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• 1.9 engine tune up
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 17 May 2022 11:33:53 -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: How do you get a gremlin out of a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 09:13:37 -0500
  ...adjustment. If I am having a problem I adjust mine to zero lash (just touching at TDC on each cylinder). Check throttle position switch...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 12:52:35 -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: 1.9 engine tune up
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 17 May 2022 09:56:23 -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: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 22:01:52 -0400
  ...with a brand new > one > Checked and adjusted throttle switch > Replaced AFM (NOT new) > Replaced throttle body boot > Replaced distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs...
• Road Test 1971 VW Bus
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 10 May 95 16:06:04 CDT
  ...The driver's seat is provided with a back-rake adjustment in addition to the forward and back adjustment. Access to the rear seats...
• Intermittent loss of power famous stalling problem again
  Historical mailing list - Ralf Kalscheuer
  Wed, 15 Oct 1997 21:28:01 -0400
  ...When the air-flow meter unit was replaced, I did not make any adjustments. Is it necessary? Throttle position changes of the air-flow...
• Re: BA6 heater install and ... (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 14:42:04 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The flame switch adjustment has been at the heart of 90% of the problems I've had with my heater, so make sure you...
• Re: How do you get a gremlin out of a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 07:11:52 -0800
  ...adjustment. If I am having a problem I adjust mine to zero lash (just touching at TDC on each cylinder). Check throttle position switch...
• Eberspacher BA6 heater article (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 17:24:34 -0600 (MDT)
  ...The flame switch adjustment has been at the heart of 90% of the problems I've had with my heater, so make sure you...
• BA6 Heater Information - long
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 02:46:18 -0500
  ...Since there's no timing adjustment you can only >throttle back on the fuel to accomodate the lower oxygen density at >higher altitudes. If...
• Re: Cuts off on startup
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 23:09:31 -1000
  ...Throttle Switch ..it MUST be making contact at idle. They are seldom checked or adjusted. They get off over time. Eventually correct adjustment can...
• Re: Cuts off on startup
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 13 Mar 2016 14:04:42 -0700
  ...Throttle Switch ..it MUST be making contact at idle. They are seldom > checked or adjusted. They get off over time. Eventually correct > adjustment can...
• FIXED runs well for a minute or two
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 16:27:36 -0600
  ...are you using stock or HP European version > check the basics > throttle switch > fuel pressure both at ilde and at 2K > pin test per...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 19:36:17 -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...
• Re: Cuts off on startup
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sat, 12 Mar 2016 10:10:21 -0800
  ...Throttle Switch ..it MUST be making contact at idle. They are seldom > checked or adjusted. They get off over time. Eventually correct adjustment > can...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 11:01:54 -0400
  ...AFM AFM boot Adjusted throttle switch Replaced idle control valve and module Replaced seals on gas tank Replaced all fuel lines, vacuum lines, and...
• Re: Poor gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:11:18 -0500
  ...there been any thoughts about 02 sensor, > >>> temp sensor II, and throttle switch function, > >>> not to mention restricted cat as a possibility. > >>> or worn...
• Re: Can't adjust idle (was High RPM miss)
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 21:27:02 EDT
  ...the throttle butterfly is partly open. Is it? Have you performed the idle stop adjustment as per Bentley? I _ALWAYS_ do this when I...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:15:22 +0000
  ...AFM AFM boot Adjusted throttle switch Replaced idle control valve and module Replaced seals on gas tank Replaced all fuel lines, vacuum lines, and...
• Re: hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 16 May 2008 23:38:43 -0700
  ...the throttle body to increase idle speed. It's not a mixture screw or anything critical. You've checked that the idle switch is...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:19:00 -0400
  ...with a brand new > one > Checked and adjusted throttle switch > Replaced AFM (NOT new) > Replaced throttle body boot > Replaced distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:53:31 -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...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions, ?GTI vanagon (long)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 5 Jan 2002 15:52:50 +1200
  ...Modify throttle linkage (SV list help here). What else is there that am I forgetting? >"Use an NZ-made Link Electrosystems engine-management system...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:34:30 -0400
  ...with a brand new > one > Checked and adjusted throttle switch > Replaced AFM (NOT new) > Replaced throttle body boot > Replaced distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs...
• Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
  ...guilty adjustment in mid-corner, you'll find it responds like a thoroughbred, with minimal speed wobbles or oscillation. Even under full-throttle demand...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 20:30:40 -1000
  ...tested, but here's a > partial list: > AFM > AFM boot > Adjusted throttle switch > Replaced idle control valve and module > Replaced seals on gas tank...
• Re: Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:10:50 -0700
  ...Cleaning out the forward white plastic tube in the van that the throttle cable slides in, and lubing that nicely. Lube ever last hinge...
• Re: Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:06:34 -0500
  ...I switched > over to Redline some years ago to solve a stiff shifting issue. I have > used it ever since. I recommend changing out...
• Re: Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:10:07 -0700
  ...I switched > over to Redline some years ago to solve a stiff shifting issue. I have > used it ever since. I recommend changing out...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:59:45 -0400
  ...tested, but here's a > partial list: > AFM > AFM boot > Adjusted throttle switch > Replaced idle control valve and module > Replaced seals on gas tank...
• My on going log for this 78 x 90.5 engine (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 12:39:06 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Install throttle body arms, lash caps, oil pump studs, (depth gauge getting a lot of use) oil cooler assembly. Try my oil primer pump...
• FW: Long Trip report from Gord Potts - John Brown's Buses
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 23:43:00 -0400
  ...My throttle body switch� was out of adjustment My fuel pump has a corroded connector. My drain plug is not right. My steering boots...