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• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 10:04:05 -0500
  ...I replaced the headlight switch myself. I had the dealer do the first valve adjustment. Ended up with a leaking valve cover gasket and...
• Re: Not running right
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:04:44 -0400
  ...The first thing I would check is the throttle position switch. This needs to be working and adjusted properly (Bentley). If that doesn't...
• Assorted comments
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 23:20:46 -0500
  ...I noticed that the throttle body is downstream of the mass airflow sensor, and the throttle body shaft is worn enough that it rocks...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 15 May 2022 20:43:58 -0400
  ...the off isle stumble make sure that the closed throttle switch opens immediately as throttle is opened. If not you go into injector cut...
• Re: Manual or AT? Porche or Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 09:39:12 +1200
  ...With very minor suspension modifications (swaybars, Koni or Bilstein dampers, big wheels & low-profile hi-performance tires and possibly front-end geometry adjustments), these...
• Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:19:01 -0800
  ...arm screw adjustment .. check for bent push rods, etc. Check compression. I havn't heard you say anything about throttle switch .. 'most' 2.1...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 11:30:25 -0500
  ...I replaced the headlight switch myself. I had the > > dealer do the first valve adjustment. Ended up with a leaking valve cover > > gasket and...
• Re: Running cold...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 14:24:42 -0800
  ...also ...make sure your throttle switch is making contact at idle.. and that the timing isn't too advanced. I find those two adjustments...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 May 2022 23:14:39 -0500
  ...the off isle stumble make sure that the closed throttle switch opens > immediately as throttle is opened. If not you go into injector cut...
• Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:40:31 -0500
  ...arm screw adjustment .. > check for bent push rods, etc. Check compression. > > I havn't heard you say anything about throttle switch .. > 'most' 2.1...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 10:50:07 -0500
  ...I replaced the headlight switch myself. I had the > dealer do the first valve adjustment. Ended up with a leaking valve cover > gasket and...
• Re: Van adventure and tech quiz
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 28 Apr 2022 08:51:07 -0400
  ...throttle body switch > > On Tue, Apr 26, 2022 at 8:37 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > > > Hi folks, > > > > So Tom Bues and...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:10:30 -0500
  ...turbovans.com> wrote: >>> >>> adjustment of the throttle switch pops to mind. >>>> those get off ......I find them out of adjustment 'usually' even. >>>> I find...
• Re: Scrambling for an answer ~ bear with me didnt search archives... sticky injector issues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 16:52:50 -0800
  ...fixed the too advanced timing, the not-contacting throttle switch .. and fixed an exhaust leak upstream of the O2 sensor .. he didn't think...
• Re: All Is Not Well in Air Conditioning Land
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:07:32 -0500
  ...sign of a problem. > > Of most importance is to have the throttle switch working and the basic > settings correct. When warm the engine should...
• Vanagon Power loss Misfiring or Hesitation testing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 22:29:33 -0800
  ...Throttle Body and Switches Throttle plate stop screw adjusted properly and check the throttle switches with a multimeter, refer to microfiche or Digifant I...
• Re: End of saga? -- Back home with '84 with rebuilt head
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:36:17 -0800
  ...at 12:09 AM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans < scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > throttle switch making contact at idle. > > my what I see .. > about 70 % of...
• Re: I-4 owner experrience
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 15 May 2013 12:02:01 -0400
  ...The shop that did my install switched out the first TiiCo engine that he had swapped into a bus did. (ca 2002) This was...
• Re: Engine swap time
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:17:23 -0700
  ...But sometimes there are things to do like say.........checking the throttle switch adjustment ........or checking the oxygen sensor has a good signal ..........etc...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 16 May 2022 22:38:31 -0400
  ...the off isle stumble make sure that the closed throttle switch opens immediately as throttle is opened. If not you go into injector cut...
• Re: 2.1 Syncro; Failed Emissions "Say it isnt so Joe:" :o)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:44:10 -0700
  ...also............check throttle switch adjustment. get the van as hot as you can get it for the sniff test. I've not tried it...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:34:53 -0700
  ...turbovans.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> adjustment of the throttle switch pops to mind. >>>>> those get off ......I find them out of adjustment 'usually' even. >>>>> I find...
• Re: Running Rich
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:32:49 -0700
  ...Throttle switch adjustment ? One thing I am sure of : "it's just a blockage or leakage of fluids or electrons." - and don't' forget...
• Re: Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 09:25:45 +0000
  ...throttle at the rear also makes connection to the stock diesel accel cable straitforward and allows easier access for maintainance, adjustment of the switches...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - jonathan waters
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:34:56 -0700
  ...turbovans.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> adjustment of the throttle switch pops to mind. >>>>> >>>>>> those get off ......I find them out of adjustment 'usually' even. >>>>>> I find...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 11:19:42 -0500
  ...I replaced the headlight switch myself. I had the > dealer do the first valve adjustment. Ended up with a leaking valve cover > gasket and...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 11:58:27 -0500
  ...I replaced the headlight switch myself. I had the > > dealer do the first valve adjustment. Ended up with a leaking valve cover > > gasket and...
• Re: Gas question, seriously folks
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 12:16:04 -0500
  ...All of this is to say that if I were going to switch between different grades of gas, I would use the lower octane...
• Re: Strange problem in Belize
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 13 Jan 2011 11:29:28 -0800
  ...It also knows when the engine is a WOT from the throttle switch . There is a 'fine tuning' aspect from the oxygen sensor ...the...
• Re: Vanagon Dirvability
  Historical mailing list - bob tickle
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 20:23:46 -0400
  ...Throttle Body and Switches Throttle plate stop screw adjusted properly and check the throttle switches with a multimeter, refer to microfiche or Digifant I...
• RE: Kadrons
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 10:26:43 -0500
  ...It will idle down to 500 to 600 RPM, which is a bit low for starting, considering there is no choke or throttle adjustment...
• Re: 1.9L bogging down on acceleration when hot..anyone ideas???
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 14:24:24 EST
  ...Central Standard Time, CTONLINE@webtv.net writes: > Your throttle positioning switch is either out of adjustment, or > shot----- > > Mine did this for a long...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 17 May 2022 06:59:33 -0700
  ...the off isle stumble make sure that the closed throttle switch opens > immediately as throttle is opened. If not you go into injector cut...
• Re: replace idle stabilizer or not??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 14 Sep 2010 01:32:57 -0700
  ...make sure the idle switch on the throttle body is making contact. very important. If you're not sure what that means just ask...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:56:49 -0800
  ...the throttle > >>> is just off idle or at WOT? (throttle enrichment switch activated or > >>> not). > >>> > >> > >> Maybe, maybe not. Maybe the idle throttle opens fully...
• Re: Starting issue - low idle and wants to stall
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 20:37:54 -0700
  ...as I have said many times...idle switch making contact at idle is important.. and timing shouldn't be too advanced. it's like...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 10:58:54 -0600
  ...I replaced the headlight switch myself. I had the >> dealer do the first valve adjustment. Ended up with a leaking valve cover >> gasket and...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 13:53:34 -0700
  ...with a brand new > one > Checked and adjusted throttle switch > Replaced AFM (NOT new) > Replaced throttle body boot > Replaced distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs...
• Syncro Westy For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 11:36:02 -0800
  ...wire set, air filter, fuel filer, german oil filter), and adjustment of throttle switches. This Vanagon has been lovingly owned by experienced Vanagon owners...
• Re: Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 19:44:53 -0700
  ...throttle at the rear also makes connection to the stock diesel accel cable straitforward and allows easier access for maintainance, adjustment of the switches...
• Re: Van adventure and tech quiz
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:30:00 -0400
  ...throttle body switch >> >> On Tue, Apr 26, 2022 at 8:37 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: >> >>> Hi folks, >>> >>> So Tom Bues and...
• Re: Selling 83.5 Westy Norfolk Virginia
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 07:45:06 -0500
  ...Double-check your throttle switches--they should click just off of idle and at wide-open throttle. Jay Joe <mejoe_subs@OCO.NET>@gerry...
• Re: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question? NOW What's next?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:07:06 -0500
  ...I tightened them to 1.5 turns, but now I'm almost out of adjustment(rocker arm screw is pretty much flush with the...
• Re: 2.1 Syncro; Failed Emissions "Say it ain't so Joe:" :o)
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 19 Oct 2008 02:27:28 +0000
  ...Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> > good advice on not using premium. > also............check throttle switch adjustment. > get the van as hot as you...
• Re: Running cold...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 19:31:47 -0500
  ...also ...make sure your throttle switch is making contact at idle.. and that the timing isn't too advanced. I find those two adjustments...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 12:20:54 -0500
  ...I replaced the headlight switch myself. I had the >>> dealer do the first valve adjustment. Ended up with a leaking valve cover >>> gasket and...
• Re: Timing Issues
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 29 Dec 2013 18:02:45 -0800
  ...You want to avoid the WOT throttle switch enrichment. With the engine under load but just shy of WOT, you should not hear anything...
• Re: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question? NOW What's next?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:18:38 -0700
  ...I also did a top end job on a 90 Vanagon, and it had some rough valve adjustment screws ...........looking through all my other...
• Ongoing engine build, it starts! part 4
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 May 1995 08:35:18 -0700
  ...Will put a 15 psi pressure switch here someday. Run four wires to oil filter; filter warning, pressure sensor, 15 psi switch and filter...
• Re: 85 with uneven idle/poor fuel economy (response long and thorough)
  Historical mailing list - Dave C.
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 22:52:20 -0500
  ...Clean and verify throttle switches correct adjustment on throttle body. Check throttle body intake boot for cracks or other problems. Clean electrical contacts on...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 11:26:51 -0800
  ...the throttle >> >>> is just off idle or at WOT? (throttle enrichment switch activated or >> >>> not). >> >>> >> >> >> >> Maybe, maybe not. Maybe the idle throttle opens fully...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:24:11 -0600
  ...the throttle >>>>>> is just off idle or at WOT? (throttle enrichment switch activated or >>>>>> not). >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Maybe, maybe not. Maybe the idle throttle opens fully...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 11:52:10 -0600
  ...I replaced the headlight switch myself. I had the >>> dealer do the first valve adjustment. Ended up with a leaking valve cover >>> gasket and...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 11:45:37 -0800
  ...the >>> throttle >>> >>> is just off idle or at WOT? (throttle enrichment switch activated or >>> >>> not). >>> >>> >>> >> >>> >> Maybe, maybe not. Maybe the idle throttle opens fully...
• Re: 1st Most important specialized waterleaker measurement device
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 02:03:19 EDT
  ...The first voltmeter is wired into the operating Vanagon ignition key switched circuits and monitors the voltage in the dash area with ignition on...
• Re: Digifant start up question> RPMs 'hunt around'
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:49:11 -0700
  ...throttle switch, oxygen sensor .. ...and so on.. and ...everything mechanical.. engine condition, everything about air control and intake.. everything about exhaust . take Digifant waterboxers...
• Re: aux. heater questions
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 14:19:29 -0600
  ...Since there's no timing adjustment you can only throttle back on the fuel to accommodate the lower oxygen density at higher altitudes. If...
• Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:09:16 +0000
  ...arm screw adjustment .. check for bent push rods, etc. Check compression. I havn't heard you say anything about throttle switch .. 'most' 2.1...
• Re: hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 17 May 2008 12:56:22 -0400
  Thanks again for the replies! I'm going to go out and check my air flow meter and throttle switch resistances according to bentley...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 16:49:07 -0800
  ...the >>>>>>> throttle >>>>>>> is just off idle or at WOT? (throttle enrichment switch activated or >>>>>>> not). >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> Maybe, maybe not. Maybe the idle throttle opens fully...