2003 09:38:49 -0700
    ...The large side bolsters on these seats would hinder ingress and = > egress (a problem alluded to by another list member). On the plus side...
  • Bosch metal fuel filter - made for same or different fuel line diameters?
    Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
    Sun, 17 Sep 2000 21:03:28 -0400
    ...The replacement fuel filter has two identical nipples for intake and egress - both appear to be designed for the smaller 5/16" line. Did...
  • Re: Which direction do you sleep?
    Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
    Wed, 16 Jul 2003 21:53:34 -0500
    ...I >like >having the easier ingress/egress and less chlostrophobic head near fridge >position but not the pillow on the floor ..... sometimes. The rear...
  • Re: 81 Westfaila
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 7 Dec 2015 20:45:06 -0500
    ...Most likely the EGR system is no longer there or functional. EGR helps to reduce peak flame temperature both for NOx reduction and for...
  • Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 12 Jun 2011 05:17:15 -0700
    ...With all the money that gets spent on smog legislation and enforcement and 'band-aid' fixes like Cat converters and EGRs, a more Euro...
  • Re: SHUT THE HELL UP ALREADY
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Tue, 3 Mar 1998 20:50:24 -0500
    ...Since I started that one, I'll just watch this one and laugh, and go looking for that burnt out EGR filter to put...
  • Re: [vanagon] Suggestions for internet access on the road?
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Tue, 30 May 2000 17:08:52 -0500
    ...defeats the purpose, eh? > >thanks >christine > > > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Best friends, most artistic, class clown Find 'em here: >http://click.egroups.com/1/4054/1/_/156147/_/959724120/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > >
  • Central OH Westies Success
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Warner
    Sun, 11 Mar 2001 11:43:33 -0500
    ...The Vanagon List at Vanagon.com and the Fox List at eGroups.com 89FoxGL,88FoxGLWagon,87VanagonGL,74FunBug,74260Z2+2,73240Z,72ChevelleWagon,68BENGALCharger -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If it...
  • Diff. b/t CA and Federal?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
    Mon, 2 Apr 2001 12:18:29 -0700
    ...It appears that PO has removed various components associated with the CA emissions setup (EGR line crimped, idle stabilizer removed, some random wiring, etc...
  • Re: Shocking seats!!
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Thu, 23 Mar 2006 10:19:06 -0500
    ...Of course you need to remember to unhook yourself from the grounding strap after your egress or you will be in for another shock...
  • Re: Is this normal? (1977 camper advice)
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 28 Apr 1996 19:57:40 -0700
    ...I doubt working vs non-working egr will affect your emissions much (as long as the egr valve is not stuck *open*). God, I...
  • Failed NOx emission test
    Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
    Fri, 30 Jan 2004 13:05:42 -0500
    ...I was told that is typically caused by a stuck EGR valve but these vehicles don't have one! High NOx is caused by...
  • Re: Engine Disassembly, EGR, Air Pump
    Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
    Wed, 2 Nov 94 13:36:35 PST
    ...if necessary for 94mm barrels. > (74 heads not used becuase of egr ports) > '74 (larger) valves, sodium-filled for the exhaust > 2-liter crank...
  • Westfalia leveling while camping - solution
    Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
    Tue, 19 Sep 2000 12:50:06 -0700
    ...Yasment '84 Westfalia '98 Jetta TDI List Moderator vanagon-unrestricted@egroups.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger...
  • Hollister Syncro Event Mailing List
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Wed, 31 Jan 2001 11:48:52 -0800
    ...http://groups.yahoo.com/group/syncro-org/join If you already belong to egroups, you will need to merge your registration with yahoo per...
  • RE: unknown engine thingie
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Fri, 03 Nov 1995 11:09:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...It's a connection for an EGR valve. First time I've ever heard of one on a '73. Maybe that's A california...
  • Re: crashtest.com results don't look good
    Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
    Wed, 20 Sep 2000 21:32:57 -0500
    ...with the body text SUBSCRIBE VANAGON Firstname Lastname > To sign up for the Syncro mailing list go to > http://www.egroups.com/group/Syncro
  • Re: Broke down in Omaha
    Historical mailing list - Kragen Sitaker
    Sat, 24 Jun 2006 14:52:17 -0400
    ...The EGR valve linkage is disconnected --- I think I need to find a way to get it to stay on. It keeps falling off...
  • Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 3 Jul 2016 09:38:28 -0400
    ...VW did what they could to save money including not adding EGR. Tampering with settings is a primary reason that almost all adjustment capability...
  • Chirachauas Sky Islands etc.
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Fri, 19 Oct 2001 08:54:11 -0700
    ...I will have pix on the calphoto yahoo group (www.egroups.com) under pensioners pix later this week. Pmail for some GPS coords. Now...
  • Re: Looking for QUIET air cooled 2liter muffler
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 5 Sep 2000 11:08:30 -0400
    ...This system does not allow the use of a catalytic converter or EGR valve. Runs $119.95 for non-stainless, or $189.95 for...
  • radio code
    Historical mailing list - Hydesmith
    Tue, 21 Nov 2000 18:22:27 -0600
    ...wvwv@egroups.com _____________________________________________
  • Re: recorded long term success of JB Weld
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Wed, 19 Jan 2005 13:41:06 -0800
    ...I have even plugged holes in EGR filters and tubes on air cooled vanagons with the stuff. Works great. My egr filter was almost...
  • Re: Model designation Numbers all Model VWs
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:16:49 -0500
    ...Still doesn't explain the 055 on the last part I listed for EGR. Will have to dig deeper. Thanks again Jonce >Bus Depot...
  • Re: NOx emissions (WAS: '85 Westy failing Pa. emissions) 3 way cats
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 23 Feb 1998 23:02:14 -0500
    ...The Vanagon uses this set up to eliminate the need for an EGR valve. Lean mixtures and high compression increase peak flame temperatures. This...
  • Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] ETKA V5.3 CD problem
    Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
    Sun, 25 Jun 2000 22:00:52 -0400
    ...RaceSearch.com is the Ultimate in Automotive > Performance. > http://click.egroups.com/1/5269/10/_/523453/_/961966486/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > -- ============================================================--------- Dominique Cormann Email: dcormann@kozmik.guelph.on...
  • Re: Of spare tires and broken wires...
    Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
    Mon, 26 Jun 2000 05:08:08 -0400
    Sounds like an EGR connector to make the EGR light come on on the dash. Adam Puzerewski 81 westy 74 beetle 86 cabrio Vanagon...
  • Re: CV joints
    Historical mailing list - Arthur H. Walker
    Mon, 1 May 1995 17:13:11 -0700
    ...art walker ahw@egret0.stanford.edu Am I supposed to declare my 1980 Adventurewagen?
  • 1981 flooding issue
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Fri, 20 Feb 2004 07:54:03 -0700
    ...I am going to permanently close off the EGR valve due to its innards are toast and that was a rebuilt one from a...
  • Re: Discount Tires (and Snows!) for Vanagons / Vredestein vs. Hakka
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Fri, 17 Dec 2004 05:22:53 EST
    ...God willing, I'll report any egregious difference between the two which I discover. George
  • Re: Automatic Trans Axles for 5 speed? (right side)
    Historical mailing list - Otmar
    Mon, 4 Jul 2005 13:08:29 -0700
    ...Also, I'm a bit concerned about the TDI EGR fitting on the left side so this could make more clearance to the left...
  • someone needs help in NV. dead in ely.
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Thu, 15 Jun 2000 08:38:47 -0700
    ...wetwesties@egroups.com Subject: [wetwesties] Info & help Anyone know of VW persons to help or get parts from in the Nevada area? I'm...
  • Re: V-belt failure & engine health
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 26 Nov 2001 21:25:52 +1200
    >Can v-belt failure cause engine damage? I was traveling about 65 mph >when the battery & EGR indiot lights came on. I felt for...
  • Re: VW gets busted (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Sat, 19 Sep 2015 09:47:21 -0400
    ...Mine has been great (other than the egr thing). I have forced DPF regens though, so that may have helped put off any compounding...