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My Trip so far
Historical mailing list
Wed, 19 Apr 1995 01:06:36 -0400
...He suggested it could be a problem with the cold start valve or the altitude adjustement. (we were at 6500 ft above sea level...
Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Fri, 2 Oct 2009 07:30:05 -0700
...Do the same with the idle stabilizer valve ... that brass-colored cylinder in the middle right of the engine, with two black hoses going...
Medium length travelogue, and misc.
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Thu, 30 May 2002 08:24:14 -0600
...thinks my springs are his, though we're not positive. On the way east, we had 20-40 mph gusts, and the word that...
Re: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:30:21 -0800
...A valve seized in it's bore > (didn't hit a piston) > and a pushrod bent. It had an overheating problem > before that that...
Re: VDO Fuel Pressure sender?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 7 Oct 2004 12:15:47 -0500
...burnt valve, slow or retarded timing, weak valve springs, etc, > but I put it on there to keep my lead foot from putting me...
Re: Brake Noises
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 1 Jun 2011 23:17:13 -0700
...it is better to open the bleed valve during this process, and attach a hose to it, rather than push the old fluid back...
My trip to the Northwest , with the Westfalia Syncro TD (longish)
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Tue, 4 May 1999 00:14:01 -0400
...Drove out to Bagby Hot Springs for a looonnnggg soak, aahh....much better. Flu still with me, so I headed back east. Halfway across...
Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 7 Dec 2014 12:28:38 -0500
...I had one recently that kicked my butt and determined I needed the valve body. They have them rebuilt, tested, and reasonably priced. Customer...
Re: Snarky and in-groupish
Historical mailing list - Joe T.
Mon, 8 Nov 2010 12:29:11 -0700
...Factory lower springs, > alloys, 3 dented areas ...extra sporty van, no rust. Jump seat, fold > out > table, rear Z bed ...a super likeable model...
Re: SMB Hailwood - genius on 2 wheels
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Sat, 16 Nov 2002 13:23:11 -0000
...72 valve springs with 3 or four broken even before the start! The 125 5 cyl. was neat too - but the 'killer' was the...
Re: Brake Noises
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Thu, 2 Jun 2011 09:12:23 -0400
...Off the top of my head, Ken >> Wilford's rear shoe/hardware replacement "how to" springs to mind. >> >> If all else ok, fronts should...
Re: Simpler is better? Some nonVW content... & diesel
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:38:24 +1200
...despite its commercial (450kg load rating) leaf rear springs. Who needs direct-injection, DOHC, 16 valves or common-rail? I'm still looking for...
Re: 101 MPH Vanagon!
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Tue, 12 Oct 2004 19:57:55 -0500
...The van has been lowered with H&R lowering springs and I'm using Bilstein shocks all the way around. This, combined with the...
Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sun, 7 Dec 2014 12:22:01 -0400
...Also springs and little BBs. I looked at that as a whole separate >> evolution from the rest of the tranny, and even did it...
Re: Air-cooled to Water-cooled? --long read for those contemplating
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:16:23 -0600
...NOTE>>>step not included above because of the extreme amount of variables is a front heater water shutoff valve. This will depend on the...
Re: What Mini-Projects are going on?
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Mon, 28 Jun 1999 18:46:43 -0700
...On the >advice of numerous machinists & builders, we are leaving the oil pressure >springs stock. The pick-up for the system is an EMPI...
Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
Historical mailing list - John C...
Fri, 2 Oct 2009 16:37:32 +0000
...Do the same with the idle stabilizer valve ... that brass-colored cylinder in the middle right of the engine, with two black hoses going...
Re: Brake Noises
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Thu, 2 Jun 2011 09:26:03 -0400
...Off the top of my head, Ken >> Wilford's rear shoe/hardware replacement "how to" springs to mind. >> >> If all else ok, fronts should...
22D ECU Chip Upgrade: CREDIT CARD ONLY AT THIS POINT- TIL 4PM EST MON 28t...
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sun, 27 Aug 2000 00:32:59 EDT
...Even a three angle valve job > would be a worthwhile improvement. Richard did wisely recommend a valve > spring upgrade if one departs from the...
Re: any words of wisdom for a virgin to the world of westy's?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 11 May 2010 11:46:07 -0700
...doing fresh valve work and head gaskets for it right now. I am putting in 'correct' front springs. Forgot to mention....oddly, 85 Weekenders...
Re: Medium length travelogue, and misc.
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 30 May 2002 09:27:56 -0700
...thinks my springs are his, though we're > not positive. On the way east, we had 20-40 mph gusts, and the word that...
Re: VW vs Rolls
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Fri, 15 Nov 2002 23:39:24 -0000
...I liked the twin 1 1/2" SU's, so knew all about brake fluid in those dashpots, blue springs and hand fettled needles...
Re: Opinions-More Thoughts
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:23:30 -0700
...you don't seem concerned about the engine , yet coolant was low, maybe it needs head gaskets ( I always do a valve job at...
Re: Lowering a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Patrick Harris
Wed, 9 Jan 2002 00:31:58 -0800
...My brother, "the head man" is port and polishing and putting a 4 angle grind on new valves. New springs, etc etc. So I...
Re: 22D ECU Chip Upgrade: CREDIT CARD ONLY AT THIS POINT- TIL 4PM EST MON 28t...
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sat, 26 Aug 2000 23:23:13 PDT
...Even a three angle valve job > > would be a worthwhile improvement. Richard did wisely recommend a valve > > spring upgrade if one departs from the...
Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sun, 7 Dec 2014 09:04:09 -0800
...Also springs and little BBs. I looked at that as a whole separate >>> evolution from the rest of the tranny, and even did it...
Re: Medium length travelogue, and misc.
Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
Thu, 30 May 2002 09:40:32 -0700
...thinks my springs are his, though we're > not positive. On the way east, we had 20-40 mph gusts, and the word that...
Wannabussers, this is your lucky day!
Historical mailing list
Sat, 14 Sep 1996 09:05:54 -0400
...The radiator fan thermoswitch was replaced, both of the coolant tanks were replaced, the weepy rear heater core and valve were both replaced (both...
Re: Friday Philosophy: On Reliability
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:12:33 -0500
...Early VW inline motors-valve stem seals? Worn cam journals? Oh and rivets on the differential ring gear failing and blowing a hole in...
Re: formerly Snarky and in-groupish
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 8 Nov 2010 12:50:42 -0800
...Factory lower springs, >> alloys, 3 dented areas ...extra sporty van, no rust. Jump seat, fold >> out >> table, rear Z bed ...a super likeable model...
Re: Brake Fade-wheel cylinder pull back!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:46:48 -0700
...and rear brake temps are a function of good hyd pressure from the master cylinder ( and through the brake pressure limiting valve ...and through...
The return of the Turd <really long>
Historical mailing list - chris smith
Sat, 28 Aug 1999 23:37:54 -0500
...Then on the way up to turtle springs camp-out, the fuel injection died. Since it was a total system failure, we had it...
Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sun, 7 Dec 2014 11:46:38 -0800
...Also springs and little BBs. I looked at that as a >>> whole separate evolution from the rest of the tranny, and even did >>> it...
road test: 1986 vanagon camper syncro
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 06 Feb 95 15:11:22 CST
...unequal-length control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar Rear ............................. ind. semi-trailing arms, coil springs STEERING Type ............................. rack-and-pinion, power-assisted Turns...
Re: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 3 Dec 2011 09:03:15 -0500
...huge, the rockers are near 1 to 1 ratios and out valve springs are soft, with low lifts. We do not run at 9...
Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sun, 7 Dec 2014 18:22:35 -0800
...Also springs and little BBs. I looked at that as a > >>> whole separate evolution from the rest of the tranny, and even did > >>> it...
Re: Opinions Please!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:26:44 -0700
...likely it needs good head gaskets and valve job work, and a good amount of brake work. miles are low, that's good. With...
Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:55:51 -0500
...as we do with O rings and oil seals and valves and springs and everything else perishable. I'm really not looking at out...
Re: More fun with mechanics
Historical mailing list - Paul
Sat, 2 Apr 2011 22:47:26 -0700
...Now, you prepare that Fetzer valve with some, uh, 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads. And I'm gonna need about 10...
Re: Filling the coolant reservoir...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 10 May 2016 20:15:25 -0400
...In the system the pressure cap acts as relief valve. In systems such as the Vanagon there should no head space in the pressurized...
another road test: 1983-1/2 VW Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 11 Jan 95 23:11:51 CST
...unequal-length A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar Rear suspension: semi-trailing arms, coil springs, tube shocks ROAD TEST RESULTS ACCELERATION...
Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
Historical mailing list - James
Sun, 7 Dec 2014 23:14:55 -0500
...Also springs and little BBs. I looked at that as a > > >>> whole separate evolution from the rest of the tranny, and even did > > >>> it...
Synthetic Oil selection?
Historical mailing list - Tom Torrella
Sat, 3 Dec 2011 13:16:58 -0500
...huge, the rockers are near 1 to 1 ratios and out valve springs are soft, with low lifts. We do not run at 9...
Ongoing engine build, it starts! part 4
Historical mailing list
Fri, 5 May 1995 08:35:18 -0700
...Clear wires from engine lid hold-up springs, etc. Install battery, turn key and listen for pump..... it works. Oops, out of gas, other...
Re: Snarky and in-groupish
Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
Mon, 8 Nov 2010 14:52:29 -0600
...Factory lower springs, >> alloys, 3 dented areas ...extra sporty van, no rust. Jump seat, fold >> out >> table, rear Z bed ...a super likeable model...
Re: Synthetic Oil selection?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 3 Dec 2011 12:42:48 -0600
...huge, the rockers are near 1 to 1 ratios and out valve springs are soft, with low lifts. We do not run at 9...
Re: Synthetic Oil selection?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 3 Dec 2011 20:28:31 -0800
...huge, the rockers are near 1 to 1 ratios and out valve > springs are soft, with low lifts. We do not run at 9...
article on A/C retrofit to R-134a (new freon)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 26 Aug 94 00:09:25 CDT
...We'll show why switching to R-134a can make financial sense when your R-12 A/C systems springs a leak. We'll...
Re: Snarky and in-groupish
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Mon, 8 Nov 2010 13:49:25 -0800
...Factory lower springs, >> alloys, 3 dented areas ...extra� sporty van, no rust.� Jump seat, fold >> out >> table, rear Z bed ...a super likeable model...
Re: Snarky and in-groupish
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 8 Nov 2010 15:39:24 -0800
...Factory lower springs, > >> alloys, 3 dented areas ...extra sporty van, no rust. Jump seat, fold > >> out > >> table, rear Z bed ...a super likeable model...
Re: Brake work pictures
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:21:48 -0700
...You pry one piston back in ( bleed valve closed ) with a lever, relax that tension, have the other person step on the brake pedal...
Re: Snarky and in-groupish
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:16:51 +0000
...Factory lower springs, > >> alloys, 3 dented areas ...extra sporty van, no rust. Jump seat, fold > >> out > >> table, rear Z bed ...a super likeable model...
vw recalls for vanagons, campers, and syncros
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 05 Apr 94 22:26:57 CDT
...025-906-022 (yellow dot) 1986 Syncro WV***02**GG000001 - 1987/08 PB Remove Restrictor 1987 Syncro WV***02**HG031747 Valve 1986 Vanagon WV...
Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 4 Feb 2013 18:31:30 -0800
...Turned out neither of us noticed that it had been assembled with the disk and springs not parallel, and it never fully released. This...
So whose souping up there van?? (LONG: but worth reading)
Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
Fri, 24 Apr 1998 01:08:04 -0700
...There is a kit from a company called Projektzwo that includes new springs and a set of bilstein shocks, lowering the van a little...
head torque on water-cooled engines: a recall
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Wed, 19 Oct 94 23:59:13 CDT
...025-906-022 (yellow dot) 1986 Syncro WV***02**GG000001 - 1987/08 PB Remove Restrictor 1987 Syncro WV***02**HG031747 Valve 1986 Vanagon WV...
for allistair: unimog field test (long)
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Mon, 03 Oct 94 23:14:31 CDT
...Front and rear body overhang are minimal, and coil springs mean long suspension travel. High Speed Mode After some low-speed highway and off...
Re: Brake question......
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:32:05 -0700
...Hold-down springs and clips ....gotta all be there. and then use the brakes harder than normal some of the time.. this can fix...
Re: `Cont'd: After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Fri, 22 Feb 2002 19:58:54 -0800
...Not a good rep for vanagons in most of Palm Springs, I'm afraid. Any way, I connected the two hoses together-bypass, no...
AW: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh..
Historical mailing list - "Robert KeezerHolen Sie mehr aus dem Web. Unter http://explorer.msn.de/intl.asp#de gibt es einen KOSTENLOSEN Download von MSN Explorer."
Tue, 30 Jul 2002 13:50:44 -0700
...To the contrary- I had stained glass in my garage as I religiously kept the maintenance of all my air-cooled -valve adjustments, timing...