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• Re: PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 11 Feb 2016 18:03:25 -0800
  ...Over time both from age and heat along with mechanic abuse the covers crack and fall off or get knocked open and lost from...
• Re: FW: [Vanagon-Westfalia] The Possible Answer to A Bunch of VanagonProblems
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 12:06:16 -0400
  ...pft, and I > thought possibly this cold be giving the oxy sensor a bad reading, so I > went to work-- > The pipe flanges were...
• Re: [WetWesties] The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 10:00:34 -1000
  ...No bad smoke, no awful knocking, no > puddle of oil under...(I surmise the rough running was because the > Temp II sensor was also...
• Re: FW: [Vanagon-Westfalia] The Possible Answer to A Bunch of Vanagon Problems
  Historical mailing list - James Walldow
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 21:11:02 -0800
  ...pft, and I >thought possibly this cold be giving the oxy sensor a bad reading, so I >went to work-- >The pipe flanges were...
• Re: Friday Philosophy: On Community
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:51:23 -0800
  ...4 valves per cylinder, Overhed cam/s , no distributor, knock sensor igntion, sequential fuel injection , lots of nice features. VRROOOOMM !! Scott On 2/15...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 22:54:28 -0700
  ...rpm to play with ( not to mention 4 valves per cylinder, knock sensor ingition and no distributor ). - Like to use say 4,500 rpm...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 15 May 2006 09:52:49 -0700
  ...I have a manual transmission, and am using the magnets (no VSS speed sensor); is yours an auto or manual? Was wondering if you...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 15:26:23 -0700
  ...I'm changing the temp gauge sensor. so maybe ...you've been running too cool all this time when temp load is low .. and...
• Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion-Engine Management
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:34:56 -0400
  ...You can also move along the hardware failure timeline and say the O2 sensor wasn't replaced according to maintenance schedule, so therefore the...
• Re: Replace 1.9 with a 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:47:56 -0800
  ...which would be very high for unleaded regular and no knock sensor in the igntion system. AMC heads are the same for either engine...
• Re: I've seen the Tii conversion completed
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 09:59:48 -0700
  ...No Oxy sensor. Could be a problem for DEQ. The mechanic liked the kit and the way it ran. Both of us drove it...
• Re: Our long and awesome journey!
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 03:13:56 -0600
  ...I have clickage, and > knockage on the right side. We are just past Wichita, KS now. We will be > heading West on US 54...
• Re: Crashworthiness of Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 07 Apr 94 21:14:04 CDT
  ...use that to knock down the price. does it have the 'weekender' pkg? rear seat folds down into a bed. does it have the...
• Re: Can't get '80 Vanagon to pass emissions
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 09:43:52 -0700
  ...When I would get it right for one it would knock the other off. Idle still seemed to be the problem. Adjusted it to...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:11:37 -0700
  ...The ECU switches the path > to the chassis in response the hall sensor. Basic ignition coil operation > even back to points. Points closed or...
• Vibration Issues for TIICO and I4 Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 23:00:58 EDT
  ...vibrational spectrum from the frame using a dual trace oscilloscope and knock sensors for inputs. Sorry for the random blither but I'm in...
• Re: Fusible links (was PS pump switch, engine ...)
  Historical mailing list - James
  Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:18:18 -0500
  ...Over time both from age and heat along with mechanic abuse the covers > crack and fall off or get knocked open and lost from...
• Re: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 02:44:17 -0400
  ...since it controls boost pressure based on the signal from the knock sensor. I added additional oil cooling from the Audi 5000T and injector...
• Re: 82 Diesel Vanagon Engine Replacement Choices? Costs? Comments?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 14:53:48 -0700
  ...And , a knock sensor ignition. This means I can use lower octane fuel with out damaging the engine . WBX drivers riding with me on...
• Re: Spare 2.1 engine - how big can I make it?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 14:30:05 -0800
  ...response, another 1,000 rpm to play with, better > fuel economy. > Knock sensor ignition with no distributor etc. > The parts are expensive, very, but...
• Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 12:00:11 -0500
  ...They dont make a fuel that acomidates older cars peroid older meaning without knock sensors Bob Donalds Boston Engine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kim Springer...
• Re: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 00:19:00 -0700
  ...since it controls boost pressure based on the signal from the knock sensor. I added additional oil cooling from the Audi 5000T and injector...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:51:30 -0400
  ...The ECU switches the >path > > to the chassis in response the hall sensor. Basic ignition coil >operation > > even back to points. Points closed or...
• 1.9 to 2.3 was: looking for a project?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 7 Apr 2020 11:58:08 -0400
  ...Even with the mild compression increase of the 2.3L you increase the chance of pre-ignition so you really want the knock sensor...
• Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - mike .
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 10:39:45 -0800
  ...They dont make a fuel that acomidates older cars peroid older meaning > without knock sensors > > Bob Donalds > Boston Engine > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kim Springer...
• Re: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 08:13:17 -0700
  ...since it controls boost pressure based on > the signal from the knock sensor. I added additional oil cooling from the > Audi 5000T and injector...
• temperature-oil pressure (rather long)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 22:33:30 -0400
  ...He repeatedly said he thought the engine was oiling adequately, especially since it ran so well, never clattered or knocked -- in fact ran very...
• Re: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 10:46:31 -0400
  ...since it controls boost pressure based on the signal from the knock sensor. I added additional oil cooling from the Audi 5000T and injector...
• On Exhaust Cracking, Vibration and Noise (not short) for Converted Vgons
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 03:03:51 EDT
  ...effected by the location of the O2 sensor, leaks in the exhaust system, intake air leaks, air flow pattern between the air flow sensor...
• Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 19:18:58 +0000
  ...They dont make a fuel that acomidates older > cars peroid older meaning > > without knock sensors > > > > Bob Donalds > > Boston Engine > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Kim Springer...
• Re: Friday Philosophy: On Community
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:17:37 -0800
  ...in > technology .. > 4 valves per cylinder, Overhed cam/s , no distributor, knock sensor igntion, > sequential fuel injection , lots of nice features. > VRROOOOMM !! > Scott > > > > On...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.3 was: looking for a project?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Apr 2020 11:07:12 +0000
  ...Even with the mild compression increase of the 2.3L you increase the chance of pre-ignition so you really want the knock sensor...
• Re: temperature-oil pressure (rather long)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:41:01 -0400
  ...He repeatedly said he thought the engine was oiling adequately, especially since it ran so well, never clattered or knocked -- in fact ran very...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:20:38 -0700
  ...The ECU switches the >path > > to the chassis in response the hall sensor. Basic ignition coil >operation > > even back to points. Points closed or...
• Tune Up into CV repair story
  Historical mailing list - Joel Danke
  Tue, 21 May 96 22:51 CDT
  ...Luckily, I was able to stop the first one from its aerial escape by knocking it to the ground with my left eye. The...
• Engine conversions (Was: I've seen the Tii conversion completed)
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 10:14:16 -0700
  ...No Oxy sensor. Could be a problem for DEQ. The mechanic liked the kit and the way it ran. Both of us drove it...
• Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 21:00:52 -0800
  ...They dont make a fuel that acomidates older cars peroid older meaning > without knock sensors > > Bob Donalds > Boston Engine > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kim Springer...
• Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 09:39:06 -0400
  ...At this point you need to change the oil, spark plugs on the 1/3 side and disconnect the oxy sensor until the exhaust...
• New 2001 EV details
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 14:44:55 -0800
  ...ie 98RON) but can accommodate lower octane since it has a knock sensor. So, for 2001, the 2.8L VR6 has gone from 12...
• Norcold results (long)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 08:09:07 -0700
  ...So, if you want to take advantage of the superior cooling ability of the Norcold, you should consider mounting a thermal sensor in the...
• Re: Hex Wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 25 Dec 1999 08:11:51 -0800
  ...only used them to remove a stuck oil >filter, and to get the coolant level sensor out of the coolant >tank. :) > >> Wire strippers, crimpers...
• Re: Norcold results (long)
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:11:40 -0400
  ...That unexpected evening solicitor's knock > on the front door might be a disturbance to me, but for another person > it might be a...
• 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...
• 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: temperature-oil pressure (rather long)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 21:05:29 -0700
  ...He repeatedly said he thought the engine > was oiling adequately, especially since it ran so well, never clattered > or knocked -- in fact ran very...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 31 May 2010 21:35:54 -0700
  ...She still runs fine too, no rod knock, decent oil pressure, but I am pretty sure those rod bearings are very worn. I put...
• Broken belt to Water pump
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 7 Feb 2021 23:23:56 +0000
  ...Funny....I expressed to Vanagon List about how maybe there should be some kind of sensor or something to alert driver of impending doom...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 22:08:20 -0700
  ...She still runs fine too, no rod knock, decent oil pressure, but I am pretty sure those rod bearings are very worn. I put...
• 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...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 23:01:53 -0400
  ...She still runs fine too, no rod knock, decent oil pressure, but I am pretty sure those rod bearings are very worn. I put...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 00:16:08 -0400
  ...She still runs fine too, no rod knock, decent oil pressure, but I am pretty sure those rod bearings are very worn. I put...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:15:25 -0700
  ...She still runs fine too, no rod knock, decent oil pressure, but I am pretty sure those rod bearings are very worn. I put...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:35:41 -0400
  ...She still runs fine too, no rod knock, decent oil pressure, but I am pretty sure those rod bearings are very worn. I put...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:19:25 -0700
  ...She still runs fine too, no rod knock, decent oil pressure, but I am pretty sure those rod bearings are very worn. I put...