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Re: body work vs. mechanical work
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:17:45 -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: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:39:00 -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: [vanagon] Common problems with Vanagons
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 21 Feb 2002 12:28:21 -0500
...Rubber elbow between airbox and throttle housing cracks 1.9l -- spring clip holding airbox to side of compartment wears through the plastic ears Rear...
Re: 85 cuts out/dies when hot - HELP! stranded in Pueblo, CO
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Mon, 25 Jun 2001 06:00:25 -0700
...Other than that I'd double check all electrical connections as well as the air cleaner connection to the thottle housing. Get that rotor...
Wetwestie requires help to find excellent mechanic in vancouver BC Canada
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Tue, 7 Apr 2009 19:32:40 -0700
...Interesting--- > > Open up the engine cover, and grab the throttle--hold her at half > throttle--if it's going to bang at all, you...
Re: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Sat, 27 Nov 2004 03:06:04 -0600
...I was also impressed with the throttle response and power off >>> the line the van spun the tires in my dirt driveway as I...
Re: Audi 5000 and Vanagon auto trans are the same???
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Sun, 1 Nov 1998 00:57:52 -0500
...lack of the drillings for the tranny cooler on the Jetta housing (which early vans lack as well) and the obvious parts one must...
Da 2-liter boat (and tech help?)
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Tue, 19 Sep 1995 12:57:21 -0700 (PDT)
...We took about an hour taking off the throttle body, manifolds, fan, fan housing, and cylinder heads. I snapped off one of the bolts...
Re: Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and bur ning gas in m�xico
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 8 Nov 2011 12:57:17 -0800
there are two temp sensors on the thermostat housing. The one pointing the left , usually.. with blue top , is the one that sends an...
Re: Is there a phone number for Dometic refrigerator technical help?
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 13 Sep 2005 19:04:06 -0400
...the frig at full throttle, using the main gas passage.Another screw on the thermistat is waaaay inside the housing , but accessable through a...
Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:56:32 -0500
...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: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:57:52 -0700
...Un plug all the injectors and then >> crank >> the engine with the throttle open. If it suddenly starts to spit and may >> start you...
Re: Hard Starting Cold and Hot
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:40:55 -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: Transmission fluid change - 1991 4 spd
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 31 Aug 2016 00:58:59 -0400
...third gear as throttle is applied is a sign the main shaft bearing is moving in the gear carrier housing. Stiffness going between 3rd...
Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 00:12:12 -0400
...but could the removal of your temp II sender on the thermostat housing somehow caused it some damage. If so, then the resistence readings...
Engine power loss
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 13 Oct 2001 06:50:44 EDT
...I notice that the rubber boot between the throttle valve and the air filter housing is collapsing when revving up the engine. Humm, not...
Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:52:40 -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...
Catastrophic failure, a week-long saga, not-so-happy ending
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Sun, 25 Feb 2007 23:51:47 -0500
...But the low-reverse gear housing had to be pried and beaten to remove it, when normally it just slides off...well, the dual...
Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:06:27 -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...
Diesel fuel lines and air leaks = nostart
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:32:12 -0800
...I similarly pumped the frothy stuff out of the return line and pump housing (which is normally fully filled with Diesel). Now sure enough...
Re: Anything like this for 1.9L?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 28 May 2011 15:56:52 -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: ISV questions (updates and clarifications)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 6 Nov 2002 23:48:19 -0600
...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: Automatic transmission question
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:09:54 +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: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:44:52 -0500
...but could the removal of your temp II sender >on the thermostat housing somehow caused it some damage. If so, then >the resistence readings...
Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Wed, 2 Jul 2014 17:11:51 -1000
...Blipped the throttle, no change. Shut > off the engine, and checked the engine. Throttle and cable were not binding. > I disconnected the idle stabilizer...
Hot start problems, then stumbling-Help appreciated
Historical mailing list - Maureen Stretch
Mon, 18 May 1998 15:31:18 -0500
...idle controller valve with a used one�mechanic cleaned the throttle plate housing and the fuel injector system, replaced a coolant line and fittings...
Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 1 Oct 2011 01:22:19 -0500
...Un plug all the injectors and then >>> crank >>> the engine with the throttle open. If it suddenly starts to spit and >>> may >>> start you...
Re: Engine power loss
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Sat, 13 Oct 2001 15:31:40 -0700
...I notice that the rubber boot between the throttle valve and the air filter housing is collapsing when revving up the engine. Humm, not...
Re: another tranny question (was RE: out comes the tranny (again)
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Thu, 20 Jan 2005 00:31:23 -0600
...Does it jump out when you let up on the throttle, i.e., coast? I had one that did that, for a couple of...
Re: body work vs. mechanical work
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:35:48 -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: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 07:13:20 -0700
...rpms in ,4th and hold that, comfortably at less than full throttle.... The Net-rap on the 5sp is that it is "weaker"....Mine...
Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:22:27 -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: Thermostats especially in colder weather
Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
Fri, 5 Jan 2018 23:26:01 -0600
...Opened the housing and sure enough. It was stuck open. Here's what I experienced... I'm still currently running a 80* thermostat and...
Re: Substituting 1.9 with 2.1 would that end my bad luck streak???
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 25 Apr 2017 02:49:06 +0000
...The 2.1L also gets a larger throttle plate. Also, the O2 sensor is moved to the Cat from the J-pipe. For the...
Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:22:42 -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: Working ranges for Temp sensor and AFM
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Wed, 4 Apr 2001 08:15:46 -0700
...sure if this is just having the CO unadjusted, that the throttle seems to be less 'crisp' and less oooph. I'm wondering if...
Re: Mexican Busses (I made a bit LONG)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 1 Mar 96 11:08:00 +0100
...lifters, oilfilter, T III like cooler location, T IV looking fan housing of sheet metal. It was available from the first Transporter in '79...
Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 26 Aug 2012 18:31:16 -0400
...air-flow meter vane position, intake air temperature, engine temperature, engine rpm, throttle-position switch. Once the engine is up to temp and the...
Re: Deep Water Driving
Historical mailing list
Sat, 16 Dec 1995 23:39:02 -0500
...This also includes steering racks and shift linkages and of >course, your fog lamp assemblies( wiring, housing, connectors, lenses, >reflectors). Good points. But I...
Aftermarket Non-application specific engines i.e.TIICO issues
Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
Thu, 25 Apr 2002 15:52:16 -0500
...installed into like a change of water pump or thermostat housing or throttle lever change, etc. We offer the aftermarket engine in effort to...
Re: Can't get '80 Vanagon to pass emissions
Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
Fri, 1 Jun 2001 09:43:52 -0700
...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: Fuel Injection Help NEEDED!
Historical mailing list
02 Jul 96 09:21:19 PDT
...compartment, against the front wall, upper left, it's a aluminum housing with a bunch of white wires. Check the screw holding it to...
Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Sat, 1 Oct 2011 11:50:24 +0000
...Un plug all the injectors and > >>> then > >>> crank > >>> the engine with the throttle open. If it suddenly starts to spit > >>> and > >>> may > >>> start you...
Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
Historical mailing list - jes poynter
Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:37:10 -0800
...i have some tips on how to check/fix the fan as well as adjusting the throttle switch, i believe. i've also noticed...
Hot Start, stumbling Part II (long)
Historical mailing list - Maureen Stretch
Sun, 31 May 1998 20:40:45 -0500
...idle controller valve with a used one�mechanic cleaned the throttle plate housing and the fuel injector system, replaced a coolant line and fittings...
Re: AW: Help with diagnosis (please)
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Mon, 16 Sep 2002 13:07:47 +0100
...speed when rolling on a neutral throttle. The oil does seem to be coming from the clutch housing area, although I thought at one...
Re: need new engine for air-cooled van (overheated one)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 5 Jul 2006 11:01:50 -0400
...At any speed, if more throttle does not make more speed, the engine is being lugged, slow down or down shift. The control flap...
Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 4 Oct 2009 08:45:10 -0700
...And it's so large that there is no way it could hook under the gas pedal -- the brake pedal and heater housing on...
Was: ATF leaking into differential; now Governor or torque seal?
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Thu, 3 May 2007 08:10:56 -0400
...oil is coming out of the bottom of the final drive housing.  The exterior of the governor is clean - in fact its more...
Message for Stan- Dropping Aircooled Engine
Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
Mon, 13 May 2002 15:13:40 -0600
...be careful that all fuel lines, electrical throttle cable ect are not hanging up. Stan Wilder 83 Air Cooled Westfalia On Mon, 13 May...
Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 08:24:07 -0700
...rpms in ,4th and hold that, comfortably at less than full throttle.... � The Net-rap on the 5sp is that it is "weaker"....Mine...
Re: weird idle...
Historical mailing list - MDC Vanagon
Mon, 6 May 2002 13:25:51 -0700
...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: Anything like this for 1.9L? (Marius content)
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 28 May 2011 17:05:05 -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: [TDI-conversion] Catastrophic failure, a week-long saga, not-so-happy ending
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 26 Feb 2007 06:59:29 -0800
...But the low-reverse gear housing had > to be pried and beaten to remove it, when normally it just slides > off...well, the dual...
Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:55:29 -0500
...but could the removal of your temp II sender > >on the thermostat housing somehow caused it some damage. If so, then > >the resistence readings...
Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
Historical mailing list - jes poynter
Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:55:25 -0800
...they aren't the same part, correct? >> in our van, the temp sensor II (the one on the left of the thermostat >> housing) is...
Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:47:50 -0700
...And yeah, the thing is hangin' off the side of the thermostat housing. Not starting an argument, just sayin'. And, BTW, it wasn't...
Selling 83.5 Westy Norfolk Virginia
Historical mailing list - Joe
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 16:20:58 -0500
...There was some new "bogging down" or >"stumbling" at the very beginning of the throttle travel just above idle. >This "bogging down" did not...
Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:04:59 -0300
...rpms in ,4th and hold that, comfortably at less than full throttle.... > > The Net-rap on the 5sp is that it is "weaker"....Mine...
Re: Not quite a backfire . . .
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:00:54 -0700
...low reading must be pretty normal on long descents at zero throttle evidently. how well does it warm up from cold ? My 85 Wolfsburg...