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Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Wed, 13 May 2009 15:23:29 -0600
...Tach. >>> 4) Replace Idle Stabilizer Valve and Idle Stabilizer Control >>> 5) Upgrade to EuroSpec H4 lighting. >>> 6) Install Lighting System Relays. >>> 7) Install heater...
FW: bucking in parking lots, motor revs up and dowm
Historical mailing list - dj
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:56:49 -0800
...Have you tried setting the idle as per the Bentley? It might be that the idle stabilizer is compensating for the idle screw being...
Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:58:32 -0700
...s running > rich. > > Any ideas? > > It as the original AFM, Idle control valve, stabilizer unit, and > oxygen sensor, etc.. > Could it be as simple...
Re: [Syncro] Bidding on manuals on ebay
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 13 Apr 2000 09:23:31 -0400
...Covered are the engine, the lubrication system, the cooling system, the fuel supply system, the Digifant system, fuel injection components, system checks, idle stabilizer...
Re: Wet weather power loss
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 7 Apr 2001 02:10:49 -0400
...When idling, the idle stabilizer unit constantly adjusts input airflow to maintain constant rpm. It uses an electronic control that drives an air valve...
Re: AFM SWITCH Re: FIRE!!! (True story from this morning)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 28 Jan 2000 19:28:56 -0500
...Only damage > >was the fuel lines, pressure regulator, two HT leads and the wires off > >of my idle stabilizer. Yes I had to take...
Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:44:50 -0400
...I sell these as soon > as I list them on Ebay. > > It could also be a crudded up idle stabilizer. Of course, any replacements...
Re: Urban Legend RE: NO starting when cold and Gasahol?(long)
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:56:37 -0600
...I don't have the VW airflow sensor, Idle stabilizer valve, or air idle speed thingie in the mix right now. If that's...
Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
Historical mailing list - john cianci
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 13:17:41 +0000
...Checked throttle position switch and <DIV></DIV>> > this is ok. <DIV></DIV>> > >Idle stabilizer is working. I then checked...
Re: starter solenoid buzzing and overehating? (long)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 28 Jan 2003 22:45:45 -0500
...pedal to get it a bit warmer and then let the idle stabilizer to keep it running. Only this time after it turned off...
Shifter Problem
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Wed, 13 May 2009 17:30:12 -0600
...Tach. >>>> 4) Replace Idle Stabilizer Valve and Idle Stabilizer Control >>>> 5) Upgrade to EuroSpec H4 lighting. >>>> 6) Install Lighting System Relays. >>>> 7) Install heater...
Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 6 May 2009 15:19:17 -0500
...Tach. >> 4) Replace Idle Stabilizer Valve and Idle Stabilizer Control >> 5) Upgrade to EuroSpec H4 lighting. >> 6) Install Lighting System Relays. >> 7) Install heater...
Re: Major Milestone!!!
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Thu, 26 Feb 2004 22:42:25 -0800
...I've been through 4 O2 sensors 1 AFM box 1 idle stabilizer I've never changed the oil in the tranny I run...
Re: Urban Legend RE: NO starting when cold and Gasahol?(long)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:30:30 -0500
...I don't have the VW airflow sensor, Idle stabilizer valve, or air idle speed thingie in the mix right now. If that's...
Re: Misfire when coasting?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 2 Jul 2011 17:41:00 -0700
...and a functioning Idle Stabilizer ( looking for a source for new ones ) .. those 4 ignition parts ( and the very first thing I check on...
Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sun, 22 Dec 2013 22:14:29 -0800
...The injectors pulse audibly, Fuel pump >>> turns on, idle stabilizer valve hums - but this baby is as dead as a >>> late season Salmon on...
Re: Shifter Problem
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 13 May 2009 21:06:15 -0400
...Tach. >>>>> 4) Replace Idle Stabilizer Valve and Idle Stabilizer Control >>>>> 5) Upgrade to EuroSpec H4 lighting. >>>>> 6) Install Lighting System Relays. >>>>> 7) Install heater...
eurospec-tion
Historical mailing list - ddawson
Tue, 10 Nov 1998 07:54:46 -0800
...The package also includes all new digifant fuel injection stuff such as injectors, air manifold, airflow meter (stock Vanagon), throttle body, idle stabilizer control...
Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:17:53 -0400
...s running >> rich. >> >> Any ideas? >> >> It as the original AFM, Idle control valve, stabilizer unit, and >> oxygen sensor, etc.. >> Could it be as simple...
Re: Parting out a 1987 Wolfsburg vanagon in Toronto / BusFusion / Niagara Falls
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Tue, 22 May 2012 07:09:02 -0400
...The idle stabilizer is shot. To make it California Nice would cost many many thousands of dollars and I have neither the space or...
Re: 1.9L intermittent stalling at random
Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:14:28 -0800
...I think the idle stabilizers were mentioned. I have run the van fine without these connected after a professional tune-up (they forgot). I...
Re: 1.9L intermittent stalling at random
Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:51:30 -0800
...I think the idle stabilizers were mentioned. I have run the van fine without these connected after a professional tune-up (they forgot). I...
Re: Shifter Problem
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Thu, 14 May 2009 16:52:31 -0600
...Tach. >>>>>> 4) Replace Idle Stabilizer Valve and Idle Stabilizer Control >>>>>> 5) Upgrade to EuroSpec H4 lighting. >>>>>> 6) Install Lighting System Relays. >>>>>> 7) Install heater...
Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Mon, 23 Dec 2013 01:20:17 -0600
...The injectors pulse audibly, Fuel pump >>>> turns on, idle stabilizer valve hums - but this baby is as dead as a >>>> late season Salmon on...
Re: Wet weather power loss
Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
Sat, 7 Apr 2001 06:15:34 -0400
...When idling, the idle stabilizer unit > constantly adjusts input airflow to maintain constant rpm. It uses an > electronic control that drives an air valve...
Re: stalling and hard restart
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:20:04 -0700
...interconnected, so it could be a bunch of > things > (O2 sensor, idle stabilizer, ECU??) - just wondering if this sounds > familiar > to anyone, or if...
Re: 89 (was 90) Wheelchair Vanagon for sale
Historical mailing list - Tony Gould
Tue, 1 May 2001 21:03:04 -0700
...possible idle stabilizer valve > clogged up. both cheap > fixes. > > > b. Was hit in right rear, had broken engine > > mount/frame problems (fixed per repair...
Re: 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Mon, 15 Aug 2005 19:32:56 -0400
...swapped with good used AFM, ECU, hall sender, idle stabilizer, distributor, and cleaned and checked all plugs and sensor connections and grounds. *had someone...
Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Thu, 2 May 2013 22:37:31 -0400
...going directly to the alternator...................................OK > You need to locate > the idle stabilizer valve,.................................................................................................OK > crankcase vent heater,...................................................................................................OK though i am presently missing...
lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Tue, 16 Aug 2005 06:46:18 -0400
...swapped with good used AFM, ECU, hall sender, idle stabilizer, distributor, and cleaned and checked all plugs and sensor connections and grounds. *had someone...
Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 2 May 2013 17:39:28 -0400
...You need to locate the idle stabilizer valve, crankcase vent heater, throttle switch, and of course the distributor. The ground wire in the distributor...
road test: 1968 VW Station Wagon (long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:48:47 CST
...The positive crankcase ventilation system is continued while the exhaust emission control system consists of a modified carburetor designed to more accurately deliver the...
No start/no spark II
Historical mailing list - Skip
Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:58:02 +0000
...No start/no spark I heard the FP relay and the idle stabilizer control valve cycle every 90 degrees of rotation so I'm...
Car Battery FAQ 2.0
Historical mailing list
Mon, 16 Sep 1996 20:31:04 -0300 (ADT)
...HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHARGING SYSTEM IS OK? > >A car's charging system is composed of an alternator (or DC generator), a...
Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Thu, 2 May 2013 23:12:32 -0400
...going directly to the alternator...................................OK > >> You need to locate >> the idle stabilizer valve,.................................................................................................OK > >> crankcase vent heater,...................................................................................................OK though i am presently missing...
Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Wed, 17 Aug 2005 09:39:06 -0400
...swapped with good used >>> AFM, >>> ECU, >>> hall sender, idle stabilizer, distributor, and cleaned and checked all >>> plugs and sensor connections and grounds. >>> *had someone...
interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Tue, 16 Aug 2005 22:40:36 -0400
...swapped with good used AFM, >> ECU, >> hall sender, idle stabilizer, distributor, and cleaned and checked all >> plugs and sensor connections and grounds. >> *had someone...
87 Vanagon Engine Swap Success (LONG!)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 7 Dec 1995 00:48:08 -0500
...conv., distributer, water pump, throttle body, idle stabilizer, exhaust tubing & more. Plus some emergency spares that I can carry with me on off-road...
Re: lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Tue, 16 Aug 2005 09:10:49 -0400
...swapped with good used AFM, > ECU, > hall sender, idle stabilizer, distributor, and cleaned and checked all > plugs and sensor connections and grounds. > *had someone...
Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 16 Aug 2005 22:20:06 -0500
...swapped with good used AFM, > >> ECU, > >> hall sender, idle stabilizer, distributor, and cleaned and checked all > >> plugs and sensor connections and grounds. > >> *had someone...
Re: engine change
Historical mailing list
Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:52:46 -0500
...conv., distributer, water pump, throttle body, idle stabilizer, exhaust tubing & more. Plus some emergency spares that I can carry with me on off-road...
Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sun, 11 Sep 2005 20:31:26 -0400
...swapped with good used >AFM, >> >> ECU, >> >> hall sender, idle stabilizer, distributor, and cleaned and checked all >> >> plugs and sensor connections and grounds. >> >> *had someone...
road test: 1980/82 Vanagon (real long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:56:49 CST
...with a procedure that begins by cleaning the connection at the idle stabilizer and ends with checking for corrosion in the power supply for...