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• Valve Adjustment-Help!
  Historical mailing list - PhamA
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 08:55:02 -0700
  ...touch the valve stem at TDC; however it doesn't say any thing about if this is for both intake and exhaust as well...
• Question about VW Bus Heads?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 5 Jan 2018 13:57:50 -0500
  ...I have a set for a 2000cc Bus (oval exhaust ports). I know the 1800cc head actually have bigger valves than the 2.0l...
• performance engine question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 May 1995 22:29:00 -0400
  ...The Heads will have 39mm intake and 32mm exhaust valves all with heavy duty springs. My question is, will my compression ratio be all...
• Re: looking for an engine
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 01:05:49 -0400
  ...Most likely you have a burnt exhaust valve. That was my case, one weekend fix, in the driveway and I had all the parts...
• Seattle mechanic recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Christopher J. Fryer-Edwards
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 06:17:18 +0000
  Hi all A friend's '85 Weekender developed terrible valve (?) noise, problems running and exhaust that has an unburned gas odor. There is also...
• Re: (F) Re: New Toy / I'll Have My Rodent Well-Done
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 21:45:17 EDT
  ...ain't got no power; you left the warm-up exhaust CHOKE valve closed." Even if diesels did not have chokes, I would have...
• Re: Performance Wasserboxer: Fact or Fiction
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 16 Jul 2000 13:25:30 EDT
  ...eliminated valve guide wear Add Cromoly cut to fit push rods Add Cromoly valve spring retainers Have 3 angle cut on valve seats and...
• Newcomer has Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jack Lockamy
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 16:15:22 -0700
  ...Does anyone know where I can get a set of lightweight, stainless-steel exhaust "J" tubes" that will fit the exhaust ports on the...
• Re: 2.1 questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 9 Jul 2009 17:55:41 -0700
  ...pumped out > on the exhaust stroke... or could it have been a sticky hydraulic lifter > holding open the intake valve and sucking oil in...
• Re: new motor for '87 synchro westi
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 06:34:53 -0700
  ...Maybe you have a bad valve or broken ring. I would next have a leak down test performed and have the oil pressure tested...
• Re: Speed Check
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Tue, 27 Sep 94 08:43:04 CDT
  ...whereupon #3 exhaust valve broke (because i didn't read the books right: vans need valves replaced at 70,000 miles. i was trying...
• Re: Anyone seen Gowesty's Digifiant replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 19 Jul 2018 07:37:57 -0700
  ...I have the same cam in my ABA, with an 8 valve head, but when I got a custom exhaust and a dual primary...
• Re: sodium valve idea
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 20:50:13 -0500
  ...the 140HP (4 carb) and 180 HP (turbo) had sodium cooled exhaust valves. Just another bit of "engineering advice" GM picked up from VW...
• Re: HELP, 78 westy, 2L FI trouble (high
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 10:39:20, -0500
  ...if present, PVC valve CLOSED at idle.. If there is an EGR connection (I've never seen an intact one!), exhaust may be fed...
• Re: Front heater valves, another junk part
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:08:02 -0400
  ...Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 06 ~ 09...
• Re: 1.9 engine breather/coolant hoses and exhaust gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 13:27:56 -0400
  ...valve. (standard breather hose?) 3.) the short coolant hose between the left cyl. head and the waterpump (?). 4.)Also, does anyone sell an exhaust...
• Re: sodium valve idea
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 17:05:17 -0800
  ...the 140HP (4 >> carb) and 180 HP (turbo) had sodium cooled exhaust valves. Just >> another bit of "engineering advice" GM picked up from VW...
• Running without backpressure
  Historical mailing list - Dave Nadeau
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 18:27:29 -0700
  ...About 45 minutes out, my soft exhaust note became noticeable different. The Connecting Pipe on my exhaust system ('84 1.9L) had broken in...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 02:41:50 -0400
  ...are 100% correct on the exhaust scavenging theory from the exhaust >valve/ port area Dennis. >However, in an exhaust system that relies on a...
• Re: VW Chirp? (No Vanagon Content?)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 22:16:16 -0600
  ...What makes it chirp? I've > heard > exhaust, valves, heads, muffler, bad muffler...etc. Anyone can give > me an > idea? > > Thanks!!! > > Patrick Harris > Longview...
• Re: vanagon headers
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jul 96 19:30:09 +0200
  ...into the exhaust system, loss of volumetric efficiency here, not to speak of economic efficiency, it does help cool the exhaust valve though, and...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:51:17 -0500
  ...48 ABDC >> exhaust open: 50 BBDC >> exhaust close: 0 ATDC >> >> Valve dimensions >> >> inlet diameter: 40 mm >> exhaust diameter: 34mm >> >> Tuning and Emission >> >> ignition coil...
• Set of 40 X 34 Vanagon 2Liter head cores for sale
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 06:00:48 -0500
  ...Bare heads........One exhaust seat out, and would recommend other seats replaced. I was in a hurry at the time, so I did not...
• Re: Erosion between valves
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:19:35 -0600
  ...Very deep erosion around the spark area. = > Next to the valves. Between the valves, cutting under the valve seat. = > Only three cylinders had it...
• Re: Propane tank fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 11 Sep 2012 05:06:39 -0400
  ...I have all the valves and regulators in stock, see my <www.frankcondelli.com/sales.htm> webpage and my supplier in Quebec never has...
• Re: Propane tank replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:44:34 EDT
  ...Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome...
• Re: future is looking bleak....(no Fish content)
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 22:31:00 -1000
  ...If it is your exhaust system will be like a potato plugging it when the engine gets hot.The valve noise is probably from...
• 1.9L engine parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 09:16:41 -0700
  ...setup & fuel lines w/4 injectors front exhaust header pipe (2 available) rear exhaust header pipe exhaust J-pipe "collector pipe" ----------- $30 items --------- Coolant...
• Re: Need on-the-road help -- propane valve stuck open?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 07:01:47 EDT
  ...the stove lights equally well with the valve turned either on or off. So I'm wondering if anyone can tell me: 1) How...
• Re: Decisions, decisions...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 May 2000 13:27:53 -0400
  At 12:58 5/15/2000, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: >valve guide seals go, etc. is it a 4 or a 6? .. sit behind...
• Re: I am almost ready to shoot my vaagon!
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 13:03:45 -0600
  ...The incomplete combustion leaves unburned gas behind, and this gas cools the exhaust valves while exiting. A spark plug inspection could reveal if the...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 11:08:13 -0600
  ...We sold > over 365 engines a year, and each one of them had sodium filled exhaust > valves, three angle valve grinds, and the valves...
• Re: aligning distributor
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 02:49:04 UT
  ...with the distributor mark - at the other point the valves have just finished exhaust and are about to inhale... If you just lined up...
• Rebuild Question...
  Historical mailing list - VolksMD
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 09:42:10 EST
  ...As I am pulling out the valves one of the valve seats well out like a loose ring on a skinny finger. my first...
• FS: Neway valve seat cutters
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 16:01:31 -0800
  I have a Neway valve seat cutter set for VW engines that I'll offer to the lists before I ebay it. It's...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 16:14:52 -0900
  ...the 140HP (4 > carb) and 180 HP (turbo) had sodium cooled exhaust valves. Just > another bit of "engineering advice" GM picked up from VW...
• Parts for sale - cleaning garage
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:53:02 -0500
  ...http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/Parts/ Exhaust: 1. Complete 2.1l exhaust header in excellent shape off GA Vanagon Carat. Would prefer...
• EGR Filter
  Historical mailing list
  01 Aug 96 11:09:29 PDT
  ...I've ever seen > >> is plugged somewhere between the exhaust and the EGR valve. > > > Well, I thought I had to. > > You know, I just...
• Re: How do I put a Vanagon mtr in a late Bus?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jun 1996 14:46:38 -0400
  ...I assume the Vanagon exhaust is of the Federal variety, ie: CAT Converter IS NOT next to the left valve cover, so the 79...
• Re: How my engine rebuild is going
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 May 2004 17:38:11 -0400
  ...I had to purchase new exhaust valves because the keeper grooves were practically worn away from improperly installing the keepers. There seems to be...
• Re: Head Gasket sealant sorry 1 more time
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:28:31 -0800
  ...Head Gasket sealant sorry 1 more time > > >>then did a getto leakdown test yup looks like a poached exhaust valve, > > and any suggestions on...
• Re: NEED: Front passenger side turn signal and propane fille
  Historical mailing list - Jackie DeVries
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 13:04:32 -0400
  I need the front passenger side turn signal housing and plastic yellow cover and a propane tank filler valve. The turn signal is on...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:25:12 -0700
  ...into the > Exhaust system - Could be head gaskets, cracked heads. > > Blue or Blue-white Smoke - Usually an oil problem - rings, bad valve > guides, scored...
• Re: FS 80-83 Aior Cooled Heater Flapper Valves
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 07:55:28 -0400
  ...FS 80-83 Aior Cooled Heater Flapper Valves I've got an assortment of Heater Flapper valves. All are pretty much rust free and...
• Re: Stuck propane Valve
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 05:50:53 EST
  ...You should be able to get the manual valve parts at any decent RV or propane supplier for the same or maybe less money...
• Re: Oh no. Exhaust stud breakage.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 20:02:41 -0400
  ...Having an exhaust leak at the head will result in a warped-burned valve. The leak will also confuse the O2 sensor and burn...
• Re: B. Bobs day at the dyno and the importance of fuel air ratioupdate
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 22:55:38 -0600
  ...Dyno Grip on his big valve engine, and of Mark Ingalls efforts using the Boehler DigiTool, aircraft type exhaust gas temperature readouts came to...
• Re: Hydraulic valve lifter (mis)operation
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 11:54:48 PST
  ...the exhaust valve has to sit on the valve seat or it overheats >I cant tell you why this is just how to work...
• Access to coolant drain plugs? 83.5
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Reeves
  Fri, 5 Sep 1997 01:36:02 -0400
  ...My exhaust manifolds are mounted a bit shoddy thanks to the DPO. And the idea of removing those semi-stripped exhaust manifold bolts is...
• idle stabilizer valve question
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 14:12:02 -0500
  ...It would only race while in "park." So I unhooked my idle stabilizer valve and it seems to be idling fine now while in...
• Re: More Oil Leaks - Any Advice Greatly Appreciated
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 11:52:26 -0500
  ...dripping on the exhaust, > not out the exhaust. She said her mechanic told her it was leaking oil at > the valve covers. I told...
• Re: I-4 owner experrience
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 13 May 2013 20:21:42 -0400
  ...I did have to replace the oil pan > gasket and the valve cover gasket. The original exhaust header broke and > had to > replaced do...
• Engine Parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 14:45:51 -0700
  ...I just went with big valve heads instead. Guaranteed satisfaction - $350 ~2.1 Oil Cooler - 20$ ~2.1 Exhaust manifold complete w/new J...
• Re: Aircooled lifter noise
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 12:42:43 -0600
  ...I've seen intake and exhaust valves with this condition. (pictures by request). If your intakes drop out or hammer back I'd blame...
• compression and leak down test
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 08:35:29 -0500
  ...I'm guessing for some reason my exhaust valves aren't closed, or I have a cracked head. Is there a better way to...
• Re: Blue slider vents in doors? 84 GL...wazzit these supposed to do?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:21:05 -0800
  Sliders forward - Exhausts the air from the Interior out Sliders back - Exhaust is closed off - no ventilation out -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 00:23:21 -0400
  "Lash" caps are caps placed between the valve stem and the rocker adjusting screw. They are used for a number of reasons. For hi...
• Re: Strange Catastrophic Failure
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:41:44 -0600
  ...the intake and exhaust for hissing and check any crankcase vent for escaping air as well to see if its valves or piston/rings...
• Re: Good local mechanic worked on my 85
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Wed, 12 May 2010 19:15:42 -0500
  ...exhaust valves on > > > waterboxer 2.1's all the time. > > > it's normal even .. > > > I go to do head gaskets, check the valves for...
• used 2.1l waterboxer FS $800
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 23:47:25 EST
  ...This is just the longblock (valve cover to valve cover, no: accessories, exhaust stuff, injection stuff, intake, wiring harness, sender's, etc.) It will...